The Times from Shreveport, Louisiana • Page 5

FIVE MONDAY. JANUARY 1935 Is Now More Than 4 0 0 0 0 Daily Circulation of THE EVE PORT TIMES ASKS DIVORCE DEMOCRATS IN HOUSE THINK CONTROL SURE FAMED ARTIST WILL LECTURE AT INSTITUTE "S.R.O." Sign for Address by Thomas H. Benton Here This Afternoon A capacity audience is expected this afternoon to hear Thomas H. Benton lecture on "Mural Painting and Architecture" at the Southwestern Institute of Arts, Jordan street at Line avenue. The lecture is scheduled for 4 o'clock.

From Natchitoches. Ruston, Mon RAIL TRESTLE DYNAMITED IN STRIKE AREA Blast Has All Earmarks Professional Job, Say Investigators Springfield. 111., Jan. 6 (P). A dozen cars in a Chicago and Illinois Midland train were plunged Into a ravine north of here early today as a dynamited trestle crumbled under them.

Sheriff Luke Gaule ssid the blast was apparently touched off by professional bombers. It varied in technique from the four or five recent similar bombings of coal ears which have been attributed to an inter-union vendetta among coal miners. In the absence of statements by railroad officials Sheriff Gaule predicted the damage would total "at least $50,000." None of the train crew was injured in the blast and resultant wreckage, and at a late hour tonight no arrests had been made. Investigators said the engine, tender and eight cars had passed over the trestle, two miles southeast of Cantrall, before the explosion shattered the superstructure like matchwood. The following cars toppled Into the 20-foot deep ravine, piling up and smashing under their own momentum.

In the heap was a tank car filled with gasoline, which made salvage work hazardous. A coal car and at least two box cars filled with lumber were split open. The blast, which shook houses In Cantrall, completely demolished the 50-foot span. Deputy sheriffs said the bombers had apparently rigged up an ingenious mechanism which permitted the weight of the train to touch off the dynamite. Hitherto the dynamiters hsd planted the explosives In the roadbeds, stringing some 1.000 feet of wire into adjoining fields, from where the bombs were touched off.

Sheriff Gaule said he will decide tomorrow whether to ask assistance of the federal government in halting the attacks on railroad traffic. When an autogiro recently landed near the Champs Elysees it was the first heavler-than-alr machine ever to land In a Paris street. Apartment Goes to Jail 'FREAKS' HERE FOR BIG SHOW "Believe-It-or-Not" Troupe If Familiar to Visitors at World. Fair A gaily decorated motorcade came to Shreveport Sunday afternoon bringing one of the strangest and most unusual collections of humanity that probably ever came here. First to alight from one of the big buses was Bertha Curtis, who tips the scales at 640 pounds, carrying in her arms her husband known as "811m Jim" the skeleton dude, who although six feet tall weighs only 66 pounds.

Then came the Royal European midgets, headed by little Lord Leo, said to be the most perfectly formed midget on earth. Shuster. the man who picks up 10 regulation billiard balls with one hand, and Madame Gilmore, enchantress of monster pythons came next, followed by Scotch bagpipers, magicians. Jugglers, sword swallowers. Mile Leona Toung, "only worrtan fire eater in the world," Ossified Harry, the man whg is slowly turning to stone, and a host of other oddities.

The last to leave his own private bus was Snookie, famed Hollywood champanzee, who created much laughter with his funny antics as, smoking a big cigar, he struggled through the crowd which had gathered in front of Texas and Louisiana streets, were the International Congress of Oddities Believe It Or Not will hold forth during the week. The show will run continuously from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily. REP.

BANKHEAD RECOVERING, SAYS HIS DAUGHTER Washington, Jan. 6 (P). Friends of William B. Bankhead, the new house Democratic leader, received assurance today from his actress-daughter, Tallulah, that "daddy will be all right." Bankhead has been ill since Jan. 1, and concern was felt he may have suffered a recurrence of the severe heart ailment with which he was stricken two years ago.

Members of the family described the Illness as a cold and Indigestion. roe, Minden. Texarkana and Marshall, as well as several other towns near by, letters, telegrams and telephone calls have poured in requesting reservations for the occasion. And the patrons and sponsors of the Institute In Shreveport have been unanimous in subscribing for tickets. Mr.

Benton's lecture is considered an outstanding event of the current art season. The lecturer will arrive in Shreveport early today and will be the guest of Arthur C. Morgan, the sculptor, during his stay here. Missionary Society Holds Meeting Today The monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary society of the Jewells Christian church will be held at the church at 3 p.m. today.

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Licenses for those persons desirious of using rod and reel over 15 years of age will be $1.1 No license is required for users of straight poles. Formerly a 60-cent fee was exacted from all anglers. The license for non-residents remain at $2. SANITONE Believe Radical Legislation Frowned on by President Can Be Blocked Washington, Jan. 8 ().

Almost complete control over legislation frowned upon by the administration, including such proposals as the Townsend plan and the 30-hour work week, was claimed today by house leaders. An outstanding exception was the bonus. That had to be given right-of-way, It was said, to let the bars be raised against other more drastic Inflationary proposals. The change in the "discharge" rule made Speaker Byrns and his aides feel they had the situation in hand. Last congress 145 of the 435 members could sign a petition and force a vote on a bill that had not been approved by a committee.

On opening day this session, however, the house voted to require that a majority must sign a petition before a measure could be taken from a committee and sent to the house for a vote. "That means," said Speaker Byrns, "that the majority will have control of the legislation, as It should have." Other leaders who did not wish to be quoted said that the one little change in rules had turned what promised to be a turbulent session into one that for the most part would be harmonious so far ss the house is concerned. Obviously, they said, those backing the Townsend pension plan, the Frazier-Lemke farm mortgage refinancing bill, the 30-hour week and additional silver legislation were not In a majority. Consequently, they said, those bills would never reach the house floor unless the administration's attitude changed or a majority of the members altered their opinion. Predict Warm Weather in Shreveport Monday Rising temperatures, with partly cloudy skies, will greet Shreveporters today, according to the local weather bureau.

A slow mist with Intermittent showers was experienced Sunday. Sunday's maximum temperature was 66 degrees at 6 p. m. and the minimum 62 degrees at 7 a. m.

Hefore which truth The Picks Wrong in N. Y. Carman Sardigara Opens Fire When He Hears Man's Voice in What He Thought Was His Home New York, Jan. 6 (IP) There Is no place (bang! bang)) says Carman Sardigara (bangl bang!) like home (banglty-banglty Carman had come home yesterday from work and was about to open the door of his apartment when he heard a man's voice Inside. "What nonsense Is this?" Inquired Carman.

"My -home is my -castle, under the statutes end Also under (I think) the magna charta; yet some interloper has taken over the place." Carman beat upon the door. In a loud voice he demanded that It be opened immediately. The fellow in side replied: "Get away from there, you." Tills riled Mr. Sardigara until he was practically livid. "Such audacity! ordering me away from my own apartment door," he said, gritting his teeth.

"Such a crust." He yanked a pistol from his pocket (a surprising number of people carry pistols around this town for some reason or another, probably to kill files with) and poured a volley of bullets through the door. The man in the apartment was suddenly silent and Sardigara raced down the stair end got a policeman. "Come, come," he said. "I found a burglar in my apartment and he's probably bleeding all over the carpet." The officer bounded up the stairs, the way officers usually bound up the stairs, and came to Sandlgara's apartment. He entered, and found nothing amiss.

All was serene. While the officer and Sardigara were shaking their heads in perplexity, there was a commotion from the floor below the fourth floor and a man named Louis Tucker was calling for police. Sardigara and the officer dawn tied and found Tucker viewing various bullet holes scattered about his apartment, including holes in the door. All was now clear to Mr. Sardigara.

"There seems' to be something greatly amiss," he stammered. "I seemed to have climbed one flight of stairs too few. Instead of shooting Into my own apartment which is my privilege under the statutes, as I understand it I have fired a volley or so Into Mr. Tucker's cosy little nest." "What you call it," said the officer, "Mr. Tucker and I call It felonious assault and carrying a pistol without a license." And they all went away, complainants and complalned-agalnst, to attend the legal formalities.

R. H. FERGUSON NAMED HEAD OF GROTTO PATROL R. H. Ferguson was elected president of the Mlthra patrol club of the Mlthra Grotto at the annual election of officers held recently.

He announced a stag party will be held at the Cosmopolitan club on Jan. 11. Other officers elected were: W. H. Llndsey, vice president; 8.

W. Thomas, secretary; E. D. Lewis, treasurer; R. H.

Ferguson, captain; Frank G. Camus, first lieutenant, and E. D. Lewis, second lieutenant. Wlsinger, 55, who died at her home two miles west of Oil City Sunday afternoon, will be held from Masa-donla church near Bloomberg, Texas, at 3 o'clock today.

The Re. Ernest Yoacum of Cotton Valley will conduct the last rites. Interment will be In the family cemetery near Bloomberg under the direction of the Roseneatb funeral home. Be' sides her husband the deceased is survived by five sons, J. Thomas, Vard of Pair Lake, Oral and Johq of Oil City, and four daughters, Mrs.

Allen Pate of Bloomberg, Texas, Mrs. Jim Moore of Salisbury, N. Mrs. Robert Walker of Fair Lake, and Miss Mary Wlsinger of Oil City. MRS.

ALEX WOODELL. Camden, Ark, Jan. (Special). Last rites for Mrs. Alex Woodell.

40, who died in a local "hospital Saturday night, were held at the Bell cemetery near here Sunday afternoon. The Rev. A. W. Tanner officiated.

Surviving are the widower; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bell of Camden: six sisters, Mrs.

J. E. Marbut of Bearden. Mrs. Walter Adman and Mrs.

E. W. Spencer, both of Chldester, Mrs. Dean Kilgore of Fordyce, Mrs. Hattie Bell and Miss Blanche Bell of Camden, and three brothers, Albert.

Ralph and Elgls Bell, all of Camden. G. A. METTT. Camden, Ark, Jan.

6 (Special). Funeral services for George A. Metty, 74, who died in a locaV hospital Saturday, will be held at the St. Louis Catholic church at lo a.m. Tuesday.

The Rev. Father John F. McBarrort of Camden and the Rev. Fathe Heaselbrack and the Rev. Father Casey of Little Rock will officiate.

Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery here. The deceased wss born in Monroe, Mich. "He had been a' resident of this section for many years. Surviving are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. J.

D. Merrill of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Angela Purifoy, Mrs. O. W.

Averett and Miss Margaret Metty, all of Camden, and two sons, H. J. Metty of Camden and Arthur Metty of Detroit. Mich. Employment for 500 Men at Once! A REVOLUTIONARY fhemk-aJ xmt has taut ben Inverted tht rlfua cars lika music.

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OHIO PENSIONSFOR AGED FAVORED BY SEN. BORAH Progressive Republican Would Have Government Aid States in Work Washington, Jan. 6 (P). A strong plea lor federal aid to the states in setting up old age pension systems was Issued today by Senator Borab In praising President Roosevelt's promise to Include this form of economic security in his general welfare program. "the president's message greatly strengthens the cause of old age pen- slons," said the Republic Independent from Idaho.

"Both from a humanitarian and economic view the government will be compelled to act," he said. Just what kind of bill the president will suggest has not been disclosed, but a survey conducted by the labor department during the summer Indicated that while state old age pension systems were on the Increase, most were in need of federal aid. Only 13 of the 28 states and two territories having them at the end of 1933 were payments to beneficiaries. Most of the pension states pay $25 or $30 a month, when their tax revenues enable them to do so. The states and territories which now nave old-age pension laws, with the maximum pensions, are: Alaska.

$35 a month for males and 145 for females; Arizona, $30; California, $1 a day; Colorado, $1 a day; Delaware, $25 a month; Hawaii, $15; Idaho, $25; Indiana. $180 a year; Iowa, $25 a month; Kentucky, $250 a year: Maine, $1 a day; Maryland, $1 a day; Massachusetts, no limit; Mich igan, au a monin; Minnesota, i a day; Montana, $25 a month; Nebraska, 120; Nevada, $1 a day; New Hampshire, $7.50 a week; New Jersey, $1 a day; New York, no limit; North Dakota, $150 a year; Ohio, $25 a month; Oregon, $30; Pennsylvania, $30; Utah, $25: Washington state, $30; West Virginia, $1 a day; Wisconsin, $1 a day; Wyoming, $30 a month. DEATHS MRS. FLOYD AIXF.N. Wain Dealing, Jan.

6 (Special). Funeral services for Mrs. Floyd Allen, 68, who died at her home here shortly after 9 a. m. Sunday, will be held 11 a.

m. Monday from the local Methodist church, the Rev. P. B. Mc-Cullum officiating.

Interment will be in the Cottage Grove cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Floyd and Robert Allen of Plain Dealing; seven daughters, Miss Floydell and Miss Wllda Mae Allen: Mrs. Glenn McKen-rie, Mrs. Marcus Cason, Mrs. Ray McKenzie, Mrs.

Alton McKenzie and Mrs. R. D. Cason, all of Plain Dealing. Active pallbearers will be H.

H. Btrayhan. J. F. Btrayhan, Gall Btrayhan, I.

L. Hoffpaulr, Henry Holtler and E. M. Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Aimer Johnson, J.

F. Zenter, F. E. Mays, A. H.

Cason, 8. M. Matlock and E. A. Cason.

W. G. GREENLEE Last rites for W. O. Greenfee.

65. of Benton were held at McCook Brothers funeral home at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, the Rev. P.

B. McCuIlin of Plain Dealing officiating. Interment was In Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Greenlee died In a local sanitarium Saturday.

Surviving are the widow, one daughter, one sister and one brother. MRS. FRED 1. FRATER. Last rites for Mrs.

Fred J. Prater, widow of the late Dr. Fred J. Prater, were held from the family residence, 321 Washington street, at 3 p. m.

Sunday, the Rev. John F. Foster officiating. Interment was In the Greenwood cemetery under direction of Os bom's funeral home. Mrs.

Frater was the daughter of the Rev. Robert J. Harp, first minister of the First Methodist church of Shreveport. Surviving sre two children and a sister. WILLIAM G.

William G. Rushing, 62. of City, died In a local sanitarium after an extended Illness early Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held 10 a. m.

Tuesday from the Well-man funeral home with burial In the Fillimore cemetery. Surviving the deceased are two sons, W. G. Miller and Clarence Rushing of Shreveport; one brother, Jack Rushing of Nashville, and several nieces and nephews also of Nashville. Tenn.

MRS. ESTHER PRINtV, last rites for Mrs. EstherPrunty, 82, of the Buncombe road, wbo died at a local sanitarium last Thursday after a short Illness, will be held at 3 p. m. Monday from the Wellman funeral home, with the Elder Mr.

Merklin of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial wilt be in the Forest Park cemetery. Surviving the deceased are her husband, one son, Norman J. Scott. and one daughter.

Miss Helen Bcott. O. W. HI RST. Funeral services for G.

Hurst, 77, who died at Port Neches, Texas, Saturday morning after a short Illness, are to be held at 10 a. m. Monday from the Wellman funeral home with the Rer. B. F.

Wallace, pastor of the Parkview Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Jewells cemetery. Surviving are four sons, 8. O. and H.

J. Hurst, of Port Neches, Texas, V. O. Hurst of Baton Rouge snd W. S.

Hurst of Austin. Texas; one daughter. Mrs. W. T.

Neuvander, of Shreveport; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. RAl'S INFANT. Last rites for Bobbie Raue 20- months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John r.

Raus. of 828 6prtng street, who led In a local sanitarium after a short illness at an early hour Saturday morning, were held at 3 p. Sunday from the family residence with the Rev. R. D.

Littleton, pastor or the Westminster Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial was In the Forest Park cemetery under the direction of the Wellman funeral borne. Surviving are the child's parents; two brothers, Frederick of Shreveport and Bill Raus of Fort 8111. Okla three sisters, Lois Maxlne and JohnU.ee Raua of Shreveport and Mrs. T.

VL Head of Tulsa, Otis. Pallbearers we're C. 8. Toney. Armon Wagner.

Shelby Browa and Wood row Strange. MRS. MATTIE ISINGER. Funeral serrices for Mr. Mattie -I www Gi A a VM jzo i closing this pleasant i emung Is has hem held in the interests of and brevity may I Long speeches have been made about this and that, but when it comes to a good cigarette, you can say it all in just a few words they're MILDER they TASTEBETTER mi.

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