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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
Judge Adheres
To PromPtness
By Fast Watch

Attorney Joseph A. McMenamin, as
sociate Of the veteran lawyer, Robert
I. Miller, today disclosed why the new
justice Of District Court, Bolitha j.
Laws, has the bar worried for prompt
ness, for his honor's watch is 10 min
utes fast.
Justice Laws, whose friends say he
has never been late for a case in his
quarter Of a century at the bar, ap-
parently keeps his watch purposely
fast, 30 that he will not fail to prac-
tice what he breaches now that he has
attained the bench. Justice Laws is
still president Of the Bar Association
of the District Of Columbia and Is
known for his promptness in starting
the meetings Of that group, having
his gavel poised and ready for action
on the dot of 8 pm.
A-check-up today revealed that At
torney McMenamin was correct-the
Justices wrist watch this morning was
10 minutes ahead Of the clock In his
court room. Criminal Court No. 2.
Justice Laws has announced that
witnesses and others who are late ircur
the risk Of $40 fine or two days In
jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
BY G. ADAMS HOWARD.

The motorist whose car does not
pass the compulsory safety examina-
ton next year will be a marked
man." in the language Of the Police
Department.
At least his car will be marked, all
of which amounts to the same IN
trafIlc matters.
Inspection of all District motor
vehicles will begin soon after March
l, when the new 1899 license tags
will be required. According to present
plans Of William A. Van Duzer, direc-
tor Of traffic, all cars which do not
first pass the test will have red
sticker in the shape Of diamond at
tached to the windshield, bearing
the statement that the car must be
repaired within 10 days from the
date of the first examination, or be
taken of the streets. This will mean
that during that period the car has
been judged unsafe for present-day
trafnc needs.
Blue Sucker For Success.
Within that To-day period the car
must be repaired to pass the second
examination. If successful, the dia-
mond sticker will be removed and q
round blue sticker attached In its
place stating that the car has met
with all local requirements. This
sticker, Of course, will be placed on
the windshield after the first exam
nation, If the inspectors are satisfied
with the cars condition. Correct
brakes, lights and steering equipment
are essential requirements.
Two inspection places Fill b IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
Driuer of Ailing Automobile
Soon to Be q MARKED Man.

operation, under the supervision of
the Police Department. They will
be located on West Virginia avenue,
north Of Mount Olivet road NE. and
at the intersection Of F and Tenth
street s.W. There will be four lanes
at each place for simultaneous exam
nation Of the cars. This feature, with
the staggered system Of calling motor
lists for inspection, will eliminate con-
gestion, 1t is believed. Parking places
of the streets for so to 100 cars will
be available at each location for
those waiting.
Based on New jersey Law.
The Washington plan for compul-
sorry examination is based on the
New Jersey law. This was chosen
as the best system for the District
following the visit of Mr.. Van Duzer
and the automobile editor of The
Star to Newark, N. j., last Spring.
Authority for the regulation was given
under q special act Of Congress.
It is hoped by tranic authorities
that this obligatory inspection viii
eliminate many unsafe cars from
Washington streets and reduce the
number of accidents. Cars may be
inspected any number Of times, but
they will not be permitted to operate
after a failure OF the second inspec-
ton until all faults are corrected.
Mr.. Van Duzer urges all car owners
to have their autos examined pri-
vately before the District test in order
to facilitate matters. Autos may be
taken to any repair place the owner
desires for private examination or
subsequent repair, II needed, a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
Law Pr6ctice Closed to Youth
Who Passed Exam, He's Not II
Phil J. Bassford Must
Wait to December 2
to Be admitted.

The intricacies Of the law are known
to 20-year -old Phil J. Bassford of 2o65
Park road NV, former Senate page,
but, because Of his youth, he will have
to wait until December before being
admitted to the bar, when he reaches
the age of Fl years.
He passed the bar examination in
June, and his successful classmates
will be admitted to practice law dur
ing the week OF October II in District
Court and the United States Court of
Appeals, but young Barrister Bassford
will have to tarry before taking up his
first case.
Graduated from Columbus Univer-
sity in June, he Immediately took the
bar examination, passing it the first
time. Today, United States Attorney
David A. Pine showed the young man
around District Court and he expressed
great interest in the practical applica-
ton Of the law Mr.. Pine is personal
friend of Mr. Bassfords chief on Capt.
tol Hill, Leslie L. Biffle, secretary to the
majority. The young man is now as
signed to work in the Senate cloak
ROOM He Is modest in his unusual at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
PARSONS TRAFFIC
CASE DISMISSED
Representative Had Filed
Counter Charges in Auto
Accident.

The traffic case involving Repre-
sentative Claude v. Parsons, Democrat,
Of Illinois and Albert Nesbitt, Cleve-
land (Ohio) attorney. was closed to-
day, when Judge Edward M. Curran
dismissed the legislators counter
complaint charging Mr.. Nesbitt with
failing to give the proper signal when
pulling from the curb.
Mr.. Parsons was charged in Febru-
airy with hit-and-run driving, the re-
suit of a collision with the Nesbitt car
as the attorney drove away from the
curb near the home of his sister, Mrs.
Margaret Ellis, 1908 Connecticut ave-
nue. NV. Mrs. Ellis and her brother,
charging Mr.. Parsons left the scene of
the accident without giving his name,
said they chased him to the Broad
moor Apartments, where he lived.
Charges against Representative Par
sons were not dropped until late in
April, when Corporation Counsel FL
wood Seal wrote his Police Court
assistant, Oliver E. Gasch, to nolle
pros the case.
This was done and Mr.. Parsons
counter-complaints, which had come
before every judge in Police Court
and had been continued IL times,
survived until today, when Judge Cur
ran dismissed it. This action was
taken because neither the complain
ant nor police officers involved in the
case appeared when 1t was called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
five ARE INJURED
IN TRAFFIC MISHAPS
Children, 4 and 8, Among Victims.
Woman Receives Possible
Ankle Fracture.

Five persons, including two children,
were injured in traffic accidents re-
ported during the past "a hours.
Early this afternoon Harry Brown,
IS, of 1919 Tenth street NV, suf-
fered broken hip and other injuries
when he was struck by an automobile
in front of 1921 Fourteenth street
NV. He was taken to Emergency
Hospital.
One Of the victims, Mrs Grace
Libby, 2646 Nichols avenue Sc, re-
ceived an ankle injury, perhaps .
fracture, when, according to police,
she was struck by hit-and-run car
near her home. She was taken to
Casualty Hospital.
Walter Carpenter, 8. OF SIS B street
NE, suffered a possible broken collar
bone when he fell off his bicycle in
front of Hilton School this morning.
A teacher took him to Casualty Hos
pital for treatment.
The other child, Jerome Austin, COL
ored, sos o street NV, was cut on the
knee when, police said, he ran into
the side of an automobile on Fifth
street NE. He was treated at Freed
mems Hospital.
Michael Soujaras, SO, No. 9 Ninth
street NE, suffered a back injury
and brush burns when he was knocked
down by an automobile at Sixth and
G streets NV. He was treated at
Emergency Hospital
Walter E. Skinner, "a, of 1859 Fes-
sender street NV. was brought to
Casualty suffering from brush burns
and shock following an accident on
Queens Chapel road in nearby Mary
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
AUTO
CATCHES SUSPECT
Man Who Has Taken Goods
of $4,000 From Parked
Cars Was Sought.

A planted" automobile, made to look
like an out-of-town machine loaded
with baggage. led to the capture last
night Of man suspected by police of
using beer-can opener to rob parked
cars of $4,000 worth of valuables in
recent months.
Three detectives, who hid in tourist
home and watched the ''decoy" for two
hours. said it took the would-be thief
2l-year-old colored youth-little
more than minute to pry open a
ventilating window.
When arrested the suspect allegedly
admitted IS cases Of robbing automo-
biles. Police. however, are trying to
link him with nearly score of other
Jobs"
The man was caught after Detective
Sergts. Robert Barrett. E. E. Scott and
w. E. McCarten fixed up an unmarked
police car with false license plates
filled the back with empty suitcases
and fishing poles and left it parked and
locked in the Northeast section.
They then rented a front room
in a nearby tourist home and watched.
They were rewarded when the man
finally appeared. leaned against the
door Of the car and went to work.
When taken he had the beer can
opener in his possession, the detec-
tives said
The officers said they recovered
about $500 worth of stolen property,
mostly clothing. in house in the
2100 block Of Ninth street NV. To-
day they planned to visit a number
Of secondhand shops where they said
the suspect admitted he disposed Of
other property.
The prisoner. police said, has served
jail terms for HOUSEKEEPING. He has
not been charged in the automobile
thefts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
WALKOUT BRINGS
G|EGENGACK BACK
Public Printer Flying From
Los Angeles for Farley
on Cafeteria Strike.

Augustus E. Giegengack, Public
Printer at the Government Printing
ONCE, left Los Angeles by plane today
to return here for 4 conference called
by J. r. Steelman, director Of the
United States Cancellation Service, to
effect q settlement Of the five-day-old
g. P. o. cafeteria strike.
Mr.. Giegengack, who has been at
tending the American Legion Conven-
ton in Los Angeles, talked with the
colciliation service head this morning
over long distance telephone and
agreed to return here Immediately to
resume negotiations to end the strike.
The conference probably will be held
Monday, with Mr.. Goegengack, ofncials
of the striking union and representa-
tives Of Mr.. Steelman's ONCE attend
ing.
Strike negotiations collapsed late
Wednesday, and by order Of Russell
H. Herrell, administrative assistant
W OAAC u0AAN Z AAAtCAS eA0ACo wOAS AS-
moved from the cafeteria. Announce
ment was made that the space would
be used for storage and the cafeteria
probably would be closed permanently.
Heads Of unions represented among
employees ut the q. P. O. met We'd
nesday night and decided to request
that negotiations be reopened due to
the great Inconvenience which would
be imposed on ONCE employees should
the cafeteria be closed permanently.
This formal request was to be pre-
sented over the week end.
Meanwhile, Garland Webb, business
agent for the striking members Of Lo-
cal No. ISL, Hotel and Restaurant
Employees Alliance, said that union
members welcome any action to reopen
the negotiations, but that the strikers
would prefer to seek new Jobs rather
than return to work under the old
conditions. They are asking for . SIS
= week minimum wage, with an eight
hour working day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23

been attached to the Senate press GAL
lery for time.
At the age Of II, Mr.. Bassford be-
gan the study of law and took the reg
ular three-year course at Columbus.
The son of Wallace D Bassford, who
was secretary to Speaker Champ
Clark, the young man was educated by
tutors and obtained his high school
credits at National University here
He is from Missouri. He served as q
page in the Senate from September,
1929, to April, 1888.
At the present time. the young Mr.
Bassford is taking q masters degree in
law at Columbus. He Is q member OF
Sigma Delta Kappa, legal fraternity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
Divorce Is Granted.

ROCKVILLE, Md, Sept. % (Spe-
ciaD Mrs. Florence A. Pope Of near
Rockville has been granted an abso-
lutte divorce fro mJohn NJ Pope Of
Germantown, Nd, by Judge Charles
w. Woodward in the Circuit Court
here. The petition stated that they
were married in Rockville February 3,
1911 0and have two grown children, and
charged that the plaintiff was deserted
July 8, 1882.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23

itures Committee results from the
death of Representative Gasque.
The Banking and Currency Com
mittee has two vacancies, caused by
Representative D. Worth Clark OF
Idaho winning the senatorial nomina-
ton. and Frank Hancock, North Caro-
lima, unsuccessful candidate for the
senatorial nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
Offers Patent for Eye.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 70 R.-Carl
Herman, u, offered today to trade a
patent on flying machine for a good
eye. Blind in one eye and nearly SO
in the other, he claims his invention
can hang motionless in midair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23

Association attended
Stars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23

condition resulted from too much
alcohol"
Lillian E. Dumas, proprietress OF
the G street cafe, said she ran outside
to see Earl Roberts knock Burgess
down and hit him again as he was
getting up.
Attorney Harry T. Whelan, repre-.
senting the Roberts brothers, did not
allow them to testify.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23
BAND CONCERT

BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band tomorrow evening at 6
pm, in the bandstand. John S. M.
zimmerman, bandmaster; Anton
Pointner, assistant.
Program.
March, 1.-THE Waltonian" Richards
Overture, "Giralda" Adams
Entr 'Acte-
(a) Killarney" (requested) Balfe
Co Baby Sweetheart" CORR
Excerpts from the musical
comedy, Music in the Air Kern
Popular numbers
Wagon Wheels Billy Hill
with All My Heart" Mason
Waltz Mexicana, youthful
Fancies" -D Dell ORC
Finale, "Semper Paratus" ("Always
Ready') Butcher
The Star Spangled Banner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23

Pawnshops IN North China will be
controlled By . 81 SOC. 900 concern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-09-23

tainment. Assistant United States At
torney A. B. Caldwell knows Mr.. Bass
ford well, for he served for many years
on Capitol hill, the prosecutor having
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-25
WARBLER GOES
TO- SHIPS AID
VESSEL OF UNITED FRUIT
COMPANY REPORTED TO
BE IN DISTRESS

Messages were received at the
Porter Dock Co. at an carly hour
this morning, advising that d yes
sci of the United Fruit Company
was in need of assistance off the
coast Of British Honduras
Manager Charles Taylor of the
Porter Company. conveyed the
information to tho master of The
Wrccking Tug Warbler and pre-
paratlon, were Al once made -
get the ship ready for the voyage
a wreckmg crew Of men were
quickly assembled and we're soon
at the dock ready for the ship to
sall In the meantime. Manager
Taylor had gotten together tho
clearance papers and at 8 o'clock
the Warbler sailed for the scene
of the trouble the ships papers
showing she had been cleared for
Belize British Honduras
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-25
WPAtOHCIAL.
ARRIVES HERE
WILL GIVE INSTRUCTIONS IN
FIRST AID TONIGHT AT
HEADQUARTERS

A. H. Bliss. WPA instructor in
first aid, arrived in the city this
morning and will tonight from Z
to 9 o'clock give Instructions to d
class which will meet in the
rooms Of WPA headquarters.
Advance announcement Of the
arrival of Mr.. Bliss was made Sat
urday, July is. in communica-
ton from Klmble Popham, state
safety representative to Safety
Director Leo Warren Of the WPA
in Key West.
1t is believed that the Gas Com
pany, Telephone company, mem
bcrs of the Key West Fire Depart
ment. and others will avail them
selves of the instructions which
arc to be given by Mr. Bliss, and
a goodly number Of interested
persons is expected to be present
this evening.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-25
WATROUS
DIED LAST NIGHT IN
HARRISBURG, PENN.
NEWS SENT HERE BY SON.
WARREN; BODY WILL BE
SHIPPED TO KEY WEST; 50
YEARS OLD

News Of the death Of Captain
J. L. Watrous was received in
Key West last night by his broth
cr-in-laW. f. A. Mathews, in a
telegram sent from Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, by his son. Warren
WatrouS, with whom ne had been
making his home since the death
of Mrs Watrous about SIX months
ago.
The telegram reads.
Father passed away last night
We will arrive Thursday. prob
ably. Please advise relatives and
Masons and make proper arrange
mcntS with the undertaken VIII
advise more in detail tomorrow
Marie, Nina and accompanying
Marie, mentioned in tho tclc-
gram, IS Mrs Clifford Meyer, nee
WatrouS. wife of Captain Meyer
of the United States Marine
Corps, retired. and Mrs. Warren
WatrouS, formerly Miss Nina
Phillips, VIII come with the body
Arrangements have been made
with the Pritchard Funeral Home
and the date Of The funeral serv-
ices will be announced later. pos
Slbly after the arrival of the body
and members OF the family
Captain Watrous was a3 years
old and had lived most Of his life
IN Key West Up to the time of
has retirement from business some
years ago. he had been a active
worker tot the progress Of the
city, and Joined m every move
mcnt NJ which Key West was M
tcrcStcd
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-25
Savannah's Fire Department
Chief And Others Greatly
Pleased With Visit Here
[AM%[[%%[A
LANDS RED SNAPPER
AFTER HARD TUSSLE

Yesterday at about 3 o'clock
in the afternoon Miss Eva
MaloneY had the fight of her
life with an antagonist. which.
though weighing but Is
pounds. put up resistance
which necessitated Miss Ma
loneY calling for assistance.
The antagonist in question
was a red snapper which was
of extraordinary size. as evil
denced by his weight. and one
of the most vicious fighters,
say bYsfanders. they had ever
seen.
After putting forth every
effort 10 bring in the fish
and if was a game effort. too
Miss MaloneY called for as
sistance which was given by.
John Rivas. and the game
fighter was landed.
This episode of the sport
of angling in Key West wa
tiers. took place on the draw
bridge just beyond Big Pine
Key and was Witnessed by a
number of other anglers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-25
SCHOONER IN DISTRESS
LAST WEEK PREPARES
TO SAIL OUT TODAY

Three masted s c n oner
Racer" of Roaian. Spanish
Honduras. which very nearly
sank IN rough seas in the Gulf
Stream Monday night and
was rescued by the Coast
Guard Cutter Pandora
Tuesday morning. IS prepar
ing 10 leave sometime today.
The Citizen was told IN d vas
II 10 the ship which IS anchor
ed at the Middle Grounds oft
the Yacht Basin.
Pumps have been repaired
which can be used IN the
hold The Citizen was told.
During the fearful Monday
night when The schooner
built low 10 the wafer and
loaded with 10000 feet Of
lumber. buried even her bow
spirit under the high seas and
the crew worked desperately
10 save her from sinking. the
only pumps working being
two deck pumps. The lower
pumps were awash.
Twenty five thousand feet
- T.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-25
Ship Many Specimens OF
Catch On Fishing Trip
Back Home; Guests Of
Chief Harry Baker

Never q happier or more COM
pleielY satisfied group of anglers
have returned TO Key West after
3 day Of sport than Chief John H.
Monroe of the Savannah. Ga. fire
department. and his friends, who
were visiting Key West as guests
Of Chief Harry M. Baker.
Chief Monroe, Ben Bloomberg
and George NJ Sanders, promin-
ent in the Savannah business
world. Lieutenant George Nc
Gwsr. Of the department. and d.
p Dawson. switchboard operator
Al Savannah headquarters. left
Saturday and returned yesterday
with IS fine assortment Of fish as
has been taken IN some time.
They went to a local restaurant
and gave instructions to have the
yeilowtsils prepared and while
this was being done went back to
the boat packed rs groupcr, $50
eTunts. Jewish weighing 43
pounds. seven barracuda, weigh
ing from IS To "A pounds and sew
eral other kinds in a barrel, had
the fish placed in refrigerator
and after freezing. packed them
in ice and shipped them to Savan-
nah
Chief Monroe said that he new
er enjoyed a vacation more than
tins one in Key West. and was
joined IN the opinion by the other
members Of the group, who said
Key West is the greatest place for
fish they have ever visited, and
they could not imagine any place
where more genuine sport could
be had ~ the fishing line
They were all satisfied that the
city Of Key West is on the road to
prosperity that no city in the
south has better chances to be-
come outstanding as a pleasure
resort. and that indications are
that II Is well IN the rose to popu-
laTiiy especially among those who
love beauy IN nature. and a de
hRhtful climate
The group left tins morning for
visits m other cities Of the state.
and one Of the last things said was
in the form Of a tribute to the
courtesy extended by Chief Bak-
er and has interest in doing all
possible 60 make their trip to the
southernmoSt city IN the state me
morablc a. every way.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-25
Key Vests WPA Relief
Rolls To Be Increased
One Hundred And Seventy
Eight Names Will Be
Added To Present Roll,
Advices Reveal

Happiness reigned Saturday
afternoon in the ranks of the un-
employed whose names are on
the relief rolls when they receiv
cd word of the quota for Monroe
county being increased.
Up until the notice was receiv-
ed from Robert J. Dill, WPA ad
ministrsior in Florida, of the in
crease allowed. The number of
workers on the active lists in The
county was 1870 TO this number
has been added l78 names.
These added names have beer
compiled, following instructions
from headquarters, forwarded To
Ahamj and it's expected they VIII
pa returned by tomorrow evening,
and 'he ncw ass. gumeuts made at
that TIME Practically al of the