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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
[ with Tho
Abb Artists
A Cross Section Of the
Daily Grind in Judge
Hits Court
Read En- and Weep
By DONALD McDOUGAL
By DONALD McDOUGAL

Extensive Grazing
my client pleads guilty to this
charge OF reckless driving. your
honor
'Hit anyone?"
''I understand he grazed this
lady's car slightly
do any damage?"
There's some evidence that he
smashed the left front wheel.
Anything eIse?"
IT believe he bent the front
axle somewhat"
Traffic Millinery
The lady tmuttering): Some
what He tied it into bow
knot"
ANY further damage?"
"The lady claims he twisted the
chassis q little.
.tGo on.
ct seems that he dented> the
northumberland"
The lady: "Dented the running
board! He pulverized it."
What kind OF a car was 1t?
"A Ford. your honor. We're
willing to concede that my client
-er-did some damage to the
other car, but nothing serious,
The engine was still running
when the officer got there"
THAT doesn't prove anything.
A Ford'n keep on running no
matter what you do to 1t.
''Well. whatever the damage IL,
wen make it good. In passing
sentence / ask your honor to
consider that my client has Been
in this country only q few years
and doesn't understand English
very we'll
What's English got to do with
driving a car recklessly?"
well. he had some difficulty
in understanding the regulations.
Good for q Shirt, Maybe
A cop (muttering): What's
English got to do with the reg.
uIations? You could print 'em in
Chinese and understand 'en just
as we'll"
Counsel (resuming): HE thinks
a boulevard stop is where cars
on the boulevard stop for those
on the cross streets. That's how
this accident happened, your
honor. His permit viii be re-
voked-"
That's the best thing you've
said yet. Let the prisoner stand
up. Because your permit is to
be revoked. and because the Yio-
lation was not wilful, the court
will impose the minimum SEN
tence for reckless driving-$25,
with the understanding that you
make the lady's car good"
Next case."
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'NewsBriefs Of the Day"
Taken from today Classified Section Of The Times

perience should be a good invest
rnent. This man, a private or
business chauffeur, is also an AL
mechanic. Address his box number
listed under classification No. 40.
The Heights" of your ambition.
Today, We offer new Lee Heights
homes at $500 cash and SIS per
month on beautiful wooded hill:
Side lot. Six-room house attrac
lively decorated, bath room, fire
place, hot-water heat. Investigate
this in classification No. 1913.
UNFINISHED apartment in Brook
land. Two rooms, kitchen and
bath for $3.50 per month. Several
other delightful apartments listed
under classification No, 80.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
500, 900 IN ALCOHOL
IS SEIZED BY BANDITS

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-Alcohol
worth 100000 was carried off by
eight bandits who invaded the plant
Of the Burlington Industrial Alcohol
Corporation here early today.
The loot was loaded onto a small
fleet Of trucks in which the robbers
made AN easy getaway. leaving
securely bound and gagged that it
Fred Jacobs. a night watchman, so
took him eight hours to get free.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18

Lost. a mate! One black fur
lined glove, fit right hand, between
Medical Science Building and De
Sales Street. Owner is Offering
reward, get his telephone number
from classification No. l.
One driver is needed Immediately
in the Help Wanted Male column.
However, he must have grocery ex-
perience.
$4,000 is all that is needed to buy
this coy little Virginia bungalow.
It has four large rooms, big lot;
near cars and bus. For terms call
the owner listed in classification
No. 1903.
A chauffeur with Is yeara' OF.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
N. o. LEIGHTON will
ADDRESS ENGINEERS

NJ. o. Leighton, consulting engi-.
neer. will address the meeting Of
the washington Society y Engi.
neers Wednesday night aat 8:15
o'clock in the Cosmos Club.
Mr. Leighton discuss pnblic utf1i-
ties methods. Al buffet upper win
follow the meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
Warns Middle-Aged
Women to Check
High Blood Pressure
Use Norma

Thousands Of women at the changing
time of life are In danger Of high blood
prSssurs. It IL caused by poisonous
waste matter accommodating in the sys-
tenn or the weakening OF one or more
organs. This forces the heart to do
more work and raises blood pressure.
The symptoms are disziness. short.
ness of breath. head pains, flushed
face, nervousness or sfeepIeBSHess High
blood pressure must be treated and
stopped for everyone knows It brings on
Bright.s disease, apoplexy and often
sudden death. It IL too dangerous ana
quick acting to go without needing its
symphonic
Norma Is q doctors prescription for
high blood pressure that has been used
with great success.
Being 4 purely vegetable medicine IL
contains no habit forming drugs. IL
harmless. and works In such q way that
1t drives out waste matter, lessons the
duty OF the overtaxed heart and re-
sduces blood pressure swiftly and
safely Often one hottie brings great
relief Get q bottle Of Norma today
ana free yourself Of life shortening high
blood pressure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
Mckinney Reelected
By Reserve Officers

president Officers Association Of the District
of Columbia the annual meeting in the. Interior
Department The nomination confirmed without dissent
ing Colonel McKenney has served secretary and
of the local association and secretary of the national
organization
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
No EXEMPTION

at chased him down Georgia
Avenue for three blocks at 90
miles an hour, your honor. He
said he had two little children
at home"
you've got Mr.. Eldridge's code
mixed up with your income tax
schedule, young man. There's no
exemption for dependent minors
in the traffic regulations. It's a
22-mile flate rate, and anything
above that we charge a surtax,
Il wanted to hurry back to the
children as quick as | could, your
honor. 1 didn't like to leave
them alone any longer than I had
to. It's kind OF dangerous"
"And the officer didn't like to
see you dancing down Georgia
Avenue at % miles an hour.
That's kind OF dangerous, too.
Ten dollars"
A Change of Scene
He was parked in Seventh
street over eighteen hours, your
honor"
"Ah wuhks FUN foe o'clock in
de mawin toe six at night, yo'
onnah--"
Cant help it. The 1S-hour
regulation works all the time.
How long WAS he parked there,
officer?"
Three weeks, your honor"
"Ah amt git no time foe toe
move dishyah cyah, yo' onnah.
All wuhks FUN foe o'clock in de
mawnin'-
Ten dollars"
''Ah amt got no ten dolluhs-''
You'll like it at Occoquan.
They only work from seven to
five there. Ten dayA"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
Premier MAY lose Post

SOFIA, Jan. 49, Prarnier Bra
tiano's position in Rumania is be.
coming daily more untenable Is
the result of the remuneration OF
Grown Prince Carol. IT ii reported
here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
Ladies' Gifts

The first fifty ladies
in the afternoon and the
first one hundred at night
will get a package of
Banquet Tea.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-18
FREE FOOD
FROM THE STAGE
Children's Gifts

A Buckeye Coaster
Wagon and a Walking and
Talking Doll will be given
some lucky boy and girl
each night.
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BLAME DEBT ON
GARDINER
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Hoehling has admitted that it was
an unwise move to place Gardiner
In charge Of the association during
or after the time Brosnan was in.
volved In litigation with his sisters.
Gardiner was said to be repre-.
senting the complainants.
During the session it was further
stated by Thomas that Gardeners
tncumbency had resulted disas.
trously for the financial progress
OF the association but that, accord.
Ing to law, the capital stock was
not impaired, and there was no
occasion for clients OF the company
to feel alaramed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
1000 900 had been spent n ne
Ware Pepper Pincnot contest
Eyes On Corning Efecffori

The committee Wall function
Throughout the summer. keeping
wary ear open 20 sslush fund.
whispers In the campaign preceding
the November elections.
AZ the Democrats win have
lean treasury and have hopes oe
electfng q Democratic Senate III the
face sof this obstacle. their apoike1-
men on the COMMITTEES win -
d0ubly vieiIant FOR signs Of Re
publican ssslush funds.
The Democrats on the COMMITTEES
incidentally are James a. Reed, -
Missouri, chairman, and William
H King. of Utah.
The committee win meet oceas
sional1y "a Washington, but most
OF It's Investigations viii be COM
Quoted in the States where zluah
fund charges are made.
The Democrats, By an alignment
with the Progressiva1 win control
the committees deliberations. the
Progressives being represented b.
Senator La Toilette (kzl of Wis.
consin.
Through : revival 81 the old
Democrat ic.Insurgent alliance, they
hope 70 provide considerable cam.
paign ammunition Ia the next few
months.
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81 USH PROBE To
START soon
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committee INTO each state where
charges exist that .'slush funds
were used to influence the electorate
in its choice Of party candidates for
the Senate.
It's inquiry win cover Democratic
as wen as Republican primaries, but
the start WIN be made IN Penney.
yania. where newspapers declared
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
COAST GUARD DAY SET
FOR AUG. a AT 'asESoUr'

August I has been selected az
Coast Guard Day for the Centen-
NAL In Philadelphia, according TO
Coast Guard headquarters here.
Plans are being considered to OBJ.
serve the day by giving the public
an insight into the multifarious and
important duties of this branch of
the Government. It is possible that
all vessels In the vicinity OF Phila-
delphia which can be spared from
duty will be ordered to that port
and thrown open for inspection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
MAN AND WIFE KILLED
BY TRAIN. Chill DREN HURT
NJ. RGorFis q Grollad

ELYRIA. Ohio, June A. Mr..
and Mrs. George Bengler were
killed instantly and their two
daughters, aged eight and one. were
seriously injured when the autonno-
bile in which they were riding was
struck by fast freight train at q
Big -Four crossing at wellington
near here, today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
Rubber Market

NEW YORK, June 1.-The out
side rubber market was featureless1
and without support today. Sellers
Quoted spot ribbed sheets at a.
cents; June, 42Kc; July, 4Oc; July
September. 4oc; October-D December,
40c, and January.M March, 401kc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
FUND LEFT TO EDUCATE
10Y FOR Phi EsTHoCD

James +. Brennan. who died June
/. according 70 his win filed Tor
probate today. left $3.50 70 81
AIoysius Church. ana 500 each q
81. Patricks ana ST. Domirssl's. A
trust fund Of $4,000 il given 70
james ]. o'Byrne and Harry *.
Hickey, the income from $1,000. d
which II to Be used for the edEca.
ton at st. Charles College of ! boy
FOR the priesthood. and the income
from another $4,000 Tor his educa.
ton IT ST. Mary's Seminary.
The Income from the remaining
$4,000 ID "a 70 Is the ST. Vincent dc
Paul Society Of this city. The rest
Of the estate IS given to the directors
Of the Providence Hospital. The
trustees are also TO act no executors.
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PUNISHED, BOY.
SHOOTS SELF
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about . year ago, when he was
treated for brain commissions at
Johns Hopkins Hospital in s3alti-
more, the lad has been in good
health recently and was accounted
a normal boy in every way, except
that his illness had somewhat re.
tarded his school progress.
"A stream OF children from the
East Riverdale School stopped at the
Granholm house today to inquire
for their playmate. While "Bill"
frequently got into arguments at
the school he was generally popular
and his naturally cheerful tIispo
sition drew other children to him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
PARIS DIVORCES SOUGHT
ny q MORE AMERICANS

PARIS, June 4.Petition for di-
vorce was filed here today by
George Joseph Hoffman from his
wife, Mrs. Emma Amelia Berger
Hoffman. They were married in
New York December 80, 1917.
Mrs. Louise Roebling Ross filed
petition for divorce from her hus-
band, Mitchell Ross. They were
married in New York November 20,
1922.
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POLICE Refuse
AID IN RAID
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Constable Buster Bailey, who was
ak the scene OE the raid. iuterfered
with them and assaulted one Of
their number.
Mrs. Morris on Ground
Mrs. Theta d. Morris. Hyatts-
vilIe's woman magistrate, arrived on
the scene shortly after the raiders.
she was accompanied by Mrs. A. D.
Bayly, secretary Of the newly or
ganized county Law Enforcement
League.
Mrs. Morris held court among the
tables, which, II was alleged, had
been used Tor gambling. Smith asked
for ajury trial and he was released
In $1,000 bond. The names and
addresses OF IS Of the men taken
In the raid were noted. Virtually all
gave Washington addresses, hut the
police believe that most Of them
are fictitious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
pETvVoRTH ASS CATION
TO FIRE NATIoNAL SAL UTE

Permission 70 fire national
salute n connection with the
Fourth 81 July celebration sc Sller.
man Circle was granted the Pet.
worth. Citizens Association today
81 the District COMMISSIONS
The permission was granted with
the. provision that gun crew
from the Navy Yard shall ~ Ii.
charge uf the cannon and that
proper precaution shall be taken ia
safeguard property
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u {. LEGATION
BOMBED
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lister 10 Uruguay. reported 10 the
state Department today.
Police are conducting an intensive
Investigation 1T ii believed the
bomb vas planted by radical anti.
American agitat0r. Grant-Srnith
said he was wiring full report 70
the department.
On May III bomb exploded ii the
American embassy IT Buenos Aires.
but no one was injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
MAY ARRESTS SHOW
GRADUAL Deere sE

Showing q gradual decrease since
Major Edwin b. Hesse, 6ilperin-
tendent 81 police, became alarmed
81 the number of persons becoming
entangled with the law, the total Of
persons arrested during May WAS
$40.
or this number S,sS4 were for
violations 81 the traffic regg1Ia tons.
The greatest number were Tor park
ing overtime, 6O9 with SIS tor
Violations o. the speed law
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
NEW NAVY CRUISER
VII COST SO, 900, 900

Ihe Navy Department. today
awarded to william Cramp ana
sons. * PhIIadelphia. TIE contract
Tor building the light cruiser salt
Lake City
Cramp bid so, 900 900 Tor building
the hun ok the salt Lake City ana
the engines and boilers Ok the Salt
Lake City and tha Pensacola eiss
tor ship. being built at the New
York navy yard.
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" BAT TIES
ARCHITECT
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- 49, - - - - -
cupply cams out ana taeed Mrs.
Wright.
Madam Noel, ] think you had
better leave this place, I, she said.
And 4 think you had better
leave this place, Mrs. Wright re-.
torted. You always were ugly,
but you are uglieg than ever. IL
had gun
] But before slie could finish. Mrs,
Cupply had Wlaeeied about and
started Tor the house
Several months aw0 Wright
brought suit for divorce against
Mrs. Wright, but later dropped the
proceedings when the latter il.
sisted on dragging into her defense
the name az Olga NiIAnok whom
she charges r. Wright haa IN
stalled n hfs love nest 1T
Talieeen.
May Ask Mind Ieot
Yesterday Mrn Wright procured
warrants against JVrtgllt. rms;
Miss MtlanOff on = aflitQrH
charge.
Then ehe took B revolysK from.
attorney who Issued the
and declared her intenkion a shoot
Ing her way into the Wright home.
she was dienrned, the attorney
said, and mhe then started on the
first 81 series of storraing parties
of TaIiesen
Her LATEST siege was staged Short.
" before midnight At thu rear.
gate. she was storTning thar pOr.
tai when M. Wright aIipped quietly
In 1t the front gate.
The Wright family indicated 20.
day they might appear IN court and
ask q psychological test Tor Mr.
VVrigff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04

kSUutaMuS1 A10Nl3 Es1kl18 &Sl8NSD
Hs vas asked by members oE
lie COMMITTEES how long ne expsct'
"a 10 be away.
Besisged BY Phone
.RslI come back when can sol
way from this continual calling M
y the people of washington at al
lOurS 81 tie DAY and nigit BIan.
81 replied People have been cal.
HI ne 10 81 my home up 70 mid.
tight ana they begin 81 $50 ~ the
hCrning. They ring the phone At
hy office all day and come IN
lerson.
They are attempting 70 load
lpon me Ill Ok their troubles. ! am
lot guardian for these people of
Washington ana CANNOT keep M
inder the burden.
q have been working night ana
lay Cor weeks and / have not had
i vacation in nine years. ! have
kotten 70 the point where ! must
lest.
BIanton called to the stand as
lis last witness Nathan II. Robbins,
br s. years q resident of Washing
bn, who was s1lbpOenaed from his
losne III Texas and who arrived
lere today.
Robbins testified that he had
tnoWm Fenning as a. messenger boy
b the Census Bureau.
Robbins mother, Mrs. Barbara u.
kobbing, was committed 70 81.
EIizabeth,s Hospital In 1910. and
fenning requested that he be app
lea. Robbins raid he never re-
eived q report Of any kind from
kenntng ana did not even know
khen his mothers case came up In
curt. He said his mothers estate
vas reduced from more than $500
b SO Ii five years.
Formal impeachment ID not beink
considered either by House leaders
" members OF the Judiciary Com.
hittee except a. . last recourse, II
Ras indicated.
IL the committee holds that Rep.
.esentatIve Blanton's charges have
keen proved beyond any reasonable
loubt. Il il expected executive action
viii be taken - force Fennisg out
Il office.
Second prObe Near End
The House District subcommittee
khich IL conducting an independent
Investigation Of conditions in the
District government, also Il near.
hg the end Of its work.
An executive meeting Of the COM
hittee was held last night, at
which IL was decided to recall to
The stand Herbert 4. Davis, audi
Tor u the District Supreme Court,
Tor further questioning regarding
Jennings alleged double commits.
lions.
The Blanton resolution providing
for Investigation by the office Of
The Comptroller General Of the
method Of handling finances at St.
Elizabeth's Hospital, has been pass.
" BY the House; and today was
Ae9lk 70 the Senate, where efforts
III be made to speed its passage
- that the investigation may be
Inetftilked before Congress adjourns
nd q report submitted when the
lhort session begins in December.
kindred Defends White
representative John ]. kindred,
Il New York, himself a noted
is,.rfet today is preparing for pub
kcetfon III the Congressional Record,
nder special permission from the
1870 statement In defense Of
~ william IA. White, superintend.
rs ns gt Elizabeth's Hospital. The
go men are warm personal friends
n securing his permission from
a. T4naIse last night. Representative
esn6red said II is his intention to
s. $500 sthe facts and truth about
~ Whites eminent services TO TIL
ta,,,.t ~ and his almost superhumar
SsIItv IN the nlanag cement Of thu
anfortunate insane.
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Today's scratches
AZ LatOnia

FIRST RACE--Lawless, Hu1 Fux,
Bother Ice, Hats Up, HullO.
THIRD RACE-Tribal Lady MyPa.
SEVENTH RACE-Seth's Premium.
Boys Believe Ne
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ysathsr. sl0uay, thrsatsnlas; sraeE.
n ThorneIIllIea

At Thornelfffe
FIRST NACE-Reig Shot. All Vir-
gtnia, Roman Sandal.
SECOND RACE-Bugle; wild ELL
THIRD RACE - MerriYnac Helen
Buck. Highblnder. Scrapa Dancing
FaWn, Sea Crest
FOURTH RACN--Iaebun.
SIXTH RACE-Fred Dubner. Bob
Mayeg, Lisab BIowhorn.
SEVENTH RACE-Eyelash War IDOL,
Ivy. Cabin Creek. The Fenian.
Weather. clear track fast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
AsToRs HORSES FIRST
AND THIRD III oaks

EPSON DOWNS, Iune I.oxd
Astor's stables scored heavily II
the Oaks, the 1aaies classic, today.
Short Story. owned by Lord A.
tor, finished first; RespIendent. OWE
Cd By D. Sullivan, finished second.
and Gaybird, owned BY Lord Astcr.
finished third.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04

No was aslxod BY members ce
he committee how long ne expects
"a 70 be away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-20
THE WEATHER

District OF Columbia Generally fair
and slightly warmer tonight; toinor-
row, partly cloudy and continued
warm, followed by local thunder
showers tomorrow afternoon or night;
cooler Thursday, moderate winds,
mostly southeast.
Maryland - Generally fair and
slightly warmer tonight; tomorrow,
partly cloudy and continued warm,
followed by local thundershowers to.
morrow afternoon or night; cooler
Thursday; moderate winds, mostly
Virginia Generally fair tonight and
tomorrow, followed by local thunder
showers tomorrow afternoon or night
In extreme north portion; slightly
warmer In east portion tonight; mod
crate southwest winds.
Records for "a Hours.
Thermometer-4 pm, SO; s pm,
80; IL midnight, "a; 4 am, ~; 5 am,
"A; noon, 81.
Barometer4 PM 30.1t: s pm.
1905: IL midnight, 5000; 4 am, 30.0S;
am, 5000: noon, a0.06.
Highest temperature, 80, occurred
at 2:30 pm. yesterday; lowest tempera-
ture, II. occurred at 8 am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 81; lowest, So.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Today--Low tide. 10:24 am. and
1919 PM; high tide, 319 am and
3;39 pm.
Tornorrow--I4ow tide, 11:19a.m. and
11I2 pm; high tide, Az am. and
4:36 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 4:5S am; sun sets.
7:30 pm.
Tomorrow Sun rises. 4:5s am; sun
sets, 7:29 pm.
Moon rises, s:o4 pm; sets. 1850
am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at Great Falls at 8 a.m.-Tem-
perature, 81; condition. clear.
Weather In Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-20
MRS. MARIE HOWARD
BURIED IN NEW YORK
Wife Of Chief Of Bureau Of En-
tomology Dies at Summer
Home.

Mrs, Marie Theodore Howard, So
years old, Of l705 Twenty first street,
wife of DIR. Leland q. Howard, chief
OF the Bureau of Entomology, De-
partment Of Agriculture, died on
Saturday at her Summer home, Tan
nersville, n. X, after a brief illness.
Funeral services and interment were
held yesterday at Delhi, NJ
She was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Clifton of Baltimore
and Washington, and married DIR.
Howard in 1885,
Mrs. Howard took an active in
terest In. musical affairs and sang
in the choir Of st. Matthew's Church.
She had notable collection Of Afro
American music, Z
She Is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. Edward de Molle Payne of New
York and Miss Lucy and Miss Jane
Howard of Washington, and three
brothers, Col Alfred T. Clifton, u. s..
AL: Richard s. Clifton Of Boston and
Horace Clifton of San Francisco.
DIR. Howard was on an expedition
In Cali ornia when his wife was
stricken, according to q report reach
ing here, and was only advised of Ter
illness by radio broadcast. He did
not reach Tannersville until after her
death.