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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-11
Alloway Tow Abandoned
by Would-Be Rescuer
During High Gale
CRAFT is HELPLESS
OFF ALASKA COAST
Drifting Toward Unalaska
Island Rocks, Is Last
Report Made

SEATTLE, Feb. IL. - With
their lives entrusted to the
strength of the hull, which is
destined to be scrapped if it ever
reaches Japan, "a officers anf
men aboard the disabled freighter
Alloway is wallowing through a
9O-mile an hour gale while the
wouid-be rescue craft looked on
helplessly.
The exact plight of the freight
err is unknown here today as the
radio has brought no word since
late yesterday afternoon when
the steamship Bronnoy gave up
the attempt to tow the Alloway,
when the helpless craft became
unmanageable. Presumably the
Bronnoy is standing by.
The Montauk, another rescue
ship, is assumed to have reached
the Aiioway whose Signals are SO
weak that they can hardly be
heard at Dutch Harbor.
It is assumed that in the abb
eance of messages that there is
title change in the condition of
the Alloway.
Takes Craft in Tow
Early yesteraa: morning, the
Bronnoy, unaware of the Allo-
ways distress, passed by but put
back and took her in tow. After
iaboring several hours against the
tossing seas, the master of the
Bronnoy found the task impos-
sible and offered to take the men
off but Capt. Throckmorton re-
fused to abandon the ship.
Towards Rocks
A message then said the Allo-
way was in no immediate danger
but was being driven before a
powerful wind towards the rocks
of Unalaska Island.
If rescue ships are able to take
her in tow, they will probably
attempt to take her into shelter
in Unimak Pass where she can
ride at anchor until the gale sub
sides, then be towed to Dutch
Harbor for repairs. Her boilers
are reported printing badly and
the fuel pump has stopped entire
ly. The boilers are filled with
sea water and the ship is nearly
out of fresh water.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-11
FAMILY OF MAIL CARRIERS

YATES CENTER, Kas. car
ry onl" well may be the motto
of the Van Wyes, for they are a
family Of rural mail carriers J.
f. Van Wye carried the mail IA
years; his son, Frank, did it rs
years, and now his grandson,
Earl, Is doing it.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-11
AND THAT'S THAT

SEQUIM, Wash.,. FEB. lbs
his estranged wife was packing
her belongings to leave the home,
Jeffe Shephert shot and killed her
yesterday and then killed himself.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-11

f. NJ. Goddard, of the Game
Commission, returned on the Adj
miral Rogers from a trip to other
towns IN Sousaeas. Alaska.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

TT must have been shortly after this letter was
written that Capt. White left his Monocacy
farm for the old home of his parents where
his descendants still reside, and which must
have been an unusually beautiful place before
the city began to crowd it out even judging
from its fine surroundings and outlook today.
Even the old trees hereabout seem to breathe
the air of antiquity. Down the roadway, over
which Archibald White used to drive his
blooded horses, is to be seen an extremely old
apple tree, while near the house is mock
orange tree nearly three feet in diameter, and
the other trees and shrubs nearby seem but
to add age to the place.
Some few years ago when it was found
necessary to repair the sills of the house. the
carpenter found that they had been put to-
gether with large wooden pegs, and some of
these were turned over to the family, who still
retain them as relics of the old home. Nearby
were encamped soldiers during the Civil War
and in the house itself the officers of Mas
sachusetts regiment made their headquarters
during the Battle of Fort Stevens
Miss Ida May, daughter of Archibald White
the chatelaine of the White Manor and all
of her sisters and brothers were born in the
old homestead, and here she and her sister
Mrs. Fannie A. Somerville, expect to reside for
many years to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

Your son Burgess is wag. My best
compliments to him and to Mrs White,
ETC.
Il am sorry you are so unwell Soak
your legs in a very strong decoction of
oak bark, half an hour at a time, and
have them we'll rubbed. and put on warm
stockings after. Let this be done twice
DAY at least. wish you would part with
Edward.
Il am, dear sir,
yours very sincerely.
WILLIAM THORNTON"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

A T the time of the death of James White,
ST.. his son, Capt James White, was farm
ing and operating mill in upper Montgomery
County on or near the Monocacy River. Mrs.
Thornton, wife of DR.. William Thornton. archi-
tect Of the Capitol. in her diary for the year
1900, refers to him several times On July
~ she says:
Mr.. White, a man of whom we
bought rye in the Winter for the horses,
came for his money. DR.. T. wanted him
TO purchase the Rockingham Colt but
he thought it too small"
"A lew months later she refers to him again
as calling upon the doctor to collect a bill,
saying:
AFTER they were gone Mr. White,
whom we owed for rye. called Paid by
an order on Col Deakins, who owed DR..
T. some money"
On December 6, she becomes more specific.
and gives the location of Mr. Whites farm
and mill:
Sent Joe to the farm with a note to
be taken by one of the boys to Mr..
James White at Monocassy mill, respect
ing manager-and to know when he
would send the horses we are to try"
Fortunately for the historian, this last
statement connects up most beautifully with a
letter kept by the White family for many
years and which was written by DR.. Thornton
and addressed:
Capt. James White,
Little Monocacy, Nd"
The letter, which bears date "City of WASH
tngton, oath Feb'y, 1906" is in DR.. Thorn
tons own handwriting and the latter part
reads as follows
II was much amused with the account
Of the fall as described in your letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08
.tLandmarks, Which fire Part of History of
.Whife and Ray Families Inspire Many
Recollectious of Citizens associated Nth
Il Development Of National Capital.
IL. Legend Of the Burial of an Indian
r. Chief in Cellar of House.

Outlet Groves Neglect and Partnership the
latter being the tract of land upon which the
old White homestead remains standing TODAY.
JUST whether James White did or did not
serve in the Revolutionary War is not GER
tain, but 1t is quite evident that his son. James
sometimes spoken of as Capt James White
did, Tor pension was granted to him June
10, 1888, and he was still drawing it at least
six years later
The senior James most likely had number
OF children, but only two need to be mentioned
Capt. James, before referred to, and zacha-
riah. assumed to be brother
Capt. James White must have believed in
marrying early and often, for We find he had
three wives, and raised a family by EACH His
hrst wife was Mary (BealD White by whom
he had Burgess B., Addison and Mary Drane
Though he had five children by the second wife
yet he failed to record her name but fortu-
nately did not forget the following children:
James, Samuel, Robert, Zachariah and Eliza
Ann.
Harriet Osborn of an old Montgomery County
family, became his last wife, and outlived him
by many years. He passed away in 1926 and
she not until 1873. Their issue included
Archibald, Eleanor, Lydia, Harriet and Eliza
beth Roberta. Their offspring was numerous.
The old White mansion on Longfellow street.
like many old District homes, has been re-
modelled perhaps upon more than one occa-
sion. At very early period a part of the
present structure replaced the original log
house, and at more recent date an addition
was made, giving it its present lines and ap-
pearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08
| BY JOHN CL4CETT PROCTOR.

LID houses, old places and old land
marks always have had a large
percentage of admirers, ard no
doubt will ever continue to prove
attractive to those who like 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
SOCIAL SERVICE BODY
ASKS CITIZENS AID

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, November 26.-An
appeal for continued cooperation in
visiting needy families, providing en-
ployment and packing and distributing
toys and clothing for Christmas was sent
out to branch committees of the Social
Service League of Montgomery County
this week by Irma Mohr, director. Miss
Mohr also reported that the Chevy
Chase committee has led il the success
full drive for $4,000 by doubling its
quota.
Committee members, she stated, have
been helpful in visiting families need
ing help from the league and in trans
porting patients to and from clinics and
hospitals. They also have Sewed for
wards and school children and have in
terested church groups and neighbour
hood clubs in making garments.
This FALL" Miss Mohr added, "the
league was in need of work for num-
Der of girls. It also sought a home for
a child who wanted to continue in high
school, Representatives of the branch
committees offered more Jobs than could
be filled. When unemployment con-
committees again to assist us in finding
jobs for men also.
Christmas will soon be here, and
again the members can help us. They
can make Christmas appeals. They can
pack toys and clothing for the children
to whom the league must play Santa
Claus. And they can assist in distribute
ing these to all parts Of the county"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26

creation Of unpleasant odors and noises,
removed the source of contention. it is
believed.
Industries Listed.
Listed under section were such in
dustrieS as abattoirs, stock yards, soap
factories and fertilizer factories. Under
a change in the ordinance these will be
forever eliminated from Arlington
County.
AS explained at last nights meeting
by Allen j. Saville, coming engineer,
the section was necessarily eliminated
because of a clause which stated that
none OF the industries listed under it
could be placed nearer than 1000 feet
to q residential development or closer
than 500 feet to business section. Be
cause of the small area that has been
zoned for the use of heavy industry, he
said, it would be impossible to comply
with the clause so the section was
stricken out.
Last nights hearing, which had been
requested by the civic associations of
Virginia Highlands and Aurora Hills,
was opened by j. G. Mcclellan, presi-
dent of the former body. Mcclellan
then turned over the meeting to j. E.
Sraulding, a member of the Zoning
Commission, who explained the map
that indicates the districts set aside for
various purposes.
Saville, in his talk, said that the
commission has made many changes in
the tentative, printed ordinance that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
HIGHWAY
WIDENING SLATED
Project viii Be Seriously
Considered in Maryland
Allotment for Year.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special D1Spatcn TO Inc Star'
BALTIMORE, Md, November 49,
While no definite program for the COM
ing year has yet been completed, Chair
man G. Clinton Uhl Of the Maryland
State Roads Commission announced yes
terday at a meeting of that body that
the widening of the Defense Highway
between Washington and Annapolis will
be seriously considered in the allotment
of S13,000,000 now available for road
construction. No promises were made
as to when the work would be done or
how large the improvement would be,
but it was intimated that definite STEPS
will be taken to place the Defense High
way among the primary roads OF the
State.
Cites Long Tie-up.
Ridgely p. Melvin, Annapolis attorney.
deplored the present condition OF the
highway and urged the commission to
take steps to widen the road and i'm
prove the traffic movement. He pointed
out the traffic jam on the highway Mo-
vember 9 when Georgetown University
played the Naval Academy at Annapolis
and approximately 10000 automobiles
we're tied up on the narrow road. Mr..
Melvin emphasized the increased usage
ofathe Defense Highway during the past
two years since that road has opened a
new artery to the South.
Board Anxious to Expand.
1t was pointed out by Chairman Uni
that the commission, is particularly anx-
ious to expand the road construction
program in view of the general move
ment throughout the country for In
creased construction following the recent
stock market crash. 1t was stated that
the program for the coming year will
be one and q half times as great as
that of last year owing to the large
fund available.
Representatives of the washington
Board Of Trade, the oEtary, Civitan and
Kiwanis Clubs and the Chamber Of
Commerce of Annapolis presented to
the commission facts and figures show
ing the necessity of the widening of the
highway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
'Child's Burns Fatal
While Waiting to Go
To Children's Home
special pispatch 10 The STAR.

special Dispatch to The star.
CULPEPER, Va, November 20
Seven-year- Hattie Maude Thrall,
child of Mrs. Gentry Thrall's needy
family of Ave, whose father is confined
to the State Hospital for the Insane,
was burned to death here while she
awaited transportation to the Maybee
Home for Children at Richmond.
Since q mental affliction had taken
Mrs. Thrall's husband from her, she
was the sole support of her family. She
struggled along the best she could for
more than a year. 1t was suggested
she send Hattie to home to lessen
her laborS. She refused at first, but
circumstances necesSitated sending the
child away, and a representative from
the Richmond institution was called.
Hattie cried a bit. She did not want
to leave her mother. The little girl
stood before the open fireplace at her
home. Her cotton garment was ignited
by the blaze, and she was burned ia
tally. Yesterday they buried her at
Bethel, a small rural church on the
outskirts of town here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
RALLY AT EVANSVILLE
More Than Hundred Members At
tend Session in st. Je--
rome's Hall.
special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, November 90
More than 100 members Of the Holy
Name Society from the Catholic
churches at Mount, Rainier, Capitol
Heights, Berwyn and Laurel were en-
tertained by the st. Jerome's Church
branch, Archie C. Keegin, president,
at rally held last night in the old
ST. Jerome's Church Hall here. The
affair was. to prepare TO- a drive for
additional Holy Name members in this
section.
Principal speakers were Patrick j.
Haltigan, reading clerk of the United
States House of Representatives.: Father
Leo l.. McVey, professor OF education
at Catholic University, and Father An
drew j. Carey, spiritual director of the
st. Jerome's' branch and st. Jerome's
pastor.
There was an entertainment pro-
gram, feature of which were selections
by the st. Jeromes quartet, comprising
Caesar L. Aielle, Charles L. Erwin, j.
Burrows Waters and j. Burrows Waters,
jr. Refreshments were served.
Caesar L. Aielle, acting president of
the Washington section of the Holy
Name Society, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26

has been distributed throughout the
county and that q revised ordinance
viii be printed and distributed before
it is presented to the board Of county
supervisors for adoption. 1t is expected
that it will have been distributed before
the final hearing by the commfssioni
which will take place December s13 al
the Westinghouse High School. Thu
supervisors are also required by law q
hold public hearing before the Ior1
Cinance becomes effective.
Due to the fact that there has been
little opposition to the tentative ordi4
nance in any other district, it is be-
lieved that last nights meeting yhaS
paved the way for early Adoption Of
the ordinance. Individuals who fee
that they have been injured by tho
coming of any particular section OF, piece
of property may take their case before
the board OF coming appeals. after the
ordinance is put into effect 1t was
pointed out. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
OBJECTIONS TAKEN
FROM coming BILL
Highlands Protests
Quoted by DeIetion of Ger
tain Industries.
BY a stan Correspondent of The Star.

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS, Va, No
vember 26.-With the removal from the
tentative ordinance Of those industries
listed under section 8, the Arlington
County Zoning Commission seems to
have eliminated all opposition to its
coming of this section, it was indicated
last night at a re-hearing held here IN
the jefferson District Community Hall.
While the Commission has not
changed the tentative zoning Of a sec
ton of the South Washington area as
heavy industrial" they have, by the
elimination of all industries that might
tend to be Objectionable through the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
zoNING ON PROGRAM.


BY Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
LYON PARK, Va. November 26.-
The principal subject to be discussed at
tonight's meeting of the Lyon Park
Citizens Association will be the coming
of this section, according to an an
nouncement made today by Arthur Orr,
president. The meeting will take place
in the community hall at 8 o'clock.
Orr stated that there will be a MEM
Der Of the Zoning Commission present
and that he will have with him the
maps showing the uses to which this
area has been put by the commission in
its tentative ordinance. Any resident
of Lyon Park precinct will be privi-
legged to take part in the discussion, he
said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
PACK MAKES FIRST KILL.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, November 26.-The
first kill of the season was made Satur-
day by the pack of the Loudoun Hunt
Club, when a large gray fox was run
down on the farm of Albert Wildman,
one and one-half miles from Leesburg.
Only two riders, DR.. Herbert Howard
and Hunton Atwell, were in at the kill.
s A large crowd Is expected for the
Thanksgiving hunt, when the meet will
be at Greenway, the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. z. A. Miller, near Leesburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26

Coffee growers of Colombia plan a
campaign to educate the people OF the
United States to drink Colombian cof1ee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
DELEGATES SCORED
AT c. 0. P. MEETING
Prince Georges Representa-
tives Attacked for Stand on
"DecIaration" Measure.
BY a stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY a Stan Correspondent OF Inc 0Jars
MOUNT RAINIER, Md, November
26.-Severe criticism of the Prince
Georges County delegation in the last
state LEGISLATURE for failing to eliminate
the declaration of intentions law as
was done by most of the other sections
of the State, and announcement that
William T. Conner, HyattSvllle council
man, would be Republican candidate
for sheriff in that county constituted
the principal developments at a Re-
publican rally in Star Hall here, last
night.
Mayor Voices Criticisms.
The criticism was voiced by Mayor
Broening of Baltimore, principal speak
er at the meeting, which was held under
the auspices of the Chillum District
Republican Club.
ut is a crying shame that people
should be compelled one year before
election to make a declaration" the
mayor declared. People coming from
other States are not aware of these
conditions and so many are surprised,
and when election time comes after
having been in the State one or two
years they are ineligible.
I'VE were successful in having most
of that legislation repealed, but the
legislators of the county moved that
the county be exempted. AS a result
it is even now too late as far as the
election of 1880 is concerned.
you are virtually disfranchised,"
Broening continued. You can realize
the hardship and unfairness of the
situation. Good government depends
on arousing the interest of people in
elections. A party should encourage
them to vote rather than try to win an
election by preventing their exercising
their right of franchise. It Is not fair
to handicap them by legislation such as
applies In this county"
Advantages Pointed Out.
The commercial advantages of Bal
timore were enumerated by the speaker,
who offered to again address the voters
at great length.
Councilman Corners revealed that
several months ago he had been APP
preached by delegation of citizens who
asked permission to use his name as a
candidate for sheriff. George B.
Wheelock spoke on local crime condi-
tionS.
Mrs. A. C. feathers, president Of the
club, reminded the audience that Mayor
Broening was a candidate for governor
Bird H. Dolby, Mount Rainier corpora
ton counsel, presided Musical features
were rendered by Miss Doris Birch.
Edward Porter. who recently died at
High Easter, England, at the age of 80,
was for 20 years choir singer and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
CHEST NEARLY COMPLETE

Special Dispatch to The Star
DANVuLE, Va, November 26-The
first report, filed last night by nearly
200 workers in Danville's Community
Chest campaign, showed that two-thirds
of the sum total sought has been SUBJ
scribed. Pledges totalling $39.510 were
turned in out of total of SCI ,807
sought. The campaign closed today and
workers were covering the field actively
in the hope Of reaching the objective by
tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26

Edward Porter. who recently died at
High Easter, England, at the age of 80,
was for 10 years a choir singer and
for 40 years clerk, verger, sexton and
bellringer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26

The initial payment neces-
sary to obtain one Of these
pianos 10 &2S. The e2S In
deducted frOm| the price,
leaving $40 to be paid at
$l2.SOa month, plus o small
carrying charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
FARMERS SECOND WIFE
MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
Receives Fractured Skull in Run.
away, and, Like First, Has
Untimely End.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

opeVIaI bIspaVOIA 70 AIIo SUIT
HAGERSTOWN, Md, November 26.
Both of Ira Hess wives have met
tragic deaths. Mrs. Blanche Hess, 10,
whom he married early this year, died
yesterday from a fractured skull, re-
ceived when she was thrown from
team when the mule ran away. Hess
first wife was burned to death, when
their home was destroyed by fire sew
eral years ago.
Hess is farmer living at Kauffman's
station, near here. His, second wife
didn't feel like milking. and agreed with
her husband If he would do it she would
haul some corn in from the field. A
short time after Hess had finished milk
ing, he looked from the barn to see
the team his wife had been driving
wrecked against the tree and his I'M
conscious wife lying beneath the wagon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-26
Fraternity to give DaneI

Fraternity TO GlVe Bahee.a-'R''.
The Beta Delta Pi organization will
give a dance tomorrow atthe Ashton
Heights Club. Dancing will start at Q
pm. Vernon Smith is president Of the
fraternity and Miss Olive Kolar Is
chairman of the committee in charge
of the event.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-06-04

Ramsey A. C.s playing road ball ex-
clusively, have organized and are desirious
Of filing their Schedule with the fastest
Of state mines. All powerful state ag-
gregations wire or write William Rider,
1851 Beilefontaine street or call He. 1915.