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Evening star., 1938-05-09
BRIDEGROOM DIES
BY. |NHAL|NG GAS
G. F. 0'NeiI, 81, Had Been
Warned by Physician of
Serious AiIment.

Gerald Francis ONeil. 81, who was
married last September to Miss
Priscilla Sandoz, attractive daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Sandoz, ended
his life by inhaling illuminating gas
yesterday in his apartment at 1892
Connecticut avenue NV
Mr.. Sandoz, president of the Sandoz
Real Estate Co., said today his SON
in-law had been suffering from an
organic ailment for some time and
that although his condition had not
become noticeably worse, his physician
had sought recently to impress him
Mr. Sandoz said Mr. ONeil apparently
had been brooding for some time over
his condition and took the warning
too seriously.
His wife, one of the 23-year -old
twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs San
doz. came home Saturday night and
when her husband was not there left
note saying she had gone to the
home of her parents for dinner and
for him to join her there. She re-
turned later in the evening. but when
he was not there, went back to her
parents home to spend the night.
Mr.. ONeil's body was found about
$50 am. yesterday by a janitor who
noticed the odor of gas coming from
the apartment.
The body was lying on the living
room floor with the head on a pillow.
The burners on the gas stove in the
adjoining kitchen were open, but un-
lighted. Deputy Coroner Christopher
J. Murphy issued a certificate of sui
eide
An unsigned, penciled note beside
the body read as follows:
Dear Petite: am tired. Please love
me. Write Tom; he will pay all ex-
penses. want to stay in Washington
so you can visit me- Tell dad and
mother, Petite. darling. I always
love you" His wife's nickname was
Petite
Mr.. O'Neil, whose home was In
Maine. came here about four years
ago. He had been employed at Wood
worth & Lothrop's until short time
ago when he took a position in Mr..
Sandoz's office. He was taking 4 night
law course at National University.
He married Miss Sandoz in the rec
tory of st. Mary's Church in Rockville,
Md. Only members Of the family were
present.
Evening star., 1938-05-09
new DEAL BACkER
TO OPPOSE SMITH
State Legislator Brown to Seek
South Carolina Senator Seat.
Hits Civil War
BY the Associated Press,


COLUMBIA. S. g.. May 9-State
Senator Edgar A. Brown of BarnWell
has announced himself "a New Deal
candidate" for the United States Sem
ate seat now held by Ellison D. Cot
ton Ed Smith
Predicting in statement that this
Is going to be a State campaign on
national issues" Mr. Brown said:
For the welfare Of its people, South
Carolina should have effective repre-
sentation in its two seats in the
United States Senate.
The State cannot have and enjoy
this II half of its share of Senate
seats is wasted in civil war against
the present Democratic administra-
tion, for which the voters of South
Carolina are practically unanimous. Z"
Mr.. Brown, who made an unsuc-
cessful campaign against Senator
Smith in 1926, pledged his whole
hearted and enthusiastic approval" of
President Roosevelt's great objectives
for social justice and economic re-
covery.'
The other announced candidates
are Theo H. Vaughn of Clemson
and Ashton H. williams Of Florence
Senator Smith is expected to seek
reelection.
Evening star., 1938-05-09
JOHN CURTIS CROWN
SUCCUMBS AT 56
Seat Pleasant Man Was Connected
With Outdoor Advertising
Firm.
sy . stan Correspondent of The Star.

By staf Correspondent Of The Star.
SEAT PLEASANT. Nd. May O.
John Curtis Crown, 56, of Ridge street
died Saturday at Garfield Hospital,
Washington.
He was employed as clerk by the
Outdoor Advertising Co. for the past
IL years and previously was employed
by an ice cream company in Washing
ton.
Mr.. Crown was a native of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, but had lived here
for 20 years. He was we'll known IN
Loudoun County. Va, where his par
ents, the late Joseph H. and Mary
Frances Crown. were born.
Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Attic
r. Crown; one son, J. Theodore
Grown, of Seat Pleasant, a member
Of The Evening Star news staff; a
brother. Charles F. Crown, Of Capitol
Heights; three sisters. Mrs. Ellen V.
Stewart and Miss Rachael NJ Crown,
both Of Washington, and Miss Frances
j. Grown, of Forestville, and two
grandsons, J. Theodore Crown. jr.,
and Ronald Francis Crown.
Funeral services will be held at IL
O'Clock tomorrow at ST Matthews
Episcopal Church. Seat Pleasant. In
terment is to be in the church ceme-
terry.
Evening star., 1938-05-09

available four days ago, ran out today
and relief officials said 1t provided
for only one-fifth OF Clevelands relief
families. Only cases OF extreme need
were handled
Regular relief funds upon which
some $1,000 persons here depend, were
exhausted the first of the month.
w. P. A. jobs are caring for about
189, 600 more. A special session Of the
Ohio Legislature will convene May
l6 on the relief problem.
Mayor Burton said that another
emergency fund of $150.0OO' must be
provided to meet relief demands until
June l. Relief Office workers have
been laid of, but most of them vol
unteered to work on a promise of
later pay.
There were no demonstrations.
Evening star., 1938-05-09
HOPK|NSASKSEND
Of DIRECT RELIEF
Wonders if Hoover Policies
Strengthened Peoples
Faith in Democracy.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
W. P. A. Administrator Harry l..
Hopkins, criticizing proposals of former
President Hoover to return relief
supervision to the States. declared last
night that direct relief should be
abolished.
The Federal work relief program.
he said in radio address, is far
superior to direct money grants
Mr. Hopkins termed charges that
Federal money has been wasted in
w P. A. and elsewhere the political
propaganda of people who are still
unwilling to accept the idea that every
citizen has a right to certain
minimum security"
Declaring that "the only living ex-
President of the United States says
We are headed straight for Fascism." p"
he replied to Mr.. Hoover's recent
speech at Oklahoma City.
Il wonder If his (Hoover's) stubborn
refusal to recognize realities. when the
house was crumbling about his head,
strengthened the peoples faith in
democracy" Mr.. Hopkins said.
Il wonder If the pious phrases he
gave to millions of desperate people,
while denying any Federal respon-
sibility for relief. strengthened the
popular faith in this form of govern
ment.
Il wonder If the tear gas with which
he greeted the bonus army was his
idea of the full flower of democracy.
L say it is policies like these which
strike at the existence Of our Govern
ment."
Mr.. Hopkins reiterated that,W. P. A.
workers would not be required to sup
port any political party, and asked to
be notified of any evidence to the
contrary.
Evening star., 1938-05-09
Caravan Sees Scenery,

ALTOONA, Pa, May 9 (P,.-The
scenic wonders of rugged Western
Pennsylvania today attracted caravan
of 100 news writer's, photographers and
travel editors from all parts of the
Nation.
They were guests of the Pennsyl-
vania Publicity Commission, which is
spending s5OO.Oo0 to advertise the
States attractions. The 1l-day tour
started yesterday from the capital
through Central Pennsylvania to
Altoona for the first overnight stop.
Evening star., 1938-05-09
Can Tell Date bv Cash.

FORT COLLINS, Colo (R.-Ray
Anderson, butcher. says he can tell
the time of the month by the size Of
the money that comes over his counter.
For the first few days it's IS and
$40 bills" said Anderson. by the
last Of the month it's down to nickels
and dimes"
Evening star., 1938-05-09
TREE AGE DESCRIBED
Man Used to Live in Boughs,
Professor Declares.

BERKELEY, Calf. R.-There is
little evidence that man walked on
all fours in his early evolution, but
definite evidence he once lived in trees,
says DR.. Franz Weidenreich, honorary
director of the Cenozoic Research
Laboratory Of Peiping, China.
A decisive point in evolution seems
to have been reached when he de-
serted the trees for the ground, DR..
Weidenreich said In q lecture here.
Evening star., 1938-05-09
Votes at lO6.

OCONTO. Wis. (P),-Mrs. Susan
Machoquette, an Indian, was 106 be-
fore she cast her first ballot. She
lived in this area long before the city
of Oconto was founded.
Evening star., 1938-05-09
CLEvELANDFUND
FOR RELIEF GONE
$780, 900 Emergency Sum Is
Used Ups Meetings to
Consider Crisis.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. May 9.-Emergency
relief funds were exhausted today and
another resulting crisis went before
three meetings here
The meetings were those Of Mayor
Harold H. Burton and his cabinet, the
Citizens Emergency Committee and a
conference to arrange radio broad
casts on the relief situation.
An emergency fund of $50, 900, made
Evening star., 1938-05-09

Maxwell House Coffee
Chose 8 Sonborn Coffee
Chose 3 Sonborn Coffee
CompbelI's Tomato Juice
FIorido Grapefruit Juice
Compbell's 1omoto Soup
Evening star., 1938-05-09
METHODISTS ORGANIZE
New Unit Formed to Fight
Unification Move,
~ the LssC ciated Press.

Unihcation Move.
~ the Lss6 ciated Press.
ATLANTA. May &c. Seals Aiken
Atlanta attorney. filed a petition in
Superior Court today for incorporation
Of Loyal Southern Methodists to COM
bat Methodist unification.
1t was the first of a series Of legal
actions considered by Southern op-
ponents Of the merger. which was ap-
proved recently by the General Con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. in Birmingham. Ala
Opposition to the corporation move
ment, however, was expressed by the
Laymen's Organization for Preserva-
ton Of the Southern Methodist
Church.
John A. Manget, assistant to the
president. said the laymens organiza-
ton has no connection with same
has authorized no such name and re-
grets such action has been taken"
Evening star., 1938-05-09
Job for Mail Carrier.

VALLEY FALLS. Kans. P).-Em-
NETT Medlock, rural mail carrier, found
An alarm clock in a mail box. At
tached was note
Please SET"
He did.
Evening star., 1938-09-15
NOW sun RADIOS Newest Store
1927 H STREET NORTHEAST

Northeast Washington requested and here is huge
pete DOWNTOWN radio store right neighborhood
est radio organization organization built depndably
and service and NOT promises This NEW NORTHEAST SUN
RADIO Store will offer every nationally famous make radio
the SUN RADIO says "Thank you Mr. and Mrs Washing
ton for patronage You made this expansion possible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
BALDW|NS PUT. OF FIRST ROUND CHANGES
Defeat By Robins l9-l8 Surprises "Hill" Favor
 ties; Tribes Lose

A hard-playing, determined team of Robins held the Baldwin Props to a single field goal during the first half of their game at the Washing ton Park Community House last night ,and then went on to defeat them by 8 1918 count, thereby practically eliminating them from the running for first round cham pionship. The Sacred Hearts won their first game of the season at the expense of the Tribunes, 28-21.
 StandOutS
 Tricky Micky Higgiston was the chief cog in the Robin machinery, which was also speeded up by the play of Joe Rossi. It was Higgiston's hoop from the center of the floor in the final moments which gave the Robins their one point margin of victory. Foul shooting could have been the basis of victory or defeat for either team, the Robins making only out of 12 and the Props mak- ing 4 out of 12. Victory for the Props would have put them in tie for first place with the Raymond Hillies.,
 Shy On Subs
 The Tribes used only five men throughout the game, and under such handicap were unable to cope with the speed and deception shown hv the Heartc who were led bV Joe Runividge and T. McVerry. Fred Haddad of the Tribes lost a tooth by pumping into Joe Crean, but played on to lead in scoring for his team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
DI MAGCIO MAY. DEMAND $35,OOO. FOR '3S SEASON
Yankee Star in New York to Talk Salary With
 New York Yankees
By GEORGE KIRKSEY

United Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 New York, Jan. 18.-(UP)-Joe Di- Maggie, the 23-year-old Italian from Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco. who blazed his way to major league stardom in two years awaited sum- mons today from the New York Yankees for a conference on his 193d salary.
 DiMaggio, here from the west for d round of festivities and banquetsI told the United Press last night that negotiations concerning his contract must be opened by the Yankees.
 "I'd like to have the contract set I tied right now" said DiMaggio, "buj I won't make a move until I heal from the Yankees"
 Not Sure
 The tall, black-haired outfieldej emphatically denied reports that h$ had signed contract at $25,O0O las July, and added that he himsel hadn't made up his mind the exac sum he intended to ask for. Hi answers indicated, however, that h has in mind a figure somewhere be tween $30,0O0 and $35,000.
 Would $35, 1000 be too high, Joe? scribe asked.
 Whats the matter with $35 1000? he responded. That's nice figure!
 DiMaggio, who has been name "the player of the year" by the Ne1 York Chapter of the Baseball Writ CTS associate drew $8,500 in h first year, 1886, ana then collecte $15,000 last year. He has p lenty 1 evidence to back up his demands fd a big increase. He hit .346, led ttI majors in homers with 46, drove 167 runs and was ceond to Charld Gehringer in the most valuable play CT award contest. In addition, he hd developed into g. top-ranking bd office attraction all around tf circuit.
 No Comparison
 Reports that he considered hin self the equal Of Lou Gehrig ar would demand parity with the Ird Horse" were denied vigorously by u Californian. Gehrig drew $367 la year. the highest players salary the majors.
 T never made any statement tn I rated myself on par with Gehrig said DiMaggio. "J never rate myse with anyone, especially Gehrig whd been in this business a long tir and has a record of more distincti| than mine"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
VENTURIs'K. O." GETS
 DECISION TODAY

New York, Jan. 18.-(UP)-The New York athletic commission mission meets today to discuss the case of Enrico Venturi, Italian light weight who was knocked out under questionable circumstances last Fri day night by featherweight cham pion Henry Armstrong.
 Venturf was counted out in the sixth writhing on the canvas and claiming "foul". Commission Physi- clan Dr. William Walker examined him in his dressing room after the fight. and reported mo evidence of a foul" Photographs of the blow also indicated it was not low enough to inf1ict the damage Venturi claimed.
 Venturi's shars of the purse was held up pending today's comrnis- sion meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
DR|CCS, SYLVESTER ON COURT TODAY
North End Rivals on Web= ster Court; Barnard,
 HOpeville Win

Barnard and Hopeville were one sided winners of Grammar school games yesterday, both losing teams, Washington and Bunker Hill SCOT ing but points apiece, in which Barnard got 27 markers and Hope vile Is. Calo and Romaniello caged three field goals each for Barnard, Carroll got points for Hopeville and Lewis points for Bunker Hill,
 Maloney turned in nice job against the able Sprague school team from Waterville, winning a 28 to B decision, the winners show ing a 10 to 6 advantage at half time. Fisher with IA points, and Ando- lima getting nine were high points for Maloney, Simpson scoring three field goals for Sprague.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
CUNNINGHAM TO RUN
 FOR HUB RECOE

Boston, Jan. 18.-UP)-Chan| of a new Boston record for mile were enhanced today Yl Glenn Cunningham, the Kan flyer, entered the 17th annual Pr| Memorial games here Jan. 29.
 Already entered are the sen| tional Archie San Romani and G| Venzke.
 Cunningham will be gunning his fourth straight victory in mile event here and will atterI to lower the Boston record O. Al he established last year after q rife stretch duel with Don L| of Indiana.
 The Kansas Comet holds worlds outdoor record at 4:O6.7 K
 the indoor record at 4:08.4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
ThiSSb0rting
 World
New Ruth And Ruppert Act Looms
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

the nicer pasanres featuring Babe Ruth and Colonel Jacob Rupper for the Hot Stove eages and the movie the ordinary baseball writer's with the Babe and the Colonel shaking hands smiling poised fountain in hand signing the contract which guaranteed $8oOOO reached again. at least in this generation the fact that the Rupp bapkro with the aid Mortimer Joseph is increasing by the week.
 DiIagg sensational sugger for the Yankees at 85OO 936 granted just twice much little grind 156 Even in New until called
 that the fast his buttered
 azoole Grind grind, it's Charley background the drawing card of them all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
ST. AIMS HOCKEY
 GAME ON TONIGHT

Ready to go. with skates sharpen ed and ice smooth, the St. Anns hockey team of the Waterbury Amateur league, will take to their home ice tonight, on the newly con- structed rink on West Dover street in a league utSsle with the West Sides which should be well worth looking at. The Frenchies are in fine form right now, snd look for win on the rink which they build for themselves during the season. Lights have been provided and all is in readiness for the opening face- off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
MARTIN WINNER
 OVER ROTHCHILD

Dangerous Danny Martin came through with his second win in six games during the current state championship pocket billiard play at the Crescent billiard parlors last night in New Haven. Martin won from George Rothchild of Hartford 125 to 8l with a high run of 21 being the feature of the game, Rothchild'S best effort pocketing II balls. Vincent Dunlay of Water bury and Dom Soccolli of New Britain, who is tied with Louis Po- lice of this city meet tonight in 125 point match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
KOVERLY AND OLSON
 TANGLE TONIGHT

New Haven, Jan. 18-George Kov- erly, king of the mat games bad men, will tangle tonight with rough and ready youngster who wants to be the heavyweight cham pion of the world Cliff Olson, slug ging Swede from Minnesota who has a remote claim on the title, has been campaigning successfully in New Haven for the past month He'll get his hardest test in many months when he meets Koverly in the star bout at the arena tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

NOPOOA1A VU AHC OCAAVVNfSV
 Ithaca, N. r., Jan. 18 - When Cornell University's Big Red basket ball team, boasting six victories in seven starts this season, meets the strong Yale quintet at New Haven Saturday, Coach Bo Rowland will be relying on lot of good basket ball from Bob Mcdonald, veteran guard from Waterbury.
 Mcdonald, senior playing his third year on the varsity team, is one of the best defensive men on the squad besides being dangerous scorer. He has accounted for 45 points in the seven games this year.
 Mcdonald is a senior in the school of Hotel Administration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
DRILLON SIX UP
 IN SCORING RACE

Montreal, January Is. - (UP) - Gordon Drillon of the Toronto Maple Leafs increased his lead in the National Hockey League scoring race last week, statistics showed to- day.
 With 14 goals and 18 assists for a total of 32 scoring points Drillon now leads his teammate, Sylvanus Apps, and Cecil Dillon of the New York Rangers, by six points. Dillon is setting the pace in The American Division, five points ahead of Marty Barry of Detroit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
WEST SIDE SPEEDBOYS
 IN ACTION TONIGHT

Interest on keeping up their high class hoop play, which has been shaded recently by the New Haven Boys club, the West Side Speedboys have booked the Har1ord Macabees for game tonight at the Russell school gym at 8 o'clock preceded by a preliminary featuring the West Side Aces. Danny Briotti will off, ciate the main contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
RlBABOU7
BOWLING
Mems League-Washington Park
 Community Club

When the last ball had been rolled and the scores added Tuesdays matches found the Capaldo pace setters defeating Desmaris 3-1, while Kelly took all points from the last place Hayes men. The last game between Hayes and Kelly ended even-steven but Kelly won the roll off. Capaldo's lead seems to indi- cate that he will finish on top but in a fine spirit of sportsmanship his. team has agitated for split season. This gesture will be put to a vote tonight. Pete Herman was absent but this did not deter the Capaldo men from capturing team single with 628 and team three with 1796. While the other teams roll well against each other the Ca paldomen are always consistent. This expainS their commanding lead.
 "Pickups on Pinsters"
 John Hayes had three games over 95. G. Evon kept his pace with a fine BPS. "Feler" Tracy was a bit off the pocket but brother Bob" boosted his average with 334. Chick Desmaris was led to the tape by Charlie with BOT and Ernie with 328. Tony Albin had scores of 113, 115 which proves his "cloSe shave" ball was working. Red Gladney had 2 hundred games. Pryor with 330 total led the Kellymen. Al Pelch was very consistent with scores of 98, 99, 98. Charlie Stein slid over 7-1o amid great applause. Jim Gibbons had bad night and ditto for George Kelly. Still waiting for that 150 single and as an added incentive Supervisor Bill" Shea will give corned beef supper to the man who first hits 1t. With this offer it should go tonight. Remem- ber-we start at 7:15!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Due to conflicting program schedule for the league has had be changed from that annound previously: The games this week y| be as follows: Tonight YMHA V meet the P.P.T. at 8 o'clock; d the Olympics will play the Bid Knights at g o'clock. Thursday, Fultons will play the Royals at o'clock and the Kenosha's will mi the OrionS at g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Farr Ready For
 BraddOck Bout

Summit, N. J., Jan. 18-CUP) Tommy Farr, British heavy weight champion, began to taper off training today for his 1O-round bout Friday night with the former world title holder, Jimmy BraddOck.
 Farr, who amazed fans by putting up a good battle against Joe Louis last summer, was pro- nounced in excellent shape" yesterday by the New York Ath- letic Commission physician, Dr. William Walker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
JEWISH COURTMEN
 TO PLAY TONICH|

The Senior Inter-Club Basketb| league of the Waterbury YMd opened last Tuesday night when u Kenosha's met the YMHA and Il PP.T.'s played the Orions. AnotH game was played Thursday betwe| the Black Knights and Royals. Il standing follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Onerating Come Through

Rolling their best games of the season, the Operating had sweet re- venge when they swamped Welfare for three points. The spectators had an inkling that Welfare was in for a tough evening when Wimpy Beardslee's hook started getting in the pocket and Pat Dwyer was go- ing on high. When Art Bray couldn't get his Indian Sign work ing on Wimpy the hopes of Well fare sunk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Can Cinderella Man Come Back?

everything with the exceptions fighting heart and good right hand points against the chances James 
  the 
  is o wel-proportone body. hgratve idea how they the a look:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
When They Are Good, Bang!

When the DiSpatchers are going it is just too bad for the opposition. With every member hitting better than 300 and Tippy Moriarty lead- ing the way with 342. Jim Kiely's Meter A fell before the onslaught for four points and again Walt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Washington
Biz Game Today

Driggs and Webster meet in an important game today, the team from the school supervised by John Brophy leading the league at pres ent while Webster is a neighborhood rival expected to provide the best of opposition for the Driggs combine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
LUISETTI CLEAN

Palo Alto, Cal-Hank Luisetti. Stanford's All-American forward, had only 67 fouls called against him in 58 games during his soph- omore and junior seasons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Brad Ripley's sensational bowling continues to keep his team in the running. Coming through again with three fine scores Brad helped his Productionists stay in the run ming by taking three games from Jack Murphy's Servicemen. Win ming the first game by two pins, the third by three pins and pinfall by three pins, the Production thanks to Rips high scores, were on top in their toughest match of the year.