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Evening star., 1938-04-03
Repeal of the 60-40 Law
Proposed in Taxation Bill.

A MoNG numerous Objectionable
features OF the pending bill
OH. r. 10066) to amend the Rev.
enue Act of 1897 is title XI-"Re-
peal Of provision for Federal con-
tribution.' 1t repeals outright the
provisions of the Act of June 20.
1922, that, annually, from and
after July i, 1922. go per centum of
such expenses of the District of Co
lumbia as Congress may appropriate
for shall be paid out of the revenues
Of the District of Columbia, de-
rived from taxation and privileges,
and the remaining 40 per centum
by the United States, excepting
such items of expense as Congress
may direct shall be paid on another
basis"
Though this law has for some
years been annually ignored by
Congress all efforts to bring about
its repeal have failed. The attitude
Of organized civic Washington has
been the same as expressed in
resolution recently adopted unani-
mously by the Federation Of Citi-
zens' Associations. This resolution
follows: I'VE reaf1irm our opposition
to the repeal of the substantive law,
which provides for the sharing of
the expenses of the District of Co.
lumbia between the District of Co.
lumbia and the United States at a
ratio Of 60-40 until such time as
Congress shall substitute another
plan for insuring an equitable divi-
sion of costs. For the purpose Of
effectively sustaining this position
before Congress the officers and ap-
propriate committees Of the Fedora
ton are hereby authorized and di-
rected to take any action which may
be required"
The definite proportionate plan of
division of costs was the result of
exhaustive studies and hearings by
joint select committees of Congress.
At the time of the setting up of the
present commission form of govern
ment-in 1878-50-50 was consid-
cred the proper ratio. In 1922 1t was
thought that the change in condi-
tions required a change to the ex-
isting law which requires a 60-4O
division:
Our local students of District f.
nance have never been able to dis
cover any logical reason for any
lump-sum share as substitute for
the legal ratio, whether it Be &c..
100000 or ths present $4,000, ,ooN
Evening star., 1938-04-03
New Juvenile Court Bill

r ESPONDING to an earnest ap-
peal from the Voteless District
OF Columbia League of Women
voters, the Commissioners have sent
a request to Congress to endeavor
to reach an early agreement on the
Juvenile Court bill, which has been
IN conference since last August.
A. has been suggested In this col.
umn before, there has not APPEARED
Evening star., 1938-04-03
Pine TO SPEAK
q. s. Attorney to Make First
Civic Group Annearance

Civic Group Appearance.
David A. Pine, successor to Leslie c.
Garnett as United States Attorney, will
make his first appearance before a
citizens association since taking office
at the meeting of the Friendship Citi-
Sens' Association Wednesday night in
the Janney School.
Samuel j. Flicking, president of the
association, said Mr.. Pine would dis
cuss law enforcement in the District,
problems OF the District attorneys
od1cs and methods of cooperation
between citizens and his office.
Evening star., 1938-04-03
By JESSE C, SUTER,

~ 9TH the numbers" bill
- and the District of Colum-
bia 1889 appropriation bill
- finally passed and have
gone to the White House for sigma
ture. The Senate accepted the
House amendments to the num-
bers" bill which were drawn by
the United States attorney for the
District. The parking meter ex.
pertinent, carried as a rider on the
appropriation bill, which was the
only final item Of disagreement
between the bodies, was amended
by limiting the experiment to four
downtown blocks and to the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1899.
The hearing on the race track
gambling bill on Monday and Tues
day brought out good attendance
of both advocates and opponents.
The case of those favoring the bill
was presented the first day and
those opposed on the second. No
new arguments or evidence was Of
fered by either side other than the
claim of the proponents that the
proposed gambling plant would be
owned and operated by local peo-
pie. The Washington Federation
Of Churches and the Federation of
Citizens Associations entered vigor-
GUS protest through their accredit-
ed representatives. The indications
are that the opposition to this
legislation Is stronger than when
the Norton bill was put to rest last
May. An early report to the full
committee is promised and it is
anticipated that it will be unfavora-
bic.
The District tax bill made its
appearance through its introduce
tion in the House on Tuesday and
has been referred to the Committee
on the District OF Columbia. A
casual reading of the bill by citi-
zens has not increased its popu-
larity. No one expects any taxation
bill to be unduly popular, but the
one in question is considered fine
illustration Of the cry of the found
ing fathers, that taxation without
representation is tyranny. 1t is not
known as this is written whether
or not the citizens are to have an
opportunity to voice their objections
to the bill before the House District
Committee. As is often the case the
local taxpayers may have to look to
the Senate District Committee for
the presentation of their views.
In striking contrast with this tax
bill is the bill introduced by Senator
James Hamilton Lewis. Democrat,
OF Illinois in the Senate on We'd
nesday. His bill would abolish taxes
on Washington real estate on which
homes are built and on buildings
used as homes. The loss in revenue
brought about by his proposed
change he thinks should be made
up by the Federal Government. He
does not think man should be
penalized but should be encouraged
for owning home. The Senator
thinks that Washington's financial
problem should be approached diff
ferently from other cities and that
1t should be studied from the basis
OF this being the Nations Capital.
Here Is where the Jacobs Commit
tee fell down on its job, they
could not get away from the idea
that Washington is just another
city.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Spanish Benefit Concert
Affair to Be Given Tomorrow
At Phillips Art Gallery.

clude installation Of a library at Camp
Bennett, supplying see-saws for the
camp playground, maintaining an
orthopedic bed at Children's Hospital
and a subscription for a Braille edi-
ton of the Literary Digest for the
Library for the Blind.
This club Is an auxiliary to the
Soroptimist Club and each candidate
for membership is sponsored by .
Soroptimist.
The program included solos by
Howard Moore, who was accompanied
by Mrs. Jewel Downs.
Zeta Tau Alpha Meeting.
Washington Alumnae Chapter OF
Zeta Tau Alpha will meet at 2l2s
G street NV. tomorrow evening. The
program will consist of short talks by
some Of the outstanding members OF
the fraternity In the city, including
Judge Ellen X. Ready, Mrs. John F.
Warlick, Miss Beatrice Clephane, Mrs.
Rene Reixach, Mrs. Laurie F.. Hess
Mrs. Herluf Provensen, Mrs. Warren
Faircloth and Mrs. Franklin stienko
Plans for a radio party March IL
when the group will hear a broadcast
by Faith Baldwin, member of the
sorority, will be heard Miss Baldwin
will be the principal speaker at a
luncheon sponsored by Zeta Tau
Alpha and the Womens Advertising
Club in Cleveland, Ohio. The broad
cast will take place at pm.
The committee in charge of the
meeting tomorrow is composed of
Mrs. Linden E. Crone, chairman:
Mrs. John r. Ford and Mrs. George
c. Neal.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

statutory retirement age Of 10.
He was chief designer of the bureau
for many years. He was responsible
for the 2-cent Washington shield
stamp of 1908, the Louisiana Purchase
series of 1904, the Lincoln Memorial
and Alaska Yukon stamps of 1909, the
Pan-Pacific series of 1919, 3-cent
Victory stamp of 1919 and Pilgrim
series OF 1920, as well as many other
productions.
Work Had No Superior.
Informed of MIR. HuSton's death,
n. NJ. Southgate, president of the
Bureau Issues Association, said: 'Mr.
Huston, a kindly and agreeable man,
was member Of the Gid school. He
did some wonderful work for the
bureau. His drawing always was
clear cut and distinctive. Especially
devoted to ornamental detail, he laid
down the principles Of design which
still are followed by the bureau artists.
am sorry to hear that he is gone"
Tribute also was paid by Alvin w.
Hall, director Of the bureau, who de-
clared: He had no superior as a
banknote engraver. Indeed, his work
was altogether unique. There was no
other individual in the Government
service like him. An exceedingly able
designer, he was above all a gentle
man of noble character"
Mr.. Huston was appointed q de-
signer in the bureau on November "a,
1902, and was promoted several times
until he reached the position of official
designer. Beginning on December /,
1927, he was granted repeated extern
sions, including one contained in an
executive order signed by President
Hoover on June 80, 1882 so that his
tinued Indefinitely. Failing health.
however, compelled his resignation q
year later.
First Worked in Philadelphia.
In his youth he was employed by
Bailey, Banks q Biddle, Philadelphia
jewelers. and engravers, and for a
while had been a member of the inde-
pendent firm Of Huston, Ashmead
& Co.
Mr.. Huston was born in Philadel-
pfia, the son OF Levinia and DR.. Seth
Huston. His grandfather, DR.. Michael
Leib, was a member of the First
Continental Congress.
He was one of the original members
Of the Philadelphia Sketch Club, a
member Of the Sons of the American
Revolution and a graduate Of the
Academy of Fine Arts of Philadelphia.
He WAS also former member of the
Columbia Country Club here.
Mr.. Huston Is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Frances Huckel Huston.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
WHEELER FEARFUL
OF DICTATORSHIP
It Depression Had Been Allowed
to Run It's Course Rise Would
Be Here Now, He Says.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3.-Sena-
tor Wheeler, Democrat of Montana,
said last night that he thinks America
may be heading toward dictatorship
disguised as economic security.
There are 100000 people in Ger
many who are among the most intel
ligent people in the world, giving up
their liberties for what they have been
told Is economic security" he told the
Welsh Society Of Philadelphia at its
209th annual dinner.
"If 1t can happen in Germany, don't
think for a minute it can't happen
here. The American people showed
during the World War that they can
lose their heads the same as anybody
else"
He said he thought the "depres-
sion" should have been allowed to
run its course. eff we had let things
liQuidate themselves We would now
be on the upgrade, but ever since
1929. starting with the Reconstruct
ton Finance Corp. and in all the acts
OF the present administration, we have
been trying to prolong our present debt
structure Sooner or later we must
60 through that liquidation"
Evening star., 1938-03-03
SYMPHONY DRIVE
RESULT AWAITED
Report Meeting Is Held at
CarIton-Brooks Head
of Luncheon.

Results of the last three days Of
solicitation by the more than 800 vol
unteer workers in the National SYM
phony Orchestra Associations cam
paign for a $l03 900 sustaining fund
were to be announced today at a
report meeting of the General Cam
paign Committee at 1890 pm. at
the Carlton Hotel, headquarters of
the drive.
Harold A. Brooks, member of the
Special Gifts Committee, was to be
chairman of the luncheon, which was
expected to attract more than 200
campaign leaders.
Guests of honor were to include
Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife OF the
Secretary Of Agriculture; Mrs. Beale
Howard, Rear Admiral Emory Scott
Land, U. S. N, newly appointed chair
man Of the Maritime Commission; DR..
Cloyd Heck Marvin, president OF
George Washington University: Rear
Admiral R. S. Holmes, U. S. N; DR..
Charles Abbot, secretary Of the Smith
sonian Institution; Charles w. Eliot,
I'd, executive officer of the National
Resources Committee. and Laurence E.
Rubel, chairman of the Publicity
Committee of the campaign.
At the last report meeting Monday
a total of s55,952.32 in pledges and
contributions was reported. This sum
represents slightly more than so per
cent Of the goal.
Active solicitation of funds in Fed
eral agencies was started this week
by q committee composed of repre-
sentatives Of various Government de-
partments and independent agencies.
Walter Bruce Howe Is chairman and
Mrs. Warren Delano Robbins vice
Chairman Of the committee.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
TINE Washington Women's Com
mittee to Aid Children Of
Spanish Democracy will hold

TINE Washington Women's Com
mittee to Aid Children Of
Spanish Democracy will hold
L concert Of chamber music
at 4:45 pm. tomorrow at the Phillips
Memorial Art Gallery. Artists on the
program are known in Washington
as the Pro-Musica Quartet. They are:
Frederick Dvonch and Jeno Seveiy.
violinists; Ralph Hersh. who will play
the viola, and William Brennand,
cello.
Among the selections they will play
are the Quartet in F Minor. Opus 95,"
by Beethoven; the American Quartet
Opus 96, F Major" by Dvorak, and
the "Adagietto," by Bizet.
Proceeds from these concerts will
60 to the care and maintenance of IS
Spanish refugee children in an Amer
lean home outside Valencia. The
women's committee has pledged itself
to send 50 a month for each child's
support.
Tickets may be obtained from Mrs.
Gardner Jackson. Mrs. Charles Gar
land, Mrs. Joseph Mackenzie, Mrs. A.
Ford Hinrichs, Mrs. Clark Warburton,
Mrs. Mordecai Ezekiel. Miss Peggy
Duffy, Mrs Michael Straus, or Mrs.
Sidney Falk
Mrs. Herring, Speaker.
Mrs. Dorothy Herring, president Of
the Venture Club, was the speaker at
the meeting of the Soroptimist Club
yesterday at the Willard Hotel. Mrs.
Agnes Newman, presided.
She told of some Of the achieve
ments of the Venture Club, which in
Evening star., 1938-03-03
MRS. PEARL HANSMANN
WILL BE BURIED TODAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl
Kramer Hansmann, prominent men,
Der and former chapter regent of the
Daughters of the American Revelation.
were to be held at 2 pm today in All
Souls Episcopal Church. Burial was
to be in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Hansmann, who was the wife
OF Alfred E. T. Hansmann. retired
patent attorney, died Tuesday at her
home, 1885 Twenty-seventh street NV
Evening star., 1938-03-03

Automobile Association, before two
groups of the student body of the
Montgomery Hills Junior High School.
Mr.. Cleveland pointed out the i'm
portance Of the work of the schoolboy
patrol and told of the program for
driver training courses which is being
installed in many Of the high schools
Of the Nation. This course, he said.
has been established with much sue
cess at the Rockville High School.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Misses Cotton
Frocks, 65e
Originally sI.9S

As Novelty one and two
piece frocks. Some cot
ton-and-Wool mixtures
included. Sizes IA to 20.
rs Misses and Women's
Rayon Crepe Dresses in
black, brown. green and wine.
Rayon prints included. Sizes
IA to 20. 38 to "A. Originally
S5.95. Now --- S1.95
50 Printed Cotton Percale
Dresses in button-front and
swing skirt and other styles.
Sizes IL to AZ. Originally
S1.95. Now
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
INEXPENSIVE DRESSES.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

and 1888, died
early today at his
home in the Ca
t h e dral Man.
sions after an
illness Of t. wo
months.
Mr.. Huston was
retired five years
ago after serving
the bureau as
artist and de-
s er for 80
years. At the
bureaus request,
he had served
FIVE years after
reac hing the
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Junior Misses
Dresses, $50
Originally S3.95

WV
% Rayon crepe street
frocks. Sizes II to II.
Ill Rayon Crepe and Light
weight Wool Street Frocks.
Sizes IL to II. Originally
S5,95, s7.95. Now S2.s5
10 Wool and Cotton Top
coats. Sizes IL to II.
Originally $13.95, 1855.
Now G. s0
13 Lightweight Wool Goats.
Sizes II to II. Originally
S10.95. Now -----S5.
Down STAIRS STORE,
JUNIOR MISSES.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
MRS. F. M. CORNWELL
FUNERAL is TOMORROW
Wife of Retired Member of D. C..
Police Leaves Husband and
Five Children.

Funeral services for Mrs. Miriam r.
Cornwell, wife Of Capt. Fred M. Corn
well, retired member of the Metropoli-
tan Police Department, who died Tues
day in st. Petersburg, Fla, will be held
in that city at pm. tomorrow.
Mrs. Cornwell, who was 70, had re-
sided at 421 Calvert street, Hyattsville,
Md, and had been spending the winter
in Florida with her husband.
Temporary burial will be in st.
Petersburg, permanent interment to
take place in the spring at Fort Lin
coin Cemetery here.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Cornwell
is survived by daughter, Mrs. Miriam
r. Stevenson Of Hyattsville. She also
leaves four other children by a prev
ious marriage. Mrs. Ellen v. Miller,
Seat Pleasant. Md; Mrs. Elsie M.
Smallwood, Hyattsville; William H.
Fugitt, Capitol Heights. Md, and Ed
ward D. Fugitt, Seat Pleasant.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Girls Dresses
sI'95
Originally t2.Ss, s3.95

''S'''J eSroB SO"o
33 One and two piece
wool : and : cotton and
cotton velveteen dresses.
Sizes 7 to 16.
68 Lightweight Wool Goats
, and Two-Piece Suits. Sizes
7 to 16. Originally 1895 to
S13.o5. Now S3.95
p Scarf, Hat and Glove Sets,
Few with no gloves. Origi-
nally S1.65, $l.95. Now Csc
20 Wool Felt and Fur Felt
Hats. in navy. brown, rust,
green. Originally ST to S1.95.
Now - Soc
Down STAIRS STORE, GIRLS.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Residential
Continued From Page B-s)

honor OF Dr. ana Mrs. Everett Mon
roe Ellison and their daughters, the
Misses Elizabeth and Margaret and
Nancy Ellison.
Mrs. 1nez Gordon Henne Of San
Antonio, Tex. who has been visiting
her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. John Bowie
Gordon, at 1905 Woodland drive. has
LETT Tor New York preparatory to sail
ing on = West Indies cruise.
Mrs. Stuart Walker entertained at
luncheon today at the Shoreham in
honor of Mrs. Jane Redfeld Vose of
New York. Mrs. vose is visiting at
the Shoreham for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lynch of
Cambridge, Mass. are stopping at the
Hay-Adams House.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
TALKS ON SAFETY
W. I. Cleveland Of A. A. A. Speaks
to Montgomery Pupils.

MONTGOMERY HILLS, Md. March
3 (SpeciaD Talks on traffic safety
were given yesterday by Washington
I. Cleveland, manager Of the District
Of Columbia division of the American
Evening star., 1938-03-03
c. A. HUSTON DIES;
DESIGNED STAMPS
Engraver Called Without a
Superior in Bank Note
Work Was 80.

Clair Aubrey Huston, 80, who de-
signed most of the postage stamps ana
currency printed by the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing between 1894
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Misses Hats, So

Originally SI.9S, S29S
Is Wool felt hats In as
sorted colors and head
sizes.
Is Fur Felt Hats In pastel
shades. Originally $2.95,
S3.95. Now ----------S1
Down STAIRS SroAI.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Infants, ChiIdren's
Furnishings, s.
Originally 81 to sI.95

% pieces spun rayon two-piece
frocks: wool-and-cotton nuffs,
muft sets, ski pants; cotton-and-
WOOL shirts, sweaters and books.
II Cotton Chinchilla Pastel Three.
Piece Coat and Leggin Sets. Sizes 1
to 4. Slightly soiled Originally s2.s5.
$3.50. NOW ------------- --- S1a5
Sc Cotton Wash Frocks, in prints and
plain colors. Sizes to g. Originally
ioc TO S1.95. Now SOC
81 Rayon Crepe and Rayon TafYeta
Party and Sunday Frocks. Sizes 1 to
3. Were $295. Sl.95
Down STAIRS STORE.
INFANTS AND JUVENILES.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
CoIorfuI Pajamas
Nv Were s2.9S

30 Rayon prints, two-piece Sleep
ing pajamas and rayon print
dormitory pajamas. Wine, royal,
Sizes Is to II.
IS Brocaded Silk Crepe (Weishted)
Gowns in maize. rose, coral and pea
cock green. Also dusty rose rayon
satins. Sizes Is to II. Were $2.s5.
Now Il n
80 Rayon Challis House Coats In dot
or plaid design. Long-sleeve style
with slide-fastened front. Sizes Il to
ID. Were 1895. s2.75
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Women's Shoes

$50
Originally s3.95 TO $3.50
287 pairs in oxford and
strap styles. Black and
brown suede, kid and
calf; black and navy cot
ton g a b a r d ! n e. some
with patent lie h er
trim. Most sizes.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Foundation
Garments, sI'5o

Originally SI.95, 1925
80 Models for slender,
average, and stouter fig
ureS. Rayon-a -and-cotton
brocades and yon
satins. Sizes 81 to AZ,
broken.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Sports Oxfords
$50

ITO. pairs with low or
medium heels. Brown.
gray, black or navy suede.
Some with calf trim.
Also brown calf, and elk.
Wide range of sizes.
Is pairs Boys Hi-cut Shoes.
Black or tan. Were S..
Now $3.50
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Boys s'Leather Goats
$3.50
Weye 1929

9 Horsehide leather coats, wool
lined. Sizes 8, 10, IA.
Boys Leather Jackets. Sizes 10, IL.
Originally $3.50. Now s6
l Boys Two-Knicker and Coat Suit
Of worsted- -and-cotton. Size IS. Origi-
nally slle5 Now S5.95
Boys Overcoat of warm worsted-and-
cotton. Size 6. Was s1095. Now s5.s5
8 Boys Wool Flannel Bath Robes.
Navy blue. Sizes 6, 10, Is, 18. Origi-
nally s495. Now -s1.1s
13 Boys Washable Rubber Raincoats.
Sizes 6, IA, 16, 1s. Originally $395.
Down STAIRS STORE.
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Mems Shirts, g.
Originally 81 to sI.65

500 Fine quality broadcloth
shirts in white and solid colors.
Also fancy cotton print and
woven madras. Sizes IA to II.
600 Manufacturers Samples of Mems
Hose in black, silk and fancy rayon
and Isle patterns. Sizes 10 to II.
Special, eight pairs -----s1
400 Mems Ties of Manufactured rayon.
Originally 35c. Now ----. l0c
lis Mems Cotton Broadcloth Pajamas.
in plain colors and patterns. Sizes A
to D. Originally s135 to s1.65.
NOW Csc
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
BIouses, IS
Originally sI.95 to s2.95
Originally s39.75 TO S5975

go Rayon crepes and rayon satins
in tailored or dressy styles. Some
with long sleeves. White, rose,
black, blue, green, red. Sizes "a
to 40.
20 Sweater Sets. Smart wool weayes
with wee or collar style outside sweat
ers. Sizes "a to 40. Originally s225
to S2.95. Now Standardization. S1.25
80 Sports Frocks. Rayon velvo suede
sheer Vools and rayon crepes. in rust
green, royal. Broken sizes. Originally
s3,95 to s5.95. Now SI95
80 Sheer Wool Sweaters with long
sleeves. Originally sl.95 to 1895.
NO" -----.--- ----- 81
IS Sports Jackets. Suedes and wool
plaids warmly lined. Sizes II to is.
Originally s595 to s795 Now s2.s5
rs BIouses of rayon crepe, and rayon
satin. Sizes "a to "A. Originally So. .e5.
s3.s5. Now SI.95
Down STAIRS STORE, SPORTSMAN.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

NostuHe oIIPs
sI'75
Were tI.9s
81 Rayon-and-silk satin,
silk crepe (weighted)
slips. Tailored or lace
trimmed models, mostly
tearose. Sizes 80 to a,
broken.
DOWN STAIRS STORE,