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Evening star., 1937-10-16
LIGHTED HIGHWAYS
seen FOR SAFETY
Glover Park Citizens Association
Hears Remedy Forecast by
C., M. Sharp.

Illuminated highways we're predicted
as the means Of reducing automobile
accidents in a talk given by c.
Melvin Sharp Of the Potomac Electric
Power Co. before the Glover Park
Citizens Association last night.
Sharp said his opinion was not
influenced by his connection with the
electric company, but was rendered
as citizen and former president of
a citizens association.
Another cause of accidents attacked
by Sharp was automobile headlight
glare.
The association passed a resolution
directing Secretary M. j. Wright to
ask the advice Of District Commits
sioners on securing an equipped play
ground on the Stoddert School site.
The action followed failure of both
the District Playground Department
and the Board Of Education to fulfill
the associations request. President
Myron r. Walker suggested that Capt.
John E. Bowers Of No. police precinct
be asked to sponsor the request.
Mrs. w. C. Dowden, president Of
the Stoddert School PIT. A. was asked
to request the Traffic Department to
put a stop sign on the corner Of
Thirty-ninth and Calvert streets.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
BUSINESS FIRMS
AND INDIVIDUALS
RUSH TAXRETURNS
Several Thousand Struggle
to Make Report and Beat
DeadIine.
D00R.TO.DOOR CANVASS
TO BE MADE NEXT WEEK
Inspectors Will Warn Delin-
quents and Failure to Act Will
Bring Prosecution.

Warned there would be no further
extension Of the time for filing returns
under the new business privilege tax,
several thousand business and pro.
fessional men and women struggled
today to report their gross receipts Of
the past year and beat the fast ap-
preaching deadline tonight.
Failure to file the returns on time
will bring penalty of an additional
10 per cent on the gross receipts tax,
plus S per cent for each month Of
delinquency. There is a fine up to
$1,000 for refusing to file a return.
The deadline for returns filed in
person at the business privilege
of1ce, room 16, District Building, is
4 pm. Returns made by mail, which
are postmarked prior to IL midnight
tonight, will be accepted.
Expect 1000 Late Returns.
Estimating that more than 1000
taxable returns probably would not
come in on time. Allen F. Brooke, tax
administrator, has assigned eight
district agents to start q door-to-door
canvass Of business establishments
early next week to bring to light all
those who cannot produce a license
to engage in business or commercial
enterprises.
Brooke said the eight inspectors
would cover a block at time, visiting
each store or other business house,
or the Offices Of doctors. dentists,
lawyers and all others whose gross
receipts may be tapped to the extent
Of two-flfths of l per cent, and de-
mand the showing Of the business
privilege license. He said those who
cannot show the license will be
warned to procure one at once and
II they fail the District will resort
to legal action.
Two Extensions Granted.
Because of the complicated nature
OF the new tax the Commissioners
have twice extended the time for
filing Of the returns. District As
SCISSOR Fred D. Allen has announced
there would be no further extension,
but that the penalties will be assessed
on all delinquents.
District officials have estimated
there are some $4,000 persons or in
stitutions engaged in business who
must file taxable returns. Revising
previous figures, Brooke last night
estimated more than $4,000 taxable
returns have been filed. He said he
believed 5000 to 1000 additional
might come in before the deadline. II
this guess proves correct 1000 or
more persons may face the heavy
penalties.
Hundreds Of taxicab operators yes
terday joined the ranks of the tax
payers making reports, but Brooke
said he believed many of them would
not be required to pay the tax because
their gross receipts last year were
less than $4,000.
He received numerous telephone
calls from New York and other
Eastern cities from representatives Of
concerns engaged in business here
inQuiring as to their requirements but
estimated many concerns having
headquarters near the District
boundaries had ignored to date the
necessity Of filing returns for business
done in the National Capital
Evening star., 1937-10-16
SUIT IS ASSA|LED
BY MRS. MLEAN
Denies She Hired Samuel
S. LeiboWitz, Who
Asks $4,000.

Mrs. Evalyn Walsh Mclean, who
was sued late yesterday by Samuel S.
Leibowitz, noted New York criminal
lawyer, for a $4,000 fee in connec-
ton with his activities in the Lind
bergh baby kidnapping case, denied
today she ever had employed the
attorney.
Leibowitz told the District Court he
entered the case at Mrs. McLean's
earnest solicitation" and that she
wanted him to obtain a rehearing for
Richard Bruno Hauptmann before the
New Jersey State Board of Pardon.
At that time, Hauptmann bad been
convicted of numbering the baby and
was under sentence of death.
The attorney said Mrs. Mclean de
sired to be of assistance to Hauptmann
and to assist in the solving of an i'm
portant criminal case" so she retained
him February 6, 1886. He said they
agreed that she would pay him q
reasonable fee and expenses.
Refused to Pay.
He valued his services at $4,000, but
Mrs. Mclean refused to pay, he told
the court through two local lawyers,
Cornelius H. Doherty and Robert L.
Jef1erys.
Pursuant to his employment, he
said, he made numerous trips to WASH
ington and New Jersey and interviewed
Lieut.. Robert Hicks, crin1inologist;
Mrs. McLean's attorney, Nugent Dodds;
Lloyd Fischer, attorney for Haupt-
mann; Gov. Harold c. Hoffman of
New Jersey, Col. Mark o. Kimberling.
warden Of the New Jersey State Prison
at Trenton; Mrs. Hauptmann and
Hauptmann.
Through Nelson T. Harrison, counsel,
Mrs. Mclean said she lis not indebted
to Leibowitz in any sum whatever"
Recalling her interest in the case.
the statement said Mrs. Mclean, like
thousands Of Others" doubted Haupt-
mann's guilt. and ION behalf of other
persons with similar doubts, Mrs. Nc
Lean, just before Hauptmann's execu-
ton, was asked to obtain Leibowitz's
reaction"
Two Conversations.
The statement added that they had
two conversations here at Friendship,
once at dinner when Mr.. and Mrs.
Leibowitz were guests, and on both oc-
casions Mrs. Mclean, who was swim
died out Of 100000 by CASTOR B.
Means in an effort to recover the Lind
bergh baby, was quoted as emphasize
ing that she did not and could not
place herself under any financial obli-
cation in the matter
MRS. Mclean did not retain Leibo-
witz and 1t is clear that he expects no
fee from her because he stated at that
time that if he could break the case,
as he put it, by showing that others
were guilty Of or implicated In the
kidnapping he would feel we'll rewarded
for having achieved that result" the
statement said.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Halloween QUEEN
LIST LARGE
Committee DiscIoses That
Nearly 80 Names Have
Been Received.

Nearly 80 entries already have been
received in the contest for the honor
of reigning as queen of Washington's
Halloween celebration on Saturday,
October 30, it was announced yes
terday at meeting Of the Halloween
Committee in the Willard Hotel.
Miss Sibyl Baker, director of the
Playground Department, reported her
divisions will nominate at least 26
girls for the contest. These added
to the two entries submitted to Miss
Ella Werner. chairman of the Queen
Committee, make list Of contestants
already larger than the complete list
of entries last year.
Miss Werner informed the COM
mittee the queen and her IL ladies
in waiting will be selected by the
judges on the Tuesday preceding the
celebration in the Offices of the Great
er National Capital Committee of the
Board of Trade in The Star Building.
Judges will be Miss Werner, Mrs. Edna
Knight Gasch. vice chairman of the
OOAAAAAeeCN, AtOLNiI oWORC, Pl CSluCllL
Of the Rotary Club, and the dramatic
critics Of the five Washington news
papers.
Harry P. Somerville. general chair
man. said three commercial floats,
two civic floats, three units of group
marchers and four bands already have
been entered. Twelve prizes have
been donated in addition to the cups
for winning parade divisions, and
Sergt. Bert Sheldon, chairman of the
Prizes Committee, said he expects
many additional awards. Each of
at least 80 Fairgrounds are expected
to have entries in the parade on
avenue.
A rehearsal of the coronation cere-
mony will be held at $50 pm. on
the day preceding the event.
The committee was informed that
House expects to have an
entry and had asked permission to
use large number of donkeys.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Mules Last Act Is Kick
To Man Who Dug Grace

Nobody told Charlie he had been
sentenced to death, but Charlie knew
1t. anyway. Charlie was . big gray
mule, swift kicker, with = mind
OF his own and a will to live until
his heart stopped beating Of its own
accord.
Charles last months were fun,
what with nothing to do but MUNICH
grass and hay and roll In the dust at
the farm Of the Animal Protective AS
sociation, 5000 Wheeler road north
west. Charlie had spent II years
pulling a plow, and he got big kick
out OF the operation of the mules
social security old-age pension plan.
But they finally put the finger on
Charlie. They decided he was just
. little too old. The A. p. A. desig-
mated yesterday as black Friday for
Evening star., 1937-10-16
LUNCH PROGRAM
BEGINS MONDAY
Final Details Being Worked
Out to Feed Needy Pupils
in District Schools.

Last-minute arrangements for be-
ginning the school lunch program for
needy children Monday were being
worked out today by the Citizens
Emergency Committee, which is seek
ing $67.500 to insure free lunches
throughout the Winter.
Mrs. John Boyle, jr., chairman Of
the committee, said food for the first
three days already has been sent to
the central kitchen at 1910 Wisconsin
avenue and that 5000 half-pints Of
milk will be delivered there early
Monday.
Menus for the meals have been ap-
proved by the Bureau of Home Eco
nomics of the Agriculture Department,
the Citizens Committee said.
For the first luncheon the children
will be served macaroni and cheese,
tomatoes. bread -apd-butter sandwich,
an apple and a half-pint OF milk.
Tuesday they will get beef stew with
vegetables, peanut butter on whole
wheat bread, an orange and milk.
The Wednesday menu will include
lamb stew, bread and butter, an apple
and milk.
The committee has asked that all
dairies cooperate further by distribut-
ing pamphlets to consumers telling
about the campaign. A meeting was
to be held today with dairy representa-
tives to smooth out distribution din
culties.
Meanwhile, Frank Buckley, chair
man of the Benefit Boxing Show Com
mittee, was making efforts to obtain
permission for policemen selling tickets
for the fights to canvass employees in
the Agriculture Department Buildings,
the only Government division which
refused to allow the workers admission
yesterday.
Approximately $1,000 has been raised
in ticket sales, and Buckley said this
could be increased appreciably "if the
Agriculture Department would CO.
operate as the other departments
have" Buckley said he has asked the
White House to grant permission.
Actual cases of hunger conditions
among school children were presented
last night over Station VOL on time
donated by Joe Cherner.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
TRUCK CRUSHES BIG BOX.
ONE OF BOYS INSIDE DIES
Another Severely Injured When
Cardboard Carton Rolls Down
Hill Into Trafnc.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Nd, October 16.-
Two boys climbed into . big card
board carton yesterday and pressing
gleefully against the sides, rolled
the big box about.
It trundled slowly down an embank-
ment, the boys laughing.
It rolled into the street.
A big truck, carrying Thousands
Of gallons Of oil, crushed the carton.
Nine-year-old Harry schoefield
died instantly. His companion, Robert
Schwartx was injured severely.
The truck driver WAS held pending
an investigation.
Evening star., 1937-10-16

which the Junior Board Of Com.
be At 6:45 pm.
merce sponsors, and A. F. E. Horn for
the Rotary Club.
With Edward F. Colladay, presi-
dent, presiding, the four members Of
the Belgian Army Olympic horse show
team, which will compete in the
forthcoming inter-American horse
show, were introduced by Robert ].
Cottrell, executive secretary Of the
board.
Prior to the meeting, the officers
and Executive Committee of the board
and large group Of distinguished
guests attended q dinner in honor
OF Or. Frank. The list of guests
included Federal and District govern
ment oflcials, leading Washington
educators, diplomats and prominent
political writer's.
The meeting was followed By .
buffet supper.
Evening star., 1937-10-16

Charlie. Charlie was to be shot.
But, Of course. he must die happy,
with his whistle wet and his stomach
full.
So Stephen Queens, 23. colored,
q hand at the Animal Protective A.
sociation, let Charlie stun himself
with oats while he worked behind
the barn digging Charles grave.
Then he gave Charlie drink Of
water. Charlie stretched his neck
toward the bucket, but he had his
own suspicious Of what was coming
next. Charlie lashed out with his
hoofs. Queens went down, his pelvis
probably cracked from the impact.
He was taken to Casualty Hospital.
Charlie finished his water. Then
he and Pee-Wee, more tractable
hee-haw. were led out behind the
barn and shot.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
It's 'Bottoms Up" at G. ". u,
But Club Has Only Soft Drinks

1t was bottoms up" at George
Washington University last night, but
don't get the students wrongl The
drinks were just about as soft as they
come.
The occasion was the opening Of the
university's new entertainment club on
the ground floor Of the new Biological
Building in softly-lighted room with
murak OF gigantic musical notes and
exaggerated crooners painted on the
walls.
You can call the schools newest
recreational diversion night club but
the students don't like the term. They
would rather hear simply entertain
ment club or recreational club.
Nothing stronger than ginger ale
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Rally Day Service.

MOUNT RAINIER, Md, October 16
Especially "A program Of recitations
and songs by Sunday school students
and teachers will feature the rally day
services at the Trinity Lutheran
Church here at GAS O'Clock Sunday
morning. The regular morning serv-
ice will be held at II O'Clock. Rev. Ed
win E. Pieplow, pastor, will preach on
"The Fear of the Lord Is the Begin
ming Of Wisdom"
Evening star., 1937-10-16

or lemonade could be found on the
tables as nearly 800 Students danced
to . student band. They were served
by student walters ana entertained by
student tap dancers. musical saw
players and crooners.
AS one student put 1t: "The club
will show the university and the COM
munity that persons can have q good
time without intoxicants."
William Rochelle, president of the
Student Union, and ]. r. Flewharty
Of the A Student Club, q graduate OF
the university's business course, con-
ceived the idea Of the club. Jay
Samuels and Vinny de Angels are
directors.
The clubs fantastic muras were
painted by Jack Schulman.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
new CHURCH PLAN

BETHESDA, Md, October 16 (Spe-
ciaD The Rev. Francis Irwin Cock
rell, who was reappointed minister at
the Central Methodist Episcopal
Church South here this week, an
nounces the membership program will
be amplified during the coming year
and a new plan to give special en-
phasis to Christian Education OF chill
dren and young people will be de-
veloped.
Rev. Mr.. Cockrell will preach to-
morrow at II am. on Victory: Jesus
Enables Us to Conquer Life and at
1880 pm. on "The Call to Christian
Service" Young Peoples service will
Evening star., 1937-10-16
CIC0GNANI EMPHASIZES
DENIAL OF JAPAN AID
Apostolic Delegate Declares Holy
See Did Not Issue Alleged In
structions to Clergy.

By the Associated Press.
The apostolic delegate, the Most
Rev. Ameleto Giovanni Cicognani,
last night issued the following state
ment:
II have been instructed by the
Undersecretary of State Of the Vati-
can, Archbishop Pizzardo, to request
the Associated Press to issue a COM
plete denial of its release Of October IA
OH the attitude Of the Vatican in the
present Sino-Japanese conflict.
II am further instructed to say that
the Holy See did not issue the alleged
instructions, that they are complete
invention, and that they were con-
ceived by some irresponsible source
with the manifest purpose Of deceiving
the American public on the Vatican's
policy Of strict neutrality"
Evening star., 1937-10-16
BAND CONCERT

BY the Soldiers Home Band Or.
chestra in Stanley Hall at $50 pm.
today. John s. M. Zimmerman, leader;
Anton Pointner, assistant.
March, "The American
Legion" ---Va -Vandersloot
Overture, "As You Like It"---Tobani
Entr' Acte, "Air de Ballet" - Hille
"Astarte" --M Mildenberg
Excerpts from musical comedy,
1.-THE Blue Kitten" Friml
Popular Numbers, "Adios
My 'Senoriat" -Zamecnik
"At Sundown"- Donaldson
Valse Espagnole,
"Andualsia" a"-----Le There
Finale, "The American
Broadcast" Cobb
'The Star spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Engernails Denote Rank.

Gentility is said to be judged by the
fingernails. In China. for instance,
long, pointed shapes signified at one
time high rank or birth. In ancient
Egypt and other Oriental countries
dyed fingernais set royalty apart from
the common people.
Evening star., 1937-10-16

in the District
yesterday . n d
last night.
The child re-
ceived a possible
fracture Of the
skull and severe
injuries to the
legs and body
when he ran into
the side of a
m o ing truck
while playing in
the intersection
o I Seventeenth
p la ce q nd K
street northeast,
Evening star., 1937-10-16
MSGR. E. J. M'GUINNESS
NAMED RALEIGH BISHOP
New Prelate Is Vice President of
Church Extension Society
in Chicago.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Appointment by Pope Plus Of the
Right Rev. Msgr. Eugene j. McGuin-
ness as bishop Of the diocese OF Raj
eigh, NJ c., was received in a message
received here last night from Vatican
City.
The new bishop at present is vice
president of the Catholic Church Ex-
tension Society, with headquarters in
Chicago. He is a priest of the Arch
diocese Of Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Worlds Tallest Man.

Eight feet five inches in height,
Robert Wadlow. an Illinois boy, Is
only 18 years old. To make him any
clothes, his tailor has to stand on
a step-ladder.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
COFFEE FETE BANQUET
WILL BE HELD LATER
Illness of One Of Principal Speak,
ers, Complication of Reserva-
tions, Causes Postponement.

The banquet which was to have
marked the close Of the coffee festi-
val tomorrow has been postponed in
definitely due to the illness of one
Of the principal speakers and to COM
plications in reservations.
Edward A. Pike, manager Of the
West River Yacht Club, which is
sponsoring the festival, said the ban
quet would be held at the organiza-
tion's club house at the Oaks, Sudley,
Nd, after installation Of q heating
plant there.
The showing Of the educational
films on coffee at 8 o'clock tonight at
Georgetown University will close the
festival, which opened Tuesday at the
National Press Club.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
BOY AND OFFICER
TRAFFIC VICTIMS
Child, 6, Runs Into Side of
TruCk-PoIiceman's Car
Hits Another.

Wayne Adams, 6, Of 1915 Seven
teenth place northeast, and Joseph
c. Keene, 36, Zoo policeman, were
seriously injured in trafic accidents
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-01
Clubs
10th CENTURY CIVIC AND AR.

goth CENTURY CIVIC AND ART
The goth Century Civic and Art
club met at the homo of Mrs. Mel
lie Burks on Thursday. April 22nd
with tho president, Mrs. Lille
Mills presiding. Thirteen members
and n visitor, Miss Virginia Ne
wins, present. Plans were completed
for a musical Thursday, May 6thl
A delightful repast was served
by the hostess The meeting ad-
journed 10 meet May 18th at the
him of Mrs. G. Carbins, TIC So.
17th street. All members are asked
to be present at this meeting
business of importance.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-01

narrow brims, or none nj all. and
any feather or training IN the hat
should be in an up and down direc-
ton.
II you are shorter than the av.
erage, wear a matching ensemble. -
that is. yea a skirt that matches
your sweater or blouse. or is nearly
the same color. OF course, puffy
sleeves and any fullness or flare in
the skirt will have the wrong effect.
A good posture, with the back
straight. the head erect. and the
shoulders thrown back. will have a
very great effect In making a short
girl look taller and more graceful.
II you are short and are inclined 70
nave rounded shoulders and back.
learn to SIT erect, and take some
sort OF exercise to improve your
posture.
Rules for Tall Girls
For the tall girl, the rules are lust
the opposite. Wide-brimmed hats
will help make her look shorter;
her hair should be worn close to the
head on top. and can be waved out
ward at the sides. Two color en-
sembles, such as a dark skirt and a
light-colored sweater or blouse, will
emphasize the horizontal line at the
waist and decrease her height. Full
ness In the skirt or sleeves will have
the same effect.
Many tall girls u~nconsciously try
to make themselves smaller by de-
veloping a dropping posture, with a
rounded back and sagging shout.
ders. This La q grave mistake. be-
cause 1t gives an awkward or sloppy
Impression that only makes matters
worse An erect posture will make
your walk and your actions more
graceful. and other persons win be
less apt to nstice yopr ksIkh.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-01

April 9th completing plans for the
Third Annual Session of the Wo-
mems Home and Foreign Mission
at Beulah Baptist church, May 18th
and 18th.
On May 18th there will be a Pre-
Convention program of the Third
annual session of the Western Dis
trict of the Iowa, Nebraska and
south Dakota Baptist Association.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-01
CLEvERETTES BARNARD
FROLIC HUGE SUCCESS

And did they frOlic at the Barn.
yard Frolic-yeh, mani
Some seventy-fve persons attend
ed the Cleverettes Barnyard Frolic
Tuesday night at Eagle Hall. Music
was furnished by Sam Brown and
his Syncopading Five of Omaha.
During in~termission, a floor show
was given by Mr. Sam Brown, mas
ter eff rhythm and tap.
Unique indeed was the miniature
farmyaId in the center of the ball
room. There was to be seen Iowa's
famous corn. The C~leverettes and
husbands yer dressed as farmer
cites and farmers all in keeping
with the Barnyard Frolic.
At the close of the frolic, an
after party was held at the Little
Savoy.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-01


Five years ago the Cuban Cos
metio company consisted of Mr.
and Mrs. Brent; a kitchen table;
stove and a few kitchen utensils.
During the past five years his con-
Germ has grown rapidly and this
week they are moving their labor
atorsy and office into larger quar-
tiers again so as to take care OF
tho increase in business. Under the
able direction of its president; Mr.
Alex c. Brent, jr. the company
has obtained over three thousand
agents throughout the country
These agents are making money
because the quality and merit OF
the Cuban Cosmstic company's pro-
ducts in sures a large repeat busi-
ness.
MI. Brent in a recent interview
stated tfsat a large percentage OF
the agents connected with the COM
pany verb obtained through the
advertising columns Of the Omaha
Guide. Mrs. Vivian Brent Is secre-
tary Of thu Cuban Cosmetic conn
pany and has ably assisted her
husband In the progress Of the
company.
The Cuban Cosmetic company 10
owned and operated exclusively by
oolored people.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-01
WoMEN's HOME AND FOREIGN
MISSION TO CONVENE AT

BEUIAH BAPTIST CHURCH
On Tuesday evening, May 18th
there will be a Pref Convention
program at Beulah Baptist church
consisting of musical and parade.
This marks the beginning of the
three day meeting of the Baptist
Association (Western Districb) at
Beulah church.
The Women's District Home Mis-
sion Convention convenes Wednes-
day, May 18th.
On Thursday, May 18th will be
the general session. Mrs. C. H..
Warden, of Sioux Falls, South Da-
kota is president of the Home Mis-
sion Convention and Mrs. Gertrude
Brooks, Shenandoah, Ia. is secre-
tary.
This Convention promises to be
tho greatest session in the history
of the Baptist. Many speakers of
national and state prominence will
be heard due to the splendid influ-
ence of Rev. ]. H. Patten, Vice
Moderator of the National Councils
and Moderator of the Western
District.
The slogan is "West Must Lead"
Council Bluffs, Omaha and other
Nebraska friends are invited to at
tend this convention.