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Evening star., 1937-12-15
1T WON'T LAST

At sa,95O. Within one block OF Conn.
ave: on soft. lot. This 3-bedroom. re-
conditioned home is real gift for Christ
mas. II may be purchased on very reason
able terms and a cash payment as low as
$500. 1t could be what you have been
looking for. CAL WISCONSIN, SOY to inspect.
Evening star., 1937-12-15
WOODBRIDGE SPECIAI,-

1721-1725 Franklin st. NE.
New detached brick homes consisting Of
large rooms and bath. fireplace in living
room. recreation room with fireplace:
furred walls insulated and weather.
stripped: lot 39x151i2: priced SS,95o.
Open Sunday, 10 to ).
A. L. TIMBERLAKE,
Evening star., 1937-12-15
OFFICES FOR RENT.
COLORADO BUILDING

COLORADO BUILDING.
Corner l4th and G Sts. NV.
1mmedia tely available, fine corner suite
OF three large rooms: also several single
rooms. FRANK P. LEETCH, agent. Tele-
phone National Oggq
Evening star., 1937-12-15
923 18th ST. NV.

First floor and balcony. containing sp-
for real estate. insurance. brokerage or
other similar office. Available about De-
cenber 1st.
r + SATTT, 20
Evening star., 1937-12-15

Realtor.
sos North Capitol st. National 6732.
Evening star., 1937-12-15
I4U0 Eye St, National l35t
EVENINGS. North 5N95-J.
ONLY $3.50 CASH,

West Chevy Chase. D.. C.--6 large rms;
reconditioned; near schools. transporta-
ton. A gIve-avay at $3.50. Here's your
Xmas opportunity For appointment call
Mr.. RANDOLPH, Natl 143S Atlantic 1896
Evening star., 1937-12-15
5613 N. CAPITOL ST.
WILL CONSIDER TRADE.

l Already SOld-Only 2 Left.
Beautiful. 2 large rooms, bedrooms.
attic finished and heated: :? baths. recrea-
tion room, . f1replaCeS. oil heat Truly a
beautiful house in select community
Inspect today.
Baker Realty Co., Inc, Dist. 1911.
Evening star., 1937-12-15
SEE 6428 End PL. NV,

Make your family and yourself real
last and all will enjoy for many years to
come. Drive out 3rd st. NV. to Tucker
man, right to 2nd pl. and new homes.
2 baths; large lot: quiet neighborhood:
close to stores. transportation and schools.
Priced to sell. VIII consider small trade.
WAPLE 81 JAMES, INC,
1924 l4th St NV Dist 3347
Evening star., 1937-01-17
TRADE GROUP JOINS
ADDED GAS TAX WAR
Proposals to Increase Burden Car.
ried by D. c. Motorists Will
Be Opposed.

The Washington Automotive Trade
Association has joined with the Key
stone Automobile Club in the latter's
fight against proposals which would
mean greater tax burden on mo-
torists, the club announced yester-
day.
A special committee appointed by
Oscar Coolican. president of the au-
tomohile dealers organization, to
study the proposed tax increase,
committed the association to CAM
paign actively to obtain signatures to
the petition circulated by the Key
stone Club.
Addressed to the District Commits
sioners, the petition asks them Ito
reject any measure imposing addi-
tional taxes upon motor vehicle own
ers or users, or diverting to general
purposes of the District government
any part Of the tax contributions OF
motorists, which should in all justice
be dedicated to the construction,
maintenance and policing of high
ways"
The enlistment of the trade asso-
citation in the campaign was hastened
by the recent report on fiscal rela-
tions between the Federel and Dis
trict governments which may result
in a $10,000,000 tax increase.
If proposed legislation succeeds, q
spokesman for the association de-
clared, more than s2.000,000 will be
exacted annually from Washington
automobile ox;Sss.
Evening star., 1937-01-17

It was 50 cold, however, that Mrs.
Bradt isn't so sorry about 1t after
all.
THAT was about the coolest day Of
my life," she said. Besides, they
don't have fireworks along the Avenue
like they used to. That was always
a grand sight"
To Be on Hand Wednesday.
Mrs. Bradt says she hasn't missed
an Inauguration since Grants and
intends to be present Wednesday.
Somewhat aside from the subject OF
inaugurations, Mrs. Bradt confided she
was the daughter of Union veteran
and married the son of Southern
slave owner. She also danced once
with Ulysses s. Grant, Sd.
Like Moran, Rev. Mr.. Bryant puts
the first Cleveland Inauguration at
the top.
II well remember" he said. "be-
cause Of Gen. Fitzhugh Lees wonder
full personal charm. bowing eight and
left along the Avenue"
Evening star., 1937-01-17
POLICE PROBE FAKE
ORPHAN FUND DRIVE
Man Arrested in New Racket of
Collecting Money for Relief
of Widows.

Police last night launched an in
Vestigation into new racket by which
citizens have been victimized in being
urged by unauthorized persons to con-
tribute to a fund for widows and Or
phans of policemen and fremen killed
In line OF duty.
A survey to determine how many
persons have been f1eeced in this
manner was begun after Precinct De-
tectives H. H. Carper and NJ B. Moore
arrested man in liquor store in the
1900 block of Wisconsin avenue.
The arrest was made through the
cooperation of Jack Killeen, pro-
prietor of the store. He called the
detectives after he had received a
telephone call from a man represents
ing himself to be "Sergt. Callahan"
Of the Police Department and asking
Tor a contribution, Killeen said. The
donation was promised.
When the man entered the store, he
reportedly was handed a marked SIS
bill by Killeen, the money having been
furnished by police. Carper waited in
the store during the transaction. it
was said, and then arrested the man.
The prisoner, who is held for in
vestigation, was quoted by police as
saying: "Well, boys, you've got me-"
Members of the Detective Bureau
check and fraud squad said they had
received several complaints recently
regarding the extortion of money in
the name of the Police and Fire De-
partment widows.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
NEW BRIDGE BIDS
TO Be REQUESTED
Rock Creek and Potomac
Parkway Span to Be Lee
Boulevard Link,

Bids are expected to be called for
shortly by the Bureau of Public Roads
of the Department of Agriculture for
construction of the new traffic bridge
in the Rock Creek and Potomac Park
way, near the Shoreham Hotel, across
Rock Greek, officials said yesterday.
Plans for the structure are prac-
tically completed by the bureau, but
some alterations are necessary to meet
the requirements of the landscape ar
chitectS of the National Park Service.
Drawings are expected to be ready
in the next 10 days for the new bridge
across Boundary Channel, leading
from Columbia Island to the Virginia
mainland, to hook up with the Lee
Boulevard.
The Bureau of Public Roads also
informed park authorities yesterday
that plans for an extra span in Key
Bridge, at Rosslyn, Va, are progress
ing satisfactorily. Preliminary studies
are under way actively and confer
ences with the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission, the Fine
Arts Commission and the National
Capital Parks are being held period
lcally to iron out the details.
This new arch will afford traffic
facilities in the George Washington
Memorial Parkway, which will feature
riverside drive up to Great Falls,
passing under the Key Bridge, to avoid
grade crossings The money is already
in hand for this, officials said, and as
soon as plans are completed construc-
ton will proceed without delay. A
traffic connection with the Lee High
way at Rosslyn will likewise be made.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
P. W. A. WILL SLASH
1000 FROM PAY ROLL
About 800 Workers to Leave
Service Without Prejudice"
Are in Washington.

Approximately 1000 P. w: A. ad-
ministrative employees, most Of whom
are now on furlough without pay. will
be separated from the service without
prejudice" next month, it was an
nounced last night by Secretary Ickes.
About 300 of these employees. it was
said, are stationed in Washington.
None has civil service status.
Officials said the reduction in per-
sonnel was in line with P. w. AS
continuing policy" in force more than
year, to reduce its staff as the COM
pletion Of projects permits.
During the last six months, the an
nouncement said, some 2,700 nom
Federal projects, with a total con-
struction cost of $500, ,000, 900, have
been completed. New projects, it was
pointed out, are not being started as
rapidly as old ones are being COM
pleted. making the staff reductions
possible.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
BAND CONCERT.

BY the Navy Band, in the sail loft
at the Navy Yard, at 2 pm. tomorrow.
Lieut.. Charles Benter, leader; Alex
ander Morris, assistant.
Program.
Des. concert march, "Skylines"- Afford
Overture to "An Irish Comedy -Ansell
Solo for cornet, La Mandolinata,"
Bellstedt
Oscar Short.
"Nocturne No. !, in c Minor" Chopin
March, Franklin D. Roosevelt"
woodin
Song, Silver Threads Among
the Gold" Danks
Hymn, IN the Sweet Bye and
Dye ------------------
March, Spirit of the Nation"
Mrs. A. Gillett
Scotch air. "Loch Lamond."
March, IN. C. -Bigelow
Solo for trombone, Autumn
Clarence Edwards.
March, THAT Old Home Town
of Mine" -Laurier
"A Manx Rhapsody Wood
"IdylI' Coates
March, "Our Chiefs Call" -Rinkendorf
? THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1937-01-17

In fact, these Pennsylvanians were
so rough, Richmond Lee Moran re-
calls, that the District indemnified
the visitors who suffered from their
mischief
Even so, Moran, who lives on the
top floor of house at 803 Mount
Vernon place, remembers that first
Cleveland inaugural as one of the best
of the IS he has seen. His record be-
gins with Grants second, in 1873.
Moran was z when an older sister
steered him by the hand through the
crowd along Pennsylvania avenue to
watch the great Union general with
the red beard ride In his carriage up
to the Capitol.
IL Seen by Bryant.
Rev. Arthur d. Bryant of 322 East
Capitol street remembers that the
March 4, 1878. was so cold that he
failed to see the Grant parade-the
only Inauguration ceremony he has
missed since the second Lincoln in
augural, In 1865. He has seen II
altogether and Is ready to watch an
other Wednesday.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
STRIKING SEAMEN.
ARE AWAITED HERE
Police Report No Large In
fIux, but Prepare for
Demonstration.

Although there were no signs last
night of an appreciable increase in
the number of striking seamen here,
police are keeping a wary eye on
entrances to the city for new arrivals
to get an idea of what they must cope
with if a proposed demonstration
develops tomorrow.
So far, there has been nothing to
substantiate the prediction of leaders
of the maritime strike that some
5000 delegates will be massed in the
Capital within the next "a hours.
Except for about two-score picket
ers at the Commerce Department yes
terday. a check-up late last night
failed to reveal the presence of addi-
tional members of Seamen's unions.
Joseph Curran. head of the New
York Strike Committee. announced
several days ago the seamen would
move into Washington from all the
large seaports to protest against
continuous discharge books" which
are provided for in clause in Sena-
tor Copeland's maritime act.
The discharge books, the seamen be-
lieve. would result in the ultimate
'blacklisting" of those who participate
in union activities.
Patrick Whalen, chairman of the
Baltimore Strike Committee, said yes.
terday several hundred of the demon.
strators already had arrived. How
ever, the Public Relations Bureau oi
the Police Department has been unable
to verify Whalen's statement.
The police did say, however, that
eight bus loads of seamen were re.
ported to have left New York anc
that smaller groups from other East.
ern cities were understood on the way
here.
If the strength of the demonstrator:
warrents it, Police Supt. Ernest w
Brown is expected to issue special
orders canceling leave to guard against
possible developments.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
SECOND DIVIDEND
BY BANK LIKELY
Federal I-American Deposi-
tors Learn Remaining As.
sets Are $2,927,189.

With prospects for another divi-
dend to depositorS in few weeks, the
Federal-American National Bank &
Trust Co., largest closed bank in
Washington. is shown by the latest
quarterly statement of the receiver,
Cary A. Hardee. to have remaining
assets of an estimated value of S2,-
927l8s.63.
No definite indication is forthcom-
ing as to how soon the dividend can
be paid to the thousands of depositors
of this bank, nor how large a dividend
it will be. But the figures of the
report show that the receivership is
being shaped into condition for pay
ment of the second dividend.
First Dividend 50 Pct.
First dividend was paid out of this
bank in September. 1888, amounting
to so per cent. On this first dividend,
the conservator and receiver have paid
to depositors total of s4,182, ,53l. As,
of which s3,S85,604 was paid by the
conservator.
The Reconstruction Finance Corp.
loan of s2,348,425.97 has been en-
tirely repaid.
Collections of stock assessment are
shown to be high, with s1.200,824 .96
paid by stockholders out of a total
assessment Of 100000 on the cap
ital stock.
Unsecured Liabilities.
Unsecured liabilities at the date of
suspension of the bank, March 8,
1888. stood at S9,332,245.87, repre-
senting the money owed to general
depoSitors. Receivers certificates have
been issued for the great majority of
this, but most of these certificates
are being held at the Office of the
receiver for depositors. There are un-
secured liabilities listed as neither
paid or proved" amounting to s24l.-
244.34.
The cost of liquidation of the bank
Is shown to be $3.50 ,950.90, which is
less than the income from the assets
listed as s7o4,157.49 collected from
interest, premium, rents and other
sources.
Cash in the hands of the receiver
and the controller of the currency Is
s707, 7,20s.16.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
High Officials Honor Moran,
Retired Secret Service Chief
Testimonial Dinner Giren in RecOgni-
ton of Veterans 81 Years in
Government.

High Government officials and
Federal investigators from all over
the country paid tribute to William
H. Moran. retired chief of the Secret
Service. at a testimonial dinner in
his honor last night at the Willard
Hotel.
In recognition of his 81 years in
the Government service. Is of which
were spent as head of the Secret
Service. Moran was presented with
the keys to new automobile and
bound volume of letters written by
every man in the service, the first
letter from the pen of the President.
Text Of Letter.
The latter follows:
MY Dear Chief:
Il cannot allow you to relinquish
active work without assuring you of
my sincere appreciation of the devoted
service which you have rendered to
the Government, latterly as chief of
the Secret Service Division of the
Treasury Department, and previously
through SO many years as faithful
member of that organization. And I
desire in special way to acknowledge
the debt which I owe you personally
Evening star., 1937-01-17
WISDOM Of zoo
CONTROL SHIFT
TOD. c. DOUBTED
Fiscal Committee Proposal
Would Seriously Alter
Status Of Collection.
SMITHSONIAN ASSISTS
IN ACQUIRING ANIMALS
Main Question at Issue Is Whether
Zoo Will Remain National
Institution.

The proposal to remove the National
Geological Park from the administra-
ton Of the Smithsonian Institution to
that of the District Commissioners,
contained in the report OF the Presi-
dents Advisory Committee on Fiscal
Relations, would seriously alter the
status of one of the finest wild animal
collections in the world. according to
Smithsonian officias.
The eventual result, they fear, would
be to reduce to an average small city
ZOO what is now scientific establish
ment of high standing throughout the
world. The Smithsonian administra-
ton has given the Zoo certain extraor-
dinary advantages. Because OF the
association and its national status, it
has been the natural depository OF
many rare animals and birds which
have come into the hands Of Federal
agents throughout the world or have
been gathered by scientific expeditions.
The Smithsonian connection has
made possible securing permits from
foreign countries for the collection OF
rare animals which otherwise seldom
would be granted. A notable case, 1t
was pointed out. was the Zoos acqui-
sition of a gorilla from the. Belgian
Congo reserve few years ago. The
animals are guarded so zealously that
one could be removed only through
negotiations between the Belgian gov
ernment and the government of the
country for which it is destined.
Smithsonian officials were loath to
have given it further consideration.
They stressed. however. that the main
question at issue is as to whether
there shall be a national Zoo or a
District of Columbia Zoo. The latter
could not pretend to fulfill the func-
tions of the former as depository for
types and as field for scientific
study.
The Zoo started. 1t was pointed out.
in the Smithsonian's back yard"
From time to time. the scientific
studies of the institution had required
the use of living animals. Rather than
kill these creatures after their imme-
diate purpose was served former Sec
retary Samuel P. Langley directed that
they be kept in cages and pens behind
the building. The collection rapidly
grew far beyond the limits of the
availab space and Secretary Langley
led the movement to secure the pres
ent park.
At that time the bison were near
extinction. Secretary Langley's work
initiated the movement which has pre-
served these animals. He also was
concerned with the preservation Of
the rapidly disappearing beaver and
some other North American man.
mails. The Zoo still is in position
to serve this purpose. Today repre-
Sentatives Of colleges and scientific
foundations throughout the United
States are constantly carrying on in
vestigations at the park which other
wise would be impossible.
The recreational facilities of the
Zoo, it is stressed. are entirely Sec
ondary.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
ATTENDANCE RECORD
SET BY BOYS CLUB
Membership and Service Figures
Also Surpassed, Fyfe's Re.
port Discloses.

The Boys Club of Washington, Inc.
closed 1886 with its highest member
ship registration and the largest at.
tendance and service record since the
club was founded II years ago. accord
ing to the December report of Charles
M. Fyfe. managing director.
During that month of 1886 the clubs
various facilities were used 2I.143
times, as compared with 1858 times
Tor December in 1885, making a serv-
ice increase of 2,495. The average
daily service figure of the club for
December, 1886, was 846, as compared
with 745 for the same month in 1885.
The total attendance during Decem-
Der last was given as 1894. In 1885
1t was 4.704.
The most popular of the depart
ments for the month was that of the
games, which totaled a service figure
Of 10.574.
The clubs Georgetown branch
showed an average of 125 boys used
the physical department daily, 246
boys the recreation department and
81 the reading room during the month.
There were 90 adult visitors at the
bsanch in December.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
INF ANT MORTALITY
CONT|NUESTOR|S
Influenza and Pneumonia
Contribute to High Rate
in Capital.

Washington's infant mortality rate,
which during 1886 ranked as one Of
the highest in the country, is contin-
uing far ahead of average, Census
Bureau reports for the first part of
January reveal. There has been a
general increase in deaths OF all age
classes due to influenza and pneu-
monia, it was reported.
Total infant deaths for the week
ending January 9 are far above the
average in Washington. according to
the figures. which show 25 deaths of
children under year Of age during
the week, as compared with three
year average of only IA for the same
period. OF these deaths, IA were OF
white and II of colored infants.
The Census Bureau report shows
that total deaths of persons of all
ages in Washington were running
ahead of the three-year average dur
ing the week ending January 9, the
total being 222 for the week as COM
pared with the average of 1874.
The figures, based on reports from
86 major cities, show sharp increase
in deaths for the country generally
during the early part of January.
without question" it was explained,
"this excessive mortality is the result
of widespread increase in influenza
and pneumonia. The effects of the
current influenza epidemic have been
evident in the mortality reports for
this week, and also for the week end
ing January 2, 1887"
The Census Bureau reported yester-
day that during 1886 Washington had
an infant mortality rate of 70 per / 900
live births. as compared with a rate
of only SO per 1000 during 1885.
These were for children under year
of age, excluding still births. The
1885 average for 86 cities is 81 infant
deaths per 1000 live births.
The total Washington death rate
during 1896 amounted to 1877 per
1000 population, as compared with
I'll in 1885 and only Nashville, Tenn,
with a total Of 1872, reported higher
rate.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
KEEP OFF THE GRASS"
is PARK OFFICIALS PLEA

Damage to grass in the parks caused
by pedestrians taking short cuts has
become so serious that Frank T.
Gartside, assistant superintendent Of
National Capital Parks. yesterday Is
sued a plea to the public to cooper
ate in preserving Washington's beauty.
play over an entire plot of grass
does not do as much damage as the
repeated beat of feet over a given
path" Gartside said. pointing out
that barren paths now stretch across
the Ellipse. the Mall and the Wash
ington Monument grounds.
Evening star., 1937-01-17

for all you have done now through
nearly four years to insure my own
personal safety and comfort.
Yours has been a long career OF
varied and valuable service, always
performed with single-minded devo-
ton to the public good. I join with
your legion of friends in wishing you
continued good health and the full
enjoyment through long years to come
of the leisure which you have earned
by such faithful work.
Very sincerely yours,
"(Signed)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"
Served Under 13 Presidents.
Speakers pointed out that Moran
had entered the Secret Service dur
ing President Arthur's administration,
that he had served under 13 Presi-
dents and that he had seen l9 treas
urers of the United States come
and 60.
A high light of the testimonial was
a toast by Mrs. Marian Bannister,
assistant treasurer. who after ascer-
tanning no "G-men" were present,
lauded Moran with: "Chief Moran,
what-a-man, beat his record if you
can!"
Frank Burke, Secret Service agent
stationed at the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing. who presided as
POSTMASTER. introduced the follow
ing speakers:
Walter S. Bowen, chief clerk of the
Secret Service; Frank A. Birgfeld,
chief clerk Of the Treasury: Police
Supt. Ernest w. Brown; Alvin w.
Hall, director of the Buerau of En-
craving and Printing; Rear Admiral
H. G. Hamlet, retired chief Of the
Coast Guard; Joseph E. Murphy. for
20 years assistant to Moran; Steven E.
Gibbons, Assistant SECRETARY of the
Treasury; William H. McReynolds,
administrative assistant to the Secre-
tary of the Treasury; James Moyle,
commissioner of customs; Rev. John c.
Palmer, pastor of the Washington
Heights Presbyterian Church; Elmer
Trey, chief of the Intelligence Divi-
sion, Internal Revenue Bureau; James
L. Wilmeth, former director of the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing;
Leslie c. Garnett, United States dis
trict attorney; Harry Anslinger, COM
missioner of narcotics; Charles r.
Schoenman, and Thomas j. Callaghan.
Told that his gift automobile was
safely locked in the garage at his
home, Moran inquired, Who's 60
ing to drive it?"
His wife, who sat beside him, an
swered, Nervous as I am about driv-
ing, will"