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Evening star., 1937-12-04
BIDS ARE OPENED
ON HEALTH CENTER
George A. Fuller Co. Is Low
With Offer of $984,OOO
for Three Buildings.

With the opening of bids for con-
struction Of three buildings, the Pro-
curement Division of the Treasury
Department yesterday took an i'm
portant step toward the actual con-
struction of the Health Center, to
be developed shortly on the former
Luke Wilson estate on the Rockville
pike beyond Bethesda for the United
States National Institute of Health.
George A. Fuller Co. Of this city
was the low bidder with an offer of
1894 400. Other figures were offered
by Fuller on alternate bids to reduce
the cost Of construction by changing
the type of the buildings.
The three structures are to include
an administration building 1856 feet
by 100 feet In size, an industrial lab
oratory for public health methods and
an industrial hygiene laboratory. The
buildings will be Of brick with stone
trim. fireproof throughout and air
conditioned.
The second low bid was submitted
by McCloskey IL Co. OF Philadelphia
with figure Of $4,000 There were
13 bids.
Low bid for construction of ele-
vators was submitted by the Westing-
house Electric Elevator Co. of Jersey
City in the sum Of $53,744.
These buildings will rise on a site
turned over to the Government by
Mr.. Wilson. Already preliminary
work has been accomplished there
where roads have been laid, a new
bridge installed and sewers completed
for the new buildings. On this pre-
liminary work $22,9l5 already has
been spent.
The bids will be taken under con-
sideration by the public buildings
branch, Procurement Division, and it
Is expected contracts may be let
shortly. The low bidders are expert
enced in Government construction.
The cost of these projects will come
out Of an appropriation of 81, ,463, 900
for the National Institute of Health.
The Government is planning also
to construct buildings on adjacent
land for the National Cancer Insti-
tute. for which $750,000 has been set
aside out Of the 1897 Government
building program funds Construc-
tion Of these buildings for the Cancer
Institute. however, awaits final trans
fer Of the land.
The National Institute of Health
and the Cancer Institute are operat-
ing under the general direction of the
United States Public Health Service.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
MAI. CURTIS TO DEFEND
BRIG. GEN. REISINGER
Courtmartial Scheduled January
8 on Charges of Travel Ac-
count Irregularities.

Maj. Merritt B. Curtis, United States
Marine Corps. member of the local
bar, on duty at Quintico. Va, will be
counsel for Brig. Gen. Harold c. REFS
niger, the paymaster Of the Marine
Corps, when the latter is brought be-
fore general courtmartial on January
3 to answer charges Of irregularities in
his personal travel accounts while on
odicial business.
This was made known yesterday at
the Navy Department. which said that
the general courtmartial, arranged to
start on Monday at the Marine Bar
racks at Quantico, has been delayed,
at the request Of the defense.
Brig. Gen Samuel T. Ansell, former
Judge Advocate General of the Army,
who has been under consideration As
Gen. Reisinger's counsel, said yester-
day that he will not be able to serve,
due to professional engagements that
will keep him on the West Coast.
Maj. Curtis is graduate Of George
Washington University law school and
is q member Of the District of Colum-
bia bar, as we'll as of the bar Of Cali
fornia. He attained his present rank
In May. 1894.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
TAXES OF HOOVER,
REPORTED PR0BED
Roosevelt Administration Inves.
tigated Former Presidents
Returns, Educator Says.
b the Associated Press

b the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Prof. William
Starr Myers of Princeton University
told q Town Hall audience yesterday
that the Roosevelt administration once
had investigated the income tax re-
turns Of Herbert Hoover for three
weeks to try to get something on him. u
Mr.. Hoover. in New York, de-
clined comment on the statement. but
his secretary, Lawrence Richey, said
Mr.. Hoover has not been annoyed
and has no complaint to make"
Amplifying his address here. Prof
Myers, an economist. said in Boston
Il know that some three or four
years ago the income tax of Herbert
Hoover was investigated. It has come
to . pretty pass when the income. taa
OF an ex-President should be subject
to investigation. ...
Myers said he obtained his informa-
ton from several sources" but de.
clined to disclose them.
In Washington q Treasury Depart.
ment spokesman said of Myers AZ.
sertion: The Treasury never investi.
gates income tax returns for political
purposes"
The spokesman refused to discuss
Hoover's returns specifically. saying
I'VE never confirm or deny stories
that the income tax returns of any
one are being investigated"
Evening star., 1937-12-04
COLLINS ON TOUR
Of D. c. PROJECTS
House Subcommittee Head
Receptive to Permanent
Improvements.
BY WILL P. KENNEDY.

In preparation for starting work
next Wednesday on the District ap-
preparation bill, Chairman Collins and
three other members of his House
subcommittee, accompanied by two
clerks. today are making a tour Of
some Of the new land-purchase and
improvement projects. Others in the
party are Representatives Caldwell,
Democrat, of Florida; Starnes, Demo-
crat. Of Alabama. and Engel. Re-
publican, Of Michigan The clerks are
William A. Duvall and George Y.
Harvey They are to visit certain
playground and school sites today.
Chairman Collins said it is the
aim of the subcommittee to hold the
total Of appropriations to be recon-
mended within the current amount
something over $4,000. 900. The Dis
trict Commissioners had requested
the Budget Bureau for estimates
totaling more than $4,000, 900. The
Budget Bureau has not made its
confidential recommendations to the
House Appropriations Committee, but
they are expected to be approximately
$4,000, 900.
Emphasizes Economy.
Mr.. Collins emphasized the need
for strict economy because of the
complicated District financial stu
alton and the prospect that some new
avenues Of taxation must be tapped
He said the taxpayers can depend
on his subcommittee to scrutinize
each request closely, to demand ade-
quate justification for all appropria-
tion items. The group will exercise
a strict practical economy consistent
with furnishing proper upkeep and
development of the Nations Capital
he added.
Operating expenses will be held as
closely as possible to the current
funds. he said. While practically all
departments Of the municipal govern
ment have asked for substantial in
creases, he feels most Of these can
not be justified. There also are many
requests for increases in personnel
and salary advances, which are likely
to be denied. ...
Sympathetic On improvements.
Before starting on their inspection
tour today Chairman Collins and
other members Of the subcommittee
said they will be sympathetic toward
desirable permanent improvements.
They predicted that any increases
in the bill for the next fiscal year
would most likely be in the nature OF
investments for future needs for
school and playground sites.
This attitude on the part of the
House subcommittee, which conferred
for the first time today, comedies with
the announced intention of the Sen
ate Appropriation Committee men,
bers to hold the District bill as close
As possible to the figures for the cur
rent fiscal year.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
THREE POLICEMEN
AMONG TEN HURT
IN AREA TRAFFIC
Two Officers in Serious
Condition-Scout Car
Hits Truck.
DRIVER WILL APPEAR
ON RECKLESS CHARGE
Youth Who Lost Leg in Accident
Some Time Ago Is Critically
Hurt as Car Upsets.

Three policemen were among more
than 10 persons injured in traffic acci-
dents in Washington and nearby late
yesterday and today. Two of the
officers were reported in serious con-
dition.
A scout car attached to the twelfth
precinct collided with a truck early
today at Rhode Island avenue and
Ninth street NE, resulting in in
Juries to the driver, Policeman Wallace
j. Middleton, Al, of 1920 Newton street
NE, and his companion. Policeman
Thomas V. Howes, 81. of Riverdale.
Md. Both were taken to Casualty
Hospital, where Officer Howes was
said to be suffering from serious face
and head injuries, while Officer Mid
dleton was treated for a sprained right
shoulder and leg bruises before he
returned to duty.
The driver of the truck, said bv
police to have been Harrison Coles. %.
colored, 1914 T street NV. escaped
injury. He was to appear in Police
Court today on a reckless driving
charge
Dowd in Serious Condition.
Detective Sergt. Michael J. Dow
remained in serious condition toda,
IN Casualty, where he was taken ves-
terday after being struck by an auto
mobile at Tenth and F streets NV
Dy car police said was operated by
Mrs. J. E. Brown of Arlington, Va
Sergt. Dowd is suffering from a DOS
slole skull fracture and cuts and
bruises.
Mrs. Brown was arraigned before
Irafhc Court Judge John P. Mcmahon
Today on charge of reckless drivino
Inc case was continued until Decem-
Der 29 and she was released on $500
bond. T''
critically injured yesterday after
noon when car in which he was rid
ing overturned on River road. in Re-
lnesda, Md. Melvin Morrison, 2l, of
Bethesda, was improving today in
Georgetown Hospital where he was
taken by the Bethesda Rescue SQUAD
Ihe youth, who lost leg in a traffic
accident some time ago, is being treat
ed for a back injury.
His four companions in the car es-
capped with minor cuts and bruises
They were Eugene W. Mason, 32s3 p
street NV, said by police to be the
owner of the car; his brother, Law
renee V. Mason, 1912 Volta place
NV, and John King and Frank
Evans. both of Bethesda. All except
Mr.. King were still being held TODAY
at Montgomery County police sub
station for questioning.
Police in Pursuit at Time,
Oficer J. w. Ward of the county DO
lice said he was pursuing the speeding
automobile when the accident oc-
CURED. Police have been unable to
learn who was driving the machine.
it was said.
Two colored youths. Wendell An
derson, II, of ITO Gresham place
NV, and Oscar Drumming, II, of 766
Gresham place NV, were injured
yesterday when they were struck by
an automobile as they stepped from
street-car loading platform at
Georgia and Florida avenues NV.
Police said the car was driven by
Henry r. Altheide, 81, of 419 jefferson
street NV.
Frank 6. Wynkoop. %, and Arnold
Dye, 19, both of no fixed address, re-
ceived head injuries early today when
a motor cycle they were riding struck
curb on Naylor road Sc. near the
District line and upset.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
D. .C.POPULAT|0N
UP 5000 IN YEAR
Estimate Is 627,0OO as
Census Figures Show City
Has OverhauIed States.

The District of Columbia has over
hauled two more of the States In the
population race. according to esti-
mates of population by States as of
July l made public late yesterday by
the Census Bureau The estimated
population Of the District was given
as 627 900, gain of 5000 during the
year.
At the time of the last official CEN
sus. April /. 1890. the Districts pop
ulation exceeded that of eight of the
States-Vermont, New Hampshire,
Delaware, Idaho. Wyoming, New Mex
leo. Arizona and Nevada.
The new estimates show that the
District now has a larger population
than ten of the States, having passed
Montana and Utah, which now have
estimated populations, respectively, of
$4,000 and $4,000
The District population of $4,000
compares with an estimated total Of
$4,000 on July l. 1896; $4,000 on
July /. 1888, and 486,869 actual count
IN the 1880 census.
Kansas was the only State to lose
population during the IL months end
ing July l, according to the estimates.
The populations of Rhode Island,
South Dakota, Nebraska and New
Mexico remained unchanged, while
all other States showed increases
The bureau estimated thai the Kan
sas population declined $4,000. to a
total Of 1,864,000. Rhode Island re-
manned at 1000, South Dakota at
$4,000, Nebraska at 1,364,000 and
New Mexico at $4,000.
New York, most populous of the
States. increased the number of its
residents by only $4,000. to 12,959, 900.
Nevada's gain was the smallest
1000, bringing the States total pop
ulation to 101 900.
The population of the United
States, as had been announced pre-
viously. was estimated to be 129,257 900
on July l.. This represented a gain
of $4,000 during the IL months and
6,482 900 since the 1880 census.
Population comparisons by regions and
States follow:
Regions Census Estimated Estimated
and Population Jly. 1, 1896. Jly. l, 1887.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
ROOSEVELT TO LIGHT
NATIONAL YULE TREE
Mrs. Roosevelt Also to Participate
in Lafayette Park Ceremonies.
President to Broadcast.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt today
ofncially agreed to participate in the
lighting Of the national community
Christmas tree in Lafayette Park on
Christmas Eve.
For the fifth time, the Chief Execu-
tive will press the button that will
illuminate the tree and send his Christ
mas greetings to the Nation over the
radio. Senator Elmer Thomas OF Ok
lahoma has accepted the invitation to
act as chairman of the national COM
mittee and present the Chief Execu-
tive to the audience, officials an
nounced.
A meeting of interested officials yes
terday discussed plans for lighting the
tree and it was agreed that last years
plan will be followed. Regular rehear-
sails are now being held by Maestro
Arturo Papalardo and his National
Capital Parks Schola Cantorum, which
will present carols at the tree dedica-
ton, accompanied by the Marine Band,
under Capt. Taylor Branson.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
G. o. P. HOUSE MEMBER
HITS WAGE-HOUR BILL
"Legislative Wolf in Sleeps
Clothing" Would Aid Only
Politicians, Hartley Says.

0y the Associated Press.
Representative Hartley, Republican,
OF New Jersey, asserted last night the
administration wage and hour bill WAS
. legislative wolf in sleeps clothing"
which would benefit only $4,000 Or
more politicians.
This BILL" Mr.. Hartley said in .
radio address, rs based upon the
popular. but nonetheless grave. mis-
conception that Washington has the
answer for everything, and that Con-
gress can legaslate prosperity.
"Of course. wage rates may be
raised by governmental nat, but real
wages cannot"
The bill. Mr.. Hartley said, failed to
help the farm laborer and would mean
increased wages to but 4 smau per-
eentse Of the country's workers.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
BIBLE SUNDAY
Christ Lutheran Pastor to Talk

Christ Lutheran Pastor to Talk
Following Sacrament.
Universal Bible Sunday will be
observed in Christ Lutheran Church
tomorrow morning. The Rev. j. Fred
eric Wenchel will speak on THE Bible
in Our Time" This service will be
preceded by q celebration Of the sacra- :
ment Of the altar at 1920 o'clock
The Walther League will hold social
and educational meeting at S pm.
for young people. The Rev. H. Hennig
will give a talk on "Mormonism. :"
Wednesday there will be q meeting
Of the voting members at o'clock.
when officers will be selected.
The Ladies Aid Society will give
their annual turkey dinner Thursday.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
Sermon Announced.

HYATTSVILLE, Nd. Dec. 4 (Spe-
ciaD .-"Treasures in Heaven" will be
the subject on which the Rev. B. p.
Robertson, pastor Of the First Baptist
Church Of Hyattsville. will preach 1T
tomorrow mornings services.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
Trains Kills II in Germany,

STETTIN, Germany, Dec. 4 R).-
Eleven persons were killed today
when a train struck group OF rail-
road workers near Belgard, in North
east Germany. Seven others were in
3ured, one seriously.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
Famous Ship in Thames.

The Discovery, famous Antarctic ex-
pedition ship Of Capt. Scott, has been
moored permanently in the Thames
at London and will be the headquar-
ters Of the Sea Scouts.
Evening star., 1937-12-04

Here "The Banker and His Wife" masterpiece by
the Dutch artist Quentin Massys to life rehearsal at
Langley Junior High School tabeau to be presented er
Friday to the hoe student body Walter Lyddane e plays
the part Of the banker oth Josephine Pine the role
famous painting reproductions The Stars art appreciation
campaign Mrs Maud Kline teacher OF Langleys 9B art
appreciation class Mrs. Carla sponsoring
taheau 0hch H bring life this pictures
The students painted the background for the scene
Evening star., 1937-12-04

From the same period of art and the
same Star set Hilda Hathaway steps out
in real life to impersonate the famous
lady, Anne OF Cleves, painted many times
and in many poses by Hans Holbein,
1Uhose portraits encouraged King Henry
VIII OF England to 11in her hand. This
and other costumes 1Dere created by Mrs.
Kline and Mrs. Turner, 1Dith the aid OF
number OF students in the class Plans
call for the liuing reproduction OF a dozen
Star pictures, all OF Which the Langley
class is studying
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-05-11
MISS CARROWAY
ON VISIT HERE
WILL BE EMIT zRTAINED DUR.
ING STAY BY AMERICAN
LEGION POST

Miss Elaine Carroway was an
arrival on the plane from Miami
this morning and was met at the
landing by Miss Elizabeth Sharp
isy, manager Of the Hotel Colonial,
and members Of the family of
Claude Aibury. in charge of the
immigration unit in Key West.
The Albury family were great
friends Of Miss Carroway's par
ents who were residents of Key
Vert for a long period while Mr..
carroway was principal of Harris
school. and Miss Sharpley was
school teacher Of Miss Carroway
end also OF her sister. Miss Olga
Carroway. when they attended
school in Key West, about seven
years ago.
Miss Carroway was one of the
winners in a contest recently held
by the American Lesyion in Miami,
and The prize won by Miss Caro-
way vas an airplane trip to Key
West. She wiz be entertained
during her stay by Arthur Saw
yer post o. the legion and by
friends.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-05-11
Opportunity Given For
Advertising Fishing In
Waters OF Key West
Offer Is Made Throush
Manager L s. Nit
ehea OF Tampa Radie
Station

On s.<k Friday n'sks = us
o'eleek. Ne run : sps<isi psseGam
psrsainine 20 local kunlins $50
fishins. We wish = dsvsts nsssl
ef hi. tine 70 s.sps. fi.ki.s
nc you wsuld - inssrssssS -
having some Fl pear r.epls cess
up and tell sbeul he .aspea llsk.
ing surrounding yesr tssFitesY.
We win Be very k.ppy = sssaass
a night fer ysu.-
The foregoing i from Manager
L. S. Mitchell Of = Tampa rsdis
station and was received By the
Key West Chamber Of commeFce.
An opportunity Is TINS afforded
some fisherman who has experi-
eneed the thrill Of matching wis
with the "Silver King" IA Ksy
West waters to - In ~ SPOT
light and tell the world ct TIE
pleasurable excitement h. rs had
in these waters IN catching tnr.
pom.
Executive Secretary s. c. Sin.
eleton. Ct the Key West Chamber.
wants to knom ''mhni flahermnn
can resist a chance HE thaff"i
especially a fisherman from TIE
hunting grounds Of the misht.eni
tarpon which leap IN the waters
OF this country.
Chamber Of Commefce cor.
Tespondence covers . wide field.
says Mr.. SinRleton. ~All The Way
from the inquirer a. - the cut
look for q good parking piaet
and trailer camp. 20 the lndy Who
wants a full description 81 oar
mountains, lakes and river. and
as ut exhibition Of faith -
the chamber by the young man
who~recently wrote and asked the
secretary to put him in touch Win
an employer IN the high and
healthful part o. Central AmefF
ca"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-05-11
Judge Brownies Son Made
P Principal Beneficiary In
Will Filed For Probate

ter, Susan Moves Browne Resting
,-Je Green B. Browne.
II is provided that any Of the
lvalnraes in tie library which may
be desired by his SON are with
drawn from the dispos ton here
tofore made and "bequeath the
same to him.
To William H. Malone is given
all the law books now in his Of
flee and being used by him.
To his grandson, Joseph L.
Browne, wherein the deceased was
the beneficiary and authority is
gwen the insurance company TO
change the beneficiary from JEFF
ferson B. Browne to Joseph L.
Browne, SON OF the insured.
requests o. wine glasses and
plates, the latter beautiful col
lection, are made to tie Woman's
Cub, and if they esnnot be used,
to the Walker Library in Tallahas-
see. In the event that they can
not be Used by the library, they
will 20 to his son.
Part of Lot l in Tract 2 and
all of lot 2 is bequeathed to Ray,
Jr., John and Billy Bush, children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Raw Bush, in
recognition of the love and affec-
ton of the children and the un-
failing friendship OF their par
ents.
To Mrs. Ruth Bush is willed his
green Pontiac ear.
Joseph E. Browne, his son, Il
made executor without bond.
To Mrs. Sam Goldsmith. a
niece. $500 to be invested in gov
eminent bonds to use the income
from which for the apkeep OF the
cemetery lot in which Judge and
Mrs. Phipps are buried, with pow
er to transfer the trust to any
other member of the family who
wiz undertake "this last service"
His wines are left to friends in
Jacksonville, Miami. Key West
and Tampa, with the hope they
will pour glass and lifting it say,
Here's to 5eff Browne"
All the rest and residue OF the
estate goes to his son, Joseph E.
Browne.
The testament was made on
November IL, 1885, and was wit
messed by Miss Mary 10 Mcmahon
and Mrs. Alice Fl. Principale.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-05-11
Head OF State Employ
ment Bureau Claims
Able-Bodied Men Are
New Being Sought

Requisisions for workmen on
he Keys we're received today a,
ne office Of VIM. v. Little in
shsrse Of the State EmpIoymen.
nursas office in Key West from
s~e Of ths contractors on the
proiseis.
Tie c. Y. Thomason con.,rue.
tea eompany. Contract B a.
Grassy Key. asks for five rough
carpenters. and the S. J. Groves
sempaay. Contrast D at Hog Key,
wants two iaekhammsr operators
and oae beat man.
NJ. Little said this morning
demands being made on his office
are for strong, husky individuals.
That some men are willing and
eaVer % work. but are unable to
stand up 20 the work demanded.
Work on the Keys he said, at
least most 81 it, calls for men
who are accustomed to hard tests
and Il has been found that not all
- those who have been sent from
The rosters OF the WPA are able
% withstand the strain.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-05-11
LUCAS MARTINEZ
GIVEN HEARING
HERE MONDAY
CHARGED WITH VIOLATING
FEDERAL LAWS PERTAIN
ING TO ALIENS; HEARD BY
U. S. COMMISSIONERS

Lucas Martinez, charged with
violating the federal laws per
tanning to aliens, was gwen a
hearing yesterday before U. S.
Commissioner C. Rodney Gwynn,
and placed under bond to await
the action of the federal grand
jury.
On October 8, 1885, five aliens,
Mary Kashian. Hamaspour Kalsv-
dian. Giovanni Guerrero, Salvador
Afsllo and Domenico Buzzessi,
were taken in custody by immigra-
ton officials in Key West.
The three men taken were
Italians, and the women were Ar
nienians. The arrest was made
by Chief immigration Inspector
Claude Albury and Patrol Inspec-
tors Geronda Roman and Herble
Todd. The aliens were located in
residence on Louise street, be-
tween Dusal and Simonton streets.
On the day previous to the ar
rest, Lucas Martinez, who was, it
is alleged, hiding the aliens, LEFT
the city and did not return until
last Friday afternoon. when he
was taken in custody by the same
officers who arrested the aliens,
and was yesterday arraigned for
preliminary investigation.
1t is evident that the immigra-
ton authorities had never lost
sight of Martinez, it was said, for
it was only few minutes after
the arrival of the S. S. Cuba from
Havana that the arrest was made.