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Evening star., 1935-04-30
HIGH.RENT DRIVE
TO BE CO-ORDINATED
Representatives of Labor and
Civic Groups to Map Plans
Tonight.

Plans for coordination of efforts
stimulated by the mass meeting last
week in protest against high rents in
the District will be made at a confer
ence tonight between representatives
of various labor organizations and citi-
zens' groups who are interested in the
campaign.
The mass meeting last week went on
record in favor OF passage Of bill
authorizing establishment of rent
commission and controlling the rent
level in the District. It approved also
measures creating q national housing
authority and favored increased Fed
erai activity in the low-cost housing
field, particularly in the District. In
the event the two congressional Dis
trfct Committees decide today to hold
hearings on any measures involving
the above principles, the groups meet
ins tonight will plan to present their
arguments.
In addition, the meeting tonight will
make further study Of statistics
compiled through research efforts Of
q committee headed by Wilbur Cohen
Of the Central Labor Union.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
CITIZENS REQUEST
THROUGH BUS LINE
40 lie Droit Park Residents Sign
Petition, Claiming Serv-
ice Inadequate.

A petition for establishment OF
through bus service along Fourth
street from Water street southwest to
Columbia road was filed with the Pub
lie Utilities Commission today by Peo-
pies Counsel william A. Roberts. At
tached to the petition were the names
Of 470 residents in or near LIE Droit
Park.
The petition contained protest
against present service for the lie
Droit Park area through loop bus,
which was established some weeks ago
when the old Fourth street car line
was abandoned. The signers of the
petition protested this service is not
adequate.
There is now bus line serving the
Fourth street district southwest, but
1t does not connect with the lie Droit
Park area. Roberts has been cam
for this connection, and
agrees with the petitioners that the
line should run as far north as Co
lumbia road so as to afford better
transfers with the cross-town lines.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
D. c. HEADS REJECT
.SHORT-TON APPEAL
Uphold Citizens Opposition
to Proposed Change
in Coal Code.

The proposal that the District code
be amended to permit the sale of coal
by the short ton, instead of the long
ton, was rejected today by the District
Commissioners.
Their decision was based on united
opposition from citizens associations
voiced at a public hearing last night.
The only proponents of the change at
the hearing were spokesmen for the
Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation, which initiated the move, and
the Board of Trade, which indorsed
the movement.
In a letter to Chairman Norton of
the House District Committee, Com
missioner Hazen stated the Commits
sioners had decided not to sponsor the
proposed change because of the oppo-
sition of the civic spokesmen, but
called attention to the petitions of
the two trade groups.
Hazen also announced the District
would make an effort to "straighten
out the kinks" in competition between
coal dealers arising from the present
differences in the size of the ton here
and in the adjoining States.
Corporation Counsel Prettyman will
be asked to determine If the District
can prevent delivery in Washington
of coal bought on the short-ton basis
from dealers outside the District
boundary.
Coal dealers here have protested
they suffer because people think they
are getting coal cheaper when they
buy it outside the District, because
they do not remember coal bought
here has 2240 pounds per ton.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
MORE U. S. BUILDINGS
HERE NOT PLANNED
Work. Relief Program Devoid of
New Structures in Fed
eral Set-up.

Secretary of the Interior Ickes, who
has supervision over Federal build
ings in Washington, said today no
new Federal building construction Is
contemplated here under the work.
relief program.
This statement. he said. does not
include the s11,000,000 Interior De-
partment Building which was ap-
proved months ago.
Specifications for this structure are
now being prepared.
The proposed three minor court
buildings to start the municipal CEN
ter, which would be built eventually
with P. W. A. loan, does not come
within the category of Federal build
ings
Secretary Ickes has not yet been
asked to allocate funds for changing
the front of the United States Capitol,
bue he explained today that this was
a project for which P. w. A. funds
could legally be expended.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
KENtLWORTH CITIZENS
FIGHT GRADE CROSSING
Committee Named to Work Out
Plans for Drive-Henry I.
Quinn Is Speaker.

A committee to seek the elimina-
ton of the grade crossing at Eastern
avenue northeast was set up last
night by the Kenilworth Citizens As
sociation, meeting in Kenilworth
Recreation Center. The association
previously had asked for an overpass
there.
Henry l. Quinn, member of the
Board of Education, told the associa-
ton the District of Columbia schools
are likely to become subject to the
"spoils system" if the So called Pret-
lyman bill Is passed by Congress.
Two resolutions from other associa-
tions were discussed and Endorsed. A
Takoma Park resolution asking a re-
duction in gas rates was approved.
The other resolution was from Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Association
condemning the insanitary conditions
Of street ears, and it also was in
dorsed.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
TRIAL BOARD HEARS
LIFE THREAT CHARGE
Park Police Private Is Accused
by Sergeant, Who Admits
Striking Him.

Details of an alteration between
two park policemen. in which one was
accused of threatening the life Of the
other, were heard today by the Police
Trial Board of National Park Service.
Pvt. H. w. Brown, jr.. was accused
by Sergt. L. G. Purtlebaugh of making
the threat. Brown, acting as his own
counsel at the trial, denied the charge.
Brown was formally accused of in
subordination for refusing to obey
instructions to change his detail on
April from one side Of the Tidal
Basin to the other during the traftic
rush of the cherry blossom season.
Brown said Purtlebaugh struck him
in the face with his revolver after
Browns refusal to move his beat be-
cause, he claimed, his assignment had
been approved by the captain.
Purtlebaugh admitted striking
Brown, but said 1t was after the latter
had used abusive language and .
threatening manner, and that the pis-
tol was used because he did not have
his blackjack with which to protect
himself.
1t developed that Brown twice be-
fore had faced charges OF tnsubordi-
nation preferred by Purtlebaugh.
The trial board will submit its find
ings to Arno B. Cammerer, director OF
the National Park Service, for deci-
sion.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
M'CAWLEY FUNERAL
RITES TOMORROW
Former Quartermaster General OF
Marines to Be Buried in
Arlington.

Funeral services for Brig Gen.
Charles L. McCawley. former quarter
master general of the Marine Corps,
who died yesterday at his home. 1910
New Hampshire avenue, will be held
at st. Johns Church, Sixteenth and
H streets. tomorrow at IL am. Burial
will follow in Arlington National
Cemetery.
The honorary pallbearers will be:
Gems. Dion williams, George Rich
ards, Rufus H. Lane, Hugh Matthews
and William Wright, U. s. M. c.: As
sistant Secretary Of the Navy Henry
L. Roosevelt, Gist Blair, Admiral Cary
T. Grayson, Sumner Welles, Corcoran
Thorn, John r. wilkins and Larz
Anderson.
The son of Col. Charles G. McCaw-
lev, commandant of the Marine
Corps. Gen. McCawley was born in
Boston on August "A, 1865. Serving
in the Spanish-American War, the
Philippine Insurrection and the World
War, he had received numerous deco
rations, including the Distinguished
Service Medal.
Gen. McCawley was member Of
numerous clubs, including the Metro
politan, Chevy Chase and Army and
Navy.
Besides his widow, he leaves an
aunt, Mrs. Augusta Mosher, OF this
city.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
NELSON S. TOBEY,
BUSINESS MAN, DIES
Four Month Illness Fatal to Vice
President of Barber &
Ross.

Nelson S. Tobey, vice president Of
Barber & Ross, Inc, died early this
morning at his home, 1888 Massachu-
setts avenue, after an illness Of four
months
Son of the late Capt Eugene c.
Tobey, U. S. N, first treasurer Of the
Panama Canal Commission, he was
born at the United States Naval Sta
ton, Bremerton, Wash, in November,
1899.
A graduate of the Naval Academy
in 1920, Mr.. Tobey had engaged in
business in New York until he came
to Washington to join, the we'll
known hardware firm three years
ago.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Marie Wagner Tobey, whom he mar
ried 10 years ago today, and his
mother, Mrs Malleville Curtis Tobey.
Funeral services will be held at st.
Adams Church Thursday at II am.
Burial will be in Newcastle, Me-, Fri
day afternoon.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
JOSEPH AUERBACH,
MERCHANT, EXPIRES
Native Of Germany Lived in
Washington 80 Years-Funeral
Tomorrow Morning.

Joseph Auerbach, 80, a leading
retail merchant of Washington for
many years, died yesterday in George
town University Hospital.
Born in Lichtenau, Germany, De-
cember IS. 1851, Mr.. Auerbach had
lived in Washington for the last so
years. He was well-known in the
Masonic Order and prominent mem
Der Of the Association of Oldest
Inhabitants.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Edna Weyl Auerbach, daughter of the
late Max Weyl, noted Washington
artist, and two children, Mrs. Miriam
A. Wolf and Joseph Auerbach, jr.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence, 1910 r street, tomorrow at
1880 am. Burial will be in the
cemetery of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
NEED Of RELIGIOUS
REVIVAL IS CITED
Bishop Hughes Sees Decade
of Drunkenness and Gam
bling in America.

Unless there Is q revival Of religion
in America the United States is in
for a decade of drunkenness and gam
bling, Bishop Edwin H. Hughes OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church here,
declared today at the opening session
Of the twelfth annual Conference OF
the Department of Evangelism of the
Federal Council of Churches of Christ
in America. The conference is being
held at Calvary Baptist Church.
Eighth and H streets, through to-
morrow.
Cites Slump in Morals.
1.-The statement Of James Truslow
Adams that the slump of morals in
the United States is even greater than
the economic slump is correct. in my
opinion" Bishop Hughes said.
The attending delegates are repre-
sentatives of the 25 Protestant re-
ligeus bodies throughout the coun-
try. totaling some 22,000,000 members
The delegates during the two-day
conference will discuss the religious
situation in America and work out
a united program of evangelism for
ProteStants.
Problems Discussed.
Rev. William Hiram Foulkes Of
Newark, N. j., is presiding officer at
the meetings. Bishop Hughes led a
morning discussion on Individual
and Social Redemption" Rev. Albert
w. Beaven was to lead another dis
cussion on Modern Motives for Evan
gelism." He is president of the Col
gate-Rochester Divinity School, Roch-
ester, N. Y. Other topics were
scheduled for discussion in the after
noon.
Beaven and Foulkes were to speak
at tonight's dinner at 6 o'clock on
THE Evangelism for Tomorrow" and
THE. Contemporary Gospel" re-
spectively.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
CIVIL SERVICE REPORTS
FOREST SERVICE EXAMS

The Civil Service Commission to-
day announced two sets of examina-
tions.
Applications will be received until
May 20 for architects and architec-
tural engineers of various grades. at
salaries ranging from s2,600 to $500
annually, for the Forest Service.
Treasury Department and Veterans
Administration.
The Forest Service also wants taxa
ton economists. at $2.600-$4,60o. for
which applications will be received
until May a..
Details as to the tests may be OBJ
tanned from the commission, Seventh
and r streets.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
WOMAN LOBBYIST
HELD FOR CHECKS
Hotel Official Testifies at
Hearing-Bond Set
at $500.

Mrs. Lee M. McQuillan 25. pretty
and strikingly dressed, was remanded
to the District Jail by Judge Ralph
Given in Police Court this morning
in default of bonds of $500 each on
three check-law violation charges.
The three warrants were sworn to
by Eppa Eldred. assistant manager of
the Mayflower Hotel, where Mrs. Nc
Quillan had been a guest several weeks
and where the checks are alleged to
have been given. The checks, ex-
hibited in court this morning, were
for $3.50, 500 and $50. 1t was testi-
fed the woman received $40 in cash
on the three checks. The $3.50 check
was given for room rent, it was testi-
fed. Mrs. McQuillan received $50
cash in change from the sl00 check
and $40 cash for the $50 check, 1t
was said.
Checks Returned.
The checks we're given on the Lang
ley State Bank at Langley, Wash, and
were returned marked insufficient
funds" Mrs. McQuillan's attorney,
Michael j. Colbert, said his client told
him that she had joint account in
the Langley bank with her husband
and that he had disappeared with the
entire amount. She said she was un-
aware of this at the time she gave
the checks. Colbert stated.
Mrs. McQuillan came to Washing
ton several months ago and has been
doing some lobbying for some West
ern interests on the Hill according
to the story she told her attorneys.
The names of these interests" could
not be learned.
Judge Given. in an opinion ex-
pressed from the bench, doubted the
suficiency of the evidence for a con-
viction when holding Mrs. McQuillan
for the grand jury. He said the small
amount of cash received made con-
viction doubtful.
Mrs. McQuillan did not take the
stand in her own defense
Arrested In Restaurant.
Eldred, who appeared in court this
morning. said Mrs. McQuillan checked
out of the hotel about a month ago,
and that she had been sought since.
She was arrested yesterday in a res
taurant near the hotel by Headquar-
tiers Detective John Foley. She was
held at the Woman's Bureau until
her case was called in court this
morning.
Eldred seid she was registered from
Langley, Wash.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
AZ DEGREES FORECAST
FOR DISTRICT TONIGHT
Fair and Slightly Warmer Pre-
dicted Tomorrow-Storm
Warnings on Coast.

Crisp, cool weather will be Wash
ington's portion for the next "a hours,
according to the Weather Bureau,
following the unseasonably warm
weather of yesterday, which ended
with last nights rain.
Tonight will be colder, with a
minimum temperature of about AZ
degrees. The wind is expected to
continue fresh, decreasing somewhat
late today. Tomorrow is expected to
be fair and slightly warmer.
Storm warnings have been posted
along the Atlantic Coast because Of
strong northwest winds, but no serious
trouble is anticipated. There was
rain this morning in the North At
lantic States, but elsewhere in the
East skies were clear.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
MORE CONVENTIONS

Three more conventions. estimated
to attract 500 delegates to Washing
ton, have been scheduled through the
Greater National Capital Committee
of the Washington Board Of Trade.
The first of these will be the Spring
meeting of the Associated General
Contractors of America to convene at
the willard Hotel Thursday and
Friday.
On June to 2 the National Con-
ference on Weights and Measures Will
be held at the Washington Hotel.
The Sixteenth District Optimist In
ternational Convention win come here
on April g of next year.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
CONGRESS PARLEY
ON RENT DELAYED
Senator's Absence Forces
D. c. Committees to
Postpone Talk.

A scheduled joint meeting today of
the House and Senate District Com
mittees to discuss Washingtn's rent
situation was postponed because OF
the absence of a number Of Senators.
A session later in the week or early
next week Is contemplated.
Seven of the House Committee and
three members of the Senate Com
mittee reported in the House caucus
room promptly at 10 am. for the
Joint session. Two members OF the
Senate Committee. Chairman King.
and Senator Austin, Republican, OF
Vermont, announced, however, they
had engagements which would force
them to leave. Senator King SAID
he had been called to the White
House. 1t was then decided to post
pone the session.
Others Responding.
Others who responded to the call
for the joint meeting were Senator
Gore, Democrat, of Oklahoma and
Representatives Norton, Democrat.
of New Jersey, chairman Of the
House District Committee; Palmisano,
Democrat, of Maryland: Randolph,
Democrat, of West Virginia; Carpen-
ter, Democrat, Of Kansas; Dirksen,
Republican. of Illinois; Cole, Repub-
lican, of New York, and McGehee,
Democrat, of Mississippi.
James Ring. who made an ex-
haustive investigation of rental and
housing conditions in the District
last year for the Public Utilities Com
mission, also was present. Rings
inquiry was made in accordance with
q Senate resolution.
While a proposal had been made
to the House District Committee that
another rent investigation be under
taken at this time, Chairman Norton
said she did not believe such a move
is necessary and that she favored the
creation of a rent commission, SINH
lar to one that existed during the war
period, to fix and control rentals.
Remedial Plan Hoped For.
1--WE hope to evolve some plan that
will remedy existing conditions" she
declared. Il don't think another
rent investigation is necessary In view
of the comprehensive study made of
the situation last year by Mr.. Ring"
Dirksen, author of bill providing
for a rent commission, also said he
would oppose another investiga ton.
An investigation" he declared, lis
one way of telling the landlords of
Washington they will not be disturbed
for two years"
Evening star., 1935-04-30
MAN HIT AT CAR STOP
Michael Miller, 40, Struck by
Auto on Calvert Street.

Michael Miller, 40, of $40 Second
street, was severely injured today
when struck by an automobile at
Calvert street and Cliffbourne place
after alighting from a street car. He
was treated at Garfield Hopsital for
possible fracture of the skull.
Police said the automobile which
struck him was driven by Thomas r.
Manning, 1922 Thirteenth street.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
H0N0RS FOR D. c. UNIT
PIT. A. Roundup Work to Be
Recognized Friday at Congress.

The District of Columbia Congress
of Parents and Teachers will receive
special recognition Friday at the con-
vention Of the National Congress Of
Parents and Teachers in Miami, Fla,
for securing medical care for the larg-
est percentage Of children in the
1884 Summer roundup campaign.
The Summer roundup is a drive to
send to the entering grade of school
a class of children as free as possible
Importance of periodic health exami-
nations is stressed.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
B. F. WITHERS, JR., DIES
South Cheverly, Md, Man Buried
in .Bladensburg Cemetery.

Benjamin r. Withers, jr., OF South
Cheverly, Md, died April Is at Provi-
dence Hospital He is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. With
ers, ST., and two sisters, Mrs. George
W. Nichols of Washington and Mrs.
Rudolph Harnsay of Detroit.
Services were held at the grave IN
Evergreen Cemetery, Bladensbure, Mo.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
U. s. Cottonseed Used.

Sixty thousand pounds Of American
cotton seed will be distributed By the
Shantung Cotton Association among
farmers Of the Chinese province.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
SYDNEY G. HUNT DIES:
FORMER D. C. OFFICIAL
Served as Building Inspector for
20 Years-Funeral Services
to Be Held Tomorrow.

to Be Held Tomorrow.
Sydney g. HUNT, 1912 @ street
northeast, building inspector for the
District for 20 years, died yesterday
after long illness.
Born SO years ago in Prince Georges
County, Md, he had lived in the
Capital since his youth. The son of
a contractor, he also was In the build
ing business until he entered the Dis
trict service shortly after 1900, retir-
ing after 20 years.
He is survived by his widow. a son,
Richard s. HUNT; a daughter. Mrs.
Georgia Martin, and seven grandchil-
dren.
Funeral services will be held at the
w. w. Chambers southeast chapel to-
morrow at I pm. Burial will be In
the McKendree Cemetery, T. B., Md.
Evening star., 1935-04-30
SIS IS RECOVERED

of Hold-Up Loot.
Erwin G. Thomas, 602 Farragut
street, night watchman at Central
High School, recovered S. from hold
up man early today after he had been
robbed Of $50.
According to Thomas, he was held
up outside the school building while
making his usual rounds. After giving
the bandit his purse he attacked him
and the psrse was dropped in the
struggle. The bandit, however, man
aged to remove $25 and escape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
JOY WILL REIGN
 ALLOYER NATION
Greatest Celebrations Are Expected Since Back in
 the Year 1919
Copyright 1885, by United Press)

Copyright, 1885, by United Press)
 America is stepping out tonight, plans to eat a lot, drink lot, shout a lot, and isn't counting the cost. The New Year will be greeted for the first time since 1919 with the combined influences to merriment of legal liquor and free flowing money.
 A survey of preparations for good byeing 1885 and helloing 1886 re- vealed that restaurants, night clubs, theaters, .taxicab companies, liquor dealers and policemen expect brand of joy unrefined in the hours around midnight. The unacceptable conclusion from adding together all the reported reservations for dining rooms, tables and theater seats at double and tripled depression prices was that mere handful of Ameri- cans would be at home tonight and thatt he bankrolls of those not at home would suffer terribly.
 Restaurateurs and liquor purvey- ors in all the major cities confi- dently predicted that revelers will spend more money tonight than on any other New Years eve since the font of whoopee wealth dried up in 1929.
 OfIicial figures substantiated the reports of the business men. In New York city, where the granddaddy oi all New Years eve celebrations an- nually turns Times Square into a species of nut-house, the alcoholic beverage control board issued twice as many special liquor licenses as last year. Police Commissioner
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
ISAAC HORWITz,
 HARTFORD, DIES

Hartford, Conn. Dec. 31-(UP)- Jewish leaders of the state attended services here today for Isaac Hor- witz. 67. dean of Connecticut Or- thodox rabbis. who succumbed to 8 heart ailment last night.
 He was considered an authority on Jewish life and ritual and was the author of a series of religious studies. Stricken last Friday he was removed to 8 hospital Monday morning when his condition became critical.
 A native of Kovno, Russia. he came here more than 40 years ago to become rabbi at Congregation Ados Israel. A few years later he was elected rabbi of Agudas Achim symnagogue, where he remained until his death.
 He was a member of Connecti- cuts first rabbinical court and 6 leader In Hartford's Jewish educa- tional and philanthropical affairs.
 His widow, four sons and six daughters survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
Arrest or Alexander De Nicola Is Mystery
in Several Crimes Immigration Officials Have Him Under Their Charge

Shortly after reports began to seep into official circles of a ma chine-gun affray a few days ago, Alexander DeNicola, 42, who gave his address as All Highland avenue, was arrested by Patrolmen Patrick Moylan and Fred Hickey of the vice squad for immigration authorities. DeNicola, alias Alesandro DeMich- olo, alias Masone, or ''Mattsy" has been involved in several sensational lcr'insssone of them an attempted murder, when he barely escaped with his life at Bank and South Leonard streets.
 Police said they knew of no con- nection between DeNicola's arrest and the fIlachine-gunning. Accord ing to reports coming from several sources. DeNicola's car, a few nights ago, was riddled with machine gun bullets while it stood parked, apparently in an attempt to frighten or warn DeNicola. The shooting took place outside the city.
 Immigration Charges
 Patrolnan Moylan told The Dem ocrat that Immigration Inspector Kenny had been in this city yester- day and asked that DeNicola be as an alien. DeNicola will now be brought to Hartford for ar- raignment, and then to Boston to face deportation proceedings.
 Chief Inspector William P. Kee- gan of the detective bureau said that DiNicola had not made any complaint to police here, or to po- lice elsewhere as far as he knew, of the reported machine-gunning of his coupe. The chief inspector said he knew nothing of the incident.
 Conjecture About Man
 It is conjectural whether or not the immigration authorities heard of the machine-gunning or whether
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