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Evening star., 1934-10-18
Strain of Modern Life Laid
To Darkness of Work World
Expert Says Only l l/5O0th of Needed
Illumination Is AvaiIabIe-WhOle
Body, Not Eye, Is Seeing Machine.

Primitive man. DR.. Luckiesh said,
spent most Of his life under the open
sky and developed the ability to see by
dim light for use only when he retired
to his cave. Even then, he didn't DO
any reading. Use Of the eyes for fine
work was not very common among
the great masses Of the people until
within the past half century.
The seeing experiments, DR.. Luckiesh
said, promise to revolutionize educa-
tional methods by showing why about
as per cent Of pupils develop near
sightedness before they are through
college. They also promise, he said,
to revolutionize the conception OF la
bility In. automobile accidents.
Sees Traffic Effect.
It will not be long. he said, before
1t will be impossible to hold a driver
responsible for hitting a pedestrian
unless he is demonstrably drunk OF
violating some regulation, since tests
have shown that the excuse ST didn't
see him" in many cases is true. In
no one case, he said, can it possibly
be demonstrated that the driver was
able to see the pedestrian. even under
the most favorable conditions, while
the pedestrian can always see the au-
tomobile.
While best seeing conditions require
about, 100 foot candles, he said, the
average home or office should have
at least 100, night and day, to prevent
gross nervous strain. Schools should
be even better lighted.
"Our experiments have clearly
demonstrated" he said, that civiliza-
ton must 60 back and build Its
Illumination all over again. Much
of the progress Of the electrical age
started with the electric light, yet
the light itself has remained about
where it started. The discovery of
the physiological effects of seeing
under inadequate illumination opens
vistas that extend into most lines OF
human activity"
Evening star., 1934-10-18
BANQUET GROUP NAMED

Irving w. Bucklin has been ap-
pointed general chairman Of a COM
mittee Of % members of the affiliated
Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans
of the Civil War and the Auxiliary to
the Sons of the Civil War, who will
arrange a banquet on November "A for
surviving Union veterans and their
wives and the widows Of deceased
veterans.
Subcommittee chairmen include Miss
Lavina Bashford, hotel; r. J. F. Nc
Elroy. printing; Everett r. Warner,
decorations; Mrs. Kathryn Rain, invi-
tations; Miss Helen Downing, enter
tainment; Irving W. Bucklin. pub
licity, and r. J. F. McElroy and Mrs.
Nfttie Warner, Official host and
h0stess.
Evening star., 1934-10-18
WATCHMAN SLAIN
IN ALEXANDRIA
Struggle Evidence Indicates
Coal Office Robber Was
Taken by Surprise.
By a stan Correspondent Of tn. Star.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, October Is
Beaten over the head and left for dead
near the coal yard office Of w. A.
Smoot & Co., on the Alexandra water
front, the victim Of this city's fourth
murder in as many days, william H.
doc" woodfield, II, night watchman
for the company, was found by police
early today.
A theory that the assailant was sur
prised in the act Of stealing from
small room adjoining the watchman's
quarters in the office was advanced by
investigating officers. Company on
cials reported nothing missing after
first check-up.
Blood stains and other evidences Of
q furious struggle were found at the
doorway and on coal pile few feet
away. The watchman's blood-spat-
tered hit was discovered on the pile.
Hammer Head at Scene.
The iron head of q small sledge
hammer from which the wooden ham
die had been cut of, found at the
scene Of the crime, Is believed by De-
tective Sergt. Edgar Sims to have been
used in slugging the watchman torn
places in Woodfield's hat indicated
that he had been hit at least three
times over the head.
A large iron crowbar, on which blood
stains and bloody fingerprints were
found, was taken by police. Police be-
lieve the bar too heavy to have been
welded by the asSailant, but think It
was fought over by both men during
the struggle.
woodfield, o, former grocer, was,
prominent member Of the First Bap-
tist Church and . former oficer Of the
Baraca Class Of that church. He had
been employed as watchman for the
company for about fiye years.
Police Called At Early Hour.
Police were called about 4:so am. by
G. v. Anderson, watchman at the
American Agricultural Chemical Co.
plant, who had been notified by
Charles jackson, colored, that he had
been unable to locate Woodneld since
he (Jackson) came to relieve him at
am.
Woodfield's gun and eyeglasses were
found on a desk In the ONCE. This
led police to the belief that the watch
man had not heard or seen his assail-
ant until he surprised him.
The body was found by Sergt. Law
renee Padgett and ofneers Grimm and
Shaw. wcodfeld leaves his wife. Mrs.
Carrie Woodfeld, and sepF& children.
Evening star., 1934-10-18
Prospect of Substantial In.
crease in ModerniZation
Work Is Seen. 7
|.SIDDONS GIVES POLICY
IN LITTLEPAGE LETTER
Those Seeking Property Improve
ment Will Have to Pay
About s Per Cent.

Due to the prospect Of a sub
stantial increase in volume Of mod
ernization loans" and the favorable
experience SO far in handling the
loans" the banks of the District today
informed Better Housing Campaign
headquarters they had agreed to q
substantial reduction in carrying
charges for the loans.
In a letter to Thomas p. Littlepage,
general chairman Of the Better Hous-
ing Campaign in the District, Fred
erick P. H. Siddons, president Of the
District of Columbia Bankers Associa-
ton, stated that because of the more
favorable conditions the banks had
decided to place the financing charges
for modernization loans on a basis
of approximately $4.l5 per 500 a year,
the note to be paid in monthly in
stallments.
Rate 8 Per Cent.
1t was estimated at the local hous-
ing headquarters that a person wish
ing to obtain a loan for improvements
Of property now will have to pay about
8 per cent, including interest and
financing charges. This compares
favorably, it was pointed out, with the
rate of S9.72 required here in the
FIRST weeks OF the modernization cam
paign.
The new rate places Washington in
an exceedingly favorable position
among the cities Of the country in re-
gard to the cost Of improvement
loans, housing headquarters said. 1t
is far below the maximum allowed by
the Federal Housing Administration
Of nearly 10 per cent.
Mr.. Littlepage said the letter from
Mr.. Siddons exhibited further evi-
dence of the fine spirit of cooperation
and desire Of the banks Of Washing
ton to assist in the better housing
program"
Mr.. Siddons' Letter.
Mr.. Siddons' letter follows:
Because Of the prospect Of a SUBJ
stantial increase in the volume OF
modernization loans, and because OF
the favorable experience to date In
handling these loans, resulting from
Illc RIOllpb uldkllls "a PdyluC4lIS Ny
property owners, banks OF the District
Of Columbia agreed today that the
financing charge would be on a basis
Of approximately $415 per 81 900 per
year, the note to be paid in monthly
| installments.
This policy, it is felt. is in COM
plete accordance with the policy oi
the Federal Housing Administration
which has urged financial institutions
to adapt their financing plans to local
conditions, the only requirement being
that the maximum fixed by the Fed
eral Housing Administration may not
be exceeded. The plan announced to-
day is well within the limits Of Fed
eral Housing Administration require.
| ments.
1T was pointed out that one of the
important elements In the cost oi
handling these loans Is the necessity
of following up monthly payments
and experience in the District has
shown this Is less than in some other
localities, because Of the exceptional
regularity of income Of the qualified
property owners here"
Evening star., 1934-10-18
CHINESE MISSION
WORK DESCRIBED
Four American and One Na'
tive Workers Address
Conference Here.

Medical, educational and evangeM-
cal efforts of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society representatives in
China were outlined today to delegates
attending the sixty-fourth general ex-
ecutive meeting of the society in the
Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church.
Five women who have labored for
years in spreading health, knowledge
and religion in China addressed the
meeting. They were Miss Frances e.
Gully Miss Alice M. Powell, Mrs. Ola
H. Dudley, Miss Clara Pearl Dyer and
Miss Lucy Wang, president Of Hwa
Nan College, Foochow. All are Amer
leans except Miss Wang, Chinese,
who is one of the two woman college
heads In China.
Miss Wang declared her institution
has about 200 woman students, who
are instructed principally in educa-
ton, medicine and nursing. Although
Western science is taught. every ef-
fort is made to preserve Chinese
culture and traditions. Miss Wang
was graduated from Morningside Col
lege, Iowa, and took post graduate
work in chemistry at the University
of Michigan.
Rural Expert Speaks.
DR.. Kenyon L. Butterfeld, rural
expert of the International Mission
ary Council, spoke on "The Challenge
Of Village Womanhood." The morn
ing session was brought to an end
with a devotional service conducted
by Bishop William F. Mcdowell.
At last nights meeting Miss Flor
ence Hooper of Baltimore, treasurer,
reported a total income for the year
of $1,326, ATS, gain of lis per cent.
Mrs. Harry E. Woolever, recording
secretary, reported an increase of a.
ASS new members, bringing the So
ciety's enrolment to 362,611 members
in 1874 units.
Miss Hooper emphasized that only
$4,000 was spent for buildings during
the year. She said the society in years
past has become greatly overbuilt. Z"
Missionary pensions were reduced only
per cent during the last year. she
said. and the invested funds of the
society remained intact.
Mrs. Woolever reported the society
has 571 missionaries in active service
in 81 countries. It has 20 hospitals
and Is dispensaries.
Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes, the
principal speaker last night, said the
unconverted portion of the world is
waiting for religious instruction with
more eagerness than the converted
world is manifesting in providing it.
A message of greeting from Secre-
tary of State Hull was read. He
said, in part: The world is in great
need of the courage and enthusiasm
which how from religious conviction,
and the work Of your organization
will do much to aid In reaching the
goal of peace and happiness for the
people Of the earth"
A tea for missionaries to japan
attending the meeting was to be held
this afternoon at the japanese En-
bassy. A similar affair for Chinese
missionaries will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the Chinese Legation.
This afternoon the women will hear
Of work being done in Malaga,
Sumatra and Africa. Tonight q play
will be presented by a group of Ameri-
can University students under direc-
ton Of Prof. VIII Hutchins. It is
! entitled "At the Hermit's Gates"
Evening star., 1934-10-18
Seuen Shots Fired Into Taxi
By Fiue in Passing Auto

Milford 3. Evans, 24-year-old col
ored taxicab driver, reported to the
police today that five men In q speed
ing automobile last night fired seven
shots into his taxicab as he passed.
He was uninjured. 81,
Evans Is scheduled to appear In
Criminal Court today to testify against
Samuel Stevenson, 28, colored. who
shot him in the wrist during . hold
up July 81.
According to the story he told police
at No. z precinct, Evans picked up
In well dressed colored couple ut Sew
Enth and r streets late last night
Evening star., 1934-10-18
MRS. F. l. VAN DOLSEN
BURIED IN CEDAR HILL
Native OF Pontiac, Ill, Came to
Capital During World War.
Active In, Church Work

Mrs. Ethel Young Van Dolsen, wife
Of Fred L. Van Dolsen, Washington
attorney. died Sunday in Boston after
q long illness
Mrs. Van Dolsen, native Of Pom
tiac, H., came to Washington in
1918 as Q war worker. She was active
in church work here, q member of
the Central Presbyterian. Church and
the Mount Pleasant Chapter of the
Order Of the Eastern Star.
Funeral services were held yester-
day, with burial in Cedar Hill Gene
terry.
Evening star., 1934-10-18

and was directed to drive to the 1900
block Of Foxhail road. When they
reached the 2400 block, the man drew
a gun on him and declared that this
was zone way to keep him from tes-
Trying"
An olive-colored sedan, that had
been parked In the $500 block OF
Foxhall road as they passed, suddenly
drove by ami paused long enough for
the i've occupants to open fire on
Evans. The couple then got out OF
the taxi and disappeared.
Evans told police that hsf could
identity his assailants.
Evening star., 1934-10-18
KING ALEXANDER
| HONORED IN RITES
Official and Religious Lead
ers Assemble at National
Cathedral.

In the presence Of dignifed COM
pany of oficial and religious leaders
of the Nation, memorial services were
conducted today in the great sanctuary
and choir Of Washington Cathedral
in memory Of King Alexander of
Yugoslavia, recently assassinated in
France.
The wives Of two Presidents Mrs.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Wood
row Wilson, headed a distinguished
company Of representatives from off,
cial and diplomatic circles. The dip
lcmatic corps was largely represented
in tribute to the late King, and came
to pay their respects at the impressive
services.
Colorful and musical, the religious
ceremony was devoted principally to
the great Litany," sung and recited
by q distinguished group Of clergy
representing the Russian, Serbian and
Greek Orthodox Churches. with the
clergy of the Cathedral.
Sanctuary Decorated.
The charge d'affaires of the Yugo-
slav Legation, Bojidar Stoianovitch,
who had issued the formal invitations
to the commemoration services, was
the head Of the delegation from his
country participating in the services.
The great sanctuary was appropri-
ately decorated in colors Of mourning
in memory Of the late King. The
catafalque, covered with black panel
and draped with the Yugloslavian
flag, was the center Of attention In
the great sanctuary.
The service, known as "the Requiem
once" of the Greek Orthodox Church,
was conducted by q group of clergy
led by Bishop Antonin of Baltimore.
attired in the mitre and full cere-
monial vestments of the Greek Ortho-
dox Church.
Bishop Sends Regrets.
A message from Right Rev. James
E. Freeman, Bishop of Washington,
expressing regret at his inability to
be present and extending condolences
to the family Of the late King, was
read by the Very Rev. g. c. F.. Braten-
ahl, dean Of the Cathedral.
Among the participants in the serv-
ices were Rev. Alexander Zolotov-
sky, rector Of the Russian Orthodox
Church Of St. Alexander Nevsky
Church of this city; Rev. John Dorosh.
rector of the Russian Orthodox st.
Nicholas Church; Protodeacon I.
Semoff Of the Russian Orthodox Ca
thedral in New York; Rev. Ristanovic.
representing Bishop Mardary, head of
the Serbian Orthodox Church in the
United States and Canada, and others.
Among the representatives of the
cabinet at the services were Secretary
Of Commerce and Mrs. Daniel I.
Roper and Mrs. George Dern, wife o:
the Secretary of War.
Candles are Lighted.
An impressive feature Of the SER
vices was the lighting of candles,
which spread gradually throughout
the majestic edifice until virtually all
members Of the assembly carried these
symbols Of the eight of faith"
At the conclusion of the service, the
United States Army Band, which had
played impressively prior to the OPEN
ing Of the service, presented first the
Yugoslavian national anthem and the
national anthem Of the United States
A squad Of American soldiers fired a
salute which rang throughout the
Cathedral and the service was brought
to close with TAPS"
Evening star., 1934-10-18
Dutch Supper School Benefit.

SILVER SPRING, Md, October 10
(speciaD "A Dutch supper win bs
held tonight In st. Michael's Parish
Hall for the benent os st. Nichael'a
Parish School.
Evening star., 1934-10-18
Bradley Hills Meeting

POTOMAC, Nd. october 10 (spe-
ciaD BRADLEY Hills Community Lea
que win meet at the Congressional
Country Club tomGrow night at Q
o'clock,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02
ARTHUR CLINE
FUNERAL WILL
Be HELD TODAY
Well KnOWn Farmer OF
Washington Township Is
Dead at Sc.

Funeral services for Arthur Cline.
IS, washington township farmer.
who died Wednesday night in his
home, SiXty-eighth street and
Grandview drive. were to be held at
? this afternoon in the residence,
with burial in Crown Hill.
Mr.. Cline was a member of the
Pleasant View Lutheran church and
a charter member Of the Old Au-
gusta Red Mems lodge.
Surviving him are the widow, Mrs.
Ida L. Cline; daughter. Mrs.
francis E. Wilmer Jr.; a brother,
John Cline, and a sister, Mrs.
Charles BARLEY, all of Washington
township and a sister, Mrs. Bert
Delong, Plainfield.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02
RoSamond BerkeiI Dies

Word of the death of Mrs Rosa
mond Berkel wife of Charles
Berkell, former manager of Berkell
Players in Indianapolis. which
occurred in Davenport, Ia, Oct Is.
has been received by Indianapolis
friends
Surviving here are the widower,
now engaged in theatrical business
in Davenport; a daughter. Mrs
Fredalena Philliber, Davenport, and
brother, John Church. st. Joseph,
Mo.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02
WOMAN Is BURNED TO
DEATH IN HOUSE FIRE
Clothing Ignited by Kerosene
Flames; Home Destroyed.

Mrs. Annie Miller, SIS. Negro, 1922
Mills street, was burned to death
in a fire which destroyed her home
last night. Kerosene thrown into
a stove ignited her clothing and
resulted in burns causing her death.
Early today an overheated hot
water boiler in the home Of J. r
McCully, 81 North oxford avenue,
caused a fire that resulted in $50
damage to the home.
A cigaret was believed TO have
caused fire that resulted in $50
damage TO the home Of Mrs. Mary
c. Weiss, 1885 Central avenue.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02
AVIATION ADDRESS SET
Legion Post to Hear Lecture by
Schoen Field Chief.

Captain Stanton T. Smith, COM
mandant of Schcen field. Fl. Har-
rison. will discuss modern combat
aviation tonight at the Armistice
program of Irvington Post, 38, Am
erican Legion. Short talks by rep
resentatives Of the army. navy and
marine corps also viii be made.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02
INSURANCE GROUP TO
HEAR TALK ON GOLD
l. u. Administrator to Speak at
Dinner Tonight.

A talk on reasons for the United
States going of the gold standard
will be given at $50 tonight at the
Indiana Lumbermens' Mutual Insur-
ance Company dinner at the Indi-
annapolis Athletic Club. The speak
er will be Frank H. Streightoff,
business administration professor at
Indiana university extension de
vision.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02

Not just a few-but close
to one thousand pairs at
t h IS sensationally low
price, Smart styles! De-
pendable quality Com
plete range of sizes!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02
Maxwell Wriqht Dead

Maxwell Wright, 1913 North Noble
street, died in a physicians office
in Bloomington yesterday, accord
ing to a report to police here.
Identification was made through
cards in Mr. Wright's possession.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02

Here is a drawing Of Edna st.
Vincent Millay by Francisco
Bolles. Miss NIillay's new volume
of poetry, Wine From These
Grapes" has Just been published
Dy Harper g. Brothers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-02

NEW STOREarger attractive and better equipped than
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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-06-27
BIG HUNGRY
BIG HUNGRY, June 2T.-Mrs,

BIG HUNGRY, June 27.-Mrs.
j. E. Stepp visited Mr.. and Mrs.
billiard Stepp last Tuesday.
T. B. Ward called on D. F.
Stepp last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Dell Hyder Wis
tied the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller Stepp, recently.
Miss Eloise Savage is visiting
her great-grandmother, Mrs. jamie
Ward.
Miss Orpha Stepp was the din
ner guest of Mrs. billiard Stepp
last Sunday.
Mrs. Mack Stepp was able to
attend Sunday school Sunday aft
ernoon. II was held at the K. s.
Morris home.
Visitors at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. billiard Stepp Sunday, were:
Joe Case, of near Dana; Mrs. D.
F. Stepp, Mrs 3. X. Savage, and
Miss Java Stepp.
Mr.. and Arg. Dulug Hyder, Of
Flat Rock, were in this section
Sunday afternoon: also Mr. and
Mrs. Grant Stepp Of New Hope.
An old-time singing was held
az the home 81 Albert Stepp last
Monday night. Afterwards cake
and lemonade were served. Every
one attending enjoyed the singing
and refreshments.
Albert Stepp made Il business
trip 10 Tennessee last Saturday TO
buy carload Of mules. He spent
THE night with MIR. and Mrs. Lee
Morgan, Of Hendergonyille.
James Stepp was the dinner
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Stepp
last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Vaughn, Of
Hendersonville, Visited the par
ents Of Mrs. Vaughn, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. F. Stepp, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Bayne and
children visited at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs T. j. Blackwell last
Sunday.
Mr.. billiard Stepp, of Tracey
Grove, was Sunday dinner guest
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-06-27

ed servant of the people. from
the President on down the line n
IVA.
Walter B. Smith of Henderson.
vile, who has been the most ac-
tive Henderson county supporter
Of the Bent Greek dam project
urged that Drs. A. E. and H. A.
Morgan be urged to visit this sec
ton and hold a conference with
the citizens with a view to reach
ing a definite conclusion as to
iva plans. Mr.. Smith pointed
out that this probably cannot be
done until the surveys of the sec
ton are completed and all engi-
neering information is in hand.
President Osborne desired that
a committee be appointed to COL
lect information about agricul-
ture, land values and other i'm.
portant matters in this connee-
ton, and on being empowered TO
appoint the committee named
thereon G. D. White, Ed Brown,
Lawrence Hayes, ]. NJ. Goode,
Tom Westfeldt and Chauncey
Roberts. The two last named gen.
tlemen represent the Hooper's
Creek area which would be food
ed by the Bent Creek dam.
Before adjournment of the
meeting Prof. White requested
those in the audience favoring the
Bent Creek dam to so vote by a
showing of hands. No hands were
raised :. 1t was ascertained, how
ever, by a representative of The
Times-News that probably one
fourth of the Mills River people
have been favorable to the dam
It is said that this num-
Der is composed of citizens who
want to sell their lands, and they
have been told that IVA will pay
generous, boom prices for all
flooded lands and improvements.
When they are convinced that this
pipe dream is all smoke, their
views no doubt will change.
The sentiment of the meeting
was evidently preponderantly in
favor CT cooperation with iva
for a plan that will preserve ana
develop the French Broad and
tributary valleys and at the same
time secure for iva all that is
desired in connection with its gen.
aral plans for Muscle Shoals.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-06-27

tack with a triple and single.
Whitney's double scored TWO IN
the ninth TO wind it up. =,
Philadelphia missed a double
header on the Pirates by a June
bugs eyelash when game was
called in the sixth Of the night,
cap after the Phils had loaded
the bases and were warmed up
for a rally. The Pirates register
ed only three hits but on, Al,
when rain and darkness ended 1t.
Philadelphia won the first game,
Sd, when walters homered IN the
fourth with two aboard. =,
St. Louis CARDINALS climbed all
over Al Smith OF the Giants for
four runs in the first, drove him
from the hill with four more in
the third and added five in the
fifth to win coasting, 1877. The
Giants outhit the Cards, Nell OFT
and Travis Jackson connecting
for homers, but the Cards put
them together to make runs. Paul
Dean went the route, chalking up
his 10th win Of the year.