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Evening star., 1937-12-04
$4,000 MAIL LOOT
TAKEN OFF TRUCK
Five Empty Sacks Fished
Out of East River-Lock
Is Blamed.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Dec. 4.-Theft Of IL
bags Of mail from a United State,
mail truck Thursday night was dis
closed by post Office inspectors today
after five of the looted sacks had been
hshed out Of the East River.
j. j. Doran, inspector in charge,
estimated the value OF the missing
mail at between $4,000 and $50 900.
Of which only about $4,000 would be
negotiable.
Inspector Doran said he was puz-
zled as to how the theft was carried
out. The mail truck, manned by q
postal guard and a railway mail
guard in addition to the driver, left
the general post Office bound for the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Railroad terminal at Hoboken. N. J.,
via Hudson River ferry. After the
ferry left the slip, the guards dis
covered the theft.
Doran, declaring there were only
two keys to the paddock to the rear
of the truck. one at the general post
office and the other at the railroad
terminal, expressed the opinion that
the lock may have been insecurely
fastened.
When fished out of the East River,
on the opposite side OF Manhattan,
the five recovered pouches, together
with the rifled mail they had con-
tained, were stuffed into burlap sugar
sacks.
They were brought to the surface
accidentally by an unemployed 1or-
mer w. P. A. worker, Peter Schieb.
who said he had been fishing for eels
near the Williamsburg Bridge.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
TRIAL NEARS END
|NDAV|DSONDEATH
Final Arguments in Progress
in Ross Case-Jury to
Get Matter Today.
BY WILLIAM H. SHIPPEN, Jr.

BY WILLIAM H. SHIPPEN. Jr.
BY Stan Correspondent OF The Star
STAFFORD COURT HOUSE, Va,
Dec. 4.-Final arguments were in prog
ress here today at the trial of Walter
L. Ross, l.-year-old Marine, for the
fatal knifing and shooting of Elmer
j. Davidson. 81, Washington attorney.
The young Marine. who was sta
toned at Quantico near here, is bas-
ing his defense on the contention that
Davidson made improper advances,
and that he killed the lawyer when
the latter became enraged and at
tempted to assault him.
The State contends Ross killed
Davidson in the commission of a rob-
berry. The prosecution proved, and it
later was admitted by Ross, that the
Marine pawned Davidsons wrist
watch in Baltimore several days after
the Staying.
Judge Frederick w. Coleman said
today the Commonwealth and the de-
fense attorneys would be allowed about
two hours each of final argument,
The case was due to reach the Jury
early this afternoon.
The prosecution indicated it would
not seek the death penalty for Ross,
while at the same time demanding q
first or second degree murder con-
viction.
The defense closed its case yester-
day by putting two psychiatrists on
(See ROSS. Pare A.15l
Evening star., 1937-12-04
CONSUL TO BILBAO
IS CALLED HOME
Leave Is Granted Chapman
Because insurgents Block
Return to Post.
By the Associated Press.

6S inc ASSOCIATED PreSS.
Secretary Hull said today that Will
liam E. Chapman. American Consul at
Bilbao, Spain, has been given a leave
OF absence to return to the United
States because insurgent authorities
are obstructing his return to duty at
his post.
The Secretary expressed surprise at
the situation and indicated no more
efforts to reopen the consulate In Bill
bao will be made until the military
representatives of Generalissimo Fran
cisco Franco change their attitude.
They are understood to have de-
manded that Mr.. Chapman return to
Bilbao as diplomatic representative,
as we'll as a consular officer. The as
sumption here is that insurgent au-
thorities would consider such a move
q tacit recognition by this Govern
ment of the Franco insurgent regime
Of Spain.
Secretary Hull made it clear. how
ever. that this is not the intention
of the United States.
If Mr.. Chapman eventually does re-
turn to his Bilbao Consulate, the Sec
retary emphasized, it will be in the
same capacity as that in which he
functioned before the consulate was
closed temporarily because of the
severe fighting in that area.
Since that time. Mr.. Chapman has
been attached to the staff of Ambas-
sador Claude G. Bowers, whose tenn
porary headquarters is at St. Jean
De Luz, across the border in France.
In this status, Chapman has been
given the dual rank of consul and Sec
ond secretary of embassy.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
D. c. BANDIT GANG
INJURIES ; FLEEING
GUN TRAP IN STORE
Men Shoot Way Out, Rae.
ing Toward Maryland After
Robberies Net 5000.
BYSTANDER is SHOT
IN RETURN OF FIRE
Proprietor's Son Begins Battle
Behind Partition-Girl's Car
Is Forced Into Taxicab.

One man was wounded critically.
girl motorist and Treasury Depart
ment official were injured and two
bandits were believed shot last night
as q gang of five colored hold-up
men shot their way out Of a gun trap
and fed wildly toward Maryland after
robbing six stores In rapid succession
Of more than 5000.
Victims under treatment at Emer-
gency Hospital today as a result of
the bandits activities were:
Benjamin Chesivori, 36, of 219 l.
street NV, a bystander, who was
shot in a battle that climaxed the
hold-up in a liquor store at New Ier-
sey avenue and L street NV. He was
still In serious condition this after
noon.
Miss Virginia c. McReynolds, 20. of
520l Connecticut avenue NV. whose
automobile was forced into collision
with taxicab by a csreening car in
which police believed the bandits were
fleeing. Suffering brain conclusion
and lacerations, she was reported out
Vi UdHReT JHlS dIUefnOOn.
William S. Broughton, SO, of 1919
Q street NV, commissioner of the
public debt in the Treasury Depart
ment, who was passenger in the
taxicab. He was recovering from cuts
and bruises.
Working swiftly and smoothly, the
gang pursued the daring series of rob-
berries without resistance until they
entered the New Jersey avenue and
L. street NV liquor store operated bv
Dennis F. Mccarthy and his son,
Francis Mccarthy.
Opens Fire on Bandits.
Sitting behind a gun-slotted parti-
ton, ready for just such an emer-
sency. Francis Mccarthy opened fire
when the three bandits who entered
the store drew revolvers and held I'D
his father and Mr.. Chesivori, a by
stander.
One of the bandits turned and shot
Mr.. Chesivori through the chest, ap-
parently thinking young Mr.. Nc
Carthy's bullet had come from him.
The elder Mr.. Mccarthy then drew
another gun from underneath the
counter and joined his son in shoot
ing at the bandits as they raced out
the door. Police believed two of the
men were hit.
Inspector Bernard w. Thompson,
chief of detectives, said the same gang
OF colored men was suspected in at
least six similar hold-up series here
within the last month. He said it ap-
parently was q well-organized gang.
invading Washington from out of
town.
Police in Baltimore and other
Maryland cites were asked to be on
the lookout for the bandits TODAY.
Hospitals and physicians Offices here
and in neighboring towns were
checked closely in belief the two
wounded bandits would seek treat
ment.
Police Hot in Pursuit.
As the bandits fed from the Nc
Carthy store, Motorcycle Patrolman
Anthony Kaskeski and a police squad
car containing Detective Sergts. Guy
Rome and Joseph w. Shimon raced up
in answer to radio alarm. They
were cruising the neighborhood in
(see BANDITS, Page A-15.)
Evening star., 1937-12-04
Thinking What to Ciue a Niece?
Buy a Toy for Child With None
Many Things Needed to Assure Happy
Christmases - Sweaters, Hams and
Wheel Chairs-AH Wanted Badly.

Have you worn yourself out going
about the shops trying to think of
something to give your nephews and
nieces back home for Christmas? Be-
cause they have everything?
Why not drop the problem for the
moment and buy a toy or article OF
clothing for some little boy or girl
who has nothing
You may bring or send your gift
to any Warner Bros. Theater in town
now or attend one of the toy matt
nees being given by them Saturday
morning. December 18, as a part of
The Star-Warner Bros.-N. B. C.
Christmas campaign.
Why not split your budget for their
crowded socks and purchase something
for the needy-a toy, 4 sweater, or
even a ham-and see that it reaches
some police station in town for the
Evening star., 1937-12-04
LEGISLATOR FOUND
BURNED TO DEATH
Charred Body of Virginia
Attorney Discovered i'm
Flaming Auto.

Raymond Sisson of Warsaw, former
member of the Virginia House of Dele
gates and prominent Richmond
County attorney, was found burned
to death in an automobile between
Emmerton and Warsaw, Va, last
night, according to the Associated
Press
Disbarment proceedings had been
begun two days ago against Sisson on
charge that he had received funds
as a special commissioner in chancery
and had failed. when requested, ito
pay them over to the proper parties"
The body was found shortly before
7 o'clock in the rear seat of an auto
mobile belonging to Sullivan Sisson.
brother Of Raymond. The doors of the
car were closed, authorities said, and
the body was burned beyond recogni-
ton.
Bought Gasoline.
Sheriff w. L. Bryant said Sisson
had borrowed the machine from his
brother to go to Warsaw on business
and get his mail. He stopped in En-
merton before leaving and purchased
4 gallons OF gasoline, about half of
which was placed in the tank and the
remainder in the rear of the auto
mobiles tonneau, the sheriff said.
Cauthorne Lumpkin and another
man were driving along the Emmer-
ton-Warsaw road about GAS pm.
when they saw the flaming automo-
bile and attempted to get the body
out, but they were driven back by
the flames.
Although Sissons dentist, DR.. w.
B. Rains, and his personal physician,
DR.. Vernon L. Litsinger. were unable
to say definitely that the dead man
was Sisson, members of the family
claimed the body and Sheriff Bryant
said he had consulted Common
wealth's Attorney A. N. Wellford and
no inquest would be held unless re-
quested by relatives.
To Search for Watch.
Sheriff Bryant said he planned to
go to the scene of the fire today and
search for gold watch which mem
bers OF the family said the delegate
was carrying when last seen.
The disbarment proceedings against
Sisson were begun on Thursday. Judge
E. Hugh Smith Of the Richmond
County Circuit Court issued q rule
returnable January 4.
Judge Smith said the former leeis-
lator was charged with receiving
funds as special commissioner in
chancery and as attorney and failing.
when requested. to pay them over to
the proper parties"
Evening star., 1937-12-04
STEAMER
R|DDLED IN CHINA
Ship Attacked on Mission
of Mercy to Japanese
Occupied Isle.
BY the Associated Press,

SHANGHAI. Dec. 4.-The British
steamer Siushan was reported today
riddled with bullets from an unde-
termined source while on a mission of
mercy to Japanese-occupied Tsung-
ming Island, in the mouth of the
Yangtze, near Shanghai. The chief
Chinese officer was killed. A sailor
and several passengers were wounded
After more than 200 machine-gun
shots had been fired, the little steam
er's master, Capt. N. Mcmillan, crept
on his hands and knees under the
spray OF bullets to the wheelhouse
He reached the wheel safely and
steered his vessel out of range.
Seek to Rescue 8 Nuns.
British authorities have been striv-
ing to rescue nine French Canadian
nuns who have been marooned on the
island for about three months.
Among those aboard the 296-ton
Siushan were the Rev. Father Adrien
Sansoucy. French Canadian mission
ary, and E. B. Boothby, a British con-
sular official. Mr.. Boothby sought to
rescue the isolated nuns, but his ef-
forts were frustrated by the machine
cunning.
British authorities said the Jap
anese, who have an air base on
Tsungming Island, were informed of
the voyage in advance.
Chinese dispatches from Hong
Kong said Japanese airplanes had
bombed the Hankow-Canton Rail-
way. by which the British Charge
d'Affaires, r. G. Howe, was known
to be proceeding toward Hong
Kong. There was no indication,
however, that the train carrying
Britain's portable Embassy" had
been endangered)
Demand Freedom of Settlement.
japanese today demanded freedom
to enter Shanghai's International Set
tlement at will after their armed forces
twice encountered foreign resistance.
At the same time a representative
Of Gen. Iwane Matsui, the japanese
commander, demanded that Settle
ment police prevent any repetition of
the victory march" attack on Japa-
nese soldiers. .
After grenade thrower had scat
tered a column of 5000 Japanese SOL
diers on parade yesterday, a United
States marine officers protest forced
q Japanese Gordon out of the area
guarded by American troops.
Earlier today French authorities
blocked five Japanese Army trucks
from the French Concession, but
finally permitted them to move sup
plies into the French area.
Gen. Matsui's representative reserved
the right to take all necessary. steps to
avoid any recurrence Of violence unless
precautions by Settlement authorities
were satisfactory.
Declaring the Japanese Army re-
CARDS Settlement police as incapable
Of effectively suppressing anti-Japan-
ism, he also reserved the right to take
any steps-including examination Of
persons and search Of property-to
queu hostile asitators.
Evening star., 1937-12-04

l7th annual Christmas party OF the
Metropolitan Police Department?
Those inclined to believe that the
destitute Of Washington are few should
view the stacks of mail already arriv-
ing at campaign headquarters and for
the two organizations who have under
taken distributing contributions to the
campaign. the Metropolitan Police and
the PIT. A.
One mother writes that her children
had no Christmas last year, and that
she is asking for assistance. She SAYS:
g.. please remember them with a
toy. will thank you so. I don't want
them to get up this Christmas without
toy or something to make them
happy. for I have eight children, and
can hardly feed them and pay
rent. ;. I cannot make them under
(See TOY CAMPAIGN, Pare A-3)
Evening star., 1937-12-04

nounced the professor had cleared up
any doubts as to his views on the power
of judicial review that may have been
raised in their minds by his writings on
the subject.
Chairman Burke, who had asked
that Prof. Edgerton be called after
reading the Cornell teachers article
on THE Incidence of Judicial Control
Over Congress-" said:
Your statement made here fully
and completely satisfies me-"
A moment later. Senator Van Nuys,
(See EDGERTON, Page A-15)
Evening star., 1937-12-04
BROWNS IN BUFFALO

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 4 (P.-
Peter Renskers, survivor of five chip
wrecks, drowned when he fell from
. barge into the harbor.
Renskers, New York resident who
was born in the Netherlands, was
said to have rescued 80 persons from
drowning in his nearly 40 years as a
sailor, lakeman and barge captain.
He will be buried today.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
FURNACE DISMANTLED
Carnegie's First Mill Unable to
Meet Modern Competition.

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 4 tR.-An-
drew Carnegie's first blast furnace
built in the days when furnace crews
along the Monongahela River We'd in
producing pig iron-fell into the hands
OF wrecking crew today.
The Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp,
successor to Carnegie's original COM
pany OF kloman, Carnegie g. Co.,
ordered the 65-year-old Lucy dis
mantled because 1t could not compete
with modern furnaces.
Carnegie named the Lucy for the.
wife Of his brother and partner,
Thomas Carnegie. It had been rebuilt
three times.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
PROTEST AGAINST ITALY
Chinese Denounce RECOGNITION
of Manchukuo to League.

GENEVA, Dec. 4 UP.-China pro-
tested to the League Of Nations today
against Italy's formal recognition OF
Manchukuo, the protectorate Japan
carved out Of Manchuria by q military
campaign in 1872.
The Chinese government submitted
. copy Of 4 protest made In Rome
BY the Chinese Ambassador to italy.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
Air Record Set,

HAVANA, Dec. 4 (P.-Maj. Alex
ander de Seversky today held the
New York-Havana air speed record.
He completed the flight yesterday
afternoon in hours and 2 minutes
two hours and one minute faster than
1t. Condr. Frank Hawks few the dis
tance in 1881. (The airline distance
Is $50 miles.)
Evening star., 1937-12-04

Will soon launch It's Christmas Toy
Campaign.
mo movement carries a greater
appeal than one designed to provide
Joy for children who would otherwise
have cherries Yuletide. Christmas
is our most beautiful holiday. We will
enjoy it best If we make it possible for
others less fortunate to share our Joy.
"As understand it, your campaign
will not only provide toys, but also
food and clothing for needy children.
I hope that The Star and its associated
agencies will be completely successful
in this splendid movement and that
as a result every child in Washington
and vicinity will have a Christmas
filled with happiness.
Il am sure all good citizens will be
grateful to you for the opportunity to
assist. No one could ask for q finer
reward than the incompatible smile q
Sincerely yours,
"HARRY H. We
Evening star., 1937-12-04
10 Feared Dead in Avalanche,

ATHENS, Dec. 4 R.-sixteen peas
ants were believed killed today when
IN avalanche swept down on the vii
hss Of Karditsa, in Thessaly. A corps
Of rescue workers rushed to the
stricken town to dig out the victims,
Evening star., 1937-12-04
TYPHOON NEARS MANILA
Storm Is Third Within Month to
Roar Across Philipines.

Roar Across PHILIPPINES.
MANILA. Dec. (P.-The third
typhoon within a month swept toward
Manila tonight from the Pacific
Ocean.
Weather observers reported the
storm was approaching Samar Island
just north of where the second
typhoon cut a death-dealing path of
destruction through the Visayan
Islands.
A general warning was sounded that
a very severe typhoon might be ex-
pected.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
YULE BONUS VOTED
Security Savings & Commercial

Bank Gives Employees Cash.
Directors OF the Security Savings &
Commercial Bank have voted a
Christmas bonus for all employees OF
the institution, amounting to per
cent Of their yearly salaries, Presi-
dent Francis G. Addison, jr., an
nounced today. Prosperous banking
conditions in the Capital during the
past year made the extra compensa-
tion possible. he said. adding that the
bonus has already been distributed.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
BY J. A. O'LEARY.
FAVORABLE subcommittee re-
port on the appointment of

" port on the appointment of
~ Prof. Henry w. Edgerton Of
4 "A Cornell University to serve
on the United States Court of Appeals
for the District Of Columbia appeared
almost certain today after the nominee
assured Senators he recognizes and
would uphold the powers of the courts
to invalidate acts of Congress.
After IS minutes of cross examining
the nominee this morning. members
of the Judiciary Subcommittee an
Evening star., 1937-12-04
Summary of Today's Star

Senate group ready to approve Edeer-
Ton nomination. Page Al
Douglas offers business aid program,
at Senators parley. Page Al
New Deal Senator'S join attack on farm
bill. Pare Al
Roosevelt curtails fishing trip for more
dental treatment Page At
Fight intensified on baby malady fatal
to 10 In Chicago. PAGE Az
Death Of two racing pilots may curtail
program. Page Al
Thieves take IL bags Of mail from
U. 8. truck Page A.1O
G. I. o. may push Ford drive into
other cities. Page Ais
Green and Lewis close parley with
out accord. Page Ais
WASHINGTON AND NEARBY.
Three injured Is D. c. ganssters shoot
way out Of trap. Page Al
Final arguments In progress in Ross
Trial. pare Al
Sanitary signs contracts with A. F..
OF L. unions. rage AS
Federation files protest to car fare
boost . day late. Pase Ais
Evening star., 1937-12-04
For a Happier Christmas
Secretary of War Indorses The Stars Campaign

II very happy to learn that The Evening Star. in
operation with the Police Department other organizations
Evening star., 1937-12-04
NEW DEALERS JO|N
SENATE ATTACK ON
FARM LEGISLATION
Revision Demands of Berry,
Pepper, Wagner Threaten
Passage in Extra Session.
PRESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
LAGS IN BOTH CHAMBERS
House Leaders Draw Battle Lines
for Consideration of Wage.
Hour Bill.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Congress pledged itself last sum-
mer to gtpe early consideration to
fdrm-aid legislation upon return
to Washington. In call TOR special
session, President Roosevelt speci-
fed that farm bill was one of four
principal obJectipes. Unwepdred
uhen session began, Senate Agri-
culture Committee rushed drafting
OF bill noD scheduled for considera-
tton. Among many critics OF bill as
drdun are Secretary OF Agriculture
Wallace.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
DOUGLAS OUTLINES
BUSINESS AID PLAN
TO TEN SENATORS
Par|ey With Eight Demo.
Gratis and Two of G. .O.P.
Stirs Speculation.
SESSION is CONVENED
ON INVITATION OF BYRD
Congressional Committees Push
Study Of New Deal "Tonics"
for Recovery.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Many obserpers OF so-cnlled re-
cession in business haze become
increasingly concerned in recent
Deeks as decline Which started last
summer has continue in Quickening
degree. Marked difference of
opinion has been eUident as to best
means OF Government meeting
situation - one school leaning
to,Durd curtailed expenditures, tar
revision and balanced budget, ,Dhile
other tapors renewed spending and
increasing Government pdrtictpd-
ton in business picture.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
WEATHER.

70. 3. weather Bureau ForecastJ
Occasional rain beginning late tonight
or tomorrow; warmer; lowest temperature
about So degrees tonight; colder tomorrow
afternoon or night. Temperatures today
Highest, -, At 1 PM; lowest, Is, at 6:l5
am. Full report on page A-2.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-12-07
Weather Today GU. s. Weather Bureau)

Low pressure of great inten- sity centered somewhere in the vicinity of the Pribilof Islands is causing strong to gale-force winds and overcast weather with rain over the Southern Boring Scar area and the Aleutians. High pressure of great magni- tude overlies practically all of the Dominion of Canada and the in- terior of Alaska with fair and continued cold weather over this vast area. Another low of mod crate intensity overlies the Alt lantic slope causing rain and snow from Maine to Vorginia.
 The highest Nome temperature yesterday was B and the lowest last night 30 above. The total pre- cipitation was 0.19 of an inch all of which was snow and sleet re- sulting to a total depth of l.3 in.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-12-07
FISH RIVER


 A letter received today in the mail carried the news of the death by drowning at White Mountain of young boy.
 Ralph Lincoln, sixteen year old son of MT. and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, of White Mountain, drowned Nov 20th while skating on Fish River, just below the town.
 Ralph was a boy of much pro- mise well-mannered, and loved by all who knew him. Just ten days before his death, he had res cued another young man from a Watery grave.
 A host of friends of Golovin to Council grieve with the par ents. He was buried at White Mountain Cemetery.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-12-07
SLAVES BEARD, SPOILS FUN
 FOR HIS STUDENTS

Beardless but still conducting himself with the dignity of a col lege professor, Lorin T. Oldroyd, director of the extension service for the University of Alaska, made an appearance in Anchor age recently.
 MT. Oldroyd only three days ago visited Anchorage with fac ial establishment that would do credit to grandpa goat. He said then that the beard was re- quirement to assure peace and happiness in Fairbanks. All men in Fairbanks wore boards in con- nection with the Days of '98 cele- bration of the American Legion.
 Mir. Oldroyd also explained that the reason he abandoned the beard was because of a well-forrn ed plot among his students at the farming school in Palmer to shave him as a feature at the closing exercises.
 T had planned to keep the beard all winter but when 1 learn ed that the Palmer farmers have plans for harvest at my expense shaved it off. The closing eX- ercises were conducted as sched- uled with no novelty numbers" MT. Oldroyd said.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-12-07
THE Cry for help and mercy Was heard and Answered

Flood waters of greater magni- tude than ever recorded previous ly brought suffering to two mill ion people in the Ohio and Miss issippi valleys in l937.
 The American Red Cross, meet ing the greatest disaster relief needs in its history, rescued, fed, sheltered, clothed and gave med ical aid to victims in cities, towns