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Evening star., 1932-02-21
|C|TY DRESSES Up
FOR CELEBRATION
Colonial Atmosphere in Evil
dence as Tribute Is Paid
Washington.

On the eve Of the formal opening of
the nine-month celebration Of the
200th anniversary of the birth OF
George Washington. the National Capt.
tai today Is dressed in Colonial motifs.
Buildings throughout the District
yesterday were bedecked to character
ize some incident or trend Of the times
when Washington frequented the city
which bears his name.
Signalling the opening Of the initial
program OF the Bicentennial Celebra-
tion, which will continue through next
downtown buildings were made gay
with flags and banners and bunting.
Against this background there were
built up scores Of large-scale exhibi-
tions depicting incidents of the life or
illustrating the character of the sur
roundings Of the first President. Sill
houettes OF the great Colonial figure
were to be seen Oh every hand.
Displays in Show Windows.
Saturday afternoon throngs in the
downtown section of the city viewed
the extensive exhibitions Of Colonial
household settings. clothing and fur
nishings of Washington'S day, which
had been placed on exhibition in the
prominent show windows OF the de-
partment stores and other centrally
located structures.
The countenance Of Washington, in
marble and bronze. in enlarged photo
graphs from famous paintings. in plas-
ter plaques and wood carvings. bronze
buStS and panels. was displayed on
every hand.
Other plaques set up for public view
carried quotations from the inaugural
address of Washington other portions
of this writing and the Declaration Of
Independence.
Other display windows are devoted to
large settings picturing the manner in
which Washington worked and lived.
Other exhibits were housed in case
ments placed in display windows
against background of patriotic COL
ors and scenic effects.
Various Activities Depicted.
Here is to be seen Washington cross
ing the Delaware, in an exhibit built
in the likeness Of the famous painting.
Nearby Is group of life-SiZe figures,
depicting George and Martha Wash
ington as they may have appeared at
Mount Vernon while entertaining
friends at lawn tea party.
Other exhibits about downtown illu-
strate the boyhood days of Washing
ton. his work as a surveyor, the scene
of the first inaugural, the dark days
of Valley Forge. Washington at work at
blackSmiths forge, the scene Of his
farewell to his mother, leaving Pohick
Church after a service there and as
host of Lafayette at Mount Vernon.
Figures in another display are de-
signed to show Washington riding
horseback to attend as a delegate the
FIRST Continental Congress.
Evening star., 1932-02-21

DR.. w. Coleman Nevils. s. j.. presi-
dent of Georgetown University, who
will impersonate the role Of Rev. Andrew
White, Jesuit. chaplain of the Lord
Baltimore colohists who founded Mary
land, in the Official Bicentennial pagent
to be given Monday night at the May
flower Hotel
1t wasn't necessary for DR.. Nevils to dig
out clerical robes of the period Of 1884,
for the robes worn by the Jesuits at
Georgetown today are exactly the same
as those worn several centuries ago,
with the exception of the turned down
white collar. Although few wear the
shoulder cape in these modern times. it
is prescribed by the Jesuit Order and
DR.. Nevils has always used one.
The cross which he will wear in the
pageant is made from wood taken from
the tree under which Father Andrew
White celebrated the first mass in
Maryland at what Is now old St. Marys.
The book IS the diary kept by the
famous Jesuit and the beads are those
worn by another famous Jesuit mis-
Monary, Father John Bapst, who
preached to the Indians in Maine.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
Events Introducing Bicentennial


100 am.-Bicentennia religious services in churches.
pm-son Epiphany
pm.-Bicentennial services various
pm.-wakehed Ndasque, Constitution
TOMORROW.
at
afternoon
amMlay Conception Eighth and
house. Twenty
first and streets.
Union Building
joint Congress Capitol
massed
singing America
pm-Presdent military civic Alexandria
800 pn-President
800 pm--Colonial Ball Mayfower Hotel
pm-George University Constitution Hail.
800 pmspecial service Metropolitan Baptist
northeast.
Society Colonial Willard Hotel
900 pm-Au Hotel
1000 pm-Colonial sponsored
and Washington Society Of Alexandria.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
WILBUR TO ADDRESS
UTAH STATE SOCIETY
Interior Secretary to Be Speaker
at Annual Meeting at May
flower Saturday.

Secretary of the Interior Wilbur will
be the principal speaker at the annual
meeting Of the Utah State Society at
the MayfloWer Hotel next Saturday
evening. Senator Reed Smoot will in
troduce the Secretary.
Harold A. Candland, the society's
president, announced yesterday that
noted New York artists. including Miss
Pauline Winslow, composer; Minnie
Pollock Church, dramatic reader;
Charles Cosmo Cosentino, lyric tenor,
and Samuel HarweI, pianist. would be
on the entertainment program. Com
mittees arranging for the event are
headed by Mrs. Samuel r. Carpenter,
Karl j. Hardy and Owen Reichman.
Those attending the dinner will in
clude Senator and Mrs Smoot. Senator
and Mrs. William H. King. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Don B. Cotton. Representa-
tive Frederick c. LOofbourow. Brig Gen.
and Mrs. Frank T. Hines, Mr. and Mrs.
Horace NJ. Albright and Lieut.. Col. and
Mrs U. s. Grant, Sd.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
EDUCATION LIMITED
George Washington Had Few
School Opportunities.

George Washington. it Is said, was
less formally educated than Booker r.
washington. Bancroft, the historian,
writes: AT II years old left an orphan
to the care Of an unlettered
mother, he George Washington) grew
up without learning. OF arithmetic
and geometry he acquired just knowl
edge enough to be able to practice
measuring land; but all his instruction
at school taught him not so much as
the orthography or rules Of grammar
of his own tongue. His culture was
altogether his own work. and he was
in the strictest sense a self-made man;
yet from his early life he never seemed
uneducated"
The first President, according to
these standards, owed little to schools
or professional teachers. But he was
a patron Of education throughout the
later years Of his career testimony
that he knew the value of orthodox
training and believed in the democ-
ratization of knowledge. His own ex-
perience prompted his convictions In
the circumstances. The last letter he
ever wrote had to do with military
academy: e, It was addrifsed to Alexander
Evening star., 1932-02-21
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 19.-Six snow
white hairs, with documents attesting
that they are from the head of George
Washington. have been offered the
New York Public Library.
They are sewed with black thread
upon an ink-blotted postcard nearly
100 years old, whereon is written the
story of college prank that brought
them ultimately to their present owner.
He Is DR.. r. A. Baker, professor of
chemistry Of the College Of the City
Of New York. He took them to the
library by the simple expedient Of put
ting the card in an envelope and the
envelope into a breast pocket for trans
portation.
The hairs came into the possession
Of the Baker family as an heirloom
from the grandfather of Mrs. Baker
In 1910 he was a student of divinity
at Wesleyan University Of Middletown,
Conn. The story was current in those
days that at Washington's death each
Of his body servants had received q
lock Of his hair Here the postcard
picks up the narrative.
when I was . student at Wesleyan
In Middletown," the narrative goes,
there lived near the college buildings
the old colored man, Hamet. who at
the time Of Gen. Washington's death.
was hts small errand boy. Hamet.
Evening star., 1932-02-21

done in gay colors, each a perfect ex-
ample of expert and patient needlework
The heirloom was acquired by the
Peter family through marriage with a
descendant Of Martha Washington
Miss Gibbs has preserved it carefully
since the death of her mother in
Baltimore.
Miss Gibbs is uncertain whether she
will sell the bit of bordered silk or
leave it on her death to be displayed at
Mount Vernon. since there are no girls
in her immediate family to whom she
could will the heirloom.
Experts say the silk Is Of such ex-
cellent quality that it could have with
stood almost constant wear for the
past 200 years.
The silk, according to family legend,
was cut from one Of Martha Washing
tons finest dresses. Miss Gibbs re-
Gently sold a much smaller piece of
the same material to a wealthy COL
lector for 500.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
NEW ESSAY CONTEST
BICENTENNIAL FEATURE

Sponsored by prominent scholars of
IA States and the District of Columbia
an essay contest on topics relating to
the German background Of the Amer
ican movement for independence has
just been announced. It will be open to
juniors, seniors and graduate students
Of the colleges and universities of this
country and Germany as a part of the
George Washington Bicentennial Cele-
bration.
Prizes totaling $1,000 are offered as
the total amount of cash prizes There
will be two first prizes of 5000 each
and two second prizes of 5000 each.
First and second prizes will be awarded
in both the United States and Gc\-
many. The United States George WASH
ington Bicentennial Commission is en-
couraging the contest by offering three
George Washington medals to be dis
tributed as additional awards.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
LAUDS REVOLUTION NAVY
Alexandria Attorney Pays Tribute
to Washington for Fleet.

Greater credit should be given to the
American Navy for the part it played
in the Revolutionary War, J. Newton
Baker, an Alexandria lawyer, declared
yesterday in eulogizing George Wash
ington over Radio Station WJSV. He
commended Washington for organizing
the fleet.
1T is not generally understood how
very important was this first line Of
defense" Baker said. This little navy
raided the enemy's lines Of communica-
ton. The first reward was the capture
of British supply vessel loaded with
war material and rations that gave new
life to the army on shore and changed
the whole character of the campaign
Altogether there were 1925 prize
vessels captured or seized from the
enemy during the American Revolu-
ton"
Evening star., 1932-02-21
HEED WASHINGTON,
IS LEWIS ADVICE
Says Wisdom of Avoiding En-
tangIing Alliances Has Been
INDICATED.
Special Dispateh to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ATHENS, Ga, February 20.-Senator
James Hamilton Lewis OF ILLINOIS.
speaking at a joint meeting OF the
University Of Georgia and the state
Press Association here today, took as
his subject George Washington. HIS
Key to Action: His Day and Our Day"
The Illinois Senator, native OF VIZ
ginia and student during his youth
In Georgia. laid particular emphasis
on Washingtons warning to his fellow
countrymen not to enter into foreign
alliances and to remain alooe from in
sidious wiles of foreign influences" and
invited his audience to note how events
have vindicated the wisdom OF this
great Father Of Our Nation"
His Advice Disregarded.
America, Senator Lewis said, went
into the World War in violation OF the
advice of Washington, and under the
guidance of the spirit Of humanity and
trusting in a union Of faith and friend
ships and sacrificing personal gain to
the citizens and national profit to our
Republic. We harkened to the cry from
the nations Of Europe beseeching us
as from Macedon, Come over and
help us!'
To-day We summon the history Of
time to note that it Is America who Is
to be recorded in the annals of man
kind as the only nation that ever Of
fered its children to die that the chill
dren OF other lands might live. And
now, with the lapse Of sufficient time
to have tested the result Of our sacri-
flce. noble and unselfish, we are COM
PEELED to record ingratitude Of nations,
Nf - .r,l~1
the treasure and blood Of our nation,
resentments and assaults through every
.arter where such could be all leveled
against America and her institutions,
all congregate in the climax of q scorn
Of ou. Just demands for our righteous
debt. and international enmity shot
toward us in every arrow Of hatred,
leaving us where before all earthly JUS
tice compelS us to certify that America
has not to this day one friendly nation
in all the world"
Discusses Unemployment.
Senator Lewis insisted that America
could best help the rest Of the world by
retaining independence of action. He
strongly urged that the advice of Wash
ington regarding preparedness for war
be followed
Turning to the problem OF unem-
ploymen and aid for the destitute, the
Illinois Senator said
1t cannot be assumed that emergen-
cies such as now are upon us were not to
be acted upon and relieved by whatever
source of power in government could
promptly serve its call Therefore, to
the object Of protecting each and all
citizens in rights or privileges assuring
contributions and reliefs, within the
spirit and intention and purpose OF our
Government, We should now adopt as
the text of our new day that whatever
agency or power in the administration
Of the Republic or State that can most
promptly and most effectively serve
the urgent needs Of the citizen when
within the powers of each. should be
done by whatever branch or character
of government that could most ef-
fectively give the remedy and the relief"
Evening star., 1932-02-21
FIRST AID PROVIDED
Red Cross Will Have Station at
Capitol Tomorrow.

A first aid station will be maintained
by the District of Columbia Chapter OF
the American Red Cross at the east
front of the Capitol during the Bicen-
tennial exercises tomorrow.
Brig. Gen. F. r. Keefer, U. S. A.,
retired, chairman Of the chapter. an
nounced that two Red Cross ambu-
lances will be stationed at the plaza,
attended by drivers and experts In flrst
aid administration. Ira Lee Law,
director of FIRST aid and life saving for
the chapter, will be in charge. Should
inclement weather prevail, . room In
side the Capitol on the basement cor
ridor will be used for the station.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
BOYS TAUGHT BOXING
Facilities at Club Are Popular
Glasses Held Each Evening.

The facilities recently provided at the
Boys Club of Washington for boxing
instruction are proving popular with the
young members. Glasses are being held
each evening under direction Of Harry
Child and John Hospidor, both ex-
perienced instructors.
Enough space has been made avail
able to permit the boxing to go forward
nasium activities, and the boys are
given private as well as group lessons
in self-defense.
Candidates for the boxing instruction
must pass physical tests before they can
be enrolled. Wrestling classes have
also been arranged for the members.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
Washington's Favorite Horse.

The favorite charger of George
Washington was a chestnut stallion
With white face and legs, named Nelson.
His master rode him at yorktown when
he received the surrender Of Cornwall
lis. After that event the steed was
pensioned at Mount Vernon, where he
died many years later.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
PATTEN RITES TUESDAY
Late Army Colonel to Receive Full
Military Honors.

Funeral services for the late Col.
William S. Patten, U. S. A., retired, will
be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
in Arlington National Cemetery, with
full military honors from the Fort Myer
gate.
His funeral was to have taken place
yesterday, but was postponed on account
Of the delayed arrival Of the body from
La Jolla, Calf, where Col. Patten died
on February IL. Col. Patten was 80
years old. He was retired after 30 years
service in 1910.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
Washington Spent $74,485.

George Washington's expenses dur
ing the Revolution are said to have
totaled STA, Asa relatively small sum,
considering the circumstances. The &C.
count, in his own handwriting, was all
correct to q cent" The papers are still
in existence, in the care Of the Treas
ury Department.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
Washington's Name Bond.

So noted for excellence vas every
thing bearing his brand that . barrel
Mount Vernon" was exempted from the
customary inspection In the West India
ports. Such isSthe statement Of one
Of Washington Earliest biographe1.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
NAPOLEON'S TRIBUTE
Ordered 10 Days of Mourning in
France for Washington.

When news of the death Of George
Washington was received in France,
Napoleon Bonaparte had the following
notice read to his army: Washington
is dead. That great man fought
against tyranny He established the
liberty of his country His memory will
be ever dear to the free men of both
hemispheres. and especially to the
French soldiers. who, like him and the
American troops, have fought for lib
erty and equality As mark OF re-
spect the first consul orders that for
10 days black crepe be suspended from
all the standards and banners OF the
Republic"
Evening star., 1932-02-21
DRAFTS MT. VERNON BILL

Its Purchase by United States.
Purchase Of Mount Vernon by the
Government was advocated yesterday
in a bill introduced by Representative
sets, on the eve of the Bicentennial
observance Of the birth of George
Washington.
A national shrine would be made Of
the beautiful Colonial estate under the
measure submitted by him. It would
authorize the Secretary of the Interior
to negotiate with the Mount Vernon
Ladies Association of the Union, pres
ent owners Of the Washington home.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia-Partly cloudy
and slightly warmer; tomorrow cloudy
and warmer, probably rain; moderate
northeast shifting to east winds.
Maryland and Virginia-Partly cloudy
and slightly warmer, tomorrow rain
and warmer; fresh northeast shifting
to east winds.
West Virginia cloudiness
and warmer. followed by rain tonight
and tomorrow.
Report for Last "a Hours.
Temperature Midnight. SO; 2 am,
"a; am, "a; am. 80; 8 am. 81;
10 am. 34 IL noon, 81; pm, Al; 4
pm, 43; 6 pm, AZ; 8 pm, SO.
Highest 49,. 43, 4pm. Year ago.. AZ
Lowest ... 32,8p.m. Year ago.. SO
Tide Tables.
Evening star., 1932-02-21

IUII III OI1C VI IIC1 IIdIIUoOIIICoV
dresses is In the possession of Miss
Nancy Lee Gibbs, shown above, who re-
ceived it 20 years ago on the death of
her mother, Mrs Martha Gusts Peter
OF Montevideo, Md.
Miss Gibbs, an employe of the audit
ing department, Chesa peake & Potomac
Telephone Co., living at 1341 Monroe
street, can remember when the piece of
fine silk, l8 by As inches, was used as
q scarf for a parlor table in the Peter
home after the family moved from
Montevideo to Baltimore.
The heavy canary-colored silk still
retains It's sheen and original bright
ness of color. although it was woven
and dyed some 200 years ago. The
embroidered flowers on the silk are
Evening star., 1932-02-21
100000 Visitors Expected.

Between now and Thanksgiving day
there will be an almost continuous sue
cession of major and collateral events
In celebration Of the anniversary. 1t is
expected that these attractions will
bring from six to eight million visitors
to the Capital.
A revised and amplified official pro-
gram made public yesterday by DR..
George c. Havenner, executive director
of the local commission, disclosed the
addition of q number of important
events not previously announced.
One Of these major events will be .
be postal parade and pageant on July
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-01

A very enthusiastic gathering assembled in Hlbernian Hall, last night and transacted a lot of busi- ness in connection with the Irish Race Convention and the boycott on English goods.
 The Kevin Barry Council was re- organized and temporary off, cers were elected as follows:
 Thomas J. Kelly, President
 Philip Brennan, Vice President
 Miss Birdie Calvin, Recording
 secretary.
 H. E.. Smithwick, Financial,
 Secretary.
 Patrick McAdams, Treasurer.
 Thirty-five delegated were se- lected to attend the Irish Race Convention and it is expected that next meeting. Monday, August Sth in Hibernian Hall.
 The following statement was or- dered released to the press:
 Plans for direct action against all British produce and manufac- ture sold in this countdy, together with a demand for the payment in full of the English war debts owed to the United States, will form the major portion of the business to be transacted at the Irish Race Convention, which will be held at the Hotel Astor, Times Square, New York City, on Satur- day and Sunday. August 13 and IA
 Already credentials have been issued to 2,500 delegates, these being representative of every state in the union,> of1 the list of speak CTS are orators of national reputa- ton. The Hon. Frank P. WalsF will be the permanent chairman o1 the convention.
 It is interesting to recall that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-01
Rosengarten Opens Real Estate Office
Offers Public Modern
 Service in This Line

Charles Rosengarten. prominent local realtor, who until recently was manager of the real estate de- partment of Root and Boyd. Inc, has opened a ground floor office at the corner of Leavenworth and Center streets.
 MT Rosengarten has been con- nected with the real estate business for the past 16 years and during that time has handled some of the outstanding realty transactions made in Waterbury. He has been a member of several civic bodies. in- cluding the commission which drafted the local zoning ordinance. He has also served several terms as president of both the Waterbury Real Esbtate Board and the Water bury Board of Fire Underwriters.
 The Charles Rosengarten Com pany, will be devoted to the Real Estate business exclusively, and will offer the public the utmost in service in this respect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-01
Farewell Party
 to Ethel ROsen
Former Club Treasurer
 Removes to Hartford

A farewell party was held at the Medem Club rooms on Spencer avenue. The party was in honor of Ethel Rosen a former treasurer of the club and also one of it's most active members. A beautiful over night bag was bestowed upon her in appreciation for her work in the club. She has left here for Hart ford where shew i'll reside in the future. Refreshments were served and dancing followed immediately after.
 The regular bushes meeting was held Friday evening. Reports were given concerning the camp outing, the newly elected state ex- ecutive committed future prog rams. A novel idea of a depres- sion box was conceived. The idea of which is to have box placed in a suitable spot in which each member places his money accord ing to his conscience regarding the pleasure he has received from the club.
 A state executive committee for | the Y. M. c. A. clubs of Connec- ticut was elected in which each club has two representatives. The two representatives from Water bury are: Abe Berman and Gladys wolfovitz.
 The meeting was presided over by Gladys Wolf6vitz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-01
Blodgett Lists
 Tax Exemptions
Commissioner Reveals Economy Sources for Munich
 palities Under New Bill

ticles and services upon which the state. and it's subdivisions may ob- tain tax exemption, provided they comply with the provisions out lined by the federal statute:
 Electrical energy; telephone, tel egraph and radio dispatches, mes sages and conversations; checks, drafts and orders; automobiles. trucks, motorcycles, tires, inner tubes, parts adn accessories;- gas- oline; lubricating oils; fire arms, shells, and cartridges
 In addition to the foregoing taxes, the tax commissioner points out, in the case of governmental institutions, that there are vari- ous other taxes which would not apply to articles sold directly by the manufacturer to the state, a county, or a municipality for its use in the exercise of ain essential governmental function. Some of these taxes which may in certain cases be of some importance are as follows:
 (a) The five per centum tax on dentrifices, toilet soaps and mouth washes, (section 603).
 'NOI .lHc lch PCI CChtuhI l0A oAA perfumes, hair oils, toilet powders and cosmetics, (section 603).
 Co The ten per centum tax on furs, (section 604. ...
 (d) The ten per. centum tax on watches, clocks and jewelry sold for three dollars or more, (section 605). ............
 Gel The five per centum tax on radio receiving sets, (section 60O.
 CD The five per centum tax on mechanical refrigerators. (sectior 608).
 (s) The ten per centum tax on sporting goods, (section 609).
 (h) The ten per centum tax on cameras, (section G1D.
 CD The tax on matches, (section 6t2).
 (D The two per centum tax on candy, (section 61S).
 (k) The two per centum tax on chewing gum, (section 610. CD The tax on soft drinks (section 615l.s' t.