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Evening star., 1939-04-02
Cherry Blossoms
Transform
Japan

TOXIC, April 1.-Japan's cherry
blossom festivities. known as the
"hanami," will last through April,
travelling slowly northward in q
slow tide Of gaiety.
The "sakura" or cherry blossom
is Japan's national legacy and pride.
Its coming transforms all Japan
into one colossal garden. Such is
the importance with which the sea-
son Of blossoms is regarded, in
deed, that newspapers begin early
to announce the flower news" tell
ing every day for weeks Just where
the blooms are thickest and how
to get there to view them.
Happy throngs can be seen at
the flower viewing at the height of
the sakura season-in the great
parks and gardens for which Japan
is famous. at the innumerable
shrines. at the sheltered foot of
mountains.
Among the more elaborate sea-
sc-.al SHOWS inspired by the sakura
spirit, first place is given to what
may be called the cherry dance of
the three great cities-the "Miyako
Odori" Of Kyoto. the "Naiwa Odori"
of Osaka and the "Azuma Odori"
Of Toxic This is a posture dance
performed by geisha girls in a the
ater with elaborate scenery and all
the sartortal gaiety traditional to
the japanese stage. The shows are
repeated twice or three times daily
through April.
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Peters on Palm Sunday Although violated decree warning that
the an flowers
Evening star., 1939-04-02
hile 2lO arrived on 10 incoming

ships.
If efforts of the D. A. r. and other
movements in North Carolina ma
terialize, the next restoration prof.
ect to catch the imagination Of the
American public will center in New
Bern, N. c. Settled in ITO by Swiss
immigrants, New Bern contains a
host of architectural styles popular
in bygone days and has been called
1.-The most prolific in good archi-
lecture of all the little cities Of the
South" With about 100 structures,
including residences, century or
more old, New Bern's styles range
from Cape Cod to genuine Southern
Restoration efforts center for the
time on Tryon's Palace. the home
of Royal Gov. William Tryon, which
was finished in ITO, and, costing
$4,000, was then the finest building
in the New World One wing OF the
building still stands.
Americas Ambassador to Great
Britain, Joseph P. Kennedy, gave
England this testimonial: Il have
had the feeling ever since arriving
in England that the countryside is
not really the exclusive work Of ma
ture. The trees are too green, the
grass too lush. the flowers too bright.
My boy Teddy, who Is 6, thinks that
some one must go over the land
scape at night with paint brush"
Evening star., 1939-04-02
BY JACQUES FUTRELLE, Jr.

Scribblings: With its western and
southern shores washed by the gulf
stream, Iceland in summer has a
temperature not unlike that of the
Scottish Highlands. And while it
is only as yet dream, the natives
are thinking of raising tropical
fruits. It is not as fantastic as 1t
sounds, for the land of frost and
fire" numbers among its phenomena
volcanoes, geysers and hot springs
thus the possible means of cultivat-
ing trees that thrive in warmer
climes. In Reykjavik, 1celand's
capital, the Morse natives have put
the water from natures boiler to
work, heating houses and warming
swimming pools. Lately, irrigation
systems utilizing the warm water
have induced foreign flowers and
vegetables to grow, and this gave
rise to visions Of native bananas,
oranges, grapefruit and the like.
Pisgah National Forest, with its
II camps and recreational centers,
drew nearly 174.000 visitors In 1898.
A 12-acre lake. with sandy beaches
and water sports, is among the latest
plans for the forest. located not far
from Asheville. N. c. The develop
ment. on which $150000 is to be ex-
pended, calls for dam across Bent
Creek and 80 picnic sites, each with
fireplaces, water supply and SANTA
ton equipment, spaced over ITO
acres.
Contrasts in Istanbul: Moham-
medan temples and beauty shops
bedazzled with neon signs.
Bingo has become an overnight
sensation in the 395-acre Monaco,
with its gambling capital of the
world, Monte Carlo. The little
principality Of roulette wheels and
baccarat has developed its own
version of the game. Lotto None
Evening star., 1939-04-02
ALL I-Expense Trips

Summer resorts of England are
inaugurating all-expense vacation
trips. which include railway fare,
boarding house charges, entertain
ment. automobile trip. games. bath
ing and rent of beach chairs.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

Seven man and fve woman run.
ners from Russia took part In .
country meet In France.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
Lake Placid Shifts Tempo

LAKE PLACID, N. Y, April L.
Removal of the ice sheet from the
floor Of the Olympic Arena will be
the signal for the opening Of the
annual spring softball and roller.
skating season. Tiers Of seats on
the south side Of the big audito-
rum will be taken down to make
room for the April sports.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Increase in Espionage
Complaints Shown
In F. B. |. Report
Government Redoubles
Efforts to Run Down
Foreign Agents

A vast increase in espionage COM
plants was disclosed today in the
annual report of J. Edgar Hoover.
head of the Federal Bureau of In
vestigation, who said the complaints
totaled 1851 for the fiscal year ended
June 30, as compared with $50 a
year ago.
Attorney General Murphy, who
issued statement in praise OF the
F. B. I. as the report was made pub
lie, recently disclosed that the grow
ing activity of foreign agents had
caused the Government to redouble
efforts to run them down.
The report noted two unsolved
kidnapings, but said. Investigation
points toward early Identification OF
the perpetrators"
Results of other operations in
cluded:
Extortion, SO convictions; bank
robbery, 1876; white slave traffic,
524; total convictions, 5,126; SEN
tences, IL of life and others aggre-
eating 16,948 years, 6 months and 5
days; recoveries, fines and savings,
$16,876,7179 automobiles recovered,
1882; Federal fugitives located,
1890; fugitives located through fin
gerprints, 1888; total number OF
fugitives located, 9,823.
Aggressive leadership, high per-
sonal standards and an insistence
upon efficiency in operation have
established new and heartening
safeguards for the security of the
American people in their homes and
their businesses" the Attorney Cen
erals statement said.
Evening star., 1939-07-24

who clutched at sides of the
tossing craft.
AS Mrs. Mason pushed through
the water and was several hundred
yards offshore. rescuers reached
her just before she collapsed and
in time for her to warn them of her
companions plight.
Rowboats put out from shore and
went to the aid of Mrs. Daley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sammis, who
had managed to retain their grip on
the craft.
Mrs. Mason is still on Long Island
according to her 70-year old grand
mother, Mrs w. A. Vance, who to-
day revealed the details OF Mrs.
Mason's experience. She said that
while Mrs. Mason was being kept
in bed for a few days, "she seemed
to be in remarkably good condition
under the circumstances.
I'm fact, the whole episode is
remarkable because my grand
daughter is no long-distance
swimmer" Mrs. Vance continued
"She has done all of her SWIM
ming in Washington indoor pools.
Only once has she swan in open
waters. That was during boat
trip down the Potomac River with
friends"
Mrs. Mason's mother is asso-
ciated with the Civil Service Com
mission. They live together with
Mrs. Vance at 1925 New Hampshire
avenue NV. Mrs. Daley and Mr..
and Mrs. Sammis live in New York
City
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Paul Mellon Resigns
As Art Gallery Head

Donald D. Shepard, secretary of
the Board of Trustees of the Ma
tional Gallery of Art. announced
yesterday that Paul Mellon, only son
of the late Secretary of the Treas
ury Andrew w. Mellon, had resigned
as president and trustee of the gal
lery because of business demands.
After accepting Mr.. Melons resig-
nation with regret, the trustees
elected David K. E. Bruce, Staun-
ton Hills. Va. to succeed Mr.. Mellon,
his brother-in-law. Mr.. Bruce, for
merly vice president of the gallery,
was succeeded by Ferdinand I. Belin,
Washington.
Mr.. Mellon had served as admin
istrative head of the gallery since it
was created in 1887 to house the
costly art collection given by his
father to the Federal Government.
He will continue as chairman of the
Board of Trustees of the A. w. Mel
Ion Educational and Charitable
Trust, under which the new Ma
tional Gallery is being constructed
on the Mall.
Evening star., 1939-07-24

About three months ago, Mrs.
Elizabeth Mason lay in Emergency
Hospital after a severe operation.
Her doctor insisted on a six-month
convalescenSe-nO strenuous exer-
else and complete rest.
Gradually, 25-year- -old Mrs. Mason
was regaining her strength. BY
July she was so much improved
that her physicians sent her off for
month with her uncle's family on
the Long Island shore. where there
was health giving salt air and an
ocean sun.
Last Saturday, Mrs Mason decided
to &C sailing in Peconic Bay, just
off Southold, Long Island. with her
aunt, Mrs Robert M. Daley, wife
of the medical director of large
life insurance organization, and two
friends.
In the late afternoon squalls be-
gan to toss the little cat-boat around
like a feather and suddenly the
craft, overturned, dumping its four
occupants in the bays choppy
waters.
Nevertheless, with her compan-
ions clinging to the bottom Of the
overturned craft, Mrs. Mason pushed
off from the boat and made her
way through a mile of rough water
to summon aid for her friends no
had almost given up hope of 2
sighted.
Meanwhile Edward Sammi5, one
of her companions, remained with
the overturned boat to look after
the safety of Mr.. Daley and wife
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Senate Bill Requests
D. T.. Public Defender

A new bill to establish the public
defender system in the courts here
for defendants unable to employ
counsel was introduced in the Sem
ate this afternoon by Senator Cap
per of Kansas, ranking minority
member of the District Committee.
The measure, which he said has
the approval of the District Bar
Association, several labor groups and
some citizens associations, au-
thoriZes the President to appoint a
public defender at a salary of not
to exceed $1,000 a year. The At
torney General could designate as
sistants when their services are re-
quired The public defender would
serve for four years unless removed
sooner by the President.
The United States marshal's Office
would be directed to serve subpoenas
without fee for the public defenders
Office.
Citing adoption of the plan in
more than a score of other cities,
Senator Capper said he believed the
time has come when it should take
the place in Washington of the
system of having the court assign
counsel to INDECENT prisoners.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Weather in Doubt
IFor Mars Visit
Ion Thursday

If the Mars Chamber of Com
merce plans to invite the Greater
National Capital Committee to its
planetary convention in 1000
AID. via flicker signals on the Naval
Observatory's telescope, there
couldn't be a better moment than
next Thursday night.
The rust-red planet will be just
36,000,000 miles away from Mother
Earth-closer than at any time in
the last IS years or than it will be
in the next II.
However, the weatherman, who
likes to play fairly cautious game,
wouldn't commit himself SO far as
Thursdays visibility prospects are
concerned. While promising thunder
storms this afternoon or tonight
with sunshine tomorrow, he said he
doesn't usually make any commit
ments beyond 36 or 48 hours at the
most.
After a cool week punctuated with
rain, the mercury began to wander
upward during the last "a hours,
with a high of 80 at 4::30 pm. yes
terday and low at SO at S m. this
morning. Little change in tempera-
ture is forecast for tomorrow.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
$4,000 Damage Suit
Filed Against Hospital

A $4,000 damage suit was filed
today in District Court by a man
who contended he was burned Sc
vereiy, while patient at Garfield
Hospital, by leaky hot-water bottle
or container.
On July II of last year he was a
patient at the hospital and the hot
water bottle or container, either de-
fective or improperly closed, caused
hot water to leak upon his left leg
"scalding it severly and inflicting
deep and severe burns and injuries, "
the suit asserts.
The plaintiff is Herman M. Ia
brek, 1881 Trinidad avenue NE,
who is represented by Attorney
Harold p. Ganss. He asserts that
because of the alleged burns and
injuries he was forced to remain
in the hospital an additional length
Of time.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Amateur Fan to Broadcast
Daughters Weddinq Rites

Julian Scrivener, superintendent
OF service at the Washington Hotel,
has hit upon novel scheme.
His daughter, Ada Mae. is going
to be married to Hugh H. Carroll,
jr., Thursday night at O'Clock.
However, many friends and men,
bers of the engaged couple live at
some distance and will be unable
to attend.
But that is going to be compen-
sated for by Mr. Scrivener's scheme.
An aroent amateur radioman, Mr..
Scrivener is going to broadcast a
detailed account of the marriage.
The father and stepmother of the
prospective groom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh H. Carroll, sr., of Miami, Fla.
have both receiving and transmit
ting ham equipment They have
assured Mr. Scrivener they will be
tuned in Thursday night After the
wedding, Mr.. Scrivener says he will
Evening star., 1939-07-24

education at George Washington
University, from which he was
graduated with the degree of doctor
medicine in 1912 and doctor of
philosophy in 1925. He studied at
the New York Post Graduate Medi-
cal School in 1915.
DR.. Ellison married Miss Alberta
HUNT of this city in 1916, and they
had three children. Elizabeth, Mar
garet and Nancy, all of whom reside
at the family home here. After the
death of Mrs. Ellison several years
ago DR.. Ellison married Miss Fan
ME Mae Huff, formerly of Tennes-
see in 1880.
Prominent in several clubs, DR..
Ellison achieved international prom
inence when elected international
president of the Loyal Knights of
the Round Table, International. He
was. founder of the Washington
Round Table, in 1926, and it's first
president from 1926 to 1880. The
yearbook of the Washington Round
Table this year is dedicated to him,
paying him tribute as one who truly
lived the spirit" of the organization
expressed in its motto: HE who
seeks to serve another, best serves
himself" At Toronto, Canada, DR..
Ellison was "knighted" in 1884, and
presented with the orders shield
of the perfect knight
Held Other Offices
DR.. Ellison was president of the
United Dry Forces, president of the
Gospel Mission and president of the
Torch Club. He was a member of
the board of trustees of Tennessee
Wesleyan College, a director Of
Southeastern University of the
Washington Y. M. c. A., member of
the Board of Managers of the
Y. M. c. A., a thirty-second degree
Mason, a member of Foundry Meth
odist Episcopal Church, the Medical
Society of the District of Columbia,
the American Medical Association,
and the George Washington Uni
versity Medical Society.
He was graduated from the Med
ical Field Service School at Carlisle
Barracks, Pa, in 1926, and was a
major in the Medical Reserve Corps,
United States Army. He was a
member Of the Voluntary Medical
Service Corps during the World
War. He had been attending
physician at the Health Depart
ment clinic for tuberculosis since
1915.
Surviving are Mrs. Ellison, the
three daughters, three brothers,
Newell Ellison, attorney, OF this city;
Thaddeus S. Ellison of Parrotsville,
Tenn, and william B. Ellison Of
Lenoir City, Tenn, and two sisters,
Mrs. Sarah Bell LaRue, Parrots
vile, Tenn, and Mrs. Sydney Lenora
Jones, Hartman, Tenn.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Exemption Seen
For Suburbs
From Hatch Bill
Hatch Expects
Passage Of Change
On Town Politics

The political fate of Federal en-
ployes who might be barred from
participation in politics of their
municipalities in nearby Maryland
and Virginia by enactment of the
Hatch bill became brighter today
when the author of the measure
said he expected mo trouble at all"
in securing passage of an amend
ment which would exempt them.
Senator Hatch, Democrat, of New
Mexico said that after the bill was
passed by the House, where, he
understood, such an amendment
was to be written in, he did not
want Ito jeopardize the bill" by
sending it back to committee to
have the provision supplied.
Declaring he did not know whether
his legislation would supersede an
executive order permitting civil
service employees to participate in
nearby municipal politics, Senator
Hatch said that when the bill, now
awaiting presidential signature, be-
comes law, he will ask Congress
to amend it, if necessary, to provide
the exemptions.
The whole theory of the BILL" he
said, was to make the civil service
rule applicable among other Federal
employees. We expected to take the
exceptions of the rule along with
it,"
He stated that If the amendment
is necessary he will ask that it be
passed before Congress adjourns.
A Democratic primary is scheduled
for August l in Arlington County
where Government workers comprise
approximately so per cent of the
taxpaying population
Senator Hatch commented that
at the outset he and Representative
Dempsey, Democrat, of New Mexico,
who sponsored the bill in the House,
were perfectly willing that the
bill be amended to except Federal
employees who participate in po-
itical campaigns and hold Office in
nearby towns, but that in some
manner such an amendment was
overlooked in the House.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Dr.. Everett Ellison,
Temperance Leader,
Dies in Mexico
WeII-Known D. G.
Physician Expires
Suddenly on Trip

DR.. Everett Monroe Ellison, we'll
known physician and temperance
leader of this city, died suddenly
early this morning while on vaca-
ton motor trip in Mexico, with Mrs
Ellison. according to word reaching
relatives here today
They had spent about 10 days in
Mexico City and yesterday had
driven to the City of Wales, Mex
leo, on the return trip to WASH
Evening star., 1939-07-24

sign off in order that "short-Wave
congratulations" may be heard here.
Others who will be listening in will
be Richard Smith and Harry Chain
and families of Miami. and Charles
E. Wilson and family of Fort Worth,
Tex
The wave-length wedding is to
take place at Mr.. Scriveners home
at 52O8 North Washington boulevard,
in Arlington, Va, where Mr.. Scriv-
ener operates his 800-watt trans
mitter. The Rev. Perry Mitchell of
the First Baptist Church, Claren-
don, Va, will offlciate.
Mr.. Scrivener has already applied
to the Federal Communications
Commission for permission to broad
cast the affair
Mr.. CAROLS mother, Mrs. Louis
Sholtes, 1925 Lexington street; Ar
lington, plans to attend the cere-
mony.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Grange Official Holds
N. |. R. B. Usurps Power

Fred Brenckman. legislative rep
resentative of the National Grange,
told the Senate Labor Committee
today the National Labor Board was
"flouting the clear intent of Con-
gress" in its rulings pertaining to
agriculture.
by usurping jurisdiction over
various cases in which agricultural
labor is involved" he said, the Ma
tional Labor Relations Board has,
in effect, nullifled the exemption
granted by Congress"
Mr.. Brenckman urged enactment
of legislation to exempt specifically
from the Labor Act twilight zone"
workers employed in local handling
and processing of farm products.
Meanwhile. Speaker Bankhead
was trying to decide whom to put
on the House Committee to inves-
tigate the Labor Board as provided
in resolution adopted last week.
That's one of the headaches
they endow the Speaker with" he
said
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Donovan Testifies
On D. 6. Fund Bill

Maj. Daniel j. Donovan, auditor
and budget officer, and Tax As
SCISSOR Fred Allen appeared before
a House Appropriations Subcommit-
tee today to defend supplementary
estimates totaling $53,66O for ad-
ministration of the Districts new
tax law.
For personnel services the Dis
trict officials said s47,26O would be
needed for the current fiscal year.
Other items include 81 500 for con-
tingent expenses, $2,5OO for postage
$1,000 for printing and to increase
the salary of 10 v. Morgan, sole
member of the Board of Tax Ap-
peals. from $500 to $4,000.
Evening star., 1939-07-24

ington. This morning, when DR..
Ellison attempted to arise, he sud-
denly dropped dead.
He had been suffering for some
time with slight blood pressure, but
had driven his automobile to Mex
leo City, and had started back, when
stricken.
Burial in Tennessee.
The body will be sent from Mex
leo to his old home and birthplace
at Parrotsville, Tenn, where funeral
services and interment will take
place, at q date to be determined
later. DR.. Frederick Brown Harris,
pastor of Foundry M. E. Church, OF
which DR.. Ellison was an official,
will 20 to Tennessee to conduct the
services.
Prominent in temperance, educa-
tional, philanthropic and club life
of the National Capital, DR.. Ellison
resided at 1720 M street NV. He
was 60 years old.
Fervent in his convictions against
beverage alcohol, DR.. Ellison had
been a leader in the Anti-Saloon
League of the District, and at the
time of his death was president of
the United Dry Forces of the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Took Up Teaching.
DR.. Ellison received his early edu-
cation in Tennessee. where he was
graduated from U. S. Grant Univer-
sity at Athens with the degree OF
ALB. in 1901 and AM. in 1903. He
went into teaching and became
president of Powells Valley Semi
nary in his home State. Going to
the Philippine Islands, he was prin-
cipal of high school there from
1904 to 1907.
Coming to Washington In 1907,
DR.. Ellison received his medical
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Collins Is Thanked
For Service as Head
OF Subcommittee
Civic Leaders Praise
Work in Congress
For District

A delegation of civic leaders headed
by l.. A. Carruthers, president of the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
called upon Representative Collins,
Democrat, of Mississippi, today to
thank him for his three years serv-
ice as chairman of the District SUBJ
committee of the House Appropria-
tions Committee.
Mr.. Collins expressed qualification
at the tributes paid him, but re-
iterated that his resignation as
chairman of the subcommittee would
stand. His resignation was an
nounced recently when Senate and
House conferees completed action
upon the District appropriations
bill.
The Representative discussed the
entire District financial and tax
situation with the delegation, ex-
planning his position on District
appropriations and declaring "the
best way to keep taxes down is to
keep appropriations down." He ex-
pressed again his opposition to relief
for employables and to proposed
school consultations
Mr.. Collins reaffirmed his previous
statement that his service to the
District had damaged him politi-
cally in his own congressional dis
trict in Mississippi. He said that
legislation giving street cleaners a
40-hour week meant $1,000, 900 a
year additional cost.
Mr.. Carruthers told Mr.. Collins,
1--WE appreciate your work as chair
man of the subcommittee and know
that you have done a fine job"
Other members of the delegation
also thanked Mr.. Collins for his
services. They were Ernest H. Pull
man, chairman, and Mrs. B. G. Nc
Ilwee, vice chairman, of the Legls-
lative Committee of the Manor
Park Citizens Association; o. P.
Solem. vice president, Chillum
Heights Citizens Association, and
H. o. Craver, first vice president,
Petworth Citizens Association.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Bullet Fired Into Home
Of Ordnance Expert

The mystery of a bullet fired into
the home of a Navy ordnance expert
was unexplained today.
John j. Windmiller of TIT B
street Sc. told police that he heard
a noise outside his house last night,
but could not discover the source.
Later, when he was putting his
4-year-old son Donald to bed, he
found a bullet on the floor of the
child's room. Glass in the window
of the room had been broken, ap-
parently by the bullet.
Evening star., 1939-07-24
Mrs. Kintner Wins Divorce

Jean Andrews Kintner was granted
a final divorce from Robert Kintner
at Carson City, New. on June %. it
was learned here today.
Mr.. Kintner, with Joseph Alsop,
writes a daily column, which is
published in The Star. Clark j.
Guild. presiding judge of the First
judicial District Court Of Nevada,
signed the decree.