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Evening star., 1935-11-03
By John g. Henry.

MERICAN Army officers today
~ are developing plans for mill
~ tary maneuvers in Ethiopia.
While the white-robed war
riors of Halle Selassie, King of Kings
and Conquering Lion of Judah. and
the black-shirted legions of Benito
Mussolini make fierce faces at eacn
other in the rough country of Selassie' S
kingdom, these American officers conf
pile information about the terrain, the
available resources, accessibility of
water and food, essentials of a COM
munication system and other factors
necessary to war in the field.
To aid their studies they keep up to
date situation map" on which are
plotted the troop movements of the
belligerent forces, their number, names
of commanders and general identifica-
ton. Press reports are culled thorough
" each day, other sources of informa-
ton are tapped with equal regularity.
This activity, however. is not so
alarming as it might sound. 1t carries
with it slight implication that Ameri-
can forces ever will make any direct
use of the knowledge thus being ac-
cumulated. Instead. the current Afri-
can engagement is being used merely
as a subject of study for officers at the
Army War College.
Representing the cream of Americas
fighting men, class of 81 high
ranking officers are now in the second
month of a 10-month course at Amer
ica's highest institution Of military
learning. Graduates of West Point and
numerous other schools under jurisdic-
tion of the War Department, they are
enrolled at the War College only after
special recommendation as to their
qualifications for further promotion.
THE college itself describes them as
= mature officers. specially selected
IIUul IllOoC VIII IldNC ollOWu JuuSAlCA1U,
capacity and willingness of application,
and who have demonstrated their suit
ability for higher training in command
or staff duty by their work in the
schools leading up to the War College
and by their records in the service"
Located on an attractively land
scaped peninsula between the Anacos-
tia River and Washington Channel,
near where both flow into the Po-
tomac River, the Army War College
Is on a military reservation of some
81 acres.
Founding of the institution is cred
tied to Elihu Root, Secretary OF War
in the Mckinley and Theodore Roose-
welt administrations. First mention
Of it in a War Department document
is in the report Of the Secretary for
1899. It's first appropriation appears
in an Army appropriation bill in 1900
and the college was established per-
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ton in the art Of wholesale killing. the
college property presents an attractive
picture.
ENTRANCE may be gained from one
direction only. that by a guarded
gate on P street near Four-and-a-Half
street in the southwest section of the
city. Being an Army post in addition
to a college. the reservation boasts
supply store, a library. post Office,
barracks for the enlisted men of the
post and for the post band, head
quarters building for the Signal Corps
stationed there. quarters for the fac
ulty and officer students of the college
and other miscellaneous buildings.
At the far end of the reservation,
overlooking the three waterways,
stands the college building proper. a
large brick and stone structure
guarded symbolically at least by two
menacing field guns at the main en-
trance. In the lobby rests long and
dangerous looking torpedo, SISTER mis-
sile" of the one which sunk the Lusi-
tania. Captured from the Germans at
some time during the Warld War, it
was presented to the War College by
officers Of the British Staff School, a
comparable institution of the British
army.
At the left of the lobby Is the geo.
graphic section of the Military Intelli-
gence Division of the War Department
General Staff. In its files are some
2,50o,0 900 maps of at least 100000
locales. Among these is one OF the
American front in France, its sections
in such detail that they show almost
every tree and fence post within tne
area.
Elsewhere in the building is mill
tary library containing more than
$50. 1000 books, most of them dealing
with the gentle subject of war. Ex-
change agreements are in effect BE-
tween this library, the Congressional
Library and the Pan-Amer1can LII
brary, 50 that the resources OF all are
mutually available.
THE historical section, formerly a
branch of the general STAN, is
now a part of the War College and is
an important addition to its activities.
Although its principal occupation at
present is q study and compilation OF
data from records of the World War,
its research is not confined to this,
but is directed into the field OF all
military. history. Many of its findings
are applied to the military problems
which form part Of the college course.
In the line of buildings extending
along the Washington Channel side
of the reservation, all shaded by great
elm trees, stands the Ofhcers' Club.
where much of the social life Of the
college and the post centers. An
outdoor bandstand Is just across the
road.
In the broad campus like expapse
which runs nearly the entire length
Of the reservation Is nine-hole golf
course. At one corner is base ball
diamond and q another point are
Evening star., 1935-11-03
Ethiopian Conflict Now Engaging At
tention of 81 Specially Chosen Officers in
War College, Nations Most Advanced
Military School.
Military School.

suant to a general order in 1901.
Upon Mr. Roots recommendation. the
present main building was authorized
by Congress and construction plans
approved by the Secretary Of War in
1902. The building was dedicated in
1908.
In an early report, Secretary Root
speaks of the institution as "a COL
lege established for an advanced
course of professional study by Army
officers" AS such, it has, since its
establishment, continued to operate.
with short interruptions due to the
exigencies of border service and the
World War. After the close OF the
World War it resumed operations in
the Fall of 1919 with a considerably
broadened field.
WAR DEPARTMENT instructions,
revised from time to time, state
the mission of the college in the fol-
lowing terms:
/. To train officers for the conduct
of field operations of the Army and
higher echelons, and to instruct IN
those political, economic and social
matters which influence the conduct
of war.
2. To instruct officers in War De-
partment general staff duties and
those of the Office of the Assistant
Secretary of War.
3. To train officers for joint opera
tions of the Army and Navy.
4. To instruct officers in the STRAIT
egy, tactics and logistics Of large OPP
erations in past wars. with special
reference to the World War.
With only specially recommended
officers now being admitted to the
courses of study here, successful COM
pletion of this work is given a par
ticular significance by provisions Of
the national defense act, as amended
by the act of June 4, 1920, which
limits future eligibility for the War
Department General Staff to gradua-
ton from the Army War College.
For instructional purposes the fac
ulty is divided into four divisions,
designated G-1, G-2, G-3 and CT,
corresponding to four divisions of the
War Department. The faculty con-
sists of Is officers.
The study procedure is to have mill
tary experts in various phases of war
fare appear for lectures. Problems are
set forth before committees composed
of small group of the student officers
who spend some few weeks upon their
findings and then submit them to the
whole class. Analysis of these find
ings then is undertaken by the entire
class, with discussion and question:
ing expected TO make all familiar with
the conclusions.
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IN ADDITION to the is instructors,
the faculty also embraces the COM
mandant Of the college, the assistant
commandant and the executive officer.
Head Of each Of the faculty divisions
is director. these four, together with
the commandant and assistant COM
mandant. constituting the Faculty
Board, which makes all determine
tions with regard to the ratings of
student officers and the recommends
tions as to the duties for which they
are fitted as shown by their work in
the college.
On the faculty today are two naval
officers, their task being to teach the
essentials Of cooperation between the
two branches of the service. At the
same time. among the students are
four naval and two Marine officers.
In addition, Q limited number Of Ma
tional Guard and Reserve officers are
allowed to take the courses each year.
Evening star., 1935-03-29
MAIMONIDES' BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION IS TODAY
Rabbi Solomon Metz to Speak
Tonight at Adas Israel
Congregation.

In commemoration of the 800th an
niversary of the birth Of Rabbi Ben
Maimon, known today as Maimonides,
Rabbi Solomon Metz will preach at
Adas Israel Congregation tonight.
Maimonides, the greatest Jewish
leader of his day, wrote three books
that have Influenced Jews through
the centuries. His most famous work
was Guide to the Perplexed." {"
his others being a codification of all
the laws Of the Bible and the Talmud
and a commentary to Mishnah in
Arabic.
Spain, the birthplace Of Mai
monides. has issued stamps bearing
his likeness. and Jewry throughout
the world today is celebrating his
birthday anniversary.
Evening star., 1935-03-29

and spacious rooms Of Chevy Chase
School, when card playing. fashion
show, a tea party and other features
will be offered for the benefit Of the
work done at the hospital throughout
the year by the women's board.
Mrs. Arthur H. Vandenburg, Mrs.
Marcus A. Coolidge, Mrs. Frank w.
Mondell. Mrs. Robert Griggs and Mrs.
Henry Grattan Doyle also are in
cluded In the list Of prominent wom-
en- who are sponsors for the event
which Is attracting society generally,
for society generally loves to play
cards out Of doors on q Spring after
noon with blossoming trees and
shrubs nearby and the scent of fiow-
ers in the air. It is expected that
many hundred card tables will be oc-
cupied by well known women, from
2 until o'clock and that many other
women will arrive about o'clock for
the first view of the fashion show at
which official women, headed by Mrs.
William H. King, will graciously pre-
side.
Tea will be served to the card play
ers with punch and cakes throughout
the afternoon and candy passed to
the tables by attractive girls and
young society matrons. The Candy
Committee has Mrs. G. Louis Weller
as chairman and Mrs. Albert A. Jones
as her first "aide," the committee
members including Mrs. w. H. Col
lier, Mrs. Irving Percival Hall, Mrs.
Edward Goring Bliss, Mrs. Eldon p.
King. Mrs. James H. Spalding and
Miss Mollie Davis. Among the young
girls who will sell the candy will be
Miss Betty Bliss.
Tickets for cards and for the fash
ion show are available from a COM
mittee of board members headed by
Mrs. Walter E. Hilton.
The Community Center Depart
ment will present a pageant, Simon
Bolivar, the Liberator," Thursday and
Friday evenings, April IL and IL, at
$50 o'clock, in the Roosevelt audi
torium. in observance Of Pan-Ameri-
can day and in honor of the PAN
American Union, when the honor
guests of the occasion will be men,
bers of the Latin American diplo-
matte corps.
The hosts and hostesses for the first
night Of the pageant will be Mrs.
Elizabeth K. Peoples. Mrs. Fulton
Lewis, Commissioner Melvin c. Hazen,
DR.. Frank w. Ballou, DR.. Stephen E.
Kramer, Mr.. Arno B. Cammerer,
Mrs. James G. Yaden, Mr.. Charles
Bittinger, DR.. w. Coleman Nevils and
Mrs. James Carroll Frazer.
The second night hosts and host
eseses will be DR.. and Mrs. Hayden
Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry 7.
Quinn, Dean and Mrs. Henry Grattan
Evening star., 1935-03-29
JAMB0REE SESSION

The second session in training
course for Scout jamboree guides will
be held tomorrow night at the
Training Center, 1918 Vermont ave-
nue.. A total of five sessions are to
be held, the first being last week.
A course in the elements of Scout
mastership Is scheduled to begin Tues
day evening, April 9, at Alexandria.
The Camping Committee has an
nounced that District Commissioner
]. Wesley Lofts again will be di-
rector at the Woodrow Wilson Scout
Reservation, at Burnt Mills, Md, this
Summer. Hubert L. Maze, recently
appointed assistant executive of the
local council, will be in charge at
Camp, Roosevelt, where extensive i'm
provements are planned.
Evening star., 1935-03-29

Doyle, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry dilligan,
Mr.. and Mrs. George M. Whitwell,
DR.. and Mrs. Philip Sidney Smith,
Mrs. Frank w. Ballou, Mrs. Stephen
E. Kramer, DR.. and Mrs. Z. c. Higbie,
DR.. Theodore Halbert Wilson, Mrs.
Jessie M. Holton, Mrs. Frederic Z.
harrington and DR.. Joseph M. M.
Gray.
The pageant will be presented un-
der the direction Of Mrs. Marie Moore
Forrest with prominent players and
dancers Of the Capital appearing in
episodes Of the story and the United
States Marine Band playing the ac-
compartment throughout.
Evening star., 1935-03-29

nave the assistance OF Miss Mildred
Himmelfarb, recitationist.
Mrs. Charles Wattlesworth will be
the hostess for the tea tomorrow aft
ernoon at Kenmore. the old home in
Fredericksburg Of Col. Fielding Lewis
and his wife, Betty Washington,
George Washington's only sister. Mrs.
Wattlesworth will be assisted by Mrs.
George Waring, Mrs. Eugene Corn
well and Mrs. Stuart Jones. The
japonicas and the forsythia have
added their color to the Kenmore
gardens, making them still more beau
tiful.
Among those who will be present
Monday night at the Lenten concert
of the A Capella Choir in the ball
room Of the Mayflower Hotel are Mrs.
Mark L. Bristol, Mrs. Benjamin H.
Buckingham, Mr.. James M. Beck, Mrs.
Wallace Chiswell, Mrs. w. S. Corby,
Mrs. William H. Dietrich. Mrs.
Charles w. Fairfax. Mrs. Patrick j.
Hurley. DR.. Harrison Howe, Mrs.
Cazenove Lee, Miss Marjorie Lowe,
Mr.. Lynch Luquer, Mrs. Charles
Marsh, Mrs. M. A. j. Markley, Mrs.
George M. Morris, Mrs. w. c. Miller,
Miss Maude McQuade, Mrs. H. B. Pat
ten, Miss Mary Routt, Mrs. w. E.
Stafford, Mr.. Jesse Suter and Mrs.
Webb Woodfill.
Participating in the program to be
conducted by Mrs. Ruby Smith Stall
are Miss Ruth de Jarnette, Mrs.
Dorothy Wilson Halbach. Miss Bess
Hough, Miss Jessie Kennedy, Miss
Lois Meeker, Miss Mabel Pain, Miss
Ann PAUL, Miss Janet Strife, Miss
Martha Blanchard, Miss Viola Buh-
row, Miss Bessie Doolan, Miss Lois
Garlock, Miss Miriam Huddle. Miss
Imogene Sanborne, Miss Ruth Hudgel,
Mr.. Wendell Anderson, Mr. William
Bennett, Mr.. Ernest Frazer, Mr.. Robert
Metcalf, MIR. William Spicer, Mr.. Earl
Yates, Mr.. George Wood, Mr.. Stanley
Covert. Mr.. Carl Freeman. Mr.. Dale
Hamilton, Mr.. Richard Hobbs, Mr..
Robert Hobbs and Mr.. Merlin Smith.
Reservation for boxes and tickets
for the Lenten concert are available
Mt the Mayfower Ticket Bureau.
Patronesses for the Spring festival
to be given by the women's board of
George Washington University Hos
pital Thursday afternoon, April 4, at
2 o'clock include Sonora de Alfaro.
wife of the attache of the Legation of
Panama. The festival will be held
in the attractive grounds, verandas
Evening star., 1935-03-29
SOCIETY
CONTINUED From Third Page)

will be presented. Mrs. Wilson will
have the assistance of Miss Mildred
Himmelfarb, recitationist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-31
HEALTH OFFICIAL
 PRAEES.Y CAMP
Sanitation Inspections Are Pleasing to (. Howard
 Dunbar

Following the statement of the Connecticut State Department of Health Monday, to the effect that sanitation inspections, etc., in sum- mer camps would be very strict this season, it is interesting to note the Al rating granted the local YMCA boys camp as a result of state inspection last week. c. Howard Dunbar, of the state department of health, visited the camp and filed with Camp Director Bill Briggs a detailed report coy- ering every sanitary feature of the camp. The report showed satis- factory and commendable condi- tions throughout, with no adverse criticism.
 Dunbar, in . note to Briggs, stated that the local YMCA camp rated with the best camps in the state and considered it one of the best.
 Dunbar's inspection included the water supply, and he was pleased with the deep artesian well, which is used not only for drinking but for brushing teeth, washing. cook ing and washing dishes. The re- port further stated that all milk used in the camp is pasteurized and is delivered, iced, daily to the camp refrigerators.
 The mess room and kitchen in- spection met with the inspectors approval and in his report he stated that the entire equipment was screened, had an abundant supply of running hot water, and that the utensils and equipment were in excellent sanitary condi- ton. The septic tank arrange. ments for all drainage and sew craze was found to be satisfactory. This equipment is the newly in- stalled sanitary system, paid for by local friends of the YMCA camp and a model equipment for any camp.
 Recent tests of the water in the artesian we'll system showed 1t to be free of any foreign seepage and the Newlands' Sanitary laboratories in Hartford recommend 1t for drinking purposes. A test of the lake water taken at the same time certifies it for bathing purposes.
 Dunbar's inspection included garbage disposal arrangements, and the metal covered containers which are removed and cleansed daily met with his approval.
 Dunbar commented on the gen. eral cleanliness of the camp from one end to the other and on the immaculate appearance of the camp, tents and tent floors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-31
Legion Members To
 March In Parade
Casper Davis Post Plans for Hartford Convention;
 Homer Street Paving Blocked By Trolley Co. Action
WATERvILLE

with him with the view of bringing about such a solution to the situa- ton. The city could force the issue at this time by carrying the case to the public utilities commissions CTS. This procedure would probably drag the matter along into the win- ter and possibly into next year when, it is hoped, the matter may be solved.
 It is unfortunate that the atti- tude of the Connections company makes it necessary to again post pone this very necessary project, particularly when the city is able and ready to proceed with it's share of the work. Many local peo. pie are asking themselves if 1t Is going to be necessary to wait for another series of fatal or serious accidents as the result of the con- ditions on Homer street before ac- tion will be taken.
 Robert Buckmaster Dies Robert Buckmaster, one of Wa terville's best-known citizens, and one of the most popular insurance salesmen in the state, died yester- N0Js ~ HID itOIhC, 4VC street, after brief illness. He was a native of this city, the son of the late Martin and Wulhelmina Voght Buckmaster, and was fifty-one years years of age. He had been a special agent for the New England Mutual Insurance company for many years and was rated very highly in his profession. He was a member of Trinity church, of Con- tinental lodge, F. A. and A. M; and of Nosahogan lodge of odd Fel- lows.
 Surviving are his wife, Bernice Bartram Buckmaster; daughter, Barbara l.. Buckmaster; and sister, Miss Mable Buckmaster, all of Robert street.
 The funeral services will take place from the Alderson funeral home. at 70 Central avenue, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, They will be. conducted by Rev. Francis Smith, of Branford. and the burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7:O0 to $500 D. m. this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-31
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The New Home of the Matzkin Furniture Co.

Occupying the Entire Building at the
 Junction of
 South Main, Brook and Scovill St. Every item of, furniture is now entered in our annual August Sale. Now you will find the largest and most complete stock we have ever shown. Furniture of quality for every nook and corner of your home. Because of the very large amount of room we now have, we have added considerably to our regular stocks giving you practically endless assort- ment to choose from.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-31

We honestly believe that we now occu- py as much space as any other institu- tion in New England. Five mammoth floors, just crowded with furniture. We want you to see our large and beautiful stocks and to note the extraordinary values prepared for you. Come make your selections early. We expect large response to this announcement. We ex- pect it will be one of the most success full August sales in our history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-31
OPENING and AUGUST SALE SPECIAL

MODERN LIVING ROOM SUITES Including set
 tee, chair and host S90 z0 chair ...... VeOV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-31

MAPLE, WALNUT AND MAHOGANY
 SEVEN PIECE SUITES. Including l ma, table and four chairs as AZ low as ................. VI
Evening star., 1935-05-28
The President and
Forgotten People

To the Editor of The Star:
I listened attentively to the speech
of the President, explaining his veto
of the Patman bonus bill In it he
stated that the bill was preferential
legislation, picking out special group
already favored by the Government in
Civil Service statues, etc. He states
also that though commander in chief
of the Army and Navy he was Presi-
dent of all the people of the United
States and it was his duty to look
after the welfare of all. 1 knew, how
ever. that that magnanimous state
ment had its exceptions. He did not
mean the colored people Of this Coun-
try. They are not included. as witness
his silence when the anti-lynching bill
was sidetracked by the Senate. The
unhappiness of large group of the
opulation-citizens of the United
States-was not of sufficient i'm
portance to him to justify his inter-
vention or interest in their behalf.
l wonder If he heard the radio
address of the reverend father OF
Catholic University who spoke on
the Church of the Air" program
few Sundays ago, and fearlessly de-
nounced the church. the Government
and the white people for their unjust.
un-Christian treatment of the colored
population. I wish there were more
like him. C4AS. A. ALLEN.
Evening star., 1935-05-28

more equitable dealings between work.
ers and employers and the social
gains that have been made. such as
shorter hours, restoration OF wages
and elimination of child labor. A
fundamental purpose Of the national
recovery act was to correct certain in
equities in those relations, which so
greatly affect the welfare of the ma
tional community. The methods pur-
sued and the manner in which they
were applied we're drastic. The court
has now held the procedure to be
ever, pass upon the merits OF the
specific regulatory processes, and its
failure to do so, which was within the
logical limitations of Its jurisdiction,
does not warrant the complete aban-
donment of practices which have been
undertaken under the now rejected
system of Federal control Of working
hours and conditions. A policy of
harmonious and equitable business
practices should prevail despite the
declaration by the court that the
grant of authority to the Executive by
the Congress to do that which only
legislation can effect is beyond the
limits of the Constitution
Evening star., 1935-05-28
Praises Work of House
ID. G.. Subcommittee
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
May kindly be extended space in
your valuable paper to express my
hearty approval of the work accom-
plished bv the Special Crime Commit
tee selected by Representative Mary
7. Norton? In my opinion the COM
mittee deserves the unstinted approval
Of the citizens It's findings should
be approved by the full committee,
also by the full House of Representa-
tives. My only regret was that the
committee was not continued and in
structed to delve deep into the activi-
ties of other branches of the District
government. some of which. I regret
to state, ere run in a haphaZard, in
efficient and unsatisfactory way.
In many instances 1t is fruitless to
try to get an audience with the pres
ent Board of Commissioners, to have
complaints that are filed against heads
of some departments and their sub
ordinates sifted. aired and inveSti-
gated. The inclination on the part
of the Board of Commissioners seems
to me. TO be to evade complaints
against the heads of departments.
Congress should insist that citizens
making complaints or preferring
charges against any District employees
should receive more recognition to-
ward having their grievances investi-
gated. HENRY F. ASH.