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Evening star., 1937-02-18

Ice AT walter
Reed eraI
Hospital, to be
assistant surgeon
general for a
period Of four
years, beginning
March l.
Col. Metcalfe
" as nominated,
on the recon-
m e n d a t ion Of
Secretary of War
Woodring. to sue
ceed Brig. Gen.
M. A. w. Shock
ley, who will re-
tire m HE Ouy11
Evening star., 1937-02-18

He went to France in July. 1918. AZ
surgeon, 36th Division, and served in
the Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne
operations He then became surgeon,
1st Army Corps. For his war service
he was awarded the Distinguished
Service Medal.
Evening star., 1937-02-18
EAST Lynne" Turned Down.

The famous novel East Lynne"
Of which more than a million copies
were sold, was refused by the English
publishing house, where George Mere
dith. the noted author, himself turned
1t down as valueleSs.
Evening star., 1937-02-18
PROMOTION is DUE
FOR COL. METCALFE
Senate Considers Nomination for
Post Of Assistant Sur
geon General.

The Senate today is considering the
nomination by the President of Col
Raymond r. Metcalfe, Army Medical
Corps, now chief of the surgical sery-
Evening star., 1937-02-18

application, on February %, after
more than 80 years of service Col.
Metcalfe would be advanced to the
rank of brigadier general.
Born in Salamanca, N. Y, May ~,
Evening star., 1937-03-16
STRESS SANITATION
IN BARBER SHOPS

Need for increased sanitary condi-
tlons in some Washington barber shops
was stressed today at a public hear
ing on barber control bill before a
special subcommittee of the House
District Committee.
Charges were made by Philip Cello
president of the Journeymen BARRIERS
Union Of America, Local 239, that a
number of shops had not been inspect
ed for years, since the Health De-
partment is handicapped by a lack
OF personnel.
Cello also charged that BARRIERS
who failed to meet requirements in
other States that have strict barber
control laws had migrated to Wash
ington and as result the barber
population had increased a third in
five years.
Ihe subcommittee was told there
are now 5000 BARRIERS il Washington.
DR.. George c. Rutland, District
health office, admitted inspection of
barber shops is not as thorough as it
should be, but pointed out the Health
department now has ample authority
10 control conditions and could do
SO II Congress would appropriate suf-
nclent revenue to increase the in
spection staff. He objected to a pro-
Vision in the bill that would relieve
the Health Department of its pres
ent duty Of maintaining sanitary con-
dltions in shops and place this re-
sponslbllity under proposed board
of barber examiners.
The District, through Corporation
counsel Edward H. Seal, joined DR..
Ruhland in this protest.
Evening star., 1937-03-16

restrictive monetary policy which
would tend to freeze and might bring
about an actual reduction in the total
volume of employment and produc-
ton"
Saying his statement was designed
to correct erroneous" interpretations
of his credit and monetary views, he
urged stepping up of production as a
remedy for price imitation and said
unused manpower, natural resources
and capital should be put to orderly,
balanced use" to achieve this.
Although saying that wage in
creases and shorter hours are wholly
desirable" when they bring increased
per capita production and effect a
better distribution of profits, Eccles
added that when they limit or actual
ly reduce production they are not in
the interest of the general public or
In the real interest of the workers
Favoring continuance of the boards
"easy money policy. Eccles said prices
have been bounding upward because
OF "non-monetary factors" such as
foreign armament demands, strikes
and monopolistic practices by certain
groups both in industry and organized
labor"
Evening star., 1937-03-16
DESTROYER SAVES
SINKING SHIPS CREW

The captain of the British four
maSted schooner Avon Queen and his
crew of eight men were rescued today
In the vicinity of San Salvador Island
by the destroyer U. S, S. Fairfax
The vessel was in distress and in a
sinking condition, her main deck flood
ed, marked list to starboard and her
pumps broken down, the Navy Depart
ment was informed today by radio
gram from the Fairfax.
The Fairfax said it will take the
refugees to Norfolk, Va. The American
destroyer has requested authority 70
burn or sink the Avon Queen by gun
fire, to remove her as a menace to
navigation.
The Avon Queen, which is registered
at Bridgetown, Barbados, was carry
ing a cargo of some 600 tons of salt.
San Salvador Island--Watling Is
lands the one sighted by Columbus
in his first glimpse of the New World.
The Avon Queen was in command of
Master Mariner Robert Alexander Nc
Lean, who was also owner of the ship.
Evening star., 1937-03-16
Sakiko Saito, 10, Named Queen
Of Cherry Blossom, Festival
Daughter of Japanese
Ambassador Is Ap-
pointed BY Hazen.

Ten-year-old Sakiko Saito, daugh-
ter of the Japanese Ambassador and
Nine. Saito, was named today by Com
missioner Hazen as queen OF this
years Cherry Blossom Festival.
The selection has the approval OF
the Ambassador and Nine. Saito and
assures participation in the event of
representatives OF the government
which made the gift of the famous
cherry trees to the United States.
Little Sakiko will be the youngest
queen in the organized Cherry Bios
som Festivals. Officials in charge of
the program said they believed her
selection would heighten the interest
OF Washington children in the pro-
gram.
Commissioner Hazen said. mean
while, he believed the committee
would be able to raise the $4,000
minimum fund necessary to assure the
program
Present plans call for the pro-
vision Of stands seating 5000 persons.
Seats will be 25 cents each.
Members of subcommittee on pub
lie safety and traffic will include Po-
lice Supt. E. w. Brown, Inspectors L.
l. H. Edwards and Edward j. Kelly,
Evening star., 1937-03-16
PAROLE SYSTEM
HELD INADEQUATE
Probation Set-up for Adults
in District Also ASsaiIed
at MEETING.

Two of four speakers before the
Monday Evening Club last night said
parole and probation systems for
adults In the District are wholly in
adequate.
DR.. Louis N. Robinson, chairman of
the Prison Industries REORGANIZATION
Administration, said parole and pro-
baton work offers a field for real
craftsmanship"
Asserting incarceration is not "a
God-ordained method of punishment
or correction, DR.. Robinson con-
demned public apathy toward prison.
ers once they have been jailed. He
recommended segregation of prisoners
after case histories have been investi-
gated at central clinic.
Exist in Law Only.
Ray l.. Huff parole executive of the
Department of Justice, said parole
and probation systems in the District
exist IN law only. He discussed de-
sirable elements of a parole system,
asserting that parole is not a form of
clemency and that preparation for
parole should begin at the time SEN
tence is passed.
Probation work in the District
Court was discussed by Joseph Y.
Reeves, its probation officer. He said
five probation officers last year cared
for. 1865 probationers, although 100 is
regarded as the maximum number
that can be handled satisfactorily by
one officer.
Inadequacies Described.
The development of the probation
system in the Police Court and its
inadequacies were described by Robert
Lee Smith, who pointed out the new
Police Court Building will not furnish
adequate facilities for this work.
The speakers were introduced by
John E. Laskey, chairman of the
division on model corrective system
for the District.
Members Of the club voted unani-
mously to protest to Chairman King
OF the Senate District Committee and
the District Commissioners against
changes contemplated by the Senate
in the Juvenile Court bill.
Evening star., 1937-03-16
COL. GALLAGHER DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Col Hugh J. Gallagher, U. S. A.,
retired, veteran of the Indian Wars,
the Spanish War, the Boxer Rebellion
and the World War, died today at Wal
ter Reed Hospital following long ILL
ness.
Col. Gallagher's distinguished mill
tary career included service as pur-
chasing agent for the Panama Canal
and service as chief quartermaster for
the American forces in Siberia during
the World War. He headed the Amer
lean expedition for the relief of VIC
tins of the eruption of Mount Pelee,
on the island of Martinique.
He was retired in 1925, and had
been living in Washington almost con-
tinuously since that time.
Evening star., 1937-03-16
v. PA. LAUNCHES
SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Data on Accidents Being
Used as Basis of Work to
Cut MiShapS.
~ the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, March 16.-The
Works Progress Administrations safe
ty organization, biggest of its kind in
the world, has launched a campaign
to lessen the physical risks Of men and
women at work.
The most extensive and thorough
study of labor accidents and their
causes, compiled from data on thou
sands of different types of w. P. A.
projects, is being used as a basis for
the search for new accident preven-
ton devices and policies.
They are to be applied to Govern
ment works, but may serve as guides
to private industry, w. o. Wheary,
Federal director of safety for the
w. P, A., pointed out.
He closes a two-day study here by
Northeastern State safety consultants
and safety engineers of the w. P. A.
today, proceeding West for similar
meetings next week in Chicago and
New Orleans and the following week
in Salt Lake City.
WV lilCOllOSo StI CooCu Iol iCouSlliS
accidents in the discussions here were:
l. The education of foremen on
Jobs in safety measures.
2. More careful consideration to
assignments of workers with physical
handicaps or who are physically dis
qualified for manual labor
Wheary's survey disclosed that the
Middle West, from Ohio to the Da-
kotas, had the greatest death fire.
quency from accidents, while New
York and New England had least in
comparison of the records of the five
regions under the safety director.
There were 627 accidental deaths
throughout the country in the 3997,-
854,14 man hours worked on w. P.
A. projects from their inception July
l, 1885, to the end of 1886, giving the
Nation record of one death to
100000 man hours of exposure"
In the entire Nation, 229, or 36.5 per
cent of the accidental deaths were
caused by vehicles, 104, or 16.5 per
cent, by falling objects, and SO, or IL
per cent, by falls of persons.
There were 1854 men and women
injured seriously enough to lose work
ing time, frequency rate of 1874
workers to each million man hours.
Evening star., 1937-03-16

among hotel men, with Mayor Frank
Couzens acting as representative Of
Gov. Murphy.
Hotel men said their decision would
remain in effect until agreements with
unions would prevent any serious
troubles over labor issues.
Maybe I'll go on a sit-down strike
myself" announced Miss Pons, who
came here to sing at concert tomor-
row night.
THE sit-down strike originated in
France, didn't it?" an interviewer
asked the French mademoiselle.
mo, no, mol" she replied quickly,
Il think it was Detroit"
At the Book k-Cadillac, Sonia Henie,
figure ice skater, found herself with
out accommodations because of the
shutdown, but was invited to private
home.
Tyrone Power, young screen acto,
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Hotels
Continued From First Page.)

mattresses, no glittering china and
silver in the dining rooms
From stairways trickled thin
stream of guests who had walked
down stairways. Carrying their own
luggage, they walked past the desks
and went to the street to call their
own taxicabs.
In the high-walled lobbies were
groups Of men and women who de-
layed starting the long climb to their
rooms. Occasionally an elevator was
run by an assistant manager, but
operators were on strike
Together, the four hotels, members
OF the Detroit Hotel Association,
which made the announcement, have
accommodations for nearly 1000 per-
sons.
Employees were notified by hotel
officials Of the closing order and in
most instances, a spokesman said,
took the announcement in good spirit.
News of the decision, reached early
this morning, was given patrons as
Evening star., 1937-03-16
VANDENBUSH SENTENCED
TO 45-TO-7O-YEAR TERM
BY the Associated Press.

o' tne associated Press.
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, March 16-
Merle Vandenbush, Midwest bank rob-
Der who failed in his try at the North
ern Westchester Bank, favorite OF
hold-up men, was sentenced today to
term of from As to 70 years in prison
for first degree robbery while armed
Anthony Rera, one of two COM
panions in holdup that netted ST.
500 but was ruined a few hours later
by a rookie policeman, also received
45 to 70 years. George Rera, driver
OF the holdup car, will be sentenced
later. All three pleaded guilty before
Judge Gerald Nolan several days ago.
Not until Vandenbush serves his
term in Dannemora prison will he be
served with warrants charging him
with kidnapping a New Jersey State
trooper and robbing three banks in
Wisconsin.
Evening star., 1937-03-16
MINE CAGE KILLS TWO

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, March 16 R.--
A cage fell in the shaft Of the st.
Michael mine yesterday, killing two
miners, Russell Ball, 80, Of South
Fork and Andy Skerbich, so, OF st.
Michael
Several others of the 18 men on
the cage were injured and were
rushed to a Windber hospital.
Evening star., 1937-03-16

who appeared with Miss Henie at 4
local theater last night, also was
guest at the hotel.
The Book, with 1900 rooms, had TOO
guests when the shut down came; the
Statler, 1000 rooms and TOO guests;
the Detroit Leland, 800 rooms and TOO
guests.
Evening star., 1937-03-16
FUNERAL SERVICES SET
FOR w. c. BLAKESLEE, 81
Construction Superintendent of
Harvester Firm to Be Buried
in Mount Zion.

Funeral services for Walter C.
Blakeslee, 6l-year-old construction
superintendent for the International
Harvester Co., who died Sunday. will
be held tomorrow at 1890 am. ae
William Reuben Humphreys funeral
home, 70O5 Wisconsin avenue, fol-
lowed by burial in Mount Zion Gene
terry
20-year resident of Washington.
Mr.. Blakeslee, whose former home is
at 1885 Tennyson street, was born
near Milwaukee and came here from
Chicago.
His widow, Mrs. Caroline Blakeslee.
survives, as do two sons, Newton and
Lieut.. H. w. Blakeslee, and two
daughters, Mrs Sarah Jane Speight
and Miss Caroline Blakeslee.
Evening star., 1937-03-16

they awoke, through the hotel SWITCH
boards, which were kept in service.
At the Fort Shelby the manage
ment informed guests:
Due to the strike condition it is
necessary for us to close and you
may or may not stay here"
The action followed a conference
Evening star., 1937-03-16

Traffic Director William A. Van Duzer
and Park Police Capt. P. J. Carroll.
Elwood H. Seal, corporation coun-
sci, was placed in charge of seating
arrangements for special guests and
c. Marshall Finnan, director of Ma
tional Capital Parks, was made chair
man of a committee on arrange
mentS.
Evening star., 1937-03-16
LOST.

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BOSTON BULL, . years old: / white and /
dark eye and ear; disappeared Friday
Reward. Columbia 6746.
BRACELET, old-fashioned. black and gold,
Saturday afternoon on 14th st. near Park
Ed.; reward. Telephone Natl s2O6,
CAT, large, white, missing from 702 North
Carolina ave. '.e., since Thursday night.
COCKER sPANIEL taVn color, 5 months
Wisconsin 4649.
BOG. small black and tan Welsh terrier;
REoLdingwood district. Chevy Chase. Cali
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CLASSES. in. case Dr. Bernard Baer); ;
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Reward. Randolph 4021
HANDBAC-Lost March 13 on 4:3O Penn
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Statlon sos pm. brown leather en-
Hpelope pp hanaeag. Contains important papers
reward 320S Prospect ave. West 0S16
mornng oa it peTssn smb Monday
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Cleveland S993.
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Irish Sweepstake tickets drivers permit
ana other receipts. Reward. Col. 6O54-J
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Cleveland 94S2
WRIST WATCH, lady's. initials ''E, R." on
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Evening star., 1937-03-16
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Continued From First Page.)
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Evening star., 1937-12-05
French Visitors
Entertained.

The French Charge d'A1aires, M.
Jules Henry, will entertain at lunch
con tomorrow in honor Of Gen. the
Count Adelbert de Chambrun and
Countess de Chambrln and Gen. John
J. Pershing. The luncheon will fol-
low the dedication of the memorial
to 1t. Norman Prince, who was the
first soldier Of the United States
forces to die In action in France dur
ing the World War. The dedication
will take place in st. Johns Chapel
Of the Cathedral Of st. Peter and
st. Paul.
Gen. Pershing, who was commander
In chief Of the A. E. F. during the
World War, will be host at luncheon
today at the Carlton in honor of
Count and Countess de Chambrun.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Hunting Folk
Will Turn
ToCapital
Luncheons Planned
For Gallery
Preview.

1T Is not often that enthusiastic
Virginians are lured to the city
on Sunday. Next week the
4 tables will be turned. Instead OF
the Capital residents taking to the
road to lunch with their friends In
tho nearby country, the huntsmen
and huntswomen will turn their faces
toward Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Angus Gar
rett will be among the hosts at
luncheon In the city that day and
their guests will include many from
nearby Virginia and Maryland and
number from Baltimore. The date,
December IL, has been chosen for the
preview Of the second exhibition at
the Museum Of Modern Art Washing
ton Gallery. This exhibition is OF
particular interest to hunting "folk,
as the canvases on view pertain to
that, their favorite sport. Others who
will be hosts at luncheon Sunday in
clude Mai. and Mrs Henry Leonard,
Mrs. Frank A. West, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Clement Dunn and Mr.. and
Mrs. David Edward Finley. Mrs.
Dwight F. Davis will return to Wash
ington for the express purpose Of be-
ing on hand at the gallery that day
and Is expected to arrive in town
Thursday or Friday from the Davis
plantation in Tallahassee, Fla.
Perhaps Mrs. Davis, being q good
shot, was responsible for importing to
the gallery the painting of Col. Thorn
ton Marques du Pont, gentleman
sport Of the 18th century, who is
CONTINUED on Page D-8, Column S.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Notes Of the Diplomats;
Embassy Dinners
The Ambassador and Lady Lindsay
Entertain for Sir Evelyn
And Lady Wrench.

ME dean OF the diplomatic His Britannia Maests
Ambassador and the Honorable Lindsay had their
guests luncheon yesterday Sir Evelyn and Lady Wrench
Mrs Hennen Jennings Mr. and Mrs Philip GuedaIa Mr. and
Mrs Eric Dunsan Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoyt Comdr and Mrs
Colby, Mr. James T. Williams r, and MI. Lynch Luquer
japanese at din
ner Wednesday evening in honor Of Mr. B. Suzuki member OF
the Congress the prominent labor leaders
Japan Mr. Suzuki is staying at the Mayower and will remain
over the week end. ..-~..
The Brazilian Ambassador Oswaldo Aranha will return
this evening accompanied his daughter SEN
horta Zaz Arana The went to New York Thursday
Tor few days and Senhoa Aanha has been visiting
Nine Penteado
The Mexican Ambassador and Sonora de Castillo Naera will
give reception this evening the Washington Chapter OF
American Medical Association Of which the Ambassador is
president The reception meeting only the members
the Washington Chapter additional guests being invited for
the reception later
Evening star., 1937-12-05
To Be Presented.

Mrs r. Harold Sasscer and Mrs. Ed
ward Merrill will entertain at lunch
con at the Mayfower on December
~, when they will present to society
their daughters, Miss Clara Amber
Sasscer and Miss Florence Merrill OF
Sweet Briar College. Miss Betty Shep-
ard Sabine, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Sabine, who will also be here
for the holidays from Smith College,
viii share honors with Miss Sasscer
and MIss Mesrfu.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Popular Norwegian
Diplomat Returns.

The newly appointed agricultural
attache Of the Norwegian Legation,
M. L. A. H. Peters, with Nine. Peters
and their three children, arrived in
Washington yesterday. M. and Nine.
Peters are not strangers in WASH
ington, where N. Peters was On duty
at the Legation eight or ten years
ago and made many friends during
their several years stay.