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Evening star., 1934-05-24

Brussels in resisting pressure Of vari-
Gus sorts exerted or attempted on the
Belgian nom -combatants. 1t was large
ly through the vigorous efforts OF Mr
Whitlock that the Germans finally
desisted from the wholesale deporta-
tions of Belgian civilians into Ger
many for war work.
The report of his embassy on the
execution by Germans of Miss Edith
Cavell, English nurse, who was con-
victed of aiding prisoners of war to
escape. caused many German news
papers to urge that the United States
be asked to withdraw him, but no
official action was taken by Germany
He was recognized as one OF the
great benefactors of Belgium and was
showered with honors from many OF
the allied governments. In 1919 his
rank was raised from that OF Min
lister to that of Ambassador, but In
1922 he retired from diplomatic serv-
ice to private life.
His work in Belgium, which began
with his appointment as Minister De-
cenber 2, 1918, was his most promi-
nent position in public life, although
he had served four consecutive terms
as mayor of Toledo, from 1905 to 1913
and declined a nomination for fifth
term.
n Born in Ohio.
Whitlock was born March 4, 1859,
in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Rev
Elias D. Whitlock, a Methodist Epis-
copal minister.
When Whitlock was Is, his father
moved to Toledo. There the son fin
1shed his public school education and
began newspaper work. At the age
of 81, Whitlock went to Chicago as a
political writer on the Chicago Her
aid and three years later he was ap-
pointed secretary to Gov. Altgeld Of
Illinois.
He wrote several popular books.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
PICKS MURCH|SON
| T0SUCCEED THORP
President Sends Nomination
of North CaroIinian
to Senate.

Claudius T. Murchison Of Chapel
Hill, N. c.. was appointed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt today to be director
OF the Bureau Of Foreign and Domes-
tic Commerce to succeed Willard L.
Thorp.
The nomination Of Murchison, who
| Is a professor of economics at the
University of North Carolina, was sent
| to the Senate for confirmation. 1t
was because Of the Senate's opposition
to Thorp that President Roosevelt
more than a week ago withdrew
Thorp's nomination for this important
bureau post.
Resented Thorp's Rejection.
Secretary of Commerce Roper and
Assistant Secretary John Dickinson, it
Is understood, have both approved Sc
lection of the Carolinian. Dickinson
| vehemently resented" TIE rejection
! OF DR.. Thorp and threatened TO resign
| II the directorship was allowed to be-
come mere political patronage"
DR.. Murchison is said to have had
the sponsorship of S. Clay williams OF
/ Winston Salem. chairman of the Ad-
vlsory and Planning Council of the
Department of Commerce.
One of the objections to DR.. Thorp
was his age. He is only 80. DR..
Murchison, however, is As and a native
OF Chapel Hill, N. C.
Dean of Economies.
He graduated from Wake Forest
, College in 1911 and took his PhD.
degree at Columbia in 1919. Since
then he has been a member of the
faculty at Columbia, at Miami Uni
versity, and at the University of North
Carolina. For two years he was acting
dean and head of the department of
| economics and commerce at North
| Carolina. Since 1922 he has been pro-
lessor Of applied economics.
DR.. Murchison l. the author Of RE
sale Price Maintenance" and King
| Cotton Is Sick" He has also written
a number Of newspaper and magazine
articles on economic subjects.
He Is member of the American
Economic Association. the American
Statistical Association, the Academy
of Political and Social Sciences and
the American Association Of Univer-
sity Professors.
He is also a democrat.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
u. S. WOMEN LOSE
IN FRENCH TENNIS
Helen Jacobs Only American
Winner in Matches-Alice
Marble Faints.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, May 24.-France today de-
feated the United States in a team
tennis series between leading women
players of the two countries, Ida
Adamoff scoring the deciding fourth
victory in the seven-match series when
she defeated Josephine Cruickshank
36, 6-4, 6-3.
Previously Alice Marble had de-
faulted to Nine. June Henrotin after
fainting on the court in the intense
heat and Carolin Babcock and Sarah
Palfrey had lost to Jacqueline Gold
schmidt and Colette Rosambert, re-
spectively.
Helen Jacobs Downs Nemesis.
Helen Jacobs, United States cham
pion and captain of the team which
will play England next month in de-
fense of the Wightman Cup, scored
the only American victory In the first
five matches, she defeated Nine. Rene
Matthew, ranking woman player 0l
France and her nemesis, 60, 6-3.
Miss Marble was trailing Al in
games when she tainted just after serv-
ing a double fault and had to be
carried from the court. She revived
quickly in the dressing room but the
physician who attended her declined
to let her return to play.
Mile. Goloschmidt defeated Miss
Babcock, 6-3, Ga, and Miss Palfrey
went down 3E6, 1-6.
Two doubles matches complete the
series.
Wilmer Hines, former University OF
North Carolina star, played alright
tennis to enter the third round OF
court championships, defeating r.
Galeppe, Monaco Davis Cup repre-
sentative, 6-1, Ga, 60.
Fred Perry, English Davis Cup ace,
made his first start in the champion
ships winning one by easily defeat
ing Jean Augustin, 6-, 81, 81,
in a second-round encounter.
Other results (men's singles, second
roun0:
G. Palmieri, italy, defeated Andre
Roche, France, 60, 6-3, 6-.
Christian Boussus, France, defeated
A. Ewbant, France, 60, 81, 81.
Marcel Bernard, France, defeated
Prince de Kuteh, 60, +6, IS,
3-6, g.
Herman Artens, Austria, defeated e.
Septorio, Italy, 6-3, I-6, 6I3, GO.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
LEA PETITION PUSHED

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May "A Cp).-
Mrs. J. c. Quinn, one of the leaders
in q movement here to obtain Glenn
ency for Luke Lea, jr., of Nashville,
reported today that approximately 200
persons had signed a petition asking
young Lea be relieved Of serving his
North Carolina prison sentence.
Lea, jr., and his father entered the
North Carolina prison at Raleigh two
weeks ago. sentenced on charges of
violating the State banking laws. The
petition, which Mrs. Quinn said would
be presented to Gov. Ehringhaus, asks
clemency on the ground that i'm
prisonment may aggravate the younger
Lea's illness and result In death.
Evening star., 1934-05-24

The silverites were not as enthusiast
tic about their new silver bill as they
pretended, although it was exactly
what Mr.. Roosevelt promised them
weeks ago.
Floor Leader Robinson picked SEN
ator Key Pittman to introduce the bill
in the Senate, because Pittman has
been the only silverite with whom the
administration has worked closely.
The final draft came from the Treas
ury and White House, where the ad-
ministration worked it out in confer
ence with all the silver group.
One silver enthusiast, in his despair,
described it in the cloak room as "a
rim-less zero" Another said: 1T au-
thorizes them to do something for sill
yer when and if they want to-
The reasons for such feelings are
numerous, one Is there are just as
many different kinds of silverites as
there are mosquitoes. Each likes a
little diff kind Of meat. For in
stance. the main reason Senator
Thomas has been so active for silver
is that he wants to get that issue out
of the way so we can have some real
imitation.
Another reason is that the sill
uerites doubt if the administration
,piH carry out the ferible mandate
of the act as enthusiastically as
they would like. They noticed that
the administration has lately
placed stress on the International
aspects OF the program.
II they wait until they get an in
ternational silver agreement, they will
wait a long time. Otherwise, they
might be able to establish the Is per
cent silver base in 80 years.
When S 2817 came up in the House
last Monday, Representative Carter
of California, objected and the bill
was blocked. 1t is the bill authoriz-
ing Congressman to borrow from the
Farm Credit Administration and H. o.
L. @. If three Congressman object the
next time the bill comes up, it will
be killed.
The Darrow Board was privately
amazed at the public response to its
recommendations Members thought
they did a splendid job.
(Copyrig1t 1934)
Evening star., 1934-05-24
manner in which an 80-year-
old farm house in johnson
City, Tenn, was modernized
L and made habitable in every re-
oBSOLESCENCE FOR Ss35.

THE manner in which an 80-year-
old farm house in johnson
City, Tenn, was modernizeo
L and made habitable in every re-
spect gives an indication of the
amount OF transformation that can be
brought about with very little expendi-
ture.
This is the type OF home improve
ment which The Star is seeking to
encourage in this area through its
$1,000 Better Homes Contest now In
progress. Any form Of home modern
ization or repair, regardless of cost, is
eligible for entry IN this competition
which will continue through Septem-
Der Is. Application forms may be OBJ
tained from the Better Homes Con-
test editor Of The Star or from the
citizens association of the territory
in which the home is located.
The before and after" photographs
shown here today reveal the striking
improvement made in this old house
The cost Of all labor and materials
used underneath and outside the
house, including grading and shrubs,
was 1886.
Long years Of neglect had not
robbed the structure of a certain dig
nifty, and its simple charm made the
effort to save 1t seem worth while
Termites had left only thin shells oi
almost all the once-sturdy underpin.
ming. As supporting timbers gave
way, slowly sinking walls caused tht
roof to sag, pulling the side wall!
away from the chimneys. Forum
ately, however, the insects had con.
fined their work underneath tn,
house, and all the lumber above tn,
foundation was in excellent condi'
ton.
When the lower flooring had beer
removed, jacks were placed on th'
solid bank Just inside the crumblins
foundation. Posts, resting on these
were forced up under a long beam
placed in the angle formed by th'
underside of the second-floor joist!
and the full-length outside studdlng
The actual jacking-up process wa!
accompanied by menacing sounds O.
rotted timbers falling below, plaster
cracking, beams and rafters hissint
and screeching, but slowly anS
steadily the old framework was forced
back into its original position, th'
center front having been lifted thu
Is inches it had sunken. Then 6
concrete foundation, new sills ant
joists, put the whole structure on
sound basis.
The only major change in the plar
was the raising Of the one-story el
to two stories, and widening it
feet to enlarge a porch and lengther
a huge pantry into a garage. Paint
grading and a planting of shrubs
completed the outside transformation
Evening star., 1934-05-24
LEADERS DEMAND
S|LVERPROF|T TAX
Administration Not to Let
Holders of Metal Make
Millions.
By the Associated Press.

by I0c hoSOSidNcN EANoSs
The administration will insist on re-
tanning in President Roosevelts silver
plan the so per cent tax on profltS
by spectators.
This was stated definitely In au-
thoritative quarters today and prob
ably will be said publicly before the
House Ways and Means Committee
tomorrow by Secretary Morgenthau
1t was said neither the American
people nor the administration would
permit a few holders Of silver to make
millions of profits on execution OF a
Federal monetary policy.
The bill as recommended would put
a so per cent tax on profits on all
silver sold after May IS.
World Farley Seen.
Meanwhile, the prospect Of q new
international monetary discussion pro-
jected from the Administration
silver aid program.
Hidden in President Roosevelt's S
silver message to Congress was a
subtle invitation to foreign nations
plagued by money troubles to seek
a silver solution for their problems.
Nations were not named, but there
were intimations that Mr.. Roosevelt
had Great Britain, Germany, France.
Japan and others in mind when ne
said:
THE ebb and flow of values in al
most all parts of the world have
created many points of pressure for
readjustments of internal and inter-
national standards"
Administration quarters paid slight
heed to reports from London tnat
financial circles were alarmed lest the
Roosevelt silver elevation plan hamper
Great Britain's return to the gold
standard.
officials questioned responded with
another question:
What effort has England made to
return to gold?"
Equalizing Fund Cited.
AS to the significance of the Presi-
dents mention of "readjustments," it
was pointed out Great Britain has
been of the gold standard nearly four
years, employing an equalization fund
to control the pound. France, still
on gold, has faced recurrent rumors
she sooner or later would be forced
to abandon the standard. Both Ger
many and Japan, with low gold
supply, have confronted important
difficulties in foreign exchange
dealings.
Those factors are reported In
Treasury circles to have Influenced
the Presidents further statement:
AT no time since the efforts OF this
Nation to secure international agree
ment on silver began in 1878 have
conditions been more favorable for
making progress along this line"
Toward what ultimate goal the
President is driving for an interna-
tional money standard continued un-
known. But Treasury officials held
the view it was definitely away from
the old gold standard.
On high authority, it was said the
Presidents silver plan left open for
ultimate adoption any number Of eco
nomic proposals which would embrace
both gold and silver.
Probably the best known Is bimetal-
lism, which would establish standard
silver value for the dollar along with
the gold value, which now Is Is sal
grains. Without an international
agreement, however, while silver and
gold dollars would have the same
value domestically, there would be
different quotations for the two units
in foreign exchange.
Evening star., 1934-05-24

Speaker Rainey has, in fact, quiet
ly been striking names of his secret
black list so fast that there are
few left.
One Of the names on it was that
of a semi-Southern Democrat, Early
in the session, he was bitter against
the Rainey-Byrnes leadership and
frequently opposed Roosevelt legis-
lation.
The other day he made public
statement OF praise for Speaker
Rainey and almost Immediately he
1Uds appointed to q juicy position
on the Democratic Patronage Com
mittee.
A Democrat from a Pacific Coast
State Jared even better. He was the
No. ! man on the original black
list.
Praise Begets Praise.
Recently he paid tribute to the
gr-r-reat Rainey-Byrnes generalship
in q speech from the floor. Soon
thereafter, Floor Leader Byrnes wrote
him a letter strongly approving him
for reelection.
Backslapping has replaced back
biting so extensively that Mr.. Ralney
recently appeared in the sound movie
news reels with a flrSt-term Demo-
crat from Montana Floor Leader
Byrnes wrote another letter covering
four pages of the Congressional
Record (cost to the Government estl-
mated at $55 per page) praising a
Gulf State Democratic Congressman.
A Texas Representative is using let
ters from both Rainey and Byrnes
saving how good he is. In answer
to an inquiry from the Middle West,
Rainey also publicly approved Con-
gresswoman, although she had OPP
posed the administration on veterans
legislation"
Such tactics are extremely unusual
in advance Of the primaries. These
Congressmen are mot" running for
reelection yet, but only for renom-
nation as Democrats.
The participation OF Mr.. BVnes
is euen more extraordinary. be-
cause he is chairman of the DEM
ocrutic Congressional Campaign
Committee, which keeps out OF the
primaries and acts only after
Democratic nominations hare been
made. -
The reason for it is not hard to
find.
Many Entered Race.
When the House was in revolt on
veterans restorations, pay cuts and
other matters, an impression was
created by the party leaders that the
revolters were going to be made to
suffer. Aspiring young Democrats
out through the country thought that
afforded a splendid opportunity Tor
them to get elected to Congress.
They announced themselves in great
numbers as opponents of sitting Con-
gresSmen on the ground that those
now holding Office did not stand with
President Roosevelt.
AS a result, the Congressman have
been running to Rainey and Byrnes
on their hands and knees, asking for
statements Of approval.
When the bars were let down, near
ly all the wolves had to be given
Sleeps clothing.
Underlying it all is the fact that
both the House and the Senate
haze q certain cdmeraderie and
club-like atmosphere on the in
side. When misfortune befdlls
them, they usually let by0ones be
bygones and sympathize and help
each other.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
FOUR C. C. C. WORKERS
'ELECTROCUTED IN CRASH
Truck Knocks Down Wire and
and Hitch-Hikers Are Killed.
Five Others Hurt.

By the Associated Press.
SALISBURY, Mo-, May 24.-Four
Civilian Conservation Corps youths
were killed and five others were
burned, one critically, last night when
q truck on which they were riding to
a dance struck q pole and dislodged
a high tension wire carrying $4,000
volts Of electricity.
The dead are George Forbes, ID;
Allen Murray. II; Nick Kavochevick.
Is; all Of Kansas City, and Walter
Brown, 18, Of Lees Summit, Mo.
Jesse Jamison, driver of the truck,
said he was attempting to pass .
motor car when he saw another ma
chine approaching. He said he pulled
sharply to the right and the truck
careened on the highway and crashed
into the pole.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
REPORTED KIDNAPPING
OF AMERICANS DENIED
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
PEIPING, May 24-Both the United
States legation and the Standard Oil
Co., said today they were without in
formation Of the reported capture of
three Americans and a group of auto
mobiles of the Standard Oil Co. of
New York.
Chinese officials likewise discredited
the rumors, saying their latest ad-
vices indicated the area where the
kidnapping was supposed to have oc-
Cured was peaceful.
The Standard Oil Co. of New York
denied the rumors fatty.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
ACTS TQPREYENT
TARIFF F|L|BUSTER
Robinson Threatens Longer
Senate Sessions to
Force Vote.

By the Associated Press.
BY a threat to put the Senate on a
12-hour working day, the Democratic
leadership sought today to squelch
any attempt at filibuster against the
tariff bargaining bill.
Rumors had reached Majority
Leader Robinson that one or two
members were trying to perfect an
organization for a filibuster."
He said he was prepared to bring
pressure to end any such move
speedily by prolonging daily sessions.
IF that is the intention, we will
meet at 10 o'clock in the morning and
stay until 8 o'clock at night" he said.
And If that doesn't work, we'll come
here at am. and stay till the same
hour in the evening""
G. o. P. Participation Denied.
Minority Leader McNary said none
of the fellows" on the Republican side
was involved in an embryo fllibuster.
He declared they were ready to vote
as soon as general debate ended.
Indications today were that the final
vote would not be taken till next week,
despite a possible Saturday session.
The Democratic leadership objected
yesterday to Republican demand for
look at the trade agreement nego-
tiated by the State Department with
Colombia last December.
Senator Hatfield, Republican. Of
West Virginia offered a resolution
calling on the department to furnish
the Senate with copy. He said he
had reason to believe 1t was negotiated
to aid American oil and fruit interests
with large holdings in Colombia.
Democrats responded that the de-
partment would be willing to let the
Senate Sc the treaty If Colombia con-
sented. but they preferred letting the
matter drop until after the bill passed.
Request Sdrs Debate.
Most of yesterdays debate centered
around the demand by Hatfield for
copy of the trade agreement with
Colombia.
Senator Long, Democrat, Of Louisi-
ana. one of the few Democrats op-
posing the bill, joined the Republicans
in their demand to see the treaty.
Whats under the barrel?" he
asked. What have they got cooked
up? Somebody's going to get it in
the neck. Somebody's business is 60
ing to be ruined.
Here's a treaty they don't think
the Senate would approve. If they
are going to load the dice let us see
'em when they fall-give us a chance.
It's like doctor pouring medicine
down our throats and not letting us
know what we've got"
During the debate Long openly dis
closed the trading Of votes to obtain
tariff duties. He said 1t had been
done on the sugar, copper and other
schedules.
Traded Votes.
He said he had voted for q copper
tariff so that Senators from the copper
States would vote for a sugar duty.
"Yes, and that is why I am voting
for this BILL" Senator Ashurst, Demo-
crat of Arizona, one of the leaders of
the fight for a copper tariff, replied.
This is the scientific method OF tariff
making. 1 know We won't ever get q
tariff on copper through Congress"
You have Democratic President" 4"
Long replied, "but you haven't got a
copper tariff from him. You got a
copper tariff because I and other
Senators went around here and swap
ped votes to get 1t.
I'VE couldn't get a tariff on oil,
lumber to get a few more votes"
Evening star., 1934-05-24
Plays and Dances to Be Given.

The annual Spring production Of
plays and dances will be given by
the Sock and Buskin Club of Pet
worth this Saturday night ats o'clock
at the Gordon Junior High School
auditorium, under the direction Of
Mrs. Donna Taggart and under the
supervision Of Mrs. A. L. Irving. COM
munity secretary In charge.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
Married Twice in Day.

DURHAM, England, May "a R.-
Twice married-on the same day and
in the same church-was the expert
ence of Miss Lilly Metcah and George
Turnbull.
After the first marriage IT was
found that the banns had not been
published in the bridegroom's parish
church. This necessitated the second
Evening star., 1934-05-24
Excursion Is Planned.

A moonlight excursion on the
Steamship Potomac will be given by
the Hotel and Restaurant Employees
Alliance, Local 781, on June IA. Miss
Helen Alexander is the first nominee
for the title most popular Washing
ton waitress" who is to be selected
and awarded . complete Summer en-
semhle, 10 was said.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
NAVY KEPT INFORMED.
Told Robinson's Condition Is Critical
by Flight Leader.

The Navy was informed last night
that the condition of William Albert
Robinson, stricken with appendicitis
aboard his yacht at Tagus Cove Of
the Galapagos Islands, was too critical
for an immediate operation.
Lieut.. Comdr. Herman H. Halland,
naval surgeon, reported:
Plane detachment arrived Tagus
Cove $40 pm. Medical officers ex-
amined patient and report condition
critical. Probable ruptured appendix,
with general peritonitis. Immediate
operation not advisable due to patients
general condition. Upon arrival Of
Hale will transfer patient with medical
officers to Hale and send to Balboa
after planes are serviced. Mrs. Rob-
inson will return in Hale"
Evening star., 1934-05-24
QUEZON IN HOSPITAL
Receives Treatment for Ma1ady
Contracted While Here.

MANILA, P. l., May "a @.-Man-
uel Quezon, president of the Philip
pine Senate, entered q Manila hos
pital today for observation Of Q kid
ney ailment from which he has been
suffering since his recent trip to
Washington, D. @.
His physicians said he would be
able to resume his campaigning for
reelection at the Juns ballotiug with
Ia Q few days.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
Savings Average High.

National savings certificates held
by people Of England average $50 per
head of population.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
Big Hats Popular.

isuge cartwheel hats. almost as
large as those worn at the beach, are
fashionable In London.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
Airmail Planned.

Airmail service Is to be established
between Shanghai, China, and London.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
What's What
Behind News
In Capital
Rainey's Black List Is
Shrinking Fast as
Election Nears.
BY PAUL MALLON.

Y you cannot believe all you hear
" from Washington. AS an in
stance, it now appears that
4 the wrath of the administra-
ton will not descend. as ad-
vertised, upon the heads Of all re-
bellious Democratic Congressman.
Evening star., 1934-05-24
BRAND WHITL0CK
EXPIRES IN FRANCE
AFTER OPERATION

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Evening star., 1934-05-24
VETERANS COMPLAIN
C. C. C. is WRECKlNG
THEIR BONUS MARCH

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Evening star., 1934-05-24
ROBINSON BEYOND
OPERATION STAGE,
SURGEONS REPORT

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