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Evening star., 1937-02-02

The cherries, tin-patched shack on
Charles Hunt had turned his steps
when the wars were over" became a
funeral pyre last night for the So
year-old campaigner, who claimed
participation in four Of the worlds re-
cent conflicts.
The veteran was found burned to
death by firemen who attempted in
vain to extinguish the flames in time
to save him, after responding to an
alarm turned in by his brother
Thomas, who shared the two-room
shack
Thomas said he was aroused about
2:3O pm. by the sound of bullets ex-
ploding" and tried to force his way
into his brothers part of the shack,
but found the door locked. Thomas
said he smelled the smoke then and
after dragging clothes trunk out of
doors, ran to summon aid.
The bullets, apparently discharged
by the heat, were said by neighbors
to have been bought by the younger
brother yesterday.
The brothers sister Gertrude burned
to death IS years ago on nearly the
same spot when she was trapped in
the flames which destroyed her par
entS' home, Thomas said.
Thomas said his brother was in
the Boxer Rebellion. the Spanish
American War, the World War and
Evening star., 1937-02-02
FISCAL HEARINGS
MOVE IS EXPECTED
Senate D. c. Committee to
Get Proposals From
King and Capper.

A recommendation that the Senate
proceed with hearings on local reor-
ganization, fiscal relations and tax
problems is expected to be considered
by the Senate District Committee, at a
meeting to be held within day or two
Chairman King and Senator Capper,
who were instructed last'week to sug-
gest a plan of procedure, conferred
this morning, but will not make public
their recommendations until they are
laid before the committee.
1t is understood, however, the sug-
gestion will be that either the entire
committee, or a subcommittee under
take study both of the Jacobs fiscal
relations report, and the reorganiza-
ton survey of the District government
made two years ago for the Senate by
former Peoples Counsel William A.
Roberts, in consultation with District
Auditor Donovan and Budget Bureau
officials.
The House District Committee al
ready has made plans to delve into
the Jacobs report through two sub
committees, having decided against
the advisibility of joint hearings.
Any proposals that may be advance
for revision of the District tax system
will have to originate in the House,
under the Constitution.
Evening star., 1937-02-02
JUVENILE COURT
BILL L|SC0MPLETED
House Committee to Con.
slider Tomorrow as First
Order of Business.

A report on the Norton bill, de-
signed to modernize and humanize
juvenile court procedure. was COM
pleted today for consideration of the
House District Committee tomorrow.
The measure. by. previous order of
the committee. is to be the first order
of business. Its approval by the COM
mittee is expected.
The committee also probably will
consider bill to legalize horse racing
in the District under the pari-mutuel
system, as well as bill to retire
judges of the Police, Juvenile and Mu-
nicipal Courts who have reached the
age of 60 and have served at least IL
years.
Original Bill Revised.
The original Norton Juvenile Court
bill, which died in the last Congress,
has been revised by Representative
Nichols, Democrat, of Oklahoma, who
conducted hearings on the measure at
the last session. The changes we're
made to meet certain objections.
The principal revision will assure
private hearings without jury, un-
less demanded by the parentS or guard
ian of child, or by the court.
The chief object Of the bill Is to
change the procedure in Juvenile
Court from a criminal to chancery
system.
Monday Next District Day.
If the three bills-Juvenile Court,
racing and judge retirement-are ap-
proved by the committee tomorrow
they will be placed on the House call
endar in time for consideration Mon
day, the next reguar District day.
Speaker Bankhead has given aSsllr-
ance he will not permit District legis-
lation to be sidetracked at that time,
and that Chairman Norton If the Dis
trict Committee can call UP any bill
on the calendar.
The bill Of Representative Kennedy,
Democrat, of Maryland, providing for
outright repeal of the "rei rider" TO
the 1886 District appropriation act,
has a preferred status among District
legislation on the calendar. It was
the first District measure reported
to the House at the current session Of
Congress.
Evening star., 1937-02-02
Capt. Barnard Wins Praise
From One of Own Prisoners

Not just Prisoner No. 1886, but
Morris Hesse
Because he feels he has been treated
as q man rather than a number, Hesse
today wrote a letter to The Star in
praise Of Capt. M. M. Barnard's ad-
miniStration of Lorton Reformatory.
Time and time again." Hesse
wrote, capt. Barnard has said that
the prisoner, however outcast and
criminal society may think him to be,
is nevertheless human being; and
beneath all the layers of crime and
sin still beats a human heart, still
struggles an immortal SOUL
Hesse. who has served time at Joliet
and various other State prisons, was
sentenced in Washington during 1884
to from three to six years on charges
Of grand larceny, assault with dam
gerous weapon and robbery. He is 81
year old.
Capt. Barnard who is retiring as
chief Of District penal institutions,
said that. like many other prisoners,
Evening star., 1937-02-02

ents. Oswald Schuette, in applying
for membership, claims he is the
champion commuter between Wash
ington and New York, making the
trip two and three times a week.
The Commuters Club is a unique
affair in that it has only one officer
at present, which Is the president.
There are no dues, which does away
with the necessity Of a secretary and
treasurer. The first meeting was held
yesterday in the Washington Hotel
and the plan is to have meetings
switch from one hotel to another, the
meetings to be called by the president
upon his arrival in town.
All commuters are invited to join
the Commuters Club. II there is any
one who holds a better record than
Mr.. Marks-from Dublin to Washing
ton-this man. whoever he is, will
be the next president.
Evening star., 1937-02-02
HARD LIQUOR BAN
EASING IS ASKED
Dirksen Would Let Distilled Spir-
its Be Served by Drink on
Lunch Room Counters.

An effort to remove the existing
barrier against the sale of hard liquor
by the drink at counters of lunch
rooms and other eating establishments
in the District having an or-sale
license was made today by Repre-
sentative Dirksen. Republican. of Illi-
nois, in a bill introduced for that
purpose.
Dirksen also has pending in the
House District Committee a bill de-
signed to liberalize the liquor law so
night clubs, hotels and restaurants
may sell liquor by the drink until 2
am. Sunday. Existing law requires
the bars in these places to close at IL
midnight Saturday.
Since beer and wine are sold at
lunch counters, Dirksen said there
should be no restriction against the
sale of other alcoholic beverages at
the same place.
Evening star., 1937-02-02

London born, married a Philadelphia
girl, the former Lillian Rather. They
have three children, Patricia, aged
IL; Elsie, 8, and Robert, S. They
divide their time in school between
Ireland and America. This year they
are in New York Next year Dublin.
After that Mr.. Marks hopes to have
his three youngsters in washington
schools so they can get some idea OF
the American Government
When a man spends so much time
on boats-and he takes different one
on each journey-he becomes immune
to seasickness, but Mr.. Marks yester-
day, at the formation of the Com
mtters' Club, admitted he is the vic
tim of a strange disease which he
calls hotel sickness. He gets sick in
hotels, instead Of on the ocean.
"You get all sorts of motions on a
ship" Mr.. Marks said, in accepting
the presidency Of the Commuters
Club, "up and down. around and be-
yond. After that you ought to be able
to stand anything, but get dizzy
Immediately upon entering a hotel
lobby. Especially in Washington.
Perhaps its the lobbyists -"
Eligible for membership in the
Commuters Club are some Of the best
Evening star., 1937-02-02
COLLINS STRESSES
D.C.NEED0F CASH
FOR HIGHWAY AID
Building Operations Make
It Hard for Street Funds
to Keep Step.
SUBCOMMITTEE TAKES
FIRST OF THREE TOURS
Pennsylvania Avenue and Chain
Bridges Are Given
Inspection.

The great need for additional funds
for District highway improvements
was stressed today by Representative
Collins, Democrat. of Mississippi,
chairman of the District Appropria-
tions Subcommittee, on his return
from a personal inspection OF streets
for which improvements have been
proposed in the 1888 budget estimates.
The greatest difficulty faced by the
District lies in the fact that there
has been such vast improvement in
residential areas it is hard with the
present gasoline tax funds to KEEP
street improvements in line with
building operations" Chairman COL
lins said.
All the streets inspected today are
in need of paving or other improve
ments, but I know there are many
more not included in the estimates
that are badly in need of repairs"
Collins was accompanied on the tour
by three other members of his sub
committee and Commissioners Hazen
and Sultan and Capt. H. c. White
hurst, director of highways. The tour
was the first of three designed to give
the subcommittee first-hand informa-
tion about the Districts need.
The group also inspected the Penn
sylvania avenue Bridge over the East
ern Branch. The 1887 appropriation
act included an item of S25, 900 to per-
nit engineering studies and prepara-
ton of preliminary plans in advance
OF requesting construction funds. An
appropriation of s325. 900 has been re-
quested in the 1888 bill to permit the
making OF working drawings and the
start Of construction of a new bridge
Collins and the other members OF
the committee agreed the bridge is in
need of replacement after Comnis-
sioner Hazen pointed out the present
span, with its 24-foot roadway and a
restricted load limit, is inadequate for
present day traffic. The bridge was
built in 1890.
After an. automobile tour through
streets in the Northeast, Southeast
and Northwest sections, Commissioner
IldISll dllO tllC OIllc1 SuOJOllllillGtcC
members - Representatives Caldwell,
Democrat. of Florida; StarneS, Demo-
crat. of Alabama and Engel. Repub-
lican. of Michigan-drove to Chain
Bridge to inspect that structure.
Collins, who said he already is fa-
miliar with conditions there, did not
accompany them.
The 1887 appropriation act author
lied the Commissioners to enter into
contract for construction Of new
superstructure there at cost not to
exceed $350,000. An appropriation of
S250.000 was made at that time. and
District officials now are requesting an
additional 100000 to complete the
work.
Three days are to be devoted to the
inspection tour. Tomorrow the sub
committee will visit various District
institutions, including the Jail, work.
house and reformatory, the Children's
Receiving Home, Police Court and po-
lice headquarters. The following day
the subcommittee will visit number
OF public schools.
Chairman Collins plans to begin
hearings on the appropriation bill
early next week. The first witnesses
will include the Commissioners and
Maj Daniel J. Donovan, District audi
tor and budget officer.
Evening star., 1937-02-02
BAND CONCERTS.

BY the Soldiers Home Band in STAN
lev Hall at $50 pm. today. John S.
M. Zimmerman, bandmaster; Anton
Pointper, assistant.
Program.
March, "The Legion of Liberty"
PAUL
Overture, "Turandot"- -Lachner
Suite d'orchestra, Don Quixote"
Safranek
% "In a Spanish Village"
90 "Sancho Panza."
go "Dulcinea."
"a "Don Quixote"
Excerpts from musical comedy, "The
Three Musketeers" s"----Friml
Popular numbers, Sweet Indiana
Home" ENTHUSIASTICALLY Donaldson
Song of Persia" a"------W Whiting
Waltz suite, Sparkling Cascades"
Waldteufel
Finale, "Jazzin' the Blues Away"
Heinrich
"The Star spangled Banner"
BY the Navy Band Symphony Or.
chestra in the sail loft at the Navy
Yard at 8 pm. today. Lieut.. Charles
Benter, leader.
Program.
Overture, "Husitska" Anton Dvorak
A rhapsody, The Culprit Fay"
Hadley
Suite, Mother Goose Maurice Ravel
Valse, Spring Night in Vienna"
cambridge Christ
"Wotan's Farewell and Magic Flame"
(from die Walkure"O Wagner
Op. 70. Symphony No. in D Major"
Johannes Brahms
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1937-02-02

Hesse came to Lorton expecting to
encounter the same tough" treatment
he had seen elsewhere, and was
agreeably surprised by the humani-
tartan attitude of guards and officials.
Capt. Barnard" the prisoner con-
tinued, "has helped thousands Of men,
afflicted and unfortunate men, to
self-respect by abolishing all that
would lessen and destroy self respect.
No longer do the men wear stripes,
but normal garments. Iron does not
enter into their souls because Of de-
grading and cruel punishment. The
frightful solitude of silence is un-
known here.
"Despised and rejected men though
We are. the stone is not cast at us, but
in word and deed, in sympathy and
compassion, Capt. Barnard, like the
prophet of old, cries out to us. Turn
ye to the stronghold, o ye prisoners
Of hope!'"
Capt. Barnard Is now taking an
extended leave prior to his Official re-
tiremenA
Evening star., 1937-02-02
RAWL|NS SQUARE
TOBELANDSCAPED
"Downtown" Parks Treat.
ment Also to Be Given
New Interior Grounds.

Rawlins Park, which separates by a
squares breadth the two Interior De-
partment Buildings, is to undergo a
landscape treatment of a type par
ticularly appropriate to areas in busi-
ness districts.
The grounds of the new Interior
Building, it also was announced to-
day, will be similarly treated, the idea
being to provide a practical solution
of the downtown park problem.
To the Office of National Capital
Parks has been assigned the task of
working out an harmonious treatment
of Rawlins Park to enhance the SIM
pie dignity of the new South Interior
Building. Contract drawings and
specifications for the development are
now being prepared in the Office of
the supervising architect of the
Treasury.
Oriental plane trees, japanese yew
and evergreen ground cover probably
will be used in the entire landscaping
scheme of the park and building
grounds. The street sides will be
planted with Oriental plane trees, an
admirable shade tree and we'll suited
for Winter conditions. Large speci-
mems of japanese yew will be planted
fanking the broad steps at the north
and south entrances of the building.
Periwinkle and English ivy will be
used for the ground cover on the north
and east sides.
All paving within the park will be
of fagstone while all architectural
details, such as pools, steps and foun-
tain copings, will be executed in stone.
The long axis Of the park will pro-
vide a new and dignified setting for
the statue of Maj. Gen. John A. Raw
Inns, for whom the park is named.
Eventually the park will BECOME the
axis of development of the northwest
rectangle. extending five squares to the
west of Rawlins Park.
Evening star., 1937-02-02
CIVIL SERVICE BILL
HEARINGS TO START
Ramspeck to Begin Consideration
of Measure in Committee
February 10.

Chairman Ramspeck of the House
Civil Service Committee announced
today that he will start hearings on
Wednesday, February 10. on his bill to
extend the civil service to agencies of
the Government not now covered by
civil service.
The President has recommended
that these agencies be included under
the civil service, but by a nom -competi-
tive examination. The Ramspeck bill
differs from the Presidents recon-
mendation in that he would require q
competitive examination.
Ramspeck said that it is his inten-
tion to call witnesses, preferably a
representative Of the Brownlow Com
mittee, which drafted recommenda.
tions for the President on reorganiza-
tion, to develop a record which will
show why the President is in favor Of
non-competitive blanketing-in Of
these emergency employees. He also
expects to invite witnesses from each
of the agencies which are now not
under civil service.
Evening star., 1937-02-02
BY JOHN JAY DAILY.

A LWAYS running TO catcn a
~ boat. Lionel Marks, president
~ of the William Jameson Co.
4 \ of London and Dublin, was
yesterday elected president of the
newly formed Commuters Club, the
presidency going to the man who COM
mutes from the farthest distance to
Washington. Mr.. Marks made his
markas a Dublinite who commutes
to Washington.
Four months out of every year are
spent by Mr.. Marks on the Atlantic
Ocean, which he claims is a much
more peaceful body of water than the
Irish Sea.
To keep up with himself. Mr.. Marks
has three homes-one in London. one
in Dublin and the other in New York.
He is about to establish the fourth
one in Washington.
Not only does he, himself. ply be-
tween Dublin and Washington, but
the family goes along. Mr.. Marks,
Evening star., 1937-02-02
CONGRESS ASKED
TO END OVERTIME
OF j. S. EMPLOYEES
Steward Declares Report
DiscIoses "IndefensibIe
Condition."
SAYS SOME AGENCIES
FAILED TO REPORT
Longer Hours Required in Many
Bureaus Standard Practice,
Leader States.

Immediate action by Congress to
stop overtime work without compen-
sation or time off in Government de-
partments will be sought by the Ma
tional Federation of Federal Employees.
Luther c. Steward, president, an
nounced today.
Commenting on the volume Of over
time during the last half of 1886, as
shown by yesterdays report from the
Civil Service Commission, Steward de-
clared it showed Outrageous and in
defensible conditions Of overtime en-
ployment in the Federal service"
Steward pointed out that the fed
Grafton has contended for years that
items OF thousands of Federal en-
ployes work millions of hours over
time annually without compensatory
time or pay"
He said the report indicates that
in numerous angepcies overtime is not
an emergency condition but one OF
routine and custom.
Reports Hours Increased.
"That is very plainly revealed IN
the statistical evidence submitted to
Congress" Steward continued Fur
thermore, within the last few months,
thousands of employees in many
branches and in all parts OF the
country have had their regular hours
increased, and the national fedora
ton has had numerous reports OF
overtime hours exceeding the actual
standard time Of service required
In all of these instances. it is to be
borne In mind no compensatory time
or pay is provided.
1T is clear that the imposition OF
overtime hours has become virtually
standard practice in numerous branch
es of the Federal Government. Over
time does not occur just during one
month or at one particular time, but
is spread out very evenly, showing
that much overtime is being imposed
not because of emergency conditions
but rather as an ordinary admins
trative practice"
Steward also declared that some
agencies did not make reports Of over
time to the Civil Service Commission
as required by the annual leave Law
of the last Congress. He said the
Federation will try to find out why all
agencies did not report.
The report on overtime work Is an
added reason for passage Of his bill
to raise salaries in the lower brackets,
in the opinion of Senator McCarran,
Democrat. of Nevada.
Meanwhile, the Nevada Senator en-
phasized again that, in addition tc
advocating the better pay for Gov
ernment workers in the lower salary
groups, he also favors thorough re-
vision Of the civil service system for
the purpose Of bringing about greater
efficiency.
The report on overtime will be refer
red to the Senate Civil Service Com
mittee. 1t was requested by Congress
last year when the bills to adjust
annual and sick leave were being
drafted. In the annual leave, or va
cation bill, consideration was given
to whether employees should be given
additional time off for overtime. 1t
finally was decided to eliminate that
provision pending a report on how
much overtime occurs. Commission
accordingly, was instructed to gather
data on overtime from July to De-
cember Of last year.
Evening star., 1937-02-02
Englisl,n,an, Wed to American,
Made Citizen Under NelU LdlU

America in 1928 and enlisted in the
Marine Corps about six months later.
when he also applied for citizenship
A transfer to Haiti and an extended
service there prevented him from
taking the next step in naturalization
before his declaration Of intention ex-
.pired.
He returned to the United States
in 1894 and, but for the interpreta-
ton placed on the law by Chief Justice
Wheat, would have had TO wait five
years to become citizen. The new
law states that foreign spouse of an
American citizen may become nat
uralized after three years residence
In this country.
Belton was represented by Attorney
William w. Stickney, IN officer In the
Marine Reserves.
Evening star., 1937-02-02
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
TAKE THREE LIVES
IN CAPITAL AREA
Two Men and Woman Killed.
District Death Toll
Now IS.
LINGTON MAN FACES
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
Clarendon Resident Died After Be-
ing Treated at Hospital for
Minor Injuries.

Traffic accidents in and near the
District yesterday and last night had
resulted today in the deaths of two
men and a woman. The one fatality
in the District brought the years
traffic toll to IS.
Those dead are:
Mrs. James P. Cooley, 48, Of Claren-
don, Va, struck last night by an auto
mobile on Wilson Boulevard.
Charles Saylor, IS, 1903 o street
run down by a street car yesterday at
Wisconsin avenue and Davenport
street.
An unidentified white man. about
Nd, last night.
Investigation by Coroner.
An Investigation was being con-
Quoted by Coroner w. C. Welburn of
Arlington County, Va. into the death
Of Mrs. Cooley, who died early today
at her home several hours after being
released from Georgetown Hospital.
Mrs. Cooley and a companion, Mrs.
Golden Dagger, Al, also of Clarendon.
were struck while crossing Wilson
Boulevard near the Clarendon Com
munity House.
Taken to the hospital, both we're
released after treatment for minor
injuries" Mrs. Cooley died several
hours after a private physician was
called and found her unconscious at
her home, 4l9 North Jackson street.
Gordon A. Bell, 81, 3124 Pershing
drive, was listed by police as the
driver of the striking vehicle. He was
held on a charge of manslaughter.
Mrs. Dagger is recovering.
The Maryland victim, struck by a
trailer truck, was described by police
as IS years old, with long white hair
and white beard. Found on his body
was a pay envelope carrying the name
of a Baltimore firm. State police were
checking his identity today.
Driver Held Under $500 Bond.
Casey P. Putze, 25, of West Point,
Va, believed to be the driver of the
truck. was held under $500 bond
pending a coroner's inquest, tenta-
lively set for February 10. County
Police Sergt. Ralph Brown said he
would take the elderly mans finger
prints tomorrow if Identification were
not obtained today.
Saylor. w. P. A. watchman, was
en- route home when struck by the
street car. Physicians said death
was due to a fractured skull and in
ternal injuries. He is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Susie Saylor, and 10 chill
dren, the youngest of which is Is
years old.
Henry Lee Heishman, 38. Of 1905
Wisconsin avenue. the motorman, was
released in custody Of Capital Transit
Co. attorneys. He will appear at an
inquest tentatively set for 1880 am.
tomorrow.
The only other serious casualty yes
terday was that of James Giles, 70.
of 487 E street southwest, who was
hit by a truck while crossing at Sixth
and E streets southwest. Taken 10
Casualty Hospital, he was treated for
a possibly fractured skull and head
cuts
Tom Stothopulos. 46, of ATS L street
southwest was said by police to be tn,
driver of the car. He was not held.
John C. Cory, 40, of 258 N street
was cut about the face and hands last
night when his automobile collided
with a taxicab operated by Isaac
Thomas, Is, of 149 U street. at Mary
land avenue and Third street SOUTH
west. He was released after treatment
at Providence Hospital.
Evening star., 1937-02-02

Applying a recently-enacted law
which gives to foriegn-born husband
of an American citizen the same ma
turalization privileges formerly ex-
tended to a foreign wife. Chief Justice
Alfred A. Wheat of District Court
today granted citizenship to Frederick
Bolton, who has served IA years In the
United States Marine Corps.
The ruling by the jurist settled in
the affirmative the question whether
the new statute applies to all cases
arising since 1922. the date Of the
enactment of prior naturalization
law.
BY Chief Justice Wheats decision,
Belton's three children. born Of his
marriage to an American, also become
citizens.
An Englishman, Bolton came to