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Evening star., 1934-12-27

tory Of the oldest extant civilization
of the earth.
This gift is a gracious acknowl-
edgment also of the impress which
the Library of Congress has made
over many years on the rapidly ex-
panding library system of China. The
extent of this influence is manifest
when it is recalled that our National
Library sells annually more Of its
printed catalogue cards to China than
to any other country of the world.
Moreover. not few of China's leading
librarians look back to the great in
stitution in Washington as virtual
second alma mater. It was here that
Mr. Yuan and other librarians re-
ceived their initial experience"
Personal Seals on Plaque.
The plaque is 8 feet 7 inches long
IS inches wide and 25s inches thick. 1t
weighs about $50 pounds. Each of the
four characters is 18 inches high
The symbols are embossed in gold on
dark-blue background. A border OF
the familiar swaStika pattern, also
beautifully carved, runs around the
panel in gold and red. Three small
characters on the left represent the
signature of the calligrapher. the
former chief executive of the Chinese
Republic, and are supplemented by
his personal seals-one with charac-
tiers incised, the other with characters
in relief.
Hsu Shih-chang, DR.. Hummel said
now is 80 years old He is esteemed
as one Of the most eminent of modern
Chinese authors as well as a great
political leader.
The plaque will be displayed tempo
rarily in the first floor Of the Library
Building. Later it will be hung in the
Division of Fine Arts.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
FL00RLEADER lob
SOUGHT BY WEST
Lea and Hill Defer Final
Decision-Eight Already
Seeking Honor.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Far West may bid for the secont
most important job in the House
the Democratic floor leadership.
Members from at least two States
were thinking of asking their chiefs
to enter the race. But these two
neutrality-suspicious. Clarence Lea
of California and Samuel B. Hill OF
Washington-deferred a decision until
later.
If they should decide to run they
would join eight candidates already
after the job-Representative Bank
head of Alabama, O'Connor of New
York, Rankin of Mississippi, McCor-
mack of Massachusetts,, Mead of New
York, Greenwood of Indiana, SABBATH
of Illinois and Crosser of Ohio.
Far Westerners argue that they are
not represented in any important
House post.
A Westerner, Representative Taylor
Of Colorado, will be a candidate fol
Craftsmanship of the Democratic
caucus, but others from his section
point out that the caucus chairman
has little direct control over legis-
lation unless the party acts on it ir
special meeting. That seldom Is
done, except on extremely contro.
versial matters.
Westerners say that with Repre-
sentative Byrns of Tennessee as
Speaker they should have a leader.
Most observers agreed today that
the leadership race at present was
far from decided. Bankhead, who
had nucleus of Southern votes to
start with. claimed some pledges in
Northern States. O'Connor likewise
said he had some Midwesterners on
his list. Mccormack followers as
serted his chances would be enhanced
if Bankhead failed of election on
initial ballots, since they claim a
number of second-choice Southern
pledges for Mccormack.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
NEW TEACHER NAMED

Appointment Of Louis Serge Ballit
of the Tariff Commission to the staff
Of the School of Accountancy of
Columbus University was announced
today by Dean James D. Cushman
Ballif, graduate of accountancy from
Harvard University, will conduct
classes in the third section of the
freshman class.
A graduate Of Utah State College
Ballif recently completed a tour OF
Great Britain, France, Belgium and
Germany, where he conducted study
of production costs for the Tariff Com
mission. He will begin his work at
Columbus University January 8.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
BY JAMES WALDO FAWCETT.

BY JAMES WALDO FAWCETT.
The Library of Congress has re-
ceived from T. L. Yuan, director,
Pieping National Library, the gift of a
massive wooden plaque, or tablet,
carved with four characters CALI
graphically designed by Hsu Shih-
chang, former President of China.
A symbol of the tie of friendship
which for many years has bound the
libraries of the East with those of
the West, the text of the inscription,
reading from right to left, is "Yu hal
chu yuan," signifying Jade sea pearl
ocean" and meaning "a sea of jade
(and)a an ocean of pearls" or meta
phorically "a vast repository Of pre-
cious things" and the reference Is to
the Library of Congress in particu-
lar as "a great library filled with rare
books and manuscripts"
DR.. Arthur w. Hummel, chief of
the Division of Orientalia, explained
the presentation.
Is Token of Understanding.
at is the gift of one great national
library to another" he said. "and was
presented as token of the growing
cultural understanding that marks
the relations of the United States and
China Moreover, it is a generous
recognition Of the place which the
Division of Orientialia Of the Library
Of Congress has achieved as perhaps
the foremost center of Chinese studies
in this country. Its collection Of 1853,
900 volumes, printed wholly in the
Chinese language, is the largest out
side of China and Japan. During the
entire year it is gathering place fol-
students of all nationalities who wish
to do authoritative research in the
politics, language, literature and his
Evening star., 1934-12-27
ORANGE TARIFF HIT

REDLANDS, Calf, December ~
@.-Removal of the Canadian tariff
that taxes each box of American
oranges rs cents was advocated here
yesterday by H. A. Mullins of Ottawa,
member of the Canadian House Of
Commons.
Addressing a joint luncheon Of the
Kiwanis Club and knights of the
Round Table, Mullins termed the
tariff IAN unreasonable tax on an
article of food that is not produced in
our own country"
Evening star., 1934-12-27
MISSING WOMAN'S COAT
FOUND IN CARMEL BAY
Discovery Confirms Belief Wife
of Chicago Merchant Com
mitted Suicide.

BY the Associated Press.
CARMEL. Calf, December 81
Searchers using a glass-bottomed boat
recovered yesterday the fur coat of
Mrs. Eliot Boke Schaffner, missing
wife of the nationally known Chicago
clothing merchant.
Members of the Schaffner family
identified the coat, which was found
in Carmel Bay by Capt. Leonard
johnson and Stuart Faetchenwal, two
of the group, which has searched the
waters since Mrs. Schafner disap-
peared week ago.
Police said finding Of the coat con-
firmed their belief Mrs. Schaffner
had committed suicide.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF. THE .FIREMENS INSURANCE
@ % ssres snd
G ahe 9f shf snd
5anaay w meet e @ H F 5he the eas sspose
of electing thirteen directors for the en-
suing year; Polls open from m to IL
noon. ALBERT w. HOWARD. Secretary
holders Of the American Building Assoei.
alton will be held at the office of the
association 900 Pennsylvania avenue
between the hours of 2 and z O'Clock p. m
for the election of officers and directors Tor
the ensuing year and for the transaction
OF such business as may properly come
'''''e Vic A CHARLES H. KINDLE
Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING Of THE STOCK,
A6ssot5assh 6s sssoeIaticR E So sse F. Aye 81, 81
usrR 8 ssg p S sse hens f
and 7 O'Clock pm. for the election of of
icers and directors for the ensuing year
may PEHneriy WMs Il fHsS PAYNG Ell gr secretary
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
hFs o4 be Of e Hone on oeeTs and
and such. other, business as may properly
come before the meeting viii 5e De ! heid ei
ueiqas the oce heeat of the 'ss sasssociation s6o6
Pennsylvania Avenue NV. Books now
open for subscription to shares OF the
h9th Series. Payments 81 per month per
JAMES M. WOODWARD. Secretary.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS: THE AN
nual meeting of the stockholders OF The
Washington Loan and Trust Company. Tor
the election of directors and for the pur-
pose of transacting such other business
holders in general meeting. will be held at
the main office of the company. 9th and
SITS. NV. Washington. d. c.: at II
oclock noon. Tuesday. January 3, 1888.
The polls will remain open to receive votes
Tor such election between the hours OF II
o'clock noon and o'clock pm. on that
date. CHAS. R. GRANT.
SPECIAL RFTURN-LOAD RATES ON FULL
and part loads to all points within 1000
miles padded vans; guaranteed service;
NAT. EI. DEL. ASSOC. NC. 1917 n Y. ave.
A SPECIAL MEETING AT PLASTERERS'
Hall. 1924 N. j, ave-. Thursday. December
%. Final election. Polls open at 6 pm.
JAMES BUCKLEY. Secretary.
DAILY TRIPS MOVING LoAps AND
New York. Frequent trips to other East
isseS THE BAVIpsoN TRANsFER 4
STORAGE Co, Decatur $500.
WEEKLY TRIPS TO. AND FROM BALTT-
any point in United States. SMITHS
TRANSFER & STORAGE CO. North 3343.
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts incurred by others than myself.
(Signed) PAUL w. WILSON,
20O7 r st. NV.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
PHILIPPINE ISLE POLICE
GUARD AGAINST UPRISING
By the Associated Press.

MANILA, P. l., December 27.-Offi-
GERS of the Philippine Constabulary
on the island of Mindanao were on
the alert today to prevent another
outbreak of wild mountain tribesmen
such as occurred in Agusan Province
last Saturday, resulting in 81 deaths.
Sixteen of those slain were members
of the mountain tribe, killed when
they attacked a constabulary camp
The other five were village dwellers,
whom the fierce jungle tribesmen
killed before engaging in the fight
with the constabulary. The troopers
repulsed the attack without casualties.
ORANGE TARIEE hit
Evening star., 1934-12-27
Boston Power Plant Sought.

BOSTON, December 27 R.-Rep-
resentative Lawrence McHugh Of Bos-
ton yesterday filed bill in the Legis-
lature to authorize the Metropolitan
District Commission to construct q
power and light manufacturing plant
on the State water system.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
Library of Congress Receives
Plaque From Chinese Scholar
.'lEE1'13l

the Library Congress by the National
Library calgaphic Shih chang
President China from right left Yu Hal Chu Yuan
translated. Jade ocean," Star Staff Photo
Evening star., 1934-12-27


Delaware Ohio Both trains
Christmas mail Three railroad
persons injured.
Fifteen death than
of the and excursion
siding Hamilton Christ
wreck train Of the Canadian National Railways shown
the debris
remained Of automobile in which
were Trunk
workers
eency relic station at Chicago "A. P.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
HELD FOR JURY ACTION

Mark No11 Charged With Larceny
of $123 From Landlady.
Charged with grand larceny, Mark
Noll, about 81, was held today for
action of the grand jury by Judge
Ralph Given in Police Court on a
$500 bond.
Noll pleaded not guilty to charge
of having stolen $123 on November
2 from his landlady, Sarah E. Davis,
1926 K street.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
K. OF C. PLANS DANCE
Kermess Committee Schedules Al
fair for New Year Eve.

fair for New Year Eve.
A New Year eve cabaret dance and
celebration will be given by the
Knights of Columbus Kermess Com
mittee in the Knights of Columbus
Hall Monday evening. Two orchestras
will furnish music. The club house Is
being decorated in an "Old Heidel-
berg" fashion.
John B. Coyle, in charge Of arrange
ments, will also present varied pro-
gram Of entertainment.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
Limitation Is Defined,

"It is enough to say that the price
at which an owner offers to sell his
property and the price a prospective
purchaser agrees to pay in no sense
whatever are incidents Of commerce
among the States. The meeting Of
the minds of vendor and vendee in
an agreement as to price precedes any
movement of the property sold and
bought. Since the contract is no part
of that commerce which Congress is
given power to regulate, Congress can
not regulate the terms Of the contract
directly.
Nor can it accomplish the same
end indirectly by prohibiting the
movement in commerce of things
harmless In themselves unless they
are sold at prices satisfactory to Con-
gress."
Evening star., 1934-12-27
CODE PRICE.FIXING
HELD INVALID IN
U. S. COURT RULING
CONTINUED From First Page.)

would have been rejected, the Judge
declared.
The people had suffered too re-
Gently from tyranny to be led into
the voluntary creation of tyranny
infinitely more dangerous" the opin-
ion read. I'm the commerce clause, as
written, they sought protection of in
dividual liberty of trade and all its
incidents from the then sitting and
conflicting commercial regulations Of
the States.
Evening star., 1934-12-27
CROWLEY DEFENDS
POWERS TO SLASH
RATE OF INTEREST

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1934-12-27
ANIMALS REPORTED
lMMUNIZED AGAINST
SLEEPING SICKNESS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
WHAT'S IN A NAME
 IS STARS PUZZLE
Colonel St0Opnagle Ma. Hgned By People Mis-.
 spelling Surname

Colonel Lomuol Q, stoopnagio recently Houneod Into tho New York CDs studios and took his stand on maestro's podium to air q grievance. Ho claimed (wIth much oratory) that he has boon maiignod more than anyone else In radio by people who have spoiled his hno old Kentucky nam9 thisa and thata way, for example --Stulpnoaglc, StuffcaglG, stoup. gale Stooptate, Soupladlo and Soupnagol.
 "Ail of the people can fool you some of the time," he said, and some of the people can fool you all of tho time, but novor can all of the people fool you all of tho time, and all the rost have thirty one!" He then got down In high dudgoon and the matter was taken up by his partner Budd, who claims that his surname k simply Huiiek whercas people insist on calling him names like Ulig, Ulieh, Huiig and Eulig. "Just," shouted Dudd, "whnt IS in q namo2 2"
 So six CBS investigators hurried out to And tho anBwor and---ro. turning after six homing pigeons had eomO back with tho first eoreus Of spring--doiivorcd their reporti "SOme radio artists have their names mis.spolied all Of the time; others, only part of tho ; and many mis-spoli themsolve Eh traffic tickets" For instance, iet' tors (and gas bills) received, gave the following variations;
 Bon Ailoy--Don All and Bon Ami; Tod I,ergman-Ted Bugman and Tod Burglar; Himan tLittlo italy) Brown--Horman Broun; iing Crosby--Dim Crosbergor-- Channon Collingo--ShannonB x Podro do Cordoba--Pio. dro al Cobra; Boak Carter-- Beau, Blok0, Bogus and Vogue Margaret Daum--Margaret Dumb and Marguerite Damn Fred Twlbei and Red B'blo; --aequos Fray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
New Studio Manager
 Progressing Rapidly
David H. lialpern Plans Enviabe Programs for WATR;
 Rated Highly in Developing Talent

In David Hale Izaipern as studio manager. WATR has as the direc- tor Of its programs one of the most brilliant young workers in the inc dependent station field. His record elsewhere and the achievements he has made since he came to Water. bury gave every indication that un. der his guidance programs of "The Voice Of Waterbury" will be of the highest possible order
 During the addition period, MT Haipern showed himself discern. ing judge of talent and Q splendid adviHer to those unused Co niicro- phone technique. His suggestions and "tips" have been of inyalu- able assistance not only to those Regular, but to those who, not quite yet ready for regular broadcasting, have talent enough fog him to con- snder them worth while develop. eng.
 Unusual In tho broadcasting field Mir Haipern is weil.verBed in both theoretical and practical aspects As q theroigt he has served as in. tructor na special radio course Rivon by the state department Of education of Massachusetts, uni- Sersity extension service division. in the practical phase, he has hnd experience as m announcer, writ. CT, in varied styles and continuity director.
 from Springfield, where he has just completed . year as professor or radio technique In the University Maggac chusetts. His signature on q contract to serve here, givcn this morning bring to Watorbury's station c ma who has had expcr. iencO in almost every phase Of rn. dio program presentation and di- rection.
 law School Graduate
 After attending Columbil unI. vereity, Mr Halpern waDegrad uated from tho law school of St Law. PencO university, ranking high Tn both institutions, both scholastic. ally and as Q leader in oxtrascur- ricuiar activities. He served as . contract iyricist for tyo years with the ROmick Music Corporation, one of the country's leading song pup. lishinR organizations, and wrote Q number of song successes Among lyrics ho wrote were some for tho musical comedy, "Angela," which brought her first farno to Jeanette McDonald, now . woll.known hlm
 flo acted as program director at WMAs, q unit in the Columbia broad casting system, at springfield. Another song of his, "Lonesomo Parade" was produced in tableau format the Capitol theater, New York, and was later featured py Dougias stanbury Of "Roxys Gang"
 Versatile Writer
 As q continuity writer he created A number of the hilarious swedish dialect bedtime stories used by tho Jegtcrs and others over NEG stu. lions. Radio dramas from his pen have been given over stations WMAs, WTiC, and VIVA: tho jattor located in Wheeling. W. va. Ho has prepared material ana swotchcs for many well.known mi' GronhonO fav0rites.
 "Crontivo Writing for Radlo," a new course offered by the Massn' chusetts state departmont Of 0du. cation, was taught during tho pnat year by Mir Hnlpern'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
|LANDT BOYS PICK
 BEST WORST JOKE
Trio Reverse Usual Order and Impress Over NEG
 Network

For something different, ask the Landt Trio and White. Reversing tho usual order Of things, tho boys arc on the hunt for tho worst gags of tho week and arc broadcnsting the "bost' Of thcir weekly quota.
 "rhis is on the lovol," explains Dan Landt, tho bass0 profundo of tho singing trio. You sco wo thought we'd try something dif- forent. Instead of trying to make people think wo were dlshing up the best jokes, web'd mnko it easler by going right out after tho worst ones"
 TO which explanation Karl and Jack Landt and Howard White, the nimblod. .hngerod mpanist ehorused q denfoning "oh, yeah 2"
 "That's Dams story, an right" eounterod his younger brother, Kari, "Evorybody Just got tircd of hearing those old ehestnuts Dan nl- ways Insists upon dragging into tho show and now he thinks they are legitimate"
 "Its n plain cnse of Jealousy" mutt6red Dan. "Anywny the name Of the club was my idoa and l think It's 0. R."
 The now organizations cogno. men is "Tho Worst Joke of the W0ok Club" and lt meets every day during tho Landt Trio and White broadcast at 9:i6 q. m., E D. s. T. over m NBC-W WEAF net. work,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
NAUCATUCK GIRLS
 TRIO RATED HIGH
Happy Sisters to Be Heard on Opening Program of
 Local Station

1t was about two and c half years ago that Connecticut radio enthusiasts first wore introduced to c now girl trio hailing from the little borough of Naugatuck. Those who missed tho announcer's irtro- duetion over tho WICC station Ut Bridgeport, thought at first it was the Boswell Sisters they had tunod in.
 Ladies and gentlemen you have just heard the Happy Sisters of Naugatuek" came tho voice from the speaker. Nice name for m net like that was the reaction in the minds of all who heard tho har. monlzers. Later as tho trio became esta bliBhed on tho air in this state, 1t became known that "Happy" wus the family name
 Tho trio, composed of Estello olivo and Murlol, grew into popu. larity beyond th0ir dreams follow ing their series of broadcaBtS OVOr WTfC Rt Hartford. They were en- gagged to sing at functions in varI- ouB parts Of tho state and wera called buck for repeat perform. ancoB.
 Securing an auditor with Nick Konny, tho Now York Daily Mir. r0r's radio 0olumniBt, they were Immediately accepted by Metropol- itan radioists. They made w0ok- end trips with their brothor Joe, who incidentally, arrangeB all their selections, and finally wore engaged for q six months tour of the Pan. tagog circuit which carried them through Long Island, Pennsylvania and Now Jersey In stage presonta. tons. Numerous br0adcaBts over prominent stations along the route including WABC were sand wichud In,
 Because Of Muriol, who was only 14 whom she first started with tho trio, it was decided to postpone furth0r stage and radio activities until tho youngBter completed hor education. That is finished now and they arc prepared for q busy career which, their many follow. OTIS hopo, will carry them to the heights of the profession.
 lGstoilo, oldest os tho trio at 2f, was tho first to make her debut before tho public aB q vocalist. Bho sang in NaugDtuck and Waterbury for vuri0us social functions and carried off many Q priz0 at amateur shows in and around Waterbury.
 Olive, 10, soon began to harmon. lzo with Estoilo at tho plano in their homo, b70 Rubber avenue. Thoir aunt, Isgtolle, was tho plan. ist, Brother Joe, Sooing possibl!. tiles in his younger sistor's voices, began to coach llttlo Muriel in car. rying tho tenor part Olive WAS taught the baritone and gsteIle continued at tho lead.
 The first engagement Of the trio was In q minstrel show in Nauga. tuck, in which they became Q Init Of the evening"" other engage. ments followed and thon brother Joe decided to try the radio. He secured an auditor at Bridgeport and the rost ig history.
 In addition to possessing pleas. ing voices tho girls arc likewise pleasant In personality and attrae. tiveness. They like to sing and are continually rohoarsing. Joe, besides being the accom- panist for the trio, is quito m entertainer himself. He can sing and toll funny stories. Two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
RECORD SUMMER
 AUDIENCES SEEN
3,8O6,OOO Radio Sets Sold Last Year-CBS Com.
 piles Survey

Tho summer of 1884 Will have tho largest radio audience In hls' tory, according to n survey Just released by tho Columbia Brond' casting system In conjunction with the McGrnw.Hlll Publishing conn many, More than n million homos were nddod 10 the radio public during 1888, and n total of 3,S00,. 900 now sets woro sold during that period. o
 EIghtoon mlllio nhomes, or 60 nor cent of tho entire United Statea, nre now radlo.oqulppod. In nddItIon, somO 100000 automobile rndIos were sold during i033. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14

the total now In use is estimated at more than a million, Thoso and tho millions of portable sets in vogue assure radio reception to va- catlonlsts oven while travelling,
 Another salient point brought out in tho survey is tho fact thnt of tho approximately million sets brought in 1883. ? million rOp- resented roplacomonts Of old rn- dios. Tho $66,000,000 spent for these sets plus mother $6O,000,00O for new tubes means m oXpcndi- turo of '$llb,000. 900 by tho public in ono year Co improve It's listen" ing facilities,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
Star Dust

Victor Young, whose orchestra ls honrd over. m NDC.WEAF not. work oach Sunday night during tho Chevrolet program, hopes soon to htart work on an opora based on oscar Wiido'B story, The Picture Of Dorian Gray" Young already has skotchod tho musical outline for ihe opera, but 70 fnr his broad- casting duties have left him little time to begin actual competition.
 wf there were . Pulitzer
 prize for the best American
 brOadcasting of the year. my
 vote would 70 to Walter Illus.
 tUn," Mrs Brock Icmi,crtOn.
 Wifc of tho well known the.
 atrical producer, wrote NDC
 tho day Following Hust0n's ap.
 pcRrnnce before the Micro.
 phono in tho H"ii of Fame
 series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14

Snapshots from NEG family al. bum; Jack Fulton, trombonist and vocalist with Paul Whitman, will observe his tonth wedding annlcer- sary June 1ath. Ho has two chtl. dron. -. Jackie owens, Of tho Bronkfnst club program, is married Co Holon Strolf, nlso n radio artist rho mother of June Morediths popular actress, died recently at homo In Chicago. .. Irene Rich has two daughters, Jano md Fran. cos. Jano is still in school aad Frances, who has appeared on the stage and screen, is studying sculp- turo in parla,