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Evening star., 1937-02-16

Gov. E. D. Rivers Of Georgia, the
Presidents second home State" was
called up an exhibit of what had
been done to Gene" Talmadge, anti
Roosevelt Democratic Governor. Sec
retary Of State Hull and Senator Glass
Of Virginia. when they rose in response
to the names Of their States, were
given ovations. There were playful
"boos" when the nar1es of Vermont
and Maine were called, the two States
which voted Republican in the preSi-
/ Dental race.
New York's call brought both Mrs.
Roosevelt and the President directly
into the limelight And so it went.
Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, Democratic
national committeewoman, and NAL
colin McConihe. national committee
man. stood up for the District
The climax of the dinner came when
Mr.. Roosevelt delivered his eulogy of
the man who has led two national
campaigns resulting in the Presidents
elections in 1882 and in 1886 No
tribute has been more gracefully paid
than was that of the President to his
friend.
Text Of Presidents Speech.
The text of President Roosevelt's
speech follows:
This dinner to Jim Farley Is on
the part Of all II us a very personal
affair. 1t is not one of those official
banquets with a formal list of formal
speakers, talking on formal subjects
into the small hours Of the morning.
1t is not political gathering or a
party gathering, or a victory gather
ing, or even a gathering to hatch
some mysterious plot or pull of a
coup d'etat.
"The only label appropriate for this
occasion is Jim Farley and his
friends Many of us have known him
through the years. Some of you
have been associated with him for
a common regard, a common affection
for Jim Farley, which transcends for
mality because 1t Is based on the man
himself.
History has recorded. and will con-
tinue to record, a great many inter-
esting facts about Jim. In due time
history will talk out loud about his
younger days Of local public service
to his town and his country and his
State. 1t will talk about his organ
izing Of campaigns; it will speak of
his fine service as the administrator
of an important department of the
Federal Government. 1t may even
add his name to the distinguished list
of major prophets. Even as the name
of William Jennings Bryan some
times suggests the arithmetic Of is
to /. so perhaps the name Of Jim Far
ley will suggest the more modern
arithmetic of 46 to 2.
Praise for Loyalty.
"But when history Is written, after
all of us have passed from the scene,
there will be something more impor-
tant than the chronicle of success in
accomplishment. Loyalty will be
written there-that loyalty to friends
which results in loyalty from friends.
Honor and decency will be writ
ten there-the honor and decency
which have done much to raise the
standards Of public service to our
Nation.
Good temper will be written there
the kind Of good temper which Is
based on sense Of perspective. Q
Evening star., 1937-02-16
La Toilette
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Toilette established that the commit
tee subpoena was served last Sep
tember 10 and questioned the witness
closely about whether plant officials
had been warned against destruction
OF records. Anderson testified he had
advised some of the plant managers
against any such practice, but had
not contacted all.
Present at today's session were sew
eral officials and agents OF the Pinker-
ton agency. on which G. M. relied
principally during the past three years
for its information about labor devel-
opments within its own plants and
throughout the country Among those
remaining after week of testimony
is r. A. Pinkerton, youthful chief of
the agency, against whom the COM
mittee is considering bringing con-
tempt charges for his refusal to sur
render certain requested reports and to
disclose identities of Pinkerton in
formants among the sit-down strik-
erS in G. M. plants in Flint.
With the committees inquiry gong
deeper into the vast set-up Of Gen.
eral Motors, action on the Senators
request for an additional $50.00o ap-
preparation is expected this week. it
was learned. Approved by the full
Senate Committee on Education and
Labor, the request is now before the
Committee on Audit and Control.
with a meeting Of that group planned
within the next few days. Chairman
La Follete conferred yesterday with
Senator Byrnes, chairman OF the
Audit and Control Committee. but
made no announcement following
their meeting.
Evening star., 1937-02-16

This was accomplished. the colonies
and the other aides boosting the sum
more than IL per cent ahead of last
year.
CRITIC.
THE assistant motion picture critic
sat in the back row of a movie
theater, hard at work. He'd looked
at the time table wrongly and hap
pened to catch" the short subjects.
Then one OF them caught his atten-
ton, a Government film explaining
the workings Of unemployment in
sursnce.
The film ended and the stranger
in the next seat turned to the critic.
How did you like that?" he asked.
Well" replied the critic, surprised
that any one should really want his
opinion and not realizing the stranger
didn't know his trade, II thought 1t
was interesting. Well-made. Why?
Didn't you?"
"Oh, just wondered" the stranger
answered as he prepared to duck for
the door. Il just wondered what
people would think Of 1t. I made it."
PASSED.
BYRON WHITE, only recently re-
cruited as one of our observers
and a press association reporter,
thanks an unknown petite brunette
and Bristol. Va. visitor, who asked
that otherwise he remain unidentified,
for an enjoyable two hours and an
anecdote
Sunday White was awaiting his
turn to purchase admittance to the
concert by the National Symphony
Orchestra in Constitution Hall. Hear
ing the charming lady, apparently just
over debutante age, exclaim, Here
are two tickets II any one wants
them" he turned to get better view
OF her. Just as a grand dame ma jestic-
ally smiled, Thanks, dearie, I have
mine"
Evening star., 1937-02-16
&c. B. M'G|NTY DIES;
|. c. c. SECRETARY
Graduate of Ranks First
Entered Boards Service
in 1903.

George Banks McGinty, So, secre.
tary Of the Interstate Commerce Com.
mission and widely known in railroad
and fraternal circles, died today at his
home, 1880 Forty-fourth street. He
had been in poor health for some time.
but relinquished his duties at the COM
mission only few days ago. Death
resulted from pneumonia.
Mr.. McGinty. a graduate Of the
ranks, had been commission secretary
for "a years. He entered service there
In 1903. was appointed attorney ex-
amlner IN 1911, assistant secretary in
1912 and then In 1918 became secre-
tary. one of the most important posts
In the Government. inasmuch as every
order OF the vast regulatory agency
clears over the secretarys signature.
A native OF Monroe County, Ga,
Mr.. McGinty was born September 8.
1873. At the age Of 19. after attend
ing Emory College, he went to work
for the Georgia Railroad and was
employed successfully by the Atlantic
Coast Line, Southern and West Point
Route. He was travelling passenger
and freight agent for the latter when
appointed to the Government.
From Masonry, Mr.. McGinty had
received many honors. He was a
thirty-third degree member of the
Scottish Rite and a past potentate of
Almas Temple of the Shrine. Other
lodge Affiliations included st. Johns.
No. l: Mount Vernon Chapter. No. 3:
washington Council, No. /, and
Washington Commandery, No. 1.
Knights Templar.
He was a member Of Columbia
Country Club. Southern Society of
Washington. Georgia State Society.
In-Com-Co Club Of the I. c. c. and
Federal Club.
Mr.. McGinty is survived by his
widow and two sons by an earlier
marriage-Sawtelle and George F.
McGinty.
Funeral arrangements are still TO
be completed.
Evening star., 1937-02-16
Congress in Brief
TODAY.

Senate:
In recess.
: Special committee studies Govern
ment reorganization.
La Toilette committee continues
labor espionage inquiry.
House:
Begins debate on Treasury-P Post
Once appropriation bill
: Judiciary Committee may discuss
Presidents court reorganization plan.
a Civil Service Committee opens
hearings on proposed extension Of
civil service status to employees of
Emergency agencies.
- Foreign Affairs Committee hears
State Department officials on perma-
nent neutrality legislation.
> Ways and Means Committee re-
stumes secret hearings on coal control
bill.
= Agriculture Committee continues
consideration Of farm tenancy bill.
TOMORROW.
House:
- Considers miscellaneous bills.
a Foreign Affairs Committee resumes
consideration of proposed neutrality
legislation. 10 am.
= Pensions Committee considers bill to
Increase pensions of Spanish War vet
Grams. 1890 am.
immigration and Naturalization
Committee considers bill to protect the
artistic and earning opportunity Of
actors. 10:30 am.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Committee considers bill to amend the
merchant marine act. 10 am.
District Committee considers mis-
oellaneous bills. 1890 am.
Evening star., 1937-02-16
%3,79O IS RAISED
IN CHURCH CRISIS
Only $3.50 Remains to Be
Obtained in Drive of
EpiscopaIians.

A total Of $43,750 in gifts and sub
scriptions to avert q financial crisis
at the Episcopal Church Of st. Ste
phen and the Incarnation was re-
ported yesterday to the Campaign
Committee. whose goal Is $45,000 by
next Tuesday.
The report was made by DR.. Anson
Phelps Stokes, chairman. who praised
the work of Lynch Luquer, head Of
the Parish Committee, and Of the
clergy and the eight campaign teams,
each Of which has exceeded its quota.
1T Is unthinkable," DR.. Stokes said,
that the small sum remaining will
not be subscribed in the course Of
the coming week by generous friends
OF the church in Washington"
1t was announced that dona tions
will be received by DR.. Stokes at
Washington Cathedral, or by A. C..
Houghton. treasurer. 1921 Center
street.
The following letter from Mrs.
Roosevelt to q member Of the COM
mittee. was read:
i wish 1t were in my power to say
something that would inspire you and
your devoted co-workers of the
Bishops Special Committee in the
noble task before you; the rescue of
the parish of st. Stephen and the
Incarnation from its present distress.
but. in very real sense, 1t seems to
me that the scope Of the problem
carries its own justification and there
fore itself affords its own best in
spiration.
THAT the work of q parish which
has carried on through SO many years
spiritual mission of such vital import
should be suffered to lapse for ma
terial reasons Is unthinkable. The
task may be difficult, admit, but
nevertheless. it is a challenge to the
faith TO which We bear witness. In
the stabilizing influence of the Bishops
Special Committee feel you have a
real bulwark Of strength and that,
under God, you will be shown the way
to tighten the burden that now rests
so heavily upon the parish. I hope
and pray your efforts may be crowned
with the success which their high pur-
pose merits"
Evening star., 1937-02-16
Washington
Wayside
Tales
Random Observations
Of Interesting Events
and Things.
GEOGRAPHY.

A YOUNG man who Is up on his
- modern geography reports. with
traces of indignation, hearing this
conversation the other night after he
had attended a lecture on Vienna.
Two ladies were waiting for a street
car outside the lecture hall and one
Of them said, Wasn't that beautiful
lecture? I would so like to 60 to
Austria. I mean, to Germany, since
Austria is q province of Germany"
II think, my dear Clara" said the
other lady, you are a trife confused.
They ali speak the language. you
know, but there isn't any Germany
any more. It's province Of Austria
The whole thing Is Austria now
'Na1,'" she added significantly,
while the eavesdropper covered his
ears and fled into the night.
I
FEUD END.
In tWo ,utdely separated Wash
ington boudoirs there rests today
the mate to pair OF shoes. Neither
will ever be tDorn.
Not long ago the dainty tootUedr
nerpously a,Daited a buyer on the
bargain counter OF a fashionable
department store T,Do ladies ar
riped, stUooped simultaneously, each
emerging With single shoe. After
moment OF rapid but ineffective
verbal cross-fre, they declared
sit-doUn strike
While q cro,Od OF bargain -hawks
Uttered, sdlesmen pleaded, fddled
NTH their neckties. All In rain.
One striker sent for magazines.
The other directed her small son to
bring her lunch.
Then drriUed one OF those master
diplomats ,Chom stores pay well for
their knowledge OF these things.
Long experience pointed to one So
luton. Each lady must buy one
shoe. And there the matter rests
today! t&
DISCIPLINE.
This startling story tells how eight
colonies had to report to one lone
civilian.
The chairman Of the group enroll
ment division of the recent Red Cross
campaign in Norfolk, Va, was E. D.
Peterson. a telephone company
official.
Among his hardest workers were
eight Army colonies who reported to
him daily. the object of the drive
being to surpass the 1885 record in
| funds raised,
Evening star., 1937-02-16

sense Of good humor and a sense OF
forgiveness. In all my years of asso-
citation with Jim Farley, I have never
once heard him utter one mean sylla-
bic about any human being. I have
never heard him suggest reprisal ex-
cept once when. after a particularly
vicious and mean attack. he said 70
me: That fellows mother ought 70
spank him
On the Saturday before election.
in speaking to the workers at head.
quarters, praised Jim Farley for the
way he had taken things on the chin
and had come up smiling every time.
That means courage and there Is not
q man in the United States who has
more deep-seated, thoroughgoing cour-
age than he
Back of it all ultimate history ana
lyzes the cause of human actions and
human qualities. 1t will, I think,
agree with my analysis when say
that Jim Farley is not just q Demo-
crat with big D'-he is a democrat
in the sense that he has faith in his
fellow man. He likes to believe that
men and women are fundamentally
decent, fundamentally honest. and
that If they are given chance
through democratic processes. their
decisions will be fundamentally sound.
Because of this belief he has made,
and hope through all the years to
come will continue to make. definite
contribution to the success Of the
democratic processes of American in
stitutions.
Jim would not like it il I were to
say, We love him for the enemies he
has made but I can tell him that
We love him for the friends he has
made-men and women and children.
regardless of party, in every commu-
nifty Of every one of our 48 States,
including Maine and Vermont.
Il ask you to join with me in wish
ing health and happiness through all
the years to come to my friend and
your friend, faithful servant Of the
people of our republic, Jim Farley"
Lice Attend Dinner.
More than l,700 men and women
gathered at the dinner in honor of
Farley. 1t was q gay. good-natured
throng The patriotic note was sound
ed when Miss Helen Jepson of the
Metropolitan Opera Co. sang Amer
lea" at the start of the dinner and
Lawrence Tibbett. also of the Metro
politan, sang The Star Spangled
Banner" at its close.
Chairman Farley in a brief speech
expressed his thanks. Particularly, he
singled out Miss Dewson, to whom he
expressed his gratitude. and Charles
Nicholson, director of publicity for
the Democratic National Committee,
who" said Farley. had nothing to
do with writing this speech"
Il know" continued the Democratic
chairman. that am merely used as
a symbol to give you opportunity to ex-
press your gratitude to the $1,000 900
men and women who voted to keep
our great President In Office"
With deep feeling in his voice, Farley
declared that the President, ever since
he had known him, had been an in
Spiration to him.
Evening star., 1937-02-16
Green
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allies in the Miners Union, but nov
Grafton leaders favor organizing work
ers by separate crafts.
The Green forces brought about sus.
pension Of the miners and nine other
unions from the federation last year
because of their afiliation with Lewis
| committee
Frey was criticized along with Green
in the resolution adopted yesterday BY
the Miners International Policy Com
mittee.
The resolution said tactics of both
men amount to treason and betrayal
Of labor" and condemned their gratui-
touS. insulting. anti-union, strike
breaking statements" 1t directed the
unions officers to expel Green.
Lewis Defeat Charged.
Green previously had called the set
tlement of the General Motors strike
q surrender and defeat for Lewis.
Answering that assertion. the Miners
Committee said the resulting General
Motors agreement on collective bar
gaining "is practically the same as
most every other contract in existence
in this country"
This contract establishes
the basis for collective bargaining in
the automobile industry" the COM
mittee added, land Is the foundation
upon which continuing collective bar
gaining and economic justice may OBJ
tain in the industry"
Reviewing the strike. Frey declared
in statement: The United Automo-
bile Workers Union completely sur
rendered that part Of their strike pur-
pose which was directed against the
American Federation of Labor"
He charged the automobile workers
with "repudiation" of q charter they
had received from the federation.
which he said established their juris-
diction and protected the rights Of
the unions OF skilled mechanics in
the automobile industry.
Craft Unions Would Be Cut Out.
Recognition of the United Auto
representatives Of General Motors
workers, he continued, would have
cut out the craft unions and forced
their members to join the Lewis
sponsored group.
The corporation agreed to recog-
nize. the United Automobile Workers
as bargaining agent for their own
members, but not for other General
Motors employees.
"As the automobile workers union
entered into an agreement with Cen
eral Motors Corp. which abandoned
their claim to sole representative
authority" Frey said, international
unions in good standing in the Amer
ican Federation of Labor are now
free, as they have been in the past.
to organize the skilled workmen Of
the several crafts.
THE effort of a militant minority
to force their will upon an unwilling
majority has resulted in complete
failure"
Evening star., 1937-02-16

Not daunted, the gray tweed
coated damsel caught the 50-year-or-
so-old gentleman, who had taken his
place back of White, by the arm and
said, trifie beseechingly, Don't you
want these tickets? can't CO."
Momentarily nonplussed. he replied
II don't need but one, as I'm going
alone What do you want for one?"
Take both of them. I don't want
anything" the sloe-eyed, determined
beneficiary responded, thrusting the
tickets into his hand, opening the
door and disappearing into Eighteenth
street.
Meantime, White had arrived at the
window. AS he was putting 81 down
on the till the virginian tapped him
on the shoulder. saying: Wont you
use one Of the tickets the young lady
gave me?"
They were for the middle orchestra,
two rows from the dais.
Z X
CARS.
Paul Hamdck, trho liues do1rn in
Arlington, Va, bought neo car
the other day. He really wasn't
ready to buy nep car, for the
sedan he droDe still iDas giving him
the best OF seruice. He'd treated 1t
properly, kept. 1t in the best OF
shape mechanically and 1t always
Dos polished to almost shou-
room sheen.
But Mr.. Hamnlacc stopped for a
tra1ic light the other day. heard
great churnino and cldtter, looked
out to see truly ancient car Nth
cleaning brass heddldmps and
other indications OF almost pre-,Ddr
vtntage. pun alongside.
"Ht," the occupant Of the wreck
called out to Mr.. Hdmmdck. your
old bus looks pretty good, too" Z
So Mr.. Hnmnidck rushed doDn i
and bought q new car the xe1t Gav. {
Evening star., 1937-02-16
Democrats Sing Farley's Praise
For Sweeping Election Victory
President Roosevelt Is Principal Speak.
er and Vice President Garner
TOdStm0Ster at Dinner.

"Forty-six to Two Jim" Farley. SC
dubbed by President Roosevelt. had q
big night in Washington and through
out the Nation last night.
Democrats from every State in the
Union-and the District of Columbia
to do honor to the chairman of the
Democratic National Committee who
has twice led the party to national
victory.
The two chief hosts to the Post
master General were the President
and Vice President Garner Mr.
Roosevelt made the speech of the eve
ming. and the Vice President acted as
toastmaster. Rarely If ever has there
been such a political love feast. And
at no time has political leader been
given more praise and credit
The Vice President. in lighter vein
commented on Farley's leadership in
the last campaign.
He did a good job" Garner said
but he had wonderful materials to
start with" As the laughter subsided,
Garner added, you notice I used the
plural Of material"
The entire theme. principal and
underlying Of the dinner was Jim"
Farley. Only once did any Of the
speakers depart from that theme. Gov.
George Earle of Pennsylvania frequent
ly discussed as possible presidential
candidate in 1910, told the huge dining
audience that within an hour" the
Pennsylvania Legislature, two-thirds
Democratic, would adopt q resolution
supporting President Roosevelt's plan
to increase the Supreme Court.
Earles prediction brought a burst
of cheers-but not from the entire
audience. For among those present
were Senator Glass OF Virginia, Sen
ator Wheeler of Montana, Senator
King Of Utah, Senator Burke of Ne.
braska and other Democratic stalwarts
who have denounced the judiciary bill
SO far Is it relates to the Supreme
Court.
Robert Calls Roll.
Lawrence Chip" Robert, jr., sec
retary OF the Democratic National
Committee and chairman of the
group which arranged the dinner,
called the roll Of the States and groups
Of distinguished Democrats. men and
women, rose to meet the call
Before the roll call started Miss
Mary Dewson, vice chairman of the
Democratic National Committee, ex-
pressed the appreciation and affection
Of the Democratic women for the tall,
ruddy-faced Democratic chairman
She said it with flowers" as she
pinned q boutonniere in the lapel of
his coat. And then she planted a sur
prise kiss on the Farley cheek, which
turned q brick-red at the unexpected
compliment.
There Is one thing more" said
Miss Dewson, Just before she kissed
the chairman, Ito show our affection
for you"
The diners cheered loudly and Far
ley retired to his seat in deep en-
barrassment.
When in the roll call of the States,
Michigan was reached, Vice President
Garner called Gov Frank Murphy to
the platform. praising him for the
work he had done to end the auto
mobile strike. Murphy was roundly
applauded. He confined his brief re-
marks. however. entirely to Farley,
whom he called . great leader.
Evening star., 1937-02-16

devises will have to be closely inte-
grated with existing activities for
maintaining farm income and for
conserving and improving our agricul-
tural resources
Obviously. action by the State alone
and independently cannot cure the
widespread i'll. A Nationwide pro-
gram under Federal leadership and
with the assistance Of States, coun-
ties, comHhunities and individuals Is
the only Esolution. Most Americans
believe tliAt bur form Of government
does not prohibit action on behalf Of
those who need help.
Evening star., 1937-02-16
PAY MEASURE PASSED

The House passed by unanimous
consent yesterday the joint resolution
introduced by Chairman Norton Of the
House District Committee for pay
ment Of per diem employees of the
Federal Government in the District
and employees Of the District govern
ment for Inauguration day, when
their places Of employment were
closed
The House also passed the bill, spon-
sored by Chairman Summers of the
Judiciary Committee. providing for
representation of the United States
Court Of Appeals for the District on
the annual conference OF senior court
justices.
Evening star., 1937-02-16
BAKING FIRM HEAD DIES

= MIAMI. Fla, February 16 (P.-John
L. Liggett, 81. of Detroit, died in a
hospital yesterday after a weeks ILL
ness. He came here two months ago.
= Liggett was one Of the founders of
the General Baking Co. in the Middle
West. He established his first bakery
40 years ago in Canton, Ohio. Liggett
retired from General Baking in 1927.
Evening star., 1937-02-16
Explosion Kills Z Miners.
Nottinphamshire. Enc

ALFREION, NotthgnamShire, Eng
land, February Is (P.-Seven miners
were killed and four injured, it was
learned today, in an explosion last
night at the Waterloo seam of the
South Normanton Colliery. Four
bodies were brought to the surface
but rescue parties have been unable
to reach the others buried beneath
the debris.
Evening star., 1937-02-16
Judiciary

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