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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
Fifty Male Voices
To Sing at Rites

Clad in vestmentS Of medieval
choristerS, so male singers, picked
from various religious orders at
the Catholic University will intone
the musical interludeS when the
annual open air ceremony, THE
Way Of the Cross" is presented
in Franklin Park on Good Friday,
by the Washington Catholic Evi.
dence Guild. The program begins
at 2:30 p. m. and lasts for three
hours. Leo A. Codd is committee
chairman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
Democratic Hookup
Is Denied by Cree|

George Creel, one-time aspirant
for the governorsnip Of California
and lately q Capital correspond
ent, issued q statement yesterday
denying he was contemplating a
hook-up with the Democratic ad-
miniStration. He said under no
circumstances would he accept
any post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
Spotsy|vdnia Man
Sentenced 10 Jail

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, April
8.-Found guilty Of criminal
negligence in an automobile &C.
cident on December 26 which
cost the life of Clarence Ander-
son, Henry Middlebrooke, 81, Of
SpotSylvania was given q two-year
term in the penitentiary by a jury
in the Spotsylvania Circuit Court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

Burial will be in the Congressional
Cemetery.
Mr.. Pitchlynn, who was SO, had
been ailing for some time.
Sir Knights of Washington Com.
mandery, No. /, Knights Templar
are requested to attend a special
communication at Masonic Temple
at 2 o'clock today for the purpose
of attending the services at the
chapel.
Mr.. Pitchlynn is survived by his
wife, Florence N. Pitchlynn and
a sister. Miss Sophie Pitchlynn.
WILLIAM M. TOWERS
Funeral services for William M.
Towers, ST., superintendent of the
United States Shipping Board,
Norfolk, Va, who died Monday
at his daughters home, will be
held tomorrow at the H. M. Padg-
EFT funeral home, 131 Eleventh st.
S. e. at 1890 a. m. Interment
will be in Forest Oak Cemetery,
Gaithersburg, Md.
Mr.. Towers, who was 81, had
been LII since last November. He
is survived by his wife, Louise M.
Towers; a son, William, jr., and
two daughters, Mrs. Owen Hough-
tan and Mrs. Helen T. Knight.
washington Lodge No. Is, B. p.
o. E. will convene in a Session
of Sorrow this evening at 7 o'clock
for the purpose OF paying tribute
to the memory Of Mr.. Towers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

Church. Burial will be in Cedar
Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Long, who was employed in
the Government Printing Office,
retired four years ago after a quar-
ter of a century in the service. He
was a member Of the Columbia
Typographical Union and an &C
tive member Of the Douglas Memo.
rial Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Laura v. Long, a daughter, Mrs.
Cornelia Long Kinsella, and two
sisters and two brothers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
CLERK SCHOOLS
BENEFITS IN
DOUBT
BY J. EARLE MOsER

Recent attacks by groups Of
Federal employees on the So-called
"braSS hat" system of personnel
administration, in which it is
charged with considerable veracity
that military and naval officers
assigned to administrative jobs
have O tendency to gang up" on
civilian workers, have renewed
speculation as to what would be
the effect Of the proposed acad-
envy Of public affairs.
The academy apparently Is q
&urthering of the idea sponsored
for the past two years by the In
Stitute of Public Affairs, which
has promoted intense study Of Fed
eral administrative workings by a
group of outstanding college boys
and girls who serve without pay
as aides to Government moguls.
The second such group Of students
Is now being formed.
: According to H. r. 1925, q
brain child Of Representative Wes-
lev E. Disney, Of Oklahoma. the
academy would be set UP IN the
manner of West Point or Annap-
oils providing H. r. 1925 can
ket out of committee and past
the usual large and thick layer OF
conservative opposition. It would
turn out, each year, q class OF
young graduates especially trained
to take over the better type OF
Federal civil positions, presumably
the posts which now fall to
political key men or those whose
ssdrag," socially, financially or
otherwise, is powerful.
. Thus far employe groups have
not opposed the idea Of q Civil
Service college run by the Govern
Inent except for the manner in
which the students would be
chosen under Mr.. Disney'S bill.
Under present arrangements, the
method used at West Point would
prevail, Senators being allowed to
appoint two students per year, and
Representatives one.
y J. This would throw every possible
plum open to patronage and Will
be vigorously opposed, Govern
.ment personnel representatives
have indicated, and the suggestion
has been made that the Civil Serv-
Ice Commission fill student vacan-
cies BY competitive test with some
sort Of preference given to those
IN the Government who wish to
Try their wings.
) Observers are wondering now.
however, whether the entire idea
would actually prove practical.
They fear that the civilian Off
Ger" class which would be even
tually set up would acquire
naturally enough, the complex
which military and naval epaulette
bearers are said to evidence in d.
recting mere civilians. Clashes be-
tween classes would in such q case
take on an Importance they do
not have at present in Govern
ment departments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
odds and Ends

Bureau Of Air Commerce has
received opinions from more than
1000 transport pilots on possible
ties Of improving flying condi-
tionS. Chief Forester Ferdinand
Silco4 has appointed Raymond D.
Carney ap head the nationwide
forest SUI ey planned for the near
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
EGNER RITES
TO Be HELD
TOMORROW

Funeral services for Frederic
Egner, Union veteran, who died
yesterday at his home, 516 Quincy
st. N. W., after a short illness,
will be held tomorrow. The body
will be shipped to Norfolk, Va, for
burial.
Mr.. Egner was 80 years old. He
was a retired gas engineer. Born
in Germany March 5, 1846, Egner
came to this country with his par
ents when he was 10 years old.
He enlisted in the United States
Navy while still in his teens. His
engineering ability won him pro.
motion to the rank of engineer
and lieutenant. He joined the
Union forces during the Civil War
and served in the Navy on one of
the ships which helped blockade
Norfolk, Va.
Following the war he went to
New York city where he joined
the fire department, rising to the
rank Of captain. He continued his
study Of engineering, however, and
after leaving the fire department
became gas engineer with the New
York City Gas Company. Later he
became gas engineer with the Nor.
folk Gas Company, and for q
short time was employed in a sim.
liar capacity in st. Louis, Mo. His
last active work was in connection
with the installation Of gas works
at Fredericksburg, Va. He came
to washington about Is years ago.
He was q member Of the VeritaS
Lodge Of MaSons in New York for
more than 80 years. He was also
a member Of the Ruth Masonic
Lodge Of Norfolk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
FRANK N. LONG

Funeral services for Frank N.
Long, SO, retired Government en-
ploye who died yesterday at his
home. 1922 Varnum st. N. W., will
be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at the Douglas Memorial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
LEE PITCHLYNN

Funeral services for Lee Pitch
lynn, retired Treasury clerk who
died at his home. 1104 Sixth ST..
N. E. on Monday will be held to-
day at the v. L. Speare Co. funeral
chapel, 1909 H st. N. w. at 3 o. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
RICHARD I. JACOBS

Funeral services for Richard I.
Jacobs, 81, who died Monday at
his home 614 I st. s. w. will be
held from his late residence today
at 2 p. m. Burial will be in the
Congressional Cemetery.
Mr.. Jacobs is survived by his
wife, Ida V. Jacobs and a son,
Emmett.
Members of Independent Coun-
Gil, Jr., o. q. A. M. are requested
to attend,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
C. E. ROBERTS. IR.

Last rites for Charles Edgar
Roberts, jr., 20, who was drowned
Sunday when his canoe capsized
in the Potomac River, will be held
tomorrow at the Murray Funeral
Chapel, S007 Nichols Ave. s. e.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Gene.
terry.
Young Roberts, who lived at IL
Xenia st. s. E., was employed as
machiniStS' APPRENTICE at the
washington Navy Yard. His body
was recovered near Sheppard's
Landing late Monday. Surviving
him are his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Edgar Roberts, and .
brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

MELTON, WILLIANI-On Tuesday, April
2. 1885. at Providence Hospital, WILL
LIAM MELTON. beloved son Of Harry z.
and Emma L. Melton and brother Of
Samuel Rebecca Henrietta and Peggy Mel.
ton. Funeral services from his late resi-
dence, 712 Street Northeast on Thurs
day. April @. 1895. at 2 p. m.
Relatives and friends invited to attend.
lnterment Congressional Cemetery.
Services BY Chambers Southeast funeral
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

ROBERTS. CHARLES EDGAR, JR.-sud.
cS dsnE q RD spRd RBE ARs ", s. e 1sss
Lemmond). Of Ill Xenia St. S. e.
Funeral from the chapel Of Thomas =.
Murray and Son. 2O07 Nichols Ave. s. E..
on Thursday, April Q, 1895, at 10 .. m.
Relatives and friends invited to attend.
Interment Cedar Hill CennafArY
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

ACADEMY la SS.fi e. s e q ! En 3.
Richard ArIen IN ''THE CALLING OF
DAN MATTHEWS" AlsO-May Robson
% "TMREN kids AND A 0UEENS'
with Charlotte Henry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

SUMMERS, WILLIAM E.-on Tuesday,
April 2. 1886, WILLIAM z. SUMMERS,
the beloved husband of Kate q. Summers
and beloved father Of william E., jr..
James T., Kathrine ", Dorothy A., Alice
n. Summers. Mrs. Mildred Long. Mrs.
Margaret Mills.
Funeral services from the ". ". Cham.
bers funeral home. SIT Eleventh St. 8. E.
on Friday. April 10, at IL .. m.
Relatives and friends are invited.
Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
BLOCK DANCE TO
 BE HELD TONIGHT
Mghlight of Park Pro- gram - LegiOnnaires
 at Convention
WATERVTLLE

A community block dance to be held on the Boyden street bridge over Hancock Brook is the high spot of this weeks program at the Wa terville Park playground. The dance will take place this evening and the music will be furnished by the WPA band.
 Tomorrow evening there will be 6 prgoran of boxing bouts at the same place.
 Leglonnalres At Convention
 At the state convention of the American Legion and Americal Leg ion auxiliary which opened this morning at New Britain, the Wa terville post and unit of the respec- tive organizations was represented. The delegates from Casper s. Davis Jr. Post, No. i36 American Legion, are Commander E. Lester Platt and senior vice.commander Edward L. Martin and the alternates are George 0oggins and Andrew Bell.
 President Mrs. Hazel M. Northrop and secretary Mrs. Lena Platt are the delegates of Unit of Davis Post, American Legion Auxiliary.
 Members of both organizations and the fife and drum and buele corps will participate in the conven- ton parade on Saturday afternoon.
 UfRendaIe Funeral
 Rev. Michael J Heating, pastor of St. Michael's church celebrated the high mass of requiem ct the fun- eral of Albert J. Uffendale of Lone Oak avenue. which took place ct the church yesterday morning.
 Miss Winifred Delaney, the organ- ist played the music of the mass and sang Leybachs setting Of "Pie Jesu" ct the ofertory.
 The burial was in Calvary cerne- tory where Father Heating conduc- ted the committal services. The bear- CTS were Raymond OMeara, Harry Brown, George O'Meara. Donald Uf. fcndale, William Meehan and James Baka.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
YOUNG GIRL IS
 BEST FISHERMAN

Boston, July So-(UP)-A pretty blonde lS-year-old New York girl arrived here today after landing what was believed the biggest Tuna ever caught by . woman in Nova scotian waters.
 Ellen Bruce. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James Bruce of (i3e East 7eth street. New York, caught 6 S42- pound Tuna with Q gaft-line last Tuesday off Wedgeport, N. J. These were the same waters in which President Roosevelt unnecessarily sought Q Tuna on this vacation cruise.
 Ellen fought the giant fish alone for nearly three hours before bring. ing 1t in. The previous record for . woman was 6 i76.pounder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
2OOO CARS NOT
 YET INSPECTED

Hartford. Conn, 5uly sOs-(Up)-- There aEe etlii about 2.0O0 cars in Connecticut which require inspec- ton and which have not had them, the state motor vehicles department announced today.
 Department inspectors, state and local police arc on the watch for these cars, it was said, and if they arc found being operated on the highways, c summons to appear Do. fore the motor vehicles commissions CT will Do issued the driver.
 1f the gliiriaonS is ignored, or- ders will so out to have the license plates stripped from the car.
 More than coo persons have ais ready answered summons and ape
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30

Mayor Frank Hayes has been named honorary chairman of the committee arranging plans for the mammoth field day and out. ing of the JeffersOnlan club which ls scheduled for September 3tlt at Lake Quassapaug. Town Chairman John H. CraFy 6 also one of the honorary officials oe the arrangements committee. V
 As the affalr is to Do held after the state convention, lt ls hoped that members of Che state ticket will bc brought here to address the gathering. Efforts are being made to make the outing . staSes wide event.
 George F. Lesotte, secretary ok the Jeffersonlan club, has been named active chairman of Che committee on arrangements Some of the features of the outing will be . special list Ok enteftalnerss sports events, ball games and swimming contests. AAg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30

According to the complaint the nose is permanently disfgured. It is further stated in the papers filed that Abino was badly frighted be- cause of the assault and suffered from Q nervous shock.
 In the same court Joseph Roberts of Joseph II. Roberts and asSicateS instituted two suits for damages. One is against the Fred J. Wood Coal Company. He claims he drew plans for Q labor-Saving device for loading bagged coal on trucks for the defendant, but that the designs have never benn taken and used by the Wood Company. He figures his services were worth $500. The other suit is against the Ellis Manufact. uring Company of Milldale. The sum of $46o Is asked for services rendered.
 Three foreclosure suits were filed In the same court today, also. The HOLC is foreclosing properly of Perley and Vera Pierce on Hamil- ton avenue and Caterina Lombardi on Sperry street. The third action is brought by the Waterbury Trust Company against Georgianna St. Jean Lord. The property involved Is on Stiles street.
 Damages of $500 are asked by Mary Kolesnik, doing business as the North End Ice Company, against Gerald y. Wheeler and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
500 Attend First
 Night Of Festival
Will End Tonight 20, N U. s. J. Meets Friday
 L.C.S. to Hold Outing
BROOKLYN NEWS

A crowd estimated ct 800 per- sons attended the opening of St, Patrick's church annual lawn fes- tival which took place last night on the grounds of the rectory and which will close with varied activi- ties and prize drawings tonight. The scene was Q riot of color with much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
JAPANESE HOARD PLArINtAs

Tokyo (Up1--JapanesO women and men-are being urged to adofn their fingers with platinum rings in peace time, % that there shall Do Q large reserve supply of this precious metal in war time. The rings are sold under the direction of tho Japan Platinum Populariza- ton Society"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
SUNDAY BEER REFUSED

Lansing. Mich, (UP) - Hopes of three "city fathers" of placing the question of Sunday beer before the voters on the September primary ballot were dashed when the coun- ell turned. thumbs down on the pro- posal. Sunday beer has been on issue before in the council for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30

peaHed before JameB Rabbett, head of tho hearing division of these, about 900 drivers have had their registrations suspended for varying
 lengths Of time for failure Co have
 their cars inspected according to iaw
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
Victim Of Nose Bite
 Asks Damages Of$6OO
Luigi AlbinO Alleges Permanent Disagreement From
 Injury-Suit Over LabOr.Saving Device

Six hundred dollars is what 1t may cost Raffaee Romanielo for bite of Luigi Albnos nose Albno inst ued suit for $500 damages against Roaneo today in the court of common pleas He claims that the defendant assaulted him on February 12th last bruised his eyes, sprained his back and bit his nose,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
PORKER IS JAILED

steubenville, Ohio = (UP) - When c 64o-pound pig toppled from Q livestock true, Sergeant Mat Philipsi, tailor, was forced to place the porker in Q cell until 1t was claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30

Gene Raymond, currently appear ing with Ann Sothern in RKO Radios Count Pete" has won many blue ribbons for Jumping in horse shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30

Thomas Margiotta. It is claimed that Wheeler's car, operated by Margiotta, hit Q pump on the plain. tiffs property and damaged it con. Siderahly,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30

Attack planes usually fly not more than 10 to i6 feet above the ground at very high speed, during the ful- fillment of their mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-30
WATCH FAD ARRIVES

June Knight, M-d-M song and dance stariet, has introduced the ring watch vogue to Hollywood.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
"FLAME"
By Whit WeIIman

finally we made San Francisco, where I'd
planned to rest and visit an eye specialist. 1t
would be cool-thered be fog to clear me up
looked up the eye man, and he said very little;
something about optic nerve letting down.
He didn't know why, or what to do. He said to
rest avoid strain of every kind Do nothing
just rest
Il roamed the hotel lobbies, looking for a
girl-for her. 1t was idiotic, looking for some-
one you'd left In China, Then coming from the
dining room, ran into her. Like that, not ex-
pecting to. When needed her, she was there
though I'd almost knocked her down before
recognized her black gown, the same shy
quiet smile.
"'How is the great lover? she inquired, teas
ng-yet bit grave, thought.
~ WON'T try to make you see her, use your
Imagination if you've loved anyone. She
looked like the girl man would love. So
took cab to the beach-to Tait's an old
house hanging over the surf fireplace, tables
beside the window, the moon slanting on the
water. Outside there was a Japanese garden,
very formal and quiet with lanterns swinging
from the cypress. We danced little, then
strolled through the door down the steep path
What happened was altogether too simple
You can often understand complicated events
unravel them. Things that stare at you--
went with it felt that way. You can be light
about things that hurt, so she did not mind
the kiss, nor my arms; probably she liked my
words, my thought
1.-THE cursed fever of Batavia had been mount
ing all evening; I'd felt 1t coming, pounding
against my eyes.
I'm terribly sorry she said but you see,
1 believed you in Maacca oh, my dear, not
for myself, of course. A girl lie bSrn to know
that love is true. Heavens! If only because for
a woman it must ber
Il was crazy in Malacca, l told her-slightly
mad, and had been all my life. About that. I'd
Just found 1t out
"'No,-no, you were right. Right for you.
You've felt this way too long to change. How
feel the same?'
THAT same queer flame blinded me. She had
to help me back to the table, taking my
hand"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Suddenly fell into kind of terror, feeling
of panic that time had stopped it was damned
unpleasant. I didn't get over it-and worse
rushed In from somewhere. The air, the food
I don't know. A band of fire wound around my
head, my flesh began to dry up. Literally,
burned
THE Residents doctor said blackwater fever
but I knew better Malaria, blackwater, I've
had it wasn't any of them 1t was mental
and physical pressure; my nerves went to
pieces. They said the tropics would kill me, and
sent me away That last night a queer thing
happened I'd dropped off to sleep, tossing, hot
and i'll. A stab of color drove across my eyes,
streaking fame-red and gold. got up next
morning, needing help with my clothes. When I
crawled on the boat was half blind
That frightened me badly. My life was in my
eyes-seeing things, telling about them. Well
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

faiths in making living" but always there
is something that reminds us Of the greater
goal
There comes that moment when life reaches
out and jerks US back, as when worker on
bridge falls and Is killed while his companions
up high look down and realize that he will
walk no more among them. There Is the mo-
ment that the jockey in a race Is killed and
his eager smile and love for his horse Is no
longer a factor in the life of thousands of
sportsmen.
A plane crashes-a car is wrecked and men
who have accumulated material wealth find in
death its futity.
The poor monk, the impoverished shepherd,
the humble shopkeeper of a village all
wealthier than men of Wall Street because
their lives rich in devotions which will live
long after their bodies have been laid to rest
and their lives have been happier!
Nothing is SO vain as the pursuit of riches
for the sake of riches for material wealth has
a way of vanishing and if its accumulation
goal, he comes to realize that he has cheated
himself.
A FHETHER or not there is identity after
w death no man can truly affirm, but
tain is it that what the good man has accom-
plished never dies. The cup of cold water ex
tended to thirsty traveller embodies the spirit
of love and giving which is never lost, and
oddly enough, the mere giving unselfshly makes
life more beautiful.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Sixty Seconds From Life
LUXURY" By John Richard Finch
LUXURY"

THEY lived in dark fiat in Poplar on a street
where all the flats were soiled unkempt
shadows drawn from the same ugly pattern,
only theirs in the rear-even worse than
the rest. The Plunkets had been poor all their
lives. Their neighbors were all poor, too, but not
SO poor the Plunkets. Old man Plunket
worked in the warehouses on West India Dock
Road when he worked at all, but times had been
hard and he hadn't had much to do in the last
three years. Mrs. Plunket took in washings. Be-
tween them they managed to feed four hungry
young mouths besides their own. Perhaps not
adequately, but enough to keep life in their
bodies. The Plunket brood played with the other
children of the neighborhood in the street be-
tween the rows of rough, red bricks, their
raucous voices shriller, their worn clothes shab-
bier, their faces and hands dirtier than the
others. The eldest, boy of TO- had never been
west of Aldgate, and the others scarcely far
ther away than Pennyields. Londons gray fog
was thicker here it was in the minds of people
well as in the air. adding reason as well as
sight.
When old man Plunket came down with
pneumonia, the neighbors all wondered where
they'd get the money to pay the doctor. But
the Plunkets didn't have to worry about that
because they didn't have doctor. Mrs Plunket
nursed her man best she could, but she had
three washings out week. and two at home.
There were the children to look after, too.
Then old man Plunket who wasn't so old
but with hard work, poverty and worry driving