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Evening star., 1934-01-02
All Actire Banks
In Capital Sign Up
In Insurance Plan
Erery One Carrying on
100 Pct. Operations
Qualities.

Every national bank. every savings
bank and every trust company in
Washington, now carrying on 100 per
cent operations, is included in the Fed
eral Deposit Insurance Corporations
new safety plan which went into effect
all over the United States today, it was
learned.
Banks which are members of the
Federal Reserve System are automati
cally made participants in the lnsur
ance fund. The other local financial
institutions met all the requirements
for admission to the fund. after special
examinations following their applica-
tlons for membership.
All deposltors accounts up to s2500
are now insured against loss This
temporary insurance is to remain oper
ative until July /. After that date
larger amounts are to be fully protected.
The opinion was expressed in the
financial section today that people hav-
ing small sums in hiding. for fear Of
losing it. will now deposit it in the
banks 1t was also said that much So
called "hoarded" money will also be
rushed to the banks for safekeepmg.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
u. S. COURT ENJ0INS
ENFORCING OF CODE
Connecticut Manufacturers Get
Order Against All N. R. A.
Authorities.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
HARTFORD, Conn. January "A
temporary injunction restraining Gen
Hugh S. johnson. national recovery ad-
ministrator, code authorities and United
States officials from enforcing provi-
sions of the coat and suit industry code
against five Connecticut manufacturers
has been granted by the United States
District Court
Issuance of the injunction was dis
closed when the restraining order was
served OH United States District Attor-
ney Frank S. Bergin, who was named as
one of the defendants.
The order was issued pending hear
ing January Is by Judge Edwin S.
Thomas.
The petitioners in affidavits filed with
the court contended that they had suf-
fered personal hardship as result OF
alleged discrimination by the code au-
thority, particularly in reference to
minimum wages.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
Douglas and Miss Perkins
Working on Analysis of
Executive Act.
LIVING COST SURVEY
RETURNED FOR DETAILS
Hopeful Workers hsar Talk CT
Act by Congress to Return
Entire Amount.

Within "a hours the thousands Of
men and women on the Federal Gov
ernment pay roll probably Will know
whether President Roosevelt will re-
store any part Of their IS per cent pay
cut for the six months beginning yes
terday
It was announced at the White
House that the President hopes to IS
sue his executive order some time
today
Meanwhile rumor that the Prezi-
dents order would provide for rcst0ra-
spread about the Capitol today. The
report could not be verified.
The results of ne cost Of living
study MADE by the Department of La
Dor, which is to form the basis for
Federal pay levels. V as placed in the
Presidents hands lWO days ago, but he
returned it TO the Labor Department
early today for an analysis OF details
and for preparation Of an executive
order for his signature The Presi-
dent also requested Director Of the
Budget Douglas to confer With Secrc-
tary Of Labor Perkins in preparation
OF the analysis and executive order.
No Hint Given.
As soon as this analysis and order are
transmitted to the White House thc
President Will make his formal an
nOUnCement.
No indication vas given as to vha,
the final cost Of living figures worked
out by the Department OF Labor STUDY
are, and not the slightest hint wa
given as 10 what the President plans
to do. There is feeling in adminIstra-
ton circles. however. that the cost OF
living study has resulted in figures re-
f1ectlng an increase which in itself Is
sufficient TO warrant the President lift
ing some of the load Of the Is per cent
pay cut from the shoulders Of Federal
workers Some speculation in this re-
spect was based upon the Presidents
sending the figures back 10 the Depart
ment Of Labor tOr an ana lvsls.
Employees Hopeful
Hopes for at least a partial PAY
restoration also are based upon the fac,
that especial emphasis has been a.
taChed in the surrey to prices OF the
so-called vital necessities Of life Il tins
Is true and the survey has dealt gen.
erously with the sO-caNed necessities
there is reason for expectant Fed
eral employees to feel hopeful that IL,
Presidents forthcoming order Will bring
relief.
The Presidents order VIII be effective
from the expiration Of the order dated
July last, which effected Is per cent
pay cut for the SIX months ending De-
Cember 81
In the meantime there is considerable
talk on Capitol Hill Of enactlng legisla-
ton restoring the whole pay cut. In
the event of such action, it is expected
It would be effective with the starting
of the next fiscal year July !.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
ROOSEVELT TO DELIVER
HIS MESSAGE AT CAPITOL:
SUPPORT is PROMISED
Garner Raps Garel
At Noon Tomorrow
For Senate Opening
Time Has Not Been Set
for the DeIiuery of
Presidents Message.

By the Associated Press
Here is the Senate's opening day
order of business:
Vice President Garner will rap his
gaVel at noon. Eastern standard time,
followed by prayer by the Rev. Ze
Barney T. Phillips
Four Senators. three new, will take
the oath-Ernest w Gibson. Republi-
can, of Vermont; Carl A. Hatch, Demo-
crat. of New Mexico; Joseph c. O'Ma-
honey, Democrat, of Wyoming; Harry
F. Byrd, Democrat, of Virginia. The
latter has been serving out the term of
Secretary Swanson and now begins his
own regular SlX-year term.
A committee will be appointed to
wait upon the President to inform him
the Senate is in session and ready to
receive a message
Adjournment will be taken after hear
ing the Presidents message. If it is
delayed until Thursday, adjournment
will come as soon as the committee
notifies the Senate to this effect.
The procedure in the House will be
similar.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
JAPANESE RESIDENTS
EVACUATE FOOCHOW
Refuge Is Sought From Threat
ened Nationalist Government
Bombing Attacks.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FOOCHOW, China, January 2.-All
japanese residents of Foochow evac-
uated this center of the Fukien prov
ince anti-Nanking revolt today.
They were moved to Nantai Island, in
the South Min River. where hundreds
of other foreigners including Americans,
already had taken refuge from threat
ented Nationalist government bombing
attacks.
Evacuation began several days ago,
when the Nationalist government at
Nanking warned foreign powers to
withdraw their nationals from dam
gerous zones in the province.
There was nothing to indicate whether
the national government planned re-
rewal of the air raids on Foochow-
the last of which threw the city into
a panic December 25.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
.ROBBER IS KILLED
BY THEATER PATRON
COMPANION Wounded as Patrolman
Is Called From Audience
During Hold-up.

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. January 2.-Patrons in
an East Side movie theater heard six
shots last night and rushed into the
lobby to find the body of an unidentified
robber shot down by a patrolman who
had been summoned from the audience
as the robber and companion tried to
hold up theater officials.
When two men brandished guns be-
fore William Bennett, 80 theater man
ager, and Benjamin Nader. 80, his as
sistant, as they were counting the the
ater receipts, Nabler remembered hav-
Ing seen Patrolman Lewis Mead go into
the theater with his wife and four
children.
He leaped from the managers office
and called for the patrolman. Mead
Grew his gun and headed for the lobby.
When the two men started to run he
emptied his gun at them. One dropped
and the other. apparently wounded,
made his escape in a waiting automo-
bile, although a passerby wrested his
two guns from him as he stumbled.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
Session Facing
Hot Debate
on Silver.
SURPRISES DUE
In BUDGET PLAN
Republican Chiefs
Act to Rebuild
Party Lines.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Pledges Of support for Roosevelt
tian policies sounded a heavy
overtone In both wings of the
Capitol on today's eve of the
regular sitting of the Seventy
third CongreSS-a session never
thelesS packing some hint of fire.
works before its end.
Hot debate, in fact may spring
up soon. Free silver coinage
advocates, hoping to make BIZ
metallism a major issue, today
hlnted they might thrust this
question forward Immediately
should there be any lull in the
starting of the legislative ma
chinery.
Congressional eyes thus turned
often toward the White House,
where the President polished his
legislative requests. Leaders con-
ceded his wishes would shape the
lines of the coming session. He
apparently was assured. after
three-hOur White House meeting
last night. of full Democratic
support for a series of budget
recommendations that may con-
tain surprises.
Tariff Power Grant Seen.
The Senate Democratic Policy Com
nittee today predicted the granting of
power to the President to make re-
ciprccal tariff treaties without Senate
ratification
Announcing the result Of the first
meeting, Senator Robinson-the ma
jority Ieader-said the administrator
bill to permit the President to appoint
a Governor Of Hawaii from the main
land would be abandoned,
The President has very clear and
forceful message on the budget, .le
said, adding this would be sent to the
Cdplt0I pTCDdDIy OH lHuL SudS'
Lewis w. Douglas. director of the
budget, called on Vice President Garner
across the hall from the Policy Com
nlittee room as the committee Os-
cussed the legislative outlook.
Robinson indicated the tariff proposal
would receive consideration probably
after the liquor tax and District OF Co
lumbia liquor control bills are out OF
the way.
The House will take up all three OF
these measures first.
Serious Opposition Seen.
The terms of the tariff legislation will
depend on the recommendations of the
President. Robinson added the 81.
Laurence waterway treaty with Canaoa'
advocated b. Mr.. Roosevelt, would re-
ceive early Senate consideration.
Il realize there is very serious oppo-
sition to the treaty on both sides, ne
asserted L do not know yet whether
there are sufficient votes to ratify.'
He said the Policy Committee was IN
hearty accord with the program OF so
regulating the procedure during the
session and of cooperating with the
House with a view to terminating the
session about May /
"As soon as the House dlsposes OF the
liuuor revenue bill its enactment Will
be facilitated through the Finance
Committee and the Senate in order that
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Evening star., 1934-01-02
RAIN OR SNOW FORECAST
AFTER COLDER TONIGHT
Lowest Temperature Will Be 20,
Says Weather Bureau-61
Degrees Yesterday.

Slightly colder weather tonight. fol-
lowed by rain or snow tomorrow, was
promised today by the Weather Bu-
reau
The lowest temperature tonight
forecasters said. will be about 28-2O
above the minimum recorded during
last weeks cold wave.
Tcmorrov's snow Or rain. if either
should come, Will b. preceded by cloudi-
ness the Weather Bureau said. 1t will
be clear tonight. however. according II
the forecast
The mercury began dropping yester-
DAY, after rising to 81 degrees, an un-
u-ually high temperature for this time
Of year New Year day was the warm
est in several years.
Evening star., 1934-01-02

"a wagon load of 50-cent cigars"
sent to the United States Shipping
Board Bureau by the Black Diamond
Steamship Corporation of New York,
was revealed today as the cause of an
order issued last week by Ewing Y.
Mitchell Assistant Secretary of Com
nerce, forbidding the acceptance OF
gifts or gratuities by employees OF the
Department of Commerce.
Mr.. Mitchell disclosed today two let
tiers he had written refusing gifts sent
to him and to his secretary, Miss Berta
Lee Nolen The gift to Mr.. Mitchell
came from the steamship corporation
c1d that to Mss Nolen from H. 3.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
OUTLAWS LOBBYING
ON CONTINGENT FEE
Appeals Court Rules Against
Representative in Suit to
< Collect Balance.

Lobbying contracts resting on con-
tingent fee basis we're declared invalid
by the Court Of Appeals today in decid-
ing suit by Representative Ralph S
Gilbert of Kentucky to collect compen-
satiCn for services rendered in connec-
ton with the fight for Scent street
car fare in the District for school, chill
dren
Mr. Gilbert after completing term
in Congress, was engaged by John j.
Noonan to assist him in his efforts TO
secure the 3-cent fare, Subsequently,
Gilbert was reelected to the House end
Is now serving, but he was not a mem
Der at the time the contract IN this case
was made.
$1,000 If Successful.
Mr. Gilbert was engaged to appear
before the Public Utilities Commission
and any congressional committees hold
ing hearings as to a merger or fare
increase by the local street railways
and was by argument and the produc-
ton Of evidence TO endeavOr TO bring
about a reduction Of fares by order of
the Public Utilities Commission or by
congressional enactment" 1t was
agreed that only lawful means should
be used. and that Gilbert was to be
paid $500 in any event and $1,000 if
successful IN securing the reduction
Subsequently he brought suit for an
allegedly unpaid balance due on the
coitract. Noonan, through Attorneys
Martin J. Mcnamara and Martin F.
O'DonCghue. filed a demurrer. alleging
that the entire contract was void as
against public policy
After this demurrer had been over
ruled in the lower court and a verdict
returned in favor of Gilbert, the de-
fendant appealed
Norris Case Cited.
The Court of Appeals. in an opinion
written by Associate Justice Roob,
held:
"A contract for services to be rem
dercd by an agent or attorney before
legislative body in securing the pas
sage of a measure is lawful If it does
not contemplate the use of improper
means: where the compensation for
procuring legislation is contingent the
contract is void as against public pol
icy, regardless of whether corrupt prac-
tiCeS are reSorted to or contemplated.
The opinion cited the Norris case,
in which it was said. agreements tor
compensation contingent upon success
suggests the use of sinister and cor
rupt means for the accomplishment of
the end desired The law meets the
suggestion of evil and strikes down the
contract from its inception"
The Judgment was ordered reversed,
with costs and the lower court in
structed to enter judgment on the
demurrer.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
SEVEN INJURED IN FIRE
Blazing Wall Falls on C. C. C. Vol
unteer Fighters.

. " ''-A 4 'NA4S NAA -
unteer Fighters.
WALNUT COVE. N. C., January Up.
Seven men were injured, one seri-
ously, when a 3O-foot wall of blazing
wholesale grocery company fell on fire
men and the c. c. c. camp boys who
we're fighting the fire here today.
Luke Sherratt Of Goldsboro, a men,
her of the c. c. c. camp here. was seri-
Cusly injured. He was believed to have
q fractured skull and other injuries.
E. E. Dixon, captain of the Winston
Salem fire company, called to combat
the flames, was bruised about the head
and body.
Five other c. c. C. camp young men
also were slightly injured.
Sherratt and Dixon were taken to a
Winston-Salem hospital.
All the men were hurt when wall
oi the T. D. Meador Wholesale Grocery
Co. fell outward onto the fire fighters.
The grocery concern and an adJoin-
ing hardware store we're destroyed.
Damage vas estimated at approXi-
.r1ately $4,000.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
SHIPPING BOARD REVEALS GIFT
OF CIGARS LED TO GRATUITY BAN

Arledge, described by Mr. Mitchell as a
Well-knoWn lobbyist.
Mr.. Mitchell issued his order as soon
as the cigars reached his Office and he
had learned of the larger gift to Ship
ping Board officials.
Il do not think it good practice for
a Government official or employe to &C
cept gifts or gratuities, even Of small
value, from those with whom he has
business relations or with whom he
may have business relations the order
said.
After citing the law which forbids
acceptance of gifts. Mr.. Mitchell's order
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Evening star., 1934-01-02
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE
ACTS TO SAVE HOMES
Refunding of s155, 100000 High
way Bonds Sought to Prevent
Higher Taxes and Foreclosures.

BY the Associated Press.
LITTLE ROCK. Ark, January q
Urged by Gov. ]. NJ. -7'ltrell to act
speedily to save the home of people III
so counties from possible confscation.
the Arkansas Legislature met IN eX-
traordnary session today to refund a
s155 100000 State highway debt on
terms satisfactory to bondholders.
Gov. Futren declared that without
this refunding. suits probably would be
instituted by old road Improvement dis
trict bondholderS to restore the tax
lew on the lands of the districts.
If the law of foreclosures is enforced.
it means confscation of the home OF
people in more than 60 counties" the
Governor declared.
To raise the necessary sl,437,0G0 OF
additional revenue annually to make the
new refunding plan a success, Dill
proposes a half cent gallon increase
in the gasoline tax-now cents
higher rates on automobile licenses and
other proposals.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
MRS. McCORNICK'S TREASURES
OF ART PUT ON AUCTION BLOCK

piece Napoleon -Borghese service, which
originally was owned by Napoleon's sis
ter Pauline.
Many of the treasures have been
loaned museums for exhibition from
time to time and are we'll known to the
public. The Napoleon-Borghese service
was on exhibition at the Art Institute
of Chicago from January 6. 1924, until
November IS, 1882 There is tradi-
tion that Napoleon ordered the major
part of the service as a gift for his sis
ter and brother -in-law, Prince Camille
Borghese.
The personal furnishings of Mrs. Nc
Cormtck's homes on Lake Shore Drive:
Chicago, and at Lake Forest, Ill, will
be auctioned also at the Anderson Gal
ieries, on a date to be announced later
Evening star., 1934-01-02
Plans to Talk to
Joint Session
Tomorrow. /
COOLIDGE LA ST
TO co IN PERSON
But Few Proposals
Are Expected TO
Be MaGe.
Iy the Associated Press.

Ty the Associated Press
President Roosevelt notified
lCongressional leaders today he
irlanned TO deliver his first annual
fn1esSage to Congress tomorrow
hin person.
This was disclosed in authori-
!tative quarters today as congress
fSional leaders were buSily en-
keaged in preparing for the con-
Evening of Congress. 1t will be
sthe first time a President has
sread his message in person at a
ajoint session since the Coolidge
administration.
[ Today ramp was constructed out
sside the House side of the Capitol for
sthe Presidents use.
t Meanwhile, it was learned that Jo-
sseph Sinnott, House doorkeeper, had
5been ordered to call IN all the tickets
TO seats in the House galleries.
woodrow Wilson delivered his war
messages in person to Congress.
President SeCludeS Self
In 1922 Warren G. Harding pleaded
3n the Senate chamber for defeat of the
soldier bonus and on May 81. 1882. Her.
bert Hoover addressed the same branch
in behalf of new taxes and swift ap-
proval Of the bllliOn-dOllar revenue bill.
However. they were not Joint sessions.
President Roosevelt today denied him.
Self to all callers to complete his legls-
lative and budget messages TO Congress.
Mr.. Roosevelt. message on the state
Of the Union is not expected to be MADE
public before tomorrow morning, just
before Congress meets at noon. The
budget message upon which most OF the
attention Of this session will be CEN
tered is expected tomorrow night and
Viii be delivered in Congress Thursday.
Rainey Outlines Program.
Speaker Rainey. at his press confer
ence, outlined the program Of the first
dar's session. He said that after the
H-use is convened and the roll cali
Of the membership is completed the
Presidents message will be delivered.
Painey declined to say, however, that
Crngress would be in joint session to-
MORROW
Election contests before the House
- DE OC41 IGA G44L-A oAb1A liz
i--nt's message IS read. This is ex-
t:1Ordlnary.
Speaker Ralney was one Of the Demo-
G~-tic leaders at the White House con-
fence last night on plans for the ses-
Eo1.
Asked how large the budget was going
1 b. he smiled ard said
1t is going to be surprisingly large
Is It going to BE- larger than S800O,-
Go 000?' he was asked.
I won't answer that because maybe
SOU know" he replied.
Rainey said the President disclosed
Jast night he had not written his mes
sage to Congress yet. He predicted it
would be a short summary of the con-
dtion of the Government and that few
actual recommendations would be in
Guided
The Presidents advisers have urged
+ m to make but few recommendations
the present time They have sug
T-sted that he submit his major pro-
p0sals to Congress slngly in order to
expedite action.
Everybody is for a short session,
especially the President Rainey said
What do you mean. short session. p
Adjournment by May l." answered
Raincy. Some OF the cOnferees seemed
10 think last night that We might get
out by April IS, but rather doubt it. D."
Evening star., 1934-01-02
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. January 2-The auc-
tioneer's hammer started falling today
on the art treasures of the late Mrs.
Edith Rockefeller Mccormick.
The sale will last five days at the
American Art Association Anderson
Galleries, where it is being held by or
der of the Chicago Title g. Trust Co.,
executor of Mrs. McCormick's estate.
The collection consists of tapestries,
Oriental rugs, antique laces, Italian,
French and English period furniture,
PIECES from the Prince Demidoff and
cher famous Col!ect!ols apd the 1000
Evening star., 1934-01-02
Clerks Call Brief Strike.

PARIS. January R),-Brokers
clerks folded their arms for Is minutes
today. suspending business on the
Bourse. 1t was a strike in protest
against the discharge of number OF
their brother clerks Brokers said the
discharges were made necessary by a
slump in business.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
Gen. Parker to Tour Islands.

MANILA, P. l., January ? P).-
Mai. Gen. Frank Parker, new COM
mander of the Philippines department
of the United States Army. plans to
start tomorrow on a thorough aerial
survey of the islands.
He will be accompanied on his first
flight over Northern Luzon Island by
Rear Admiral Charles E. Courtney,
naval commandant.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
INSURED DEPOSITS
PROCLAIMED TODAY
All Except Three Per Cent of
Nations Banks Share
Benefits.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A blanket of Federal insurance for
all bank deposits up to $500 today
was proclaimed in effect for all except
3 per cent of the Nations bank
depositors, drawing word from Presi-
dent Roosevelt that this should result
in renewed faith
The action was declared consunmat-
ed less than 10 months after the close
of an epoch-making banking holiday
which saw the doors of every such in
stitution from coast to coast locked
shut.
Walter j. Cummings. chairman OF
the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor
poration. who plans to leave his post
shortly, reported to the President that
only l per cent, or 141, of the banks
applying were found ineligible.
In all, 1923 banks were insured.
Extending until July l, 1884, in its
present form, the insurance will then
be increased to cover in full deposits
of up to $4,000, with partial insur-
ance for much larger accounts. All
national banks and members OF the
Federal Reserve System automatically
come under the insurance. but State
banks we're required to meet strict
standards The R. F. c. adanced many
millions to these institutions TO aid
the meeting Of requirements.
ITO Restore Confidence"
Reporting the insurance corporation
has 1927 100000 of available funds
through subscriptions by the Govern
ment and the Federal Reserve Banks
and through assessments, Cummings
said he felt the move would be ot
incalculable value in restoring public
confidence" and the expansion OF
credit
Replying to his report, Mr.. Roose-
velt congratulated Cummings upon &C
complishing in a few months with
complete success a gigantic task which
the pessin1ists said could not possibly
be done before January l"
The Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration opened its vaults to sound IN
stitutions requiring additional backing
BY the purchase of capital stock In
many institutions the Government has
perhaps the greatest interest in and
control over the banking structure OF
the Nation in recent history.
Letter From Cummings.
Cummings letter to the President
follows:
January /, 1884.
Dear Mr.. President:
Pursuant to your request, have the
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