Evening Star Newspaper, May 15, 1937, Page 1

4 WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Fair and continued cool tonight; to- morrow fair and warmer; Monday showers; gentle northwest winds. Tem- peratures—Highest, 61, at 3 p.m. yester- day; lowest, 54, at 5:30 a.m. today. Full report on page A-12, The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press News and Wirephoto Services. Closing N.Y. Markets—Sales—Page 13 85th YEAR. No. 33,9 . LARGO' CABALLERD ASKED TO REFORM RESIGNED CABINET Redistribution of Posts Will Be Effected in New Regime. ALL GROUPS TO GET SHARE IN MINISTRY Premier Promises Quick Forma- tion of “Win-War” Ministry, Sixth in Ten Months. BACKGROUND— Spanish. elections in February, 1936, brought into office a Popular Front government, composed of coalition of leftist parties. Fascist oppotition became violent with out- break of civil war last July. Subsequent changes in govern- ¥ment brought five different cabinets to power. Last reform was effected in November, when representation was given Communists and Anar- ¢ho-Syndicalists. Catalonian branch of latter faction recently revolted in Barcelona. By the Assoctated Press. VALENCIA, May 15.—Premier Fran- ¢isco Largo Caballero, who resigned &is Spanish Republican government today, a few hours later was called upon to form a new ‘“win-the-war” cabinet. The sixth wartime government of Spain's Republic. Largo Caballero an- nounced, will include all the elements in the cabinet which resigned today, but with & new distribution of posts. The extreme Socialist premier, who had guided the destinies of the regime through eight months of resistance egainst Fascist insurgents, pledged himself to a speedy formation of a *“win-the-war” ministry. ‘The resignation of the old govern- ment, the second that Largo Caballero had organized after he was called to from a cabinet amid civil war con- fusion last September, was decided upon at a long, secret meeting Thurs- day, but was not made public until today. All Elements Included. Largo Caballero’s announcement that all the elements of the old cabinet would be represented in the new meant, apparently, that Anarcho- Byndicalists would share posts with Socialists, Communists and Left Re- publicans. The extent of Anarcho-Syndicalist representation was doubtful, however. Barcelona colleagues of this group recently revolted against the Cata- lonian and Valencia regimes, which with the Basques are allied in fight- ing Prancisco Franco's insurgent armies. Valencia Anarcho-Syndical- 1sts publicly opposed the revolt of the Catalan Anarchists. Largo Caballero, veteran extreme Bocialist who had head the Spanish government through eight months of ecivil war, handed his resignation in at 10 am, and four hours later was commissioned by President Manuel Aszana to form a new and stronger regime—one that will hasten the counter-offensive against Franco. - Leaders of the “Ugt,” Socialist-Com- munist labor union, were insistent that he continue in power. They said his forceful personality was ensible.” Will Consult All Elements. An official announcement said all elements represented in the old eab- Inet (Socialists, Communists, Anarcho- Syndicalists and Left Republicans) would be consulted before the new gov- ernment was decided upon. (This heavily censored dispatch did not give the reason for the Mesignation, but outsiders regard- ed it as possible the recent Anar- ehist revolt in autonomous Barce- lona might have had a bearing, since there are powerful Anarcho- Byndicalist elements in the main Spanish government of Valencia. (The government’s main inter- nal political trouble during the eivil war has been to try to recon- eile Anarchists and Syndicalists with Socialists, Communists and Left Republicans, all supporting the regime against Francisco Franco’s military insurgents.) Valencia itself was calm. Reports of a coming cabinet reshuffie had been circulated for some time and caused no surprise. Largo Caballero has headed two of the five governments which have ruled Republican Spein since the outbreak of the war with Franco's insurgents last July 18, COLUMN REPORTED DESTROYED. Government Force Declared Wiped Out Near Toledo. TOLEDO, Spain, May 15 (P .—A ocolumn of government troops south of the Tajo River was reported today to have been virtually destroyed with bombs and machine gun fire in an insurgent air attack. One of Gen. Francisco Franco's air squadrons, circling the battle lines of the government's offensive toward this ancient Moorish capital, sighted the column moving back from one of the central positions, an official report said, and swooped down on it. ‘The government soldiers, apparently confident their trucks and motorized srtillery were sufficiently camouflaged to escape or beat off any aerial assault, ‘were taken by surprise. Government troops and insurgent defenders of Toledo have been locked in fierce combat for a week south of ‘Toledo. (Reports from Madrid, 40 miles northeast of Toledo, said the Gov- ernment besiegers of Toledo con- tinued to shell the outskirts of the city, aiming especially at bridges and railway stations. (On the Madrid front, the gov- ernment said, mutiny had broken out among 3,000 insurgents be- sieged in University City on the a ‘Weslern edge of the eapital.) “indisp- | Entered as second class matter Ppost office, Washington, D..C. 82. BACKGROUND— Since 1920 John L. Lewis has fought for labor union organization on an industrial basis—to join all workers in one industry, whether they be electricians, carpenters, miners, mechanics or painters, into one master union. In clash with William Green, American Federa- tion of Labor president, over policy, Lewis resigned vice presidency of A. F. of L. in 1935 and formed Committee for Industrial Organiza- tion. Launching vigorous campaign to bring locals under wing of C. I. O., Lewis and his supporters gained many afiiliates. Striking back, the Ezxecutive Council last Fall ordered suspension of C. I. O. BY the Assoclated Press. LOS ANGELES, May 15—C. 1. O. affiliates with approximately 10,000 members were under suspension today from the Los Angeles Central Labor Council, 8o ordered by William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. *“We can no longer tolerate their membership,” Green said. The units were locals of the Amal- gamated Clothing Workers' Union, the International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union and the United Rub- ber Workers. Harry Sherman, president of the oouncil, rapped as out of order mo- ch WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION ¢ Foening Star WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1937—FORTY-FOUR PAGES. ##% C. I. 0. Affiliates in Los Angeles Suspended From Federation |Green’s Order Affects 10,000—“We Can No Longer Tolerate Their Membership,” He Says. tions to table Green's recommenda- tion, declaring, “we must follow Green’s orders.” The letter from Green said: “In order to maintain the require- ments of our constitution, I must call upon officers of the Los Angeles Central Labor Council to dissociate from the council all the unions asso- clated with the C. I. O. “They are not entitled to repre- sentation. We have tolerated them on our central labor bodies until now, and now we can no longer tolerate their membership.” Meanwhile, every star who pesses through picket lines was branded as “strikebreaker” by leaders of nearly 6,000 striking film craftsmen demand- ,ing peace today on their own terms after rejecting proposals of producers. Most of the leading players of Hollywood last night walked through lines of about 100 pickets to attend the premier of a film at Carthay Center. Robert Montgomery, president of the Screen Actors’ Guild, which re- cently settled its differences with pro- ducers, offered no comment on the “strikebreaker” statement. Throughout the labor difficulty, producers have taken the stand that strikers could return to their jobs im- mediately, without prejudice, and that differences could be ironed out through later negotiat but that (See LABOR, P ) SNOWDEN IS DEAD OF HEART ATTACK |Socialist Leader Was Too Il to See Coronation of George VI. | B the Associated Press. | JLONDON, May 15.—Fhilip Snow- den, first Viscount of Ickornshaw, former chancellor of the exchequer and a guiding spirit of the British ia- bor movement, died suddenly today of a heart attack. The Socialist peer was 72 years old. ‘The viscount, who overcame in- ‘validism to rise from obscurity in Lan- cashire and twice hold the purse 4 am. at his country home, Tilford, Surrey. He had been confined there for some time in ill health. His widow, the Viscountess Snowden, explained on the day before the coronation of King George VI that Lord Snowden was not well enough to attend. Viscountess at State Ball. His illness, however, apparently had not seemed critical for Viscountess Snowden was present and was a guest last night at a state ball at Bucking- ham Palace. She was informed here of her hus- band’s death and left immediately for ‘Tilford. Viscount Snowden, who was raised to the peerage by the late King George V in 1931, won his sovereign’s recogni- tion for his help in forming the na- tional government in 1931 with Ram- say MacDonald as prime minister. Lord Snowden later split with Mac- Donald over repeal of the land tax and bitterly assailed his erstwhile col- league from his seat in the House of Lords. Remained Free Trader. When & storm broke over the Ot- tawa tariffs bill in 1932 Viscount Sowden remained an uncompromising free trader and sent his resignation to MacDonald. Before he entered actively in British politics, he was a newspaper writer. He wrote extensively throughout his life on Socialist views of wages, labor and finance. His chancellorship of the exchequer was in two post-war cabinets, those of 1924 and 1929-1931. He was twice chairman of the In- dependent Labor party, from 1903 to 1906, and from 1917 to 1920. Besides ‘membership in the House of Commons before his elevation to the peerage, Viscount Snowden served on the royal commissions on canals and waterways, civil service, veneral diseases and on the central (liquor) control board. ‘Wife Shared His Career. He was married in 1905 to Ethel Annokin, now Viscountess Snowden, who shared actively in her husband's career. She was at one time a member of the Executive Committee of the Fabian Soclety, with which George (See SNOWDEN, Page A-12.) OPPOSE COURT BILL California Delegates of Women’s Clubs Vote Disapproval. CORONADO, Calif., May 15 (#)— By a vote of 707 to 59 delegates to the California Federation of Women's Clubs convention here adopted & reso- lution opposing change in the or- ganization of the United States Su- preme Court ‘“except by regular amendment to the Constitution.” By the Associated Press. KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 15.—A new world unfolded today for chubby, blue-eyed Billy Payne, whose first five years have been spent in silence with his deaf mute parents. For the first time in his life he romped with other children and haj pily spoke simple words like “Mommy,” “Daddy,” “ball” and “dog.” His kindergarten teacher, Miss Osie Bennett, said he has a vocabulary of 100 words now. and is learning rapidly. Billy, bright-faced and energetic, lved in the mountains near - strings of the British Empire, died at | “H.R.H." BAN SEEN FORMRS. WARFIELD Royal Rank to Be Denied, at Least for Present, Duke’s Friend Says. BACKGROUND— Edward VIII, on abdication be- cause of love for American-born Mrs. Wallis Warfleld, retained royal rank of Duke of Windsor. His flancee, now divorced from Edward Aldrich Simpson, the for- mer ruler is reported desirous of obtaining for her royal rank when she becomes his bride, By the Associated Press. LONDON, May 15.—A titled friend of the Duke of Windsor asserted today “it is definitely fixed” that the duke's bride-to-be will not become “her royal highness”—at least not immediately. This intimate admitted that the former British monarch was most anxious to obtain for his bride his own royal style when they marry, probably next month. “That is quite natural” said the friend, “for he wanted to make her queen.” The duke's younger brother, King George VI, and the government hold all the trumps in the game, he added, but it was not ruled out that the King might raise the duchess to the rank of “H. R. H.” after a lapse of time had dimmed the bitter feeling engen- dered by the abdication. 1 Baldwin Due to Retire. ‘Thus the quarrel touched off tm ward VIII's choice of an American- born commoner and divorcee for a wife appeared far from happy solution, de- spite the fact Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin is expected to retire this month. The stern, firm-jawed premier, who led the fight to keep Edward from marrying Wallis Warfleld, is expected to further his opposition to the ro- mance through Neville Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer, who, po- litical observers agree, is likely to be his successor. Chamberlain’s attitude was said to include support for the government's decision not to pension the former King. ‘The policy of the Baldwin govern- ment has been to boost Edward's brother, who succeeded to the throne as George VI after last December's abdication, and to keep Edward in the background as mwuch as possible. In this it has had support from most of the government opposition. Edward was known to have several “friends” in the present cabinet, but they were in a minority. Meanwhile, in one view, the matter of title recognition for Mrs. Warfleld when she becomes Edward’s bride rested finally with King George—with the advice of his ministers. Some observers said the bride could become & ‘“royal highness” only through a royal enactment. Fails to Bid on Estate. OYSTER BAY, N. Y., May 15 (#).— William B. Leeds’ 54-acre estate on Long Island went on auction today without the Duke of Windsor being a bidder. From Herman L. Rogers at Monts, France, spokesman for the former King of England, came the announce- ment that Windsor was “not looking forward to the purchase of the property.” Son of Deaf Mutes, Discovered Normal, Learns to Talk at 5 ville, where he never heard & human voice. A month ago he and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Payne, came to the Volunteers of America home . Capt. W. W. Thom thought Billy, like his father and mother, was deaf and mute. “It was by accident I learned he could hear,” Thom said. “I blew my sutomobile horn and saw him jump.” Billy was placed in the home’s kindergarten school. And now—Miss Bennett estimates he will have & vocabulary of 2,500 to 3,000 words in & few months—that's normsl for his e £ MUD LENGTHENS PREAKNESS 000§ ONWAR ADMIRAL 45,000 Will Watch Derby Winner Try to Repeat at Pimlico. ABILITY ON WET TRACK DISPUTED QUESTION Suffered Setback Last Year on Soft Course—Pompoon Has Some Supporters. (Pictures on Page A-2.) BY ORLO ROEEBTSON. Associated Press Bports Writer. BALTIMORE, May 15.—A mile and three-sixteenths journey over a rain- soaked track at Pimlico today stood between War Admiral and the turf's hell of fame as the little brown son of Man o’ War came down to the $50,- 000 Preakness, the outstanding choice to whip six other 3-year-old colts and a lone filly. Ordinarily, that journey, over which only Sir Barton, Gallant Fox, Burgoo King, Omaha and Bold Venture trav- elled to victory after winning the Kentucky Derby, would be just a breeze for the colt that left a much larger field far behind in the Derby & week ago. Yesterday, however, Jupiter Pluvius took a hand in the proceedings, soaked the track with rain until it was fet- lock deep in slop and threw a slightly different light on a race that a few days ago figured to be a one-horse affair, W : Admiral's mud-running ability is questionable. The majority of his backers, and they were legion among the nearly 45,000 that headed toward “‘Old Hilltop,” stood staunchly by the Derby winner, however. They back their belief with dollars. Trainer George Conway said his charge would g0, rain or shine, but that he would much rather the track be fast. Loser in Mud Last Year. Samuel Riddle's colt suffered one of his few setbacks over a muddy track last year. He was improperly shod for the slippery going at the time, Jockey Charley Kurtsinger said. But that is expected to be corrected this time by such a shrewd trainer as 64-year-old George Conway. While the question of War Admiral's mud-running ability provoked heated discussions along Baltmore's Rialto, the odds on the Riddle colt lengthened until it was expected he would go to the post at 4 to 5. Over a fast track he probably would be one of the short- est priced choices in Preakness history. Post time is about 5:30 p.m. There were many among the incom- .ing throng who failed to subscribe to the strong belief of War Admiral's followers. They for the most part, settled on J. H. Locheim's Pompoon, second in the Derby, as the one to beat over a mudy track. A few went for Eunice G. Rand's Merry M.aker, a former plater which moves up many pounds in the mud, while Walter M. Jeffords’ Matey, another son of Man o’ ‘War, slowly lost favor. There was some doubt whether the latter would start if the going remained bad. If C. F. (Danny) Clark, trainer of Pompoon, holds to his announced plan, he will instruct Jockey Wayne Wright to keep the son of Pompey at War Admiral's flarfks until they hit the stretch and then strike. Happy Dan was hoping that some speed horse such as Joe W. Brown's, Jewell Dorsett, would go out and run with the favorite for at least 6 furlongs. Charley Kurtsinger, Louisville’s “flying Dutchman.” informed of Clarke's strategy, merely smiled and said: “They’ll have to catch me first. I've never really let the Admiral run. If those other horses think they can run with him in the first or the last quarter just let them try. We'll show 'em what speed is and I don't care Whether the track is muddy or fast.” ‘While Merry Maker rated some con- sideration off his mud performances, the others remained strictly outsiders. Summary of -A-11 Lost & Found A-3 | Woman'sPg. B-8 FOREIGN. Largo Caballero asked to re-form re- signed cabinet. Page A-1 Move for non-aggression in Pacific seen at parley, Page A-10 NATIONAL. Roosevelt decrees court bill fight to finish, Page A-1 Disarmament conference “out of pic- ture,” says Davis. Page A-1 C. I. O. affiliates in Los Angeles sus- pended by Green. Page A-1 Merrill and Lambie arrive to visit ‘White House. Page A-1 Odds on War Admiral in Preakness lengthened. Page A-1 German Board of Inquiry enters Hin- denburg crash probe. Page A-4 Four armed prisoners escape North ‘Texas jail. Page A-10 Out in fund for farm ten- ancy aid held likely. Page A-10 WASHINGTON AND VICINITY. Hobart Newman now leading candidate for Judge Hitt's post. Page A-1 ‘Three boys linked with series of beach resort robberies. Page A-3 Slaughter house hearing is recessed until Wednesday. Page A-1 Maryland R. O. T. C. holds annual drill competition in raigy Page A-12 DR. DODD’S BEDTIME STORY! MERRILL ARRIVES T0 SEE PRESIDENT He and Lambie Will Deliver Letters From London to White House. Although he has not yet had a chance to rest up after his record- breaking trans-Atlantic round-trip, Henry T. (Dick) Merrill, already is planning another trans-Atlantic flight next August, he said on arrival here today to deliver letters to Presi- dent Roosevelt from London. Accom- panying Merrill was Jack Lambie, who made the trans-Atlantic round-trip as his co-pilot. Merrill characterized his trans- Atlantic flight as a ‘“vacation,” say- ing he expects to go back to work flying a transport plane through Washington for Eastern Airlines on Monday. His August flight will be a race for prize money offered by the French Air Ministry in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the flight of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. Merrill said he expects to use the same Lockheed airplane in which he Jjust returned from London. It is said that 21 pilots, representing sev- eral nations, already have entered for the trans-Atlantic race, to be flown from New York to Paris over the “Lindbergh route.” Merrill made the trip to Washington aboard a regular transport of Eastern Airlines, arriving at Washington Air- port just in time to keep a noon ap- pointment at the White House. He said he had several pieces of corona- tion mail for the President. Merrill delayed his call at the White House, however, long enough to get a shoe shine. “I've just got to have one,” he said. “I was crawling all over gas tanks during the flight back and these shoes aren’t in shape to go to the White House.” He planned only a hurried visit to Washington and will catch the 2 o'clock plane back to New York. He said he expected to make his regular New ‘York-Miami run on Monday. 18 on Bus Hurt in Wreck. CROMWELL, Conn., May 15 (#).— Eighteen passengers and the driver of an interstate bus bound for New York ‘were injured or shaken up early today when it was sideswiped by a 20-ton trailer truck here. James Roosevelt to Speak. Senator Bulkley, Democrat, of Ohio said last night that James Roosevelt, son and a secretary to the President, would speak at the opening ceremonies of the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland May 29. Today’s Star Real estate man's disappearance still mystery. Page A-16 Hazen sees possibility of sales tax in District. Page A-16 D. C. traffic toll reaches 47; eight injured. Page A-16 Commissioners’ attitude on relief doubtful, Page’A-16 EDITORIAL AND COMMENT. Editorials. This and That. Stars, Men and Atoms. Answers to Questions. David Lawrence. Paul Mallon. Mark Sullivan, Jay Franklin. Delia Pynchon. SPORTS. Preakness dopesters worried by off- track conditions. Page C-12 X-rays will settle status of Catcher Riddle. Page C-12 Garden to continue legal battle against Braddock. PageC-13 Ray Ingram luckless in local boxing controversy. Page C-13 St. Louis players top batters in both leagues. Page C-13 A-8 A-8 A-8 A-8 A-9 A-9 A-9 A-9 A-9 Page MISCELLANY. -Washington Wayside. ‘Young Washington. Vital Statistics. Shipping News. City News in Brief. Traffic Convictions. Bedtime Story. Crossword Puzsle. Nature's Children. Dorothy Dix. Betsy Caswell. Letter-Out. A2 A-7 A-7 A-T AT A-7 Page A-12 Page A-15 Page B-7 Page B-8 Page B-8 PageC-14 HE 1S A BIG,BAD, BOLD BILLIONAIRE, CHILDREN' Pair Just Wed Drown as Auto Runs Off Barge By the Associated Press. GREENVILLE, Miss, May 15— Forty-five minutes after they were married last night. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wynn of Pickens, Miss, drowned in Sunflower River. Their automobile plunged through guard chains of a barge moored at Slater’s Ferry, six miles from Darlove, Miss. The bodies of the bride, 28, and Wynn, 33, wére recovered from the automobile submerged in 6 feet of water today. Mrs. Wynn, the former Myrtle Thrail Kill, of Pickens, had been teaching school at Lake Village, Ark., across the Mississippi River from Greenville. They were married at Leland by | Rev. Dr. Moore, Methodist pastor. The couple was en route to Pickens., ARMS CONFERENCE “0UT OF PICTURE” Davis, Back From Sugar Parley, Says Economic Disarming Comes First. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, May 15.—A general disarmament conference is considered out of the picture by Norman H. Davis, United States Ambassador at Large, who returned from England today on the liner Manhattan. Davis was chief of the American delegation to the International Sugar Conference at London. The subject of disarmament was discussed inform- ally with British and German states- men, he said. A general disarmament conference, Davis said, “is not in the picture now. ‘We have got to begin to reduce eco- nomic armament first.” Stabilizing Agreed On. Regarding the sugar conference, Davis said: “We are not sure of any agreement at all since sugar has been a very disturbing factor in the eco- nomic fleld. It was in a very un- healthy condition. But we reached an agreement to stabilize, which, in effect, is an agreement to regulate the production and marketing of sugar, which will protect the interests of the consumer and give a reasonable profit to efficient producers.” Twenty-one nations signed the agreement. Japan did not have a delegate present, but representatives of that country sat in as observers. Steering Committee to Meet. Asked if he had “sounded out” Eu- ropean sentiment on another dis- armament conference, Davis replied: “I was too busy with the sugar question to do anything else. I did discuss the forthcoming meeting of the Steering Committee of the dis- armament conference, which will take place at the end of the month.” ST S O R Girls Plan Stunt Flights. BATAVIA, N. Y, May 15 (®)— Eddie Allen, who, although only 18, has more than 80 stunt flights and parachute drops to his credit, plans to take his two sisters, Gloria, 16, and Florence, 17, up for their first stunt- ing at Weedsport next month. They are members of a family who have been riding balloon trapezes for 60 years. Philippines Choose Recruits. MANILA, P. I, May 15 (&).—Mili- tary boards throughout the Phillipines drew the names today of the second group of 20,000 recruits 20 years old to undergo a six-month period of compulsory military training in the commonwealth army. G-Men Hunt Saddle Thief, Mystery of Capital Society G-men and police were on an inten- sive hunt todsy for the mysterious’ saddle thief, whose rampeges, unless checked, may force some of Washing- ton’s society horsemen to ride bare- back. The local and Federal investigators were spurred into the hunt by the well-known horsewoman, Mrs. Evelyn Robert, wife of Lawrence W. (Chip) Robert. She reported to the Federal Bureau of Inmlfivklnd to headquarters Yesterday’s Circulation, 140,109 (Bome returns not yet received.) (P) Means Associated Fress. NEWMAN LEADS FOR HITT'S POST Justice Attorney Believed Likely Choice With Judge McMahon. BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG. In administration circles it was learned that Police Court Judge John P. McMahon, whose third term ex- pired several months ago, has virtual- ly been decided on for reappointment | and that the outstanding choice to | succeed Judge Isaac R. Hitt of the| same court is Hobart Newman, at present an attorney in the Justice Department. At one time it was thought Karl Kindleberger, assistant United States | attorney, who has the backing of | United States Attorney Leslie C. Gar- | nett, stood at the top of the list of | those aspiring to succeed Judge Hitt. In the past week or so, however, New- man appears to have displaced him. It is understood that strong in- fluences are working to prevent this appointment with the view to landing it for Willlam L. Houston, colored, | for many years practicing attorney | here as well as a member of the Law School faculty of Howard University. Mr. Houston, who is more than 65 | vears of age, recently was retired | by the university. At one time, he | was general counsel for the Nnuonali Benefit Insurance Co. He is a native | of Illinois, but has lived in Wash- ington for many years. Mr. Newman, who is only 34, at present is an attorney in the Claims | Section of the Justice Department to which office he was appointed in February. He was appointed assistant United States attorney here in 1928 by Leo A. Rover, then United States | attorney, and resigned in 1930. Later | he served in a legal capacity for the | Radio Commission and in April, 1936, | was appointed special attorney in the | Justice Department in connection | with Federal insurance litigation. With the return of President Roose- velt from his fishing vacation, it is expected that a decision will be reached shortly in the matter of these Police Court appointments. The Presi- dent has designated Attorney General Cummings personally to look into the records and availability of the score or more of candidates seeking to suc- ceed Judges McMahon and Hitt. The Attorney General is understood to be well satisfied with Judge McMahon's 18-year record at the Police Court and, therefore, is satisfied to recommend | him to the President for reappoint- ment. Judge Hitt was eliminated from the start from any consideration for the appointment because he is a Re- publican. BALTIMOREAN LOST OFF YACHT AT SEA Albert Graham Ober, Jr., Pitched Into Water by Heavy Waves, Boat Owner Reports. By the Associated Press. NEWPORT, R. I, May 15.—Donald H. Sherwood, owner of the yacht Fly- ing Cloud of Baltimore, today reported one of his guests, Albert Graham Ober, jr., member of a socially prominent Baltimore family, had been lost at sea. Ober was leaning over the upper deck tending to the lee backstay when a sudden lurch of the craft pitched him overboard, Sherwood, whose home is in Towson, Md, told Customs Agent Walter Dring. ‘The yacht, registed in Baltimore, was 10 miles outside Block Island in heavy seas when the accident occurred, Sher- ‘wood reported. ‘The craft had left Pairhaven, Mass., yesterday for Gibsons Island, N. Y., Sherwood said. . detectives the loss of two of her f: vorite saddles, apparently taken by a burglar who cut a screen in the saddle room at the Preece Riding School, 2538 Massachusetts ‘avenue. Mrs. Roberts is reported to have estimated that about 75 saddles have been stolen over a period of months. P. B. 1. agents were assigned to see if the thefts have a Federal angle under the national stolen property act, making it a Federal crime to transport loot across Fite lines. TWO CENTS. PRESIDENT PUSHES COURT BILL FIGHT WITHOUT QUARTER Passage in Original Form Is Necessary, He Tells Robinson. SENATE LEADER SEES CLOSE VOTE ON PLAN “‘Fair Prospect for Passage” Noted by Arkansan—House Chiefs Visit Roosevelt. BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. Roosevelt today stood ed to a fight to the finish court reorganization bill, after having received first-hand reports of the Senate situation from Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the Democratic leader. Nevertheless, the President learned from his right-hand man in the Senate, at a White House conference late yesterday afternoon, that the fight is both hard and close. Before leaving the White House, after he talked with the President for more than an hour, Senator Robinson said to the press “The vote in the Senate on the court bill will be close. with a fa prospect for the passage of the bi. The Senate leader was informed by the President, it is understood, that there is to be no compromise now, and that the Chief Executive believes the court bill should be passed in its original form as it res lates to the proposed increases in the Supreme Court membership. Robinson’s Claim Moderate. Robinson’s is the most moderate claim yet advanced by any of the administration leaders with reference to the Supreme Court issue. It differed materially from the pre= diction made by Postmaster General James A. Farley, who left a cabinet meeting at the White House, just as Senator Robinson was being ushered in. Farley said, without qualie fication, “There is no need for a come promise. The bill can be passed as it stands.” Mr. Farley, who is chairman of the Democratic National Committee, in= dicated the President is likely to call various members of the Senate to the White House to talk over the court bill. The implication was that the President would find ways to con- vince them that the Supreme Court program should be supported. Mr. Farley insisted that the court bill was an essential part of the Roose= velt program. He added that Demo= cratic Senators had been elected on | the basis that they would support the President’s program The President also went over the legislative situation with Speaker Bankhead and Majority Leader Sam Rayburn, after he had conferred with Senator Robinson. The court issue was not discussed with them, the Speaker said, since the bill is now be= fore the Senate and has not yet been considered in the House Judiciary Committee. The Speaker revealed, however, that the President will send to the Cone gress, probably next week, a special message recommending the establishe ment of power authorities in various parts of the country, similar to the Tennessee Valley Authority. This has been a pet program of the President for some time. The Speaker also said the President “may make suggestions to Congress for labor legislation later on.” The President also discussed with the House leaders the so-called econ= omy drive, Speaker Bankhead repree (See COURT, ROWE SUSPENDED IN DETROIT REPORT Tiger Pitcher, However, Denies Story Published by Newspaper. By the Assoctated Press DETROIT, May 15.—The Detroit News said today it had learned from a reliable source that Lynwood (Schoolboy) Rowe, Detroit Tiger pitcher, had been suspended indefi~ nitely, without pay, until he is in condition to pitch. Rowe, who was left behind when the Tigers entrained for St. Louis Thursday night, denied he had been suspended. He underwent treatment in Henry Ford Hospital recently for sinus trouble and a cold. He has been unable to pitch a complete game this season. When the Tigers left Detroit Man= ager Mickey Cochrane said Rowe would remain here and work out daily at Navin Field until he “feels he is well enough to take his turn on the mound.” He did not mention a sus= pension. Rowe declared that “I never was told by Cochrane or any cne connected with the ball club that I had been sus- pended. Mickey said I was to get on & train and join the team when I was ready to pitch.” «pUSHED” INTO RIVER BOY’S BODY RECOVERED By the Assoctated Press. PHILADELPHIA, May 15.—The body of 7-year-old John Tighe, jr, was recovered today from the Schuyle kill River. Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Summerscale said it was found near the spot where James Brady, 9, told him he pushed the boy into the stream on Mother’s day. Brady, once given a pair of shoes by President Roosevelt, was held in the House of Detention while polica searched for the body. No formal charges have been placed against him. Summerscale sald Brady told him the boys were playing and he pushed John toward the river twice to frighten him, the third time his hand slipped and John fell in. »