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Washi Seal Crificizes Judge Neilson As Ticket Fixer’ Charges Follow Proposed Choice For Traffic Cases Corporation Counsel Elwood H. Seal charged before the House Dis- trict Committee today that George D. Neilson, newly appointed Police Court judge, had “fixed” more traffic tickets while he was an assistant corporation counsel than any other attache of his office. Mr. Neilson was the Police Court prosecutor for the corporation cuun- sel’s office until his elevation to the Police Court bench. Mr. Seal made the charge after Washington I. Cleveland, District manager of the American Automo- bile Association, had suggested that Mr. Neilson might be willing to be- come a full-time traffic judge. The committee at the time had under consideration a ' bill spon- sored by Representative Schulte, Democrat, of Indiana, providing for designation of one of the four Po- lice Court judges as a full-time Traf- fic Court judge. The four judges now rotate on the Traffic Court bench for one month at a time. Burden on Traffic Court. “I don’'t know of any man who has fixed more traffic tickets than did Mr. Neilson when he was an assistant corporation counsel,” de- clared Mr. Seal, who previously had told the committee he did not be- | lieve the Traffic Court alone could possibly handle all traffic cases. He pointed out that . traffic cases in which jury trials are demanded are not now handled by the judge on | the Traffic Court bench. Mr. Schulte sought to have the committee favorably report his bill 80 it would be placed on the House calendar in time for consideration on the last District day of the month, May 27. He met some re- sistance, however, especially from Representative Nichols, Democrat, of Oklahoma, and as a result it was agreed to ask the Subcommittee on Streets and Traffic to hold a spe- cial hearing at which the four Police Court judges would be called on to | express their views on the plan. Mr. Schulte declared that under the present rotating system there is no uniform system of penalties in the Traffic Court and that favoritism has resulted. He said he heard of instances where lawyers had cases ostponed until a “more favorable” | iudge was on the Traffic Court ench. “My bill will do away with such | @ situation,” he declared. | Commissioner John Russell Young, | who for the“fourth successive week occupied a seat at the committee table, when asked for his views on the proposed legislation, indicated he believed a judge should serve on ! the Traffic Court bench for at least | six months at a time. Cleveland Urges Approval. Mr. Cleveland, in urging approval | of the Schulte bill said the “weakest link” in the District’s traffic safety setup is in the enforcement of the traffic laws and regulations in the courts. He declared one judge who | would mete out the same sentence | in each particular type of cases would improve the situation. { The committee favorably reported 2 long pending bill sponsored by Representative Dirksen, Republican, of Illinois, which would prohibit the | sale of prison-made goods in the | District. The measure was originally | introduced in 1936. Mr. Dicksen said the legislation is needed now in view of recent complaints that con- | vict-made shirts, underwear and brooms are being sold in Wash- ington on a large scale. Mr. Schulte said he had been told that Maryland attempted to control the sale of prison-made products by labeling each article with the letters “P. M.” to indicate they were made by prisoners. But, he declared, a labor union official had reported to | him the dealers handling such | products had told customers the | “P. M.” meant “Pride of Maryland.” Representative Dirksen also sought to have the full committee favor- ably report his bill designed to clar- ify the existing income tax law and to extend the levy to non-residents whose income is earned here. The bill is similar to an amendment the House adopted to the combination sales-income tax plan several weeks ago just before it scrapped the en- tire tax program. Despite Mr. Dicksen’s insistence that the legislation is needed to clear up “confusion” about the pres- ent law, the committee referred the bill to its Fiscal Affairs Subcom- mittee for study. Representative Nichols, who sponsored the dual sales-income tax plan, is chairman of the subcommittee. Jamestown Day Dispute Results In 2 Observances By the Associated Press. JAMESTOWN, Va., May 13—A disagreement over the date of the actual landing of the first settlers at Jamestown will result in two cele- brations this year of the anniver- sary of the arrival of Capt. John Smith and his party on the Vir- ginia peninsula. The Association for the Preser- vation of Virginia Antiquities plan- ned the first celebration today. The second observance will be held to- mbrrow under the auspices of the Jamestown Society, which contends that the English settlers, although arriving off the Jamestown site on May 13, 1607, did not go ashore until the following day. Today’s celebration provided for the shipping by plane of relics from the old Jamestown glass factory to the New York World’s Fair. Jacqueline Cochran, noted avi- atrix, was invited to fly down from New York to be a guest of honor at the exercises and then to fly ngton News 'School Cadefs In Competifive Drills Today Sergt. Robert Curtis Of Anacostia Wins Non-Com Award The sharp bark of military com- mands rang through Grifith Sta- dium and blue-clad cadets skidded across the sun-baked outfield turf as company competitives—the final event in the cadet calendar—today opened a two-day performance. As the first units went into action {at 9 am, weather conditions were ideal. A cool breeze swept through the stadium and a warm sun beat down on the marching youths. { Almost without exception, the drill routines went off favorably, the only casualties being a number of torn trousers as the cadets slid into their positions in an extended order attack on the scoreboard. Sergt. Curtis Wins Honor. Despite the good weather only a small crowd was on hand to watch the first contestants perform but others straggled in in time to watch Sergt. Robert Curtis of Ana- costia win the noh-commissioned officers’ competition for the best drilled man in the brigade. This was the first honor to be taken by the Anacostia unit, which was formed only two years ago and has not yet reached regimental status. Sergt. Homer Miller of McKinley | took second and Sergt. Norman | Henry of Central third. Each high | school was represented by its ace non-com. | The -real excitement was, as usual, in the left fleld corner of the | bleachers where the companies ! formed preparatory to taking the | field. A machine-gun fire of patter and friendly advice crackled about {as they did a bit of last-minute |brushing up and watched their predecessors in action. “I shudder to think of us doing that right oblique,” commented one white-faced cadet. “Boy, I shudder at everything we do.” replied his companion. “You fellows, don't forget to weave,” called a captain by way of warning, “and I don't mean knit one. pearl two.” The water boy—the fellow who goes around wetting gloved hands so that rifles won't slip—was in de- {mand everywhere at once and a sergeant reminded: “For Pete’s sake don't forget the dress is right.” Even supporters in the stands put in their advice. i “Pix that joker's hat,” called a boy from the stands. %.“Aw, T got it on right,” beefed the maligned cadet. Principals on Hand. Principal Norman J. Wilson of Woodrow Wilson was on hand as the drills opened with his units and wandered through the ranks brush- ing off uniforms and offering en- couragement. Principal John Paul Collins of Anacostia was there, too, as one of his two companies went through its paces. | The Western High units, which | have ben sweeping all before them | in the drill competitions thus far. were critically eyed by everybody, and unofficial observers commented on crack performances by Company | G and Company H. The latter unit | took first place last year. { The only change in the field ar-| rangements this year over previous practice was the placing of the first- aid tent in the center fleld corner instead of in the right field corner. This was done to allow more space for the drill movements. Judges of the units are First Lt. John D. Lawlor and Second Lts. Thaddeus Dulin and Louis Moore. Eight companies paraded during the morning session and eight others during the afternoon. Review Tomorrow. Remaining units, including one company from each high school, saved for the final day will close the drills tomorrow before passing in review for Col. Frederic G. Kel- !lond, inspection officer for the 3d Corps Area. The drills are under the direc- tion of Col. Wallace M. Craigie, pro- fessor of military science and tactics in the white high schools, and Capt. Paul L. Doerr, his assistants. Rewards to the victor are the diamond - studded Allison Nailor Medal to the captain of the win- ning company, ribbons to the com- pany and a flag to the guide ser- geant. Second third place units receive ribbons and a cup goes to the school whose companies have the best average. These will be made when the winners are an- nounced tomorrow. Other Awards. Other awards to be made later at the schools will include a copy of the Allison Nailor megal to the win- ning captain from the Central Lions Club; a saber to the captain from the Junior Board of Commerce; & medal to the first sergeant of the winning company from Bunker Hill Post No. 31 of the American Legion; a medal to the drum major of the winning band, and medals to the distinguished non-commissioned of- ficers of the brigade. Woman Fire Victim To Be Buried Tomorrow Special Dispatch to The Star. OLNEY, Md. May 13.—Funersl services for Miss Rosie Mm of Olney, who died in & W hospital yesterday of burns suffered when her dress ignited from a stove in the home of her sister, Mrs. Joseph B. Bowers, Upper Morlboro, seven weeks ago, will be held at 2:30 pm. tomorrow from the fu- neral home of W. Reuben Pumphrey, Rockville. Burial will be in Rock- he Foening Stap WASHINGTON, D. O, MONDAY, MAY 13, 1940, & 2 COMPETITIVE DRILL—The marching tread of these youths in Company D, 6th Regiment, Woodrow Wilson High School, was the first to resound at Grifith Stadium today as the annual high school cadet competitive drill got underway. Central Labor Union |Dr. Walter S. Ufford, 81, Dies; Hits McGehee Stand |Was Noted Social Worker On Job Tax Revision Schoenthal Blames ‘Outside Interests’ For Failure Arthur L. Schoenthal, chairman of the Legislative Committee of the ‘Washington Central Labor Union, today hit back at the contention of Representative McGehee, Demo- crat, of Mississippl that leaders of labor and the unemployed here are responsible for the failure of Con- gress to liberalize the District un- employment compensation law. “This appears a little unfair on the part of the chairman of the subcommittee which drafted the latest bill (H. R. 9619) condemned by labor, especially when it is known that the Central Labor Union has approved two prior bills bearing Mr. McGehee's name at this session of Congress,” he said. “The Central Labor Union has fought consistent- ly for the liberalization of benefits; the has not been con- sistent.” Mr. Schoenthal said that “all” that labor asked was inclusion in the last bill of the benefit provisions of the first. “Perhaps Mr. McGehee would care to tell us why he changed his mind about his H. R. 9618 after it.was approved by both labor and busi- ness,” Mr. Schoenthal continued. “Perhaps he would tell us why after introducing two bills which labor could @pprove he could turn around | and try to force the vicious H. R. {9616 through the District Committee. And perhaps he cannot. “Labor has been consistent about more liberal amendments. We also have approved a reduced rate of taxation, but we have been appre- hensive ever since the first McGehee bill was jerked off the House calen- dar at the request of business groups. Almost three months ago John Locher, president of the Central Labor Union, warned that obstruc- | tive tactics by lobbyists for outside business interests might result in no ! amendatory legislation. “Local businessmen have been taken for a ride by their associates in other States who would rather see no amendments at all in the Dis- trict than to have a law here more liberal than some of the States.” Mr. McGehee's criticism was voiced in a statement Sunday. D. C. Inherifance Tax Applies on Estate Levy The United States Court of Ap- peals today sustained a ruling by the District Board of Tax Appeals that the District inheritance tax may be allowed as part payment of the estate tax. The decision came in the case of the District versus the Safe Deposit and Trust Co. of Baltimore, execu- tors of the estate of the late Harry Shelton. The District claimed Mr. Shelton’s heirs owed inheritance taxes to the amount of $221122 and that Mr. Shelton’s estate owed estate taxes amounting to-$2,62523. The Dis- trict Board of Tax Appeals, however, ruled that the sum of the inheritance tax may be counted as part payment of the estate tax. The District Government ap- pealed, but the appellate tribunal, in an opinion written by Associate Justice Wiley Rutledge, afirmed the finding of the Board of Tax Appeals. Savings-Loan Council Members Are Named By the Associated Press. The Federal Home Loan Bank Board announced today the appoint- ment of Joseph H. Soliday, Boston; Ernest T. Trigg, Philadelphia; Her- man B! Wells, Bloomington, Ind; Will C. Jones, jr., Dallas; Paul F. Good, Lincoln, Nebr., and David G. Davis, San Francisco, as members of the Federal Savings and Loan Advisory Council for the year be- ginning next July 1. Created by Congress, the council meets semi-annually here to consult with the board on general business conditions and special subjects per- taining to the Federal Home Loan Bank System and the Federal Sav- ings and Loan Insurance Corp. Twelve other members are ap- pointed by the 12 Federal home loan banks throughout the country. Rail Labor Seeks Cut In Wait for Benefits By the Asscciated Press. Counsel for the Railway Labor Executives’. Association asked Con- gress today to cut from 38 to 22 the number of days a railroad employe would have to wait for unemploy- ville Union Cemetery. back with the relics, She planneg to fiy to “with the relics this afternoon and to take off to- morrow for New York, 2 Jamestown Soclety ‘will ob- estown tomorrow by holding its mnmnn?eeun. here, » LS Benjamin C. Hughes of Washing- ton. Besides her father, she is sus- .“Hoyle, Olney; Mrs. Lucy Barns- ment compensation after losing his job, Charles M. Ray, counsel for the ley, Rockville, and Mrs. Bowers, and | to ' revise: & brother, B. Roger Hughes, Wash- | ment ington. Sitting at Wheel of Auto, He Was Ready To Go for Drive Dr. Walter Shepard Ufford, former general secretary of the Associated Charities of Washington and pio= neer social worker, died suddenly late yesterday at the age of 81. Death, attributed to coronary throm- bosis, came as he sat in his automo- bile, parked in front of his home, at 1940 Biltmore street N.W. He had listened to a broadcast of the Washington baseball game and was preparing to go for a drive with his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Uf- ford. 8he found him unconscious behind the wheel. Drs. Willlam S. Hardesty and James A. Gannon were summoned and pronounced him dead. Dr. Ufford’s death brought to a close a career in social work which had earned him national acclaim and the affection of the people of Washington. He retired in 1934 after 25 years as an executive of the Associated Charities. Born February 26, 1859, in Cam- bridge, Mass., Dr. Ufford was the son of H. Gould and Mary Caroline Shepard Ufford. He was educated at Amherst College, where he re- ceived his B. A. in 1882 and his M. A. in 1885; Yale Divinity School, | Andover Theological Seminary and | Columbia *University, the last insti- tution awarding him his Ph. D. in 1897. First Entered the Ministry. toward the ministry. A Congrega- | tionalist, he was ordained and held & pastorate at Mount Vernon, N. Y. It was his first and only charge. He decided to go into welfare work, left the ministry and went to England. In London he studied the work being done at Toynbee Hall, the city’s first settlement house, living there a year. Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Ufford became associated with Dr. Edward T. Devine in work- ing for the Charity Organization Society. Dr. Ufford next worked with | Homer Folks, head of the State Charity Aid of New York. He later went to Baltimore as general secre- tary of the Federated Charities. | ‘There his efforts to improve condi- tions among the poor brought on a nervous breakdown. He returned to his work after a year's rest at Sar- anac, N. Y, and within a short time his health again necessitated a rest. While doing research work in as- sociation with Geoffrey Brackett in Boston, Dr. Ufford was approached by Dr. John Van Schaick and George S. Wilson, members of the board of the Associated Charities and Citi- zens’ Relief. They urged him to come to Washington. Came Here in 1909. In 1909, Dr. Ufford came to the Capital in the interests of the As- sociation for the Prevention of Tu- berculosis, having been active in its formation. As secretary of the as- sociation, he was responsible for the introduction of the health program in the District'’s public schools. It Dr. Ufford’s first inclination was | | | 4 DR. WALTER S. UFFORD. was during his term of office also that the Social Service Exchange was organized in 1910 and the Christmds opportunity plan orig- inated. When Dr. Ufford came to Wash- ing there was no public forum for social workers. He saw the possi- bilities inherent in the Monday Eve- ning Club, and was largely responsi- ble for its reorganization making it a social-work power in the District. Dr. Ufford also had a hand in the establishment of the Charities In- dorsement Committee, the Children’s Council, abolition of alley dwellings, obtaining public funds for the Colony for the Feeble-minded, and raising money for Mothers’ Aid for the Dis- trict and for public relief in gen- eral. A Community Chest Founder. He was an early advocate of an adequate number of school doctors and nurses, adequate school af tendance officers, child labor law for the District, ‘Juvenile Court law, adequate probation officers and a municipal lodging house. During the World War he was director of the Institutes for the Red Cross Home Service Workers. Under his leadership, the Council of Social Agencies was organized, and he was a prime factor in the establishment here of the Community Chest. In 1929 he resigned from his position with the tuberculosis group to de- vote all his energies to the Associ- ' ated Charities. Since his retirement from active service, Dr. Ufford had lent his sup- port and knowledge to the groups with which he had worked. He was a member of the American Associa- tion of Social Workers, the National Conference of Social Work, the Committee on Welfare Legislation (1924). He also belonged to the Cosmos and Torch Clubs, the Socio- logical Society of Washington and the Monday Evening Club. He was,the author of “Fresh Air Charity in the United States” and numerous reports on social service. His widow, the former Elizabeth Brown of Baltimore, whom he mar- ried in 1913, is his only immediate survivor. 6. U. Band Applauded As Branson Conducts ‘The Georgetown University Band and its guest conductor, Capt. Taylor Branson, U. 8. M. C,, retired, re- ceived an ovation from 1,000 alumni and friends who last night attended the students’ fifth annual musical festival. Taking over the baton from Di- rector Marlin S. Reichley after the intermission, the former Marine Band leader, conducted the student band in a series of stirring military marches. Hit of the evening was “The Halls of Montezuma” and “Semper Fidelis,” so long associated with Capt. Branson's career. Turning to the audience, Capt. Branson said: ‘ “It is a great privilege for me to conduct this Georgetown Band. It takes me back many years. Now we will play for an encore the greatest march ever written, ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa.” The 44 musicians turned out in new uniforms of white jackets and blue trousers. The concert was held in the college quadrangle, which was decorated with lanterns. Orlando Oliver is president of the band, whose- senior members will receive the “G” insignia from the athletic department at the end of the year. Maj. Everett Yon, U.8. A, acts as their adviser and the Rev. John 8. Creahan, 8. J., is moderator. Job’s Daughters Install Two women who have been active in the Silver Spring Bethel of Job's Daughters were installed as officers of the Grand Council of Job's Daughters of Maryland at the in Baltimore Hospitals Mark Birthday Of Miss Nightingale Between 10 and 15 Washington and nearby hospitals yesterday cele- brated Florence Nightingale’s 120th birthday anniversary with exercises and tours open to the public. The observance, called National Hospital Day, was held in many hospitals in the United States and in some hospitals in foreign countries. Visitors to local hospitals were taken on specially-conducted tours ! and shown modern improvements in medicine. At the Montgomery County (Md.) General Hospital, Inc., there was a double celebration. National Hos- pital Day and the 20th anniversary of the founding of the hospital were observed at ceremonies in the after- noon. Miss Mattie M. Gibson, superin- tendant of Children’s Hospital, was chairman of the Wi cele- bration. Lutheran Brotherhood . To Meet in Middletown By the Associated Press. MIDDLETOWN, Md, May 13— The 200-year-old Zion Lutheran Church here will be host to the 21st annual convention of the the Lutheran Brotherhood of the Maryland Synod next Sunday and Monday. Laymen in the brotherhood repre-' sent 139 Lutheran churches in Mary- ‘The convention will open wit.h' services Sunday evening, and be addressed by Martin of - Washington, . - ul W. Quay of Immanuel 14 » {- | organization some years ago. Frances Newcomb, left, and ~Society and General Betty Ann Beall don cadet caps to help Manuel Correa, center, Woodrow Wilson bass drummer, sound off for the opening of the competition.—Star Staff Photos. George K. Shearer Dies in Auto Crash In Pennsylvania Wife of Executive of Peoples Drug Stores Is Injured George K. Shearer, 52, treasurer and director of store operations for Peoples Drug Stores, was killed yes- terday in an automobile accident near York, Pa. Mr. Shearer, who made his home at 4801 Connecticut avenue! in ‘Washington, was on his way to his country place near York Haven, Pa., when his car left the road and turned over. He was killed almost instantly and his wife, Mrs. Mabel Shearer, was injured. She is under treatment today in Harrisburg Hospital and is expected to recover. Police said Mr. and Mrs. Shearer had started out from York shortly after dawn. Apparently Mr. Shearer went to sleep while driving. Had Planned to Retire. Mr. Shearer was.a native of York and netered the Peoples organization when the drug business of N. H. Shearer & Co. wus merged with that He had planned to retire on June 1 and spend his time at the York Haven A graduate of Cornell University and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Mr. Shearer served in the Army during the World War. He was a member of the Elks and the Singleton Lodge of Masons. His mother, Mrs. Mary K. Shearer; a sister, Mrs. Juliet Richardson of Reading, Pa., and his widow sur- vive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in York. Girl Seriously Injured. Several persons were injured yes- terday in accidents in or near the District. Barbara Fletcher, 5, of 204 Tenth stree! SE., was in a critical con- dition in Casualty Hospital with in- Juries received when struck by an automobile while playing near her home yesterday. Police said Roy G. Wildman, 518 B street N.E, was driver of the car which struck the child. He was charged with reckless driving. Mrs. Mary L. Howard, 29, of 1011 Congress street S.E., was in undeter- mined condition at Providence Hos- pital with injuries received in an accident on route 224, near Acco- keek, Prince Georges County, Md., yesterday. - Her husband, James Howard, also was injured: Two women received treament at Emergency Hospital for hurts re- ceived in a collision of two cars near McLean, Va., yesterday. They are Dorothy Alberger, 37, of 3624 Tenth street N.W. and Mrs. Mary Alberger, 63. of the same address. Two children were hurt today when two autom s collided at Fifth and Cedar streets N.W. Carl Howe, 11, of 1616 Taylor street N.W., received a fractured arm and pos- sible leg.injuries and was admitted to the Washington Sanitarium. Elizabeth Hemstreet, 9, of Takoma Park, Md., a passenger in the other car, recelved minor cuts. District National Bank A . Receiver's Sale Listed Justus S. Wardell, receiver of the District National Bank, today an- nounced a preliminary sale to the highest bidder of certain assets for Wednesday morning. The sale will take place .at the receiver’s office, 1614 K street NW., at 10 am. The assets to be sold have a face value of $450,000. Proceeds will be added to the fund to be distributed later to depositors. Depositors have been paid 85 per cent of their funds. To Be Moderator Nominee The Rev. Albert J. McCartney, pastor of Covénant-First Presby- terlan Church, will be among the six nominees for moderator of the General Assembly of the Presby- terian Church in the United States when the 152d General Assembly of | hoax. .| the church convenes May 23 in Rochester, N. Y, it was reported Kensington Bingo Party Numbers Players Held Properly Banned From Policy Case Jury Appeals Court Rules Two Défendants’ Guilt Is Proved District Court may properly ex- cuse for cause prospective jurors in & numbers trial who concede that they have played the numbers game in Washington within two years, the United States Court of Appeals held today. ‘Two convicted persons contended that by this method the Govern- ment had exercised more peremp- tory challenges than the law per- mits. When Richard Smith, who was sentenced to six menths to two years, and Geraldine-J. Hall, who was excused. Eer 3 Today in its opinion, written by + the three jurists who -hedrd the case—Chief Justice D. Lawrence Groner, Associate Justices Henry ‘W. Edgerton anfl Fred M. Vinson— the court held that the accused did not complain of the fairness of the jury as impaneled and that “all that they are entitled to is a trial by an impartial jury.” In their appeal the defendants contended that the warrant of arrest was improperly issued and that lot- tery papers were illegally obtained, but today the appellate court de- clared that the objection was not | made until the trial was well under | way, and recalled that the court has | recently ruled that “unless there is | no opportunity to make the motion | in advance of trial, the objection comes too late after the trial is in | progress.” | The defense also objected to the | trial court’s instruction of the jury, | but the appellate court asserted: “A full reading of the court’s charge shows that it was even more fa- vorable to all the accused than they had a right to demand, and an ex- amination of the whole record dis- closes abundant proof of appel- lants’ guilt.” Accordnigly, the appellate court af- firmed the decision. Representing the Government were United States Attorney Edward M. Curran and Assistant United States Attorney William S. Tarver. The case was heard last June before Justice Jessie C. Adkins in District Court. Mrs. Laura L. Eckloff Dies in Silver Spring Mrs. Laura L. Eckloff, 78, died of 8 heart attack yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert R. Peddicord, 836 Noyes driye, Silver Spring, Md. . E Born in Washington, Mrs. Eckloff was the daughter of the late John Gough Judd, president of the print- ing firm of Judd & Detwiler. She was the widow of Randolph J. Eck- loff, Washington businessman, and Was & charter member of Emmanuel Bapfist Church, now known as the National Baptist Memorial Church. She had been a resident of Silver Spring for the past 15 years. Besides Mrs. Peddicord, she is sur- vived by another daughter, Mrs. Estell E. Hunter of Silver Spring, two sons, Randolph and Howard, both living in ‘Southern California, and a sister, Mrs. Kate Judd Evans morrow at 2:30 pm. from the Warner E. Pumphrey funeral home, 18424 Georgia avenue, Silver Spring. mury will be in Rock Creek Cem- etery. Theft Story Admitted As Hoax, Police Say Police given 4 to 10 months, | went to trial, six prospectiye jurors | admitted playing numbers'and were | B—1 Allen Steps Quf AsD. C. Head 0f Democrats Two Parties Meet Tonight to Consider Convention Delegates Former Commissioner George E. Allen, acting chairman of the Democratic State Central Commit- tee for the: District, will not seek election to continue in that post, he made known today as local Demo- crats and Republicans both planned meetings for tonight on preliminary arrangements for sending delegates to the national conventions. When United States Marshal John B. Colpoys, veteran Democratic leader here, resigned last year be- cause of the Hatch Act, Mr. Allen, one of the vice chairmen, assumed direction of the Central Committee, With the committee scheduled to meet at the Harrington Hotel this evening for organization purposes, Mr. Allen said he intends to step aside as chairman. It is not ex- pected, however, he will sever his interest in local Democratic affairs. G. O. P. to Form Committee, Meanwhile, the 43 Republicans elected 10 days ago in neighbor- hood meetings as precinct delegates - will assemble at the Willard Hotel to choose 43 additional delegates at large. . This group of 86 will constitute the Republican State Central Commit- - tee for the District during the next four years, and will meet Thursday night to elect a chairman and other officers. All indications are the pres- * ent chairman, James C. Wilkes, will be re-elected. The 88 Republicans will gather again Saturday night at-the Willard as a local convention, to select three delegates and three alternates to cast the District’s three votes at the national convention i Philadelphia, June 24. They also will nominate Saturday night choices for national committeeman and national com- mitteewoman. The general expece tation is that Edward F. Colladay and Mrs. Virginia White Speel will be chosen to continue. Democrats to Favor Third Term. Since the Democratic national convention does not meet until July 15, local Democrats may not com- plete at tonight's preliminary ses- sion the detailed arrangements for a primary to elect the delegates and alternates to cost the District’s six votes at Chicago. the sentiment among local Republican leaders is to send an un- | pledged delegation, Malcolm S. Mc- Conihe has predicted that the local Democrats will be for a third term for President Rooseveit. Morris de Haven Tracy, {Once of U. P., Is Dead Word was received here today of the death Saturday at Pinehurst, ‘N. C., of Morris: de Haven Tracy, ington bureau of the United Press. He was taken ill while on a vacation trip. A native of Eureka, Calif., Mr. Tracy attended Pomona College and started his journalistic career with the Humboldt Evening Standard in his home town. His reports of ship- wrecks off the Pacific Coast drew the attention of the United Press in 1916 and he became manager of its Los Angeles bureau soon after- ward. Subsequently he servetd in that capacity in San Francisco, New York City and in Washington from 1929 to 1931. He retired in 1935 to write a book and had been living in Winchester, Mass. During his years with the United Press, Mr. Tracy toured the United States with the Prince of Wales, re- ported the textile strikes at Gas- tonia, N. C.; Sir Thomas Lipton's last try for the America Cup and the Lindbergh kidnaping. As a reporter for the Boston Travelei and Her- { | ald, he accompanied Willam Car- dinal O'Connell’s party to home for the coronation of Pope Pius XII. : Surviving are his widow, a son, Jack Tracy of Winchester, and two daughters, Grace of Oakland, Cal., and Mary Harriet of Eureka. Three Men Drowned In Virginia Accidents By the Associated Press. ‘Three drownings marred the week end in Virginia. Mark M. Buffingtén, 47, and his 21-year-old son, Victor, both of Camden, N. J., drowned ‘when their dory capsized off Sewell’s Point at Norfolk Saturday night. Two others were rescued by a tug after hanging to the dory for two hours. They were Fred Buffington, Mark Buffing- ton’s son, and Grant Wilson of Norfolk. . The third drowning victim was S. E. Cooke, 43, of Yorktown, who fell from a cruiser in the York River and drowned 100 feet from the York- town bathing beach yesterday after- noon. < Traffic Record The traffic record, as revealed l.lt ml:lee:‘l:d ending e our at 8 am. Sunday: E Pedestrians injured, 4. Pedestrians arrested for viola- tion of pedestrian control regu- lations, 1, The traffic record for 24-hour Moterista tnjured, 3, u::a‘-ammmm Iations, 4. | 50, former news editor of the Wash= . §