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Evening star., 1936-05-17
Merger of T,vO associations
PrOpOsed But Action DELAYED

constitution of the organization which
would permit the discard of q rigid
monthly meeting rule and allow gath
erings to be held at the call of the
president when matters of importance
merit action.
Remon declared that careful study
of the structure and workings Of the
Connecticut avenue group should be
made before any request to join 1t Is
made. He laid the small attendance
at meetings Of the Cathedral Heights
Cleveland Park Association to an
absence of live issues and deplored
efforts to hold monthly sessions.
A vote will be held at the October
meeting on the proposed amendment
and any decision on the merger plan
Is being held in allegiance until that
time. Sentiment, however, seems to
view the proposition with disfavor.
Although. the annual election was
scheduled for this months meeting.
it was postponed until the Fall, all
lowing the incumbents to remain In
ONCE until the policy Of operations
u definitely settled.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Gold Deposit Found.

Many gold deposits have been found
in the demilitarized zone under the
East Hopei regime by an exploration
party of technicians sent by the Tient-
sin office of the South Manchuria Rail-
way Co. to seek natural resources in
North China. In addition to the gold,
the party discovered many other min
eral deposits, including iron ores, oil
and coal. Exploring the Great Wall
area, in search Of alluvial gold, the
technicians happened upon a deposit
not far from Miyun. Encouraged, they
conducted more extensive investiga-
tions which revealed that this district
in the demilitarized zone contains
many veins with a fairly large per
centage Of gold. Metallurgical and
mining experts are now conducting
tests Of the deposits.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
GEORGETOWN GROUP
PLANS !OPEN HOUSE,
Virginia Conservation Film to
Feature Meetings Scheduled
for Monday, May Is.

The Georgetown Citizens Associa-
ton will close its seasons activities
on Monday, May rs, with an open
house" which all residents OF George
town are invited to attend.
The chief feature of the entertain
ynent bill will be motion picture,
lasting more than an hour, and sup
piled by the State Commission on
Conservation and Development OF
Virginia. The sound film will depict
historical shrines. recreational oppor-
tunities. battlefields. natural wonders
and scenic spots in Virginia. many Of
which are within easy riding distance
Of Washington.
The meeting will be held a. the
parish hall of st. Adams Church at
8 pm. and posters and announce
ments, which have been issued, give
promise to a large attendance, officers
announce.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Eight Traffic Suggestions
Dra,un Up by 4. F.E. Scheer
Reveals, in Ciuic Broadcast, Ho,o Exams
ton, Ill.,, Achieves Lou Record of
Automobile Fatalities.

Eight traffic suggestions, designed t
reduce the Districts high fatality rat
and aid in clearing up congested con
ditions, have been drawn by A. F. I
Scheer, chairman. Joint Conference Q
Northeast Citizens Associations.
He proposes:
/. To require taxicabs, buses
and other similar vehicles to op-
crate from off street terminals.
2. Prohibit double parking Of all
vehicles.
3. Prohibit parking on the flow
side of flow streets during q speci-
fed restricted time.
4. Prohibit parking of all We
hicles on restricted streets in the
morning and evening rush hours.
S. Prohibit all tail-gate loading
or unloading. of trucks.
6. Reduce present restrictions on
parking. because parked cars do
not kill people and cars cruising
around looking for parking space
and cruising taxis cause conges-
tion. This would relieve police
from placing parking tickets and
would help them use their time in
stopping serious violations.
7. Put on an extensive educa-
tional program in the public
schools and press, instructing
children and adults in the dangers
of streets.
8. Eliminate all useless and triv-
Evening star., 1936-05-17
ial regulations now on the books.

ial regulations now on the books.
Scheer outlined his program last
week in the civic broadcast over Sta
tion WMAL, which was one Of the
Federation of Citizens Associations
sponsored programs. The series is
directed by Thomas Ellis Lodge, presi-
dent.
This weeks speaker will be Horace
M. Fulton. federation delegate from
the Logan-Thomas Circle Citizens
Association. He will discuss the past.
present and future outlook of The
Parks System of Washington"
Scheer. in his address last week,
criticized the system of grouping all
the large Government buildings in
the downtown area. This, he says,
is the cause Of the morning and eve
ming congestion. There are about
$4,000 to $4,000 people brought into
this area each morning and have to
leave in the evenings due to this
grouping of large Government depart
ments No provision was made for the
parking Of cars and in fact many
needed streets for the handling Of
traffic were closed. New buildings are
even now being constructed and
planned.
Scheer is firm believer In justified
permit suspensions. since this is ef-
fective in removing really dangerous
drivers from the streets.
Having learned that Evanston, Ill,
has one Of the lowest automobile
fatality rates in the United States,
despite the heavy Chicago traffic that
passes through it, Scheer wore the
police chief to ask how this was &C.
complished.
The answers reveal that the follow
ing regulations are included in the
laws Of Evanston:
Parking on both sides Of the street,
with exceptions Of the smaller ones;
no one-way streets; pedestrian con-
troll solely through public education:
provision Is made for as much park
ing space as Is consistent with the
free flow of trafiic; no double parking
is permitted at any time.
When slow signs are erected in
Evanston. the proper speed Is indi-
Gated as "Slow to II Miles Per Hour"
since slow to some people means q
different rate of speed than to others,
the police chief wrote. Drivers CO.
operate with the police there because
I'VE don't put up '20-mile-an-hour'
signs in districts in which every driver
knows it is perfectly safe to drive &c."
Trafic tickets are given for minor
offenses, but an offender does not
pay fine until he has received three
tickets. For offenses committed while
= vehicle Is moving, however, the
driver Is taken to the nearest police
station.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Spelling Bee Heads
Cheuy Chase Plans
For Entertainment
Emery and Marshall Are
Captains of Opposing
Ciuic Teams.

An old-fashioned spelling bee-one
with competing teams and a master
and judge-will be the featured event
Of the final Spring meeting Of the
Chevy Chase Citizens Association
Wednesday night, Edwin S. Hege,
president announced yesterday.
Members will be divided into two
teams, Hege said, and Fred A. Emery
will captain one team with H. s. Mar
shall heading the opposing group.
Other features Of the entertainment
bill, which follows q short business
session of the group, include musical
selections by a sextet and a quartet,
Hege said.
The meeting will be held at 8 pm,
ct the z. v. Brown School.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Civic Problems, Civic Bodies
apparent Deadlock Between Senate and House
Conferees Imperls Federal Share in
District Appropriation Bill.

The act requires that these
branches shall be studied and
taught as thoroughly and in the
same manner as other like required
branches, by the use Of text books
in the hands Of the pupil where
other branches are thus studied
in such schools. The penalty for
non- compliance with the law by
any ofiicer or teacher Is fixed at
removal from ONCE.
This fiftieth anniversary of the
law will be observed In this city in
the auditorium of Central High
. School on next Friday evening at
8 O'Clock. The celebration Is In
charge Of a general citizens COM
mittee formed for the purpose and
calling itself THE Allied Organ
,zations." School oficials and other
citizens will participate in the ex-
ercises, which will include a musi-
cal program by the High School
Band and specially written play
by pupils. The celebration Is open
to the public.
Reports by the superintendent Of
schools to the Board Of Education,
from time to time, indicate that
this law has always been observed
in the public schools of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. Another provi-
sion Of the law, the superintendent
also reports, has been observed.
That is the requirement that every
person who qualities for a teach
ership in any subject in our schools
must pass an examination In the
effects Of alcoholic drinks and mar
cotics on the human system.
A new interest has been aroused
in this law through some of the
discussions incident to the cam
paign for the repeal of the eight
zenith amendment. Some Of the
most ardent advocates Of repeal
were most insistent that prohibi-
ton was the wrong way to handle
the problem, but that education is
what Is needed. With both the
"wets" and the "drys" advocat-
ing education regarding alcoholic
drinks and their effect on the hu-
man system, there are many citi-
zens who feel that the time de-
voted to such studies should be
increased.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
INTEREST GROWING
Low Terraces Suggested as
One Means of Beautifying
Grounds.

Widespread civic interest In the
school property Identification cam
paign being sponsored by the Roose-
welt High School Parent-Teacher AS
sc citation is indicated in number OF
letters received by Ernest H. Pull
man, president of the association,
backing the movement.
Begun less than a month ago, the
drive has elected responses and sug-
gestions from sources ranging from
District officials to private citizens
and faculty members of the city's
schools.
David Babp, secretary of the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations. an
nounced, in reply to letter from the
parent-teacher group. that early ac-
ton on the matter may be expected
from the federation.
Low Terraces Urged.
In indorsing the campaign, the
Manor Park Citizens Association at
recent meeting coupled with its
approval the suggestion that school
authorities consider the general
lowering Of terraces surrounding
many schools in order that erosion
damage be minimized. The Manor
Park group indicated its belief that
q series of lower terraces instead of
one high terrace would be an ef-
fectual means of meeting the soil
washing problem.
In letter to officers of the Dis
trict school system, DR.. Frank W.
Ballou, superintendent of schools,
quoted a letter from Commissioner
Dan I. Sultan asking cooperation of
all persons in keeping the streets and
sidewalks free from litter and trash.
1T is our hope" the letter said, that
the subject of city cleanliness will be
made a subject Of instruction In the
schools and that appropriate lessons
in good citizenship be developed in
class rooms in carrying out the sug-
gestion."
Students of Rossell Grade School
reported they had printed and posted
Keep OF the Grass" signs on the
school grounds.
Dogs Held Bad Influence.
Mrs. B. G. McIllwee, chairman OF
the Legislative Committee of the
Roosevelt High School Parent
Teacher Association, cited the "city
dog" as being responsible for a large
part of "children's disregard for the
beauty of lawns and flower beds" !"
Mrs. McIllwee said If all dogs were
either ,muzzled or kept within a GER
tain restricted area, children would
profit by the example and think
twice" before their playful depreda-
ton OF lawns, flowers and trees.
Pullman said success of the drive
depended almost wholly upon the ex-
tent to which civic interest was
aroused-the sincere interest, he said,
that Is expressed in the letters and
other communications already re-
ceived. He indicated that a repre-
sentative Of the sponsoring organi-
cation was to speak over the radio
some time soon on the purposes ami
achievements of the campaign.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Pedestrians Get q Break
Before Being Controlled.

DChotC DNhhb SohhiUiC1s
IT has been contended that prior
to the adoption of any rule for
the control of pedestrians at busy
street intersections the walkers
should be given some protection
and visible signals. A group of Off
cials and citizens interested in traf-
fic and safety assembled at Twelfth
and F streets Wednesday morning
to observe the start of the test
of the experimental pedestrian
lights. When these walk" lights
were turned on, policemen on the
four corners instructed the pedes-
trians when they came to the cross
ing. 1t was mostly good-natured
crowd. but some of the hard-boiled
variety seemed to resent being held
back until the walk" light showed.
Under the system in operation,
the pedestrian is given complete
protection for 18 seconds without
fear of being run down by vehicles
turning the corner. These new
lights are synchronized with the
regular traffic lights. No left turns
are permitted at this intersection.
When the go" light shows it is
accompanied for IA seconds by the
right-turn light. When the turn
signal goes of the pedestrian light
comes on for 18 seconds. This light
displays the word walk" in illumi-
mated letters.
The usual pedestrian crossings
have been divided into two lanes
by heavy white lines and white
arrows guide the walkers to move
in the lane to the right. As the
pedestrian moves across the street
through his protected corridor he.
of course. parallels the movement
of the vehicular traffic. The test
during the first days is regarded
as highly satisfactory. 1t Is be-
lieved the number Of policemen
at the crossing may shortly be re-
duced as the people learn to OBJ
serve the lights. This Is a break
for the pedestrians, but to the
observer it is by no means pedes-
trian control, for some people de-
cline to heed the plea OF the
policemen to wait for the walk"
light.
The pedestrian has for a long
time enjoyed q break at the trafic-
controlled circles. At these rotary
clearing houses for many inter-
secting lines of traffic all vehicles
must stop so the pedestrian may
cross over in safety on the red
light. There appears to be general
civic approval of the delay Of few
seconds at the circles in the in
terest Of safety. 1t is predicted
that there will be equal approval OF
these walk lights when in operation
at all heavily travelled crossings.
The pedestrian, considered by some
to be the real traffic menace, is re-
garded by the Traffic Department
as a necessary evil entitled to
break before being sent to jail.
50 Years Of Teaching Effects Of
Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics.
ON MAY 20, 1886, there was ap-
" proved an act of Congress
providing for the study Of the ma
ture of alcoholic drinks and mar
cotics, and their effects upon the
human system, in connection with
the several divisions Of the sub
ject of physiology and hygiene.
Such study was made obligatory
for the pupils of the public schools
of the Territories and of the Dis
trict and in the Military and Naval
Academies, and Indian and colored
schools in the Territories Of the
United States.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
She Lived in Five Reigns.

Mrs. Adelaide H. Burton, who has
just celebrated her 104th birthday
anniversary in Blackjack. Irish Free
State, has lived in the reigns of five
English sovereigns. One of her earliest
recollections was when she wore a
black bow as mourning on the death
of King William w. On her Tooth
birthday anniversary she received
royal message of congratulations from
King George and Queen Mary.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Boy Digs Up Skull at Home

While digging outside the kitchen
door Of his home at Sutton Gross, Irish
Free State, boy unearthed q skull
and some bones. In the course of
further digging the remains of two
more people were found. Part of the
district was at one time a common,
and many people were buried there
during the great famine of ls47.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Changing the Name Of the
Supreme Court of the District.

I IPON the favorable report of the
Senate Committee on the Judi
ciary. the Senate has passed a bill
to change the name Of the Dis
trict Supreme Court to the Dis
trict Court Of the United States
for the District Of Columia." The
change Is primarily made to avoid
confusion with the Supreme Court
Of the United States. A large part
Of the business Of the court is of
a Federal nature, as the jurisdic-
ton has been greatly broadened
since its creation in 1868.
This proposed change is parallel
to that made in the name of the
Court Of Appeals. which in 1884
was designated the United States
Court of Appeals for the District.
The business of this court also
is largely of Federal nature.
The change of name of the
Court Of Appeals carried with it no
change in the bearing Of the ex-
penses of the operation nor does
the bill just passed by the Senate
as to the District Supreme Court
propose any new financial set-up.
Both of these United States courts
are carried in the District appro-
priation bill and the only Federal
participation is through the van
ishing lump sum" which has long
since been stretched out so thin in
an endeavor to identify it as bear
ing any part of a particular item
that only an explorer with vivid
and exaggerated imagination can
discover anything at all.
Justice Stephens of the Court of
Appeals told the Senate Subcommit-
tee on Appropriations for the Dis
trict that the court should be
placed under the Justice Depart
ment and carried in the budget of
that department, as it has no place
In the District budget.
While these courts have long
been considered as United States
courts. it is interesting to remem-
Der that the citizens of the Dis
trict are denied the right, enjoyed
by the citizens of the several States
and even the citizens of foreign
states, to sue and be sued in the
United States courts throughout
the country. The denial of this
oI, ;e l,aA - fhn TTyNftnI Cfnfns
Supreme Court decision that the
citizens of the District are not
the citizens of State. In this
respect, said Chief Justice John
Marshall, their rights are less than
those of an alien. But when it
comes to the financing Of these
courts, to which District citizens
are denied access, the District is a
heavy contributor through Federal
taxes. The Districts contribution
to the funds of the United States,
from which these courts are sup
ported, Is larger than that of many
individual States and Is also far
greater than the combined pay
ment of a large group of States.
This matter presents an inter-
esting example of the close rela-
tion between the problems of polit-
Ical and fiscal equity for the Dis
trict. The conviction continues to
grow that the only solution is
through the District obtaining vot-
ing representation in both Houses
of Congress and the vote for Presi-
dent and Vice President.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Want Fences in Right Place.

Alleging the paradox of high fences
placed around school grounds, where
no appreciable traffic hazard exists
and the absence Of fences on areas
abutting on heavily travelled thorough
fares. the Rhode Island Avenue Citi-
7ens' Association is pressing for in
creased protection, where small chill
dren are threatened with injury.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Juvenile Court Hearing
Developed Wide Civic Support.

Developed Wide Civic Support.
PROPONENTS of the Juvenile
Court bill were well pleased
with the large organization support
at the hearing before the special
subcommittee of the House Dis
trict Committee. There was con-
siderable surprise when spokes-
man for the Federation Of Citizens
Associations entered objection to
the approval of the bill in the name
of that organization. A number Of
inquiries have since been made as
to just when the federation took
this adverse action.
As stated by the spokesman for
the federation at the hearing, the
adverse action on this measure was
taken by the Executive Committee
at . meeting called for the con-
sideration Of the bill. Several
prominent members Of the COM
mittee were absent from this meet
ing. The absence Of some mem-
bers was believed to be due to the
fact that at the same time the
Board OF Education was holding a
conference with representatives Of
the citizen bodies. The bill has
never been considered at q meet
ing of the federation.
The matter will come before the
federation in the form of q report
Of the Executive Committee in its
closing meeting of the season on
June 6. At this time the body will
either approve or reject the action
Of its committee.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
MEETING SHIFTED
Citizens Forum Scheduled Friday

Citizens Forum Scheduled Friday
Instead of Tuesday.
A change in meeting date for May
Is announced for the Citizens Forum
Of Columbia Heights by H. c. Phillips,
president.
Ordinarily scheduled to meet Tues
day, the group will gather at the
Powell Junior High School Friday
because the community center at this
school Is not open Tuesdays during
May. Since the association meets
all year, Phillips added, the next
meetings will be held on the third
Tuesdays Of the coming months.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
Girl Blown Into River.

While crossing q bridge with her
mother near Koetzing, North Bavaria.
%-year-old Hedda Fritsch was blown by
the wind into the stream and was
drowned.
Evening star., 1936-05-17
MONDAY. May Is.

Interfederation Conference, pm,
room F. United States Chamber of
Commerce. Discussion of trafic prob
lens, announces President Thomas
Ellis Lodge. Final meeting, until Sep
tember. Address by Stedman Pres
colt, Maryland State Senator.
Lincoln Park Citizens Association,
8 pm, Bryan School. Final meeting
until October, announces Mrs. Helena
D. Reed, secretary. Short business
session and refreshments. Entertain
ment, directed by Mrs. John p. Kern,
includes moving pictures on historic
and picturesque spots Of Virginia, with
violin solo by Miss Lois Rankin. who
appears in the motion pictures. accom-
panied by Anita Barker; solo by Miss
Vivian Kern, solo by Frank Cady, ac-
companied by Arnold Schaffer.
Sixteenth Street Heights Citizens
Association, 8 pm. A. r. Shepherd
School. Final meeting. Appointment
Of Nominating Committee for report
in September. announces President
Samuel B. Loveless. Entertainment,
including Washington Gas Light Co.
Glee Club. Refreshments.
West End Citizens Association. 9
pm. No. precinct. 20l4 X street.
Final meeting until September. an
nounces Secretary Almon C. Barber.
Action on future meeting place.
TUESDAY, MAY 10.
Petworth Citizens Association, 8 p m.
Petworth School. Special committee
report on proposed sports arena at
Kansas avenue and Upshur street, an
nounces Secretary Raymond E. Gable
Final meeting until September. Spe-
cial committee report en- proposed
election of two civilian District Com
missioners and a city council. Street
Improvement Committee report on
result of study of needed projects. Law
and Legislative Committee report on
Juvenile Court bill. Report by Mrs
Horace j. Phelps of the Motion Picture
Review Committee. Membership Com
mittee report.
Southeast Council of Citizens As
sociations, 8 pm, Buchanan School
Final meeting until September, an
nounces President william A. Maio.
Address by Chester w. Holmes,
principal, Anacostia Junior Senior
High School. on activities Of the
school. Presentation of membership
trophy by Maio to president Of win
ming citizens association in SOUTH
east membership campaign. Guests
and short talks on membership activi-
ties by presidents and Membership