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Evening star., 1937-04-29
BY JOHN c. HENRY.

Gaining admission that at least
one-third of the prosecutors annual
income comes directly from the Har-
Ian County coal operators, Senator La
Follettee today confronted Daniel
Boone Smith, youthful Common
wealth's attorney for Harlan and Bell
Counties. with long list of indict-
ment dismissals involving deputy
sheriffs employed by the coal COM
panies retaining Smith.
All dismissals were at motion OF
Smith, he acknowledged, although he
insisted he was not prompted by his
connection with the coal companies.
During development of the back
ground of judicial practices in Harlan,
Senator Thomas charged that Smith
had condemned the legal processes
of Harlan County little more sternly
and effectively than any other witness
We have had here"
Counsel for Union Men.
Smith said he had been a resident
of Harlan since 1923 and became
commemorative attorney for the dis
trict embracing Harlan and Bell
Counties on January l, 1884
During practice of law, Smith said,
he was counsel for three U. M. w.
men in 1884,, during the "Evarts
battle" trial
Two of his clients were convicted
and one acquitted, he said. During
his campaign for the public Office he
had support Of the U. M. w.
Asked if he carried on outside prac-
tice at present, Smith said he is re-
ceiving retainers from three Harlan
coal companies on an annual basis.
Concerns are the Harlan Wallins, the
Mary Ellen and the R. c. Tway COM
panies In addition, he said, he has
done some work for the Black Noun
tain Co.
Testimony before the committee, :"
La Toilette said, has shown on several
occasions a distinct conflict between
the interests of the coal operators and
the prosecutors office
Independent, He Says.
Smith declared he had emphasized
to the coal companies that his public
duties came first and that he fire.
quently worked against the interests
(See LA TOILETTE, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1937-04-29
BY JAMES F.. CHINN,

vigorous opposition to proposed
weight tax on motor vehicles and q
1-cent increase in the gasoline tax
was registered by George E. Keneipp,
manager Of the keystone Automobile
Club, at hearing today before the
Special Tax Subcommittee of the
House District Committee. which is
trying to develop a new program of
taxation to prevent a prospective
$6 100000 budget deficit in the coming
fiscal year
Keneipp told the subcommittee the
weight tax and an increased gaso-
line tax are unnecessary. The Com
mssioners recommended these addi-
tional taxes on motor vehicle owners
as q means of raising s2,600000 of
the anticipated s6,000.0o0 shortage.
Submits Huge Petition.
Keneipp also submitted to the sub
committee a huge petition, signed by
nearly 10000 District motorists, op-
posing any diversion of the gasoline
tax revenues.
Keneipp, who headed a procession
of opponents to the plan to force auto
mobile owners to share in making up
the revenue deficit, cited statistics to
show there will be net surplus of
more than sl,0O0,00o in the gas tax
fund in the coming fiscal year.
I'VE must remember that the mo-
all other taxes to pay" he declared
Lets not impose upon him an unjust
share Of the burden"
Keneipp explained, however, he did
not believe automobile owners would
object to paying slightly increased
taxes" if the revenues are used to pro-
vide some of the proposed projects for
improving traffic conditions. He men,
toned specifically the redesign of Scott
and Thomas Circles, underpasses for
street cars at Dupont Circle. and an
elevated highway over K street from
Twenty-seventh street to Key Bridge
LAS long as there is a great need foI
improvements such as these" he said
'it seems indefensible to impose addi-
tional taxes on motorists to raise rev.
c4lue 4oA pu4 poccS II IlO way AcldIcA W
projects which are so badly needed in
city which is fast getting to the point
where traffic congestion is almost un-
bearable to motorist and pedestrian
alike.
Keneipp argued that as soon as the
gasoline tax is increased to provide
revenue for the general funds needed
to balance the budget it would be-
Evening star., 1937-04-29
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

Although taken aback by the quick
shift Of three Democratic members
of the Senate Judiciary Committee
against President Roosevelts bill to
increase the Supreme Court, adminis-
tration leaders continued today to in
sist the Presidents program would
finally triumph in the Senate itself.
The three Democrats who an
nounced their opposition to the bill
were Senators McCarran, Nevada !;
OMahoney, Wyoming, and Hatch. New
Mexico. This makes the prospective
vote 10 to against the bill.
Chairman Ashurst of the Judiciary
Committee declared he was opposed to
any compromise.
What I want is clean victory or
. clean defeat" he said
Which do you expect?" he was
asked
II expect a clean victory" said
Ashurst.
He added that a poll taken by op-
ponents of the bill showed there were
at least so votes in favor of the Presi-
dents program. The vote, under such
conditions, would be so for and 46
against the Presidents BILL If the en-
tire Senate were accounted for.
Norris Explains Bin.
At today's committee meeting Sena-
tor Norris, independent, Of Nebraska
discussed in detail his bill requiring
. 7-to-2 vote in the Supreme Court to
invalidate an act of Congress on con-
stitutional grounds. He expects to
offer his bill as an amendment to the
Presidents bill. He explained that 1t
Evening star., 1937-04-29
Mrs. Roosevelt Flies to Seattle
On Visit to Mrs. B0ettiger

Mrs. Roosevelt today is en- route
across the continent by airplane to
visit her daughter. Mrs. John Boet-
tiger, in Seattle.
She left the White House shortly
before last midnight and boarded =
United Airlines plane at = nearby
point beyond the District and started
on her transcontinental journey.
Mrs. Roosevelt left word ut the
White House before leaving that the
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ranging toward the $4,000, 900

damage ranging toward the s., 900 900
mark.
Nearly 700 persons driven to higher
ground by the record-breaking Rap
pahannock flood at Fredericksburg and
Falmouth, Va. began the return trek
to water logged homes yesterday, the
Associated Press reported, while thou
sands of Richmond residents were
forced to eat cold meals for lack Of
gas supply.
Highway conditions, except in por-
tions of Tidewater Virginia. grad
ually improved and the heavily-trav-
eled U. S. Route No. was thrown
open all the way from Richmond to
Washington. 1t was blocked for two
days by high water at the North Anna
Bridge, between Richmond and Fred
ericksburg.
Bodies of two women. Miss Laura
Lindsay, "a, and Miss Betsy Morri-
(See FLOOD, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1937-04-29
Auiation Bureau Reorganised
With Creation of Z Divisions
johnson Reveals Shake-Up and Ap-
p0intment of E. B. Cole, Technical
Aide to Director.

The new organization comprises
seven divisions based upon functions
and duties, johnson announced.
Appointment of Howard F. Rough,
former aeronautical supervisor of the
bureau and now territorial manager
for the Gulf Refining Co.. as assistant
director to succeed Mai. Rudolph w.
Schroeder was announced yesterday.
Col. johnson announced today that
E. B. Cole, secretary of the Illinois
Aeronautical Commission, has been
appointed technical assistant to the
director and to the assistant director.
Cole has been associated with the Illi-
nois commission since its formation
IN 1881. He now is regional vice presi-
dent of the east central district OF the
National Association of State Aviation
Oficials.
In dividing the Bureau of Air Com
(See AVIATION. Page A-3)
Evening star., 1937-04-29
TEMPORARY ORDER
HALTS ALUMINIUM
SUIT IN NEW YORK
U. S. Enjoined From Pros.
ecuting Outside Pittsburgh
District Court.
1912 ACTION PARALLELS
NEW ONE, SAY LAWYERS
Company Declares It Has Been
Observing Consent Decree
for rs Years.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Last Friday Justice Department
filed suit in Federal District Court
for Southern District OF New York
asking dissolution OF Aluminium Co.
OF America and its subsidiaries and
anliates. Charge ,Das it was a
monopoly outldWed by the Sherman
antitrust act. Company is only
producer OF Dir0in aluminium in the
United States, although there are
Others which recoper secondary
metal. Aluminium, through the
compdny's financing and depelop-
ment. has been reduced from the
status OF a precious metal so years
ago to a common household COM
modify.
BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, April 29.-Federal
Judge Robert NJ Gibson granted 4
temporary restraining order today
halting the Government from prose
cutting an antitrust suit against the
Aluminium Co. of America in the
Southern district OF New York.
The action enjoins the Government
from prosecuting the antitrust suit
outside the Pittsburgh District Court
1t was granted on petition of Alumi-
mum Co. attorneys to preserve the
jurisdiction in Pittsburgh, where a
previous suit was filed in 1912. The
attorneys contended the earlier action
parallels in detail the suit filed 4
few days ago."
Consent Decree Followed.
The petition set forth that the
original suit of 1912 was followed by
a consent decree entered June 7. 1912
the terms OF which the company has
been observing for the past IS years
and which is still in force and effect y
c. c. Carr of the Aluminium Co.
stated:
The petition filed today is based
on the fact that these two suits ara
identical. 1t alleges that if the At
torney General and his assistants are
permitted to prosecute the suit IN
New York, the Aluminium Co. and
100 per cent subsidiaries and its officers
and directors will be subjected to the
peril Of two DEGREES upon the same
subject matter effective at the same
time in two wholly independent court.
which may conflict with each other
He declared: THE action OF the
Aluminium Co. today was made
necessary by the unprecedented action
Of the Department Of Justice in filing
a suit against a defendant in one dis
trict when it had a similar action
pending and in full force against that
defendant in another district.
The decisive action of the Alumi-
mum Co. means that the COM
pany has no intention of being
further used as whipping boy under
(See ALUMINIUM, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1937-04-29
BULLETIN.

Detective Lieut.. George E. Dar-
nall said this afternoon the body
found on the railroad tracks about
a half-mile outside Union Station
early today, had been identified as
that OF j. Bruce Hamilton, age and
address unknown. Hamilton. Dar-
nall said, had been unemployed
for some time and borrowed 81
from young woman friend last
night.
Baff1ed in their attempts at identi-
fication, police today were preparing
to broadcast the fingerprints of a we'll
dressed young man, whose body, with
one arm severed and his face cut, VA,
found early today on the railroad
tracks half mile out Of Union Sta.
ton
That man was a Washingtoniar
was indicated, police said, by severa
labels of local department store
found in his clothing. Almost moth.
ing else was found that would give 9
clue to the mans past
Investigators said the complete alb.
sence of identification clues seemed
to indicate suicide, but that they were
not convinced. The man was freshly
shaven and his fingernails had been
manicured recently.
obviously, this man was no tramp,
Inspector B. w. Thompson, chief d
Evening star., 1937-04-29
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Resignation of Director OF Air
Commerce Eugene L. Vidal on
March I, after months OF congress
sional investigation of airline ac-
cidents. pecipitdted complete
shdke-up OF the bureau. Fred D.
Faog, jr.. succeeded Vidal. Assistant
Directors Rer Martin and J. Carroll
Cone 1Dere sent to South America
and Europe as deronauticdl dd-
risers. Their consolidated posts
mere 0ipen to Maj. Rudolph W.
Schroeder. Schroeder resigned last
peek and uiH be succeeded july
BY HoUord +. Rough.
BY JOSEPH .. EDGERTON.
Complete reorganization OF the Blu.
reau of Air Commerce was announced
today by Assistant Secretary OF Com.
merce J. Monroe Johnson.
Evening star., 1937-04-29

By the Associated Press.
HARTFORD, Conn. April 29.-Wil.
liam Gillette, celebrated both as ar
actor and dramatist, died in his sleel
today at a Hartford hospital at the
age Of 81.
And with him, for countless theater-
goers, died also the master detective
Sherlock Holmes. For while A. Conan
Doyle created the immortal Holmes OF
Baker street, it was William Gillette
who made him live on the American
stage
True. Sherlock Holmes still lives or
(See GILLETTE, Page A-14)
Evening star., 1937-04-29

only stops she would make would be
the regular operating stops Of the air
line and that she would make no
addresses en- route. She will, however,
This visit with her daughter will be
the flrst Mrs. Roosevelt has had since
Mrs. Boettiger went to Seattle early
In December. Her husband now is
publisher Of the Seattle Post -Intelli-
Rencer,
Evening star., 1937-04-29
BY J. A. O'LEARY.

Senate Majority Leader Robinson
today Endorsed the mandatory 10 per
cent cut in next years appropriations
as preferable to the Is per cent dis
cretionary impounding plan proposed
in the House.
Il do not think it is practical, or
would accomplish substantial econ
omies," Robinson said, when asked to
comment on the Is per cent impound-
ing proposal. This would leave discre-
ton with the President to release any
part of the impounded funds if it was
deemed advisable during the year.
Differs With Bankhead.
The Senate leader said he was in
clined to favor the plan of Senator
Byrnes. Democrat. of South Carolina,
under which each department head
would be directed to save 10 per cent
Of his appropriation, exclusive of fixed
charges which cannot be changed,
such as interest on debt and compen-
sation.
Robinson emphasized he also agreed
with Byrnes that the department heads
should have power to transfer funds
from one bureau to another in ac-
comphshing the reduction.
Speaker Bankhead said yesterday
that Mr.. Roosevelt had approved the
suggestion of Representative Cannon,
Democrat, Of Missouri, calling for i'm
pounding IS per cent of all appropria-
tions for use at the Presidents dis
cretion.
Although Robinson did not comment
today on the emergency relief phase
OF the economy drive. it is known he
favors reducing the budget estimate
of $500, 100000 to $1,000 100000, if
investigation shows that is possible
In reliable quarters it was learned that
Robinson had suggested the lower fig
ure to the President.
Sentiment for s., Zoo, ,O00, 900.
It also was learned today, however,
that while a strong movement is de-
veloping to curtail the size of the re-
lief fund, there are others in both
branches of Congress preparing to
advocate that the Presidents figure
be raised to $4,000 100000 for the
coming year.
Meanwhile, the House prepared to
start consideration of the military
establishment supply bill, carrying
S4l6,4l3,382, with the possibility that
efforts may develop to trim this figure
some before the bill reaches vote
tomorrow
Representative Taber of New York.
ranking Republican on the Appropri-
ations Committee. said he is studying
lSee ECONOMY. Page AL
Evening star., 1937-04-29
ROBINSON BACKS
TOPPER CENT SLASH
INTERPRETATIONS
Senate Leader Doubts 1920
|mpounding Plan Would
Be Practical.
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
COULD TRANSFER FUNDS
Majority Chief Differs With
Bankhead, Who Said President
Shared Views.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Failure of tar reDenues to meet
expectations led President Roose-
Delt last Ueek to suggest economy
in government for rest OF fiscal year
NTH neW tares looming merit Win
ter.
First to pick up economy plea
tcere House Republicans, ,Uith DEM
Oocratic Senators Byrd and Byrnes
leading drive in Senate. Principal
suggestions on hill 1Dere for fiat re-
duction in appropriations by 10 per
cent and cutting OF costs BY consol-
ddtion OF agencies. This Deek, Rep
resentatiue Cannon proposed i'm
pounding of IS per cent OF appro-
priations for use at discretion OF
President.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
MARION TALLEY BACKER
FOUND DEAD IN MISSOURI
Pistol Discovered Near Body Of
Lawyer Who Was Active in
Landcn Campaign.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY. April 29.-Jacob A.
Harzeld, go, attorney and Jewish
leader found critically wounded in a
washrcom near his Office yesterday,
died today. When a member Of his
firm discovered him q pistol lay
nearby.
Harzfeld was active last year in the
Republican presidential campaign of
Alt M. Landon. He was widely known
as an art patron and a sponsor for
Marion Talley, singer.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
KENE|PP OPPOSES
MOTOR TAX HIKE
Motor Club Head Tells House
Committee Levies Are
Unnecessary.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Anticipating 5000 900 shortage
in District revenues in coming fiscal
year, special subcommittee OF
House District Committee under
took study to derelop neU tar pro-
gram. To the nine Collins bills no,U
pending before the subcommittee,
Commissioners t,Uo days ago added
three proposed bills estimated to
yield s2,S0O,O00 in additional rer-
enue.
The subcommittee also Uds au-
thorized to study proposals for re-
organizing municipal government
in interest OF efficiency and econ
orny.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
BILBAO ASKS AID
AS REBELS GAIN
World Powers Urged to
Take 100000 Refugees.
Two Cities Fall.

LONDON, April 70 LP).-Home
Secretary Sir John Simon an
nounced today that Great Britain
will offer 4 refuge to "a limited
number" OF the children now be-
seiged in Spain's Bilbao.
At the same time, both British
and French authorities indicated
naval aid in the evacuation Of up
to 100000 refugees from the capi-
tai awaited a promise from insurg-
ent Gen. Francisco Franco that he
will not modest such an undertak-
ing.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
8 C0NVICTS SLAIN
IN BREAK ATTEMPT
Fourth Critically Injured at West
Virginia Prison, Warden
Reports.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOUNDSVILLE. w. Va, April %
The Warden's Office reported three
inmates were killed and a fourth
critically injured in an attempted
prison break today at West Virginia
State Penitentiary.
An attache OF the Office of Warden
c. F.. McClintic said guards shot the
prisoners as they attempted to escape
over the walls.
Information was not available as
to whether others in the prison colony
of 1900 men were involved in the
attempted break.
The prison Office said, There is still
too much excitement to tell"
Evening star., 1937-04-29
bulletin

A jury in District Court today
acquitted Mrs. Mary Krieger, for
mer Oklahoma school teacher, and
Samuel L. Frooks, New York
lawyer, of charges that they black
mailed the late Carroll Pierce,
Alexandra banker. The jury re-
turned its verdict after more than
Is hours deliberation.
Earlier Story on Page Az
Evening star., 1937-04-29
PROSECUTOR HIRED.
BY HARLAN FIRMS
Official Admits Retention by
Operators, but Denies
Influence,
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
In 1885 special Kentucky COM
mission reported conditions in Hdr-
Ian County unbelievable" in er-
tent OF reign OF terror" conducted
under beneuolent auspices OF coal
operators and lap enforcement au-
thorities.
After months OF probing into in
dustrial espionage as practiced by
some OF Nations great corporations
La Toilette committee turned to
Harlan NTH disclosures thus far
more than bearing out Kentucky
findings.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
BANKING STRIKE DUE

British Employees Protest Restric-
ton on Marriage.
GLASGOW, Scotland, April 20 LP.
Leaders of 1000 clerks, tellers and
cashiers of the Union Bank of Scot
land said today they would call the
first banking strike in British history
tomorrow.
They demand higher pay and re-
moval of rule which prohibits mar
riages by employees whose salaries are
below a certain level.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
PROBES TAX LAG
Morgenthau Aide Will Make Per-
sonal Field Study.

sonal Field Study.
Secretary OF the Treasury Morgen-
thau said today Undersecretary Magill
will make a personal field study to
spur the Treasury's inquiry into rea.
sons why March tax receipts fell be-
low estimates.
Morgenthau told his press confer
ence that studies by 30 revenue agents
thus far have not produced satisfac.
tory information. Magill, he said.
probably will launch his study with .
visit to New York collectors Offices
this week end.
Evening star., 1937-04-29

ABERDEEN, Wash, April 20 @.-
A strike vote among 10000 lumber
workers was started today in South
west Washington, called for after q
breakdown of negotiations by saw
mill and timberworkers' union.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
|ASHURST INSISTS
COURT PLAN TOWN
Judiciary Committee Head
Claims so Ballots in
Senate Vote,
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
President Rooseuelt's proposal to
reform Federal judiciary has be-
come big political issue OF present
session OF Congress, as ueH as
blocking path OF all major legisld-
tion. Principal features of plan are
compulsory retirement OF justices
at 20, increase of Supreme Court
to IS and direct appeal OF constitu-
ttondl cases.
After ,Deeks OF hearings, Senate
Judiciary Committee began erecu-
the consideration OF plan this
neck; committee pote noD set for
May Is. Weeks OF debate also are
expected on floor il plan reaches
Senate in form desired bu President.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
Rain on 13 Thursdays.

BUFFALO,, N. Y, April 29 R.-
For l3 Thursdays in row Western
New York has had rain. Rain fell
here early today, but the sun ap-
peared later.
Evening star., 1937-04-29
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
HENDAYE, Franco Spanish frontier,
April 29.-Gen. Emilio Mola's insur.
gent troops occupied devastated Guern-
lea, sacred city Of the Rasques," at
1l:l5 am. today while the government
OF the Basque Republic strove fever
(See SPAIN. Page A-71
Evening star., 1937-04-29

FOREIGN.
Bilbao launches fierce offensive on
rebels. Page Al
Change of British rulers brings corona
ton cancellations. Page Al
Naturalization Of insurance is hinteu
by Blum. Page A-9
NATIONAL.
William Gillette dies; creator of sher-
lock Holmes on stage Page Al
Harlan prosecutor hired by coal opera
tors, probe told. Page Al
Air Commerce Bureau reorganization
is announced, Page Al
Ashurst insists court plan will tri-
umph. Page Al
Opposition faces move to impound
1870 Of appropriations. Page Al
New Jersey Governor acts to end strike
violence. Page Ar
Packard employees end bargaining
agent balloting. Page Az
Atlantic cold water "distillery" dis
covery reported. Page AS
Denhardt will take stand in own de-
fense today. Page As
Maritime commission gives policy on
sale Of fleet. Page A-l7
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Committee to report against basin site
for memorial. Page Al
Auto club head opposes increase in
gasoline tax. Page Al
Jury in Krieeer-Frooks blackmail case
locked up. Page Al
A. +. q. Z. head says there Is no dan
Or of q. 3. pay cut. PaSs HI
Evening star., 1937-04-29
Summary of Today's Star

IL persons indicted on narcotics
charges. Page B-1
Justice Department to add 8 attorneys
in monopoly drive. Page B-l
A. B. c. Board holds hearing on move
to liberalize liquor rules. Page B-l
Evening star., 1937-04-29

(See SPAIN, Page A-7.)
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(See JUDICIARY, Page A-2)
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(See TAX BILLS, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1937-04-29

~ .. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow,
probably showers and slightly colder to-
morrow; moderate winds. Temperatures
Highest, SO at 2:20 pm. yesterday; low
est, ~, at 5:45 am today.
Full Report on Page A-23.
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(See MEMORIAL, Page A-4,)
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(See ECONOMY, Page A-2.)
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Lumberjacks Vote on Strike.

(See LA TOILETTE, Page A-2.)