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struction of some of the Japanese
cherry trees.
Taber Shows Photographs.
Representative Taber Of New York,
ranking Republican on the Appro-
priation Committee, displayed large
photographs calling attention to the
similarity Of the design for the Jeffer-
son Memorial and the central part of
the Mellon Art Gallery. claiming that
there are two styles of architecture
in the proposed design. Other Re-
publican objectors were Hoffman of
Michigan. Rich of Pennsylvania and
Kitchener of Michigan.
Representative Boylan made a plea
in the House late yesterday for appro-
val OF the item, but he encountered
stiff opposition from Representatives
Scott and johnson and Representative
Bacon. Republican, of New York and
others They declared money for such
memorials should be withheld as long
as relief lines were lengthening
throughout the country.
Mr.. Boylan replied to the argu-
ments against the item by exhorting
America not to degenerate into a
Nation of money-grabbers, seeking
only something with which to boil the
pot"
Debate Stirs Argument.
The debate brought another argu-
ment over the suitability of the design
and location approved by the Fine
Arts Commission.
Representatives Culkin and Boylan
told the House that the only design
now acceptable to Mr.. Clarke was one
that had won the prize in COM
petition for memorial to be erected
to the late Theodore Roosevelt" which
would have cost upwards of $4,000
600, while the Jefferson Memorial
Commission was limited by Congress
to selecting a memorial that could be
erected for 100000.
Mr.. Boylan assured the House that.
contrary to public clamor. he had not
been guilty of some great crime" and
that his commission has done moth
ing but endeavor to carry out the
mandate of Congress in providing for
the City of Washington permanent
memorial to the memory of the au-
thor of the Declaration of Independ-
ence, the third President of the United
States and the author Of the statute
for religious liberty in Virginia-noth-
ing more or nothing less"
He declared that ''the commission
had endeavored in every way to CO.
operate with the Commission of Fine
Arts and the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission. Nothing
Evening star., 1938-06-08
DOCTORS TO BEGIN
MILK BROADCASTS
Medical Society to Be Heard on
Four Programs Dealing
With Product.

The Medical Society of the District
of Columbia tonight will inaugurate
series of four broadcasts, over Sta
tion WMAL, dealing with the pro-
duction of milk in Washington. its
processing. distribution and uses.
Tonight's program, at 1918 o'clock.
will feature an interview between
DIR. John, the Family Doctor" and
B. B. Derrick, executive secretary of
the Maryland-Virginia Milk Pro-
ducers' Association. 1t will cover the
production of milk on the dairy farms
and bringing it to the city.
Next Wednesday night at the same
time Clark Diamond, representing one
of the local dairies, will be inter-
viewed in a program discussing the
handling. processing and distribution
Of milk here.
The third broadcast, June ~, will
be between "Dr. john" DR.. M. P.
Isaminger and DR.. r. r. Ashworth
of the District Health Department
and will show how the Health De-
partment supervises the high quality
OF milk produced and distributed
here. The final broadcast, on June
20, will discuss from the doctors view-
point how milk should f1t into the
economy Of individuals, how it should
be used and how it should not be used.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
TESTIMONIAL DINNER
HELD FOR DR.. SCHMIDT

The George Washington University
Library Science Alumni Associat ton
last night paid tribute to DR.. Alfred
Schmidt, retiring after 80 years as di-
rector Of the division of library science
ut the university.
More than 120 persons attended the
testimonial dinner at the American
Association of University Woman Club.
A water color painting Of a group
OF former librarians OF the Library Of
Congress was presented DR.. Schmidt
BY Miss Belknap Severance in behalf
Of the alumni.
Speakers included DR.. Schmidt.
Dorothy M. Corson, president of the
association; Lester Smith. master of
ceremonies; william H. Heers, Mrs.
Joshua Evans, jr.: Mr. and Mrs. Fred
erick Feiker and Miss Adelaide Hasse
who was made an honorary member.
On his retirement next fall. Dr.
Schmidt will devote his time to COM
pleting a history of the worlds
libraries.
Another George Washington profess
sor retiring is Prof. Edward Elliott
Richardson Of the philosophy depart
ment. He will be made a professor
emeritus at graduation exercises to-
night.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
BRITISH CONSIDER
FRANCO REPR|SAL
Lord Halifax Seeks Way to
End Air Raids in Spain on
Eng|and's Ships.
BY the Associated Press.

~ the hsbUCIAteo freSSs
LONDON. June 8.-Viscount Hall
fax, British foreign secretary, today
sought an effective way to end re-
peated air bombardments of British
shipping in government Spain,s waters.
Lord Halifax's unexpected return
to the foreign office during the Whit
sun recess Of Parliament conceded
with the bombing of Gambia, British
operated Spanish port, SO miles south
OF Valencia, early today.
This attack raised to IL the number
Of foreign ships sunk or damaged by
insurgent air bombs in Spanish har-
bors within the last two weeks. A
British dredger was hit at Gambia and
later sank.
British protests to insurgent Gen.
eralissimo Francisco Franco have not
diminished the bombardments. Some
authoritative observers in London have
expressed belief the insurgent leader
no longer may be able to control for
eign flyers in his army.
There have been numerous demands
from British newspapers that the gov
ernment take firm action, even the
pro-government press joining in.
Some newspapers suggested Italian
and German planes attached to Gen.
Frances army deliberately were sin
Cling out British shipping for attack,
in defiance of Gen. frances orders.
The possibility of some form of
reprisal against Gen. Franco If the at
tacks continue was known to be under
consideration. 1t was admitted such
q course presented difficulties, even
dangers.
Informed sources said the United
States was seeking more information
before replying finally to Britain's in
vitation to join neutral commission
to investigate the bombings in Spain,
to determine whether they are di-
rected solely at military objectives.
Norway and Sweden, the only other
nations invited, have accepted.
The United States inquiries were
made to Sir Ronald Lindsay, British
Ambassador at Washington, who re-
ferred them back to London.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
u. s. AUi0tOrs
Aiding Rebels
To Lose Cards
Licenses to Be Taken
for War activities,
President Says.
by the Associated Press.

40 VAC |hSSoSA2sNu IiGoS.
President Roosevelt, apparently
making gesture Of friendliness to
Latin American governments, eau
toned American aviators yesterday
that they would lose their licenses II
they helped foreign revolutionaries.
The President told his press confer
ence he had had inquiries from halt
a dozen sources concerning American
pilots undertaking to participate in
revolutions against existing govern
ments in different parts of the world.
The airmen could not be arrested
he said, but a great many of them are
licensed or commissioned by the
United States. He declared that il
their assistance to revolutionary move
ments should become more active in
the future the Government would do
everything 1t could to take the licenses
or commissions away.
Asked whether his warning applied
to aviators taking service with regular
governments, he said he was not talk
ing about that subject.
The Presidents words were inter-
preted by ofdcials as applying more to
Mexico than to other countries. Ru-
mors have been frequent In recent
weeks that American aviators were
seeking to aid Gen. Saturnino Cedillo
IN his revolt against the government
Of Lazaro Cardenas.
The National Munitions Control
Board Of the State Department has
been investigating several cases of
aviators alleged to have flown planes
to Gen. .Cedillo.
Ohlcials said they did not believe
the President was referring to Spain,
where American aviators have flown
for the Barcelona government. His
warning was designed for future cases,
they thought.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
Dog toBe Giuen
Medal IforSauing
Rock Hall Boy
Dashed From, Bank
Into Water to Help
Youth, O,Cner Says.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ROCK HALL, Md, June 8.-Bobby
Collier, II, had temperature of 1o1
and new regard for Betsy, his chum's
dog, last night because he was alive
and she was heroine.
The temperature was the aftermath
OF shock, physicians said, and Bobby
will recover. But 1t probably will be
a long time before he loses his af-
fection for Betsy.
1t was story of four BOYS and
boat-and Betsy-sailing in Rock Hall
Greek. A gust of wind whipped the
boat suddenly. The craft overturned.
Three OF The boys, Edward and
Charles Elburn and Jack Cowper.
thwaite, were swimmers; Bobby,
youngest of the quartet, was not,
and their efforts to pull the fran
tically struggling boy to the boat
were futile.
Then Cowperthwaite spied his pet
circling in excitement on the shore.
Go get him, Betsy" he ordered.
Betsy went.
A year-and-a-half-old Chesapeake
Bay dog, she cleaved the water to
where young Bobby was losing con-
sciousness. She sunk her teeth in his
clothing and dragged him to shore,
100 yards away.
The Maryland Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals an
nounced Betsy would get gold medal
for her heroism.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
Hearty Meal Unlocks Lips
On $45, 900 Mail RObber Loot

tences. and the late ice" Connors,
found shot to death on Chicago
street.
Costner's sister. Ella Costner, and
his father, L. F. Costner, both Of New
port, Tenn, and his brother-in- law,
Pat Sisk of valdosta, Ga, were ar
rested last week in connection with
the case.
Approximately $1,000 of the more
than 100000 taken in the Charlotte
robbery was recovered last week on =
bluff overlooking the Pigeon River in
Tennessee and Costner co-operated IN
the find" Littlejohn said.
Littlejohn predicted that at least
two more" arrests would follow yes
terday's questioning of Costner.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
SHRINERS TO NAME
new OFFICER TODAY
Baltimore Man in Race for Outer
Guard at Session in Los
Angeles.
By the Associated Press.

LOS ANGELES, June s.-Shrine-
dom's imperial council met today in
this 1888 Mecca to elect an outer guard
who. in II years, will become imperial
potentate over all the temples of the
United States and Canada.
While fez-topped hosts captivated
the city with oriental pageantry and
Occidental humor, the more serious
business of Shrine administration was
considered.
All other officers of the imperial
eouncil automatically move up one
position, leaving the outer guard va
cant. Mentioned for that honor were
John H. link, Baltimore; william
Helm, Philadelphia; Stephen P. Jones,
Louisville, and Galloway Calhoun,
Tyler, Tex.
The council reported the Shrines Is
hospitals for crippled children ad-
mitted $3.50 patients last year, Of whom
3,640 were cured or benefited. The
cost was $861,772.
Imperial Potentate Walter S. Sugden
of Sisterville, w. Va, who has been
suffering from heart ailment, will re-
linquish his supreme command of
1000 Shriners tomorrow to Andrew
A. D. Rain of Minneapolis. @
Evening star., 1938-06-08
400 REALTORS ATTEND
BAY RIDGE OUTING
District and q. S. Officials Also
Enjoy Day Of Sports and
Supper Program.

More than 400 realtors. District and
Federal Government officials enjoyed
q day of sports and entertainment yes
terday as the Washington Real Estate
Board held its annual outing at Bay
Ridge. Md.
Gov. Nice Of Maryland headed a
long list of guests at the realtors
party. The days activities were fea-
tured by golf tournament, in which
60 persons took part; horseshoe
pitching contest, races. baseball and
swimming. A buffet supper was served
after the sports program. A floor
show was given during the supper
The main body of realtors and
guests were escorted to Bay Ridge
by Washington and Maryland police
1t was the largest outing in point of
attendance in the boards history.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
HIGHER TRIBUNAL
TO HEAR OIL CASE
Mexican District Court
Holds appropriation Of
March 18 Legal.
BY the Associated Press,


MEXICO CITY, June "a $400,-
900 900 legal battle over Mexico's ex-
preparation OF foreign oil properties
headed for the Supreme Court today
after . district court held the seizure
legal.
District Judge Manuel Bartlett late
yesterday ruled the appropriation
March l8 Of the II American and
British Noil companies properties was
constitutional, but ordered returned
their bank accounts. archives, corre-
spondence and cash on hand. The
amount OF money involved was not dis
closed.
The decision denied the companies
petition for an Injunction against the
appropriation law Of 1896, under which
President Lazaro Cardenas issued his
decree. and upheld the law insofar as
it affected properties actually apper-
tanning to production, exploitation and
distribution Of OIL"
Relations Were Severed.
The decree resulted in sharp diplo-
matte protests from Great Britain on
behalf of Royal Dutch Shell, one of
the largest companies affected, and
severance Of diplomatic relations by
Mexico.
The Mexican government, replying
to British protests, objected to diplo-
matte Intervention before the oil COM
panies had exhausted their legal re-
course to the Mexican courts.
B. T. W.. Van Hasselt of Aguila
(Royal Dutch SHELF, one of the larg-
est oil property owners, said the second
district courts decision was not unex-
pected and an appeal would be made
within the next five days, as provided
by law.
Allese Constitution Violated.
The oil companies attack on expro-
priation. alleging ~ violations of the
constitution, had centered principally
on the assertion 1t was counter to the
constitutional ban on monopolies.
They argued that taking over s5 per
cent Of the nations oil production
sources gave the government a virtual
monopoly. an argument which Judge
Bartlett overruled.
Refusal OF the oil companies to
abide by ain arbitral award raising
wages for their $4,000 employees and
otherwise increasing production costs
was the immediate reason President
cardenas gave for appropriation.
1t was another step in pursuit OF his
policy Of Mexico for the Mexicans,"
and had immediate repercussions
throughout Mexican economic life.
Oil production. one OF Mexico's main
sources OF wealth. has been virtually
halted since then waiting fnal outcome
Of the struggle.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
CLASS COMMISSIONED
Salvation Army Cadets Received
by Officials.

The graduating class OF cadets at
the Salvation Army Training College
IN Atlanta, Ga, was commissioned
last night by 1t. Commissioner Ernest
I. Pugmire, commander OF the Saliva
ton Army in the Southern States, ac-
cording to an announcement here
today.
The District Of Columbia was repre-
sented by Mai. Charles Dodd and
Maj. Henry wilkins. divisional COM
mander and divisional secretary, re-
specttvely, Of the Washington division.
sixty young men and women were
commissioned.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
PAYMENTS TAX FREE

The Internal Revenue Bureau ruled
today that payments of old-age bene-
fits by the Social Security Board to
persons reaching the age of IS are not
subject to income taxes.
At the present time persons reach
ing IS who have paid social security
taxes are given lump-sum settlements
equal to 312 per cent Of the amount
Of wages they received from January
l. 1887. until their 65th birthday ami
versary. Starting In 1912, monthly
payments will be substituted for the
lump-sum settlements.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
COURTS TO GIVE
HANDb|LL RULING
Further Tests of Local Issue
Seen After Arrest of
Nine of c. |. o.

Further testing of legal aspects of
District ordinances relating to distri-
button Of handbills appeared in pros
pect today as police arrested nine
members of two C. l. o. unions for
distributing bills at the gates of the
United States Navy Yard at Eighth
and M streets Sc.
Those arrested were taken to the
fifth precinct station, where they post
ed collateral of $40 each for appear
ance tomorrow morning in Police
Court. At the station they we're
booked as follows: Francis E. Dodd,
Theodore J. Vincent, Emmanuel New
mark, Milton Keleson, Dunbor S.
Killing, Fred H. Joiner, Robert N.
Greenberg, Miss Matilda Katz and
Miss Helen Robinson.
Vincent and Killing are members of
the Federation of Architects, Chemists
and Engineers, while the other seven
are members of the United Federal
Workers.
According to Mr.. Dodd, the hand
bills contained an appeal for co-opera-
ton among the various unions having
membership at the navy yard The
appeal, he said. was prompted by the
fact that officials of American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor unions had declined
to participate in joint conferences with
c. I. o. representatives and officials
Of the yard.
A. F. L. Contention.
According to yard officials, such con-
ferences are scheduled on the first
Wednesday of every month At the
time of the May meeting. however, the
A. F. L. Spokesmen informed the COM
msndant that they could not partici-
pate in a conference attended by c.
!. Q. representatives. Accordingly. it
was said at the yard. the meeting was
held without the A. F. L. members
present and the regular June confer
ence also was held without A. F. L.
spokesmen attending
1t was emphasized by yard officials,
however. that this decision by the
A. F. Of L. did not deprive them of
any opportunity to take up matters
with officers at the yard, since the
latter were available at any time to
discuss any issues raised by the FEEDER
alton membership.
AT the offices of the International
Machinists' Union principal A. F. of
l.. organization having members at
the yard, it was explained that their
membership so far outnumbered that
Of the two c. T. o. unions and had
established such amicable working re-
lationship with yard officials over a
period of many years that they felt it
to be unnecessary and inadvisable to
participate in joint action with the
G. !. o. membership.
Complaint by Officers.
1t was explained at the fifth pre-
cinct that the union members had
been picked up on complaint of the
officer on the beat when the hand
bills were scattered along the street
and sidewalks.
The issue of legality of distribution
Of handbills arose here during recent
efforts of the C. ]. o. to organize
workers of the Capital Transit Co.
At that time compromise agreement
was worked out tentatively through
conferences with Corporation Counsel
Elwood Seal to permit distribution of
bills on condition it would not result
IN littering the streets.
Since then Supreme Court deci-
sion has further established the right
to distribute handbills, invalidating an
ordinance m Griffin. Ga, prohibiting
such distribution.
Evening star., 1938-06-08

was done without the cooperation Of
these men," But when the new chair
man of the Commission of Fine Arts
was appointed, he said, "he wanted
everything changed"
After adopting the plans in good
faith, as We thought" continued Mr..
Boylan. this new chairman wanted
change in the entire set-up. Our
commission tried to conciliate him and
went along for nearly year. We had
the architect draw four or five new
plans. but every one of the plans was
rejected by the Commission of Fine
Arts except one"-the prize winning
design for the Theodore Roosevelt Me-
mortal which would have cost upward
Of $14 900 ,000."
Evening star., 1938-06-08
NEGRO CONGRESS UNIT
PROTESTS SHOOTINGS
Resolution Calls on Various
High officials to Stop
Persecution

A resolution protesting against al
legged police brutality" and "perse-
cution" In the shooting Of some so
colored persons in recent years was
passed last night by the Washington
Council, National Negro Congress, at
a meeting in the Garrett Patterson
Junior High School.
The council protested in particular
against the killing Of j.demented
World War veteran In March and
the shooting of taxicab driver on
June l. The resolution called upon
Police Chief Ernest w. Brown, Com
missioner Melvin Hazen, United
States Attorney David Pine and Pres
ident Roosevelt to stop this needless
persecution Of Negro citizens"
Evening star., 1938-06-08
az the Associated Press.


ASHEvILLE, N. c., June S.-A large
steak, smothered with onions and q
side dish of French-fried potatoes, a
detective said today, may contribute to
the recovery of s45,00o taken in q
Charlotte mail truck robbery five years
ago.
Detective Chief Frank Littlejohn Of
Charlotte, leading a search for the
money, said that after Rufus Costner
ate heartily yesterday he told, where
the money could be found.
Costner, the chief said, admitted
committing the robbery with Ludwig
(Dutch Schmidt. Basil Banghart, and
his brother, Ike Costner, all Of whom
now are serving penitentiary sem
Evening star., 1938-06-08
FAVORS DIVERSION
New Dealer Would Give Memorial
Funds to u. of Va,

William E. Dodd. jr. of Round HILL
Va. New Deal candidate for the
Democratic nomination from the
eighth congressional district in the
primaries of August announced to-
day that he fayors the diversion of
funds appropriated for a Thomas
Jefferson Memorial for use at the Uni
versity Of Virginia. the institution
which was Jefferson's greatest handi-
work.
Mr.. Dodd expressed the opinion
that Jefferson himself would have
been the first to object to the spend
ing sof 100000 on a marble me-
mortal with dome copied exactly
from the Pantheon of Rome"
Evening star., 1938-06-08
200 REGISTER EARLY
FOR 'Y' SWIMMING
Applications for Mems Instruction
Will Be Accepted Up to
8 Pm, TODAY.

More than 200 applicants had reg
istered early today for the free swim
ming instruction which got under way
this morning in connection with the
Young Mems Christian Association
mems learn-to-swim campaign, being
conducted in. cooperation with The
Star.
Registrations for learn-to-swim
candidates will be accepted up to s
pm. today at the Central Y. M. C.
A. Building, 1876 g street NV. Those
who register by that time will be able
to take their first lessons in classes at
the "Y" this evening.
The first lesson series will be COM
pleted today. Glasses will be conduct
ed again tomorrow and Friday and on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Of
next week.
Evening star., 1938-06-08
D. C. Cadet Honored,

Cadet Maj. Edgar Wise of this city
was one of three students chosen for
Greenbrier Military Schools annual
hall of fame. He was class valedic-
torian.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-19
MUSICAL AND VARIETY

6;4S-MAxINE sULLIvAN-Ths singer
whose Swing" version of old
classics helped touch off the cur
rent "swing-versus-classic" contro-
versy, will be heard every Tues
day at this time and every Fri
day at Sis. .WABC
7:oO-JUsT ENTERTAINMENT Jack
Fulton, romantic tenor, sings
more Than Ever and Shadows
on the Noon as his featured
mum bers on the program with the
Andrews Sisters and Carl Hohen-
Rartsn's orchestra. wJSV
S:O0-MORToN GoULD-conductor of
the s5-piece orchestra will play a
complete program of original com
positions, arranged by himself
The program will begin at eight
and can be heard over woR.
VOL will pio's UP the program
at S:1b. sss". VOL
S:oo-JoHNNY PREsENTs-Jack John
stones Thrill Of the Week"
dramatizinE the experience of Will
liam Magner, who spent harrow
ing hours under water when an
accident disabled q submarine he
was helping test. Russ Morgan's
music '..''..ss....T .WRC
s:e0--AL JOLSON-Plays host to Doug
Fairbanks, jr., who will appear in
q specially prepared skit with the
NANNY singer, Martha Raye and
Parkyakarkus. Victor YounE's
orchestra. ...WJSV
S:3o-wAYNE KING The familiar
strains of THE waltz You Saved
For Me-" theme song Of Wayne
King. the Waltz King, will reach
listeners from Indianapolis. Ind,
where the band is initiating
personal appearance tour that
will eventually bring them to
Washington. ..WRC
9:oo-AL PEARcE's GANG-Barry Nc.
Kinley. 22-year-old baritone, and