Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1935, Page 26

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. GARNHTS UFH[}E Living Costs to Be Revised SHSN_EW_ MARK Auto and Radio Expenses to Go Into Records Show More Crim- inals Convicted Than in Any Year Since 1931, ‘(Continued From First Page.) taken. These cases cover & period of several years and in more than 200 of them the defendants “are fugitives from justice and cannot be brought to trial. 1,244 Criminal Cases. ‘The records at the close of the last fiscal year showed that 1,244 criminal cases were started during that period. Of these cases, 1,166 were terminated, 755 by pleas of guilty, 166 by verdicts of guilty and 49 by acquittal. The per- centage of convictions in trials by jury for the past five fiscal years follows: 1930, 61.7 per cent; 1931, 67.2 per cent; 1932, 75.2 per cent; 1933, 70.5 per cent, and 1934, 77.2 per cent. When the courts recessed last June, there were only 10 criminal cases in which the defendants were in jail awaiting trial and 57 bond cases awaiting trial out of a total of 1,454 indictments handled by the prosecutor's office during the year. It is also disclosed by the records that comparatively . few cases were nolle prossed last year, the figures being: 1930, 379; 1931, 172; 1882, 207; 1933, 270, and 1934, 192. The records also show that the United States attorney’s office has won: 189 civil cases for the Govern- ment since January 22, 1934, and lost 46. These 46 include 38 consent Judgments in war risk cases approved by the Department of Justice. In other than war risk cases, the Gove ernment only lost three suits. Garnett and his assistants have also been successful in the Court of Ap- peals during the same period, winning 23 cases and losing 4. Among the cases lost was the Sigma Chi Fra- ternity irial, in which the attor- ney general filed a confession of error, and the McCracken case, which Gar- nett finally wop in the United States Supreme Court. THREE U. S. AGENCIES HUNT INVESTIGATOR Harry A. Duchene, Missing in Chicago, Said to Have Made Enemies in Bond Probe. By the Associnted Press. CHICAGO, March 30.—Three Fed- eral agencies and local authorities Joined today in a search for Harry A. Duchene, chief invegtigator for the Sabath Bondholders investigating Committee, who dropped from sight ‘Thursday night after leaving the Fed- eral court house. Representative.A. J. Sabath, head of the committee, said he feared Duchene, who was custodian for hundreds of thousands of dollars’ w&rfih of bonds, had met with foul play. At the request of the committee the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the sercet service, the local unit of the Treasury guards end the State’s attorney’s police joined in the search. Committee members said Duchene had made enemies while investigating bond issues here for the congres- sional committee. ——— PEORIA PROSPERITY SETSRECORD FOR U. S. $43,214,884 Deposits as of March 4 Largest of Any City of 105,000 Population. By the Associated Press, PEORIA, IlI, March-30—With a new all-time high for bank deposits, this city of 105,000 population was believed today by local business men to be the most prosperous of its size in the United States. Bank statements, scheduled for publication tomorrow, disclose , de- Posits of $43,214,884¢ as of March 4, compared with approximately $41,000,- 000 during the boom period of 1928. The March 4 deposits are $7,000,- 000 higher than a year ago. A ) Tobacco Magnate Dies. LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 30 (A).— Wood F. Axton, president of the Ax- ton-Fisher Tobacco Co. and race horse owner, was seriously ill of heart disease at his home near Prospect, Ky., today. Three physicians were at his bedside. Mrs. Mar;n Speaks On “Zoo” at First Of Child Programs Series Sponsored by Wamen’s International League Is Opened. Mrs, William Mann, wife of the di~ rector of the zoo, spoke yesterday afternoon at Pierce Hall as the fea- ture of the first of a series of three programs for children, sponsored by the Women’s International League. Mrs. Mann told of the establishing of the zoo in 1890, and of the first few animals there—of the yhite. cockatoo, | the first bird in the zoo, whieh is still there, having a record of 50 years in captivity. The collection of bears at the local 2oo is the finest in'the world, Mrs. Mann said, mainly because the Gov- ernment has permitted the retention here in captivity of all varieties of the Alaskan bear., These animals are guarded by the Government, and their capture is not allowed. Mrs. Mann also told of the' unbelievable small size of baby bears, which, when born are about the size of a rat and can held of .the She also-told the “Shildren .of the probable origin of the old belief that dragons spout fire from their mouths, telling of the orange-yellow tongue of the Komoda dragon, one of whi¢h is in the local zoo. Also featured on the children’s pro- gram was the film, “ the Jungle,” a pictorial description of the capture and‘ taming ‘of lions, tigers, leopards and other large members of the cat family. i Other films shown on the program included a travel picture, “In Old Guatemala™! & short called “Bosom Friends.” detailing strange friendships between dogs and cats, a cat and a mouse, and other natural animal ene- Mmud & Walt Disney technicolor Bureau of Labor Estimates. cause of inability to make your budget figures corre- spond with Government esti- mates on the cost of living may take heart. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, official estimator for the Government, has decided to make its system con- form to your figures. Recognizing that life is not what it used to be 20 years ago, officials of the bureau have come to the conclusion that the items on which they have been basing their cost-of- living statistics for, lo! these many years are no longer reliable. Adopted in 1918, after a survey among 12,000 families of wage earners and low salaried men, the list of 133 iten®s upon which cost-of- living indices have been computed overlook such modern menaces as the automobile with the incident ex- pense of tires, gasoline and oil, or the radio with its need for tube replacements. No Shoe Shines Allowed. They take no account, for instance, of milady's barber shop and beauty parlor requirements, items which to- day are accepted as necessities in the family of less than average income. They restrict the men, even, to 10 haircuts ‘each - year, allow him no shoe shines, and the average family index has no department for an oc- casionsal highball, insurance payments, taxes or magazines. Gathered when men were men and women didn’t smoke, the list allows purchase of 20 cuts of plug tobacco per year but limits cigarettes to 60 packages, hardly a month's supply for the average couple of today. As for clothing, the man of the family is allowed 12 pairs of socks a year, one Winter and one Summer suit each three years, an overcoat every four years, six shirts and two neckties each year. The average woman is limited to eight pairs of silk or chiffon stockings a year, one wool coat every other year and two pairs of low shoes every year. No Place for Antiseptics. For incidentals, the typical family— estimated at two adults and two chil- dren—may pay 550 street car fares and buy 70 orchestra section admis- sions to the motion pictures each year; it can have the doctor 14 times, con- sume four 2-ounce bottles of castor oil, 16 ounces of liquid prescriptions, four dozen quinine pills and four dozen as- pirin tablets. Two tubes of shaving cream must last a year, and no allow- ance is made for razor blades. The family may have six tubes of tooth paste, eight cans of talcum powder and a jar of vaseline, but there is no place for the antiseptics of today's HOSE of you who have reached I the hair-tearing stage be- model medicine chest. A pair of gold- filled rimmed spectacles is allowed ev- ery three years. One of the strongest critics of gov- ernment estimates before he became part of its personnel, Dr. Isadore Lubin, present head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has found his bureau in- creasingly under fire. The Relief Ad- ministration, for instance, discovered that their dollars didn't do everything they should have on the basis of esti- mates furnished them by the official estimators. The Department of Agri- culture ran into similar trouble when they tried to tell the housewives how much they needed to run their homes. Overhaul Index List. As a consequence, Dr. Lubin assigned to some of his best estimators the task of overhauling the index list. The F. MARCH 31, 1935—PART ONE. G. W. HOSPITAL BENEFIT |Phones in private rooms, purchase of | A\UTQ MEASURE PROCESS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED Event Scheduled for Thursday Will Be Under Auspices of ‘Women’s Board. A Spring festival for the benefit of George Washington University Hos- pital will be held Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m., under auspices of the Women's nounced yesterday. Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor, president of the board, said proceeds will be used for installation of portable E. R. A. is co-operating by supplying |. 11 statisticians and crews of white col- lar relief workers for help in conduct- ing a fleld survey of purchasing habits. Believing the food list to be comparatively accurate at present, em- phasis will be placed upon the other costs of living. Hitting 59 cities, this survey will make its inquiry through contact with merchants of all classes. With Wash- ington among the number, a group of eight relief workers will spend about 10 days covering this city. Decided upon about two weeks ago, the fleld activity is expected to commence with- in a few days. Results, in the form of a revised index list, however, are not expected to be available before several months, Dr. Lubin says. MOVE TO IMPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT SEEN IN REPORT (Continued From First Page.) minor infractions of the police manual. Other ‘Suggestions Seen. Ten or more additional recom- mendations are expected to be made, but the committee is not yet pre- pared to indicate their nature. One complete section of the report is expected to be devoted to condi- tions in the office of United States Attorney Leslie C. Garnett which were criticized by a number of wit- nesses who appeared before the com- mittee. Developments before the committee in connection with the office of Karl Kindleberger, assistant United States attorney in charge of police court prosecutions, also are to be discussed, although, it was said, there will be no disposition to engage directly in personalities. This will apply likewise to the police depart- ment, it is understood, although there is a strong desire on the part of several committee members to comment on the so-called ‘“gentle- men’s agreement” between Maj. Brown and Representative Blanton, Democrat, of Texas to force the re- tirement of Inspector Bean so In- spector Headley could be promoted to an assistant superintendent. Undecided on Traffic. The committee, it was said, has not definitely decided whether to recom- mend the decentralization of the Police Department Trafic Bureau, although a half dozen police officials £aid such a plan would provide better distribution of motorcycle officers throughout the . precincts and make traffic control more effective. The only objection to this proposed step came from Inspector B. A. Lamb, commander of the Traffic Bureau. The gambling section of the report is expected to be quite extensive, and while enactment of legislation putting “teeth” in existing gaming laws is to be strongly recommended, the com- mittee is not expected to agree with the suggestion of Representative Schulte, Democrat, of Indiana, that pari-mutuel betting on horse races be legalized. Objection to gambling has been placed, in the main, not on the ground that it s a heinous offense in itself, but because the gambling racket breeds cther vicious crimes, including murder. To Discuss Magistrate Courts. Another subject to be discussed in the committee's report will be the proposal of Corporation Counsel E. Barrett Prettyman for adoption of a magistrate system for handling minor traffic and police violations. Gus A. Schuldt, presiding judge of the Police Court, opposed this plan, and pointed out, that with an additional judge the magistrate system would not be necessary. ‘There also will be in the report certain recommendations with respect to jury service, although the commit- tee has not indicated definitely the changes it will suggest. There is little likelihood, however, that jury service for women will be urged in view of the opposition of Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat of the Dis- trict Supreme Court. Changes in the age of those eligible for jury service, and elimination of many of the exemptions by which prospective jurors escape service are likely to be suggested. Chairman Randolph has requested Pitzpatrick to draw up the rough draft of the committee report as soon as possible so that any of the remedial legislation recommended can be acted on at the current session of Congress. - NEW HARVARD COACH SPEAKS HERE MAY 1 Dick Harlow on Program at An- nual Cardinals’ Athletic Din- ner at Mayflower. Dick Harlow, new foot ball coach at Harvard University, will be the prin. cipal speaker at the annual Cardinals’ athletic dinner at the Mayflower Ho- tel May 1, it was announced last night by Vincent L. Toomey, general chair- man in charge of arrangements. The dinner is given by the Wash- ington Chapter of the Catholic Uni- versity Alumni Association. Among the guests will be Hans Luther, Ger- man Ambassador; Representative Hamilton Fish of New York, Engineer Commissioner Daniel I. Sultan, United States Attorney Leslie C. Garnett, Cor- poration Counsel E. Barrett Pretty- man and H. Winship Wheatley, presi- dent of the District Bar Association. The famous “Four Horsemen” of Notre Dame also are éxpected to at- tend. Letter winners at Catholic Univer- sity this year will receive their awards and the Harris Cup will be presented to the “best scholar, athlete and gen- tleman” of the senior class. After the banquet the complete 1935 foot ball schedule will be announced. Thorough Questionnaire Seeks Ideal ‘The ideal man for the post of Dis- trict superintendent of recreation would be a combination John Philip Sousa, Luther Burbank, Michael An- gelo and Johnny Weismuller, accord- ing to the' qualifications listed in the questionnaire application of the new District Recréation Committee. Applicants are asked to state their experience in athletics, physical edu- cation, swimming, children’s games, social recreation, folk dancing, aes- thetic dancing, community singing, chorus: or choir, orchestra or -band, dfama, pageants, festivals, story-tell- ing, handcraft, clubs for children, clubs for adulfs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, camping, na- ture lore, gardening, domestic art and art. ‘The future superintendent of the unified - recreational system is being asked in what capacity he is familiar with administration of public recrea- tion, Summer or year-round play- grounds, parks and community cen- ters. He is required to list his chief paid positions, beginning with the first and listing them chronologically to his present job. A list of refer- ences, other than employers, is sought, and the applicant is asked if there is any reason why the committee should not communicate with his former em- Lployers, ... B connsace GO GAVEI -« et v cicmact i X r D. C. Recreation Chief 1f the applicant has special inter- ests, he is asked to state those among art, athletics, dramatics, literature, music, any instruments that are played, public speaking, publicity or journalism and any other interests. The committee poses this one for applicants: “What is your favorite recreation?” They are asked about their hobbies, whether they have traveled extensively, where and for what purpose; the foreign language spoken and why-they want to change their position. Applicants are asked to write if they desire the post of superintendent of recreation, supervisor of boys’ work, supervisor of girls' work, supervisor of special activities (such as drama, mu- sic, handcraft, dancing, etc.), recrea- tion director, play leader or director of recreation in institutions. Aspirants are asked, when they could start work and the lowest salary they would accept. The religious pref- erence is asked in the questionnaire, as well as whether the applicant is married and his height and weight. He is requested to supply a photo- graph or snapshot of himself. His general education must be outlined, together with the institutions attend ed and the dates, as well as any de- ¢ & number .of bedside units and bed lights and redecorating and refurnish- ing of wards and rooms. ‘The festival, which will be held at 6410 Copnecticut avenue, will include cards, a fashion show, fortune telling, refreshments and a tea party. Dance to Benefit Library. OXON HILL, Md.,, March 30 (Spe- cial).—A dance for the benefit of the Oxon Hill Consolidated School Li- brary will be held in the school audi- torium, Priday, under the auspices of the Oxon Hill Women's Club. NEW G-E MONITOR TOP MODEL X-4 Shown above— Specially designed for small homes and apartments. There is a G-E model to exactly suit your requirements in style, in size A nd in price—whether fijr incoma CLAUSE RETURN URGED Provision Would Permit Traffic Director to Accept Service for Non-Residents. Reinstatement of the service of process clause in the District of Co- lumbia safety-responsibility bill was urged yesterday by George W. Offutt, chairman of the A. A. A. District of Columbia Motor Club. ‘This provision appoints the local director of traffic as agent to accept service cf process in suits against non- resident drivers. The provision Was eliminated in the House by a margin of seven votes. In urging its rein- statement, Offutt said the bill would be greatly weakened by its deletion and pointed out that 11 State Legis- latures have adopted similar measures | this year. Church Group to Meet. COLESVILLE, Md., March 30 (Spe- clal) —The Missionary Society and Ladies’ Aid will meet Tuesday at the parsonage. A delegate will be elected to attend the annual Baltimore Mis- sionary Soclety in Roanoke, POWER WORKER BURNED rnlnfqlly Seared by Short Cir- cuit in Switch. Charles A. Thomas, 33, of 445 Fifth street, an employe of the Potomae Electric Power Co., was burned on the - face and one hand yesterday when a short circuit occurred in a 600-volt switch in the company’s sub-station in an alley between H and I and Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. He was treated at Emergency Hospital, where his condition was said to be not serious, although his hand was deeply burned. TERMS AS LOW AS 20- A DAY The famous General Electric mechan- ism-is entirely sealed within walls of ageless steel, protected from air, dust and moisture. It operates so quietly you can scarcely hear it and requires no attention, not even oiling. are sturdy -all-steel Cabinets with porcelain in- teriors and either porcelain or gleam- ing Glyptal-baked enamel exteriors. ~ The Refrigerator That Defies Time! AND D STREETS N. W.