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Evening star., 1933-05-27
AMBULANCE RULES
WILL BE RETAINED
Restrictions on Emergency We
hicles to Be Inserted in
Traffic Code.

The present special regulation re-
spect1ng the operation and speed of the
Districts emergency vehicles, especially
hospital ambulances, will not be aban-
doned by adoption of the new traffic
code, Commissioner Herbert B. Crosby
declared today.
DR.. Luther H. Reichelderfer, president
of the Board of Commissioners, and
Traffic Director William A. Van Duzer,
both voiced agreement to the state
ment.
The explanation was made this morn
ing that the regulation providing only
that emergency vehicles should operate
with due regard for safety. contained in
the new simplified code adopted yester-
day, had been inserted by mistake in a
rush copying of the code for action by
the city heads yesterday.
The new code, therefore, will be cor
rected before it is placed in effect, 10
days after the draft has been adver-
tised
This will provide, as at present, that
emergency vehicles must not exceed
80 miles an hour. and must come to a
halt at stop" signs before proceeding,
with the exception that police cars,
when engaged in pursuit of persons
guilty OF infraction of traffic regula-
lions or guilty of a criminal offense,
may exceed the speed limit.
BY previous order of the Commits
sioners fire apparatus is limited to IS
miles an hour
Evening star., 1933-05-27
$50 OUT ON SEVEN
FEDERAL BUILDINGS
PIasterers' Wage Dispute
Submitted to Department
of Labor.

Throwing out of work temporarily
from $50 to 200 men on seven Gov
ernment buildings. dispute between
the plasters' union and the Contract
ing Plasterers' Association over wages
has been put up to the Department
OF Labor for decision under the Bacon
Davis prevailing wage law.
The Contracting Plasterers' Associa-
tion is claiming that the present wage
of sl4 day should be cut to $40 a
day. But the union is fighting to keep
the sl4 on the basis that contracts on
which the men are working were fig
.ured on basis of the higher wage,
and the men therefore are entitled to
it. Union representatives claimed to-
day that the contractors would not re-
turn the money to the Government. If
wage cut were put in effect, but
would pocket the difference
The seven buildings affected are the
Interstate Commerce and Labor Build
ing, the Post Once Department Build
ing, the Department of Justice. the
Archives Building, Agricultural Exten-
sible Buildings, Washington Post Office
and the Supreme Court Building. A. w.
Lee has contracts for two, McNulty g.
Co., Chicago, two; Lee & Fitzpatrick,
two, and Coleman Riley of Baltimore,
one.
When the union refused to accept a
$40 wage these subcontractors, accord
ing to George w. Lee president of the
Contracting P'asterers' Association. ap-
pealed through the general contractors
to L. w. Roberts, Assistant Secretary
OF the Treasury, who is the contracting
officer.
Mr.. Robert, in turn. according to Mr..
Lee, called in a conciliator from the.
Department of Labor, but several con-
ferences failed to bring the contractors
and the union any closer together.
This means. Mr.. Lee says, that the
whole question had to be referred back
to Mr.. Robert and either he ,or the
Department of Labor must now decide
what is to be considered the prevail
ing rate" of pay for plasterers in WASH
ington.
I'VE have based our offer on the
average wage paid in Baltimore. Phila-
delphia, New York. Cincinnati. and
other cities" Mr.. Lee said "As a
matter of fact survey made here in
Washington showed range from So
and 81 day to the $14 day paid
union men, but the general average
was less than 81 a day. We felt that
Washington property owners should not
be compelled to pay more for the erec-
ton Of building than those of other
cities which led to a survey of wages
in those other cities and our offer to
the men. We have offered to arbi-
trate the question, but so far have met
with no success. Now the question is
in the hanes of the contracting off,
Ger, Mr.. Robert, and the Department
OF Labor, and until we get a decision
from them, the work on all seven
buildings is tied up.
Not only is the wage scale affecting
the work on these buildings. but the
high cost of labor is preventing other
buildings from being erected in Wash
ington right now and is one of the con-
tributing causes of the high rents paid
here.
I'VE hope for a decision from the
contracting officer or the Department
OF Labor within the next day or two.
Until this decision is made, our han6s
are tied"
Evening star., 1933-05-27

After lengthy consultation the re-
noWned specialist told Ormingsbee
there might be chance The next day
he performed the very delicate opera
tion. For two weeks Diana was kept
in darkened room, her eyes heavily
bandaged, while her father spent anx-
ious days hoping-despairifg. Had the
operation been success? At last came
the great moment! Slowly the band
ages were removed, while Ormingsbee
stood by with bated breath. Finally the
eyes were uncovered and after waiting
a few moments the great Dr. zurfli held
up card and softly asked, What color
is this, my child?'
Red she. replied as the father
knelt beside her and caught her to his
breast. You've done it, doctor - she
can see,' he cried.
The European papers exploited the
news and soon afterwards his royal
highness sent for the great surgeon to
attend-"
Pardon. professor" interrupted Jim
Barry, but there is slight discrepancy
in your story"
WHAT WAS IT?
The above was sent to the professor
by Robert McBarron, Brooklyn, N. Y,
for class day problem. Perhaps YOU
have one, or story that you would like
to submit to Fordney. If so, send it to
him in care of this paper. He will be
delighted to receive it.
For solution see page A-5.)
Evening star., 1933-05-27
WALTER BARKDULL HEADS
AD CLUB OF WASHINGTON
New Officers of Organization to Be
Installed at Next Fridays
Meeting.

Walter Barkdull of the Washington
Times was elected president of the
Advertising Club yesterday at a meet
ing in the Raleigh Hotel. William T..
Pierson, music publisher, was promoted
to the Office of first vice president;
Vincent F. Callahan of the National
Broadcasting Co. was named second
vice president, and w. NJ Freeman and
Charles j. Columbus were reelected
treasurer and secretary, respectively.
Newly-elected directors include F.. p.
Guthrie of Radio Communications
James w. Hardey. Woodward g. 10TH
rop; Elwood Street. director of the
Community Chest; Bernard Veins of
the District of Columbia Engraving Co.
and Franklin c. Wheeler. advertising
manager of the Washington Herald.
Arthur Baur of The Star, Charles
Nicholson of the Washington Daily
News and Troland Cleare of the Wash
ington Times were tellers of the
election
Howard w Berry of Lansburgh's
retiring president, announced the new
officers would be inducted into Office
next Friday. "Advertising-Pure and
Simple" was the topic of an address
delivered by Franklin c. Weaver, the
special speaker.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
LANGUISHES IN JAIL
ON GATH BIRTHDAY
John Walker, Colored, Who Had
Never Been Behind Bars Be-
fore, Finally Released.

John Walker, colored, lived 81 years
--almost-before he got in Jail, but he
passed his 64th birthday languishing in
q precinct cell.
Walker, who said he has spent 80
years of his life in Washington, was
arrested May 9 and charged with as
saulting David Fleming, colored youth
In Police Court this morning, the man
told Judge Gus A. Schuldt he had seen
Fleming in the rear of his garage in
the 1900 block @ street and when he
told the boy to leave an argument en-
sued.
Walker admitted he struck the boy,
but said he had sufficient provocation
And then this policeman came
around ana locked me up and on May
10, my 64th birthday, there I was in
jail" the defendant said.
Judge Schuldt said he thought he
would employ the Massachusetts sys-
tenn" and take the case under advise
ment for 80 days and see if further
trouble developed. In the meantime,
Walker was freed.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
G. v. HORGAN'S BURIAL
TO BE AT ELMIRA, N. Y.
Paint Official Who Died Thursday
One of Best Known In
United States.

Funeral services for George V. Horgan
general manager and secretary of the
National Paint, Oil and Varnish Asso-
citation. Inc. and the American Paint
and Varnish Manufacturers Associ-
alton, Inc, who died here Thursday
will be held in Elmira, N. Y, Monday
Burial will be in Elmira.
Mr.. Horgan, one of the best known
trade association executives in the
United States, had been in failing
health for some months. Born in OS-
wego, N. Y, in 1877, he was employed
as the first full-time secretary of the
paint groups in 1916 and had held the
post since. with the exception of the
World War period, when he served as
manager of the Personnel Division,
Chemical Warfare Service.
An outstanding achievement during
Mr. Horgan's administration was the
winning last year Of the annual award
of the American Trade Association Ex-
ecutives "for successfully operating a
comprehensive, well co-ordinated and
effective program in the interest both
of the public and the industry"
Evening star., 1933-05-27
CINCINNATI PRIZE
|SAWARDED MILDLY
Thomas Francis Connolly
Wins Prize for Standing
in Languages.
Special Dispatch to the Star.

Special Dispatch to the Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, May 27.-The
Naval Academy has accepted the offel
of the Society of the Cincinnati te
provide a prize to the midshipmen at
tanning the highest standing in Ian
guages. The award becomes effective
at once, and Midshipman Thomas
Francis Connolly of Saltwater, MINI.
has been declared the winner for 1888
The award is presented in memory OF
Admiral John Paul Jones.
Other awards announced include two
for the honor man of the graduating
class, Midshipman Karl Frederick Neu-
pert of Portland, Greg. Midshipman
81, receive the Thompson Prize, navi-
eating seXtant, awarded annually to
the midshipman most proficient In
practical and theoretical navigation
The funds for this award were pro-
vided for by the late Col Robert M
Thompson, class of 1868, at the Naval
Academy. Neupert will also get the
Gardner L. Caskey Memorial Prize, a
watch, to the No. l graduate.
Midshipman Joseph Hunt Bourlanc
of Clarendon, Tex, has been declared
winner of the class of 1897 sword
awarded annually to the graduate who
has contributed the most by his officer
like qualities and positive character
to the development OF naval spirit
and loyalty within the regiment. His
name is also inscribed on cup re-
tanned at the Naval Academy.
Midshipman Richard Goodwin Cope
land of Maiden, Mass, will receive the
fod hxr m A
r. Society for excellency in practical
seamanship. An underclaSSman, Mid
shipman Benjamin Gerber Wade of Oak
Park. Ill, has been declared winner OF
the Maury prize, pair OF marine
binoculars, presented by the United
Daughters of the Confederacy, to the
Midshipman of the third class excelling
in physics.
A list of the academic leaders of the
second and third classes shows that
Midshipman J. M. Wilson of Indiana
is leading the class of 1884, with Mid
shipman j. P. Wiley of the same State
second Midshipman l.. L. Shock, jr.,
of Pennsylvania is No. l man of the
class of 1885, with Midshipman r. S.
Burdick of Kansas second.
A total of 460 candidates successfully
passed the April mental examinations
for admission to the Academy, accord
ing to list made public at the institu-
ton.
One hundred and eight candidates
passed the regular mental examination.
Forty-four enlisted men of the Navy
and 40 enlisted men of the Naval Re-
serve Force were successful in the same
test
Two hundred and siXty-eight high
school students, whose certificates were
accepted for admission, were successful
in passing the required substantiating
examinations in mathematics and Eng
lish.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
BANK CREDITORS
TO FILE CLAIMS
Commercial National Re-
ceiver Explains Details for
Different Classes.

Filing of claims by creditors of the
Commercial National Bank will begin
Monday. it was announced today by
Robert C. Baldwin, receiver of the bank.
In an official statement explaining
the details of the matter for the diff
fercnt classes of creditors, Mr.. Baldwin
said:
THE bank doors will be open from
m until pm. daily, except Saturday,
when the hours will be from 9 am. to
- noon. The bank will be closed on
legal holidays.
"Depositors in the commercial or
checking department are required to
bring the statement of their account
as furnished them to date OF suspen-
sion, February 27. 1888, to be surren-
dered to the receiver. as evidence OF in
debtedness with the filing of claims.
Three Other Departments.
"Depositors in the savings depart
ment, the Christmas savings depart
ment and the insured savings depart
ment are required to bring their in
sured savings certificates and pass
books. which will be balanced and sur
rendered to the receiver as evidence of
indebtedness with the filing of claims.
Those holding certificates of deposit,
cashiers checks or other evidence of
indebtedness are required to present
these items likewise, which are to be
surrendered to the receiver with the
filing of claims
"A receipt will be given by the re-
ceiver on each claim filed, and this
receipt must be surrendered at later
date upon delivery OF receivers S
certificate.
Creditors are allowed 80 days from
May 90. 1888, for filing claims. and
all dividends, as and when declared
by the controller of the currency will
be delivered to creditors without re-
gard to the order in which claims are
filed. The receiver asks that, in order
to avoid confusion and unnecessary
delay in standing in line, those who
do not find it necessary to Immediately
file their claims. kindly wait for a
few days until those of a more urgent
nature are taken care of. Receiver S
certificates will be given to creditors
st the time of the payment OF the flrst
dividend
Methods to Be Told.
"Depositors will be informed in the
bsnk as to the method of filing claims.
when proof is made by an admin
istrator, executor Of any party other
than the original claimant, certificate
of authority for so doing must be pro-
duced at the time of filing claim.
"Out -of-town depositors, except those
in the vicinity of Washington, will have
their claims mailed to them shortly.
with instructions as to the filing of
same.
1T is desired that creditors in the
amount of $40 or under, who wish to
prove their claims, should either leave
their names at the information window
or notify the receiver by mail of their
intention to file claims, and their claims
will be ready at the bank for filing two
weeks from that date"
Evening star., 1933-05-27
ARRESTED WITH 80 BEER

TULSA. Okla. May 81 LP.-Munici-
pal Judge Melton yesterday refused to
accept plea from Glen Redmond of
Joplin, Mo, arrested with 48 bottles
of 80 per cent beer and charged with
possession of intoxicating liquor.
Judge Melton said he was uncertain
whether the beer was illegal in view
would withhold Judgment until Okla
homa votes on the question of State
legalization of the brew July IL. Red
nond was freed under bind.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
CLOCK is PRESENTED
TO RETIRING EMPLOYE
Gas Company Associates Honor
z. B. Harbaugh After Service
of 80 Years.

r. B. Harbaugh, retiring superintend-
ent OF the inspectors division, Wash
tngton Gas Light Co.. was presented
with a handsome mantle clock yester-
day in honor of his 38 years of service
The presentation took place at a
farewell party in Harbaugh's home,
4217 Third street. Howard Beavers,
acting superintendent, handed the gift
to his late chief
Mr.. Harbaugh is prominent in Wash
1ngton Masonic circles He is a men,
Der of st. Johns Lodge, Washington
Chapter, Orient Commandery, Almas
Temple, Columbia Council and is a
32d degree Mason. He also is a mem
Der of the Petworth Citizens Associ-
alton.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
u. S. CAMP PURCHASE
IS HELD IRREGULAR
Senator Carey Presents Resolution
Asking for Senate
Inquiry.
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A resolution asking for Senate in
quiry into alleged irregularities" in the
purchase by the Government of mate
rials and equipment for the Civilian
Conservation Corps was introduced late
yesterday by Senator Carey, Republican
of Wyoming.
The Wyoming Senator referred spe-
cifically to a contract about to be en-
tered into with the Bevier Corporation
of New York and said the Government
would lose approximately s270000 if
the contract were consummated.
This contract, he said he was in
formed. called for supply of toilet kits
at Sl.40 apiece, or total of $3.50, 900,
whereas, he added, the War Department
has been paying only 80 cents each for
similar kits for Army recruits.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
SO QUIT FOREST CAMP

WASHBURN, Wis, May 81 CP).-
Thirty-e1ght members of Company GAO,
CIVILIAN Conservation Corps, left the
Brink Camp In the Moquah National
Forest yesterday, protesting the dis
charge Thursday of Charles Doria for
refusal to do his camp duty of wood
cutting and carrying after his days
work.
Capt. N. N. Rogers, in charge of the
camp, said each man must do this
extra work once in 40 days. The 80
set out on foot for Washburn, Is miles
away.
Twenty men left during the first week
in camp
Evening star., 1933-05-27
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Local thunder
showers this afternoon or early to-
night, slightly cooler tonight; tomor-
row generally fair; gentle to moderate
southwest, shifting to west or north
west winds.
Maryland-Local thundershowers this
afternoon or early tonight, slightly
cooler tonight: tomorrow generally fair
Virginia-Local thundershowers this
afternoon or tonight, slightly cooler to-
night: tomorrow generally fair.
West Virginia-Generally fair to-
night and tomorrow, except probably
local thundershowers tomorrow after
noon; little change in temperature.
River Report.
Potomac River clear and Shenandoah
River muddy today.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
MODEST DEMANDS
ASKED OF DISTRICT
King Makes Plea Until
Taxation Burdens Are
LeSSened.

An appeal to the citizens of Wash
ington to be "a little modest in theil
demands until the burden of taxation
is lessened" was voiced by Senator
William H. King of Utah at the twenty.
fifth anniversary celebration of ths
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens Associa.
tion in Sherwood Hall last night.
Speaking at length on the mounting
costs of government, Senator King de.
clared one days pay out of every three
earned by the workers of the United
States now goes for the cost of gov.
ernment.
Ccngratulates Association.
In congratulating the association or
its anniversary the Senator, who is
chairman of the District Committee
said the strength of the Republic de-
pends on these gatherings in small
communities" where the sentiment and
policies of the people are determined
Senator King spoke after the guests
were welcomed by George L. Gee, presi-
dent Of the association, and M. C
Wilson, past president, had traced the
history of the organization, to show
that past accomplishments hold the
promise of future achievements
Recommending that the association
support a movement to have Wash
ington adopt a longtime financial
program" Lieut. Col U. S. Grant. Sd
director of public buildings and public
parks. suggested that the citizens ar
range a program for development oi
their own community calling for civic
improvements in the order of their i'm.
portance. He also emphasized the neeo
for character-building projects in times
of depression.
Pointing out that the Woodbridge sub
branch library will have a circulation
Of 10000 books this year, DR.. George
F. Bowerman, librarian of the Public
Library. provoked applause by asserting
the community deserved full-fedged
library and would get it if he had con-
troll of the appropriations.
Greetings were extended to the aSso-
citation by Capt. H. F. Clark, Assistant
Engineer Commission, on behalf of the
Board of District Commissioners; James
G. Yaden, president. on behalf of the
Federation of Citizens Associations;
DR.. Frank w. Ballou, superintendent of
schools, on behalf of the School Board,
and Selden M. Ely, supervising prin-
cipal of the fifth division, on behalf
of the North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Association.
Past Presidents Presented.
Past presidents of the organization
were presented to the audience by
President Gee. They included 8. S.
Symons, who served as second president
OF the association, and BristoW Adams,
now Cornell professor. who came to
washington especially for the celebra-
ton.
Music was furnished by the Mount
Rainier Christian Church Orchestra,
the Central Songsters, Miss Maxwell
Galloway, Eugene Kressin and a boys
quartet from Central High School.
E. G. SieverS, chairman of the Ami
versary Celebration Committee. pre-
sided. The hall was decorated with
flowers from the annual exhibit of the
Woodbridge Garden Club, an organiza-
tion sponsored by the Citizens Associa-
ton.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
REPORTS PICKPOCKET
John A. Creel Tells Police of
Apologize Robber.

The splitting pickpocket made his
appearance again last night. John A.
Creel. 329 Thirteenth street northeast,
reported to the police, that a colored
man spat on him as he passed him on
the street and then picked his pocket
of 81 while making an apology. A
similar theft was reported last week
James d. France of the Roosevelt
Hotel, secretary to Representative Ed
ward c. Eicher of Iowa, reported that
his pocket had been picked Of $40 while
In o barber shop.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
Police Head Fined.

OMAHA. May q (P).-Police Com
missioner Frank Myers was fined SIS
in Police Court yesterday on charges
of assaulting Allan Kohan, reporter for
the Omaha World Herald. Myers said
he would appeal the case. Kohan
charged Myers with striking and kick
ing him after they had met In the
commissioners Office. Myers said
Kohan called him liar.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
Singer Wins Divorce.

CHICAGO. May 27 R.-Jackie
Heller. diminutive night club singer,
yesterday was given an unco,tested di-
vorce from his wife. Grace Heller Of
New York He said his wife left him
In November. 1884, mainly because
she didn't Like his sslnging.
Evening star., 1933-05-27
| M | Nu t Is
| / aXS TERy
Can you, a.
| |SOLWHg&{

Dr. Fordney is professor of criminolosy
at famous university. His advice is
often sought oy the police of many cities
when confronted with particularly baf-
fins cases. This problem has been taken
from his case book covering hundreds OF
criminal investigations.
ONE MINUTE to read Every fact and
every clue necessary to its solution are
in the story itself-and there is only
one answer. How good a detective are
YOU?
Evening star., 1933-05-27
JEWISH WAR VETERANS
HONOR DEAD TOMORROW
Newly Organized Post to Hold
Service in Cemetery of Hebrew
Congregation.

A memorial service to slain Jewish
veterans will be held by the newly Or
ganized Washington Post of Jewish War
Veterans in the cemetery of the Wash
ington Hebrew Congregation, located in
Anacostia, tomorrow at II am.
Representative Paul ]. Kvale of
Minnesota will be the principal speaker
Invitations have been extended to Su-
preme Court Justices BrandeiS and
Cardozo.
There will be a Marine Corps color
guard and firing squad and 40 mem
bers of the United States Army Band
will furnish music. Many members of
gentle veterans organizations are ex-
pected to be present at the service.
Evening star., 1933-05-27

Whish, he told us
about Diana. 12-
year-old daughter
of Lord Orrnings-
bee. His lordship
had spent a for
tune on the child,
who had been blind
from birth. At the
height of his de-
spair he learned OF
the surgical mir
acles being per-
formed by a DR..
Z,lrhi in Vienna.
1t was with re-
newed hope that
he took his daugh-
Evening star., 1933-05-27
LUSKEY RITES HELD
Former Federal Employe Died
Tuesday in Aurora, Ill.

Funeral services were held today at
the w. w. Chambers Funeral Home
for Harry ]. Luskey, 81, former en-
plcye of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing here. who died Tuesday in
Aurora, Ill.
He is survived by two brothers, Elvin
NJ and Irving w. Luskey, members of
the District Fire Department, and a
sister Mrs. BERTHE C. Bowden. He was
the son of the late william A. and
Fannie E. Luskey
Evening star., 1933-05-27
Glass Day.
BY H. A. RIPLEY.

ri ATTENDED a banquet given in
- honor of the officials of New
Scotland Yard on my recent
i visit to London" Prof. Ford
ney's students waited eagerly
for him to continue His English tales
were always particularly interesting.
During a clever after-dinner talk by
Detectiye-InSpector