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Evening star., 1937-03-06
To Introduce Realty Bill.

Chairman Norton of the House Dis
trict Committee announced today she
would introduce a bill Monday to IL
cenee real estate brokers and sales
men. A similar measure was intro
duced this week in the Senate.
Evening star., 1937-03-06
BEAM JOINS STUDY
OF REORGANIZING
Regrouping to Avoid Duplication
Will Be Weighed Next
Week.
BY WILL p. KENNEDY.

The Joint Committee on Govern
ment Organization has its member
ship completed again by the drafting
of Representative Harry p. Beam,
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Several days ago Collins disclosed
the motive of that inquiry was to
reduce the number of taxicabs In the
District. He said he had been given
information that 1000 of the more
than 1000 cabs licensed by the Dis
trict were being operated by Federal
and municipal workers after Gov
errment working hours. He argued
this deprived full-time taxi drivers of
an opportunity to make a decent
living"
There was a suggestion the COM
mittee might write into the appro-
priation measure a provision to for
bid the Public Utilities Commission to
issue a taxi license to any Federal
or District employe.
Commissioners Hazen and Allen
Evening star., 1937-12-28
HOUSING PROBLEM
PLAQUES D. c. UNIT
Elliott Upholds Ruling Social
Security Grants Can't Be Spent
for Health Bureau Rent.

District officials today sought So
luton to the problem of housing for
the permit office of the Health Depart
ment which was raised by a ruling by
Acting Controller General r. N. Elliott
that social security grants to the Dis
trict may not be spent for rent for the
bureau.
For about two years the bureau has
been housed free of charge in a pri-
vately owned building at Eighth and I
streets NV, the home of the Central
Admitting Bureau for Hospitals, an
agency affiliated with the Community
Chest. The District has received a
demand for the payment of rent, at
the rate OF SIS month, beginning last
September l.
Health Officer George G. Rutland
planned to use portion of the social
security grant to the District to pay
the bill, but several weeks ago Mr..
Elliott ruled this was not legal. Later
the Commissioners appealed for a re-
consideration, and yesterday it was an
nounced that Mr.. Elliott had upheld
the original decision of his department.
It was suggested at the District
Building that Congress may be asked
to pass deficiency item for the pay
ment of rent unless some location can
be found in District-owned structure.
Otherwise, 1t was suggested, the bu-
reau may be elected from the building
within 80 days.
Evening star., 1937-12-28
IS HOPEFUL
IN LIMERICK CASE
Superintendent of Police
Believes Murder Mystery
Will Be Solved.

Without divulging why, Police Supt.
E. w. Brown today said he was more
hopeful" than ever that the Beulah
Limerick murder mystery would be
solved.
Maj. Brown told newsmen detectives
had renewed their investigation Of the
case at the time Of the murder several
years ago OF Allan Wilson, newspaper
route agent.
Witnesses in this Staying were ques-
toned, the police chief said, and gave
police leads" that had bearing on
the shooting of the Limerick girl, 49,
year-old usher at the old Polls The
ater.
Maj. Brown also revealed the testi-
mony at the inquest into the Limerick
case and at the subsequent grand jury
investigation has been reviewed. evi-
IDENTIFY with the expectation of finding
discrepancies.
The superintendent refused to con-
nrm or deny report that new ar
rest had been made in the case. He
previously had intimated a secret in
olctment would be sought before an
arrest was made.
He stated Mrs. Rose Langdon, wife
OF a former District policeman who
was on the beat" in the neighbor-
hood where the Limerick girl was slain
seven years ago, is still available for
questioning.
Evening star., 1937-12-28
Bandit Routed
By Victims Son
after Lecture

Apparently unimpressed by lecture
on Crime Doesn't Pay" delivered by
his intended victim, Mrs. Cecilia
Blond, proprietor of q small grocery
store at 1888 Twelfth street NV, .
colored bandit" welding toy pis-
tol. was routed today when her son
happened to enter the store.
Alone when the colored man en-
tered, Mrs. Blond said he covered the
pistol with a handkerchief and de-
manded money. She CHANGED to get
a glimpse of the toy, however, and
began lecturing on what the police
would do If they caught him.
Il told him they would hang him, -
she said, "and that crime does not
pay"
Paying no heed, the man advanced,
pressing the toy pistol to Mrs. Blond's
side.
II Just kept on lecturing to him,
and about that time my son came II" "
Mrs. Blond said.
Her son Bernard grabbed the mans
wrists, and he dropped the toy gun
and 0ed. y
Evening star., 1937-12-28
$50 MORE w. P. A. JOBS
AUTHORIZED IN DISTRICT

An increase from $50 to 1900 in
new w. P. A. jobs was announced
yesterday by Commissioner George
E. Allen, w. P. A. administrator for
the District.
The additional jobs were allowed
by Frank H. Dryden. regional w. P.
A. director, whose Office Is in Phila-
delphia.
Otto Cass, deputy w. P. A. admin
istrator for the District, said 10 OF
the $50 additional employees would be
assigned to the work Of transform
ing the old Sixteenth street reservoir
into a recreation center. Next week
100 will be assigned to the trees and
parkings department Of the District
government. and the remainder will
be given jobs with the Highway and
Water Departments and the Once Of
National Capital Parks.
Evening star., 1937-12-28
ID. c. LEGISLATIVE
PROGRAM READY
FOR NEW SESSION
Seal Puts Finishing Touches
on P|an-City Heads
to Act Soon.
CRIMINAL CODE CHANGE
LEADS OFFICIAL LIST
Substitution Of Medical Examiner
for Coroner Also Called for
in New Measures.

Corporation Counsel Elwood H. Seal
today applied finishing touches to the
Districts legislative program for the
coming regular session of Congress
starting next Monday.
The Commissioners are expected to
pass on the program the latter part
OF the week and transmit it next week
to the Senate and House District
Committees.
In framing the program Mr.. Seal
followed an outline submitted to him
by the Commissioners several months
ago. The legislation to be sought will
be designed to:
/. Amend the criminal code with
view to making 1t more difficult
for murderers to escape punishment
on a technicality.
2. Substitute a medical examiner
for the present coroner and to abolish
the coroner's jury.
3. Force tuition for all nonresident
pupils attending the public schools.
4. Establish farm" for inebriates
S. Create a commission to select q
design for an Official flag for the
District.
6. Amend in minor respects the new
inheritance tax law.
Legislation to require nonresident
pupils to pay tuition was recon-
mended to the Commissioners by DR..
Frank w. Ballou. superintendent o
schools. He estimated the plan would
save District taxpayers $250,0O0 9
year.
Data submitted to Seal show 5000
nonresident pupils are now attending
the public schools of whom only IL
pay tuition.
Legislation to amend the criminal
code will be designed to change the
definition of the word murder" and
make it easier for the courts to con-
vict. The present law can be made
more stringent, according to Seal
simply by changing the position OF
the word "purposely."
Evening star., 1937-12-28
POLICEMAN SHOT
IN DISPUTE DIES
Officer German Succumbs
in Hospita|-Youth Is
Ordered Returned.

Policeman David German, 80, Of No
2 precinct died in Emergency HOS
pital early today Of a bullet wound
in the lower abdomen inflicted, in
vestigators say, by youth who inter-
fered when the officer slapped his
wife during party Thursday night
in his apartment, 1869 Mintwood place
NV.
The youth. Jack D. Cooper, 18,
Of 1905 Fifteenth street NV, is at
liberty on $4,000 bond on charge of
assault with dangerous weapon. De-
tective Sergt. William ]. Liverman was
informed that young Cooper now is
at his former home in West Virginia,
recuperating from nervous illness
which followed the shooting.
The bondsman told police the
youths father, Herbert G. Cooper,
also of the Fifteenth street address,
obtained permission for his son to
return to West Virginia while under
bond. Police notified the bondsman
to have young Cooper back here as
soon as possible for an inquest.
officer German was shot with his
own service gun as he struggled on
the floor of his apartment with the
youth and his father, Investigators
were told. The youths mother and
the policemans wife, Mrs. Tommy L.
German, 80, were in the apartment
at the time of the shooting, but ap-
parently did not witness it.
From police headquarters today an
order was broadcast that all precinct
flags fly at halfstan until after the
policeman's funeral, arrangements for
which have not been completed.
Evening star., 1937-12-28

taurant windows peer out and admire
the spectacle.
Clad in a long overcoat that reaches
almost to his shoe tops, Mr.. Bates has
even come to resemble st. Francis of
Assasi founder of the Franciscans,
with flowing brown robes. Thus has
touch of the medieval come to mod
ern America.
Il am lover of all dumb animals" +"
Mr.. Bates says, in explanation Of his
strange fancy and this gift for making
friends with the birds. Kindness
makes the birds behave. As you see,
pigeons cross my shoulders, back and
forth, merely at ny wish. And SPAR
rows fly up in front of me and catch
what throw them. They love pea
nuts as children love candy"
Therefore, peanuts are what they
get as the main diet, but Mr.. Bates
goes each day, religiously, to the K
Street Market and gets plentiful sup
ply Of wheat and cracked corn to feed
his pets. They are wild birds by all
the laws of nature-carefree creatures
of the air, but they are as tame as
tatterdemalions in the presence Of a
modern St. Francis.
Evening star., 1937-12-28
Cruising Police
Find Stolen Car
In II Minutes

At least one person thinks WASH
ington's police are the most efficient
in the world.
He is Leroy B. 1serman Of Teaneck,
N. j., stopping at the Hamilton Hotel,
whose automobile was stolen last
night.
At 1924 pm, q few minutes after
he notified police headquarters Of the
theft, q lookout was broadcast for
the car.
Just II minutes later, at 1898,
Twelfth Precinct Sergt. M. r. Gore
and Pvt. E. L. Ware jotted down the
tag number and description of the
machine as they cruised in q scout
car at Ninth street and Rhode Island
avenue NE.
Then they looked up. The auto
mobile they sought was Just ahead in
q line of trafiic.
The driver was arrested and q
being held for investigation.
Mr.. 1sefmau got back his machine.
Evening star., 1937-12-28

is suitable" the compensation board
will consider:
The physical fitness and prior
training and experience Of an in
dividual.
The distance of the place Of work
from the persons home.
The risk involved as to health, safety
and morals.
In the determination Of claims, q
worker has the right to appeal from
the decision of the board as to whether
he is entitled to benefits, when pay
ments shall begin and the amount to
be paid each week.
Appeals Provided.
The appeals will be heard by q
tribunal consisting Of an examiner
regularly employed by the board; a
representative Of employers and q rep
resentative of employees, both desig-
mated by the board.
Benefits will be payable to workers
now unemployed If their unemploy-
ment continues into next year and
provided they have had work enough
or wages enough in 1897 to make them
eligible. If a worker is laid of more
than once during the year he can
draw benefits q second or third time,
or until his earring credits" are
used up.
If man loses his job, and then
gets part-time employment, he Is still
entitled to receive some benefits, but
they will be smaller than If he had no
work at all.
Tomorrow: The task OF the
job finding a0ency.)
Evening star., 1937-12-28
III PERSONS HURT
| AS WET STREETS
ADD TO HAZARDS
Four of Victims Are Children.
Three Injured When Two
Autos Collide.
TWO MOTORISTS HELD
IN TRAFFIC FATALITY
One Boy Is Cut in Fall From Rear
of Moving Truck on Which
He Had Been Hanging.

With wet streets added to normal
traffic hazards, II persons, 4 of them
children, were injured in automobile
accidents here during the last "a
hours.
Three of the victims were hurt in q
single mishap, collision at Sixth and
H streets NE. between automobiles
said by police to have been driven by
Theodore K. Winebenner, 20, of 1858
F street NE. and Forrest E. Ryder,
rs, Colmar Manor. Md.
They were Annebelle Cats, IS, Of
623 A street NE, shoulder injury;
Louise Stradford, 20, of GOT F street
NE. cut and bruised knees, and
Connie Adams, II, of 704 F street
NE, back injury. All were taken to
Casualty Hospital.
Aaron Trachtenberg. 81, Of 6205
Twelfth street NV, lost control Of
his automobile after being stricken
III suddenly today and swerved into
a special delivery mail automobile at
Ninth and F streets NV, police re-
ported. He apparently escaped serious
injury in the accident, according to
physicians at Emergency, who ex-
planned they had not diagnosed the
illness. Mr.. Trachtenberg's condition
Vas described as undetermined"
William Herrod. colored, $500 l street
NV, driver of the mail machine, also
escaped injury. Little damage re-
suited, police said.
M0torman Is Struck.
Struck while he was inspecting a
defective part on street car at Four
teenth and G streets NV, Motorman
Jacob F. Beltz, SO, of 1921 M street
NV was removed to Emergency Hos
pital, where it was said he may have a
broken knee. Police said the car that
hit him was driven by Horace M. Hen
ninger, 35, of 9O4 Irving street NV
Timothy B. Burgess. 10, colored,
100 Seaton place NV, suffered a
broken leg when, according to a police
report, he ran between parked cars
near his home and was knocked down
by passing machine.
Willie Mcdaniel, 9, colored, 1921
Fifth street NE, was cut about the
face and head when he fell, police
said, while hanging on the rear of a
moving truck.
Morris Harab, 43. of 5000 Park place
NV, was cut and bruised on the leg
when knocked down at Seventh street
and Pennsylvania avenue NV.
Two Motorists Held.
Wilbert D. Hunt, 81, of 1920 Har-
rison street NV, was removed to
Garfield Hospital for observation after
being treated by a private physician
for an arm injury. received in a COL
lision at Thirty-fourth and Macomb
streets NV.
Mrs. Mary c. Fisher. 2l. of 39on
Connecticut avenue NV, and Frs
Snowden, A. of Cottage City. "
were reported slightly injured in otlc.
mishaps.
At an inquest yesterday, two mo-
torists were ordered held for Police
Court action under the Negligent
Homicide Act in connection with IT,.
traffic death Christmas Eve OF Ei-
ward Grayer, 81, colored, 1117 Seventh
street Sc. It was testified Graypr
was struck first by = car driven b.
Orrin B. Kimball, "a, Of 1914 Nine.
teenth street NV, and shortly after
ward by one operated by Albeg:
Straba, 80, Quantico, Va.
VRGINIAN DIES.
Evening star., 1937-12-28

morning when not q soul but him.
self Is around. He whistles and the
birds come in full flight to alight on
his shoulders-to fight for places at
the feeding trough, his hands.
Much Ado About Food.
Yet Mr.. Bates Will tell you the birds
do not fight. They merely make a
great ado about mealtime. When they
are all settled, clustered about him, he
speaks to them: Move over on the
other shoulder, Joe"-and Joe moves.
Steps lively around Mr.. Bates neck,
crosses fron the right to the left
shoulder. Polite, no bird ever walks
across in front of Mr. Bates.
Also. only pigeons have this privi-
lege: To alight on Mr.. Bates. Spar
rows keep their distance, on the
ground. At q wave of their friends
hand they hop into the air, beat their
wings fast as lightning, and catch
morses Of food he filings them while
they fly.
Passersby stop and marvel at this
performance-three times day
Guests in a nearby hotel and in res
Evening star., 1937-12-28
NEW REPORT MADE
/. BY TRANSIT FIRM
Increase in Operating In.
come "of Little Signifi-
cance," Keech Says.

Ohlcials of the Public Utilities Com
mission today attached little signifi-
canoe to the November financial re-
port Of the Capital Transit Co. show
ing 17.2 per cent increase in operat-
ing income over the same month OF
1896.
November last was the first month
of operations under the increased
token fare rate of six for so cents,
but the commission executives pointed
out 80 days is too short period to
determine the results Of the higher
fares on company revenues.
I'VE need a longer trial period be-
fore reaching any conclusion" de-
clared Richmond B. Keech. vice chair
man Of the commission. Byars NICK.
Bachman, chief accountant of the
commission, shared this view.
The operating income the company
reported for last month amounted
to $65,695.39. In November, 1886, it
was $56,057.19.
Increase in Revenue.
While the actual increase in revenue
totaled $9,63s over November last
year, it was pointed out the COM
pany's taxes are higher and the de-
probation reserve greater than In
1936-factors that will dig deep into
the higher receipts.
Mr.. Keech and other commission
officials also regarded as Insignificant
the fact that the number of passen-
gers carried in November this year
dropped 898,375 under the 14,160, $40
total in the same month of 1896.
Cant Blame Increased Fare"
''That don't mean a thing" said
Mr.. Keech. weather conditions may
have been responsible. We don't know
yet. But I seriously doubt If the in
creased token fare can be blamed, at
least not entirely"
The six-for- -50-cent token rate was
originally estimated to yield the COM
pany .$254,000 additional q year In
operating revenue. That would mean
an average increase in excess Of
$21, 900 q month, whereas the actual
amount for the first month under
the higher fare was less than halt
that amount.
Evening star., 1937-12-28
Mr.. Bates and Mr.. Bates calls to the
birds

Mr. Bates and Mr.. Bates calls to the
birds.
500 Pastime.
Spectators stop to watch this spec
tacle: Mr.. Bates with pigeons walking
round his shoulders, up his arms,
sparrows fluttering nearby-and that
one lone startling singing songs of
praise for the peanut tenderer. Mr..
Bates spends as much as 500 a year
on feed for these birds-and they
seem to know it. They get the best
money can buy.
Homing pigeons that will not go
home. Common carriers that carry
on like comedians. English sparrows
that talk pigeon Latin to Mr.. Bates.
A startling that stays up all hours of
night, singing for the sheer Joy Of it
and a lone bird named after Presi-
dent Roosevelt because it sleeps at
the White House each night. These
are the feathery friends Of fellow who
believes st. Francis of Assist had the
right idea: Kindness will do any,
thing" Mr.. Bates says.
To prove it, Mr.. Bates stands on
a deserted street corner In the early
Evening star., 1937-12-28
DENTIST FOUND SHOT
AT PARTY IN HIS HONOR
Pistol Beside Him on Back Stems.
Chances for Recovery
Reported Good.

While friends were gathered at q
farewell party in his honor yesterday
afternoon at 44l8 Fourteenth street
NV, DR.. Amos A. Westrater, 50, of
Martinsburg, w. Va, was found shot
and seriously wounded on the back
steps of the home he and his wife
were visiting.
Laura Tatum, a colored maid, told
police she found Dr. Westrater, a
dentist, lying on the steps with a
bullet through his chest and a .32-.
caliber pistol at his side The dentist,
according to his wife, had been i'll for
some time.
The Westraters had planned to take
an evening train back to Martinsburg
DR. Westrater was taken to Emergency
Hospital but later transferred to Gal
linger Hospital. where he was reported
to have good chance for recovery.
Evening star., 1937-12-28


2. The wages. hours or other condi-
tions of the work offered are less
favorable to the individual than those
prevailing for similar work in the
locality.
3. If, as condition of being en-
ployed, the individual would be re-
quired to join company union or to
resign from or refrain from joining
any bona fide labor organization.
Other Ineligibility Provisos.
Can workers otherwise eligible be
disqualified for benefits?
An individual who left his work
voluntarily without good cause will
not be eligible for benefits with re-
spect to the week he left nor the
three weeks Immediately following.
An individual who has been dis
charged for misconduct will not be
eligible for benefits for the week
he was dismissed and for one to six
following weeks Gin addition to the
waiting period of three weeks).
Another disqualification will result
If a worker refuses suitable employ
ment. In this case he will be ineligi-
BILE for compensation checks in the
week he refused and three following
weeks in addition to the waiting
period.
A person under 81 who fails to at
tend courses at q vocational or night
school recommended by the employ
ment Office is ineligible for benefits
In any week this occurs.
In determining whether or not work
Evening star., 1937-12-28
BOYS GARDEN CLUB
GIVEN YULE PARTY
Civitan Club Members Are Hosts
to 80 Youths in Anacostia
Quarters.

The sixth annual Christmas party
sponsored by the Civitan Club for the
Civitan Boys Garden Club took place
last night in the boys clubhouse at
100 Anacostia road NE
The 80 underprivileged boys who
make up the club and 20 Civitan Club
members and their guests were enter
tanned by a two-reel comedy, fol-
lowed by box lunch.
The Rev. A. P. Wilson, chaplain Of
Civitan Club discussed the high
points of travel through Jerusalem.
The new president of the Civitan
group, Leo o. Drumwright, welcomed
the boys and talked on service to
others. Rudolph Jose acted as master
Of ceremonies.
Each boy was presented with nuts,
cadies, cakes, fruits, toys, books. q
sweater and other articles Of clothing.
Evening star., 1937-12-28
Absent-Minded
Robber Forgets
Bicycle in Haste

An absent-minded housebreaker who
left behind his form Of getaway
bicycle-was being sought today.
The visit of this unusual criminal
was reported by James B. Richardson,
1874 Anacostia road Sc, who said
window in his home was broken
and a pen and pencil set and IS cents
stolen.
The bicycle. believed to have been
abandoned by the thief in his haste
to depart, was found on the porch,
police said.
Preston NJ Moffett, 1909 North
Capitol street, told police he was
robbed of his watch, overcoat and
billfold by an armed colored man
last night in the 400 block Of Ridge
street NV.
Chin Sam, 1921 Ninth street NE,
was robbed OF IS by two colored men,
who grabbed him while he was walk
ins IN the 1700 block Of Q street NV.
Evening star., 1937-12-28
SAFE SIX FEET SQUARE
STOLEN FROM MASONS
Beven Doors in Hall Reported
Jimmied-SO Bars of Lead
Taken in Another Theft.

A safe G feet square was reported
stolen today from the Masonic Temule
Hall at lis Carroll street NV. It was
said to contain only papers Of Ma
sonic Lodge No. 20.
The theft was reported by Herbert
D. Lawson, jr., lodge official, who told
police seven doors in the building
were "jimmied." He also said blan-
ket was found outside the hall, indi-
eating that the thieves had intended
to "blow" the safe and then decided
to carry 1t of.
In another robbery 80 bars Of lead.
weighing 5 pounds each, were reported
stolen from q garage at 434 Longfellow
street NV. A small gas furnace and
4 melting pot also were taken.
Evening star., 1937-12-28
BY JOHN J. DAILY.

by JOHN J. DAILY.
ut. FRANCIS OF ASSIST preach
ing to the birds-a favorite
~ theme in arts believed by
many to have been a myth
perpetuated; but H. c. Bates, q
sightseeing guide of Washington,
proves that what happened in the
18th century can take place in the
Goth; that a man with kindly ways
actually can talk to the birds Of the
air Furthermore, they understand.
Three times day at his post on
the corner of Fifteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue NV. Herbert
Bates feeds the birds-and communes
with them. They are mostly pigeons,
sparrows, and one lone startling which
comes as the musician-minstrel of the
covey to sing for his meals.
Mr.. Bates loves the birds and the
birds love Mr.. Bates.
That has been proven three times
each day for the past ten years.
Morning, noon and night-breakfast,
lunch and supper-the birds call on
Evening star., 1937-12-28
PLAN LADIES' NIGHT
Alexandria Shrine Clubs Event
Slated January g,

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. % (Spe-
ciaD The annual midwinter ladies'
night Of the Alexandria Shrine Club
will be held at the George Mason
Hotel on January 6, it was announced
today.
Roger G. Sullivan heads q commit
tee on arrangements whose other
members consist of John w. Tulloch,
Harry H. Newton, Claude w. Fletcher
and William P. Tomkins.