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to procure and when it took about the lAst
cent in the house to buy it. You see that chair
over there-the one by the window? It was
. chair that Lincoln used in his Office. It
couldn't be bought now. and I had trouble
enough getting it away from its owner SO years
ago."
THAT Capt. Oldroyd sought upon every &C.
caSion not only to add to his collection but
also to add to his knowledge of Lincoln, the
man, is evident from his conversation. There
is perhaps no person living SO well qualified to
tell of the intimate, honey side of the great
American as Is this hero -worShiper. He
rented and lived in the Lincoln homestead in
Springfield where he placed his collection upon
exhibit. He tramped hundreds of miles and
talked with many persons who had known
Lincoln. He not only collected Lincoln relics,
but Lincoln lore as well. Lincoln, so the story
runs, used to walk from New Salem to Spring.
field, a distance of SO miles, to borrow law
books, which he would read as he walked home.
While residing at Springfield, Capt Oldroyd to
determine the accuracy of the legend. walked
the route accredited to Lincoln and inquired
from farmer folk along the way for historical
evidence of his hero having passed their
domiciles Around their firesideS he gatheEUd
many interesting tales of the man wllo 80 loved
humanity. 1t was during this period that the
collector came into possession of much of the
Lincoln used to keep hot the meals that the
abSent-minded lawyer forgot and the cradle
in which the Lincoln children were lulled to
sleep. On those worn rockers Lincoln's great
boot often rested as he assumed the role Of
nurse.
All Of these things and many many Others
are parts of the great collection, now safe for
all time in the hands of a grateful Government
But there were many lean years for Capt Old
ryd before the collection finally purchased.
Even life dream must be backed up by some
thing substantial and back in 1893 Capt 0ad-
royd began to realize that if his treasures were
to be brought to the attention of the Govern
ment they must come to the National Capital.
He had received many offers for the collection
from the State of Illinois, from Henry Ford
and others. But to the collector there was one
and only one, suitable owner for the treasures
after they passed from his hands-the United
States Government.
He rented the Peterson house in Washington
and opened a museum, where many interesting
items were added to the collection Booths
spur, the old Lincoln Bible O4incoln's father's)
In which the 9year-old Abe had scrawled his
name, the great wooden shawl worn by the
President upon many occasions and his last
bit OF handwriting. Each one has a story
poignant with interest. and to listen to the
recital of the collectors acquisition of them 10
to relive history He touched q bit of writing
which reads: mo pass is necessary now 20
ConttMUAd on Twenty-sec-nd Pace
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had hundreds Of canes offered we which were
purpOrted to have been used by Lincoln, and
only the fact that long ago ascertained that
Lincoln never carried cane disclosed the
hoax"
What article involved the most sacrifice to
obtain" the gentle old man was asked do
you remember"
ut isn't likely that one would forget what
one had to walk Is miles in freezing weather
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without and many q chew Of tobacco foregone
that some new item might be added to the col
lection. Then there was always the precaution
that must be taken to insure that nothing but
genuine articles we're gathered. Every time
something was offered me would go to
many different sources to verify its history.
All collectors have to guard against fakes for
as soon as people know you are o collector an
army Of takers appear For instance, I have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-09
Lincoln S Most Ardem Herr WMyhiber -
Capt. Osborn II. OldroydS Collection Of N
Inspired by De0otion to Great Man II
He L0ved but Meier Met.
BY KATHLEEN READ.

LIVERY boy is a hero-worshiper. but it
IL is doubtful If many men could be
~ found who have devoted their entire
lives to a single hero and one they
had rauar laid evpS uYa0r GiIch iS the
The Washington times., 1930-08-29
DRY CHIEF WILL
ASK NEW FUND

Though President Hoover has
ordered departmental heads to
slash expenditures, Col. Amos w,
w. Woodcock. prohibition director,
will ask for an increase in the
appropriation for dry law enforce
ment. he revealed yesterday.
Colonel Woodcock said he would
need more money for his work.
The prohibition chier shortly
win 60 into conference with the
Presidents budgeteers to request
more than the $4,000, 1000 allotted
to the Department Of Justice Pro.
hibition Bureau this year.
Congress appropriated $15,O00,.
900 for dry law enforcement, this
fund being divided between the al.
cohol division in the Treasury De.
partment and the Justice Depart.
ment Bureau, with the Treasury
receiving 100000.
The Washington times., 1930-08-29
BAR LEGS
# DIAMOND

LONDON, Aug. 30 d.NS).
ThesIrish Free state ministry, an
nouncing it had definitely
learned" that the notorious New
York underworld character Jack
(''Legs") Diamond is aboard the
White Star liner Baltic, issued
orders to the Queenstown alien
officer today to refuse the gang
ster permission to land.
Port, authorities we're further
instructed to place a ban on all
companions Of Diamond whose
heralded coming to Europe has
caused excitement here.
The captain of the vessel has
notified authorities that despite
a thorough search, he has been
unable to locate Diamond on the
vessel.
The Washington times., 1930-08-29
DOLORES ETHEL MAE

PASADENA, Calf, Aug. 30
dNS9-The name Of the infant
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Barrymore was official today.
The child was christened Do
Iores Ethel Mae Barrymore ct st.
Andrews Church yesterday.
The Washington times., 1930-08-29
UnsGid Prayer Saves
Woman From Loss
In Burning Home

LURAY, Va, Aug. 29.-Prayer
saved Mrs. william A. Atkins,
of this county, from being
burned to death at her home
five miles south of Luray. About
IL o'clock she awoke and re-
membered that she had forgot
ten to say her prayers. She
jumped out bed and got
down on her knees.
cracking and roaring
sound fell on Mrs. Atkins ears
and she discovered her house
was on fire. Seizing a bucket
Mrs. Atkins extinguished the
blaze.
The Washington times., 1930-08-29
JEWEL HEADS G. A. R.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Aug. 20 q.
Nso-James =. Jewell, Of Fort
Morgan, Col, was elected COM
mander-in-chief Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic yesterday
The Washington times., 1930-08-29
N. Y. STRIKE SPREADS

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 QN.S0. &.
The ranks Of 5000 striking dress
makers and raincoat workers
were increased yesterday by TOO
children's dress makers. The strik-
ers are seeking higher wages.
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SON OF ALFONSO
COMMON SEAMAN
Prince PIeases Father With
Choice of Navy for Career.
King Plans Fleet Review.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SANTANDER, Spain, August TO-
King Alfonso, known by many as "the
worlds most democratic monarch"
has completed preparations to play his
favorite role in his well stocked roper
toire-that of proud father watching
a son fulfill his ambitions
The stage will be the Cantabrian
Coasts along the north of Spain during
the early days of September. The prin-
cipal will be Prince Juan, 17-year -old
third son of the Spanish monarch. who
viii be seen as an ordinary seaman
when the Spanish feet of cruisers, de-
stroyers and submarines start their an
nual maneuvers.
The King and a host of high naval
and government officials will review the
fleet.
Prince Juan is the first member of
Spanish royalty in many Ssars to seek
the sea as a career. His entrance into
the navy'S ranks is seen by many as an
added stimulus to further development
OF Spanish sea power, which centuries
ago was the boast of the nation.
King Alfonso has secretly harbored
a great pleasure in his sons choice of
a career He has encouraged Juan at
every opportunity and counseled him
TO begin his service in the humblest
capacity possible. Juan passed his ex~
animation to the National Naval Acad-
envy on June II with good marks. He
then went from Madrid to Santander-
and spent part of his Summer leave
with the royal family. Cutting his va
cation short, he joined one of the cruis-
erS anchored in the harbor and began
to study the practical side of his career
as common sailor
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States Navy, was mustered into the
camp and Frank w Parrish was trans
ferred to Miles Camp and Orval p.
Townshend transferred to Saline Camp,
NO. 80, Department of Illinois. The
deaths of e. Byrd Doran and Richard
p. Thrall were reported.
communication from the Depart
ment OF Ohio indorsing Edward s. Mat
thias OF Ohio for commander in chief
to be elected at the National Encamp-
nlent. was read and accepted.
Department Comdr. Benjamin F. Mot
ley, q. M. Gen. James j. Murphy and
Past Department Comdr James G.
Yaden made addresses.
Admiral George Dewey Camp met
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Motley, chairman of the delegation from
the District of Columbia. announced
that the local delegation viii caucus at
ii o'clock tonight at the Bellevue
Stratfordb Hotel The headquarters OF
the local department will be at the
Pennsylvania Hotel.
Mrs. Bertha r. Cook. president OF the
Department of the District OF Columbia
Auxiliary, announced that the head
quarters Of the delegation will be at the
Sylvania Hotel.
Among the distinguished speakers TO
address the convention will be Gen.
Frank T. Hines, director of veterans
affairs, and Edward w. Morgan. acting
commissioner of pensions.
Past Comdr In Chief John Lewis
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August 8 at Northeast Masonic Temple
with Comdr. Victor L. wollridge in the
chair.
Junior Vice Department Comdr. p. j.
Callen made report of the Commit
tee on Unemployment. He explained
that the committee was created to
establish contact with the different
trade bodies of Washington, such as the
Chamber OF Commerce, the Board of
Trade. the Merchants Association and
other allied organizations, for the pur-
pose OF trying to induce these organiza-
tons to employ veterans of the Spanish
war whenever these bodies had an
opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-17

Smith OF Miles Camp is chairman OF
the Resolutions Committee. @. NJ. Gen.
James J. Murphy and Asst. c. NJ. Gen.
Harry B. Coulter are on the Credentials
Committee. Lorin G. Nelson, past de-
partment commander of the District OF
Columbia, national historian. will meet
with the National Council of Admins
tration at the Bellevue Stratfosd today
at pm.
There will be an official reception
rendered to the commander in chiei,
Fred w. Green, Governor of Michigan:
by Gov. Fisher OF Pennsylvania ana
Mayor Mackey of Philadelphia IN the
reception parlors of the mayors once
at the CITY Hall today at 10 am.
The business sessions of the conven-
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mittee, made a report Of the conditions
pertaining to employment in the Dis
trict and urged the members of the
camp to give the names Of firms. cor
porations or any kind of business estab-
lishment needing help Of any kind to
the chairman OF the Unemployment
Committee Of the camp.
Past Comdr Glaze made a report of
all the sick members Of the camp.
Talks were also given by Department
Comdr. Benjamin F. Motley, Lorin G.
Nelson, national historian, and Depart
ment Chaplain Samuel G. Mawson.
Richard j. Harden Camp was called
to order August by Comdr, Leo M.
Devlin. Frank s. Hinrichs, United
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ton win be held at the Elks' Hotel
auditorium and win open Monday at
$50 am. The grand military bah win
be Monday at Elks' Hall
On Tuesday at 2 pm. win be the big
parade. Wednesday will see the drum
and bugle contests and also a sports
carnival at the Stadium. Thursday
there will be a patriotic pilgrimage to
Valley Forge. Thursday will also mark
the close of the convention with the
elsction of officers.
Henry w. Lawton Camp met at
Pythian Temple Monday evening. with
Con1dr. George j. McDermott in the
chair. Past Comdr Lamb, a member of
the Department Unemployment Com
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Spanish War Veterans

There will be no meetings Of camps
Tor auxiliaries this week.
Today marks the beginning of the big
|erek of Spanish War Veterans and their
auxiliaries to Philadelphia for the Ma
'ional Encsmpment. 1t Is estimated
chat between 700 and 800 veterans,
|members of the auxiliaries and friends
Will 60 to the convention. which will
last from August IL to 20. inclusive
They will leave today at 2:30 pm. over
the Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad.
Department Comdr. BENJAMIN r.
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Sale August because would
of within The nationally advertised
nd
when this examples the
savings
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Admiral George Dewey Camp met
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
TRAIN FATALITY
TIP WINS PRIZE

News tipsters staged another
keen battle for honors in the
week Just closed and the Wash
ington Times News Tip Editor
had to do some very close weigh
ing and judging Of excellent ex'
elusive news stories to determine
the prize winners.
First prize Of $40 this week is
awarded to the person who
flashed The Times news OF the
killing of Ellis /. Creamer, cleo.
trician at the Washington termi-
nal, by Baltimore and Ohio pas
senger train Saturday morning.
Creamer was run down as he
was on his way to meet his wife
to present her with his pay check.
It had been their custom to meet
at a point near the Terminal. Be-
side his wife Creamer is survived
by two blind sons.
The story of a fire which de-
stroyed a ?eneraf store at Vienna,
va, won second prize money Of
$40. Six fire companies from
neighboring communities respond
Continued on Page 2, Col. -.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
BOMBERS KILL
BONDS|NAN
international Newsrsel'

CHICAGO, Dec. 8 UN.S)-
Tony May. wealthy professional
bondsman and money lender,
died today from the effects Of a
black powder bomb which was de-
livered through the mails dis
guised as a Christmas gift.
The bomb exploded in Mays
apartment when he tore the
wrapper in opening it. The
victims 15-year-old son. Eugene.
was blown through a door and
suffered severe injuries.
Examination Of Mays records
shows that he had lent money to
City hall employees and police.
men. Before he died May gave
police the name Of a man whose
wages he had garniSheed to col
lect a loan. Authorities were
told the man had threatened the
bondsman. May has been known
as the millionaire newsboy" for
the last 26 years.
Government postal inspectors
began an examination Of the
bomb fragments in an effort to
trace the sender.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
LAVAL To FORM
MINISTRY

PARIS, Dec. 8 Q.N.S0-Pierre
Laval, minister of public works
under Andre Tardieu today &C
cepted the task of forming a new
cabinet, after Senator Louis
Barthou gave up the attempt.
M. Laval, who gained national
reputation when he settled the re
cent textile strike, was called IN
by President Doumergue a few
hours after M. Barthou informed
the executive his efforts to set up
a coalition ministry had come to
naught.
M. Barthou announced his
failure after parleys with the po-
litical leaders at the Quai dOrSay
including Aristide BRAND, Andre
Tardieu, Andre Maginot and Sen
ators Pierre Laval, Henry de
Jouvenel and Henri Cheron.
Political observers opined that
M. Laval would run into the
Same difficulty as M. Barthou.
In that case, the choice would
probably be Theodore Steeg, for
mer resident governor Of Morocco
Senator Barthou for a time
appeared certain of success. His
hopes vanished when the Radical
party informed him that they
would refuse to enter any cab
met in which any member OF
Louis Marin's right group, known
as the Republican Democratic
Union. participated.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
POST MEETS TOMORROW

The Vincent B. Costello Post of
the American Legion will meet at
o'clock tomorrow night at the
Cairo Hotel, 1915 @ st. N. W.,
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
APPEAR
IN COURT on
D|SORDERLY
CHARGES
Didn't Know Or. Manning Was
Praying When His Protest
Started Fight in Church

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 8 QN.S0.
Bishop Manning is a ''would-be
tyrant."
That was the characterization
given the New York church leader
by Former Judge Ben B. Lindsey,
of Colorado, as he boarded a train
here for New York, where he must
appear in court today to answer
disorderly charges, growing out OF
the clergyman's attack on the for
nler Judge at the Cathedral OF st.
John the Divine. !.
Lindsey, who spoke here last
night at the Jewish Community
Center, was not greatly concerned
at the row with Bishop Manning
except that he feared speaking
engagement in Scranton, Pa
might be halted by his arraigIl-
ment today.
Didn't Know It Was Prayer
He spoke freely to reporters OF
the bishops attack and his eJec'
tion from the church by At
| tendants and admitted he was
sorry he had interrupted the
bishop while be was in prayer. He
said: ~
a did not mean to interrupt
his prayer. and I thought he
had finished speaking. ] was
not familiar with the cere-
mony. I heard some muttering
and thought it was mild
| 1pIause. I did not know he
was praying. I am sorry
about that.
II stood up and demanded
to be heard. I said If this y
not q house Of justice it IL
not q, house Of God Then
they grabbed me. Someone hit
me ON the head. I heard
women shout lynch him.
Bishop Manning had worked
them into o fury against me.
Reminded Of Ku Klux +.
s'Manning knew I was down
there in front and he had
made false statements about
me. The whole thing re.
minded me Of what I have seen
at some Ku Klux Klan
meeting"
Lindsey asserted Bishop Man
(COntinued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
GLRE
SAILS soon

"A wonderful dream viii come
true this week for Miss Kathryn
M. McCaffrey, of 403 Twelfth st.
N. E., recently selected as the
Typical Washington Girl by The
Washington Times and Gloria
Swanson, famous actress. .
Miss McCaffrey, who is an ex-
pert stenographer and typist in
the Government Printing Office,
will leave Washington Wednesday
night for New, York for a round Of
festivities prior to her sailing on
Friday for Paris-her reward for
being chosen the National Capt.
tails typical girl.
Given Showers" r
What time Miss McCaffrey
has been having! It seems to her
as though she is taking role
in a fairy story. Her friends are
showering gifts and honors upon
her and she moves about in. a sort
of daze. hardly able to, realize it
all is true. r.
Members of the Blue Triangle
Club of the z w. G. A., of which
she is the secretary, have given
her several ''going away showers. "
Gen. Nelson A.. Miles Auxiliary,
United Spanish War Veterans, Of
which she is an active member
has presented her a beautiful an
tique silver necklace with earrings
and bracelet to match. Gen. Mel
Continued on Page 2, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
Marriage to Foster Child
Nav Be Barred in Va.

LURAY, Va, Dec. 8.-Whether
a man in Virginia can marry his
adopted daughter is a legal queS-
ton that it battling Page county
lawyers.
The perplexing question came
up a few days ago when a we'll
known farmer said he would make
application to Grover c. Miller,
clerk of the Page county courts,
for a license to marry his adopted
daughter.
This was the signal for barriers
to be thrown in the way of the
anticipated nuptialS. Lawyers
began to look up Blackstone
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
CUT ON FACE
ASCAR HITS
TRUCK
His Majesty Badly Shaken
In Collision With Vehicle
Going to Copenhagen Mart

LONDON, Dec. 8 Q.N.S9. J..
King Christian of Denmark, was
slightly injured last night when
his automobile collided with a
truck outside of Copenhagen, ac-
cording to an Exchange Tele-
graph Dispatch received here
today.
The kings injuries, it was
stated, consisted Of cuts on the
face inflicted by glass and
splinters from his car. He was
severely shaken.
The truck, loaded with garden
products, was on the way to the
market in Copenhagen.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
XMAS SHOPPING
SHOWS GAINS

Earlier and heavier shopping
for the Christmas season has
had a marked effect this year
on the amount of mail passing
through the City Post Office,
according to Superintendent Of
Mails Schooley.
The increase in volume over
last years record is 10 per cent.
These figures mark the growth
at the close of November and it
was estimated that the same rate
was maintained the first week Of
December. =
The real peak Of the load will
be felt beginning the middle of
the month. On or about Decem-
Der Is postal officials plan to
employ an additional force Of
Continued on Page 2, Col. -
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

If YOU know of accident of business merger of big
building proect-that is NEWS Look for unusual stories
about children animals and for stories that lend themselves
to interesting pictures.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
JONES DRY LAW
M|0D|F F|CAT|ON
PREDICTED
Dry Leaders Expected to Act
at This Session; Mitchell
Fights for JuryIess Trials

The Jones "five and ten" law
under which a person transport
ing hip-flaSk could be sent to
prison for five years and fined
$4,000 may be modified by a
dry Congress.
The modification bill, sponsored
by Representative StobbS (R) OF
Massachusetts, passed both houses
in the last session, but because
of slight Senate amendments,
has been returned to the House
for further action.
will Seek Passage
Representative Christopherson
(R.) of South Dakota, chairman
Of the Judiciary subcommittee
which handled the Wickersham
law enforcement commission bills
last session, said today he would
seek final action of the Stobbs
bill. d.,
A staunch dry and a member
of the Judiciary Committee which
wrote the Volstead act, Christie
pherson believes the Stobbs bill
establishing a class of minor pro
hibition violation with q maxi
mum penalty of $500 fine or six
months in jail-will aid the pro-
hibition cause.
Senator FesS R.) Of Ohio, a
leading Senate dry, recently in
timated he favored change.
Mitchell Opposes
Attorney General Mitchell, how
ever, is on record as opposing
amendment of the Jones law un
less the Wickersham so-called
juryleSS trial bill Is passed. Repre-
sentative ChristopherSon said:
81 believe passing of the
StObbs bill defining Offenses
will aid in prosecutions in that
it takes the casual offender
out of the class Of the big
bOotlegger. IF this bill, and q
companion bill already sent to
the President permitting prose
cutiOn by information rather
than grand jury indictment>4Of
minor viOlatOrs, are passed,
congestion in Federal courts
will be greatly relieved"
The Stobbs bill sets UP these
petty offenses. for which the
maximum penalty is six months
in Jail and $500 fine; sale by
persons not an habitual violator
Of not more than one gallon OF
liquor; making of not more than
one gallon; assisting in unlaw,
fully transporting, as casual EN-
ploye, one time: unlawful trans
porting Of not more than a gal
lon of liquor by one not an habi
tual violator.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

Are you alert? Do you wish to make your alernes pay?
The Washington Times presenting the opportunity Every
week it is offering total of $50 in prizes for NEWS TIPS
CALL NEWS TIP EDITOR, District $780,
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

Grattan and Barton, distinguished
law writer's, to see what they had
to say.
So far nothing has come from
the research.
The. farmers wife died several
years ago. This left the adopted
daughter the only female occu-
pant of the farmers home.
The anticipated marriage is
being held in allegiance while new
angles to a search for a precedent
are being prosecuted whereby a
foster father and an adopted
daughter have legal right to be
married.