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The Washington times., 1938-02-16
Bachelors to Depart

Washington is due to lose
three attractive bachelor diplo-
mats soon. The charge DAT
faires of the French Embassy,
Mr.. Jules Henry, long a popular
member of the corps, plans to
leave shortly after the arrival
of the new French Ambassador.
The third secretary of the Peru
Wan Embassy, Senor Don Carlos
Mackehenie y de Ia Fuente, is
returning to the foreign office
in Lima and the departure of
the second secretary of the Mexi-
can Embassy. Senor DR.. Don
Manuel Gonzalez y Gonzalez, for
Nicaragua is lamented on all
sides.
Amongst the newcomers being
welcomed here is the new agri-
cultural attache of the Egyptian
Legation. DR.. Mounir Bahgat,
who arrived in time to be pres
ent for the birthday anniver-
sary celebration of King Fa-
rouk I at the legation last week.
The new Chinese military at
tache. Col. Teh Chuan Kuo. has
arrived. but Nine. Kuo is re-
naming for a while at their
home in China.
The Washington times., 1938-02-16
F Farewel Fetes
Planned for
MacWhites
By Flora Macdonald
Farewell parties

Z areWell pafIleS
are always tinged
with certain amount of
sadness. for they mean that
friendships which have bios
somed during tour of duty
in a certain spot are going to
be put to the test of separa-
ton. Hail and farewell be-
comes so much a part of the
life of anyone whose voca-
tion is either the diplomatic
corps or the Army or Navy
services, that they realize
these changes are inevitable,
and so take them stoically.
Talking yesterday with
Mrs. Michael MacWhite, she
said that in the many years
she and the minister have
resided here-and they are
leaving practically 10 years
to the day of their arrival
they have made many endur-
ing friendships, which she
hopes will continue though
thousands of miles come be-
tween.
The Washington times., 1938-02-16
Rohdes Here

Capt. and Mrs. Boerge Rohde
are at the Carlton Hotel.
The Washington times., 1938-02-16
Arrive Here

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Elmo
Collins arrived yesterday by
motor from their home in New
York City and they will be at
Wardman Park Hotel during
their stay in Washington.
Col. and Mrs. John Snuff,
OF Cincinnati, are staying at the
Hotel Raleigh while visiting
Washington.
The Washington times., 1938-02-16
Mrs. Mitchell DiScArdS Make Up MeMcans

ferent with the American pro
nrnciation.
Be very careful to spell your
name correctly and very slow
l-y when you call up the Chilean
Embassy There is a very
The Washington times., 1938-02-16
Dinner Hosts

The Attorney General and
Mrs. Homer S. Cummings en-.
tertained at dinner last evening
at Ruthven, their home on Til
den Street, in honor Of the
Commercial Attache at the
American Embassy in Berlin,
Mr.. Samuel E. Woods.
The Washington times., 1938-02-16
Return Next Week

Today the Italian Ambas-
sador and Donna Matilde de
Suvich entertained at lun-
cheon for the Irish Minister
and Mrs. MacWhite, one of
the many farewell parties
planned in honor of this
popular couple. The Su-
viches will leave tomorrow
for Florida, to visit friends
until after Washington's
Birthday.
The MacWhites will sail
on March 2 aboard the Ber-
engaria and will spend a
short time at their home in
Dublin, where their son,
Eoin, is in school, before 60
ing on to Rome, where the
Minister will take up his new
post.
Another young couple who
will be sadly missed from the
diplomatic corps in Washington
are the Attache of the Swiss Le-
CATION and Nine. Schlatter.
Nine. Schlatter before her mar
riage was Senorita Zoe Patter-
son, whose late father was then
Ambassador to Cuba. When
they depart for Brussels in
April. they will be accompanied
by their infant daughter, Zoe
Anna Noel, who was born
Christmas Eve, and Nine. Schlat-
ter's sister, Senorita Olga Pat
ferSon
The Washington times., 1938-02-16
PETER CARTER
Italian ENJOY and Wife to Leaue for Florida PETER
SAYS:

Ctewart Mcdonald, Federal Housing Ad-
~ n1inistrator, is not only parsonage in
this town but in many others however like most men, he is
no hero to his valet Except that in this case it isn't Mr.
McDonads valet but his chauffeur Matthew. Matthew,
who has been with Mr.. Mcdonald for years. is
tremey weknown among the Mcdonald associates the
letter from Matthew, who at the moment IS In Palm
Beach, Fla supervising Mr. McDonalds house there, is
end appreciated. The letter, which completely to the
The Washington times., 1938-02-16

No. 2l in q Series Of Pictures of
Socidlites dnd Their Pdstines
Evening star., 1938-02-16
ART GALLERY FUNDS
HOPE OF SPONSORS
Resolution Is introduced to Au.
thorize Building in the
Mall.

Supporters of the resolution intro
duced yesterday by Senator Walsh,
Democrat, of Massachusetts, looking
to establishment of a new National
Gallery of Art in the Mall hope en-
actment of the measure would lead
to private subscriptions toward con.
struction of the building.
The resolution. which was referred
to committee for report, authorizes
the President to designate a site for
the gallery somewhere in the Mall
between Fourth and Fourteenth
streets and Constitution and Inde-
pendence avenues. 1t also authorizes
acceptance of private gifts of funds
toward construction of the building.
The proposed gallery would aug
ment the Smithsonian Institution
and other art galleries in the Mall
area. 1t would provide a place for
the appropriate exhibition of Ameri.
can portraits and art collections tn
bronze, tapestry and glass, Is well
as sculpture.
Frederic A. Delano. one OF the
sponsors OF the legislation. indicated
private contributions toward develop
ment OF the new gallery are In pros
pect If the enabling legislation is
enacted
Evening star., 1938-02-16
M'NINCH PROMISES
MONOPOLY INQUIRY
National Association of Broad.
casters Elects Elliott Roose.
Velt as Director.

Having taken steps to rescue their
trade association from disintesration
through adoption of . reorganization
plan, the approximately 800 dele
gates to the 18th annual convention
of the National Association of Broad
casters were leaving the city today,
with the newly elected Board of Di-
rectors remaining for its first meeting.
The broadcasters, who yesterday
heard Chairman Frank r. McNinch
of the Federal Communications Com
mission promise an inquiry into the
industry with emphasis on alleged
monopolistic practices. were satisfied
that the NJ A. B. had been resuscitated
and awaited the election Of their Or
ganization's first paid president. whose
name was not expected to be an
nounced for several weeks.
Among the directors -at-large chosen
to meet with the II regional directors
were President Roosevelt's son, Elliott
Roosevelt. president OF Hearst Radio,
Inc, and Frank M. Russell, local vice
president of the National Broadcast
ing Co.
Principal social event Of the con-
clave was the annual banquet last
night preceded by the N. B. C. recep-
ton.
Members of the Mutual Broadcast
ing System were meeting this after
noon At the Willard to discuss the
problems Of their network.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
Congress in Brief

TODAY.
Relief-House debates $3.50, 900 900
emergency appropriation. Noon.
Anti-lynchins-Senate votes on pro-
posal to curb filibuster. lpm.
Naval-House committee resumes
consideration Of defense program. 10
Am.
Merchant marine-Senate commit
tee hears Chairman Joseph p. Ken
nedy Of Maritime Commission.
Profteering-House Military Com
mittee votes on bill to prevent war
profits. 10 Am.
TOMORROW.
Senate:
Program uncertain
judiciary Subcommittee, continue.
tion Of hearings On additional judge
ships outside Of Warrington, 10 am.
Civil Service Subcommittee resumes
hearings At l0:30 am. on changes In
the civil service retirement law.
House:
Considers State. Justice, Commerce
and Labor appropriation bill.
Fiscal Affairs subcommittee of Dis
trict Committee resumes hearings On
revenue bill, 10 Am.
Subcommittees Of Appropriations
Committee continue hearings o. War
and Agriculture supply bills, 10 an.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
MRS. LUCY B. NASH
DIES AT RESIDENCE

Mrs. Lucy Belle Nash. widow Of
Andrew o. Nash. died Monday at her
home. 1924 Newark street NV, after
short illness.
Mrs. Nash, for many years q resi-
dent of this city and vicinity, formerly
was Miss Matthews of Millington, NJ
j. She lived for about Is years at 650l
Ridgewood avenue, Chevy Chase. Md.
before moving to the Newark street
address several months ago.
Surviving are three sons, Raymond
+. Nash, Andrew Harold Nash and
Charles Matthews Nash: two daugh-
ters. Mrs. Wilbur E. Yocum and Mrs.
John w. Maher, and nine grandchil-
dren. all Of this city.
. Funeral services are being held to-
day in Gawler's chapel. 1856 Pennsyl-
vania avenue NV. Burial will be
private
Evening star., 1938-02-16

Sell Imposed" regulations intended
to prevent possibility of collision be-
tween airliners operating out of WASH
ington Airport and military airplanes
operating from Boiling Field and the
Anacostia Naval Air Station now are
in effect, it was announced today.
Although the regulations now are
based on mutual agreement between
the management Of the commercial
air terminal and the commanding
officers of the two fields, 1t is under
stood iron clad" Federal regulations
will be promulgated to back them up
If there is not absolute compliance by
all pilots.
The regulations. expected to serve
as model for other places where
adjacent airports are creating air
traffic hazards, are the result of a con-
ference held at Boiling Field February
between representatives of all three
fields, the airlines operating out Of
Washington and Federal aviation de-
partments.
prohibited Zones" Set.
In effect. they establish prohibited
zones surrounding the two airportS,
with neutral zone between. Through
this neutral zone. which is quite
narrow. extends the northwest leg of
the Hunters Point radio range beacon
course, to Philadelphia and New York.
Airliners operating from Washington
Airport are forbidden to enter the zone
surrounding Boiling Field and the
Anacostia Station at attitudes below
1000 feet. except in cases Of absolute
emergency. Similarly, military air
planes are prohibited from entering
the Washington Airport area at alti-
tudes of less than 1000 feet. except
with PERMISSION from the Washington
Airport trafiic control station.
The prohibited areas around the
two fields are irregularly shaped. and
maps have been prepared under di-
rection of 1t. Col William O. Ryan,
commanding of1icer at Boiling Field
for the benefit of pilots operating
locally.
The Washington Airport area ex-
tends roughly from just north of the
Hunters Point radio range station to
Roosevelt Island and from Second
street S.W. TO . point beyond the
Arlington radio towers.
Military Area Designated.
The Boiling Field-Naval Air Station
area extends from the Naval Research
Laboratory to Pennsylvania avenue
Sc, and from the Gravelly Point
area into Maryland. embracing all Of
the Congress Heights and Anacostia
areas. Pending completion OF new
Boiling Field. section Of this zone at
the southern end has been declared
temporarily open"
The controversial Gravelly Point
airport area extends across the beacon
range channel between the two areas
and into both prohibited areas.
In addition, there are permanently
prohibited areas. closed to all aircraft
at all times. At all attitudes, in the
neighborhood Of the Army War COL
lege and in the area embracing the
Evening star., 1938-02-16
our Income
Tax
No. "a.
nEnD ErU a rHNAY A~v

- ~sA~OA&A 4 AON f2x/AOVANCES.
The amount to be recovered by de-
prec1ation is the cost of the property.
II acquired b. purchase after Febru-
ary 70. 1913. If acquired by purchase
on or before that date, the basis il
the cost OF the property, less depre-
ciation sustained prior to March |.
1913. or the value on March /. 1913.
whichever Is greater.
The proper allowance for deprecia-
tion is that amount which should be
set aside for the taxable year in ac-
cordance with . reasonably consistent
plan (not necessarily . uniform rate)
whereby the aggregate amount 80 set
aside. plus the salvage value, will at
the end OF the useful life of the prop
erty equal the cost or other basis Of
the property.
The depreciation rate OF building
IS not based upon the number of years
1t will stand before being condemned
and rased. but on the number of years
IT VIII remain habitable or serviceable
Tor the purpose for which constructed.
Il the taxpayer builds q new build
Ing, the period over which deprecia-
ton may be claimed. begins at the
time the building is completed and
capable OF being used. Buildings under
construction are not subject to . de-
precision allowance.
II 1t Is clearly shown that, because
OF economic or other conditions, prop
erty must be abandoned at . date
prior to the end Of its normal useful
life, 80 that depreciation deductions
alone are insufficient to return the
cost or other basis, reasonable de-
duction for obsolescence may be al-
lowed In addition to depreciation. No
deduction for ohsolescence Is permit
ted because. in the opinion of the
taxpayer. the property may becoms
obsolete at some future date.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
Three Airports Adopt Rules
To Preue,,t Plane Collisions
Washington Airport, Boiling Field and
Naval Station Officials Set Up
"PrOlHbited ZOnes.'

Capitol. White House, Lincoln Me-
mortal and Union Station.
The following order has been issued
to the airlines operating out of WASH
ington by Samuel ]. Solomon. general
manager of Washington Airport:
In accordance with the recon-
mendatDn OF the commanding ofIicer
OF Boiling Field and OF the Naval Air
Station. all airline planes arriving at
and departing from Washington Air
port will avoid the Boiling Field area,
as shown on copies OF plats referred to
your companies by COL Ryan. These
plats are modified as shown by the
temporary line imposed by the station
managers Of the airline companies
whereby planes in passing around the
south boundary of the new Boiling
Field may fly just north of the Naval
Research Laboratory.
Pilots TO Be Advised.
This limitation on the fields applies
only when planes are flying at an
altitude Of less than 1000 feet. When
flying on instruments the direction of
the Army trafhc control will be fol-
lowed exclusively.
1t is realized that there will be
some difnculty in acquainting the va
rious pilots with the limitation i'm
posed. Therefore the operator in the
Washington Airport control tower will
advise the pilots prior to take-on and
when contacted by incoming planes
to avoid the Boiling Field area
This limitation is placed on airline
planes by agreement among the station
managers of the airlines. the Army and
the Navy and Is for the purpose of
correcting local condition which.
without adequate traffic control and 4
Of this kind, might we'll
result in a collision.
With this provision. traffic origl.
mating At Washington Airport and
Boiling Field-Naval Air Station will
follow course whereby the trafic of
one field will not be contrary to the
traffic of the other fields"
Evening star., 1938-02-16
NUMBERS" BILL
HEARING DELAYED.
House District Committee
Fails to Get Quorum
Together.
By CATER BkOOKE Jones.


Failure of the House District Con-
mittee to muster 4 quorum for its
regular meeting today delayed fixing
OF a date for the numbers" bill
hearing.
Chairman Palmisano and Repre-
sentative Randolph. Democrat. OF West
Virginia were the only members to
appear for the meeting. The chair
man said he would set the numbers
hearing as soon "a enough members
showed up to indicate when the COM
mittee wanted to hold It, He had
hoped to arrange it for next week,
he said. but pointed out that the
committee is not scheduled to meet
again until next Wednesday.
The Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee
was holding q hearing today on the
District tax bill and some other mem
bers of the District Committee we're
attending other committee meetings.
Those rats should be run out of
town." Representative Short, Repub-
lican, Of Missouri, q member Of the
committee, said today. referring to the
numbers operators. I'm In favor of
any legislation that will do it. The
racket Is run by bunch OF, crooks
whose influence on the community Is
obvious. I'm for chasing them out"
Representative Arnold, Democrat, of
Illinois. Is another committee member
who would like to see the numbers
game shattered.
So are most of the other committee
members. In fact. an informal poll
by The Star showed only three men,
bers-including Chairman Palmisano
opposed to the legislation on prin-
ciple. The dissenting members de.
clare the bill Is too drastic. But advo-
Gates point out it Is based on a New
York law That enabled District At
torney Thomas T. Dewey to blast the
Dutch" Schultz mob out Of the num-
bers racket there.
At least three committee members
are noncommittal on the legislat ton,
but l3 OF the 20 members have said
they favored 1t in principle, though
not all of them have studied the bill
under consideration.
The measure provides maximum pen
alties OF $1,000 fine or three years
Imprisonment, or both, on conviction
Of actively backing. promoting or man
aging q numbers lottery Mere pos
session of tickets could be punished
by $500 fine OF six months, or both.
In New York Dixie" Davis and his
co-defendant in q lottery conspiracy
indictment face possible penalty Of
rs years each, If convicted, for rum
ming a numbers monopoly which, &C.
cording TO Prosecutor Dewey, was en-
forced through violence and terror.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
U. S. BOARD HlNTED
ON TRANSPORTATION
Reports Circulate in Congress
That Unit With Wide Powers
Is Considered.

by the Associated HIeSS.
Reports circulated In Congress TO-
day that the administration WAS con-
sidering establishment Of q Federal
transportation board. which would
have broad powers over all forms OF
transportation.
Conflicting regulations over rail-
roads, water commerce, airlines and
highway transportation were said to
have convinced leaders . need exists
for . co-ordinatins and advisory
agency.
Senator Wheeler, Democrat. OF
Montana, who had been directing q
Senate inquiry into railroad financing,
said he had not been consulted on DE-
tails, which others described ~ still
in the formative stage.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
ElmAN WIlLPL
IN CITY TONIGHT
Violinist and Young Composer to
Share Spotlight With Ma
tional Symphony.

Mischa Elman. world-famous violin
ist. and Nicolai Berezowsky. young
Russo-American composer, will share
the spotlight tonight when the fifth
midweek concert of the National SYM
phony Orchestra is presented in Con-
stitution Hall at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. Elman will play two concertos
for violin and orchestra-that in G
minor. by Vivaldi, and the Concerto
in E Minor" by Mendelssohn Other
works to be played include Mozart's
symphony in A Ma jor" and the Sec
ond Rumanian Rhapsody" of Georges
Enesco.
Mr.. Berezowsky has come to Wash-
ington especially to conduct the first
Washington performance of his mod
ern "First Symphony composed in
1925 and first performed by the Bos-
ton Symphony Orchestra in 1881.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
Mild, Dry Winter
May Proue Costly
To State Forests
Danger of Fires Pointed
Out by Specialist in
Maryland.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
COLLEGE PARK. Nd. Feb. l6.-
Marylands comparatively mild and
dry winter, boon to shivering human
beings. may prove costly to the States
forests.
c. F. Winslow. forestry specialist for
the University Of Maryland extension
service, said the dry condition of
ground litter under trees means dan
ger of forest fires. Spring fires are
especially destructive. he said, because
the sap is flowing and trees are less
able to Withstand effects of fire.
He urged property and land owners
not to light field fires during early
spring months.
Mr.. Winslow said forest fires are
most prevalent in Maryland during
March, April and May.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
PERSHING SUFFERING
RHEUMATIC ATTACK
8y the Associated Press.

~ tue AnSOClAIeo fTtSS.
TUCSON, Ariz.. Feb. l6.-Gen.
John j. Pershing, n, World War COM
mander of the American Expeditionary
Forces. is confined to his hotel with a
rather severe" attack of rheuma-
tism, it was revealed yesterday.
Sergt. c. c. Shaeffer, the generals
aide since 1921, said Gen. Pershinp
had not moved from his hotel room
since Monday. Sergt. Shaeffer de-
scribed the attack as rather severe, /"
but said he expected the general to
be out 'in few days"
Gen. Pershings intimates here. in
eluding Gen. Charles G. Dawes. said
the general had complained recently
OF mot feeling we'll" and that he had
Cancelled all outside engagements.
Gen. Pershing arrived in Tucson
December 81 to spend his sixth win
ter here.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
ASSAULT COUNT HOLDS
MAN FOR GRAND JURY

Thomas Blackstock, arrested recent
" after allegedly beating his wife, Mrs
Ola NJ Blackstock. IS, was held for
the grand jury by Police Court Judge
Walter J. Casey today on q charge of
assault with intent to kill. Bond was
set At 5000.
Police said Blackstock waited out
side the office Of his wife, an employe
Of the State Tax Division, and struck
her several times with . hammer when
she stepped into the corridor. Mrs.
Blackstock was treated at Emergency
Hospital for scalp wounds.
Mrs. Blackstock and her 12-year-old
daughter live at 1901 Massachusetts,
avenue NV.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
REORGANIZATION
ACTION FORECAST
Kennedy Predicts Some.
thing Will Be Done at
This Session.

Representative Kennedy, Democrat,
Of Maryland predicted today that
the present session of Congress would
take definite action to reorganize the
District Government and eliminate
the present "half-baked administrs-
ton"
For more than a year Representa-
tive Kennedy, rsnking majority men,
Der of the House District Committee,
has fought for adoption of a reorgan-
ization plan that would increase the
efficiency Of the municipal govern
ment and at the same time result in
a reduction in cost. At his request,
the House added $4,000 to the 1888
District appropriation bill for en-
ployment Of an expert on municipal
government to coordinate various re-
organization plans.
Mr.. Kennedy developed one of these
plans. Another was turned out by a
special committee appointed by the
Commissioners, headed by former
Corporation Counsel E. Barrett Pref
lyman.
THE more I study present condi-
tions in the municipal government,
the more firmly am convinced it is
run in lopsided and ineficient man.
ner," said Mr.. Kennedy. Something
has to be done to stop this business of
passing the buck. You can never find
anybody at the District Building who
will take definite stand on anything.
Moreover, there is no central au-
thority"
Mr.. Kennedy has asked the Senate
Subcommittee on Appropriations In
charge of the 1899 District supply to
make available Immediately the S.
for employment of an expert on munic-
ipal government, so there will be no
further delay in developing q re-
organization plan.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
Racing Results
Hioieoh Pork
By the Associat ted Press.

BY TIE HSSoc1At6d Press.
FIRST kACE-Purse aaWO; claiming;
:-year-oIds; nursery course.
Handiboy Landolt 3O.8O 1880 Ia. 20
Polly Fair tWalD $40 40
Filandr0 tMOoreD 81 90
Time, 0:35.
Also ran-kinE Joy, Darby Dean. Taut,
Easter Thorn. Bloedstene. ouiek Change
Prince Hal Marbella. Friendly Paul and
fCloek Mouse. field.
SECOND RACE-Purse, - 0RO: efajW.
ine; 3-year-olds and up: g furlongs
Earl Porter tStsut 1920 f.0A asa
Miney Myerson (Wiiliams) $50 ?S0
Cesmie Ray lie Blane) 340
Time, i:12h.
Also ran-Addis, Sir Rose, Thursiand.
Entree, Hypo, Miss De Mie, Coler enarer
and Blakeen.
DAILY Double paid &9aS NO.)