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The Washington times., 1938-12-31
COSter'S S Kin
To Tell AR

NEW YORK, Dec. 81 G,N.SJ.
One of his brothers will reveal the
entire inside story of the fantastic
Swfndling activities of the late F.
Donald CoSter as president of the
McKeSSon & Robbins drug firm,
it was reported today.
The New York journal and
American said the brother has in
formed Federal authorities he is
willing to begin the recital today,
laying bare the exploits of one of
the worlds most spectacular
SWindle.S.
The surviving brothers of Cos
ter-whoSe real name was Philip
MuSica-are Arthur. George and
Robert MuSica. All are held on
charges of violating the securities
exchange laws.
Ever since CoSter's fraudulent
financial empire crashed and he
committed suicide, his brothers
have maintained silence. But 1t is
expected, now that one has agreed
to talk, Federal investigators will
be aided greatly in their task OF
piecing together the full history
Of CoSter's career.
Meanwhile, a fight over juris-
diction in reorganization Of NC
Kesson & Robbins, which was
looted of more than $4,000, 900
by Coster before he took his life
at Fairfield, Conn, was averted
when, Federal Judge Huncks in
New Haven, Conn, dismissed a
writ which sought to throw the
concern into involuntary bank
ruptcy.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
CUMMINGS OUT
NEXT MONDAY

Q.N.S.) Attorney General
Homer s. Cummings addressed q
letter to President Roosevelt to-
day making his resignation from
the Cabinet effective Monday,
January 2, at noon. He resigned
several days ago, but had not fixed
any date for its effectiveness.
Cummings letter was dated
December 23. The Presidents let
ter Of acceptance was made public
at the same time. The attorney
general wrote the President:
"My Dear Mr.. President:
Pursuant to our understand
ing, I hereby tender my resigna-
ton as attorney general, ef-
fective at noon on Monday, Jan
uary 2, 1889.
You know how hard it is
for me to leave. My heart and
my faith have been with you
every moment Of the time. The
people of our country who love
and trust you, and know what
you have done for them, will
understand what I mean.
Sincerely and affectionately
yours,
HOMER S. CUMMINGS"
Accepting the resignation, Pres,
ident Roosevelt paid high tribute
to Cummings as q friend and as
an aid to the New Deal.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
|'WOlf Star
burning Up Sky

PASADENA, Dec. 81 QN.so-
A star which is travelling away
from the earth at the rate OF ia
miles per second has been dis
covered by astronomers at the
Mount Wilson Observatory, 1t was
announced today.
DR.. Paul w. Merrill Of the Car
negie Institute of Technology, said
the star is one Of the wolf
Rayet" stars and is by far the
fastest travelling Of its type.
There are but few Of these
Wolf stars" he said. "The
atoms are highly ionized and
they are at the high tempera-
ture end Of the whole stellar
SeulIence."
The Washington times., 1938-12-31

The message was signed
by Premier Prince Fumi-
marc K onoye, Foreign
Minister Hachiro Ari t a
and War Minister Gen.
Seishiro Itagaki.
even more severe re-
strictions will be neces-
sary during the coming
year," the statement said,
''to make possible achieve
ment of the determination
of anti Japanese Com
munism and creation of a
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
NAzIS renew
ICKES ATTACK
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year in the history Of the Ger.
man people in many centuries.
While the first five years of
the National Socialist govern
ment were devoted primarily to
overcoming the international,
political, and social plight of
our people, we succeeded in the
last six months in solving the
greatest of all foreign political
situations"
STRONGER DEFENSES
Hitler outlined next years tasks
for the German people as fol
lows:
THE first task, as in the
past, is the education of all
people In the National Socialist
spirit.
'"The second is the further
development and strengthening
Of our defense forces.
'The third task is the carry
ing out of the four:year (eco.
nomic self1Sufficiency) program
for the solution Of the problem
of our shortage in workers, and
furthermore the economic re-
patriation of the Sudetenland
and OStmark (AuStria.)
In foreign policy, Germany'S
obligations resulting from our
friendship with Italy are clear
and answering. Premier Musso-
lini'S services for the mainte-
nance of peace compel us to feel
the greatest gratitude. We also
thank those other statesmen
who undertook to seek and find
ways for a peaceful solution Of
acute problems.
"Our world policy is based on
the anti-comintern pact blinking
Italy, Japan, and Germany. &.
Otherwise, we have only one de-
sire, namely, that we may sue
ceed during the coming year in
contributing to the general paci-
fication Of the world. May Gods
mercy guard our people in the
future"
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
HITLER STROKE
TO HALT ARMS
RACEFORESEEN
U-Boat Parity Plea Hint
Of Move, London View
BY CHARLES A. SMITH
Copyright, 1880


LONDON, Dec. 81 QN.S).
Germany's request for submarine
parity with Great Britain was re.
garded in diplomatic quarters to-
day as partial confirmation OF
recent rumors that Chancellor
Hitler is planning q dramatic
New Year stroke to halt the EU'
Topean rearmament race.
The Reich's formal notification
that she intends to equal Britatn'S
submarine strength was felt to be
the first move toward some new
German diplomatic initiative.
BRITAIN'S NEEDS
Equality in submersibles, 1t
was pointed out, would make Ger"
many's voice stronger in any arms
conference. In the same manner
the Reich's position was strength.
ened with the virtual acquisition
of the vast Skoda arms works in
Czechoslovakia, in which France
formerly held the chief interest.
On the other hand, confronted
by a fresh German submarine
threat, British circles admitted
that If a new arms limitation
agreement is not forthcoming.
this country may be compelled
considerably to expand her anti
submarine forces, especially IN"
creasing the destroyer fleet.
PARLEY FRIENDLY"
A communique from the foreign
office today stated that converse
tions between British and German
experts on the Reich's request
"were held in the most friendly
atmosphere"
"The two governments eX-
pressed their views on the points
at issue" the announcement
said, "and the German govern
ment will in due course give q
definite reply in writing"
British official circles stressed
that the fundamental policy OF
this country remains one OF well
coming any effort to achieve in
ternational disarmament by agree
ment.
Following the London naval
agreement of 1886, Germany
signed a bilateral pact with Great
Britain in which the Reich agreed
to limit her naval strength to
IS per cent Of Britain'S.
SUB TONNAGE GROWS
Germany's submarines, however,
were to be allowed tonnage up TO
As per cent Of Britain's and, in
special circumstances, 100 per
cent.
At that time Britain had only
about $4,000 tons in underwater
craft, but since then the tonnage
has grown to 10000.
If Germany's announcement is
not intended as a gesture to
strengthen her hand in arms
Limitation talks, it amounts to q
fresh setback to Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain and his
policy of appeasement. The chal-
IlGuRG W oI1LdI11 . 4AcNebA oAHA SAAAeSSS
comes only a week after Cham
berlain, in the House Of Com.
mons, called for some Sign" OF
peaceful intent from Hitler.
MISSION TO BERLIN
AS soon as Germany's aim Of
submarine parity became known,
Britain dispatched mission to
Berlin in an attempt to dissuade
the Reich. The delegation is
headed by Vice Admiral A. B.
Cunningham.
Flying secretly to Berlin, the
British representatives conferred,
according to the admiralty, lin
the most friendly spirit" with
Admiral General Erich Raeder,
German navy minister, and other
officials.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
Please, Governor,
Give Us Coin, Too

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 81 Q.N.S)
Gov. M. Clifford Townsend, Of
Indiana, was given a new name
today. It is 'Tonsil." He received
the following letter, addressed tc
Governor Tonsil":
''Me and my wife wood like to
no who is givin away the muney
to the Martins on the next farm
so we cud get sum to. Ole Man
Martin says the mailman brings
hisn ever muth. Cud we be put
on the mailmans list for next
munth." !
The Washington times., 1938-12-31

order to emancpate the Far East from bondage and
subservience to western powers"
The manifesto "deplored" the fact that an unnamed
third power is assisting Chinese Generalissmo Chang
KaiShek, thus interfering with Japan's pacific
struction with the object of sefshly protecting its
interests in China"
This obvious allusion to recent American loans
to the Chang Kai-Shek regime.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
v. F. W. Plans Dance

National Capital Post, Veterans
of Foreign Wars. will hold its an
nual New Year Eve ball in the
Soldiers, Sailors ana Marines
Club, 1015 L st. N. w., today at
8 p. m.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31

Started club that has played
Cupid to thousands Of lonely people.
Uncle Sam frOwns ON such ventures,
hut the Rev. Mr.. Jones, Of Kansas
City, points out that his club has
brought romance and domestic happi-
ness to q grateful army Of satisfied
customers. Read about this haven for
the lOvelOrn I'm The American Weekly,
tine magaslne distributed with next
Sundays Washington Herald.Times.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
Final Note From i. S. Warns
Japanese to Keep China Open
JAPAN ASSAILS u. S.
FOR AIDING CHANG

TOKYO, Dec. 81 T.N.S.)-Attackng the United States
nferentiay for third party assistance China the lead
of the Japanese government addressed New Year
manifesto the people today demanding greater
rifices during the next u months
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
Led Relief Fight

Hatch was the Senator who led
the unsuccessful fight during the
last session of Congress to write
into the relief appropriation re-
strictions against relief workers
or WPA employees engaging in
political activity.
Although the Hatch amend
ment to the relief appropriation
bill was defeated at the last ses-
sion by three-vote margin, his
two new bills, or similar measures,
are expected to pass with little
opposition during the new session.
A majority Of Democrats and
Republicans in the Senate are
united in a determination to take
politics out of relief. The fight
to divorce relief money from po-
litical activity eliminated soon
after the congressional elections,
which resulted in a broad investi-
CATION of relief expenditures by
the Senate Campaign Expendi-
lures Investigating Committee.
Aimed at Misuse
Aimed at many possible mis-.
uses of relief funds, the Hatch
bills would provide, principally:
"That no person employed
by the Federal Government
whose compensation is paid in
whole or in part from funds
appropriated or authorized by
any act of Congress shall en-
gage in any political activity
whatsoever.
THAT provisions of the fore
going section shall not affect
the right of any person to vote
in any election as he may
choose and no person shall ever
infringe upon that right by any
threat, intimidation or coercion
of any persons whose compenSa-
ton or livelihood Is dependent
in whole or in part upon funds
appropriated or authorized by
any act of Congress.
THAT the provisions of Sec
ton / shall not apply to any
elective or policy-making Off
cial.
That any violation of any
Of the provisions of this act
shall be- punished by a fine Of
not more than 81, 900, or by i'm
prisonment for not more than
one year, or both fine and i'm
prisonment."' ,..
Meanwhile, further proposals tt
rid relief Of politics were expected
from the Campaign Expenditure
Committee, headed by Senator
Sheppard CD of Texas. Follow
ing a study of thousands of com
plants, the committee is expected
to recommend reform Legislation
when it reports to the Senat'
January 8.
| President Roosevelt has pro
posed to his congressional leader
legislation which would set III
nonpartisan county committees tt
pass on administration Of relic
funds. A bipartican group o
Senators is sponsoring proposal
to turn over to the States tn
greater part Of relief administers
ton.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
limited to
Call Parley of
Nine POWerS
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any proposals based on justice
and reason which envisage the
resolving Of problems in a man.
ner duly considerate of the
rights and obligations Of all
parties directly concerned by
processes of free negotiation and
a new commitment by and
among all Of the parties so con-
cerned.
There has been and there
continues to be opportunity for
the Japanese government to put
forward such proposals.
This Government has been
and it continues to be willing to
discuss such proposals, If and
when put forward, with repre-
sentatives of the other powers,
including Japan and China.
whose rights and interests, are
involved, at whatever time and
in whatever place may be COM
monty agreed upon"
Japan was reminded that on
numerous occasions it has ex.
pressed itself as being in agree.
ment with the American conten-
ton that agreements and treaties
should be altered, where neces-
sary, by negotiation, and not by
force of arms.
While proposing consultation,
at the instance of Japan, the
United States uneQuivocally re.
served all its rights and took a
stern and diSapproving view of
Japan's armed invasion of China.
Arbitrary Acts Hit
"The Government of the
United States has at all times
regarded agreements as suscept-
ible Of alteration, but it has al
ways insisted that alterations
can rightfully be made only by
orderly processes of negotiation
and agreement among the
parties thereto.
"The people and the govern.
ment of the United States can
not assent to the abrogation of
any of this country's rights or
obligation by the arbitrary
action OF agents or authorities
of any other country"
Until Japan is willing to sit
down around the council table
with other nations having rights
under the China open door
Americas position was declared
to be:
Meanwhile, this Government
reserves all rights Of the United
States as they exist and does
not give assent to any impair
ment of any Of those rights"
Temperate Note
The note was couched in TEN
perate terms and carried with il
a tone of moderation throughout
However, far from there being
any recession from the American
stand as set forth in numerou!
diplomatic missives since out
break of the Sino-Japanese con
flict 18 months and more ago
the note on point after point
reiterated end redeclared Amer
ica's firm claims to the right!
of the "open door," of rights o.
equal opportunity for trade anc
commerce, and numerous othel
privileges equally enjoyed by tht
nine powers.
The United States cited not only
the Nine-PoWer Pact, signed a
Washington in 1922, but numerous
separate treaties this country ha
with China, dating back a century
Treaties Still Hold
On this point the note asserted
THE United States has in its
international relations, rights
and obligations which derive
from international law, and
rights and obligations which rest
upon treaty provisions.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
MOTION BY PITTMAN

The motion for Barkley's re-
election came from Senator Key
Pittman of Nevada, president pro
tenn Of the Senate. Senator Pat
Harrison, of Mississippi, took the
temporary Craftsmanship and en-
tertained the motion. 1t was
adopted by acclamation.
Barkley, a friend and loyal sup
porter Of President Roosevelt, was
first elected Majority Leader in
July, 1887, after the death of
Senator Joseph w. Robinson, of
Arkansas. Barkley's victory then
was by single vote over Senator
Harrison, chairman of the i'm
portant Senate Finance Commit
tee.
The Kentucky Senator is be-
ginning his third term. He is ST..
IMPORTANT POST
Leadership Of the majority
party in the Senate is considered
step forward as far as political
attainment is concerned. Upon
'he majority leader falls the re-
sponslbility of carrying out the
Presidents orders and legislative
program SO far as possible. Po-
ntical generalship and person.
atty play q large part In sue
ceSsful leadership.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
Barley Gets
Leader Post

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individual differences of opin-
lon"
There was no discussion of any
legislative program and the meet
ing was concluded in half an
hour.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
new BILLS BAR
U. S. employees
FROM POLITICS
Jail and Fine Provided
In Hatch Measures
By ROBERT McGHL
Copyright. 1880

Il. N. S.. Federal employees
who take part in future political
campaigns would be fined or i'm
priSoned or both, under pro-
visions of two bills completed to-
day by Senator Hatch CD, New
Mexico, for introduction in the
Congress which opens next Tues
day.
Revelation that Hatch has
written the bills and disclosure
of his firm intention to intro
duce them and press for their
enactment into law again thrust
the politics in relief" issue
squarely to the forefront of the
Congressional picture.
The Washington times., 1938-12-31
Treaties Still Hold

On this point the note asserted: !:
THE United States has in its
international relations, rights
and obligations which derive
from international law, and
rights and obligations which rest
upon treaty provisions.
Evening star., 1938-01-02
HOUSES WANTED TO BUY,

cAsH FOR HOUSES. BRICK OR FRAME.
white o Or colored.. Quick action, E.; A.
GARVEY. Dist. 45OS; SUM-. eve1.. Geo.
$500. 1925 Vt. ave.
schools; under $1,000; $500 down; full
details, no brokers. Box I'D Star. %
CASH BUYERS OLD HOUSES. WHITE
Must Be Investments. E. w. BAILEY,
LET US SELL YOUR HOUSE
WE. WANT MORE HOUSES FOR SALE.
Have calls daily for houses in District
OF Columbia Phone us and we will have
salesman call and get information or
else. write us Also have new houses to
trade for old houses or lots.
WAPLE & JAMES, INC.
1924 14th ST. NV. Dist 3346.
COLORED-WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE
$ or ? room house, modern improvements.
with basement Northwest section. Cost
between $4,000 and $1,000. Down pay
ment not over $500 or $500. Give de-
tailed description. Box 109-D, Star.
Evening star., 1938-01-02

N.w-s1x ROOMS. BATH. on HEAT,
refrrtgsrati3oh rg.Is On. sar;1' porches; SEQ =,
heat; new-house condition: S95
Capitol Hill-Store and rooms and
baths; h. W.; only $65.
A. M. COOPER. zoos Eye ST.. Natl. 1892.
14Os PERRY ST N.W.~8 R., BATH.
porch; arranged for 2 families; oil heat.
refrigeration: with one garage, $1,000:
with three garages, $500.
HARRY B. PITTS CO.
1919 18th St. NV. Met. Ol00.
sO24 GA AVE. NW-6 R. $3.50.
602 Somerset Pl. n.w.-6 r. gar. S56.
4I28 7th st. n.w.-6 r., oil heat S65.
1920 3rd st. n.w-6 r. refris, S65.
199o l99 Varnum R.n.n. St ny bedroSms' s65
oil heat. only sos. Avail. Jan. 8.
Also 81; b; det;; nr r g; Park.
Geo. $500, Col. 1882.
Evening star., 1938-01-02
APARTMENTS SUBURBAN.

ARLINGTON: VA RS KIT. DINETTE
e 0A Wanat nu fa BE as faEafe sh st. souts shHp
cite, semi-bath, S35 % mo-: includes ' iieht
9il enos heat elec. range, phone. Greenwood
TAKoMA, 723 CARROLL AvE-3 AT.
elec. rete.; lawn; S55 Shepherd 2095.
I LARGE RM.: KITCHEN DINETTE. PVT
uve come pas Airport
on Route L turn tight right up '.sn ssrd st st. blocks
to 230s S. 1nse St, Aurora Hills Va.
.0o1 N. CLEVELAND ST. ARL.. VA.-UN-
furn., : rms bath. Frigidaire; S35 month;
1st fl. Adults. Walnut SS32.
The irvin0New brick BIDS. ; rms. din
ette, modern kit bath. porch. Everything
3 OR ROOM FURNISHED APART
ments suitable for couple or young
women, heat, electricity, phone. Claren-
TAKoMA. 723 CARROLL AVE. TWO
well-furn.; End floor front rms. alcove for
kit; porch, elec. refs.; S35. shep. 2O95.
BETHESDA 44l5 MAPLE AyE,-coN-
ens end Gnsd Godern eSSP ne nsusea hdrep BRICK
home: larSe living room, bedroom. kitchen
elnins, room private tile shower bath
Wisconsin is nS 5.ai. :sfi 900 p''s % 'uei OIL
IN PRIVATE GARDENs-DEsIRABL
uiidlAo1lleU iiUUI. ulluTnlSTeC, IN DunRd =
low; 3 rooms, oil heat. hot water, Frigid
are fireplace, garage. Eventually owner
niSadSy) would share apartment. jackson
3s LINCOLN AVE. TAKoMA PARK. ND
!, rooms kitchen and bath, in a detached
ss 20 heRi srao1b END refrlserator furnished
COLLEGE PARK, MD.-,FURN., OR UNF,
porch: md floor :. rooms, kitchenette.
bath Heat Heat; elee.. felec refg furnished.
1900 RUSSELL RD.-UNFURNIsHED /
home; on bus line; suitable i or : en-
ployed persons. Alex. lt67-W.
100 N. VERNON ST. ARLINGTON, Va
downtown Washington; block from bus
ana shopping center: reasonable.
so1 M n TAzEWELtL Az ST: ARLINGTON, VA.
nsnt houSekeeplng adults; heat, gas. cleo
lrIclty. Clarendon S56
FIVE ROOMS AND BATH. PARTLY FURN;
FLeC: gas, no OBJECTIONS to children: bus
al aoor, Apply 1919 10Th st. south. Clar-
Observation-Disclosures COLONIAL.
newly dec iarse. sunny; : .fireplaces: priv
du SIS sf FIN FIN 451 e4aenSlFe rcmpe ssp ranss Iss
S35-UNFURN, 3 ROOMS. KIT, BATH,
hHFN' hHil entrance; adults. 37l4 Both ST..
GIN ,. BAR ON ARLINGTON, VA-3
rooms, partly furnished apt: heat, light
gas and garaec; board If desired -
MT. RAINIER. MD. :i5l6 EVANS sr-
large rooms. kitchenette private bath:
nj; nicely furnished, cleo, h-wn in
siuoea' So. 30. Phone Greenwood 2"54
ddo21 2lst ST. N. CHERRYDALE. VA
;--rm. apartment. fur. or unfurn. amc;
hot-Water heat. elec. retg. mr. bus. stores.
Clarendon lU94.
So 5o-ENTIRE. "na FL. 4 RMS. B..
INV. neat incl, hNd. fl,
frances: parking space: nr stores, bus,
lNl4 n. HUDSON 81. ArIIneiGr. Va
Evening star., 1938-01-02
HOUSES FOR SALE.
SEE 6428 2nd Place N W

SEE 6428 End Place NV.
Drive out ard st. NV; to Tuckerman,
Tsht .hs. to 2nd ndI pl and new homes Modern.
o ane win 0sh sOn
WAPLE & JAMES, INC.
1924 14th st. NV. District 3347.
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO
BUY THE CHEAPEST INCOME
PRODUCING HOME ON THE
MARKET. OPEN FOR FIRST
TIME-304 9th st. NE.
arranged as apis. Inspect today:
Gpsn. e, Small cash payment and the rent
3 BAKER kGa REALTY CO.. INC. DIST 1911.
NEW DETACHED BRICK.
plete baths g large Bedrooms Other
features include oil heat, equipped with
ono nse fepaees Finished lssiesGe stt
screened esqikea insulatss With rock peo
chestnut trim Entire lover floor or a and ID
hals HsS paDered with santas Washable paper
'''a' .'aes open n toss to 8 PasneDsi PM Daily.
4l9 Rlttenhouse St. NV.
WAPLE g. JAMES. INC.
l2.4 14th st. NV. District 3347.
733 MADISON ST. NV.
A REAL BARGAIN,
Like new: arranged for . families open.
Might consider lease or exchange.
$4,250-NORTHEAST.
Vacant; brick: six large rooms and BATH
completely reconditioned New hot water
heating plant real buy that can be sold
on very reasonable terms
JOHN F. DONOHOE & SONS,
3l4 Penna. Ave. sE. Lincoln OOS4
SACRIFICE AT S4,5OO.
6rm. brick row house on 1lth st. Sc.
near Lincoln Park. Terms arranged
KELLEY, STEELE &
BRANNER,
1927 Eye ST. Dist. 114I
Evening star., 1938-01-02
sS6.950

Buys an $3.50 home, surrounded by So.
600 homes. Out Lee highway to Glebe rd.
first trafic light; right on Glebe rd to "a
I'd. right one block to white. house. Month
pm D. ''sT sMITHHENDERsoN Iii siiS co. National % Z