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Evening star., 1939-02-06
Threats to Evoke Cooperation
Quickly, Says Chamberlain
Approval Of Bonnet Statement Of January 26
Construed as Warning to Italy, Reich

statement by saying 1T is impossible
to examine in detail all the hypo-
thetical cases which might arise"
He added, however:
81 feel bound to make it plain that
the solidarity of interest by which
France and this country are united
is such that any threat to the vital
interests of France, from whatever
quarter it came, must evoke the
immediate cooperation of this
country"
The prime minister's pledge of aid
to France was the strongest he has
uttered publicly. 1t was regarded as
serving virtually as a warning to
Italy and Germany against pressing
Fascist claims against France, as yet
only unofficially pronounced, to the
point of war. 1t assumed greater
significance as result of Gayda's
statement yesterday.
Although Mr.. Chamberlain re-
ferred specifically to M. Bonnet's
declaration, which was made before
the French Chamber of Deputies,
French Premier Edouard Daladier
on January 26 said Mediterranean
issues might soon become "a ques-
ton of force" This was taken as
an indication that Mr.. Chamber
lain today had the Mediterranean
question especially in mind in max
ing his statement.
Mr.. Henderson had asked whether
M. Bonnets statement was lin ac-
See CHAMRERI LAIN PAGE A-7l
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Senate Rejects
Judge Roberts
By 72-9 Vote
Defeat of Presidents
Choice Is Victory
For Byrd and Glass
BY ]. A. O'LEARY.

BY a record vote of 70 to 9 the
Senate today rejected President
Roosevelt's selection of Judge Floyd
H. Roberts for place on the Federal
bench in Virginia.
The vote was an overwhelming
victory for Virginia's two Demo
cratic Senators, Carter Glass and
Harry F.. Byrd, who had raised the
traditional senatorial objection that
the appointment was obnoxious to
them.
The fight was based mainly on the
claim that the recommendations OF
the Virginia Senators had beer
ignored and that the appointment
was part of an effort to give the
Governor of Virginia a veto power
over the Senators. There was nc
discussion of the qualifications oil
the nominee.
Under senatorial custom, when
ever the two Senators from State
declare an appointment obnoxiou:
to them, it usually is followed by re-
lection.
On the roll call only eight Demo.
Gratis and one independent support.
ed the nomination They were
Democrats-Ashurst, Barkley, Bilbo
Lee. Nicely, Pepper, Schwartz anc
Smathers; independent, Norris.
Fifty Democrats, 81 Republican
and one Farmer-Laborite votec
against confirmation. They were:
Democrats-Adams, A n d r ews
Bailey, Bankhead, Bone, Brown
Bulow, Burke, Byrd, Byrnes, Cara
way, Clark of Idaho, Clark of Mis-
souri,, Connally, Ellender, George
Gerry, Gillette. Glass, Green, Har
rison, Hatch, Hayden, Herring. Hill
Holt, Hughes, Johnson of Colorado
King, Logan, Lucas, Maloney, Nc
Carran, McKellar, Murray, O'Ma
honey, Overton, Pittman, Radcliffe
Reynolds. Russell, Schwellenbach
Sheppard, Smith, Stewart. Thoma
of Utah, Truman, Tydings, Va,
Nuys, wheeler.
Republicans - Austin, Barbour
Capper, Danaher, Davis, Frazier
Gibson. Gurney, Hale. Holman
johnson of California, Lodge, Nc
Nary, Nye, Reed, Taft, Tobey, Town
send, Vandenberg, White. Wiley.
Farmer-Labor-Shipstead.
Senator McNary, the Republican
leader, announced that Senator!
Borah and Bridges, Republicans
would have voted against conf1rma
ton if they had been present.
President Roosevelt told a pres!
conference last Friday that if the
nomination were rejected he woulc
write a letter to Mr.. Roberts which
would be right interesting. Ths
President made his comment after
the Senate committee had voted no,
to indorse the nomination.
White House officials said Mr.
Roosevelt might perpare the letter
today. When written, they said, il
will be made public at the White
House.
Senator Glass, after the over
whelming vote against Roberts, was
asked if it pleased him.
Well" he drawled, Il think il
should have been unanimous"
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Committee Approves
Alfred Nomination
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Senate Judiciary Committee
approved today the nomination of
former Gov. James v. Alfred of
Texas to be Federal judge in the
Southern Texas district.
Mr.. Allred's nomination had been
challenged by Representative Dies,
Democrat, of Texas, who contended
the nominee was not 4 resident of
the district. The nomination was
approved without dissent. It now
goes to the Senate for final action.
The committee also approved,
without dissent, two other nomina-
tions-Michael L. Igoe to be Fed
eral Judge and William J. Campbell
to be district attorney, both in the
Northern Illinois district.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
AmIie Accuses Foes
OF Smear in Fight
On Confirmation
Hits Communism CHARGE;
Fuvors Eventual u. S.
Rail Ownership
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Representative Anlie, Progress
stpe, of Wisconsin ,Dds defeated
last summer in his bid for Sem
ate nomination. On January %
the President named him to the
/. c. C. The Wisconsin Legisla-
ture protested on the ground he
is a "rndicdW and tduorS Co..
ernme7tt ownership OF railroads.
BY GARNETT d. HORNER.
Thomas R. Amlie said he favored
eventual Government ownership of
railroads but declared he was fun
damentally opposed to Communism
at the opening of hearings by a
Senate Interstate Commerce sub
committee today on his nomination
to be member of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The Wisconsin Progressive and
former member of the House
charged that his political opponents
had "rigged" the charge of Com
munism in an effort to smear" him
dllQ UlOSh COllIll lIldllOll VI lllS llOI1ll.
nation.
Asserts Faith in Democracy.
The first witness at the subcom-
mittee's public hearing on his
nomination, Mr.. Amlie fatty denied
he was a Communist, and asserted
his "unshakeable faith in democracy
and democratic procedures"
He said that although he be-
lieved Government ownership of
railroads may eventually be neces-
sary, he would act only as an agent
of Congress, and subordinate his
personal views, as a member of the
I. C. c.
Senator johnson of Colorado ex-
planned before Mr. Amlie began his
testimony that the hearing was
called solely to determine "for the
satisfaction of the Senate" if Mr..
Amlie was qualified.
Carroll Also Heard.
Since the Wisconsin Progressive,
who was defeated in a primary cam
paign for the Senate last year, was
nominated by President Roosevelt
last month, he has been assailed
as radical" and as lacking ex-
perience to deal with transporta-
ton problems as member of the
I. C c.
Mr.. Amlie told the subcommittee
(see AMLIE, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1939-02-06

Foreign.
U. S. credits help China to build new
nation, is report here. Page Al
Spanish peace prospects rise in
Negrin's conferences. Page Al
Chamberlain pledges aid to France;
Italy warned. Page Al
Italians sstay in Spain till Franco
cinches control. Page Ar
Monarchy's return to Spain seen by
former U. S. envoy. Page Al
National.
Senate refuses to confirm Roberts as
Judge by 72-to-9 vote. Page Al
Senate committee considers Amlie
nomination to I. c. G. Page Al
U. S. plans new radio stations to aid
transoceanic aviation. Page Al
House Accounts Committee to con-
slider Dies probe fund. Page Az
Pittman ana Norris see politics in
foreign policy fight. Page Ar
Hog and cattle surplus feared by
agricultural officials. Page Ar
10000 are routed from homes by
floods. Page AS
Washington and Vicinity.
Police search for second hit-run
driver In three days. Page Al
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Police Conference
Called on Hit-Run
Motorists
Girl Is Badly Injured
As Driver Who Killed
Boy Is Sought
Motorists

Aroused by the second it-and-run
case within three days, Maj. Ernest
w. Brown. superintendent of police,
today called a conference OF his
captains and inspectors to map a
drive against hit-run motorists.
The meeting. scheduled for 2 pm.
today. was called after Doris Dixon,
6, the second victim, was knocked
down and left injured in the street
yesterday In front of her home, 316
Ninth street Sc.
Prior to the meeting, Maj. Brown
declined to reveal what steps he
will propose to apprehend the
drivers or prevent, in the future.
accidents of this kind. AS he called
the conference he indicated that a
break may be near in the four day
search for the driver of a black Sc
dan that struck Millard Caldwell,
Sd, last Friday morning at Connecti-
cut avenue and Woodley place NV,
and sped away as the 12-year- -old
son Of Representative Caldwell of
Florida. and House page, lay dying
in the street.
Salesman Questioned.
Maj. Brown said "a high Gov
ernment official came to his house
yesterday with information that
may lead to break in the Cald-
we'll case. He declined to give the
officials name and said that the
information he gave is being
checked.
Police this morning were question
ing a 32-year-old salesman who
was reported to have seen the acci-
dent in which the Caldwell boy was
killed in an effort to find more
tangible information on which to
base their search for the driver of
the death machine. While scores
of automobiles have been checked
for dented tenders and blood stains,
no arrests have been made in the
case.
However. Maj. Brown was hopeful
today that break is near. I'VE
have some clues that look very
good" he said, "and we may have
something SOON"
Maj. Brown said he had received
an anonymous contribution of $40,
bringing to $210 the amount of re-
wards offered for information lead
ing to the arrest of the driver of the
car. This contribution, the super
intendent said, is an indication of
the public indignation at the wanton
killing of the young House page.
Previously Maj. Brown himself
had offered 500 reward, and Arthur
Godfrey, announcer for WJSV radio
station, had put up similar
amount. No action has been taken
on the proposal of Representative
James Seccombe, Republican, of
Ohio, for Congress to appropriate
81 900 as a reward.
The second hit-and-run case oc-
CURED yesterday, by coincidence
r,~
Evening star., 1939-02-06

JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 6 (R.-The
Alaska Territorial Legislature had
before it today pension proposal
that would provide elderly residents
with either $45 month cash or
room and board in the Pioneers
Home at Sitka.
Men of IS years of age and women
of so would have their choice.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Insurance Companies
Profit Margin Put
Al 70 Billion
20-Yeor Figure Revealed
To Monopoly Probers
By S. E. c. Expert
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
President Roosevelt last spring
asked Congress to authorize a
comprehensive surrey of the
American economic structure,
aDith particular emphasis on con-
centrations of industrial control.
To do job, Congress set up Joint
erecutiDe = Legislative committee
and supplied it ,Uith s500,O00. In
quiry may take t1Uo years.
BY JOHN C. HENRY.
Writing so per cent of the world S
life insurance, 3O8 American legal
reserve life insurance companies
have recorded a profit margin OF
$4,000, 100000 in the last 20 years
DR.. Donald H. Davenport, special
consultant to the insurance section
of the S. E. c., told the Monopoly
Committee today.
Significant in this net profit was
the widening spread, DR.. Daven-
port pointed out, between total in
come from all sources and the total
expenditures, although premium in
come in four of the 20 years cov-
cred had fallen below expenditures
Failure Of the premiums of the
308 companies to match expendi-
lures came in 1918, when the Nation
was hit by an influenza epidemic
and during the three depression
years of 1882, 1888 and 1884.
Yet for 1882 the insurance in.
come from premiums and invest.
ments was only slightly below S..
0OO,OOO,0OO and amounted to 11.6 pei
cent of the total national income
And in 1887 the insurance income
totaled $5,257, ,OOO,0O0 of which 3d.
762, 100000 was from premiums, with
(See MONOPOLY, Page ABB
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Ickes Forum Speaker

The Hon. Harold L. Ickes
will be the speaker on the
National Radio Forum over
WMAL at 10:30 pm. It is
expected that Mr.. Ickes will
discuss the record of the
Public Works Administration
for the past six years.
The Forum is arranged by
The Star and Is broadcast
over a coast-to-coast network
Of the National Broadcast
ing Co.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
designing
Women

The simplest, most complete
and practical suggestions ever
published on how to improve
your appearance.
Begin this important new
feature today and follow it
every day -.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Spanish Peace Prospects Rise
As Negrin Talks to ENJOYS;
British Aid Promised F france
Surrender Of All
LoyoIist Area
Thought Near
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Barcelona, Catalan metropolis
and provisional seat OF Spanish
government, fell to Gen. Fran
cisco Francois inSurgent forces
II days ago. Loyalist defenses
In Northeast Spain shattered as
rebel troops droue farther north
and eastward. Rebel adDance
drope before it a homeless, Staru-
irq horde OF ciuilian refugees and
army deserters 1Oho clamored a:
the gates OF France. Saturday
Premier Juan Negrin 1UaS re-
ported to be seeking peace 1Uith
Gen. Franco through Great
Britain.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Summary Of oduy's Star

Jury tampering charged in Warning
brothers trial. Page Al
Capitol Hill begins study of D. C. re-
organization report. Page B-1
Community Chest warns against
bogus solicitors. Page AS
Drive for Symphony Orchestra funds
Deglns Sunday. Page A-16
Firemen hurt fighting Marlboro lum-
ber yard blaze. Page B.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Editorial and Comment

Sports.
Chase, Krakky. Leonard seen as
Griff's "big 3" Of slab. Page Ala
Basket ball races getting hot in
many collegiate groups. Page Ala
Hoyas are spurred for game tonight
by chance for top. Page Ais
Mamakos bout is aim Of Jones in
go with Cisco tonight. Page Ais
Evening star., 1939-02-06
WOMAN'S PAGE.

It will tell you the correct
style for your face and fig
ure what to wear and
when to wear it how to
get the most for your money.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Trial Is Recessed:
Brothers Held in
$4,000 Bond

BACKGROUND
Emmitt, Leo and Charles
(Rags) Warning and Gordon L.
r. Sadur, certified public ac-
count. Dere inditced last spring
ON charges OF conspiracy to de-
fraud Government OF around
$4,000 in income tdreS from
numbers game. First trial, held
in November, resulted in jury
disagreement.
Evening star., 1939-02-06

(See TRAFFIC, Page A-3.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
BY CARTER BROOKE JONES

(See WARRING, Page A-3J
Evening star., 1939-02-06

(See SPAIN, Page A-30
Evening star., 1939-02-06
$45 q Month Pension Urqed

(See MONOPOLY, Page ABB
Evening star., 1939-02-06

(See CHAMBERLAIN, Page Al.
Evening star., 1939-02-06

Rain tonight and probably tomorrow
morning; slightly warmer tonight;
minimum tonight about 81 degrees.
Temperatures today-Highest, A. at
pm; lowest, 80, at 4:30 am.
Full report on page Az.
Evening star., 1939-02-06

(See w. P. A., Page A.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
By GARNETT d. HORNER,

(See AMLIE, Page A-5.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
POLISH SOCIETY
 HOST TOMORROW
Ladies' Auxiliary to Enter. tain Members, Friends at
 Lakewood Park

The annual outing of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Polish National Home will be celebrated tomorrow at Lakewood park, beginning at 1 D. m. The committee in charge has ar- ranged a varied program, with the feature performance of the Lancier, an old Polish dance. Eight couples will participate in the exhibition. They Will be c. Chokoski, M. Koby- linski, I. Derwis, T. Kobylinski, F. zaboroski, H. Kawecki, L. Antzak, E. Chrzanowski, c. Kosinski, J. Kor- busesd, A. Korbusicski, c. Bisle- wicz. H. ZaboroskI, c. Zdonczyk, M. Grenick and T. Zembruzki.
 Rehearsals are being directed by Mrs. Alexandre Zaboroski and Mrs. Emil Niedzialkowski. Music will be furnished by the Goralska orchestra.
 The committee is as follows: Mrs Frank zdonczyk, chairman; Mrs. William Chrznowski, and Mrs. An- tony Korbususki, co-treasurer, Tn charge of tickets; Mrs. Marian Bie- lak, secretary, Mrs. Alexander in charge of the Lancier dance; Mrs. Marcel Ulatowski, and Mrs. John Sterling. games for children. Others serving on the committee are: Mrs. Joseph Bisiewicz, Mrs. Walter Mall inoski, Mrs. Anthony Swircensky, Mrs. Mary zablotni, Mrs. Chiml- enski, Mrs. Lekarski and Mrs. Charles Gurski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
CHICKEN DINNER
 FOR HOLY NAMERS
St. Patrick's Outing to Be Held Tomorrow at Oak
 vile Farm

Everything is in readiness for the annual outing of St. Patrick's Holy Name Society tomorrow, rain or shine, at Lilac Farm in Oakville The event will begin at 10 o'clock and will include plenty of eats, rec- reational activities and refreshments lasting until about 2 p. m. Edward Loftus, chairman of the general committee, said record number of tickets have been sold.
 Members will gather at the Ly- ceum following the 9:30 o'clock mass and transportation will be provided to the grounds. The committee has asked all men having cars give their assistance in this capacity, upon reaching Davis street in Oakville, observe the special road markers which lead directly to the grove. Plenty of parking space will be available since parking lot ad- joining the recreation field is large enough to accommodate more than 100 cars.
 The morning program arranged by Caterer Gabriel Wiggins will in- clude hamburger sandwiches, liver and bacon, clans on the half shell, steamers and broth, followed at 2 o'clock by a chicken dinner. Re- treatments will be served through out the day.
 Included on the committee in charge are Edawrd Loftus, chair man; Joseph Bowen, softball; Peter FitzHenry, quoits; Thomas Fitz- maurice, cards; John Delaney, Jo- seph Hench, Joseph Dunn, H. P. McGrath, Frank Hardy and James Brady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Here's How It Started WHAT, WHEN AND WHY ARE DOG DAYS?
BY LOUIS M. DORSCH, STAFF WRITER The Democrats Washington Service Bureau

"Dog Days" is the term applied to that unpleasant, hot sultry season of midsummer occurring In July and August. Popular belief has lent credence to numerous superstititons about this season. The most vide spread is that 1t is the season when dogs are most likely to contract rabies and go mad and that is the reason for the name. There is no foundation of fact for this belief, and more cases of rabies in dogs occur in the early spring and late fall than during midsummer.
 The name "dog days" originated with the ancient Greeks and Rom ans, who applied 1t to the heliacal rising of Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest and largest of the stars in the heavens. Heliacal rising is the time when the star, after being practically in conjunction with the sun and invisible, cmerges from the light to be visible in the morning before sunrise. The ancients counted the Dies Canicularcs, (dog days) tWCiity ddyn OClOic hIlu LWcLlJy uhyb after the rising of the star. At that time the period was approximately July and August II. Greeks, Romans and Egyptians of ancient times believed that the appearance of this star was the cause of ex- treme heat, drought and pestilcnce. On account of the procession the equinoxes, Sirius, the Dog Star, no longer rises with the sun during this period, and dog days" are not assigned any definite dates. The term is generally applied now to the forty days of the hottest season of the year.
 Only by mere accident did the ris- ing of the star coincide with this season of hottest weather in ancient times. The time of rising depends on the latitude. and occurs later every year in all attitudes, owing to procession. Eventually the Dog Star may rise in mid-winter.
 Another prevalent superstition is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. We went out 50 to 60
 miles from Scranton and asked those who serving the tourists what question they asked than another and the promptly came back, "how to get through the City of Scranton We decided it was time that issued piece of literature showing the routes through Scranton We fully realized that motor sts did not want to go through the congested traffic area any more than wanted them to. We have pro- duced map which on one side shows he routes through the city, and the other side the main approaches to the city, For people coming this way we are convinced that 1t will be real service to have these mays in their hands The thought is that as you are giving maps directing tourists in this direction you will be glad to give them one of these maps We boys at tourists booths who giving nforma ton and note from cards that the tourists return ing that they appreciate this service As matter of ac easy get through Scranton now, and be done in
 few minutes while several years ago it was very df- cult All construction jobs which being done in this this spring have been completed and now the roads in wonderful shape the best they ever have been We shall be glad to send you whatever quantities of these maps you care to have. Cordially yours Raymond B. Gibbs, General Secretary, Scranton Chamber of Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
No Action I aken On
 Caretaker's Position
Many Applications Filed for Position-HoIy Name
 Society to Stage Outing Sunday, August 6
WASHINGTON HILL

Washington Park is still minus a caretaker to replace the late Will liam Single, who died almost two months ago, although numerous ap- plications have been made to the park department board for the ap- pointment.
 The board was expected to con- sider the appointment at a recent meeting, but no action was taken. Appointment as supervisor of Wash ington Park includes residence in the tenement in the Community house.
 Many residents of Washington Hill and other sections have filed applications for the appointment.
 Clambake Next Week
 Arrangements are being made by President Edward Goggins for transportation of members of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name so- ciety "45" teams to Schildgen's grove next Sunday, August 6, for their annual clambake. Team cap- tains have been given tickets for their teams.
 An all day outing, which will be featured by several "45" and softball games, plenty of food and refresh- ments, has been arranged. It is the ninth annual affair for the "45" players, and each has been remark ably successful.
 Committee members have invited Rev. David M. O'Keefe chaplain of the society and Rev. John P. Me- Teague, church administrator, and are planning to invite Rev. James A. Broderick, newly appointed pastor to attend. Father Frederick, who was named pastor of the church yesterday, will arrive in Waterbury August 6.
 Committee members, captains of the teams include: John Fitzmau- rice, Jerry Greaney, Dan O'Neill, James Cusick, Robert McHugh, John Whalen, Tom Coughlan, Art Frageau. Michael Donlan and Ed- ward O,Donnell,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29

drum corps competition. In recent campaigns the corps has been very successful, and followers are hope. full that they will continue in their victory stride. Many more trips are in the offing for the ensuing sum- mer weeks.
 Mass Today
 Members of the Women's Guild of St. Francis Xavier's church at- tended solemn high mass today in memory of the late pastor, Rev. Charles w. Brennan. Members of other societies of the church also attended. The mass was at the re- quest of the Ladies' Guild.
 Rev. John P. McTeague was cel- ebrant, assisted by Rev. Paul Dil- lon, deacon, and Rev. David M. O'Keefe, sub-deacon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
H|T-RUN DRIVER 2
 ARRESTED HERE
Charges Filed Against Baldwin Street Driver;
 Three Cars Damaged

After a chase on Baldwin street to Bridge street, police early this morning arrested Michael Peters, 42, of 27 Spark street, on a charge of evading responsibility.
 The chase developed, according to police, after car driven by Peters struck three parked cars on Bald win street, near Martin street. Of- ficer Ralph Deschino, on duty at the Cameo theater heard the col- lision, blew his whistle, but the Peters car failed to stop.
 Communicating passing car, Officer Deschino gave chase, finally stopping Peters on Bridge street. Motor Patrolmen Raymond Grady and Ralph Downey were notified, and arrested Peters after examin- ing his car.
 Officer Dechino is a supernumer- ary.