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Evening star., 1936-06-21
ROB JEWEL SHOP
BY APPOINTMENT
Bandits Bind Pair in Second
Floor Store-Loot VAL
ued at $1,000.

Three bandits. who made tele-
phone appointment with their VIC
TINS. held up and robbed Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Peterson in their jewelry
store on the second floor Of the
Woodward Building late yesterday,
escaping with cash and jewelry esti-
mated in value at $4,000.
Before robbing the store the BAN
dts bound and gagged the couple
and locked both in the store. 1t
was not until Peterson succeeded
in removing enough adhesive tape
from his mouth to be heard on the
street below that aid could be sum-
moned.
According to the victims. two of
the bandits had entered the store
Thursday on the pretext of ,purchas-
ing a diamond ring. They left,
stating they must secure the ring
size of the woman for whom the ring
was intended.
1t is believed they may have plan
ned to commit the robbery Friday
night, since they asked the pro-
prietor to remain open later than
usual. This he failed to do. so this
morning one of them called and
made an appointment for pm.
Scream for Help.
Mrs. Peterson said two of the men
entered first and asked her to
model" the ring by placing it on
her finger. While her hands were
engaged, they drew pistols and the
third man entered, also with a drawn
pistol. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson
were told to keep still, but both
screamed for help.
Mrs. Peterson was bound with her
wrists to her ankles, and adhesive
tape was placed on her mouth. After
she told the bandits only $35, the
cash taken in after banking hours,
was in the cash register, she was
forced back of the safe in the real
Of the room.
While one bandit was binding Mrs.
(See HOID-UP. Page ~
Evening star., 1936-06-21
74TH CONGRESS VOTES
ADJOURNMENT AFTER
HOLT ENDS FILIBUSTER
Aesop's Fables Read by Holt
Mark Dull End of Congress
Night Session Is Dra,Urt Out, Mainly to
Allow Cufey Bill Factions to CoN
Names and Make Faces.

turned on House and Senate ap-
proval of the tax bill, both branches
had early settled down to an evening
of boondoogling, punctuated by sue
cessful efforts to slip by without new
debate such controversial measures
as the Walsh -Healey Government
contract bill
Delay Accommodates House.
The House, in fact, passed its ad-
journment resolution before the mem
bers scattered for dinner, but the
understanding throughout the Cap
itol that the Guffey bill was going
to cause delay in the Senate gave
them ample time to recess and re-
turn at leisure.
When they did there was none Of
the vaudeville atmosphere of recent
years. as the membership, still mourn
ing the death Of former Speaker
Byrns, conducted itself with unusual
restraint.
In the Senate, lacking in. obvious
measure the fiery dramatics of such
performers as the late Senator Huey
Long, the early evening activities
were merely a build-up for the coal
bill dispute to follow.
A touch of early comedy was fur
pished when Senator Hastings, Della
ware Republican, who Is retiring
from the Senate, and Senator Byrnes
South Carolina Democrat, and Sena-
tor Connally, Texas Democrat, joined
(See CLOSING, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1936-06-21
MAN LEAPS IN RIVER
FROM DECK OF SHIP
Believed Drowned as Searchers
Fail to Locate His
Body.

A man tentatively identified as
Harold Williams of Loudoun County.
Va, was reported to have drowned
when he leaped from the crowded deck
of the S. S. Potomac, river excursion
steamer, about opposite Mount Vernon
last night.
Several persons said they saw him
snatch off his coat, necktie and shoes
and then go overheard.
No motive had developed, although
officials of the Potomac River Line
questioned the passengers closely. AS
soon as the cry man overheard" went
up, Capt. Philip J. Barbour signaled
his engineers to reverse, brought the
steamer to standstilr and put out a
searching party in small boat as
the ships searchlight scanned the
surface of the river.
After 40 minutes search G. c. Pur-
cell, pilot, who commanded the
searching party, returned to the Po-
tomac to report he could find no
trace of the man.
Capt. Barbour quoted Frank Schwartz,
Loudoun County farmer, as saying
that williams worked for him on his
farm. He said the man came to Vir-
ginia from Missouri recently.
williams dropped from the second
deck Schwartz was not with him at
the time.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
LEMKE ANNOUNCES
CONVENT|ONPLANS
Cleveland Sessions in Au-
gust to Launch New
Party, He Says.

Representative Lemke, Republican,
of North Dakota, Union party candi-
date for President, said last night the
new party probably would be launched
at convention of all interested groups
in Cleveland some time in August.
1T will be mass convention" he
said, similar to the one at which
Lincoln launched his party"
Lemke, who announced his candi-
dacy on 15-plank platform Friday
with economic slavery" as the main
issue, said delegates would not be
elected to the convention from all the
States this year because Of the lack
of time.
Congressional supporters said Lemke
would confer soon with E. H. Everson,
St. Charles, S. Oak, president of the
National Farmers Union. and with Ed
Kennedy of Kankakee, NJ, its secre-
tary.
Lemke Keeps Busy.
Struggling with constantly jangling
telephones and an increasing pile OF
kilograms, the North Dakotan paced
the floor of his office, firing directions
to his secretarial staff and mopping
his chin and glistening brow. He had
attended an almost ceaseless round
of secluded conferences.
To insistent news men he reiterated,
finally with show of irritation, that
he was not ready to disclose the iden-
tity of persons with whom he had
talked or discuss campaign plans.
Everything is in formative state" ="
he declared, land I do not wish to
mislead you
This is the first time the people
ever have had presidential candidate
who believes it good political strategy
to tell only the truth and keep his
word"
Not Concerned With Finances.
He emphasized he was not interested
in the question of how, when and by
whom his campaign was to be
financed.
Il am not concerned about finances,
he said. Money is considered impor-
tant only when deals are to be made,
and the sovereignty of the people bar
gained away before election.
MY candidacy represents an honest
and sincere desire on the part of the
people, and in that case finances are
not of prime Importance. If they be-
come necessary the people will know
and contribute"
Thn a,-kxy ,1la I.a
was broad enough to attract all ele-
ments dissatisfied with policies of the
major political parties, and sound
enough to support constructively
united front.
While he declined to say whether
there had been an actual meeting
with -the-wealth leaders, he
verified reports that representatives of
Rev. Gerald Smith. titular head of
Evening star., 1936-06-21
BY JOHN c. HENRY.

A "punch-drunk" Congress last
night stumbled its way to adjourn
ment in the most apathetic closing
session in several years. drawn out
until midnight only for the purpose of
allowing the friends and foes of the
Guffey coal bill to make faces and
call each other names.
After the smoke, aroused largely by
Senator Holt, West Virginia Democrat,
and Senator Guffey, Pennsylvania
Democrat, had cleared, it was OBJ
served that the former had made good
on his early evening threat that John
L. Lewis, president of the United Mine
Workers, lis not going to get this bill" ."
AS a means of achieving his pur-
pose, the young West Virginian con-
Quoted filibuster for approximately
au hour and a half, during which he
read excerpts from a book by Lewis,
attacked provisions of the pending
bill, renewed his criticism of the w.
P. A. and Administrator Harry Hop
kins, and read few light installments
of Aesop's Fables.
Lewis sat grimly listening in the
visitors gallery
Quorum Call Allowed.
Holt interrupted his speech just
before midnight to allow a quorum
call, and then heard Majority Leader
Robinson submit the privileged resolu-
ton that the Senate adjourn sine die.
about a half hour later, the House
also called it a day.
With the real key to adjournment
Evening star., 1936-06-21

BY a top-heavy majority. delegates
to the Federation of Citizens' ASsocia-
tions condemn the QUESTIONABLE by
which Representative Blanton, Demo-
crat, of Texas, sought to learn the
religious, political and economic be-
liefs of District public school teach
ers, poll by The Star revealed yes
terday.
The attitude Of Thomas E. Lodge,
president of the Federation, who has
indicated no action will be taken on
the. matter, came in for varying COM
ment, some delegates declaring for a
special meeting of the Executive Com
mittee, or even the entire Federation,
while others frankly stated the ques-
ton should be dropped and forgotten
as quickly as possible.
Disapproval of the entire question:
Evening star., 1936-06-21
the Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, June 20-With
five days to fill and no extended con-
troversies in sight, Democratic leaders
worked on their convention program
today without deciding upon the final
order of all events.
James A. Farley, national chairman,
will call the convention to order at
noon, Eastern daylight saving time,
next Tuesday.
President Roosevelt and Vice Presi-
dent Garner will ring down the cur
tain Saturday night with their ac-
ceptance speeches in Franklin Field.
A tentative schedule for events in
between may be changed over the
week end, National Committee officials
said.
The election Of Senator Barkley Of
Kentucky as temporary chairman and
his keynote speech will be the princi-
pal business of Tuesday nights ses-
sion.
The Rules and Credentials Commit
tee is to report at q session scheduled
for Wednesday at noon. The report
viii bring the quNtion Of abolishins
Evening star., 1936-06-21
Readers Guide
PART ONE.

PARI 1--WE.
Main NeUS Section.
General News-Pages Al, B-5.
washington WaySide-A-2.
Lost and Found-A-3.
Death Notices-A-12.
Educational-B-4.
Sports Section-Pages B-6, Bill.
Boating and Fishing News-B-ll.
PART TWO.
Editorial Section.
Editorial Articles Pages d.
Editorials and Editorial Fea-
tures-D-2.
Civic News and Comment-D-4.
Women's Clubs, Parent-Teacher
ActivitieS-D-5-6.
Veterans Organizations, Ma
tional Guard, Organized
ReserveS-D-5..
ResortS-D-T-8-9.
Crossword Puzzle-D-6.
Contract-D-10.
PART THREE.
Society Section.
Society News and Comment
Pages Ell, E-8.
Well-Known Folk-E-5.
Barbara Bell Pattern-E-7.
PART FOUR.
Feature Section.
News Features-Pages FL, F-4.
John Clagett Proctor's Article on
Old Washington-F-2. :.
Those Were the Happy Days"
by Dick ManSfeld-F-2.
Radio News and Programs-F-3.
Stage and Screen-F-5.
Automobiles-F-6:
Children's Page-F-7.
High Lights of History-F-7.
PART FIVE.
Financial, Classified.
Financial News and Comment,
Stock, Bond and Curb Sum-
maries-Pages G-1-4.
Stamps-G-5.
CLASSIFIED Advertising Pages
G-5-l5. A.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
SYMPHONY SERIES
ASSURED IN JULY
Finnan Grants Permit to
Use Water Gate Site
for Concerts.

The National Capital was assured Of
symphony concerts next month at the
Water Gate of the Arlington Memorial
Bridge when C. Marshall Finnan, SUI
perintendent of the local park system.
authorized yesterday permit for the
Washington Summer Concerts Associa-
ton, headed by Thomas j. Mullikin.
The association is composed of union
musicians.
This action followed a conference
in Finnan's Office at the Navy Build
ing, participated in by Aiullikin and
his associate, Jacques Posell, both
members of the National Symphony
Orchestra. Plans for the concerts were
gone over in detail and then the park
(see SYMPHONY, Page A-s5
Evening star., 1936-06-21
Report Ed,vard viii Visit
Brightens Life Along Riuiera

mondeley, one of the Kings chamber
lains, would occupy the nearby villa
Of lie Roc. Oondon sources stated
the King had taken "a villa" at
Cannes.)
It was reported the King would ar
rive aboard his yacht, the Victoria AL
bert, after attending the unveiling of
the Canadian memorial at vimy Ridge
July Is.
Many Americans. including Lady
Mendl and Mrs. James Corrigan, were
reported taking villas for August, an
ticipating a social whirl during the
Kings stay.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
TRADING REFORMS
PLANNED BY Sc. c.
Program Sent to Congress,
but Legislation Is Not
Suggested.
BY the Associated Press.

A program for the reform of trading
changes was sent to Congress late yes
terday by the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
1t was described by S. E c. experts
as the most important proposal for
revamping security trading machinery
since the passage of the exchange
control act in 1884 AS now drawn,
it would touch more than 5000 men,
bers of % exchanges registered with
the S. E. C..
James M. Lands, chairman Of the
commission, said steps would be taken
within a few weeks to carry the pro-
gram out under powers now vested in
the commission.
The reforms we're. outlined in a
lengthy report on the feasibility and
advisability" of separating the func-
tionS of dealer and broker on the floor
of an exchange.
No Legislation Suggested.
No immediate legislation was sug-
gested. But the commission held the
door open for possible legislative rec
concentrations after it has had oppor-
tunity for more study and to accu-
mulate experience by the intricate
problems involved.
Briefly, the program was seen aimed
at putting floor traders on a more
equal footing with the trading public
and tightening safeguards around Gus
toners of commission houses.
The principal points:
Members working on the floor Of
registered exchanges must choose be-
stween classif1cations as brokers or
as dealers"
AS brokers'" they would be pro-
hiblted from trading for their own
account while on the floor.
AS dealers" they would be per-
mitted to trade for themselves, but
would have to maintain liquid re-
sources sufficient to margin their max
imum positions fully under the re-
quirements set by the Federal Reserve
Board, now SIS per cent of the market
price of a stock.
Cash Basis for Members.
Members of commission houses
handling orders for the public and
carrying margin accounts would be
(see TRADING, Page %
Evening star., 1936-06-21
Federation Majority Condemns
Bla,,ton Teacher Questionnaire
hterrogations as to Religious Beliefs
Particularly Offensive to Delegates.
Some FAVOR ActiOn BY Body.

naire was general, but the questions
dealing with the religious beliefs Of
the teachers came in for particularly
vigorous condemnation.
Tabulation of the opinions expressed
by the delegates who could be reached
showed 81 were against the question
naire Three delegates saw nothing
Objectionable" in the QUESTIONABLE,
but none indorsed 1t entirely. The
remainder of the delegates declined TO
comment or could not be reached for
an opinion, many being on vacation.
So far as the Federation taking ac-
ton on the matter was concerned. 10
delegates opposed carrying the mat
ter any further and Is we're in favor,
with by far the largest portion of the
delegates polled non-committal or in
Continued on Page A-l6 Column 1)
Evening star., 1936-06-21
PAROLE REFUSED
TAXCONSP|RATORS
District Board Rejects Plea
to Release Three Lor-
ton Prisoners.

Emphasizing the Importance Of in
suring "scrupulous honesty in Gov
ernment officials, the District Parole
Board yesterday refused to release
from Lorton Reformatory the three
men convicted here five months ago
of conSpiring to settle a $4,000
income tax assessment for $4,000.
The board said the prlsoners-John
w. Hardgrove, who was chief con-
feree Of the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau; Henning r. Nelson, bureau audi
tor. and Frank B. McElhill New York
tax consultant-shoulds serve the maxi.
mum Of their four months to two
years sentence, less only customary
time OF for good behavior. The good
behavior deduction amounts to 144
days, making the actual maximum SEN
tence one year, seven months and six
days.
1T is the view OF the board that
this deduction represent suf1-
cient leniency and that further leni-
ency by this board would not be in
the public interest" the parole group
said in a formal statement. There
is nothing more important than pre-
serving the honesty and integrity OF
our Government service and of insur-
ing scrupulous honesty in dealings be-
tween Government officials and the
public"
Hardgrove's Service Cited.
Frank R. Jellef concurred with the
other board members. Wilbur La Roe,
ir.. and Emmett j. Scott, as to Nc
Elhill and Nelson, but thought Hard
grove should be granted a deferred
parole because of his long and hon
orable service to the Government.
A case similar to that in which he
was convicted still is pending against
Hardgrove. He is charged with con-
spring with another tax consultant to
accept a fee for disposing of income
tax claims.
After q weeks trial in District Su-
preme Court, a jury found Hardgrove,
Nelson and McElhill guilty Of conSpir-
ing to defraud the Government.
The prosecution contended McElhill
contacted Thomas McCarter, New
Jersey public utilities magnate. and
offered to have a $4,000 extra as
sessment against McCarter dropped
(see PAROLE, Page 81
Evening star., 1936-06-21
Ey the Associated Press. @.

CANNES, France, June 20.-Life
perked up all along the Riviera tonight
on the strength of reports King Edward
of England was coming late next month
to spend his Summer holidays at Max
inc Elliott's villa L'Horizon.
The actress remarked: "Of course,
it is impossible for me to say any
thing. The fact that Maj. Sir John
Aird, equerry to the King, was here
three weeks ago should not lead one
to suppose his majesty is coming"
Society sources stated Lord Chpl-
Evening star., 1936-06-21
AFRICA WAR OVER,
ROOSEVELT LIFTS
NEUTRAL DEGREES
Arms, Financial Embargoes
and Trade Warnings
Terminated.
ABNORMAL" SHIPMENT
PRESSURE RESCINDED
Proclamation Mandatory Under
Law-Ethiopia Annexation
Not Recognized.

BACKGROUND
Increment to assure American
neutrality in event of foreign Uar
received stimulus in Italian
n,endces to Ethiopia last Summer.
Congress hastily passed neutrality
resolution before adjourning and
October President Roosevelt de-
cldred state OF war eristino in
Africa, trdrning American traders
that they had commercial dealings
NTH the belligerentS at their otUn
risk. Additional warnings 0iuen
later.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
LITvINOFF PLOT FEARED
Swiss Gust Man Suspected of
Planning Assassination.

BERNE, Switzerland, June 20 (Pl.-
Switzerland today expelled Ukranian
colonel, who. police said, was suspected
of plotting the assassination of Maxim
Litvinoff, Soviet RuSsias foreign COM
miSSar.
The man, to whom police referred
only as "Konovalec," was escorted to
the frontier.
Jean Ernest Llanque. one Of three
persons who were detained earlier in
the week for allegedly shadowing enc
mics of the Soviet. was quoted by po-
lice as saying he was paid 600 Swiss
francs (about 1922 by the Soviet
Union to watch Konovalec's villa.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
ZEPPELIN OVER ATLANTIC
1000 Miles From New York on
Third Flight to q. s.

NEW YORK, June 20 GR.-The
German Zeppelin Hindenburg, making
its third flight to the United States,
was reported over the North Atlantic
tonight about 1000 miles from New
York by Mackay Radio.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
RESETTLEMENT BILL
SENT TO PRESIDENT
Bankhead Measure Permits Pay
ments to States in Lieu of
Taxes on Projects.


BY the Associated Press.
A blu by Speaker Bankhead to per-
nit the Resettlement Administration
to pay money to States in lieu of
taxes on any rural rehabilitation
project was passed yesterday by both
Houses and sent to the White House
The cash payments would be
equivalent to the taxes which would
have been assessed had the property
remained in private hands. States
are without power to tax Federal
property.
The bill also would give States and
political subdivisions civil and GRIM
inal jurisdiction over the Federal land
used for such projects. =
Evening star., 1936-06-21

(See LEMKE, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1936-06-21
WEATHER.

%. s. Weather Bureau rorecastD
Generally fair and cooler, probably pre-
ceded by showers this morning; tomorrow
fair with moderate temperature. Tenn
peratures-Highest, 81, at $50 pm. yes
terday; lowest. 66, at am. yesterday.
Full report on Page B-3.
Evening star., 1936-06-21

(See CONGRESS, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1936-06-21

(See PAROLE, Page D.
Evening star., 1936-06-21

Full Associated Press
News and Wirephotos
Sunday Morning and
Every Afternoon.
Evening star., 1936-06-21

(See HOLD-UP, Page %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-21
Styles

1t isn't easy to wear Sugar-loaf
conical hat, but it is charming on
the right type. A new model is
Erik's sugar-loaf cone of black
faille. The front is trimmed with
three feather tulips-one green
one red and one violet-With three
long green stems that extend be,
yond the high top of the hat.
Out in the open come curls and
waves as hair-revealing hats reg,
lister for autumn after successful
summer season. A new turban,
built to reveal the lines Of the
couture, is of black felt and bright
blue velvet, draped into a bow
The hair shows both on the lifted
and the deep side, which, in add
ton, is Slashed to let the curls
emerge.
Under colorful umbrellas at
sidewalk lunching and dining re,
sorts we find women wearing
much black and white. With a
simple black crepe dress, one
woman wears a tunic of snow
white sharkskin, crushed black
suede gloves and black hat with
a white crown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-21

At dance it's pleasant, very, to
see girl and a man keep fine
sense of politeness. Too often we
see a partner come up to girl,
ask her for dance, see her &C
cept, and away they go with no
gesture to her partner of the eve
ming. 1t takes only a few seconds
to make an appropriate gesture to
her escort, and this is the way it
should be done: The young man
comes up, says May I have this
dance?" The girl says yes" The
young man turns to the escort and
says DO you mind?" and the girl,
as she leaves. says will you ex-
cuse me?" just as she would say
when leaving him on any other
occasion. It's all very simple, and
easy and auckland mannerly.
Yes, to your second question.
If the girl and the young man
have seen quite good deal of each
other at the first meeting, and
they find each other congenial, it
is quite proper for her to invite
him to come to see her at her
home. This is the way of hospi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-21
When Manners Are Correct
By MRS. CORNELIUS BEECKMAN

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
"When a girl is sitting with her
escort at a dance, and a man she
knows comes to ask her to dance,
what should she do and say?
Must she ask her escorts permits
sion?
Does the same thing apply to
any man she may be sitting with?
IF a girl meets young man for
the first time, is it proper for her
to ask him to come to see her at
her acme or should She wait
until he asks to come or invites her
to go somewhere with him, for in
stance to the movies?
DO boys wear boutOnnieres at
a dance? If so, what kind are
proper?
'IS it all right for a girl to send
flowers to a young man merely a
friend) who is ill in a hospital? If
you say it is, what kind are apprO-
pirate? Or should you send any
kind that you know are his ia
vOrite?
"HOw is Salami eaten, in ones
fingers, or should it be cut first
and then eaten with the fork?
CLARA"