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Evening star., 1937-02-21
LEGISLATORS SEE
COAL BILL CHANGE
Predict Enforcement Provi-
sions of Measure Will
Be Strengthened.
Sy the Associated Press.


Influential legislators predicted yes
terday the House Ways and Means
Committee would put bigger and
sharper teeth" in the Guffey-Vin-
son coal control bill.
The bill is intended to replace the
invalidated Guffey coal act, which
provided that operators who failed to
observe the control rules must pay a
penalty tax of 1872 per cent of the
sale price of coal at the mine. Com
mittee members said a motion was
pending to increase the levy to 25 per
cent in the new legislation.
They deferred action on the pro-
posal until tomorrow, but Representa-
tive Vinson. Democrat, of Kentucky, a
member of the committee and CO.
author of the bill, predicted the in
crease would be voted to strengthen
enforcement provisions Of the measure.
Designed to stabilize the giant BIZ
luminous coal industry through price
fixing and marketing provisions
which. supporters contend. would in
sure decent" wage standards for more
than 100000 miners, the bill is sched-
uled to be reported to the House to-
morrow. Vinson said he hoped final
action would be possible this week.
Among significant changes by the
committee S one exempting so-called
Captive" coal from the bills code OF
fair competition.
This is coal produced in mines
nd
in their mills. 1t would not be liable
to the penalty tax, but would be sub
ject to the excise levy of ~ per cent
imposed on all producers to finance
administration of the act.
A proposal also is pending, VinSon
said, to reduce the administration tax,
possibly to one-half per cent. With
annual production of coal close to
400 900. 900 tons. Vinson estimated the
present levy would produce S12 100000
He explained this is much more than
necessary
Exemption of the captive mines
from the code was decided upon. Vim
son told reporters, because their pro-
duction was not in commercial COM
Speculation stirred Immediately,
however. as to whether the change
would be acceptable to the United
Mine Workers, who waged a bitter
fight with the major steel companies
in the early days of N. r. A. to force
the captive mines to sign union con-
tracts. At that time, the steel con-
Germs refused to contract with the
union, but signed pacts with the union
leaders as individuals.
The committee also approved
changes designed to broaden the pow
ers of the consumers counsel, created
to function in conjunction with the
National Bituninous Coal Commits
sion to protect interests of consumers.
Among other things, the new bill
would direct the counsel to report
direct to Congress instead of to the
commission.
He will be more independent of
the commission" Vinson explained.
Evening star., 1937-02-21

his hat and caught his eye in q
Harlem night club.
Rugged and Kissed Her.
The next day, she charges, he
dated, Rugged and kissed her and
called her "a nice little Schicksa"
christian girD.
The next month, she charges, he
was playing at a Philadelphia theater,
summoned her by telephone from
New York to his hotel room there,
and carried his advances even fur
ther.
She took the name Garcia, she
says, while on her way to apply for
job as a Spanish rhumba dancer.
Rubinof counter-charges that Miss
Garcia has been associated with a
number of men in various capacities,
including being married to a Vir-
ginia taxi driver. and hence was in
eligible in April, 1888, to bring a
breach Of promise suit.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
budget system, he was loaned TO the

budget system, he was loaned To the
Budget Bureau to organize the work
and get the bureau started. He
actually prepared the first two Fed
eral budgets. Then he realized that
the budget, without financial control,
was CT little value and prepared the
system. later reduced to a manual of
accounting and reporting for the
operating services Of the National
Government. This system was &C
cepted by the controller general and
was installed in some eight bureaus,
including the Bureau Of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce, the Extension
Service of the Department Of Agricul-
ture and the Bureau of Mines. Seide-
mann was In charge of making the
installation. He trained agents of
the General Accounting Ofice and
there are more than 40 bureaus where
1t Is now In operation.
He also reorganized the financial
administration of the Territory of
Hawaii, the Dominican Republic. and
the State of New Hampshire at the
request Of the then Gov. John G..
Winant, member Of the board Of
trustees of the Brookings Institution,
who has just resigned from the Social
Security Board. During the past six
years Seidemann has been engaged
in organizational surveys Of State and
local governments in the United
States, particularly those of North
Carolina, Alabama, New Hampshire,
Iowa and Oklahoma, as conducted by
the Brookings Institution. His budget
and accounting reorganization work in
Iowa was done while Gov. Clyde L.
Herring, now United States Senator,
was in Office, where a deficit of some
$2,500,000 was turned into a surplus
of about 100000.
Loaned to A. A. A..
During the present national ad-
ministration he was loaned to the
Agricultural Adjustment Admins
tration as well as the Social Security
Board. In the former he organized
and systematized that part Of the
work having to do with the audit
and disbursement of benefit payments
to the millions Of farmers.
He also served as assistant trea-
surer Of the American Red Cross and
reorganized the financial system to
/ meet war conditions.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
BROOK|NCSPLANS
WORK ON SHAKE-UP
Intensive Activity Hinted in
Seidemann Recall From
Committee.
BY WILL p. KENNEDY.

Intensive work, advisory to the Con-
gressional Joint Committee on Gov
ernment Organization, on the budg-
etary and accounting control agencies
of the Government, by the Brookings
Institution, which IS under contract
to make reorganization studies for the
Presidents, the Senate's and the
Houses committees on this subject, is
seen in the recall Of Henry p. Seide-
mann, who had been loaned as director
of the Federal Old-Age Benefit Bureau.
Already it has been disclosed that
there is a special drive in the joint
committee for action in the present
session of Congress on the Presidents
recommendation that the office of con-
troller general be abolished, the audit
ing authority taken away from Con-
greSs and vested in the executive. Un-
der the budget and accounting system
established in 1921 Congress was given
pre-audit agency; the Presidents
recommendation now is to give Con-
gress post-audit agency.
IL Wdso lllC 1LlSIlOuIlOIl Llldl
sponsored and put through the budget
and accounting system-and Seide-
mann was the special expert who did it
Change Of Views Yet TO Be Seen.
At that time the Institute for Gov
ernment Research, an agency of the
Brookings Institution, said in an Off
cial publication: The Bureau of the
Budget and the General Accounting
Office constitute two great organs fol-
financial control, the one serving as ar
agency for executive control and the
other as an agency for legislative con-
troll" Whether the experiences an6
developments Of the last Is years have
caused any change of views remains
to be seen
Mr.. Seidemann has for many years
been the treasurer of the Brookings
Institution and an expert in budget
accounting control on the staff Of the
Institute for Government Research
After his work in putting through the
Evening star., 1937-02-21
YELLOW FEVER TEST
VOLUNTEER EXPIRES
Dr. Walter Reed Directed Expert
ments in Which Brave Band
Risked Death.
By tn Associated Press.

COLUMBIA, S. c., February 90
Charles G. Sonntag, a member Of the
brave band of men who volunteered,
under the leadership of DR.. Walter
Reed, to submit themselves to ths
bite of the yellow fever-bearing mos.
quito, died last night.
Sonntag, "a, died at his home in the
Sandy Run section Of Calhoun County.
Interment will be in Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery, near Washington,
D. c.. Monday with full military
honors.
To further efforts TO stamp out the
then deadly yellow fever, Sonntag and
several others, after the Spanish
American War, submitted to the bite
of the germ-bearing mosquito.
Sonntag was one of those who re-
covered, and he lived to see his Gov
ernment award him special medal.
commemorative of his service beyond
the call Of duty.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. HAITI
Pou Sonntag of Sandy Run; sister,
Mrs. Marie Owings of Denmark, and
brother, Otto Sonntag Of WASH
ington.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
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CONSTIPATION
This is what over 50, 900
doctors have used and
recommended
RELIEF IN I HOUR!

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For doctors, of all
people, know WHAT'S
best for constipa-
tion. Just listen
to what they say
about Pluto Water:
Evening star., 1937-02-21

Dr.. L. R. E. of Ohio says, "By taking
Pluto Water mornings, l always stay
in shape" DR.. H. A. y. of WISCONSIN
writes, II not only prescribe Pluto
almost daily, but use it personally"
DR.. Z. N. P. of Wisconsin says, "My
family finds there is no substitute for
Pluto"
Simply mix us of a glass of Pluto
Water in as of glass of hot water.
You'll finditpleasant tasting. There's
no overnight waiting. No painful
griping. In l hour, or less, you II get
gentle YET THOROUGH RELIEF.
So, when you need a laxative, be sure
take Pluto Water. Your own doctor
will tell you there is nothing better
than this non-habit forming saline
mineral water, bottled at famous
French Lick Springs, Indiana. Get
Pluto Water from your drug q
gist. 25c, or Soc. In l hour "a
you'll feel worlds better.
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Evening star., 1937-02-21
STUBBORN
Rheumatism

This being the case, one outstand-
ing, swift and safe prescription, as any
modern druggist can tell you is Allen
ru Capsules-little green, easily swal-
lowed capsules that are powerful yet
harmless.
Take these highly effective capsules
as directed-often the pain and agony
go in 48 hours-you won't be disap-
pointed. Save this notice.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
Noted Neurologist Dies.

CHICAGO. February 20 (P.-Dr
Thor Rothstein. 72, neurologist and
former professor of neurology at Rush
Medical College, died today. In June.
1880, King Gustav Of Sweden con-
ferred upon him the Royal Order Of
the North Star with rank of knight.
Evening star., 1937-02-21

Delaware, Arnold of Illinois. Bigelow
of Ohio and Sacks of Pennsylvania.
The other two, both Republicans, are
Representatives Shafer of Michigan
and Bates of Massachusetts,.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
BETTY C0MPSON SUES
Seeks Divorce From Irving Vein
berg, Charging Neglect.

LOS ANGELES, February 20 R).-
Betty Compson, who starred in silent
movies and had important roles In
sound pictures, sued Irving Weinberg.
theatrical agent, for divorce today.
The past six months, Miss Compson
charged, Weinberg spent about three
evenings a week entertaining other
women and telephoned her December
6 they were silly" to continue such a
manner of life together.
Miss Compson, former wife of James
Cruze. film director, and Weinberg
were married at Albuquerque, N Mex,
December 13, 1893.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
Rheumatic COut
Neuritis-Sciatica

Most of the aches, pains, stiffness,
soreness and lameness of stubborn
rheumatism, neuriti, sciatica and
rheumatic gout are caused or aggrav-
ated by excess uric acid
Evening star., 1937-10-02
new CONTROL SYSTEM
EXTENDS CONDITIONING

Extension Of Winter ir-conditioning
to the Spring and Fall months by new
integrated controls used with split
system conditioners in connection
with steam and hot water heating
plants is announced by the Plumb
ing and Heating Industries Bureau
In so far as steam and hot-water
heating is concerned, says the bureau,
the term winter conditioning is
an understatement inasmuch as the
split system permits continuous
now of cleaned and humidif1ed air
without heating.
In mild days in the Spring and Fall
when little or no heating is required
the flow OF conditioned air is regulated
by the newly perfected integrated con-
trolls. Over heating, once the bane of
the home owner, is prevented by the
separation of the heating equipment
from the other functions.
Conditioned air is delivered to the
rooms through fabricated ducts
which considerably reduce the cost
OF installation.
Evening star., 1937-10-02

for ranking highest in his class at
the Yale School of Architecture, and
in his third year won the Porter
scholarship.
LOw-Cost Study Planned.
Miss Colt, New York architect, pro-
poses Ito evaluate from a practical
basis, with regard to materials, de-
sign and construction, the most eco
nomical practices of low-cost dwell
ings." She will visit private and
Government projects east Of Chicago.
She is especially interested in the
factors controlling the cost of each
unit of home.
Miss Colt was born in Winchester,
Mass. and attended Radcliffe College
and the Boston Museum Art School.
She was graduated from the MaSsa-
chusetts Institute of Technology in
1919 and began drafting and design
ing in the office of her father, Rob-
ert Colt of Boston. Previous to 1881,
when she began independent prac-
tice, she was craftsman fo- IL years
for Grosvenor Atterbury of New York,
giving special attention to group hous-
ing and experiments in prefabrica-
ton of building units She travelled
III Europe in 1924 and in 1885 made
survey of low-cost housing in Dem
mark, Sweden, Austria, France. Bel
GUM and Holland
She received honorable mention in
the 1882 better homes in America
small-house competition She has
designed country houses in Westches-
ter Long Island; New Jersey, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts. and has
worked on community buildings and
moderniza tons and interiors OF New
York apartments and Offices. She
has also been consultant for Con-
sumers' Cooperative Services and the
National Public Housing Conference.
Evening star., 1937-10-02

risk rating systems. Properties eligible
for mortgage insurance under the F..
H. A. system are compelled to be
sound mortgage risks and as the
years pass We are confident that the
protective devices we have provided
for both borrower and lender will re-
suit In an amazingly low loss ratio.
Weapon Against Gambling.
This, Of course, is as it should be.
In administering the national hous-
ing act, the Federal Government
wields a powerful weapon against
gambling in home ownership and the
many unsound mortgage-lending prac-
tices that have threatened us in the
past"
The mutual mortgage insurance
fund, out Of which F. H. A. losses
will be paid, Mr. Mcdonald said, cur
rently stands at approximately $20,-
100000. Mortgage insurance premiums
paid by mortgagers to the F. H. A.
now total around 100000 per month
Part Of this revenue, however, Is used
to defray F. H. A. operating expenses,
a movement designed to place the
Housing Administration ultimately on
a basis of paying its own way with
out any cost to the Federal Govern
ment. Mr.. Mcdonald said.
Evening star., 1937-10-02
SCHOLARSHIP WON
BY DISTRICT MAN
Gets Langley Honor to Pro-
mote Education in ArChi-
teCturaI Fields.

Eight Edward Langley scholarship.
sggregating $4,000 have been awarded
by the American Institute of Archi-
tects for 1878 Ito promote higher
education in architecture, it was an
nounced today by Edwin Bergstrom OF
Los Angeles, treasurer of the insti-
titute. Joseph Victor Keyes of Wash
ington was among the winners.
The winners, five architectural
craftsmen, one architect and two grad
uate students, were chosen from II
competitors One will make sur
vey of low-coSt single family dwell
ings and apartment houses, another
will pursue graduate studies, and six
will travel in Europe and the United
States. The Langley scholars, in ad-
dition to Keyes, are;
Miss Elisabeth Colt. New York City;
Douglas Pope Maier, Cleveland
Heights. Ohio: John Joseph Brust,
Milwaukee; Kenneth Leroy Haynes,
Des Mones, Iowa; Arthur Du Bose
McVoy, Gainesville. Fla; Samuel
Wilson, jr., New Orleans. and Paul
Eugene Haynes Los Angeles.
Keyes to Study Abroad.
Keyes, craftsman in the Housing
Division of the Public Works Admin
istration. will travel and study in Eu-
rope. He was finalist in the Rome
Prize of 1886 and won second men
ton in the 1887 lie Brun travelling
scholarship competition. He was born
in Madison, Wis. on September 12,
1909, and was graduated from the
University of Pennsylvania with the
degree of bachelor of architecture in
1885. In 1867 he held a gradu-
ate scholarship at PENNSYLVANIA and
received the master of architecture de-
gree.
Keyes was a union bricklayer in
New York for three years. He has
been associated with William NJ. But
terield of Manchester, N. H. and for
10 months worked in til Office of
the Supervising Architect. Procure
ment Division, United States Treas
ury.
Maier, who will also travel in Eu-
rope, has studied at Yale University
during the last seven years. receiv-
ing the degrees of bachelor of arts and
bachelor of fine arts Previously he
had attended the University School
in Cleveland. Twenty-Five years old,
he has completed a series of plates
of examples Of the Greek revival in
Ohio. Maier twice received awards
Evening star., 1937-10-02
FIJI. A. NET LOSSES
$7,927 IN 3 YEARS
Good Record for MORTGAGES
Is Cited by Administrator
Mcdonald.

Out Of 100000 900 in mortgages, on
which insurance premiums are being
paid to the Federal Housing Admin
istration, net losses sustained over a
three year period amounted to ST.
927l8-approximately one-thousandth
of l per cent. This fact was made
public here today by Federal Housing
Administrator Stewart Mcdonald.
To meet such losses approximately
$20,000,000 is available in the mutual
mortgage insurance fund and this is
constantly increasing.
Reviewing the more significant de-
velopments of the Federal Housing Ad-
ministration's business since the pas
sage of the national housing act, Mr..
Mcdonald pointed out that of a total
OF 229,2 ,299 mortgages accepted for in
surance only 35 properties have been
foreclosed and turned over to the ad-
ministrator OF these IS properties,
II have been sold. The net loss
sustained, he said, is represented in
these II sales.
Facts on Debentures.
Pertinent facts involved in the total
debentures issued on the 35 properties,
together with the net losses on prop
critics sold as Of August 81, 1887, are:
Debentures issued on 35 properties
amounting to $l49.476.20: properties
sold, II, with debentures on seven
amounting TO $30,86l7l retired: de-
bentures on 10 properties amounting
to s43,602 authorized for retirement;
total debentures retired or authorized
to be retired, s74,463.71; loss sustained,
$7927.l8
The total dollar volume of mort
cages accepted for insurance as OF
August 81, 1887, amounted to $e27,Il9.-
483. Mr.. Mcdonald announced
The foreclosure and loss record of
the Federal Housing Administration,
Mr.. Mcdonald said lis very gratify-
ing to us. 1t provides us with the
flnal and most convincing evidence
OF the soundness of our appraisal and
Evening star., 1937-10-02
Wax Floor Paint.

When you are ref1nishing your floors
1t IL we'll to remember that the surface
must be clean and smooth. Be sure
to I'LL and plug up all nail holes with
hller or putty. Be sure all grease spots
are removed. After the finish Is
applied and has become dry and hard
a coating Of wax will give protection
against scuf1ng, make the paint job
last longer and add a desirable soft
luStre.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
j. s. REFUGE ASKED.
FOR 500 BASQUES
0vercrowding Of Camps in
Europe Brings Pleas to
Transfer Children.

Overcrowding OF refugee camps in
Europe has resulted In redoubled
efforts here to obtain permission for
the entry into the United States of
300 Basque children now In tempo
fary camp At st. Jean de Luz. France,
according to Gardner Jackson, Wash
ington representative for the Ameri-
can Board of Guardians for Basque
Refugee Chilren.
jackson said today that all facts re-
iating to the proposed movement Of
young refugees into America were laid
before Secretary Of Labor Perkins at
. recent conoference in New York.
Leaders of the movement are pre-
pared to pledge SIS month for the
maintenance of each child brought
into this country on temporary entry
Evening star., 1937-06-10
CONFEDERATE ARMY
, MEETS IN JACKSON
B, the Associated Press.

B. the Associated Press.
JACKSON, Miss, June 10.-Faded
by time, the remnants Of the Con-
federate Army trooped into camp yes
terday for their forty-seventh reunion,
which may be their last.
Every year fewer in numbers than
the year before, the veterans who came
here still were fred with memories of
the war. As the first event on their
program they had to march to Winters
Woods, an historic place in Jackson,
for dedication Of . park
One Of the principal questions to be
settled Is the offer Union veterans
have extended for q joint reunion next
year at Gettysburg.
Although Brig. Gen. w. M. Buck Of
Muskogee. Okla, commander in chief
!" Of the 4th Division, has given his
emphatic no" to the invitation, other
commanders in the dwindnng army
voiced approval.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
At 18th & L SITS. N.W.-~
the grandest addition to
Cuffs super stations,
bursting with new. ideas

GULF doesn't rest on its oars, no sir!
Even though we've got group of the finest sta.
tions in Washington, we've gone ahead and built
another that, for sze beauty and sheer ingenuity,
beats anything the town has ever seen!
It's big-big enough to handle whole flock of
without crowdng. Under one roof it has every.
thing in the world you need for complete bumper
to-bumper service. It's convenient ght at l4th
& La spot most Washingtonians pass often. And
it even has full-size garage beneath it-onc of
many new ideas! >-
At this station-as at all Gulf stations-you
get brand of service we're confident can't be
equalled anywhere in Washington. Come in and see
for yourself. Ask to have Cuffs special services
planned. No obligation at all. --t..
Look for the Sign of the Orange Disc.
FREE = CHROMIUM CAR INITIALS - with Gulf
Registered fabrication job. -.-----.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
STRIKERS ORDERED BACK

MEXICO CITY, June 10 @.-
Eighteen thouuand striking Mexican
oil workers were ordered back to work
at noon" yesterday to end the walkout
which has virtually pAralyzed trans
portation-dependent industries. since
May %. .'- '-'''
The workers had been ordered to
return yesterday, but refused to obey
the commands OF the OIL Syndicate,
the workers organization, because Of
q last-minute hitch between strike
leaders and the governments labor
department. Agreement was again
reached Yesterday.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
"PLAY DAY" PLANNED
Welfare Children to Be Given
Annual Frolic.

The annual. play day" for children
from institutions affiliated with the
Community Chest and the Council
of Social Agencies and from private
homes will be held Saturday at 10
am. at the Blair-Jesup Park.
The event is held under auspices
OF the Playground Department. the
Council Of Social Agencies and the
Children in Homes Committee. The
children will be transported to the
playground in buses supplied by the
Calvert Club. Rotary Club, Kiwanis
and the Red Cross. Each institution
will provide It's own lunch.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
SALES REPRESENTATIVES
ELECT z. A. JONES
Ralph Ergood Named Vice Presi-
dent, H. L. Colladay Secretary
of Association.

T. A. Jones has been elected presi-
dent of the Washington Sales Rep
resentatives' Association for the COM
ing year, it was announced today.
Other officers chosen were Ralph
Ergood, first vice president Charles
D. Wright, second vice president; O.
w. Shumate, treasurer; H. l.. Cola
day. secretary, and c. E. Shultz, re-
cording secretary.
The following were elected to the
Board of Directors: G. H. Robertson,
Charles Robey, j. F. Tinsman, w. l.,
New, J. Hunter Ross. jr.; c. #,
Trainor and E. K. Crone
Evening star., 1937-06-10
permits to expire In six months or

permits to expire In six months or
. year. --.
The Labor Department Is being
asked to grant the permits and the
State Department to issue the visas.
The Duchess Of Athol Relief Com
mittee already has placed 8 500 Basque
refugee children in France. 1000 in
England. 500 in Belgium and 500 in
Mexico. it was announced.
Details for the housing, education,
Identification and eventual return of
the children to their parents when
conditions permit are being worked
out In anticipation OF Federal ap-
proval Of the charity.