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Evening star., 1937-12-17
PARLEY TO DECIDE
SLUM WORK FUND
lhlder and Straus Confer
Tomorrow to See if D. C..
Can Get Money.

President Roosevelt today announced
there would be a meeting, possibly
tomorrow, between John Ihlder, di-
rector Of the District Alley Dwelling
Authority, and Nathan Straus, head
Of the United States Housing Au-
thority, to determine definitely If there
is actually any money available in the
Housing Authority's funds for imme-
diate use in the Districts slum clear
ance work.
The President is inclined to think
there is no money available at this
time. However, he Is not quite posi-
tive. and for that reason has arranged
for the meeting between Mr.. Ihlder
and Mr. Straus.
Mr.. Straus was more positive than
the President in discussing the
finances Of the Federal Authority.
II simply haven't any money avail
able for anybody, much less the Dis
trict of Columbia" he said. That's
the trouble. I've been trying to sell
the idea to Daniel Bell, director Of
the budget. He hasn't made the ar
rangements yet for turning over any
money to the Authority"
The situation concerning the Dis
trict Alley Dwelling Authority cannot
be corrected until the Budget Bureau
"straightens this thing out" he said.
There is nothing clear in the local
situation" he added.
Mr.. Roosevelt volunteered the in
formation on slum clearance funds at
his press conference today, thereby
further confusing an already confused
situation.
1t was pointed out that when Con-
gress created the United States Hous-
ing Authority to carry out the Presi-
dents plans for slum clearance and a
widespread low-cost housing plan. 1t
authorized an appropriation of $780,
100000. but actually appropriated only
81 100000 for immediate use.
The Districts immediate wants in
this connection are fixed at $1,000, 900.
In the case of other cities throughout
the country, it is possible for Mr..
Strauss, under. the Housing Authority
law, to raise money by issuing bonds,
but in the case of the District there
Is question about the legality of this
procedure This is one Of the problems
that will be discussed at tomorroW's
conference.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Congress in Brief
.0nAN

TO-DAY.
Wage-hour-House leaders hope to
obtain passage III 1t takes until mid
night"
Farm-Senate approaches final vote.
Housing-Senate committee con-
siders amendments; House Rules Gem
mittee considers granting bill right
Of way.
Railroads Senate committee con-
tinues study of Pennsylvania Railroad.
Taxes-House subcommittee resumes
study Of general revision.
TOMORROW.
Senate:
Is expected to meet on farm bill un-
less It Is passed this evening.
Heuse:
Housing bill due to be taken UP.
rolr subcemmittees meet in execu-
tive session to consider appropriation
bills for Justice Department, inde-
pendent offices and the Navy and
Treasury Departments.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
SEA OFF ALCATRAZ
HIDES Z WHO FLED
Warden Believes Convicts
Died in Bay Waters.
Boats Press Search.
PN TIE Associated Press.

RS the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-Heavy
shore patrols and Federal and police
boats searched the waters Of San Fran
cisco Bay today for two desperate
criminals who escaped from Alcatraz
Islands escape proof" Federal peni-
tentiary under cover of dense fog.
Officials expected to find their bodies
There was only one chance in a
thousand, authorities agreed, that
Ralph Roe, 29-year-old bank robber
from Duncan, Okla, and Theodore
Cole, 25-year-old kidnaper Of Stroud,
Okla, still lived
During half hour between regular
counting of prisoners yesterday after
noon the pair broke two panes of glass
in window and escaped from the
machine shop where they worked
Hidden from tower guards by the
densest fog of the year, they reached
the outside wire fence where they
jimmied a gate.
The cliff beyond the gate is almost
sheer" said Warden James A. Johns
ton. There is about q 20-foot fall,
but it could be made in a Jump or two"
After reaching rocks at the base of
the cliff, officials said, the pair hid in
caves on the island. plunged into the
powerful ebb tide in an attempt to
swim the mile and a quarter to San
Francisco, or slid into the water to
make a rendezvous with confederate's
boat screened from the 12-acre rock
by the fog.
The entire island, caves and all, was
searched repeatedly without revealing
further trace of the men.
If they went into the water" Mr..
Johnston said, ''it was a long gamblers
chance. don't see how anybody could
make it. There was driftwood in the
tide and I could see it swirling out.
1t went out st high speed, turning
over and over.
THE tide would have swept them
right out the Golden Gate into the sea.
I don't see that the men had any
chance Of clicking If they hoped to
reach a prearranged boat, standing
out of sight. don't think they could
have got to the boat"
Evening star., 1937-12-17
ROOSEVELT COOL
TO WAR VOTEPLAN
Does Not Believe 1t Consis-
tent With U. S. Form
of Government.
lx TIE Associated Press.

ny TIE Associated Press.
President Roosevelt told press con-
ference today he did not believe a
referendum on war was consistent
With representative form of govern
ment
Asked by a woman reporter if he
thought the requirement of a public
vote before the Nation could 60 to
war was consistent with the United
States form of government, the Presi-
dent said the easiest way to answer
that was to just say no and stop right
there
A petition circulated by Representa-
tive Ludlow, Democrat, of Indiana,
proposing submission of a constitu-
tional amendment for a war referen-
dunn, was signed by 218 House mem
bers, forcing the House to order a
vote on the proposal
No Comment on Panay.
The President had no comment on
the japanese bombing of the American
gunboat Panay. referring questioners
to the State Department.
In response to other questions Mr..
Roosevelt said the Reconstruction
Finance Corp. would continue to make
loans to railroads in emergencies.
He said statement by Chairman
Jesse H. Jones that the corporation
would make loans to needy carriers
was not a revocation of administra-
ton policy. He added stoppage of
such loans in the last few months
was only general rule and that ex-
ceptions were to be expected.
He said, however, there would be
no exceptions to the decision termi-
mating further ALLEGATIONS of emer-
gency public works funds. That was
finished, he said.
Waterway Barge Lines.
Touching on other subjects, Mr..
Roosevelt expressed the belief the Gov
ernment should hold on to its inland
waterway barge lines as long as they
are making money.
He said that when asked to comment
on remark by Maj. Gen. T. @. Ash
burn, head of the Inland Waterways
Corp, that Government officials from
the President down favored retention
OF the lines.
Gen. Ashburn was quoted as max
ing the statement after rejecting an
offer to sell the lines to private in
terests.
The President said he had given
very little thought to the subject in
the past year. But he added, he
knew the lines were operating profit
ably, and as long as they did so he
saw no particular reason for their sale.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Wage-Hour Bill
Seen as Threat
TOT Child Stars
b the Associated Press.

4
Some California Congressman said
yesterday they detected threat to the
Freddie Bartholomew and Shirley
Temples Of moviedom in the admin
istration's wage-hour bill.
Before the House adopted an amend
ment by Representative Schneider,
Progressive, of Wisconsin intended to
prohibit the employment of children
under IL in interstate commerce Rep
resentative Dockweiler, Democrat, Of
California arose and protested. He
said it would deprive the public of
"the good entertainment" provided by
child move stars.
Another Californian, Representative
Voorhis, said, however, theatrical
workers could be exempted later, and
urged:
I'm the meantime. let's protect the
millions Of other children"
Evening star., 1937-12-17
GIRL RESERVES PLAN
PERFORMANCE SUNDAY
Christmas Story to Be Given at
7. W. c. A-Two Choirs of
1O6 to Take Part.

A Christmas story, why the Chimes
Rang will be presented at pm.
Sunday by the Girl Reserves of the
Young Women's Christian Association
in Barker Hall, Seventeenth and K
streets NV.
The hall will be transformed into
a chapel. The stage choir, composed
of A Junior Girl Reserves, will in
clude girls from every Junior high
school in the city. In the balcony
will be an antiphonal choir of the
Senior Girl Reserve Glee Club of 81
voices.
Alice S. Morse is directing the play
and Mary M. Burnett, music secretary,
is in charge of the singing. Others
assisting include Helen Middleton,
Edith Dawson, Katherine Burnett and
Peggy Graves.
aFollowing the performance the glee
club will sing carols in the lobby OF
the Y. w. c. A.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Thief "Pays" for Use of Car.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. II (R.-
Albert Donahue was pretty peeved
when he reported to police that his
automobile had been stolen from his
garage.
He felt much better when he came
back to tell that the car had been re-
covered, and not just because he had
his car again, either.
The thief had paid" for the use of
the car by filling the gasoline tank.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Attacker Hanged.

CONVICTION, KY, Dec. II P-
John Montjoy died on the gallows at
the City County Building here today,
az years after the young Negro was
convicted of criminal attack on q
white woman. Sheriff Ennis Kenny
said the Negro was pronounced dead
1T 8:I9 am. There was no demon
stration outside the building, where
only small crowd gathered.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
20 HURT NEAR DETROIT
IN RAILWAY ACCIDENT
Three Passenger Cars Overturn.
Engineer Blames Wreck on
"Spread Rail-"
6y the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
DETROIT. Dec. 17.-Twenty per-
sons were injured today when three
passenger coaches of a pere Mar
euette train bound from Detroit to
Bay City, Mich, overturned 1e miles
west Of Detroit.
The passengers, including several
college students en- route home for
the Christmas holidays, were tossed
about as the coaches toppled down a
b-foot embankment.
The injured were carried 1000 feet
over ice-covered ties to ambulances
which took them to Redford Re-
ceiving Hospital, Detroit.
Allan Huston of Saginaw, Mich,
the engineer, said he suddenly felt
the train dragging" and said a
spread rail'' might have caused the
accident. w. H. Wallace, Saginaw
superintendent of the railroad, who
was passenger, said the rear wheels
OF the locomotive tender jumped the
track.
Among the injured was Matt Buder.
Flint. student en- route home from
Staunton (Va) Military Academy for
Christmas, hand injury.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
MRS. M. B. REILLY DIES
War Department Employe Had
Been Ill of Heart Disease.

Mrs. Margaret B. Reilly, IS, wife of
J. M. Reilly, employe Of the Quarter
master Generals Once, War Depart
ment, died yesterday at her home, 200
Rittenhouse street NV. She had been
i'll six weeks with heart disease.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Reilly
leaves two daughters, Mrs. Marge
Werner and Miss Marie Reilly, this
city.
Funeral services will be held at 8
am. Monday in the Catholic Church
Of the Nativity following brief services
at the residence. Burial will be in
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
ILL BUS H0LD-UP MAN
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Pleads Guilty in Police Court and
Is Ordered Examined for
Possible Treatment.

Judson Kingman, 26, of the 1000
block of H street NV, who waited
three hours Wednesday to surrender
to Detective Sergts. Joseph Shimon
and Harry Britton as the robber who
took SO from Capital Transit Co. bus
driver on December 6, pleaded guilty
to robbery and was held under 81 900
bond for grand jury action when ar
raigned before Judge John p. Nc
Mahon in Police Court today.
Kingman, who had known Sergt.
Shimon for many years, waited at po-
lice headquarters so that the detec-
tive would be the officer to be credited
with the arrest. He told Sergt. Shi-
mon he had planned the robbery to
obtain money with which to pay for
treatment for lung infection.
Judge Mcmahon IVES informed of
the circumstances and ordered King
mans examination and treatment, If
necessary. pending final action in the
case.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Grounded Tug Relocated.

The seagoing tug U. S. s. Umpqua,
which went aground yesterday between
the Naval Research Laboratory at
Bellevue, D. c., ana the Washington
Navy Yard, was refloated at high tide
late yesterday, the Navy Department
announced today.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

disturbance Of moderate intensity is
GenteIed about goo miles south of Sable
Island Nova Scotia, moving eastward
with lowest pressure about 90 80 inches
Another disturbance of considerable in
tenslty is moving northeastward over the
Lower Mississippi Valley. Monticello. Ark
Se54 Inches. Pressure is low over Hudson
Bay, Moosonee. Ontario, 1854 inches, and
1t Is low and falling over Western Canada,
ana 1t continues low over Alaska. Ketchi-
kan; Alaska, 2a.2s inches. Pressure is
relatively as high in the vicinity Of Bermuda
ht9inndIand' hiun LI 3G;i6 inches and pressure is
Boise; Idaho. 30.36 inches During the
iast M = hours there have been rains over
the Central valleys and the East Gulf
states and heavy rains over portions of the
west Gulf States. Rains or SHOWS occurred
also IN portions of the North Atlantic
states, the Lake region and the North
racine states. Temperature changes have
been slight.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
at Harpers Ferry; clear at Great Falls
today.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
THE WEATHER REPORT.

District OF rain and slightly with
' - '
Maryland-Ran tonight in
central portions tonight colder
VrgniaRan tonight
on tonight colder in west and central
West Vrginia-Ran tonight
tonish
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Racing Results

SUOTISS IVWU"
FIRST kACE-Purse, $500; for 2-yeaf-
old maidens; Az furlonRs.
Dixie B Vassar) 500 $40 2.6O
Rfoteus tFaust) $40 $40
HovinG Eye tPikef) $40
Time. 0:51M.
Alse ran-Clifton's Nancy. Geld Cres-
cent. Ny Dominator. Ye Ma'am, Una.
SECOND RACE-Purse, $500, claiming,
for S-year-olds ana upi Z furlengs.
Gay Lass (Root) e2k.20 1900 $50
Regadette WARD $50 $50
Mabel Beyond fNapier) 500
Time, 1:31M.
Alss ran-LaAy Glasgow, Gleris MeP.
eeAes. Ismous Ciayten. Cautious h and
Adlk Ababa.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

ShO1Un GROUNDED IN Boston
Harbor, on small Spectacle
Island, is the rOtting schooner
SnetinO, aboard DhiCh haze
lined for t1OO gears Mrs. Ann
Wins0r SherDin and her a.
year-old son William. Mrs.
SherDin is the diUorced 1Uite
OF the Ne1D York playwright
and critic, Louis F. SherDin.
Calling the tour-mdster Gin
describably unhealthy," police
n10Ued to OuSt the mother and
son, 1UhO are Sho1Un in their
Uttered cabin. The ships
decks are aUdSh.
-Copyright, A. P. Wirephotos.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

OffciaI efforts to increase cotton
proorauon In Yugoslavia have nearly
trebled the ostput in the last year.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
Qrom noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest, "a. 4 pm. yesterday. Year
Lowest. ~. 7:1o Am. today. Year
ago, 40.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Hishest. 81. on August 20.
Lowest. II. on December IL.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
tFrom noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest. 81 per cent. at $50 am. today
Lowest, So per cent. at 3:46 pm. yes
terday.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Today Tomorrow.
Eish ----------- T12 am. s:oS am.
hlkn ------------ ,:2S p.m. S:SS9 p'nt'
Low ----------- LOO p.Hi' ~.1o p'in
The Sun and Moon.
sssn, ss,,: ,ssss ssas,,.v 3!Ssff |1f'' til
Noon. today ------ l:59 pm. 700 Am.
Automobile liehts must b turned on
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Precipitation.

- Monthly precipitation in inches In the
Capital Current month to datel:
Evening star., 1937-12-17

The Sun and Moon.
Rises.
? L 7.2l 4
,rrov 7:21 4
~ ----- 4:59 pm. z
AlfA ISAAks np~k - tYfy
The Washington times., 1937-06-08

'UNFURN. APT. Upper
Thirteenth ST.:
This is two-bedroom apart
ment with every appointment
needed for comfortable living. Lo-
Gated in one of the older buildings
that has been kept in perfect con-
dition, it offers much to the
family desiring two bedrooms at
a moderate rental. The wood
work and paper is spotless; the
rooms are a good size and the 10
cation of this particular building
is a most convenient one. It is
just a step away from the Four
tenth Street shopping district
and near to churches of all de-
nominations. Rentals are most
reasonable.
FURN. APT. columbia Road:
If your taste runs to spacious,
well-ventilated rooms, congenial
and dignified atmosphere, by all
means inspect this two-bedroom
apartment on Columbia Road.
The building in which this apart
ment is located is noted for its
discriminating and cultured at
mosphere, as well as the efficiency
with which it is operated. Needless
to tell you the location is SUI
preme, for it is just stones
throw from Eighteenth and Co
lumbia Road shopping and the
atrical district. This apartment
is cool, inviting and Hastily fur.
nished, having cross ventilation
as an additional asset. I feel
very proud to be able to offer it
for your inspection. 1t is available
Immediately and the rental is
| only $50.
The Washington times., 1937-06-08

44OO BLOCK CONDUIT RID.
New Apts.):
If getting away from the con-
gested area means anything to
YOU these new apartments on
Conduit Road should prove very
interesting. They are extremely
desirable with every convenience
known to the builder of today in
corporated in these units. All are
outside corner apartments; some
have one bedroom; others two,
and each apartment has ventilat-
ing fan cross ventilation; deep
roomy closets and ultra de luxe
kitchens with electric refrigerator
and custom built cabinets. An
added attraction and one that is
mighty important these days is
the parking space for your car
which is provided free Of charge
here. You will find your neigh
bors to be the kind you will want
to know better and I can safely
say these apartments will prove
to be the most satisfactory in
every way. Rentals start at $3.50.
GUEST HOUSE NEAR DUPONT
CIRCLE:
Searching for an outstanding
room oftentimes is like looking for
a needle in the haystack, but
here's a house located in the Du'
pont Circle area that is every
thing the doctor ordered. I'm
maculate, we'll kept, large, com
Portable rooms with plenty Of
closet space and ventilation. ]
venture to say your stay here will
be a most pleasant one. The
meals served are quite plentiful
with q variety of carefully selected
summer menus. Call my office for
prices, etc.
The Washington times., 1937-06-08
PERSONAL LOAN COMPANIES

Operating Under Uniform Small
Loan Laws
The Washington times., 1937-06-08
WHATEVER YOU NEED
ACCORDIONS

.ncopD1o PRIVATE LESSONS
~ = well-known teacher with the pur-
has. Of any piano accordion. Prices SSo
mn DROOPS 1900 G ST .o..>.,,
The Washington times., 1937-06-08

YOUNG LADY wishes attrac. single rm
SIS, shower. Vicinity of P St. N. W.
Write Box He. Times Herald. o....oo
The Washington times., 1937-06-08

A ST. n e., 326-LarGo bedroom. nice
furnished: suitable for couple: reas.
The Washington times., 1937-06-08

ATE4 cTIv1, CooL RM;; Oft pOFS %hiii, y \,
single. Reas. 3166 18th n. W. co: AZ
The Washington times., 1937-06-08
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANY kind of furniture wanted: highest cash
price. ME, 6344 days GE. 1914 nights.
POSITIVELY highest prices paid furniture.
rugs household goods. etc Dist. 4204.
The Washington times., 1937-06-08

ATTRACTIVE FRONT ROOM
Gentleman. private home, unlimited
phone: reas. 412 Peabody ST. N. W.
GE. 1924.
The Washington times., 1937-06-08
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-12
YALE HEAD SCOTS
UBL|CTRA|N|NG
1t Takes More Than Techny
cal Courses to Make Good
Official, He Says.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. l2.-Dr.
Charles Seymour, president Of Yale.
said here today that IT takes moro
than technical training In the field
OF government to make a man a good
public official.
In his address on The University
Curriculum in Its Relation to Public
Service" prepared for delivery at the
annual meeting of the Association Of
American Universities. convened at
Brown, the Yale president said:
Il know of no evidence to indicate
that man will make a better secre-
tary Of the interior. or a better COL
lector OF customs, or a better citizen,
as result Of having concentrated
upon the study Of government than If
he had concentrated on the Greek and
Latin classics"
Warning colleges against developing
departments Of contemporary eco
nomics and politics at the expense Of
the classics. philosophy, literature and
kindred subjects, President Seymour
said he wished to emphasize two con-
victions."
l. ut is probably more important
in the life of the Nation that the
larger group (students who will not
enter public ofice) should be broadly
trained for citizenship than that the
smaller should be specially trained for
Office holding"
2. For the future officeholder him
self narrow technical training will
not produce the qualities we desire
in him"
Ffty-eight delegates, including 10
university presidents, attended the
opening sessions yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-12
DICTIONARIES PLAN
EVENT FOR WINDSOR
Commander Says Attempt Will
Be Made to Fulfill Dukes Wish
to Meet Veterans.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, Nov. 12.-British World War
Legionnaires today planned an event
at which the Duke Of Windsor would
be received-in replacement Of the
invitation to Arnlistice Day services
which their former comrade declined
yesterday.
Col. Theodore Crowther commander
of the Paris post Of the Legion. said
several suggestions had been made
and the Legion would attempt to full
fill the Dukes wish to meet the
Legionnaires.
One of the former monarch's ASST
ciates said he believed Windsor's dis
appointment at not being able to at
tend yesterdays memorial ceremonies
at st. Georges Church and Notre
Dame Cathedral was greater than
when he recently postponed his tour
of the United States.
Members of the Dukes suite said
Windsor was stunned" by the state
ment of the vicar at st. Georges. the
Rev. j. L. c. Dart: "I would rather
the Duke did not attend the services"
The Duke Cancelled his acceptance
of the Legionnaires' invitation to the
church following the wears comment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-12
PERSHING TO LEAD WAR
ON SOCIAL DISEASES
Returning From France, He
Voices Pleasure at Having
Part in Campaign.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 12-Gen. John
J. Pershing, little grayer. but still
the keen-eyed BLACK Jack" of World
War days. Is back from France to
take command in a new war-the
fight against social diseases.
The 77-year-old commander OF the
A. E. F. returned yesterday from his
annual trip abroad as head Of the
Battle Monuments Commission to
take over the Craftsmanship of the
National Anti-Syphilis Committee of
the American Social Hygiene Asso-
citation.
II am very pleased to have a part
in this campaign" Pershing said
while the active part will be carried
on by DR.. Ray Lyman Wilbur (presi-
dent OF the association and former
Secretary of the INTERIOR. 1 expect
to have a good deal to say on how
it will be carried on and 1 will make
suggestions"
The campaign will open with 1000
conferences over the country on Feb
ruary 2, National Social Hygiene Day.
and an educational program Of wide
scope will be continued through the
month.
Pershing had a word OF hope for
peace. Nobody wants war" he said,
land. while things do not look so
promising for the moment. I don't
think there will be . war for some
time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-12
lO5.FOOt Stove
To Cook Meals for
Annapolis Middies
BY the Associated PrsAs

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Nov. 12.-Twen-
ty-seven cooks will be able to
work at massive, streamlined
stove completed at factory here
yesterday for installation in the
galley Of Bancroft Hall. at the
United States Naval Academy in
Annapolis, Md.
Constructed of stainless steel,
the stove is more than los feet
long. composed of "a sectional
units, weighs almost Is tons and
required more than a ton Of steel
for its making. The stove will be
shipped In sections.