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Evening star., 1938-01-14
JAMES ROWE APPOINTED
JAMES ROOSEVELT AIDE
Assistant Granted Secretary to
President to Handle Detail
and Keep Records.

James Rowe Of Montana, q young
attorney in the Securities and Ex-
change Commission, has been ap-
pointed assistant to James Roosevelt.
secretary to the President.
Mr. Roosevelt's responsibility of
meeting weekly with heads of the va
rious independent agencies to listen
to their troubles and suggestions. added
to his duties as confidential secretary
to his father, made the details and
record-keeping Of his job 50 burden
some it was found necessary to obtain
help and the President consented to
furnishing an assistant, it was learned
In order that Mr.. Rowe may have
plenty OF room, MIR. Roosevelt has had
his ONCE remodeled 50 as to make
another room at least one-third the
Size OF the original, in which Mr.
Rowe will have his desk and other
working equipment.
Evening star., 1938-01-14

His mother gave more to the
country than the richest man in Amer
lea can give in money.
In September, 1918, Mrs. Eopolucci
lost another Of her sons, when Will
liam, then %, was killed In action
while serving with the 312th Machine
Gun Battalion in France She re-
ceived money from $4,000 Govern
ment insurance policy taken out by
the second son.
Mrs. Eopolucci was the widow Of
Samuel Eopolucci, former Marine
Band musician. The third son, Sam
uel. who served in the Navy in the
war, now lives here. Other survivors
are three daughters, Mrs. Florence
Johnston, Mrs. Mary Van Horn and
Mrs. Marion Mansfield, and brother,
Robert 8. Clifford, all Of this city, and
three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at .
am. Monday in st. Peters Catholic
Church, following brief services at the
residence. Burial will be in Mount
Olivet Cemetery.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
DC. VOTE MEASURE
IS GIVEN TO HOUSE
Randolph Proposes Amend
ment to Constitution Pro.
viding Home Rule.

Proposing an amendment to the
Constitution to provide for "a republic
an form of government and represen-
tation in Congress for the District"
Representative Jennings Randolph,
Democrat. Of West Virginia, today in
troduced a joint resolution in the
House which was referred to the
judiciary Committee.
Addressing the House Representa-
tive Randolph declared THE time has
come for the Congress of the United
States to relieve itself from the bur-
den Of operating q municipal admin
istration in the National Capital"
Mr.. Randolph's resolution provides
that Congress shall have power to
establish republican form of govern
ment for the District constituting the
seat of Government of the United
States. The government so established
shall have such legislative, executive
and judicial officers to be selected in
such manner as the Congress shall
by law provide"
Representation Provided.
It is further provided that District
residents be entitled to elect repre-
sertation in the House on the same
basis as the States and to elect
one or two Senators as Congress
shall by law provide. District resi-
dents would also elect presidential
electors in number equal to that
OF Senators and Representatives. Each
Representative and Senator elect
ed from the District must be bona
fide resident and possess the same
qualifications as required in the States
The problems of national govern
ment." Mr.. Randolph said in his
speech on the floor. have become sc
complex and so strenuous that l am
sure I speak for all my colleagues
in saying none of us ever has enough
time to do his work as We would like
As much as has been accomplished
since 1888, We all know that . great
deal remains to be done before the
United States is firmly established or
basis of permanent modern Demo-
cratic prosperity"
should Tighten Burden.
He emphasized that he is convinced
"that Congress should divest Itself
now Of an unnecessary and unjust
burden-the operation Of the District
government"
A two-thirds vote in each house
would be required to pass Mr.. Ran
dolph's amendment to the Constitu-
ton. It would then have to be rati-
fed by Legislatures Of 36 States.
Power Of Congress to delegate Its
authority in connection with the Dis
trict has been prohibited by court de-
ckion.
Mr.. Randolph has been q member OF
the House District Committee for more
than five years.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
CITIZENS TO FIGHT
| STREET EXTENSION
200 Will Attempt to Block
Change and Resultant
Property Assessment.

Two hundred citizens prepared to
obtain expert legal counsel and q pc.
ton Of protest in objection to a Dis
trict government proposal to extend
South Dakota avenue from Eighteenth
street to Michigan avenue NE. The
decision was reached at q special
meeting last night sponsored by the
Michigan Park Citizens' Association.
The citizens elected a special com.
mittee OF 20. headed by Edward In
man, and divided into three subcom.
mlttees, to raise money, select legal
ADVISERS and spread publicity about
the community for solid resistance"
to property assessment amounting
to S26,0 900 which will be levied against
owners along the extension. The pro-
test is scheduled for the hearing In
District Court on February 4.
Edwin Maryman stated that the
planned 120-foot-vide thorou9hfare
would probably be devoted mainly to
heavy truck and bus traffic and with
ABOUT 300 residences in the immediate
vicinity would provide an obvious
trafhc hazard TO the population"
Marked deterioration in prop.rtv
values according to President John
j. Hurley, would accompany the "oues-
tlonable improvement" of the extern
sion Since South Dakota avenue would
De converted into an arterial highway
10 divert a large part of interstate
trucking from Rhode Island avenue
ana bladensburg road There would
be no benefits to the residents and con-
siderable individual loss of money a,
property owners through inability IN
seA their damaged property, Mr..
Hurley declared. He cited typical"
instance where the proposed highway
cut would run flush with the rear Of
several homes.
Condemnation proceedings have
valued the land to be used at se1 .ooo n,
"nlcn the residents will be assessed a
total OF $4,000, 1t was estimated In.
oiVloual assessments per house will
range from S1,190 to SIS. according ia
the distance from the highway. with
an average levy Of $50. the meeting was
told. Unanimous opinion termed these
sums too high"
Mrs. Mary OBrien. descrihino tho
assessments wholly inequitable." cited
an instance where a 37-foot lot is
at $50. way
Evening star., 1938-01-14
PAYlESS PAY DAY FACED

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "a F.-
City-county employees looked forward
To-Day TO payless pay day after City
Council postponed action on Phila-
delphia's 1888 budget until Monday.
City Treasurer Luther Harr said
ample funds were in the treasury to
make up the $1,eo0.Oo0 required to
meet the years first pay roll tomor-
row for the 1880 workers, but pointed
out that the funds cannot be dis
pensed until budget is adopted.
Council last night received meas
ures providing for 4 2 per cent sales
TAX tax OF one-half of l per cent
on all incomes and levy on unin-
corporated businesses, but adjourned
until Monday without taking action.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
Correction

In some Of the c sections AZ
today's Star, on page c-5, the
radio story mistakenly lists the
Farr-Braddock fight and the Lu-
ellie Manners song program for
tonight. The prize fight should
have been listed as of January
Il and Miss Manners principal
number on WRC tonight will be
Wagner's "Traume" instead of
the flower song from Gounods
Faust" and the Rosario Bour-
don Orchestra on the same hour
Will play music by Noel Coward.
Cole Porter and Debussy instead
Of the numbers listed.
Hours and names given under
the box "Capitol's Radio Pro-
gram" are correct.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
MRS. FLATHER NAMED
BY HOSPITAL BOARD
Lady Visitors New President Sue
ceeds Mrs. Frederick H,
Brooke in Post.

Mrs. William J. Father, jr.. was
elected president Of the Board OF Lady
Visitors Of Children's Hospital at the
groups annual meeting. it was an
nounced today. She succeeds Mrs.
Frederick H. Brooke, president for the
past 18 years. who resigned after be-
ing named national president Of the
Girl Scouts.
Other officers of the board elected
were Mrs. Thomas Bell Sweeney, Miss
Bertha LOCKER Mrs. r. M. Kauffmann
and Miss Anne Carter Greene, first,
second, third and fourth vice presi-
dents, respectively; Mrs. A. Cham
bers Oliphant. recording secretary:
Mrs. Wilson Lee, corresponding secre-
tary, and Mrs Herbert Seymour How
ard. treasurer
The boards work consists of raising
money for the hospital, providing en-
tertainment for the children and pre-
senting educational opportunities for
nurses.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
j. s. WARSH|P VISIT
TO SHOW POWER
Concentration at Singapore
Seen as Sea Force
Demonstration.
By the Associated Press.

~ tAaS SAoOSSA0ScN 4Seos
Diplomatic officials discussed the
possibility today that the dispatch Of
three United States cruisers to singa-
pore next month is intended to give
Japan a demonstration Of the sea
power Great Britain and America
could combine in the Far East.
ofhcially, the reason for the trip is
to have the American Navy repre-
sented at the opening of new docks
marking the virtual completion Of
Britain's formidable Singapore base.
Informed persons said, however, that
the cruisers visit would provide also a
striking example of how the British
and American fleets might CO. operate
should the protection Of their inter-
ests In the Orient ever call for Joint
action.
See Removal Of Handicap.
officials long have pointed out that
the United States would be handi-
capped in any wartime maneuvers in
the far Pacific by the lack OF base
facilities at points other than Hawaii
and the Philippines. This lack would
be overcome, strategists say, if the
American fleet could count in such
circumstances on the use of the Singa-
pore base.
The visit of the American men-o'-
war, diplomats said, would serve to
emphasize the cordiality between the
British and American navies-enough
in itself to command greater respect
for the rights of both governments in
the Orient.
Observers regarded as significant
that the political implications of the
move were discussed in advance by
Secretary Hull and State Department
Far Eastern experts with Admiral
William D. Leahy, chief Of naval op-
erations.
The three cruisers-the 7,5OO-ton
Memphis. Milwaukee and Trenton
now are en- route with the heavy
cruiser Louisville to Australia to par
ticipate in the observance of the 15Oth
anniversary Of that commonwealth.
The curisers, commanded by Rear
Admiral Julius c. Townsend, left
Honolulu Tuesday.
From Sydney the three vessels will
proceed to Singapore for the cere-
mony February II. The Louisville
will remain for several weeks for q
series Of courtesy visits to Australia
and New Zealand ports.
Naval Program Progresses.
The outlines Of President Roose-
velt's naval expansion program took
form. meanwhile, in the disclosure that
the Navy has recommended q modi-
f1cation Of the Vinson-Trammel Act
to revise present construction limits
upward
Admiral Leahy announced that the
Navy wants Congress to authorize q
speeding up of warship building on q
long-range basis. He stressed, also. the
need for more auxiliary vessels to serv.
ic6 the fleet.
Admiral Leahy said appropriation,
in addition to the sl42, 100000 alread,
asked to begin work on az new ships
and continue the building Of IS nov
under construction, might be sought
later. =
Evening star., 1938-01-14
RACING RESULTS
Hioleoh Pork

By the Associated Press.
FIRST kACE-Purse. $500: msiden 3
year.Qlds; claiming: nurser! course.
koidef (Sarno) 23.4O 1870 $50
Kate Smith (Barba) $50 500
Jack H0rner tWrigh) 11&N
Time. O:35M.
Also rAr-Dutch Flag, Silent Gift. STEP.
4colA, Spin On, Sister Reish, Kenty, 6is
Orment and Ballad.
elds; claiming, 1 mile.
Westy's Herr Anderson) 7.6O $50 $50
4panish Maid (Jaekle) 1870 o.40
tAasAble (Munden) 40
Time, 1S0 3.5. -.
Alsl rsn-Zump. Broad Vision, MAaas
tity. Eiss eoiiswoed 3 % sn1 Ssss}as tinHA A
(Dstty dsabls pai1 S10x.60.)
Evening star., 1938-01-14
PAY PLEA DISMISSED

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md, Jan.
IA P).-The Circuit Court yesterday
dismissed petition filed by Elizabeth
Brown. colored school teacher, asking
the Calvert County School Board to
pay her as much as white teachers
receive. The board, after the peti-
ton was filed. ordered equal salaries
for white and colored teachers,
Evening star., 1938-01-14
British Oficials "Surprised." :"

SINGAPORE, Jan. "a R.-An-
nouncement that three United States
cruisers would call here for naval base
dock Inauguration ceremonies was re-
ceived as pleasant surprise" in
British naval circles.
Navy officials described the occasion
as a purely empire affair" and said
no invitations had been issued to for
eign powers.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
Climbing Postman Dies,

James Leighton, who walked 8 miles
up Kirkstone Pass in England every
week day morning for 40 years, has
died in nearby Ambleside. In travel
ing the pass he had to climb 1900
feet. This he did more than $4,000
times.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
A. A. A. COTTON ADVISER
SENDS RESIGNATION
oscar g. johnson Gives Reason
as Accepting Federal Reserve
Bank Directorship.

- VAC HooOlAdLcQ fIeSS,
Secretary Wallace announced yes
terday that Oscar G. johnson a..
mississippi had resigned as a director
OF the Commodity Credit Corp as
COTTON adviser to the Agricultural Ad-
Justment Administration and as man
aser OF the 1888 cotton producers pool
Mr.. johnson, in letter Of resirna-
tlon. said he had accepted appoint
ment TO the Board Of Directors of th.
Federal Reserve Bank of st, Loui,
Federal Reserve Bank directors are no,
permitted to hold other Government
positions
He had been connected with the
Agriculture Department for four and a
half years. .
Evening star., 1938-01-14
THE WEATHER REPORT


southeast winds becoming mi
Maryland Virgna-Snow
terror tonight; tomorrow colder
West VrgnaSnow this afternoon
reme west portion tonight tomorrow portion
Evening star., 1938-01-14
Gold Coins Found

Gold coins worth over 81 400 were
found th an old mahogany chest sent
to "a auction room In Newcastle.
ENGLAND.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
Pineapple Crop Il Record.

Hawaii produced more pineapples
ana made more pineapple Juice In
1887 than IA my previous ysar.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
Report for Last p Hours.
Record for Last "A n.

Record for Last "a Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon today)
Hikhest. 80. $50 pm. yesterday. Year
ago, 66.
Lowest. 27. 6 am. today. Year ago. A6.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Hishest, "a. on January 5.
Lowest. %. on January 10.
Humidity for Last FL Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon today)
Hiehest, - per cent. at 7:3O am. today.
Lowest. A per cent. At 4 pm. yesterday.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED BY United States Coast and
Geodettc Survey
Evening star., 1938-01-14
Precipitation,

Monthly precipitation in inches IA the
Capltal tcurrent month to datel.
The Washington times., 1938-03-17

All-walnut top, with re-
movable glass tray. The
graceful pedestal base is
Of walnut-finished gum
wood. Measures 18x20x1S15
inches.
Evening star., 1938-10-22

that body at the coming Milwaukee
convention on the implications OF
membership in the institute. Accept
ance of such membership, as he will
point out, is acceptance of a position
of public trust.
Hall to Lead Round Table.
Joseph B. Hall, Cleveland, will lead
the round table which the institute
will hold at Milwaukee on the ap-
praisal of retail store properties. Mr..
Hall is former president of the insti-
tute.
The valuation base for ad valorem
taxation will be discussed by the insti-
tute as one of the most important sub
Jects now concerning real estate.
Herman o. Walther, Chicago, chair
man of the Institutes committee on
valuation for tax purposes, will lead
this discussion.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
CARR SETS UP OWN
REALTY BUSINESS
Developer Of Barnaby Woods
Resigns as Sales Manager
of Fisher Co.

Edward r. Carr, well-known realtor,
has resigned as sales manager Of the
Thomas w. Fisher Co. to establish
his own real estate business. He has
leased an office in the Tower Building.
Mr.. Carr headed the sales force at
the Fisher Co. for four years. During
that time he was also engaged in the
home building business as president
of the Barnaby Woods Development
co. His firm was the original de-
veloper Of the attractive Barnaby
Woods section.
He has always taken prominent
part in the activities Of the Washing
ton Real Estate Board. In addition
to serving on important committees
of the realtors organization, Mr.. Carr
has been master Of ceremonies at most
of the boards recent social functions.
Prior to his connection with the Fisher
Evening star., 1938-10-22
SHOPPING UNIT TO OPEN
First Store in Woodmoor Center
Begins Operation Next Week,

Formal opening of the first unit in
the Woodmoor Shopping Center, a
quarter -million-dollar project being
built by the Moss Realty Co. at Four
Corners, Md, adjoining their Wood
moor development, will take place next
week with the dedication of new,
modern grocery. The initial estab-
lishment in the group which eventually
will comprise more than a dozen stores
and a filling station, has been leased
to Towsner Bros. affiliated with the
District Grocery Stores chain.
Two other units in the shopping
center will be opened within the next
two weeks, according to George J..
Moss, president of the building COM
pany. One of these will be the new
Woodmoor Pharmacy, and the other
will be a valet shop. The filling sta
tion, also, is being rushed to compile
ton and will be opened in the near
future.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
Damp Plaster Paint.

A paint that may be applied over
plaster while 1t is still damp is avail
able to anxious homeowners who pre-
Ter to save time In completing their
homes. This wall covering makes 1t
unnecessary to wait until new plaster
has dried thoroughly. It may be used
as base for other paints or as q nm
iSh coat,
Evening star., 1938-10-22

Co. he Was with the H. q. Smithy
Co. and William s. Phillips.
Mr.. Carr plans to continue his home
building operations in Barnaby Woods,
and to develop q portion Of Chevy
Chase east Of Wisconsin avenue which
he recently started. He will conduct
general real estate business.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
Tall Window Shutters.

A pleasing and unusual effect may
be produced when the exterior of a
home is modernized by installing tall
shutters on first-floor windows. These
shutters extend from the top of the
window to the floor line, much after
the fashion Of shutters used with
French windows.
Evening star., 1938-04-24

demonstrated What is the matter with you?
Are you ill.,"
''Your Grace =" he faltered, "the Com
n,issaire of Police and company of gendarmes
are in the Sale des Jeux."
The Duchess, too changed color. though she
was anything but pale. With stare of bewilder
ment she rose to her feet in fury
How dare they intrude here?" she exclaimed
Prince, must ask you to excuse me for mo-
ment. Something has happened"
She opened the door leading into the Sale des
Jeux, and passed in - the steward behind her.
She was accosted almost at once by the Chief
Commissaire of Police of the district She looked
around her in amazement The room seemed full
of gendarmes.
What is the meaning of this?" she demanded.
"You Grace" the Commissaire replied, Il
am not myself wholly informed, but this l do
know. We have instructions from Paris to ex-
anime the gaming tables at which you propose to
entertain your guests and to search and Cross
question the croupers whom you have engaged
We must proceed with our task"
The Duchess tall, handsome woman pre-
served her composure This, she pronounced,
lis the most idiotic outrage have ever heard OF.
Evening star., 1938-04-24

ing down to the floor by his side, is the shoe
presumably to be used tonight 1t has, as you will
observe, false bottom connected with the
handle by spring."
The Duchess was pale now but the look of
horror on her face was unmistakable
Remove that croupier." ordered the inspec-
tor Take him to the station"
The man was marched out of the room. The
croupier at the other baccarat table was dragged
up. He. too. had cards in his pocket. His shoe"
too, had the same device. He followed his COM
panion in misfortune without saying word Two
or three of the gendarmes who had been under
the roulette table were called by the Commissairs
ANY report?" the latter asked.
THE roulette table" the inspector explained,
lis fitted with the same device as the one broken
up years ago in Marseille.
'The device has been described in several
magazines. The croupier can influence the falling
of the ball into one particular quarter of the
board That is all the control he has over it but
it is sufficient to insure winning or losing"
The Comnissaire repeated the report.
II may say" he went on. that the man who
has examined the roulette board is an expert sent
(Costinvsd on poes 15)
Evening star., 1938-04-24

Paul." she added to the steward, have the
gong sounded. Let my guests come and see what
this pantomime means"
The steward bowed and took his leave. Almost
Immediately the great gong hung up outside was
beaten, the door of the lounge was opened and a
stream of people flowed in from either side. At the
sight of the gendames there were screams cries
of amazement, babel of voices of all sorts.
Everyone demanded an explanation.
The Duchess, quite cool, stood in the middle of
the ROOM Il have no idea what this means. " she
confessed "Monsieur Le Prince" she went on,
turning to the man who had been seated on her
right, perhaps the Cosn'niss0ire can explain to
you. He speaks about having authority to ex-
anime these tables"
The Co,nmissaire looked round. The situation
was becoming incredible. Suddenly Besserley,
who had slipped out of the crowd, touched him
on the shoulder and whispered in his ear. The
Commissaire nodded and held up both his hands.
"Messieurs ct Mesdames," he announced, "an
order has come to the Chief of Police here to
inspect the gaming tables placed in this apart
ment. am here to carry out the orders for my
superiors l beg that you will accept the explana-
ton which give you of our presence here You
Evening star., 1938-04-24

shown into the reception room on the
The gambling room was locked from
3 room end; also the door leading into
e and occupied at first only by the
and a couple of money-changers.
In o'clock it had been announced that
ID be struck and the doors leading into
pet aside for gambling would be opened
|ously from the lounge and the dining
|eryone was on tiptoe of expectation as
rev near Maurice de Bressac, who was
wife in the lounge, was greatly excited.
der where old Besserley is" he asked
Il thought he was coming"
IS invited to the dinner. Grace told him.
|puld not Co." Maurice declared. He
minded sort of chap in his way but he
like the Duchess. Never said word to
her, but l know it. What party to
|is Only two baccarat tables" he
and no chance of reserving seats here"
still half-hou before the time fixed
,nding of the gong, when the Duchess's
ntered the dining room as pale as
approached his mistress. He leaned
whispered in her ear. The Duchess
w can hear what you say, Paul." she
Evening star., 1938-04-24

are free to come and 60 as
you will, provided you do
not obstruct my men in
their duty. Make a circle
around the two baccarat
tables" he ordered the
sergeant of gendarmes.
Keep the people away
from the tables. Inspector,
bring that croupier to
me-"
There was silence now
"a great breathlessness.
The inspector passed his
hand over the croupier. a
small man who struggled
and fought at first but
submitted afterwards in a
sort of coma. From an
inner pocket the inspector
produced two half-packs
of cards. One was wholly
composed of eights and
one of mines. He turned
to the Duchess.
''Your Grace" he said.
Il ask you to Observe
these cards which I have
taken from the pocket OF
your chef Dc boocGrat.
Here" he went on. stoop