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Evening star., 1941-03-07
ChiIdren's Books OF ITS
Shown at Congressional

Forty early American childrens
books, selected from the collection
recently given the Library of Con-
gress by Frank J. Hogan, promi-
nent Washington attorney and
bibliophile, are now on public eX-
hibition in the Library's rare book
room, Librarian of Congress Archi-
bald MacLeish announced today.
All of the children's books in the
Hogan gift were published between
IT'S and 1850 and several of those
on exhibit are the only copies
known to exist, Mr.. MacLeish said.
The exhibit is being shown in
connection with a special project
at the Library dealing with It's
collection of over 1900 American
children'S books. Under this project,
supported by an anonymous donor,
the Library plans to compile bib
biographical checklists of the works
of approximately 100 authors OF
American juvenile literature.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Charles Some, Retired
Plate Printer, Dead

Charles Some, 68, retired plate
printer of the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing, died Wednesday in
Miami, Fla, according to word re-
ceived here today.
Mr.. Some. who lived at 5429
Thirty-first street NV, had been
vacationing with his wife, Mrs.
Annie Wilson Some, when he was
stricken with pneumonia.
He retired from the bureau 1S
years ago and since that time had
been engaged in real estate and
property development.
He was an active member of the
Masonic fraternity, holding the 32d
degree and belonging to Almas
Temple. He also was a member of
the Kiwanis Club.
In addition to his widow he is
survived by son. Robert L. Some,
and a daughter, Mrs. E. c. Cover.
Funeral services have been tenta-
lively set for Monday at the Hines
chapel, 290l Fourteenth street NV.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Women to Appeal
Conviction for
Capitol Disorder

Mrs. Elizabeth K. Dilling and Mrs.
Clara Nibberich we're free today un-
der 500 bond each, pending an ap-
peal to the United States Court of
Appeals for the District from de-
cision yesterday by Judge Hobart
Newman in Police Court when he
found them guilty of disorderly
conduct. The two women, who
were lobbying against the lease-lend
bill, were arrested last Friday in
the Senate Ofice Building, near
the Office of Senator Glass, Demo-
crat, of Virginia.
Judge Newman sentenced Mrs.
Dilling to pay fine of $25, after
pointing out she recently had been
adjudged guilty in Police Court on
another disorderly conduct charge,
on which she had been arrested
at the Capitol. Imposition of SEN
tence on the latter charge, how
ever, was suspended by Judge Wal
ter j. Casey, who took her personal
bond
Mrs Nibberich was sentenced yes
terday by Judge Newman to pay q
fine of SIS.
In imposing sentence. Judge New
man said he was not unmindful Of
the right of persons to petition
members of Congress, but declared
it could be done in an orderly
manner.
Defense Attorney r. Edward
O'Connell announced his intention
of making an appeal, Immediately
after Judge Newman had announced
his decision.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
First Baptist Celebrates
13oth Anniversary

More than $50 persons last night
attended a dinner celebrating the
139th anniversary of the founding
of the First Baptist Church, parent
body of some 200 Baptist churches
in this area.
Senator Green, Democrat, of
Rhode Island brought greetings
from the First Baptist Church of
Providence and discussed the life
of Roger williams, who founded the
Providence church 302 years ago.
1.-THE things which Roger Williams
fought for then are worth fighting
for now," he said. War is terrible,
but there are things which we must
be willing to sacrifice for and to
fight for"
Elgin Smith was POSTMASTER. DR..
Edward H. Pruden, pastor of the
church, and DR.. Rufus w. Weaver,
secretary of the District of Columbia
Baptist Convention, also spoke.
Five foreign countries and IL
States were represented at the cele-
bration.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Blaze al. Blue Plains
Power Plant Causes
Slight Damage
Lighting Service Is
Interrupted by Fire
Under Tin Roof

A fire which broke out among
wooden rafters under the power
plants tin roof shortly before dusk
left the Home for the Aged and In
firm and the Industrial Home
School for Colored Children, at
Blue Plains, D. c., without lights
last night, but damage was rela-
lively light.
Two alarms were turned in on the
blaze. which was extinguiShed quick
ly by firemen, who succeeded in
confining 1t to small area of the
roof of the 30-year- -old brick build
ing.
Heating service was restored with
in Two hours after the fire started,
but l. was some time before work.
men completed repairs to the light
ing system. Water filled pit below
the fire doors of the furnaces. and
hastily formed bucket brigades as
sisted in emptying it,
Supt. Frank B. Haskell of the
home said overheating of a boiler
probably caused the fire. Candles,
kerosene lamps and lanterns were
pressed into service as emergency
lights after dark, but Mr.. Haskell
explained inconvenience was slight,
since inmates had been served sup
per and merely would be put to bed
earlier than usual. Water did not
reach the generating room of the
plant, he added.
The superintendent said it was
the first fire in the power plant,
which is located several hundred
feet from the nearest residence
building of the institution. Damage
would not exceed "a couple of thou
sand dollars" he estimated.
He has been seeking replacement
of the structure because of its age.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Medical Society
0ffices0rdered
Taxed Hereafter
Rented Rooms
Owned by Church
Also Put on List

Continuing their re-examination
of tax exemption granted in the
past to a long list Of privately-
owned properties in the District.
the Commissioners today ordered
realty taxes levied hereafter on the
headquarters Offices of the District
Medical Society, 1718 M street NV.
This property, exempted from
realty taxes since 1921, has been
given an assessed value of $l32932,
on which the annual tax bill would
be s2,326. The property is improved
by a three-story and basement
building.
The city heads adopted a finding
by its Real Estate Tax Temption
Board, consisting of Assistant Cor
poration Counsel Walter L. Fowler,
Assistant Assessor Benjamin p.
Adams and Surveyor F. F. Healy,
that the society was not an institu-
ton of purely public charity"
I,1OO Physicians in Society.
The society, composed of l 100 Dis
trict physicians, finances its work
and headquarters from membership
dues and assessments, which for 1910
totaled S25, OBS. with other income
amounting to $4.367. For the past
year there was a surplus Of $5555
over expenses. The Society's income
is exempted from taxation by the
Bureau of Internal Revenue.
District officials had been advised
by Theodore Wiprud, society secre-
tary, that the property was being
used only for elemosynary, charit-
able and scientific purposes and to
house the society's Office and per-
sonnel. Acting on the Fowler Board
recommendations, the city heads
held however, the teaching of gen.
eral educational subjects may relieve
to some extent the burden upon the
State, but the grouping of profess
slonal men in societies of this nature,
in our opinion, does not"
Church'S Rented Rooms Taxable.
Another case concerned tho
church and parsonage properties
of st. Lukes Parish of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church at 1918 r
street NV. and 1906 Sixteenth
street NV. The church was found
properly tax-exempted and also the
| parsonage, with the exception Of
three rooms in the latter building,
which were reported rented. The
city heads directed the assessor to
appraiSe the parsonage building TO
determine what taxes should be
levied for the three rented rooms.
Tax exemption was approved in
the following four additional cases
considered today:
The Foundry Methodist Episco-
pal Church for properties at 1900
Sixteenth street NV, 2800 Thirty
sixth street NV. and 1910 Six
teenth street NV: American Uni
verSity for downtown Offices and
classrooms at 1901 to 1907 F street
NV: Goodwill Industries of Wash
ington for property at 1214-l222
New Hampshire avenue NV, and
the Universalist General Conven-
ton for the Universalist National
Memorial Church, Sixteenth and
S streets NV.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
$4,000 Restaurant
At Zoo Will Open
About April |
Contract Is Awarded
After Bidding to Operator
Of Old Concession

The Zoos new $50, 900 restaurant
will be opened to the public about
April | under the management OF
Gordon Leech, who, with his brother,
Sid Leech, has operated the old
restaurant for the last seven years.
The elaborate new fieldstone
building. designed after the style
of an old Virginia tavern, is being
equipped with q modern electric
kitchen and refrigeration facilities.
Mr.. Leech was high bidder for the
concession, and the contract was
awarded several days ago.
The building, located in grove
below the Lion House, has veranda
overlooking the Zoos new lagoons
for water fowl. During the warm
months meals will be served under
sun umbrellas in the open air, or
on the screened section Of the
verahda.
The interior of the restaurant in
cludes a large central room with
two glassed in walls which will con-
tain quick lunch counters and tables
for seating about 100 persons.
A second room will be equipped
for more leisurely dining and seat
about 80 persons. A striking mural
in this room depicts Noah, his ark
and a parade of the more decorative
birds, beasts and reptiles.
The mural, which already has at
tracted the attention of local critics
at previews, is the work of Domenico
Mortellito, New York artist who
decorated the interiors of some Of
the large commercial exhibits at
the New York Worlds Fair.
The murals have been carved in
light relief on heavy linoleum, col
ored, lacquered and polished to re-
semble tile inlay under new process
developed by Mr.. Mortellito. The
animals are depicted against native
habitant backgrounds
Dinners as we'll as lunches prob
ably will be served at the restaurant
in the summer.
Evening star., 1941-03-07

increased demand, IL was SAID.
Concentration of the improvement
program will involve costs far ex-
ceeding current budget estimates,
it is believed, indicating source of
added funds will have to be pro-
vided.
The strain the large population
increase is putting on District
facilities was cited yesterday by
Commissioner McCoach in his testi-
mony favoring the Overton- Hunter
plan for fixing the Federal share in
District expenses according to the
ratio which federally owned prop
erty bears to the total District area.
1t is estimated adoption of the
formula would add 100000 to the
present Federal payment.
Filter BottIeneck Forecast.
AS far as the Water Department
is concerned, the pressing need
accompanying the population in
crease will be for additional filtra-
ton facilities. Filters currently avail
able already are operating under
almost peak conditions during the
summer months, and officials agree
that any siZable demand for more
water will produce serious bottle
neck in this part of the system.
Col William J. Barden, engineer
for the Washington district, said
today that supply facilities now in
use can handle 100000, 900 gallons
of water daily SUFFICIENT to handle
.the anticipated population Increase
but that the filter plants can turn
out a capacity of only 155,000,0 ,00C
gallons.
Col. Barden pointed out that the
water supply improvement pro-
grams were originally figured on the
basis of normal population in
crease, which would have been more
than cared for under the 6 and Is
wear plans. The programs. involv-
ing expenditure of some IL or Is
million dollars, included expansion
of filtration facilities and conStruc-
ton OF new reservoirs.
Water Free to Government.
The DlStrlctS entire water SyS-
tem-both the Washington Aque-
duct and Water Department
branches-is financed by revenue
from water users: that is, all users
except the Federal Government,
largest of all, which gets its water
free.
The 1912 budget estimates include
a s475, 1000 item for extension of the
water distribution system, a figure
almost double that included in the
194l budget for the same purpose
This increase-arrived at partially
because of the necessity of a 194i
deficiency appropriation request of
$3.50, 0,00G-together with others noted
here and there in the new budget
estimates for the water system
would be absorbed normally by an
increase in total revenue officials
said. However, the necessity of
speeding up the improvement pro-
gram under emergency conditions
appears destined to create serious
deficit.
Mai J. Blake Gordon Disrrict
Evening star., 1941-03-07

out that of $4,000 dwelling units
in this area, only $4,000 are for COL
ored persons.
Mr.. Ihlder admitted that the de-
fense program probably will slow
down the slum clearance program
temporarily, but will not interfere
to any great degree over a long
period of time.
Tenant Organization Suggested.
The rent-control bill was brought
into the discussion by Cecil Owen,
president of the Washington In
dustrial Union Council, who said
the measure attempts to answer the
problem of those unable to afford
the dwelling units now being built
and ineligible for low-cost housing
projects. He suggested that tenants
should organize, just as all other
groups connected with housing are
organized, to protect their interests.
Judge Nathan Cayton of the
Municipal Court denied that the
Landlord Tenant Court is being
used as collecting agency by real
estate agents, pointing out that
while the court handled about $4,000
cases last year, tenants were evicted
in less than 300 of the cases. He
said a social worker now is en-
ployed to help solve the problem Of
"repeaters sued in the
court several times each year.
Other members of the panel were
Robert H. Davis, building inspector,
and Hilyard r. Robinson, architect
of Langston Terrace and Frederick
Douglass Homes.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Hitler Cant Create
New European Order.
Nine. Tabouis Says
Nozis Plan to Absorb
Switzerland, Writer
Tells Town HoII

Neutral Switzerland disappears
and subjugated Belgium attains
great additional territory under
new map of German-dominated
Europe conceived by Adolf Hitler,
Nine. Genevieve Tabouis, European
newspaper columnist, told a Town
Hall audience this morning.
Hitler's ultimate aim, she said, in
cludes plans which will find Switzer-
land, traditionally neutral haven for
political refugees, wiped off the map
as an independent country and alb
sorbed by Germany.
France, her own country, she said,
would be greatly reduced in size and
its northern portion given to Bel
GUM. The latter move, however, she
said, depends upon Belgian cooper
alton with Germany.
The new map also calls for Rus
sia to be pushed back into Asia,
she continued, and Finland and the
Baltic states to exist as a German
protectorate; for Hungary to be ex-
panded through acquiring portions
of Czecho- -Slovakia and Austria; and
for Spain to remain unchanged.
Portugal will continue under Ger
man protection"
Nine. Tabouis predicted that Hit
Ter will attempt soon to create a
federated Europe, which will be "a
caricature of the League of Ma
tions." But. she declared, Il am
convinced that Hitler cannot Gre
ate his new order. believe Great
Britain and democracy will win"
She believes Hitler and his gov
ernment are incapable of collabora-
ton either with allies or conquered
countries.
Germany would have to main
tain a constant reign of terror and
that would mean a continual mobili-
zation of troops" she said.
Evening star., 1941-03-07

sanitary engineer, who mas direct
supervision over the water, sewer
and refuse departments, said exist
ing water mains will be able to
handle a population increase Of
even 100000. Still, the necessity may
arise for additional employees of the
Water Department, and the accom-
panying increase in expenditures for
the employment item, plus the heavy
drain on the revenue f'ind by the
aqueduct program. will run The de-
partment in the red, in his opinion.
Sewer Fund Held Sufficient.
On the other hand, 1912 budget
estimate of s500000 for assessment
and permit work for sewers in the
District, Maj. Gordon said. should
be sufficient to cope with the popu-
lation increase. This figure is all
most double the 1941 budget for
this purpose.
Originally included in the 1942
budget we're estimates for the water
system for at least two purely ma
tional defense or emergency items
totaling $4,000. They called Tor
erection of fences around the cjCy's
various water works and construc-
ton of facilities at the Dalecarlia
hydroelectric station TO permit its
conversion into pumping STATEN
in case of emergency. These w3re
carried in defense appropriation
however, reported yesterday to the
House.
Spokesman indicated that if the
costs by these defense items were
borne by the Federal Government
the prospect of large deficit would
be greatly reduced.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Two Senators Named
For Honkin HEARING

Senators Hughes, Democrat, OF
Delaware and Austin, Republican,
of Vermont have been added to a
subcommittee headed by Senator
McCarran, Democrat, of Nevada to
hold hearings on the nomination of
Gregory Hankin for place on the
Public Utilities Commission.
The appointments were made by
Chairman Reynolds of the Senate
District Committee. The subcom-
mittee is expected to meet next week.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Plane Is Forced Down
At Fort Meade Field
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md,
March IA private cabin mono
plane was forced down by a frozen
carburetor today on the landing
field of this Army post. The two
occupants were unhurt, and the ship
was unchanged.
The pilot, Waldron r. Schanz, 80,
operator of an aircraft sales firm in
Atlanta, said he had taken off from
Newark. intending to fly the new
plane to the Georgia city for sale.
Knowing Fort Meade had a landing
field, he made for it when the
engine stopped turning over because
1t was not getting gas. he explained.
Mr.. SchanZ added he could not have
kept the ship up for more than
another mile.
August ComenZo, AZ, of New York
City was his companion.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Workmen's Disorders
Blamed on Water
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CAMDEN, N. j., March About
IS employees of the R. C.. A.-Victor
Co. plant here are ill of intestinal
disorders believed caused by the
drinking water, it was disclosed to-
day.
DR.. Richard Kerdasha, company
physician, said he was unable to
explain the outbreak. I'VE haven't
found out ourselves what has caused
it," he said.
The building in which the men
became Ill is heavily guarded, since
virtually all the work being done is
on Government contracts. Bottled
water is being trucked into the plant
and an examination Of the plants
water system 10 under way.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Band Concerts

BY the Army Band In the band
auditorium of the Army War Col
lege at 1870 am. tomorrow. Capt.
Thomas F. Darcy, leader; Karl
Hubner, assistant.
Program.
March, "Clevine" -Vandercook
Symphonic poem. "Danse
Macabre" Saint -Saens
Paraphrase, Starlight" Afford
On Lemare's "Andantino."
Excerpt, "Pizzacato Polka" Dehbes
From the Ballet Sylvia"
Characteristic, "Moravian
Dance" -- Johcieres
Profile, Prom Uncle Remus,"
Mcdowell
From Woodland Sketches" Suite.
Waltz, tires Jolie" Waldteufel
March, Queen of the Rodeo."
Huffer
'"The Star Spangled Banner"
BY the Soldiers Home Band Or
chestra in Stanley Hall In the home
at $50 pm. tomorrow. John S. M.
zimmerman, bandmaster; Anton
Pointner, assistant.
Program.
March. Captain Betty" Baxter
Overture, La Gazza Ladra"
c'The Thieving Magpie'D, Rossini
Entr'Acte (a) "Menuet L'Antique,"
Paderewski
(b) Meditation" Tschaikowsky
Excerpts from musical comedy,
'"The Sunshine Girl" Rubens
Popular numbers, Two Little
Blue Eyes" Loeb
"Skippy" ------C Conrad
Valsette, Lady of My Dreams"
Ruth Clark
Finale, ''Klown Kspers" Ball
The Star spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1941-03-07

from 500 to 1000 to the next dance
The file will be sorted for age
and dancing ability.
The committee is planning sew
eral small dances soon and larger
affairs later with name" bands to
supply the music.
Blanks to be filled out by the
registrars contain spaces for their
own observations as to whether the
appearance and personality of the
girls is excellent" good" fair"
or poor" along with the applicants
own estimates of their dancing
qualifications.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Frank Tinney, Comedian,
Leaves Estate of $3.50
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
OAKLAND, Calf, March T.
Frank Tinney. who at the height Of
his career as a comedian earned up
to $1,000 a week, left an estate Of
$780, He died in a veterans hospital
at Northport, Long Island, last No
vember at the age of 81.
A petition to probate the estate
lists son, Frank of Piedmont, Calf,
as the only heir.
Mr.. Tinney retired IA years ago.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Greeters' Auxiliary TO Meet

The Women's Auxiliary of Wash
ington Chapter, No. 81, Hotel Greet
ers of America, will celebrate its
18th anniversary at a luncheon and
card party at the Fairfax Hotel to-
morrow. Mrs. Edna Finney is in
charge Of arrangements.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Montrose School Porty

MONTROSE, Md, March 7 (Spe-
ciaD Under auspices of the Mont
rose Community Club, a bingo party
will be held at the Montrose Public
School tomorrow night, it has been
announced by the principal, Mrs.
Grace Howes. Mrs. Otis Harmon
heads the committee in charge.
Evening star., 1941-03-07

In March, Beware OF:
/. Crossing a street at a point
other than a crosswalk. -Four
pedestrians were killed doing
this in March, 1910. Three of
these were over 55 years of age.
2. Standing in the street. A
93-year-old man lost his life do
ing this in March of last year.
The sixth traffic victim during
March, 1910, was a passenger on
q truck who was crushed be-
meath a spool Of cable when the
truck overturned.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
HOSTESS

This is the badge which the
Subcommittee on Government
Employees Services of the Dis
trict Defense Council will issue
to girl employees of the Dis
trict and the Government who
are qualified to attend service
dances in the Washington
area.
Evening star., 1941-03-07

plans to improve the Districts water system will
completed years schedule because of
estimated $4,000 national defense
workers Capital officials disclosed today
plans for and the other for IS will have to
accelerated completion five because of the
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Defense Population Prompts
Speed on Water System Plans
Concentration of Improvements in Five
Years to Require Added Financing

This problems faced By District
municipal departments from the infur Of national defense and
other Federal Uorkers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-06
ATTEMPT GETAWAY

Listen. you two rats" Dicky
said. "You very thoughtfuily
turned your car around and left
u running. That makes II just
dncky for YOU now. II suits me
To let you 20, for now, do you
understand But I've marked
you. and I know you. and II you
make another attempt TO get
this child. II will he just too bad.
Now beat II. II you can out
drive those lads coming over the
hill. yoa can get away for all
OF me-"
The older gangster did not wait
for the end Of his sentence Al
the words boat il, he turned and
sprinied for the car.
But the younger one was made
Of Sterner. II less spectacular stuff
With Dicky's revolver leveled al
him. he took a step nearer the car
81 shall enjoy sending you TO
hell when my time comes" he
said. Carolyn, remember. Get
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-06

with the first
high note his
left arm shot
out and l knew
that a bullet
had sped to-
lvard the Older
|ganGster. when
he let out a yell
of aston j s h c d
a n guis h. and
dropped his re-
NolVer. his wrist
p u n c iured by
the bullet.
I had known
long before that
Dicky could
cheat ea-.al4.-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-06

On week days enjoy the two
pages of comics and adventure
strips In the daily Detroit
Times; on sunday. the great
Comic Weekly with WORLD
FAMOUS comics in COLORS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-06
Pitfalls of Love 49,. By A
By Adele Garrison

in touch with me. And II you
spill anything to these people, or
anybody else, IL will be just too
bad for you-and somebody else
you know"