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The Washington times., 1936-12-09

Women in each Of these cate
gories have married into the
reigning family, the history OF the
British throne shows, and many a
royal spouse has evoked the wrath
of his ministers and his subjects.
One, in fact, married a commoner
without his fathers knowledge.
Others married wealth.
Henry Wed Divorce
First English sovereign to wed
a divorcee was Henry II, who
married Eleanor of Aquitaine, for
mer wife of Louis VII, King Of
France, in 1852. He, too, was
plagued with many political head
aches, but his were brought about
through the resentment Of the
French monarch.
Another Henry, Henry w, son
of John of Client and Blanche OF
Lancaster, wed a commoner, the
wealthy Hereford heiress, Mary
De Bohun, in 1880. She bore him
four sons and two daughters.
Henry then married Spanish
royalty.
Still another Edward, Edward
", defied his ministers, who had
arranged a match with a French
princess, and married the lady OF
his choice, q commoner, Elizabeth
Woooville, widow of John Grey, in
1864.
Edward Tvs brother, Richard
III, who was willing to give my
kingdom for a horse" probably
could afford to purchase one after
he married wealthy Anne War
wick, daughter of England's lead,
ing politician. Richards domestic
life was punctuated by quarels
with his in-laws. He was killed in
action at Bosworth Field in 1885
Made Divorces Legal
Most famous of all was Henry
VIII of the six wives. Four Of
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
LABOR CHIEF
MAY RESIGN
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Continued from Page II
paper men if the stories they read
about changes are true. One Cab
met officer, who wants to keep
his job, has had his law officer
comb the law and precedents to
see whether it is necessary for a
Cabinet officer to submit his res
ignation at the end of an admin
iStration. The law official located
the precedents which demand a
resignation. The President may or
may not accept it, Of course.
Washington has been interested
in the situation respecting the La
Dor Department head. For the
first time it is a woman, Miss Per
kinS, who happens to be closely
harmonized with the Roosevelt
social and labor ideas. Secretary
Perkins has been associated in
public life with President Roose-
velt since about 1910 when she was
the clerk to the special New York
State legislative committee inves-
tigating the disastrous Triangle
fire in which scores of women
were burned to death.
President Roosevelt and Senator
Robert Wagner, of New York, were
in the New York legislature and
were members of the investigating
committee and the friendship they
formed then has lasted until now.
The three constitute q trio for
social legislation which spells the
New Deals program for labor.
Prediction Not Easy
With all this as a background,
it is not easy to predict what will
come out of Assistant Secretary Of
Labor McGrady's desire to be Sec
retary. Mr.. McGrady has gained
the praise of his colleagues in the
Administration for the manner in
which he has tackled some tough
labor problems this past three and
a half years. He has been the
field man" or trouble shooter"
with a background of experience
as legislative contact man for the
A. F. of L.
Incidentally. informed sources
here believe that both sides in the
mritime labor strike are marking
time until President Roosevelt re-
turns. They seem to feel the
President will settle that strike by
an appeal.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
Maryland Chickens
Are Now Doing Strut
As Tattooed Ladies

BALTIMORE. Dec. 9 (IN.S9.
Maryland, noted for its method of
frying chicken. is tattooing its
chickens.
Poultry raisers tattoo their IN
dividual marks on the wings of
the fowl as a means of identifying
them when they go astray or are
stolen, and to advertise Maryland
grown chickens. The markings
are applied with a small tattoo
marking device.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09

had to be delivered by motor
truck. bringing to nearly $4,000
the number of letters delivered
to the King from private individ-
uals since the crisis developed.
1t was stated officially today
King Edward continues in good
health considering his strain and
anxiety. During his self-impoSed
imprisonment" he has managed
to obtain sufficient exercise
through the use of his indoor gym
nasium and by short walks in Sc
cluded portions of his own and
Lord Derby's adjoining estate.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
Victim of Joker

Police are attempting to trace
the persons or persons who
brought police and emergency
cars to the home Of Policeman
Willard Fiefield at 1854 Penn Ave.
N. E. yesterday by an emergency
call stating that someone had
taken gas there.
At officer Fiefield's residence
he, his wife, and two daughters
were amazed when told about the
hoax by his fellow officers who ar
rived at the scene.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
Government Circles Cheerful

Those convinced the King has actually decided to abandon
marriage with Mrs Simpson point out:
Mrs Simpsons offer of remuneration given out by Lord
Brownow gentleman waiting and confdante of the King
The obvious air Of cheerfuness and para
mentary circles.
Lord Brownlows definite to international News
Service that Mrs Simpson has idea of returning London
in the future
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
KING DECLARED IN GOOD HEALTH DESPITE STE
ENGLISH KINGS OF PAST
WED AS THEY PLEASED
Bv GEORGE ADAMS

NEW YORK Dec. S)-Engllsh kings Tor the past oOO
years whom they chose be they Divorces
widows even Catholic historians recalled today Edward
VIII struggled with hostile ministry in his to
marry Mrs Wallis Warfed Simpson twicedivorced American
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
$1,000 LETTERS RECEIVED
BY RULER IN CRISIS
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definite statement has been made one way or
the other, the severe case of imperial jitters
springing from fears of his abdication cannot
possibly be dispelled.
Premier Believed to Haze AnSWer
The dramatic five-hour conference last
night between the King and Baldwin at Fort
Belvedere attended by several members of
the royal family, ended two hours before mid
night with strong indications final answer
had been conveyed to the premier and that
the present status of the matter is one of ad-
justing details.
report circulating here said Of the points dis
cussed in the last few days concerned formula whereby
King Edward would be permitted to see Mrs. Simpson
when he desired provided such meetings held out
side of England.
Another report said there considerable discussion
over the question of whether the $780,
900 more a year accruing from the income Of the
Kings duchy of Cornwall would continue to belong to
him regardless of circumstances
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
Southeast YuIe Tree
Fete Is Tomorrow

Exercises will be held at 9
q. m. Christmas Day at the Com
munity Christmas tree at Penn
sylvania Ave. and Seventh st.
S. E., erected by the Southeast
Business Mems Association. The
program includes carols by Off
cialS of Southeast civic organiza-
tions and distribution of toys to
children.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
SAVE
7 CHILDREN,
MOTHER
ChaIfonte Apartment
Roof Fire Drives
Many to Street

Eight persons were recovering
today from injuries suffered late
last night when a spectacular fire
swept through a three-story apart
ment building at 922 F st. N. w.
It was the second big fire of the
day, yesterday afternoon four
alarms having been turned in
when blaze broke out on the top
floor of the Chalfonte Apartments,
2116 P st. N. w.
Two alarms were turned in lasy
night before the blaze was brought
under control. The injured, all
taken to Emergency Hospital, we're:
Mrs. Edna Jarman, 25, burns on
hands and head.
Betty Ann Jarman, 8, burns on
body.
Benny Jarman, 4, overcome by
smoke.
Pearl Jarman, 5, overcome by
smoke.
Warren Jarman, 8, overcome by
smoke.
Harry Burns, 64, overcome by
smoke.
Fred Berlyn, 56, overcome by
smoke.
Pvt. Niels Mortensen, 80, of the
fire rescue squad, overcome by
smoke.
All of the victims were carried
down ladders from the blazing
building. Mrs. Jarman, one Of
the first to be rescued attempted
to fight her way back in, believing
her children were trapped, and
sobbing:
"My babies! My babies!
Bring them back to mel"
Police and firemen kept her
from entering the blazing struc-
ture and assured her the children
were all safe.
Inspectors of Ss.le Fire MarshaPs'
office will probe through the ruins
of the fire scene today in an ef-
fort to determine the cause Of the
blaze.
One of the most spectacular
downtown fires in recent years,
huge crowds gathered to watch
the firemen battle the blaze.
Homeward-bound Christmas shop
pers and audiences from theaterS,
stood outside the fire lines and
watched the rescue work.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
MOTHER TELLS
OF YULE FIRE

Her own burns forgotten, a
young mother tossed restlessly on
a hospital cot today as she wor-
ried over the condition of her two
small children, one seriously burned
and the other suffering from the
effects of smoke following a fire
early this morning in their home
at 922 F st. N. w.
Baked by a wall Of flame which
separated her from the bedroom
in which the two children, Betty
Anne, 8 and Harold, 4, lay, the
mother tried fruitlessly to reach
them. Two other children. Pearl,
5 and Warren, 3, made their way
to the street in safety.
Tells of Alarm
Between means of pain, Mrs.
Edna Jarman, whose husband died
16 months ago, leaving her to care
for four minor children, told of
being awakened out of a sound
sleep by Pearl.
Mummy, the house is on
fire"
The small three-room apart
ment was a mass of smoke and
flames, she said. She pushed
Continued on Page IA, Col. q
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
INAUGURATION
AID ASKED

Commissioner George E. Allen,
chairman of the reception COM
mittee for the inaugural celebra-
ton, today sent out a letter to
each Of the senior Democratic
United States Senators, asking
cooperation in coordinating &C
tivities of State delegations and
societies for the visiting thou
sands.
The move, it was explained by
Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson,
general chairman of the inaugu-
raj committee, was made due to
the fact that there will be no in
augural ball this year, and it was
found impracticable to hold the
usual reception for the visiting
governors.
Letter Asks Aid
Commissioner Aliens letter
read:
admiral GraysOn and I want
to ask a favor of you in con-
nectiOn with this years inau-
gural celebration. Time is so
short that it has limited the
activity of the inaugural COM
mittee in good many direc-
tiOnS, especially in its ability
to plan and provide entertain
ment for distinguished guests.
"The governors of the States
all are invited as guests of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, both for the
actual Inauguration ceremonies
and for the review of the parade.
There is, however, to be no in
augural ball and it has been
found impracticable to have a
reception at the Pan American
Building. This means that the
Inaugural Committee needs help
in the entertainment of the
governors and 1 am, therefore,
taking the liberty of asking you
to coordinate the activities Of
the Democratic delegation from
your State. your State societies,
and whatever other diStin.
guished citizens Of your State
may be residing in washington
Continued on Page Ia, Col. s.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
CRASHES SEND
D. T.. DEATH
TOLL TO IS
MichaeIson Is Victim
After His Release
From Hospital

The traffic death toll for the
year mounted to 95 today with the
death of Phillip Michaelson, 81,
of 1885 Randolph st. N. W., at
Garfield Hospital.
MichaelSon was struck Sunday
night by a truck near his home
and taken to the hospital, suffer
ing fractured leg. Later he was
released and allowed to return
home, but last night was again
taken to the hospital and died
several hours later.
Police are holding James Law
man, jr., %, of SILL Sixteenth st.
N. w., driver Of the truck, pending
an inquest.
Michaelson is survived by a
widow and thre children. He
operated a dress shop at 3038 Four
teenth st. N. w., for many years.
Highway Crash
Two men were injured, one
seriously, in a series of crashes
involving five passenger cars and
a truck along the Mount Vernon
Highway in nearby Virginia early
today.
The injured were Harold D.
Gates, 81, of the D. c. Work
house at Occuquan, and William
B. Quinn, II, of 705 South Lee
st. Of Alexandria, Va. Accord
ing to DR.. L. c. Osburn of Win
Ston-Salem, who happened to be
at the scene, Gates had his right
leg broken. He was removed to
Emergency Hospital. Quinn, who
was injured in another accident,
suffered cuts about the nose, but
refused to be taken to the hos
pital.
The first accident occurred a
little after midnight on the high
way just north of Capital Over
look, near Alexandria. Accord
ing to United States Park Police,
a car operated by Ernest E. Mat
thews, "a, of 81 East Walnut ST.,
Alexandria, turned over and col
lided with an auto operated by
Continued on Page IA, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
FIRE RECORD

cember 2S to 10 a m. December "a:
1922 a. m.-231 ST. N. W., partition.
1913 a. m.-1107 F st. N. W., smoky fur
mace
1915 a. m.-Four alarms, 2116 st. N.
W., apartment
lis p. m.-Front of 2222 D St. N. W.,
tree.
2.54 p. m-sO Florida Ave. N. E.. sprin-
kler head.
3.O4 p. m.-1S2S Biltmore st. N. W.. fur
niture in garage.
S.24 p. m-Rescue squad, 25O4 Perry
s.2S p. m.-Box s7s. Potomac Apart
ments, Twenty-first and c Streets North
west, accidental alarm.
4.35 p. m.-3654 New Hampshire Ave.
N w., ironing board.
$40 p. m.-Front of 1918 Kenyon st.
N W., automobile.
7.Os p. m.-Box PIT. First and o Streets
Northwest, needless.
7.44 p. m.-1717 st. N. w, chair.
754 p. m.-7412 Alaska Ave. N W.,
S.O4 D. m.-ss U st. N. W., awnings.
$50 p. m.-1O26 Sixteenth St. N. W.,
92s p. m.-125O Girard st. N. W..
SIS p. m.-sO5 Twelfth St. 8. E.,
1885 p. m.-Portland Hotel. chair and
11.I9 p. m-s22-24 F. St. N. W.. sec
ond-floor apartment.
1908 a. m.-1521 Fifth st. N. W., rar-
tition.
124s a. m.-14Os Kennedy st. N W.,
joist around chimney.
lis a. m.-SSO6 Alton Pl N. W., need
less alarm.
I.59 a. m.-Rear Of 1881 New Jersey
Ave. N. W., shed.
2.1S a. m.-Rear of 43S L st. N. W.,
2.3O a. m.-Rear of sO7 L St. N. W.,
2.54 a. m.-Rear Of S22 NJ St. N. W.,
sos a. m.-3s1s Kanawha sa. N. W.,
curtains.
9.I2 a. m.-2so2 Champlain st. N. W.,
trash in basement.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
Ken Murray
Says:

"LandOn in the White House"
is no longer a mere campaign
slogan, but an actual fact since
he dropped in to pay that social
call on the President. Well,
after reading the European news,
it certainly is a relief to see a
couple of political leaders ex-
changing greetings instead Of
shots.
The President wanted Mr.. Ian
don to spend the night, but he
said he was unable to accept.
Guess he figured that sleeping in
a strange bed would cause night.
mares, and ALI has seen enough
Elephants to last another four
years.
Of course, don't know wheth-
er the meeting has any political
Importance, but it might not be
a bad idea for Mr.. Roosevelt to
appoint the Governor as ambaS-
sadOr to Maine and Vermont.
Now that the Christmas spirit
has even pervaded politics, it
seems like it would be kind Of
nice if F. d. r.. and AL Smith
sort of got together under the
mistletOe.
P. S. What ever happened to
Lemke?
The Washington times., 1936-12-24

Floyd T. Hester, 1106 Branch
Ave. S. E., IS.
Ira C. Miller, Maryland, $5.
Daniel G. Lowe, 109 Anacostia
Rd. S. E.. S..
Charles S. Piggot, 1900 Decatur
Pl. N. w., $5.
Students Play Santa
Students of George washington
University played Santa Claus to
Washington'S needy when they de-
livered 1873 baskets of food and
toys to destitute families today.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
STUDENTS HOLD
GYM SHOW

Girl students, majoring in physi-
cal education at Armstrong High
School, presented a special pro-
gram for students in such classes
at Dunbar and Cardozo High
School yesterday in the Armstrong
gymnasium.
The program was the first to be
given before the three schools. The
Armstrong girls participating in
cluded Edith Ayers, Helen Hall,
Verna Blackwell, Rosina Butler,
Mary Collin, Elizabeth Cousins,
Helen Hammond, Dorothy Jack.
son, Ornie Jackson, Inita Monta-
que, Roumania Peters, Catherine
Plummer, Alice White ,and Sara
Jones.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
Candle Service Held

Concluding school work for the
Christmas holiday season, students
of Francis Junior High School
held a special Christmas Carol
Service in the auditorium of the
school yesterday.
A candlelight procession of boys
and girls in choir robes opened
and closed the program. The
chrous was directed by Clyde
Glass, instructor of music. SoloistS
were Lucretia Anderson and Rola-
lie Jackson.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
NOW
GridirOn Fete
Impressions
XMAS MUSINGS
BY HELEN ESSARY

Suggested Topics for Converse
tion During that PoSt-Turkey Lull
Of Christmas Day; Collected Dur
ing the Past Week While Listen
ing In On Celebrities
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
Record Of Convictions
In Traffic Court

Second Offense Speeding
George A. Poore, 1880 K st.
N. E., $40.
First Offense Speeding
Omer T. Webb, Virginia, $40.
Hobert M. Case, 1928 N st. N.
w., $40.
Vincent J. Carr, 625 L st. S. E.,
$40.
Junius A. Wheeler, 47O7 Kane
Pl. N. E., IS.
Leon E. King, 1s49 Seventh st.
N. W., IS.
Leroy Cochrell, sSs H st. N. W.
$5
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
Roper Declares u. 5.
Normally Is Back

With the declaration I'VE are
back to normal" Secretary Of
Commerce Daniel C. Roper today
predicted holiday business this
year will show a larger dollar
value than in any year since 1928
and 1929,
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
ON THE RIVIERA

The New Year should produce a
really great novel about the
Riviera, where people go when
they run away from themselves.
I mentioned the idea pointed1y
to that successful writer, Samuel
Hopkins Adams. Mr.. Adams and
his delightful wife stopped, on the
way to Florida, for a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Thorpe.
Mr.. Adams wrote among other
things, 1.-THE Gorgeous HussY" OF
the jackson Administration and
'Revelry," the story of the Hard
ing regime. He could 90 an ex-
cellent satire on the Riviera Vaga-
bonds.
Mr. Adams was entertained at
the suggestion. But he said he
would rather try a novel about
washington. He thought, how
ever, that Washington was more
Of hopeful state of mind than
o city.
To define Washington, even to
see it, Mr.. Adams thinks almost
impossible. The town, he says, Is
q kaleidoscope, Swirling and turn
ing with personalities and events.
Robert Lincoln O'Brien, chair
man of the Tariff Commission, is
the ranking member Of the Pulit-
zer Drama Board. Mr.. O'Brien
sees every play of any Importance
each year and prayerfully recon-
mendS the best for a prize.
Mr.. O'Brien, in addition to be-
ing a connoiSseur of the theater
knows a good book when he reads
one, a pretty woman when he sees
one, and a good yarn to tell or
hear,
Betty vandenberg's recent ap-
pearance as a pianist with the
Grand Rapids Symphony OrcheS-
ira delighted the music critics.
They said that Miss Vandenberg
has definite talent. a natural feel
ing for musical expression, and
speaks eloquen5ly through the me-
dium of the piano. Her work has
an ease and assurance unusual in
q young player"
Miss Vandenberg, her sister AMI
brother, have joined their parents,
Senator and Mrs. Arthur Vanden-
berg, for the Christmas holidays.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24
KIRBY TELLS
OF Staying
SALESMAN
of DoIInnan Was
Found in BIazingC Car
In West Virginia

A second murder was blamed on
the alleged Slayers of Elwood
Matthews, IS year old Silver
Spring, Md, farmer, through a
confession by a member of the
trio.
w. Joseph Kirby, 20, now being
held by the West Virginia State
police at Charleston, w. Va, last
night told police that his two COM
panionS, Lawrence Gingell, 20,
and William Reed killed William
E. Dollman, 34-year-old Philadel.
phia, Pa, salesman, near Sutton,
w. Va, on November 26.
Found In Blazing Auto
Dollman'S body was found in his
blazing automobile on the high
way about 20 miles from Sutton
where he had been slain and left
by Gingell and Reed, Kirby al
legedly told P. D. Singleton of
the West Virginia State police.
Singleton said:
Kirby told my men that the
car in which he, Gingell and
Reed drove into the State ran
out of gasoline near Sutton on
the night of November rs.
BEATEN OVER HEAD
"They stopped DOlIman's car
and he consented to return them
to Sutton to get some fuel for
their car. When Reed and
Gingell returned from Sutton,
they had the body of DOllman
in the rear seat. They had killed
him by beating him over the
head. They then set the car on
fire, Kirby told u.s."
Gingell, who was arrested by
Washington police last week as he
attempted to obtain a ride over
the Highway Bridge, is now held
at Rockville under a formal charge
of murder, while Reed, alleged
leader of the trio, is still at large.
Tells Of Staying
Matthews, a well-to-do recluse
farmer living at Four Corners,
Md, was murdered by the three
youths last month and thrown into
the Northwest Branch of the Ana
costa River, according to Kirby's
confession. His body was discov-
cred by two Washington Boy
Scouts December 13. The killers
obtained about $40 from their vic
tim.
Kirby in his first confession told
West Virginia police that Mat
thews was thrown into the river
alive with a large rock tied to
his neck. The moose holding the
stone came loose and he came to
the surface of the icy waters call
ing for help, Kirby said.
Reed, Kirby said, then shot Mat
thews while saying, "I'll save you,
you old -. You sent my brother
to jail"
Shot and Captured
Two years earlier Matthews had
testified as a States witness at
the trial of Reeds older brother,
who was sentenced to prison for
10 years for robbery.
The day following the Matthews
murder, Kirby said he and his
companions fled to Richmond, Va,
where they stole an automobile,
and drove to West Virginia. Kirby
was shot in the leg and captured
near Gauley Bridge, w. Va, oy
State police, but Reed and Gingell
escaped.
Reed, branded by States Attor-
ney James H. Pugh, of Montgom-
cry county as "one of the most
dangerous killers at large" is the
object of a nationwide search.
His picture has been broadcast
throughout the country by the
Department of Justice.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24

Governor Landon has come and
gone. And left behind him the
happiest memories. His presence
at the Gridiron Dinner was
greater success than even his most
intense admirers had hoped.
Governor Landon's speech
hear reports of it everywhere
was amusing and in good taste.
Mr.. Roosevelt was at his RooSe'
veltian best. Indeed, all the GRID.
iron dinner guests agreed CnaI
President Roosevelt and Governor
Landon never made be ter
speeches than when they talked
from behind the same Grldlron
dining table.
Governor Landon told some old
friends that he felt after the NO
vember election as one Kansas
farmer did at the end OF a
cyclone.
The farmers house had been
carried away. His fruit trees were
uprooted. His chickens and COWS
flew past in the gale. He and
his wife were left sitting flat on
the ground in the middle OF piles
Of debris. The farmer began to
grin. His wife said:
'Tt's certainly nothing to
laugh about"
The farmer replied:
maybe not, but it sure was
complete"
And now another subject to be
discussed on Christmas.
Perhaps the Archbishop Of Can
terbury will feel better If Mrs.
Simpson joins the oxford group.
Still another-why did Rexford
Guy Tugwell desert the radicals"
for the molasses company?
Answer: Because he thought
more flies could be caught with
'lasses than vinegar.
The Washington times., 1936-12-24

I I 10 h n
n a m ii ton is
worth $25,000
o year for win
ming Maine and
Vermont, what
is Jim Farley
worth?
Or express
ed algebraical!
N:
AS 2 is to
$4,000, so is 46
to K. Find K.
You find it. I
think the an
swer is $575,-
600. i
Evening star., 1936-10-20
Doctors in Palestine.

Palestine is benefting by the set
tlement of f1rst-class Jewish doctors
from Germany.
Evening star., 1936-10-20

Moscow's apartment house building
program is tagging nearly so per cent
Evening star., 1936-10-20

flash Of political salons near
ribbons badges trude