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Evening star., 1938-12-08
Jews
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protected and exempt from such de-
crees. The German government
has not replied to this communi-
cation nor to an earlier protest
concerning alleged discrimination
against American interests in settle
ment of Austrian debts.
Conferences Continued.
Mr.. Welles made known the latest
development shortly before going to
the White House for a continuation
OF conferences with President
Roosevelt and three of his key Eu-
ropean ambassadors, Hugh Wilson
OF Berlin, William Phillips of Rome
and William C. Bullitt of Paris.
The talks lasted more than two
hours. Although officials would not
disclose the points discussed, OBJ
servers believed the entire European
situation was under review, with
specific emphasis on Germany and
the Jewish refugee question.
The newest anti-Jewish DEGREES
further dim prospects that GERMANY
Will cooperate in resettlement Of
her unwanted Jews by permitting
them to leave with sufficient funds
to re-establish themselves elsewhere.
The fact that refugees are forced
Evening star., 1938-12-08

Baker; the Rev. w. F. Hopkins, who
runs an antique shop, and the Rev.
F. K. Lambert. who said he well
coined the new law because it would
give him time to write a book on
marriage and divorce.
Maryland voters approved the law
oy an overwhelming majority in the
November 8 election after flying
squadrons' of churchmen and civic
leaders had urged its adoption to
curb so-called gin marriages" and
child marriages"
Claim Chief Industry Killed.
Those who benefited from the
bustling marriage mill, including the
marrying parsons" taxi drivers and
wedding information purveyors,
claimed the law would kill Elkton's
chief industry-matrimony.
Most OF Elktons trade came from
New York, New Jersey and Pennsyl-
vanla, where stringent laws require
long delays or medical examinations
prior to marriage
TAXI drivers and street solicitors
expressed hope that the new law
would not cut off their profit en-
tlrely. The Maryland law, they
pointed out, still is more liberal
than that in New York and New
Jersey and couples from those States
still may come here.
Businessmen said they did not
expect the new law to cost them any
appreciable revenue. They pointed
out most of the trade was transient
and only occasionally did couples
stop long enough to benefit hotels or
restaurants
Pastors of churches in the town
and county who opposed the mar
riage mart said they believed the
effect of the new law would be to
make Elkton "a better place to live"
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ably will engage bus to meet trains
In Washington for the convenience
OF couples bound for a quick we'd
ding across the Potomac in Virginia
The parSon, it was said. plans to
employ ministerial assistance in
view of the fact that the Southern
Baptist Conference barred him from
performing marriage ceremonies two
years ago.
With Maryland requiring lapse
OF 48 hours between application for
Q license and marriage, it was point
ed out that in Alexandria couples
can get license in about i've min
utes.
They then can stroll half block
to the office of justice of the peace
and be wed in about minute.
New License Blanks.
In the ancient city hall of George
Washlngtons home town now stands
stack of 1000 new license applica-
ton blanks, mute habinger of fu-
ture wedding bells. These restric-
tlons are now in effect, however:
Licenses available only between
am. and pm. and between am.
and pm on Saturdays. No Ii
censes will be issued on Sundays.
While the marrying record for a
Justice of the peace in Alexandria
has stood for years at SIS seconds,
In adjoining Arlington County the
knot was tied in IS seconds, it was
said.
On the other hand, DR.. Harkins
declared that certainly what Mary
land does not want, Virginia does
not want. The clergy of this city
has in the past acted with the
utmost wisdom and caution when
approached to ofhciate at weddings"
The church spokesman said the
threatened influx of marrying par
sons" would be met with whole
sale disapproval."
Moreover" he continued, "the
right to off1ciate at weddings in
Virginia is under the scrutiny of
the courts, which may issue permis-
sion or forbid clergymen to perform
such ministrations. 1t is most un-
likely that the courts would allow
any marrying parsons to obtain
such a right"
Legislature May Act.
DR.. Harkins said that If Alexan-
.dria threatened to become a Sue
cessor to Maryland's marrying towns,
the Virginia Legislature will un-
doubtedly take cognizance of the
fact"
He indicated that Alexandria min
listers will seek legal bans against
marrying becoming business" or
q racket"
From Elkton. the Associated Press
reported that the Rev. G. M. Cope,
who has performed more than 5000
marriages since he arrived in 1929,
plans to leave next week for his
North Carolina farm, and the Rev.
r. j. Sturgii has accepted employ
ment in Chesapeake City.
Remaining in Elkton will be Mr..
Copes assistant, the Rev. j. w.
Evening star., 1938-12-08
Impressive Rites
Attend Funeral Of
Charles Lee 500
Four Bonds PIoy During
Solemn March to
BuriuI Service

Charles Lee 500, 69-year -old orig
inal Mayor" Of Washington s
Chinatown, was buried in Congress
sional Cemetery yesterday following
an impressive funeral procession
from the Calvary Baptist Church,
where services were conducted by
the Rev. William S. Abernethy. pas
tor, assisted by the Rev. c. c. Hung,
pastor of the Chinese Community
Church
The Chinese merchant, who was
president of the On Leong Tong,
died Saturday in Sibley Hospital.
More than 100 automobiles were
In the funeral procession, which was
headed by a band. Hundreds of
mourners on foot followed an open
car loaded with wreaths and a num-
ber of young Chinese carried
wreaths and banners inscribed with
Chinese characters. Traffic In the
heart of Chinatown was blocked for
Evening star., 1938-12-08

to depart as virtual paupers has
gravely complicated the work of
the Intergovernmental Committee.
now at work in London on the ref
ugee question.
While President Roosevelt con-
ferred with his aides, Senator Borah,
Republican, Of Idaho declared on
Capitol Hill that the new Franco
German anti-war pact lis the legiti-
mate product OF Munich"
when the Munich pact was made
and Czechoslovakia abandoned" he
said, Germany was made prac-
tically the master of Europe. It then
behooved France, as well as other
smaller nations, to make peace with
the country which possessed the
power"
Evening star., 1938-12-08
Byrnes Wants Curb
On Future Federal
Spending
Warns Against Adopting
Get Ours as
National Slogan
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. "a curb on
further Federal spending is urged
by Senator James F. Byrnes, DEM
ocrat, of South Carolina, in the be-
lief that although the present pub
lie debt is not dangerous "it can be-
come dangerous if life continues to
be just one emergency after an
other"
Addressing the New York South
ern Society last night, Senator
Byrnes, chairman of the special
committee to investigate unemploy-
ment and relief. warned against
adopting "as our national slogan,
as long as it is going to be spent,
we may as well get ours"
The Senator suggested a change
be made in the system of distribut-
ing Federal funds for relief of un-
employment and said that under the
present method Congressman had
little time to give to the consider
alton of national problems
Called "Glorified" Secretaries,
Their time is absorbed acting as
superlntendents of employment
agencies and as glorified secretaries
OF Chambers of Commerce" he said,
know that if Congress
would enact a law prohibiting a
Senator or Representative from
making representations to an official
OF any executive department as to
the making of loan, the granting
OF funds for work projects, or the
appointment of an official in the
executive departments, the Congress
could reduce the appropriations for
the next fiscal year by at least $780,
100000"
Idea of Liberal.
And at the same time" he added,
"the Senators and Representatives
would again become legislators and
have an opportunity to devote their
time and thought to the problems
affecting the welfare of the Nation"
In his criticism of spending, SEN
ator Byrnes said that to be liberal
was interpreted in some quarters as
liberal in spending other peoples
money" but that Southern political
leaders did not subscribe to this
view.
Evening star., 1938-12-08
Sues for Back Puy

CHICAGO R.-As Cook County
efficiency expert, J. L. Jacobs had
suggested the IS per cent salary cut
that all county employees took at
the worst Of the depression.
. Subsequently he became county
assessor.
Now he has brought suit to COM
pei the county to pay him the 81 1886
by which the cut reduced his salary.
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D. C,
nearly an hour while the procession

nearly an hour while the procession
passed.
A group Of local tong members
carrying tall shafts decorated with
flowers, preceded the hearse and
members of On Leong Tong from
other cities were in the procession
Two Chinese and two American
bands played Chinese and American
music at the funeral.
Mr.. 500 was head Of the corpora
ton operating the Guysum Restau-
rant at 610 H street NV.
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Meeting Is Arranged

Mrs. Raphael Turnover will discuss
the place of Hadassah in the Jewish
community at a meeting tomorrow
night of the Senior Hadassah at
B'nai Israel Congregation.
Evening star., 1938-12-08
Passports

A citizen who is abroad and de-
sires to procure a passport must
apply to the nearest consular officer
of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
LEAVITT FAMILY
 MEETS TOMORROW
Annual Gathering of Clan to Be Held at Hamp-
 ton Beach, N. H.

The annual meeting of the Na- tional association of Leavitt families will be held at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on Saturday, June 25. The family headquarters for the day will be The Ashworth. The meeting will be preceded by dinner served at l p. m.
 Only two branches of the family are recognized by the National asso- ciation-one, the descendants of John Leavitt, who came from Eng land in 1925 and settled in Hing ham, Mass, in 1884; and the other, the descendants of Thomas Leavitt. brother John, who came from England in 1929, and settled in Hampton, N. H. Both John and Thomas Leavitt played most im- portant part in the development of the town in which they settled. Des- cendants from these two progenitora have settled in every state in tha Union and in two foreign countries. Membership in the National associa- tion covers 45 states.
 The association was organized in June, 1884, at Bingham, Mass, in celebration of the three-hundredt anniversary of the settling of John Leavitt in Bingham. Its members represent every state in the Union. The president of the association is Louis s. Leavitt, Worcester, Mass. The secretary is Mrs. Emily Geavitt) Moves of Hilton, N. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
TECH GRADUATES.
 GIVEN DIPLOMAS
Prizes For Outstanding Merit in Studies Awarded
 By Dr. COndOn

Leavenworth high schools larg- est graduating claSs-consisting of 140 students - received diplomas from John J. Walsh, chairman of the board of education, at com mencement exercises in the Wliby high school auditorium last night. In addition to the presentation of diplomas, prizes for outstanding merit in studies were also awarded by Dr. Thomas J. Condon, super intendent of schools.
 Speakers included Cr. Cendon, MT. Walsh, Harrison S. Allen, prin- cipal of Leavenworth, Marion Mar tino, valedictorian, and Stella Hnewush, salutatorian. The pro- gram included selections by the school orchestra and songs by the girls and boys choruses.
 The prize list follows:
 Frank Buzzelli, the Rensselaer, Polytechnic institute medal to that boy of the senior class who has the highest average in mathematics and science for the four years.
 Martha Schmidt, a prize offered by the Waterbury Business & Pro- fessional Women's club to that girl in the senior class who has shown qualities of high scholarship, char acter and leadership.
 Robert PierSon, second prize for excellence in public speaking.
 Alexander Majewski, prize off, fered by the Polish Centrala of Waterbury to that member of the senior class of Polish descent having the highest average for four years work.
 Stella Hnewush, the Bausch & Lomb science medal in recogni- tion of superior attainment in the science courses of the last three years.
 Harold Hill, the American Legion medal to that boy of the senior class who has the best record in athletics, scholarship and school spirit.
 Robert Knickerbocker and Robert Tetrault, medals of the Interna- tional Printing Co. for essays on Future of Color in Printing"
 Marion Martino, the Coronas club prize for that pupil, regardless of nationality, who achieves the highest average in Italian for two years; the D. A. R. medal to that member of the senior class who has the highest rank in American his tory; and the Yolanda club prize for the senior girl of Italian descent with the highest average in all studies for the four years course
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23

Twas worth it Some 40 years ago Hartford had
 n energetic park superintendent who conceived the idea of great area set aside in the city limits within whose confines would grow great of rosesoses of every variety and hue The city fathers were willing so this man set about establishing Elizabeth Park Today Hartfords Elizabeth Park is known all over the United States for the beauty spendor and extent of it's roses Annually in June thousands throng the park just to see and marvel at
 the beautiful blossoms Monday the father of the Elizabeth Park rose-bower' Theodore Wirth of Mnne- apolis received gold medal from the American Rose So cetv and the City Medallion Mayor Thomas J. Spell
 lacy He was the park superintendent who laid the foundation for Elizabeth Park and it's rose gardens when
 he was head of the cys park department from 1896 to 1906 Incidentally Mir. Wrths roses in Elizabeth Park constituted the first municipal garden in the U S. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23

By NEA Service
 Norcross, Ga., June 22.-Man- Mountain Dean, bewhiskered be- hemoth of the wrestling ring, be- lieves he has one fall and head lock on a seat in the Georgia legis- lature this fall.
 He is in the political ring with no holds barred, all BOP pounds of him.
 My country needs me. I'm going to show the folks brand-new style of politics, and I'm going to be elected" orates Dean, who now is living on his own farm Gall paid for) near here.
 The sturdy platform that sup ports the Man-Mountain in his campaign includes 8 sales tax Gan innovation in Georgia. and aboli- ton of the poll tax. He also wants the governor to serve four-year term.
 Deans campaign manager is Doris, his slight blond wife who standing on tiptoe, barely reaches his shoulder. She is no more daunt- ed than Dean by the fact that he has two opponents for the legisla- tive seat, which will probably have to be reinforced if Dean wins.
 When Dean built his place here the problem arose of what to do with his big collection of pictures of himself and his wrestling oppo- nents. He wanted a room all for them.
 Mrs. Dean said no. Dean said okay, dear. You know how it is. Now the pictures repose in a small extra room built as an addition out behind the house.
 No, he won't shave off the famous beard for political purposes, babies or no babies If remember right" muses the Man-Mountain, shaving is considerablke nuisance anyway"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
DARTMOUTH HOLDS ANNUAL EXERCISES

Dartmouth college, Hanover, N. H., graduated two Waterbury stu dents, one from Naugatuck, and one from Oakville at the annual com- mencement exercises last week. George B. Lynch, son of Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Lynch of Oakville, was salutatorian of the class, ranking fraction of @ point behind the valedictorian.
 Henry Thomas McGrath. son of Attorney Thomas McGrath of 120 Columbia boulevard; Joseph Stein, son of MT. and Mrs. David Stein of 136 Plaza avenue, Waterbury; and Francis Joseph Schildgen, son of MT. and Mrs. Henry Schildgen, Jr, of Naugatuck, were the other three graduated.
 All received degrees of bachelors of arts. Before entering Dartmouth, Lynch was graduated from Taft school four years ago with honors. He was valedictorian of his class at South school, Oakville.
 McGrath was graduated from Crosby high school in 1884. Attor- ney and Mrs. McGrath attended the graduation, accompanied by Edward McGrath who was graduated from Dartmouth in 1936.
 Stein, member of Phi Beta Kappa, was also graduated with honors. He is an alumnus of Cros- by high school, class of 1884.
 Schildgen. who played tackle with the varsity football team, was graduated from Naugatuck high school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23

Hoe is badge of honor Pictures of the glittering officers of mtaristc countries show them always with seathed stleto dangling at belt They are keen sharp little instruments and for obscure reason much Of the world seems consider them badges of honor. Yet they are not much sharper than the hoe with which Mrs. Ida Larsen may be found any day. breaking cods in the nine-acre patch near Aurora, Ohio, which yields her
 living The hand that grips the dagger may be we'll mancured and even perfumed, but somehow we like better the rough hard hands that grip Mrs. Larsen's hoe Better than the gsenng boots and clinkng spurs we like the high leather shoes and muddy trousers that tramp through the Ohio strawberry patch Here some of the reasons Larsen who 54 grubs good living her own rabbits puts down her meat gets good v- he lay there kicked Mrs Larsen broke her leg Then She hired couple of hands to work the farm they were renting Neither skilled and when seeding time came the work stalled Mrs Larsen had herself
 lifted into the eeder every morning. her cruches strapped beside her. At she came in and fried ham and eggs and potatoes for the hands, She seeded 40 did the washing and scrubbng and raised 300 chickens that year "NoW that says Mrs Larsen with certain fierce exuta- ton really tough that year. That was something to stand maybe" So to Mrs. Larsen, regime that looks tough today is not tough to her. i've been grubbng in the ground since was TO-" she says. The rhythmic rise and fall of Mrs Larsens sharp hoe will go long after spurs have fallen apart and the daggers ruSted For she courage the battlefield does not know let alone the parade ground And she has Wrung from the world sturdy independence that millions never know in lands where life itself depends giving the right salute. Bruce Cation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
Crime Specialists In
 National Conference
Seeking Solution to Questions Challenging Social Life
 of America Opens Formally Tomorrow

pervisor, United States Probation System, will address the conference on '"The Child in the Federal Court" at the afternoon meeting on Tues- day, June 28.
 "The Family in the Court" Is the title of an address by Judge George w. Smyth, of the Westchester Coun- ty Children's Court, White Plains, New York, on Tuesday afternoon, June 28. He is vice-president Of the National Probation Association.
 The national probation conference will open Friday morning with an address on, "A State Crime Proven ton Program" by Dr. Lowell J. Carr, secretary, Michigan Delinquency Prevention Council, Ann Arbor.
 Dr. Carr's paper will be followed by discussion of Interstate Com- pacts for Probationers," by the special committee on the subject appointed by the National Probation Association. The discussion will be led by Joseph P. Murphy, chief pro- bation officer of the Essex County Probation Department, Newark, New Jersey, who is a member of the aS- sociation's board of trustees and chairman of its committee on inter- state compacts. On Saturday morn ing, June 25, MT. Murphy will read paper on Training for and on the Job".
 At the luncheon meeting on Fri day, Philip A. Parsons, Professor of Sociology, University of Oregon. Eugene, will deliver pungent paper on Qualifying Workers for the Correctional Field" At the same session Ewing D. Colvin, former pub- lie prosecutor at Seattle, will talk on "The Newspapers and Crime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
500 Reservations For
 Merit System Meeting
Waterbury Sending Delegation of 50 to 57th Annual
 Session-Charles P. Taft, Principal Speaker

council will be elected and the slate will be presented by E. H. Davis of Waterbury, chairman of the nom- mating committee. MT. Taft will present the legislative objectives of the association and William F.. Burke of Waterbury will make a financial forecast following the treasurer's report by G. Harold Welch of New Haven.
 Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridge port, Benjamin E. Harwood of New Haven and G. Francis Smith of Wa terbury will be among the guests of honor at the head table.
 The Connecticut State Chamber of Commerce has reserved 8 table for its officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
MERTENS SOLOIST
 WITH WPA GROUP
Popular Baritone to Be Heard at Pleasure
 Beach Concert

Charles Mertens, well known Bridgeport baritone, will be guest soloist with the Bridgeport Sym phony orchestra, when that unit of the WPA federal music project pre- sents the third Monday evening concert in the ballroom at Pleasure Beach Park, Bridgeport, on June 27, beginning at 8:30. The orches- tra will be under the direction of Frank Toti.
 The program will include Rossini'S Overture to "The Barber of Seville; /; March of the Little Lead Soldiers, Pierne; the Symphonic Poem, Fin landia" by Sibelius; Prelude, Entr' Acte and March from Bizet's opera Carmen; Cocktails for Two" the modern composition by Colter;, the familiar Prelude in G sharp minor of Rachminoff; Overture to the opera "The Secret of Suzanne, Wolf Farrari; Dvorak's 8th Slavonic Dance, and as finale Dance of the Hours" from Ponchielli's opera, La Gioconda".
 The guest soloist will sing Mas senet's "Vision Fugitive" and the lyric Brown October Ale" from Reginald DeKovens opera Robin Hood" MT. Mertens is widely known in musical circles over the state. He is soloist with the Dwight Place Congregational church of New Ha- ven, a former cantor with the Tenn pie Mishkin Israel of that city, and appeared recently in Woolsey hall as guest artist on the Connecticut Federation of Music Clubs program He has been heard in New York with the Brooklyn Apollo Club, and with the Brooklyn Saengerbund.
 As usual at these popular Monday evening concerts in the ballroom on the beach, sponsored by the city of Bridgeport, nominal admission fee ,,,c o1p, F1r coot