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The Washington times., 1933-07-10
SIN art Patrons
For Comedy

Among the patrons and pa
tonesses for the three-act COM
edy, Little White Mice" by
E. de S. Melcher, which will
be presented Wednesday and
Thursday evenings by the
Pierce Hall Players, are Mr..
and Mrs. James Roosevelt. DR..
and Mrs. James F. Mitchell,
Mrs. Rawlins Hume, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles H. Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Chappell, the
Earl of Chichester, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Hitz, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Arthur Hinckley, Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Bergman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald M. Lough-
lin, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Rich
ards, Mr.. and Mrs. Proctor
Dougherty, Mr.. and Mrs. Hern-
don Morsell, DR.. and Mrs. r. S.
Bassler, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Cartwright, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
G. Hefty, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
B. Steele, Mrs. Nina E. Allen
der, Miss Bess Davis Schreiner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Gray, Mrs.
G. P. Edgerton, Miss Kathryn
Dunkhorst, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Rogers and Miss Mabel Van
Dyke.
Honored at Dinner
Captain William M. Talbot
and Mrs. Talbot honored Miss
Frances M. Miller, of New York,
at a dinner given last evening
at their estate, Broadlawn, in
Hot Springs, Va. Miss Miller
joined the summer colony at
the Homestead yesterd ay.
Others at the dinner included
Mrs. Andrew J. Miller, her
mother; Mr.. and Mrs. James B.
Weir. of New York, and several
Washington friends of the
Talbots.
Miss Miller is a frequent
VlSlLOr IN Cne CaplCal.
X x x
Baron and Baroness Marcus
Rosenkrantz, of New York, we're
guests at luncheon yesterday in
Hot Springs, Va, of Mrs. John
r. williams.
Back From Gotham
The Counselor for Emigra-
ton of the Italian Embassy,
Signor Eugenio Bonardelli, re-
turned yesterday from New
York, where he went for
brief visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Brennin-
ger, of Washington, have left for
San Francisco, California. and
they are at the Hotel Sir Fran
cis Drake for a short visit.
In Chicago
Miss Elena de Sayn has left
for Chicago where she will
visit the Century of Progress
Exposition and attend the Con-
Vention of the League of Amer
iCan PenWomen, as a represen-
tatiVe of the District of Colum-
bia. Miss de Sayn will appear
on the program at the Authors
breakfast on Thursday.
The Washington times., 1933-07-10
Return From N. Y.

The Third Secretary of the
Mexican Embassy and Sonora
de Vazquez-Treserra returned
to Washington this morning
from New York, where they
went to bid the latter's brother,
the retiring Third Secretary of
the Embassy, Senor Don Car
los Peon-delValle, farewell, pre-
vious to his departure Satur-
day aboard the Mauretania for
Venezuela, where he will take
up his new duties as Secre-
tary at the Mexican Legation.
The Assistant Secretary of
Agriculture, Mr.. Rexford G..
TugWell, has been joined by
Mrs. TugWell, who came from
their New York home to assist
him in finding a house which
they will occupy next winter.
Mrs. Tugwell will, after locating
a house, return to New York to
join her daughters. Miss Tanis
TugWell and Miss Marcia Tug
well, and remain there until
autumn.
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Luncheon and Bridge
Mrs. Carson Dougherty, Mrs.
Grace Graves Herring and Mrs.
Olive Wales entertained a. COM
pany of SO at luncheon and
bridge today at the Town House.
The guests included wives of
Army officers stationed in the
Capital.
The Washington times., 1933-07-10

time when I'm doing housewOrk. Lucky for me Lux
keeps the silk live it stand strains day after
day And it's so easy to Lux stockings It's foolish
and expensive-to rub with cake soap: with Lux
The Washington times., 1933-07-10

week Mrs Bloom looking decidedly Charming IN her
flowered chiffon gown which had background OF pale
orchid, the flowers being Of rich purple hue short
jacket of the darker shade completed the color effect
Miss Bloom wore Summary creation of pale blue chf
fon with yards the material in the loose flowing skirt
and over it Spanish shawl which had design of roses
shading from pale pink to much deeper hue against
background Of pale blue.
The Washington times., 1933-07-10
Mrs, Cam Favors Pastel Shades tor Evening

Mrs Gam sister Of former Vice President Curtis who
is frequently evening parties very lovely
chiffon gown which has design of pale pink and yellow
flowers against background of cafe la With 1t she
wears light green shawl with deep fringe, and long
strand of exquisite pearls clasped with an emerald
Mrs Roper who with the Secretary OF Commerce, was
accompanied to Pan American concert by their son
and daughter-inlaw Lieut. and Mrs Harry Roper and by
their other daughter Miss Grace Roper looked cool and
charming shell pink chiffon gown made on graceful
lines with rather skirt which flared toward the
hemline where it pleaed She wore long
strand of pearls silver slippers Her daughters gown
was of pale beige lace and she short jacket
of pale blue taffeta.
Wife Of Former Diplomat Fetes House Guests
Sonora De Debaye wife of the former Charge dAffares
of the Ncaraguan legation here, lovely gown at
informal dinner party which she and her husband gave
at the Shoreham for two very charming guests, Mrs
Charles Carroll jr. Of Homework Elcott City, Mary
land and Miss Betty Randall Of Columbia Missouri who
visited them recently.
It was verv colorul model of silk crepe with clusters
of corn flowers elaborate design mauve background
With she length black chiffon velvet
coat with loose sleeves
Mrs Carroll wore crisp white organdie frock, covered
with black penny DOTS which fitted snugy at the waist
line and fared widely from the knees Over it she
handsome creamtined Chinese mandarin coat richly en-
broidered in flower design.
Miss Randas gown also Of white organdle and it
was covered with pale blue polka dots With it she wore
short velvet jacket
The Washington times., 1933-07-10
Leaves White House

Mrs. Curtis Dali, daughter OF
the President and Mrs. Roose-
welt, left the White House last
night for her home in New York
after spending several days in
the Capital.
Mrs. Roosevelt, who is motor.
ing in Canada, is accompanied
on her trip by Miss Lorena A.
Hickok, of New York city, and
Earl Miller, former State
trooper, who was President
Roosevelt's bodyguard when he
was governor.
Guests Leave
Capt. Tevfik Atif, of the Tur-
kish Navy, and Lieut.. 1sma1l
Jevat, of the Turkish Artil-
lery, who have been guests
of the Turkish Ambassador,
Mr.. Ahmet Muhtar, at the
Embassy, have left for Chicago.
where they will attend the
Century of Progress Exposition.
They will return to the Capital
next week, and will sail the
middle of August for Europe.
Captain Atif and Lieutenant
Jevat have been members of
the Coast Artillery School at
Fort Monroe for the past two
years, and are en- route to their
posts in Turkey.
The Washington times., 1933-07-10

where he arrived the latter part
of June.
Sonora Rosales de BuStillo,
wife of the Postmaster General
of Honduras, accompanied by
her daughter, Senorita Nora de
Bustillo, will sail from New York
Saturday, July Is, aboard the
Musa to join her husband, fol
lowing a stay of four months
at the Legation of Honduras
here,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

spoons minced parsley. Toss until
well mixed and the butter il
melted. This serves six persons.
gtrinoless Beans HoHGndGise:
Heat the contents Of one No. 2
can of stringIess beans, then drain,
saving the liquor for soups. To
one cup Of hot white sauce add
one-fourth cup Of mayonnaise and
two tablespoons lemon juice. Stir
until smooth. Pour over the hot
beans and serve at once. This
serves six persons.
Battered Beans: Heat the con-
tents Of one small can Of string
less beans in their liquor for
about five minutes. Add salt and
pepper to taste and one and one
half tablespoons butter. This
serves four persons
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

wv IN might as well admit it.
w We're all looking for easy
W ways and short cuts these
warm summer days. Providing. Of
course, that the results are as
good. Happily thera are some
very simple ways to prepare beans
which are unusually delicious.
Thus. they solve the problem OF
that one hot vegetable dish you
wish to serve. along with your
cnld cuts Of meat and crisp cool
salads. You'1l like the following:
Tested Recipes
PGyslcy Lima Beans: Heat the
contents Of No. 2 can OF lima
beams Tor five minutes In their
own liquor. then drain. Add four
tablespoons butter, tive table
spoons leznon juice and two table
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
CRAB CRUSHER FOR
SAVING FISHERIES
nv Associated pres.f

MELBOURNE, Australia. Aug.
10.-Crabs are menaeing the hvli-
hood of 200 fishermen here.
Thousands of spider-erabs,
many of them five feet from claw
to claw. invaded Corner Inlet and
Port Phillip Bay. In some places
they are said to be three feet
thick on the bottom of the sea
and have destroyed every bit of
fish food and sea growth.
The government has been asked
to provide the fishermen with a
heavy roller to crush the crabs in
shallow water. 1t is thought that
the mangled remains would at
tract other crabs to the spot and
the roller eventually might wipe
out the menace.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
DISADVANTAGES In
POSITION OF MAYOR
fny AsseeInt.d rre.nl

COMPTON, Cal. August 10
Clifton S. Smith has learned there
are certain disadvantages in hold
ing down the job as mayor. Dur
ing the earthquake emergency in
March. Smith supplied merchandise
valued at SIT to workers. Like
other bushes men of Compton he
presented his claim to the city.
Before it was approved, Smith
was elected mayor. Now he finds
he cannot do business with the
city as city official and will be
unable to collect the SIT.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
AMERICAN LANDS
CHILEAN SHARK
Ry Associated Prsssl

IOCOflLLA, Snlle, august. ~
Medley G. p. Whepley, head of
the American Nitrate interests in
Chile, caught off this port one of
the few tiger sharks ever seen
along Chile's southern coast. The
shark fought for half an hour.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
BELIEVES IN WALKING

WALNUT RIDGE. Ark.-Follow-
ing her theory that plenty of ex-
ercise viii gain a long life. Mrs.
Martha E. Jones, of this city,
walks several miles day to keep
healthy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
NEW DEATH PENALTY
BILL In ARGENTINA

BUENOS AIRES. August 10
Women. minors and men over so
would be exempt from the death
penalty which a bill passed by the
senate restores in Argentina af-
ter generation. The measure
now is before the chamber of de-
puties. Death would be by shoot
ing or electrocution at the choice
OF the condemned.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
ELEPHANT HERDS
SUMMER AT SHORE

NAlRoRi. Aug. Elephant
hsgds in kenya. taking their sum
Asst sseufeien 60 The sea shore,
afs aaaAaEina natiVe faFtas ~
kihgl neaT Mvmhasa. on their
way te the shaFe the paehydersms
taia gardens and tom.toms are
h~aien 20 grlehtcn the animals
away.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

Bill Mathews, Is, of Chattan-
ooga, Tenn, defeated the best
players of the west and
south in the Chicago tournament.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

Nick kobseff, Is, pitcher for
the C. c. Thomas Post in the
American Legion's Junior baseball
tournament in San Francisco.
struck out So in 10 innings.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
YOUNG RIVAL SEEKS MILWAUKEE
MAYORSHIP In RECALL MOVEMENT
By ALVIN STEINKOPF
tHy Associated I'VeN&H


MILWAUKEE,, Aug. 1O.-When
a lad named Fortney Stark was z
years old, a hard hitting socialist
named Daniel Webster Hoan be-
came mayor of Milwaukee.
That was 18 years ago.
Today this same Fortney Stark.
now an energetic young man of
rs, proposes to upset Hoan's poll
tical applicant and the popular
notion that Milwaukee must have
socialist mayor.
He has announced himself a
candidate for Mayor Hoan's post
and through an organization which
calls itself the Recall council has
begun a movement to Dust the
veteran executive.
Pushes Recall Move
Stark must obtain $4,000 sig
natures for his recall petitions to
reach the first step in his ambi-
ton. While the movement has
been prodded vigorously, it still is
far from that goal.
Political observers hesitate to
predict the result of young Stark's
campaign, for they say much has
happened in the Is months since
Mayor Hoan piled up the thump-
ing majority which kept him in
the city hall.
Through a hundred political
storms tall, sharp-featured Mayor
Hoan has held fast to his office,
preaching socialism while paving
streets, building sewers and fOs-
tering education. Year by year
he grew mightier politically until
q socialist mayor and a non-par-
tisan council TO do him battle be-
came fixtures in the Milwaukee
political picture.
In his seventeenth year as
mayor Hoan was returned to of
flee in April, 1882, by the largest
vote of his career.
For this term Mayor Hoan dis
closed "four year plan" to set
Milwaukee right amid the jumbled
economic condition Of the nation.
To cut wages, he said. would be
to sink deeper into the mire of
the depression.
Favors Six-Hour Day
He urged a six hour day for
workers, advocating a general
strike to achieve it if necessary,
and advocated a temporary return
to hand labor, an emergency
measure he admitted to be a back
ward step.
The depression he described as
'the agony of a dying system, the
last gasps of capitalism"
Then he set out to execute his
idea in municipal affairs. There
was no reduction in salaries. and
such savings as were achieved
were devoted to creating more
city work.
Fortney Stark. secretary of the
Milwaukee real estate board, is
sued persistent warnings that
HOan's "four year PLAN took in
to account everybody but the tax
payer.
Incomes dropped and soon there
was an impressive list of persons
who failed to pay their taxes.
StaFk's appeal has been directed
to the citizen who pays the bills.
Mayor Hoan has taken no of
1icial notice of the recall move
mentor the youth who aspires
20 the mayoralty so long held by
socialists.
Opposition, says the mayor, has
come from real estate interests
which are caught" with large
improved subdivisions which they
cannot sell now.
The tax.raisiRg improvements.
he charges, were demanded by real
estate operators, and delin.
quencies exist. he says. because
the operators do not care to pay
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

Marguerite Smith. II, of Seattle,
Wash, recently won a pistol shoot
against national champions of both
sexes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

A simple vacuum refrigeration
unit has been developed for cool
ing in summer house that has a
steam heating plant fos winter
use.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

Among the first group Of Gold
star mo,hers and widows to 40 TO
Europe this year to visit the graves
where American soldiers are
buried is Mrs Kate Mike, "a, q
full hloaded Indian from Wiscon-
san.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

Yashi Tam, pretty Japanese
girl, is one of the best high school
athletes in Los Angeles, Calf.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

Subscribe for The Citixen-20
weekly.
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SHIP SCRAPPING
TOPS BUILDING
CBy Associated PressI

NEW YORK August 10.--Fully
1,296,325 gross tons of merchant
marine vessels were strapped all
over the world last year. New
ships launched totaled only 1885,
SCI gross tons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
Early Birds

The Bedside cabinet" is COM
posed of three men. Professor
Moley, generally regarded as the
foremost "braintruster" in the
administration. is usually present.
Young Lewis Douglas. director of
the budget, is the second. and
Louis McHenry Howe, the chief
presidential secretary, is the
other.
There Is little that concerns the
administration or the country that
these three men do not share.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

The "brain trust" is perhaps
the most familiar. Strictly speak
ing. however. the "brain trust"
was named before Roosevelt be-
came President. In Albany, prior
to his Inauguration. reports drift
ed down to Washington concern
ing this group.
There's another group of presi-
Dental advisers, however, which
has come into being since March
A and whose name was conceived
and bestowed in the capital.
It is the so-called Bedside
cabinet"
The Bedside cabinet" is Just
what it's name implies. The ,Presi-
dent, upon awaking in the morn
ing, frequently summons to his
bedside some of his most trusted
lieutenants for a conference on
the most pressing problems con-
fronting the administration at the
moment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10
BRAIN TRUST
MOST FAMILIAR
In GROUP NAMES
OF GIVING TRICK
NAMES TO GROUPS AT MA
TIoNS CAPITAL CONTINUES
TO BE POPULAR
BY HERBERT PLUMMER
GBy Ass0~Inted I'resSI

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-The
practice of giving trick names to
those groups with whom thea Presi-
dent associates, himself in one
capacity or the other continues
popular in the capital.
Back in the days when Presi-
dent Hoover was in the habit OF
arising early and, with several of
the ranking members of his adj
ministration. tossed a medicine
ball around on the White House
lawn the medicine ball cabinet"
became one of the most widely
known groups in the country.
And later, in his campaign for
reelection, three Of his most
trusted advisers Walter Brown,
postmaster general; Pat Hurley,
secretary of war land Ogden Mills,
secretary of the treasury-were
invariably dubbed the Presidents
Three MusketeePs."
And so it is with President
Roosevelt. He had been in the
White House only short time
before his various groups of adj
viseTs had been given queer
sounding sobriquets.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-10

skin retain IFS youthful
besUry and charm
OUTDOOR GIRL Is new.
DlHerenI. It's the only face
powder made with Al OtiFs
Oabase. IL SoCthes and Sotr.
MA&s - AmsylEs
Evening star., 1933-11-06
MRS. IRENE DAYTON
DIES At HOME HERE|
Woman, Active in Democratic
Circles, Long Had Been
in III Health.

Mrs. Irene Lee Dayton, long active In
women's Democratic circles here, died
yesterday afternoon at her home in the
Olympia Apartments, 1853 Euclid street,
following long illness.
Mrs. Dayton, stanch admirer of
President Wilson, took leading part
in the movement after his death to
perpetuate his memory and his ideals.
She was a charter member Of the Wom-
ems National Democratic League, found
ed in honor of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson,
and assisted in arranging the first Dolly
Madison breakfast, at which Mrs. Will
son was feted.
Formerly she was a member Of the
beard of the League of Nations Asso-
citation. At one time she was prominent
In affairs OF the Daughters of the Con-
federacy, the Southern Relief Society,
the Political Study Club and other or
CARNATIONS, but i'll health forced her
to curtan her activities.
Mrs. Dayton underwent an operation
many months ago, but she never re-
covered her health fully.
Rev. DR.. George +. Dudley, rector OF
st. Stephens Episcopal Church, will
officiate at the funeral services. which
viii be held privately at the Hines un-
dertaking chapel, 2901 Fourteenth
street, tomorrow at 1880 am. Inter-
ment will be IN the cemetery at Fair
fax, Va
Mr.. Dayton was born at Fairfax Sc
years ago, the daughter of the late
John H. and Mary I. Barnes. She is
survived by a son Ralph. who is out
of the city; two brothers, j. Horace
Barnes of Fairfax and w. w. Rarnes of
Los Angeles. Calf, and two sisters, Mrs.
Nina Ashton of Clarendon and Mrs.
Lille Palmer Of Lyon Village, va.
Evening star., 1933-11-06
JOHN D. CLARKE
KILLED IN CRASH
Representative From 34th
New York Was Serving
His Fifth Term.
BY the Associated Press.

oy Siic ASSOCldteQ EreSS.
DELHI, N. Y, November 6.-Repre-
sentative John D. Clarke, Republican.
OF New York, was killed hear here last
night In an automobile collision. He
represented the thirty-fourtn congress
sional district of New York and was
serving his fifth term. He was so years
old.
Mr.. Clarke was driving along a dirt
road toward his farm, which is on the
east bank of the Delaware River, near
here, when his car and an automobile
driven by William Foster of Delhi
smashed head on. Passengers of the
other car were not seriously hurt.
Born at Hobart, Delaware County.
January is, 1873, he had a colorful life
as LAWYER. mining executive, farmer
and politician. He received a degree of
doctor Of philosophy from Lafayette
University in 1893, later did graduate
work at Colorado College, and was
graduated from Brookly. Law School
In 1911.
For some years he was employed by
the Oliver Mining Co.. subsidiary of
the Canadian Steel Corporation. He
was active as lawyer during recent
years and spent much OF his time on
his farm.
His political activities began when he
was elected to the Sixty-seventh Con-
gress. He was later elected to the
Sixty eighth. Seventieth, Seventy first
and Seventy-second Congresses. AS a
strong believer in conservation, he was
co-sponsor of the Clarke -McNary bill
for reforestation.
Representative Clarke was the son Of
Capt w. j. Clarke an Emaline Daven-
port Clarke. He married Marian Will
liams of Cheyenne, Wyo., in 1905 and
Clarke.
Evening star., 1933-11-06
Deaths Reported.

Elizabeth Murphy. 50. 531b 7th st.
qeorge A. .Leasure. 7e. 55is Nevada ave.
Phip HUTCHINSON. rs. Garfield Hospital.
Rosie E. Gerhold, II. 1892 10th st.
John William Perkins, 40, S15 Emerson ST.
Larey De Grange go st Eiizabeths Hospital
Martha v. wright so. 906 @ ST. Sc
George Stearns. 81, Emergency Hospital
William Gun Shepperd, "a, George Wash
ington University Hospital
David Grimm. 81, En-ergency Hospital
% CHARLES T q Lyons s3 ' s5oo sSSn Prospect 30 ave
Louis Tarendash, "a, Walter Reed Hospital
James Harley Dellinger. 20. Providence
Eugene Lane. 1. GalIinger Hospital.
Noel Mills. months Childrer's Hospital
Robert Mcdowell. II days, Children's Hos
Infant Of Frances and Esther Baylston. IL
hours. Sibley Hospital.
Dennis Taylor, 60 Gaiiinger Hospital.
John Butler, 5S Gallinger Hospital
Frank Tolson. 81. Gallinser Hospital
Lucy Jefferson. 81. Home for Aged and
Morris Jasper. So. Freedmen's Hospital.
Pearce Swearinger, 81, 221 3rd st. ne.
Sarah Chase. 4S, Alex Court:
MsMsrd Water Dorsey. Sn1. 4S. Gsllinssr Hospitsl
Alexander Driver, 80, 623 Half st. s.w.
Flossie johnson, 3S. 1918 Oregon ave.
James Henry Lowry. 2S. District Jail.
Helen Marshall. 20, Freedmen's Hospital.
Floyd Jackson, "a, Gallinger Hospital
Evening star., 1933-11-06
MAJ. HARRY |. GESSF0RD
WILL BE BURIED TODAY
Masonic Services Will Be Held at
Congressional Cemetery for
Former Police Head.

Funeral services were to be held at 2
pm. today for Mai. Harry l.. Gessford,
former superintendent of police, who
died Saturday at his home, 4713 Piney
Branch road. Burial. with Masonic
services, was to follow in Congressional
Cemetery. Members Of the Association
of Oldest Inhabitants of the District of
Columbia, of which he was member,
were requested to attend.
Maj. Gessford, who had been in Ill
health since his retirement In 1921,
worked his way up from the ranks to
become major and superintendent. He
was in charge Of all police details In
connection with the celebration of
Armistice day in 1921, when the body
of the Unknown Soldier was buried
here, and it is believed his breakdown
in health was attributable to the long
hours of work spent at these details
He was native of Washington and
served with the department for Al years