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Evening star., 1938-06-01

Walter Harper, 90, colored, taxi
cab driver living at 929 P street NV,
was shot and seriously wounded today
by Motor Cycle Policeman Thomas
w. Shomette after the officer had
pursued the mans cab for several
blocks and then chased him through
house at 203 L street NV.
Harper was taken to Casualty Hos
pital where he was found to have a
bullet wound on the right side OF the
neck and another in the right ankle.
His condition was described as serious.
According to Officer Shomette, the
chase started just north of Union
Station. near First street and New
Jersey avenue NV, when he saw the
taxi proceeding at what he thought
was an excessive rate of speed
Between this point and the inter-
section of Pierce street and New Jer-
sey avenue NV. where Harper aban-
doned his cab, the officer said, the
fleeing car went through a stop sign
and passed street car on the wrong
side.
At Pierce and New Jersey. Po-
liceman Shomette reported, Harper
jumped from his cab, ran down L
street and entered the house at 203 L
Evening star., 1938-06-01
ROOSEVELT VETOES
EXEMPTION BILL
Act Relieving Mt. 0livet Cemetery
From Improvement Assessments
Rejected.

President Roosevelt today vetoed an
act of Congress which would have ex-
empted Mount Olivet Cemetery from
special assessments for public improve
ments.
In brief message to the House ex-
planning his action, Mr.. Roosevelt re-
ferred to letter from the president
of the Board of District Commissioners
recommending disappreval of the leg
islation and invited attention to an
act of Congress of 1908, providing
that no property except that of the
United States Government or the Dis
trfct of Columbia, and property owned
by foreign governments for legation
purposes, shall be exempt from as
sessments for improvement"
The President pointed out also that,
in the opinion of the Commissioners.
the bill would establish an unfortu-
nate. precedent, "since churches, char
liable institutions and other organiza-
tions of similar character would feel
that they, too. would be entitled to
the same treatment.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

/ bar is used, will be too hard on the
tires.
If wheel brakes are used, they must
exert equal pressure on both rear
wheels, but must be operated with only
one lever-either a single brake lever
or foot pedal. 1t will not be per-
mitted to construct type of wheel
brake which operates against only one
wheel. Remember that all local cars
will be subjected to an inspection by
race officials before they can compete,
and special attention will be directed
to the construction of steering mech
anisms and brakes. If these parts are
not built IN accordance with the rules,
your car will not be permitted to race.
The double drag brake has become
the more popular type. For one thing,
1t involves less wear on tires and in
addition it is simple in construction
and easy to operate. As is shown in
the sketch. the brake consists of a
simple framework Of wood, well braced
and with the drag surface reinforced
with old pieces of tire casing or some
similar material.
The brake frame is fastened to the
frame of the car with hinge. 50 that
1t Will be free to make contact with
the ground when pressure is applied.
The brake is operated by pressing
down on the cross-bar with the foot.
When not in use it can be held up off
the ground by using a common door
spring
Drag brakes are usually more re-
liable than wheel brakes, and If prop
erly built and correctly centered they
will not throw the car of balance
when applied.
Bob Ballard, who won the title of
international champion at last years
Soap Box Derby finals at Akron,
Ohio, had just about the most effect
i've brake in the collection. 1t was
Of the dragging-bar type and oper-
ated through a caster arrangement
| manipulated by cable attached to
hinged footboard.
Placing OF the foot on the toot-
board with a pressure OF as pounds
was enough to raise the rear wheels
completely off the ground. This brake
did not have the double drag bar, but
used only single bar, accurately
centered. II single bar drag brake
Is used, be sure that it is accurately
placed. Otherwise, application of the
brake will throw your car out of line.
Billiards. brake construction was
more complicated than most Of the
brakes, however, and it is suggested
that a more simple installation be
used If possible.
One type of brake seen last year
at Akron used the wheel-brake sys-
tenn and had leather-faced shoe fit-
ting each rear wheel. The shoe was
very similar in appearance to the old
type shoe brake used on horse drawn
| vehicles.
Remember this. however, when you
build your car. 1t must have brakes
and they must be operated with a
single hand lever or foot pedal.
Tomorrow. Construction OF the
/ Body OF the Car.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
NJ. j. TO CONFER
HONORS ON THREE
F. B. Noyes, Dr.. Grosvenor,
Charles Locher to Get
Honorary Degrees.
BY d STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

i
COLLEGE PARK, Md, June L.
Honorary degrees will be conferred on
three nationally prominent men at the
University Of Maryland's commence
ment exercises Saturday.
They are Frank B. Noyes, president
OF The Evening Star Newspaper Co.,
and two Maryland residents, DR.. Gil
bert H. Grosvenor of Bethesda and
Charles Locher Of Hancock.
Mr.. Noyes is to receive the degree
of doctor Of literature; DR.. Grosvenor,
president Of the National Geographic
Society, the degree of doctor Of laws
and Mr.. Locher. construction con-
sultant for the Tennessee Valley Au-
thority and noted industrialist, the
degree of doctor of science.
Honorary certificates of merit will
be presented to three Maryland resi-
dents who are prominent in agricul-
tural pursuits. They are Simon L.
Downey of Williamsport. Ralph Du-
laney Of Fruitland and George Gar
diner of Bryantown.
Mr.. Downey has been a leader IN
the development of Guernsey cattle
herds, Mr. Dulaney is past president
of the National Gamers Association
and an Eastern Shore Gamer and
grower, while Mr. Gardiner is
Southern Maryland tobacco producer.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

street. where he slammed and locked
the door in the officers face. AS the
man ran up the steps, Policeman Sho-
mette said. he reached for hip
pocket as If to draw a gun. At that
point Officer Shomette drew his own
gun.
Mrs. Nolia Hines, colored, who lives
in the house, later told police that
Harper ran through to back door,
but on finding it locked raced upstairs
to a second-foor landing. He was
standing there near an open window
when Policeman Shomette gained en-
trance
Seeing the officer, he jumped from
the second-floor window to the back
yard, drop of about feet, and made
for back fence AS he reached the
fence Policeman Shomette reached the
open window. The officer said Harper
turned here and again made a motion
as if to reach for a weapon. Police
man Shomette then fired twice, both
shots taking effect.
A search of Harper just before his
removal in a Casualty ambulance dis
closed that he had no weapon.
Officer Shomette. who is 90, has
been on the police force about three
years.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
DRUM CORPS OF LEGION
TO MARK ANNIVERSARY
Dance Will Be Given Saturday
Night at National Women's
Cllh
Country Club.

Saturday night members Of Fort
Stevens Post. No. 80. Drum and Bugle
Corps and their friends will celebrate
the fifth anniversary Of the organiza-
ton with an informal dance at the
National Womens Country Club, Brad
ley boulevard, west of Wisconsin ave-
nue..
This musical unit, organized under
the province of Fort Stevens Post.
American Legion, holds the unique dis
tinction of having won the District of
Columbia Department championship
at each of the five conventions since
1888 It has also placed within the
first 20 of the more than 100 entries
in competition at the American Legion
national conventions held in st. Louis,
Cleveland and New York.
Officers of the department and the
Forty and Eight have been invited.
Festivities will commence at 10 pm.
with Jerry Graham as master of cere-
monies.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
PREPARES
FOR CONSCR|PT|ON
Compulsory Service Bill Is
Ready in Case of War,
Chamberlain Says.
BY the sscciated Press.

=
LONDON, June Prime Minister
Chamberlain told the House of Com
mons today that the government had
compulsory military service bill
ready for submission TO Parliament In
the event of war.
He added, however, that the bill, in
preparation since 1922. did not pro-
vide for general conscription of man
power or application of the compulsory
service principle to industry.
Mr.. Chamberlain made his state
ment in an effort to ouell a two-day
furore over conscription, arising from
much-debated remarks Monday by
Sir Thomas Inskip, minister for CO.
ordination of defense.
Affirms Pact Obligations.
Earlier Mr.. Chamberlain had told
the House that Britain still is fully
resolved to accept the obligation" en-
tered into when she signed the
Kellogg BRAND pact 10 years ago.
Some opposition members had In
terpreted Inskip's remarks as mean
Ing biAdt tiAC kOs Wdo PANfhANA
for outright conscription. including
that of labor. at the outbreak of war.
Mr.. Chamberlain said this was in
correct He added that no scheme
had been drafted for application OF
compulsion to industrial or other
non military service, although from
time to time consideration has been
given to the question of how to make
the most efficient use of the nations
man power in wartime"
He rejected a suggestion that the
government publish its plans in detail.
Inskip Reused Laborites.
Inskip, on May 80, aroused Laborites
with a statement that "a competent
authority will allocate the duties OF
every individual in the event of war"
He denied that he had inadvertently
disclosed secret government conscrip-
ton plan. This failed to quiet the
opposition, which howled for a de-
tailed explanation of government in
tentions.
The opposition was not satisfied
with Mr.. Chamberlain explanation
and piled him with new questions.
Denis NOVEL; Pritt, Laborite, sug-
gested that the premier compare his
own and Inskip's words and ARRANGE
lessons in English for the cabinet
Mr.. Chamberlain reply was inaudible.
Agrees With Hull Statement.
Mr.. Chamberlain's earlier statement
was an expression of agreement with
the May % declaration of Secretary
Cordell Hull.
Secretary Hull. in exerting the
United States Governments moral
influence toward a peaceful settle
ment of Central European troubles,
reminded the powers that they had
given their solemn word to refrain
from war in signing the Kellogg
BRAND Pact in 1928.
The Commons discussion Of inter-
national affairs brought up Japanese
bombardments of Canton.
In reply to question, Richard
Austen Butler, undersecretary OF for
eign affairs, said his majesty's gov
ernment preferred to await official
reports before considering the advisa-
bility of asking the United States
and other nine power treaty sigma
tories to join in protest to Japan
about the Canton bombings.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
CROP LAW AMENDMENTS
SIGNED BY ROOSEVELT
Increase Tobacco Quotas and
Provide Redistribution of
Cotton Amendments.

BY tie Associated Press.
President Roosevelt signed amend
ments to the new crop control law
today, increasing this years national
tobacco-marketing quotas 2 per cent
and providing for redistribution of
unused cotton acreage allotments.
The amendments have the effect,
Agriculture Department officials said,
of increasing the national marketing
quota for flue-cured tobacco from
719.000,000 to 733.000,000 pounds:
dark tobacco from 145 10000 to 147,-
100000 pounds and hurley from $780,
100000 to 357,000.0o0 pounds.
The increases were authorized by
Congress to permit adjustments
among growers who complained
against reductions in their acreage
allotments.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
REPRESENTATIVE DEEM
WILL NOT RUN IN FALL

Representative BraswelI Deem Of the
eighth district of Georgia has decided
not to be a candidate for reelection,
he announced today
MFR. Deems decision was prompted
by the fact he has been in poor health
since last December, when he had q
nervous breakdown. He said he did
not feel equal to the strain OF another
campaign. Forty-four years old, he Is
finishing rs third term in the House.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

SO most OF the hints a
have been about Increasing the speed The sketches shown
aooDe are suggestions hoD to brake
top eevgtons hoo simple method OF constructing
OF 1heel brakes The brakng equipment consists of bar
operdted single hand leUe htch
both wheels The brakng surface faced
minimize
The iooer sketch shos the most popular type OF brake
construction. 1t to build and to
egc'en as the Deel brake oitout being Ueang
tbs type operated by pressing Goon
the too 0htch the brake NTH
ground The dragging surface should be faced some
material, such old tire casing
Evening star., 1938-06-01
CONGRESS IN BRIEF

Relief-Senate considers amend
nents to relief and public works bill.
Food-Drug-House may resume de-
bate on modernization of 1906 law.
TOMORROW.
Senate:
Continues debate on work -relief bill
Conferees meet on wage-hour bill
$50 pm.
Military Affairs Committee meets in
executive session, l0:30.
House:
Resumes consideration of food and
drugs bill.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

The Atlantic storm has continued to,
move northeastward and it was centered
Cape Race, New Foundiand with lowest
pressure about 29,2o inches, Pressure
continues relatively low Immediately south
of Bermuda. st. Georges. 29.9s INCHES.
Pressure continues low over Southern
Greenland. Godthaah. 29.56 inches, while
disturbances are moving eastward over
James Bay. Moosonee Ontario. 29.S0
inches and Iiortheastward over the Upper
Mississippi Valley and the western por-
ton of the lake region. Houghton, Mich.
1919 inches. Pressure is high over the
Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic States,
Atlantic City. N. j.. 5000 inches. and
pressure is high and rising over the
Plains States and the middle Rocky Noun
tain region Lander. Wyo.. ,3o;32 inches.
while pressure continues high of the
north Pacific coast. North. Head. Wash.
1920 inches. During the last "A hours
there have been showers in portions OF
the central valleys. the Plains States.
the western portion Of the upper lake
region. and the Southeastern States.
Temperatures have risen in New Eng
land. Elsewhere changes have been slight.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Soap Box Derby Rules

oe to The Star and the
Soap Box Derby this summer for boys the Washington metropolitan
derby will
built
ngton in national and international finals Akron Ohio)
These rules guide Washington Soap Derby
Eligibility: Boys than
boy who has passed his 18th birthday the day
ineligible
Virginia Sons Chevrolet dealers employees
Motor Co. and The Star will not be allowed
admission fee
Rule books and entry blanks
pledge the salesrooms must
the letter the rules regulations dimensions building
ments Registrations
Star, nor viii rule books be issued by the
Groups of well individuals may racers
assist by giving advice Chevrolet
mechanics will be glad to advise
T. No racing than So
DERBY WATCEIWORDS!
Read the Rule Book Carefully.
Observe Your Safety Pledge.
Read The Star Regularly for Derby Ne,cs
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Beard Growers Meet.

Seventy members Of the Mustache
and Beard Club Of Japan attended the
regular spring meeting of the organ
ization in Toxic. Much of time was
consumed in measuring hair and COM
pairing the measurements with those of
year ago. Those with the longest
boards had the shiniest heads, it was
observed,
Evening star., 1938-06-01

to be given Fri
d a y by H a arr y
N e W m a n. pub
Ii S h er of t h e
magazine, at Mrs.
KS Toll House
Tavern.
The high hat
and hat box will
be awarded the
Albanian Minis
ter as the April
W | n er of t h e
prize.
T h e citation
recognizes his de-
v on to h j S
Vino l,jS our, nm
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Bill for Statue Passed.

The House passed and sent to the
Senate today bill by Representative
Robertson, Democrat, of Virginia, pro-
viding for the erection of a monu-
ment to Gen. Peter Gabriel Mullen
berg, Revolutionary War hero, at
Woodstock. Va,
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Canada Studies ProposaL

OTTAWA, June ! (P.-The Cana
dian Government last night withheld
observations on the draft of a new
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence waterways
treaty submitted by the United States
Government.
The treaty was tabled in the House
OF Commons by Justice Minister
Ernest Papointe, acting as House
leader
Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie
King issued statement acknowledge
ing receipt of the draft and of a note
embodying United States proposals.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

EDITORS NOTE: This is the
seventh Of a series OF articles on
HON to build racer for Washing
tons first Soap Boz Derby, spon-
sored By The Star and the Ameri-
can Legion. 1t deals Dith construc-
ton OF brakes. Other stories pill
tollo,O daily. 1t is suggested that
derby aspirants clip and saue these
articles for reference as they pro-
coed to build their racers.
The construction Of a system of
brakes usually receives good deal of
attention. although they are of sec
ondary consideration as far as per-
formance is concerned. The rules state
definitely. however, that all cars must
be equipped with brake capable of
stopping the car with safety. And
under the rules, there are only two
types permitted-drag brakes and
wheel brakes.
In the sketches accompanying this
article, two views of each type are
shown. The top sketch explains the
construction of the wheel brake. This
is operated with hand lever, which
remains tilted forward when not in
use. The lever in this type is located
in the center Of the car. When the
brake is to be applied, the hand lever
is pulled back, which brings the lower
end of the lever forward The lower
end is attached to the brake bar by
wire cable. and when the brake is
operated the bar moves forward in its
guide and exerts pressure on the rear
wheels, bringing the car to stop. At
the point OF contact with the wheels,
the brake bar should be faced, or re-
inforced, with leather or old tire cas-
ing, to minimize wear on the tires.
If the brake bar is not faced with
some material, the pressure of the
wooden bar, or whatever kind of brake
Evening star., 1938-06-01
High-Hat Award
Goes to Minister
From Albania

His Excellency Faik Konitza, the
Albanian Minister, will be presented
Judges monthly high hat award for
distinguished service at garden party
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Handbills Bring Arrests.

For distributing handbilis with the
words: 'St George for Merrie Eng
land; where Is Merrie England now?"
three were arrested during 8 Fascist
meeting In Lcndon.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Report for Last 24 Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon today1
Highst 81. noon. p m. TO-DAY. year
ago 81 a,
Lowest, As. 5 am. today. Year ago. 81.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, 81. on April 2S.
Lowest. Is. on January 2S.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
tFrom noon yesterday to noon todayJ
Highest, 95 per cent at Am. today.
Lowest. 81 per cent. at noon today.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic survey
Evening star., 1938-06-01

derstanding of human and political
values. and his capacity for good
sportsmanship and kindly humor.
1t is expected the party will be at
tended by many persons prominent in
Washington's political and social life.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
WEATHER REPORT


tonight tomorrow increasing coudness and
Evening star., 1938-06-01
River Report

River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers muddy
1t Harpers Ferry: Potomac slishtly muddy
1t Great Falls today
Evening star., 1938-06-01

Precipitation.
Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital lcurrent month to date):
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Foreisn.

Moon. Greenwich time. today
Horta {Fayal1 Azores t6
The Washington times., 1938-03-17

OFF 18TH ST. NV.
Lovely 20-ft. brick home. ak rooms and
parquet floors. inclosed porches. h.-w h.,
inst. h. W.; excellent condition; $7.450.
Leo M. BERNSTEIN 4 co. NET. 54Oo
The Washington times., 1938-03-17

CHEVROLET used cars. eullivan Chew.
rolet. 460 N. Y. Ave. n. ". NET. 2S11.
1889 Roadster, radio, heater,
$126. Mr.. 0'Day. DEC. 1447 (Dealer).
The Washington times., 1938-03-17

Five rooms. tile bath. gas heat. Electro
lux, hardwood floors. basement. floored
attic large wooded lot. Terms.
MAJ. 1896. A. M. ROTH TEmple S7e4
The Washington times., 1938-03-17

CADILLAC 1SSe S-PsSs. TOURING Sedan
IL cylinder, custom Fleetwood body,
large trunk, finest of upholstery, De Luxe
8 wheel, fender well, black paint, radio,
very low mileage. THE fine distinctive
car certainly represents real value ct
I$1495. G. c. C. Guarantee Capitol Cad
lilac Co., 1922 22d st. N. W.: Ma. $500,
open evenings and Sunday.
The Washington times., 1938-03-17

AN ATTRACTIVE double room in new
home. next 70 bath: ideal location for
summer. Shepherd S292,J.
BRIGHT front room in new EngliSh brick
home: young couple; next bath, Walnut
1921 after p. m.
NICELY FUR. RooM-Housekeeping priv
ileges: board II desired Lady or child:
new detached home, IL Carroll Ave-, East
Rlverdals Heights. Nd.
The Washington times., 1938-03-17

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Coed money MAKERS; low prices; terma'
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$50; S0-eal. hot-water tank. .$IV' Oh
burner. S25. 11O1 18th 81. ". w.
The Washington times., 1938-03-17
AUTO LOANS

AUTO LOANS IN 5 MINUTESl S26 70
$500. Open evenings. AUTO MART.
1906 Georgia Ave. Columbia 7270.
Evening star., 1938-01-16
Heffernan
Continued From Page FL,

out, was q mere cypher-being Arab
spelled backwards. And "Theda" was
merely q rearrangement Of the letters
Of death"
The story persists Jacob Krantz
was named Ricardo Cortez by Jesse
L. Lasky, then Of Paramount, In
honor of Lasky's favorite brand of
cigar. Cortez was decided on later
as an euphonious running mate.
When Richard Dix was a young
man his father Ernest Carlton Brim-
mer, a st. Paul, Mimi. soap manu-
facturer, objected to his desire for q
stage career and warned him he
mustn't use the family name. 1t hap
pened that the would = be actors
aunt, Leona Brimmer, once had q
sweetheart, Ed Dix, and she urged
that particular name. Dix was &C.
cepted, but the youth chose Rich.
ard Dix to team with it.
Willard Mack believed Ruby Ste.
vens was a future stage star. He tool
her to David Belasco's Office for &
reading-and Belasco was very strong.
ly impressed. But" said Belasco
Ruby Stevens sounds like the name
OF burleseque queen. We've got t.
change it." Thumbing through &
pile of ancient theater programs, thu
two men found one reading, Jane
Stanwyck In Barbara Frietchie.'
Suddenly Belasco shouted: Il have Il
she's Barbara Stanwyck'
Paul MUM was renamed when h,
left the Yiddish Art Theater in New
York and moved to Broadway. Hi.
name is really Mitchell Weisenfreund
Margaret Lindsay picked that name
Evening star., 1938-01-16
"Pinocchio" to Be
Disney's Next.

WITH Snow White and the Seven
w Dwarfs" launched upon the movie
waters, Walt Disney Is starting on his
second full-length fllm In multiplane
Technicolor.
The second Disney feature will be
"Pinocchio." italian story classic, and
the famous Mussino illustrations will
be duplicated for the screen. Where
Snow White" took three years to
make, because Of necessary time con-
sumed in experimenting with color
tints and the new multiplane camera
which gives new screen depth,
"Pinocchio" will be finished within
IL months. The same pains and low
ing care that went into Snow White"
Will be taken. Disney assures.
Eighteen Disney shorts will as usual
be released each year through R-K-O
Radio. in addition to the feature.
Disney's augmented staff Of $50 ami
majors will concentrate on these 1s
and "Pinocchio."