The Kingston Daily Freeman from Kingston, New York • Page 1

VOL. 204. CITY OP KINGSTON, N. MONDAY EVENING, 17. 1935.

PRICE FOUR CENTS. Mitchefl Charges Acts Of "Special Interests" Against Federal Korean Asmtut Secretary of Conacrce, Removed by Roosevelt, tions Leviathan Transaction as Item Worthy of Scrutiny. ASTOR IN GROUP Vbceat Astor One of Group "Interested" in the S. S. Leviathan Contract, Letter Says.

Washington, June 17 $P)--Ewing Y. Mitchell, who was removed last by President Roosevelt as assistant secretary of commerce, today opened what he called a "fight to a finish" by making public charges against the department, which Is headed by Secretary Roper. He contended that "special Interests" dominate the department. He also criticized a government contract with the United States Lines for the permanent lay-up of the liner Leviathan, a transaction which he said was consummated by Secretary Roper in March, 1935. The accusations were made In a letter which Mitchell said he sent to President Roosevelt on May 30, after the President had called for his resignation.

The reason the President gare for his demand was that he wished to reorganize the transportation service of the government and desired "for this enlarged endeavor a man of large executive and administrative training." Mitchell, who was one of the original Roosevelt men in Missouri, contended the Leviathan contract was "against the public interest" and that "those Interested in the company, prominent among whom are P. A. S. Franklin, John M. Franklin, Vincent Astor and Kermit Roosevelt," stood to benefit by it.

Mitchell said he had written President Roosevelt saying it had been "stated here in the department" that the contract was made at the President's "If this Is true," Mitchell's letter said, "I am satisfied that this action on your part was taken without full Japanese Demand the Withdrawal Of Gen. Cheh- Yuan from Chahar High Army Officials Term Governor of Province a "Bandit," Citing Charges That Troops Entered Manchoukuo and Fired on Manchou- kuam--Naval Mutiny of Two Chinese Cruisers Shrouded in Mystery at Canton. Seach for 3 Boys Ends In Icebox on Father's Truck New York, June 17 world was meaningless and drab today for George Hoyt and his wife, for In a Brooklyn morgue lay the bodies of their three little boys, who died in a tragic climax to two years of 111 fortune. The three boys, George, 7, Eugene, 5, and Arnold, 3, went out to play Saturday morning, while their father was trying to get money for food. Jobless for two years, his only means of livelihood was an old truck.

When the father returned at noon, the boys were missing. With police he searched the neighborhood and later went out In the truck for a further search. Late at night he came home exhausted, his search fruitless. Then a fearful thought came to him. In the truck was an icebox he had been trying to sell and in which the boys had been accustomed to play hide-and-seek.

In the darkness he opened the Icebox and found three bodies huddled in its narrow interior. The police listed the deaths as accidental; caused by suffocation. knowledge of all the facts and without full knowledge of the damage to the best interests of the government such action entailed." He said the comptroller general's office had pointed out that the United States Lines Company had received a government subsidy of over $3,000,000, less than four years prior to March, 1935, to insure the continued operation of the Leviathan for five years. Machell quoted the acting comptroller general as saying that "now it is proposed to subsidize the non- operation of the vessel for the remaining two years by waiving liquidated damages that would accrue for failure to operate the vessel in the I year idle to the extent of 300,000 in addition to $920,000 accrued for the years, 1933-34." Under the contract, Mitchell contended, the government is to receive $500,000 over a 12-year period, Interest, In return for waiving liquidated damages of $2,220.000. The company's promise to construct a new vessel, he said, was not a "valid consideration." "I apprehend," Mitchell said, "that one of the reasons why certain persons have urged my removal from office is because of my vehement opposition to transactions like the lay- Ing up of the 15 GIRLS COXFESS ACTING AS COMMTMST SPIES.

Thirty Arrests Here Established Police Court Record in City Number of Arrests Made Over Week-end This Year by Police Deportment Kept Judge Culloton Busy In Police Court--Mostly Minor Violations. The police department spent a Foochow. China, June 17 Death before a firing squad or under an executioner's axe confronted 15 today ae the possible penally tor their activities as Communist spies. Military authorities at Hni Chang informed the local garrison that the flrla rounded up there were court martiallcd and "all confessed their Dispatches asserted Hni Chang authorities were pondering the penalty for the group. Chinese circles here said the girls had a fair chance to escape with their lives but warned: "Sex and fccaaty hare not always la China stayed the axe IS "good week-end making a.

total of arrests In Kingston, and as" a resul Judge Culloton was kept busy In po this morning disposing the large number of cases that were brought to his attention. This was the largest number of arrests to be made in the city over a week-end in several years at least, and probably the largest number of cases to be brought to the attention of Judge Culloton since he assumed office. The second largest number was 22 cases some time ago. Stop Sign Passers Several more members were added to Colonial Chapter of the Stop Passers' Club in the city. Those arrested on that charge were: Waino Waananen of Binnewater, who forfeited 15 cash bail by failing to appear today; John Belsito of Glasco, who was fined Martin Lane of 497 Washington avenue, fined Louise Hellstrom, an artist of Woodstock, fined John L.

Henze of Conway Place, who had his bearing adjourned until later; James E. Snead of Pearl street, fined 12: Arthur Doyle of Walden, who forfeited cash bail; William Pratt of RFD 4, who had his hearing adjourned until later. Other Traffic Violations Evelyn Ball of 346 Albany avenue, was fined $2 for parking her car in the restricted area on John street Percy Lasher of RFD 2, Saugerties, was fined 15 for operating a car without a driver's license. Louis Marx of 19 Henry street, arrested on a charge of reckless driving, furnished 125 bail for his appearance on June 22. James K.

Mills of Glasco, arrested for parking in the center of Field Court, had his hearing adjourned until later. Harold Kantrowltr of North Front street, paid a. $1 fine for parking in the center of Field Court. The amount was fined Mrs. Hazel Van eenhurgh for a similar offense.

Wilfred L. of York city, arrested on a charge of speeding on Albany avenue, had his hearing set down lor June 1 S. Arraned In The police raided what Is known (By The Associated Press) The high army council of the Japanese army, meeting in Hslnklng, Manchoukuo, was reported by the Rengo News Agency to have demanded that the Chinese government withdraw Gen. Sung Cheh-Yuan from the governorship of Chahar Province. As alternative to compliance with this demand, the Japanese military leaders were quoted as saying they would be obliged to take "appropriate action." The Japanese charged General Sung's troops bad entered Manchou- kuo and fired on Manchoukuans.

It was said they bad termed him "a bandit." The action was regarded as an extension of Japan's war zone of domination into Chahar. The previous Chahar controversy arising from the arrests of three Japanese secret service men at Chang- pel was reported at Peiping to have been settled with Chinese acceptance of Japan's demands for an apology, punishment of responsible persons and guarantees of a non-recurrence. Maj. Gen. Kenji Doihara, however, was quoted in dispatches from Tient- sin as saying "as far as the Kwan- tung army is concerned, the Chang- pel Incident is still a very live issue." A Japanese army council was called for tomorrow at Hsinking at which it was believed a decision on possible action in Chahar would be made.

Phitarco Elias CaDes Retires From Mexican Political Scene Today General, Once Nation's Strong Mm, Ends Fire-Day Crisis by Action; Yonnf President Drafts New Government. THE "RADICALS" Cardenas' Cabinet Will Include Ministers Whom Calles Deemed Too Radical for Country's Good. Xaral Mutiny Canton, China, June 17 (fP) --A strict censorship surrounded with mystery today a naval mutiny In which the cruisers Haichi and Haishen deserted and slipped away to sea after a battle with loyal for Of the tWO cam'e'ofer'the Canton com maid from Nanking in .1933, decided to return to the north, leaving behind the smaller' Chaoho. The cruisers moved out of Wham- poa at 8:20 m. Saturday, their officers intending to use regular passenger vessels as a screen when passing the forts.

The plan missed fire, however, owing 'to shallow, waters and the ships went aground. Authorities closed the port Immediately and sent up ten airplanes to force the ship's to surrender. The mutineers began to bargain and.ap- parently decided to return to Canton. But after.20 hours aground, they found themselves afloat again and made a run for the sea in the early hours of this morning. The military opened fire By CLARK LEE (CopjrlKht, Bv Asiocinted Mexico, D.

June 17--General Plutarco Ellas Calles. one-time strong man of Mexico, withdrew from the political scene today, liquidating a five-days' crisis. The former president, who came nto open conflict with President Jazaro Cardenas over economic policies, announced he would depart for the north Tuesday, "leaving all responsibility for public affairs to thos who have It in their hands." The young president, In sole powe after forcing the resignations of hi ministers, drove ahead with his draft ing of a new government to be nam tonight. It was expected to Includ ministers considered too radical Calles. Competent observers believed tha any possibility of armed disorder passed with the withdrawal of Calle and that no further Incidents woulc disturb the annual Internationa Rotary convention which opened to day.

It was understood, however, tha anti-government groups, in addition to Catholics who paraded 15,00 strong 3-esterday, planned to take ad vantage of the presence of the Ro tartans to hold demonstrations. General Calles said he would leave for his Sinaloa ranch so that his de clarations concerning political and economic conditions "might not be misinterpreted as meaning I desire Intervene in pfiWIc affairs." Although General" Calles was Cuernavaca, his statement was given out from this capital. "I came here in answer to a cal I received and to end a situatlo which might be badly interpreted, he said. "I am parting, leaving al Lester Herzog to Rule Possibility of New NRA ill it i Legislation At Present Entirely an Open Question Over All New York Slate Works Under U.S. Funds Brother of Matthew H.

Henof of This City, Appointed by Federal Administrator Harry Hopkins Great Britain to Rule After Conference. HAS EXPERIENCE responsibility for public affairs to those who have It in their General Calles asserted that his statement Tuesday, criticizing the country's "marathon of radicalism, was given In an "attempt to orient the action of my party toward whal seemed to me trie good of the country." President Cardenas' reply, opposing Calles' precipitated the political crisis and the resignations of the cabinet ministers. shore, using machine guns, but the ships escaped. A motorboat carrying three Fifteen hundred delegates to the lotary convention, delayed more than from 30 hours by washouts in north Monterrey, were scheduled to arrive late today, their trains having been rerouted. wounded men put in to harbor later today.

Xew Fingerprint Technique New York, June 17 (Jp)--A new capable of developing fingerprints left on cloth--much a snapshot negative is developed-has been added to the New York police department's bag ot tricks. Hongkong' Some delegates already present jwere noticeably nervous and asked frequently "Will there be a revolu- The method includes the Important accomplishment of preserving the original prints after they are found. Chemical baths bring out and fix the irinlB. Police Commissioner Lewfe J. Valentine announced last night he perfecting of the method in the ew York city police technical re- earch laboratory by Dr.

Erastus M. Hudson, a. Hauptmacn trial witness. nd Lieut. William J.

Me Mahon and Maurice Harnett and Francis D. Murphy. old De Aon Killed Rochester. N. June 17 lncent De Aoun.

27-year lce fcrxwps. in a 3a Uiein Jo as of lie trrpninieiti THIEF BREAKS IX fMRXt Murray HaTlToird. -who in an trade. Thty KMtctf Orer MMc 121 cngbi The (cart irm Xonh The TI fil tirolstu roi3, wam that locheaier gunnmn. has made good ils boast that be would never be taken alive.

Dubhed by police Rochester's public enemy No. 1" as he result of a daring foray here less than two ago. De Aoun successfully all police efforts to trap him until aasl night when an East Oraage officer killed him whea he atieaapiwl lo reriat amct. A JjaudMjme, well mannered ajpear- ing tnan. AOUB known the Bnixnxnel Bandit" of for was in ifiifflcaMy wJti tlon?" IXJimED fJf ACCIDENT SATURDAY Five people were slightly injured Saturday when a car operated by Charles Shadick of Albany and a car operated by John Erne of 129 Highland avenue were in collision on the Saugerties road near Lake Katrine.

None of the Involved were seriously injured. Trooper Arthur Reilly and Trooper Meizger made an investigation. The accident happened when Mr. Erne, who had been driving north, turned around to return toward Kingston. The accident happened near a gas station where he attempted to turn.

The Shadick car was proceeding south. Both machines were damaged. Mr. Sbadick was cut about the bands and Mrs. Shadick cut about the ankle and two children received minor Injuries.

John Hoffman, a man about SO years, was also cut and considerably shaken by Impact. None -acre seriously injured to be treatment. Mr. Erne" escaped ia- cwjca mil 3ti Uie on at 22 Sotne flone 1u the 4rem on tfj" floor, it WJLS JJf'C' 1 sary to -otit a jiart -oj UMS -wa33 1o at tb-c fire -ran 'ccmtrol tiy -c jtcnxme AUIUUK tliba! a nan tail ibwn i ol (Great Bull Mar- -was Twrreifbt lo Dry Lynn Just A Year Ago Today, Jrosi Use in rioting oT A.iB.C. jsocMy.

unit, aium'Msg parade on fflre, A lor Von at Mr. Herzog For Last Four Year Hat Been Chief of Relief Opera tioni, Albany County. Washington, June 17 Herzog. for the last four years chief of relief operations in Albany county will supervise all work relief pro jects to be financed In New York state under the federal $4,800,000,000 fund. He was appointed works progress administrator last night by Harry Hopkins, federal administrator, a few hours after It was announced that the federal government will have the final word on a projects are to be carried out and how the work is to be done.

The latter decision was reached after a conference betw, Governor Herbert H. Lehman and Hopkins Governor Lehman said the arrangement was satisfactory to him and announced the state temporary emergency relief administration, which has been handling work and home relief since 1931, would continue to function. The new set-up Indicated by the governor marks a departure from the federal administration's policy with regard to the civil works grarn in the winter ot 1934. because in that case the projects, financed with federal were directed by the state organization. Governor Lehman, his counsel, Charles Poletti, and secretary, Walter T.

Brown, with Chairman Alfred H. Schoellkopf and other members of the state relief administration, talked with Hopkins for two hours. Later, Hopkins said it waa understood Schoellkopf would continue at the head of the state organisation. He declined to say whether he expected the state staff would be reduced, enlarged changed. Neither Hopkins or otherwise nor Governor Lehman would disclose the details of the conference, the governor saying merely that it was "very satisfactory" to him and that he was satisfied with the arrangement regarding the new works projects administration.

"Otherwise our relief situation is about the same as It has been," Governor Lehman said. "We have approximately 550,000 on home and work relief Model Organization. Albany, X. June 17 (if) -jester W. Herzog.

new federal works rogress administrator for Xew York state, set up what State TEKA On Two-Power Navies (Copyright, 1335, By Associated Prem) London. 17--A a authority said today that Great Britain alono i regulate tlu actual sizes of both the British and German navies under the terms of a i secret provision of their 100 to 35 ratio agreement. By this step, a i Great Britain to be the virtual dictator of the new Nazi navy, Kelchs- fuehrer Hitler was said by this authority to be regarded at. having taken a bold move toward i i the confidence and support or Great Britain. It was said that Germany accepted the role of being merely a consultant in determining the tonnage strengths of the two fleets In return for the British approval of her having a navy far In of the Versailles treaty limitations.

In other words, a is regarded as having given up to Great Britain the right of Increasing her navy because of tho action of some third power. She may call attention to the fact some other power makes a move to expand Its navy, but then it would be left to Great Britain to decide whether both Great Britain and Germany should Increase their navies, meanwhile preserving the 100 to 35 ratio. New Chief, James L. O'Neill, Says Effect of New Set-up Will be the Deciding Point. EMPLOYES HELD John A.

Petrina, Noted I a Fatally Hurt in Auto Mishap Husband of Former Charlotte F. Kennedy ot ThU City--Son's Left Arm Broken In Accident-- BurUI Will Made In Tfcli City. Word been received In this city of the death laat Friday In Salt Lake City of John A. Petrina, head of the Department of Graphic Arts at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, of a fractured skull suffered in an automobile accident on Thursday. Mr Petrina was 42 years old.

-Mr. Petrina was on a vacation tour with members of his family when njured, the result of hla automobile Jverturnlng. Other occupants of he automobile were 1'etrlna and a son. Mrs. Petrina escaped In- ury.

The son's left arm was broken the elbow. Before their marriage In 1920, Irs. Petrina was Mine Charlotte F. vennedy, daughter of Gilbert F. ennedy, formerly of this city and ow located In London.

Mrs 'etrlna's mother waa Mrs. Helen authorities cited as a "model organ- McCormlck Kennedy, also an artist a 1 1 I I 1 zatlon" while, director of relief In his Capital City. He began his relief work In 1931 as city and Albany county work re- let director, a non-paying job, and ater directed the CWA activities al a salary of 55,000. Two months ago he took over all emergr-ncy re- who died In 1918. Interment will be made In this city, the details of which will be announced later.

John A. Petrina, who lived at 63127 Clyde street. Forest Hills, Queens, was widely known as ief in the county, including home artist and illustrator He left here elief which had been administered May 31 by motor car with hia wife. eparateiy. "He has proven a capable admin- Mott Pressing Problem Is Organization Adjustment of Agency and Personnel.

Washington, Juno 17 possibility that now legislation might be sought at this session of Congress for NRA was characterized today by James I. O'Neill, its new- chief, as "entirely an open Question." The President, In formally announcing the new restricted NRA set-up, indicated legislation might be sought In the future, but did not mention the possibility of proposing It at this session. "It is impossible to state affirmatively whether there will be new legislation now," O'Xelll said In his first press conference. "Some congressmen, however, believe that a more positive law should be sought. First, we shall have to see what can be done under this act." Most ri-esMnjc Problem At the same time, the new NRA chieftain, characterizing organization adjustment of the recovery agency and Its personnel as the "most pressing problem." said NRA employes would bo continued temporarily In their present positions.

He added that salary reductions for higher officials Is being given thorough study. He announced that Blackwell Smith, formerly acting general coun- be appointed general question of voluntary codes. O'Neill said: "You would surprised how many members of Industry are Interested In them. But. there again, we want to he careful before we decide." he characterized the new NRA policy as "feeling our way." "We must study the situation," he said, "so that when we do make a mcne It will be sound on the basis of real study." The new chairman predicted that the next few weeks would be a "dull period." pending a thorough study of what Is possible He repeated previous NRA advice to code authori- to obtain legal counsel In dlspos- ng of their funds, and said that while NRA had no authority In this matter It did have a "sympathetic In- "erest" and would strive to be help- ul.

"Selllnic" Principles Jhe three key men of the raldget VRA set out today on an attempt to its principles to the public, usiness and labor. These men--headed by James L. O'Neill, vice president of the Guar- nty Trust Company of New York-- lanned a selling campaign on what was termed an "educational" basis-lot a hish pressure effort such as haraclerlzetl the birth of the orle- Blue Eagle. They may use a Mrs. Charlotte Petrina, also an artist, and their 11-year-old son fetrator of relief in Albany and I am'Antonio, for Monterev.

Calif when ure he will be of equal value to the they intended spending the summer" tate," Mayor aid. John Boyd Thacher Heriog Is a former commissioner public works and was once presi- ent of the city council. Lester Herzog is a Mr. Petrina was born In Venice. Italy, and came to the United States when a child.

He was a naturalized citizen. He received hero and In his art education France and was first Influenced by of ity. brother of his uncle, Luigi Serene. Most and his formative years wore in cr of 302 Wall street, this San Francisco. He studied undlr Douglas Volk.

Kenyon Cox and Bridgman and also painted at the Woodstock, N. colony. He hasinr Clinton. N. Juno 17 occupied the Pratt Institute post for Root.

90-year-old dean of several and had specialized statesmen, camo out of re- there in lithography and Kllhn Root Hjumllinn. sel. would counsel. On the nal hanged Blue Eagle as their emblem The old NRA expired last night midnight. A few hours before that 'resident Roosevelt In an executive jrder formally created the new "stop jap" NRA enacted by Congress last week and named O'Neill ac acting administrator.

A "possibility of further lertsla- 5on" was held forth by the Presi- leni. Just what its form would be was not disclosed, but observers be- pan In the today to take -3rd annual comznc-ncenjent excr- 3ses al Hamilton of claw ol -u. iho former caator and one time secretary of Ucn ls id to Among books Sir. Petrina Illustrated are "Ports of France" and "The Trails of the Troubadours." A book. "Art Work How Produced.

How is authority in its In 4Jw lr 3 ar leved it would depend largely upon he public reaction to economic data srcd by the new orsanization bei now and next April 1 when its expires. There was still no as to what the official attitude would be toward any attempt to amend the con.Mitution to penult codes. Marshall Lxin C. Marshall, a. nxmJwr of old lm.ird.

of the Baraar. the bv The American Awrfal- American G3rt court and work fw man and 3Jmux Arts Ja 1JwjaiI i 7 on Jl 0 0 and at UK Na- JTIMJ- JT IV- 'Din ma: JIM in i of a -mat of Hi at a Tnino-rrtT TYanrr iioTJr Gratia Cmik re -attcfsfl lo laira.