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Evening star., 1937-02-27
Montgomery Finds 80 Homes
Untaxed, Some for 10 Years
s., 1000 Garage in Center of Siluer Spriing g
Business District Among Prop.
critics Escaping Collector.

talked of in the State Legislature, but
on which no definite action has been
taken. should be made to equalize
taxes by discovering escaped property
and by recording the increase in val
ues resulting from the growth Of many
Montgomery County communities in
the last 10 years, Coughlan declared
These SO homes and the garage
which have not been on the tax rolls
at all, were discovered entirely by ac-
cident while looking into some other
routine matter in connection with the
properties" he explained.
IF we had a reassessment. I don't
know how many homes, barns and
commercial properties we would find.
In some sections, property We have
listed as a home. has now been con-
verted to commercial use and should
bear higher tax rate.
Under the law regarding escaped
properties, the county can levy taxes
(See TAX Page A.3)
Evening star., 1937-02-27
LOUISVILLE SETS TOTAL
OF FLOOD DEATHS AT 80
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE, KY, February 27.-
Louisville's direct flood death toll was
fixed today at the almost unbeliev-
able" total of 80 by DR.. Hugh r.
Leavell. director Of health.
He listed the fatalities as follows:
Drowning. 6; exposure. 10; burned or
killed in explosions, Is; asphyxiation.
2: pneumonia, %. heart disease, %;
bacillary dysentery. l.
Mayor Neville Miller had estimated
deaths from all causes during the
flood emergency. January % to Feb
ruary IA, at 429.
Considering that more than half
of the people of this city population
100000 was involved in the flood"
commented DR.. Leavell, "one could
scarcely take that number of persons
on a picnic without losing almost as
many"
Evening star., 1937-02-27
sy. Stan CORRESPONDENT OF The Star.

Ey Stan Correspondent OF The Star.
SILVER SPRING, Md, February 27.
Accidental discovery of 80 homes,
valued at $4,000, and $4,000 garage.
not carried on the tax rolls of the east
ern suburban district, led today to re-
newed demand by County Commis-
sioner Paul M. Coughlan for State
wide reassessment.
Eight Of the homes, which have es-
capped the assessor for at least 10 years,
were in one section, Seven Oaks. and
the garage is in the commercial dis
trict Of Silver Spring. The homes
range in value from $4,000 to $1,000.
Coughlan pointed out.
The entire commercial area OF Sill
yer Spring is assessed at a total Of
approximately $850,000, while the in
crease in population in the section.
since the last assessment was made
in 1927. has brought a rise in value TO
between s3,000.000 and 100000
The reassessment, which is being
Evening star., 1937-02-27
D0NAHEY AGAINST,
bULKLEY FAVORS
COURT PROPOSALS
0hioan Asserts u. S. Voters,
"Source of All Power"
Should Decide.
SENATE LINEUP STANDS
80 OPPOSED TO rs FOR
Half Dozen Formerly Announced
as Concurring in Plan Say They
Are Non-Committal.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Senator Donahey, Democrat. Of
Ohio spoke out today against President
RooSevelt's court reorganization pro-
gram after his colleague, Senator
Bulkley. Endorsed it as an effort Ito
restore our form of government
Donahey in his first public state
ment on the court issue said:
This entire controversy vitality af-
fects the judiciary. coordinate
branch Of the Government, and should
be referred to the people-the source
Of all political power"
Bulkley, also a Democrat. declared
in a radio speech last night that op-
ponents should frankly take the posi-
ton which they are really supporting
that OF unqualified judicial suprem-
acy.",
Donahey's declaration did not add
to the total of Senators publicly COM
mitted. however, because earlier word
had come from his office on his stand.
Bulkley had indicated his views pre-
viouSly.
Twenty-six Known as Favorable.
The number OF Senators publicly op-
posing the Chief Executives proposal
remained at SO, but the list of those
openly favoring the plan dropped to 26
Half a dozen of those once counted
for the President asserted during the
last few days that they were nom
committal.
Although. Donahey did not say in so
many words he would vote against the
Presidents proposal, he declared:
The Constitution is the founda-
ton of our Government. The fathers
builded the community temple and
placed it in our hands for safe keep
ing. then passed on.
1T is our solemn duty to place it
in the hands Of hose who follow us,
enlarged, Of course, but politically
unprofaned."
Bulkley in his speech said the Con-
stitution does not provide that the
Supreme Court may pass on the validi-
ty of an act of Congress.
How then" he asked. did the
Supreme Court get the right to be the
final arbiter Of the validity of an
act Of Congress? 1t simply asserted
it. '''
"We are trying to check the Su-
preme Court in doing what itself has
held it has no right to do"
Others to Speak Against Plan.
Opposition leaders declared another
the presidential program early next
week They said nine more were pri-
vately pledged to oppose the measure.
They, as we'll as administration
forces. we're watching anxiously for
any sign that the voluntary retire.
ment bill passed by Congress might
bring withdrawal from the Supreme
Court and possibly clear the way for
(See JUDICIARY, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1937-02-27
Sit-DO,Un Strike
Of Geisha Girls
Starts in Temple
Collective Bargaining
Privileges Sought
by Group.
y the Associated Press

0s tIS fAooOClotC0 Hkceo'
OSAKA, Japan, February IT.
Geisha girls of this wealthy industrial
city were walking out on its tired
business men today, answering the call
to a sit-down strike at the famous
Gyokuzo Buddhist Temple on nearby
mountain top.
They charged their employers with
trying to destroy their labor organiza-
ton, the Geisha Guild.
The ranks of the original 80 "sit-
downers" have swelled to 500 and the
strike threatened to deplete Osaka
completely of its 1000 Geisha girls.
Up the mountainside they trudged,
carrying their samisens three-stringed
instruments) and their cosmetics.
(6es GMSHA Pase A-e.)
Evening star., 1937-02-27
JUDGE FREES TAxlMEN
ON DAMAGE PAYMENT
Changes 81, 900 Fines in Rioting
to $500 if 81 Liquidate
Losses by May /.

Losses py may L.
BY tie Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, February 27.- Eudg'
Eugene ODunne freed 81 ta xical
drivers today of sentences i'm kpossf
after conviction of assault, ri Str
disorder, on the condition each lid
his share of the total damage to XII
cabs during recent strike ol The
drivers.
Thirteen of the defendants vi IN
the group fined $1,000 each last Sat
urday and given suspended ser ence
Of year in Jail. Most of the osners
had been held for sentencing. Two
convicted drivers were not affected
by the order.
Judge O'Dunne, in striking out the
previous sentences, gave each Of he
81 drivers a term of three months
in Jail, suspended on condition Of good
behavior, and a $500 fine. suspended
on condition of repayment of the
taxicab damage by May /.
The total damage was listed as; Yel-
low cabs. ss92.O2; Diamond cabs, ST.
310.98, and costs. $432.l0.
Evening star., 1937-02-27
Sent to Butchers
% Years Ago, Son
Returns With Wife
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MOUNDSVILLE, w. Va, Feb
ruary 27.-Twenty-eight years
ago Mrs. Emma Simms sent her
young son Charles to the butch
er's for a pound Of liver.
Today he is back with the liver
and a wife. He came from An
chorage, Alaska, where he had
lived for several years.
Mrs. Simms. resident of Aleppo.
Pa, at the time she sent him TO
the store, had heard from him
only once.
. Years ago he wrote he hadn't
forgotten the errand and some
day would complete it.
Evening star., 1937-02-27
DR.. WILSON RALLIES
FROM SERIOUSILLNESS
Temperance Workers Condition
Impoverished Paralysis
Stroke.
BY tie Associated Press.

by Ire Associated FTeSS.
PORTLAND, Greg, February a.
Dr. Clarence True Wilson, GA, nation
ally-known temperance worker, rallied
from serious illness at his home at
Gresham today. Attendants said his
condition was Encouraging.
DR.. Wilson suffered a stroke of
paralysis Thursday, but his nurse said
today he had regained his faculties
and was conscious.
DR.. Wilson, born in Milton, Del.
April "a, 1872, founded the Methodist
Episcopal Church Board of Temper
ance, Prohibition and Public Morals
and was active as its crusading sec
retary for more than quarter of a
century. He asked the General Con-
ference of the church to accept his
resignation May Is, 1886, and came
to his Summer home at Gresham,
near Portland, short time later.
Evening star., 1937-02-27
SNOW OR RAIN FORECAST
IN CAPITAL TOMORROW

Snow or rain is forecast for the Dis
trict and vicinity tomorrow. Little
change in temperature is expected.
The minimum temperature tonight
probably will be around 28 degrees.
The mercury failed to drop as low
as was anticipated last night. reach
ing the lowest point-30 degrees
about midnight. 1t climbed to So yes
terday afternoon.
Evening star., 1937-02-27
SUPPORTS COURT PLAN

PORTSMOUTH, Va, February ~
R.-Joseph Rossano, president Of the
Virginia Federation of Labor, yesterday
issued a call to all labor locals in the
State affiliated with the American Fed
Grafton to take formal action indorsing
President Roosevelt's Federal judiciary
program and to forward letters or
resolutions to the Virginia members OF
the Senate and the House of Repre-
sentatives urging them to support the
legislation necessary to carry out the
PROPOSALS.
Evening star., 1937-02-27

FOREIGN.
4,000, 900 Poles back Koc program of
nationalism. Page As
japanese officials differ on air defense
adequacy. Page AS
NATIONAL.
Roosevelt asks State laws to aid dust
flood fight. Page Al
Kidnapped son Of wealthy Argentine
man is found dead. Page Al
Fight on sit-down strike method
grows in u. S. Page Al
so 1000 to watch 100000 race at Santa
Anita. Page Al
Donahey against. Bulkley for, Roose-
velt courts plan. Page Al
Senate prepares for neutrality legisla-
ton battle. Page AS
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Judge Curran rules SNOW removal"
parking ban invalid. Page Al
Townsend files motion for new trial;
arguments Friday. Page Az
Arlington, in surprise reorganization
move, abolishes ofiices. Page AZ
Thirty tranSfusions fail to save girl
of 6. Page AS
Two iremen hurt in crash on way to
blaze. Page AS
New bill throws civil service extension
into politics. Page Ais
House subcommitts considers District
bills. PageA.l6
Evening star., 1937-02-27
Seine and Yeres Rise.

PARIS. February 27 (R.-Low-lying
sections of Vilieneuve st. Georges, 10
miles southeast of Paris, were evacu-
ated today as the Yeres and Seine
Rivers continued to rise.
Evening star., 1937-02-27

BY the Associated Press.
Conflict over the sit-down strike
method grew apace today, in many in
stances overshadoWing the issues un-
derlying labor disputes.
sSome State and local officials and
factory owners showed a stiffening
opposition to the use of labor'S new
weapon. 1t was revealed by the arrest
of strikers and strike organizers and
the use of force to evict sit-downers.
Three State Governors have voiced
opposition to the sit-down technique.
Gov. Henry Horner of Illinois said
there was mo warrant in law to just
ify a so-called sit-doWn strike" Cows.
Wilbur Cross of Connecticut and Har-
old G.. Hoffman of New Jersey warned
they would tolerate no sit-down strikes
In their States.
Gov. HoffmanS announcement drew
from Homer Martin. president of the
United Automobile Workers of Amer
lea, a rejoiner that sit-doWn strikes
would be conducted whether he likes
it or not" Martin said the Governor
would "moSe out of the way if he
doesn't ''join with US
Ford Union Drive Pushed.
The Committee for Industrial Or
ganization pushed plans for unioniZa-
ing the Ford Motor Co. assembly plant
ut EdgeWater, employing 3,700 workers.
and the Federal ship building and
dry dock at Kearny employing 1000
woman and two men were in
jured as lead pellets were thrown in
battle between union strikers and non-
union workers for possession of the
Ferro Stamping Co.'S Administration
Building at Detroit.
The outbreak at the Ferro Co.. where
a sit-down strike has been in progress
for several days, was the first in any
of the score of labor disputes which
started here week ago.
Striking employees took over the Ad
ministration Building, which had been
held by about 20 non-union employees
and Office workers.
Wayne Marlett chairman of the
Ferro Strike Committee, said non-
union men in the Office building be-
gan throwing LEAD pellets lncheS IN
diameter through ventilators into two
plants occupied by strikers.
He said the three persons injured
were Anna Gouci, %; Alex Laslo, 81,
and Peter Kuhn. %, all strikers.
Striking workers SWarmed to the
roof of their building and dropped
down on the administration building.
All non-Strikers fled except five
workers and a company official.
Fifty police broke their way into the
Office building with crowbars. They
said the six had not been hurt.
SheriffS deputies arrested two c. I.
o organizers in Waukegan. Ill. They
were charged with conspiring to pre-
vent execution of a court writ for
the arrest of sit-down strikers in the
Fansteel Metallurgical Corp. plants.
Five other organizers were being
sought by deputies. SiXty-one sit
downers were evicted in a tear gas
attack. They mappel plans for
picket siege.
Shutdown strikers arrested after
Evening star., 1937-02-27
.|NSURCENT SHELLS
FALL IN MADRID
Break in Downtown Streets,
Scattering Children and
Wounding Man.
BACKGROUND

Spdin's ciuil pdr Uhich started
last July continues to rage bitterly,
Uith government heads centralizing
the defense of Madrid under Gen.
Jose Miajd, uhile new internal
troubles threaten to split the ranks
of Gen. Francisco Franco.
Since outbreak of hostilitieS,
rivalry betUeen Carlist, n1ondrchist
supporters, and Spanish Fascists
haze become more and more intense.
Both parties publicly proclaim their
solidarity behind Franco, but
privately leaders admit after the
Uar "there may be trouble"
Evening star., 1937-02-27
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MADRID, February 27.-Insurgent
big guns sent shells screaming into
mid-Madrid again today.
Breaking five weeks of comparative
tranquility in the besieged city itself,
the shells began breaking in down.
town streets and against business
buildings. At least one man was hit.
Madrilenos, who had believed them
(See SPAIN, Page A-12)
Evening star., 1937-02-27
WAR ON S|T-D0WN
STRIKES GROWING;
FORD IS TARGET.
Unions Will Defy Opposition
of Jersey and Illinois
Governors.
THREE HURT IN FIGHT
AT DETROIT PLANT
Two Waukegan Labor Organizers
Jailed. Charged With Conspiracy
to Prevent Arrests.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Sit-doUn technique in strikes 1Uas
used effectively in France last year
Then laborerS protested Peoples
Front regime Jailed to giDe them
promised benefits. Introduced in
America on big scale for first time
late in December in strike OF United
Automobile Workers against Cen
eral Motors Corp. That walk-out
lasted about sir ueekS and WaS
settled only after long conferences.
Complicated temporary truce
failed to indicate clear pictory for
either side, but union leaders ,Uere
quick to claim gains. This gaze
impetus to similar tactics against
other industries and gradually dur
ing three WeekS since G.. NJ. c. peace
,Dds decided upon, such strikes hare
hit other industries until yesterday
nhen about $4,000 workers uere
said to be affected.
Evening star., 1937-02-27
BULLETIN.

Police Chief Ernest w. Brown
today announced his force would
abandon efforts to enforce the
snow removal parking ban pend
ing decision of a higher court on
Judge Edward M. Curran's ruling
in Police Court this morning that
the regulation was unreasonable"
and invalid. Maj. Brown expressed
the opinion that no court decision
could be expected before the regu-
lation expires March Is under its
own provisions.
The new "Snow removal parking
ban under which at least a thousand
warrants ave Jeen issued in the last
few day was declared unreasonable
and Invalid" in Police Court this morn
ing by Judge Edward NJ Curran. who
made a similar ruling several weeks
ago on another snow removal" regu-
lation.
Evening star., 1937-02-27
Summary of Today's Star

Symphony group recruits 750 solicitors
for fund drive. Page AS
Relief is Government responsibility,
church group contends. Page A-16
Hazen asks traffic obedience to cut
death toll. Page A-16
Change in collateral posting for motor
lists proposed. Page A-16
Evening star., 1937-02-27

(See STRIKE, Page A-l2.)
Evening star., 1937-02-27
WEATHER.

(U g. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Partly cloudy tonight, minimum tenn
perature about % degrees: tomorrow
cloudy, followed by snow or rain; little tenn
perature change. Temperatures-Highest,
36, at S pm yesterday; lowest, 80, at mid
night. Full report on Page AS.
Evening star., 1937-02-27

(See BUSES, Page A-l2.)
Evening star., 1937-02-27

(See TAX, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1937-02-27

(see CONSERVATION, Page A-6.)
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-07-09
It Looks Like Jackson All The Way
No Longer a Question of Whether He Can Get
Enough TO Win Nomination; Pockets Already
Bullying With Endorsements

With Western Maryland en-
dorsements tucked safely in his
vest pocket. and important politi-
cal leaders in Baltimore city and
other sections OF the State going
for him In q big way, il begins
TO appear that the Mayor Of Bal
timore viii have the Gubernator-
ial nomination under lock and
key by the time the boys from
the wideopen spaces gather for
the poE-Eow on nomination day.
An early announcement in this
case seemed TO be the wise thing.
II has created corner on the
county votes, and it must certain
~ be more or less discouraging
for the other Democratic hope
fuls who read almost daily OF ad-
ditional support coming into the
Jackson camp.
And if one is TO Judge the speed
with which the Mayors candidacy
is going forward. there viii be
little left for other prospective
candidates 10 fight over. The
march 10 Mayor Jackson will, in
al probability. develop into q
rout within the next few weeks
If the endorsements, already in
the bag, are announced according
10 schedule.
The Mayors announcement
seems to have stolen the political
spot light in Maryland. With
less than Is months remaining
before the big day" no word has
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-07-09

come from the Republican camp
az to q probable candidate TO give
battle 10 the Democratic winner.
1t is almost a foregone conclusion
that Governor Nice has had
enough OF State worries. He is.
according to reliable reports, still
considering his chances as a can
date for the United States Senate,
health permitting.
From over Probationary comes
rumors that Dr.. ConIey, who gave
the late Governor Ritchie the Sc
verest jolt of his political life.
will eventually place his stamp Of
approval on Mayor Jackson's can
didacy. They point out that the
popular Frederick county physi-
clan was opposed primarily to
Governor Ritchie's long continu-
ancy in Office and it was for this
reason alone that he entered the
primaries against him. Tnpus-
ands OF voters agreed with DR..
Conley and voted against Richie
for this reason II the opinion Of
these political dopesters is cor
rect, then there is no concrete
excuse for Dr. Conley not TO stick
with his party in 1888.
II is certain, TOO. that the great
majority OF Democrats who voted
the Republican ticket in 1894 will
return 10 the fold in 1888, regard
less Of who is carrying the ban
ner.
Il looks like Jackson all the
way.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-07-09
For the Summer Burglar

Summer is here-and the burg
lar is getting out his housebreak-
ing tools. There are six burglary,
robbery and theft losses for every
fire loss, according to the Associa-
ton of Casualty and Surety Exc
cutives. The vacation month,
when so many residences are
empty and unguarded, provide
ideal working conditions for the
housebreaker He does not have
to be wary of sleepers who may
wake momentarily and sound an
alarm. He need have no fear that
a dogs angry barking will reveal
his presence. He can work leis-
urely and thoroughly.
If persons who are leaving their
homes unoccupied even for a very
short time this summer viii take
the following precautions, they
win add greatly to their protec-
ton and peace of mind:
i. Lock securely all doors, win
dows or other entrances to the
house.
2. Inform the police that your
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-07-09

house viii be empty. They can
keep watch on it and Try the doors
and windows at regular intervals.
8. Take with you or lock secure
ly. all jewelry, silverware, furs.
valuable clothing and other ar
ticles easily converted into cash
by thief.
4. Be sure to suspend all deliv-
cries such as milk. papers, mail.
A heap Of newspapers or milk bot
ties on a porch are sure signs
that a house is unoccupied.
In view OF the increasing wide.
spread threat OF the burglary
hazard to property, local citizens
should take extra precautions at
this time OF the year. That is the
most effective way they can aid
crime control in the community.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-07-09
MALTA FEVER HERE

The Health Department reports
three cases OF malta fever In this
county. The cases are in the
county sections. none being res
ported in Hagerstown.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-07-09

Allegany county ranks fourth
among the counties OF the state
in the per cent OF farms operated
by owners.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-07-09
Good Citizens

earned the happy report that the
Pangborn Corporation had an
nounced a vacation with pay"
for every shop employee, the
amount Of the vacation dependent
upon the period OF service. 1t
was told also that this company
has been paying both the COM
pany's and the employees share
Of the Old Age Benefit Insurance.
In other words, it is costing the
employees nothing for their guar
antee Of eontented journey after
they have become TOO old 10 CON-
pete with younger men. So far
as known few concerns in the
country have been so generous
with their employees.
Pangborn Corporation came TO
Hagerstown in 1898 years ago
but it didn't require this length
OF time for the citizens OF this
community 10 form their opinion
Of the then-neE industry. From
the beginning, the Pangborn Cor.
poration officials proved that they
we're as much interested in the
welfare of those who worked for
them as they were in the product
they manufactured. Furthermore.
they were interested IN the COM
munity and in those things which
make Hagerstown q better place
In which 10 live. Too few, we
fear. realize what this industry
has accomplished directly and in
directly for the people Of Wash
ington County.
Pangborn Corporation has been
consistent during their years in
Hagerstown- consistent in their
efforts to improve the lot Of
vorkmen everywhere and instiIl
IN the minds Of all of Us that fair
play and human rights are far
more important in this world than
are property rights
We could enumerate a long list
OF charitable activities sponsored
By the Pangborn Corporation. We
could, If it were ethical, point out
children, who were, q few short
years ago, classified by many as
hopeless cTipples, but who, today,
due to the humanitarian instincts
Of those responsible for the
growth OF this large industry, are
vel and happy. The community
can, too, point with justifiable
pride, TO a splendid park, given
TO the city by the Pangborn bro
Tiers, and rightfully named in
their honor. The citizens, like
wise, have cause to be thankful
for q beautiful boulevard through
the Pangborn property, which was
made complete in every detail,
including sidewalk, curb trees and
al. and dedicated free to the city.
Too, the people of Hagerstown
have not forgotten that the donor
who was unknown until months
later and who sponsored the free
lunches in the five public schools
N the severe winter of the de-
preston was this same generous
benefactor and who likewise gave
Of his time and a large sum in an
s1Ort to save our principal bank
n the depths Of the depression.
Again we say what these men
and their business has meant to
Hsgsrstovn will we hope, some
tine be more widely realized.