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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01

tn HERE are several reasons. each
unique. why the circulation Of
the Thofnapple Street News
Il jumped 100 per cent with the
first four issues
One is the editor, 9-year-old Larry
williams of 1913 East Thornapple street,
Chevy Chase, Md. whose forecast is
always for fair weather.
Another is the star reporter, Larry s
6-year -old brother Leonard, who never
carries lead pencil.
A third is Miss Dixie Fowler, g. of
SOB East Thornapple street, associate
editor and business. manager, who had
honey for breakfast this morning be-
cause an advertiser bartered for space.
Three good reasons. but still bet
ter is the determination of the staff ~
give the news from their point of view,
and from their point of view only.
Thus babies, dogs and cats are of
first Importance; world news centers
mostly about personalities, especially
those associated with pets or inven-
TONS and as for editorials
Keep your dog in your yard" ad-
monishes the editor, mindful Of the
fate of Pat. which, he presumes, is
we'll known to his readers. Remember
Pat? He was a nice dog and we don't
want anybody else to lose his dog
And this item however little it might
meet with adult approval, the Thorn
apple Street News listed. appropriately
enough, under Sports:
There was a terrible fight over at
school, and one boy was nearly killed.
He was knocked unconscious; but il
it had not been for the bell ringing he
probably would have been killed, be-
cause the other boy was choking him. y
The Thornapple News, SO far, has de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
PARK POLICEMAN
IS MADE SERGEANT
First Promotion in Four Years
That of Successor to
Sheedy.

Marking the first promotion in the
United States park police in four years,
officer Carroll T. Gillespie, 1852 Long
fellow street, was advanced to sergeant
yesterday by Capt r. c. Montgomery,
u. S. A.. the superintendent.
Gillespie, who is Al years old, was
appointed to the force September 10,
1916, having previously served in the
Office of Public Buildings and Grounds
as a caretaker and later as a park
Waterman.
Capt. Montgomery said Sergt Gillespie
was the oldest available man in point
of service for the advancement and he
was chosen from a number of prospec-
tives. He has been acting sergeant for
a number of months. He fills the post
formerly held by Officer John w.
Sheedy, denoted for infraction of police
rules
There are rs members on the park
police force, including l captain,
lieutenant, l first sergeant and
sergeants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01

circles as designed by L'Enfant were
seldom much violated"
He cited as one of the few "viola-
tons" the present Treasury Building
which. he pointed out, was located
arbitrarily by President Jackson.
Architects Disagreed.
Architects disagreed" DR.. Grosvenor
explained. "as to where a new building
should stand latter burning of the
Treasury. The story goes that Jack
son. appealed to as an umpire. stalked
from the White House early one morn
ing. testify poked his cane into the
ground, and arbitrarily marked the
exact spot where the new building
should rise. Old Hickory may never
have heard of the L'Enfant plan. Any
way. the Treasury Building stands to-
day on the spot he chose. 1t violates
the city plan. obstructs the view be-
tween the White House and Capitol. and
puts kink in Pennsylvania avenue"
The influence of the Chicago World
Fair of 1893 on American architecture
and on structures in Washington was
discussed in connection with the revival
in 1901 of plans for restoring the Len
FAINT program. The rapid development
of the great Mall area followed, COIN
cident with the removal of railroad
tracks from the Mall and the erection
of new Union Station.
After the World War" the article
states, Washington began growing
once more. And Congress added this
time by establishing the National Cap
ital Park and Planning Commission. 1t
contemplated an even greater city, in
volving metropolitan area 40 miles
in diameter. wherein the study of build
i,1n 1oy iOt1
proaches is carried on.
Work now planned or under way is
to cost about $400.000.000. The entire
south side of Pennsylvania avenue from
the Capitol to the White House will
be lined with monumental structures"
DR.. Grosvenor described the great
Federal building development in the
triangle" south of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., the orderly growth of the resi-
dental and business districts, the ex-
tension and Identification of the park
system and the emergence of Washing
ton as a center for art, education and
science.
THE Emperor Augustus. we are told,
found Rome built of brick, but left it
a city of marble" DR.. Grosvenor said.
I'VE might say that now of those who
build the new Washington.
Get Ready for Bicentenial.
To-day an army of artists. architects
and builders make the Nations Capital
ready for the 200th anniversary of
George Washington's birth. Millions
in 1882 will honor the Father of His
Country, and the Bicentennial. GEN.
tering here, will be the most widely
organized celebration any American
city ever observed.
"And no plaster palaces then, OF
ornate, f1imsy, exposition type, but
abiding structures of grace and beauty.
built so that Americans for hundreds
of years may use and admire them
Huge stones weighing many tons we
see being swung into place, and we
remember that when floods came and
winds beat upon a certain ht use it fell
not, for it was founded on rock.
Modern Washington will be like
that, God willing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
PLANS UNDER WAY
FOR DEDICATION OF
D. c. WAR MEMORIAL
Work to Start on Stands for
Hoover Address on
ArmiStice Day.
DIPLOMATS AND VETERAN
AND U. S. HEADS INVITED
Military Units of Government and
Organizations to Mass Colors
at Ceremony.

Preparing for the dedication Of the
District of Columbia World War Me-
mortal by President Hoover on Armi-
stice day morning at IL o'clock, work
men tomorrow will begin to erect stands
at the site in a grove of trees between
the Lincoln Memorial Rejecting Pool
and the Tidal Basin.
The speakers stand will be on the
south side of the temple, and further
south will be erected two other special
stands to accommodate a limited
number.
Within the opening In the grove, be-
tween rows of trees leading southwark
to the road in the park, will be ar
ranged also large roped-of spaces,
which will accommodate a much larger
number.
Veterans Specially Welcomed.
The public generally has been in
vited through informal invitation issued
through the press. The committee in
charge especially welcome all veterans OF
of the World War veterans organiZa-
honored by the memorial, and all those
who contributed to the cost OF the
temple.
Among the guests on the speakers
stand will be departmental commanders
of the World War veterans organlza-
tions, high officials of the Government
and members of the diplomatic corps.
Colorful background for the ceremo-
MES will be provided by maSsing OF the
colors Of official military units of the
Government and of the military organ
izations of the World War. These will
include the Army, Navy. Marine Corps:
Coast Guard and National Guard OF
the active services, and these military
organizations, American Legion, Veter-
ans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Amerl-
can Veterans and Gold Star Mothers.
Each of these organizations will be rep
resented by the color guard OF four men
and two flags.
John Philip Sousa, the famous band
master. will come to washington 70
lead the United States Marine Band,
of which he was once commander, N
music appropriate to the solemn cere-
mony.
A Gold Star Mother will lay wreath
upon the memorial.
Construction Nears Finish.
Construction work on the grounds,
such as laying of walks, Sodding OF
lawns and final Improvements to the
site are nearing completion, so that all
will be in readiness for the dedication.
The temple is to be officially present.
ed to the President by Frank B. Noyes,
chairman of the Memorial Commission
authorized by Congress.
President Hoover will dedicate the
memorial in an address. appropriate
not only to the occasion, but significant
of the spirit of Armistice day.
The entire proceedings are to be
broadcast throughout the Nation
through both the great radio compa-
MES, the Columbia Broadcesting sys-
tenn, and the National Broadcasting Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01

voted considerable space to Mr.. Gandhl,
although Mr.. Gandhis goat, with his
appetite for tin cans and milk, seems
to have crowded his illustrious master
from the spotlight.
The editor, on one occasion, ventures
this explanation of the presence of a
kitten in the editors desk at school:
Bill Leigh lost his black kitten and
it came over to the Chevy Chase School
and was in Larry Williams desk hiding.
Larry took it out in the school yard
and let it CO."
The editor, who probably wished to
avoid unnecessary detail, failed to men,
ton what prompted him to liberate the
captive or just how the kitten came
over"
Weekly deliveries are made by the
staff itself, Just at the Sabbath break
fast hour, when there is leisure both to
peruse the news and paid advertising
columns.
The reporters dictate their stories to
the editor, who is learning fast to diff
ferentiate the typewriter keys. The pa
per itself which costs 10 cents a month,
is mimeographed in the Office of Larry S
father. Lawrence E. Williams.
Do you know about the Adventures
Club?
Have you heard what befell the police
dog which sharpens his teeth on the
shankS of postmen?
Or what happened to the boy who
crossed the street when the policeman
said mol"
Or who cuts his grass at 4 o'clock in
the morning?
If you don't. the Thornapple Street
News does-just another reason why the
initial circulation of 40 copies doubled
with today's issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
Philadelphia Company to
Clear Site for New Post
Office Department.
STREET RAILWAY LINE
HAS ASKED BUS PERMIT
Mt ", A. & W. Sought Injunction
Unsuccessfully to Prevent
Buildings Destruction.

Early destruction of the Mount Ver-
non, Alexandria & Washington Rail-
way Co. terminal, Twelfth street and
pennsylvania avenue. appeared certain
today as the contract was let for eX-
cavat8on and foundations of the new
Post ONCE Department on this site.
Justice Adkins in District Supreme
Court recently denied the railways
petition for an injunction to prevent
the Government from taking the ter
minal and tracks of the railway line
without compensation. In his opinion
he declared. the terminal building be-
longed to the Government already and
there could be no question but that
the Government had the right to tear it
down.
Lease Already Vacated.
The contract let today by the Treas
ury Department went to McCloskey 81
Co. of Philadelphia. 1t called for de-
Struction of all remaining buildings on
the site, including the terminal build
ing and other structures on the south
side of D street near Twelfth, which
now house a restaurant and bus ter
minal
The lease of the railway on its ter
minal was vacated some time ago by
the Treasury Department. which, how
4
accupy it from day to day. 1t is now
expected. however that another formal
notice will be handed the railway to
leave within a few days
McCloSkey g. Co., whose figure was
$685.. 900, was low bidder of eight and
is already carrying forward another big
contract recently awarded on adjacent
sites along Constitution avenue from
Twelfth to Fourteenth streets for three
adjoining Federal structures
Track Question Unsettled.
The question of the railway tracks is
still up in the air The court decision
held Congress intended to build Fed
eral structures in the triangle and,
therefore, the Treasury was authorized
to go ahead ana build them. Railway
officials have Indicated they may APP
peal to a higher court, but at the same
time it is known they have asked the
Virginia Highway State Commission
for authority to start additional bus
service from Alexandria to Washington.
Justice Adkins III denying the injunc-
ton petition, told the railway it had a
complete and adequate remedy in the
United States court of Claims
The McCloSkey Co. already has lot
OF equipment on the job in charge of a
superintendent, and is prepared to be-
gin work shortly. The company is given
210 calendar days for completion of the
job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
CAPITALS ESTHETIC GROWTH
DECLARED TRIUMPH OF AGES
DR.. Gilbert Grosvenor Traces Development
of French Architects Superb Design of
City In Geographic Article.

Here Is In the making an archi-
tectural triumph of the ages !"
With these words Dr. Gilbert Gros-
venor. president of the National Geo
graphic Society. sums up the remarkable
growth and esthetic Development of the
Nations Capital in a glowingly oescrip-
tive and lavishly Illustrated article pub
lished in the November issue of the
National Geographic Magazine
Could the Father of His Country"
DR.. Grosvenor writes. have been in
the aircraft from which sky pictures
were made for this article, he would
have seen how the Capital he founded
is growing up.
Nov, after 142 years, the architec-
tural ideal conceived by that romantic
Frenchman, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, is
coming true. Long. wide tree fringed
avenues sweep the rolling Potomac hills,
and stately palaces of marble and gran
tie rise, Just as Jefferson. Washington
and the French artist planned them on
paper when they dreamed of this Capt.
tai that should some day be. And many
Presidents, from Washington and JEFF
ferson to Taft, Coolidge and Hoover,
have added stones to its enduring struc-
ture."
History Is Traced.
The article, captioned WASHINGTON
Through the Years" traces the his
tory of the Federal City" from vii
lage days to its present monumental
era. There are more than a hundred
striking photographs of the city and
its environs, many of the plates in
natural color.
One of the featured illustrations is
an extraordinary aerial photograph
taken by Capt. Albert w. Stevens. U.
S. A., from a height of 10000 feet, and
encompassing sweep of territory in
Guiding Washington, Baltimore. Anpapo-
lis and part of Chesapeake Bay, whose
head is visible IS miles away.
DIR. Grosvenor, after recounting COL
orful incidents of Washington's early
days, declared that the city had been
always faithful to plan"
Kept to Original Plan.
From L'Enfant to Hoover" he wrote,
usually by design and seldom by
chance, the city grew through the years
with fidelity to its original plans. Maps
OF then and now prove this.
eve sand today in the dome of the
CapitS1 and look down the grassy Mall
fianked by shining new edifices, across
the splendid Memorial Bridge to Ar
lington, and we sense its perfect art
Here is in the making an architectural
triumph of the ages. Here will be the
substance of all that builders ever
dreamed. from Greece. Rome, Babylon
and Luxor to the Tai Mahal, Versailles
and Potsdam. And from the day Wash
ington laid the Capitols cornerstone
with his silver trowel, the growth OF
the United States is entertained with
the growth of this Capital"
Rebuilding Described.
Referring to the burning of Washing
ton by the British in 1914 and to the
rebuilding program instituted under
Madison, the Geographic Society head
said:
1T is significant that during thi:
and other building-fever periods, de-
spite haste, confusion and discord as
to where and how various new buildings
should be erected, the stately lines and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
LOUISIANA MAN FIGHTS
WORK OF FLOOD CONTROL

BY the Associated Press.
A Louisiana land owner presented the
Supreme Court yesterday with his rea-
sons why It should not interfere with
an order of the lower courts preventing
the Government from going ahead with
flood-control work in the Bouef Basin
until it has obtained flowage rights
from him.
r. Foster Kincaid Sr, the owner Of
the land over which the Government
proposes to divert water from the
Mississippi in future FOODS, through
counsel opposed action by the supreme
Court.
Secretary Hurley, whose department
is directing the food control work has
sought the review
The Government protested against
having its food control work held up
by the decision of the lower courts
declaring several similar suits were
pending at other places in the
Mississippi Valley,
Kincaid in his brief insisted the
issues affected work only in the Bouet
Basin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
CHEST FUND NEED
LARGER THIS YEAR
Increased Welfare Demands
Requires Larger Drive
Than in 1880.

The Washington Community Chest, in
its campaign in January and February,
will have to raise more money than it
raised last year to meet the increased
demands for relief in Washington, Di-
rector Elwood Street announced yester-
day
Mr. Street, who is on leave of duty
with the Clifford Committee, spent the
week end in Washington and New York
in connection with activities of the local
Chest and Clifford Committee. Relief
demands last year, which set new
record for the Capital, required the
Chest to raise approximately $4,000, 900.
Indications throughout the country
are that the demands for relief are 60
ing to be unprecedented this year Mr..
Street said. Washington. while per-
hapS not as badly affected as some of
the industrial cities, nevertheless will
feel the effects of the depression more
than was felt last year.
Requests Increase.
Family welfare organizations con-
nected with the Chest are already re-
porting greatly increased requests for
aid and the Chest Executive Committee
at its meeting yesterday was forced to
relief needs of these organizations. This
was in addition to their regular budget
for the year and is the second extra
ALLEGATION to these organizations to meet
relief needs
Present increased needs are due
largely to the exhaustion of resources
which are now beginning to result from
the depression. Savings. which some
families possessed at the start, are gone.
clothing and shoes are wearing out and
must be replaced. grocerS who have been
carrying families can no longer assume
this burden and all these factors mean
increased work for the family welfare
associations.
Winter TO Swell Needs.
The number of persons needing help
Is bound to increase as Winter months
approach and the combined increase
numerically of persons needing help and
the increased amount of aid per person
needed means terrific rise in the
amount Of help our family welfare or
ganlZationS will be asked to give.
We not only must ask for more
money next year, but must also collect
every possible penny of pledges made
Tor 1881 in order to meet the situation,
l feel sure that Washington will re-
Spond. I feel sure that Washingtoniacs
Ieel that there is upon us crisis equal
To- II not greater, than that eugendered
by the war. and I feel sure that Wash
meton WILL as in war times, see 1t
through"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
TREES TO BE REPLANTED

More than 200 trees are to be trans
planted shortly in West Potomac Park
to make a suitable landscape for the
Washington approaches to the Airing
ton Memorial Bridge
Lieut.. Col. U. S. Grant. Sd. executive
officer of the Arlington Memorial Bridge
Commission. expects to call for bids for
the removal work about the middle of
the week. The trees to be shifted in
clude 1874 elm trees and Is white pine
Plans for the landscaping effect
around the bridge are now being per-
fected by Irving w. Payne of the Office
of Public Buildings and Public Parks
and the specifications are being placed
in final form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
HOLD-UP STORY BLASTED
BY "SECOND THOUGHT"
Supposed Victim Remembers Gro
ceries He Reported Taken From
Him Were at Store.

Joe Jones. colored. was held up and
robbed last night. On second thought,
Joe Jones. colored. was not held up and
robbed last night.
Jones, who couldn't remember where
he lived, said he was standing at North
Capitol and K streets when a man
damned a pistol to his back and ordered
him to hand over the bag of groceries
which he was taking home to his family.
Investigation by first precinct police
revealed. however that Jones, in a mo-
ment of absent mindedness. had left
his groceries in a store on the corner.
And, under questioning by officers. ne
finally admitted that maybe he wasn't
held I'D after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
EXTENSION OF SANTA CLAUS LANE
OPPOSED BY BUSINESS GROUP
Columbia Heights Association Objects Plan on Ground
They Originated Idea.

the Santa Claus Lane" idea, appointed
James w Lau6erdal 10 investigate
and oppose any unwarranted use of the
name"
1t was stated very positively that
Santa Claus Lane" this year will run.
as last year, on Fourteenth street, from
Fairmont street to Meridian place
only"
References 70 special store lightingS
or street decorations IN other parts OF
the city as Santa Claus Lane" were
termed unfortunate" by the Columbia
Heights organization. which said. how
ever that such decorations were in
themselves welcome and praiseworthy
evidence Of Christmas spirit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01

Direct opposition to the extension of
Santa Claus Lane" from above Thomas
Circle outward about ? miles on
Fourteenth street" developed in a meet
ing Of the Columbia Heights Business
Mems Association held at the New
Amsterdam Hotel Friday night. The
proposal to lengthen the lane was made
at a luncheon of the Central Business
Mems Association on the day before.
and belief was expressed then that the
only requisite to insure the success of
the plan was q permit from the Dis
trict Commissioners.
The Columbia Heights group. how
ever. claiming TO be the originators Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
Plan to Cut Road Curves.

FAIRFAX, Va. october 81 Especially
The State Highway Commission in
Richmond this week requested Repre-
sentative Howard W. Smith TO ask the
War Department to grant the COM
mission permission TO change the
present ripht-of-way of the Richmond
Highway through the Quantico reserva-
ton. so as TO eliminate a number of
dangerous curves through Chippewamsic
Swamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
Bazaar to Benefit Orphans.

CLARENDON. Va, October 81 (Spe-
ciaD Clarendon Rebekah Lodge. No.
%, has plans about completed for a
luncheon, dinner and bazaar to be given
Tuesday, Election day, in Odd Fellows
Hall here for the benefit of the l. o.
o. F. Orphans Home at Lynchburg
The luncheon will start at 10 am. and
the dinner will be held from to 8
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01

The man hailed a passing taxi and
the two started for washington, the
man drinking from a BOTTLE" fire.
quently on the way, according to Glib
son.
In Smithsonian Institution Park the
boys escort decided he was going else
where and jumped from the cab before
his surprised guest could cry warning
to the taxi driver
Park Policeman NJ. A. Rainey. who
saw the affair. took charge of the boy,
and while officers at headquarters were
attempting to locate Gibson's parents
through Prince Georges County au-
thorities, Gibson took in the carnival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-01
BABY AND TRUCK MEET;
RESULTS ARE TRIVIAL
14-Month-old Boy Escapes With
Bruised Nose in Collision
With Carrier.

Norman Baum, IA months old, had
an encounter with big truck yester-
day but came of with nothing more
serious than a bruised nose.
Norman, according to thirteenth pre-
cinct police, was playing on the side
walk near his home at 1900 Georgia
avenue when the truck, owned by the
Potomac Electric Power Co. and oper-
ated by Russell Mills. came along.
The baby. police reported darted
from the sidewalk and ran directly into
the side of the truck Mills, who lives
at 1891 H street northeast, took the
child TO Walter Reed Hospital where
physicians found that. all things con-
sidered, the boy hadn't Jared SO badly.