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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1934. THREE Around the BY ASSOCIATED FEESS TRAYLOH ILitNESS. Chicago, attending Melvln Traylor. ailing banker, announced last nigh I the 13th day of his Illness, that he IB "as well as one can hope for; not out of danger but steadily Improving." RECOGNITION. Brussels, extended recognition yesterday to the new Cuban government.

PAY ROLL PHOSE. New Orleans, court orders. District Attorney Eugene Stanley yesterday obtained local bank records on the pay rolls of departments located In "New Orleans, sealed the records and announced thai photostatIc copies of them would be token tomorrow for a study of citizens' charges of "padded pay rolls." PAY It DLLS TAX. lax on pay rolls of business'designed to bring about establishment of unemployment Insurance funds In every aUto In the union Is being prepared by administration officials and probably will be Introduced in congress within the next few days. GOLD SHIPMENT.

New definite evidence of the real turning of the International ROW movement toward the United Stales In the effort to the dollar, came yesterday with reports In Wall Street of substantial shipment of the metal from France. APPROPRIATION BILL. a direct blow at an employment project In which Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has taken a personal Interest, the house yesterday amended, passed, and the senate the 5820,790.000 treasury-post of flee appropriation bill.

Democrats were responsible for Lhe b'ow at tho furniture factory at Reedsvllle, W. Va. WUJPELM'S BIRTHDAY. Doom, The of Wllhelm flocked to Doom yesterday evening In anticipation of the 73th birthday anniversary today of the former German emperor. TAXES DRAFTED.

(hat would bear heavier upon the citizens of countries Lhal fasten weightier levies upon A me leans than they do upon the citizens of other nations were drafted yesterday by the house waya anfl means committee. Members of the committee said they were aimed at France bacausa of taxes that country had Imposed upon Americana and American Industries resident there. CABINET FIGHT. a hectic day Vn which Mini Bier of Justice Ray- naldy resigned, Premier Chau- tempa announced last night he would fight to the last ditch en opposition drive to wreck Ills mlr.lstry a a result of Inn Stavlsky pa shop scandal. VETERANS' RELIEF.

statement that the economy act was driving Span- Ish-Amerlcan war veterans to aul- cldc was made before a lenate appropriations subcommittee yesterday along with a recommendation that It be amended to make It unnecessary for these men to prove their disabilities were of service origin. CONSPIRACY CHARGED. De Molncs, Governor Nelson G. Krashcel and Carlton D. Beh, Des Molnes Investment broker, were Indicted on charges of conspiracy agaJnst the government yesterday by a federal grand Jury which spent six days Investigating the Iowa PWA.

OUSTER TRIAL. Topeka, a district court jury considered charges against Tom B. Boyd. former state treasurer, proceedings at the Impeachment trial of Will J. French state auditor, were halted yesterday when the senate, constituting hlb Judge and Jury, look under advisement until Tuesday morning a.

defense motion for dismissal. FEDERAL CONTROLS. committees last night had before them the suggestions of special committees for federal stock market and communications system regulation with indications that any legislation resulting would pursue a leisurely course after it was drawn. IN6TJLL FUGllT. Insult was rumored yesterday, to have ordered a hydroplane held ready for a flight, perhaps to Abssylnla.

Meanwhile. Premier Tsaldarls said Insull would deported Feb. 1 If he-does not leave voluntarily by Jan. 31. PRODUCTION CUTS.

Cincinnati, Ohio Emergency measures to curtail production. Dr. Rex ford G. Tugwell said last night, are far from the basic policy of the Roosevelt administration In Its recovery plans. What steps have been taken to curtail production, he declared, are purely temporary measures to business moving.

SCHOOLS RECEIVE AMERICAN FLAGS The grade schools of Arcadia, Alta Loma and Algoa were presented United States flags last night by Treasure Island Council, Junior Order United American Mechanics In a patriotic program at Arcadia. Presentation of flags to schools Is part' of the program fostered by the organization. In the past several others have also been given by the council. Aiding the council in its program was the ladles' auxiliary, the Daughters of America, who joined the Junior Order automobile caravan last night before the trip to tbe mainland. SAM HOUSTON OFFICER TO BE RETIRED ON FEB.

1 San Antonio, Jan. Warrant Officer William J. Blythe, on duty In the Eighth Corps Area Intelligence office at Fort Sam Houston, has been ordered to his home at Clovls, to await retirement effective Feb. 1, It was announced Friday. He will retire with the rank of captain which he held during the world war when he was serving In the Infantry, lie Is the holder of the distinguished service cross, the silver star citation and the French croix de guerre with one star.

NOTICE TO CITY SUBSCRD3ERS If you do not receive your NEWS promptly each morning, phone us before 10 o'clock and a copy will be sent you by special messenger. ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM BEING ARRANGED FOR BIRTHDAY EVENT. Galveslon la busily engaged In completing plans for the president's ball to be staged Tuesday night at the city auditorium. In co-operation with 6000 other cities throughout the United States. With all proceeds from the event olng to the Warm Sprlnga Foun- atlon for Infantile Paralysis, of which President Roosevelt Is head, committee heads are hopeful that Galveston will make a representative allowing, and efforts have been pushed to make the event one of outstanding Interest.

According to reports from Col. Carl Byolr, general director of the national committee for the birthday balls, heartening reports are belnc- received from all over thse country. He declared that parlies, ranging from the magnificent grand ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria In New York, to a little town in the Middle West where there are 60 people, are being planned. Col. Byolr pointed out that "If you go to one of the various birthday dances In the president's honor and dance, then some child who can't walk may dance some day." It is with this thought in mind that local officials are urging Lhat there be a large representation of Galvestonians at the party Tuesday night.

Prior to the floor show and dance program, El Mlna Temple Shrine Band will present an attractive concert program under the direction of William H. Schneider. The Door show will be presented by the Hollywood Dinner Club and continuous dance music will be rendered by Felix Stella's Orchestra, the Merrymakers, under the direction of Ben PaskowlLz, and the Rev- ellers, under the direction of M. J. Solari.

Another big feature of the ball will be the mammoth birthday cake which Js being furnished by the Master Bakers' Association. The cake will he on display on Monday evening. It will be auctioned off by T. R. Hancock auctioneer and the proceeds will be added to the community contribution to the Warm Springs fund.

Committee chairmen are urging that Immediate reports on the progress of the sale of tickets be made not later than this morning. All unsold tickets must also be turned In. LOVELY PROGRAM GIV-EN EY GROUP Lovely songe, beautifully rendered, as well as many enjoyable Instrumental selections, were tea-, tures of the program given last i night at the Y. W. C.

A. auditorium under the auspices oif the Luther League by a talented group of ar- tlsU. In addition several selections were -Iven by the Jugoslavian Quartet. Artists taking part were: Mrs. Marvin Kahn, John Hagiund, Gus Nelson, Scaly Ann Hagiund, Carl Adolplison, Miss Catherine Stein.

P. Wilson Miss Thelma Hunt- Ington, Mrs. E. E. Howell.

Accompanists were: Mrs. E. Howell, Mrs. P. If.

Wilson Mrs. P. H. Wilson Jr. and Mrs.

C. J. Koine; CONGRESSMAN BAILEY TO BE HONORED AT BANQUET Galveston friends have been Invited to attend a banquet in honor of Congressman Joseph W. Bailey this evening at the Baker Holel In Dallas. Proceedings of the banquet, including Congressman Bailey's address, will be broadcast over stations WFAA and KPKC from 8:15 to 8:45 o'clock.

Around the City INJURED BY AUTO. William Valentine who waa run over by an automobile in Texas City about 7 o'clock last night was brought to the John Sealy Hospital last night unconscious and treated for an Injured knee, which was said to be his most serloua Injury. H. B. Emken conveyed him here.

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Mansfield, and charged with burglary In the nighttime and Ihett felony. In connection with the theft of valuable property from the boat of Angelo Caravagell docked at Pier 22. He Is charged with laJt- ng a aextant valued at $65. a compass valued at J35. five pairs of 542.50, and four suits of oll- sklnc valued at (20.

Two negroes were arresled about 9:30 yesterday morning by City Detectives Harrison and Davis and a theft mlsdeameanor charge written agJLlnat them are accused of Uklng from a Wiley Nichols truck a quantity of pharmaceutical objects valued at about FEAST OF SAINT TO BE OBSERVED The Ursullrie Convent will observe the Feast of Saint Angela, the founder of the Ursullne order, today. The entire student, body of the academy will take part. Rev. E. K.

Fulkerson, chaplain of the convent, will be celebrant of tbe mass, with Oiahop C. E. Byrne presiding in the sanctuary. Rev. D.

P. O'Connell. rector of SI. Mary's Cathedral, will deliver Ihe sermon. Parents of students and friends of the academy arc Invited.

Mortuary Reports BITES FOR PROMINENT OKLAHOMA LAWYER TODAY Oklahoma City, Jan. Funeral ecrvlces marked by simplicity and brevity will be held here tomorrow morning for W. Ledbetter, 72, pioneer Oklahoma lawyer and a mcmbr.r of Lhe state conatltu- ticnal convention, who died last night at lu's home here following a brief Illness, Very Rev. James Mills will conduct the services. Dr.

Charles EvaJia, educator and lifelong friend of the attorney, will deliver a brief eulogy. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery at Ardmore. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Wynne Pulley, Mrs. Ben F.

Thompson and Mrs. Grace Cutler, all of Oklahoma three sons, E. P. and II. H.

of Oklahoma City and Louis of Wewoka. His body lay In state at. the stale capital today, over which the flag was lowered to half-staff. services for Mrs. Marie Blom, a resident of Galveston for 35 years, will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Levy funeral home.

Rev. J. F. Earner will and burial will he In Lakeview Cemetery. She died Thursday night In a local hospital.

Pallbearers will be L. Leclere, T. Kestler, J. Moss, J. McAllister, L.

J. Harget and E. Topping. services for Mrs. Mabel Lojvry, who died at the John Sealy Hospital Thursday morninr, were held yesterday morning In the funeral chapel H.

B. Emken. Texas City undertaker. Rev. A- D.

Lemons' officiated, assisted by Rev. F. Carpenter, then Ihe body was forwarded to Katy for interment In the family plot there. Pallbearers were Chester Griffin, Joe Francis, D. C.

McCauley, Jamea Pitta, Guy Stroup and "William Transier. Morionry Rrport. The followlDE deaths were reported In UalveBlon for Uie week, ending yesterday 5 o'clock: Jan. 17. Annie Leonard, 45, female, 1307 (rear), congestive heart failure (Infest)- Arthey CambeU.

35, male, 2006 ruptured aortic aneurism (inquest). Jan. 19, Merrltt Toiinc, 2T, male, single, John Bealy Hospital. eon Live iall- Jnn. 20, HarrelL Holmes, 10B.

female. r.ldoived. 6219 aortic Insufficiency; Loulie Draper, 32, female, married, John Senly Hospital, carcinoma. Jan. 21, Esteban Najar, 29, male, i Ingle, L.

Mary's Infirmary, mlllnry luberculosh; elicit Ualveaux, 33. female, married, 118 14th, bemlplegla, left. 3an. 22, Morris Taylor, 23, male, married, John Bealy Hospital, fracture of skull, homicidal; Fountain Smith. 41, malr, married.

John Sealy Hospital, pulmonary hemorrhage. Jan. 23. Frederick JnubpvLa. 7.

male. John Seal; Hospital, generalized peritonitis; Gloria. H. Sanderson, 3 monthi, female, St. "Mary's pneumococclc menln- RlLla; John Rlccobono 67, male, -widower, St.

Mary's Infirmary, hyposUUc pneu- ionla. Jan. 25. liable Lowry, 27, female, married, John Hospital, tetanus. The following births were reported at the city health office for the we-k ending yesterday at 3 o'clock: Jan.

12. to John S. Sabanovich and wife, 1118 a girl. Jan. IS.

to Hansom Lacey and wife, IE 53th. a boy. Jan. IT, to Roy T. Cumby aad 3520 5, a tfrl; to Albert Klnuy and wife, 1316 26lh.

a girl. Jan- IB, to TnpodorJo. McKlnney and wife, 2817 (rear), a boy; to Joseph A. Witt puid wife. 4127 a boy: to John Shelton nnd wlfr.

2520 (rear), boy- Jan. 19. to Jotin J. Danko and wife. 4702 S.

a boy; lo Louis J. Lyons and wife, 1922 G. a clrl; to Josc.ph J. Rnshln anil wife, 3201 a girl; to Bennle Luna and wife, 1210 (rear), a girl. Jan.

20, to William H. MIILt and wife lllfl 37lh, a. boy. Jan. 21, to John Lara, and wife, 4323 IT.

a girl; to Claude C. Trapp and wife. 2G20 K. a Rlrl; to William B. George and wife, 3720 a girl.

Jan. 22, lo Hamilton Chlnn and 4123 0. a. boy; to Charles Lemoni and wife, 1620 a boy; to Norman A Jferrj- Jind wife. 4325 a.

girl; to Augustine mpoll and Dickinson, Tei a boy Jan. 23, to Frank W. Rllpy and nlfr Dickinson. a boy. Jan.

25, to Dr. Henry C. Harrell and Ife, 1302 I. a boy; lo Jtimca E. Coutorle and wife, 1919 33d, a girl; lo Bama L.

McDaniel and wife, 4306 Stf, a boy. IEPAL NOTICES- UNITED STATES Southern Dlilrlct of virtue or an Order of Sale Issued out of the Unltud States District Court for the Southern District of Teifts. on the 12th day or January 1934, notice Ls hereby given that will sell by public auction, for cash, on Wednesday Ihe 24th day of January, 1934. a I 12 o'clock. loon, in front ol Federal Building corner 20th and Postofflce Streets, Qalveitcn Trxas, Boat "E-1023." her engines hollers, machinery, boals, tackle, apparel, nppunenancci, and furniture, us she now les.

H. E. L. Toombi, United States Marshal, by A. A.

Qavcll, Depuly. UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S Southern District of virtue or an Order of Sale Issued out of the United atatei Dlairlcl Com for the Southern District of on ihe l9Ui day of January, 1631, notice Is hereby given that I will sell by public auction, cash, on Saturday, Lhe 3rd day of February, 1934, at 12 o'clock noon. In front of Federal Building. 20th and Poitofflce Streets, Galveston, Texas tho Launch "E-3251," her engines, boilers' machinery, boati, tackle, apparel, apnurle- nancei, and furniture, as ihe now lies. E.

L. Toombs, United Elates Marshal by A. A. Savell, Deputy. UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S 9 flouihein District of virtue of an Order of Bale Issued, out of the United amlei Dlilrlct Coun for the Southern Dla- trlct of Texas, on the IBlh day of January 1934.

notice li hereby given that I will sell hy public auction, for caih, on Saturday tho 3rd day of February, 1934. at 12 o'clock noon. In front of Federal Building, 20th and Poaloffice Slroeti, Oalveaton. Texu, the Launch "E-liB," engines, bollera, machinery, boats, tackle, apparel, appur- ttnaflcu, and (uralture, ai ahe now lies. H.

£. t. Toombi. United flttlei jf. A.

Savell, Diputj. ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTED AT SCHOOL A large crowd enjoyed Lhe annual entertainment sponsored by the San Jar In to Pre-Schoot AssoclaUon last nlghl at the Echool Children of the school took part In two playleta "The Candy Shop" and 'The Parent-Teacher Meeting" directed by Miss Eugenia Efneon. ASK FOR WHITi; PETROLCUH JELLY Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday JEAN LAFITTE Drug Store Phone 3233 Jean Lafitte Hotel $1.50 PETROLAGAR WcJ Me Ipana Tooth Paste lOc Squlbb's Denial Cream 25c Llsterlne Tooth Paste 1 Jl.OO Pepsodent fi7f Antiseptic 14-oz. Llslerlr.e Antiseptic SOc Prophylactic 91 Tooth Brush 40c Vaseline Hair Tonic 75c Fitch's Shampoo 60c Mulslfied Cocoanut Oil Shampoo 35c Williams' Shaving Cream (Aqua Velva Free) 35c Ingrain's Shaving Cream 65c Barbasol Shaving Cream SOc Three Flowers Rouge 80c Three Flowers Face Powder 51.10 Hudnut Dusting Powder 7oc O. J.s Beauty Lotion $1.00 Nujol 1VE DELIVER '36c 16-oz.

Squlbb's Mineral OH 60c Syrup Pepsin 50c Sal Hepatlca 40c Flfclcher's Castorla 50c Phillips' Milk of Magnesia 60c Scott's Emulsion 100 Bayer Aspirin J1.25 Crcomulslon SOc VIck's Nose Drops 35c Vlck'3 VapoRub 65c Mistol 25c Chocolate Ex-Lax $1.00 Wampoles Cod Liver Oil $1.25 Absorbine Jr 75c Vernzeptol $1.00 Lysol SOc Rubbing Alcohol 3 for 25c Kotex or Kleenex, 3 for PROMPTLY 53c 39c 39e 26c 34c 39c 55c 89c 33c 23c 39c 15c 63c 89c 49c 67c SOc 40c GRANTS Itepttidabte Mgrchdndtie at low Prfco Look at the splendid BETTER VALUES $1 or less will buy! Better type Brassieres Lace, satin, or brocade for all lypen of figures 1 Sizes 32 to 44. 25 RAYON UNDIES Usually higher priced! Smart a 1 Lq ued trimmings Sizes 31-33. 10" Brocade Girdle Lighlly boned, aidehook girdle which women with elighl figures will find very comfortable! Sizes 26-36 14" Girdle and elastic boned back and front- Perfectly grand for tbe avenje figure I I Sizes 26-36 Slightly Irregular Full-Fashioned SILK HOSE Fine gauge, pure thread silk hose in all the newest shades. These are irregulars but the defects are so slight they can hardly be seen and as usual we guarantee satisfaction or your money back. You oan afford to buy several pair at this price.

Special pitted Slips On sale just as long as the quantity lasts! Lustrous rayon taffeta slips trimmed with lace ol lop and bottom. Sizes 34-44. 2113 Postoffice St..

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