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The Washington times., 1936-11-12

or any other school, of students at
tending the Taft Junior High
School who reside within associa-
ton territory or east of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad tracks.
Action was taken after it was
stated that school authorities were
contemplating placing the change
in effect beginning with the next
semester.
The Capital Transit Company
was asked by resolution to inaugu-
rate an owl bus service out Rhode
Island Avenue from the down
town section.
A resolution requesting COM
pulSory health examinations Of all
persons handling food supplies
and one from the District fire
fighters association for a three
platoon system were referred for
later consideration.
! President Clayton c. Marsh re,
The Washington times., 1936-11-12

CLEVELAND, Nov. IL U.N.SJ. I.
The case Of "The Singing Grave" "
q story scoffed at by Superinten'
dent Bernard Plent, Of Calvary
Cemetery. today came to the per
sonal attention OF Bishop Joseph
Schrembs, of the Cleveland Cath
olic Diocese.
Plent said he was informed that
the bishop some time today Will
formally order a ban against fur
ther visits to the grave OF Helen
Pelczar, q Polish woman who dleo
10 years ago at the age Of 38.
The grave, in recent months, has
been visited by thousands at.
tracted by stories Of music and
singing corOing from the grave At
certain times. Plent said:
Gas soon as the bishops order
Is received, we'll station q guard
at each Of the three entrances 70
the cemetery and no one will be
allowed to enter unless he or
she desires to visit one Of the
other graves.
"The steady stream Of people
visiting this particular grave In
recent months has done great
damage to other nearby graves
and has interfercd with persons
who wanted to visit the graves
in the immediate -icinity."
Approximately 5000 person.
visited the grave last Sunday
This morning, several persons
were waiting when the cemetery
gates were opened. and 20 or 2s
persons surrounded the grave
some of them kneeling, through
out the forenoon.
The Rev. M. J. Orzechowski
pastor of st. Johns Cantiu'
Church, said few persons in hi
parish remembered Helen Pelczar
The Washington times., 1936-11-12

queSted members to forward to
the citizens service award COM
mittee, in the Metropolitan Bank
Building the name of any local
citizen who had rendered out
standing voluntary service to the
District during the current year,
for consideration in connection
with the award of the Washington
Times loving cup.
New members elected during
the meeting are R. E. Wexford,
F. w. Burch, Thomas w. Sar-
gent, Fred G. Gleason, Jeter P.
Battley, John P. Edwards, Mrs.
Samuel A. Freas and John G.
Robbins.
The Pleasant Plains Citizens
Association will meet tomorrow
at 8 p. m. in the Monroe School,
! J, W.. Ross, secretary announced.
The Washington times., 1936-11-12
NEW TAX PLAN
APPR0VEDBY
CITIZENS
BY A. ]. DRISCOLL,
Citizens Association Editor

The proposed Inauguration OF a
central billing department in the
District Building, where all tax
assessments, both current and de-
linquent, may be assembled and
mailed, and where one may be
informed of his entire indebted
ness without having to go from one
office to another, was indorsed by
Thomas Ellis Lodge, president OF
the Federation Of Citizens Associa-
tions, in an address last night to
the American University Park
Citizens Association. The plan,
he said, would improve operation
of the tax office and place it upon
a more buSineSS-like basis.
Collection Neglected
The tax collector, he asserted,
does not collect taxes at all, but
simply receives them if brought
or mailed to him, the general at
titude of the office being to allow
taxes to lapse, when the usual
penalty Is added. Mr.. Lodge said
that out of over 100000 residents
in the District, only $4,000 pay
any personal tax, with apparently
no effort being made to increase
the number.
During the business session Paul
r. Andrews was directed to confer
with the city postmaster relative
to establishing a branch poStoffice
in the vicinity of Forty-ninth
Street and Massachusetts, Avenue
Northwest.
A resolution was adopted re-
questing the Federation of Citi-
zens Associations to support a
81 weekly universal pass on all
street car and bus lines of the
Capital Transit Company.
The association reaffirmed a
former resolution to the Traffic
Director, asking him to make
Forty-sixth Street from Massachu-
setts Avenue to River Road an ar
terial highway.
All officers who served during
the past year were given a vote
of thanks and presented with a
floral offering at the close of the
meeting, which was held in Hurst
Hall, American University, with
L. T. Savage, president, presiding
The Washington times., 1936-11-12
HN WAS+INoTOrl's N
ID Heroes MBZL9 g
Towns Toughest Thugs Were Babes In Arms
When They Tangled With Joseph Farmer,
Retired D. 6. Policeman

Born on a farm in Stafford
county, Virginia, Joseph L. Farmer
came to Washington and first
obtained employment at st. Eliza
beth's Hospital.
But he did not care for this,
so in 1901 Joined the Metro
politan Police Department and
gave excellent service until he
was retired 33 years later.
In 1910 he and his partner
had a desperate battle with the
old Pipetown Gang, a gang Of
thugs and killers, but managed
to disarm and capture the lead
erS.
Another time he was COM
mended for the capture Of an
insane man who was riding q
bicycle, shooting a 45-caliber re-
volver wildly. He was also com
mended for the capture of a gang
of cracksmen he found robbing a
Pennsylvania Avenue store.
The Washington times., 1936-11-12
Methodist ParIeV
Halls Peace As Goal

SCRANTON, Pa. Nov. IL
U.N.S0.-Peace as an objective OF
the new million unit fellowship"
movement Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church was discussed in an
Armistice Day address here be-
fore the board Of bishops, Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, in annual
conference here. The speaker
The Washington times., 1936-11-12
'SinSinS Crave Visits
Due to Be Banned

Frank Weirnacz, . cousin Of
Miss Pelczar, at whose home she
lived, declined comment on the
case without authorization from
the bishop, but he discredited the
stories Of cures affected at the
tomb or Of singing emanating
from the ground at the grave.
The Washington times., 1936-11-12
Biq British Order
For Planes Given US.

BURBANK. Cal, Nov. IL
U.N.SO.-Lockheed Aircraft Cor
poration has received a "substan-
tial" order for its 230 m.p.h. top
speed Electra transport planes
from British Always, Ltd, it was
announced here today. Robert E.
Gross, president of Lockheed, re-
fused to give any details. Lock
heed has beeh working at capacity
some time.
The Washington times., 1936-11-12
Army Filler Killed
In Hawaiian Crash

HONOLULU, T. H., Nov. II.
First Lieut.. Walter A. Fenander,
Army pilot, was killed yesterday
when his ship crashed as he took
off to participate in Armistice Day
acrobatic maneuvers. The young
officer was married and his
father lives in Bronxville, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1936-11-12
Lift Falls, 13 Shaken

NEW YORK, Nov. IL Q.N"SO.
Thirteen women passengers were
shaken up yesterday when an ele-
vator in a history building on
West 18th Street crashed to the
basement.
The Washington times., 1936-11-12

was Bishop Friedrich T. Kenney, Of
Chicago, who spoke on World
Peace" Bishops. clergymen, and
laymen attending the conference
Joined in the nations religious OBJ
servance of ArmiStice Day.
The Washington times., 1936-11-12

show staged by the department
before the horses were replaced by
motorcycles.
Mr.. Farmer resides at 1855 w
ST. S. E., but makes frequent trips
to the old family farm in Virginia,
where his 86-year-old mother still
resides,
The Washington times., 1936-11-12
r. I, Ave. Citizens

Il. I. ave. OIIIAtHS
A protest was registered by the
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens AS
sociation at last nights meeting
in the Woodbridge Library against
the proposed transfer to the Eliot,
Evening star., 1936-06-07
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the trip to celebrate your twentieth BIRTH
day - a handsome present even from him -
and as for me, can think of dozen things
Idrather do than play chaperon, just another
name for second fiddle. I'm not taking this
cruise for myself my dear, but for you"
Nov, now, Mother; you can't make me
unhappy by showing me up as selfish. Com
Portable people are always selfish. You know
that. | say what want, you say what you
want, then we know where we stand" She
caught quick breath. ''Oh. if it were only a
lugger instead of liner "a lugger with
out even kicker. Tow her out if you have
to, up sails and take your chancel''
She spoke so intensely her mother cast
her curious glance. I'm love with some
fisher lad, my dear?" she murmured at a
venture
For an instant laughter swept the cloud
from kathleen's face. mo, no, darling; my
heart, though expectant, is still intact
Then the somberness returned. Being fair
minded she recognized her unreasonabeness
but fell short of the power to describe its
source. She was healthy, normally buoyant
and magnetic where men were concerned.
She had all any girl has a right to ask and at
this moment should have been thrilling with
anticipation; instead she actually shrank from
embarking. Whyl What was the natter
Certain Individuals while laying no claim
to psychic powers. are imbued with mystic
Evening star., 1936-06-07

justify her silly reluctance! But it did not;
skillfully handled it resumed dignity and
proceeded to mount the ramp of the West Side
speedway at a more decorous pace. Except
to settle herself securely in the cushioned
seat Mrs Bullitt had not moved.
You needn't slow down, Walter" she
called; I'VE still have to catch the boat" Then
she murmured to her daughter, Really,
Kathie, you might have hurried just little.
With ten minutes more we wouldn't have had
to risk breaking our necks. 1t looks as if you'd
actually rather stay home and freeze"
Evening star., 1936-06-07

Kathleen stared straight ahead. Enclosed
pool guaranteed exact blood temperature"
she remarked in clear low voice. land pure
once week. Enclosed gym, windows opened
morning and afternoon. Deck golf, deck ten
mis-, deck quoits - thumb-nail editions of
manly games - and you expect me to get
excited! Why, Mother. we both know six
hotels in New York where you could buy the
lot at half the price,
Aren't you being bit difficult" said
Mrs. Bulitt, her voice equally low and con-
trolled. Grandfather Bullitt is giving us
Evening star., 1936-06-07

u what she felt hunch She did not
want to go on this trip and that she could
formulate no sensible reason only added to
her aggravation. Why should she shrink from
an expensive cruise on a crack boat? Her
mother regarded her with an air more troubled
than curious. Specifically no two types could
have been more different, yet basically they
were one and the same.
Mrs. Burden Bullitt was dark, apparently
languid but the peculiar stiffness which was
her major characteristic never missed trick
She had confident beauty all her own to
which her daughters offered striking con-
trast. Kathleen was a Bullitt through and
through and of a blondness so profound it
seemed to link her to the Vikings of old. Her
hair had no need of platinum sheen Her
cheeks glowed as from some hidden light deep
within. Her eyes were of gray that turned
into luminous pools in moments of emotion
Even when sitting quite still she possessed
breathless quality which suggested mystery
mystery to herself no less than to others.
The sleek car in which they rode slithered
on an icy turn, struck snow bank and
lurched sickeningly. Kathleen caught her
breath almost hopefully. Perhaps this was
it - perhaps it would crash against an up
right and produce the disaster which would
Evening star., 1936-06-07

Beautiful Kathleen BuIIitt, starting for
Cuba on pleasure cruise, had vague
premontion that something sinister and
exciting was in store for her. 1t was!
First instaIIment of brilliant new
serial of romance, adventure and
revolution in the gIamorous tropics
BY GEORGE AGNEW CHAMBERLAI
Evening star., 1936-06-07
Y Y

4 %ATrnEEN BULLITT was young enough
II to consider the word premonition an
~ affectation, yet recoiled from calling
- what she felt hunch. She did not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Safe Bridge-Building

It used to be said of dangerous engi- neering jobs such as the construction of a high bridge that lone life is lost for every million dollars in construction. AS the Golden Gate Bridge acress San Francisco Harbor hears completion it is announced that new safety record has been made. Unprecedented precautions, including installation of a gigantic net beneath the steel work, have been so ef- iective that not one life has been lost in this hazardous, $35, 100000 job.
 From the beginning of the work in 1888, every workman was required, on penalty of dismissal, to wear safety belt attached to rope. Many were dis charged for failure to comply with the rule. Gradually the old psychology of daring was replaced among the workers hz one of safety. Instead of priding themselves on disregard of peril they be- gan to take pride in preventing needless accidents.
 It is expected that 25 men will fall into the nct which is stretched beneath the 4dpeEstructure If the net saves one life |A cost of s82. .000 will De justified, says
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31

Tonight's the night when in the good old halcyon days all sorts of weird creat- ures, such as witches and hobgoblins, were supposed to get together to brew up a mess of mischief. Thanks to modern inventions and our so-called advanced civilization Halloween has come to be regarded as night when Young Amer ica stalks forth prepared to do his worst or die. An early warning was issued by Police Chief Roach that pranks were all right, but that property damage was another thing. Boys can be boys and have all the fun they want tonight, but when they start to carry their pranks to the point, where enraged householders flood the police department with indig- nant calls, then stop has to be called. Parents might do well to read a few lec- lures before allowing the young 'uns on the streets. It's an old custom to cele- brate the eve of All Saints or All Hallows Day. Why desecrate old customs = religious ones at that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Current Comments

Many persons speak contemp- tuously of politicians in regard to foreign policy, while, as a matter of fact, there is no other way oi dealing with foreign policy except through politicians. Robert Taft, Cincinnati, kin oi
 former President Taft.
 It is entirely conceivable that the end of life upon this planet of ours may be brought about by man himself, through loosening by some miscreant of uncomfortable dew astating forces. M. T. Bogert. professor of or ganic chemistry, Columbia uni
 versity.
 The motorists willingness to pay fair tax for the privilege of driy- ing an automobile has been used as an excuse to make the motorist the nations tax goat. John F. Anderson, Hartford
 Conn. insurance company en-
 gineer.
 Always keep single lady investors from getting married. Naturally they always think they have mar. ried a man of unusual ability. Roy 8. Johnson, Newkirk, Okla. banker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31

Installation of new traffic lights at several points around the city should go far towards untangling many of the tie ups that have been resulting of recent months. We are glad to see that East Main street is again being controlled by lights at Cherry street and also at Ham, ilton avenue. Those intersections have needed lights badly for some time to come, the former in particular being a bad spot. The readjustment of traffic control in Waterbury, which has been badly needed for some time, should, for one thing, prevent some of those Satur- day morning jams. Of course, all the lights in the world won't aid, when double parking is carried on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Start Counting Any Time

The 1886 political campaign may be regarded as closed right now. What will be said and done in the hours that elapSe before the polls are opened on Tuesday morning will not sway very many votes Men and women have made up their minds by this time which can- didates they prefer. Of course, there are always few who get inside the vot- ing booths and change their minds, but this number is small compared to those who decide early and who refuse to be swayed by speeches.
 Here in Connecticut we only regret that in the closing days of the campaign it was necessary to inject the unemploy- ment insurance legislation into the cam \ paign. It should not have been brought : into it, as it will not even be discussed by a state legislative body until the cleo tion is over. The report of the governors special commission, named to investigate this subject and to report back with suitable suggestions for legislation, was for the Legislature only. It may figure ' in the voting; in all fairness it shouldn't.
 Whether it be in the nation, state or our own city we think the issue is pretty fairly outlined to the voter. There should Z be no hesitation about endorsing Presi- dent Roosevelt, Governor Cross or our own candidates for national, state, and local office. Their records are such as to demand your prompt and generous SUD- port. Taking the democrats on the ticket that will confront the voter Tuesday in siiyidually or collectively they stand for hat we need in good government. Their
 Election or continuation of office will be a recognition of work we'll done and a desire to see such work continued.
 We ask your support of the entire 0emocratic ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
A Clean Slate

What has happened in Waterbury probably could and has happened else where. We refer to the fact that WPA expenditures, as well as those of other federal agencies in this city, have been given 8 clean bill of health. Republi- cans were inclined to be a bit "up-stage" when Controller Daniel J. Leary brought forth proposal to bond the city so that money might be obtained to finance the
 ity's share of relief projects, but they Ire now behind the controller, it seems.
 With regard to the issuance of relief work bonds, it must be apparent to many people that these are extraordinary times and only such means can be hdopted or followed which are in keeping with them. If the federal government is to continue it's program of making jobs by making work, the smaller political units must expect to fall in line and con- tribute their share. Naturally there is curiosity and concern as to the manner in which such public funds are expended. That all is above board in Waterbury goes without doubt.
 No city in this state has met and con- quered the depression like Waterbury. That was not due to anything other than a sincere effort on the part of everyone
 city officials, businessmen, industrial ists, workers, etc. - to join hands in making 1t easier for the unfortunate ones to keep alive. We threw out fine life line in the Mutual Aid. We are continu- ing it now mainly on city and federal relief. To this purpose it is best for all concerned that there be no misgivings or charges about those handling the finances or supervising the work. We think all concerned in this direction may be put aside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Room for Pie

In this land of many slogans really good one has been overlooked. Save room for the pie' is one that deserves wider circulation and recognition than it has hitherto received. It is the appeal of Monroe Strause, pie baking consult ant of restaurants, who has travelled back and forth and up and down across the country for eight years in behalf of this famous American dessert. "Pie doesn't cause stomach ache" says this author ity, "but it takes the blame. The real trouble is overlooking with other food before the dessert"
 That is probably the trouble with most desserts. They are eaten after too hearty earlier courses. It doesn't matter with a lot of them, but pie = and particularly good apple pie = deserves better treat ment. In fact, there might well be Spe- cial meal, say at or little before bed- time, in which the only food is generous slab of apple pie accompanied by your favorite cheese and a glass of creamy milk or a cup of coffee.
 This after-hours snack, however, seems to call for home, properly supplied kitchen and very lenient cook. For those denied these essentials, pie for des- sert, weekly if not daily. is practically a necessity, whether room is saved for it or not.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Answers To Questions
By Fredericlk M. Kerby

e. Where is the former kingdom of Navarro and what is the language of the country?
 A. The former kingdom of Na- varre is now province in northern Spain, and the Basque language is spoken there. Navarro was fully iy1- corporated with Spain in 1883.
 e. Are thunderstorms more fire. quent near rivers than in more dis- tant localities?
 A. There is . slight tendency for general air currents to be influenced by local topography near rivers, and to have small local thunderstorms. It is not due to the presence of the river but to typographical conditions near the river.
 e. To what botanical species does the banana plant belong?
 A. Plaintain or Musa paradisiaca.
 e. What is the name for young seals and mother seals?
 A. Young seals are called pups, and mothers are called COWS.
 e. State the number of years Christy Mathewson pitched in n1a- jor baseball leagues and the num- Der of games he won and lost.
 A. In his 17 years of pitching for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
A Book a Day
Adams Conniving American Patriot
BY BRUCE CAPTION

If you have pictured the fathers of the American Revolution a. saintly and dignified gentlemen who never got their hands dirty or tolc any lies, it might do you good tC read Sam Adams: Pioneer in Propa- ganda," by John 0. Miller (Little Brown and Co.,: $D.
 Sam Adams was a schooner, ar agitator, 8 conniver, a politician = and an everlasting patriot. H. started to agitate against British rule at 8 time when not ont American in 8 hundred saw any, thing particularly oppressive in it. he did not stop until every frienc of England had been either silencec or driven from the country. More than any other one man Sam Adams made the Revolution And he did it = as MT. Miller makes abundantly clear-by using every weapon on which he coulc lay his hands.
 He was willing to fight foul, tt hit below the belt, to tamper with the truth, and to outrage the finer instincts of almost all the best people; he never gave up, and ir the end he won.
 It was Adams who made the re. volt against England a mass rising against economic injustice. He stir. red up the common people and sole the Revolution to them; he made their effort effective by organizing the invaluable committees of cor. respondence; he staged the Bostor Tea Party = and, apparently, thu Boston Massacre" as well. He was, all in all. about as cap. able a master of propaganda as tht world has ever seen.
 The latter part of his life wa. rather dismal. He was no states. man; by 1776 his contribution haC been made, and the rest of hi, career was inept and more or les. futile. But the first part of it wa. priceless to the cause of American independence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Selected Poem
OUR WHITE HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD
 OF THE PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SPIRIT


 with Apologies to Sam Walter Foss) (To be sung to the tunes of "Auld Lang Syne" and
 "CornellO (Cornelus o. Seabring, 222 State St., Albany, N Y0 Our White House is turned to the side of the road Where the race of men go by Men that are good, and men that are bad, As good and as bad as I. Our president sits not in the scorner's seat, Nor hurls cynic's ban He has moved the White House to the side of the road,
 And is @ friend of man.
 Chorus (for "Auld Lang Syne' tune) wen honor you, Roosevelt, Rooseveltl We'll honor you, Roosevelt With humanity's cause so dear to your heart, Wen honor you, Roosevelti He from White House by the side of the road By the side of the highway of life, The men who press with the ardor of hope, The men who are faint with the strife; He turns not away from their smiles their tears, Both parts of an infinite plan Long may he live in our White House And be friend of man!
 Chorus-(for Cornell" tune) Wen honor you, Roosevelti Wen honor you, Roose- veltl With humanitys cause so dear to your heart, wen honor you. Roosevelt