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The Washington times., 1938-07-23
Lawyer SEIZED
AS FORGER OF
$4,000 U. S. CHECK
Irving LiChtenbe5E Is
Held for Juy

Arrested last night by Secret
Service agents on charges of ut
tering and forging Government
obligations, Irwin A. Lchtenberg,
attorney, waived preliminary hear.
ing when arraigned today before
U. s. Commissioner Needham C.
Turnage.
Lichtenberg, who lives at 3005
Ordway st. N. W., was held under
So, 500 bond for action Of the grand
jury, which will take up the case
next Tuesday.
JUSTICE PROBE
At the same time the Depart
ment Of Justice started an investi.
cation into reports that Lichten-
berg had posed as an assistant to
the Attorney General in attempt-
ing to settle a legal case recently.
Lichtenberg was arrested last
night when he returned from New
York. and. according to Chief
Frank L. Wilson, signed a confes-
sion that he had forged Govern
ment check for $4,000.
Lichtenberg had acted as agent
for Gerardo MarZullo, produce
merchant in the o Street Market,
and his wife, Mrs. Antonia Mar.
zullo, in condemnation proceed
ings.
GOT $500 CHECK
Last Tuesday q Government
check for $4,000, made payable to
the MarzulloS by the National
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission, was turned over to the
lawyer.
It is charged he forged the
names Of the Marzullos to the
check and deposited it to open an
account in an Anacostia bank.
The following day he drew out
$1,000 and flew to New York.
A warrant for his arrest was
issued by Commissioner Turnage
yesterday and he was arrested
when he returned home last
night.
The Washington times., 1938-07-23
SCHOOLS HAVE
80 VAC ANGLES
F OR TEACHERS
District Openings to Be
Filled in September

There are 80 vacancies for
teachers in the District public
schools, according to a statement
issued today by DR.. Chester w.
Holmes, assistant superintendent
in charge Of Junior high schools.
No estimate could be given as
to the number Of applicants on
the eligible list, DR.. Holmes said,
explaining that eligibles are listed
by subjects only. Asked If a rough
estimate Of 1000 could be given,
DR.. Holmes said the figure was
too large, adding:
."At best, any guess would be a
wild one"
16 TEACHERS RETIRE
There are two vacancies in the
elementary schools, the report
shows, created by designations, and
one, also in the elementary schools,
created by death.
Teachers on leave include six
from the elementary, three from
the junior high schools, and one
from the senior high schools.
Vacancies created through re-
tirement include six from the ele-
mentary schools, four from the
Junior highs and six from the
senior highs.
DELAY APPOINTMENTS
Thirty-nine appointments termi-
mated in the elementary schools,
the report shows. IL in the Junior
high schools and nine in the senior
high schools.
Appointments of teachers to fill
these vacancies will not be made
until the Board of Education meets
in September about a week be-
fore the opening of school.
The Washington times., 1938-07-23
Summer Health Hint:
HOT DOG GETS
OFFICIAL Q. K.
Dr.. Rutland hnueighS, However,
AGAINST Careless Sdldd-M Making
By JOSEPH T. MOONEY

That gastronom entity the hot dog has still another cham
pion
Hailed by picnckers from Hyde Park Hel Kitchen the
meal designed that he who may also gets the official
Okay of DR.. George Rutland District health officer.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
DECLINE IN CANADIAN
BUSINESS CONTINUES
specia! Dispatch to The Star.

SPECIAL Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May 26.-"The more
leisurely movement which character
lied Canadian business in the first
quarter of the year, as compared with
the same period year ago, has con-
tinued during the past month, the
principal cause being reaction in SYM
pathy with the disturbed economic
conditions in the United States" the
Bank of Montreal states in its cur
rent business summary.
I'm a general way, it is estimated
on the basis of the governments Of
fetal figures that the current busi-
ness level is not more than 8 per
cent below the level which prevailed
in the same period in 1887.
THE effect has been felt mostly
in general commercial activity and
the industries Immediately dependent
thereon, as against which has been
marked activity in certain heavy in
dustries, continuing expansion in
various phases of mining and the
stimulating effect of highly favorable
crop prospects with which the spring
season has opened throughout the
dominion"
Evening star., 1938-05-26
BITUM|NOUS OUTPUT
OFF SLIGHTLY IN WEEK

The National Coal Association, from
incomplete car loading reports from
the railroads, estimates bituminous
coal production in the United States
for the week ended May q as approxi-
mately 5,150,00O net tons. Production
for the corresponding week: 1887
7,397,00o tons; 1886. 6,819,00O tons.
The report of the National Btu
minous Coal Commission shows pro-
duction of 4.864 900 tons for the week
ended May 7. and 5.l70,00G for the
week ended May IA, 1888.
Production calendar year to May 2l:
1893, 122,4l4,0O0 tons (subject to re-
vision); corresponding period 1887,
l81706. 900 tons.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
AUTO MEN TO ASK
STEEL PRICE CUTS
Standard Statistics Thinks
There Is Good Chance
for Reductions.
SPECIAL Dispatch to The Star.

SPECIAL Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May 26-It is almost
a foregone conclusion that the auto
mobile companies will press for lower
steel prices when their initial orders
for material for the fabricating OF
their 1899 models are placed some
time this summer. observes the Stand
ard Statistics Co., which also thinks
they have a good chance of getting
them.
Although most steel mills are losing
money at current levels of operations,
the fact that first quarter losses were
relatively small. when viewed against
average industry operations of less
than 80 per cent of capacity for the
period, promises to be powerful
argument for the consumer in his de-
mand for price concessions for fall
delivery.
On the basis of precedent. it would
appear that the steel companies will
ules some time later this summer if
it then appears that concessions will
induce the actual placing of sub
stantial volume of orders. The fact
of the matter is that steel prices have
held unchanged in recent months and
are being quoted at these same levels
for the third quarter because of the
absence of a sufficient potential de-
mand to furnish a real test of the
price structure. 1t is evident that
prices are vulnerable, but they will
not be tested until consumers are in
positions where they must place some
orders.
Thus, the expected pressure to be
applied by the automobile makers when
fabrication Of 1889 lines begins late
this summer would appear to have
better than even chance Of forcing
the issue and of bringing about a
lowering of steel prices generally. 1t
remains to be seen, however, whether
the steel price cuts, expected this sum-
mer, will be accompanied or followed
by wage cuts. The steel makers con-
tend. and on valid grounds. that prices
cannot be reduced materially unless
there are compensating savings on
costs, and the only avenue now open
in this direction is through wage re-
ductions
The long stalemate in the steel in
dustry as result of the inelastic char
acter of steel prices because of the
freezing Of wage rates at record high
levels is likely to be broken, therefore,
within the next two or three months,
Notwithstanding the fact that only last
week the industry announced un-
changed prices for the entire third
quarter. Moreover, price reduction
will force the wage issue to head.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Falling Castle.

On a steep rock wall on the Antrim
Coast Of Ireland stands Dunluce Castle,
what there is left of it, for it has been
crumbling away and falling into the
sea for centuries. The castle, near
Portrush, is not far from the Giants
Causeway, and during storm in 1889
part of the kitchen, with eight SER
wants. fell into cave below. The
pile lies at the edge of an isolated
cliff, 100 feet above the water, with
the sea on three sides.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
aELISTING OF GERMAN
BANK BONDS SOUGHT

ry the Associated Press.
The Securities Commission an
nounced yesterday it will hold pub
lie hearing on June % on the appli-
cation Of the New York Stock EX-
change to delist bonds of the Ger
man Central Bank for Agriculture.
\ The exchange has applied to strike
from listing and registration the farm
loan secured per cent gold sinking
fund bonds. series "A" of 1928, OF Ger
man Central Bank of Agriculture. The
bonds were due April Is, 1898.
The application stated that the
bonds became due April IS, 1888, and
that because of German foreign eX-
change restrictions the German Gen.
tral Bank for Agriculture is unable
to provide dollars in New York for
the payment of the bonds.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, May 90 t40.-Poultry: live.
"A trucks; hens and heavy springs hrmer;
; Bounds. i7fs: fryers., white Rock. 20T2;
springs, Plymouth Rock. %; ducks, "a
small. colored 1874 small. white. 13ls;
ducklngs. 1872. Other prices unchanged.
Butter 1887. .9O2 pounds: easy; extra
frsts (90-9D. 24.24% firsts lss-S0,
2}4 easy: storage-packed extras. 21;
flrsts 2034.
Potatoes. 81: on track 371: total United
States shipments, 942: new stock. supplies
moderate. demand slow. market slightly
weaker: sacked. per hundredweight: Bliss
Trumphs. U. s. No. 1. Alabama. 1.75-1 .95;
Mississippi. 1.72h-1 90: louisiana. car:
1.75; California White Rose. under initial
ice. 2O5-2.10; under ventilation, showing
heated and spotted sacks 1851 .95; u. 8.
Commercials. i 30 / 80: old stock. supplies
moderate, demand SLOW market market I1sSt ab1us
Russet Burbanks. U. 8. No. l. 1.s5-1.95,
mostly 1.90.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
B. & 0. WILL MEET
June | INTEREST
Willard Reveals Payments
to Be Made From Cash
on Hand.
By thI Asso ciated Press.

NEW YORK, May 26.-Daniel Will
lard, president Of the Baltimore 81
Ohio Railroad. said today the company
would meet June ! interest payments
from cash on hand. and at the same
time he expressed the opinion the Ma
tion's business would be stimulated by
the large crops now indicated.
Interest due the end Of the month
totals about s2,7O0,000. The veteran
executive said there were no inmedi-
ate plans for r. F. c. borrowing, and
the roads future action would be
governed by conditions. Earlier in the
year B. g. o. borrowed $8.233 900 from
the r. F. c. for maintenance pay
rolls and equipment trust needs.
Regarding the crop situation Mr..
Willard said:
Il have recently returned from a
trip over part of the wheat-growing
area, and crop conditions there are
excellent. There is every prospect
that the wheat crop will be nearly, il
not actually, record one, and the
outlook for corn is also excellent.
In my experience l cannot remem-
Der time when large crops have
failed to have at least some beneficial
effect on general business"
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Substantial Drop
In Volume ShOlUn
ByS0cOny Vacuum

By the ASSOclaled FresS.
NEW YORK, May 26-John A.
Brown, president of Socony Vacuum
Oil Co, told stockholders at the an
nual meeting today the company's S
business was down about one-third
from last year. His estimate was
based on operation for the first foui
months.
There was marked decline in de.
mand for fuel and lubricating oils
but gasoline sales were moderately
higher, Brown added. The company's
refneries in the United States in the
first quarter had earnings about 40
per cent under the same period last
year.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
STRUCTURAL STEEL
BOOKINGS CLIMB
April Volume Reaches Highest
Mark for Any Month Thus
Far in 1888.

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 26.-April book
ings for fabricated structural steel OF
90, ,13O tons reached the highest figure
for any month thus far in 1888, the
American Institute of Steel Construc-
ton reported today, an increase OF T.
873 tons over the previous months re-
vised figure. but 66,34l under the COM
parable 1887 year. April bookings rep
resented 1874 per cent of normal the
1928-31 average).
April shipments of 93,935 tons COM
pared with 1O3, 300 in March, 146, 1888
year ago and represented 40.2 per cent
of normal.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
CURB LIST EASES
IN LIGHT SELLING
Losses Range From Minor
Fractions to as Much
as Five Points.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 26-Light selling
knocked down curb market favorites
today for losses ranging from fractions
to as much as 5 points.
Metal shares, influenced by An
aconda's action in omitting common
dividend, were wide losers, with Con-
|solidated Mining about lower around
the final hour. Aluminium Co. and
Aluminium each lost around 3. Others
showing fractional losses were Lake
Shore and Newmont. the latter ex-
dividend.
Much of the selling in utilities
focused on American Gas g. Electric,
off around point. Narrower declines
! we're turned in by Niagara Hudson
Power, Standard Power g. Light and
HCities Service.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Sherwin
Williams dipped point or more and
group of usually inactive industrials
lost to or more points.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
ODD-LOT PURCHASES
EXCEEDED BY SELLING

BY the Associated Press.
Selling by small traders on the New
York Stock Exchange in the week
ended May 81 exceeded buying by
a small margin, the Securities Com
mission reported today.
Customers odd-lot orders to sell
totaled 17,2O2. involving 478577 shares,
valued at sl5,557,667 This compared
with orders to buy totaling 1855,
involving 482,9l7 shares, valued at
$15,451,053.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
War Motor Cycle Riderless.
from Popular Mechanics.

Riderless motor cycles may be cou-
riers or weapons in mechanical war
fare. In a recent military demon
stration at Stahnsdorf, Germany, a
motor cycle with side car and rife
mounted on it was maneuvered
around the field by radio operator.
The same method has already been
used successfully in navigating un-
manned ships and flying pilotIess air
craft.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
LONDON BANK REPORT.

LONDON. May 90 GN.-The Bank OF
Enaiand Statement as Of May 25 Gin thou
sands Of pounds: Circulation; $50, 200: in
crease. 1900. Bullion. 327,175: increase
Public deposits. 26.477: decrease. 2.024.
private deposits, 1881: decrease, l.193.
Government securities. 95s65l; decrease'
443. Ratio of reserve to liabilities. 30;5
per cent, compared with 30.7 last week.
Rate of discount. Q per cent.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
FIRST WHEAT ARRIVES,

FORT WORTH, Tex, May 26 P).-
The first carload of 1888 wheat
reached the Fort Worth market to-
day. Grown at Carrollton, Dallas
County, it graded No. 2, tested 59.2
pounds to the bushel and was sold
for 73 cents per bushel.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
DOLLAR GOES HIGHER
IN LONDON DEALINGS

BY the ASSOCIATED Press.
LONDON. May 26.-Opntinulng its
upward movement, the United States
dollar gained 4 of cent in terms OF
sterling today. Fnal rate was 1895
to the pound, corresponding to New
York's overnight sterling quotation.
French francs edged higher at
1887 to the pound against 1885 yes
terday.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
New Zealand to Plant.

Thousands of trees are to be planted
throughout New Zealand when the
centenary celebrations are held in
Wellington in 1910. All schools are
preparing to raise many trees and
in addition each city and town will
plant at least 1000.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
FIRM IS REINSTATED.

ST. LOUIS, May 26 P.-The grain
brokerage firm of Morton g. Co..
which was prohibited from doing
business on the floor of the Merchants
Exchange March "a for failure to meet
its obligations. was reinstated in good
standing today.
Evening star., 1938-05-26

rim bankruptcy or receivership or being
reorganized under the Bankruptcy Act or
securities assumed by such companies
Rates OF dividends in the foreso,ng table
are annual disbursements based on the
last quarterly or semi-annual declarations.
Unless otherwise noted special or extra
dividends are not included.
Also extra or extras. Declared or
paid so far this year. no regular rate.
Payable in stock. g Paid !ast year;
paid or declared this year. WV With war
rants. XIV Without warrants. war War
rants
Evening star., 1938-05-26
175 TONS OF LEAD SOLD.

NEW YORK, May rs (P).-St.
Joseph Lead Co. reports 100 tons Of
Southeast Missouri pig lead sold yes
terday at s4l0 per 100 pounds, East
St. Louis, and rs tons at the New
York average.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Mcintyre Porcupine.

TORONTO. May 26 P.-McIntyre
Porcupine Mines, Ltd, today reported
net profit of s3,597,818, equivalent to
s4.5l share. for the fiscal year ended
March 81, 1888, compared with s3,-
560,372, or $446 share, in the pre-
vious year.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
FORD PLANT TO CLOSE.

DETROIT, May 2e (R.-Employes
of the Ford Motor Co.'S Rouge plant
were notified today the assembly lines
will be closed today until June 6, with
10 days Of production scheduled for
June.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
HERCULES DIVIDEND VOTED.

WILMINGTON, Del, May 26 (Spe-
ciaQ Q.-Directors of Hercules Powder
Co. declared a dividend of Is cents a
share on the common stock. This is
payable June IS to stockholders of
record at the close of business on
June IA.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Slump Recorded
In Construction
Alrards of Week
,v the Associated Press.

NV the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 26.-Engineering
Instruction awards for the week ended
esday amounted to $32,850, 900,
- per cent below the previous week
and 43 per cent under the correspond
ing week last year. the Engineering
News-Record reported today.
However, the total for the 81 weeks
to date in 1888 amounted to $l,03l,-
s65,O0O, compared with s97l ,029,000
for the same period of 1887.
The comparative table for the latest
week showed:
Evening star., 1938-05-26
RUBBER FUTURES.

futures opened s to 8 lower May, II. goa;
July. 1123b; September. .11.36; Decem-
ber, 11.67. aAsked. bid.
Evening star., 1938-05-26

Pittston Co.-March quarter deficit
was $293,518, against deficit OF $342,-
48l.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
I A NJ B u Y E R

National Boston Montana Mines Corporation
Stock Up to $3,OOO,OOO. Par Value Is 81
Per Share.
Offers from registered stockholders only
will be considered Payment in cash or
securities quoted on the New York Stock
Exchange. Am also purchaser of farms.
Interviews by appointment only.
John de Kay, Ashburn, Virginia.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
INSURANCE STOCKS

NEW YORK. May o6 dP).-Investment
Bankers Conference Inc:
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Washington Exchange
AFTER CALL.
Bank of Bethesda-5 at Is.
Bid and Asked Prices.
BONDS.
MISCELLANEOUS,
STOCKS.

MISCELLANEOU
Chew Chase Club lst 4hs 104
Col. Courtry Club lst 4l4s 103
Evening star., 1938-05-26

.Ex dividend. xo,L1 .v
iPlus extras. eye extra. 20 NJ
ira 75c extra. Sl4 eAIa SSn .xtre
vember 80. 1887. K 3oc extra III !" e"'' 9"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-01
Ina Claire Play at National
Comedy on Pallid Side
Yankee Fable, Tale of General in Lady s
Snare, Is Uncertain in Its
Writing and Direction.
BY JAY CARMODY,

Yankee Fable" the play opened at the
National probably on Saturday
That should there in spite
valance leading Despite Miss
Claire display talent this Revolution
writing interpretation which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-01

of course. was a complete fabrica-
ton. But Mr. Warner sent for the
six boys and bawled them out good
and plenty. There is no justice i'll
this world" sighed Leo Corey after
wards.
Merle Oberon tells me the chief
advantage gained by her change
from exotic to natural type beauty
1T used to take me two hours to
make up. Now I'm ready in 20
minutes" :. The Ritz Brothers still
are fighting among themselves for
the movie spotlight, and think moth
ing of stealing each others lines.
Anything for laugh, eh, boys? {. i.
Al Jolson was at one time paid
$500 900 by Joe Schenck for picture
that was never made. In gratitude, v
Mr.. Jolson presented Mr.. Schenck
with q $25 900 car. II thought Con-
stance Bennett was the only person
in Hollywood who possessed a $685.
900 limousineD
Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis
and Marlene Dietrich are three stars
who have never owned houses in
California. Bette is finally convinced
that her success is not a flash in
the pan. and is now looking over
architectural blueprints :. Deanna
Durbin is fattening up via tomato
juice, which she asserts is better
than butter for the purpose .
June Lang, who is beautiful and
fairly tall. prefers little men, to
Judge by her prediction for A. G..
Blumenthal and Carl Laemmle.
jr. When June dances with either
of these gentlemen, she removes her
shoes.
Paramount paid a nice sum of
money for the magazine story called
Il Robbed Bank" because it liked
the title. But the Hays Office vetoed
the title, which was the only reason
why the studio bought the story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-01

W HONP
down, but gets very
requests for more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-01
Opera Proves
Blow to High
Expectations
Talent Is Shown by
Several Principals,
However.
Bv ALICE EVERSMAN.

The National Opera Company pc
gan its weeks season at the BelaSco
Theater last evening. offering for
its opening performance the two
perennial favorites, "Cavallerla Rus
ticana" and "Pagliacci.' The Ma
tional Opera Company of New York
is a combination Of the two opera
companies which were heard last
year at the Rialto Theater at diff
ferent times.
An improvement in every respect
was promised by this merger vet the
promise has not been fulfilled II
one may except, TO certain degree,
the orchestra. which had a fair
knowledge of the scores. The scenery
was poor, in spite of the advantages
which the BelaScO stage offers, and
was a conglomeration of various
sets including a WiStaria drop used
in both operas. The chorus was
small one and not Vocally pleasing
nor sure, in the mems section. Of
the music The costumes were of
the usual kind. quite in keeping,
however. with the milieu in which
the stories of the operas are set.
Among the principal singers there
were several of distinctive talent.
For an original angle of interpreting
their roles. Patrick Henry as Turiddu
and Alfredo Chigi as Tonic should
be especially singled out. Mr.. Chigi
has been heard here before. and
last night again proved himself a
thorough artist both Vocally and
histrionically. His singing Of the
Prologue was an outstanding per-
Torrance, his voice being large,
sonorous and free, and in his por-
trayal of the hunchback clown there
were many original details that
stressed his idea of the character.
Mr. Henry is newcomer and his
vivid delineation of the part of
Turiddu was most absorbing. He
can act and was acting with intelli-
gence every minute he was on the
stage. His voice is fine one. but
occasionally, in the excess of his
emotional registration. it becomes
somewhat strident and too white
in color. The scene with Santuzza
and the farewell to his mother were
eXcellently done, especially the
latter, which had many individual
touches of dramatic value.
The role of Santuzza, the heroine
of "Cavalleria" was taken by Viola
Philo, widely known for her radio
work, and her singing was the finest
of the evening with the exception
of Mr.. Chigis Prologue. There is
a quality of arresting beauty in her
voice particularly in softer passages
and her high tones are easily and
freely produced. She was not as
skillful in her acting, however, and
did not equal Mr.. Henry in the
fervor of her Interpretation.
Anthony Nell was the Alto, Civ
ing an acceptable performance of
the role, and Rose D'Amato was a
most personable Mama Lucia. jose
phine Fusco sang the part of Lola
we'll but was at loss what to do
with the action in her short but
important scene.
X X X X
In "Pagliacci," the two leading
characters of Media and Canio
were sung by Ruth Altman and John
Chickering Miss Altman was most
attractive in her presentation. al
though her voice has carrying power
only in the upper register Mr..
Chickering has improved his per-
Torrance of Canio to the extent
| of being more at ease in his acting