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Evening star., 1936-12-16

persons in a labor demonstration
which resulted in the declaration of
martial law.
The specific charges uncovered in
the indictment of 81 different defend
ants. most all of them residents Of
Illinois, are that a conspiracy was
entered into to block transportation
and the mails and that 23 different
bombings on five different railroads,
the burning of railroad bridge and
in all 80 bombings of various kinds
OF coal mines, as we'll as railroads.
have been perpetrated in violation of
Federal laws.
Act Under Racket Statute.
The jurisdiction which the Federal
Government has taken in this affair
Is unprecedented, and it is the first
important prosecution under the So
called anti-racketeering statute.
The troubles in Illinois have ex-
tended from December, 1882, to Au
gust. 1885, when at the urgent re-
, quest of Gov. Horner of Illinois and
his States attorney general, the Fed
eral Government took a hand to de-
termine IL the anti-racketeering law
of June, 1884, was being violated.
There are charges that radicals and
Communists are back OF the disturb
ances, but the primary interest that
will be taken nationally in the litiga-
ton Is the fact that it opens up
wide field for the use of the Federal
police power.
Law Challenge Expected.
It is fully expected that the de-
PENDANTS will charge that the law is
unconstitutional, and will seek to
prove that even If the charges are
upheld they do not constitute a Fed
eral offense. but are merely efforts to
gain recognition as labor union.
The statute Is written so as to ex-
empt labor unions from their normal
operations Of peaceful picketing," but
Goes not enable them to use violence
or to engage in physical obstruction
TO interstate commerce. The exact
wording of the exemption is as fol-
lows:
provided. that no court Of the
United States shall construe or apply
any of the provisions of this act in
such manner as to impair, diminish
or in any manner affect the rights of
bona fde labor organizations In law
fully carrying out the legitimate OBJ
jects thereof, as such rights are ex-
pressed in existing statutes of the
United States
What is meant by lawfully" carry
ing out the Legitimate objects" of
labor union? The State laws define
what is or Is not lawful act, but
now the Federal Government comes
into the picture to determine whether
the activities of labor unions are
lawful"
Attorney General Decides.
Incidentally no prosecutions under
the statute can be begun by the United
States attorneys and can be initiated
'only upon express direction of the
Attorney General of the United
States"
The present proceeding, which is
against union that has been fighting
John L. Lewis and his union, was au-
thorized by the Attorney General after
conferences at the Department of
Justice with Illinois officials and rep
reSentatives Of the Lewis unions as
well as the owners of the property
damaged.
The law states that "any person
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decided by the Supreme Court, 1t was
held that physical acts Of obstruction
to the operation of a coal mine were
directly related to a conspiracy to
injure the coal operator in question
in his interstate commerce transac-
tons.
The present statute known as the
anti-racketeering law was drafted by
Walter L. Rice, special assistant to
the Attorney General, who helped to
argue the Schechter case. and is now
conducting the prosecutions in the
Illinois coal miners cases, on which
sealed indictments have only this
week been revealed.
The new law introduces the power
Of Federal inquiry into coercion and
intimidation as we'll as actual violence
in labor warfare. and the coming
cases may open up a new chapter in
eliminating bloodshed In labor dis
putes.
CCopyright, 1861
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trained have modern equipment But the military value OF Chinese
depends Of their leader and Of the
regularity with which they receive
Chang aHong himself be trapped By the tory Chang
has lost and probable that the divisions Marking has sent
berdte leade-U these divisions at auuM
belepe
ing fool enough caught
his And marshal the potential ot
other marshal regardless HON friendly their personal relations
Japanese
difficult marshal like his father the old marshal
willing from quarter provided the substantial
Old Chang the the Russians Of the apa
then the Russians and finally killed he tried
double-cross the Japanese for the fifth time.
the old block doublecrossed the
kicked Manchura
departed with reliable
he of reported hard
willing Of
naton--for substantial consideration
1t looks as Toxic had greater interest In throDno China
into confusion than the MoscoW Hence informed
quarters here the belief that Chang this time in the OF the
ndsquerndinp partisan
OF nothing tangible phich
belief be based.
President Roosevelt likely to be recent in the course OF
conference should smoothly because the
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FIRST OF HEROES
STAMPS ARE SOLD
Woodring and Admiral Standley
Make Initial Purchases on
Army-Navy Series.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Two new stamps went on sale yes
terday. the first of series commem-
Grating Army and Navy heroes.
Roy M. North, acting Third Assis-
tant Postmaster General. sold the first
sheet of Army 1-cent stamps. depict
ing George Washington and Nathaniel
Greene, to Secretary of War Wood
ring. Woodring presented the sheet
to Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard,
s0-year-old great-great-grandniece of
George Washington.
Admiral William H. Standley made
the second purchase. buying Navy
stamps which he presented to Mrs
Howard. The Navy stamps. also l.
centers, carried portraits Of John Paul
Jones and John Barry.
The Post ONCE Department also an
nounced release here January IS of
two more stamps in the Army-Navy
series, depicting Andrew Jackson. Win
field Scott. Stephen Decatur and
Thomas MacDonough. The stamps
will be Of 2-Cent denomination.
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diplomats idea play with and to try develop in
world sadly lacking ideas.
No ~ha pond happen y any 0ren war situation
specifications eeUny
confidence the Latin American
any authorities here expect
the OF them implies.
Hull lost his machinery plan lies in the
while President
unusually gracious about refusing
that the United
powerful smaller nations this hemi-
sensitive it, and their sensiness takes the
a defense of their sovereignty
done Latin America will have
to be done gently.
the detected the faint scent of japanese
Chang KaShek They suspected
kdnapers household might disclose stack Of not
rubles.
which
a Is
highest bidder
After kidnapping official statement promptly in
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News Behind the News
Pan.Amercan Peace Treaties Disappointing to Wash
ington, Observer Believes.
BY PAUL MALLON.

smile which State Secretary Hull managed effect over his new
slightly strained
here Disappointment official Washington quarter
4 10
consultation,
machinery consultation effective the basis of
neutrality All he that Of nations
would consult They could really that without agreement
difference
President inspired
including themselves,
anything
effective carried out nergetay by all
other could easily forgotten
stronger treaty has been forgotten in the past
Mr. to ACCOMPLISHED
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U mite d M n e
Workers, certain
coal operators
and certain rail-
roads--are joined
together in back
ing up the Fed
eral Government
in its prosecu-
ton.
The la Dor union
Is known as the
p r gr e S sive
Miners U nion
and at one time
In 1888 it mar
shalled an army
of about 10000
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HE opinions of the rters this are their not
necessarily The Stars Such opinions are presented IN
The Stars effort to all sides OF questions OF interest to its
readers although such opinions be contradictory among
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars.
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interests Of the other American
nations to avoid being drawn in
another European war is as great
as that of the United States. But.
strangely enough, they seem to balk
at the idea of a straightforward
neutrality agreement in the event
Of another international conflagra-
ton.
Europe does not desire the Amer
icas to be neutral in another con-
f1ict. The chief reason Is that
Evening star., 1936-12-16

Toxic, blaming it on Russia. This,
too, is in accordance with estab-
lished Far Eastern tradition. The
statement this time was issued 30
promptly it could have been pre-
pared in advance.
II Japan is bent on further con-
solidating its position in China, and
paid for the kidnapping to furnish
the usual excuse of maintaining
order in China. the proper moment
was chosen. England's attention
Evening star., 1936-12-16

establishment Of new peace
formula. In the past the formulas
have been at one time or another
arbitration" Cancellation" and
obligation" None worked. What
we are to have now is consultation.
Some authorities here feel the
new formula Is certainly no worse
than the outmoded ones. While,
from q strictly realistic stand
point, it does no more than to
pledge nations to talk. 1t does give
Evening star., 1936-12-16

ready to protect" Japanese inter-
ests in that section Of China. This,
In ordinary parlance, means that
we may see the Japanese take con-
troll Of Nanking. Shanghai and the
Yangtse River in the course Of the
next few months.
The troops Of the Marking gov
eminent which have been sent
against Sian. the headquarters Of
the young marshal" are the best
China has. They are German
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This Changing World
Latest F1are-Up in China Causes Worry in Both
Toxic and Moscow.
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

Japan Chinese
Spain Toxic
Moscow having
The Soviet government equally frightened that the
which Sian will bring
China Of
The truth that both nations likely
the In
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turn of the B. A. parley and still
more disappointed in the prospect
of getting the nations of the world
to see reason-that wars cannot be
made a paying proposition.
II the countries of the Ameri-
can continents cannot get together
on a plan to keep them out OF trou-
BILE. what chances can there be to
get strife-ridden Europe to listen
to common sense?
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fulness by labor union.
The case in question is remarkable
In It's scope as we'll as its novelty. And
curiously enough, three interests-the
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Labor arfare
Case to Test
i. S. Law
Federal Police Powers
May Halt Bloodshed
in Future Strikes.
NV DAVID LAWRENCE.

BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
.EW persons realize that the
- Roosevelt administration Is en-
gagged in a criminal proceeding
against alleged acts of unlaw-
Evening star., 1936-12-16
Headline Folk
and What
They Do
ChangHsueh.liang Quit
Playboy Existence to
Become Leader.
BY LEMUEL r. PARTON.

>WO years ago, Chinese dissident
soldiers, loosely called ban.
dts" started q new technique
Evening star., 1936-12-16

nRAPE-LEl is different from any tie you have ever
seen. Its potented shape makes your dreom Of
perfect fold and perfect knot come true. Tai-
iored Of pure Silk Borotheo in Is beautiful colors.
He will eertoinH appreciate several "DRAPE-lElS."
OTHER BEAU BRUMMEL TIES----------------S3!W
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04

The Paul Florenz follies hold
over at the Lotus Restaurant to
complete the second straight week
this unit has featured the enter
tainment at the downtown dinner
spot. This week the show changes
costumes and presents a colorful
revue with sparkling dancing and
pleasing vocal numbers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04

week in a series Of original
dances. The team is in Wash
ington prior to an engagement
at the Hotel Lord Baltimore in
the oyster City next week.
La Paree will conduct a novel
sort Of amateur hour feature be-
ginning in the near future.
Manager Clarence HUE says it
will be talent search" by means
of which latent abilities Of Wash
ingtonians. will be given a chance
for expression.
The Hamilton Hotels raw sea
food bar is proving to be a meet
ing place for many friendly
cliques and groups. While the
ladies monopolize the cocktail
lounges during the afternoons,
the men seek refuge over a bowl
of oysters, crabs, clans, etc.
Matt WindSor'S gypsy violinist
has many admirers Of old-time
terpsichorean m elodies an d
pleases them every time he
obliges with a favorite Russian or
gypsy melody. The strains OF
the players clear tones are such
that when playing in deep minor
key, he has been able to bring
tears to the eyes of many Of his
listeners.
The third of the big time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04
FILING SYSTEM
HELPS REDUCE
ACCIDENTS

SACRAMENTO, Calf, U.N.S0.
They use a filing cabinet in Cali.
fornia as one of the most effective
methods of curbing automobile &C.
cidents and controlling traffic yet
devised.
In the offices Of the California
State Highway Patrol here are
filed control sheets showing the
speed, condition Of driver and con-
dition Of car of every automobile
passing over a 621a-mile route be-
tween CaStaic, in Los Angeles
county, and Arvin Road, in Kern
county, on U. S. Highway SO,
known as the Ridge Route.
Works "a Hours
Working on 24-hour watch, IL
State officers maintain a "block-
ade" at each end Of the road
with two-way radio equipped cars
patrolling the intervening high
way.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Public, out
for a ride, are stopped at the first
checking station they encounter
by q courteous patrolman who
hands a check sheet containing a
list of safety rules of the road to
which are added the drivers IL
cense number, automobile license
number and time Of entering the
control.
Motorists also are scanned for
possible intoxication, and all
equipment is inspected for viola
lions of the laws regarding rear.
view mirrors, tail lights, signal
devices, brakes, shatterproof glass
and overhanging loads.
Upon passing out of the control
at the other end, the drivers
check list again is handed to a
patrolman who notes the time
and estimates the average Speeu
over the distance.
FelOnS Picked Up
No arrests for speeding are
made with this system unless the
driver is apprehended operating
his vehicle in a reckless manner,
but drivers whose check sheets
show a high average speed are
given nearest card" warning
notices which are filed in the CEN
trail office here for future refer
ence.
In a Today period, patrolmen
estimated approximately $500
automobiles a day passed through
the control. Around 600 arrests
were made for reckless driving or
faulty equipment and several hun
dred "non-arrest cards" were is
sued.
AS an unexpected sideline, Off
GERS also picked up several stolen
cars and arrested felonS wanted
by various peace officers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04
FREED" NOW
STARVING

MARSEILLES, France, 0.N'SO.
Death-not by the guillotine-but
by starvation today faces Jean
Baptiste Sarrazin, a penniless old
man, who was recently cleared
here of a 19-year-old conviction of
murder.
Sarrazin was sought by police
in 1915 accused of the murder and
robbery of the wife Of wholesale
butcher of Paris, but, before he
could be caught, fled to Panama.
A sentence of death by default was
passed against him.
In Panama, Sarrazin built up a
thriving perfume business, became
wealthy, and established himself
in the leading business and social
circles.
Finally, after 10 years, his idon-
tity was established by the French
police, an eXtradition order
brought him back to France, and
he was thrown into prison to face
the long-deferred death penalty.
For long months he remained in
prison while his case was reopened
and refought in the courts. At last,
in March of this year, it was de-
termined he had nothing to do
with the murder of which he was
accused. He was acquitted by the
court and exonerated of all sus-
picion of guilt.
Since then, as a free man, he
has been trying without success to
get back the property taken from
him at the time he was thrown
into prison. AS the property of
doubtful origin" it is still being
held by the state.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04
BEND WILL CELEBRATE ITS THIRD ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT

swers on latest election develop
ments.
Hazel Warren with dark eyes,
blond hair, and a low contralto
voice like nobody's business, sings
popular tunes in a South Caro-
lima manner that's all but bewitch-
ing. Johnnie Shaw leads his six
piece ork through delightful dance
melodies and Parmelie Grignon,
vivacious little French cigarette
girl, sings songs in unique fashion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04

The third of the big time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04
K|DNAP 5 TORY
INVESTIGATED

BALTIMORE, Nov. Emma
Reustle, SO, was in Johns Hopkins
Hospital today, suffering head in
juries, while police were investi-
eating her story that man at
tempted to kidnap her last night.
The woman was found in ''LoV.
ers Lane" bleeding on the face.
Police took her to the hospital in
a scout car.
She said she had become i'll
while waiting for a street car and
a man passing in a black sedan
offered to take her home.
Instead he drove her to the
lonely section, and when she
struggled he struck her in the
face and threw her from the car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04
Ballroom Gains
In Charm At
Shorehom
By FRANCOIS

With election returns hogging
the spotlight today following a
tense period of specializing as to
the outcome on the part of mil
lions of voters, the local night
club situation during the first
half of the first week in Novem-
Der begged down ever so slightly
However, every evening rendez.
vouS in town was a popular gath
ering place last night for receiv.
ing latest radio and wireless re.
turns on balloting figures.
TOnight'S feature attraction
is at River Bend, where the
management is staging q gala
celebration in observing the
third anniversary of this pOpu-
lar rustic rOadhOuSe. In invit-
ing guests to attend tOnight's
big Shindig, the management
has issued the following an
nOuncement:
THE management personally
extends its appreciation to the
many patrons during the past
three years who have made
River Bend one of the most
popular places to spend their
evenings"
The tradition surrounding the
charm of the Shoreham Hotel
bathrooms romantic atmosphere is
making quite a reputation for the
place. The ballroom is famous
for the fact that many successful
romances had their beginnings in
this very room, so much that it is
often referred to as the "trysting
room"
A host of persons gathered at
the Shoreham to listen to election
returns last night, which they got
accompanied by the fine floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04

Of organ maestro Charles Jeter's
eye. Charles swings out his merry
tunes nightly during the dinner
hour and from then on through
out the evenings, whenever there's
a lull in the dance program in
the main part of the club. A new
feature of the enlarged Crystal
room is the dance floor where
cocktail Slippers may take turns
trucking or waltzing in between
drinks to Charles poppy tunes.
Patricia and Rene, q ballroom
dancing team with new interpre-
tations of graceful movement,
are appearing at La Paree this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04
Groceries Valued
AT $481 Are Stolen

One hundred and eighty-nine
cases of groceries, valued at $481,-
were reported stolen to police yes
terday by oscar Gildenhorn, from
the basement of his store at 1847
Columbia Rd. N. w. Police later
recovered seven cases in an aban-
doned wagon in the 1900 block of
California St. N. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04
show and music now being fea-
tured at the hotel.

show and music now being fea-
tured at the hotel.
The Russian Troika continues
to offer some Of the best enter
tainment showing in local floor
shows, with the two Yashas, Orlik
ard Nikogosoff. thrilling audi
ences nightly with their whirling
dance technique. The surroundings
at the Troika are also worth
to would-be night club
patrons. No other spot presents a
more congenial and hoSpitable
atmosphere. To top this off,
there's never a cover charge.
Marion Swanson, the singing
lady at the Ambassador HjHat,
is doing a nice job of the vocal
chOre. Presenting a pleasant
personality plus voice that is
made to order for the low rooted
Hi-Hat, guests in the cocktail
lounge are frequently heard
praiSing her versatile talent.
The Maryland Club Gardens
have a new organ in the enlarged
Crystal Bar that's the joy Of night
clubbers and the particular light
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04

Radios question mark, Gordon
Hittenmark, popular local broad
caster of current events, held sway
last night at the new Four-Thirty
Club in the Madrillon Restaurant.
Hittenmark parted his rapid fire
chatter with questions and an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-11-04

dance Orchestras to grace the
CocOanut Groves entertainment
program is Eric COrrea who
opened at the Grove last Satur-
day night. COrrea brings his
band directly from brOadcasting
work with the Columbia Broad
casting System. Starring in the
floor show is Renee VillOn, inter-
nationally famous bubble dancer.
Franco and Xanxne, a pair Of
clever character comedians, pre-
sent some fine novelty numbers,
while the IA glamOrOus chOrines
provide background for each
floor show act.
The Washington times., 1936-05-21

WHIRLING UPSIDE DOWN. Mile. Vera
Kimris, daring aerialisr of Jumbo" says:
"My act is always tense. Afterwards want
mild cigarette-a Camel welcome the way
Camels help digestion and good feeling"
The Washington times., 1936-05-21
Southwest Citizens

Operation of all municipal bath
ing pools either by the District
playground department of the
Public Welfare Association, in lieu
Of a private conSessionaire, was
urged in a resolution adopted by
the Southwest Citizens AsSocia-
ton at last nights meeting in the
Fourth Precinct police station.
The Capital Transit Company
was requested to improve the
service, and eliminate overcrowd-
ing of the Fourth Street buses,
and extend the service through to
Takoma Park when Third Street
is improved.
Upon motion of P. H. Heffner,
the association went on record as
unanimously opposed to the blan-
ket resolution to abolish the Board
of Education.
In response to request from
the association, Harry S. Wender
reported IS men had been as
signed to improve the Hoover play
grounds as a WPA project.
It was announced that the Met
ropolitan Police Boys Club cele-
bration, postponed from Wednes-
day night on account of rain,
would be held May %, at 472 I
st. S. w., at 8 p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-05-21
West Coast 10 Get
National Air Races

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 81
U.N.S).-The national air races,
staged in Cleveland five times in
the last seven years, will be held
in a West Coast city this year,
it was revealed here today. The
announcement was made by the
offices of L. w. Gereve, president
of the National Air Races of
Cleveland. The statement said
efforts would be made to bring
the annual classic back to this
city in 1897.
The Washington times., 1936-05-21

HOLDS SHOW

EVANSVILLE, Md, May 81.
The annual two-day spring flower
show Of the Hyattsville Horticul-
ture Society will open tomorrow
evening in the auditorium of the
Horticulture Building of the Uni
versity of Maryland and will con-
tinue through Saturday night.
Six classes containing nearly 100
different types, colors and arrange
ments are to be judged. Ribbons
will be awarded in all events, ex-
cept the children'S exhibits, in
which gladiolus bulbs will be given
as prizes.
Twenty-eight prizes will be
awarded in the iris class, II in the
peonies, 16 in the roses, 10 in the
miscellaneous flowers group, 81 in
the arrangements class, and seven
in the children's exhibits class.