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Evening star., 1935-12-08
PROBE SUGGESTED
OF SHIP BIDDING
Senator Bone SkepticaI of
Offers on United States
Lines Project.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A suggestion that the Senate Num-
tions Committee might scrutinize bids
for a new liner opened in New York
yesterday by the United States Lines
was made last night by Senator Bone,
Democrat, Of Washington.
He contended the bidding apparent
ly was In line with evidence previously
developed by the Committee Of Col
lusion among major shipbuilding COM
panies.
The Newport News Shipbuilding l.
Drydock Co. of Newport News. Va,
submitted what company officials said
was the best of four bids. 1t offered
to build and partially decorate s'lb-
stantial duplicate Of the liner WASH
ington for 1880. 900.
December 16 Deadline.
Che United States Lines has agreed
10 forfeit 100000 to the Govern
ment If q contract for the new liner
is not let by December 16. This
agreement was entered into when the
lines obtained Government permission
to decommission the Leviathan.
Among the letters opened by the
ship operators was one from the Fed
eral Shipbuilding Co. Of Kearney,
N. J. 1t expressed regret that pressure
of existing business prevented submis-
sion Of bid.
The New York Shipbuilding Corp.
OF Camden. N. j., approximated their
bid at $11 1,l88, 900 for a ship without
decoration or furnishings. This firm
said the price would depend on what
the Government required The Fed
eral Shipping Board and the Navy
Department must approve the con-
tract.
Bethlehem Proposition.
The Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp
said 1t would build a liner of the
Washington type at a price IS per
cent higher than that for the original
I'm going to remember this" Bone
said. I'm going to call it to the at
Evening star., 1935-12-08
RED CROSS AUTO CORPS
HELPS GIFT COLLECTION

The motor corps of the District
Chapter, American Red Cross, has
joined forces with the Good Samari-
tans for collection and delivery of
toys, clothing, furniture and other
gifts for washington's needy. Persons
desiring to make gifts may call the
Good Samaritan organization, which
will collect the donations, regardless
of the amount of reconditioning
necessary.
Mrs. Fanny B. Ingram is chairman
of the Red Cross motor corps. Having
agreed to drive Samaritan trucks are:
Mrs. Howard Krinbill, Mrs. Blanche
Mackenzie. Mrs. L. E. Harris, Mrs.
r. D. Gardner, Mrs. Violet E. Palmer,
Mrs. Frederick Neithamer. Mrs. Carl
Schmitt and Mrs. Blanche Higgins.
who is a member Of both organizations.
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty Of the
National Committee. volunteer service,
American Red Cross, Is q member Of
the board of the Good Samaritans.
The Good Samaritans' headquarters is
located at 63s d street.
Evening star., 1935-12-08
Capitol Chandeliers Polished,
Readyfor Congress Next Month
Precious Crystal Prisms Are Cleansed
With Great Care by Women Chosen
for lob for Their Skill.

session ends, and the other from
midnight until they get through" ;"
Over on the House side, Paul has
only IL men. He says he has tried
for years to get some charwomen
to help but they never get around
to me-"
Can't Work in Shifts.
Don't mention shifts to him unless
you're q sadist. why, Miss" he says,
'how can you work in shifts when
you've only got IL men? How can
you?"
He adds, Miss, do as well as I do
because I'm a Snowman and have
ideas"
And. Miss" he expoStulateS, ''it's
the public that makes our job so hard.
Why, Miss, you wouldn't believe it
the things the public will do. Why.
people throw ham sandwiches in the
corners of the visitors galleries. Why,
Miss, some of them don't even bother
to throw them in the corners"
He sends man through every hour
to pick up papers and things and they
are not a bit surprised to find broken
whisky bottles on the gallery floors,
or to catch boys climbing clocks to
steal the hands for souvenirs. Other
favorite keepsakes are pieces Of leather
cut of the chairs or splinters Of wood
whitfield from chair arms.
His laborers are colored and get
about 81 $50 q year. When first ap-
pointed they get the job through pat
ronage, but since most Of them stay
for years and years, Paul says it isn't
really regular paronage." One has
been on the job for over 40 years.
Congress Votes Pay.
Their pay roll money comes through
acts of Congress. and that" says
Paul, lis what makes it tough, Miss. !"
Windows in committee rooms are
washed about once week. but If it
rains, the cleaning is skipped. The
workers go after moths in the carpets
with sprays over week ends, when
Congressman are safely out of the
way.
In Statuary Hall. the charwomen
get pretty fond of some Of the
statues and dust and wash them very
carefully indeed. Certainly it's more
fun to dust a soldiers nose than to
spray for moths.
We couldn't find out just who gives
baths to the statue of the three woman
champions of equal rights, which is
hidden in the basement Of the Capt.
tol-maybe an ardent feminist char
woman. We hope so. 1t would be
nice.
Evening star., 1935-12-08

tention Of Senator Nye, Republican. Of
North Dakota and Senator Clark,
Democrat, of Missouri, members Of
the Munitions Committee, and we may
stick our proboscises into that busi-
ness"
Bone said one reason he wanted
the Government to construct its own
ships in its own yards is that it is the
only thing to do with those fellows
and keep from getting rocked"
There is a lot of damned hooey
and funny work in this whole
business"
The Munitions Committee has made
an extensive investigation of increas-
ing costs of naval construction in
private yards.
Administration policies In connec-
ton with the retirement of the Le-
viathan we're criticized some time
ago by Ewing Y. Mitchell, ousted
Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
Evening star., 1935-12-08
DISTRICT PENSION
PLANS REQUESTED
Commissioners Direct Welfare
Board to Prepare Policies
and Regulations.

The Board of Public Welfare was
directed yesterday by the Commits
sioners to prepare as soon as possible
policies and regulations for the ad-
ministration of the Districts old age
and blind pension laws, which will
become effective as soon as Congress
appropriates needed funds.
Ending protracted debate over what
agency should be given direction Of
these two phases of the social security
program. the Commissioners Friday
named the Welfare Board as the di-
recting head. There had been argu-
ments for merging this work with
that of the District Unemployment
Compensation Board.
The subject already had been under
study by Elwood Street, director, and
other officers of the Welfare Board.
Selection of that agency was in keep
ing with views voiced by spokesmen
for several private welfare groups.
Questions still to be settled are
whether the Welfare Board will need
additional supervisory staff, an in
vestigation staff and legal and medi-
cal assistants.
Evening star., 1935-12-08
BY DOROTHEA LEWIS.

Chandeliers in the capitol Will glow
with a particular brightness when
Congress comes back to town in jan
uary
They ought to, indeed. For two
and one-half months force OF IL
women has been cleaning them. Each
of the thousands of precious crystal
prisms has been removed and washed
in a solution of soap, water and am
monia. The women who have done
the cleaning are expert at the job,
selected for two qualities they par
ticularly possess. The first Is care,
the second agile fingers. Time has
made the chandeliers precious things.
some of them more than others. The
one in the Senate Appropriations
Committee room is among the most
revered. It used to hang in the
White House. The breakage OF one
of its many prisms would be a major
tragedy to members OF the Capitol
cleaning staff.
A serious-minded, responsible group
is this one, which keeps the Capitol
spic and span. They move, not
among the fitments of a business
Office, but among the ghosts OF the
great. They move quietly and care
fully, conscious of responsibility
larger than that of merely chasing
dirt.
Divided Into Three Zones.
The Capitol is divided into three
cleaning zones-the House wing, the
Senate wins, and the no-man's land
between, which includes the Rotunda
and Statuary Hall. OF course, there
are also 1850, $50 square feet OF moor
space to be kept spic and span In
the three office buildings, and two
subways, each 1000 feet long. Even
the subway floors and walls are
painted, once year.
In the Capitol proper, Chief Jani-
tor Martin cleans the Senate side;
Chief Janitor Stephen j. Paul, the
House. And the midway Is directly
under the supervision Of the ONCE
of the architect of the Capitol, David
Lynn, who is boss of the whole busi-
ness.
Janitor Martin says there's moth
ing amusing about this job. 1t kinda
gets your goat" but he is really
better of than Janitor Paul of the
House.
Martin has about 28 colored labor
ers and some charwomen to clean
the marble and marble stairs. They
work in two shifts, one force from
7:3O in the morning until the days
Evening star., 1935-12-08
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SWARTHMORE, Pa, December z.
-Mora than 800 candidates for 80
Rhodes scholarships to Oxford Univer-
Sity, England, viii be interviewed dur
ing the State nominations this week.
For choosing the nominees, the
committee in charge divided the coun-
try into eight districts Of six States
each. Each State nominates two
candidates. DIR. Frank Aydelotte,
American secretary of the Rhodes
trustees and president of Swarth-
more College, announced today that
IL nominees in each district will ap-
pear before district committees De-
cember Is.
The district meetings will be held
at Boston, Philadelphia. Atlanta, Chi
cago, Des Moines, New Orleans, San
Francisco and Spokane.
-Four students viii be chosen in each
Evening star., 1935-12-08

idea of organiz-
ing the new association and are di-
recting the creation of the auxiliary
bodies in other communities. They
are George P. Sacks of Chevy Chase,
president of the Bank of Bethesda;
Walter K. Bachrach Of Chevy Chase
and Phil D. Poston of Silver Spring,
real estate operators, and Fred l..
Waters, Silver Spring merchant.
Bachrach, who also heads a Be-
Evening star., 1935-12-08
600 Students to Be Interviewed
For 80 Rhodes Scholarships

district for the 81 scholarships all
loted the United States. The scholar
ship carries stipend of f400 an
nually, with privilege of renewing the
scholarship the third year. Candi-
dates must be between 19 and IS years
old and unmarried.
The fund which supports the schol-
arships was established in the will
of Cecil John Rhodes, pioneer in South
Africa, who attained great wealth In
the diamond fields.
Evening star., 1935-12-08
Boy, 9, Whispering
about Fire, Laughs
Last at Teacher
He Has to Stay After
SchOOI-UntiI Jan.
itOr ArriUeS.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, December THE
sound Of passing fire apparatus so ex-
cited 9-year-old John Hourigan as he
sat in school that the teacher heard
him whisper, "I think there's q fire."
John was kept after school.
Before you can go home you must
write 7 think there's a fire' 100 times"
the teacher said.
With Johns Job half done. a door
opened An excited ianitor appeared.
You'd better get out" the janitor
said. There's a fire in the chemistry
laboratory"
Firemen put 1t out.
Evening star., 1935-12-08
NEW GROUP OPENS
WAR ON SALES TAX
Montgomery Business Men
Organize to Fight All
Trade Levies.
BY JACK ALLEN,
stan Correspondent Of The Star.

BETHESDA, Nd, December T.
The nucleus of a Statewide organi-
zation that viii wage vigorous cam
paign against any movement to con-
tinue taxation Of mercantile trade as
a means Of financing Maryland's un-
employment relief has been formed in
the suburban area Of Montgomery
County.
Branch units Of the parent body,
known as the Maryland Anti-Sales
Tax Association, will be established
Immediately in all sections of the
State In preparation for the drive
against adoption Of trade tax at
the State Assembly's forthcoming re-
lief session.
The association, opposing both re-
adoption Of the gross receipts tax that
Evening star., 1935-12-08

Cites Results Elsewhere.
1t was said by Bachrach that every
State that has adopted a sales tax
has suffered a great loss Of business
to adjacent communities that are not
burdened with trade levies.
He pointed out that in New Jersey,
which repealed its sales tax four
months after its adoption, business
slumped % per cent with an identical
increase showing up In the stores Of
nearby New York and Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1935-12-08

4AGAo Will 49, 80 Wv
for nearly a year,
or passage of a
direct sales levy,
contends h a t
the So -calle d
"b order line"
communities ad-
joining non-sales
tax States will
suffer a heavy
loss of business.
Four Chiefly
Active.
Four coun t y
b u S in e SIS men
conc eiVe the
Evening star., 1935-12-08
10 PCT. OF PRINCETON
SENIORS SECURE JOBS
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PRINCETON, N. j., December T.
Ten per cent of the seniors Of Prince
ton University have jobs waiting for
them after graduation in June, but so
per cent do not know what they'll do
after receiving their diplomas.
Richard w. Warfield, director Of the
Bureau Of Appointments and Student
Employment. announced the figures
today.
OF those who have reached a decis-
ion, 100 plan to continue with ad-
vanced studies.
Evening star., 1935-12-08
Just for Protection.

AURORA, III. (B.-Safety- conscious
surveyors on the Lincoln Highway were
worried about the cars which whizzed
by. An inventive member of the crew
figured out q set Of red circular
patches for the seats Of their trousers
as warning signals,
Evening star., 1935-12-08
HOTEL TRADE ACTIVE
Greeters' Auxiliary Leader An
nounces Record Since 1929.


nounces Record Since 1929.
Hotels generally are enjoying the
best business since 1929, Mrs. Eva C.
Ruff, international president of the
Women's Auxiliary, Hotel Greeters of
America, announced upon return from
a promotional trip which took in At
lantic City, New York City, the New
England States, part of Canada and
Detroit
The Hotel Greeters Of America is
sponsoring and financing a Nation
wide See America First" campaign,
and also an educational program
whereby organization members may
obtain information leading to solution
Of front-office and managerial prob
lens. Decided improvement in inter
est, membership and enthusiasm in
the hotel organization since last year
was noted by Mrs. Ruff.
Evening star., 1935-12-08
TRAGEDY STRIKES

UNIoNTOwN. Pa. P).-Cecelia Gil
more, telephone operator at the Un-
iontown Hospital, answered call that
an automobile had killed a man
Quickly she sent an ambulance.
1t returned carrying the body OF
her father, John Gilmore, 63.
Evening star., 1935-12-08

ACASA oOAlCQulCy
together with
economies which
the NJ ryla n d
Legislature is en-
powered to make,
would enable the
State to dispense
with all except a
very small meas
ure of the direct
relief now ex-
tended.
The remaining
work could be
turned over to
the counties.
Rachrach assert
Evening star., 1935-12-08

thesda Chamber Of Commerce Com
mittee currently making a study Of
the effect Of sales taxes. today said it
is his belief that the Maryland relief
program can be handled adequately
without any special levy.
He declared that, in his opinion.
the Federal Governments widespread
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-04
ATTENTION MOOSE

All officers and members of L. o. O. Moose No 700 are requested to be present at an urgent busi- ness meeting at Moose Hall tonight at o'clock.
 adv. TRUSTEES I
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-04
zASU PITTS IN FRIVOLOUS RIOT
 OF FUN IS HERE
Sing and Like It. and Wild Gold' on Double
 Bill at Coliseum

A riotously, frivolous farce, RKO- Radios Sing and Like It. comes tonight to the Coliseum in a big double feature bill with Wild Gold" in which John Boles, Claire Trevor and Harry Green have im- portant roles.
 Staring zaSu Pitts and Pert Kel- ton and featuring Everett Horton and Nat Pendleton, Sing and Like It. starts off at brisk pace of fun which is maintained and in- creased to the final fadeout.
 T. Fenimore Sylvester is the head of gang of crooks, unquestionably the toughest gang of yeggs who have ever graced a screen. Steeped in rackets as he is, Fenimore nev- ertheless has one weak spot-sticky songs about Mother have ten dency ho make him deluge bystand- CTS with torrent of sentimental tears. This is but natural, since he's always worrying about his  own mother and wondering wheth- CT the warden and keepers are sec ing to it that her cell is kept clean and comfortable.
 ZaSu Pitts, as Annie Snodgrass gives one of the best performances of her career, as does Pert Kelton in the role of Ruby, the gangsters gum-chewing moll Edward Everett Horton makes the role of the slightly balmy theatrical producer stand out, and Nat Pendleton is good as the gang chief with the soft heart and ear. Convincing comedy villainy is contributed by Stanley Fields, Matt McHugh and Joe Sauers. The picture was direct ed by William Setter, who extract ed the last drop of comedy from the many ludicrous situations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-04
CONAN DOYLE'S SHERLOCK NEW
 UPTOWN SHOW
Give Brook Portrays Holmes in Popu-
 lar Picture

Sherlock Holmes" a Fox Film offering of the first class, with Give Brook playing the role of the famous criminologist, provided a treat for those who like drama, at the Uptown last night.
 Brook gives to the character of the great detective the quaint and whimsical humor that Conan Doyle injected into his widely read stor- ies. From beginning to end, inter- est is sustained in the unusual and thrilling plot in which Holmes bat ties with Moriarty, the master crim- inal, and the racketeers his arch enemy has imported from America
 Sherlock Holmes" provides en- tertainnent of rare quality because the roles are portrayed by a cast of capable actors and because the direction of William K. Howard and the manner of telling the story is so splendidly done. The shud- ders and creeks are managed with restraint, rather than by flashy maneuvers and the matter of de- tail is expertly handled.
 The leading feminine role is en- acted by Miriam Jordan, who SCOT ed well on the English stage before she came to the United States and was widely acclaimed by New York critics for her various performance es. Miss Jordan made her film de- but in Six Hours To Live" oppo- site Warner Baxter and John Boles. As Alice Faulkner in ''Sher- lock Holmes" she subdues Holmes into domesticity, giving a screen portrayal that is most effective.
 Ernest Terrence plays the role of Moriarty, the super criminal, in convincing manner that leaves lit- tie to be desired, while Reginald Owen makes capable Dr. Watson Herbert Mundin portrays a comedy role of refreshing quality and oth- CTS in the cast who are equal to the demands of their characteriza- tions, are Stanley Fields, Howard Leeds, Roy Darcy, Brandon Hurst, Alan Mowbray, Montague Shaw and Lucien Prival.
 Sherlock Holmes" is an exceed ingly well made picture and as en- tertainment takes front rank among recent productions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-04
NEW PAUL MUM TO BE SEEN IN
 CAPITOL FILM
Popular Star Takes Role of Newspaper Editor in
 Comedy Hi Nellie

A new Paul Muni will be reveal ed on the Capital Theatre screen when this stars latest Warner Bros. production. Hi, Nelliel" has its first showing there tonight.
 Not only new Paul Muni-but an astonishing one This forceful dramatic star, whose former pie lures, such as T Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang" "Scarface," :" and ''The World Changes have been screen sensations in the realm of the serious and the tragic, has at last turned to comedy. And what comedian he is, you'll have to discover for yourself. The same dynamic and powerful qualities are there. But the light, droll touch which Paul Muni brings to the humors of Hi, Nelliel" establish es him securely as one of the most versatile stars of either stage or screen. He is truly a remarkable performer.
 As a matter of fact, Hi, Nellie!' is not comedy alone. This fast moving film possesses a tight, well knit dramatic story. as well as scores of laughs. But in the per- formances contributed by Muni and his supporting cast. and in the fine direction of Mervyn LeRoy, there is a crisp and breezy note which will endear the story to any audience.
 The hard-boiled managing edi- tor of a big metropolitan daily finds himself suddenly in hot water be- cause he has fallen down" on the publishers pet story. From his ace position on the newspaper, he is abruptly relegated to the Love lorn' column, where he must turn out daily stint of balm for broken hearts. Not only that, but his by line is Nellie Nelson" How this unlucky fellow, and good reporter. extricates himself from his difficult ties by digging up the biggest news story of the decade provides story of high entertainment value. told at top speed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-04
SEES
 GREAT CLUB.
 FLAG BATTLE

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-One Ma tional League manager, at least, is "'set' for the 1885 flag fight, Bill Terry of the New York Giants.
 Our deals at the league meet ings accomplished just what we wanted" was Terrys statement. T consider the Giants as they stand now stronger than at any time since I became manager"
 Considering the sensational fash ion in which the Giants won the 1883 pennant and the worlds cham pionship, this statement created stir. It was made at luncheon following the NA tional League meeting, social g herring at which Terry and the N York baseball writers discussed plans for the conn., ing season and incidentally dispell- ed the widespread rumors of hos tility said to exist between the Giants manager and his press as- sociates.
 For one thing, we now have ade- quate reserve strength" Terry pointed out. Add that to our pitching, fielding and hitting and I honestly believe the Giants shape up better than they did year be- fore last. I don't mean we are sure to win the pennant, but am con- fident we are going to be in the fight"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-04
BALL or CHANGE MAY BE GIVEN TO COUNCIL TONIGHT
Messerschmidt Prob ably Will Propose Revis-
 ion of Vote

Presentation of weepin g change in the municipal election ballot is expected to be made at tonight's meeting of the City Coun- cil, the first one of 1885. The meeting is scheduled for o'clock in City Hall.
 Councilman Henry Messerschmidt is the author of the proposed change, which would, he main tains, simplify and modernize the ballot. City Attorney H. L. Faulk- ner has worked with Messerschmidt and has drafted a new ordinance which probably will be presented for the Councils approval tonight.
 That the approval to the meas rre will be given, was indicated to- day, with survey showing strong favoritism to the new ballot.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-04
CARSTENS RALLY TO WIN "B" LOOP BOWLING TITLE
Victors, Happy iiomes and Smith-Coronas Tn Elk
 Playoff Tonight

Although dropping one game by a 37-point margin, the Carte n s nevertheless rallied to win the 5 League title in the Elks bowling tournament last night. The Car stems defeated the Parke-Davis trio in a playoff, 2 to l, and tonight will carry the B League colors into a three league competition to de- termine the all-around champion.
 The Carstens, composed of Mrs. Edith Bavard, Fred Barragar and H. L. Faulkner, won the first game last night by the narrow margin of four points. Then, the losers smashed through to their 37-point advantage in the second contest and tied things at one-all. But the third frame was repetition of the first, the Carstens winning it by six points.
 Although the Parke-Davis trio can't claim any title, it can get some consolation from the fact that it scored the most points last night, tallying 1906 to the win ners 1,279.
 Joe Thibodeau, of the losers, was the high individual star, clicking 485. Mrs Bavard, of the Carstens, was next with 467 effort.
 Last nights summary:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-04

The Oklahoma City municipal council considered using coin park ing meters to increase revenue and keep parking space open for gen. eral use.