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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12

This apparently is the first recent
outcropping of the draft Coolidge"
movement in the west. There have
been evidences of it in the east and
SOUTH however, particularly in New
York, where some party managers
still are talking of an uninstructed
delegation that would vote for Cool
idge, and in Pennsylvania, Massachu-
sets and Georgia. In other words,
in all of those states no other candi-
date seems to have prospect OF
smooth sailing. The Hoover people
have been exceptionally active in
New York, Pennsylvania and Mass
achusetts, which together will send
to the convention Block of dele
gates that would be an important
factor for any candidate.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12
COL. LINDBERGH
CONTINUED From Page One)

development of western commerce.
He cited the glorious history of
his plane, which after more than
10000 miles in 465 hours, in the
air, has yet had no need of a
major overhauling, as proof of
the reduction in the cost of
maintenance of planes and en-
gines in the past few years.
Secretary of state Ortiz repre-
Sented President MachadO at the
luncheon and United states Am
baSsador Noble b. Judah, also
spoke.
From the luncheon, the avia-
tor went to the United States
embassy, where he met veterans of
the world and Spanish wars.
Some of the latter had battled
desperately through the trOpic
grOWthS over which Lindbergh
had SCARED triumphantIy on his
flight hither from Port Au Prince.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12

ing campaign outside Indiana, but
he has said that. like Willis, he does
rot propose to be "favorite SON
candidate only Neither Hoover nor
Lowden is planning to erter Indiana.
The Hoosier state, which has had
finger in most political pies for a
generation, now is Offering 4 candi-
date to each party. The Tom Tag
CART democratic organization in the
state is pledged to Evans Wocllen,
en- Indianapolis banker.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12

The Lowden boom has had it's
boosts and its bumps during the past
week. A petition to place the former
Illinois governor on the primary tick
ct in his home state was sent to
Springfield for filing, and the Illinois
republican delegation in congress,
except for the Chicago representa-
tives, endorsed it. Hoover will stay
out of Illinois, but whether Mayor
Thompson of Chicago will ever let
his group of delegates vote for Low
den remains problematical. He may
become presidential candidate him.
self.
Lowden also was endorsed by ma
jority of the members of the state
republican committee of North Caro-
limo, but John T. Jams, the veteran
party leader of Iowa, where the or
ganized LoWden boom got its real start
announced for Hoover.
Senator Willis chose the event of
Lincoln day to open his campaigti
outside Ohio, delivering a speech to-
night at Utica, N. Y, in which he OUT
lined his platform He asked for
obedience to the law and consti-
tuition" but he already has emphasized
his bone dry sympathies in other
public utterances, most recently in
reply to the prohibition questionnaire
addressed jointly to him and to Sec
retary Hoover by Senator Borah.
Mr.. Hoover's reply to the Borah
questions still is awaited. Senator
Willis is particularly anxious to know
what Mr.. Hoover will say. Ohio is
the birthplace and home of the anti
saloon league, and if the commerce
secretary is to enter the primary
there his prohibition views are sure
10 be discussed in the pre-primarv
campaign.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12
GEN. PERsHING HONORED

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IL t#q-Gen-
eral John j. Pershing, retired COM
mander OF the American expedition
ary forces, was presented with the
gold medal OF honor OF the Union
league, and certificate of life mem
bership, at the organizations annual
Lincoln day exercises tonight. =
The medal is held by only one
other living man, President Coolidge.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12

Senator Waterman's announcement
that he considers President Coolidge
the altogether logical and desirable
candidate was made tonight in a
telegram to Denver, to be read at
Lincoln day banquet The Colorado
senator, who four years ago was the
Coolidge campaign manager Ill his
state, seid he had found unanimity
of opinion that if the president were
named again by acclamaUion ne would
be compelled to accept, and his re-
nomination would wipe out all per-
sonal and political antagoniSm within
the party"
| The senator's telegram occas.oned
all the greater surprise because Sec
retary Work, also a Coloradian, has
been counted among the supporters
of Secretary Hoover. 1t constituted
an unexpected aftermath to the vote
in the senate yesterday, when by
more than two to one the senators
adopted a resolution saying that IN
their opinion the two-term precedent
| for presidents was wise. But Mr.
Waterman said reelection of Mr.
Coolidge would be for "a sec INC
term"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12
MIAMI DOWNS STAFFORD

Stafford, Ariz., Feb. II P9-The
Miami high school Vandals defeated
the Stafford high school basketball
team here tonight 20 to IA in a game
to decide the title in this section.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12
HOOVER BOOM
(Continued from Page One)

lot In that case, say the Hooverites,
if even few of the Ohio delegates
can be pledged to Hoover, the gain
viii be just that much, net.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-12

Senator Watson has not yet dis
closed whether he will make speak
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CARDS of Tbanks.

rURBEY, CLARENCE EDWARD. We wish
10 express our sincere thanks and appre5;
CATION to our many relatives, friends ana
neiehbors for their expressions OF sym.
pathy and beautiful floral tributes at the
death of our beloved husband. son and
brother. CLARENCE EDWARD FURBEI
MRS LOUISE K. FURBEY, MRS. MARY
F. FURBEY, SISTERS AND BROTHERS.
LAMBIASE, CHARLES. We wish to express
TO our relatives and friends our deepest
appreciation for the kind sympathy and
beautiful floral tributes throughout the III
ness and recent death OF our beloved bus
band and father CHARLES LAMBIASE.
MRS. CHARLES LAMBIASE AND DAUGH-
TER, 1913 Quebec pl. NV.
LANE, JOSEPH FENTON. I wish to express
my sincere thanks and appreciation to
relatives and friends for their kindness mes -. to
many beautiful floral tributes at his death.
HIS SISTER, ANNIE v. LANE.
MATUs. MR.. AND MRS. T.. F; The kindly
interest OF friends. the Bricklayers' Union
and the many beautiful floral tributes at
the sudden death of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F.
MATUS are deeply appreciated.
A FRIEND.
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Jn memoriant.

BROWN. GEORGE ALyEsTA. n sad but
loving memory o. my darling son GEORGE
ago today, August IA, 1927
had a precious treasure once;
He was my Joy and pride.
I loved HIM. oh, perhaps too much,
HIS DEVOTED MOTHER.
BURNELL, RUTH f. In sacred memory OF
my dear sister: RUTH e. BURNELI. VINO
Past her sufferiugs. past her pain:
CAIN ami the tu mutt Of thy 6reast -'''
HER SISTER. MRS. ALTON c. WHITE.
HAGER. CHARLES f. In sad but lovine re-
membrance OF our dear son. CHARLES z
HAGER. who departed this life three
years ago today, August H. 1928
Only God knows my loneliness. dear son,
And how lonely have been these years,
How we tried 70 hide the sadness
HIS MOTHER AND FATHER.
HUGHES. LOUISE. In loving memory OF
our dear mother, LOUISE HUGHES. who
departed this life two years ago. August
IA. 1926.
Dear mother. there Is Just one step that
separated US from earth 10 heaven. but
we will find each other when death comes
DEVOTED DAUGHTER AND SON. LULU
AND JAMES H. HUGHES
JOHNSON, EVA A. A tribute OF love and
devotion to the memory OF our dear wife.
mother, mother-in-law and grandmother,
EVA A. JOHNSON. who entered into ster-
nal rest two years ago today, August Is
1926.
Sleep on. dear wife. and take your rest;
God called you home. He thought i best.
He saw your suffering here was great
And opened wide the pearly gate.
DEVOTED HUSBAND, WILLIAM II.
JOHNSON
In our hearts your memory fingers,
Always tender, fond and true.
There's not a day. dear mother,
That we do not think OF you
DEVOTED DAUGHTER. MARIE; SON-IN-
LAW AND GRANDCHILDREN.
MINOR. SIGSBEA b. In sad but loving re-
membrance of our dear brother SlGSBEA
B MINOR, who departed this LIFE ore
year AGO today, August Il, 1927.
We often sit and think OF you
When We are al alone.
For memory is the only friend
That grief can call its own.
DEVOTED SISTERS. VIOLA AND EMILY.
PURKS. ALICE J. In sad but loving re-
unenbrance of our dear mother. ALICE J.
PURKS. who departed this life fourteen
years ago today, august Il, 1914
HER DEVOTED CHILDREN. MRS. CATH
ERNIE J. MATTHEWS AND JOSEPH N.
PURKS
READY, NORA. In sad but loving rsneu-
brance of our dear mother and grand-
mother, NORA READY. who passed away
two years ago today, AuguSt II. 1925.
Memories haunt US. mother. dear.
OF days some by when you were here.
We miss YOUR love and tender care,
But know you're happy in your home Up
there. THE FAMILY.
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THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Fair, continued
cool tonight: tomorrow, increasing
cloudiness followed by showers.
Maryland-Partly cloudy, continued
cool tonight; tomorrow. increasing
cloudiness followed by showers.
Virginia--Cloudy followed by showers
late tonight or tomorrow; continued
cool.
West Virginia-Increasing cloudiness
followed by showers late tonight or
tomorrow; not much change in tenn
perature
Record for "a Hours.
Thermometer-4 pm, 70; 8 pm, 10. .
IL midnight, 62; 4 am, SO; am, "a;
noon. 70.
Barometer-4 pm, 3012; pm,
30.16; IL midnight, 3018: am, 3019;
8 am, 1923; noon, 1922.
Highest temperature, &c. occurred at
$3.50 pm. yesterday; lowest temperature,
ST, occurred at am. today
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 80; lowcsE 81.
Tide TALKS.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic SurVey)
Today-Low tide, 0:52 am. and 1:35
pm; high tide, $50 am and 7:20 pm.
Tomorrow---Low tide, LAT am. and
2:24 pm; high tide, TAG am. and
8.13 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose $40 am; sun sets
7:05 pm,
Tomorrow-Sun rises 5:21 am; sun
sets 1908 pm.
Moon rises 1854 am; sets Csc pm
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Condition of the Water.
Great Falls-Muddy.
Harpers Ferry-Potomac very muddy;
Shenandoah. very muddy.
Weather i'm Various Cities.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued &c
the following:
Bernie p. Coin. ~. Cape Girardeau. Mo
and Aieen r. Paulsen, 30, this city Rev
Joseph c. Sinclair.
peyton Wood, "a. and Nettie Roane, 81
Rev. Cornelius Brown.
William wallace. "a ard EVELYN f. Nc
Kiniey, %: Rev. Samuel T. Nicholas -
Gordon S, Merriett %. and Bertha NJ
Rose. 20; Rev. J. A. Carter; - A.
John J Devon, 2S. and Irene II. AWE
49, Rev. r. J. A, NeStor. - os
Walter II, Fields, %, and Esther Duf'y. 20
Rev w L. WASHINGTON. -,
Roland c. UnRlauh 20. Baltimore, Md
and Marie e. Tigner, 70, Frederickspurg
va: Rev H M Hennig, - az,
Walter Wise, 20. and How're Gray 1o'
Rev Dennis ] Edwards. 49,
William Beard. Fl, and Evelyn L. ARM
stead. is: Rev James F. King,
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MRS. LOUISE PREUSS DIES

Mrs. Louise Preuss. rs. died Sunday
evening after a long illness at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Wellens.
1858 Warder street. The funeral services
are being held this afternoon at 4
o'clock at the Warder street address.
with Rev H. F. Henning of the Trinity
German Lutheran Church officiating
Burial is to be in Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Preuss came to this country IS
years ago from Germany. She first set
tied in Pittsburgh, but had lived in
Washington for the past IS years.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Wellens.
she is survived by eight grandchildren
and a sister living in Germany.
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Albert A. Brown. %. and Elizabeth q,
Shorter, Is; Rev, J. w. King.
Frederick f. Cook. 49, and Clara Price,
IS, Rev. u. A, Smith
Frank f. Russell, %, San Juan, p r.. and
Violet NJ. Bruce. -, Chevy Chase, Md Rev.
w. Hiram sharpe.
Daniel p. Graham. %, Portsmouth. Va
and Emma A, Sneake, "a, this city, Rev.
Harry s. Cooley.
OSCAR 8 Long. ~ and Anna r. Thurm,
%. Rev. Richard Schmidt.
Edwin f. Jeffries. 90, and Margaret NJ.
Werner, 81; Rev Charles J. TrinkhauS
Allen p. Foster. jr 81. and Dorsey G.
AiggS 30 Rev. Enoch Nj. Thompson,
Holsey S. Lee 2s, this city, and Ethel
Mackey, 20. Philadelphia, Pa; Rev William
u. Battle.
Samuel silverman, 49, and Sadie Fried
man. 10; Rev. Julius r. Loeb
Jack Davis 80, Canton Ohio. and Bessie
Dickman. 80, Baltimore; Rev, j, r Loeb.
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MRS. {. w. SHERWOOD
DIES AT HOSPITAL
Funeral Services to Be Held Thurs
day for Wife of Capital
Theater Man.

Mrs Elizabeth w Sherwood, 81, wife
OF Jesse r, Sherwood local theater
owner, died yesterday evening at Gar
field Hospital after long illness.
Funeral services are TO be held Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock Mt the
residence, 1884 Monroe street. by Rev.
DR.. George r. Dudley Of st, Stephens
Episcopal Church Interment will be in
Rock Greek Cemetery.
Mrs. Sherwood had lived in Washing
ton for 30 years, coming to this city
from Chillum, Md, where she was born.
She was member Of the Ladies AuXil-
larry and Delta Circle of st. Stephens
Church.
Surviving are her husband, one Sis
ter Mrs Lewis Marcy of Washington.
and five brothers, Thomas M. Miller.
James A. Miller and Charles w. Miller
of Chillum. and William G. Miller and
stephen E. Miller of this city.
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Births Reported.

The following births have been reported Il
ne Health Department in the last "a hours
FREDERICK and Katie c. SpaSRro, boy.
Alfonso and josephine Caporalettl, boy.
Staniey, P and Helen A. Humphrey, girl
bartholomew L. and Mary E King. girl
Richard w. and Gave Clay. girl
Thomas w. and Ruth d Higgine, girl
Robert G. and Virginia Jones, girl
STUART L, and Frances M. Burdick, girl
John r and Mariana w. Freeman, IT., boy
Harold w. and Cora Morris. boy.
LOUIS Il. and Minnie b. Spencer, boy
william j. and Anne J. Harrigan, boy.
Daricl A. and Mary F. MacNcil. boy,
Albert b. and Edith Crombte. boy
MONTE, and Anne d. Davis. boy
Edward and Marie jackson, girl
William II. and Alberta Sharpe, girl.
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ARafhH.


PRENTIss. FRANK c. Suddenly, Tuesday.
August II, 1923. at his home. 2164 Florida
ave NV, FRANK c. PRENTISS. AGED
CorabeiI Prentiss jnee Knightonj. Funeral
services at SOB st. ne. Notice OF funeral
PREUss. LOUISE. On Sunday, August H.
1923, at the residence OF her daughter,
Mrs; Mary Wellcns. 1858 Warder st, NV,
Pfegss Funeral from from the alb above e address
on Tuesday, august a. at 4 pm Rela-
siT ,.:s,, and friends invited Intermc.nt
RICHARDS. JANE GENEVA. Entered into
rest on Monday. August 49, 1928. at 30
T. Sc JANE GENEVA rS nee nn 9oS w iSSR
OF VIM. H Richards. Funeral from above
Interment Congressional Cemetery. Please
omit flowers IS
SCHMICH, CLAYTON II. Suddenly. on Tues
cLAY A5SS' H. f seaM IL aan e Rfs9 Ta
Navy; 5eloyed ID son Of J. /. and Jessie r.
Sfchml,ch OF Portsmouth. Va in the TWEEN
ing at the Taber funeral home, 92s NJ st.
NV; until Thursday, August 49, when
held in Arlington National Cemetery az
II o'clock am, Relatives and friends IN
SCOTT. On Tuesday. August 10, 1928, AZ
12:45 I'm. ALICE CECILIA, beloved daugh-
ter OF the late Samuel b. and Ellen d.
1922 r st. Sc, Thursday. August is at
$3.50 am, thence to st, Teresas Church,
said at 10 am Relatives and friends In
yited to attend. Interment at Mount
Olivet Cemetery IS
sELBY, JOHN ALvAN, JR. On Tuesday,
August IA, 1928 at $50 q m, az Easton.
Md, after a brief illness. JOHN ALVAN
SELBY' Jr;. in his tenth year. son Of John
Avian Selby and Helen Boynton Lane
Services and interment at Snow Hill. Nd.
IS
SHERWOOD. ELIZABETH VI. On Mon
day. August is, 1923, at 8o5
pm, at Garfield Hospital, after
lingering Illness. ELIZABETH NJ. be-
loved wife of Jesse r. Sherwood. in the
lfty-eishth year OF her age Funeral
from her late residence, 1884 Monroe ST.
NV. on Thursday. August is, at 2 m.
Services at ST. Pauls Rock Greek Church
at 2:30 pm Friends and relatives in
yited to attend. Interment at Rock Creek
Cemetery. 15'
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Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported
hours. " ~ "'
Mary n,i;y Fpttzpatriek, g. 7l27 Georgia ave.
JJohn I. Gill, II. GARFIELD Hospital.
Bose s RitedI., go, 1906 St. ne
MaIgaret Hewlett 55:. Sibley Hospital.
Hospital. N''N~ ~4'N' -
Dorothy r. Sherlock. 90, 1101 x st.
MaSSie Joyner. %. Gallinger HOSPITAL
Louis s. Smith. %, en- route Casualty
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Boy Bitten by Dog.

While passing in front of 1914 Forty
seventh place yesterday Frank Stenson,
II. 1847 Forty-Seventh place. was bitten
six times i'll the legs by dog belonging,
according to the police, to Joseph Bar
tholme of the former address. The
child's condition was pronounced not
serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14

Mount Vernon Council, No. 10
Daughters of America. will meet this
evening at Northeast Masonic Temple
Eighth and f streets northeast.
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The Civilian dinner meeting will be
served, 6 $50 O'Clock, in gold room Of
La Fayette Hotel Board of directors
meeting at $40.
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FUTURE.

Holy Name Guild will meet, pm,
at 1927 Thirteenth street.
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FOIND.
LOST.

WATCH, mans, found Saturday morning
from NJ A. w. Call 62i r. I. ave, Apt 2s
after s m.
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FUTURE.
A 500 card party will be given tomor~
row. 8 pm, at Women's Benefit Asso-
citation clubhouse, 1850 Massachusetts
avenue.
Home for Widows and Orphans of
the Veterans Of All Wars Association
VIII meet Thursday, pm, at G. A. r.
Hall.
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

Col. James s. Petit Camp, No. 8,
United Spanish War Veterans. will meet,
3 o'clock, at 921 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast.
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LOST.
BARP1N, platinum, three diamonds; Aus 5,
sac Reward ~ IL
CAT, large black and brown female, with
unusual markings ~ face. Liberal reward
for return to 1900 9th s. NV or informa-
ton. Phone Potomac 3s54
DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING = Large
stone with eight small stones on each side.
lost Tuesday morning between 1912 st.
nv; and State Dept. Finder call Main
aeso, Br, 6os; or Main 1910 Br. %. Very
FIRST TRUST NOTE. secured on lot 80,
sodare 1920. for $4,000: dated June 26, 1928;
made by Robert and Edna r. SwaleS; pay
able TO Amelia Davis. II found, call Adams
4585. or return to 1927 Harvard st. NV, for
reward. Is
FOUNTAIN PEN, in post 6fice at 18th and
Pa. ave; name James Dorritee on band. Re-
ward Phone Franklin SO.
LETTER. addressed to Mrs. Thomas. Fifth
10 Go0dmans. 1901 Pr. ave NV.
two sapphires. 1905 II st. ne. Lincoln
3TI2.
PLATINUM RING, vicinity 18th and Column
hia I'd, 20 diamonds; reward. Please call
Col 1915.
POCKETBOOK, somewhere on Columbia pike
or Colesvile road, containing currency. OBJ
orators card and other papers; reward
Silver Spring $50. G. A. Terney.
REGISTERED LETTER addressed Chaplin
Sacks Corp, Washington, ID. c.. about IL
tween City Post once & NJ st. Suitable re-
ward If returned Southern. Diaries. so NJ st.
he.
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BARPIN, platinum, three diamonds; Aug 8,
between i7th and N and 18th and F, via
g; car. Return l7l2 N St. or phone Decatur
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GOVERNMENT
COST IS over
Az BILLION
Made
BY Congress Exceed
Totals For 1928 By
SIT Million

WASHINGTON. May 29.@P)-The
cost Of federal government has got
ten back to a better than a four and
a half billion dollar basis, the sew
entieth congress having appropriated
the staggering total Of $4,642 1885,
297.57 10 carry on affairs in the fiscal
year. This exceeded the appropria-
tions for this year by 1927, 1904, 96i.17.
OF the grand total, $1,3ss, 1853, 1858
will 20 to cover annual fixed charg-
os. such as interest on the public
debt. leaving, ss.2Ss.54o, 1e2.o4 for
carrying on the active departments
and agencies Of the government. OF
this sum, however. $500, 1886, 66s.02 rep
resent deficiencies which occurred
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USE FLY-TOX
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By BONITA WITT

D DOAFAAA Will
WASHINGTON, May sI.-When
American girls are in the throes OF
final examinations they have little
time for anything else, but Setsu
Matsudaira, l~9-year-old daughter Of
the United States, manages to keep
up her school work, attend many So
cial functions given in her honor and
make preparations for her wedding
to Prince %Chichibu, brother of the
emperor Of Japan.
II is difficult for her fellow stu
dents at Friends school, Washington.
to realize that Setsu, graduating in
May, soon is to depart from Wash
ington to become a member of the
royal family Of Japan. 1t is possible
she may become empress some day.
She is popular at the school as a
tennis player.
Washington Manifests Interest
Washington is nearly as interested
in Setsu's approaching wedding as Il
il were a White House affair. There's
a little story Of the romance going
the round ~ the capital that
strengthens WGshington's suspicion
that il is more OF a love match than
an alliance arranged by the parents
Of the principals.
It's said Prince C~hichibu, visiting
in Washington q year or more ago,
made this speech TO his hostess, Nina.
Matsudaira: II have three requests
to make. ! wish you would serve
me a real Japanese lunch, ! would
like a regular American dinner with
turkey AMI all the trimmings, and /
want TO marry your %daughter!"
During his stay in Washington in
1926 Chichibu tarried only a short
time, for he was Fastening to the
bedside Of his father, the late Emper-
or Taisho. He did manag to find
time to purchase some thirty books
on hydraulics. A few days later Nine.
Matsudaira found her daughter, Set
So, pouring owe a volume Of hydrau-
lie engineering.
In diplomatic circles it is said the
match was first discussed in 1924,
when the dowager empress began
looking around for a bride for young
Chichibu, then -. Count NobuakI
Maxine, lord keeper of the privy seal.
after considering many members Of
the peerage, submitted n list, com-
posed for the most part of the names
Of students at the peeresses' school
in Tokyo. Although there were
many girls more beautiful and
Weather than she. ii was Setsu
Matsudaira who attracted the atten-
tion Of the count and the dowager
empress.
The Matsudairas felt the honor
which the imperial family desired to
confer upon their daughter was too