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Townsend
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still has the support of his pension
plan followers and exhibited a tele-
gram from 75-year-old w. T. Hart
ford Of Yakima, Wash. Offering to
serve the sentence for him.
Walkout Called Publicity.
In asking the President to pardon
DR.. Townsend. Representative Bell
said he thought the physician had
been unduly Influenced by the advice
OF other persons when he refused to
testify before the House committe. He
said the walkout was planned as q
publicity move.
DR.. Townsend's pension plan called
for the payment of 5000 month to
all persons over go provided they spent
the money within a month.
He was sentenced in March, 1887
The Court Of Appeals upheld the con-
vietion and the Supreme Court re-
Gently refused to review the case.
Representative McGroarty, Demo-
crat, Of California, who introduced the
original Townsend plan bill in Con-
gres, said he was delighted" that Dr.
townsend had been pardoned.
Bankhead Approves Course.
Il don't see any good that would
nave been served, under all the cir
cumstances by putting him in Jail, !"
he said.
Speaker Bankhead said he and Ma
jority Leader Rayburn had recon-
mended that the President pardon
DR.. Townsend, adding: Personally.
I'm very glad he took that course.
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States Navy, warmly debated in and
out Of Congress, was described thus
by the committee report:
Security Is Aim.
THE term national defense only
should connote that national security
which means defense of homeland
and outlying territory from invasion
and aircraft attack; protection of cit
liens on legitimate business abroad:
protection of commerce and merchant
marine to maintain the American
standard Of living; guarding approved
national policies against foreign en-
croachment or abuse. and mainte-
nance, without offense to other ma
tions. OF our prestige and interna-
tional stature
Congress, the committee said, was
faced with "a momentous decision
in determining a naval policy.
It reviewed some Of the courses
that might be followed in maintain
Ing a superior or an inferior Navy,
and concluded that naval policy
should be aimed at comparative Sc
curity."
I'VE can demand for the future no
less and no more than our old treaty
level, the $50 ratio between the
United States. Great Britain and
Japan, which will give us compare
tive security" the report said.
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nearly eight weeks Of spring training
with the worst Grapefruit League rec
ord Of any modern Washington team.
Against major league opposition the
club won only three games and
dropped IL. Although winning con-
sistently over minor league teams, the
Mats exhibition record shows only IL
victories as against IA defeats and
one tie.
They don't pay off on what hap
pens in spring training, however, and
for proof there is the case Of 1888
Washington team, which moved into
the American League season with q
bad exhibition record. That was the
team which was destined to win the
Capitals third pennant and 60 into
the world series against the New York
Giants.
Chief figure of interest today will
be large Henry (Zeke) Bonura, a
boisterous. hand-clapping. long hitting
first baseman, obtained in trade this
spring from the Chicago White Sox.
1t Is upon Bonura's shoulders that
most of the Mats offensive hopes will
rest this year. In four seasons with
Chicago the big Italian from New Or
leans averaged ITO runs batted in and
he Is one Of the most colorful figures
In the American League. To get
Bonura the Mats traded an old local
favorite in Joe Kuhel, who will be
missing from the opening-game line
up for the first time in eight years.
Wright's Hitting Brilliant.
Bonura and Taft Wright, a stocky
rookie from Chattanooga of the South
ern Association, probably will be the
only new faces in the Nat lineup this
afternoon il Kelley or some other
right-hander works for Philadelphia.
This pair has been carrying the Of
fensive burden ever since they stepped
into the batting order, Wright's hit
ting. particularly, being bright spot
Less than two weeks ago Wright
seemed on the verge Of release to the
minors. but once given q fair test Taft
swatted his way to an outfield job
against right-handed pitching. If he
plays today, Wright will be in right
field, with the veteran Johnny Stone
shifting to left and young Melo Al
mada holding down center.
Manager Harris IS hoping that Phil
adelphia uses right-hander. If q
left-hander works, Bucky intends to
switch his batting order so as to use
all available right-handed batters
This probably will be impossible to-
day, for Rookie George Case, who al
ternates in center with Almada, still
Is suffering from sprained left arm
and has been advised not to play fol-
some days. Right or left-hander
pitching for the AS, Almada definitely
will play today and lead of in the
batting order. Lewis, Washington's
most valuable player Of 1887. will bat
in second place, followed by Wright
If Kelley is Mack's choice. If q left
handler pitches Al Simmons will bat
third. instead Of Wright, and move to
left field while Stone shifts back.
Evening star., 1938-04-18
Navy
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mics have to respect in peace and
fear in war"
The bill reported by the Senate COM
mittee provided for greater naval ex-
pansion than the measure originally
approved by the House.
The committee approved an authori-
zation for the construction Of three
45,000-ton battleships and two 20 ,0OO-
ton airplane carriers. AS passed by
the House the bill called for three
35,000-ton battleships and two 10000
ton aircraft carriers.
The increase in battleship tonnage
approved by the Senate committee
followed the action of the United
States and Great Britain in announc-
ing they would invoke the "escalator"
clause Of the London Naval Treaty to
build fighting ships over the treaty
limitation Of $4,000 tons.
The committee explained that If
other nations were building, or plan
ming to build, ships above the treaty
limit. the United States would have
to do likewise ito perform its vital
function of meeting and defeating an
enemy at sea-"
The use of an expanded United
Evening star., 1938-04-18

Calcutta, India, IS the second largest
city in the British Empire, and second
only to London.
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ID. A. r.
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her own reception and preside at the
pages ball
Tuesdays rigorous social schedule,
which follows a long morning session
of the congress, opens with luncheon
with the Pennsylvania D. A. R. at the
Shoreham at 1890 pm. Then lunch
con with the New Jersey delegation at
the Mayflower at 1:30 p. m.
Mrs. Becker goes at 3 pm. to a tea
at the home of Mrs. James J.. Davis,
wife of the Republican Senator from
Pennsylvania, at 3012 Massachusetts,
avenue NV. At pm comes tea at
the Congressional Club given by Mrs.
Dudley A. White.
The round of dinners listed in the
presidenS-general's appointment book
for tomorrow begins with the Ver-
mont delegations at the Mayflower,
6 pm. Then the Texas delegations S,
also at the Mayflower at $50 pm,
for which Mrs. Becker has accepted
for two courses. In quick succession
follow the Alabama delegations in
the north room of the Mayf1ower, the
Indiana delegatioa's in the Italian
room at the Mayflower, the Tennes-
Evening star., 1938-04-18
DR.. ABBOT TALKS
ON IMMORTALITY
Scientists Do Not Claim to
Know All Natures
Secrets, He SAYS.

Scientists do not conceive them
selves so wise that they think they
see all around all the secrets OF ma
ture, DR.. Charles q. Abbot, secretary
of the Smithsonian Institution and
an officer of the First Congregational
Church, declared in a lay sermon
preached at Easter services there yes
terday. His subject was "A Scientists
View Of Immortality"
Perhaps the man in the street
thinks that scientists conceive them
selves so wise that they are on the
verge Of knowing everything. In short,
that they think they see all around
all the secrets Of nature, so that there
is no reason for doubt that q few
more years Of research will explain
life and all the universe completely.
1t is not 50 -.
mo. Immortal life is not more diff
cult to accept than mysteries we see
about us. True, we cannot apprehend it
as we do the stars. but there can be no
proof that denies it until one shall
come back from the dead and tell us
that there is no such thing The
question only Is, may we reasonably
have faith in immortality, and If so
Is it helpful faith"
Sir Oliver Lodge Cited.
There are scientists OF high stand
ing who are convinced fully that there
is satisfactory proof that life exists
after death. DR.. Abbot said He point
ed to Sir Oliver Lodge, who has done
notable researches. The speaker quoted
Sir Oliver as saying in one address:
Il have tested all things. am
forced to the conclusion that death
Is but thin veil, through which even
now we may penetrate, and may con-
vince ourselves Of the reality of life
beyond"
II not withstanding all the evi-
dences Of immortality, one remains
agnostic, it is his privilege, DR.. Abbot
went on. But why should one who
is favorably inclined hold back at all
from faith In future life2 Surely
that faith Is at least plausible. Has
1t not also its advantages? A life
lived in hope Of immortality must in
all reason be a good life -.
Objections to Theory Of Soul.
''Two objections have sometimes
been raised in scientific quarters
against the existence OF the immortal
soul, since man. according to the doc
trine Of evolution, developed by in
Evening star., 1938-04-18

sensible advances from the lowest
forms of life. there was no point, it
Is said, where he could have attained
a soul. As well. it seems to me, might
one deny the MONDAY sun, because he
could not discern when morn began or
deny the intellect OF Newton because it
arose from two germ cells
Growing out of the same evolu-
tionary standpoint is another objec-
ton sometimes heard. If man at some
remote. period acquired soul and be-
came entitled to eternal life was it not
unjust Of God to delay the gospel
message until 1000 years ago? Here,
I think, we should be going outside
our province to express a judgment
regarding things of which we have
very imperfect knowledge and which
in no way concern us personally"
Evening star., 1938-04-18

The President naturally felt that II
was a matter that involved congress
sional procedure and wouldn't act un-
less it met with the concurrence of the
House leaders"
Senator McCarran, Democrat, OF
Nevada, who had urged a pardon fol
the elderly doctor, said he thought the
President used good judgment in
exercising executive clemency."
"The ends Of justice had already
been served" Senator McCarran said.
The old-age pension leader dined
last night at the apartment OF Otis
j. Bouma, 200 Massachusetts, avenue
NV, head Of the o. A. r. p. Legisla-
tive Bureau here. and then proceeded
to the Lafayette Hotel, where he
spent the night.
Greeted by 500 at Airport.
About 500 persons, including droves
OF newspaper men, photographers and
movie cameramen, were on hand at
Washington Airport when DR.. Town.
send few in from Los Angeles yester-
day.
In jovial mood. DR.. Townsend
waved at the crowd and told report
ers that If he served his sentence he
would work on book. He brought q
typewriter with him.
The pension crusader questioned
the sincerity Of some Of the legisla-
tors now asking for pardon for him.
II wonder If it is not because they
think it will get them votes" he said.
Evening star., 1938-04-18
WOULD BROADEN
RELIEF T0FARMS
Presidents Plans Include
$4,000, 900 for Rural
Aid During Year.
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt's relief program
will permit the Agriculture Depart
ment to broaden substantially its ac-
tivities in helping needy farm families,
officials said today.
Mr.. Roosevelt has recommended that
Congress appropriate s175,000,00O for
rural relief during the fiscal year be-
ginning July l.
At present the department has about
10000 farm families on its relief and
rehabilitation loan rolls.
Officials of the Farm Security Ad-
ministration, which directs the rural
relief program, estimated that at least
an additional 100000 families need
assistance. They said the President s
suggested appropriation would make
help possible for the bulk of those
said to need it.
In Drought Areas.
Rural relief expenditures this year
are expected to total about $118,000,-
600. Most of the farmers needing aid
are located in the South, Midwestern
drought areas, the Pacific Northwest
and in California.
Needy farm families seeking aid are
divided into two claSses-frst. those
who might be able to climb back to a
self-supporting basis with a minimum
of financial assistance and technical
guidance, and second, those destitute
and in no position to gain a self
sustaining basis.
Rehabilitation loans are extended to
those in the first class. In general, the
amount is just large enough to supply
the bare essentials for carrying on
farm operations-a plow, mule, seed
few chickens and other simple
equipment.
Loans are made on the basis of
what supervising officials call sound
farm and home management plan,
worked out by local supervisors.
Typical Farm Plan.
A typical farm and home manage
ment plan calls, first of all, for the
raising of enough vegetables and live
stock to meet the family'S needs
Acreage is set aside for production
of feed for the work animals and
other live stock. The remainder of
the farm ordinarily is devoted to cash
crops, which are diversified as much
as possible.
The loans, repayable over a period
OF five years at S per cent interest,
average about $500.
To the second class of needy farm
ers-those to whom officials say loans
could not wisely be outright
relief grants averaging $40 a month
are made. Most farm families re-
ceiving this class of aid, officials said,
live on submarginal land where fail
ure is virtually certain.
Meanwhile, attempts are made to
settle these farmers on land where,
with loan assistance, they might be
able to gain self-supporting basis.
Evening star., 1938-04-18
Baseball
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unrecognized early arrivers was "One-
eye" Connolly, who, once inside, lost
no time in making his identity known
There was rumor afoot that he
passed the gatetender by posing as
the piccolo player in one Of the bands
that came for the occasion. This
year Mr.. Connolly turned up with
calling cards, which he distributed to
anybody who cared for one. They
bore his picture and the title, Worlds
Champion Gate Crasher."
Crowd Arrives Early.
As early as 1890 the front rows In
the open bleacher stands were filling
up. These f1rst-comers amused them
selves by examining from afar the un-
rolled tarpaulin spread in left field
the bright new bases and watching the
antics OF the ground crew.
Bucky Harris. still youthful manager
OF the Senators, looked the part of a
dapper business man, as he put in his
appearance before noon in civilian
clothes and conferred in front Of the
stands with Mr.. Griffith. Then he
slipped away to don a uniform before
reappearing to match wits with the AS
managerial patriarch - 76-year-old
Connie Mack, who doubles in the out
field by remote control.
While Harris had already announced
Wesley Ferrell as his mound choice
Manager Mack, as usual, was with
holding his selection until the last
moment. It was said he might pitch
Almon williams.
In only one other major league park
will there be any activity today. That
will be Fenway Park in Boston, where
the New York Yankees and the Boston
Red Sox, also Of the American League
will simultaneously start playing in
the annual Patriots Day game. But
for all Of the Yankees status as cham
pions Of the world and the golden
glitter Of the Red Sox, the spotlight
will be focused on Washington and its
time-honored presidential pitch.
The presidential blessing 70 be given
this afternoon by No. Fan Roosevelt:
started in 1912. when Clark Grlfhth
first came to the Capital as one-fourth
owner of the Nationals, and baseball
has been fortunate in having a Chic,
Executive throw out the first bal,
every year since. It was William
Howard Taft who inaugurated the
practice and, faithfully, Presidents
Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover and
Roosevelt have adhered to custom.
Only One Defeat.
OF the Presidents, Roosevelt ranks
at the top as Washington's good luck
bringer, but he will be trying to re.
deem himself this year for his one
failure. That happened last April
when the same Philadelphia Athletics
who play here today scored a 5-to-4
victory over the. Nationals. It was
the first time President Roosevelt had
witnessed the defeat Of a, Washington
club in nearly dozen contests.
Neither the Nationals nor the Ath-
letics are rated highly by the critics
Washington Is picked to finish sixth
with Philadelphia battling st. Louis
for seventh place in the American
League.
The 1898 Washington club Is q
curious mixture Of youthful rockies
and veterans. ranging in age from a.
year-old Buddy Lewis, third baseman
to 38-year-old Ossie Bluege, who will
start at second base If q southpaw
pitches for the Athletics. The Mats
came out of the Southland after
Evening star., 1938-04-18
Program of the D. A. R.

Concert until Orchestra
Assembly cptsp Ana9 g"S eamS 15sn'9n Tmsss nssa
United states Marine ar1 Bnd saae onesa sa
Entrance of the by the
Forynh Continental Congress called
Invocation DID, Bishop washington
Chairman Correct Use Of the Flag Committee
tyler Page Author
Guests: 1As f'e''en' oenef"
Ronald 1insay Ambassador of Great Britain
Count Rene de Saint Quentin. Ambassador of
Commissioners District of Columbia
President '' 0'N1'4"
Messmore Kendall,
49, National Society o Revolution
1888 Winner Metropolitan Award
Prologue iron from "Paslacc"
Presentation Of Citizenship Pilgrims: 1''''S~
Music Warren Baritone
Green Eyed Dragon Leon csases cses.e
rden ST. ohn oolegs Annspo Is a
The United States Marine Band Orchestra
Organ Recital until Montgomery Bac
Hpseops cnuseh Nsaaa Wassnsen mst1od': st.
. Member Livingston Manor Chapter, D. c.
Entrance Of the by the
o91D' As.smbss as5s.s
The National Anthem
Reading OF the Recording
Mrs
Announcement of Resolutions
Johnston Chairman
ommtte
Report Of the Program Committee 0eoy
Reports Of National Officers:
Inc Cnapan General Mrs E.
Recording
Secretary Mr. William H Pouch
Robert Jr
Auditing Tamadee Chairman
Reed
The Reporter General to the Smithsonian Institution
Greetings Honorary
Mrs Mrs Minor
Mrs Cook Mrs Ouernsey
Announcements
Retiring
Reserved for meetings
rmcheons receptions and dinners - -
Evening star., 1938-04-18
Criminal Science Lecture.

Prof. K. N. Llewellyn of Columbia
University will speak on "The Soci-
ology of Law" tomorrow at meeting
arranged~by the Institute of Criminal
Science. The meeting will be held
at the Friends Meeting House, Pill
Florida avenue NV, at $3.50 pm.
The institutes headquarters are at
1741 K street NV.
Evening star., 1938-04-18
DRIVE FOR LIBRARY

WI 6AAAh Oulou university TO
Seek $500, 900 in Campaign.
RICHMOND, Va, April 18 (R.-
Virginia Union University will begin a
drive early next month for 5000, 900
with which to construct library,
President William John Clark an
nounced yesterday.
The General Education Board Of the
Rockefeller Foundation has promised
a 100000 donation if the college can
raise an equal amount by December 81,
DR.. Clark said.
The project has the Endorsement of
Gov. Price.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-06-01

The Greenbelt Softbal1 team co1ltin-
ues to lick all cOners, giving the Gev
York Avenue gang composed Of GAO.
employees 6 1ic7cinG--6 to 3--last Sat
urday, for i Us four tn vic tory in as
many starts.
Maraclz pi tchod steady game, allow
ing eight scattered hits. He famed
four and walked three. Porter FOR The
visitors allowed eleven hits, famed
and walked three.
Grcenbelt's hitting was not impress
i've, in spite Of the eleven hits and
fact that Bauer, heavy hitter for the
day, 6ot homer and triple.
New yor22 Avenue stars were Porter,
the pitcher, and Dawson, whose fine
fielding and throwing, had the home fol
roofing for him.
Creenbelt plays Coast Survey next
Saturday at $3.50 on The local diamond
south OF the Health Center.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-06-01

The deep-sea fishing excursion being
sponsored by The Washing ton News merits
consideration Of Groenbelt fisherrae
Those interested are invited to let the
'Coopera tor know by calling 1851 or 1852
SO 'tha t all from Greenbelt may go as
party. A party OF fifty would rat
special car as we'll as a special yacht.
The excursion provides 6, round trip
ticket to Atlantic City and nine hours
on the water, with everything except
meals provided. 1t WON'T even be nece-
ssary to bring ia exile. The fee: $5.75;
the day: June 49,.
Membership cards maybe obtained from
the ua shinQtOr News.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
D. BreuUer Eddy
 Speaks At Club

Attack on the new deal policy, on John L: Lewis, C.I.O. chieftain, ano on the political aspect of the gov- ernment's relief work program formed portions of the talk yester- day by D. Brewer Eddy, speaking under sponsorship of the current events committee of the Women's club at the clubhouse. The speaker described the wide divergence be- tween reform theories of the new deal and the country's economic forces over which direction is sought as the general current evil.
 Quoting from interviews with various persons in the public fore front, Mr.Eddy told of hearing Senator George L. Norris, IVA pa- tron, remark that he hoped to see all power turned over to the public without profit. This, the speaker said, threatens the second largest industry in the country, the utili- ties.
 Regarding labor leader Lewis, MT Eddy said that he found CLIO progenitor and his labor group 8 man and movement, respectively without principle, righteousness ol justice. He quoted Lewis as answer ing a question about change of po- litical utilization in 1940 with: "It'S too soon to tell yet. But can tel you this, that labor will vote where we're sure were going to get the goods we paid for
 Similar lack of principle wa: charged against Harry Hopkins WPA administrator, who was quotec as remarking, in part: Tn the mex election the group receiving relic will hold the balance of power be 1 tween major parties"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
8 & ? Won1en's Club
 Has Supper Meeting

The annual supper meeting ot the Waterbury Business and Pro- lessional Women's club was heic last evening at the club rooms Misses May, Josephine, Myra anc Elizapeth Somers were hoStesSeS fol the meeting.
 Mrs. Marie Hurteau, store detec- tive, addressed the members tell ing many interesting experiences which she has encountered in hel work.
 A report was given by Miss Anna Moran, chairman of the ways anc means committee, on the cham carC parties held by the group recently
 Mrs. Mary Doyle Camp, chair man of the social committee. an- nounced that the annual ChristmaS party of the club would take placl on Saturday, Dec. IT, with a sup per at 6:30. Members are asked to bring clothing for infants and young children, and toys. They are also asked to bring gift for a grab bag.
 There will be a meeting of the state board of directors in Stam- ford on Saturday. Local members of the board are Miss Ruth Lie beck, president of the club; Miss Rena Puffer, state president; Miss Lillian Judd, Miss Anna Platt, Mrs Mabel Bachmann.