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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Receives HIGH
Officials of
the Empire.
HEAVY RAINS
SOAK LONDON
100000 Expected
to View Parade
Tomorrow.
D. the Associated Press.


LONDON. May LII stand or
the threshold of a new life" Kins
George vi told the prime ministers Of
his dominions and the Representatives
OF India and the colonies today on thu
eve OF his coronation as King Emperor
His public servants had come
through driving rain formally tt
pledge the allegiance of the hall
billion British subjects they repre-
sented
Strengthened by Allegiance.
Heavy are the responsibilities that
have so suddenly and Unexpectedly
come upon me-but it gives me great
courage to know I can count on your
unfailing help and affection" he said
For my part I shall do nay utmost
70 carry on my fathers work for the
welfare Of our great empire"
Attired In morning dress, the King
expressed hope that in the coming
year he and the Queen would be
able to extend their personal visit,
in the empire.
At no time did he mention the
brief dramatic reign Of his brother
King Edward VIII
He concluded the address with a
plea for unity in the empire
To-day the world is harraSsed by
perplexity and fear" he said. In
this family of nations, linked by ties
alike flexible and firm, we have in
herited from our fathers great ira
dition Of liberty and service. I am
confident that whatever life may bring
us, we shall continue to work to-
gether ."
Queen Stands by Side.
Throughout the sincere and serious
speech. the Queen stood at his side.
superbly calm and confident, she
glanced up at the King occasionally
and smiled.
The empire Statesmen, mostly older
and more experienced than the King,
gravely inclined their heads in agree
ment to his words. Only occasionally
was there any evidence that he was
having difficulty enunciating, and at
no time did he seem nervous.
The heavy morning rain, which
drove first hardy enthusiasts from
their seats outside the palace on to-
morrow's coronation route. forced
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to
cancel a garden party for overseas
visitors which was to have been held
1t 10 Downing street this afternoon.
Some of the bedraggled early birds,
determined to defend their posts for
more than "a hours to catch a glimpse
Of their monarch and his Queen on
the way to historic Westminster Abb
hey for the coronation ceremony,
sadly returned home after sticking
out the downpour for hours wrapped
In sodden blankets.
Weather Forecast Unfavorable.
The weather report for tomorrow
was chilly. overcast skies"
Transportation problems beset the
metropolis as strike of 25,50O bus
workers tying up 5000 of London's
familiar red omnibuses, threatened to
spread to subways and street cars.
Executive transport workers called
. special meeting to determine
whether to call out trolley men to aid
the striking bus drivers and conduc-
tors who are seeking a half-hour re-
duction in their working day to seven
and one-half hours.
While the undaunted early Spec
tators shivered in the cold rain in
tSee CORONATION, Page A-4.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
CABLES ACCUSER JAILED

LOS ANGELES, May II GP.-Clark
Gables accuser began 4 years SEN
tence In Orange County Jail today.
Mrs. Violet Wells Norton, the A.
year-old woman convicted OF using the
mails in an attempt to defraud the
actor on the plea he was the father of
her daughter, may be deported to
Canada when released. authorities
said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
KING GEORGE ASKS UNITY
AS VAST CROWDS AWAIT
CORONATION CEREMONY
ENJOY Dodd Warns Senators
Of BilliOnaire Dictator "Pl0t''
n m bassadOr's Letter
Brings "Not Relevant"
Reply From, Glass.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, May 11.-United States
Ambassador William E. Dodd disclosed
today he had written to certain Demo-
cratic leaders in the United States
that he had been told q man who
owns nearly a billion dollars" was
ready to supper land. OF course, con-
troll" an American dictatorship.
He did not name the Millionaire. but
said his information was confidential,
from personal friends. His letter con-
Guided:
I have studied our history
Tor 40 years and cannot help feeling
that all Of us who believe in our sys-
tenn must do what we can to support
our President, even if we wish to
(See PLOT, Page AID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
D. c. TAX LEGALITY
DOUBTED AS PLAN
GOES TO CONGRESS
Question Arises Over Touch.
ing Exempt Earnings of
Federal Employees.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
LEVY IS FAVORED
Commissioners Ask House Com.
mittee to Continue Present sy..
tenn on Intangible Holdings.
BACKGROUND

Dawn onOCVD-
raced Dith necessity of brinoino
revenues and expenditures closer
together. those concerned NTH
finances OF District haze considered
numerous proposals for new tares,
Most extensive program was suo-
0ested on Chairman Collin, OF
House District Committee. but
Commissioners and Others tamilia,
NTH problem, have submitted MI.
nerous alternatives. Prominently
mentioned has been individual in
come tar. but ,Ohole issue is still in
formative state before House Com.
mittee.
The Commissioners formally uh.
mltted their new income tax plan to
the Tax Subcommittee of the HOUSE
District Committee today and ut the
same time questioned its constitution
atty because it proposes to dip into
the earnings of Federal employees who
are exempt from taxation ON income,
in the States.
Corporation Counsel Elwood H. Seal
who explained the plan in detail
called attention to 4 Supreme Court
decision in the case Of Gibbons yer,u.
the District OF Columbia which held
mat Congress in enacting legislat ton
for the District had the status OF .
State Legislature.
And, OF course" said Seal, "a Stats
cannot tax the income OF 4 Federal
employe"
Would Eliminate Chief Source.
Seal, as we'll Is Commissioner Haz-
en-, emphasized that If Federal en-
ployes are exempt from payment of
the proposed income tax the bulk" OF
the revenue that would be raised from
such source would be lost.
II there's . serious question a. tn
the constitutionslity Of an income tar
law here" declared Representative
Nichols, Democrat, OF Oklahoma
have you gentlemen considered
reaching the same source by 4 bust
ness privilege tax in addition to 4
general sales taxi"
There = serious question a to
the constitutionslity Of such 4 law"
Seal replied. Personally, would be
In favor Of q sales tax"
Seal also explained that because the
Commissioners questioned the consti-
tutionality Of the proposed income tax
law they had decided to recommend
continuance Of the existing tax on in
tangible personal property. The orig
lnal plan Of the Commissioners VA,
to repeal the intangible personal
property tax with the adoption Of An
income tax.
Where Is the District going to be
If the intangible tax is repealed with
the adoption Of An income tax and the
income tax law is held unconstitu.
tional?' asked Seal. We would be
somewhere out on = limb. I don't
know where"
That's the danger Of this thing ,
remarked Nichols, since We are At.
tempting to arrive at q definite sum
IN additional taxation"
The Commissioners estimated that
the proposed income tax If approved
as recommended to tax all person,
whose income is earned in the District
including Federal employees Is well a,
members Of Congress and non-resi.
dents, would produce $2,500, 900 in ad.
ditional revenue.
With retention Of the existing tai
on intangibles, the Commissioners ex.
plain, the total amount to be derived
(See TAXES. Page A-4.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
BULLETIN.

The relief fund would be fixed at
81 ,250, 900, 900 for the coming year,
and responsibility for administra-
ton turned back to the States,
under Republican substitute plan
for aid to the unemployed, offered
in the Senate this afternoon by
Senator Vandenberg Of Michigan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
ATTORNEY is SUICIDE
"Fighting Prosecutor" Takes Life
in Michigan.

PONTIAC, Mich, May II IT,
Norman G. Orr, who was known as
Oakland County's fighting pros
ecutor" when he held that ONCE in
1929 and 1890, was found dead OF q
rifle wound at his home in Pleasant
Ridge this morning. Coroner Donald
s. Bell said Orr had taken his own
life
Yesterday it was disclosed that his
wife Florence had filed suit for
divorce She obtained a divorce In
1888, but remarked Orr in 1894. j
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
3 Boys Burned to Death

OAKLAND, Calf, May IL R.-
Three small sons Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold Dolby were burned to death
last night by the explosion of 4
kerosene stove in their home while
both parents were absent,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Police Car Stolen.

LANSFORD, Pa, May II (P.-
Patrolman George Pasho asked the
police in nearby cities today to help
recover the LAnsford police car. It
was stolen from the Town Hall court
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Summary of Today's Star
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN.
Crowds gathering for coronation pro-
cession. Pare Al
Toledo insurgents repulse attack STAY
ing 1000 loyalists. Page Al
Edward in Seclusion as time Of coro-
nation approaches. Page Al
NATIONAL.
Van Sweringens accused Of defying
I. G. G. by Wheeler. Page Al
Congressional test on relief NAV come
today. Pro Al
1ckes to join abattoir foes at Senate
hearing today. Pare Al
Two major theories advanced in air.
snip nre secuted. Page AS
Judiciary group considering two alter
native court plans. Page AS
Representative Mitchell files suit pro-
testing Jim Crow" law. Page Al
Navy to send 10 ships and II planes to
academy June week. Pare AS
A. F. of L. urges study Of price con-
troll problem. Page Ais
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
D. G. institutions aided by Interior
supply bill. PAGE Al
D. c. income tax oonstttutaonality il
questioned. Page Al
Banker management methods ~
sailed. Pare Al
Plans completed for Ellen Spencer
Museey memorial. Page A
Awards presented - Frederick Mis-
sion Crusade closes. Page A-l3
Key witness fails 10 identity cat"
suspect. Page B-1
Hospitals open to public inspection
tomorrow. Page B-1
N. L. r. B. hears testimony in willard
Hotel case. Page B-1
Dupont Circle and Arlington Hotel to
b sold ak aaaettoa. y HA0e III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
'P.W.A. FINANCING
SL0WSREL|EF BILL
House Group Finally De.
Cides to Ear.Mark Part of
Fund for Ickes' Work.
BACKGROUND

The Presidents recent appeal to
Congress to put OF legislation that
mould require neu Federal OUTLAWS
started an economy dripe in both
houses that has spread to the ad-
ministration's 1880 100000 relief
estimate, as ,Dell as all other supply
bills. White House conferences on
the entire subject are expected to
tollotD the Presidents return Thurs
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
WEATHER.

GO. 3. weather Bureau EorecastD
Fair and not quite so cold tonight;
tomorrow, increasing cloudiness and
warmer. showers tomorrow night; light,
variable winds. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IS, at pm. yesterday; lowest, IS, at
$50 am. today Full report on page ALA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

(See ABATTOIR, Page Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

(See RELIEF, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1937-10-24
Pitt to Revive
Grid Emphasis

PITTsBURGH, October 23-Uni-
versity of Pittsburgh announced
tonight revised athletic policy which
Athletic Director James Hagan said
"is designed to bring foot ball to q
proper plane in relation to other
college educational activities"
The new policy reserves the right
to secure employment for students
with athletic ability 6n the same basis
such help Is given to other university
students" but oppa Fes outright ath-
letic subsidies.
1t also declares that after existing
contracts expire, Pitt will play no more
than nine games, but all with major
opponents.
The season will not open until the
first Saturday in October beginning
in 1910 and "warm-up" games will be
eliminated.
Although announced only tonight,
the program went into effect July 81,
three weeks after Hagan became ath-
letic director, succeeding w. Don Har-
rison, who resigned in the midst of
feud with Foot Ball Coach John B.
Sutherland.
The new policy was embodied in a
set OF stipulations under which Hagan
accepted the dictatorship and the pro-
gram received the Endorsement of
Chancellor John G.. Bowman on
July %.
Evening star., 1937-10-24

a8!!a8a
BY PAUL ]. MILLER, JR.,
Americas Authority on Social Chess.
International Chess Politics.

International Chess Politics.
A MEDUSA has reared its ugly
" head in universal chessdom to
~ bring discomfort among the
grandmasters who several years
ago couched their lances of preju-
dice and went forth clad in the Gala
had armor of the Federation Inter-
rationale des Echecs to bring peace
and good will and strive for genuine
cooperation.
Under the banner Of the international
body usually referred to as the. F. l. D.
e. most OF the nations of the world
crucifixion of politics in handling inter-
national championships and the estab-
lishment of universal title which would
and not subject to changing tides of pas
sion in single individual.
When DR.. Max Euwe, Amsterdam msthe-
MATES professor. wrested the world chess
Championship in 1875 from the Franco
Russian legalist. DR.. Alexander Alekhin.
he astounded the close-corporationists by
public promise that should he again
xiekhin in 1887, he would place the fu- M
ture control of the world title in the
hands of the F. l. D. E.
1t was knightly gesture. 1t paved
the way for an impartial handling
of the world chess championship at
stipulated intervals and was hailed
as a great boon toward an era of
international good feeling among the
foremost exponents Of the royal game
in the chess family Of nations.
A Dictator Appears.
AT STOCKHOLM recently the
= Dutch delegation proposed that
under the toga of the F. I. D. E. q
Evening star., 1937-10-24
W. VA. STATE, MUD.
BEAT HOWARD, 1870
Long Runs Lead to All Scores
as Losers Threaten Only
in Final Period.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, October
23 P).-West Virginia State
College (Negro) trounced Howard
University in the mud today, 18 to O..
Christiana, States fullback, pounded
over the goal line in the second quar-
ter and again in the fourth after long
runs by Burton carried the ball
within striking distance.
The visitors, with Prime and Ander-
son alternating at the ends, threat
ened in the final period, but the drive
begged down In the mud near the
20-yard stripe and Burton, individual
star of the day, went over the line
for the final counter in the last few
minutes.
Held to straight foot ball by the
condition of the field, State attempted
only four passes, completing one for
. gain Of 8 yards. Howard tried five
aerials and completed two for II yards
First downs, despite the score, were
almost even, six for State and five
for Howard.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
Sports Program
For Local Fans

TODAY.
Foot Ball.
Washington Redskins VS. Phila-
delphia Eagles. Philadelphia, Pa.
TOMORROW.
Boxing.
Irish Eddie Dunno VS.. Sailor
Born, 10 rounds, feature bout,
Turner's Arena, $780,
TUESDAY.
Foot Ball.
Eastern VS.. Roosevelt, Eastern
Stadium public high title game),
$40.
WEDNESDAY.
Boxing.
Golden Glove tourney, first
round, Turner's Arena, 8:15.
THURSDAY.
Wrestling.
Joe Cox VS.. Chief Thunderbird,
feature match, Turner's Arena,
$50.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
Your Dog
When
Begins
to
Scratch
YOU OWE HIM This Relief

- Wv Viva eAN
Don't blame the heat or animal nature
when your dos begins to scratch and She
his coat 1t isn't natures way at all J.
your skin was like his-non -porous-and
YOU couldn't perspire. the itching would
drive you mad.
A DOGS blood is continually infected
with impurities, caused by the restraint OF
domestic life. prepared foods and lack OF
natural exercise. They set up an intense
is fretful, nervous He is in torment.
He looks to you for help and you can
give it-instsntiy.
Rex Hunters Tasteless Dor Powders in
any age-provides the natural blood cor
receives his system needs. Given regu-
larly on Saturday each week they quickly
end the condition that causes scratchins.
loose coat. listlessness poor appetite.
eczema and q host of other Ills. They
make. your pet happy, healthy and con-
tented.
Easy TO administer. safe. harmless and
inexpensive. Rex Hunters Dog Powders.
the famous prescription of an English
Veterinary Surgeon. are for sale at leading
Pet Shops and DRUG Stores. II unable TO
obtain locally. send csc for pscks1e-a
full months suppy-tor fo- 1.OOl
direct to makers. J. Hilsers g. Co.. Dept.
396. Binghamton, N. Y.
Their six-fold action benefits every vital
organ in dogs body. You'll never know
how fne your dos can be until you have
tried them. Ask for Rex Hunters DOG
Povders-Keep DOGS Fit.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
Athletics to Be Normal.

IN A preface to his recommendations
to the university Athletic Coln-
Gil, Hagan said:
1--WE should bear in mind the true
purposes of athletics are educational.
= Our athletic teams should rep
resent a normal and logical develop
ment of the whole program of ath-
letics. They should not be product
of highly specialized training given
only to small group of students espe-
cially selected for that purpose pre-
vious to the time of matriculation
at the university.
"The possibilities Of becoming a
member Of athletic teams should be
open to all physically qualified stu
dents. The conditions of athletic COM
petition should not be p burdensome
rs to discourage such participation" p"
Evening star., 1937-10-24
BIRD DOG CONTESTS
SLATED FOR FRIDAY
Magruder Farm Is Well Stocked
With Quail for National
Capital Club Trials.

THE twenty-fifth annual National
Capital Field Trial Club event for
bird dogs will be held Friday at Seneca,
Md, with competition in derby, all-age
and shooting dog stakes and prizes
awarded for first, second and third in
each division.
Trials will be run on the Magruder
farm, which has been stocked heavily
with quail. Additional birds have
been provided for and will be released
In the bird field.
Entries for the event, which will get
under way at o'clock, are being re-
ceived by Ford E. Young, secretary, at
1906 Wisconsin avenue until Tuesday.
DR.. w. H. Hopkins and Robert F.
Bell will ofiiciate in the derby and all
age events, while D. B. Mcintyre and
R. w. Farmer will judge the shooting
dog stake.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
Baer to Attend
Johnson Party

"DUGS" BAER, humorist and
~ columnist, will be one Of the
guests at the Walter johnson testi-
monial dinner at the Mayfower
Hotel the evening Of November s.
The former Washington newspaper
man wired his acceptance yester-
day to the general committee, of
which John Nance Garner. Vice
President of the United States, is
honorary chairman.
Arrangements rapidly are being
completed for the dinner, which
will honor the Big Train on his
50th birthday anniversary. More
than 500 are expected to attend
what should be a colorful affair
with extraordinary entertainment.
For diamond atmosphere a minia-
ture base ball park will be built in
the lobby of the hotel. with peanut,
popcorn and hot-dog stands.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
Ranks of Foot BaU Are Greatly
By Walter McCoIIum

lnCluuluB lIiTee StCllOIdl CilhIlplOlls,
Spring with the Hillendale Club
golfers from Baltimore in the final
round of the Maryland State team
| championship. Custody of the big
bronze team trophy hinges on this
final match.
Chevy Chase won the championship
last year, marking the sixth straight
win for Washington club.
Indian Spring has been designated
by the Maryland State Golf Associa-
tion as the neutral" course over which
the final match will be played. Three
of the Congressional team members,
however, for years played their golf
at Indian Spring, which should give
them an edge on the visitors.
Few of these have had first
hand knowledge of the tricks of
the layout.
Here Is the way the teams will
line up
gressional-Roland Mackenzie,
Parker Nolan, Billy Shea. Billy Dett-
weller, Roger Peacock, Claude Rippy,
DR.. Howard l.. Smith, Gene Pittman,
Frank Goodwin, Walter McCallum,
William H. Wenzel and John F. Nc
Carron.
Hillendale-Charles Betschler, Err
ford Barnes, Robert E. Jones, John
Mackenzie, Gene Breuning, Charles
F. Shaw, AL Bagley, Eddie Semmler,
Jesse Dowling, jr.; John Farrell, John
link and Paul Hampshire.
Each member of the winning team
will receive a silver plate.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
Tunulty to Run
Johnson Dinner

Joseph Tumulty. prominent Dis
trict lawyer and former secretary
to President Woodrow Wilson, Will
serve as toastmaster OF the Walter
johnson testimonial banquet which
will be held in celebration OF the
50th birthday of the Big Train
at the Mayfiower Hotel on Mo-
vember 8.
Tumulty is 4 brilliant after
dinner speaker. A great friend
and admirer of johnson, his choice
as toastmaster Is logical.
Bugs Baer, famous humorist and
newspaper columnist, also has &C
cepted an invitation to be one of
the principal speakers.
Evening star., 1937-10-24

sturges' oyster, for he has covered
every State in the Union.
After his marriage to Ryntha Old
ham of Lebanon. Greg, Fairfax. Va,
became the new home. Living a mod
est and simple life, Sturges admits he
is deeply interested in their two chill
dren, Laura, age S, and Paul David,
age 2.
If you hear the chug-chug Of
motor cycle early one Of these morn
ings and observe the rider playing a
game of chess on one Of the new
tangled pocket set contraptions with
peg men, then just say, Hello, Stur-
ges," for Washington boasts only one
red-haired Irishman who rides q
bike" and plays chess at the same
time.
DR.. Jago Wins Medical Cup.
EINAL play at Belfast of the British
Medical Associations Melbourne
Chess Cup tournament resulted in q
triumph for DR.. NJ E. M. Jago of
Sutton, Surrey, over DR.. F. c. Marley
of London.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
DR.. Jaxo Wins Medical Cup.
birds OPENING,

Courtesy of British Chess Magazine.
1t Is suggested that local ply
sicians form q chess club. II
interested, write chess editor,
The Washington Star. The
Social Chess Lounge will be
available for meetings.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
DOuble-BOunce
Is "Out'' on Grid

HASKELL was playing Boston
College in 1925, when Son Jen-
nings was Haskell halfback. Jen-
nings tried = 50-yard drop-kick.
The ball hit the crossbar. bounced
straight up In the air, hit. the bar,
bounced UP again, hit the bar
again and fell back on the playing
field.
1t was no goal, says StMham Of
Oklahoma
Evening star., 1937-10-24

was prominent in the M. C. A. team
tourney; fostered most successful
intraclub program in his department,
developing players Of exceptional skill
to challenge the strength OF many
clubs in the District and capture SEC
ond honors in the District quintet
battle.
Literally the United States has been
Evening star., 1937-10-24

ture CneS CIup
and has pro-
gressed from mi
nor omces to the
position of Eek
ecutive leader"
In the current
team tournament
of the Metropol-
itan Chess ASso-
citation for the
District cham
pl0nSnlp, SturgeS
is chairman and
also plays No. /
board for Agri-
cultures entry.
Evening star., 1937-10-24


II IPPING'S two-mover, No. los. Is
~ solved by the key: R-Kt4. It
wasn't concealed at all.
: Three points in the Fall problem tourns-
mer1t are scored by Reuben Suttkus. A. G.
Dreyer, David H. Sibbet. j, E. Cowling,
William Burko. Emanuel Simpson, G. D
Franks Raymond w. Lewis. Gerald M.
Clemence Guy Smith, E. w. Allen, Stephen
j. Kurtz. George F; Gorham Norman Le
C. v. Moore. tsorry friend. but the rule is is
one week of date Of publication and late
entries have to take their chances that
the early birds will slip up.)
Harry B. wirin tallies a single on No.
1O5 (the pawn move gives . discovered
check to whites king). Lewis Britton is
credited with . correct key to No. 104
(suggest you speed up your maid and t.
the queries concerning No. 102 I shall
soon reply
Havers problem No. 1Ol appears to be
cook" More anon. Thanks for the
analyses. :
tcopyrisht, oct. "a. 1887. By PAU Millsr)
Evening star., 1937-10-24
DRAKE WHIPS IOWA.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, October %
R.+Drake's highly geared Missouri
Valley Conference eleven rolled over
Iowa State, ancient Big Six rival, by
. score of 80 to in q homecomipg
game.