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Evening star., 1933-05-03
TWO UNUSUAL FIRES
= REPORTED AT FAIRFAX
Motorman and Woman Unhur,
When Lightning Strikes Trolley.
Carbide Blast Starts Blaze.

epecial Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, May 3.-Last nights
storm caused two unusual fires here.
A bolt of lightning struck a one-man
trolley car at Little River Station. A
woman, who was the lone passenger on
the car, and the motorman escaped un-
hurt, but the interior OF the car was
badly burned.
About the same time, rain dripping
on an old can of carbide caused an
explosion which set fire to shed ad-
jacent to the Catholic rectory at Fair
fax station. Both blazes were extin-
guished by the Fairfax Fire Department.
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D. c. GOVERNMENT
CHANGES DELAYED
UNTIL NEXT WINTER
President Roosevelt Will Not
Take Action at This
Time.
NEW COMMISSIONERS
TO BE NAMED SOON
One Man Controlled Administra-
ton Expected to Replace
Present Form.

Whatever step President Roosevelt
may be considering with a view to
changing the form of government IN
the District will not materialize until
next Winter, it was learned today.
1t is known that the matter OF
drastic change in the District govern
ment has been put up to the President
and that he has given it some consid-
eration, but he has not made up nus
mind and has no intention OF taxing
any steps in that direction during the
present special session of Congress.
Accordingly. Mr.. Roosevelt will go
ahead and appoint two civilian Gem
missioners and an engineer comms-
sioner from the Army to administer
District affairs and has no intention OF
withholding these appointments until
he has disposed of the proposal for the
change in the District government.
NAV Be Named This Week.
Mr. Roosevelt made it clear today
that he hopes to be in a position 70
appoint the two civilian members OF
The Board of Commissioners before the
end of this week.
The President had an engagement
for this afternoon with Postmaster Cen
eral Farley. to whom he delegated the
task of going through the papers OF
thr more than 40 Commissioner candl-
dates. with a view to making a selecteo
list from which to choose.
IF the President does determine upon
a nlan for changing the District form
of government he will bring 1t before
the next regular session OF congress, II
has been learned from n ofhclal source;
The proposal includes aPollshment OF
the commission form OF government ana
~, &c
Controlled administration. Since be-
coming President. MIR. Roosevelt
known to have discussed the subject
with persons who have been studying
the proposition 1t Is also known tnat
the Presidents ideas on the matter are
still indefinite.
Advocates Change.
Frederic A. Delano, for many years
a resident of this city and who Is heao
of the National Capital Park ana
Planning Commission, mas aot su1Ile aoIe
time been advocating change IN gov
ernment which would do away with the
commission form of administration ana
center the authority in one head. MI
Delano who is an uncle OF the Pres
ident. has discussed his Ideas with the
President on more than one occasion.
Mr.. Delano's plan primarily would be
for a form of government somewhat
similar to territorial government. The
administrator responsible for the con-
duct of the Capital City would pe as
sisted by body, such as councli, 70
advise him and to make certain laws
and regulations. The plan also calls
for reorganization Of the various unlts
of the local government to promote
eficiency and to lessen the cost OF gov
ernment. This would mean certain con-
solidations and eliminations OF pres
ent activities.
Evening star., 1933-05-03
R0SSITER TO BE GUEST
OF THE OLD LINE CLUB
New Surgeon General Of Navy
Graduated From Maryland in
Medical School in 1895.

The Old Line composed Of Uni
versity of Maryland alumni Of Wash
ington and vicinity-will have Rear
Admiral Perceval S. Rossiter, the new
surgeon general Of the Navy. as its
guest of honor tonight at the Uni
versity Club. Admiral Rossiter gradu-
ated from the University Of Maryland
Medical School In 1895.
DR.. Raymond A. Pearson, president
of the university, and other college OIL
cials will be present. The Committee
on Arrangements comprises: DR.. A..
w. Valentine, chairman; DR.. Noble p.
Barnes, president Of the medical
branch, and Col. Wellstood White.
Following the dinner at 7:30 pm. the
club will elect officers.
Evening star., 1933-05-03
FARLEY PRAISES PARTY
IN FINANCIAL DRIVE
Democrats Responding Nobly to
Meet Campaign Deficit, Post
master General Declares.

Democrats are nobly responding in
their contribution to the party's def
cit" Postmaster General James A. Far
ley, chairman of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, declared yesterday,
pointing out that one county in Texas,
normally Republican, already has filled
its quota.
He pointed to Guadalupe County,
Tex. as a good example for other po-
ntical subdivisions of the country to
follow.
The party deficit. at one time $780,
900, now Is about $500, 900. OF the total
deficit. $42o,000 was carry over from
the 1928 campaign.
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Mrs. Ross declared she accepted the
NOct Nrro tnf, v,r;x;Ioro

Mrs. Ross declared she accepted the
pest as a grateful privilege"
Il am altogether in harmony with
the spirit of the administration, she
said. Il consider myself honored with
the privilege to fill niche in it,"
After the ceremony Mrs. Ross went
to her office, the windows of which
overlook the White House grounds She
conferred there with the assistant di-
rector Of the mint, Miss Mary OReilly,
who for many years has carried for
ward the technical knowledge and ex-
perience in handling the three mints
and the three assay Offices of the Gov
ernment.
Mr. Grant, the former director has
accepted a position with the Govern
ment of China and will be in charge
of the new mint recently completed by
American engineers at Shanghai
Evening star., 1933-05-03
ARMS EMBARGO ACTION
DELAYED IN committee
Senate Group Expected to Give
Favorable Report on Reso-
luton Next Week.

BY the Associated Press.
The Senate Foreign Relations Com
fnitcee today postponed action on the
House arms embargo resolution because
no quorum was present.
Action went over until next week,
when the committee expects favorable
report.
The resolution, favored by the ad-
ministration, would authorize the
President, in cooperation with other
nations to prohibit shipment OF arms
to warning nations or those threatening
Nar
Evening star., 1933-05-03
EDDIE SAVOY HONORED
Retired Colored Messenger Cele.
brates 18th Birthday.

Eddie Savoy, veteran colored mess
enger Of the State Department, who
was congratulated by President Roose-
velt on his retirement in March after
go years In Government employ, cele-
brated his 18th birthday anniversary
last night at a dinner party attended
by dozen friends and relatives at his
home, sos Twenty-fourth street north
east.
A musical program was renderd by
the harmonious colored quartet, which
appears over radio station WMAIs -.
Evening star., 1933-05-03
81 MILLIONS LOANED
Railroad Credit Corporation Makes
Financial Report.

The Railroad Credit Corporation, Or
ganized by the railroads to handle
pooled money received from freight
rate increases authorized by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission 18 months
ago, has loaned $67 1903, 1868 to needy
railroads since its organization in jan
uary, 1882.
The corporation has taken in $69,-
326,l42 and loans outstanding April 30
totaled $61,518,2G7 Administrative ex-
penses have been $183,7 ,784.
Evening star., 1933-05-03

4 II RS. NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS,
M vice chairman Of the Demo-
v cratic National Committee,
today was sworn in as di-
rector of the mint, succeed
ing r. j. Grant.
The ceremony took place in the Office
of Secretary of the Treasury Woodin
who presented Mrs. Ross with her COM
mission.
The oath was administered by F. A.
Birgfeld, chief clerk of the department,
before gathering of officials of the
Treasury and friends of Mrs. Ross.
In presenting the commission Secre-
tary Woodin said: 1T is a very great
pleasure to welcome a member OF your
sex to our Treasury family and I hope
you will regard us with as much admi-
ration and respect as We have for you"
Evening star., 1933-05-03
FOUR TULIPS ON PLANT
Virginia Amateur Gardener Brings
Botanical Curiosity Here.

B. H. Ballard, amateur gardener Of
Franklin Park, Va, today brought to
the city tulip rlant bearing four bios
soms Even two b,ocsoms on stalk are
rare, three most unusual, and four al
most never found. according to horti-
culturists. The stalk Is of the Tulip
Ncir" variety. OIL blooms Z deep purple
Evening star., 1933-05-03

Pretty little Miss Cherie Seaman is
happy to be George Washington Uni
versity's most beautiful girl, but "it's
all so embarrassing She was chosen
in a contest sponsored by the Cherry
Tree, university year book, with Ronald
Colman as the judge.
Miss Seaman lives at the Potomac
Park Apartments, Twenty-first and c
streets. She is sophomore in the
George Washington Junior College, and
Pi Beta Phi Sorority pledge
E. Pendleton Hogan was chosen the
university's most handsome man in the
same contest, with Janet Gaynor as
Judge.
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Secretary of State
. Expected to Return
To Capital This Week

CONTINUED From First Page.)
at Hyde Park He will return to WASH
ington Immediately after his visit
with President Roosevelt.
The Secretary Of Agriculture, Mr.
Henry A. Wallace. Is spending the week
end in South Carolina, and Is ex-
pected to return to Washington TO-
morrow Mrs. Wallace, who Is now In
their home at Des Moines, Iowa, is ex-
pected to return to Washington in a
week or 10 days.
The Secretary Of Commerce and Mrs.
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First Lady Acquires Tan
and Much knowledge on
Tour In U. S. and Canada

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1933-08-27

that trip . good subject for . photo
graph. Whenever possible, drove with
the top Of my car down and in conse-
quence acquired a fairly good sunburn.
As q rule, my hair was tied down with
q bandeau and looked like an African
bushman. II any Of you have travelled
over gravel roads where there has been
no rain for Is days. which was what we
did around the Gaspe, you will realize
that our clothes and ourselves had at
least become very dusty.
am asked to autograph q good many
pieces Of paper and shake hands with q
good many people. Still, everywhere
am conscious Of q friendly spirit and q
sense of hopefulness, which cannot help
but gladden. the hearts Of those inter-
ested tn the conditions of people
throughout the country.
A lot Of territory was covered by my
car this Summer, and hope not only
gained q good tan and had good rest
but perhaps I acquired some knowledge
which will prove helpful to others Al
we'll as myself in the next few months.
Copyright. 1898. by North American News
paper Alliance. Incl
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shower bouquet was of pink roses and
lilies of the valley, the trailing ribbons
being of pink and blue.
The maid CT honor was Miss Harriet
Potter, sister of the bride, who wore a
gown of pale blue mousseline de sole,
made long with close fitting lines and
Jacket, and she wore large blue hat
with a wreath of pink and blue flowers
and carried pink roses and blue del
phinum. The brides other attendants
were Mrs. Garrett Waters. cousin CT
the bride, who wore pale yellow or
candy gown. and Miss Frances Fletcher,
who wore green organdy, both gowns
being made with tucked flounces and
puffed sleeves. They carried pink roses
and blue delphinium and both wore
! large lacy hats with wreaths Of Movers
matching their gowns.
The best man was Mr.. Russell VII
liams, brother of the bridegroom, and
the ushers were Mr.. Edward Harring-
ton and Mr.. Harold Myers, all being
residents CT Takoma Park.
After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Will
! lian1s left for a beat trip to Virginia
Beach. Mrs. Williams wearing brown
! suit with brown accessories Later
! they will motor to North Carolina. and
| after October l they will be at home
at 422 Butternut street in Takoma
Park Mr. Williams is a graduate OF
a Washington high school and Is con-
nected with the Department Of Agri-
! culture.
Among the out-of town guests were
DR.. and Mrs. o. c. Yount Of Wander
grift, Pa.
The marriage of Miss Beatrice Paris
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry P
! Paris Of New Brighton. Pa, and Mr.
Hamilton Meyers. son of Mrs. Mary E
, Meyers Of Clarendon, Va. took place
Saturday afternoon. August l9, at 4:30
| O'Clock. in the chapel of Rust Hall at
/ Siblev Hospital. the Rev. John Pearson
/ of the Clarendon Methodist Church
/ South officiating. The only decora.
tions for the chapel were palms. ferns
Evening star., 1933-08-27
Delta Sigma Chapter
Plans September Part,

The bi-monthly meeting Of Delta
Sigma Chapter. Sigma Phi Gamma
Sorority, was held Thursday In the
home Of Miss Marion Woodend. After
the business meeting the members en-
tertained the rushees who had attended
the meeting August 10, and also two
new rushees who were Miss Jean Don
ner and Mrs. Edna Watkins.
A party is being planned in the home
Of Mrs. Margaret Conner, September
81. In honor of Mrs. Mary Andre, Miss
Virginia Compton Mrs. Eleanor Gossett
! Miss Frances Hurley. Mrs Mary Nc
Cauley, Miss Myrtle Montgomery, Miss
/ Dorothy Robinson, Mrs. Edna Street
Mrs. Helen Thran. Miss Dorothea
Widenmyer, Mrs. Inez Callahan ano
Mrs. Keturah Patrick, who were mem
bers Of Tau Sigma Pi Sorority before
it became a part of Sigma Phi Gamma
International Sorority.
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The Secretary Of Commerce and Mrs.
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hat and blue kid slippers, and her
bouquet was tea roses and lilies Of the
valley.
Mrs. Maurice r. Byrne was matron
Of honor and her only attendant. She
wore blue velvet with corresponding &C
cessories and Mr. Meyers was attended
by Mr.. Maurice r. Byrne.
A reception followed In the parlors
Of Rust Hall, which had been decorated
for the occasion. Mr.. Meyers and his
bride left later for wedding trip
which took them through the Valley Of
Virginia. They will make their future
home at 355 South Milton avenue In
Lyon Park, Va.
The out-of-town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. F.. o. Henderson and Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Hoffman OF New Brigh-
ton, Pa, and Mr. and Mrs. r. w. Nc
Donald of Beaver Falls, Pa. The bride
Is a graduate nurse Of Sibley Hospital,
while the bridegroom is in the engrav-
ing department Of a local department
store
Announcement has been made Of the
marriage In Frederick, Md, Saturday.
August 10. Of Miss Dorothy Case,
Case of Purcellville. to Mr.. Gordon A.
Chamblin, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. s. A.
Chamblin, also Of Purcellville. They
will reside In Purcellvile.
Mrs Jeanette F. Hutchins announces
the marriage of her daughter, Gather
inc Virginia, to Mr.. Michael Dennis
Fenton of Washington. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Thomas A.
Calnan at St. Michael's Catholic
Church in Silver Spring, Md, Satur-
day. August 10.
Miss Katherine -Kendrick was maid
of honor, and Mr.. Cornelius j. Car
mody acted as best man.
Following the ceremony reception
was held for the immediate families
and wedding party In the home Of the
brides mother.
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Continued From First Page)
farms show intelligent and careful man
agement, spent night with delightful
people at a very comfortable farm
house I particularly enjoyed the op-
portunity of meeting number OF these
hard working, patriotic citizens.
To my complete surprise, Presidents
wife. driving her own car. did create
some commotion. and when 1 stopped
for gas in Caribou. Me. the editor Of a
local paper and photographer were
not long in appearing. 1 almost gave
up getting some much-needed and
much h-desired food because Of the no
tice I attracted
! must say 1 was not at any time on
Evening star., 1933-08-27
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner
Observe Silver Weddina

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Warner cele-
brated their twenty-fifth anniversary
of their wedding Thursday, in their
home, at 5403 Seventh street northwest
The members of the Anna A. Gordon
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
of which Mrs. Warner is president, sent
e gift Of silver Mrs Warmers father,
Mr. George Frank Wells. celebrated his
80th birthday anniversary few
GavS apo
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Daniel c. Roper are expected TO return
to Washington late tonight from Z
motor trip in New England.
Representative Claude v. Parsons OF
Golconda, III. arrived in Washington
last week and is at the Wardman Park
Hotel.
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Miss Crosby to Marry
Mr.. Roberts Wednesda

The marriage of Miss Louise Eliza
beth Crosby. daughter of Dr. and Mrs
Lewis w. Crosby. to Mr. Eugene Joseph
Roberts, son Of Mr. and Mrs. Vert B.
Roberts. will take place Wednesday eve
ming. at 8 o'clock, in ST. Stephens and
the Incarnation EPISCOPAL Church
Evening star., 1933-08-27

and candles. and as the guests were
assembling Miss Gosnell gave an organ
recital.
riage by her father, wore gown of
blue velvet with blue chiffon velvet
Evening star., 1933-08-27

The marriage of Miss Pauline E.
Eolsinger daughter of Mr.. Lester Hol-
singer, to Mr.. Charles Stewart Dow
rick, son of Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Dowrick took place yesterday afternoon
at o'clock in the home of the bride S
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. =. Finley
Evening star., 1933-07-31
CLEAR|NGS DECLINE
HERE DURING JULY
Checks Drop to $51,328, 1853
Il. Level From $56,487,657
Reported in June.

A decline in bank clearings here for
both the month of July as well as for
the first seven months Of this year,
Is shown by the Washington Clearing
House at the close of July business to-
6av
Checks passing through the clearing
house fell off from $56, 6,487, ,657.33 for
June to S51, 1873, 1881 for July. This
Is also a heavy decrease from last July,
1882, which had a total Of checks
cleared amounting to S85, ,449, ,66070.
For the first seven months of the
year, 1888 is substantially behind 1882
the figures show, as they dropped from
$595 ,523, ,235.10 in 1882 to 1888. asa
03214 this year.
Washington clearings for the first
seven months of 1888 compare with the
corresponding period in 1882 as follows,
according to the complete records kept
by the Washington Clearing House As
SOciatjOn.
Evening star., 1933-07-31
RECOVER
PART or DECLINE
Losses of 2 to 10 Points
Shown at W0rst-CIese
Brings Slight Upturn.
BY GEORGE T. HUGHES.


NEW YORK, July 31-A general re,
actlon carried prices down sharply In
todays stock market. At the worst the
losses ran from to i5 points, but
there was something of a recovery al
the close which Cancelled a part of the
extreme decline.
Commodities were also weak. Wheat
closed down the limit allowed by the
regulations, 5 cents a bushel, for all
but one delivery. Cotton at one time
was aoff 81 a bale, although it, too.
had partial comeback.
In all these markets there seemed
to be nothing more going on than the
traditional secondary reaction" after
the first rally from a violent break.
The stock market was open for five
hours today, resuming the regular
schedule
Sterling exchange, which had rallied
vigorously against the dollar early in
the day, came down almost as decidedly
IN the afternoon. 1t was of over S
cents in the late trading.
The market opened lower and was
forced to take heavy offerings all
through the morning which it did. but
only with losses running from q to 3
points in the active issues and as much
as 6 points in the higher priced special
ties. All groups of stocks were affected
by the selling. which had the appear
ance of having uncovered numerous
stop-loss orders
Railroad shares were relatively as
weak as industrials, although the losses
were not as large in points Delaware
d Hudson was off points in the second
hour. New York Central under 40, was
of to 4 points, Union Pacific down
to 3 points and so on.
Among the public utilities Western
Union dropped to points. The
steel shares were weak, with United
States Steel of 3 points and Bethlehem
down to S points. In the industrial
list Allied Chemical was of to z
points. Motor shares were freely offered
and reacted. The metal stocks yielded
with the rest, but more reluctantly.
There was little in the news to ac-
count for the weakness in stocks. An
attempt to explain it by reports from
Washington to the effect that the ad-
ministration had decided to center all
its efforts on the national recovery act,
and let the dollar take care of itself,
was not very convincing The same
story was heard on Friday last and
given as the reason for reaction in
sterling, but sterling today was strong
against the dollar.
Evening star., 1933-07-31
BANK STOCKS ADVANCE
SLIGHTLY DURING WEEK

Special Dispatch to The stAr.
NEW YORK, July 3l.-The New YUk
City bank stock market registered .
slight advance during the last week.
The aggregate value Of the Is leading
issues, as compiled by Holt. Rose d
Troster, ended the week at $l,552,-
562, 900, compared with 81 ,525 637 900 at
the close of the previous week, an In
crease of $26,824,000, or 1.8 per cent.
The low point for the. year to date-
namely, $a06S, ,7t6. .QQQ-was recorded on
April s. The average yield Of the 10
Evening star., 1933-07-31
Price Action Delayed.

NEW YORK, Jxly d R.-MAnufac-
trers Of Aoor coverings are experience
ing much difhculty IN establishing their
price lines on Fall merchandise. due to
uncertainty over the industry's code and
the prospect Of additional price in
creases on raw materials. The new Fall
lines will be opened within the next
10 days and II is eeneral1y believed that
the new Q1ptattpus Win Be- aCuund 10
per cent above current levels.
Evening star., 1933-07-31
Can Plant ACQUIRED.

NEW YORK, July 81 (R.-Conti-
mental Can Co. has acquired the can
making business of the Manion Steel
sion of the Rouseville Cooperage Co.
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q. 8. TREASURY BALANCE.
BY The Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
The position of the Treasury July 2s
tSssS sSnsb 11esSss e. Customs duties for
Total receipts for hscal year (since
gyiky gyikyo y, S1eo. re :Se5: :e7; .expendit1r.s
penditures. $10s.366.402. 81.
Evening star., 1933-07-31
Carr Captured in Swamps,

Hundreds of carp left stranded at
high water receded after the Kanaka-
hee River, Ind, overnowed It's banks,
armed with pitchfoFn.
Evening star., 1933-07-31
COMMODITY PRICES,

NEW YORK, July 81 UPl-Index of lie
staple commodity prices:
December n 1921 enuaIs 1ooN
Evening star., 1933-07-31

stocks now Is SOS per cent. compared
with . Yield Of 5.ll per cent reported
On July II.
Evening star., 1933-07-31
SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, July 81 OP.-Bar silver
steady, 1s higher at 355s.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1933-08-04

the dark cloud of misfortune that
hung over his prosperity tThils end
and is an other example of how "a
resorceful man makes hay while
the sun shines and at the same
time figures out a way to keep
right on hhymaking in spite of
the weather.
1t seems that during the hey
days of prosperity. Mr.. Wadell in-
vested some of his easy money in
a fine big house on the hill that
encompasses the city of Glasgow.
It is a magnificent well furnished
mension known to the dweller
there as the "House of Wadell."
In days past it was known as the
residence of Mr.. Wadell, prohibi-
ton agent. Now it is known as
the House of Mystery"
Beautiful girls are slid to come
20 the blouse" in the wee still
hours of the night. These elusive
damsels are never seen during the
light of the day, but often in the
| NW4AA&A4b lAfC lO4hS SdNs SAACCC PdAc
figures may be seen gliding forth
for walk in the cool and invigo-
| pating evening air. To the boys
these ASPIRATIONS seem like dream
girls and their -elusiveness touts
their curiosity to the snappins
tension. The good wives are agof
over the matter.
| The sayings are in thht country
that Mrs. Wadell, or both Mr.. an,
Mrs. Wadell owned another house
at Butte, Montana, where the,
came from to Glasgow. which wa
also Mysterious" the revenue
from which it is said the splendi'
Mr.. Wadell supplied himself wit
pork chops and with the other ne
cessities of life. before Sam Rob
erts. the State Prohibition AID
! ministrator. appointed him on tn
enforcement staff.
AS near as IL can be deciphere
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