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The Washington times., 1935-02-16
FOREMAN SAVES
,40THERS

Quick action by the foreman
of a construction crew working
in a sewer excavation at Georgia
Avenue and Gallatin Street N. w.
late yesterday, probably saved the
lives of his four workmen and
himself. Deadly carbon monoXide
fumes seeping into the sewer
threatened the men.
The foreman, Thomas Cardo,
"a, of the 800 block of Emerson
st. N. w. noticed the fumes.
He hurried the men up ladders
to safety and collapsed as he
reached the surface.
Emergency Hospital ambulance
surgeons and a Fire Rescue
Squad revived all of the men be-
fore sending them to their homes.
Those working in the excavation
besides Mr.. Cardo we're:
Joseph A. Mcnamara, 1900
block of Prospect Ave. N. W.;
Raymond R. Grant, colored, 1900
block of Twelfth st. N. W.;
Thomas Young, colored, 500 block
of Twenty-third st. N. W., and
T. e. Robinson, colored, Of the
400 block of M st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16

tenor, will round out the musical
program.
Walter Doe and Susan Hall, tap
and acrobatic dancers, will show
the heftier barristers how to keep
the waiStline down. Sidney's Or.
chestra will play the overture
during the soup course.
1t is planned to hold the pro-
gram within relaxing limits. The
entertainment program will be
ended at 10 o'clock and Donald R.
Richberg will be presented as the
speaker of the evening.
Announcing completion of the
plans for the dinner, members
have been notified to send in their
guest lists Immediately to Frank
H. Myers or Sam Syme not later
than today in order to facilitate
the printing arrangements.
Assisting Mr.. Myers and Mr..
Syme on this part of the arrange
mentS, are: William c. Ashford,
Frederick M. Bradley, Arthur ].
H1lland, Justin L. Edgerton, Harry
A. Grant, Thomas E. Lodge and
Walter M. Shea,
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
2PERSONSHURT. z
f. IN D. c. TRAFFIC

To persons are being treated to-
day for injuries suffered in traffic
accidents late yesterday. Both
are in a serious condition.
Dorothy Wolfe, 6, of the 5000
block of M st. N. w., is in George.
town Hospital with a possibly frac.
tured skull and internal injuries,
She was struck by an automobile
driven by Will B. Taylor, Vienna,
Va, in the 1900 block of Potomac
st. N. w., according to police. Mr..
Taylor was released after posting
81 900 bond.
Struck by a street car at Four
teenth and P Streets Northwest,
Max M. Linzback, II, of the 900
block of Kennedy st. N. w., was
injured critically. At Emergency
Hospital physicians said he Suf-
fered a skull fracture.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
P|NOCHLE FINE
GAME, SAYS
MRS. NASH

Nationally-known bridge experts
are watching with interest the in
creasing popularity Of pinochle in
the United States. The pinochle
tournaments in Washington and
in is other large cities, sponsored
by P. Hal Sims. foremost author
ity on bridge, are drawing hun
dreds Of entrants from the ranks
Of bridge enthusiasts as well as
from those of the pinochle fans.
Alexander Hamilton. descendant
Of Americas first Secretary of
the Treasury, is one Of the ma
tionally-known bridge experts who
plays pinochle regularly. He says:
"PinOchle Is a fascinating
game with many fine points"
TiIden Likes Game
william T. Tilden I'd, the ten
mis- star, is another internationally
known figure who plays. both
pinochle and bridge. Mrs. Ogden
Nash, wife Of the famous hum
oriSt and poet, is one Of the
smart women who are pinochle
players. Mrs. Nash says:
"Pinochle is a grand game.
/ can easily understand why it
appeals to so many bridge en-
thuSiaSts."
Prizes in the local contest spon-
Sored by The Washington Times
are: First prize, $500; second
prize, $100; third prize, 500.
Fifty additional prizes of copies
Of "Pinochle Pointers, by P.
Hal Sims, and autographed by
Mr. Sims, will be awarded for
the so next highest scores.
The winner of the Washington
tournament will receive in addi-
ton to the cash award of $500
trip to New York with all ex-
penses paid. In New York, he will
compete for the national award
Of $1,000 and stay at the Waldorf
Astoria, where the national play
will be held.
There is no fee for entering
the Washington tournament. All
that is required is that you sign
the entry blank published else
where in this paper and return
it to the Pinochle Tournament
Manager, The Washington Times.
Cards, rules, score sheets will be
furnished free of charge.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
CATHOLIC BODY
MEETS HERE

The second Catholic Youth
Movement Convention in the Dis
trict convened at Georgetown
College today. Representatives of
13 schools were present, the
sessions beginning at 10:30 a. m.
Questions affecting Catholic
youth of this country and re.
ligious persecution in Mexico are
being considered at the meeting.
The sessions are directed by the
Rev. Francis P. LeButfe, Sd, of
New York, and the Rev. Vincent
j. McDonough, ST., of George.
town.
The schools represented are
Georgetown College, Trinity
College, Georgetown Visitation
Convent, immaculate Seminary,
Academy of Holy Cross, Gonzaga
High School, Holy Trinity High
School, Immaculate Conception
Academy, Notre Dame Academy,
Sacred Heart Academ-', st. An
thongs High School, st. Johns
College High School and st.
Paul'S Academy.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
City Has OutgrOwn
Play Spaces

TO the Editor of The Times:
Spring and sports will soon be
occupying a great deal of our
thoughts and time, but, sorrow
fully, with these pleasant
thoughts comes the unpleasant
fact that Washington has out.
grown it's play areas.
AS an oldtimer in the Gov
ernment service, and a great
lover of outdoor sports, I nat
urally take advantage of the
splendid-although inadequate
recreation spots furnished by
the National Capital Parks Of.
flee. A few years ago there
were no complaints, there being
adequate facilities.
In recent years, however,
Washington's population has
bounded by thousands, and, it
would seem, each newcomer is
as ardent an outdoor fan as the
rest Of us. .,
The National Capital Parks
office, although limited in it's
spending, as I am aware, should
take the new population and
the old into more serious con.
sideration and make application
for the necessary funds to
Congress. SPORT FAN.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
State Secretary
To Be Dance Guest

ROCKVILLE, Md, Feb. 16.
Thomas L. Dawson, Maryland
secretary of state, will be the
guest Of honor at the Washing
ton Birthday dance of the Re
publican Club of Montgomery
County. it was announced today
by Wilton T. Allan, chairman Of
the general arrangements com.
mittee.
The dance, which will be held
at the Indian Spring Country
Club, February %, is being super.
vised by Walter H. Young, of
Alta Vista; Mrs. Ida Revie, Sill.
yer Spring; Rose Dawson, Of
Rockville, and Dewitt zook, Of
Takoma Park.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Blor1es Court Ldxity
For Gambling

To the Editor of The Times:
I read with concern the story
of a raid in the 100 block Of
Fourteenth st. N. W., in which
police arrested a man for the
thirteenth time-and found that
all Of the IL previous charges
had been nolle pressed.
If this is an example of how
our courts are cooperating with
the Police Department in their
efforts to rid the city of such
characters, it leaves little room
for wonder why gambling es-
Establishments spring up within
the shadow Of the Capitol and
under the very eyes Of our law
enforcement agencies.
There can be absolutely no
excuse for such laxity.
F.. r. C.
Takoma Park, Md.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Plans Near Completion
For Barristers' Party

Time is getting short for max
ing reservations for the annual
dinner of The BarriSters, select
club composed of younger law
yers, it was announced today by
Joseph c. McGarraghy, general
chairman of the affair.
The dinner, to be held at the
Mayflower Hotel February 20, is
expected to surpraSs all previous
festivals of The Barristers in en-
tertainment features.
Jerome F. Barnard, entertain.
ment chairman, has provided a
dual master of ceremony arrange.
ment with Billy Mcintyre and
Jim Mulroe, professionals, doing
the job. Both performers have
achieved wide reputation as en-
tertainerS on the professional
stage.
DR.. Albert Harned's George
Washington University Mixed Glee
Club will present a number Of
selections and Burt Granoff, Earle
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
HEARING HELD
On BUS LINE

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. 16.
The court room of the Corpora
ton Court was packed with citi-
zenS last night for the hearing on
the needs of a new bus line in the
city. Representatives presented
petitions signed by approximately
5000 who were either for or
against the installation Of a new
service by the Monumental Lines,
Inc.
The route submitted by Judge
John w. Price for the new bus
would not conflict with that Of
the A. B. & A. Company, the only
one under the present charter,
which is allowed to operate in the
city. Harry Kennedy was associ-
ated with Judge Price in the hear
ing.
Gardner Boothe, attorney for
the A. B. & A. Company, stated
that competition from the new
company would spell ruin to the
old company. Action will be
taken by council at a regular
meeting.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
MEAT BAN OFF
FORFEB,22

Through special dispensation Of
Pope Plus XII, Roman Catholics
of the United States will be per-
mitted to eat meat next Friday,
February %, the birthday ami
versary of George Washington.
In a letter to all pastors in his
charge, MSgr. Michael ]. Lavelle,
vicar general Of the archdiocese
of New York, said:
"Availing Of the indult Of His
Holiness, the reigning POntiff,
issued under date Of October 5,
1881, and extending for period
Of five years, His Eminence, the
Cardinal, has declared that the
law of abstinence will not pre-
vail upon Friday, February 22,
of this year, for the reason that
this is a national holiday in
memory Of the birth Of the
Father of Our Country"
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Crews
In Fog Collision

HALIFAX, N. S., Feb. 16 IN.S)
The Boston steam trawlers Sea
and Ocean, owned by the Bay
State Fishing Company, we're in
collision in a dense fog 125 miles
east Of Halifax today.
Both were damaged, but the
crews were reported to have es-
capped injury. Neither vessel asked
assistance and were believed pro-
ceeding to Halifax under their
own power. The collision occurred
IN the fishing banks in the vicin.
ity Of Sable Island,
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
YEARLY INCOME
AVERAGES S412

According to an estimate COM
piled by Louis H. Bean, Agricul-
tural Adjustment Administration
economic adviser, the average
American income for 1884 was
$412 per capita, which is an in.
crease of $44 over the 1888 figure
and the highest since 1881.
Mr.. Bean estimates the total ma
tional income for 1884 at $780,
100000 for 126,059,OOO persons,
while in 1888 the income figure
was $46,O3O, 100000, an average of
1858 per person.
In 1881 the national income was
estimated at $6O,79O,O 900 and
during the peak prosperity year
Of 1929 it was $79,7O2, 900 900,
more than so per cent greater
than the 1884 estimate,
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Walkers HaVe Rights
Too, Pete

To the Editor of The Times:
Because I happen to own a
car but don't use it much on
account of the parking troubles,
I consider myself a pedestrian
as well as a driver. So think
I am justified in taking a crack
at those who occupy what is
one-half Of my double role
pedestrians.
Why must they stroll casual.
ly in front of my car when we
both have the green light and
I'm about to turn to the right?
Why must they jump to beat
me when by waiting it would
be safer for both of us?
I think the women are a lit.
tie worse than the men,
Don't out and out pedestrians
realize they can handle their
feet and themselves far easier
than the most expert driver can
shove a car?
-FOOTPEDAL PETE
q. A, 81,
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
DYING INVENTOR
GIVEN PRAISE

MYSTIC, Conn, Feb. 16
Q.N.S0.-Fast-dimming eyes of
Charles Denison Holmes, 65, war
time inventor now confined to
his bed with arthritis, filled with
joy today as he read a letter
from President Roosevelt COM
mending him for his services to
his nation.
Mr. Holmes, who developed a
powerful, compact motor for sub
marine chasers and later adapted
it for use in tanks on a rush
order for the Allies, was un-
recognized heretofore. The Pres
ident wrote:
II feel that it is fitting that
should express to you the
thanks Of this Government as
well as my own for your part
in the development of a new
type Of military equipment"
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Medical Men Win
Wagner Bill Fight

Specialization of the medical
profession under provisions of
health insurance was eliminated
yesterday from the Wagner-Lewis
bill by the House Ways and
Means Committee.
This action was a major VIC
tory for the American Medical
Association, which for years has
fought any move by Federal,
State, county or municipal gov
ernment to provide free medicel
attention. The health insurance
feature, however, was not a fea-
ture of President Roosevelt's ORR
ginal social security recommends
tionS,
The Washington times., 1935-02-16

direct control Of the responsible
officers of the District Govern
ment they would become a prey
to the SpoilS system.
I can't see that. To my mind
the District Commissioners are
just as honest and honorable as
the members Of the Board of
Education. They would no more
want to lower the standard of
education than would the ap.
pointees of the judges Of the
District Supreme Court.
It is obvious to anyone who
has studied the matter that the
conflict between the Franklin
School and the District Building
has hurt the efficiency of the
school system.
Why not cut out the friction
by making the schools what they
should be-a component part of
the District government?
PARENT.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
BY LINDSAY PARROTT
Copyright. 1895, by International
News Service)

MOSCOW, Feb. 16.-The most
carefully guarded man in the
world is Josef Stain, general sec.
retary OF the Communist party
and Russia's man of steel"
The elaborate precautions that
surround such noted institutions
as the White House in Wash
ington or the crown jewels of
Great Britain are child's play
compared to those the Soviet
Union takes to protect it's leader.
Residence Is Mystery
And when the assassins of
Sergei Mironitch Kirov planned
as the, Soviet courts allege they
did-a "terroriStic act" against
Stain they proved themselves the
worlds most optimistic criminals.
Force and secrecy in equal
proportions are the two compon-
entS of the protective wall built
around the red chief.
No stranger to the inner coun-
ellis Observation-Disclosures
Stain lives, except that it is
somewhere in that walled and
moated medieval labyrinth, the
Kremlin.
Hundreds of soldiers guard the
castle. The Kremlin has its
private garrison, drawn from the
picked troops of the Commissar-
lat of the Interior-the former
OGPU-and under the command
Of a strict, bearded old Bolshevik
named Peters.
Movements are Secret
Outsiders never learn when, or
where, Stain travels. Newspa-
perS publish news of his arrivals,
sometimes, but Of his departures
never.
When Stain left, unannounced,
for Leningrad after Kirov's mur.
der, the station was packed with
soldiers. Ordinary citizens were
warned off the premises entirely.
Even the official courier of the
American Embassy had difficulty
reaching his train.
And last summer, when Stain
spent a vacation on the shores
OF the Black Sea, the official
press mentioned neither his de-
parture. his whereabouts nor his
return to Moscow. His signature
at the foot Of an official decree
notified the populace of his re-
turn to duty.
Whether the Russian leader
himself, in fear of his life. has
ordered such precautions is un-
known. But recently, since the
assassination, the regime of pro.
lection has appeared stricter.
Summer Home Guarded
Today, even in the middle of
the Russian winter, armed guards
patrol the road that leads to
Stains "datcha," or summer
home, 20 miles outside of Mos
COW, near the village of Kuntsevo,
Pistols hang at their belts and
they scan all passing automobiles
carefully. Should a car break
down along that stretch of high
road, army trucks are always
near at hand to do hurried
towing job, lest the occupants
linger making repairs.
And when Stain himself passes,
as this correspondent personally
has observed, a pilot automobile
goes before his car and another
behind.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
MacCracken Mercy
Asked by Britten

Col. L. H. Britten, who served
10 days in the District jail on
a sentence imposed by the Sen.
ate. today appealed for the Sus-
pension Of similar sentence
against former Assistant Secre-
tary of Commerce William P.
MacCracken, who unsuccessfully
appealed the case to the United
States Supreme Court. Colonel
Britten stated:
"The Senate has claimed it's
pound Of flesh. Nothing can
be gained by sending him to
Jail"
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Phi Alpha Dinner
Marks Birthday

Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity
will mark its thirty-third ami
versary at a dinner tonight in
the Carlton Hotel, with Attorney
General Homer S. Cummings and
other distinguished members on
the guest list.
Founders night will be observed
by 40 chapters throughout the
country. The Washington Alumni
Chapter will be host tonight,
joined by the Taft Chapter of
Georgetown University and the
Jay Chapter of George Wash
ington University.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Pastor Predicts
Greek Monarchy

Because Of the monarchiSt vic
tory in the last elections, it ap-
pears certain that King George II
will be returned to the throne Of
Greece, according to Father
Thomas Daniels. pastor of the SIS.
Constantine and Helena, Sixth
and G Street Southwest.
Father Daniels added that his
opinion was strengthened by his
correspondence with persons in
Greece close to the royalist cause.
He asserted that return Of the
monarchy would mean true de.
mocracy for Greece.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Artists to Coast

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (U U.S..-A
large number Of Metropolitan
Opera artists will journey to the
West Coast this fall to appear
with the San Francisco Opera
Company, if negotiations now
under way are successful, it
was learned today.
Figuring prominently in the
plan is a Wagner Ring Cycle,
under the baton Of Artur Bo-
danzky, leading Wagnerian con.
ductor of the Metropolitan.
While persons involved in the
negotiations were reticent about
details Of the plan, it was as
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Taxi Man Burned
AS Stove ExplOdes

RIVERDALE, Md, Feb. Is.
John Cobb, "a, of East Riverdale,
was severely burned on the face
and hands last night when
flames shot out as he attempted
to pour kerosene into a stove at
his home.
Mr.. Cobb, Washington taxi
driver, was taken to Casualty
Hospital, where his condition
was reported fair this morning.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Democrats Plan
Washington Dance

FALLS CHURCH, Va, Feb. 16.
The Young Democratic Club Of
Falls Church is sponsoring a
George washington birthday
dance Thursday evening, Febru-
ary 81, at the Madison School
auditorium. A floor show fea-
turing Susan Hall will be an added
attraction, it was announced by
the president Of the club, r. c. l..
Moncure.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Met to Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Feb. 16.-The
Metropolitan Opera Company
will give a special performance
of Wagner's Die Walkure"
with an all-star cast at the
Lyric in Baltimore on the eve
ming of March IL.
This announcement was made
last night in New York by Ed
ward Ziegler, a former Balti-
morean end assistant general
manager of the company, fol-
lowing a conference with Fred
erick R. Huber, local represen-
tative of the organization.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
Suggests Precautions
Against War

To the Editor Of The Times: It
takes the American people a
long time to wake up. It some.
times takes its public servants a
longer time. Fortunately, at the
moment, we are alive to the
menace of an imperialiStic and
unScrupulous Japan. But there
are still some things to be done
if we are to protect ourselves
against a possible surprise at
tack. Here are some Of them:
/. We have absolute control
over our coastal waters. It is
possible by licensing or other.
wise to keep Japan's not-too-
mysterious fishing fleets"
under both observation and con-
troll, both in the harborS Of the
Pacific Coast and in the vicinity
Of the Panama Canal. This
should be done.
2. When our fleet is concen-
trated or maneuvering in forma-
tion at any particular spot,
other vessels should be kept un.
der close surveillance and re-
quired to remain at an appro-
pirate distance.
8. Similar precautions should
be taken in the Hawaiian and
Aleutian Islands.
4. All vessels using American
ports, and particularly smaller
vessels which ordinarily would
not be subject to suspicion,
should be rigidly inspected for
cargoes which in time Of war
would be contraband.
S. It should never be forgot
ten by our Army and Navy that,
if Japan should go to war with
the United States-and it is
Japan which would force the is.
sue-she will strike first and de.
clare war afterward. Precau-
tions should be taken with this
always in mind.
COMMON SENSE.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
The World of Music
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ChrOnGtic theme of "The Flight of the Bundle Bee.
MUSIC FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
Yehudi Menuhin, violin recital, Constitution Hail. p. m.
MONDAY
Chamber Music Society CandIeght Concert Phillips Memorial
Gallery p. m.
Navy concert Sail Loft, Navy Yard, IL a.
TUESDAY
Marine Band Auditorium 1880
Family Hour Band Auditorium, Army War College
8
Navy concert Sail Loft, Yard, 1880 a. m.
Symphony Orchestra concert Sail Loft Navy Yard
spring festival Willard Hotel ballroom,
p
WEDNESDAY
Symphony Orchestra concert Marine Band Audi
t0r1um, p.
Army concert Band Auditorium, 11:sO12 and
12:30-1:3O p. m.
Navy Band Symphony concert Sail Loft Navy
II a.
THURSDAY
concert, Sail Loft, Navy Yard 1880 q. m.
Orchestra concert Myra Hess piano SOo
Constitution Hall, 4:45 p. m.
FRIDAY
Army Band concert, Band Auditorium, Army War College,
q. m. and $3.50 p. m.
Pro Arts Quartet Coolidge Auditorium, Library Congress-
4:15 p. m.
Symphony Orchestra student concert Central High
The Washington times., 1935-02-16

Yehudi Menuhin, youthful
genius of the violin, who will
appear in a concert recital to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock
In Constitution Hall, has taken
kindly to the suggestion made
IN this column several days ago
and will play one Of the dis
puted Kreisler numbers as his
first encore.
The composition is LA
Chase" which Kreisler attrib-
uted to Cartier, but now claims
as his own work. Following
the recent disclosure Of the
Kreisler authorship, Sam
Franko, noted composer and
arranger, claims that the La
Chase" was taken from origi-
nal themes by Cartier.
Thus Yehudi Menuhin finds
himself in the storm center Of
this controversy that is gather
ing force in the world Of music.
Xehudi Menuhin unwittingly
started the whole dispute when
he included the "Praeludium
and Allegro" listed under the
Joint authorship Of Pagnanni-
Kreisler, in a recital lecture
recently.
AS Olin Downs, the noted New
York music critic, was to give
the descriptive lecture, he tried
to find the original themes by
Pagnanni. He could find no
trace of these old themes in the
New York Public Library, and
then he visited the music divi-
sion Of the Library Of Congress,
but without success.
When he consulted the pub
Usher of the works he was ad-
vised to get in touch with Kreis-
Ter. Kreisler admitted the full
authorship of the compositions
and gave permission to publish
the fact.
This admission was accepted
for a few days, until now Sam
FrAnko has come to the fore
with the promise to run down
the original themes and prove
that the works are not all orig.
;inal with Kreisler. Thus the
matter stands.
Yehudi Menuhin will play Mo-
Iart's third concerto in G major
and Bruchs concerto in G minor,
Opus 26, for the first part Of
the program.
After the intermission he will
offer Corelli'S La Folia," the
Handel-Flesch Prayer (from the
"Te Deum"), SaraSate's Caprice
Basque" and "Habanera," Rim
sky-Korsakov's Flight Of the
Bundle Bee" Debussy's la
File aux Cheveux de Lin" and
9aSsini's La Ronde des Lutins."
Probably the best known COM
position in the program is the
descriptive Flight Of the Bum
BILE Bee," from which a few
sample measures are shown
above. The music moves swift
'1y in groups of chromatic in
tervals, producing a most rea.
tStic effect.