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Evening star., 1939-05-11
Union Of Methodists
Unanimously Voted
By 900 Delegates
AtIonto Loymen Plan
Court Action in Four
Southern Stotes
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, May 11.-Nine
hundred delegates representing
three previously separate branches
of Methodism carried back to their
churches today the message:
The Methodist Church is. Long
live the Methodist Church"
The words were spoken by Bishop
John M. Moore of Dallas as the
delegates voted approval formally
and without dissent last night of
the plan Of union already recon-
mended by the Methodist Episcopal
Church, the Methodist Episcopal
Church South and the Methodist
Protestant Church. The combined
church has nearly 5000, 900 members.
THE Methodists are one people
That was the key phrase repeated
time after time by Bishop Edwin
Holt Hughes of Washington, D. c.,
in the service symbolically sealing
the schisms which have divided the
American followers of John Wesley
for more than a century.
Two weeks work of perfecting a
plan of government for the new
church was completed without en-
countering legal action threatened al
the outset of the uniting conference
by group of South church laymen.
Atlanta Group Opposed.
The group, known as the Lay
mems Organization for Preservation
of the Southern Methodist Church,
asserted at Atlanta as the confer
ence ended that 'its acts were IL
legal and the plan impossible OF
being carried out"
Spokesman for the laymen's or
ganization said court action would
be instituted in South Carolina,
Georgia. Mississippi and Tennessee.
The legal action apparently was
anticipated by the conference here.
The formal declaration of union
carried clauses stating the three
formerly separte churches "do not
and will not surrender" their names,
and that the new church "is the &C.
clesiastical and lawful successor" to
Evening star., 1939-05-11

WuTueT rug on fuye 40.
By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, May 11-With
a speed that stunned prisoners and
brought protests from one attorney.
men and women charged with the
Eastern States murder plots to COL
lect insurance were given brief hear
ings in small groups today and held
without bail.
The first group Of three included
towering Cesare Valenti, IS, brought
here from a New York prison, and
Morris Bolber, both arrested as
leading conspirators, and David
Brandt, Philadelphia typewriter
salesman.
Valenti, haggard from night long
questioning, heard Detective Sam
uel Riccardi tell the court he had a
statement signed by Valenti "ad-
mitting murder" in the death OF
Charles Favato in 1885.
Assistant District Attorney Vim
cent P. McDevitt won his demand
that Valenti be held and the be-
wildered prisoner had to be led from
the room.
Bolber, described by Riccardi as a
sort of faith healer moved nerv-
ously during his hearing.
Bolber has said he is innocent.
but detectives listed him as having
given much information of the
rings operations. He was held for
further hearing.
The prosecutor said both Bolber
and Brandt are charged with con-
spiracy in the death of Raymond
Mandiuk, Philadelphia baker.
His widow, Agnes Mandiuk, also is
held in his death.
Counsel for Brandt, mild-man-
nered veterinary student, protested
he had not been informed of the
arraignment.
Mr.. McDevitt replied:
1--WE do not intend to treat men
of this type with kid gloves. Events
have moved so fast during the last
48 hours that it has been difficult to
keep abreast of the ramifications of
this iniquitous murder ring. I'll
glady cede to 24-hour continuance,
but in the long run it won't make
any difference. Take him back"
The arraignments came after a
dramatic mass meeting" that
brought face to face for the first
time virtually all of "a prisoners
charged with participating in the
murder plots.
Acting on the belief that many
of the prisoners were ready to ac-
cuse each other in a desperate at
tempt to escape the electric chair,
investigators staged the unexpected
conformation for the announced
purpose of giving "squealers' a
chance to talk.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
DaIadier Threatens
To Match Massive
Mobi|izing Abroad
France Will Stund Firm
Against Force or
Trickery, He Says
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, May 11.-Premier Da-
ladier threatened today to reinforce
Frances already expanding army if
certain massive notifications are
maintained beyond our frontiers.
The premier's message was greeted
with virtually unanimous cheers
both in the Chamber of Deputies
and Senate as Parliament recon-
vened after the Easter recess.
Following President Albert Lebrun,
who asserted Frances unshakable
resolve to back her rights with
strength worthy of herself M.
Daladier declared France would
stand firm against either force
or trickey in Europe's war without
battles
National defense" the Premier
said, requires first military meas
ures. We have taken them
The French army now has more
than 100000 men under arms.
I'VE do not think of reducing
them" he continued, but rather Of
reinforcing them if certain massive
notifications are maintained be-
yond our frontiers.
IF they want just and equal peace
we are ready for it. If they strike a
blow at peace they will feel :he
weight of our arms"
Addresses Chamber.
M. Daladier delivered his message
personally to the Chamber and in
the Senate it was read for him by
former Premier Camille Chautemps.
Both houses had been on vacation
since March 81.
The Chamber Immediately began
debate on foreign policy. The So
cialist party, which had asked de-
lay apparently in an attempt to
rally opposition to the Premier,
withdrew its request in the face OF
strong disapproval
The debate was expected to end
tomorrow in vote of confidence for
the government.
M. Daladier declared that France,
''in accord with all other States
which wish to live honorably" had
concluded specific military alliances
to prevent violence and threats
from leading Europe into catas-
trophe"
Problem Is Peace Or Force.
"The true problem" he said, sis
to know if the different interests
which can divide peoples will be
regulated by methods of peaceful
collaborations or by violence and
force"
M. Daladier declared the "love of
peace is so profound for all peoples
of the world that no one must call
on it to cover all forceful under
takings.'
The Premier's message took up
again the slogan of domination or
collaboration" which he first broad
cast to the nation May S. France,
he said, has decided to base her
action on free collaboration"
France knows no hate" he said.
"She feels sincere sympathy for all
peoples. She knows besides by long
experience that war would not solve
any of the present problems, that
it would only make their solution
more difficult and more ruinous."
The Premier emphasized the
partnership of Britain and France
and paid tribute to British sacrifices
In instituting military conscription.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
U. S. Envoy Confers
With Toxic Minister
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC, May 11-United States
Ambassador Joseph c. Grew talked
today with Japanese Foreign Min
lister Hachiro Arita.
Both the foreign office and the
Embassy we're silent on the nature
of the conversation. but it was be-
lieved the envoy delivered a protest
against Japanese bombing of Chung
king and other Chinese cities.
Domei, Japanese news agency, said
the two men discussed pending is
Sues
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Informer on w. P. A.
Lakes in Tennessee
Loses His Job

Nv the Associated Press.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. May II.
Eugene r. Kuhne, fish tech
nician in the State Conserva-
ton Department, who was quot
ed by q w. P. A. investigator
as saying Federal relief money
had been used in Tennessee to
enhance the value of property
owned by politically prominent
persons, was discharged today.
Gov. Prentice Cooper, who is
sued the dismissal order. de-
clined comment, but Mr.. Kuhne
said fatty, II got fired"
Mr.. Kuhne said w. P. A. In
vestigator Harry S. Barger told
him his Statement would never
get out to the public and that
it was only for the benefit of the
House committee.
Mr.. Kuhne's job paid $2l5 a
month.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Manila Gives McNutt
Big Sendoff in Sailing
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
MANILA, May 11.-With strains
of Back Home in Indiana" ringing
in his ears, Paul v. McNutt, high
commissioner of the Philippines,
was aboard United States Army
transport tonight en- route to visit
his home State and to discuss
Philippine problems in Washington.
Mr.. McNutt, giving no credence to
rumors he might resign to campaign
for the Democratic nomination for
the presidency next year, sailed with
his wife amid one Of the greatest
send-o6s In MAnilas history.
Evening star., 1939-05-11

BY the Associated Press.
A White House secretary said to-
day President Roosevelt was con-
sidering further steps in the soft
coal shutdown controversy, but
would take no action as long as
the operators and miners represen-
tatives continued negotiations.
The secretary, Stephen Early, said
some steps" were being considered
for resumption of mining, but there
was no elaboration.
Mr. Early noted that the deadline
set by the President for an agree-
ment for reopening the mines had
gone by, but said the Chief Execu-
tive lin hope and tolerance" was
still waiting for the final results of
the negotiations.
The President received a report
last night by telephone from DR..
John B. Steelman, chief of the Labor
Department Cancellation Division,
and awaited further reports today
Attorney General Murphy dis
closed that Secretary Perkins had
requested his opinion on possible
Government action in the coal con-
troversy.
At his press conference. the At
torney General said, however, that
Il can't say what action the Gov
ernment could take"
He said he had discussed the sit
uation three days ago with Secre-
tary Perkins, and that what she had
asked was not an opinion alto
gether."
He declined to elaborate on this
remark.
A reporter asked whether, in the
light of his past experience as q
mediator in labor troubles, Miss
Perkins had asked him to help get
the conflicting parties together in
New York. Murphy said he had
MT hao,, oeLod
Evening star., 1939-05-11
(See METHODISTS, Page AS
Derringer Loses Suit
By the Associated Press.

BY the ASS0c1Ated PreSs.
NEW YORK, May 11.-A verdict
of 5000 was returned by q jury In
Supreme Court today against Paul
Derringer, pitcher for the Cincinnati
Reds, who was sued for SIS 900 by
Robert E. Condor, industrial engi.
neer Of Laychmont, N. Y.
Evening star., 1939-05-11

Representative Guy L. Mo-
ser of Pennsylvania, who said
today he would speak at a
Reading (Pa) post office cor
ner stone-laying Saturday
unless I drop dead in the
meantime" The statement
came after a House w. P. A.
investigator revealed an effort
by Workers Alliance Commu-
nists to arrange to use force
in preventing Mr.. MoSer from
speaking.
thanksgiving Photo.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Morgenthau 10 Ask
Tax Revision 10
Aid Business
Says Congress Will Be
Urged to Remove
Deterrents
BACKGROUND


Capital has heard many con-
ficting reports in recent months
concerning the administrations
stand on reDiSion of the tar ldUs
to renove business deterrents.
Both Secretary Morgenthau and
Secretary of Commerce Hopkins
hdpe indicated such action 1uould
be forthcoming, but there hare
been frequent reports that Presi-
dent Roosevelt 1Das opposed.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
New Coal Steps
Are Considered
By Roosevelt
Lewis Tells Outlying
Union Leaders to
Sian New Contracts


Some 10000 miners In the Nn-
tion's rs bituminous States are
idle because OF failure OF en-
ployers and United Mine Work.
ers to tDrite neU agreements to
replace contract Which expired
March 81. Officials recently esti-
mated the shutdown nas costing
miners $10,OO0,0O0 a week IN
,Dages and railroads s11 900 900
a ,oeek in lost freight repenue.
The current negotiations couer
the Appalachian area, 1Dhich IS
basic for the entire industry.
The only stumbling block to
complete agreement 1Das the
union demand for union shop"
Tert of Steelman statement on
Pace ABB.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
The Shopping Guide

Day after day the story of
the best merchandise offerings
of the Washington stores is
told in The Star to reach the
largest number of potential
customers.
The story is told to the
whole family of all income
groups, all ages, all classes and
all occupations, many of
whom will use today's Star as
their shopping guide for to-
morrow.
Yesterdays Advertising
Local Display
Lines.
The Evening Star-----34,3O9
Second Newspaper ----16,941
Third Newspaper --- 1914
Fourth Newspaper --- 9,762
Total three other news
papers ,S44
Yesterdays Circulation
The Evening Star
May 10, 1939---------*151,5O 500
May 10, 1938----------*139,948
Increase -------------11,552
Returns from nswsstands not deducted.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Summary of Toduy's Star

DR.. Kinder discusses depth Of
Brahms Symphony. Page Ais
Three killed in accidents in Mary
q land and Virginia. Page B-1
Five persons rescued in Thirteenth
street fire. Page B-1
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Bewi|dered Suspects
Held Without Bail
In Poison Sayings
Mass Meeting Called
To Find Master Mind
And Permit 'Squeo|ine'

Second of series OF stories on
murder ring on Page A-6.
Evening star., 1939-05-11

(See w. P. A., Page A-3)
Evening star., 1939-05-11

(See LONDON, Page A-40
Evening star., 1939-05-11

(See COAL, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1939-05-11

(See TAXES, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1939-05-11
WASHINGTON and Vicinity.

DR.. Carrie Smith granted hearing on
dismissal ip 1887. Page Al
Soap Box Derby entrants on radio
tomorrow. Page Ali
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
Juneau Visitors
 Are CompIimented

For Mrs Fred Lewis, who has been visiting in this city with her daughter. Mrs Ike P. Taylor. and Mrs Al Dorsh, daughter of Mrs IF. E. Robertson. also a Juneau visi- .R. E. Robertson, also a Juneau visi- tor, luncheon and handkerchief shower was given yesterday after noon by Mrs Ray Peterman and Mrs. Fred Crowell at the Peterman home on Glacier Highway.
 Guests for the occasion includ- ed Mesdames Ray G. Day, George B. Rice, E. J. Bowling, H. Arm strong, Florine Housel Walter P Scott and Arthur Ficken.
 Mrs. Lewis plans to leave within the next few days for Seattle where she will visit during the summer months, while Mrs. Dorsh will leave shortly for her home in Fairbanks
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
WORK IN PROGRESS

Really Rotarans, Juneau looks terrible. The town has looked worse. Streets are torn up, even blocked completely, by sewer and paving excavations There good many places where buildings are either being put up or torn down.
 But we're not apologizng.
 We think this is probably the only place you've seen recently where something is really being done Juneau is having building boom and business boom Always has had from the time Joe Juneau and Richard Harris came over from Sitka in the eighties to do a little prospecting
 Juneau is a busy little place We're not even slowing down while you're in town Not that we aren't mighty glad to you but there's lots of work to do here. And we're doing it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18

action from time to time will stimulate the vocational service that is the key-plank in Rotarys platform
 Such then is conception of Rotary about the scheme and aspirations of which extraordinarily little known by the general public considering the amount of useful work which is accomplished
 Rotary is movement which is destined to play an increasing part in national and nterna tional affairs part which is the potent in that it has boun- diaries of politics creeds Rotary has in truth great cpportunities-and great responsibilities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
GRAND iGE0C 10
 MEET, FAIRBANKS

Arthur G. Thompson, Grand President of the Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska. has sent to the various igloos of the Territory an interesting circular on the com ing convention of the Grand Igloo, to be held in Fairbanks. II comes from Anchorage, home of MT. Thompson. and says in part
 have recently returned from Fairbanks. where I visited Igloo No. pursuant to Resolution No. II adopted at the last Grand Igloo convention at Anchorage authoriz- ing the Grand President to visit the several igloos in the interest of the order.
 Wrangen having declined the of fer on account of the small mem bership of No. 21. arranged with ,No. 4 to hold the next convention there, and have designated Fair banks as the place for the next meeting of the Grand Igloo, pursa- ant to the authority given me.
 No 4 strongly urges that the con- vention be held in the summer time. They say that then the country is on dress parade the roads are in fine condition. the dredges are all working, and there is much of in terest to be seen. They promise the delegates will be well entertained.
 It is perhaps too early to set the exact date for the convention now, but am strongly inclined to accept the suggestion of No and fix the date for the 194 session sometime in September, after the fishing sea son Is over. I am waiting to hear from other igloos.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By W. [. Go. i4,s

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Every one of them know it is true" Say. Every one of them knows it is true
 Often Mispronomced: Laryngi- tis Pronounce lar-in-ii-tis, a as in at, first and third is as in it, second i as in lie, principal accent on third syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Welfare; one L Well-being; two Is and hyphen- ated.
 Synonyms: Racial, lineal, ances- tral.
 Word Study Use a word three times and it is yours Let us m- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Todays word Reconcile; to cause to be friendly again. He was reconciled to his brother"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
M 0 D E k N ETIQUETTE
 !
 By Roberta Les

e. Is it well for a person to form sudden friendships, with people that one has known but very short time?
 A. It is far better to proceed more cautiously, until one is better acquainted before forming real friendship An old proverb says, Beware equally of a sudden friend and slow enemy"
 Q Isn't it poor manners tomake oxtravagant remarks about a wo- mans new dress, when in a group?
 A. Yes. A complimentary remark can be made privately, but should be avoided when others are present
 e. What woman should man seat at the dinner table?
 A. The woman on his right.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
Horoscope T he stars incline
 but do not compel"
FRIDAY, MAY 19. 1889

 After the morning hours benefic aspects rule today, according to as trology. Workers may expect good luck before breakfast.
 Although men and women who occupy places in the Sun and en- joy power or prosperity may be diff ficult to approach under this con- figuration, the stars promise bene- fits to all who are industrious.
 This is an suspicious sway for constructive and progressive activi- ty. Engineers, builders and steel workers should profit through big contracts.
 Unemployment should diminish appreciably this month for women as well as men, although there will be discrimination against girls in numerous vacations
 The stars seem to presage unusual authority for college women as executives in many fields of govern ment service. Chemists will be in demand.
 Girls who have vision and me- chanical ability should train for ground service at airports and for places in factories where there will be urgent need of trained hands as well as trained minds.
 Astrologers abroad announce that the horoscope of Mussolini contains more promise of lasting power than the horoscope of Hitler. For both dictatorS evil omens are discerned. The first quarter of 1940 is read aS a time most unfortunate for the German Fuehrer Tn the coming summer Saturn will be stationary on the Chancellor's Sun and Mars will be square on his Nadir. These portents will be followed by others that are threatening.
 Persons. whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of activity that leads to success. Financial matters should improve for both men and women.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be determined in nature. industrious and successful. These subjects of Taurus may be fond of pomp and ceremony.
 Copyright. 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
OO YEARS AGO
 Zl From TIE gMprRx

MAY IS, 1919
 Sig Mayer and M Mayer, of the firm of Mayer and Brothers, Seattle jewellers, arrived in Juneau on the City of Seattle and were at the Gastineau Hotel
 Mrs. A. w. Rhodes had moved her dressmaking parlors from the Ma lony Building to the First National Bank Building.
 Sam Sorenson, a Juneau draft man. who had previously been re- leased from the service, was en- ployed by the Pacific Coast Fuel as bunkerman, to succeed Philip Horen.
 Walter B. Heisel and Mrs Heisel were passengers from Juneau to Haines on the City of Seattle.
 Mrs J. B. Bernhofer who had been ill at the hospital for the pre- vious week, was convalescing and was soon to receive visitors.
 Deputy United States Marshal Fred Tanner, who had been in Ju- neau for the previous week. left on the City of Seattle for his home in Skagway.
 R E. Douglas, manager of the Tee Harbor Packing Company, arrived here.
 Miss Marie Goldstein and Miss Wlorine Casey entertained a few friends at the Roselle Studio.
 A tea was given by Mrs. Willis E. Novel; and Mrs. H. J. Fisher at the home of Mrs. Novel;
 Weather: highest, 48; lowest, 41; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
An Unconquered Viennese
(New York Times)

tNeW HOrk 11meSD
 Word from Paris that Fritz Kreiser has become citizen carries one back, somehow, more than twenty years to the days before artists nationality be- came of great importance MT. Kreslers personality well his violin playing had him the affec- tion of large American public long before 1914. In that year the old Austrian Government called him to service as captain in line regiment-a strange en- poyment for a sensitive musician. bullet freed him. leaving him with a limp but not impairng his marvellous fingers When entered the World War he tour in this country It hard for any one to think of being at with Fritz Kreisler but for a time he played for
 It would have been pleasant if war" with MT. Kreisler could have been ended by his becoming American citizen He has done the next best thing by taking out naturalization papers in another coun try which he happily praises "a stronghold in which intact all ideas which make up human dignity: honor liberty and love of art" His American public will want him to know that such ideas will be alien here either and that shall not entirely sur render him to France. In a sense his homeland is what 1t always was. for whenever and wherever he plays. there is the Vienna of his youth unconquered and immortal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
Waller S(otts
 Are Dinner Hosfs

MT and Mrs Walter P. Scott are entertaining this evening with a dinner party at their home on West Ninth Street, honoring MT. and Mrs Joe Williams, MT and Mrs. Hugh. Coke and MT. and Mrs. w E. Cahill all of whom are leav- ing soon for vacation trips to Cali fornia
 Other guests during the eve ming will include MT. and Mrs. Glenn Oakes, James Boyle and Joe Campbell
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-18
LOOK an,iLEARN
 n By 4. C. Gordon

What number, if multiplied by itself, the result added to itself then divided and subracted by it. self. will leave the result one? 2. Who is Chief Justice of the U. S Supreme Court?
 3. What is the average altitude of the U. s. above sea level? i. What is polyandry? 5. What was the original name to designate the present site of Pitts burgh?
 ANSWERS
 l. Any number
 2. Charles Evans Hughes. 3. Approximately 2,500 feet. 4. State of having more than one husband at time.
 5. Fort Duquesne.