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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19
Fine Arts Commission Is
Back of Original Plan for
Identification.
NEW LAYOUT REFERRED
TO CAPITAL PARK BODY
Hotel Men Oppose Further Tourist
Housing Facilities at Local
Auto Camp.

A change in plans for the municipal
center, which would involve creation
Of broad plaza stretching from Penn
Third and Sixth streets, has failed to
meet the approval OF the Fine Arts
Commission and Is today before the
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission for its consideration. The
Commission Of Fine Arts today an
nounced that the proposed change, sug-
gested by Municipal Architect A. L.
Harris, does not meet with its full ia
yor, and the commission adheres to the
original plan for the municipal center
as approved by it from plans by the
municipal architect two years ago.
Opposition Not Detailed.
On the south side OF Pennsylvania
avenue running south to B street be-
tween Third and Sixth streets, a plaza
would be created which would give, un-
der the Harris plan, q clear view OF the
municipal center from the Mall, with
out the obstrution, as at present, inter-
posed by the structures that now front
on the south side Of the Avenue. With
out going into detail as to its opposi-
ton to the Harris scheme, the COM
mission declared its adherence to the
original municipal center plan.
Hotel men of Washington oppose
any further increase In the housing ia
cilities for tourists at the tourist camp
in East Potomac Park, they advised the
commission in q letter. The fine arts
body did not feel, according to Secre-
tary Caemmerer, that this matter prop
erly comes within its jurisdiction, and
took no action.
Many projects in and near Washing
ton were visited by the fine arts body
during the two days session.
Members Of the fine arts body were
particularly impressed with the prog
reSS being made at Meridian Hill Park.
They stood on the upper terrace which
now Is in process of completion. and
viewed the site and development Of the
grand terrace, which Is to be 800 feet
long and so feet wide; fianked by cas-
cades from the grand terrace down TO
the lower garden. In the middle of
the grand terrace will stand the statue
Of Joan OF Arc, which now is located
in the park The grand terrace will
give n broad view OF the lower part Of
the city from the heights Of Sixteenth
street. and will be hanked by towering
elm trees. A music pavilion will be
located on the upper level. where band
concerts viii be given by the service
bands.
Fridge Plans Approved.
Plans for q new railing and balus-
trade on the Million Dollar Bridge"
on which Connecticut avenue crosses
the valley OF Rock Greek, submitted by
W. II. White, district engineer Of
bridges, were approved. The present
railing. the commission was told, is
Of metal, and It Is proposed TO substi-
tlIte concrete columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19
WlNDOW-BREAK4NG CASE
DELAYED FOR INQUIRY
Colored Prisoner Charged Also
with Assault an student At
washing ton Circle.

Charged with destroying property be-
longing to. the Lewis Hotel Training
school, Washington Circle, and with
assault on one Of the students Of the
school, Phillip Irving. eolored, "a, was
arraigned in Police Court yesterday.
Judge Gus A. Schuldt ordered that the
case be continued until Monday for
Investigation Of the police records Tor
the mans name.
According to police the man accoSted
two white girls in front Of the Lewis
school Friday night and demanded
money. The girls became frightened
and sought protection from Edwin
Empfleld and william b. Grossman,
students, standing nearby.
Irving attacked Empf1eld with q large
pocket knife. When the four young
people sought refuge in O. school build
ing, Irving jerked . board from tree
box and crashed q large plate glass
door leading into the building. He
Detective sergt. ]. J. cunnana ar
rived on the scene few minutes later
from headquarters and apprehended the
man. In court Irving told Judge Schuldt
that he was drunk. and did not know
what he was doing. -r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19
GOVERNMENT FRESHMAN
SUICIDE BY HANGING
Wife Returns From Virginia TO
Find Mates Body Tied
to Door.

1913 eaton avenue, Mount Ida, Va, yes
terday afternoon was found hanging
from the hinge Of closet door In his
bedroom by his wife. Coroner T. Mar
shall Jones Issued certificate OF sui
eide.
His wife, Mrs Mildred jenkins, said
she went to Alexandria early in the
afternoon and on her return several
hours later she discovered the body.
She said she cut the body down and
summoned aid.
Jenkins was employed In the Gov
eminent Printing Once as = pressnan.
Mrs. Jenkins said her husband had
NO living relatives and th.t she married
hin, In Mobile. Ala, In 1920.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19
PRESS CLUB TO INSTALL
ITS OFFICERS SATURDAY
Annual Inaugural Ball lie Feature,
TO- BE Held III Clubs Audi

The National Press Club will hold Its
annual installation Of ofnCers ana an
nual inaugural bali Saturday evening
January as, In the auditorium OF the
National Press Building.
Omcers to be installed are Norman
W. Baxter: managing editor OF the
Washington Post, president; Warren w:
Wheaton Of the Washington bureau OF
the Philadelphia. Public Ledger, vice
president; Mark Thistlewaite, indian
apcliS News, secretary: Charles A. Ham
ilton, Troy Times, treasurer; William
l.. Bruckhart, United states Daily, H.
nancial secretary.
Members Of the board Of governors
are Samuel w. Bell. New York World;
Eugene s. Leggett. Detroit Free Press;
Kirke L. Simpson, Associated Press;
Bascon N. Fin,mons. Houston Chron-
icle and Cleveland News: L. M. BeIle-
dict, Los Angeles Times: Wilmott Lewis.
London Times, and Charles L. Lilley,
Sacramento Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19
MRS. LINCOLN NOTE
lust MADE PUBLIC
Washington Woman Reveals
intimate Correspondence
Written in 1865.

How Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, con-
cerned over her husbands heavy man
ner" under wartime stress, succeeded in
diverting his mind to the opera. where
they had a very gay little time" Is dis
closed In an intimate and hitherto un-
published letter she wrote to q friend.
The letter. owned by . Washington
woman, has Just come to the attention
Of the history department Of the South
eastern University OF the Y. NJ. G. A.
First Time Made Public.
The letter ives exhibited publicly for
the first time before the history and
English classes Of the university Friday
night BY the owner Of the quaint mis-
sive. Mrs Robert r. Crump Of SIS
Sheridan street, senior law student.
Mrs. Crump obtained the letter 20 years
ago from A. Wakeman OF New York
City, son Of the man to whom Mary
Lincoln addressed the document. :.
The stationery on which the Owl
War FIRST Lady wrote the letter Is bor-
dered in black. supposedly in memory
of Willie Lincoln. the young son VINO
died in the White House. While the
year is not designated in the date line.
incidents described indicate the letter
was written in 1855. the last year OF the
war. Apparently 1t was penned only q
few weeks prior TO Lincoln's Ssssssl-
nation.
Regrets O6er Considered Yoke"
The letter in full follows:
Washington, March 10th.
Hon. Mr.. Wakeman.
MY Dear Sir: -
81 find In my drawer q rather pleas.
ant photograph Of my little Taddie,
yet not so good as one or Mar. L.
take the liberty of Enclosing 1t to you;
1t may interest your children
The papers appear to think 1T rs
one Of Mr.. LIS last Jokes" the offer
made to Mr. 3. Lest he might con-
slider that it was intended as TEST
please, do not fail to express my re-
grets to him. You will understand
even give W. to understand, that re.
greet that MIR. 3. did not accept.
we are having charming weather J.
I am most happy to say, tnat my
blessed Husbands health has much I'M
proved: We went TO the Opera on Sat
ilrday eVe.: MI. sumner accompanied
us T. we had very gay little time. Mr..
L.. when he throws on his heavy man
ner, as he often does. can make him
self very, very agreeable. Last evening
he again Joined our little coterie, y to-
morrow ave we all go again to hear
Robin Adair,' sung IN La came
Blanche" by Habelmann.
This is always the pleasant time to
me in w. Springtime. some few OF the
most pleasant Senators families remain
until June & all ceremony with each
other Is laid aside.
MI L. most probably goes down to
the front centre nous) this week l.
wishes me to accompany him. gladly
seize on any change that will benefit
him.
"I write. as usual in great haste.
Very truly, your friend.
M. L."
The Hon. Mr.. wakeman." TO whom
the letter was addressed. MRS. Crlump
understands, was collector Of the port
Of New York Tho nature Of the APP
pointment which MT. b" refused 10
accept 1iter the newspapers had poked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19
TWO ACCIDENT VICTIMS
REMAIN UNCONSCIOUS
Mrs. Swendolxn cafritz. Thrown
From Hcrse. and ,. Baum back
Murf I'm e,ra nh. .. :.

Mars. .Gwendolyn, oafritz,. who was in
Jurcd seriously Wednesday when thrown
from q horse, was stilj in - semi
conscious condition ct Emergency Hos
pital last night !, ~ - ....'..e
Another EEnersency. Hospital. patient
Bernard A. BauTlhack, 40 years cid, of
Rosslyn, Va, has been In o. similar con-
dillon for eight days. He was hurt when
the motor cycle he was riding crashed
into an automobile at Pennsylvania ave.
nue. and Msdison place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19
VETERAN GRAvELY I'LL.
James T.. Brown Net RESPECTED K
Survive Paralysis. at Mt. Alto.

James Edward Brown. former SER
geant Of marines, In charge Of the
Marine guards on public buildings here
during the World War. was In serious
condition last night at Mt. Alto Hos
pital OF the Omitted states Veterans
Bureau -.
Brown Is paralysed. and Is said by
ofacials to be one Of the nine cases
recorded at the Veterans Bureau out
Of the whole World War Is double,
total and permanent" disab ility. He
resided at !4oT NJ street southwest.
While physicians said he might hold
out for some time. they gave no hone
for his recovery. O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19


Above: Photograph 81 the black her
dered war time letter written BY Mrs.
Abraham Lincoln to New York friend,
xivinK intimate details Of white Hsuse
life.
At left: Mrs. Robert r. Crump,
senior law student sf Southeastern uni
ver1ty Of Y. N. C. A., whe Owns the
letter. Star star Photos.
fun at II is not known, but the mention
OF It. would seem to show that Mrs. Lin
coin was interested In her husbands
political activities.
The MI. Sumner referred to as q
member OF the. gay onera party pre-
Sunnahly was Senator Charles Sumner
noted anti-slavery crusader and close
friend Of President Lincoln.
\ Research has shown that President
Lincoln did journey to the front" late
in March Of 1855, and that he con-
suited with Grant and Sherman aboard
q ship anchored near Richmond, last
stand Of the Confederates Whether
MRS. Lincoln went With him has not
been established. 49,. So,
Son. Opposed Publication.
The letter has not been made public
until now because MRS. Crump made .
promise to Mr. Wakeman donor OF
the letter. to withhold It during the
lifetime Of Robert Todd Lincoln, eldest
son OF the Blnanctpator who was OPP
posed to publication OF his fathers or
mothers letters
, II had forgotten all about the let
ter" Mira. Crump told university ofIi-
cials, until I saw In current maya.
zine an article on Mary Lincoln, with
several Of her letters. Then Z re-
membered the one given to mo in 1909
by Mr.. Wakeman, whose father had
received it," 80. ~
Mrs. Crump says she was presented
with the letter as a reward for writing
an essay on Lincoln
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19
81 write. as usual in great haste.
Very truly, your friend,

The Hon. Mr.. wakeman," TO whom
the letter was addressed. Mrs. Crlunp
understands, was collector Of the port
Of New York. Tho nature Of the ap-
pointmene which mt. B." refused 20
accept Riter the newspapers had poked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-19

Previously DR. Casanowicz had de-
hned relics IS remains Of departed
saints. They include the bodies or parts
of the bodies Of the venerated persons;
objects used by them or connected with
their death, such as clothes, vestments,
rosaries, the nails, lance, spear or frag-
n1ents OF the true cross OF Christ, the
girdle, veil, of Mary, etc; objects con-
nected with their tomb or hallowed by
contact with their bodies
Those which are, without the seal, it
Is explained by Catholic authorities,
would be of little significance.
The seal itself, of course, might be
forged by some dealer in antiquaries.
Many spurious relies have been put in
circulation. at one time or another.
Those ofhcially sealed are on record at
the Vatican.
Generally, 1t was explained by an
authority on canon law at the Catholic
University of America, the seal is
placed on a relic by a special official
Of the Vatican. It can, however, be
impressed by a cardinal, archbishop or
bishop who Is the authorized repre-
sentative Of the church In a district
after the presentation Of evidence cor :
sidered sunicisnt 70 k%arrant very
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
Credit Off Little

A recent review of the borrow
ing situation points out that al
though the volume of brokers'
loans has declined 10 per cent
since October. 1929, the volume
Of credit employed in the stock
market has been reduced only q
little less than half as much. A
study Of the total reported secur-
ity loans made by all member
banks Of the Federal Reserve sys-
tenn and others shows that such
loans currently amount to ap.
proximately $1O,500, ,000, 900, as
compared with nearly SIT, 200, ,0OO,-
900 on October 4, 1929. Accord
ing to this survey, these COM
parative figures, revealing a 80
per cent decline in total security
loans during the year, present a
much more comprehensive picture
OF the decrease Of stock market
credit than that afforded by the
brokers loans figures alone.
According to Standard Statistics
review Of the building industry.
the current cycle of the building
construction curve gives evidence
OF having about reached bottom.
Prospects are that operations will
reach peak levels before the close
OF 1884, thus restoring to the in.
duStry a high degree Of prosper
ity.
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
WASHINGTON PRODUCE

,,,6 ButteE@ons-pOun ttsF q QG prints. AN @42c;
Eggs - Hennery. s2@s5c: current re-
Poultry-Alive: Turkeys. prime, ESQ
27c; small and thin, is zoe; spring
chickens, large zoe; medium. 1Sc; small,
1Sc; fowls. large, 1Sc: medium, 16c:
leghorns, fowls 12@13c; ducks. 15c;
ROSTERS 12c; keats, young and large,
4Oc: old. 25@S0c. Dressed Turkeys, 80
g. S2c; spring chickens. large, 25c: me.
dunn, 20022c; small. 27@2sc: fowls,
large zoe; medium, zoe; leghorn fowls,
5SSSSc:; 5SSSSSoc; o1S d%cks, xoa 24@26c; keats young
Meats-Beef. 1S@23c: veal. 1870 2sc !;
lamb, 20Q2Sc:. pork loins. csc: fresh
hams, 22c; fresh shoulders, zoe. Smoked
meats: Hams, Csc; shoulders, 1Sc;
bacon, &c; lard, in bulk. 1Sc: in pack
Fruits-Honeydews s1.75@2.2o; honey
balls $3.50; Persian melons, $1.2S@1.75;
casabag, $1.25@1.75: oranges. California,
$3.50 @ 10; Florida, $2.50@3.50: lemons
$2.6o 0S.60: lines. per 100, $1.75: grape
1ruit $3.50 03: 25; pineapples, $505.5O:
pssIimmon., esnsa 1ic.II. Si@s;2S tsanserines 81
Soc0$1; malaga. $3.50: tokays. $1@125:
muscats, 81: Thompson seediess. $1.k0
@1.75; zinfadels, $1.10: pears Bartletts.
per box. $2;5O: seckles. per bu.. $2@2.5O:
anJous. $3@a25.
Observation-Disclosures. 150-lb sacks, SO
4S.25; Idaho, bakers. 100-lb. sacks. $c75
9S: sweet potatoes, per bbl., S202.5O:
CaIves-Top grades, lie.
kambs--Top grades. Sc.
1aehtts-No. H. ssc; No. d. lee.
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; market '1Oc
lower. Top, Sis; bulk, $7@8.1O; heavy
weight. $7.65@7.9O; medium weight,
$7.9O@s.05; light weight, $7.s5@S.1o;
light lights. $7.s5@8.16; packing sows,
$6.75@S.25; pigs, $7.5O@8.15. Hold
overs, 5000.
Cattle-Receipts, $500; market steady.
Calves-Receipts, $500: market steady.
Beef SteerS-Good and choice, $1o@
12.75: common and medium, $709.5o;
yearIings, $7013.5O. Butcher cattle
Heifers, $5@12; cows. &s.75@7; bulls,
calves, $7@10; feeder steers,
Sc @8.76; stocker steers, $5.50@S.60;
stocker cows and heifers, 1907.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000; market steady.
Medium and choice lambs, $7.25@8.25
culls and common, $5@6.50; yearlings,
SIS @6.75; common and choice ewes, $40
3.75; feeder lambs, $697.
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
Course is Uncertain

In so far as the immediate course
of the market is concerned, un-
certainty remains as great as
possible. That the short interest
remains as confident as ever, is
evidenced from the loaning posi-
ton Of stocks, wherein U. S.
Steel, International Harvester,
Dupont, Eastman Kodak and
North American are command
ing premiums. It remains to be
seen whether the resources Of
constructive interests is Of such
magnitude as to permit buying
furry for the purpose of routing
the bearish element.
Holders Of stocks may be
somewhat comforted by the
rather emphatic opinion Of an
important wire house on the
present position of stocks. Ac-
cording to this source, many
prices of today are ridiculous and
will be stamped as such before
many months have elapsed.
This selling Is generated by
financial stress, economic disturb
ances, fear, and morbid pes
simiSm. While these conditions
last, values are meaningless, the
time will come when these evils
Of the day will be cleared up and
these prices will go on record as
an investment opportunity seldom
equalled in the history Of the ex-
change.
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
$95, $50 Contracts Let
BH Commerce Branch

The aeronautics division of the
Department of Commerce yester-
day announced the award Of
contracts totalling sos, ,660.21.
The largest item was for go
gasoline drive generators from
the Kohler Company, Of Kohler,
wis, for $54, 4,6O8.15.
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
Coffee Exchange
To PUV 1907 Bonus

The New York Coffee & Sugar
Exchange this year will present
to its employees the regular Christ
mas bonus of 10 per cent Of the
annual salaries, plus q per:
centage up to IS per cent based
On length Of service. e..
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
Clarke, Head of Fox,
Denies SELMA Ont

Harley L. Clarke, president of
the Fox Film Corporation, today
denied reports that he and his as,
sociateS had been negotiating for
the resale of control of the com
pany to william Fox. former head,
for $4,000, 900,
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
UNCERTAINTY
MARKS TREND
Of MARKET
Expert Points Out That Course
of Stocks in Near Future
Is Obscure; Shorts Confident
By The Spectator

Viewed, as a whole, the per-
formance of the market In
yesterdays active session was
generally satisfactory Al
though the composite aver
ages went into new low
ground for the year with a
loss Of u point, this was
largely due to the further
sharp reaction in the carrier
group, which lost slightly
more than 2 points.
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
Pivotal Stocks Hold

The ability Of pivotal stocks to
hold firm in the face Of a severe
hammering in the final. hour
against the coppers and oils,
acted as a check to any general
setback and influenced specula-
tive buying in the closing minutes
Of the day. Issues of the caliber
Of q. s. Steel, American Can,
Consolidated Gas, American Tele-
phone, and General Electric
finished the day with moderate
advances to their credit, indi-
eating important support has
been extended to the recognized
market blue chips.
The Washington times., 1930-12-16

Troubled Christmas shoppers will find
consolation I'm the Christmas Gift Sug-
gestlOns" feature published b tOday's
Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1930-12-16
Washington Stock Exchange

FURNISHED by w. B Hibbs 6 Coz
SALES
Washington Gas IS A, $4,000
1921.
Washington Gas IS B, $4,000
1854, $SOO@1O5A. $4,000 1854.
Barber and Ross 61as, $1,000
IS.
Federal American National
Bank and Trust, 1O@53, 40@53.
AFTER CALL
Mergenthaler Linotype, 40
ssHa.
Federal American Company,
common, 10@29, 5@29A.
Peoples Drug Stores preferred
4Q99.
Potomac Electric 51as preferred,
SO 1861.
Potomac Electric Cons, SIS,
$1,000 1OS1a.
Public Utility Bonds Bid Ask.
Amer Tel & Telga 4hs 49,. I1o1A .H..
Amer Tel & Tel 41as 'S9. 80. I139 .....
Am Tel Tel Ctl Tr 5s..... I1O5A .....
Anacostia & Pot RR 6s..... 81 50
Ana & Pot Guar 5s......... 95 80
Tel of Va 5s........ 102 80.
Cap Traction r r 5s....,. 81 So
City & Suburban 5s......... 80 50
Georgetown Gas 1st 5s.... 102 l1O4
Potomac Elec Cons 5s..... 1929 l103h
Potomac Elec 6s 1883. 1O7 l1OS
Wash Alex & Mt v Off,. .....
Wash BALTIC & An Ss....... 20 35
Wash Gas 4hs .....s..... 80 9Sh
Washington Gas SIS. ...... 1913 104
Wash Gas 6s series A....... 102 los
Wash Gas 6s series B....... 1861 49,.
Wash Ry & Elec Is. ....... 87hl 88A
Miscellaneous Bonds
Barber & Ross 61as......... S5 ST
Chevy Chase Club 5hs...... 100 -:
Col Country Club 51as. ...... 100 I101
c Paper Mfg 6s.......... SO IS
w NJ Cold Storage 5s....... 95 49,.
Wash Cons Title 6s.........l... .l1OO
Public Utility Stocks
Amer Tel & Tel. .l179% ...
"Capital Traction .......... a. As
Wash Gas Lit Co.. Ills 1925
& W Steamboat. 200 i25O
Pot Elec Power 6s pfd d..,. Ito II11%
Pot Elec Pwr 5hs pfd. ....,. 1O6 4 l107h
W0Sh RY T. El com. ........ tASo Is.o..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
HEALTHIEST COUPLE
GET FLORIDA GRAFTON
Winners Of All Clubs National
Championship Are Honored
Guests at Eustis.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
EUSTIS, Fla, February 22.-This lit
tie city Of lake-girt hills and orange
blossoms gave an ovation today to
Americas healthiest girl and boy.
Reunited here yesterday, after the
round of honors paid them in Chicago
where they won the national health
championships of the All Clubs, Miss
Florence Irene Smock, Eustis, and Har-
old Deatline, Martinsville, Ind, again
were the center Of admiring throngs.
The home folk believe they have out
done all other homage paid the pair.
The day was complete. even to the talk
of photographers. There was a public
reception in the city park, where Gov.
Doyle E. Carleton introduced Miss
Smock and Deatline to the crowd which
included many tourists as well as towns
people. Now, you see what wonder
full combination a Florida Cracker and
an Indiana Hoosier make" said the
governor to the applauding throng. Miss
Smock, who is II, and typical bru-
nette, and Deatline, roSy-cheeked
farm boy, acknowledged the introduce
ton in turn.
Advancing to the microphone, Miss
Smock smilingly said she was more
than delighted to be thus honored by
my own home folk. want to thank
them from the bottom of my heart
Harold Deatline is here and want you
to make him feel just as much at home
as I do"
Deatline addressed the crowd, assert
ing his delight.