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Evening star., 1933-03-21
AIR CRASH VICTIMS
BURIAL THURSDAY
Two Majors and Lieutenant
Will Be Inferred in Ar.
Iington Cemetery.
Two Army majors and a lieutenant,

Two Army majors and a lieutenant,
victims of the crash Of an Army trans
port plane Sunday afternoon five miles
from Petersburg, Va, will be buried
with full military honors in Arlington
National Cemetery at IL am. Thursday.
Posthumous appointment Of one Of
the victims, Maj James A. Willis, ST.,
father of the pilot Of the wrecked air
the rank of lieutenant colonel in the
Regular Army was announced today III
Army orders. The promotion Is effec-
tive as Of March 10, the day Of his
death, and was made In accordance
with the act of Congress which author
ICES the promotion of World War ON
GERS, upon death or retirement, to the
maximum rank held by them during
the war. The third victim Of the crash
was Maj. John H. Parker.
The corteges will move from the Fort
Myer gate to the cemetery. Pallbear-
ers for Col. Willis and Maj Parker, both
OF whom were on duty here In the office
Of the judge advocate general, will be
selected from among the officer person.
mel Of that ONCE. Pallbearers for Liuet.
Wills will be fellow pilots on duty at
Boiling Field. where he was assistant
operations ofiicer.
The Accident Investigation Board.
appointed by Lieut.. Col. Barton K.
Yount, commanding oficer at Boiling
Field. returned late last night from
Petersburg, where the board members
interrogated eyewitnesses and exam
ined the wreckage of the plane. Their
report will be made to the War Depart
ment within few days.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
STUDY IS PLANNED
Of RENT PROBLEMS
Senator Capper Heads Sub
committee to View Re.
cent Reports.

A subcommittee headed by Senator
Cappcr, Republican, Of Kansas, was
named by the Senate District Commit
tee yesterday to study the committees
recent report on rental and housing
problems and determine whether legis-
lation Is to be recommended.
Chairman Capper will be assisted on
the subcommittee by Senators Copeland,
Democrat, Of New York and Kean, Re-
publican, of New Jersey.
Senator King Of Utah, new Demo-
cratic chairman Of the Senate Commit
tee, suggested creation of the subcom-
mittec and said that among the pro-
posals to be studied Is whether there
should be any legislation for q mora
torium on mortgage foreclosures and
eWctions in rent cases.
Senator Capper was chairman Of the
subcommittee which conducted the rent
inquiry In the last Congress.
Earlier in the meeting yesterday
Chairman King announced that instead
Of naming list Of standing subcom-
mittees he would appoint special sub
committees from time to time - I'M
portant problems arise.
The committee also instructed Chair
man King to confer with Chairman
No1N0l VI 1ic f1OuSc 0lStEicS NOknmlL.
tee on the advisability of arranging
joint meetings from time to time on i'm
portant or controversial measures. He
said proposed revision of local taxation
might be considered In that way.
Senator Carey, Republican, Of Wyo-
ming, suggested the committee adopt a
policy Of expediting public hearings by
some method Of limiting the time or
number Of witnesses to be heard on va
Hous questions.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
BOARD NAMED TO TRY
CAPT. J. w. PIERSON
Inspectors Davis, Beckett and
Headley to Hear Drunken
ness Charge.

Capt. Joseph w. Pierson, command
er Of the second police precinct. today
was ordered by the District Commis-
sioners to be tired before q Police
Trial Board composed Of three inspec-
tors Of the department on q charge
that he had been found under inf1u-
ence Of liquor to an extent making him
UNIT for duty.
The Commissioners directed that the
Trial Board be composed OF Inspectors
o. T. Davis, ]. F. Beckett and A. j.
Headley. Inspector B. A. Lamb is to
serve as alternate.
The trial was ordered on recon-
Of Maj E. w. Brown, super
intendeht of police. Capt. Pierson, q
veteran of 20 years service, was sus-
pended last week after police officials.
answering an anonymous telephone tip
to Maj. Brown, that Capt. Pierson was
drunk at home. Pierson at the time
was of duty and previously had been
ordered to bed to recover from a
heavy cold.
If the Trial Board finds him guilty,
1t must recommend his dismissal, the
finding, however, could be appealed to
the District Commissioners.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
HOUSE COMMITTEE
AWAITS ESTIMATES
FOR DISTRICT FUNDS
Figures Expected to Reach
Appropriations Group To.
morrow or Thursday.
HEARINGS ARE LIKELY
FIRST OF NEXT WEEK
Buchanan Has No Specific Infor.
nation on Amount Of U. S.
Contribution.

New estimates for District appropria-
tons for the fiscal year beginning July
l are expected to reach the House Ap-
preparations Committee tomorrow or
Thursday, Chairman Buchanan said to-
day, unless the budget director has been
too crowded by other emergency work.
Chairman Buchanan has invited the
surviving members Of the District sub
committee, which held hearings on the
District estimates In the last session
OF Congress, to sit with the membership
OF the new subcommittee on deficiencies
in considering the new estimates. They
include only the three Democratic mem
bers, Representatives Cannon, Missouri;
Granfield, Massachusetts,, and Blanton,
Texas, the two Republican members,
Representative Simmons, Nebraska, and
Holiday, Illinois, not being in Congress
now.
AS soon as the new estimates are
received, Chairman Buchanan intends
to confer with the members of the
deficiency subcommittee and will start
hearings just as soon as 1t will be
convenient for members Of the sub
committee, probably the first Of next
week.
Because extensive hearings were held
in the last session on all of the Dis
trlct estimates, II Is not considered
probable that the subcommittee will
duplicate those hearings. It is antic-
ipated that the subcommittee will con-
slider principally any changes in the
District estimates that may be sub
mitted by Budget Director Douglas as
compared with the estimates submitted
by Budget Director Roop in the last
Congress. Long hearings are not like
ly to be held.
Chairman Buchanan said today he
had received no specie information re-
garding the amount Of Federal contri-
button toward support Of the National
Capital that the new budget director
will recommend.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
CONSERVATORS PUSH
WORK AT BANKS HERE
Exact Information on Dates for Re,
suming Business With Licenses
Is Lacking.

Conservators Of Washington banks
which have not yet received their
licenses to reopen on an unrestricted
basis. continued today to correct as
much as possible their positions with
the hope Of opening their doors to
business shortly. :.
Definite information as to when any
Of the institutions which are still tied
up will resume normal banking opera
tions was lacking, however, both at the
banks themselves and at the Treasury
Department.
All banks in the hands Of conserva-
tors are under complete control of the
controller Of the currency and may not
reopen until they receive q formal
license.
Indications were seen at the Treasury
that some Of the banks Of the country
are preparing to reopen again after
being closed since the banking holiday.
It was learned that the list Of banks
granted licenses to reopen will be made
public daily by the Treasury Depart
ment.
Reports that some WASHINGTON banks
would reopen soon continued to circu-
late IN the financial district today, but
exact information as to dates was not
forthcoming.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
PARK SAVINGS BANK
AUDIT IS RUSHED
Officials Decline to Discuss Posi-.
bility Of Prosecutive
Action.

Auditing Of the apparently jugHled
books OF the Park Savings Bank, where
an indicated shortage Of 81 900 900 was
discovered following the suicide q week
ago OF its vice president, Robert S.
Stunz, was being rushed today by ex-
pert accountants of the United States
Bureau Of Investigation.
The shortage estimate Is based on q
discrepancy Of 1880 900 found be-
tween the so-called controlling ledger
account and the depositors' account,
both Of which should balance.
Investigators, meanwhile, are endeav-
oring to learn the full extent Of Stunz's
assets, with a view to tracing the huge
losses indicated by the altered books.
The bank is protected to the extent of
$780, 900, which includes q bond indem-
nif1cation Of $150,000 and . 10000
life insurance policy.
Stunz is said to have confessed q
shortage much larger than the amount
Of redress available to the bank. To
one conf1dante, it IS reported, he ad-
mitted shortly before his death that
his accounts were short by nearly
$500, 900.
Future status Of the bank, which Is
now in the hands Of q conservator
appointed by the Treasury, will depend
on the outcome Of the Justice Depart
ment inquiry.
Od1cials refuse to discuss possibility of
prosecutive action, although 1t Is known
United States Attorney Rover Is being
kept in close touch with developments In
the investigation.
In two notes left by Stunz all pres
ent employees and officials of the bank
were exonerated of any wrongdoing,
Stunz insisting that full responsibility be
placed ON him alone ''in case ANYTHING
happens to me or the bank.
Evening star., 1933-03-21

Washington probably viii have Its
cherry blossoms on Easter Sunday. &C
cording to an announcement today by
Frank T. Gartside, chief Of the park
division Of the Once Of Public Build
ings and Public Parks.
II Mr.. Gartside's prediction comes
true-and there is every indication
that it will-this coming Easter will be
the first one TO- see the blossoms In
bloom since 1880. That year, however,
was the fourth consecutive one In which
Easter found the Tidal Basin sur
rounded by the blossoms. It was,
moreover, the sixth since 1924-the
only break occurring In 1926, when the
blossoms did not appear until q week
after Easter.
Easter comes on April Is this year,
and horticulttlrists In the park division
have promised the blossoms for some
time between April and April 10, Mr..
Gartside said.
This means, II was pointed out, that
the blossoms are likely 70 remain In
Evening star., 1933-03-21
ADOPTED
BY CITY HEADS ON
CAR RESTRICTIONS
Traffic Advisory Council Ap-
proves Amendments of
Commissioners.
CONSTITUTION AVENUE
IS IN new REGULATIONS
Revisions Are Also Made in
Georgia Avenue Parking
Areas by Orders.

Numerous changes in District trafnc
regulations, generally extending re-
strictions against parking Of automo-
biles, were adopted today by the Dis
trict Commissioners. The amendments
were indorsed by the traf1c advisory
council, board Of representatives OF
various local organizations interested
in traffic matters.
Under the amended regulations there
is to be no parking Of cars at any time
on Constitution avenue between First
and Second streets. William A. Van
Duzer, director of vehicles and trafhc,
in forwarding the recommended changes
to the city heads, said this change was
made necessary by the increase IN trafdc
on Constitution avenue.
Georgia Avenue Change.
On Georgia avenue from Kenyon
street to Rock Greek Church road, un-
der the amended regulations, one-hour
parking will be permitted from 8 am.
to pm, except between Quebec place
and Rock Creek Church road, where
parking is prohibited between 4:So and
$50 pm.
One-hour parking will be permitted
avenue from Florida avenue to w
street, but parking Is to be prohibited
at all times on Georgia avenue from w
street to Trumbull street.
Other changes are as follows:
On L street. from Twenty fourth
street to Pennsylvania avenue, two
hour parking between 8 am. and s
pm: Macomb street, between Wiscon-
sin avenue and Thirty-eighth street.
one-hour parking from 8 am. to 6
pm; Mount Pleasant street, from La
mont street to Park road, one-hour
parking from am. to pm, but no
parking on the east side of Mount
Pleasant street from to $50 pm.
Meridian Place Parking.
Meridian place, from Fourteenth to
Sixteenth streets, no parking at any
time on the north side; T street, from
New Hampshire avenue to Sixteenth
street, on the south side, no parking
at any time; Wisconsin avenue, from
Newark to Macomb streets, west side,
one-hour parking from am. to 6
street to Woodley road, west side, no
parking from 8 to $50 an, and one
hour parking between $50 am. and 6
pm; Wisconsin avenue, from Woodley
road to Massachusetts, avenue, west
side. no parking from 8 to $50 an.
Wisconsin avenue, from Warren to
Veazey streets, one-hour parking from
am. to 6 pm.;;. Twelfth street, from
Constitution avenue to Pennsylvania
avenue, no parking on the east side
between am and pm; G street,
from First to North Capitol streets. is
made an eastbound, one-way street. at
the request of business men of the
neighborhood.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
REASSURES RETIRED
CIVIL SERVICE GROUP
Alcorn Certain No Deductions in
Annuities Were Intended in
Economy Act.

Confidence was expressed today by
Robert H. Alcorn, chairman Of the
Joint Conference on Retirement, that
there is nothing in the new economy
law, signed yesterday by President
Roosevelt, to AFFECT retired civil service
workers.
Pointing out that he has had many
inquiries on the subject, Mr.. Alcorn
said: II am sure 1t will not affect such
civil service employees" In support Of
his statement he called attention to
. paragraph of the law which. states
that the term compensation" does not
include payments out of any retire
ment. disability or relief fund made up
wholly or in part Of contributions Of
employees.
II am certain Congress did not in
tend that any deductions should be
made from the annuity Of any retired
civil service worker, because these en-
ployes pay 31s per cent Of their salary
into fund from which such annuities
are paid"
Evening star., 1933-03-21
JAPANESE CHERRY BLOSSOMS
EXPECTED BY EASTER SUNDAY
First Blooms Will Appear Early This Spring If Warm
Weather Continues.

bloom over Easter. The single-hloom
trees, the first to bloom, will remain
in flower 10 to IL days, it was explained,
while the double-b bloom trees will
blossom several weeks after. remaining
In flower about two weeks.
The horticulturists' forecast, Mr..
Gartside said. was based on examina-
ton Of the trees, which are in un-
usually good condition this year. Even
continuation Of cold, rainy weather
would not delay the blossoms beyond
April 10, he added, and Q warm spell
might bring them out ON or near the
frst Of the month.
The japanese cherry trees, which
surround the basin, were planted 81
years ago next Monday, following their
presentation by the City Of Toxic. The
first tree was planted BY Mrs. William
Howard TAFT, who invited viscountess
Chipda, wife Of the then japanese
Ambassador to the United States, to
plant the second. The two trees now
are marked with inscribed bronze
tablets, ct n concrete.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
CONTRACTS FOR WORK
ON STREETS ARE LET
Improvement Program in Dis,
trict Will Cost Total of
Sill, 1872.

Contracts for Improvement Of Dis
trict streets at o total cost Of $11l 1872
were awarded today by the District
Commissioners.
The Corson & Gruman Co. Of WASH
ington was awarded . contract for
$780, $50 for the laying Of new concrete
strip roadways and new asphalt sur
facing on various streets in different
sections Of the District. This work in
wolves laying about 1000 tons Of
asphalt and about $500 tons of strip
concrete.
Mcclure Il Rolfe, Inc, Of this city.
was awarded contract for the surfactng
of streets for cost Of $60,223.
This work calls for the laying Of
about II 900 tons of asphalt.
These projects are q part OF the
Spring street improvement program
which is to be started early next month.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
CHARACTER DEVELOPING
FOR CHILDREN is URGED
DR.. s. NJ. Ely Suggests Cooperation
Between Parents and Teachers
in Address Before West PIT. A.

Cooperation between the parents OF
school children and teachers in develop
ing character and health habits was
stressed last night before q meeting Of
the Joseph Rodman West School Par
ent-Teacher Association by Dr. Seldom
M. Ely, assistant superintendent Of the
District of Columbia schools.
Stressing proper training along these
lines, Dr. Ely pointed out to the mem
bcrs of the association, will pay great
dividends both to the individual, the
community and the Nation in the
future.
He explained to the association the
new form of report card which was is
sued for the first time this semester.
and called attention to the places pro-
vided on it for health and character
markings for the individual children
DR.. Ely also lauded the schoolboy
patrols and cited figures which he de-
clared indicated that the system had
resulted in considerable improvement in
the protection for children en- route to
and from school and while In the vicin-
ity of the buildings.
Arsenic Ralon Ralon rendered several
violin solos. The meeting was presided
over by Claude w. Owen, president Of
the body.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
MAN HELD UP BY PAIR
and IS ROBBED OF 81
Several Housebreakings Last
Night Also Are Reported
to Police.

Benjamin johnson, 800 block Of N
street, was held up by two men yes
terday and robbed Of 81 while on q
truck in the 500 block Of Hobart street,
he reported to police.
Several housebreakings last night
were reported today. Materials Of COM
paratively small value were taken.
Among those reporting losses was Isak
Isaken, who said $75 In cash and
jewelry, totaling SALTS, was taken
from his home at ITO G street north
east.
Two store windows were smashed with
bricks early today and articles valued
at $215 taken. Clothing totaling 5000
In value was obtained from one in the
800 block Of Seventh street. while
thieves took . SIS radio from . store
IN the inst block Of Il areet.
Evening star., 1933-03-21

around to the witness box, smiling
broadly.
Now whistle" said the Judge.
"A good old-fashioned tune I'll give
you. your honor" said "Barnacle Bill
the Sailor"
With that he put two fingers in his
mouth and inhaled a deep breath into
his barrel-like frame.
Silence" commanded the Judge.
From "Barnacle Bill" came the dulcet
notes Of MY Wild Irish Rose"
The spectators, attendants. Judge and
prosecutor listened appreciatively.
First rate First rate" said Judge
Hit when the song was finished.
II might say" the Judge added,
that Is the first time I've heard any
one whistle that way since was a
boy. That's the way I was taught to
do It,"
IT learned that on the open prairie
down in Texas, your honor" said
"Barnacle Bill" beaming with salts
faction at the compliment.
Thirty days or $780," said Judge
Hit. II will suspend the sentence and
place you on probation" he added.
AYE: aye, SIR" said "Barnacle Bill
the Sailor"
WELL" said "Barnacle Bill" as he
left the court room, that's the first
time I've ever been in jail. And, as
far as that goes, it's the first time !
ever whistled my way out"
Evening star., 1933-03-21
''BARNACLE BILL" WHISTLES
! WAY OUT OF LIQUOR PENALTY
Entertainer Gets 3O-Day Sentence or $3.50
Fine Suspended When He Offers my
Wild Irish Rose" for Court.

"Barnacle Bill, the Sailor" sat in the
prisoners cage ut Police Court this
morning, his lips absent-mindedly form
ing the notes Of THE Prisoners Song"
A professional whistler who has per-
formed on the radio and in vaudeville,
"Barnacle Bill" otherwise known as
Tex" Latches, 1900 block Of Seven
teenth street, unused upon the fact he
might not change his tune for at least
30 days.
He had found the warbling business
slow and began dispensing liquid mer-
chandise after he heard Congress had
abolished police tnformers, according to
the officers who arrested him yesterday
and charged him with illegal posses
sion.
Arraigned before Judge Isaac r. Hit
today, "Barnacle Bill" said he never
wanted to 60 into the liquor business
anyway and wouldn't do 1t now II he
had the Glance. As q matter Of fact,
he said, the liquor seized by prohibi-
ton agents was intended for q little
party with friends.
This man was IN the Navy 16 years
and was wounded in action. He Is a
professional entertainer and has no
past police record" Assistant United
States Attorney Roger Robb told the
court. Il recommend q suspended
sentence"
Take the stand" Judge Hit
ordered.
The 24o-pound defendant walked
Evening star., 1933-03-21
BORAH AT WHITE HOUSE
FIRST TIME IN MONTHS
Progressive Leader Declines to
Comment on Conference With
Roosevelt.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
White House doors opened to Senator
Borah for the first time in many months
last night when the Progressive leader
went there to hold his first conference
with President Roosevelt since the start
of the new administration.
Senator Borah made 1t clear to news
paper men afterward, however, that
he didn't want to talk about it.
Borah has been an infrequent visitor
at the Executive Mansion during recent
years, following his break with Presi-
dent Hoover after supporting him in
1928 He accepted last night, however,
an invitation to confer with MI. Roose-
velt there along with IA other Senate
and House leaders.
A score Of newspaper men surrounded
the Idahoan when he emerged under
the front portico, but he broke through
the circle, saying:
"This is my first visit here. Let
those talk who usually do."
Evening star., 1933-03-21
ceremony IS PLANNED
BY TALL CEDARS
More Than 800 Members From
Baltimore Expected for Initia-
tion Here March 81.

More than 800 members Of the Tall
Cedars Of Lebspon are expected to come
mere from Baltimore March 81 to at
tend an initiation ceremony for almost
100 candidates, to be held at the
Raleigh Hotel by the local forest Of
Tall Cedars.
The local forest also will be host to
thousands OF visiting members Of the
organization during the convention Of
the Supreme Forest here May 1920
Reservations for the session already
are being made at the Raleigh Hotel,
which will be headquarters for the visit
ing delegates.
The Greater National Capital Com
mittee, Washington Board Of Trade, is
assisting with arrangements for the en-
tertainment Of the visitors.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
DETECTIVE SERGT. NALLY
HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Suffers Conclusion Of Brain When
Cars Collide-Taken to
Casualty Hospital.

Detective Sergt. Thomas J. Nally
suffered conclusion Of the brain today
when his automobile collided with q
car said to have been driven by William
Napier. Mclean, Va, ct Illinois avenue
and Upshur street.
Nally was taken to Casualty Hospital,
where an examination disclosed that IN
addition to the brain conclusion, he
received abrasionS to the shoulder and
was suffering from shock. He was ad-
mitted to the hospital and probably win
remain there until tomorrow. Napier
was unhurt.
Nally's home = at 23s Thirteenth
street noftheast
Evening star., 1933-03-21
MISSISSIPPI SALES TAX
TOPS ALL ESTIMATES
Two Per Cent Yields More in Nine
Months Than Expected in
Full Year.
BY the Associated Press.

6y Cne AsSOCIBte0 Fre88.
JACKSON. Miss, March 2l.-Missis-
sippi's nine-months-old per cent sales
tax yesterday topped legislative esti-
mates for full II months yield.
Finance experts had figured the levy
would yield $4,000, 900 each year.
Figures compiled today for Chairman
ALI H. Stone of the State Tax Commits
sion showed sales tax revenue of 81, ,987,.
OCT 20 collected since June /. Early mail
pushed the total past the full years
estimate, with taxes Of March, April
and May yet to be added to the years
revenue.
Evening star., 1933-03-21
D. A. R. entertainment
Officers to Meet Tonight at Home
of CHAPTER Regent.

National and State officers, win be
entertained by '76 Chapter, D. A. r..
this evening at the home Of the chapter
regent, Mrs. Clyde M. Hambnn, 1929
IRIS street.
A musical recital by Mrs Elizabeth
Collison-HiI, pianist, and Mrs. Ruth
Halstead. soprano, win feature the pro-
gram. Mrs. David D. Caldwell, retiring
vice president general, and Miss Helen
Harmon. candidate for the ONCE, will
attend.
In the receiving line will be Mrs.
Harry c. Groves, Mrs. George M.
Grimes, Mrs. Fred b. Linton, Mrs.
Pedro Capo- -Rodriguez. Mrs. Jean La
Bat, Mrs. Ada 9. Payne and Mrf Arturo
Evening star., 1933-03-21
RECOVERING FROM FALL

Mrs May Zaugg. As. was believed re-
covering today In Gallinger Hospital
from injuries she received last night
when she plunged from the second
story window of her apartment In the
400 block Of r street.
Mrs. Zaugg, said to be An ehploye Of
Q downtown department store, was re-
ported to have suffered . broken leg
and bruises. She was treated at Emer-
gency Hospital and then removed to
Gallinger.