The Portsmouth Herald from Portsmouth, New Hampshire • Page 1

HELPING THE BIRDS Think of the Christmas tree. Until Christmas it is the center of attraction. From the time it is brought home there is an eagerness to have it up and then as soon as the presents are taken off it ceases to become the center of attention. for a Day seems to fit it pretty well. But yhy throw.your tree why not put it out doors and let it be not only an ornament there but also useful? Make it a birds' Christmas tree Put it out in the yard and upon rood lor the birds, as now of all times when their feeding grounds are covered with snow and ice it is hard for our feathered friends to obtam food You will not only have the satistac tion of knowing you are doing something for the birds, but will be well repaid in watching the birds as they come day after day tor their rood.

DIFFICULT TIMES FOR OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS THE WEATHER JaJi. for Hampshire: Snow and colder to. Friday generally fair with cold AND TIMES VOL. L. NO, 84.

PORTSMOUTH, N. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1935 Portsmouth Daily Republican Mertel with THE HERALD, July 1302. SUN and TIDE Eun Rises .1 f-H Sun Sets 4- 2 High Tide ........9.08 a 9.46 Llsht Automobile Lamps PRICE TWO CENTS HORSES IN FIRE WRECK OF S. S. LEXINGTON SUE IN EAST RIVER Combined Efforts Of F.ire= men Save Ireland Home from Portsmouth.

Hamp- i.y.i Seadi and Nortli Hampton wore to Greenland on Wednesday for ac tlie farm of George Ireland the North Hampton line. In Uieir combined efforts they saved lions 1 but were unable to do auy- stop the barn tire. Ten cows and two horses were along with 50 tons of hay and funning implements. The UVB- were located in a space under nvoiuid floor ot the building. Tho fire of unknown origin, wn.s Covered by orje ot she family and through the barn so quickly that of the animals could bo released.

little water was available for 1 the names and. under the the firemen did good work Caving the remainder of the pumping from a small stream covered by thick ice. The Sanies jumped across the voad small barn on the L. D. DorUy was destroyed, The loss is estimated at $5000 with y.ii-cLxl insuranoo.

The loss on the farm is about $500. Tiff A TYilD PLEA Mm Fres, Of Senate Dale Says Time For Partisan Politics Past Concord. Jan. that time for partisan 'politics has "jssecl anci the time for service and is here," Sen. Charles M.

Dale of Portsmouth called upon associates in the upper branch of Oer.cral Court to "dedicate our our hearts aiid our highest to the best interests of the and to the welfare of the nation" as he assumed the high ofl'ice of president of 1D35 stats Senate. Or. tlie ballot for the presidency, Senator Dale polled 16 votes to seven by the Democratic nominee, S-ii. Haven Doe of Somersworth. One Democrat save his ballot to the Portsmouth man and Sen, Emmett J.

Iv-lley or Berlin, another Democrat, vis absent. Ai're-r Senator Doe had moved to the election unanimous. Presl- Dale expressed his appreciation lor i he honor of presiding over the branch of the Legislature and appealed for the wholehearted cooperation or the members "in the service of the suite." Aitor the first record vote the sen- by acclamation chose as their Attaches the following: Clerk, Benjamin P. Greer of Grasmere; assistant clerk, Frank M. Ayer of Auburn; ser- Raymond B.

Lakeman; doorkeeper, William W. Allen: mes- oenser. Benjamin H. Bragg of Alstead, Tha above photo shows tha wrecked superstructure of the 3. S.

Lexington rammed and sunk in tl submerged, tha boat drifted to the anhattan side of the river th Manhattan and Brooklyn sel was bound for Providence, B. ith 200.passengers and a crew of 60 a board. (Associated Press Photo.) AftariK 10GES STRESSES RELIEF SITUATION In Inaugural Address Asks Immediate Appointment Of lief Plan Concord, Jan. Oov. H.

Styles should be decentralization of relief ad- Bridges placed clearly on the shoulders I ministration, but that any contribution ol the New Hampshire Legislature to- 1 of state funds must accompanied by day responsibility for meeting what he stale supervision which wojld assure termed a critical situation brought adequate auditing" and accounting. about by expiration of the. Emergency He also insisted on the use of trained workers to aid in rehabilitation of those on relief and to check on expenditures. Relief law. The Governor in his inaugural address asked the Legislature for im- New insurance rates have been placed in effect in New York state which are calculated to save automobile owners $2,000,000 a year.

CHEF BUSHEY'S FRIDAY SPECIAL Fried Haddock Peas Mashed Potatoes Cole Slaw Tea or Coffee Dessert 35c ALES on Draught NEW BOW LUNCH Lunches or dinners put up to I take out. OFFICIALS PROBING SINKING OF LINER IN EAST RIVER Question Captains Of The Lexington And Freighter Jane Christiansen Who Give Varying Accounts HAUPTMANN TRIAL JURY COMPLET Atty. Gen. David T. Wilentz Opens Case For The Prosecution GOV.

H. STYLES BRIDGES mediate appointment of a special joint committee to draft a new relief He took the definite stand that there While relief was seen by the Governor as the major problem facing the state, ho discussed other subjects. Governor-elect Bridges was administered the oath of office by President Charles. M. Dale or the State Senate, and followed with his inaugural address.

At the conclusion of the address he administered the oath to the executive councilors, and a reception to the governor and council followed In the council chambers. The Governor's address was as follows: Honorable Senators and Representatives: While we have many problems to meet, diverse and complex in New Hampshire Is lir better condition. to carry forward than many of our sister states. Gathered here today we can rejoic that we still enjoy our traditional form of government and are a solvent people. Let us express our appreciation of the untiring efforts of the preceding administration under the leadership of the retiring chief executive, John G.

Winant. Every emergency has been (Continued on Page Five) WHIST PARTY TONITE UNION HALL Arcadia Theatre Bldj. S3.00 Top for 10 $10.00 Top tor 15 Tables All Cash Frizes. Free Prize at 8 O'clock. Score Cards 25 ets.

(By Associated Press) New Jan. accounts concerning' the of whistle signals between the freighter James Chrlstenson and tha steamer Lexington before they crashed were attributed to the of the two ships by Asst.Dist.Atty. Sylvester Cosantino today. He questioned both Capt. Jorn E.

Wikman, master of the james Chrlstenson and Capt. William Pendleton, master ol the Lexington. The assistant district attorney said Capt. Wikman told him that as' the two ships approached he blew one blast which means he wished to pass to port and received two blasts in reply which means pass to starboard. Capt.

Wikman said he blew three blasts, thus Indicating he would put full speed astern and try to stop and that he then heard four blasts "from the Lexington, meaning danger. Cosantino quoted the Lexington's master as saying there was no response from the James Christenson and that he then blew the alarm signal followed by two blasts. Capt. Pendleton said then the Lexington was three-quarters up from the stern. The steamer Lexington of the Co- "lonial -Navigation was rammed and sunk in the East River near Brooklyn Bridge last' night by the tramp freighter James Christenson.

Two hours later upwards of ISO persons either had been taken off ths Lexington or picked up from the icy waters by rescue craft. No bodies had been recovered. One attendant at the line's offices said the Lexington carried about 200 passengers and had a crew of 55.. However, officers on board the ship said the list was "light." One of the first to be brought ashore was Colin Combs of LJncoki- ville, the quartermaster of the Lexington. The Lexington, bound for Providence, B.

had just left East River pier. It carried a number of Brown University students returning from a holiday vacation. Captain William O. Pendieton of 'Providence, master of the Lexington, attributed the collision to a misunderstanding of signals. There was a- heavy traffic In the River when the tramp steamer ploughed into the 'starboard side of the Lexington, almost amidships.

The collision was about midway between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Within half an hour or so the Lexington had settled in 40 feet of wa- ter and all that could be seen of her was the tips of the masts. Quick work by the officers of the tramp steamer and -nearby smaller craft accounted for rapid rescue operations. The tramp was kept steadily in tlie'gasa in the Lexington's side until tugboats came along and more than 140 persons had been lowered to two of them- (By Associated Press) Remington, N. Jan.

stats ot New Jersey charged to a quickly completed Jury today that Bruno Hauptmann- killed baby Charles Augustus Lindbergh simultaneously with the kidnaping of the child two years, and ten months, ago. The state further charged the Bronx Carpenter with ripping the sleeping suit from the dead baby in order to perpetuate a ghastly ransom hoax upon the parents. The speech of the prosecutor was in the presence of Col. Charles ar.fi Anna Lindbergh. The attorney David Wilentz, told the jury he would prove that the man -who kidnaped the baby and mur- dered it "sits in this court room," and then, accusing Hauptmann, he said, "he went out that window and down that ladder of his.

The ladder Ha had more weight going down than when he was coming up 'and down he went with this child. In the commission of that burglary the child was instantaneously killed when it received that first blow. It received a horrible fracture, the dimensions of which will convince you that death 'was instantaneous, Edward Reilly of defense counsel, demanded a mistrial at the conclu- 1 sion of Wilnetz's vivid' outline. Reilly charged it was intended to inflame the 1 Justice Trenchard denied the motion. The jury was completed al- 'most immediately after the arrival of iMrs.

Lindbergh in the court room 'when Liscon C. Case, carpenter of I Franklin, and Edward V. Biggs, un' employed bookkeeper of Clinton Township, were added to 'As panel 'as the llth and 12th jurors. CONGRESS OPENS SESSION TODAY Confronted By Grave Array Of National Problems Members Await President's Message POSTOFFICE CLERKS ELECT J. Henry Concannon Named As President Of Local Group Delegates to State 3.

Parker, Thomas J. Quinn. I A vote of thanks was extended to H. Earl iBeekins, for many years the ef- flclent secretary-treasurer, and to the retiring president, Harold O. Russell.

BANK CALL ISSUED i The annjal meeting of National Federation of Local 355, Postofflce held Wednesday evening and the following officers elected forthis year: Henry Concannon. I Vice P. Hartnett, 'jr. Marion V. Mason.

(By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. corny? troller of the' currency issued a call today for tha condition of. all National banks at the close of business Dec. 31. PI3CATAQOA RIFLE- CLTJB NOTICE The annual meeting and dinner'of the Piscataqua Rifle and Revolver I Club, will be held at Thorncx's 7 p.

m. Saturday, Jan. 5. All come. J3-4, Mr.

and Mrs. Stowe returned to their home in this city, after a trip to New York City. (By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. by an array of gravB national problems the strongest Democratic Congress In history convened quietly today still In the dark as to what impends in New Deal. Overshadowing the formalities of the moment was throbbing curiosity over what legislation Prei, Roosevelt will recommend tomorrow and the day after on relief, NBA, the budget, banking and capital and labor questions.

The ascent of Rep. Joseph W. Byms of Tennessee to the Speaker- ship in the dominated organization of both branches for business gavel fell at noon. A fellow southerner, Owner of Texas, presided'smillngly in tha Senate Already it clear that Issues 1938 presidential campaign soon would be in the naming-. On behalf of the Republican seniority house leader of that party, Snell, ennuncla- ted 20 proposals designed to spur controversy over and another of Roosevelt recommendations in store.

He pledged, however, that the Repub- would "meet every legislative proposal with open minds." The President meanwhile secluded himself at his White House desk to polish the message he personally will communicate to the legislature tomorrow. Above all else speculation dwelt oa purported surprises ha has in store as to dealing with relief and his position on the budget. 10 Cent Whist Party NITE PEIRCEHALL or CASH PLUS SPECIAL FREE PRIZE AT 8:00 CARDS ONLY 10o BRING YOUR FRIENDS.