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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-16
CONN ECTICUT
LEGISLATURE
GETSCASE
Foodstuffs Diverted,
Police Say; Keeper
Faces Trial

PUTNAM, Conn, April 16
INSTRUMENTATION into the
amorouS activities of 65-year-oid
Philip Provandie, and Of the finan-
cial condition Of Windham County
Home for Children, Of which he
is superintendent, proceeded on
several fronts today.
To the charges that Provandie
had forced his attentions on two
girl inmates were added COM
plants of six other girls. Pro
vandie's arrest on the original COM
plants led to the sweeping probe
of conditions at the home.
Stass Probe Demanded
Meanwhile, the legislature had
before it a resolution calling for
a legislative investigation.
Provandie, suspended, remains
in Jail unable to raise 1000 bond
on a charge of indecent assault.
In Maiden, Mass, his wife'S
nephew, Wendell Ford, announces
he was willing to come to Con-
necticut to face charges of receiV-
ing stolen goods-SupplieS in
tended for the children Of the
home.
Provandie was virtual dictator
of the homes policies. His actions
were unquestioned and the claim
that discrepancies allegedly had
been found in the financial rec
ords indicated the county com.
missioners, charged with respon'
sibility for the home, also might
be brought into the case.
Children Tell Of Abuses
Eight girls offered testimony
against Provandie.
Said Lena, Is:
81 was working in the kitchen
when Mr.. PrOvandie came up
behind me and put his arms
around me. was frightened. 1
pushed him out Of the kitchen
and slammed the door in his
face. But he came back-he
came back three times"
Said Leah, IT:
81 worked in the laundry.
was bending over the tubs when
he came downstairs and put his
hands on me. l got away from
him and yelled at him not to
touch me. tried to avoid him,
but he kept coming back"
Said Stella, 10:
81 was in the parIOr busting.
Mr.. PrOvandie came into the
room and took me in his arms.
He kissed me. / tried to get
away, but
And three other girls, ranging
in age from Is to Is, told much
the same stories.
Paid 81 Monthly
It was learned that police would
seek the arrest of his wife, Mrs
Isabelle Provandie, On charges OF
embezzlement, as sooGl as she is re
leased from the Hartford Hospital
where she has been undergoing eye
treatment.
Mrs. Provandie was matron at
the institution. The charges
against her arose from the dis
covery by investigators that she
had been using girl inmates Of the
home as servants, paying them q
dollar a month instead of the SIS
she was allowed by the State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-16
labor ACCUSES
EDISON FIRMS

NEW YORK, April 16 (I.N.S).
Charges that the Consolidated Edi-
son Company and affiliated firms
conducted a terror campaign"
against workers who refused to
pledge loyalty to the company
union, were in the hands of the
regional offices of the National
Labor Relations Board here today.
The accusations were made in
a letter sent by the Utility Work
ers Union, a C. I. o. affiliate, and
charged the firms. sought to ode
lay, circumvent and defeat the le-
Ultimate self-organization Of the
employees through coercion and in
timidation."
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chased from Providence, R. I. They
said these cars had been found sat-
isfactory.
Charge bv Clayton
The demand for a thorough in
spection of the company's rolling
stock was made yesterday by Viii
liam NICK. Clayton, veteran repre-
sentative of the Federation of Citi-
zens Associations, following the ac-
cident at Georgia Avenue and La.
mont Street Northwest, where a
street car caught fire and 26 per.
sons were injured in a subsequent
panic. Clayton charged that be-
tween $50 and 200 Of the company
cars were unsafe.
He made his charge as the
commission was adjourning yes
terday's session of the combined
valuation and increased fare hear
ing of the company. Hurting the
charges in the presence of the COM
pany's high officials, Clayton Gre
ated furore. He said:
II am told mOtOrmen often
take cars out in the morning
and do not know whether they
will be able to bring them back
at night"
E. D. Merrill, president Of the
company, replied:
you are wrong, our cars are
safe"
Clayton charged:
81 insist you are operating
cars that are unsafe"
Money Lacking
Merrill hotly denied this and
Clayton, in demanding investiga,
ton of the mishap. He said:
IF it is shown that any other
cars of the type in this fire are
in operation, I think they should
be ordered out of service at
once"
Merrill told the commission the
company already has ordered Is
new street cars this year. He said
money was borrowed to buy these
and it was all the company was
financially justified in ordering.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-16
Treasury Condition

International News Service
Treasury balance April IA,
$1,788, SIS, 1866 90; internal revenue,
$3,840, 507,06; customs receipts,
$21, 186, 840.35.
The Washington times., 1937-01-07
THERN RESORTS GIVE TOURISTS LIVING FIT FOR A KING
St. Petersburg Dance
To Aid Charity

1901 Twenty-fifth st. S. E.; Mr..
and Mrs. Edward G. Comingore
and children, Patricia and Edwin
Comingore, sos Second St. N. E.;
Comdr. and Mrs. Richard Crisp,
Brighton Hotel; Mrs. Estelle W.
Douglas, Shoreham Hotel; Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur T. Edinger, 5301 Po-
tomac Ave. N. W.; Mr.. and Mrs.
Brice Edwards, Department OF A5-
riculture; Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Eli
oft; Mrs. Nellie F. Harman, 5047
Massachusetts Ave. N. W.; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Warren Hayes, $50 Taylor
st. N. W; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A.
Karr, 3213 Morrison st. N. w.
Mrs. Mervyn H. Lanham and
Miss Elizabeth Lanham, 1910 P
st. N. W.; Miss Emily C. Larson,
1881 Euclid st. N. W.; E. A. M.
Lawson, 1925 Monroe st. N. E.;
Mrs. E. N. S. Lytle, the Kenesaw;
Mrs. M. B. Mccormick, 1245 Evarts
ST.; Edgar Mabie, Grafton Hotel;
Mr.. and Mrs. P. r. Mays and Miss
Marjorie Mays, Interstate Commis-
sion; Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell S. NY
rick and George Myrick, 4007 Con-
necticut Ave. N. W.; Mrs. Ida L.
Tuve, 1914 Connecticut Ave. N. W.,
and Mrs. Lillian Vereka, 1161 Neal
st. N. E.
The Washington times., 1937-01-07
MIAMI RACING
AIR RACTING
u, 5. N0TABLES

MIAMI, Jan. T. Hundreds of
the Nations most prominent So
cial, sports and business figures
will occupy boxes at the Miami
Jockey Club Wednesday as racing
enthusiasts gather here for the
opening of Hialeah Park.
The initial program will feature
the $500 Inaugural Handicap,
first of 10 major stake events to
be run during the season.
An innovation at Hialeah this
season will be the formal 'intro-
duction to American racing of
the Australian starting gate which,
it is claimed, will provide faster,
more accurate and less hazardous
getaway for the thoroughbredS.
Among those who will occupy
boxes at the opener are Mrs. Payne
Whitney, Mrs. Isabelle Dodge
Sloan, John Sanford, Henry Car
negie Phipps. Bernard Gimbel and
Richard F. Howe, all of New York;
Edward T. Stotesbury, Charles
Bromley and Joseph E. Widener,
of Philadelphia; Warren Wright,
John P. Hertz and Mrs. Emil Dene-
mark, of Chicago; Fred J. Fisher,
of Detroit; Harvey Firestone, of
Akron, Ohio, and Willis Sharpe
Kilmer, of Binghamton, N. Y.
Plans for series of social events
to be held here this season are
being made by officers of the Bis
cayne Bay Yacht Club, one of the
oldest organizations of its kind in
the country, organized in 1887 by
Commodore Ralph M. Munroe.
Several golf tournaments during
the next three weeks will attract
to Miami outstanding fields of
players and enthusiastic galleries
of resorters. They include the
Mems Invitation Amateur, Janu-
The Washington times., 1937-01-07
by JOHN LODWICK
Special to The Washington Times

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Jan. 7.
Glamorous music and dancing are
in store for the fashionable colony
tomorrow night as the Georgian
Room of the Hotel Vinoy Park is
transformed into a replica of a
New York night club for the
annual Charity Ball. The ball is
given for the American Legion's
hospital for crippled children.
Social and sports events char
acterize the entertainment, for the
eighth consecutive winter, of New
York Life Insurance Company
executives and directors, meeting
this week at the Hotel Vinoy Park.
Herbert Hoover and Alfred E.
Smith are members of the board.
At Pasadena Country Club, the
annual Professional-Amateur golf
tournament, in which leading
hnksmen of the Southeast COM
pete, starts today.
Major and Mrs. H. M. McLaSky
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ewald Selph, OF
Washington, are winter guests at
the Soreno Hotel, where they are
enjoying an indefinite stay.
Others arriving recently from
Washington were Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Anderson and Miss Mary
Katherine Anderson, 522 Taylor
st. N. W.; George v. Blakeney,
The Washington times., 1937-01-07

ping. Here hive trained three
major league ball clubs betimeS,
Cincinnati, Brooklyn and Wash
ington, and Orlando Is the hub
around which another half dozen
minor league teams bring their
strong young men to train
Winter Garden, Winter Park and
the like.
Its even climate, it's 30-odd
lakes, its undulating terrain and
it's accessibility to west and east
coast points makes Orlando a
business and pleasure center that
seems beyond the hand of man.
And on to Daytona, Daytona
Beach, Ormand, Ormand Beach,
Smyrna, New Smyrna and other
eastern shore resorts with sand so
white and inviting one would
pause a day at each.
Down the coast, with the Allan
tic on one side and the Indian
River on the other, the latter the
final link of the inland waterway
that is near completion from New
York to Miami-the King and
encourage would move into the joy
spots of the tropics-the Palm
Beaches and Miamis, where fun is
unreStrained either night or day.
Eastern and central United
States move on to these and way
stations from October to April,
and, indeed, the year around, so
keen is the lure which nature be-
slows thereon.
By air and by sea, by rail and
by rubber travels to Dixie and
The Washington times., 1937-01-07

OCEAN VIEW, NORFOLK. VA.
The Washington times., 1937-01-07
DAYT0NA SETS
SENIOR GOLF
Special to The washingtOn Times

Special to The Washington Times
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, Jan.
with winter visitors and Flor
idians joining in competition for
attractive trophies and records for
their respective ages, the city's an
nual Senior Golf tournament will
feature the week beginning Mon.
day, February %, WashingtonA
birthday.
The tourney, as usual, will b0
held on the 18-hole course of the
Daytona Beach Golf and Country
Club and, although under aus
pices of the Daytona Beach Ro.
tary Club, will be open to Rotar.
ianS and non-Rotarians alike.
Ages listed in the various flights
are: 50-55, $3.50, 60-65, 10 ana
over.
The Washington times., 1937-01-07

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
The Washington times., 1937-01-07

Americas tropics in increasing
numbers and with multiplied en-
thusiasm the rank and file of all
our land.
And, indeed, 1t is lure enough
for a king, but not too good for
you and for me.
The Washington times., 1937-01-07

ary 1925: the Left-Handers' Win
ter Championship, January "a,
and the Mid-Winter Amateur, Jan
uary 24-28, and Tropic Open, for
which no date has been set, at the
Miami Country Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

o. When an invitation is receiv- ed by telephone, is 1t all right tor one to say, q shall let you know this evening, or tomorrow?'
 A. Never. This invitation must be accepted or declined without a moments hesitation. A pause of even two or three seconds is bad form.
 e. Should a man remove his hat when in the elevator Of ho- tel, or an office building, when a woman enters?
 A. He should do so in hotel elevator, but it is not necessary in an office building or shop.
 Q. When passing a plate for. a second helping, should one leave the knife and the fork on the plate?
 A. Yes. Under no circumstances should silver be placed on the ta- ble cover.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17
Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do no! cOmpel'
SUNDAY, APRIL Is, 1897

Mingled good and evil aspects are seen in the horoscope for today, according to astrology. The late hours are strongly adverse.
 Women today are well directed and should enjoy serenity in the home where entertainment of friends should be especially success ful.
 There is a promising sign for let ter writing. Social and business communication should be success full under this sway which smiles on lovers as well as on folk vho have survived romance.
 The planetary government en- courages liberal ideas which will af- feet many church organizations. A preacher is to win great fame in l937.
 New cults now will gain large followings and the Pacific Coast will attract many pilgrims who seek leaders in esoteric studies
 Deceit may be widespread under this sway. It may encourage girls to give too much attention to mak- ing false impressions. Beauty, real or artificial, is not guarantee to happiness in marriage.
 Wrong ideas about serious life problems may be even more preva- lent than they have been in the past Reckless spending and fi- nancial irresponsibility will be wide spread
 Speculation, gambling and betting now will affect the young who should be taught to practice thrift. Lessons learned during depression should be kept in mind.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of heavy experiences in which friends con- tribute. For many, favors from persons who wield power may be expected.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be strongly individual and exceedingly clever in any vocation they may choose. Subjects of this sign often reach success.
 Richard Harding Davis, writer, was born on this day 1864. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Sterling Price Shaw, cler- gymen, 1872; John Young Mason, statesman, 1799.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17
ANOTHER DELAY FOR SOCIAL
 SECURITY

Social Security like several other pieces of new national legislation has kicked over its first hurdle the path to the Supreme Court The Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston in two to decision has de- clared the act invalid on two counts unemployment Insurance feature and old age assistance provision
 The Act had cleared the first hurdle having been upheld by the Federal District court in Boston before going to the Circuit where the courts cision reversed Now it is still the path ming full tilt for last hurdle the Supreme Court, its status just about the same when it left the halls of Congress with the Presidents signature. One court has held it valid another had declared invalid and it will matter of course go to the highest tribunal
 It is unfortunate that such an important piece of legislation could not go to the Supreme Court the first instance Lower court decisions have done nothing except add bales briefs and arguments to Act that had been hreshed out in Congress over matter of months. In other words the opinions of four more men have been added to those already voiced in Congress Two Judges have found the law wanting. Two others, in the District Court and in the Circuit Court declared it within the provisions of the Constitution. How long the nation will mark time Social Security while the issue gets up to the Supreme Court not even member of that court forecast Such is glaring example of wasted energies Small wonder the President and other national leaders have declared it high time that our court procedure speeded up
 - Alaska through it's Legislature has set aside Slightly ialf million dollars to up and ad- minister Social Security in the Territory in conjunc- ton with the national act Many of the States have done likewise with of course more money involved Naturally these respective correlating activities will be slowed up until it is determined what the Supreme Court is going to do-because two jursts in Boston have handed down adverse decision
 There is growing evidence that the Presidents court reorganization plan pointed toward the proper end-speeding up our court procedure so it will be in step with modern conditions. You can't serve air hne civilization with a horse and buggy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGII ISH
 By w. l.. GordoL

Words Often Misused: Do not say, T am well-posted on the subject. , Say T am informed on the subject"
 Often Mispronounced Zoolologi- cal. Pronounce zo-o-loj-ik-al, first o as in no, not as % in tool.
 Often Misspelled: Separate; not seperate.
 Synonyms: Attain, obtain, pro- cure, secure, acquire, achieve, win, get.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Intrepid; bold; fearless; dar- ring; dauntless. "He deserves a place among the intrepid pioneers of history"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17
LOOK Mld LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. What four states of the Union are officially called common wealths" instead of "states?" 2. What is the annual increase of population of the world, in round figures?
 3. Who was the ancient Greek God of Sleep?
 4. What is the meaning of the term Alma Mater?
 5. At what age do literary writ CTS reach the peak of their pro- ductivity?
 ANSWERS
 l. Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia. 3. 20,000,000.
 3. Morpheus
 4. It is a Latin phrase meaning. kindly mother"
 5. At the age of A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17
Moos to Resound
 In Arctic as Trading Post Becomes Barnyard

SEATTLE, April 17--A Western Washington Jersey ccw IS to be- come an Arctic pioneer, if plans of Warren Ferguson, Kotzebue trader and airline operator, go through.
 On arriving here yesterday from the North, aboard the steamer Yu- kon, MT Ferguson realized that he had not tasted real milk in twenty years and decided on the spot to buy COW and ship her to the Arctic.
 The trader plans to keep his Arc tic bovine at Kotzebue in an oil- heated barn, lined with bales of hay MT. Ferguson appeared a bit doubtful as to the outcome, but nevertheless persistent, as he de- clared:
 Maybe it won't work out, but I'm going to buy COW just the same We've got an airplane me- chanic at home who said once that he could milk"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17

portance of the trip this year in view of the opportunities it offers to re-establish business contacts left uncertain upon conclusion of the maritime strike.
 The last Alaska trip sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in 1885 was pronounced an outstand- ing success by all business men participating, and is considered to have been a leading factor in the establishment of closer business re- lations between Alaska and Seat tie.
 The tourists will be in Juneau for about 24 hours on the north bound trip, stopping here on the morning of June and leaving for the westward on June g. On the southbound trip the ship will stop in Juneau on the morning of June IT, according to the schedule.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17

1.-the mental vision should be clear. For this reason it is an suspicious time to survey the records of pub llic servants in every rank. There is menacing sign for lcontracts or legal agreements of any lsort. In the making of books and magazines there will be unusual pitfalls.
 This week is very lucky for girls who attend strictly to serious af- fairs and forego sentimental ven- lures. College students should pre- pare for hard work and heavy re- responsibilities in the changed wolld into which they will be projected. The seers prophecy that more ani more wives will be wage-earncrs as Isisting their husbands to support families.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year Of good fortune, but too much tru-t should not be placed in casual business associates.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be kacn-witted and ready in speech. Subjects of thls sIgn ot Aries may have strong Taurus attri- butes.
 John Grier Hibbon, university president, was born on this day 1861. Roger Sherman, signer of the Declaration of Independence, also celebrated jt as birthday, l721.
 Copyright, 1937J
 Lode ano placer I0ca ,iOn notices .nr sale at The Empire Office
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17
Seattle C. of C.
 Alaska Tour Will
 Bring Many Here
To-day Voyage Aboard Aleutian to Begin June ,
 Here One Day

| Already plans are nearing com plettion for the business and friend ship tour sponsored by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce which is to bring scores of Seattle business exc cutives, their families and friends to Alaska aboard the Aleutian June 5 to June 20.
 The Aleutian will stop with its load of visitors at Ketchikan, Met lakatla, Wrangell, Petersburg, Ju- neau, Skagway, Sitka, Cordova, Val deg, and Seward. In adition spec ial trips have been planned to An chorage, Matanuska Valley, Fair banks. Mount Mckinley National Park, and Lake Bennett.
 Thirty-five business men of Se- attle have already booked passage to make the special trip to Fair banks by way of the Alaska Rail road from Seward to return by the Richardson Highway to Valdez, where they, will leave Valdez on June 19. Others will return from the Interior to Juneau by PAA Electra.
 Arranged in view of the many business contacts which will be made by Seattle and Alaska business men during the voyage, the tour is spon- Isored by the Chamber of Commerce Alaska Committee with Darwin M Meisnest, chairman.
 On the tour committee are Thom- as M Pelly, chairman, and T. Har- " Bowman, vice chairman. Reser- vations are being made with Foster IL. McGovern.
 Emphasis is placed upon the inn
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17
MONDAY, APRIL ie, 19s7

This is day of conflicting plan etary influences. The business hours are under adverse aspects which follcW 8 morning in which capital is well directed.
 The stars presage for heads of big business vision that will guide them fortunately Cooperation and concessions are indicated in dcal- ing with workers.
 This should be favorable rule under which to seek employment or political appointment. The stars presage changes in many govern ment positions.
 Under this planetary direction
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-17

Martha Vending and Mrs. Della M. Clark
 Few Contests
 Despite the large number of ap- plications there were few contests, the Council for the most part vot- ing unanimously for those elected. Exceptions were for Wharfinger and his assistant, positions which drew the largest number of applications. MacSpadden was elected Wharf finger on three to two vote of the Council over Ray Stevens and Dolly Gray was chosen Assistant Wharf, finger by the same margin over George Jones, the other applicants for these positions getting no Councilmanic support.
 Clerk Magistrate Issue
 In deferring action on naming a City Clerk and Magistrate. it was brought out that the present ordi- nance provides for the Clerk to also act as City Magistrate A. H. Hen ming, incumbent, and II. R. Shep- ard, former Clerk, were the only applicants for the position of Clerk but application for Magistrate was made by Albert White. The Coun- cil did not openly state whether the members proposed to separate the two positions but there was in dication that such an idea was being considered.
 Next regular meeting of the Coun- cil falls on May ' but special session may be called in the mean time. .''7