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Evening star., 1942-03-19

pansion in the capital outlay ex-
penditures, and effected an 18 per
cent rise in total cost payments.
To finance this program the citys
excessively small debt was raised by
P. w. A. loans more than 100 per
cent for the second consecutive
year.
Showing that the general prop
erty tax" here was less than the
average for cities with more than
100000 population, the review ex-
planned that lin making intercity
comparisons, it must be remembered
that Washington is the only city in
the country whose financial struc-
ture combines the characteristics of
city, county and State"
Washington's per capita expendi-
lures for charities were less than
half the average per capita for cities
in the same group. On the other
hand, costs Of health, hospitals and
sanitation on per capita basis not
only exceeded the average for all
cities over 100000 but also surpassed
the al-State average Of 1899.
The per capita amount of Federal
grants to Washington was about
the same as the average for Fed
eral and State aid to other cities.
Gross debt was far below the aver
age per capita for cities over 100 900
population, owing to stringent debt
limitations.
Some Losses Offset.
Income taxes for individuals and
corporations netted over $2,OOO,OO0
in 1910, an offset to the loss of the
intangible personal property tax. A
second loss was that of the business
privilege tax, legislation for which
was allowed to expire, cutting of
another sl.50O,000
With little change in total tax
collections, however. non-tax rev.
enues rose 81 per cent as a result
of s2,5OO,OOO jump in Federal
grants.
over half of the amount classi-
fled as grants represents the Fed
eral Governments share of local
government expense" the report
pointed out. In 1910 this share,
s6,000,000. was increased $1,000, 900.
an upturn from the low point
reached in the three preceding years.
P. w. A. grants were also enlarged
by similar amount
Referring to Washington as per-
forming certain state functions. the
report showed the District levied and
collected unemployment compensa-
ton. motor fuel. income and inher-
itance taxes, sources which yield
about one-fifth Of the city's total
revenue.
Collections Exceeded States.
ut is interesting to note" de-
clared the review, that returns
from the Districts unemployment
compensation tax were higher on a
per capita basis than 1889 collec-
tions in all but three States, in spite
of the fact that large numbers Of
Washington workers are employed
by the Federal Government, and
therefore are not subject to unem-
ployment compensation taxes. The
advent of the unemployment COM
pensation tax in 1887 did not rear
range the per cent distribution of
the various components of total rev.
enues, as it did in State finances.
although the relative positions Of
the revenue sources remained stable,
the yield from most Of them in
creased considerably during this pc
riod. with the resultant expansion
of $17,000,000 in total revenues be-
tween 1887 and 1910. An outstand-
ing exception was in general prop.
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Macarthur Transfer
Praised by EIizoIde
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
J. NJ Elizalde, Philippine resi-
dent commissioner, said last night
that the transfer OF Gen. Douglas
Macarthur to the supreme Allied
command in Australia was wise
move to which every Filipino will
subscribe"
I'VE Filipinos look upon the
transfer Of Gen. Macarthur to su-
preme command in the Southwest
ern Pacific as a distinct compliment
to our fighting ability" he said.
president Roosevelt and Presi-
dent Quezon obviously feel that our
men can successfully continue their
spirited defense of the Philippines
under the direction of Gen. VAIN
wright.
This leaves Macarthur free to
direct the defense Of Australia and
in time to undertake a counterof'
fensive against Japan that will free
the entire Philippines from the jap
anese military domination"
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erty tax collections, which, although
increased somewhat in amount, had
shrlnk from so per cent of total
revenues in 1887 to 40 per cent in
1940."
Reviewing cost payments, the re-
port said Washington experienced
no outstanding changes in its 1910
expenditures for operation. because
the counterbalancing effects of
slight increases and decreases in the
cost Of various functions held the
operating budget at the level at
tanned in the previous year.
Although public assistance in its
varied forms constitutes one of the
major COSTS" said the review, mot
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The Washingtonian paid $68.8l
In 1910, as compared with $60.95
average tax in cities over 100000
population, and $500 in another
class of cities over 100000 popula-
ton
Washington, however. the report
said, occupies a position compa-
rable to no other political unit in
the United States" and is unique
as a city state"
Although the total revenue figure
underwent only an insignificant
change upward from 1889 to 1910,
important changes occurred, chief
of which was the imposition of an
income tax, replacing the tax on
intangible property.
Public Debt Doubled.
Operating costs remained prac-
tically static, the report showed, but
construction of a number OF public
buildings caused a s9,000000 ex-
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only in many cities. but also in most
OF the States, Washington spent only
7 per cent of its total operating ex-
penditures for charities in 1910. In
contrast, hospital costs, ranking
third in Importance in the Districts S
budget, amounted to IL per cent of
the total, percentage far above the
average for cities over 100000 popu-
lation and also far above the all
State average of 1889"
Comparative Table.
Details OF Washington finances, in
comparison with other cities in the
two separate classes, cities over
100000 population and cities over
100000 population are shown in the
following table:
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Chevy Chase Women
Knitting for Sailors

The Chevy Chase Md Branch
Of the Red Cross is knitting for the
225 men on the U. S. S. Livermore. a
destroyer, and has received a let
ter of appreciation from the COM
manding officer.
Mrs. Burton Corning, chairman
OF production, announced at re-
cent meeting that 5,439 garments
and 5,672 surgical dressings had been
finished during the past three
months. The meeting was held at
the home of Mrs. Dwight Jones.
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Wonder why eppssitss get dvlIf

Lack Of essential food factors can dull .
normal appetite. So. for the latest in.
formation on vitamins, minerals, and
proteins, take Kitchen Course in NJ.
triton" Ten easy, workable lessons-by.
mail. Send name, address and CSC for
entire course to Julia Lee Wright. Box
660-cc, Oakland. California.
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Brothers Serving in Army
Meet Aboard Ship
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BRISBANE, Australia, March 10.
Shortly before boarding trans
port for Australia Sergt. Robert
c. Selbert, recently Of Selfridge
Field, Mich, got q letter from his
mother in Webster Grove, Mo-,
saying his younger brother, Rich
ard, had enlisted at st. Louis and
had been sent to Sheppard Field,
Tex.
A day at sea and strolling the
deck, Robert ran into the equally
astounded Pvt. Richard.
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Britons Reading More

English people are reading more.
Dartford Public Library having is
sued $3.50 books in two months.
10000 more than in two months
last wear,
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Bombs Cut Rum Supply

Rum producers in Jamaica are
busy filling increased orders from
Great Britain to replenish stocks
that were damaged by bombings.
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5 honest to-goodness
American reel pes to
put in your book

An0 yoVu mo al three OF tnem Il
easy to make As they are typically
American. And all have been tested by
the Safeway Homemakers' Bureau.
SAvoRY CLAM cHoWDER
Nsw EngLands gift 10 be United States
. sIicss bacon cup minced clans and
! larss onion Juice
1 cup Sstsr tsp salt
:: :ss: sssd %s potatoes ~ s:.,s s;Is :.ls ii.
Slice bacon fine, and fry till crisp in
large, heavy kettle. Add finely sliced
onion. and saute till limp but not brown.
Add water and potatoes; cover; cook
until potatoes are tender, about Is
minutes. Add milk, clans, clam juice,
and sessonings; heat just to boiling
point. Serve hot. Serves 6.
BEEF AND BEANS
Great american Vegetable m an entree
) cups dried navy. cranberry bud garlic
OF bsyo beans 2 cups sliced
Ibs fat short ribs celery
Of beef I to 2 tsps salt
: large onions u tsp pepper
Pick over beans; wash. Brown short ribs
with sliced onion, garlic, and celery in
heavy kettle; add beans; add hot water
to cover; add salt and pepper; and cook
slowly hours, or until beans are tender,
adding more water il needed. Serves 8.
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D. c. Per Capita Tax Higher
Than Average for u. S. Cities
Census Bureau Compares Revenues for 1910
In Towns of 100, 900 and 500 900 Population

average per capita Washington in 1910 higher
than average all American cities 100000 population and
population according to the Census Bureau
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Political Study Unit
Hears Talk on Role
Of Nutrition

The value Of nutrition classes In
promoting better and more health
full diets was stressed in nutrition
talk yesterday by Mrs. Robert Della
field Rands, chairman Of the Com
mittee on Consumer Problems Of the
District Federation OF Women's
Clubs.
Speaking at q council meeting Of
the Political Study Club at the
Mayf1ower Hotel. Mrs. Rands cited
many practical examples Of how the
lack of food essentials affects the
daily life Of individuals.
Pointing out the value Of the G
vitamin contained In oranges,
grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes. new
cabbage and other vegetables. she
said, THE people Of England are
noticing the effect Of shortage Of
citrus fruits by the length Of time
1t takes their most casual scratches
and cuts to get we'll"
Lack of vitamin B will cause one
to tire easily. have no appetite, be
nervous and irritable, with dull eyes
and hair and dry skim" she added.
She recommended that clubwor1-
en- take the Red Cross nutrition
course which, she explained. not
only teaches selection of proper
foods, but also how to store and
cook them to retain as much OF
their full value as possible.
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Canon Fraser Joins
Wife in Baltimore

Canon Duncan Fraser Of the Ca
thedral Of st. John in Providence,
r. l., Joined Mrs. Fraser yesterday
In Baltimore, where she has been for
some weeks because of the serious
illness Of her mother. Mrs. Joseph
Peterson Sellers, who died Sunday
morning. Canon Fraser for several
years was assistant rector of the
Church Of the Epiphany here and
with Mrs. Fraser has a wide circle
Of friends in the Capital.
Mrs. Fraser and her sister, Mrs.
Robertson, wife of Capt. James Ben
son Robertson, jr., U. S. A., have been
staying with the late Mrs. Sellers
for some months. Capt. Robertson
arrived in Baltimore yesterday from
his post at Columbia, S. C.
Canon Fraser probably will return
to Providence tomorrow or Thursday
and Mrs. Fraser will spend a day in
Washington before joining him in
their Rhode Island home.
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Burkes to Be Hosts
At String Concert

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Burke will
be hosts to group of guests to-
morrow evening at the concert of
the Chamber Music Guild in Alrnas
Temple. In their party will be the
Venezuelan Ambassador and Sonora
de Escalante, the Chilean Ambassa-
dor and Sonora de Michels, the
Nicaraguan Minister and Sonora de
De Bayle, the Greek Minister and
Nine. Diamantopoulos, the Yugoslav
Minister and Nine. Fotitch and the
Minister Counselor Of the Brazilian
Embassy and Senhora de Konder.
Mrs. Katharine Gordon Parker, a
member of the guild committee, will
entertain a group of 20 guests and
after the program she will be hostess
at supper for them in her apart
ment in Washington House.
Egon Petri. pianist, and Paul Gar
rett, clarinetist will be the soloists
with the string quartet.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
In Capital Letters
By Mona Dnsas

The appointment Admiral William STANDBY Ambassador
the Soviet Union brings residents
lovely parties Sandley during their residence 19333
Observatory Circle when the admiral President Rooseve
chief Of operations Sandley entertain
parties recalled with pleasure their gayety and
New situations though ratoning
Jumps the Of the restaurant tables these
without
with coffee served from which has been mixed
already with those
take less than three will have compromise whatever
the chef thinks is the proper amount.
parties" held this month being
received with Washington residents This
especially grumbe loudly when
chariy The Phantom Dinner which not being held through.
and the "Phanod
being sponsored by
Society the society," which used to hold
the Sail Loft the Navy
location
ball Is being held In spirit only
sponsoring Dinner for the House Of
putting these imaginary banques for
They copyrighted the and although there
balls phantom unheons phantom parties OF
Dinner permitted by
last when the two phantom
together the of campaign
of Washingons
surprising that contributors
year for almost charity sponsored
spend selling
affairs rather than having divide their
dinner.
almost all money taken in is pure profit. =
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Cuban Presidents
Daughter to Be Guest
At Embassy Sunday =.

The Cuban Ambassador and
Sonora de Concheso will have as
their guest over Sunday Senorita
Mirta Batista, eldest daughter Of
the President of Cuba, who is at
tending Eden Hall School in Phila-
delphia. She will accompany the
Ambassador and Sonora de Concheso
to New York Monday to be among
the guests at banquet which the
Cuban Chamber of Commerce in the
United States will give in honor Of
the Undersecretary of State and
Mrs. Sumner Welles. The Ambas-
sador will be among the speakers at
the dinner. He returned yesterday
from Havana where he has been
since the close of the Pan-American
Conference in Rio de Janiero to
which he was a delegate from his
country.
The party Monday will be the first
large and formal party the l5-year-
old daughter of Cuba President has
ever attended. She is in this coun-
try for her first year away at school.
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Party Planned
For DR.. Nevils
Bv CulbertsOnS

The former United States Am
bassador to Chile and Mrs. VIII
liam 8. Culbertson have issued
invitations for . reception Sat-
urday afternoon In honor Of the
Rev. DR.. Coleman Nevils Of
Georgetown University. The re-
ception will be the first Of .
series of such parties which Mr..
and Mrs. Culbertson plan. They
will entertain Tuesday, Febru-
ary II, in honor Of 1t. Comdr.
Albert j. Mccartney, U. s. N. r.,
who is on leave from the Gov
enant-First Presbyterian Church.
and Mrs Mccartney. The third
of this series, will be a reception
Friday afternoon, March 6, In
honor hf the Chinese Ambassa-
dor, DR.. HUI Shih.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Miss Potts, Fiance
Honored at Parties

A delightful party on the calen-
dar yesterday for a bride-elect was
given by Mrs. William Laird Dun
lop, r., for her niece, Miss Helen
Potts. and Mr.. De Long Bowman
whose marriage will take place next
Tuesday. Assisting Mrs. Dunlop
were Representative Katherine By
ron, Mrs. Oliver M. Walker, daugh-
ter Of the hostess; Mrs. James Free
land Dunlop, jr.; Mrs. James r.
Heiskell and Mrs. William Laird
Dunlop, Sd.
Following the tea Miss Potts and
Mr.. Bowman and members Of their
wedding party were entertained at
dinner by Mrs. Carl A. Droop.
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Brazil Finance Minister
And Members of Mission
Guests of Mr.. Welles
Many Luncheons and Dinners
Being Planned in Honor of
DISTINGUISHED Visitor

The Brazilian Minister
Costa and the members his mission started social schedule
evening they the State
Wees dinner visitors making receiving
well attending
sity be informal evening
State and Mrs Adolf Ber will entertain dinner for them and
evening the Brazilian Martins
will be their hosts at the Embassy.
The Coordinator Of Affairs Nelson
Rockefeller plan the Minister evening"
reception will his
The Undersecretay of Commerce Mr. Wayne will be
mission at luncheon Thursday Wednesday,
February Chathed will dinner In honor
Of Costa.
President A. Wallace the ranking guest
evening" which the Maynower.
included Senior Claudio de Souza
Lemo Senior Vaenm Boca Senior Joao Doubt de Ohe Senior
Garbald Senior Decio Honorato de Mou
Brazilian Ambassador. the secre
Agriculture, Of
JONES' Ebert Senator Robert
Fo Senator Josh Lee Representative Luther Johnson
Charles Representative Foster Sarnes and
Federal Board Mr. Mariner Eces
Mr. Wayne Chatfed Taylor Mr. Nelson
A. Assistant State Mr. Dean Acheson
the Federal Loan Agency Mr. W. L. Clayton
Brazilian Embassy Senior Enrias Pnteado
White and Mr. Carl Spaeth Of the Treasury Department.
Duggan adviser political
Republics
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Women's City Club
To Give Party

A valentine party with music and
games will be held by the business
and professional section Of the
Women's City Club at $50 pm
Thursday.
The program will include presen-
tation by the Committee on the Dol
lar Project of members whose talents
have assisted in increasing the fund
Members will describe their expert
ences in increasing the fund. A
buffet supper will be served with
Miss Eva Mcnamara as hostess.
The civics section of the club will
meet at II am. tomorrow at the
clubhouse when plans will be dis
cussed for future action on conser-
vation, consumer problems and nu-
triton.
Evening star., 1942-02-10

Mr.. George T. Summerlln, CHIEF OF
protocol; DR.. Herbert Feis. adviser
On economic affairs. and Mr.. Emilio
q. Collado, Mr.. Paul c. Daniels and
Mr.. Walter N. Walmsley.
Lord and Lady Halifax
Leave for Illinois.
His Britannia Majesty's Ambas-
eAdor and Lady Halifax left yester-
day for Springfield, ILL.,, where they
Will attend the celebration Of Pres
ident Abraham Lincoln's birthday
anniversary in the Springfield High
School tomorrow night. Tonight the
Ambassador and Lady Halifax will
be guests Of honor Of the Governor
Of Illinois and Mrs. Dwight H.
Green, who will entertain at din
iier In the Governors mansion.
Before returning to Washington
the Ambassador and Lady Halifax
will visit the home and burial place
Of Lincoln and are expected to be
back in Washington Friday morn
ing.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Miss Jean Waggaman
And Fiance Feted
In New York

Miss Jean Fairweather Wagga-
man, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Pierpont waggaman, and her
fiance, Mr.. Francis Albert Harper,
shared honors at . reception last
evening which the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Harper Of Paris
and Princeton, N. j. gave at the
Savoy-P Plaza In New York. Miss
Waggaman Is expected to return to
her Washington home tomorrow or
Thursday, and the wedding will take
place here Saturday, March 7.
Preceding the reception Miss Wag-
gaman and Mr.. Harper were guests
Of honor at dinner Of Miss Jean
English, who entertained at the
Biltmoro.
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fectively decorated with gladioluses
and palms and dimly lighted by tall
white candles. The Rev. G. E. Len
ski omciated.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore a lovely
gown Of white slipper satin made on
princess lines with long sleeves end
ing In points at the wrists and a
sweeping circular train. Her long
tulle veil was held in place by a
pleated tiara Of tulle and orange
blossoms. She carried white satin
Bible to which was fastened a spray
Of gardenias and a cascade of mar
row white satin ribbon caught with
maidenhair fern.
The maid Of honor, Miss Patricia
Mann. wore a gold taffeta gown
made with a dropped shoulder line
and q very full skirt covered with
net. Her hat and shoulder veil
matched her dress and she carried
an arm bouquet Of spring flowers.
The bridemaids were Miss Re-
kl1ld oONlC dllO MLcS julio SOUU
They wore dresses made like the
maid Of honor's in green and orchid
respectively; similar hats to cor
respond In color and carried spring
flowers
Mr.. Karl Waple. brother Of the
bridegroom, was the best man, and
the ushers were Mr.. George c. Cook,
brother Of the bride; Mr.. Cameron
Marsh. 1t. James Via and 1t.
Joseph Hull.
Upon leaving the altar the bridal
party walked under an arch Of
crossed sabers held by 1t. Via and
1t. Hull.
A reception followed the ceremony
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Waple, parents of the bridegroom.
Receiving with the young couple
were Mr.. and Mrs. Waple and Mr..
Cook, father of the bride The
bridegroom mother chose for her
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Robert G. Taylors
Fete Relatives

DR.. and Mrs. Robert George
Taylor have as their guests the
formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Taylor Of Carlisle, Pa, who
came to make the acquaintance Of
their grandson, little Robert Fred
erick Taylor, who was born Satur-
day. The baby also is a grandson
Of DR.. and Mrs. Frederick L. Vogt.
His mother formerly was Miss
Carolyn Vogt.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
ZOnta to Meet

A valentine program will be fea-
tured at a meeting of the Zonta
Club at / pm. tomorrow at the
Y. w. c. A.
The affair will be in charge of Miss
Vera Lundquist, who will tell the sig
nificance of each members given
name as 1t is read at the meeting.
Valentine readings will be given by
Mrs. John Street, daughter -in-law Of
Mrs Nan Street, past president Of
the club.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Littauers Entertain
At F Street Club

Other dinner parties last evening
included that of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Littauer who entertained at
the 1925 r Street Club. Mr.. and
Mrs. Littauer have been in Wash
ington very little in recent years,
although in the past they spent each
winter in the Capital. They have q
wide circle of friends here who are
welcoming them back.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Sorority Plans Tea

A benefit tea viii be held by Zets
Chapter Of Sigma Kappa Sorority
from 4 to 8 pm. Friday at the Co
lumbar House. George Washington
University. Proceeds will 60 to the
Red Cross war relief fund.
Miss Anne Kangas and Miss MIL
dred Blevins are in charge of ar
rangements. A program will In
clude musical presentations by Miss
Virginia Knauer, Miss Dorothy Cur
rier and Miss Helen Higginson. Miss
Sarah Jane Williams Is in charge OF
publicity.
Evening star., 1942-02-10

sons wedding a gown Of turquoise
blue crepe with which she wore q
corsage of red roses.
When 1t. and Mrs. Waple left on
their wedding trip, the bride was
wearing a green suit. tan accessories
and a silver fox jacket. They will
make their home near Fort Eustis,
Va, where the bridegroom is sta
toned. Both the bride and the
bridegroom are graduates of Will
son Teachers College. The bride,
until recently, was connected with
the District schools.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Gives Luncheon

Miss Christine Gawne, who re-
Gently returned to Washington after
several years absence in the East,
was among those at the luncheon
today at which her mother, Mrs.
James o. Gawne, was hostess, en-
tertaining the alumnae of the Mas
tiers School at Dobbs Ferry. The
luncheon was given In the new home
of Mrs. Gawne on Tracy place.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Alaska Aide to Talk

The Governor OF Alaska and Mrs.
Ernest Gruening will be guests of
the Newspaper Women's Club at tea
Friday afternoon, when the Cover
nor will give brief talk about the
Territory. Marie McNair, president
Of the club, will receive.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
MISS BARBARA JEAN
MTTCHELL

fer engagement to Mr..
Maurice James Connolly, 5r,
of NeD Hapen, Conn, Is an
nounced by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene r. Mitchell.
No date has been set for the
iDedding.
-Pdchrdch Photo.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Sees to Entertain

The former Chinese Ambassador
and Nine. SEE will entertain at
dinner Thursday in honor of the
former Minister of Switzerland and
Nine. Peter, who are here for several
weeks.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
MissMarguerite arion Cook
Bride of 1t. Louis A. Waple

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church the last evening
wedding daughter Of
p. Louis Arthur Wape A.
the wedding charming detail