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The Washington times., 1931-02-24
MRS. CARRIE HOFFMAN

Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie
N. Hoffman, 48, of 1131 Fern st.
N. W., who died yesterday at
Garfield Hospital of septic poison
ing, will be held at 2 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon at the w. w.
Chambers undertaking rooms,
14OO Chaplin st. N. W., with
burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Hoffman, who was a
native of Allentown, Pa, was the
wife of James A. Hoffman, local
patent attorney. She had lived
in Washington for 81 years.
Besides her husband. she is
survived by three daughters. Mrs.
Edwin Hunter, Beatrice and Ethel
Hoffman, all of this city; a sister,
Miss Ella A. Fernstermacher, and
a brother, George L. FernSter-
macher, both of Allentown.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
KNOW THEIR JOBS

YARMOUTH, Mass, Feb. "a
GN.SD Three officials of this
little Cape Cod town have more
than reached their prescribed
three score and ten years Tax
Collector Elisha Baker, 83. was
elected for twenty-ninth term:
Constable John Stetson, rs. was
chosen for fortieth time, and
Town Clerk George P. Matthews,
"a, has had no opposition for that
office for a score of years.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
MRS. EDITH O. sTONER

Funeral services for Mrs. Edith
o. Stoner, active in local welfare
organizations, who died Sunday,
will be held at II o'clock tomor-
row morning at Zurhorst's under,
taking establishment, 301 East
Capitol St., with the Rev. Fred
erick w. Perkins officiating.
Mrs. Stoner, the widow of Wes-
ley M. Stoner, lived at 1927 Rhode
Island Ave. N. w. She was presi-
dent of the Women'S Welfare AS
sociation.
Surviving her are two sons, j.
P. Stoner, of Lyons Village, Va,
and Douglas o. Stoner, of Fort
Lauderdale, Fla.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
Women Executives
An1Onq Unemployed

Hundreds of women business
executives have been made jobless
by the depression for the first
time in their lives, it was revealed
today by the Presidents Emer-
gency Employment Committee.
In past depressions, the only
women affected were the un-
skilled, but commercial artists and
musicians have been especially
hard hit, as also have interior
decorators and hair dresserS.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
ARTHUR J. ELLIS

Funeral services for Arthur j.
Ellis, AZ, purchasing agent for
the Southern Railway, who died
yesterday of pneumonia, will be
held at 2 o'clock tomorrow after
noon at his residence, 231 Twelfth
st. S. w.
Mr.. Ellis, came here from st.
Mary's county, Maryland, and
had lived here for many years,
He had been connected with the
railway company for more than
20 years.
Surviving him are his widow,
Mrs. Marie Ellis; his mother, Mrs.
Alice Ellis, and a sister, Mrs. Belle
Padgett, all of this city.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
LIEUT.. PAUL B. THOMPSON

Funeral services for Lieut.. Paul
B. Thompson, aviator of the
United States Navy, who was
killed Thursday when his plane
crashed at Pensacola, Fla, will
be held late today at Arlington
National Cemetery, with Chap
lain Sydney K. Evans, U. S. N,
officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will in
clude Comdr. c. A. Pownall, Lieut..
Comdr. H. R. Bogusch, Lieut..
Comdr. c. A. Nicholson, Lieut..
R. A. Ofstie, Lieut.. T. P. Jeter,
Lieut.. H. R. Ferber, Lieut.. C. K,
Fink and Lieut.. A. C. Rule, jr.
Lieutenant Thompson is sur
vived by his widow, Mrs. Sophie
Thompson.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
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The Washington times., 1931-02-24
COL, LOUIS F. GARRARD

The death Of Col. Louis F.
Garrard, Quartermaster Corps, U.
S. A, at Hot Springs, Ark, last
Sunday was announced at the
War Department today.
Colonel Garrard, who is SUI
vived by his wife, Mrs. Grace w.
Garrard, was born in Columbus,
Ca, July 27, 1874, and was ap-
pointed first lieutenant August
18, 1898, after which he was pro
NOTED to captain until April 81,
1921, when he was promoted to
colonel.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
Won CGpeUe, Noted
German Admiral, Dies

BERLIN, Feb. "a G.N.SD .-Ad-
miral Won Capelle. who succeeded
Won Tirpitz in 1916 as minister
in charge of German naval af-
fairs, died at his Wiesbaden home.
He was Is years old.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
Romping Around
Radio Dial

A series of IL weekly concerts
featuring artists of the Metropoli-
tan and Chicago Opera CON-
panies and a 32-piece symphony
orchestra, composed of members
of the New York Philharmonic,
will be inaugurated over WABC
and a coast-to-coast hook-up of
the Columbia Broadcasting Sys-
tenn from $50 to 9 p. M, EST,
Monday, March 2, under the spon-
sorShip of the Simmons company.
The Simmons programs will
bring before the mocrophone a
number of today'S foremost
singers, the first of whom will be
Beniamino Gigli. premier tenor
of the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany. Gigli will appear with the
orchestra as guest soloist on
March 2.
Merle Thorpe. contralto, will sing
on the Maxwell House programs to-
night
From a correction sent out by
N.B.C. in Chicago.
Merle Thorpe is editor of the
Nations Business" and isn't
even a soprano. What the broad
casting company meant was
Merle AlcOck, the Metropolitan
diva. That was last week.
Morton Downey, WMAL'S 7 p.
m. tenor, whose radio popularity
resulted in a personal engagement
on the stage of the Paramount
Theater, is finding a 24-hour day
insufficient for his needs. His
radio, theater and supper club
appearances have all but elimi-
mated sleep from his daily regi-
men.
At the Lneater he appears in
five shows daily, singing an aver
age of five songs a performance,
or a total of IS numbers a day
on the stage alone. His broadcasts
each day require the rendition OF
four songs. And at the conclusion
of his last nightly appearance at
the Paramount, Downey hastens
to his Club Delmonico, where he
offers approximately IA song for
the guet.
Diregarding recording and re
hearsal statistical demon has fig
ured that for the week ending
Friday, February q, Morton
Downey will have sung $50 songs.
With the grapefruit incident
in mind, Rudy Vallee's vanguard
was a bit cagey as M. Vallee
passed through Chicago's portals
last Thursday. But there was
no shower of pineapples. What
possibly was worse-a brass band
was on hand to greet the charm
ing crooner.
Earle Sande, the jockey, has
been hanging around TIL Fifth
Ave-, and the gossipers hint that
he's soon to be signed for a pro
gram,
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
95Ok-WRC-3I6n1

4:0O-"American Women Face EN-
ployment Problem" by Alice
Dickson
4:1O-Pacific Vagabonds.
S:0O-Afternoon Tea.
5:3O-Talkie.
545-Lady Next Door.
6:0O-Keeping Up With the Times.
6:1O-Tax Brevities
6;l2-Black and Gold Room Orchestra.
6:14-Time.
6:15--MusiCal program.
6.30-RiCe's Orchestra.
7:0O-Amos n Andy.
7:l5-Fred East and Bill Raymond.
7:30-Phil Cook.
7:45-OrChestra
S:O0-Plantation.
S:30-Frolic.
9:0O-MusiCaI Magazine.
9:30-Bakers.
lO:O0-B. a. Rolfes Orchestra.
IL :OO-Weather.
IL :O1-Organ Recital by Otto F. Beck.
IL 2:OO-Jack Albin's Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
MRS. LILLE F. REDMAN

MRS. LILLE F. REDMAN
Funeral services for Mrs. Lille
Frances Redman, 81, an employe
Of the Treasury Department for
more than 80 years, who died yes
terday at her home, 2605 Adams
Mill Rd. N. W., following an ill
ness of several weeks, will be held
at $50 o'clock tomorrow morning
at her residence. Requiem mass
will be celebrated at st. PaulS
Church, Fifteenth and v Streets
Northwest, at 9 o'clock, with bu-
rial following in Glenwood Gene
terry.
Mrs. Redman, whose husband.
j. S. Redman, died 20 years ago,
had lived in Washington for more
than 30 years. She is survived by
her mother, Mrs. John L. Rea:
three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Car
rington, Mrs. Nellie Rea Sexton
and Miss Katheryn Rea, and a
brother, Irving H. Rea, all of
Washington.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24

4:00-Civil Service Employment Op-
portunities.
4:10-Italian Idyll.
4:3O-Barbara Maurel, contrslto, and
William Hahn, tenor
5:00-Rhythm Kings.
5:15-"From Pouch Purse to Pocket
book DIR. Frank H Vizetelly.
5:30-Bert Lown's Orchestra.
5:45-News Flashes.
6.O2-"Preparing Plants for Action"
6:15-Harry fuckers Orchestra.
6:45-E. Glauffred Thomas, bass bari
tone of South Wales, with Eliza
beth Gardner CoOmbs. pianist.
700-"The Political Situation in Wash.
ington Tonight"
7:15-Clara Young Brown. soprano.
7:3O-"Radio Joe and His Budget
Boys"
S:O0-Music and Adventure.
S:3O-Editing the News.
S:45-Dressers.
9:OO-MusiCal program.
9:3O-Philco symphony Concert.
1O:OO-"Mr. and Mrs"
1O:15-Richie Craig. jr.
O:30-Radio Playhouse.
II 1:OO-OrChestra.
IL :3O-JaCk Denny's Orchestra.
A NJ
12:01-Noble Sissle's Orchestra.
1 icf
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
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The Washington times., 1931-02-24
I46Ok- -WJSV-2O5n1

4.UU-M TITO.
4:3O-Honolulu Beach Boys.
4:45-SCience and History
5:00-Joyous Service Volunteers.
5:S0-Along Route Fifty.
6:00-Gazette.
7:0O-Meyer Goldman's Orchestra.
7:31-Dot Wildman's Orchestra.
S;O2-Cameron Club of Alexandria.
S:30-Maui Islanders.
9:O0-Downing Players.
9:30-Down on the Corner.
10:00-Kings Fiddlers.
10:30-Newt and Bob.
11:0O-Weather Report and Sign-Off.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24

TOMPKTNS- MATTE J.--Passed away on
Monday. February % 1881 at the resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. Florence j. lily Lily
ingston. The Portner Apartments Ill. EIi.
teenth and You Streets Northwest, MATTE
J. TOMPKINS. the beloved daughter, of
the late John M. and Martha j. Jewell.
Funeral services will be conducted on
at O'Clock. from her sisters apartment,
The Portner, Apartment 1872. Interment
private. Service by Chambers Co.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24

Earle Sande, the jockey, has
been hanging around I'll Fifth
Ave-, and the gossipers hint that
he's soon to be signed for a pro
gram,
The Washington times., 1931-02-24

STONER, EDITH O.-Passed away, sud
denly. on Sunday February -, 1921,
EDITH o. sTONER. of 1927 Rhode
Island Avenue Northwest, the beloved wife
of the late Wesley NJ Stoner.
Funeral services will be conducted from
Zurhorst's funeral parlors. 3O1 East Capt.
rusry 25. 1881. at IL o'clock. Interment
private.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24

LINEKER. ALICE LYDIA-Passed away
on Sunday. February %. 1881. at her
residence. 552 Shepherd Street Northwest,
ALICE LYDIA LINEKER. the beloved
wife of George T Lneker. Besides her
husband she is survived by two children,
one son. Sidney Lineker, and one daughter,
Alice NJ. Tapp.
Funeral services will be conducted on
Wednesday afternoon. February 25, 1881,
at 2 O'Clock. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend. Interment will follow
in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Service by Cham
bers Co.
The Washington times., 1931-02-24
I3IOk-WOL-229nl

4:OO-Hi-lites from the Washington
Herald.
4:15-Ruth Bowling Halsted, contralto:
Elizabeth Collisen Hill, pianist
composer
4:45-Edward M Dawson. classical
pianist
SOON. Bazarova. dramatic male So
prano.
5:15-Sinbads "old Man of the Sea-"
ty Matthews Dawson.
5:30-Opportunities.
6:O0-Public Service Man.
6:15-Kohola Melody Boys
6:3O-Aeral Columinist
6:35-Musical Interlude.
6:40-Studio program
7:00-Dinner Music.
7:2O-Late News Flashes from The
Washington Herald,
7:S0-Orchestra.
S:O0-Palace Theater program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
A Valley Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce" is probably the wrong
term. but we use Il as Il has been used for years in
the Valley in designating some sort OF a master or
ganization which acts as a godfather to the many and
multifarious Valley activities which are certainly in
need Of a sponsor.
That sue an organization, to be composed of two
or more Valley counties. preferably the four OF Cam
eron. Hidalgo. willacy and Starr. Is practicable and
is needed. cannot be gainsaid.
Practicability and feasibility are both proven by
the steps already taken toward the formation Of the
Rio Grande Water Conservation District OF Texas.
Need Of this central organization is so obvious as
to almost preclude arguments in its behalf.
A time worn maxim runs to the effect that what Is
everybody's business usually ends up by being no.
body's business and the problems Of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley which vitality concern the entire sec
tion which are going by default because they are
everybody's business. are legion.
Supported by taxation. proven by the experience
Of city commercial organizations TO be the only Just
way. such a four county organization would be able
to raise funds sufficient 70 take care Of many mat
tiers now being sponsored ibv groups Of hard work
ing. public spirited citizens at their own expense. and
would also be able TO initiate many other much need
ed activities.
The tax rate levied 70 produce a sufficient income
for the operation OF such an organization would be
almost infinitesimal. but levied on the combined valua-
tons OF the counties would produce a satisfactory
revenue.
Commercial executives Of the Valley some time
back appointed a committee OF Valley attorneys TO
probe into the proposition with a special view TO de-
termining. the power OF the legislature 10 create such
a master commercial organization.
To date we have heard Of no report being made by
that committee.
We hope the committee Is still in existence and that
the busy men composing II will be able TO come be-
fore the Valley public with a definite plan for the
creation of a true Valley wide commercial organiza-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

gone-played back on the games or
chance and tossed away.
After Lenore Uric, who had
started with BelaSco. left her as
sured stardom to 20 with another
producer, one Of the drama critics
who had known her for many years
tclz her she had made a great mis-
take. Miss Uric listened To the
critics advice and signed back with
Belasco not long afterward.
The critic met BelascO a few days
later and the governor seemed
particularly pleased.
II hear you got my star to come
back 10 me- the producer said. Il
am grateful for this service and
I'd like TO pay you for IT,"
Laughing as he spoke. Belasco
reached in his pocket and handed
the critic a new and shining quar-
ter.
A friend he never forgot was a
clown who befriended him when
he was a lad trouDing in South
America. Young Belasco fell iii and
could not 60 on with the show.
The clown stayed behind too and
raised money for the boys care.
Years later. deciding 10 take n
stage name while trouping through
the west. he adopted that of
clown friend and for many seasons
used the name.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

NEW YORK.-The late David
Belasco left more legends and
anecdotes behind him than wealth.
Halt a dozen volumes could be
devoted 10 the colorful and amaz-
ing tales scattered over a Lifetime
that had included everything from
melO-dramatic adventure In the
early west to eSthetic contempla-
ton in his muSeum-like offices.
His attention to detail IN produc-
ton and stage directions gave rise
to a hundred amusing tales.
There was. for instance, one con-
corning a series of rehearsals
wherein he could not get from a
leading actress a piercing shrek
that seemed to fit the scene. She
had shrieked in every key, but none
seemed TO suit the maestro. She
was about to give up. when Belasco
went back stage for a moment. He
returned with a needle, borrowed
from the wardrobe. He gave the
actress a quick iab. Naturally she
Shrieked.
"Ah. that's more like It'll Now
you know what I mean softly
commented the wizard.
Spinning yarns Of his experiences
out In the great open spaces"
when Nevada was the scene OF the
historic rush. one of Belasco's ia
vorites concerned a dice game. He
had been appearing IN one OF the
mining camp theaters. A fellow
trouper was an incurable gam
bier. and together they had left
their pay at the roulette wheel.
Wandering toward the playhouse
on a cold. snowy night. with a cent
between them, Belasco saw a Is
cent piece on the path. The crap
game" was the only one In which
so small a sum Of money could be
wagered.
Back they went TO the gaming
tables and. letting his money dou-
bic with each pass OF the dice. the
young actor enjoyed phenomenal
luck. He ran the quarter into a
small fortune OF about a thousand
dollars o more.
Then they left. ate Earthly and
celebrated.
The following morning 1t was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Speaking Of the Jim Crow Law

Now the Texas courts are asked to answer the ques-
ton OF whether the separate coach law applies to
motor buses as well as railroad coaches. street cars
and interurban cars. A woman passenger at Beau
mont attempted to violate the coach law on an inter
urban line. She was arrested and fined $40 for riding
in the compartment for white passengers. It will be
for the court OF criminal appeals to solve the problem.
enact statutes. high court judges interpret
the validity or nonvalidity Of the enactments. This
is a grand old world and the people are ever making
the volume Of litigation interesting as we'll as volumin-
Gus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
"fH matt until you're safely in" Van said. helping her from he car.

,"only. ] thought she might be able
TO help us, give Us some clue"
I'll come back" he said, in a
lower tone. Never fear. Ill not de-
sert you"
He took Lanes hand. She was
trembling now. with anxiety and
excitement. When she had rushed
on into the starry night at Van
RobaTd's side she had completely
forgotten the promise given her
mother not "A hours ago. What was
II she had said? Oh yes. "T1l cut
him dead IL I pass him on the
road" Well. those had been light,
wild words. lightly spoken. Be
cause or course she could not treat
this handsome man SO cavalierIy.
She found a strange. deep attrac-
ton in his looks. his low-toned
queries. the pressure OF his brown
hand. When he had asked her to
so with him. 20 hunt for Muriel
Ladd she had gone as INCREASINGLY
as a child might have. Villain he
might be but he showed no cloven
hooves 10 her.
However, now IL was well past
midnight and her mother probably
lay shivering with dread, waiting
for news Of her.
Il was a wretch 10 drag you on
that way" Robard said contritely.
settling her in the car. "But I was
sure Muriel had stopped to see you.
probably had confded her plans. /
couldn't think what else 70 do"
Its all right" Lame said uncom.
fortably. She knew il wasn't all
right but II did no harm 10 reassure
him. The big car bowled smoothly
along. Now they were In the side
road. now Mrs. Smithers' little
white house blurred in the dimness
ahead.
III wait till you're safely in."
he said, helping her cut. Have you
a key?"
Lame glanced apprehensively to-
ward the darkened windows. Odd
that mothers light was not burn
ing. Tho whole house was appar-
entity asleep. blanketed in the hush
Of country stiffness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Has:

i. A population In 1881 Of over $4,000.
2. A mean average temperature Of rs.
:. Bank deposits. $4,000. 600.
T. -Four railroads. seven paved highways.
5. international airport. five air lines.
. "A $4,000. 900 deep water port financed.
2. The best climate. soil In the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Tom C%onnally To Be
Twin-C City Speaker
fBv Sad CorreSpondentl

- 1850
HARLINGEN. June 30.-With the
acceptance of u. S. Sen. Tom Con-
nally VINO has been invited TO at
tend the Harlingen-San Benito
twin city banquet here Thursday
night. July 9. a big attendance Of
residents from both places Is x
pected.
Senator Connally could not be
present Thursday night. July 2. the
date tentatively set for the banquet,
but accepted for a later engage
ment.
He was invited by S. Finley
Ewing, president Of the Harrington
Chamber OF Commerce.
Committees have been named by
each city and the ticket selling
campaign will be had TO see which
will have the largest attendance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Commission to Scan
Organization Budget
fBv Staff CorresDondrntl

SAN BENITO. June 30-Running
expenses OF the chamber Of com
merce are 10 be Scrutinized az n
Joint meeting Of the board Of city
DEVELOPMENT and the CITY commits
sion Wednesday night az the city
hall.
Purpose OF the joint meeting will
be 10 cut expenses wherever pos
sible. said W. w. Housevright. one
OF the city commissioners.
He did not indicate IN what man.
ner il is hoped 10 reduce operation
costs.
He stated that other departments