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Evening star., 1935-01-14
1AX:REFUNDS SET
At At EIGHT PERCENT
Internal Revenue Figures
Show Collections of $751;
61e,919,3Oe Since 1917.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
More than 8 per cent OF internal
revenue collections are given back by
the Government.
This is disclosed in compilation by
the Bureau of Internal Revenue, which
showed collections of $50 2.619, ,9l9, ,309,
beginning with the fiscal year 1917
through the first quarter of the pres
ent fiscal year. But this sum was
offset by refunds of $1,507,43 1853,
and credits and abatementS of $3153,-
1876 during the same period.
A refund is what the word implies
cash repayment for overassess-
ments or for taxes illegally collected
while credits" represent an over
charge the Government has collected
which will be applied to other or
future assessments. An abatement is
merely bookkeeping transaction in
which the Government acknowledges
an error in assessment and wipes out
its claim against a taxpayer.
Only Sl5,639 952 was returned in
the fiscal year of 1920-whlch wit
messed the heaviest receipts for any
year during the period-this amount
being refunded from the S5 5.407 $40, ,2ol
of revenue. All was in the form of
refunds. as attachments and credits
were not employed until the fiscal
year 1922,
Cash refunds began to mount with
the fiscal year 1923 when for the first
time more than Sl00,000000 was
returned.
Thereafter, for eight successive
years, refunds were above the $780,
OO0,0co mark, reaching a peak of
sl90,l64, 359 during the fiscal year
1929, Beginning with the fiscal year
1885,. cash refunds have been con-
siderably below this level, amounting
In 1894, to $45 5,820,3l8. while only
S5,752,364 had been returned during
the first quarter of the present fiscal
year.
Evening star., 1935-01-14
MRS. HOOVER STRESSES
DUTIES OF FOLLOWERS"
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SANTA MONICA, Calf, January
1.-THE neglected art" Of follow.
ing" had new champion yesterday in
Mrs. Herbert Hoover, wife of the for
mer President.
Speaking at q conference Of Girl
Scout leaders. Mrs. Hoover said the
national Scout convention in Boston
delved deeply into the subject of
whether scouting was designed to pro-
mote leadership" or "followership."
Following has become a neglected
art" Mrs. Hoover said in asserting that
the majority of men and women are
needed as followers.
Evening star., 1935-01-14
FLEET IN REHEARSAL
Combatant Forces Will Practice
for Spring Maneuvers,

LOS ANGELES. January IA (R,.-
The combatant forces Of Uncle Sans
fleet put out to sea today for fve-day
maneuvers comprising rehearsak of
tactical phases of the fleets war games
in the North Pacific, May 3 to June 10.
Admiral Joseph M. Reeves, COM
mander In chief, will direct the re-
hearsals. The squadrons will be d.
vided theoretically to represent oppos-
ing fleets engaged in both day and
night operations.
Evening star., 1935-01-14
MRS. WALSH IMPROVES

Mrs. Thomas j. Walsh, widow Of the
first Attorney General in the Roosevelt
cabinet and former Senator from
Montana, is recovering from an ap-
pendicitis operation in Emergency
Hospital.
Taken to the hospital Friday night
from the Mayflower Hotel. Mrs. Walsh
was operated on by DR.. James F..
Mitchell, who reported her condition
today as entirely satisfactory. "She is
getting along fine" he said.
Evening star., 1935-01-14
MiSHAP HOLDS DRIVER
James Bern, Ia, Still Unconsciou:
After Being Hit by Car.

James Bern, IA, 47l8 Reservoir road,
was still unconscious today in George
town Hospital suffering from injuries
received yesterday when struck by an
automobile while in the 470o block of
Conduit road.
John R. Knight, 80, 200 block of
Seventh street southwest, driver of the
car which struck him, was arrested on
q charge of reckless driving.
Evening star., 1935-01-14
c, MONDAY,

williams being active chairman. Ad-
miral Mark Bristol Is chairman of the
Committee on Tickets and Mrs Reeve
Lewis Is In charge Of table reserva-
tions.
Headquarters for the local commit
tee are to be established on Wednes-
day in the Transportation Building.
Evening star., 1935-01-14
PROBLEMS AT ARCHIVES
BUILDING TO BE TALKED
Fine Arts Commission Plans to
Consider Sketches of Panels
for Entrance.

Problems centering in the National
Archives Building at Ninth street and
Pennsylvania avenue, now nearing
completion, will be discussed on We'd
nesday by the Fine Arts Commission,
when it assemblies in New York City
at the Office Of the architect, John
Russell Pope.
This was announced today by H. P.
Caemmerer. the commissions execu-
tive secretary, who explained that his
group will consider sketches for terra
Gotta panels by Julian Rayford, to be
Evening star., 1935-01-14
Guild Plans Party.

OxON HILL, Md, January IA
Especially "A card party will be held
by the Ladies Guild of St. Barnabas'
Church in the church hall next Satur-
daY evening
Evening star., 1935-01-14

Of the founding Of the Colony Of Con-
necticut In 1888. This has been
authorized by Congress.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
Housing Act Fights
Real Estate Racket

to Stewart Mcdonald. the Fed
eral Housing Administrator, who
said:
"The best protection for the
home buyer is largely a matter
of self-prOtectiOn. One can only
urge prospective real estate buy.
ers to cOnfine their negotiations
and dealings strictly to rep
utabIe and honest firms proved
over a long period Of time. In
the matter Of mortgage money
for new homes or in refinanc-
ing existing mortgages, the ap-
proved lending institution
bank, trust company, building
and loan aSsociatiOn-iS best
equipped to render the best
service, in our judgment.
"The single mortgage sys-
tenn making available. a long
term, low interest bearing mort
gage, was designed to put home
owning within reach of the
average wage Garner. 1t is not
necessary to be taken in by
real estate dealers who make
extravagant claims which can.
not be lived up to. The bank
approved by the Federal HOus-
ing Administration can provide
in the long run-mOre liberal
terms and generally a lower
rate of interest than most other
agencies in the mortgage field"
The Washington times., 1935-10-12

Real estate men who have been
waging a relentless battle against
real estate racketeers have found
an able and worthy ally in the
National Housing act.
If it hasn't actually driven un-
trustworthy operators out into
the open, it has at least made
the real estate buyer conscious
of hidden tricks, unseen charges
and dishonest maneuvering which,
in the past, have reaped a har-
vest Of millions Of dollars for
real estate racketeers.
The "free-lot" racket, the
Switch" the advance fee"
racket and others are but a few
which have cost unwary investors
millions of dollars in every sec
ton of the country. The fact
that many of the rackets are
operated just within the law has
made them difficult to Subdue.
The housing act, because it
aims to improve the nations
housing conditions and thus raise
the standard Of living, strikes the
hardest blow at doubtful real
estate operations.
BY dealing with reputable real
estate men and the bank ap-
proved by the Federal Housing
Administration, the individual
prospective home owner or
builder may be sure he's not
likely to be victimized, according
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
PAINT SOCIETY PLAN NEW USE
MEETS OCT. 30 0F0LDA AREAS

An Idea draft" Of a suggested
State statute which would author.
ize the creation of Neighborhood
Protective and improvement Dis
tricts, to rehabilitate blighted
urban areas and conserve existing
home regions for a stable and pro-
tected family life, has been pre-
pared by the National Association
of Real Estate Boards after more
than a year Of study and consul
tation.
The draft is being mailed this
week to member boards of the as
sociation over the country for
their study. City planners and
plan commissions are asked to
study the proposal as now tenta-
lively drafted. The plan is ex-
pected to be Of interest to all
groups concerned with better utili-
zation of built areas, and with
bettered conditions of family liv-
ing (housing problem, mortgage
problem, taxation problem).
The proposed districts would
enable collective action Of prop
erty owners to improve the char
acter of the district. This is &C
tion for which no present instru-
ment exists.
Herbert U. Nelson, Chicago, Sec
retary of the Association, in a
foreword states:
Home values in American
cities are based largely on en-
virOnmental factors, that is, the
standards and character Of the
neighborhOod. Good character
of a neighbOrhOOd depends
mainly upon harmonious and
similar use of contiguous land
plots. The fact that we now
have large bIighted areas in our
cities is due in no small part to
a bad mixture Of land uses and
uses and lack of adequate con-
troll of land uses"
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
MASS BUILDING
PLAN URGED

Action by architects to aid mass
building of small houses is urged
by a committee on site planning
and grouping of the New York
Chapter of the American Institute
Of Architects headed by Henry
Wright, city planner.
Mass production of small houses
can be relieved Of monotony by
the simplest means, while preserv'
ing the inherent economies, the
committee declares, adding:
"A staggered frontage is posi-
fble In group building, but unat-
tainabIe through individual pro-
cedure. The private lane or
cul-de-sac has further advan-
tageS in both economy and liv-
ing quality. but less apprOpri-
ate to q gradual building pro-
cedure than to a situation in
which it can be completely built
up in one process.
"The American Institute Of
Architects can aid morally as
well as technically by sponsor
ing the needed reforms in build.
ing laws and city planning so as
to encourage desirable depart
ureS from the ordinary cut-and-
dried but extravagant processes
of suburban land expansion.
Some Of the existing wasteful.
ness could be curtailed by alter.
ing street patterns, and safety.
interest, and quiet could be in.
troduced into residential neigh
borhoOds."
The committee, in addition to
Mr.. Wright, was composed of j.
Andre Fouilhoux, John Theodore
Haneman. and Frederick G. Frost,
winners in the New York chap
ter's recent low-cost house compe
tition.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12

From october 30 to November
/, the National Paint, Varnish and
Lacquer Association will hold its
annual convention at the May.
flower Hotel. The great number of
advance reservations that have
been made is an indication that
the paint industry feels that 1885
preSages return to pre-depreSSion
business activity.
Ernest T. Trigg, president ot
the association, said:
"For 48 years manufacturer
in the paint industry have been
learning to cooperate through
their association, to meet emer-
gencies effectively, and to con-
duct their business with fair
ness and friendlineSS to the pub
lie and to each other.
Through organized effort,
they have built up many valu-
able standards of business con-
duct. In important respects,
they established precedentS for
the fair trade prartice prOvi-
siOnS of the code under the
MIRA. As a result Of this fore
sight, the decision of the Su-
preme Court, finding the act un-
constitutional, leaves our mem
berS with the same obligations
as before, to live up to their as
sOciatiOn's code of ethics as it
existed prior to the CODE"
An interesting program is being
planned for the convention
Prominent Washingtonians will
appear as speakers.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
Paint Men Will Hear
Jones at Convention

Announcement is made by Ernest
T. Trigg, president of the National
Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Asso-
citation, that Jesse H. Jones, chair
man of the Reconstruction FL
nance Corporation, will address
the coming convention of the paint
group. Mr.. Jones talk is sched-
uled for Friday morning, Novem-
Der /, at the Mayflower Hotel,
where the annual convention of
the paint association will be held
October 81 to November /.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
Autumn Suggests
Vivid Color Scheme

The vivid coloring Of autumn
hillsides, translated to a living
room, makes an inviting family
gathering place for the winter
months. Walls painted a pearl
gray and a deep green floor GOV.
ering make an effective neutral
background for rust color, red,
brown, burnt orange and old gold
introduced in the furnishings and
accessories Of the room.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
U.S.. WEATHER FORECAST

Low tide today at 2:06 a. m. and
at 2:19 p. m.
High tide tomorrow at 1888
a. m. and at 1852 p. m.
Low tide tomorrow at 1855
a. m. and at 3:08 p. m.
The Sun and Moon
The sun rises today at 6:13
a. m. and sets at 5::36 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at CHA
a. m. and sets at 5:34 p. m.
The moon rises today at 5:34
p. m. and sets at 6:46 a. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at
6:14 p. m. and sets at 8:02 a. m.
TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
Blue Ceilings Cooler

If you like to feel that you are
living in high-ceilinged room,
choose light tinted paint for your
ceiling and walls. In Italy, in the
tiniest of villages, the peasants
have always had pale blue cell.
ings Of a beautiful aquamarine,
because it made the room feel
higher and cooler.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
Rust Spot on Metal
Like Decay on Tooth

Rust spots on metal should be
thoroughly Sandpapered before re-
painting. Otherwise rust will con.
tinue its destructive work, just as
a tooth would continue to decay
If the decayed spots were not re-
moved before the tooth was filled.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12

District Of Columbla-F a I r, ,
slightly colder tonight, minimum
temperature about As degrees;
Sunday increasing cloudiness,
slowly rising temperature: gentle
to moderate northeast, shifting to
east winds.
Maryland-Fair tonight; Sun
day increasing cloudiness, slightly
warmer, probably followed by rain
at night.
Virginia-Fair, slightly cooler in
southeast portion tonight; Sunday
increasing cloudinesS and warmer,
probably followed by rain at night.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
HOME-FIXING
PROBLEMS

Questions pertaining to the building and maintaining Of homes
this conducted exclusively for Times
to the REAL ESTATE
EDITOR WASHINGTON TIMES
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
Q.-HOw should I proceed in
installing a Sheet.metal roof?

A.-Assemble the sheets on the
roof and use the type Of seam
which will give the desired ap-
pearance, will be suitable to the
incline of the roof, and will be so
placed as to expand properly in
relation to the size of the entire
roof area. Consult a good roofer
as to these details.
Except on roofs having pitch
of three inches to the foot or
less, the use of soldering or
welding is minimized and con-
fined largely to ridge and hips,
where the fitting of members
cannot be done with a standard
type of seam. The purpose is to
allow adequate room for expan-
sion and contraction under
changes of temperature. This is
one Of the most important con-
siderations in the design Of sue
ceSSful metal roofings.
Inasmuch as electrolySis may
develop between two unlike
metals, nails, cleats, and other
accessories should be of the
same material as the main roof
units.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12

Q.-What type of paint will
least obstruct heat radiation
from q radiator?
A.-Recent studies show that
the use of flat paint, either
white or colored. will increase
the heat given off from 10 to
20 per cent.
Q.-HOw can I best protect
the iron railings around my
terrace from damage by wealth
ering this winter?
A.-Scrape off all the old loose
scaly paint with a wire brush
and coat the surface with red
or blue lead. After this has
been allowed to dry thoroughly
for a week or 10 days, cover it
with two thin coats Of good
house paint.
Q.-ShOuId flashing be placed
under window sills?
A.-Flashing should be placed
under all vertical joints or sillS
which may permit the accumula-
ton of water on or the passage
of water through them. Snow
and ice melting on these sur
faces greatly increase the pos
sibility Of water entering the wall.
Before winter install adequate
flashing, Only permanent rust
resisting metal or bituminouS as
phalt or pitch preparations should
be used. Whether it is advisable
or not will depend on the con-
struction, the sill, and the
weather conditions in the locality.
Q.-What area is most salts
factory for a fireplace flue?
A.-The sectional area of the
flue bears a direct relationship to
that of the fireplace opening. The
area of lined flues should be a
tenth or more than that Of the
fireplace openings. If the flues
are unlined, the proportion should
be increased slightly because of
greater friction. Failure to pro-
vide a chimney flue of sufficient
sectional area is in many instances
the cause of an unsatisfactory
fireplace. The cross section should
be the same throughout the length
of the chimney. The flue should
not be contracted at the top. If
it is necessary to change direction
Of flue, the full area should be
preserved through all turns and
The Washington times., 1935-10-12

Departures From Normal
Accumulated excess of tempera-
ture since January /, 1885, 189.
Deficiency of temperature since
october /, 1885. 80.
Accumulated excess of precipita-
ton since January l, 1885, ga.
Deficiency Of precipitation since
october /, 1885, .38.
Tide Table
High tide today at 7:43 a. m.
and at 500 p. m.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12
@. What thickness of cork
flOOrings are available?

A. Three-eighths inch and 9-16-
inch cork flooringS are common.
The former weighs 20 ounces per
square foot and the latter 33
ounces. These can be Sanded
down to 5-16 and 12-inch thick,
if required,
The Washington times., 1935-10-12

Owe plan to build a four.
family flat and would like to use
the builtin type incinerator.
Will we have to have four Sepa-
rate installations or can one
unit be used with access from
each apartment?
Aft the kitchens are located
in relation to each other, one in,
cinerator with hopper door in
each apartment would be a practi-
cal arrangement.
The Washington times., 1935-10-12

bends and the change as gradual
as possible.
Q.-In selecting my new gas
refrigerator, what Is the best
way of determining the size to
purchase?
Att is recommended that two
cubic feet be allowed per person.
Q.-What can we do about
sweating walls in StuccO
house that is already built?
A waterproof brush coating
on the outside will go a long way
toward cutting down the sweating.
This condition can occur from
any number Of causes. but there
are two which are most prevalent.
First, when the exterior plaster is
not waterproof. rains and night
fogS deposit moisture on the sur.
face and it is attracted by capil-
larry action through the walls to
the interior. Secondly, if there
is not the proper insulation and
ventilation, moisture in the air
in the interior condenSeS upon the
inside walls.
Q.-What would be the best
way to refinish a front door on
which the varnish has become
weather worn and cracked?
A.-First remove the existing
varnish and wash the door with
alcohol. Allow it to dry at least six
hours and then restain and apply
three coats Of spar varniSh. 1t
is necessary to sand well between
coats and to rub down the last
coat with pumice stone and water
using grade three F pumice,
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-08-27
Passengers Aboard S.S. Baldwin Which
 Arrived Here Mon.

The s s Arthur J. Baldwin of the Arctic Transport Co.,, which arriv- ed last evening from Seattle via Seward and Unalaska, carried the following passengers. The vessel al- so discharged a large cargo of gov ernment lumber at Seward and 8 goodly sized cargo of general mer- chandise at Unalaska.
 The Baldwin sailed for Bluff, Col ovin, Egavik and St. Michael late this afternoon, and upon its return will proceed North stopping at var ious points on Seward Peninsula. Following is the passenger list:
 Julius Jensen
 Cliff M. Allyn
 Dan Jones
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-08-27
Flying
 Into Or Out Of
 The CityOf Nome

Pilot Hans MiroW of the MiroW Air Service made a flight 10 Tin City with Ross Kinney and returned with Dr. Smith and left MT. Kinney at Teller, yesterday.
 Today the plane made flight to Spruce Creek and Koyuk and was to return with a Mir Chapman as a passenger from Koyuk. A capa- city load of freight was carried on the outgoing flight.
 Pilot Mirow is scheduled for a flight to Fairbanks tomorrow Weath- CT permitting.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-08-27

Pilots John Lynn, Chester Brown, Hank Miller and John Teed of the NAT left Nome by plane late yes terday and spent the better part of the night placing the Fokker plane at Fox Bar in condition 10 fly again after it had experienced slight mo- tor difficulties. Both planes arriv- ed back in Nome about eight o'clock this morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-08-27

als on the S S Baldwin last night from Unalaska.
 Today they are busy contacting the various business houses in Nome which handle their line of goods, and also are seeking additional business. They have been on tour from Seward to Western Alaska, calling in at Bristol Bay and other points,
 MT. Anderson and MT. Odom ex- pect to leave by plane in several days for Fairbanks and their head quarters.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-08-27
FOR s ALE

Cork & Steel office bldg. with cache 5000 ft 2x 12 lumber 1-12x14 tent on platform l--5-ton Beebe Hoist Stanley Electric drill 1-Oil burning tar kettle l-Motor-driven rip and cross-cut
 saw. 1-3-burner gasoline stove 2--Rex stoves. 6-folding chairs 100 fl 34" hose 100 ft rubber-covered electric cord 100 it. 12" rope 15O ft. 5s' rope 40 gals. of waterproofing 150tb assorted bolts and nuts 4 gals. waterproof cement and
 gal. ivory paint. Miscellaneous nails, shovels, etc
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-08-27
Council Decides
 TOPublish Delin-
 quent Tax Roll

ent, Mayor Swartz, assured Mrs May that he would have the matter talk en care of shortly.
 Councilman Alvin Polet made a timely suggestion that the city should take up the matter of paying taxes in the future, suggesting that payments be distributed quarterly or twice yearly, as is being done in other Alaska cities, instead of pay ing the amounts in one lump sum. He was instructed to take up the matter with the city attorney. ]. City Attorney Sullivan stated he had taken up the matter of Mrs. Jourdan's complaint made at the last meeting, and advised the city coun- cil that no further action be taken by the council in the matter.
 The matter of installing street lights near the Nohalico lighterage plant in the West end, was brought up and ordered be done immediate ly.
 MT. A. Polet appeared before the city council in regards to giving up three feet of his front street lot in order that two or three other pro- perty owners may not have to move their buildings a fraction of a foot or more, due to overlapping other properties belonging to the Odd Eel lows and MiroW Air Service. He stated he was willing to give up the three feet if satisfactory exchange could be made, mentioning the re- moval of the city municipal dock, as a possible proposition. After considerable discussion the matter was turned over to a committee to further investigate the matter.
 Mayor Swartz informed the coun- cil that the matter of gravelling the streets was proceeding and reported much progress. He also said that the general obligation bonds of the city of Nome issued in connection with the PWA loan and grant agree ment had been received, signed and resent to Gov. Troy at Juneau, who will then send it on to the First Ma tional bank of Seattle, who was made the official depository for the bonds at the meeting last night by special action.
 The matter of special regulations for the municipal control of liquor business in the city was brought up and after discussion it was deemed necessary that early closing hours should be adopted. The city attor- ney was instructed to draft an ordi- nance along these lines for presen- tation at the next meeting.
 Council then adjourned.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-08-27
Anderson, Odom
 In Nome On Visit

Clarke Andreson, popular repre- sentative of Hunt and Mottett of Tacoma, Wn., dealers in hardware and general merchandise, and Milt- onn w Odom representing W. J. Lake and Go, Frye & Go, and Cres- cent Manufacturing Co.,, were arriv-
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-08-27

J H Hill
 Mrs. Mabel Nevins E B Larson Ralph B. Hansen Mrs Alice Hansen G B Whitehead J A Pringle Clarke Andresen M w Odom