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Evening star., 1938-06-09
NINE APPOINTED
TO LUNACY' BODY
Eight Doctors and Lawyer
Named to Commission
on Mental Health.

The judges OF the District Court
yesterday named eight doctors and a
lawyer to the new commission on
mental health, which will conduct
lunacy proceedings in the District
under law passed at this session of
Congress.
The lawyer member of the COM
mission is Thomas G. Walsh, former
assistant corporation counsel. The
doctors, who were named for staggered
terms, are Drs. Loren B. T. johnson
and Bernard s. French, one year;
Walter Freeman and Andrew Browne
Evans, two years; Antoine Schneider
and Roger s. Cohen, three years, and
H. D. Shapiro and Albert E. Marland,
four years.
The doctors. will serve for alternate
three-month periods, with Drs. Sha-
piro and Marland joining Mr.. Walsh
for the first term.
Meanwhile, President Roosevelt to-
day recommended to Congress supple
mental appropriations for the District
for the corning fiscal year to provide
funds for the new commission.
A total Of $1,000 was urged to pay
the salaries of the attorney, eight as
sociate physicians serving on part
time fee basis, office personnel for
the commission and for general con-
tingent expenses.
Can Avoid Public Trials.
Heretofore all trials to determine
the sanity Of individuals have been
held in open court before lay juries.
It Is believed that the chief ad-
vantage resulting from the new
method will be that commitments
can be had and treatment secured
for the mentally Ill quietly and scien-
tifically, without the detrimental effect
Of public trials. Sponsors Of the bill
contended that in, many cases public
jury trials have proved harmful to
the insane persons and always were
narrowing ordeals for their relatives
and friends.
The new law preserves the right to
trial by jury, but the proceedings
may be conducted in the patients
home or in . hospital II the relatives
desire.
Petition Of 2 Persons Needed.
The bill also makes close relatives
OF the insane person liable for his or
her support il they can afford it.
Lunacy proceedings can be insti-
tuted on the verified petition of two
responsible persons that they believe
person to be insane, but any one
making such petition without prob
able cause Is liable. under .the act to q
fine of not more than $500 or imprison-
ment for not more than three years.
Relatives or friends Of the harm
lessly insane also are permitted to
care for them in private institutions
II they have the financial means to do
80.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
Drive Volunteers Sought.

A call for volunteers to assist in
the drive for funds by the United
Council for Civilian Relief In China
was made today BY John NJ. Baer.
chairman. Headquarters Of the group
y at the Hay-Adams House. The
campaign viii end June II with .
dinner ct the Raleigh Hotel.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
CLASS or 'Ss GATHERS
SO Alumni Of Washington Hieh
Celebrate Anniversary.

Thirty-two members of the class Of
1888 Of the Washington High School
still recall with pride the day they
received their diplomas from the hand
Of President Grover Cleveland at the
Albanglis Opera House.
The group met Tuesday in the Hotel
Washington to celebrate their 50th
year since graduation. Among the
honor guests was Mrs. e. A. Paul,
widow Of the principal of the school,
and several members Of the faculty,
Evening star., 1938-06-09

pounds of steam. The boiler runs on
Is gallons of water and the tender
carries % gallons of water and gal
Ions of fuel.
The three twin driving wheels,
8 1915 inches in diameter, have heat
shrunk rims, as do larger engines.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
BAND CONCERTS.

BY the Soldiers Home Band in the
bandstand at $50 pm. tonight. John
s. M. Zimmerman, bandmaster;
Anton Pointner, assistant.
Program.
March, Northern Pines"
John Philip sousa
Overture, der Freischutz"
Won Weber
"suite Espagnole" Fulton
/. Quada Ia lara.
2. Quesada.
3. Las Palmas.
4. Palencia.
Excerpts from musical comedy,
High Jinks" - Friml
Popular numbers, Hank and Lank"
(trombone and drum Kleffman
Musicians Robert E. Clark and
Wilbur d. Kieffer.
Waltz Espagnole, "Chiquita" Wayne
Finale. National High School Band"
Nader
"The Star spangled Banner"
BY the United States Marine Band,
tomorrow afternoon at 100 pm. in
the auditorium Of the Marine Bar
racks. Cap. Taylor Branson, leader:
william r. Santelnann, second leader.
Seventh Anniversary Of the
Patriotic Shut-in Dream Hour"
Program.
Overture, "Poet and Peasant" Suppe
Cornet solo, "Le Reve d'Amour"
Millars
Musician Edward Masters.
Selections from robin Hood
De Koven
"Traumerei" -------------Sc Schumann
saxophone solo. "A Perfect Day.
Jacobs Bond
Musician Kenneth Douse.
Waltz, Beautiful Blue Danube"
March, Second Connecticut" Reeves
Cornet solos
I'd '.The Yellow Rose Of Texas"
Guion
OBJ "smilin' Thru -------Penn
Musician Wipfred Kemp.
Descriptive Circus Days" Afford
The Marines Hymn
The Halls Of Montexumas
The Star spansIed Banasr."
Evening star., 1938-06-09

While there are many refinements
and details yet to be added, the model
was displayed last winter at the
George Mason Hotel during the an
nual convention of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen,
and received high praise at that time.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
Capt. Gygax to Be Honored.

Capt. Felix dygax. assistant to the
Chief Of Naval Operations. and Mrs.
dygax viii be honored at 4 dinner Of
the Massachusetts, Schoolship Alum
nj Club OF Washington at 73::30 o'clock
tonight In the Hamilton Hotel.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
Signs Road Bill.

President Roosevelt signed q bin to-
day authorizing t357, 400 900 appro-
priation for Federal Aid IA highway
building for the next two years.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
Place Blame for Slump.

Inauguration Of q national project
Of social insurance Is blamed for part
Of the present business slump In
Greecs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
THREE OLD VETS
 HEAR LAST CALL

Gettysburg, Pa, July 7-OUP)- Veterans who came here for Hast reunion" or the field of the Civil wars bloodiest battle counted their dead at three today. John w. Weav- CT, 95-year old former Confederate soldier from MaldroW, Okla, was the third to die since the conclu- sion of ceremonies commemorating the 18th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Weaver, like 2,000 other veterans in blue and gray made the long journey as guest of the government. Shortly after his arrival he was stricken with a heart attack from which he died last night.
 John w. Cooper, 9l, of Largo Fla and Daniel T. Price, 9l, of Marion, Ind, had died several hours before.
 More than 30 other veterans were in Gettysburg hospitals suffering from illnesses caused by exhaustion One, Alfred E NeWlin, 92, of Gra- hama, N. C., was reported near death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
RAILROADS ARE
 PLACED ON TRIAL
Increase Granted in Pas senger Rates; Some Dif=
 fer With GrantOrs
BY G. w. STEWART, JR.

United Press Staff CrrespOndent)
 Washington, July 7.-CUP) East ern railroads became the laboratory of trial and error experiment to- day to determine whether increased rates will provide substantial relief for their financial problems.
 Despite the opinion of many of it's members that increased rates will offer little, if any, material gain, the interstate commerce commits sion authorized roads in the eastern half of the United States to increase their passenger rates from 2 to 1-2 cents per mile.
 Opinion is divided on the effect of the decision. The railroads esti- mate that they will receive maxi mum of $30,0O0,0O0 additional rev. eliue annually. Chairman Jesse Jones of the Reconstruction Finance corporation said the roads "un- doubtedly" would be helped "sub- stantially."
 Commissioner Porter Dissents But Commissioner Claude R. Por- ter dissented; he said:
 At time when the country has seen the most precipitus decline in business in its history, and to an extremely low level when the car riers are confronted by the intense competition afforded by 25,000, ,000 private automobiles, 44,000 busses, and with constantly increasing traf- flc by air, they seek to raise their passenger fares in coaches 25 per cent.
 No other industry in the throes of a depression and in the fact of vig- orous competition seeks to raise the price of what 1t sells to the public. It may be that the railroads are immune from ordinary economic laws. doubt it."
 Eastman Opposed Raise
 Commissioner Joseph B. Eastman, former federal coordinator of trans portation, reiterated his previous opinin that the increase is more like ly to harm than help the roads. It is folly" he said, to interrupt a remarkably successful" drift of pas senger traffic created by the two- cent 1are.
 The majority of the commission however, did not concur with East man, and stated in its opinion yes- terday that "it seems clear that the fare basis which will yield the great est revenue can be determined with reasonable assurance only through the trial and error method"
 Financially, even if the roads get the $3O, 100000 they expect, the pas senger fare change will place only few drps in the carriers revenue coffers. By far the largest part of railroad income Is derived from freight traffic.
 If the experiment proves success ful, however, additional requests for freight rate increase are almost sure to come. The commissin already has granted a boost in freight traffic of from 5 to 10 per cent, bringing anywhere from $175.00O,000 to $3O0.- 100000 more annually to the roads. They have not, as yet. asked the commission to reopen the case and grant the full IS per cent increase originally requested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
SINGLE WELFARE
 SYSTEM DESIRED
Harris Heads Committee Attempting to Adopt Pro=
 gram for State

William M. Harris was elected chairman of the special committee appointed by Governor Wilbur L. Cross yesterday assigned to har- monize two conflicting plans for re- vision of the states welfare system, with the hope of producing a single program which all welfare groups can back in the l939' general as sembly.
 MT. Harris declared the prospects very encouraging. The committee will limit it's report to revision of the welfare laws and will not go into administrative reorganization of the state welfare department. It will keep in mind MT Harris said, | that any proposals must be within the states ability to pay the cost but if it's plan entails increased eX- penditures of state funds the con- mittee does not feel 1t is within its 1 province to say how the additional money should be obtained.
 The committee will attempt also to propose changes that will make Connecticut eligible for further so- cial security grants, not now being obtained, for support of dependent children.
 Vincent J. Sullivan, state WPA administrator, was added to the committee yesterday. Other mem bers are State Senator Julius Strem- lau of Meriden, Representative Doris Hall McBee of Wilmington, Richard Martin, executive secretary of the Connecticut League of Municipal ities, and Charles E. Goodrich Hartford county commissioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
100 COTTAGERS
 ARE ORDERED OUT

Groton, Conn, July - U.PD- More than 100 cottages on Bluff Point, overlooking Long Island Sound, were ordered today to va cate, move or demoliSh their dwelling by October 1.
 The order was issued by a law firm representing Lyman Rhodes, New York City, guardian for Henry Gardiner, Jr., plans con- corning the future of the property were not disclosed.
 The large tract was leased years ago to John Ackley for cattle grazing Ackley in turn sub-leased sites for cottages and casino, with the understanding the leases were subject to call at any time.
 The property was once conSid- cred for a state park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07

Protests from the Lux Manufac- turing Company regarding specifi- cations drawn for proposed parking meters for installation in Washing ton, D. C., resulted in the appoint ment of committee to make a new study of the specifications, with a view of possible revision of the re- quirements.
 Frederick Lux, president and assistant treasurer of the Lux Mfg Co. said today that his company has manufactured approximately three quarters of all the movements in parking meters now in use, and that the original specifications of the Washington requirements did not include standard movements.
 In recognition of the Lux protest, which was presented by Senator Augustine Lonergan, D., of Connec- ticut, the commission ordered bids advertised, just one hour before sealed proposals were to have been opened. The new commission will make a new study of the move ments before contractors will again be asked to submit bids.
 The complaint of the Lux Com pany stated that the specifications as drawn at the Bureau of Stand ards would have eliminated all but one type of clock movement used in parking meters.
 As the installation of parking meters in Washington is but an experimental procedure, bids were advertised for only BIO parking meters.
 MT. Lux said today that the ap- propriation for the meters at Washington was comparatively small, and would not result in any large order at the present time. He admitted, however, that should the experiment prove successful, there is the possibility that larger orders would result.
 He said that the Lux Company could have manufactured move ments to meet the original re- quirements of the Bureau of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
EXPECT ACTION
 ON CITY SURVEY
Conference Today May Re- suit in Decision to Check
 All Departments

Action toward the beginning of a survey of all city departments to see what economies can be put in- to effect was slated to be taken this afternoon. At 3:30 p. m. sub-com- mittees of the board of finance and the board of aldermen were to con- fer with E. G. Griffenhagen, of Griffenhagen & Associates relative to plans for the survey. Following this conference a regular meeting of the finance board was to be held
 The board of finance was also expected to discuss additional econ- omies that can be effected without a survey. Mayor Frank Hayes was to report on additional budget re- ductions he thought possible.
 Commissioner Major w. Judge is chairman of the finance board sub- committee which was to confer with MT Griffenhagen.
 Two survey plans were to be dis cussed. one for two-month sur. vey to make possible economies by September, the other for a longer survey which would disclose econo- mics that could be affected wher the city budget for 1889 is being adopted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
SMITH REVIEWS ! NEW MEASURES
Major Laws Passed By 18th Congress Discussed
 at Lions Meeting

Cong. J. Joseph Smith, as the speaker at today's luncheon meeting of the Lions club in The Elton, re- viewed the major laws passed by the 18th Congress, with particular reference to the third session which adjourned June 16.
 Recalling that the session con- vened in the midst of rapid decline in business, Cong. Smith pointed out that specific legislation intended to meet this situation included modi- f1cation in the tax laws, particularly the undistributed earnings tax and the capital gains tax, and the act which provided for increased expen- ditures for work relief and for ex- banded public works
 The wage and hour bill, he said, marked the first recognition of the responsibility of the federal gov ernment for the elimination of the sweatshop in interstate industry. He explained that this legislation had for it's purpose the setting of floor under wages and a ceiling over hours for the purpose of stamping out the sweatshop, but that the question of wages and hours in normal industry "is properly left to be decided by negotiation be- tween employer and employe in each industry under the provisions of the national labor relations act.
 Other principal measures re- viewed were the Chandler bank ruptcy act, which completely over hauled the bankruptcy system for the first time in 40 years; the Ma loney bill to bring the over-the- counter security markets under the provisions of the SEC; the Cope land food and drugs act; the Mari time commission act to facilitate the enlargement of the merchant ma rine: the law which established a civil aeronautics authority to regu- late air commerce.; bills to strengthen national defense, both military and naval; and farm legis- lation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
RAILWAY REVENUE
 IN NEW ENGLAND

Boston, July 7.-{UP),--The 25 per cent increase in passenger coach fares granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission will boost New England revenue $3,100,000 a year, 1t was estimated today.
 The largest increase-$2, GOO ,O00-- would accrue to the New Haven railroad, according to President Howard s. Palmer, who described the rate jump as "very material help at time when it was very badly needed"
 The Boston & Albany and Bos- ton & Maine railroads each esti- mated that their revenue would jump $500, 900, while the Maine Gen. tral anticipated a S100000 increase.
 The Boston & Maine railroad said communication fares would not be increased despite the commissions decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
MORGAN SUES TO
 GET PLACE BACK
President Roosevelt Dust ed Him as Chairman of
 IVA Committee

Knoxville, Tenn. July 7.-(UP) The Tennessee Valley Authority object of congressional investiga- tion, was further troubled today by Dr. Arthur E. Morgan's suit for reinstatement to the chairmanship, from which he was busted by President Roosevelt for "contum-. Acy".
 Dr. Morgan filed his suit late yesterday demanding both his for mer job and $2,900 back salary, at about the same time that Sen. Vic Donahey, D., O., arrived from Wash ington to preside over a joint sen- ate-house investigation of IVA that he said would begin Monday. Morgan filed his case before Chancellor A. E. Mitchell in state chancery court, since his claim was for less than 5000 and therefore not a federal court matter.
 Is Called Illegal
 "The attempted removal of the complainant from the office as a member of the board was and is illegal and void for the reason that such removal could be accomplished only by concurrent resolution of the senate and house of represen- tatives of the United States as pro- vided in the IVA act, and no such resolution was passed" the petition said.
 The IVA board, and the two di- rectors, Harcourt A. Morgan and David E. Lilienthal, were named defendants. They have until July g to file their answer. By that time the congressional committee expects to have under way its in- tensive investigation of the tumul- tuous affairs of the New Deal power and flood control project, which were featured by bitter wrangling among Dr. Morgan and the other two directors before he was busted.
 Morgan Accusations
 Dr. Morgan had accused his fel- low members of various acts of mis- management. President Roosevelt called them together March g, de- manded that Dr. Morgan substan- tiate his charges, and when he per- sistently declined to reply to di- rect questions, MT. Roosevelt dis charged him.
 Dr. Morgan had been reported planning to resist the custer by court action. He chose this oper- ating headquarters of IVA to file his suit, and at time when con- gressional investigators were arriv- ing to open their hearings.
 Dr. Morgan was not present when his mandamus was filed. He left his home at Xenia, o. last night for Philadelphia to deliver three speeches at Pendle Hill, school there. Asked what he thought of his chances of reinstatement he said:: I'm not very good at mak- ing forecasts. I'll let my attorneys do that for me-" He reiterated his idea that the IVA act did not give President Roosevelt power of re- moving director.
 After he had declined to ex- plain his grievances to President Roosevelt Dr. Morgan said that he had been saving them for a con- gressional investigation, which had not been authorized at that time In preparation for his testimony at the investigation, the congressional committee permitted him to exam inc IVA files to witch he no longer had access.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
NEW DEALERS SCAN MALONEY'S RECORD
Junior Senator From Con- aeCtiCut Also Placed on
 Spot By Headers"

Friends of Senator Francis T. Maloney of Meriden are watching with keen interest the attempts of ths national administration to oust Democratic senators who opposed important portions of President Roosevelt's program, for 1t is an open secret that the states junior senator is not on too good terms with the White House.
 A Washington newspaper this week listed Senator Maloney as one of those whose renomination will be opposed by the New Deal in 1940. Others in the group are Sen ators Byrd of Virginia, Wheeler of Montana, Holt of West Virginia and Gerry of Rhode Island.
 Many things can happen in the next two years to change the situ- ation insofar as these senators and others little liked by New Dealers are concerned. But, nevertheless, an attempt to oust Senator Ma loney and others is planned.
 The cause of Senator Augustine Lonergan, who is seeking renomina- tion and reelection, had a setback yesterday when the Hartford Gen. tral Labor Union, representing 30 A. F. of L. unions, repudiated him and declared in favor of Congress- man Herman P. Kopplemann for sen- ator. This step was in contrast to one of few days ago by Presi- dent William Green, of the A. F of L., who gave Senator Lonergan @ strong endorsement.
 However, with the administration having apparently decided not tc back any opponent of Lonergan fol the nomination, it appears that only new and unexpected develop ments can deprive Senator Loner- gan of renomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
AL SMITH MAKES
 GAMBLING PLEA
Stringent Laws Against It Are Foolish, Ridiculous,
 Should Be Changed

Albany, July 7.--tUP) Former Governor Alfred E. Smith, pleading for repeal of New York's' stringent anti-gambling constitutional pro- vision, asserted today that the pro- hibition was ridiculous and fool ish." Smith, addressing the state constitutional convention, compared the restriction with the federal 18th amendment against which he vigor- ously fought as Democratic presi- dential candidate in 1928. He said betting on horse races was ram pant throughout the state" Why even the children in high school know everything about it-they read it in the papers," he said. Every body bets. Even judges bet.
 He Bet Himself
 T made a bet myself when I was governor. I got a hot tip from state official. and my only re- gret was that the horse I bet or chased all the rest around the track"
 He cited various lotteries in the ioiHi Ol IdllleS, SpOIlSOTeQ Dy CnufCn- es and various fra.ernal organiza- tions.
 T come out of church on a Sun day morning and a little girl runs up to me and asks me to take a chance on an automobile for the benefit of an orphan asylum. I an- swe! yes, give her 10 cents, tell her to mark down her own name.
 Nov no one would charge that the little girl and I had done any thing wrong. We had violated the penal laws. The little girl and ] had trampled the constitutional un. der Cur feet"
 Smith said that the district at. torneys would not be able to ob. tain convictions on that sort o1 gambling, even if they attempted rigid enforcement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-07
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, July 7.-(UP) .--Rail- road issues led a rise in the stock and bond sections on the New York stock exchange today. Gains ranged to 2 points on large blocks.
 The rails, responding to the in- crease in eastern passenger fares, appeared on blocks ranging to 10,- GOO shares.
 New York Central opened on 10,-