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Evening star., 1937-07-14
Strike Settled, Plant to Reopen.

DETROIT. July IA tP-Dallas E.
Windslow. president OF the Copeland
Refrigeration Corp, said last night
that = strike which closed its plant
here two weeks ago has been settled
and it will reopen at once: He said a
mutually satisfactory" agreement was
reached with the Mechanics Educa-
aonal Society Of America on wages,
hours and the right OF the corporation
70 determine the efhefeney or inefd-
cheney Of ~ employees" q
Evening star., 1937-07-14
INSURGENTS CLAIM
MADRID VICTORIES
LoyalIsts, However, Assert
Attackers Are BEING
Surrounded.
BULLETIN,

LONDON. July l4.-Alfred pnn
Cooper. first lord OF the admiralty.
announced to the House OF Conn.,
mons that British ship WAS can
tured today while attempting to
enter the Spanish government port
OF Santander. current objective of
the insurgent army's northern cam
paign.
By the Associated Press.
HENDAYE. Franco-Spanish Frontier,
July 14,-Crack insurgent troops,
near Villanueva Del
Pardillo, have broken the backbone Of
the Spanish governments Madrid Of
fensive, Generalissimo Francisco Fran
cos headquarters asserted today.
While Government sources insisted
yesterdays fighting won new advances
into west Of the capital. both Franoo's
communicate and his military aides IN
dicated the pendulum of the offensive
mad swung TO the insurgents.
The communicate said government
troops we're completely demoralizAd"
by heavy losses and their inability 10
gain more ground after a week Of
steady advances against the siege hines.
More than 10000 Madrid "milicianos'
had been killed, it declared. (
Troops Fail to Make Contact. -,
Frances aides at Salamanca. hi,
general headquarters, said the failure
OF government troops TO drive second
pocket into insurgent territory, vest
OF the capital, to meet troops sdvanc-
ing from the Escorlal sector caused
collapse of the offensive.
On the Madrid front, inSurgent air.
men and anti-aircraft gunners shot
down eight more government pls nos a
Franco communioue said. bringing N
81 the number lost by Madrid forces
in the offensive which has entered It's
second week.
Franco, on the other hand has lost
only five planes in the recent Madrid
fighting, 1t was said.
RING OF FIRE FORGED.
Evening star., 1937-07-14
Washington
Wayside
Tales
Random Observations
of Interesting Events
and Things.
MR.. B..

MN. Is.
n YOR heat nor humidity nor the
n n1idafternoon droops can keep
VI us from being interested In 4
4 mystery, however languidly.
The latest has bounded up on the
rear boundary of D street parking
lot. Posted on the wall of 4 building
is the sign, Reserved for Mr.. Baker."
We wondered who Mr.. Balser might
be, to merit this attention, and We
asked. Attendant said he really didn't
know. Thought it was a right rich
fellow, though, becauae in the last
four days four different cars had been
parked in the space.
Evening star., 1937-07-14

in book form by
the Federal Gov
ernment, 1t was
a announced today.
The talks have
brought t h ou-
sands of letters
fro m industrial |
a n d educat tional
leaders. students
and the general
public, it was ex-
planned by t he
Commerce De-
partment in an
n o u n c ing the
publication Of the
SerieS They haxA
Evening star., 1937-07-14

besn republshed in foreign countries
The lecture series, broadcast every
saturday afternoon on n coAst-to-
coast hook-up OF the Columbia Broad
eaFttng System, began January IS,
1887. They proved so popular that
ne series has been extended three
times and will continue through 10
AAe'st II, making 30 industries
which have been covered in all.
Evening star., 1937-07-14
By the Associated Press.

By ne Associated Press.
CHICAGO. July 14-Coroner Frank
J. Walsh summoned more than 100
witnesses for an inquest today into
the deaths Of 10 persons in Chicagos s
Memorial day steel strike battle.
The inquiry into the bloodiest phase
OF the labor dispute that at one time
affected $4,000 workers in seven
States came a dav after the last OF
the ma jor strike bound plants resumed
operations.
A slx-man coroner's jury had the
task OF determining whether anv one
should be held eriminaliy responsible
for the fatalities which followed a
clash between 200 policemen and some
! 500 strike demonstrators near the
Republic Steel Corps South Chicago
plant.
Chief Deputy Coroner James J.
Whalen said the possible verdicLs were
justifiable homicide. manslaughter and
murder
The c. 4 O. chieftain. John L.
Lewis. and his aides of the Steel Work
ers' Organizing Committee have said
the Chicago police murdered our
people
Police Claim Self Defense"
Chcago's police commissioner. James
P. Altman, and his subordinates have
contended policemen used guns in
'self-defenSe" after they were as
saulted with rocks and other missiles
Youngstown Sheet Il Tube Co
| plants at Indiana Harbor, Ind, re-
opened yesterday without incident
Oncials said normal production va,
| expected by the end of the week. when
virtually the entire force of 1000 men
will be back on the Job.
Meanwhile. the National Labor Re-
latlons Board continued a hearing OF
charges that Inland Steel Corp. vio-
lated the Wagner labor act. William
Maihofer, a S. w. O. C. organizer
testified he was told by James H
| Walsh, works manager Of the COM
pany's Indiana Harbor plant. that the
| nrm would not sign a contract with
| WIG ~. l. w., even II Al SkSfLlO0 SnOVS
= majority OF employees belong to the
union"
A. F. L. Issues Steel Charter.
The American Federation OF Iabo,
challenged the C. I. O. position in the
Chicago steel area today by issuing
the first charter Of its new interna
tional-the American Federation OF
Steel Workers
William Schoenberg. personal rep
resentative of William Green. A. F. ot
l.. president. said the charter wa,
Issued TO workers at the Carnegie.
Illinois Corp, and that the units
membership Appropriated 1000.
Schoenberg said the A. F. OF L
planned to issue charters of affilia-
ton to independent unions at stee
plants in the Chicago area with the
intention of enrolling at least $4,000
workers. He said charter would soor
be issued to the Association of Stee
Employees. an independent union al
Sheet IL Tube Co.
Evening star., 1937-07-14
DISORDER.

Another mystery, short and re-
lotrelu shallop, has Just been eI-
cised from the life OF Miss Olire
E. Johnson, mho Works tor H. O. L.
C. These many months friends
have been telling Miss johnson that
euery time they asked for her
branch number booming male
roice ans,pered and said "out OF
order"
The friends mere nonpluSsed.
Miss Johnson did very little talking
on the telephone. Then light
damned, az 1t alnuvs does in our
mystery pdrns
Miss Johnson noticed that a Mr..
N. G. Out,puter. ipho is in the sone
dim>ion Nth her. ne1er says hello"
,rhen he dnapers the phone. He
Just says "OmWater,' like that.
STRATEGY.
[ NDER mo Smoking" sign at {
filling station out on Allison
street there is handsome cigarette
vending machine 1t works, too, ane
the people who run the place xay i
has done so much business, human
psychology being what it is land vha
is it, by the Way?l, that they have NJ
intention OF moving the contraption o.
the sign.
BEETL EHOUNDS.
nUR market scout was down at th
~ Farmers Market. in Southwest
near the wharves. the ether day vher
country lad came in with basket
full of beagle hound puppies.
Put them on display amongst tht
carrots, stra wberries. tomatoes ant
whichnot and explained. to every
body who came by that these wer'
especially fine "beetlehounds, which
is rural for beagle.
Finally an elderly colored woman
stopped to gaze at the pups ant
picked up a couple of fat ones +
look them over
What is thev?" she aid.
"Beetlehounds." said the bey.
How much?"
Dollar apiece, even for the bieres
one in there"
Yeah" she said, but dow doe
you cook 'em?"
COMIC STRIP.
1t hdrng been a theory OF onrs
tT yeors that the tunny pdpers
mere not halt ~ funny az people
hane been persuaded to bel,epe. ire
Dere interested to note the other
day mass reaction to typical comic
strip incident.
Bus boy in lunch room ,nas
rushing BY, his tray piled high
NTH dishes. nhen he stepped into
a small puddle OF mater, skidded.
(eH. DoTn came the dishes NTH
crash. Nobody laughed. Nobody
smiled, Everybody just ,oent on
eating soup.
PATIENT.
IF THIS were not Z tip straight from
the feed box. or rather the mill
bowl. we'd be inclined to doubt II
What We doubt usually gets throw
out the window (unless it's also funny
Anyhow, we hear that = veterinarian
out in Hyattsville was treating a sic
cat and had 70 keep It in the hos
pital for several days. One afternoon
the owner, 4 lady, Of course, cam
around to see how Fluff was gettin
along.
Vet said. wait a minute" and dis
appeared into the back OF the esta b
lishment. When he returned he A id
I'm sorry, but she Ia asleep. and
don't think she should be disturbed.
But seriously.
The lady thought this over an,
then departed. Her last words were
When Fluff wakes up just tell her
called"
Evening star., 1937-07-14
COMMITTEE APPROVES
DRY STATE PROTECTION
Bill to Put Guarantee in statuta~
Is Sanctioned Unani-

BY the Associated Press.
The House Judiciary Committee ap-
proved unanimously yesterday a bill
placing in the statutes the Federal
Governments guarantee OF protection
to dry States.
Representative Tarver Of Georgia.
author Of the measure. said it would
permit the Government to proceed
with a program to block the trans
portation Of liquor into dry States.
Evening star., 1937-07-14
J. P. HWgan to Sail.

NEW YORK, July II CP.-Follow-
ing his old custom Of visiting the Scot
tish Highlands for the grouse season,
]. p. Morgan, financier, plans to sail
next week for the British Isles aboard
his yacht Corsair, associates said yes
terday.
Evening star., 1937-07-14
INDUSTRY LECTURE
SERIES PUBLISHED
a3 Broadcasts by Daniel Put in
Book Form to Supply
Demand.

N great has become the demand
Tor printed copies of the Saturday
afternoon broadcssts by Harry r..
Daniel of the Commerce Department
m stories of American industries that
the first 23 talks have been published
Evening star., 1937-07-14
Saves Girl, Then browns.

WILMINGTON, Del. July "A Lp.-
Mrs. Bertha Raughley. "a. of Oak
Grove. rescued ll-year- -old Lillian AL
bers from Nonsuch Creek yesterday
and then drowned in a futile attempt
to save her 9year-old daughter jean
nette.
Evening star., 1937-07-14
INQUEST OPENED
IN STEEL S[AY|NGS
100 Witnesses to Chicago
Memorial Day Riotlng Are
Called by Coroner.
BACKGROUND

John l.. Lenis' COMMITTEE for
Industrial Organization called steel
strike against four independents last
Moy. Trouble has been marked by
riOience. 1DOrst instance beng at
Republic Steels Chicago plant on
Memorial day. uhere 10 people mere
killed. Riot ho. been investigated
By Civil Liberties COMMITTEE OF
United States Senate,
Evening star., 1937-07-14
STORE OFFICIALS DINE

One Hundred LAnsburgh's Execu-
tivss Gather at hayhowsr.
About 100 executives Of LAnsburgh's 8
Department Store were entertained
by the store last night at dinner
in the Mayflower Hotel.
Among those present were Leonard
Weinberg Of Baltimore and Milton
Shlesinger Of Cleveland, members of
the Board Of Directors. Several new
ssnett@Ses of the store weee intro
dueed.
Evening star., 1937-07-14

Charcoal b~ees a9e in1eoasing n
Aepan. ,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-05

Cocoanut Grove. Emory Daugh-
erty, local boy who brought his
band in when bigger names had
preceded him, has made the fans
forget the latter by his consistent
programs of quality rhythms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-05
CLUB GARDENSR OMANTICSPOT

provides an enjoyable evening of
dance music.
Sally Evans, cheerful little
eyefuL whose delightful voice
has reached Pail Mall guests
these many months. will say
gOOd-by Saturday night and
hOtfOot 1t back to New York to
fulfill a new engagement. The
petite sOngstress' popularity has
resulted in her being held over
at the Raleigh twice since her
allotted time here was supposed
to be terminated way back in
March.
Murry Pickford's troupe of i'm
personatorS goes into its second
week at Casa Grande River
Bend presents George STEMS mu-
steal madcaps in consistently good
music every night in the week.
did you finally get wise and at
tend the cash drawings at Stone
Villa last night?
-
Three cocktail lounges for your
sincerest consideration and after
dark welfare should positively not
be overlooked. We refer to the
Mayflower Lounge, Of course, and
the Ambassador Hi.Hat and Ham
ilton Rainbow Room. What a trio
Of enjoyable rendezvous to spend
the evening at!
Jimmie Byrd's smoothness as a
host is unsurpassed among plyers
Of the trade. His personality adds
to an all-around inviting at
mosphere at the Mayfair Cafe of
All Nations.
All, yes, the Cafe Riviera, sitting
high and dry following the recent
floods, is offering the most deli.
cious chicken dinners this side of
Georgia, sub. The Riviera, in case
you really don't know, is opposite
the Washington Airport on the
southern sunny side of Highway
Bridge.
\
Al Sakol, capable band leader at
La Paree, is reason enough for
spending this Wednesday night at
the downtown Northumberland.
Sakol is an accomplished lad
when it comes to orchestral ar.
rangements and is an expert at
whipping together a floor show of
better-than-average rating.
y \
1t wouldn't be successful eve
ming without a waltz or two at the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-05

readiness of the roof garden which,
Matt Windsor tells us, will open
very soon. Ida Santelli, beautiful
soprano, formerly of the Chicago
Civic Opera, is now in her fourth
week at the Boatman and gaining
the favor of the guests with each
successful performance.
*X#
Janette Hackett, an old Wash.
ington favorite and former dane
ing partner of Caesar Romero,
Hollywood screen star, is headlin.
ing at the Shoreham this week.
The comely Janette, who has CO.
starred with such biggies as Kate
Smith, Bea Lille, Abe Lyman,
Burns and Allen, Cantor, and Jes.
sci, is a singer and dancer whose
talent is extraordinary in a day
when talent can be easily had.
She introduces q new number,
Red Rhumba," an unique inno-
walton Of her own design.
Last weeks Lotus program
featuring the eight Lindsay Girls,
carries over for another seven-day
term. Peter and Peggy Mathews
do a sophisticated "truckin' 1"
number that's a cinch for a big
hand. Bill Strickland's orchestra,
a truly competent organization,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-05
Business
Borometers

New evidence Of increased buy
ing power and keener clothes con-
seriousness" among men is reported
by Dun & Bradstreet. First quarter
reports on dollar volume in mems
clothing industry reveal gains of
10 to Is per cent over 1886. Off
to fourth year Of constant prog
resS, mems clothing business is ex-
pected to be best since 1929.
Manufacturers in all divisions
of mems and boys clothing trade
are operating at highest schedules
in seven years. Wage advances,
effective May IS, are held partly
responsible for the immediate &C.
celeration.
Bread Prices
Higher bread prices reported in
some cities have prompted the De.
parture Of Agriculture to protest
against any nationwide increase
on the ground that it is unjustified
by cost Of ingredients. Depart
ment indicates. however, that pro-
duction costs in some areas may
give cause for local price increases.
its latest study shows a pound of
white bread quoted at 7 cents In
some cities, los IN others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-05
New York Curb Quotations

NEW YORK, May 5 QN.SO
Moderately higher levels prevailed
in curb stocks in later morning
trading today as somewhat better
buying erased much of earlier IT.
regularity. Gains were small how
ever and trading was not in heavy
volume.
The best gains were shown on
the whole in the miscellaneous
shares. Babcock and Wilcox net.
ted 2 points and Aluminium of
America almost as much. Fisk
Rubber pr. and Tubize Chatillon
A were up point each. Otherwise
most gains were fractional.
The oils were mixed and show
ing little change. Louisiana Land
eased while Standard of Kentucky
worked slightly higher.
Many of the more active low
priced utility stocks were un-
changed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-05
Crowds Rush
Russian
Troiko
BY FRANCOIS

Part of the fun of visiting the
night clubs, as all after darkers
know, is the zestful experience Of
celebrating the opening of a new
spot.
Tomorrow an opportunity Of
this sort presents itself with the
premiere of the Silver Dollar Grill,
Georgetown's newest restaurant,
located at 1924 M st. N. w.
From all indications it should
enjoy a great deal of success for
it will be managed by William H.
Halter, for 80 years associated with
the finest eating houses in New
York and a man who knows from
experience how to please the pub
lies appetite.
We salute the Silver Dollar
Grill and wish it the greatest
measure of prosperity and good
luck.
The mails remind us that it's
been some time since last we
strolled down the wine trail, so
mayhap this mid-week will be a
good time to continue our wan.
behring's.
Well take a popular recipe
from Chief Bartender Meyers
repertoire and trust it will strike
as welcome a spot as when we
sampled the beverage. Meyer is
head cocktail man at the Carl
ton Hotel. One Of his prize
drinks is the Presidential Cock.
tail, as refreshing a rum mix.
ture as did ever soothe a parched
set Of tonsils.
The cocktail Is made with
falenrum, distilled almonds, a
fine quality Of rum, and lime
juice. Try it and get a treat.
X
There's . little bit O'heaven
in the 15-minute drive to
Maryland Club Gardens on the
Marlboro Pike. Natures love-
illness in full bloom Of early
evening or late moonlight is
sure reward for visiting this
popular rOadhOuse. Music this
week is being played by Lou
Williams syncOpatOrs, in adj
ditiOn to a show that's a crowd
pleaser from start to finish.
Speaking Of good dance music
reminds us that you haven't
really danced at all until you
truck along to the melodies of
Phil Loria's Boulevard Farms
crew.
The Russian Troika's notice of
closing for the summer months
brought a clubful of enthusiastic
patrons during the early part of
the week. The usually colorful en-.
tertainment program is at its best
too with the entire troupe of must
clans going to town" before the
summer Information period sets in.
X 4
Wardman Park Hotel, betwixt
Lysistrata and Art Warren's popu-
lar rhumba nights, is truly a pic.
ture of happy times and gay par
ties.
4
Spring cleaning has hit the Club
Volga Boatman this week. The rea.
son, Of course, is the getting in
NIX CORONATION
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21

Mrs. Jessie Smith was the guest
of Mrs. Jack Rust on Thursday af-
terno0n.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Stager are
being congratulated on the arrival of
fine baby boy, born Monday NOR
ming. E
Mrs. Elma Lloyd and daughter of
Dover were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Leonard Zott on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgell Coates and
family of Harrington were guests of
MIR. and Mrs. S. F. Collision on Sun
day afternoon. Other guests in the
evening were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ A.
Robinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Todd have
moved to Bridgeville where they are
employed by the Cannon Canning
Company.
Mrs. T. P. Morris. Mrs. George
Young and son, Mrs. Bessie Jones,
Mrs. Jack Rust and Miss Marie
Wertz were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harlan Outten on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Messick are
the proud parents of fine baby
girl
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21
4As MAIsE GOES

Maine is certainly pointing the
way for traffic accident control, in
at least one respect. That is.N cur
failing the activities of the drunken
driver.
A survey recently completed by
the Maine Highway Safety CAM
paign revealed that one-fifth of mo-
tor vehicle fatalities in Maine IN
1886 had liquor associated with
them. Even in 1895 Maine had eff
fectively reduced traffic fatalities as
compared with the preceding year.
However, not satisfied with partial
success, she is nov setting out to
better her own record with special
emphasis placed ndrunken driv-
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21

ing. The motor vehicle division ur-
sed better cooperation by the courts
in handling cases involving drunk
enness. and held certain legal loop
holes" and technicalities to be in
imical to effective law enforcement.
Public officials, as well as the cit
liens of Maine, realize that the
drunken driver is a criminal TO be
handled the same as any other GRIM
inaL Both menace society. There is
absolutely no excuse for driving
while under the influence of liquor.
Every person doing so is potential
murderer. In some respects the
drunken driver is even worse than
the average murderer because the
murderer usually commits his crime
in the heat of passion. The drunken
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21
FISHERS DISTRICT
Near Greenwood

The Methodist Protestant Church
In Milford was crowded with visitors
from far and near on Friday night
TO see and hear the minister of the
air, Rev. Pitcher and his radio staff
of Baltimore. Everyone enjoyed the
selections sung by Rev. and Mrs.
Jackson and Mrs. Blight, accompan-
led by Howard Smith and his guitar.
The Ladies Aid of Todd's Chapel
were entertained on Wednesday af-
ternoon by Mrs. Howard William
son with a good attendance. One
new member was added to the roll.
After the business meeting ice cream
and cake was served by the hos
tess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmer Holland en-
teTtained their father, William Hol-
land, Mr.. and Mrs. B. ]. Shockley
and son Linden of Bridgeville, Mr..
and Mrs. B. w. Conoway of Green
wood, Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Holland
and daughter Joan and Mrs. Frank
Ward of Seaford on Sunday after
noon.
A miscellaneous shower was Civ
en- in honor of Mr.. land Mrs. James
Scott at the home of the brides par
ents. MIR. and Mrs. Charles Lare on
evening. They received
many useful and lovely gifts. After
their appreciation and
thanks to their friends an abund-
ance of ice cream and cake was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott have the
best wishes of all for successful
and happy married life.
Mrs. George Young and son, Miss
Matilda Myers and brother Paul of
we're guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. P. Morris on Thursday.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21
A SWEET swEETCLOvER

One of the most interesting and
promising forage plants is Sweet
sweetelover found by United States
Department of Agriculture explorers
in the Chilli province of China. AL
though the new plant is good pro-
ducer it does not contain coumarin, a
substance that imparts bitter taste
to domestic sweetclovers. In pre-
liminary tests department. scientists
were unable to cross 1t with dOmes-
tic varieties, as it's blooms are self
fertile. but by working with the plant
they found means ID determine ac-
curately the coumarin content of do
mestic varieties. If the cross can
not be made. there is a chance of
finding a domestic sweetclover with
a low coumafin content.
Read the classified ads and be wise.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21

ened. She fell at the foot of the
stairway while attempting to go up
stairs and lay there In a cramped
position some time before her neigh
Dor discovered her plight. -.
She has been confined 10 her bed
ever since In care of nurse, Mrs.
Sallie Hudson. Her nephew, Stanley
Thomas and wife of Glenolden, Pa,
visited her on Sunday. Miss Thomas
Is much improved at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Harrington
and children, Dorothea and Betty
Ann, Clarence Lofand of Harring-
ton, Mrs. Dill and son Marion of
Denton, Md. spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Sommer Anderson Of Hur-
lock, Nd.
Mrs. Earl Webb and children spent
Monday with relatives in Yaden, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21

driver biunders along with callous
Indifference toward all who are un-
fortunate enough to be In his path
of DEATH.
Maine is to be congratulated, as
are all other states that take a de-
termined stand to wipe out" the
drunken driver.