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Will Sign Land Patents.

Mrs, Helen V Mcleod of the Gen
eral Land Office. Department of the In
terror. tas been designated by the
President ito sign land patents in the
absence of the clerk regularly desig.
mated for the purpose.
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Pen Women. is a guest at the estate of
Mr.. Samuel Hill in Blaine. Washing.
ton. Mr.. Hill is the son.in-law of the
late Mr.. James ]. Hill. builder of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Mr.
Samuel Hill built the famous peace
arch at Blaine, Washington, on the
border between the United States and
Canada.
Miss Marion Grimes will entertain
at dinner Christmas eve at the Club
St Marks.
Mrs. Edward II. Cashell entertained
at bridge tea yesterday afternoon in
honor of Miss Anne Todd The guests
included Mrs. Edward Peter, Mrs.
Roberts. Mrs. Homer Eimers. Mrs.
). b. Riggs. Mrs. Vernon Simmons.
Mrs. Robert Young, Mrs. Moffett. Mrs.
r. ID. Little. Mrs. Charles T. Bassett.
Mrs. Walter Heinze. Miss Maitland
Thompson. Miss Virginia Eley and
Miss Leslie Coyle
Mr. and Mrs. John Mock have issued
invitations to a distinguished company
or guests to meet Mrs. Thompson
Seton tomorrow afternoon at tea
at their residence, 1860 Newark street,
from 4 to 8 o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mock will receive with the guest of
honor and assisting at the tea will
be Mrs. Edouard Albion. Mrs. Delos
Blodgett, Mrs. Eugene Collister. Mrs.
Macpherson Crichton. Mrs. William
+. Dennis. Mrs. Edward Ditson. Mrs.
Fairfax, Mrs. Charles Hawley, Mrs.
Eli A. Helmick, Mrs. c. +. Nelson.
Mrs. Herman Plugge. Mrs. Edwin
RUNNER, Mrs. James f. Watson and
Miss katheryn Watson.
Mrs. William II. Moses will enter
tain informally on Thursday afternoon
at her home. 1926 Sixteenth street.
when she has asked a number of her
friends to meet Mrs. Seton at 5 O'clock
tea.
The following names have been add
ed to the list of patronesses for the
Marionette Show to be given at the
\. w. c. A. auditorium by the Yale
Puppeteers on the afternoon and eve
ming of December 20 for the benefit
Of the Bryn Mawr scholarship fund:
Mrs, Dwight Davis, Mrs Edward
Eberle, Mrs. Herbert Hoover Mrs.
John A. Lejeune, Mrs. William d.
Mitchell. Mrs. Arson Phelps Stokes,
Mrs. Robert Johnston and Mrs. Will
liam F. Dennis.
The secretary of the American Uni
VefSlty Union in Great Britain and
Mrs. Richard Simpson are making a
brief visit in Washington and are the
guests of the assistant director of the
American Council on Education and
Mrs. David Allan Robertson.
The Federation Of Music Clubs of
the District of Columbia will give a
reception at the Thomas Circle Club.
1925 Massachusetts avenue northwest.
tomorrow at 1870 o'clock pm, in
honor of Grace w. Mabee of Los
Angeles. Calf. national chairman of
music in religious education. and
Helen Harrison Mills of Peoria, H..
national chairman of publicity and
editor of the official bulletin. Tea will
be served.
Thursday these national officers will
attend the dinner given by the Dis
trict of Columbia Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists. at the
Church of the Epiphany.
Deborah Knapp Chapter, Daughters
nf he
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Lower as we'll as upper surfaces Of
furniture should be vanished. so that
the absorption of moisture will be
equalized. thus preventing swelled
uneven effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-13
PatrOnesseS for Mountain
Industrial School Friday.

Additional patroneSSeS for the ben
eft card party for the Tallulah Falls
Industrial School, for mountain waits.
on Friday at 3 o'clock at the May
flower Hotel. are Mrs. Robert Roose-
welt, Mrs. George Mesta, Mrs John NJ
Biddle. Mrs. Harry Lee Rust. Mrs
Harley Wilson. Mrs. Delos Blodgett
Mrs, Mark Reid Yates, Mrs. Gilbert
NJ. Hitchcock and Mrs. Francis T.
Junkin, all of whom have made res
erVations for tables. Among others
playing will he Mrs. James Osborne
Foster. Mrs. Lloyd Shepard, Mrs. Tar
vel. wife of Representative TarVel;
Mrs. Steele. wife of Representative
Steele; Mrs. Paul Ninson, wife of Rep
resentative Ninson; Mrs Leo WEIGH.
wife of Comdr. WEIGH; Mrs. Gilbank
Twigg. Mrs. Ralph Worthington. Mrs.
Benjamin King and Mrs. Reginald
Nicholson. Reservations may be made
through the Washington chairman.
Miss Howry, at 1911 r street.
Admiral William L. Rogers, retired,
will speak to the Club of Colonial
Danes on the Geneva Situation"
Monday, December 10, at 4 o'clock.
Mrs. James Carroll Frazer, presi-
dent of the club. will make the in
PRODUCTION. Tea will he served at
O'Clock.
Mrs. Alfred Brosseau, president
general United Daughters of the
American Revolution, will be the spe-
cial guest of Mary Washington Chap
ter. District of Columbia Daughters
of the American Revolution, at the
leCture-recital to he given by Miss
Janet Richards and Mrs. Flora McGill
Keefer at the New Willard Hotel this
evening at $50 o'clock
Mrs. Edward A. Keyes, regent of the
chapter. and Mrs. Frank S. Hight.
vice regent. are in charge. Mrs. A. S.
Gardiner, chairman of tickets, an
nounces there are few left which
can be obtained at the door.
Mrs. Eli A. Helmick, Mrs. Herbert
NJ. Lord. Mrs. Samuel Earle, Mrs
Lowell F. Hobart. Mrs. William Sher-
man Walker, Mrs. John NJ Beavers.
Mrs. James NJ. Wiley, Mrs. David D.
Caldwell, Miss Aline Solomons, Mrs.
Charles w. Richardson. Miss Dorinda
Rogers. Mrs. A. r. Stands. Mrs. +. T
F. Johnston and Mrs. Delos A. Blod-
gett are among the patronesses.
Representative Albert A. Vestal and
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Barnard will be speakers
and with Mrs. Vestal and Mrs
Barnard will be guests of honor at the
dinner of the Women's City Club
business and professional section to-
morrow evening,-at the clubhouse, 20
Jackson place. A reception will be
held at O'Clock to afford members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-13

DR. Lois Meek of 1926 Fifteenth
street northwest has returned from
a trip to Atlantic City and New York
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RETIRING GOVERNOR
ISSUES PARDONS
Kentucky Executive Extends Glenn
ency to 81 Convicts on Last
Day of Term.

BY the Associated Press
FRANKFORT, Ky. December 10
Gov. William ]. Fields, who retires
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Il ne70 Gold Stripe Silk
Stocking ont for Christ
maS-S7k top, silk plated
foot-3 pairs, $50. Il
9OonderfulIy fine gift
stocking!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-13

Mrs Frank G. Stewart, Mrs e r.
Richards, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey,
Miss Grace l. ROheleder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-13

Deborah Knapp Chapter, Daughters
of the American Revolution. enter
tanned last Thursday afternoon in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-13

Mrs. Luella McKennan of 1888
Irving street northwest will spend the
Christmas holidays with her daughter,
Mrs. Raymond SLY at East Aurora.
n Y, and will reside while there, in
the former home of Ebert Hubbard
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SOCIETY

Continued from Eighteenth Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-13

The secretary of the American Uni
versity Union in Great Britain and
Mrs. Richard Simpson are making a
brief visit in Washington and are the
guests of the assistant director of the
American Council on Education and
Mrs. David Allan Robertson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-13

Miss Marion Grimes will entertain
at dinner Christmas eve at the Club
st. Marks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-13

Pen Women. is guest at the estate of
Mr.. Samuel Hill in Blaine. Washing.
ton. Mr.. Hill is the son-in-law of the
late Mr.. James J. HILL builder of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Mr..
Samuel Hill built the famous peace
arch at Blaine, Washington, on the
border between the United States and
Canada
New Britain herald., 1927-05-14

-NEA Service, New York Bureau These the three monopane entrants in the American trans Atlantic nonstop from Long Island to Paris At the top the Wright Beanca "Coumba to be flown by Bertaud and Chamberin in the center is the tr-otored Fokker Amer ca in which Commander Byrd and Bert Acosta will take off snd below the Spirit of St. Lous the Ryan ship which young Captain Charles A. Lindbergh is to go alone
New Britain herald., 1927-05-14

This machine operated by officials of the Mexican goy- ernmen controls the drawings for the lottery through
 which Mexico will raise funds to develop roads, The lottery form of gambling is recognized government n- dustry in Mexico. D.>>:
New Britain herald., 1927-05-14

No eeken Betty lsyearod hen who lives in Cincinnati, and certified because she emerged from her egg the hry of daughter to the family which her. Bettys egg
 g days and she spends most of her time rectng her fox terrier companion, her belief that the world not tNhet t was when she was young.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-14
Hot Dogs!

-NEA Service, New York Bureau Margaret Miller smiles victoriously despite her overloaded tootsies after winning a Black Bottom" distance contest at New York. Before the police stopped the affair because ono contestant tainted. Margaret black
 bottomed 39 miles in 6 hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
POETRY IN ADVERTISING

While taking a walk the other
day / CHANGED to see a sign in
the window Of the only Sober
merchant tailor on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Here 10 the way it goes.
and it may be sung to the tune
Of Turkey in the Straw:
A. SOBER. MERCHANT TAILOR
There is A. Sober, merchant tailor,
ladies and gents,
Who cleans ladies' dresses, and mends
mems pants,
Who sells ready -made suits to young
and old men,
And makes = young flapper out Of
an old hen.
Cleenins. pressing. repairing, he does
with service, savings. and satisfaction,
90 they say.
Over 50 years he has mendsd clothes
well worn,
So you couldn't see the places where
they were torn.
A telephone he has, West Eleven Seven,
And here's hoping your work to him
Will be given,
His address 10 212S Pennsylvania Ave.
Northwest,
And am sure he win do for you,
too, his very best.
Sober, as you see. is not only
a poet, but believes in versical ad.
vertising.
EDGAR ALLEN POE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
TAKE
UP ATHEISM
By intermittent News servIce

MADISON, Wis, March 26.-An
organization of atheists, calling
themselves 1.-THE Circle of the God.
less" has been organized by men stu
dents at the University Of Wisconsin,
according to an article appearing to.
day in Triad. weekly publication OF
the Wisconsin Mems Dormitory AS.
ISOLATION.
The purpose Of the circle IS to
organize the atheists of the univer.
sity into a unified group, according
to the article.
|. Application has been made Tor a
charter from the American Associa.
ton for the Advancement of Atheism
Richard j. Endicott, of Freeport
Ill.,, and John C. Powers, of Mil
waukee, are leaders in the movement
The club started with 10 charter
members and is said to be rapidly
growing in membership.
1t was planned in the beginning to
limit the membership to smembers OF
the dormitories. but this restriction
has been lifted, leaders admit ting
they will even permit goods to JON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
DEATHS


Mary Donohue. 81 years. Little Sis
tiers of the Poor.
Mary Heintylsmsn. rs years Erner.
gency Hospital
AIvina r. Scott. IA years. George
Washington University Hospital.
Hansen Makel II years, GaIilnSer
Irving @. smailsy. So years. o. &.
Soldiers Home Hospital.
Emma A. Newton, 81 years. George
Washington University Hospital.
John Graham. - years, Tuberculosis
Hospital
;, Frederick "; Foreman. IS years. CAL
Rosie Marie swami, IS years. IA East
ALICE cOnsueIo Christopher. ~ years.
7l0 Columbia Rd. N. w.
:, Jennie Kay. ~ years. Emergency
:, poies, Queen, 40 years. walter reed
;, Philip Lewis. IS years, 1885 sixth St
Samuel stidham JOnsa IS years. s4s
v, Ralph D: Benton. 80 years. Tenth ana
Eastern Branch, foot Of Eleventh st.
Infant of Walter ana Virginia nur-
ley. | day. Columbia Hospital
:. Alfred Taylor. 81 years. sos Tenth
Maggie Smith. II years Home for
Aged and Infirm. Blue Plains
Mary Tayier, 50 years. s74 Florida
Carrie Barney, 81 years. 1910 Twenty
:, ISAIAH Davis, II years. 2OS Balls Ct.
Ruben Washington. 80 years, Elmer.
Sarah Catherine strither. is years.
34b Elm st. N w
'Elorna Mack, II years. tuberculosis
Hospital.
N. W.
Miller. days. 1895 sixth 81. N, W
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PEACHES SIGNS
FOR 100000
By international News servle.

by international News Service
NEW YORK. March 26.--Frances
Peaches" Heenan Browning. whose
wealthy middle-aged husband, Ed.
ward w. Browning, recently OBJ.
tanned a separation, has become a
vaudeville headliner. having signed
contract for 100000.
She signed UP with Arnold Stoltz,
producer. to appear in vaudeville
and picture theaters. Her first pub
lie appearance-outside of a court.
room-will take place April Is, in a
little town in her native Ohio.
And she's going to do a song and
dance.
Her tour will take her as far
West as Chicago and. in each thea
ter, she will be on the stage 20
minutes.
ma" Heenan viii be with her.
And she's going to walk right out
on the stage with her daughter,
and prove to people that even
though Peaches" may be con the
stage" she is quite properly
chaperoned.
Special scenery is being made for
Peaches act.
A dancing team will perform ard
there will be two pianists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
CONGRESSIONAL SALARIES

Dear Bill. Maybe this aOGil
should haze been addressed to
Fey King or Elsie Robinson,
only I craze sympathy and feel
better acquainted Uith Gou and
the goat.
IN the course of conversation
NTH a certain NJ. c., he COM
planned of the income .tas he
has to pay. DeferentiGI like
and syntpatheticGlIy, / suggested
that a part of it wouId haze
been avoided had the Senator's
and Members refrGimed from re-
curing each other to accept the
recent increase IN their salaries.
WhereWpOn, to my surprise and
regret, he seemed to register a
peeVe, and cGustic0lIy, it seemed,
he remarked that / talked like
a "cOmSuMIms0te ass"
NoO, ! ask you, Bill, in all
cGndOr, 0Gs that nice? And
TVhGt about that word "consu4s-
mater" Would yOW infer that
he 1OGs trying to insult me? It
Is only far to admit that Mr..
BtGnton sVGs not the M. C. Nth
tOhom I a0Gs conVersing.
E. E. D.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
THREE INJURED
BY AUTOS

A man received injuries that may
prove fatal and two children were
less seriously injured in traffic ac-
cidents last night.
The man, Leroy Henderson, col.
ored, 915 Queens CT. N. W., re.
ceived a possible fracture of the
skull when he attempted to board
a moving motor truck at Wisconsin
Ave. and Woodley Rd. N. w. He
lost his footing and fell In the
street, the truck continuing on its
way without the driver knowing
what had happened. Henderson
was taken to Emergency Hospital.
Muriel Bowles, years old, 1888
Fifth st. N E., was slightly in.
jured when struck in front of her
home by an automobile operated
by Charles Moss, AZ, 2117 Bladens-
burg Rd. N. e. Hospital treatment
was refused.
Struck by a ''hit.and.run" driver.
Jariline Washington, colored, 8, 907
Euclid ST. N. W., was treated at
Children's Hospital for bruises and
shock.
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Births, Marriages, Deaths
Phone Notices to Main $3.50, obituary Desk
SAMUEL e. KITE, Jr.

Samuel =. Kite. jr.. vice president
and treasurer Of Harry A. Kite. Inc,
died this morning at. his residence,
27O1 Thirty.sixth st. N. w. He had
been III for several months.
Entering the employ of Harry
Wardman about 20 years ago, Mr..
Kite became familiar with many
branches of the real estate and con.
struction business. He came TO
Washington from Stanley, Va,
where he was born. obtaining a posi-.
ton with the Wardman firm when
only 10 years old.
Mr.. Kite leaves his vile. who was
Miss Ann Todd: two sons, Samuel E.,
Sd, and William Todd Kite; his
mother, Mrs Laura E. Kite, of Stan.
ley. Va; two brothers. Harry A.,
president Of the firm that bears his
name, and Lloyd A. Kite, OF Stanley,
Va, and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle III:
Bricker, Of Stanley, Va, and Mrs.
Charlotte Kerick, OF Seattle, Wash.
Mr.. Kite WAS a Mason. and a men,
Der of the Racquet Club. Congress
sional Country Club. Columbia Coun.
try Club and other organizations.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
What's Doing Today
and Tomorrow
Today

Today
Concert-University women's Club.
1884 l St. n. W., S:I5 D. m.
:, Dance-Ohio Girls Club. 1919 r st.
n. W., p. m.
Lecture-"selt Confidence 1929 six.
teenth St. n. w, S:15 .. m.
Concsrt--Soldiers Home Band, Stan.
ley Hall. Soldiers Home, 5:45 D, m.
Meeting Biological Society. Cosmos
Club. s p. m.
shington Soccer League.
Raleigh Hotel, 1880 p. m.
Art Exhibit--Independent Artists
Carlton Hotel, $3.50 and 10 D. m.
Danee--National Fellowship Club,
Dance-corinthian Yacht Club. at
Wardman Park Hotel
Concert-Special Beethoven program.
at Women's University Club. sis Q. m.
Card Party--Progressive Club, at
Woodman's Hail. 90 jackson Pl.
Card PArty--Loyalty Council, No. 10.
Daughters Of America. Northeast Tenn
pie & p m.
Play-"Beggar on Horseback" by @.
w. U. players. tonight in George wash
ington gymnasium.
PLAYA Night at the Inn," 3 D. m,
East washington Community Center.
Neutrality-suspicious. Of Citizens Assoc
Citations District Board Room. y .. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
ITEMS OF
ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON COUNTY, March rs.
A contract was awarded today by
e. C. Howell. Of Clarendon, to the
Lake Stone Company. Of Washing.
ton, for erection Of an automobile
sales and service station. to be To-
Gated at the intersection of Wilson
Boulevard and Holly Street, LyoI.
Village. The accepted bid was $4,000.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed
the stables of Wash Allen, of Halls
Hill. in which one COW was burned
to death. Allen said he had just left
the stable to go to his home nearby
when he noticed smoke coming from
a door. One of the buildings was
filled with furniture. The damage
was estimated at $1,000. He had no
insurance.
Over the vigorous protests of resi-
dents of Lyonhurst, the board of
supervisors of Arlington county, at
special meeting held at the court.
house last night, ordered the deeds
for the property upon which the
AS5SA FOAAs SIVtaSS JuAAS dAAO OAAtNoS
will be located recorded by the clerk
Of the court. The property at
Lyonhurst was purchased upon the
recommendation Of the engineer.
AGA q. Phillips.
Rapid progress is now being made
by the Clarendon Community Sew.
erage Company in the work of lay.
ing the mains along Rocky Run and
with the next 30 days the work will
have been completed. The extend
ing of the line from the court
house station to the courthouse
property for the purpose of con-
Meeting the jail and courthouse now
is being done.
The Cherrydale fire department
minstrels win give a show Wednes.
day night in the Leesburg Opera
House.
There will be a meeting of the
Jefferson district fire department
tonight in the firemen's hall at s
o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
TIMELY TIPS
z q .

NOUGSSSS1 B0B S0&8
Novelties, haIld.painted; gifts,
pictures, specials. See Classifica-
don Is.
SGpdsDiek Shop for Sale
Sandwich Shop. doing good
business: win sacrifice IL sold at
OE1Ce. Call between 3 and IL
Q. M See Classification 66.
Good Ussd Car for Sale
Buick 6-Master TOuring-Five.
passenger, late model; q new car
slightly usedl low mileage. This
car looks like It just rolled out
Of the show room. Best.loOIxing
car In town, five tires, four
wheel brakes, bumpers front and
rear, several other extras; full
set OF side curtains. Party to
take up just the unpaid notes.
$618.OO-tweIve months to pay
for it. Trade your car In. See
Classification 1876.
Female Help Wanted
Waitress; refined; white. Ap.
ply in person after 8 r. M. See
Classification IS.
Money to Loan
Money loaned on autos, trucks;
bring bin of sale; ride while yOu
pay; open evenings. See CLASH
ficatiOn 68.
The abOOe wants and offers
are only fen of the many
intervening proportions You win
find adDertised in todGy's
Times and Herald classified
advertising section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
NEWTON HILLIARD

Newton Hilliard, "a, prominent
Washington coal merchant until his
retirement 20 years ago, will be
buried Monday in Congressional
Cemetery following services at his
home. 404 A st. S. Z. He was a
member Of the c. A. r., having
served in the 179th Ohio regiment
throughout the Civil War. He took
part in General William L. Sher.
mans march through Georgia.
Mr.. Hilliard was born in Water.
loo, Ohio, coming to Washington
40 years ago. He is survived by
his son, Clement B. billiard, of this
city.
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Herald BY 3 .. M, call Main
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and your copy will Be cent
you immediately from The
Timss Company Office By
special messenger.
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MRS. MARY PLUNKETT

Requiem mass for Mrs. Mary
Plunkett, niece Of Michael Nolan. will
be said Monday in St. Matthews
Church. Mrs. Pluuket, who was As,
died yesterday at her uncle's resi-
dence, 1915 N st. N W., following
a long illness.
Mrs. Plunket lived in Washington
20 years. Her home was originally
in New York City. She was the
widow of Peter Plunkett. A daugh.
ter. Mary, survives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
NORTH CAPITOL MEETING

The North Capitol Citizens AS.
ISOLATION will meet Monday night
in the United Brethren Church,
North Capitol and R Streets North
west.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
MRS. VIRGINIA BROCKETT

Mrs. Virginia Evelyth Brockett,
80, whose family lived in Alexandria,
Va, over $50 years, died in the
Louise Home last night. She was
the widow of Franklin Longdon
Brockett, a Confederate veteran and
former city official of Alexandria,
who died 30 years ago.
Until she accidentally sustained a
broken hip about a week ago, Mrs.
Brockett was in apparently perfect
health despite her years. She re.
manned cheerful to the end. accord.
ing to relatives and residents of the
Louise Home, where she lived 10
years.
Maj. Gen. II. p. Summerall U.
S. A. was cousin of Mrs. Brockett.
She is survived also by three nieces.
Mrs. Kate Boston, of the Cordova
apartments; Mrs. r. E. Acton and
Mrs. A. ID. Brockett, of Alexandra,
Va.
The funeral will be held Monday
from the Louise Home. There will
also be services at Mrs. Brockett's
residence in Alexandria,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26

CLASSICAL STUFF, TOO
The Orchestra win now render
that delightful dltty entitled:
Everything Is Boo Boo, and the
Goose Honhs High" by e. West
Browning. MAY B. SEAUX.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-26
FRED CISSEL

Fred Cissel, 81, real estate dealer
in Washington over 40 years, died in
George Washington University Hos.
pital last night. He suffered from
a complication. of diseases having
been in the hospital more than a
month.
A native of Washington, Mr.. Cis-
sci was educated in private schools
here. He entered the real estate
business almost Immediately after
leaving school For some years past
he was associated with the firm OF
Fulton r. Gordon.
Mr.. Cissel leaves wife and three
children, Gordon, Francis and Nil.
dred.
The funeral will be held Monday
from Mr.. Cissel's residence. 70
Adams st. N. w.