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Evening star., 1935-10-06
15OLAUNCH ~. N"
DRIVE THIS WEEK
J. L. Vandegritt Is Leader
Of Campaign to Get 600
New Members.

An organization of $50 business and
professional men, under leadership of
John l. Vandegrift. assistant vice
president of the Chesapeake &, Poto-
mac Telephone Co., will launch this
week an intensive city-wide campaign
to enroll 900 new members in the
Young Mems Christian Association by
October %.
Benefits of Y. M. c. A. membership
will be explained to individuals and
organizations by speakers and personal
eanvassers and by printed matter,
posters, letters and other methods.
The objective is to encourage wider
use Of Y. M. c. A. health, educational
and character-building facilities.
First returns in the drive will be
received at dinner of all campaign
ers Friday at pm. in the auditorium
OF the Central Y. M. C. A., Eighteenth
and G streets. Assisting Chairman
Vandegrift in arranging for the mobil-
ization of workers are Vice Chairmen
Earl Nash and Carson P. Frailey and
Evening star., 1935-10-06
Washington Wayside
Random Observations of Interesting
Events and Things.

First it gets you angry, on the re-
bouno; and then on sober second
thought you appreciate that perhaps
it was timely reminder of how you
thoughtlessly increase the traffic haz-
ard many times a day.
This 'Jaywalker" cuss word is
having salutary effect, and it also
gives an outlet for letting of steam
to many an harrassed auto driver as
he dodges a pedestrian wrapped in
his own thoughts.
OUT OF BALANCE.
HERE is the inside story of George
towns famous sidewalk clock,
which stands in front of the Potomac
Branch of the Hamilton National
Bank at Wisconsin avenue and M
street. Although in perfect condi-
ton, the huge clock won't run! Tells
the world it is IL o'clock and mas
never told any other story since the
hands moved up from 1910 several
weeks ago.
After much friendly joshing. Off
cials in the bank announced that they
cannot make the clock run because
they do not own or control it. Then
it was learned that the big timepiece
is the personal property of B. Agee
BowleS. for many years a George
town banker and now engaged in the
real estate business with his office in
the Potomac Bank Building.
When Wisconsin avenue was re-
Gently paved, the sidewalk was made
narrower and the clock moved about
3 feet. 1t has been out of balance
ever since. Its dignity has been IN
Jured and no amount of winding will
make it tick off the minutes and
hours and tell its friends the time
Of day or night.
There isn't a thing the matter
with that clock" said Mr.. Bovles.
L am doing my best to get the
paving firm to restore it to perfect
balance. Then it will run as it did
before 1t was moved"
Evening star., 1935-10-06
Campaign Secretary Randolph

Myers.
Subsequent returns will be tabulated
at dinner rallies to be held October
IS. Is, 81 and %, Vandegrift an
nounced. The membership organiza-
ton has been divided into divisions
and teams. The. first division will be
led by J. o. Martin, with Ralph Foster
as secretary; the second division by
George B. Kennedy, with c. E. Fleming
as secretary, and the third division by
George E. Harris. with Page NICK.
Etchison as secretary, Men prominent
in business. sports, Government and
other representative circles of the
Capital have volunteered as team
members.
Special committees will canvass busi-
ness groups. churches, civic bodies and
other organizations interested in pro-
noting health and good citizenship
among young men of Washington.
In addition to signing up members
for the ''Y" the campaigners will seek
to sign up $50 members for The Stars
Safety Council.
Evening star., 1935-10-06
w. & j. Sloane
An Unexpected "Sa|e"

Something like hundred new designs by our
Company of Mastercraftsmen are ready for ship
ment from the factory. Which means room must
be provided for their display. And that, in turn,
means we must clear the way by disposal of con-
fictng models in stock. Iti sacrificing of eur
rent styles that have been very popular-for
Evening star., 1935-10-06
I'll Twelfth Street

the accommodation of advanced creations. We are
making reductions that make real bargains of the
bedroom and dining room suites and living room
and occasional pieces involved. On sale Monday
morning and assembled together on the Third and
Fifth Foors-for your better convenience in inspec-
ton and greater ease in selection.
Evening star., 1935-10-06
EMERGENCY CASE.

EMEHCENC1 CASE.
HE routine of the East beach
at the Naval Air Station. San
Diego, was temporarily inter-
- rupted a few days ago, the
Navy Department has been informed,
when large pelican glided in for a
landing, TAXED up to the ramp anc
walked up the incline.
: When approached by the beach
.crew he made no attempt to escape
but seemed to welcome their friendly
advances, says the Navy report. In
vestigation disclosed fish hook i'm
bedded in the flesh of the birds leg.
This was removed by surgical
I minded sailor and the bird returned
, to his element for a test flight,
which proved entirely satisfactory.
: IN NEW QUARTERS.
6 The new United States Supreme
, Court Building, which Monday UiH
2 UitneSs its first session of the high
tribunal, contains more marble
than any other structure in the
: tCorld. approximately ass, 900 cubic
feet OF Vermont marble, uirtuallp
oil of it lUhtte, lpere used in the
exterior trails and columns, the
interior halls and corridors and in
the numerous sculptures.
X X
GOING ROUND IN CIRCLES.
AN AUTOMOBILE bearing an Ala
bama license was caught in the
heavy traffic which marked the week
end and swept around Dupont Circle
three and a half times before the
driver finally found the street he was
seeking.
The motorist appeared confused by
the constant hooting of horns behind
him when he slowed down or pulled
from one lane to another in quest of
his turning off place. Several pedes-
trians stopped to watch his progress.
After the third lap the motorist ap-
peared more interested in getting off
the circle than in finding his street.
BE PREPARED.
OFFICIALS as tGeH as loUer- r-cluSsed
employees OF the r. F. c. aren't
taking any chances on missing out
on the world series. so they haze
installed number of radios
throughout their building at
Nineteenth street and Pennsylvania
dpenue. A halt dozen or more
Offices are equipped Uith radios,
and there is croDd around each
during the broadcast OF the games.
SLEEPY RATTLERS.
CIVILIAN Conservation Corps men,
~ who built guard walls and land
scaped Skyline drive in the Blue Ridge
Mountains Of nearby Virginia, killed
hundreds of rattlesnakes this Summer,
but only one of the workers was
bitten.
The man was not seriously affected
by the poison because he was bitten
on hand protected by work glove.
The vast majority of rattlers proved
Sluggish and peaceful. the C. C. c.
boys said.
DID YOU KNOW?
Although the National Capital
Parks has Udriety OF colored
slides shouting pdrious public build
fngs in Washington for exhibition
at public gatherings, they are not
permitted to let out interior pieus
OF the White House.
JAYWALKER.
HERE'S a new "cuss word" being
used by autoists and pedestrians
alike.
As you walk across a street. with
your mind far afield, perhaps ponder
ing the plight of the Ethiopians, or
with the problem of balancing your
personal family budget. you are quite
apt to hear voice quite close to your
startled ear exclaim forcefully:
"Jaywalker."
Evening star., 1935-10-06
Upholstered
Living Room
Pieces

Sofa of the modern design,
with comfortable deep seat,
low arms and down-filled
cushions. The upholstery is
a combination of antiqued
white leather and chartreuse
damask.
Reduced from s2l5 to
$139
English type Sofa with roll
back, deep luxurious seat,
with down-filled cushions;
low arms; covered in red
velvet.
Reduced from S2l0 to
$140
Sheraton Sofa, splendid
adaptation of an original
antique, satinwood and ma
hogany construction. Covered
IN green damaSk.
Reduced from $3.50 to
$os
Quaint Barrel Chair, cover
ed in damask with box pleated
skirt. Genuine down-filled
cushion.
Reduced from 500 to
$45
Club Chair of the French
type with carved walnut base,
separate down-filled pillow
back and seat cushion: cover
ed in rich gold damask.
Reduced from sos to
$50
Club Chairs of the Queen
Anne design with separate
down-filled back and seat
cushions; carved Gabrielle legs.
The upholstery is in various
patterns of damask..
Reduced from 800 to
$50
Directoire Easy Chair,
covered in chartreuse leather.
The legs are black and gold
enamel finish.
Reduced from 500 to
SIS
Wing Chair of the Chippen-
dale School with carved cab
riole legs, down-filled cushion.
Upholstered in pleasing
damask.
Reduced from $50 to
$S7
English Lounging Chair,
with roll back and comfort
able deep seat and low arms;
genuine down-filled cushion;
upholstered in tapestry.
Reduced from SIO5 to
SO
Open Arm Chairs in walnut
with carved ball and claw legs.
Covered in selection of
beautiful fabrics. An ex-
cellent chair for occasional use
or at the bridge table.
Reduced from S29.50 to
$19.75
Evening star., 1935-10-06
MINISTER'S MOVED
Italy Sends New Envoy to Mex
leo, Reassigning Villanova.

MEXICO CITY. October S (P).-
Count Alberto Marquetti di Muriaeclio
has been designated by Rome. it was
learned yesterday, to succeed the
Italian Minister here. Delfino Rogeri
del Cont di Villanova, who has been
recalled for another assignment.
Evening star., 1935-10-06

Charge Accounts
opened and settle
ments q rr q n g e d
upon terms that
will meet your con.
venience.
Evening star., 1935-10-06

HE routine of the East beach
at the Naval Air Station. San
Diego, was temporarily inter-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
SALEM OUTBREAKS BANQUET TONIGHT
Rev William R. Frendberg Speaker -Schatzman in
 Talk Friday

Naugatuck, May 14--About 100 persons are expected to attend the annual mothers and daughters
 banquet of the Evangeline circle of Salem Lutheran church which will be held tonight in the church hall. Rev William R. Frenberg,
 pastor of the church, will be the principal speaker.
 Mrs Norman Sears, president of the society, will serve as toastmas- ter and will call on several from the gathering to speak, it is ex- pected. The banquet will be served at 6:30. There will be singing in
 unison and a fine time is antici- pated.
 Lieut. William Schatzmann of the Beacon Falls state police bar racks will be a speaker Friday night at the meting of the Luth- eran Brotherhood. Members of the Waterbury Lutheran Brotherhood will be invited to attend. He is ex- pected to discuss his work. and the prevention of crime. Lieut. Schatz- mann recently scored quite a hit when he addressed the local Ro- tary club and is expected to prove very interesting in his talk to the
 brotherhood. President I. V. Olson
 of the brotherhood will preside at the meeting.
 The Luther league will visit the Luther league of Stamford Thurs day night and will present pro-
 gram at meeting there. A large number of local members will
 make the trip, it is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
MOUNT VERNON
 NOW IN PARIS

Paris-(UP)--American tourists who missed seeing George ,Wash- ington's birthplace at home now can see it here.
 Mount Vernon, after having bene dismantled piece by piece, now is being set up again in Saint Cloud, on of Paris most beauti. ful suburbs.
 This does not mean that Flu. rope, angered at the number of historic monuments dismantled for transport across the Atlantic, has taken her revenge by remov. ing national shrine from its American setting. The Mount ver- non now standing on q hill in Saint Cloud is the reproduction which was the centerpiece of the American exhibit at the Coloniai Exposition in 1881.
 The building was acquired after the exposition by Dr Alexander Bruno. American surgeon of Paris, who had intended having it set up in the French Alps as a gift to a sanitarium there. However. he now has decided to establish Mount Vernon neaf Paris. and the building already has been put toe gether.
 To make it as accurate q rep. resentation as possible. c park about the house will be planted especially with American flowers of the kind to be found at the original Mount Vernon.
 This is not the only American monument which may bo seen by visitors. for Che statue Of Liberty stands in the Seine. on an Island Just beyond Che Effei Tower--nol. however in full sise, sinoe Paris statute Of Liberty ia the small model from which the big Dar- lthoiaI statue vas constructed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14

of the Memorial Day parade here which will meet to-morrow night in Pythian hall at o'clock. The various veterans societies in town have representatives on this com mittee and further plans for the Decoration day affair on May 3Oth will be made.
 It is expected Mir Tolles will sup ply the committee with consider able interesting information. It is believed the American Legion and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
Motion To Rescind
 Passed Bill Looms
 At Farley Tonight
Action Expected at Freemens Meeting -ROtarians to Hear Clergyman Tomorrow -Burgesses May Ask
 $5 for Attending Meetings Is Report
NAUCATUCK
Wm. ,. Ra4ter. CorFespondent-hon Naneatuck 379.9

Galvin's job would be permanent. According to reports an offer was made by opponents of the present chief that they will agree to a one-year term If the bill is killed on orders from Naugatuck Dem- ocrats or at least that a referen- dunn vote on it be taken here be- fore action is taken in the legis- lature.
 Burgess Victor Burkus. third ward Democrat, is the strong supp porter of Chief Calvin and reports say that he is using as a weapon threat not to vote for James Brophy, street superintendent, which would allow the three Re- publican burgesses to create tie if the warden voter for MT Calvin, with the other two Democratic burgesses. Of course if Burkus vo- ted for a Republican candidate and had the united support of the Re- publican burgesses, that Republi- can would be elected.
 Burgess Burkus indicated to the contrary of these reports after the meeting when he told reporters that ne favored reappointment of all appointees of the past admin istration which would mean both Mir Calvin and Mir Brophy.
 If the split threat report is ac- curate, and 1t. comes from quite 6 reliable source, Burgess Burkus is in a strong position for the party might lose valuable appointments otherwise.
 It might mean that former Fire Chief Thomas Walker who is a Republican. might get the appoint ment and also might mean Victor Anderson, Republican and former street superintendent, would get the street department job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14

street. well known local resident. was presented with a purse of $500 at the state convention Of Eorestern of America held in Torrington B'fi- day. Mir O'Loughlin resigned ae grand secretary of the Organization and the purse was given as q token of the esteem in which he is held
 by his fellow members. He has been grand secretary for 2S years and has ben a member of the For esters for AS years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
sehlosser Gets Initiation

It was harsh welcome for the burgess. Adolph Schlosser, Repub- lican, who replaced Henry Zwi.ss, Mir Schlosser stayed with the other Republican burgesses until 12:55 DST when Warden Sheridan came to the borough clerks, office where the Republicans and reporters had gathered and announced that as no agreement could be reached, no meeting would be held.
 In all justice to the warden, 1t should be said that according to reports, he was trying to have the burgesses reach some agreement but could not do so. This means of course that the present office holders remained in office today and will continue to do so until their successors are appointed.
 There was a large crowd wait ing to attend the session, especial ly noisy crowd in the courtroom, composed partly of volunteers of the fire department. This group became so loud in their cheers that a policeman was assigned to quit them down. And the surpris- ing thing was that more than 20 remained until 1 o'clock in the hall.
 The Democratic burgesses shift ed rooms several times but this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
did not cause agreements. Some hot vrebal disputes were reported.
Hopeful Bulletins

Hopeful Bulletins
 From time to time Warden Sheridan issued bulletins of hope to the waiting press and republi- can burgesses. At II he said things are clearing up" and at midnight said things are coming to a head" But these hopes did not materialize.
 According to report there are many other political ramifications Of the situation, that do not only concern the appointive jobs at present. Just what these were. were not disclosed.
 It was the longest secret session on appointments held in the mem. ory Of many political observers. Inere seemed to be a feeling around town this morning that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14

It's truly Magic House which Mayfower Co., lonial Shop will open to you Monday morning. It's bit of the Pilgrim Century transplanted in our midst for it is furnished throughout in rich glowing maple, carefully copied from rare. charming American antiques. By careful selec- tion of draperies, rugs, bedspreads and wall paper you will capture our thought that Tru- type Maple" will make the modern home more livable and hospitable. If you are up on your Colonial furniture lore, the quaint Trutype pieces you'll see in this house will make your eyes sparkle And so will the clever color schemes!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14

anti Calvin burgesses might risk the chance of losing other appoint ments and maintain their stand against the young fire chief. It will be recalled that in 1894 MT Dinneny forces in surprise move elected him in the democratic eau GUS by small vote margin over MT Calvin who was at that time burgess. This is believed to have b -en one of the causes contribut- ing to support by the Calvin forces to MT McNamara.
 From political talk following the meeting. it was learned Michael Reidy, former assessor, is being considered to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late full time-assessor, Robert Cleary. MT Reidy is a democrat. Such appoint ment would spike reports Patrick Began, borough auditor, would get that job and leave his auditors job vacant. This appointment is not to be made at the next meeting Of the board however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
Several Mentioned

There were several mentioned for the fire chief office. Accord ing to reports the name of Frank Bowling, of Lewis street who act ed as campaign manager for MT Dinneny in his recent caucus cam paign, was mentioned tentatively but not given serious consideration, Denial of reports that the name of Harold Murtha, assistant super intendent of streets, was mentioned for either fire chief or superinten- dent of streets, was made by a member present at the meeting.
 Agreement on filling of other appointive jobs was reached at the meetin, it was reported. but all are more or less contingent on the ac- tion upon that fire chief job.
 Republican burgesses who wait- ed from daylight saving time, the time the meeting was sched- uled to start until DIST. were dis gusted today, and loud in their cri- ticism of their Democratic col- leagues, and with plenty of reason.
 One pointed out that the Dem ocrats knew such a discussion was coming up and should have called the informal session days before this. Also. they said, if the meet ing was not going to be held, why keep them waiting all night for nothing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
Sugrue Sneaker

Sugrue Speaker
 Thomas Sugrue, son of Mir and Mrs Michael Sugrue of Ward street who has ben travelling the United States, Europe and part of Asia writing articles for the American Magazine will be the speaker at the banquet in celebration of the 3oth anniversary of the local Elks' founding to be held in the Elks' rooms on May 23.
 MT Sugrue will tell of his travels and different experiences. He is ex- pected to have a fund of interest ing stories.
 To Address Meeting
 Barton Tolles of Seymour, will address the committee in charge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14

Veterans of Foreign Wars will soon complete plans for the annual pop py sale which is held in the bor- ough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
Canp 10 Meet

Camp To Meet
 A regular meeting of Naugatuck Camp, No S1. woodmen of the World will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the Sons of Italy hall at the corner of Elm and Scott streets Members are requested to be on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14

Improvement is reported in the condition of Mrs Curtis Hing of George street who recently under went an operation and is conval- lescing at St Mary's. hospital Wa terbury.
 Local Man Honored
 Thomas O'Loughlin of Cherry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
BiII Aiay Come Up

Now, according Co FepoFtE. ll 10 soon to be reported froim commit. tee where it has been kept, possibly today. Whether action on k will Do taken as once or whos ther it will Do tabled remains Co
 SuI t ssllsa Is taken. oAI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-14
Disposal Plant Erection Measure May be Revoked
Condition Better

hand. It is expected class of can didates will be initiated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-30
NEW ANNAPOLIS
CARL|NE URGED

BALTIMORE, Md, April 30.
Possible establishment of the
old Annapolis Short Line was seen
here today if service on the
Washington, Baltimore and An
napolis is abandoned. A hearing
to suspend service of the w. B. &
A. was opened yesterday before
the public service commission.
B. Howell Griswold, jr., of Alex
ander Brown and Son, Baltimore
bankers, and John S. Wilson, at
torney. formally asked Chairman
West that they be given so days
notice of suspension of service in
the event that the present COM
pany was permitted to suspend
service.
Mr.. Griswold and Mr.. Wilson in
Dictated that a reorganization Of
the old Annapolis Short Line
would be effected and service
maintained between Baltimore
and Annapolis if the present elec-
trio service is discontinued.
E. Barrett Prettyman, counsel
for the District of Columbia Com
mission, made a strong protest
against abandonment of service.
He asserted that the District is
building a new $2,500,0OO SAM
forum at Glenn Dale. He said the
sole passenger and freight Serv-
ice is by the electric line.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-30

When war clouds lowered,
q rugged mountaineer with a
mangled wrist came out of the
hills and asked to 60 to the
front.
They turned him down, how
ever, because of that mangled
wrist-the wrist that the State
says held a 5000 rifle on March
II and from a distance of several
hundred yards shot down and
killed C. J. McClary, Alexandria
policeman.
When the Nation called for
men Tom Quesenberry wanted to
join. His grandfather had died
at Lookout Mountain in the Civil
War. War was no new thing to
the Quesenberrys of Southwest
Virginia. They had fought in con.
flictS. private and public.
A doctor told Tom he couldn't
60 through. He had a bad wrist.
Hit by Rifle Shot
Strange it was that this same
wrist was broken and twisted by
a rifle shot in one of the private
feuds of the gray-bearded noun.
tain moonShiner who now stands
indicted in Loudon county, Va,
for the murder of Mr.. McClary,
who was in a posse searching for
Uncle Tom" in connection with
the shooting of Federal Agent
George Kirkpatrick on the day
before.
And Tom couldn't convince
them that a man with a fractured
wrist could shoot-could shoot so
well that at II, he "toted" a 49,
pound cap and ball rifle to shoot
squirrels and turkeys to help feed
a family of II some wild game
their only meat.
He couldn't explain that he can
fire from shoulder or hip - can
weld rifle, pistol or shotgun so
that his shots fell his quarry hun
dreds of yards away.
So Uncle Tom" went back to
his hills.
Wandered Far
Tom went back to his hills and
his derings-through the
United States, Mexico and Can
ada-shooting and hunting in 80
States. He shot animals, birds and
men.
The men, in turn, shot him.
Today as he awaits trial for
murder, the wrist is not the only
sign of their gunnery.
The sightless left eye, the
sunken lid testify to that.
OF the eye he tells:
II was sittin' behind the stove