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Garner lllinois Race Seen Move to Force President’'s Hand. Surprise Move Puts La Guardia in Test With Dewey, Fish By the Associated Press. Assoclates of Vice President Gar- ner said today that he entered the Nlinois Democratic primary in an effort to force President Roosevelt's hand on the third-term question. Petitions to put Mr. Garner’s name in the April 9 State primary were filled at Springfield, Ill, late yesterday, accompanied by Mr. Gar- ner’s sworn statement that he was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Mr. Roosevelt's name had been entered previously in petitions cir- culated by the Kelly-Nash organiza- tion of Chicago. There was no ac- ocompanying certificate of candidacy, however, and Mr. Roosevelt has given no indication of whether he approved or disapproved the filing. Mr. Garner's friends declared he hed conformed with “Illinois law and custom” by filing a sworn cer- tificate of candidacy. But they add- ed they would not contest the entry of Mr. Roosevelt's name in the pri- mary en the ground that he had filed no certificate. Earlier Test in Wisconsin. Those in touch with Mr. Garner said that if the President neither withdrew his name nor stated that he was a candidate, but remained silent, then the Garner forces would consider him actively in the race. Edward J. Hughes, Illinois State secretary, said yesterday Mr. Roose- velt’s name probably would appear on the ballot unless the petitions filed in his behalf were withdrawn before February 24. Mr. Roosevelt's name also has been entered against Mr. Garner in Wis- consin, where the primary will be April 2—seven days ahead of the one in Illinois. On the Republican side, Illinois primary voters will have a choice be- tween Thomas E. Dewey, the New ‘York prosecutor, Mayor Florello H. La Guardia of New York, and Repre- sentative Fish, Republican, of New York. Mr. Dewey has challenged other candidates to enter the race against him. Petitions entering Mayor La Guardia’s name were filed last night, and. like those in behalf of Mr. Roosevelt, they were not ac- companied by a certificate of candi- dacy. La Guardia Surprised. Mayor La Guardia apparently was as much surprised by develop- ments as were Illinois Republicans. His petitions were submitted by Hamilton Wilde of Chicago, acting, he said, for Dennsmore Ross, official of a New York advertising research firm. “Somebody is kidding me,” was the mayor’s first reaction on learn- ing in New York that his name had been flled. He said he did not know Mr. Ross nor the require- ments of the Illinois primary law and that until he learned more about the matter he would be doing “a]ll the chores that are expected of a well-behaved mayor.” Other political developments in- cluded: A statement by friends that Sena- tor McNary, Republican, of Oregan, was seeking to discourage efforts of Western friends to make him the Republican presidential nominee. ‘Word came from Salem, Oreg., how- ever, that his name would appear on the primary ballot May 17. Landon Raps President. An assertion by Alf M. Landon, 1036 Republican nominee, that the President was taking an “irrespon- sible, adolescent attitude” in re- fusing to answer “the third-term riddle.” A call by Senator Lee, Democrat, of Oklahoma before the North Carolina Democratic Club of Wash- ington that President Roosevelt be “drafted” for a third term. Apparent development in the House of a planned campaign to build up Gov. Arthur James of Pennsylvania as a Republican presi- dential candidate by attacking| ‘W. P. A, opetations in that State | and attempting to gloss over the Pennsylvania budget situation. Garner Backers Pledge Aggressive Campaign SPRINGFIELD, I, Feb. 10 (#)— Contests for national convention delegates in both Republican and Democratic ranks were in prospect today as & result of eleventh-hour filings for the Illinois presidential primary April 9. Petitions for Vice President Gar- ner were filed yesterday. Supporters of Mayor Piorello H. La Guardia filed his name with the secretary of State last night a few hours before the deadline. The election is not binding on convention delegates. Mr. Garner’s petitions were filed by Julius F. Smietanka, Chicago collector of internal revenue during the Wilson administration. He prom- ised an “aggressive campaign” on behalf of the Vice President. With Mr. Smietanka was Emil Hurja of Washington, magazine edi- tor and former election specialist for the Democratic National Committee. Mr. Hurja said he had finished a survey that showed the “trend was away from Roosevelt,” with Mr. Garner’s chances “excellent.” Gov. Henry Horner last night abandoned his announced plans to seek a third term. Democratic lead- ers selected State Chairman Harry Hershey of Taylorville to run for Governor on & “harmony” ticket. Non-Farm Foreclosures Reach 13-Year Low By the Associated Press. . ° The Federal Home Loan Bank Board reported today that fore- closures of mortgages on non-farm ?hm:sl:y declined to a 13-year low 1 Three of the 12 Federal Home Loan Bank districts tied for the largest percentage decline with 24 per cent. These were Cincinnati, which includes Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio; Topeka, which covers Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska and Oklahoma, and Portland, which in- cludes the Pacific Northwest. The board said residental con- struction in cities of 10,000 or more population had an aggregate value of $1,044,707,300 last year, the high- est total since 19290 and a gain of about 35 per cent over 1938. THE EVENING Swift Brings Fine Voice And Ability to Interpret Official Concert Debut Here Reveals Dramatic Instinct That Assures Interest By ALICE EVERSMAN. Garfield Swift, baritone, made his official concert debut locally yesterday afternoon at the Mayflower Hotel in a most successful program given for the benefit of the Finnish Relief Fund. Assisting the young singer were Evalyn Tyner, pianist, and the Pro-Musica String Quartet, Milton Schwartz and Jeno Sevely, ‘violins; Ralph Hersh, viola, and Wil- liam Brennand, ceilo, all members of the National Symphony Orchestra. It was a pleasure to find in Mr. Swift & natural born interpreter of songs and arias. This is a quality¢— 80 rare in singers, strange as it may seem, that the possession of such a talent by Mr. Swift should be men- tioned even before one speaks of the beautiful quality of his voice. For he was able yesterday, in a varied program, to carry his lis- teners along in the enjoyable ex- perience of reaching the very sub- stance of what he was singing. The superior character of his musician- ship is united to a dramatic in- stinct so sure and fine that it justly appraises the proper degree of feel- ing, gayety or drama, that should color his interpretations. This at- tribute of his singing is so finely balanced that each number had something new to offer, always of the highest interest. His voice, of ample volume and range, has a particular note of sentiment in it that sometimes—at the most crucial moment—reaches a deep poignancy. Although he can bring intensity into it when neces- sary and an opposing degree of delicacy, he skillfully makes these extremes effective by discriminating use. With further technical de- velopment, which would bring about the elimination of certain draw- backs, he should reach the front rank of the baritone continguency. With the exception of Lawrence Tibbett, few singers of this type of voice have the vocal flexibility of expression combined with dramatic instinct and while Mr. Swift's voice is by nature less robust and powerful than Tibbett's, it has the same quality of responsiveness to his intelligent seeking for true musical re-creation in the fullest sense. The valiancy of the Pinnish na- tion was saluted by the inclusion of three works. by the Finnish com- poser, Jan Sibelius, who perhaps ranks as the greatest in the world today. A vocal arrangement by John Alden Finkel, with string quartet accompaniment, of “Fin- landia,” the work in which Sibelius put the very soul of his people, con- cluded the program, while in the first group his lovely “Den Foersta Kyssen” and the more dramatic “Svarta Rosor” (sung in Finnish) were beautifully given. Songs in Swedish and Norwegian rounded out this group, and although the not generally known languages might have formed a barrier to an under- standing of the words, Mr. Swift, by means of emphasis, style and the expressiveness of his voice, made their idea clear. Two arias, the “Di Provenza il mar,” from Verdi’s “La Traviata,” and “O Vin dissipe la Tristesse,” from Thomas' “Hamlet,” showed the necessary grasp of the broader operatic delivery. The contrasting character of these works was de- pleted with a sympathy that agais. stressed Mr. Swift's gift of thors" oughly immersing himself in the idea which the music was intended to convey. The remainder of Mr. Swift's program was sung in English, and again the choice of songs was such as to require an outstanding musi- cianship to bring out and to bind together their varying moods. Mary Howe's “Avalon.” “Reach” and “O | | Chopin’s Mistress Mine,” sung with string quartet accompaniment, were es- pecially noteworthy, and Mr. Swift presented them with full apprecia- tion of their spirit. Interest in his performance grew with each ap- pearance and the young baritone was called back repeatedly by the warmth of the reception given him. The Pro-Musica Quartet added to the success which it has achieved here by a finished performance of two movements of the Grieg “Quar- tet in G Minor” and Frank Bridge's “A Londonderry Air.” Suavity of tonal blending and keen apprecia- tion of musical form embellished yesterday's playing by this popular group. A pronounced impression also was made by Miss Tyner in & solo number, & plano arrangement of a medley of the best numbers from Gershwin's “Porgy and Bess.” A brilliant and experienced pianist, Miss Tyner’s success was immedi- ate, and she was recalled for an| encore. Throughout the program she gave material support to Mr. zwllt as accompanist for his selec- ons. Caterina Jarboro in Concert. At the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last evening the noted col- ored opera singer Caterina Jarboro was the star of a concert given for the benefit of Bethune-Cookman STAR, WASHINGTON, D. Boy Scouts Mark 30th Anniversary With Celebration Banquets and Rallies Feature Services to Be Held in Churches Observing the 30th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, thou- sands of Boy Scouts and their lead- ers participated in rallies, banquets and special meetings last night, with prospects that other festivities will continue in this area until the end of Scout Week, Thursday. Among forthcoming features of Scout Week will be competition for window displays in which many troops are entered in all sections of the city. The Junior Board of Commerce plans to present the prize it is offering in the window display contest next Thursday. Several special church services for Scouts are being held. Jewish Boy Scouts of the city joined in spe- cial religious services this morning at Adas Israel Congregation at Sixth and I streets N.W. Service at St. Matthew’s. Catholic Scouts and Cubs in the ‘Washington archdiocese will join to- morrow in a special service at St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island avenue N.W. Preceding this service there will be a parade of Scout troops with the Knights of Columbus Band. At the service, the Rev. Dr. Paul H. Furfey of Catholic University will preach. The Right Rev. Edward L. Buckey, pastor of St. Matthew’s, will celebrate the solemn benediction of the blessed sacrament, assisted by the Rev. Edward A. Fuller, chaplain of Girl Scouts in Washington, and the Rev. Ronald J. Fannon, diocesan chaplain of Washington Boy Scouts. Arlington County Boy Scouts will join in a service at 4 p.m. tomorrow at Faith Lutheran Church in Arling- College of Daytona Beach, Fla. Pre- | ton. sented under a distinguished pa- tronage headed by Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Jarboro shared the program with the Bethune-Cookman College Glee Club, directed by Josie W. Rob- erts and Constantine Callinicos, pi- anist, who also accompanied her. In -her first number “Ritorno Vincitor,” from Verdi’s “Alda,” and later in “Plus Grand dans son ob- scurite,” from Gounod's “Queen of Sheba,” Miss Jarboro disclosed the rare quality of a dramatic soprano voice that has made her famous. Her high tones are particularly re- markable, being ringing and power- ful to a special degree. She is a singer of true operatic traditions, with the temperament and person- ality of the grand school. Yet in the songs which she gave as encores and a group later in the program, she had equal command of a more deli- cate style while her voice, flexible and vibrant, achieved even greater beauty of timbre. She scored a tre- mendous success with the capacity audience that filled the elaborately decorated church. » Singing of the purest and sweetest kind is the accomplishment of the college glee club, which confined its program to spirituals and familiar numbers. Miss Roberts has trained the singers excellently, balancing the effects and caring for the nat- ural quality of the woices. Soloists in several numbefs weré Edna Dansby, Albert Bethune, jr., and Marcus Davis. Mr. Callinicos played “Nocturne in C Sharp Minor,” Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhap- sody No. 12” and his “Greek Dance No. 2” with pronounced effect. Short addresses were made by Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of the college, and Judge Armond W. Scott. Job Tax (Continued From First Page) Bankers Assoclation, District Bar | Association, Hotel Association of | ‘Washington, Theater Owners’ and Operators’ Association, Merchants & Manufacturers’ Association, Washington Taxpayers' Association, Washington Real Estate Board, Laundry & Dry Cleaning Owners’ Association, District of Columbia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, Master Builders’ Asso- ciation, District Dental Society, Washington Automotive Association, Operative Builders’ Association, Dis- trict Retail Liquor Dealers’ Associa- tion, Southwest Wholesale Food As- sociation, Washington Restaurant Association, District Life Under- writers’ Association, Building Own- ers & Managers’ Associgtion, and the Building & Loan League of the District. Meanwhile, the attention of offi- cials of the Board of Trade was called to a resolution adopted by the American Legion in its last na- tional convention, held last Septem- ber in Chicago, which urged adop- tion, improvement and continua- tion o fthe merit rating plan as elements in the jobless insurance laws of the several States. An issue over this point has arisen here since the pending measure strikes from the present act the old provision for establishment of an experience rating plan, which was to become effective next January 1, and substitutes a clause under which the board would be required merely to study the operation of the law “with & view to determining the advisa- bility” of establishing & rating sys- tem. Director John A. Marshall of the D. U. C. Board told The Star yesterday he felt such rating sys- tems were “unworkable,” although he would like to see such a plan—“if it was workable.” ‘Would Provide Differentials. Under a raging system, employers whose pay roll expérience shows they are good risks may be given differentials in the pay roll tax as against those employers or classes of employers offering less stable em- ployment to insured workers. . The resolution adopted by the Legion convention states: “Whereas, the American Legion has embarked upon & Nation-wide campaign for the stabilization of employment in industry, and “Whereas, the campaign is predi- cated to a large extent upon con- vincing employers throughout the country that they can effect sub- stantial savings under the merit rating provisions of unemployment compensation laws, and “Whereas, some of the States have no merit rating provisions in their unemployment compensation laws and many other States have unwork- able merit rating provisions which serve undeservedly to discredit merit rating provisions in general; “Now, therefore be it resolved: By the American Legion in .national convention assembled st Ohicago, 11i, this 35th day of September, 1939, that we favor the adoption, im- provement and continuation of merit rating in the unemployment com- pensation laws of the several States, and as opposed to Federal legislation or rulings by the Social Security Board, which would curtail or hamper the full exercise of merit rating by the several States.” Confirmation of the action of the national body was given by Joseph J. Malloy, national executive commit- teeman for the District. Definite Provision Sought. Some Washington trade organ- izations and individual business in- terests are insisting that the pend- ing 'legislation should be amended to include a definite provision for the early establishment of a merit rating system in the District. They maintain that “nothing” would have to be done by the D. U. C. Board in this regard under the present wording of the bill . Washington business interests for two years have urged Congress to approve a reduction in the present 3 per cent District pay-roll tax— the highest flat rate in the country —to 2.7 per cent, the present Fed- eral figure, and spokesmen for the Board of Trade have declared they feel members of the trade body and local business interests generally will favor a “liberal” expansion of the benefits to be paid to the eligi- ble jobless. Criticisms have been voiced, how- ever, to the effect and possible im- plications of the definition of “par- tial unemployment” as it is stated in the pending bill. One business leader has declared this section ‘would prove “very costly.” The bill provides for an increase in the maximum benent payment to the eligible jobless from the present $15 to & new level of $20. The bill also provides a flat limit of 20 weeks as the maximum duration for pay- ment of benefits. Under the present law the basic limit is 16 weeks, but by operation of various formulae the limit runs to as much as 26 weeks, under certain circumstances. Congress Asked to Buy Washington Farm By the Associated Press. was asked to buy Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George ‘Washington, in Spotsylvania County, Va., and maintain it “as an object of national and patriotic interest.” Representative Engel, Republican, of Michigan introduced a bill to provide $50,000 to purchase the old farm on the Rappahannock River, scene of the cherry tree legend. The m was sold at auction last Sat- y. Golf Balls Presented andra in 1902, were sent by a in Perth, Australia, to a At Alexandria, there will be a Scout service at 8 pm. tomorrow at the Southern Methodist Church. Montgomery County Scouts will Join in a rally at 7:30 p.m. today at the Leland Junior High School in Bethesda. McNutt Addresses Banquet. Leading speaker of the many cele- brations last night was Paul V. Mc- Nutt, Federal security administrator, who addressed the annual father- and-son banquet of Troop No. 47 at Foundry Methodist Church, of which he is honorary chairman of the Troop Committee. He declared fathers had a greater responsibility than ever to help find the right kind of work for their sons. Several big divisional rallies brought together groups of troops in their vicinities for contests, skits and observance of various Scout cere- monies. The Chevy Chase Division gathe ered six troops for a series of con- tests, with Ralph F. Bartley, scout- master of Troop 78, presiding. More than 150 boys participated in the rally from Troops 52, 53, 54, 57, 78 and 90. Knot-tying contests were won by Scout Wolf of Troop 78, first place with gold medal; Scout Hazen Hoyt of Troop 52, sec- ond with silver medal, and Scout Robertson of Troop 54, third, with bronze medal. An ice rescue con- test was won by Troop 57, first; Troop 52, second, and Troop 54 in third place. Teams tying knots vied in a competition won by Troop 78, first; Troop 57, second, and Troops 52 and 54 tied for third place. Rock Kirkham of Scout headquarters led in singing. Third Division Rally. A rally at Rock Creek Church Parish Hall of the Third Division of Scouts featured a friction fire- lighting competition, first-aid dem- onstration, fencing exhibition, and talks by fire and police officers. Robert Henderson, 13, of 3218 Geor- gia avenue N.W,, was made a mem- ber of Troop 79. Fingerprint tech- nique of the F. B. I. was demon- strated by Scouts from Troop 37, including Arnold Ivie, James Bill- himer, Billy Thomas, Richard Um- stead, John Billhimer, Robert Mil- ler and Richard Andrews. Ten troops of the Redskin Divi- sion gathered in a rally at the Southeast Boys’ Club, where there was a demonstration of first aid and signaling and talks by several Scout- masters. Presiding was John Bul- lough; Scout commissioner for that district. Six troops of the Cathedral Diyi- sion rallied at Eldebrooke Methodist Church, at Wisconsin avenue and River road. A singing contest was won by Troop 8, of which William C. Westlake is Scoutmaster. Certifi- cates of good appearance were awarded at 32 patrols of the division. Philip J. Stone, Scout District com- missioner, presided. Scout Troop No. 32 will hold a merit badge exposition at Hamline Methodist Church at Sixteenth and Allison streets N.W. next Thursday and Friday. C. C. C. Work Described. Federal Security Administrator McNutt, in his address to the father- and-son banquet, described work of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the National Youth Administration. Both of these, he said, helped boys to get good work habits. Others who spoke at the banquet included Scout Robert Trever; Art Brown, for the fathers; Karl L. Treyer, president of the Foxall Bible Class, which sponsors the troop; Raymond J. Bellamy, the Rev. Dr. Frederick Brown Harris, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Eddy L. Ford. Other Scout gatherings included the father and son bonquet of ‘Troop 668 at Metropolitan Method- ist Church and anniversary celebra- tion by Troop 7 in St. Patrick’s House in Foxhall Village. At Emery Methodist Church Scouts of Troop 83 were presented with a flag by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Mrs. Martha Peabody Funeral Rites Today Funeral services for Mrs, Mar- tha J. Peabody, 86, retired school teacher, were to be held at 3 pm. today at the Padgett funeral home, 131 Eleventh street SE. body died Wednesday after & long illness at her home, 725 Twelfth street SE. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Pea- body came to this city at an early age. here for 53 years, retiring in 1923, and was one of the best-known resi- dents of §outheast Washington, c, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1940. BOY SCOUT PRINCIPLES REDEDICATED—A Boy ‘Scout rally last night at the Rock Creek Church, First and Webster streets N.W., saw a rededication of principles of Scouting. The pho- ;\. F. L. Council Ends Miami Convention; Meets Here May 18 Federation Defended On Charges Racketeers Are in Labor Ranks By the Associated Press. She taught in public schools | ing. MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 10—The Amer- ican Federation of Labor closed its Executive Council meeting last night after deciding to meet again in ‘Washington May 18 and approving November 18 as the convention date in New Orleans. The council’s final major act was to defend the federation against charges that there were racketeers in labor ranks. A. F. L. President William Green yesterday condemned the racketeering element, but said: “No president of the American Federation of Labor is vested with authority or clothed with power to interfere with the administration of any of its international unions or remove any officer elected.” He said his remarks were directed specifically to Columnist Westbrook Pegler and others he said had criti- cized him for failure to remove certain “racketeers” from the fed- eration. Regarding the A. F. L-C. I. O. controversy, Mr. Green said he in- terpreted a statement by President Roosevelt yesterday as “advice to the Nation” that C. L O. Chieftain John L. Lewis had “refused and rejected the President’s request to resume negotiations.” The President said in Washington that Mr. Lewis told him shortly before Christmas that he saw no useful purpose which would be served at that time by a renewal 1 of the White House-sponsored labor peace- talks. The federation council decided to postpone indefinitely further con- sideration of the teamsters-brewe: workers’ fight, dating back to 1902, over which should have the right % organize beer truck drivers. James S. Ruby, Refired Veferan, Dies at 74 James S. Ruby, 74, retired Spanish War veteran and former superin- tendent of the United States Sol- diers’ Home Cemetery, died yester- day at his home, 5617 Colorado av- enue N.W. Before Christmas he underwent an operation at Walter Reed Hos- pital and apparently had recovered, but suffered a relapse this week. Mr. Ruby was born in Savannah, Ga., and entered the Army when he was about 17 years old. During about 30 years of active service, he engaged in Indian campaigns as a youth in Arizona and campaigned in Puerto Rico during the Spanish- American War. He was retired from the Army with rank of sergeant in the Ord- nance Corps in 1913. In 1921 he was made superintendent of the ceme- tery at the Soldiers’ Home, & posi- tion he held until 1934. Mr. Ruby belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the United Spanish War Veterans. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ellen Kenny Ruby; a daughter, Mrs. John B. D’Alboro of Brooklyn, N. Y., and a son, Dr. James 8. Ruby, jr., professor of English at George- town University and general secre- tary of the university’s alumni as- sociation. Requiem mass will<be celebrated at the Nativity Catholic Church Monday at 9 a.m,, followed by burial with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. India Hits at Products: Of Germari Materials * By the Associated Press. NEW DELHI, India, Feb. 10— Under a decree effective March 10, India yesterday banned imports from 23 neutral countries—including Tur- key, Italy and Spain, but excepting the United States, Japan and Rus- sia—unless accompanied by certifi- cates of origin. The certificates will be invalid unless show that not more cent of the goods was they per from materials from enemy than derived terri Rumania Taxes Oil To Pay for Rearming B the Associated Press. BUCHAREST, Feb. 10—The Ru- manian government decreed today & 13 per cent export tax on petroleum products as its newest effort to raise funds for the nation’s rapid rearm- kpontuu'lhoweunudtu ofl seeds and cereals, except wheat and corn. [ 9 tograph shows Eagle Scout Victor Kebler, jr., Troop 69, with hand raised in Scout sign; James Bazzle, Troop 39, holding the American flag; Ernest Gillespie, S8cout commissioner of third dis- trict, and Stanley Silverberg, Troop 39, holding the Scout flag. e echenseaiaea i S —S8tar Staft Photo. FATHERS GUESTS OF SCOUT SONS—The Rev. Frederick Brown Harris, pastor of the Foundry Methodist Church; Dr. H. C. Byrd, president of the University of Maryland, and Paul V. McNutt, Federal security administrator, are shown (left to right) at the banquet at the church at Sixteenth and P streets N.W. last night for fathers and sons by Boy Scout Troop 47. U. S. War Role Seen if.Duchess Huad Been Queen By the Associated Press. MOSCOW, Idaho, Feb. 10.—The United States escaped entry into the present European war because Wal- lis Simpson became the Duchess of Windsor instead of the Queen of England, Dr. C. W. Genoweth, head of the University of Idaho’s philoso- phy department, said yesterday. “If Wallis Simpson had ascended the throne, the United States would now be tied to the British lion’s tail,” he told the Moscow Grange. “The first propagandist in the world was the woman who talked a mpn into eating an apple in the Garden of Eden. “As Queen of England, Wallis Simpson would have lined up every woman in America” to put the United States into the war. Two Men Plead Guilty To South-Bend Sabofage BY the Assoclated Press. SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 10.—Two men pleaded guilty yesterday to State charges growing out of sabotage of property of the Indiana & Michi- gan Electric Co. and & third man was formally charged. Federal war- rants against them and a fourth man also were issued. Parrish E. Freeman, 30, Joliet, I, pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying dynamite for unlawful use and Prank S. Lung, 25, South Bend, pleaded guilty to a charge of un- lawful use of dynamite. Circuit Judge Dan Pyle granted their re- quest for an investigation of their cases by a probation officer. Bond was set for $30,000 each. John A. Marks, 36, Michigan City, Ind., was charged in two counties with conspiracy to commit a felony in connection with the series of dynamitings which damaged the company’s power tower in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. Son of Admiral Moffett, Akron Victim, to Wed By the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10—Lt. George Hall Moffett, son of the late Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, will be married February 17 to Mrs. Margaret Truxal MacGeorge, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus W. Truxal of Wayne, Pa, Lt. Moffett’s father was chief of naval aeronautics when he was killed in the crash of the dirigible Akron in 1983. The wedding will be at the home of Mrs. MacGeorge’s parents. After their honeymoon Lt. Mof- fett and his bride will reside in New York. Reds Send Jobless Poles To West Siberian Mines By the Associated Press. MOSCOW, Feb. 10—Pravda, or- gan of the Communist party, re-, ported yesterday that large groups of unemployed from the former Polish areas of Western Ukraine and White Russia are working in bemm and forests of Western 8i- ‘The newspaper failed to give the exact number, but said it totaled “hundreds.” Several thousand un- employed were reported also to have arrived at Donbass last month from Lemberg (Lwow) to work in coal —Star Staff Photo. Father-Son Banquet Guests Hear McNutt The importance of “doing some- thing now for the children of Amer- ica to prepare them for the future” was stressed by Federal Security Ad- ministrator McNutt in his address last night before 180 persons at the annual father and son banquet of the Foundry Methodist Church, Sixteenth and P streets N.W. ‘The meeting was sponsored by the Foxall Sunday School Class, with Boy Scout Troop No. 47 also being entertained. “There is the National Youth Ad- ministration and the Citizens’ Con- servation Corps which are promoted entirely to teaching and instructing the youth of today for a useful place in society tomorrow, Mr. McNutt said. “These boys will get good work habits and later take their places in the world.” ' Karl L. Trever, president of Foxall class, touched on a recent attack on McNutt when he said he had found Mr. McNutt “very friendly to labor.” The Rev. Frederick Brown Harris, pastor of the Foundry Churclr, in- troduced Mr. McNutt. Raymond J. Bellamy was toastmaster. The program included Lincoln’s address at Gettysburg in a recitation by Raymond Bellamy, jr.; “To the Fathers,” by Robert Trever, and “To the Sons,” by Art Brown. Dr. H. C. Byrd, president of Mary- land University, and W. H. Richard- son, Scout master of 47 Troop, were present. The Rev. Eddy L. Ford, director of religious education of Foundry Church, gave the benediction at the conclusion of the meeting. ‘The Temptation,” Topic Of Rev. H. E. Snyder At Atonement Lutheran Church tomorrow at 11 a.m. the Rev. How- ard E. Snyder will preach on “The Temptation.” At the vesper service the Rev. James T. Powers will speak on “Unanswered Prayer.” Lenten services are being con- ducted every Wednesday at 8 pm. ‘The study course meets on Mon- day nights in the parish hall. The subject of “My Christian Beliefs” is discussed, with opportunity for questions. Monday night the sub- Ject will be “The Holy Spirit” and “The Sacraments of the Lutheran Church.” The confirmation class meets Wednesday at 3:30 pm. in the parish hall. An adult class is being formed and new members will be received into the church on Palm Sunday. Basket Ball Team Made Up of Niemans By the Associated Press. VAUGHN, Wash, Feb. 10—It's “Nieman Night” whenever’ the Vaughn High School basket ball center; Bob and Charles Nieman, guards. They represent three Nieman families. Dr. W. C. Morgan Dies LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10 (#)—Dr. mnu: o Morgan, 65, chair- man department at the University of California at Los Angeles, died yesterday. He was the author of two widely-used text books. v 400 Delegates Open ' . Jewish Congress Here Tonight Practical Relief Program For War Sufferers Will Be Presented At least 400 delegates from 73 cities were gathering in Washington today for the American Jewish Con~ gress called to hear reports on con= ditions in Europe and to formulate plans for the relief of war victims. ‘The congress, which will open to- night in the Willard Hotel, will hear reports from Dr. Nahum Goldmann, chairman of the Administrative Committee of the World Jewish Congress, and Dr. Maurice L. Perlzweig, chairman of the British section of the same agency, who have come to this country to pre- sent a practical program for the relief of war sufferers. Louis Lipsky, vice president of the con- » gress, also will speak. The visitors also will discuss measures to be undertaken in behalf of European Jewry in preparation for peace. While the plight of 7,000,000 Jews in Europe will be of first importance, it was said, the congress also will consider good- neighbor relations in the United States to curb anti-racial propa- ganda and alleged discrimination against Jews in employment. Speakers at a banquet tomorrow night will discuss the probable status of the Jew after the war. They will include Mrs. Franklir D. Roosevelt, Senator Warren Barbour of New Jersey, Vladimir Hurban, Czecho-Slovak Minister to the United States; Dr. Goldmann and Dr. Stephen S. Wise, president of the congress, who will preside. The symposium on good-neighbor relations in the United States will be held Monday at @ luncheon to , be addressed by Bishop James E. Freeman of Washington, Senator James M. Mead of New York and Rabbi Edward L. Israel of Balti- omre. Lawrence Koenigsberger is chair- man of the Washington council. Maryland fo Register All Employed Youths By the Associated Press. BALTIMORE, Feb. 10.—Every em- ployed person in Maryland under 19 years of age will be registered and the date of birth certified to prevent violations of State and Federal child labor laws, John M. Pohlhaus, com- missioner of labor and statistics, an- nounced yesterday. ‘The order will “affect many thou- sands” of persons and involve a terrific amount of work,” Mr. Pohl- haus said, but he asserted it would safeguard employers as well as em- ployes against violations. Baltimore youths will be regis- tered at the commission’s office. In the counties youths will be regis- tered by county health officers. Youths under 16 years of age founds working in interstate commerce will be ordered dismissed. Marylapd laws allow the employment of youths in non-interstate commerce at 14 years of age if a special permit is gt:tfined. Otherwise they must Some jobs—such as pinboys in bowling alleys—are not open to youths under 16. Mr. Pohlhaus disclosed his office had conducted an investigation of bowling alleys in recent weeks and learned that a large number of youths employed had misrepresent- ed their ages to the employers. All were dismissed. Students Hear Concert By National Symphony More than 1,500 persons, composed mostly of students from grade and high schools, attended the National Symphony concert conducted by Francis Garzia, assistant symphony conductor, in McKinley High School Auditorium. The concert was one in a series o by the National Symphony for children in Washington schools. A committee of music school teachers selected the program. Mr. Garzia will conduct the two remaining concerts in the series— Wednesday at Woodrow Wilson and * Friday at Eastern High. Ban on Uniforms Imposed in Eire As the result of an order issued in Dublin, the wearing of military uniforms by any persons other than members of the defense forces of Eire is forbidden. The effect of the order is to require British troops to wear civilian dress. The order also prohibits the con- veyance into Eire by train, road ve- hicle or aircraft of persons in such uniforms. Members of the British forces, particularly men of the Royal Air Force, have visited Eire in uniform without understanding that Eire, as neutral country, should in- tern them. It is explained that the new order simply clarifies the sit- uation. City News in Brief TODAY. Card party and dance, La Fayette shlp!r, O. E. S, Willard Hotel, pm. Banquet, Washington School of Law, Mayflower Hotel, 7 p.m. . Dinner, Association of Bank Wom- en, Mayflower Hotel, 7 pm. Dance, Washington Cosmetologist Association, Hotel Twenty-four Hundred, 10 p.m. Dinner, Phi Lambda Epsilon Pra- ternity, Wardman Park Hotel, 7 p.m, Dance, Acacia Chapter, O. E. 8., ‘Wardman Park Hotel, 9 pm. Dinner dance, Continental Life In« surance Co., Carlton Hotel, 8 pm. Dinner, Washington Chapter, Lin- coln Memorial University Alumni Association, Ambassador Hotel, 7:30 pm. Dinner, Alpha Omega Alumni Club, Ambassador Hotel, 7:30 p.m. Convention, American Jewish Congress, Willard Hotel, all day. TOMORROW. Meeting, Bartenders’ Union, “Old” Local 75, Annapolis Hotel, 2 pm. Tea, Lambda Chi Sorority, Ra- , leigh Hotel, 4 pm. Dinner, Beta Chi Sorority, Ra- . Dinner, Progress Club, Twenty-four Hundred, 8 p.m.