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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
GROUP IS PICKED
FOR CELEBRATION
Committee Is Selected for
Fete Marking Signing
of Constitution.

Organization of District commit
tee to direct Washington's participa-
ton in the celebration of the l5Oth
anniversary Of the signing of the
Constitution was perfected today at a
meeting in the District Building.
DR.. George c. Havenner. chairman
OF the group, was authorized to name
an executive committee. He an
nounced subcommittee also would be
appointed to plan various phases of
the celebration, which will continue
from September IT, the anniversary
of the signing of the Constitution. to
April 30, 1889. the l50th anniversary
OF the inauguration of George Wash
lngton as the first President.
DR.. Havenner announced subscrip-
tons totaling $4,000 would be sought
to pay necessary expenses of the head
quarters staff. and contributions were
urged on local business, hotel and
transportation establishments by Com
missioner Melvin c. Hazen.
Both Havenner and Hazen declared
there was great likelihood the sub
scriptions would be paid, dollar for
dollar, from proceeds from the sale
OF tickets to pageants and other shows
being planned for the period.
A military display will be staged
September II. On that day many
World War veterans will be in Wash
ington for reunion of the American
Expeditionary Forces, according to
Ted Luther, national executive secre-
tary for the A. E. F. get-together and
legislative chairman of the District
Department of the American Legion
Units of the regular military organ
izations, as well as the A. E. F. men,
berS, are expected to participate in q
parade on the morning of the seven
tenth. In the evening President
Roosevelt is to address the throne
at the Sylvan Theater and the event
is to be concluded with fireworks
display.
Immediate formation of an Execu-
tive Committee to take charge of the
financial side of the program was pro-
posed in motion by Riley E. Elgen
chairman of the District Public IT'LL
tiles Commission, and was approved by
the group. DR.. Havenner announced
he would invite the following to serve
and might name others later: c. Mel
win Sharpe, Mark Lansburgh, Robert
V. Fleming, Lloyd B. Wilson, w. w
Everett and representatives of the Ho-
tel Association, the Board Of Trade and
the Merchants and Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
'13' BANDIT GANG
IS STILL ACTIVE,
POLICE BELIEVE
Six Youths Arrested in Store
Robberies and Snatchinq
Linked to Band.
LEADERS HAVE ARMS
TATTOOED WITH "13"
Capt. Morgan Says Group Of
Youths Grows Despite Jail
ing of Founder.

With the arrest of six boys, two Of
them only Is years old, in connection
with three Sanitary Grocery Co. rob-
berries and s400 purse-snatching, po-
lice expressed the belief today that
the "l3" gang-a band of young des-
peradoes whose bond of criminal allie
glance is sealed with the cryptic tat
/ tooed symbol on their arms-is still
active in Washington.
On the arms of the leaders of the
group of young store ROBBERS, Accord
ing to Capt. Joseph Morgan of the
fifth precinct, were tattooed the MI
merals 'l3' which have become in
creasingly familiar to police for the
last five years.
Several leaders and founders of the
gang have been sent to prison. Capt.
Morgan said, but the gang continues
to grow. 1t is composed largely
OF youths living in the Northeast and
Southeast sections, Capt. Morgan said.
Enlist Schoolboys.
Older members of the gang, accord
ing to police, enlist schoolboys and
send them out to commit crimes, prom
Using them that if they perform a
particularly dangerous robbery they
will be entitled to wear a crimson
heart above the numerals "l3."
One of the founders of the "l3"
gang, according to Capt. Morgan, was
recommitted to Lorton Reformatory
last week for violating his parole by as
saultlng policeman. Two years ago.
Capt. Morgan said, this man. who
wears the tattooed crimson heart on
his arm. was shot through the neck
when he drew a .45-caliber revolver
on the policeman who had arrested
! him.
Roundup Started Week Ago.
Roundup of the youths now in
custody started last week. Those
held and the charges against them
are Joseph Petro. 10, three charges
OF HOUSEKEEPING and one of rob-
berry; Martin Mccarthy, ls, three
charges of housebreaking, one rob-
berry; Daniel Fitzpatrick, %. two
housebreaking; Charles Boyd, 10. two
HOUSEKEEPING; William Boyd, Is (no
relation to the older boy. robbery and
housebreaking, and Claude NJ Curtis,
Is, robbery.
The robbery charges are based. Do
lice said, on the theft of s4OO from
Miss Marie Tucker. 1901 Wyoming
avenue, whose purse was snatched
near the Shoreham Hotel several DAYS
| ago.
The youths were arrested by Pre-
clnct Detectives Watson Salkeld of
the fifth precinct and H. H. CAREER
and E. M Moore of the seventh pre-
! cinct.
Harbor precinct police resumed
dragging the Potomac River near
Hams Point today for a safe stolen
from the Garden T-Shoppe. Eight
zenith street and Columbia road, two
weeks ago. Four colored men who
! ponce say admit four safe robberies
said they threw the strong box in
| the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
UNDERPASS BUILT
AFTER Is YEARS
New York Avenue CROSSING
Now Links Northeast and
Southeast Sections,

After wait of nearly a quarter
century the District now has a new
crossing for the railroad tracks north
OF New York avenue northeast, which
affords more direct connection be-
tween Northeast and Southeast Sec
tlons.
The District last Thursday opened
to travel the underpass for the Penn
sylvania and Baltimore g. Ohio Rail-
roads on the line of Montana avenue.
At the southern end the road meets
the intersection of New York and
West Virginia avenues.
Engineers say it will facilitate travel
between Brookland and neighboring
areas to the southeast or to down.
town Washington via New York
avenue.
Three vehicular crossings for the
railroad were authorized by Congress
"a years ago. but it took long fight
to get the necessary orders to pro-
coed. In doing so Congress reduced
the requirement on the railroads tc
two crossings. The other is to be a
viaduct near the line of Seventh
street. The Commissioners gave or
ders for this last October, but the
railroads have two years in which
to comply
The cost to the District for the
Montana underpaSs was less than
$4,000. for the road and approaches
not chargeable to the railroads. The
cost to the railroads is said to have
been about s15O,000
Just to the east Of the Montana
avenue is railroad viaduct over New
York avenue built by the Pennsyl.
vania Railroad for moving freight cars
to the industrial area south of the
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
BAR ON COLUMBIA
TAX|CABS LIFTED
Judgment Paid, Vehicles
Back in Streets With
Officials Consent.

The So taxicabs of the Columbia Cab
Association, barred from the streets
two weeks ago by Traffic Director Will
liam A. Van Duzer because of an I'M
paid judgment. were back in operation
today with the consent of traffic
officials.
Byron G.. Carson, attorney for the
association, announced the judgment
had been paid and the suspension or
der lifted An injunction suit TO re-
strain enforcement of the suspension
order was dropped under an agreement
with District officials that only those
hackers actually named in the judg-
ment would be required to post insur-
ance bonds, as required by the motor
vehicle responsibility law, Carson said
$3.50 Judgment
Last June II George Mcneil. 1864
T street, obtained $3.50 judgment in
Municipal Court against eight Column
bia Cab Association drivers and for
mer drivers. The suit named as de-
PENDANTS Is drivers and "others trad
ing as the Columbia Cab Association. .
Service was obtained, however, only on
eight and the judgment entered
against that number.
Proceeding on the theory that all
members of the association were re-
sponsible for payment of the judgment
which had not been satisfied, Van
Duzer ordered suspension of permits
and license plates for all So cabs.
The drivers not named in the judg-
ment protested and Carson obtained
for them a temporary restraining
order from District Court, preventing
enforcement of the suspension order,
except aginst the eight named in the
Judgment.
$1,000 for Each Cab.
Carson explained that if the origi-
nal order we're enforced all members
of the association would have to post
insurance bonds of Sill 900 for each
cab. He said members of the Colum.
bia Association were in favor of liza
bility insurance, but did not feel they
could afford to subscribe to it unless
other cab companies did likewise.
In order to adjust the situation
peaceably, Carson had the Municipal
Court judgment corrected so it
clearly concerned only the eight on
whom service had been obtained
When this was done he obtained an
agreement from District officials not
to press the general suspension. Car
son pointed out that only four of the
eight drivers mentioned in the judg-
ment actually were members of the
Columbia Association at the time of
the suit, the others having severed
their connection.
The four men still driving Column
bia cabs posted their insurance bonds
yesterday after the judgment had
been paid and their license plates and
permits were returned to them this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
Party Peace Doues
To Be CiUen dir
By Hotel Manager
Orerrules Chefs Desire
to Make "Pie q la
Democrat.
By the Associa ted Press.


The Raleigh Hotel where Senate
Democrats recently held a harmony
dinner, decided today to give the gate
to couple of hangers -on-the party
peace doves.
They're beginning to cause
trouble said Manager c. C. Shif1er.
We've had them in the kitchen ever
since the dinner. and the chef is
getting tired Of them"
The two birds-which were released
in the banquet hall when the dinner
was at its gayest-were supposed to
have been the white symbols of new
found peace among the Senators.
Shiffler said he has been having
hard time restraining the chef
from converting the star boarders
into an inspiration called dove pie
a la Democrat.
Il keep telling him they're peace
doves" explained the manager, land
he keeps telling me they're feast
doves"
Rather than turn them over to the
chef, Shiff1er has decided to hold a
little ceremony on the roof and turn
them out upon the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
REOPENING PLAN
OF FIDELITY NEAR
Shareholders, It Is Understood,
Will Be offered Proposal to
Exchange Shares.

Shareholders Of the Fidelity Building
& Loan Association soon will be pre-
sented with plan for reopening the
institution as the First Federal Savings
g. Loan Association, it was indicated
today
While no official announcement was
forthcoming, 1t was understood share
holders will he offered a proposal to
exchange their shares in the old
Fidelity for shares in the new First
Federal. Some cash payment would
be available II the new outfit reopens
the old Fidelity.
An of1cial statement On the matter
Is expected shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
NEW TRAFFIC CHANGES
STUDIED BY OFFICIALS
Plans for Revamping Circles and
Bypass for Georgetown
Are Considered.

Detailed studies of proposed traffic
engineering projects considered in
Congress in framing the 1888 District
budget have been started, Capt. H.
c. Whitehurst announced today. They
involve plans for revamping of Scott,
Dupont and Thomas Circles, bypass
for Georgetown and new cross for
Rock Creek Park.
For this purpose, Congress inserted
in the appropriations for the year an
item of 10000 for engineering studies.
The plans are to be ready early in the
next session and the Commissioners
likely will seek funds for starting
work on some Of the projects. Six
engineers and surveyors have been
assigned to the surveys by Capt.
Whitehurst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17

will be held to-
morrow at Dor
chester, Mass.
Mr.. Dempsey,
who lived here in
the Broad m oor
Apartments, was
general secretary
treasurer of the
international AL
lance of Theat-
r l c a ] Employees
and Moving Pic
ture M a C h / n e
Operators. He is
survived by his
W | d o W, Mrs.
Katherine Demp-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17

sey, several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Dempsey began as a stage hand
in Boston, where he joined a local
union. Shortly thereafter he was
elected business agent of the local,
serving in that capacity for IA years.
In 1919 he was elected an interna-
tional vice president of the union.
which now has $4,000 members. He
was elected as general secretary
treasurer in 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
HOUSE UNIT o. KS BILL
ON POTOMAC POLLUTION
Senate Already Passed Measure
Permitting Four States and
D. C. to Enter Agreement.

The House Rivers and Harbors Com
mittee today favorably reported the
bill, which passed the Senate yester-
day, to permit Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, Pennsylvania and the
District to enter into an agreement for
creation OF Potomac Valley conserv-
ancy district for the prevention or
abatement of pollution of the river.
The bill has the approval of the War,
Treasury and Interior Departments. 1t
Is pointed out that such compacts
would become binding only when ap-
proved by the Legislature Of each OF
the States and by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
SAFETY BILL PASSED

The House yesterday passed Sen
ate-approved bill authorizing the In
terstate Commerce Commission to re-
quire railroads to install block-signal
and other safety signal devices.
The measure went back to the
Senate with . number Of minor
amendments,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
Business Change Made.

The paint and varnish business Of
Walter Morgan Co., Inc, q subsidiary
OF McDougall-Butler Co., Inc, for the
last 10 years, has been taken over
by the parent concern and will oper-
ate rs the Morgan division. 1t was
announced today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
Sunfower State Challenged.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind, August II
R.-Here's a Hoosier challenge to
Kansas. w. H. Strupe measured q
sunfower plant in his yard yester-
day and reported 1t IL feet inches
tall. He counted 28 blooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
Lawn Fete Set for Tonight.

FORESTV1LLE, Md, August II
(SpeciaD.-A lawn party will be held
tonight on the lawn Of Mrs. Thomas
D. Grimth here under the auspices Of
the Sewing Circle of Epiphany Epis-
copal Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
BAND CONCERTS.

BY the Navy Band at the District
War Memorial in West Potomac Park
at 8 o'clock tonight. Lieut.. Charles
Benter, leader: Alexander Morris, as
sistant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17

BY the Army Band at Walter Reed
Hospital at $50 O'Clock tonight. Capt
Thomas F. Darcy, leader; Karl Hub
ner. ASSISTANT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17

BY the Soldiers Home Band in the
bandstand at o'clock tonight. John
s. M. Zimmerman, bandmaster; An
ton Pointner, assistant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
DEMPSEY FUNERAL
SET FOR TOMORROW
Prominent Labor Leader Will Be
Buried in Dorchester,
Mass

Funeral services for Fred J. Demp-
sey. Sc, prominent labor leader. who
died Sunday of heart attack at his
Summer home, Ocean Bluff. Mass
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-02-02
OATTACK ON
TWON new DEAL
LAWSALLOWED
But Social Security and
"Windfall" Tax May
Yet Be Tested

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. CUP
The supreme court, complete with
all nine members for the first
time since early in its term, re-
fused yesterday to entertain at
tacks on the validity of two New
Deal lawS--the social security act
and the "windfall tax" provisions
of the 1886 tax law.
With the return of Justice Har-
Ian Fiske Stone, who became i'll
shortly after the term opened,
the court handed down it's first 5
to 4 decision, holding that Wash
ington state tax Of one-tenth OF
one per cent on the gross income
of public utilities is unconstitu-
tional.
This was one of 25 cases de-
cided in u lengthy but relatively
unimportant decision session. Al
ter reading the opinions the court
handed down q series of orders,
among which were two rejecting
pleas for consideration of the So
cial security and "windfall tax
cases.
The court did not explain its
refusal to hear them, since 1t
never explains its orders. The
action, however, does not prevent
the same issues from being raised
again in other cases.
The Washington state tax on
public utilities gross income, lev
led to pay the expenses Of the
states public works department,
was tested by means of a suit
filed by the Great Northern Rail
road company. Justice Owen j.
Roberts read the majority opin.
ion. The dissenters were Chief
Justice Charles Evans Hughes,
Stone, and Justices Louis ID.
Continued on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-02-02
RED CROSS IN
COUNTY WINS
HIGH PRAISE
DR.. Crayson Terms Work
by Local Unit Splendid
Achievement

Thos. II. Franks, chairman
Henderson County Red Gross
chapter, announces receipt today
of telegram from National Head
quarters American Red Cross rs
follows:
admiral Grayson congratu-
lates Henderson county chap
ter on splendid achievement in
in behalf of Red Cross flood re-
lief fund. Needs continue to
grow. Red Cross now caring
for nearly one million flood
refugees in Ohio and Missis-
sippi valleys. Operating one
hundred thirteen field hospitals
and three hundred seventeen
concentration camps. Red Cross
furnishing immediate emerg-
ency relief for refugees. This
must continue for many weeks
until water has receded. Pos
sibility additional towns must
be evacuated and number ref
ugees will grow. National
chairman hopes citizens your
chapter will continue respond
fullest extent their generos-
ity."
In connection with the above
telegram Mr.. Franks made tn
following statement this morning
"As published yesterday in view
of the very generous contribution
by the people of this county, d.
not plan to make further solicita
ton Of funds or to urge people Il
make further contributions, blu
nevertheless the need is still great
and if there are some who hav'
not yet made contributions O
who wish to make further contri
buttons, the local chapter will b.
very glad indeed to receive sucl
and to forward same promptly t.
National Red Cross for use in thu
flood area. The rehabilitation
work in the flood area will have
to be done by federal, state ant
local government, but it requires
CONTINUED on page three)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-02-02
No FOOD GOES
|IHROUGHLINES
IIOFACTORY.
mixers Demand Heat Be
Turned on, Threaten
Violence
hEcISION OF COURT
N CASE DUE TODAY

FLINT. Mich, Feb. 2.-tUf).
kyor;ed leaders Of the United
,r,omo5ile Workers today sought
,,-i,sion from state military au-
ksod.es to send food through the
~, Of the national guardsmen
1000 sit-dOwn strikers in the
rhevOle, plant here.
n. strikers passed the noon
AZ meal without food as guards,
I'm maintained q strong guard
| nj refused 20 allow food TO en-
h. me plant.
The food situation is becoming
l,arming and violence 10 buildings
Is he strikers is feared.
FLINT. Mich, Feb. ,. up.
k,lOwn strikers under = virtual
kurger siege by national guards
me in the Chevrolet plant here
ksra,ened 10 tear up materials IN
{hs factory for firewood if addi-
ioual heat is not provided.
Roy Reuiher. United Automo-
BE workers Union organizer,
t:sds the threa. in q call 10 com
rany police az Chevrolet plant
NJ. 9, where the national guard
Established headquarters.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-02-02
FLAT ROCK HIGHS
BETA CLUB HEARS
REV. S. PATTERSON

On last Thursday afternoon at
the Flat Rock high school there
was a special program sponsored
by the Beta club.
Two numbers on the program
were given by members of the
club-"The Activities Of the
Club" by Edith Bodenhimer, and
"The Purpose of the Club" by
Rose Alice Rozier.
At this time the chairman OF
the program committee, Elsie Lee
Drake. introduced to the visitors
and society the special speakers Of
the hour, Rev. and Mrs. Sherman,
Patterson. They sang several
songs and Rev. Patterson gave the
gathering a most interesting talk
on the 18th chapter Of Ecclesi-
astes.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-02-02
more TROOPS ARE
READY FOR DUTY

LANSING, Feb. .. (UP).-ln
kigh, cities, 1895 additional ma
liOral guardSmen were modified
Today awaiting orders 10 move in
10 the Flint strike zone. Two
Thousand guardSmen are already
pn duty in the strike torn area.
FLINT, Mich. FEB. 2. (UP).-
COl. john S. BerSey, commander
bt the Michigan National Guard.
As: nigh: ordered mobilization of
e7ery national guard unit in the
ta,e but one. the lS2nd Field
Artillery AZ Detroit, for possible
aty in the Strike-torn Flint in
tuStyial area.
dis order, which did not con-
nmte martial law. came as the
l!S;h Infantry Regiment, en-
tanpet here since January u,
vas ordered out Of barracks to
a'gOI the streets in front of the
neyro,e; Motor company plants
3aere a riot and other disorders
ecurret in the afternoon.
approximately 1900 troops of
he l26th, already en- route TO
heyro!et plant number four, held
striking members of the Uni
yea Automobile Workers of Amer
"a were under orders to "clear
the streets"
Their immediate objective was
.ant four and the number two
ian, Of the Fisher Body Corp,
EEC subsidiary. which sit-down
NAeES have occupied since De-
lContinued on page FOUR
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-02-02
MARKET, CAFE
AT OLD SITE
Florida Market Renamed
Fosters; Central Cafe
Becomes Elite

The Florida Market, which for
more than two months has had
temporary quarters on Fourth
avenue west, returned to its for
mer and newly decorated home
in La Plaza hotel building on the
southwest corner of Main and
Third yesterday.
The vacation was necessitated
by the removal of the two top
floors of the building.
Ben L. Foster, owner, an
nounces that the name Of his
store will be changed from Flor
ida Market to Fosters.
The Central Cafe has returned
to its re-decorated quarters in the
same building and has changed its
name to the Elite Restaurant.
The Central News Stand was
first to return to its newly re-
touched quarters, about three
weeks ago.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-02-02
GROUND HOGS
SHADOW STILL
UNSEEN TODAY
Tom Mullinax Fails to Coax
His Pet Out Into the
Sunshine

At a late hour this afternoon
the pet grounding belonging to
Tom Mullinax, HendersonVllle,
barber, which had been counted
on for weather predictions had
not appeared. ~,
Said Tom: "The last time | saw
him was the latter part OF No
yember. Today | cleaned out the
entrance to his hole and put some
peanuts nearby, but he hash
showed up" /.
Mr.. Mullinax was referring to
his pet weather prognosticator,,
who resides in one of the air smart
windows of the barber shop un-
der the First Bank building.
For in case you don't know,
folks, today is Ground Hog day
although even this statement IS
subject to dispute. According TO
the best etiquette OF these niue
animals, they are supposed 10
waken from their winter nap to-
day and take a look at the out
side. II they see their shadow
thew become frightened and has
ten back to sleep off their fright,
said nap usually lasting six more
weeks. But if they fail to see said
shadow, they remain out and the
winter is definitely over.
That February 2 is Ground HOG
day is disputed in some quarIers,
these sources maintaining the DAY
comes on February IL.
The origin Of the legend IS los,
in the darkness of the past. II
probably has some connection
with an older legend pertaining 70
Candlemas day, February 2
There is an old saying as follows
If Candlemas day be fair and
clear, ~
There'll be two winters in the
year.
If Candlemas day be wet and
foul,
The half of winters gone at
Yule.
Anyway you look at it, folks
we got a tough break. Five clear
DAYS since December q, and one
of ,,em had to be Ground Hos
day!