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The Washington times., 1932-10-27
RIVER DRAGGED
ON DOCS TIP
Times Staff Photo

Their suspicious aroused by
the peculiar actions Of a dog
they had dragged to safety from
the Tidal Basin Park Policemen
Sergeants H. T. Miskel and w.
F.. Shelton early today dragged
the basin in an effort to recover
body.
According to the officers their
attention was drawn to the basin
by the cries of a dog floundering
in the water near the boat house.
Rescued with a rope the animal
steadfastly refused to leave the
spot, looking over the seaWall and
whining piteously.
Convinced the dog had leaped
into the water in an attempt to
save somebody, probably its mas
ter, park police resumed drag
ging operations after dawn, with
out result. The animal was later
sent to the Animal Rescue
League.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
TlUO Boys Injured
Sk1tinU in Street

Joseph F. Stone, 13, of the 23OO
block Thirty-seventh Street North
west, and Hugh Tolson, H., of
the 1900 block r Street North
west, were injured last night
while skating on the streets.
Stone fell in the 1900. BLOCK
Thirty-fifth Street Northwest,
while Tolson fell over a sewer
covering in MontroSe Park.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
Better Playground
POLicinQ Requested

Request for stricter vigilance
at the Districts Fairgrounds was
made of Commissioner Herbert
B. Crosby today by Miss Sybil
Baker, supervisor of Fairgrounds.
In making the request, Miss
Baker expressed concern at the
dangerous antics of children who
frequent the Georgetown Play
ground. She reported that these
children were constantly digging
caves in the dirt wall abounding
the grounds and feared that
cave-ins may result in injuries.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
STUDY
/ ZONE CARFARE

Possibilities of a zone fare for
street-cars were outlined last night
by Peoples Counsel Richmond B.
Keech at a meeting of the Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Associa-
ton at the branch public library
at Twenty-second Street and
Rhode Island Avenue Northeast.
Mr.. Keech outlined the plan for
Q scent fare in a central zone
which would include a miles
radius from the business center,
and a 1O-cent fare for an outer
sone including all other territory
"a the District.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
Army I-Cent Sale
Mau Aid Ch0ritu

A varsity of articles ranging
from beds to many kinds of
mems wearing apparel were
offered for sale to local charity
agencies today at one-cent each
by the Third Corps Area, United
States Army.
The offer was made in a let
ter received by the District Com
miSsioners from Maj. Gen. Paul
B. Malone, commanding the
Third Corps Area. The commits
sioners transmitted the offer to
the various charitable agencies,
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
$4,000 LOUe Balm
Asked by Husband

Suit for $4,000 damages for
the alleged alienation of his wife's
affection was filed in District Su-
preme Court today by John P.
Kaufman, 1900 block of First
Street Northwest, against Harry V.
Cover, 900 block of Eighth Street
Northwest.
The complainant claims in his
bill of complaint that during the
months of September, october
and November, 1881. Cover won
from him the affections of his
then wife, Lillian c. Kaufman.
Attorneys William P. Kilmain and
Charles H. Evans represent Kauff-
man.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
Barber Tells Why
He Will Support
Chest Drive
BY STEVENS PRESLEY, Barber,
1889 G st, N. w,


1889 G st. N. w.
.'T have tried every year to
give all could to the Com
munity Chest, and I feel that
everyone else who is employed
should do the same. If people
do not give, it is because they
don't realize what a need
there is.
"The Community Chest is the
center Of Washington life.
81, for one, hope its drive will
go over the top with a bang
this year, and it will if the citi-
ZenS will support it,"
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
Teddy, Jr., to Speak
For Hoover TOdGY

Theodore Roosevelt, jr., Cover
nor General of the Philippines,
will make his only speech of the
campaign on behalf of President
Hoover today. Speaking from the
Governor Generals mansion in
Manila, his address will be trans
mitted by short wave radio and re.
broadcast in the United States at
6 D. m,
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
GARDEN WINS GOLD PRIZE

Harry A. Kent, of the 44O0
block Ord st. N. E., yesterday
received a gold medal, the BIZ
centennial home and gard IN
award, for having the most beau
tiful garden in Kenilworth, D. C..
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
Auto Accidents Kill
HHere Last Month

Eleven persons were killed in
automobile accidents in the Dis
trict in September, according to
the Traffic Bureau.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27


berries and cream. I did not know
at the time that Willie Howard is
telling the story in "Ballyhoo of
1882" and telling it better. When
the man at the street corner says
he doesn't like strawberries and
cream it is a pleasure to see the
pure wild light of fanaticism come
into Mr.. Howard's eyes as he roars,
with emphatic blasphemy, Comes
the revolution, ct cetera, ct cetera,
you'll eat Strawberries and creamV
! I still do not know who invented
the story, but at least can give
credit to the show, of which Mr..
Howard is the bright star-he al
ways is-and in which you will
find something growing more and
more rare in our reVueS-knockout
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
Benefit CARD PARTY

A card party will be held at
the Philadelphia Avenue Public
School November 3 for the ben
eft Of the Takoma Park Post,
No. %, American Legion.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
True to Type
NO REFLECTION,
AQUARlAN AGE,
EFT CETERA :
Bv GILBERT SELDES -

A FEW weeks ago printed here funny story-not
IA of my own making, but good funny story-the
one about the Communist orator who promised that
the revolution came the would eat straw
Evening star., 1932-06-18

and carried similar flowers. The flower
girl was Theodore Chatfleld Lawrence,
niece of the bride who wore costume
like the other attendants and carried a
small bouquet.
Mr.. Lewis Robertson OF Staunton. Va
was the best man and the ushers were
Mr.. Henry Dunlop Ecker of this city,
Mr.. John Stuart Hanckel Of Lancaster,
Pa and Mr.. Hugh Wade Of Lexington,
Va.
A reception followed the ceremony
when the couple was assisted by the
respective mothers OF the couple. Mrs,
Lawrence wore a peach-color lace gown
and Mrs. Ecker was in rose beige lace.
After the reception Mr.. Ecker and
his bride left for a wedding trip, the
bride wearing marine blue silk crepe
suit trimmed with gray fur and hat
to match. They will make their home
In Washington.
Among the out-of-town guests were
DR.. and Mrs. Lewis c. Ecker. Mr.. Fon-
taine Bradley Of this city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Evening star., 1932-06-18

Beard Ecker Of Washington, son Of Mrs.
John Beard Ecker. The ceremony was
performed in the home of the brides
parents. the Rev. George A. McAllister
officiating
The bride wore a princess gown Of
pearl white satin, made with a v-neck-
lire and fitted sleeves puffed at the
shoulders. The train fell from the
waist line, and her tulle veil with a
panel of family duchess lace was ar
ranged in cap fashion and held by Or
ange blossoms. She carried gardenias
and lilies Of the valley.
Miss Irma Warf1eld Of Baltimore was
the maid of honor. wearing Nile green
net gown made on princess lines and
carrying a bouquet Of yellow snap
dragons, delphinium and gypsophelia
The other attendants were Miss Emily
Kirk Ecker of this city, Mrs. William
Stuart Young Of Brookline, Mass. and
Mrs. Carol Wilson Alton of Evanston,
Ill They wore maize net frocks fash
ioned like that Of the maid of honor
Evening star., 1932-06-18

panied by Mrs. Thomas Hamilton, sang
preceding the ceremony.
Miss Elizabeth Harnsberger, sister Of
the bride, was her only attendant. She
was gowned in fiesh-color chiffon and
carried a bouquet Of roses and del
phinium. The brides brother. Mr.. Rob-
ert Harnsberger, was best man.
The bride wore a gown Of white chif-
fon and carried q bouquet of white
roses and lilies of the valley. She was
escorted by her father, who gave her
in marriage.
An informal reception followed i'm
mediately and later Mr.. and Mrs. Per-
rim left by motor for Massachusetts for
their wedding trip. Mrs. Perrin wore
a blue crepe travelling SUIT with white
will reside until the last Of July at Lee
Marque at 1929 K street northwest. in
Washington.
Out-of town guests for the wedding
we're: Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Perrin. Miss
Katherine Perrin, Miss Grace Whit
Evening star., 1932-06-18
Eastwood -Witcover
Wedding Thursday Afternoon.

ST. Thomas Episcopal Church was
the scene of charmingly arranged
wedding Thursday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. when Miss Dorothy Witcover,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wallace H.
Witcover. became the. bride of Mr.
Herbert E. Eastwood, son of Mr. and
Mrs. H. R. Eastwood. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. DR.. C.
Ernest Smith. Clusters of white blue
and pink larkspur, blue delphinium and
shasta daisies were used as decorations
and standards filled with flowers
marked the pews reserved for men,
bers of the two families.
The bride was escorted by her
brother, Mr.. Wallace H. Witcover, jr.,
and was given in marriage by her
father. Miss Julia Gooch Of staunton.
Va. was maid of honor, and the brides
maids were Miss Nancy Berry, Miss
Mary Katharyne Spinks Miss Nellie
Mccormick and Miss Mary Frances
Buck of New Orleans Little Leona
Redles was flower girl and David Carl
Witcover, young brother of the bride
was ringbearer.
For her wedding gown the bride wore
tvory-tinted satin, made on simple lines
with v neck and mutton-leg sleeves.
The skirt was gathered at the waist
line and formed a short train. Her
veil. which was held in place with a
tiny cluster Of orange blossoms, fell in
a cascade Of graceful folds to the end
of her train. She carried Johanna Hill
roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Gooch wore a gown of blue net.
The bodice was finished with bertha
trimmed with narrow ruff1es and worn
low about the shoulders. The very full
skirt was trimmed with tiny pink vel
vet bows. She wore pink tulle tu-ban
and carried a muff formed of pink
roses and blue delphinium tied with
pink ribbons. The bridesmaids gowns
were similar to that of the maid of
honor. in pink net, and their turbans
were of blue tulle They carried muffs
of blue delphinium with showers of
pink rosebuds tied with blue ribbon.
Evening star., 1932-06-18

Va, last night, on their way to Wal
hngford, Pa, where DR.. Russell will
give series of lectures at the PendeI
Hill Quaker School at Wallingford,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Billingsley of
San Francisco, Calf, are at the Dodge
for short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis G.. Caldwell with
their small daughter Barbara have
gone to New York City and Mrs. Cald-
well and Barbara sailed today for a
two months stay in Europe. Mr.. Cald-
well has returned to his apartment In
Wardman Park Hotel.
Mrs. George H. Ireland Of Kansas
City. Mo, is passing few days at the
Dodge and is accompanied by Mrs. w.
E. Lasey of Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Jennings of
Detroit are spending the week end in
Washington and are at Wardman Park
Hotel.
Evening star., 1932-06-18

worth and Miss Bes Whitworth of
Richmond, Va; Mrs. @. A. Bowles of
Tabscott, Va, and Mrs L. w. Coyne-
and Miss Minnie Snead Of Waynesboro.
Mrs. Derrill Goodwin Elmore Of Dallas,
Tex, and her three young sons. Derrill,
tr.; Arthur and Frank, are visiting Mrs.
Elmore's family at 1923 Kennedy place
northwest. Mr.. Elmore has returned
to Dallas. but Mrs. Elrnore expects to
be with her family until the middle OF
July.
Miss Brownley Leesnitzer, who re-
turned home this week from Cornell
University. will leave tomorrow for Chi
cago to attend the national convention
OF the Alpha Phi Sorority.
Miss Mae Leesnitzer will attend the
convention Of Phi Delta Gamma in
Baltimore this week end.
DR.. Ebert Russell, dean Of the School
OF Religion at Duke University, and
Mrs. Russell were at Gray's Hill Inn,
Evening star., 1932-06-18
Irish Minister Here for Today
Goes to New York Tomorrow.

Irish Minister Here fCr IOOay
Goes to New York Tomorrow.
The Minister of the Irish Free State,
Mr.. Michael MacWhite, is spending to-
day in Washington and will return to-
morrow to New York, where he has
leeE much ot this week. The Minister
will return there to greet Amelia Ear
hart, the first woman to make solo
flight across the Atlantic, having land
ed in Ireland Miss Earhart, who in
private life is Mrs. George Putnam, will
arrive in New York Monday from Eu-
rope and is expected to come to WASH
1ngton Tuesday, returning to New York
for a dinner in her honor Wednesday
night. The Minister will be among the
guests at the dinner Wednesday.
Senator and Mrs. Robert j. Bulkley
of Ohio have given up the apartment
at 1861 Crescent place. which they
leased from Mrs. William Lewis Pitcher,
and Mrs. Bulkley will return to her
home, in Cleveland, the first Of the
week.
Representative and Mrs. William E.
Hull have as their guest IN their apart
ment. at Wardman Park Hotel, Mrs.
Frank Harris of Peoria, Ill.
The counsellor of the Brazilian en-
bassy and Senhora de Almeida are
spending a few days in New York and
are at the Waldorf-Astoria.
Capt. Shosuke Shimomura, naval at
tache of the japanese embassy, enter
tanned informally at luncheon yester-
day at the Carlton.
The Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
and Mrs Ernest Lee Jahncke and their
two daughters, Miss Adele Townsend
Jahncke and Miss Cora Stanton
Jahncke, have returned to their apart
ment in the Mayfower from Chicago,
where they attended the Republican
National Convention.
The marriage Of Miss Martha Windor
GoIdsborough, daughter Of Representa-
tive and Mrs. T. Alan Goldsborough. to
Mr.. Heath Dodge GoldSborough Of Bal
timore will take place this afternoon at
4 o'clock in ST. Johns Church, IN
Georgetown, the Rev. F. Bland Tucker,
cousin of the bride, officiating.
reception will follow in the resi-
dence of the brides cousin, Mrs. Fred
erick C. Hicks at 2211 Thirtieth street.
Mr. Goldsborough is the son OF Mrs.
Coldsborough of Baltimore and the late
DR.. Martin w. Goldsborougn of Cam
bridge, Md, and nephew OF Senator
Phillip Lee Goldsborough Of Baltimore.
Mai. and Mrs. Henry D. F. Munnik-
huysen have as their guest at Ward
man Park Hotel Miss Alice Merrick OF
PCttstoWn, Pa.
Lieut. Comdr. and Mrs. Arthur Wal
lace Dunn will be hosts at dinner this
evening in the country home Of the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic
D. McKenney, in Kensington.
Lieut. Comdr M. r. Browning, Bu-
reau of Aeronautics, Navy Department,
and Mrs. Browning are at the Carlton
for several days.
Mrs. William D. Thomas will enter
tain at dinner this evening in honor Of
her week end guests, Mrs. Reginald
Vanderbilt of New York and Mr.. Will
liam Taylor Of Philadelphia.
Miss Frances Lummis entertained at
dinner last evening in honor of Miss
Mary Jane Walker, daughter of Mrs.
Walker Huffman, and Mr.. Wyllys S.
Newcomb, whose marriage will take
place this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, in
Mrs. Huffmans apartment at the
Shoreham
Evening star., 1932-06-18
Wedding Of Miss Harnsberger
And Mr.. Perrin at Luray, Va.

Wedding Of Miss Harnsberger
And Mr.. Perrin at Luray, Va.
A wedding Of interest in Washington
took place Wednesday at Elrnshurst. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Harms
berger, on Inn Circle in Luray, Va,
when their daughter. Miss Mary
Frances Harnsberger. became the bride
Of Mr.. Lonnie Beirns Perrin, ir, Of
Washington, son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. B.
Perrin, ST., Of Richmond, Va. Only
members of the two families and init
mate friends witnessed the ceremony,
which was performed by Elder r. H.
Pittman Of Luray at 3 o'clock.
The living room was decorated in
spruce and mountain laurel and an i'm
provised altar of spruce was made in
front of the fireplace.
Mr.. Hansford Lewis Of Luray, accom-
Evening star., 1932-06-18
Wedding of Miss Lawrence
And Mr.. Ecker in Chester, N. Y.

A wedding Of interest in Washington
took place last evening at 7 o'clock. in
Chester, N. Y, when Miss Theodore
Chatfield Lawrence, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs Theodore Finch Lawrence of
that city, became the bride of Mr. John
Evening star., 1932-06-18

Edwin Gibbs Cook Of Boston, Mass,
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Spur Of New
Rochelle, N. Y.
Evening star., 1932-06-18

FRS. HOOVER yesterday took
profusion of blossoms from the
N White House gardens with her
when she visited the Home for
the Incurables. The First Lady
was accompanied about the home by
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins and when she
greeted the patients she presented each
with some flowers. Later in the after
noon Mrs. Hoover accompanied Mrs.
David Meade Lea, president Of the
board of governors of the Children's
Country Home to that institution. where
they were received by the children be-
fore making an inspection of the build
ings ard grounds Mrs. Hoover also
took flowers to the little tots at the
home
The Alaskan., 1932-02-05
WILL ROGERS ON
 CHINO-JAP WAR

It was reported that a Jap aneSe destroyer was sunk dur ing the week in the serio-comic opera being staged in Shanghai Japan holds Shanghai to stay claims. The Chinese are on the aggressive.
 Will Rogers, Americas Indian Humorist says that the disarm- ament congress laughingly re- sembles defense sheep attacked by a police dog.
 The United States and Great Bsitian are protesting Japan u5- ing the International Settlement in Shanghai, as a base for op- erationS. The American cruiser Houston, carrying Admiral Fay Tor was salUted by the Japanese firing seventeen guns and their hand playing the Star spangleo Banner and displaying the Stars and Stripes. Tie Americans re turned the compliment with q Filipino band playing the Jap anese national anthym.
The Alaskan., 1932-02-05
SHIP CASE TO TEST OLD RULE

Is the broad waterway from United States to Alaska known as the Inside Passage entirely in Canada or is there a three-mila limit to it's jurisdiction on both sides of the channel?
 This question may be decided for the first time in information al relations by JusticC Archer Martin, who reserved his deci- sion in the case involving se;- 2ure of the Tacoma fishing boat St. Patrick by Canadian authori- ties.
 The vessel was seized under a law prohibiting United States vessels fishing in British waters within three miles of any of the coasts, bays, creeks or inland waters of Canada.
The Alaskan., 1932-02-05
ACTIVITIES OF THE A. l.. A.

Regular meeting of the Unit was held on Monday evening.
 Six hundred poppies will be ordered for the Poppy Day Sale that is held annually on tue Saturday preceding Memorial Day. The peoples are made by the EX-service men in the Vet Cran Hospitals.
 The two magazines, The A- aerican and Good Housekeep- ing that the Auxiliary has su5- scribed to for the Local Hospital during the past three years were re-subscribed for 1882.
 The second of the Bridge card parties will be held at the L. zion Hall on February 18th. hostesses for the party will be Mrs. Henry Masbrouch, Mrs. Olaf Martin and Mrs. A. B. Holt. 1'he public is cordially invited
The Alaskan., 1932-02-05
Mellon Given Folio
 To Great Britain

Secretary of Treasury, An,
 drew Mellon, acclaimed t h e greatest treasurer since Alex ander Hamilton, resigned his of flee and accepted the amba.- sadorship to England which General Dawes recently resigned in order to become head of the rev Reconstruction Finance Board.
 Secretary Mellon was under fire in the House, impeachment charges having been made be- fore that body by Representa- tive Patman of Missouri. The case was hanging fire before t.te Judiciary Committee and the re-. now vacates any and ail action that is pending in the matter. It still leaves the aged treasurer in the shadow of the charges. The charges being that he held dictatorship in various industrials and steamship lines contrary to law and also that he rebated taxes in specific instan- ceS wherein companies he was interested in were concerned Ogden Mills, who has been the active Secretary of Treasurer in fact, has been promoted.
The Alaskan., 1932-02-05
Jones Bill License
 5-Year Traps

Senator Jones yesterday in sroduced in Congress a bill cali ed "A bill for the further pre- lection and regulation of Alaska Fisheries" which is reported as being endorsed by the Fisheries Bureau and supported by the salmon packers. This bill pro- Yides that each trap shall be seVerally licensed at $25 annual ly for a term of five years. In 7estigation into the validity of the claims and application to be at the cost of applicants. Present operators are to be allowed 90 days in which to qualify with re- ference to their rights.
The Alaskan., 1932-02-05
WRANGELL

Miss Mabel Willard and Willie Willard were united in marriage ty Rev. Pederson. Following +h5 wedding, guests assembled ir the home of MT. and Mrs. Ches ter Warrington to partake of the wedding cake and other nice goodies. Bon voyage!
 Work on the A. N. B. Hall has been more or less slowed up by the cold weather and snow fali. But the work continues with spirit unabated. Some day the grand convention will be held in Wrangell. Take notice all campsi
 Paul Putnam was fined SEC for trapping during closed sea- son in the Wrangell district.
 Jack Smith, fox rancher on Fanks Island is offering re- ward of $2OO to any person Killing a large wolf that iG cleaning up his foxes on the island.
 Tom Case passed his allotted three score and ten years by thirteen recently and had among his guests Jess Crowell and Jim Greenslate, cronies of Fort Gus ter days, fifty years back. Tom is now, perhaps the oldest pjo- reer of Alaska since old man Lynch passed on.
 The boys and girls domitOries at the Shoemaker Bay Indus trial School are now completed and accepted by N. Lester Troas5 architect for the government.
 The Hazel B. No. 2 represent some $50,OOO in investment, was destroyed by fire from an un- known origin last week. Capt. tsyd Burlington has announced that he will start building an other and larger boat in Seattle, immediately.
 Miss Betty Leveille's engage rlent to marry Fred Cunning ham, was announced last week at the home of MT. and Mrs. Arnt Sorsett. These announce ments make some of the Wran- eell younger set feel rather ma ture. What, Sam?
The Alaskan., 1932-02-05
FARMERS PILE UP MORE MORTGAGES ALL ALONG
 HE COAST

Farmers of the Pacific Coast states increase their mortgage indebtedness in greater propor- ton than any other part of the country in the two years from 1928 to 1880. Figures released by the Department of Agricultur3 show a decrease from $9,468.- J00,0O0 in the farm mortgage debt on January 1 1928, to $9,- 24l 100000 on January 1, 1930 in the country at large.
 The three Pacific Coast states however, show an increase in the period named from $691,- : 0n0,O0O to 6,OOO,OOO. The fig tres by states are
 Washington, 1928, $120,000,- 900; 1880, 100000. Oregon 1928, $11O,OOO,00O; 1880, $11s,- 000,0OO. California, 1928, $460, 000,OOO; 1880, $548,000,OO0.
The Alaskan., 1932-02-05
TWO ACTORS WHO RACED

Two members of the cast of the Tiffany production of liar old MacGrath's thrilling novel, The Drums of Jeopardy" were racers at one time in their pie turesque respective careers. These two are Warner Gland and Ernest Hilliard.
 Gland, despite the fact that he has translated Stringberg S plays from their original Swe- dish into English, was once a six-day bicycle racer and won medals. Hilliard did his racing cn the back of thorOughbreds He was a gentleman jockey for such racehorse owners as Bald- win, Gerkin and Alfred Wander bllt.
 "The Drums of Jeopardy" is the attraction Tuesday an ] Wednesday at t he Coliseum Theatre.