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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
RAIL "CUT-BACK"
PROBE PROPOSED
Senate Committee of Inter-
state Body Would Inves.
tigate Fees.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
A Senate committee proposed today
an inquiry into the "cut-back" fee,
which it said railway officials charge
for throwing business to coal COM
panies and other supply firms.
Agents of the Railway Finance In
vestigating Committee described this
fee as similar to the money which an
INSCRIPTIONS politician might demand
for assigning new roads. school houses
or other public projects to favored
contractor
Chairman Wheeler said the inquiry
mittee or by the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
Wheeler, who has criticized a plan
to reorganize the Chicago g. Eastern
Illinois Railroad because it would
perpetuate control by the Van Swer-
ingen interests, offered evidence yes
terday to show Chairman Jesse H.
Jones Of the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation favored leaving the debt
burdened line inside the Van Swer-
ingen rail empire.
He quoted from a memoranda
written by the late o. P. Van Swer-
ingen, once dominant in the $4,000
mile rail system:
Mr.. Jones told the Bondholders'
Committee that he didn't like their
plan " = and wanted to know if they
were trying to unseat the management,
saying You can't do that"
The r. F. c. was interested in the
reorganization because of Government
loans made to the railroad during the
depression.
Carol Shanks, head of a Bondhold-
ers' Protective Committee, told inves-
tigators yesterday that Il realized I
would have a hell of time coming
to an agreement with Jones" on a re-
organization if the bondholders OPP
posed Van Sweringen domination.
Then the thing that really con-
WINGED you to accept this plan was the
fact that you were told down at the
r. F. c. that you better come to terms
with the Van Sweringens, and let them
control it?" inquired Senator Wheeler.
You were practically told by Jones to
leave the Van Sweringens in there?"
Il 50 interpreted it," Shanks re-
piled
Wheeler had charged earlier that
the Van Sweringens gained control Of
the Illinois line secretly and illegally
IN defiance of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, and that the road
had then obtained an r. F. c. loan
through "subterfuge, or fraud"
He counseled Shanks:
IF you are going to let the Van
sweringen interests keep control, you
better watch your shirt. or they will
take it away from you"
I'm inclined to agree with you"
the youthful, sun-tanned witness re-
piled with smile.
He sharply criticized section n Of
the bankruptcy act, enacted during the
depression to facilitate corporate re-
organizations, on the ground that 1T
is made to order to promote holding
company control"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
NAILS JOIN PROBE.

LAKEHURST, N. j., May IS R.-
Entrance Of the official German In
vestigating Board into the linden
burg inquiry directed emphasis today
toward witnesses estimates of the
time element in the giant zepplin's
movements in the final minutes Of the
disaster.
DR.. Hugo Eckener, veteran airship
authority, sought survivors opinions
on the interval between dropping Of
the ground rope and the fatal lift
ing of the bow as he took an active
part in the afternoon hearing yes
terday.
In addition to queries on landing
operations, the chief OF the Yep
pelin company asked that questions
and answers dealing with the esti-
mated period between the outbreak
OF fire and the crash to the ground
be repeated. DR.. Eckener appeared
At the hearing after a morning in
spection Of the remains of the once
majestic Hindenburg, whose burning
1T the Naval Air Station May 8. took
q toll Of IS lives.
Whether odor was noticed at the
explosion, where freight was located,
where smoking was permitted, whether
welding equipment was carried and
whether visitors had been in the air
ship before 1t sailed from Germany
were among other questions posed.
These latter queries, members Of
the United States Department Of Com
merce Investigating Board indicated,
however, were not suggested by the
visiting German Board Of Inquiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 15.-The National
Restaurant Association predicted to-
day the Nations dining out" checks
may aggregate two billion dollars this
year, the largest bill for restaurant
patronage since 1929
This would be 20 per cent increase
In the take" of restaurateurs, COM
pared with the 1886 sales volume, 1t
was said.
R. D. Clark, president, said Depart
ment of Commerce figures covering
retail establishments reveal a steady
gain, month by month. among restau-
rants, with few Interruptions to the
upswing. We seem to be headed for
the high 1929 level this year"
The volume in the peak year eight
years ago was approximately s2,124,-
600 1000.
The rising tide of business recovery
thus will be reflected upon an I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
BRIGHTWOOD ASKS
MEMORIAL SPEED
Completion of Fort Stevens Monu.
ment Sought for Ami
versary Fete.

NeAoo1y CCIc.
Completion OF the grounds and
monument In time for the celebra-
ton Of the 72nd anniversary Of the
Battle OF Fort Stevens was urged last
night at meeting Of the Brightwood
Citizens Association in the Paul
Junior High School.
The association was advised by
c. Marshall Finnan, superintendent Of
National Capital Parks, that work on
the Fort Stevens project had been
temporarily delayed because the c.
C. c. enrolles have been busy con-
structing quarters for the Boy Scout
Jamboree here next month. They
will be returned to Fort Stevens soon,
he said.
John Clagett Proctor announced
that Memorial day services will be
held at Battle Ground National Gene
terry, Brightwood, Monday, May 81,
at 3 pm.
The association voted to request
District authorities to make Thirteenth
street, from Spring road to Colorado
avenue, one-way thoroughfare dur.
ing the morning and evening rush
hours This would complete the
boulevard for one-way traffic from
Colorado avenue to Thirteenth street
| and Massachusetts, avenue
TRAFFIC lights at Piney Branch road
and Georgia avenue, at Georgia avenue
and Rittenhouse street and Military
road, Concord and Georgia avenues
are needed, the citizens decided, and
Efforts will be made to obtain them.
At the suggestion OF William NICK.
Clayton, the association voted its ap-
probation for services of Henry M.
Gilligan, for many years an active
member and vice president of the
Board OF Education.
President Charles W. Ray extended
an invitation to the association to
| hold the June meeting at his country
estate at Sandy Spring, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15

and about 200
professional men.
DR.. McInt yr e
graduated from
t h e Georgetown
P r e pa r a t or y
School, the COL
lege and Dental
School and for a
number of years
has been on the
dental faculty. He
is a captain in
Dental Corps of
the District Ma
tional Guard, a
member of Omi-
crOn Kanna unSi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
ENGINEER GRADUATES
IN GREAT DEMAND
6. W. and Maryland q. Schools
Among 80 in Survey by
Insurance Bureau.

Graduates Of the Engineering
Schools Of George Washington and
Maryland Universities are in great
demand, survey by the Family
Economics Bureau of the Northwest
ern National Life Insurance Co. of
Minneapolis. revealed yesterday.
The survey, summary of COM
ments received from many personnel
administrators and directors OF place.
ment bureaus, declared that the
George Washington school would not
be able to fill all the calls for en-
ployment this year. For the Uni
versity OF Maryland engineers the de-
mand was three times what it was
last year, with salaries running 20
to rs per cent higher. The heavy
demand is in the field OF engineering
construction.
Results were tabulated for abolft
80 colleges and universities all over
the country where there are schools
of engineering or business or both.
AL showed much the same demand
for services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
POLISH RIOTS RENEWED
| AFTER FIFTY CASUALTIES
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WARSAW, May l5.-New anti
Semitic riots broke out today in Gra-
bow, LODI Province, despite police
precautions against nationwide
spread OF the violence that ragged
through four Polish cities yesterday.
A mob gathered in Grabow after q
knitting ARRAY in which gentle
owner of a market stand was wounded
by a Jewish shopkeeper.
The enraged mob beat ali the Jews
1t could find and smashed $50 win
dows in Jewish homes before the
tumult subsidized. Frightened Jews
barricaded themselves in their houses
Anti-Semitic outbursts yesterday in
three other towns were suppressed by
police re-enforcements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
holds a deputyship in Delta sigms

holds deputyship in Delta Sigma
Delta Fraternity.
In addition to Very Rev. Arthur A.
OIeary, s. j.. president Of George
town, and officials of the Dental
School, guests will include Dr. c. Will
lard Camalier. president-elect of the
American Dental Association; Dr. G.
Albert Smith, president of the District
Of Columbia Dental Association.
William E. Leahy, law graduate of
1912, who is active in Georgetown az
fairs, and DR.. J. P. Burke, president
elect Of the dental alumni, will be the
principal speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
DEMOCRATS TO MEET

The Michigan Washington Demo-
cratic Club will meet at pm tomor-
row in the New Colonial Hotel, Fiji
tenth and M streets, to discuss plans
for future programs Of the club.
John Luecke Of Escanaba will be
guest speaker and all Michganders
are invited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
EDUCATORS TO MEET

"War Against Crime" Is Topic of
Speaker.
The Education Association Of the
District will hold its annual luncheon
at the Raleigh Hotel Saturday noon,
with Hugh H. Clegg, assistant direc-
tor Of the Federal Bureau Of Investi-
cation, as principal speaker. His
subject will be The War Against
Crime and It's Importance for Educa-
ton" Miss Frances GuteliuS, mu-
stefan, also will be on the program.
Reservations for the dinner are be-
ing handled by Thomas Holmes,
Eastern High School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
DR.. M'INTYRE MASTER
OF ALUMNI BANQUET
Georgetown Dental Grads Will
Attend Event Tonight in
Washington Hotel.

DR.. John Robert Mcintyre was an
nounced as POSTMASTER for the Sec
ond annual Georgetown Dental Alum
nj Association banquet, which will be
attended tonight at the Washington
Hotel by officials Of the university
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
FAVOR DAYLIGHT TIME

Government Employees Group In
dorses Proposal.
The proposal TO adopt daylight
saving for the District was inoorsed
last night by the District Depart
ment, American Federation OF Gov
eminent Employees.
The department refused to seat as
a delegate from State Department
Lodge II Ernest r. Perkins, who was
said to have expressed himself favor
ably toward the Civil Liberties Union.
The Credentials Committee recon-
mended the seat be denied and on a
vote this carried, 50-42.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15

Declared to be the worlds largest
foot ball crowd, 10000 fans saw
Scotland defeat England at Glas-
gov, Scotland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-15
H|NDENbURG TOLL
INCREASED TO So
Otto Ernst, Broker, Dies in
Hospita|-Nazi Board
Joins Inquiry.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Dtrigtble Hindenburo fell in flames
May s near n,ooring mast at Lake.
hurst, N. j., costing ltpes OF IS.
The luxurious airship, filled ,Dtth
tnfamn,able hydrogen gas, became
sn1oulderino mass of metal short
moments after the first burst OF
fire tDdS noted.
By the Associated Press.
LAKEWOOD, N. j., May l5.-Otto
G. Ernst, IS, Hamburg cotton broker,
who was injured in the destruction Of
the airship Hindenburg, died today at
Paul Kimball Hospital. This brought
the number Of disaster dead to 36.
Ernst, who failed to rally from Z
blood TRANSMISSION yesterday, died at
$40 am. (E. STD. His wife, SO, also
injured in the disaster, is in the hos
pital, where her condition was de-
scribed as good
NAILS JOIN PROBE.
The Washington times., 1937-02-17
le Fox

for making rugs in various
arrangements and an afghan; an
Illustration of them and Of all
stitches used; material require.
ments; color suggestions.
Send 10 cents in stamps or coin
(cOin preferred for this pattern
to The Washington Times, Needle
craft Dept, 81 Eighth Avenue,
New York. N. Y. Write plainly
PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME
and ADDRESS.
The Washington times., 1937-02-17
CoIorfuI Ensemble

An invitation to a smart event
will reveal plenty of color as well
as the always popular all-black or
all-White frock. A colorful ensemble
is a dress of pale blue crepe with
high-corded waistline and looped,
slit hem. 1t is worn with floor
length cape of Parma mauve chlt-
fon with a band of deep red violet
around the neck and down the
front.
The Washington times., 1937-02-17

Is a new rug on your list of
gifts to the house? If so, here's
the very pattern-a simple one to
crochet and put together. Crochet
a number of triangles, of rug
wool or rags-fit them together
and you'll have the loveliest Of
rugs. See what varied designs
can be made from these figured
and plain 6-inch triangles?
Crockett an afghan to match.
Pattern 1414 contains directions
The Washington times., 1937-02-17
Pale Blue Chiffon

Dancing steps into Importance
when it comes to designing clothes
for exhibition dancers. One of the
incest frockS is in pale blue chiffon
with a pleated skirt and close-fit-
ting bodice gathered into circle
of velvet flowers. The long, loose
sleeves are caught at the wrists,
and tiny rhinestone stars give
sparkle to the otherwise simpls
frock.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
EXTRA EXTRA

With every Easter Basket or pound of Easter Candy one free Chance will be given. With every Road of Lamb Ham or Chicken sold five chances will be given free. The lucky number will be drawn on Saturday evening 6 P M. The winner will receive ONE LARGE FOIL CHOCOLATE RABBIT
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
Weather Today
 GU. $. Weather Bureau

Fair weather attends distri- button of high atmospheric pres sure over Alaska and western Canada. Cloudy and unsettled weather with showers are ob- served over the Pacific Coast States
 Temperatures were below zero over northern Alaska and the Panama Valley early this morn ing while they are near the seas onal average in other parts of Alaska. The lowest reported last night was -34 at Point Barrow
 An intense area of low pres sure IS charted on this mornings $ weather map near the end of the Aleutian Islands. Generally fair
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
LOCAL ITEMS
LADIES AID FOOD SALE

There is really no need to fret about your Easter baking, Come to the Ladies Aid Food Sale at Lehmann's next Saturday and see what we have to offer. Yum Yum such delicious cakes and pies and who does not relish nice home made bread and rolls? Sale op- ems at 10 A. M. and continues throughout the day. Shop early and get your choice. Anyone donating food for this sale that finds it inconvenient to bring their donations. please call Mrs. Rynning and we will call for them.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
Council Turned Down Offer Of
 IOOF for Bldg.

At the city council meeting last night, the offer of the Odd Fell ows Lodge for the old school building of S2,OOO, was voted down, after considerable discus sion by representatives of the lodge A. Polet, and Chas. D. Jon es, in addition to remarks by of the council
 Action was taken reducing the salary of the city attorney from S75 to $50 a month. Salaries of other officials remained the same.
 The question of public utii- ties was brought up and letters read from Burns and Mcdonald of Kansas City, Mo, and also a letter of appreciation to the Mis- souri concern for their work in helping secure public utilities, for the city of Ketchikan.
 The letter from Burns and Nc Donald suggested a survey of conditions here to cost S250O. besides means of securing pub lie utilities.
 Action was taken to place on the ballot at the coming election the question: Do you favor pub- lie ownership" with two spaces left for voting-affirmative or negative.
 A few other minor subjects were discussed and the meeting then adjourned.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
PIONEERS ATTENTION

All Pioneers requested be pres ent at meeting Wed. March 24 at 8 PM. at St. Joseph Hall. New candidates to be present at same hour for initiation.
 At g pm. a card party will be gin with Lady Pioneers attending to be followed by refreshments.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23

weather is indicated for Nome and vicinity tonight and We'd neSday probably with increasing cloudiness tomorrow afternoon. Slowly rising temperatures are indicated.
 The lowest Nome temperature last night was above zero at 3 am. while the highest yester- day was 20 above. About A in- cheS of snow remain on the ground at Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
(Bv The Associated PreSs)

FAIRBANKS. March 23, - A special Fairbanks dog sled race over a six mile course. Schedul- ed 10 be run yesterday morning, was postponed because of over flows on the Cinema River, along part of the court. IL was said t might be run tonight.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
HAMS
MILK FED CHICKENS

Roasters exceptionally fine per 10. = Fricassee pleasingly plump per ID :.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23

A mass meeting of the citizens of the town will be held in the City Hall at 8 o'clock PM. Thurs day, March 25th. The public is invited to attend.
 Subject: Municipal Ownership
 E. B. O'CONNOR.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
BELLEVUE, March 3, - ]

BELLEVUE. March 3, - The American Pacific Whaling Com pany announced that four of it's six killer boats" had been over hauled at Seattle and the others were being outfitted for another season of chasing whales in Der ing Sea and the North Pacific Oc- can.
 Four of them will sail April g for Port Hebron, Kodiak Island. and the other two will leave May 18th for Akutan and Unimak Pass.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
NOTES ON FAIR

Rail birds are watching possible entries in the Marathon dog race. The fine weather and good trails with oncoming daylight sees teams coming in too early in the morning to have left Solomon that day.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23

the Division in which you desire to exhibit, as we welcome all sug gestions which may help to better displays, satisfactory to all.
 We have a lot of good cooks Tn Nome. Strut your stuff girls Strut your stuff. Maybe the pri- zes offered are not big enough, but one has to crawl before they can walk or run.
 We have tried to make Division U" comprehensive enough to cover all the real eats and well come suggestions.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23

Entry blanks for all Divisions will soon be available. Get in touch with the Superintendent of
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23

One out of town team is known to be here for the Marathon dog race. The Wise Ones say that the winner will know he has been in a Race.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
WARNING :.

All drivers of vehicles cutting across lots and corners will be prosecuted according to City Or dinance. Signed:
 E. E. O'CONNOR. Chairman. Law, Ordinance & Printing Com.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23

The demand for hardwood has become brisk and some REAL racing sleds are promised for the Marathon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-23
FOR THE KIDDIES

BONNIE BASKETS filled with Eggs l5cts and upward-Easter Candy Hen Eggs per lb 4Octs- Eastern Candy Dove Eggs per lb. 4Octs-Easter Jelly Bird Eggs per 10, 4Octs-Easter Chocolate Mnken per lb.. 40 cts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-22
ANACONDA ENGINEER
 ARRIVES HERE FROM
 WRANGELL, BARANOF

Harry E. Townsend, widely known mining engineer associated with the Anaconda interests, arrived in Ju- neau from Wrangell aboard the steamer Baranof. Mir. Townsend was formerly resident of Juneau and came here from Wrangell to renew old friendships in the interim before he will be able to penetrate into the Stikine River country from Wrangell.
 He expects to retun to Wrangell aboard the southbound steamer Yu- kon next week, and will then make his way up the Stikine, His com pany expressed interest in proper ties in that section about two years ago, at which time he went there to make a preliminary survey. q have no comment to make just now" MT. Townsend said. "Ex- 'cept to point out that the three percent gross gold tax passed by the recent session of the Territorial Leg islature is certain to have consid- erable effect toward showing ex- ploration in the Territory. In fact, know of at least two pending projects that have been indefinitely postponed, if not abandoned alto- gether, since the act was passed It is my opinion that no gross tax on mineral production is equit- able"
 MT. Townsend, who is staying here at the Gastineau Hotel expects to be in the Stikine district until about the middle of June, when he will go South, to return North again about the middle of July, on his way to the Interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-22
Juneau's Schools Show Increase in
 Daily Attendance
Enrolment Reaches S2Z Exactly Same Figure as
 for Previous Year
A TOUCH OF GRACE

.Equalling exactly the enrolment record of last year, S22 students completed the class studies at the Juneau High s hool and Grade School, yesterday, ending school work until opening of the Fall sem- ester
 The daily attendance far sur passed that of the last year with 122, 354 total days attendance for this year, over 121, 172 for the last school year. The percent of at tendance was 95.83 for the 1936- 37 period, against 94.54 for the 1935-36 term.
 Last year there were 7,045 days of absence as compared to the 5,3l9 days of the previous year. Tardiness figures follow similar trend with 2,028 cases reported last year and l,256 for this year. For the high school alone, tardiness records were
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-22
SALE IS NEXT SATURDAY
 IN THIS CITY
Money Raised Goes to Aid Veterans, Explains
 Mrs. Zenger

The poppy, that little red flower from among the crosses row on row." which Americans wear each year to honor the World War dead, has become an important means of alleviating the sufferings resulting from the war, according to Mrs. Alfred zenger, poppy chairman of the Afford John Bradford unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, who is directing arrangements for ob- servance of Poppy Day here, May 29.
 From the poppy each year the American Legion Auxiliary raises approximately $1.0OO,O00 for the re- lief and rehabilitation of disabled veterans, and for the care of fath- crless children of veterans, Mrs. zenger explained. This money forms the principal support of the vast rehabilitation and child welfare program carried out constantly by the Auxiliary in cooperation with the American Legion.
 Women Give Aid
 Women in almost every city and town in the United States take part in the memorial poppy program. The American Le legion Auxiliary, with it's 425,000 members and g. GOO local units, sponsors the work, aided by women and girls from oth- CT groups. Last year nearly 10,- CO0,OOO of the little flowers were distributed and this year the num- Der is expected to increase to 12,- 100000.
 Benefits to the disabled veterans begin long in advance of the dis tribution of the peoples on Poppy Day Many hundreds receive em- ployment in making the millions of little crepe paper flowers. Manu- facture is started early in the win ter and continues through the spring. This year poppies were made for the Auxiliary in 65 Vet erans' hospitals and poppy work rooms located in 40 different states.
 Veterans Paid
 Making of the peoples is directed by the state organizations of the Auxiliary and coordinated through the national organization On e cent apiece is the usual price paid the disabled men for making the flowers The number each man is permitted to make in one day is limited to prevent overtaxing of strength and to spread the work