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Evening star., 1938-05-28
Fugitive Grabs Falling Pants;
Fearing Gun, Officer Shoots

automobile accident at Wisconsin ave-
nue. and Macomb street NV.
Police were questioning Allen about
a knife with q 31z-inch blade they
found on him when he broke away
and fed. Pvt. Carroll and several
other officers were approaching the
precinct when they saw the youth
dash through the door.
The policemen gave chase on foot.
Somebody shouted, Look out. he's
got a e,nl" the policemen said. The
foot race had progressed some six
blocks when Allen made the unlor-
tunate gesture toward his hip pocket.
Capt. Lloyd E. Kelly. who iavesti.
gated the shooting this morning. asked
Allen If he "reached for his hip"
yes" was the reply. Il reached
back to grab my pants. which we're
about to fall on"
Cant. Kelly said he examined the
youths trousers and found his belt
loops had partsd.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
Yates Trims E,cing, 3 and 2,
To Win British amateur Title
AtLo1,tan Shoots Par on
Last l6 Holes to
Take Match.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TROON, Scotland. May 28.-Charley
Yates of Atlanta today won the British
amateur golf championship. beating
Cecil Ewing of Ireland in the 36-hole
final, and 2.
Three up with four to play. the
American lost the 33d hole to Ewing's
8-foot birdie putt, then sank another
8-footer himself on the 34th to take
the match,
One up at the end of the morning
l8 holes, Yates shot even par for the
16 holes of the afternoon round. He
was up at 81, lost the twenty eighth
as he got into trouble the only time
on the round, then finished with five
pars and {. birdie.
At the final hole Charley hit fine
mashie niblick shot to within eight
feet of the cup, while the giant Irish
man was in a trap at the left OF the
green in 3. Ewing marched into the
sand, exploded out nine feet away
and knocked the putt into the back
of the cup. Then Yates, without an
instants hesitation, stroked his ball
home to win.
When the ball vanished into the cup.
Johnny Goodman, Chuck Kocsis and
Raw Billows, Yates mates on the
United States Walker Cup team.
rushed across the green and hoisted
Charley on their shoulders Francis
Ouimet, the Walker Cup captain, who
was standing on a wall above the six
teenth green, jumped down, forced his
way through the crowd and shook the
Georgian's hand.
The entire gallery of 1000 set up a
terrific shout, disregarded ropes and
marshals and mobbed the new cham
Evening star., 1938-05-28
0'cONNE[[ TOAsK
ROOSEVELT ACTION
House Member Glad to Be
Back in U. S. After Melee
in Jersey City.
BY the Associated Press.

Representative Jerry O'Connell,
Democrat. of Montana said today he
would ask President Roosevelt to take
some personal action in behalf of an
investigation OF alleged infringements
OF civil liberties in Jersey City. N. j.
Returning from his second unsuc-
ceSsful attempt to address mass
meeting there in defiance Of Mayor
Frank Hague. the 29-year-old Con-
gresham said he had been invited to
the White House to discuss the situa-
ton" and would make an appoint
ment as soon as possible.
The President recently referred a
letter from O'Connell to Attorney
General Cummings. who subsequently
announced. that the Justice Depart
ment was investigating.
Representative O'Connell's first
statement on reaching Washington
this morning was I'm glad to be back
in America" He was accompanied
by his wife, who said she was badly
bruised when knocked down by two
policemen in the crowd which assem-
bled at Pershing Field last night.
The Montanan termed AN absolute
lie" the description Of the meeting
which Daniel Casey. Jersey City di-
rector Of public safety. was quoted as
giving.
The Congressman described Police
Chief Harry Walsh, who directed
O'Connell's seizure, as AN old-fash-
ioned type of policeman who wants to
badger you all the time"
Evening star., 1938-05-28
Burglars Bind Watchman, 65,
And Loot Chevy Chase Club

when he was seized by four or five
men in q hallway on the clubs main
door.
He said they tied him up with nap
kins, tablecloths and towels taken from
the dining room and then rifled the
ofice. After robbing the strong box,
the men broke open . door leading to
the bar and smashed locked cabinet
door and stole the liquor.
A number Of checks the men found
In the strong box were burned IN
nearby wash basin.
Mr.. Drinkard said the men left by
the front door after taking the liquor.
He escaped from his bonds about Is
minutes later and telephoned police.
He was not injured.
Omcers said Mr.. Drinkard was un-
able to tell whether the men were
white or colored because the hall IN
which he was seized was dark. They
found that the men gained entrance
through the door to IN old furnace
room.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
BOY HURT BY CAR
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Injury Received on May 9
Fatal, Bringing 1888
Toll to 80.

Five-year-old Richard Bitanga died
in Emergency Hospital today OF
head injuries received when struck
by an automobile near his home at
9l5 Twentieth street NV. on May 8.
Richard was said to have run into
the path of the car. driven by Ben
jamin c. johnson. jr., 80. OF 1918 M
street NV, when he dashed across
the street to join a playmate,
His death raised the Districts trstic
fatality toll for this year to 80, as COM
pared to 48 for the same period Of
1887. The thirty-first and thirty-sec-
ond deaths we're recorded yesterday
and last night.
Bicycle Rider Killed.
Bartholomew King, IA, OF 1912 Sixth
street NE, was killed and his COM
panion on a double" bicycle ride in
jured critically when their bicycle
collided with an automobile on the
Franklin Street Bridge. between Sew
enth and Tenth streets NE, last
night.
The injured boy, Mario Dimiglio. IA,
of GLIB Girard street NE, who was
riding on the front of the bicycle
pedaled by young King, was reported
in serious condition today at Sibley
Hospital, where he was treated for a
possible skull fracture and cut back.
Boys Taken to Hospital.
Herbert A. Wright, 30, of the $500
block of First street NV, said by po-
lice to have been driving the auto
mobile in collision with the bicycle.
took the boys to Sibley. His skull
and leg fractured, young King died
shortly after arrival at the hospital
Earlier yesterday, 65-year-old man
who died in Gallinger Hospital after
being struck by street car at Sew
enth and I streets NV Thursday
night, was identified as William Ran
dali, 633. 1 street NV.
Inquest Tuesday.
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
said inauests in the three fatal acci-
dents would be held at the District
Morgue Tuesday. Mr.. Wright, Mr..
johnson and Alton M. Lee. 26, Of l725
New Hampshire avenue NV, listed by
police as motorman of the street car
that struck Mr.. Randall, are scheduled
to appear at the inquests.
The most seriously hurt IN other
traffic accidents yesterday was Leslie
Williams, 10. colored, 2l27 Tenth
street NV, who ran from behind a
parked car near his home and into
the side of a passing automobile. He
was treated at Garfield Hospital for
a badly lacerated left arm.
Evening star., 1938-05-28

A colored youth who was out.
distancing three or four policemen
in brisk dash for freedom late yes
terday wasn't going for q gun when
he reached for his hip"
The cry had been raised, however,
that the fugitive was armed. Shortly
after he made the gesture he was
shot through the thigh. police reported,
by Pvt. j. w. Carroll of No. pre-
cinct.
The officers captured the youth at
Wisconsin avenue and Grant road
NV. and returned him to No. 8 pre-
cinct, from which he had fed. He
was treated at Georgetown Hospital for
a flesh wound and held for investiga-
ton.
The youth identified himself as
Allen johnson. 20, Of Frederick, Md.
He and two companions had been
brought to the precinct following an
Evening star., 1938-05-28
WOMAN HYSTER|A
VICTIM IS FOUND
Miss Louise Zimmerman Is
Discovered Unconscious
in Northeast Area.

Found lying unconscious beside
railway tracks at Minnesota avenue
and Gait street NE. late last night,
Miss Louise Zimmerman, "a. of 1912
Kenilworth street NE. lay in Cas-
ualty Hospital today. apparently suf-
fering from hysteria and unable to
tell police what had happened to her.
Physicians were puzzled by Miss
Zimmerman's condition. There were
no marks of violence on her body.
Hospital attaches said her apparent
hysteria might result either from
nervous shock or from a brain con-
cussion. which might have been in
duced by a "sandbag' blow on the
head without leaving an apparent
wound.
Her sister, Mrs. J. G. Veihmeyer,
with whom she made her home, be-
lieved the stricken woman may have
been held up as she was walking home
from work last night and stunned by
the shock. Miss Zimmerman was of
a high-strung, nervous temperament,
she said.
Police said Miss Zimmerman's purse
was missing when she was discovered.
Her sister said Friday was pay day
at the Acme Laundry. Minnesota and
Foote streets NE, where Miss Zim-
norman worked, and the missing
purse undoubtedly contained her
weeks pay. 1t was not unusual for
her to work as late as IL o'clock on
Friday nights, Mrs. Veihmeyer said.
Ross Henderson. "a, Of 4ll9 Hayes
street NE. found the woman lying
unconscious about feet from the
Baltimore g. Ohio tracks, and called
police at l1:05 pm. The spot where
she was found was on Miss thinner
mans usual route home from work,
her sister said.
Casualty Hospital physicians said a
crowd had gathered around the strick-
en- woman when the hospital ambu-
lance arrived, and pointed out heI
pocketbook might have been picked
up by some by-stander. A flashlight
which she apparently used to light hel
way home, still lay beside her. Police
were examining this for f1ngerprints
Groaning and moaning on her hos
pital bed. to which she was tied BY
the wrists to prevent her falling out
Miss Zimmerman opened her eyes
when spoken to today. but was unable
to speak coherently. Physicians ex'
pected her to become fully conscious
some time during the day.
Capt. Hugh Groves of the eleventh
precinct and Detective Buck Berry at.
tempted to question Miss Zimmerman
shortly before noon, but without re-
suit.
Miss Zimmerman's parents, Mr. an6
Mrs. Fred Zimmerman, live at Fair.
view Beach, Va.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
c. |. 0. THREATENS
T|E-UP IN DETROIT
24-Hour General Strike
Protest Voiced Against
Police Brutality
BY tie Associated Press.

oy tI.c aSSOSiAtCO Ilcoo.
DETROIT, May 28.-Detroit was
faced today with a threat of a.
hour general strike" by c. I. o. unions
as aftermath of rioting at the Amer
ican Brass Co. plant in which scores
were injured.
The strike, labor leaders said, would
be in protest of police brutality and
their use as strikebreakers."
Mayor Richard Reading, after re-
ceiving police reports of the brass
company disorders Thursday after
noon, announced that police would
continue to act for the preservation Of
law and order"
A second mass demonstration at the
brass company was called of by union
officials Friday with the announce
ment that next Wednesday we'll
make Thursdays affair look like a
Warm-up."
Tracy Doll, United Automobile
Workers &C. l. o. official. said that
all c. I. o. unions in the Detroit area
were considering a proposal for a "a
hour strike if police activity at labor
demonstrations is not curbed. Doll
seid that a delegation OF c. I. O.
leaders would appear before the City
Council next Tuesday to make for
NAL protest.
Recorders Judge John v. Brennan
issued a writ of habeas corpus yester-
day, returnable Saturday noon. for re-
lease of % persons the u. A. w. said
were held by police for Thursdays
riot.
Approximately 600 union sympa-
thizers and ITS police were involved
in the clash Thursday. Sympathizers
had gathered to aid the mine, mill and
smelter workers in their picketing pro-
testing wage cut Six policemen and
two union members still are in hos
pitfalls.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
THREE.WEEK CAMPAIGN
OPENED BY De VALERA
Irish Prime Minister Determined
to Seek Clear Mandate
for Policies.
Py TIE Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
DUBLIN. May 28-Determined to
seek a clear mandate to carry on his
policies. Prime Minister Eamon de Va
lera today plunged into a three weeks
campaign for election of new Dali
Eireann or lower house of Parliament.
Dissolution of the Dali Eireann was
announced yesterday and new general
elections were called for June II.
Defeat in a snap vote Wednesday
over creation of an arbitration board
to deal with civil servants grievances
caused the decision, though under the
constitution new elections were not
mandatory.
Evening star., 1938-05-28

pion. who succeeds Bob Sweeny, the
United States born LondOner.
He fell of his high perch and simply
stood there until police grabbed him
and made a passageway through the
crowd to a nearby road They put him
in police car and took him to the
clubhouse.
In his first competition over a
Scottish course. the Albanian thus be-
came the sixth American to win the
title, which this year virtually
amounted to a world championship.
Walter j. Travis. Australian-born
but entered from Garden City, NJ Y.
led off the overseas parade in 1904.
After him came Jess Sweetser. in
1926; Bobby Jones. Yates fellow
townsman who has made Charley his
protege, in 1880, the year of his grand
(See GOLF. Page A-5)
Evening star., 1938-05-28
Sings in Court.

LOS ANGELES, May 20 R-
Pinky Tomlin, song writer and actor.
sang a song in court and won a $2,400
plagiarism suit filed against him by
Warner E. Walker, "a, singer and COM
poser from Mineral Wells. Tex.
The ditty Tomlin sang for Judge
Clement Shinn yesterday was chang
ing My Ambitions" which walker con-
tended was just another name for his
own song Ambitious For You"
Evening star., 1938-05-28
RECEIVE
HULL WARNING ON
CZECH VOTE EVE
Kellogg Pact Signatories
Reminded Treaty Is
Still in Force.
RESTATES U. S. INTEREST
IN CONDITION OF WORLD
Statement by Secretary of State,
Given to Press, Has Yet to
Go to Governments.
By CONSTANTINE BROWN.

A warning shot to the nations which
might disturb the worlds peace was
fired today by Secretary Of State Cor
dell Hull.
Fearing that tomorrow's elections
in Czechoslovakia might ignite the
powder keg in Central Europe, Mr..
Hull issued an official statement re-
minding the signatories of the Kellogg
pact that that peace instrument is
still in force.
Text of Statement.
The statement follows:
with reference to the critical situa-
ton involving countries in Central
Europe, I desire to say that the Gov
ernment of the United States has been
following recent developments with
close and anxious attention.
Nearly 10 years ago the Govern
ment of the United States signed at
Paris a treaty providing for the re-
nunciation of war as an instrument of
national policy. There are now par
ties to that treaty no less than 63
countries In that treaty the con-
tracing parties agree that the settle
ment or solution of all disputes or
conflicts of whatever nature or of
whatever origin they may be which
may arise among them shall never be
sought except by pacific means That
pledge is no less binding now than
when it was entered into It is bind
ing upon all of the parties.
Cannot Shut Our Eyes.
1--WE cannot shut our eyes to the fact
that any outbreak of hostilities any,
where in the world injects into world
affairs factor of general disturbance
the ultimate consequence of which no
man can foresee and is liable to in
f1ict upon all nations incaloulable and
permanent injuries
THE people of this country have in
common with all nations desire for
stable and permanent conditions Of
peace, justice and progress and most
earnest desire that peace be main
tanned. no matter where or in what
circumstances there may be contro-
versies between nations"
1t was made clear at the State De-
partment that this statement of the
Secretary of State has not reached
yet diplomatic status" It has been
given to the press only and has not
been communicated, to the various
foreign Offices in an official form.
In, the event that the situation be-
comes more acute over the week end
the State Department is expected to
take further and probably more con-
crete steps.
Invoked in Ethiopia.
The Kellogg pact was brought out Of
musty archives at the beginning Of
the Italo-Ethiopian conflict when both
Italy and Ethiopia were reminded that
they, as signatories of the Paris pact.
were under tie obligation to settle
their dispute by pacific means.
A similar action is contemplated by
the United States Government in the
event tomorrows election takes turn
which might make German
Czechoslovak conflict inevitable.
Official quarters have not disclosed
yet whether they have in mind some
thing more drastic than the reminder
issued today by the Secretary of State,
but it is believed that some further
steps may be considered If the Secre-
tary's statement falls upon deaf ears
in Berlin-as observers believe it will.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
Reich Planes to Yugoslavia.

GREIFSWALD, Germany. May 2S
R.-A massed flight of 81 German
military planes took of today for
Belgrade to give aerial demonstrations
at the invitation of the Yugoslav gov
ernment during an international avia-
ton exposition tomorrow. The avia-
tors will spend the night in Vienna
before flying on to the Yugoslav
capital.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
HARRISON REPLIES
TO PRESIDENT ON
p. GAINS TAX VIEWS
SAYS He Believes Roosevelt
Is Misinformed on
Its Operation.
SINGLES OUT EXAMPLE
GIVEN BY EXECUTIVE
Declares Speech Did Not State
Results Secured Under 1888
Bill Correctly.

BACKGROUND
Criticism, OF tar latDs has mount
ed steadily from 1886, ,Dith undts-
tributed corporate profits and capi-
tai gains lepies bearing brunt. Last
Uinter House committee recon-
n1ended notifications. House COM
piled, but Senate took more extreme
action. After protest from Presi-
dent, conterees agreed on compro-
mise. Last night measure became
laD without his signature.
Answering President Roosevelts at
tack on the new tax bill. Mississippi's 5
veteran Democrat. Chairman Harrison
of the Senate Finance Committee.
said today he believed the President
has been misinformed as to the man
ner in which the capital gains tax in
the Revenue Act of 1888 operates"
For example," Mr. Harrison ex-
planned, ''he gives the following ex-
ample:
I'm other words. If you or sell
stocks, which we have held for few
years, at profit of say $4,000. we have
to pay a tax Of IS per cent on that
profit; whereas, the man who made a
profit of $500,000 on stocks he has
owned is required under this new bill
to pay tax of only is per cent, just
as you and I would
Believes President Misinformed.
yYa rocidorf
concluded from the foregoing example
that nobody by any stretch of the
imagination, can say that this new
provision maintains the principle of
payment in proportion to ability to
pay"
Il could agree with the Presidents
conclusion If the example stated the
results secured under the bill correct
ly," Mr.. Harrison continued.
Unfortunately. this is not the case,
and the President has apparently been
misinformed as to the bperation of
the capital gains tax under the new
BILL"
,ys ,,y eN Cites Own EssmpIe.
FOR exemple, II foa and I are
married persons and have capital
gain Of $4,000 on stock or securities
held over two years and no other in
come, We will not pay a tax Of Is per
cent We will pay no tax at all.
That is explained because of the
fact that a married man is exempt up
to $4,000. If he has no other income
and he makes $4,000 on capital gains
transaction. under the provisions of
the bill. he only has to be taxed on
one-half of the $1,000. which is $2,590.
and under this law to that amount he
is exempt Therefore, he pays no tax.
IF we have a salary of $1,000, and
the SIS 900 capital gain in addition, our
tax will b. 1920. The tax on IS 900
salary alone Is $50 So. our tax has
been increased by $40 on account Of
the $4,000 capital gain and the rate Of
tax on that gain is therefore less than
per cent
With large proportion Of the Sem
ate membership listening intently,
Senator Harrison began by expressing
regret that he found it necessary to
disagree or take issue with those Of
his own party.
Will Ask Revision.
Earlier Treasury disclosed that the
administration will ask the next
Congress to overhaul the Federal tax
laws completely, codifying and simp-
lifying them as well as incorporating
business levies favored by President
Roosevelt.
A spokesman said the department
Evening star., 1938-05-28
Kweiteh Taken, Say Japanese.

hWe1ten 1aken, Say Japanese.
SHANGHAI, May % (P)-The jap
anese army officially announced the
occupation today of Kweiteh after
fierce hand-to-hand fighting in the
Lunghai Railway city 80 miles west of
Suchow.
While japanese forces battled west-
ward along the Lunghai toward the
strategic junction city of Chengchow
and famed out southwark through the
heart Of Honan province, army leaders
released an incomplete tabulation OF
ammunition and equipment seized in
the capture of Suchow.
They said the properties included
$4,000, 900 rounds of rifle and machine
gun ammunition, 10000 hand gren-
AIDES, $4,000 anti-aircraft gun shells,
60 locomotives and l.500 freight cars.
Japanese forces ranged widely south
of the Lunghai, battering at masses
of Chinese troops trying to check their
offensive against Chengchow.
Occupation of Kweiteh removed .
major obstacle in the path OF the jap
anese westward along the Lunghai.
They probably will use it as base
for their push toward Kaifeng, the
next large city before Chengchow.
Fierce resistance by the Chinese de-
tenders made the going hard. A Japa-
nese spokesman in Peiping admitted
that 1t. Gen. Kenji Doihara's division,
forced back northeast Of Lanfeng, had
been completely surrounded by Chi
nese troops who constantly were at
tacking "in the most obstinate man.
ner."
The Chinese sent reinforcements in
large numbers to Swatow to guard
against a possible japanese landing,
such as the recent one at the South
China city Of Annoy. The Chinese
press reported 10000 Japanese troops
had arrived at Annoy from Formosa
while q squadron Of japanese planes
was based at Quemoy Island. on Annoy.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
PLUNGES IA FLOORS
Prominent New Yorker Dies After
Park Avenue Fall.

NEW YORK, May % @.-Socially
prominent DR.. Robert Birmingham, so.
plunged IA floors to his death today
from the Park avenue apartment Of
his family.
His father, Charles c. Birmingham,
former president of the New York
City Bar Association, said Dr. Burl-
ingham had not been sleeping we'll and
"acted from a sudden impulse"
Evening star., 1938-05-28
Victim after Ride Turns Tables
On Three Fun.Louing Bandits
Man Leaves Coffee The,
Bought to Borro,c 5
Gents, Calls Police.

Three tender-hearted, "fun-loving'
bandits had their kindness" repaid
with rather stern measures early today
when their victim left q cup of coffee
one of them had bought him and tele-
phoned police on borrowed nickel
to bring about their capture.
The unappreciative victim was
Sherbit r. Stamper. 29-year-old deliv-
cry Office employe of the Pioneer Laun-
dry. 920 Rhode Island avenue NE. who
decided the fun" had gone far enough
after he was taken for 25-mile ride
into Virginia and robbed of $40.
During the ROBBERY. Mr.. Stamper
said, his shoes were taken off and in
spected for more money and his coat
was tried on by one of the bandits, who
gave 1t back when it didn't fit.
Mr.. Stamper, who lives at I'LL
fsee BANDITS Page A-61
Evening star., 1938-05-28
BAD FAITH is CHARGED
TO FRANCE BY TURKS
Explanation of 'Maneuvering' in
Alexandretta Demanded by
Ankara Government.

BY the Associated Press.
ANKARA. Turkey, May 2S.-Turkey
has charged France with "acts of fla-
grant bad faith" demanding an ex-
planation Of "maneuvering" in the
State of Alexandretta. where an elec-
tion campaign is in progress. it was
disclosed today to the National As
sembly. The French government re-
piled with assurances. it was said
The campaign for the elections July
25 is proceeding under pressure of
all kinds and the gravity of the siru-
alton is evident" the foreign minister
said.
Syria, including Alexandretta and
Lebanon, is supervised by France un-
der League of Nations mandate. The
elections will determine whether Alex
andretta is to be Turkish or Arab.
Disorders and bloodshed have marked
the campaign.
Evening star., 1938-05-28

LA PAZ, Bolivia, May % @.-Bo-
livias constituent assembly yesterday
named 1t. Col. German Busch con-
stitutional President of Bolivia. He
had been provisional President of q
military junta which assumed control
last July 13.