Evening Star Newspaper, March 24, 1933, Page 7

PROTEST MEETING | State Department Flooded With Complaints of Ger- man Activities. Washington Jews today were organiz- ing a mass meeting of protest against anti-Semitic activities in Germany as | telegrams complaining of alleged abuses on the part of Adolf Hitler's followers continued to pour into the State De- partment. Reports on the accuracy of varlous | accounts of persecution and atrocities were being awaited from the Berlin em- bassy. Meanwhile, Jews here planned a mass meeting, tentatively set for Mon- day night to coincide with similar demonstrations in many large American cities. ‘The State Department requested an cfficial report of the embassy at Berlin after leading American Jews asked for action. Many telegrams urging this course were phrased in strong terms. ‘They came from various organizations, mostly composed of Jews. Ore was sent by the International Cathcec Truth Society thrcugh Rev. Lodge Curran of New York, the society’s president. It referred to Hitler as a former Austrian citizen whose path had been marked by blood. Committee Appointed. A committee of 16 leading residents was appointed at a preliminary ses- sion in the Jewish Community Center last night to unite 60 local Jewish or- ganizations behind the mass meeting of protest. This will probably be held at the Washington Auditorium, al- though the committee was to set defi- nitely the time and place at a meet- ing later today, when the speakers will be_announced. Persons of all creeds and political beliefs will be invited to the mass meeting. The sympathy and co-opera- tion of Gentiles was urged at last night's meeting by Rev. Russell J. Clinchy, pastor of the Mount Vernon Congregational Church, to an accom- paniment of enthusiastic applause. Rev. Mr. Clinchy pledged his full support to the movement. The meeting was presided over by Joseph L. Tepper, Washington attorney. Other speakers were Maurice D. Rosen- berg, attorney and banker; John A. Korman, Benjamin Meiman, Rabbi J. ‘T. Loeb and Ben-Zion Emanuel, princi- pal of the Washington Talmud Torah. Speaker pointed out that thé protest cannot be interpreted as a criticism of the German people or even of the Hitler political philosophy. Rather, the movement is aimed at ‘“exterminatory tactics” on the part of Hitler's follow- ers, said to be depriving German Jews of police protection and the most ele- mental human rights. Meeting at Center Tonight. Isidore Hershfield, named to head the Committee of Sixteen, called atten- tion to the fact that a protest demon- straion here will be of wide significance because staged in the American Capital. Other members of the comimttee are Mr. Rosenberg, Mr. Korman, Joseph Solomon, Irving Goldstein, Mr. Mei- man, Louis E. Speigler, Mrs. Henry Oxenberg, Rabbi Loeb, Morris Gar- finckle, Mr. Tepper, Mrs. Charles A. Goldsmith, Joseph Wilner, Morris Bis- gyer, Rabbi Solomon Metz, Zalmon Henkin and Rev. L. Novick, cantor for the Sixth Street Congregation. Another protest meeting will be held at the Jewish Community Center at 8 o'clock tonight by the Jewish War Vet- erans of the United States. Samuel W. Silverman of Jersey City, N. J., who or- ganized the local club, will speak, as will Mr. Korman, Members of the organi- zation include veterans of the Civil and Spanish-American Wars and various overseas campaigns. Other telegrams received by the State Department include one from the Na- tional Committee for Defense of Politi- cal Prisoners, through Joshua Kunitz, its secretary, protesting what it de- scribed as an unwarranted attack on Edward Dahlberg, American novelist and member of the organization. A dif- ferent note was struck In a telegram sent by John B, Trevor, chairman of the board of the American Coalition of Patriotic, Civic and Fraternal Societies, New York. This message said that while its senders had no sympathy with persecution on racial or religious grounds they opposed relaxation of the immigra- tion laws to admit refugees from Ger- many. AKRON AT LAKEHURST AFTER 12-DAY FLIGHT Giant Navy Dirigible Traveled to Canal Zone by Way of Miami. By the Associated Press. LAKEHURST, N. J.,, March 24.—The Navy dirigible Akron was lodged in its hangar at the Naval Air Station late yesterday, ending a 12-day flight that had taken the giant airship to the l;%:mma Canal Zone by way of Miami, The Akron left its base here on March 11. TIts return flight from Miami, which it left at 11:15 last night, ‘was uneventful. The last group of men who will make up the crew of the U. S. S. Macon, Dew Navy dirigible, Jeft by train for Akron, Ohio, where the Macon will make its first flight in a few days. EISEMAN’S SEVENTH & F STS. . Match Your Odd Coats With Our Special TROUSERS Strictly All Wool— Many From Suits— Put those odd coats and vests to work—match them with a pair of our special trousers. We have a stock of over 5000 pairs in all wanted patterns, materials and sizes. Just bring in your odd coat or vest. =——=—u THE EVENING ROCKEFELLER GIVES TINY GIRL PRIZE AND RECEIVES A KISS 15 PLANNED HERE|ss-veurous epiamtrepi s 10 spisic ot Occasion at Village Fair. By the Assoclated Press. ORMOND BEACH, Fla. March 24— John D. mc‘keleslg:. ',“ii.;"m :: rd':“ annual Village el r yes y, reviewed the children’s parade, awarded the prizes and received a kiss from a tiny girl prize winner. Entering into the spirit of the occa- sion with keen delight, Mr. Rockefeller watched a girl of 5 years do a toe dance while her brother, 11, played the violin accompaniment. Before leaving, he placed his hand on one of the younger children’s head and nimbly kicked over it. The 93-year-old philanthropist visited | the various booths and chatted with the women in charge. After reviewing the children’s parade, Mr. Rockefeller had his picture taken with the prize winners, little Mercedes Dickey and Sonny Harris, who were dressed as bride and groom. ‘When giving the children their prize ribbons, the philanthropist asked: “What will you give me if I give you this ribbon?” The little gir] threw her arms around Mr. Rockefeller's neck and kissed him. He was delighted and kissed her hand. While the cameras clicked, the children ran off. LAWMAKERS VISIT AMARYLLIS SHOW 1150 Members of Congress Attend Agriculture Depart- ment’s Exhibition. Many members of Congress are taking advantage of this holiday of Congress to visit the twentieth annual free !amaryllis show of the Agriculture De- partment. More than 150 legisjators | from 32 States had visited the exhibi- tion green houses before noon today, and there they encountered young women from many of their home States who came in bus loads from 12 of the col- leges and academies in and around the Capital City. Secretary Wallace, is particularly interested in the rich orchid-sha blooms from bulbs which his mother selected in Italy while her husband was Secretary of . Agriculture a few years ago, of the amaryllis formossima variety. Visiting growers from 11 States have asked the superintendent of the green ' houses, J. Wise Byrns, whose father originated the show, to supply some of these bulbs for general cultivation. More than 40 of the new members of Congress after visiting the amaryllis show made their first trip through the other green houses and through the Department of Agriculture buildings. More than 1,000 garden club inem- bers from the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virgiftia, Delaware and Penn- sylvania have already been guests of the department and more than 3,000 other garden club members are coming on_excursions next Sunday. Inmates of Walter Reed and Mount Alto Hospitals are being brought to the show by residents, who contributed more than a dozen automobiles. ‘This afternoon and tomorrow more than 5,000 District schodl children are scheduled to see the show, which ccn- tains more than 1,200 plants and up- ward of 10,000 flowers. = e Girl Scouts to Hold Tea. Troop 20 of the Girl Scouts will pre- sent “Sir Richard’s Minstrels” at a silver offering tea in the Cleveland Park Club House, Thirty-third place and Highland place, this afternoon from 4 to 6. Proceeds from the tea will be d | used for the Camp May Fletcher schol- arship fund. ——— Of 4,258 fire calls in London last year, 1964 were false alarms and 663 malicious calls. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1933. RUSSIANS CHARGE BRIBES 10 BRITISH Foreign Lawyer Is Denied in Alleged Power Plant Sahotage. By the Assoclated Press. MOSCOW, March 24.—A. Vishinski, state prosecutor of the Russian Social- | ni ist Federated Soviet Republic, revealed | yesterday that accusations against four British representatives of the Metro- Vickers Electrical Equipment Co. and the Russians arrested with them in- clude giving and taking bribes as well as “intentionally” damaging the equip- ment of several power stations. In these alleged crimes the accused men are charged with “acting on in- structions,” but where these instruc- tions emanated from has not been revealed. Third Degree Denied. In a statement to the newspaper Izvestia, official government organ, Vishinski denied that third-degree methods had been employed in dealing with the Englishmen. He offered the release in bail pending trial of three of the Britons in whose cases investi- gation virtually has been completed. Bail rarely is permitted in such cases —involving economic and political counter-revolution—and the prosecu- tor’s offer apparently is intended some- what to appease British public opinion. Foreign Lawyer Denied. Vishinski also announced that the Britons would not be allowed to have a foreign lawyer to defend them at their trial, which is to be held some time in the first two weeks of April. BAIL IS ARRANGED. British Government Expected to De- mand Unconditional Release. LONDON, March 24 (#)—Release on bail of three British subjects, employes of a British electrical firm, who were arrested several days ago by Soviet secret police on charges of sabotage. has been agreed to by the public pros- | ' rHle Chesterfie | FoRMUTA _what is it ? The formulas and processes which make Chesterfield a milder and better-tasting cigarette are secret— to prevent others.from copying them yesterday. Meanwhile it was understood in offi- clal quarters that the British mm- ment would consider nothing ot unconditional release without trial as ¢ satisfactory settlement. it was understood that the may consider application of an em- bargo on Russian imports if a satisfac- tory settlement js not made. Bail of 25,000 rubles (approximately $12,500) is asked for Thornton, who was assistant director for the company, and 15,000 rubles each for Cushny and Gregory. “PROFESS(;R BUGGS” Public meeting to launch early diag- nosis campaign of the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis this eve- at 8 o'clock in the assembly hall of the Brookings Institution, 722 Jack- . Short addresses by Dr. John Claxton Gittings of Johns Hopkins Uni- versity; Dr. F. C. Smith of the United States Public Health Service and Dr. Harry Fowler, president of the District of Columbia Medical Society. New mo- tion picture, first public showing, “Pro- fessor Buggs.” Dr. Willlam Charles White, president of Tuberculosis Asso- ciation, presiding. DRY VIOLATORS’ PARDONS SOUGHT OF ROOSEVELT McLeod Support House Resolution. Seeks for 'lnpreuntatlve Prezident’s President Roosevelt’s support of a resolution to pardon all violators of the national prohibition laws upon ratifica- tion of the eighteenth amendment re- peal resolution was scught today by Representative McLeod, Republican, of Michigan. In a letter to the President, McLeod pointed cut ‘hat there are approx- imately 11,000 liquor law violators in Federal prisons costing the Government | millions of dollars a year in subsistence. “In addition to effecting a consid: able and much needed economy.” said, “this gracious act of cle: ency would, I am confident, carry out | the will of our people by refusing to allow the punitive measures connected with nationel prohibition remain ef- fective after our Constitution is purged of the amendment that has proved so unpopular and repugnant to the vast majority of our citizens.” EXTRAORDINARY AUCTION SALE Capital Art Gallery & Au 724 13th St. N. W. Silver & Chinaware _Tea Services, Coffee Sets, Service Plates, Trays, Flatware Sets, Vegetable Dishes, etc., in Sterling and Sheffield, including an Early American Tea and Coffee Service Dinner Service, Place Plates, Breakfast Sets and other odd serv. ices of Limoges, Royal Daulton, Dresden, Sevres and Bohemian China, including a complete 100-piece Cobalt Blue Dinner Service in Royal Bohemian Furniture, Glassware, Ivory Carvings, Bric-a-Brac, Curios, Swords, Armor and other objects of art, including 8 collection of ~ Oriental Rugs af Kashan, Kerman, Bokhars weaves. Sales Daily at 1 P.M., Evening Sessions, 8 P.M. EXHIBITION If every person knew the method and processes of tanning leather, it would be of interest; but what people want to know is: Is it a good shoe? Is it comfortable? Will it wear longer? Is the price right? So it is with Chesterfield Cigarettes. If smokers, men and women, knew all of the formulas and pro- cesses of manufacture, it would be of interest to them; but what smokers really want is the result. Everything that goes into Chesterficld Cigarettes is as good as money can buy. Every process has in it all that science knows about cigarette manufacture. The formulas are secret to prevent others from copying them. The mildness and the better taste you may prove for yourself. May we ask you to try Chesterfield? MORNINGS PeoPlg know it . v Bva s e PAY EMPLOYES’ TAX I"‘lhn Employers Must Make Up Greater Share on Small Wages. ROME (#).—The 'employer rather than the worker has cause to regrel & decree just issued by Mussolini. | It orders that pay of less than $1,500 be increased to cover from 40 to 80 per | cent of the tax, the object being to aid | families of modest means. N | Where th> wage is less than $300 a | year an 80 per cent increase is pre- | geribed. For earnings up to $900 it is 50 per cent and above that figure it | amounts to 40 per cent. Real estate values in Mexico are un- | dergoing deflation. e e B il Rec 25th & Pa. Is An Authorized F you have something 3 taxation on the latter's wages, under | GREECE OVERPOPULATED U. 8. Quota Act and Infiux of Refugees Blamed. ' | ATHENS (#).—The ‘ministry of na Lional economy, noting that Cr2ece has a populaticn of nearly 7,00,000, says the | country is becoming overpopulated. | The conditicn 1s aserided to cilects of the American quota act of 1921, plus the influx of 1,300,000 Greck relugees frcm Asia Minor as a result of the post- war exchange of nationals between this country and Turkey. Before 1921 about 26,000 Greeks went to the United States 2nnually. The original quota act cut this to 3,000, but cince then that allowance virtually has been wiped out. ADVERTISENENTS EIVED HERE Columbia Drug Store Ave. N.W. 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