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and Japan have extended invitations
to the scientific organizations Of the
world to send expeditions to their
territories for observation Of the
eclipse. In both countries extensive
surveys have been made of weather
conditions and the results have been
communicated to organizations likely
to take part in the observations.
Even so brief an observation Of the
sun is considered well worth while by
astronomers, because it gives them a
| rare opportunity to study the suns
corona-a halo of pearly light extend
ing hundreds of thousands of miles
outward from the sun, but visible only
during an eclipse, when the rest Of the
suns light is cut off," the announce
ment said.
Clues to Suns Structure.
"The corona, it is believed, holds
clues to the makeup cf the sun, whose
heat and energy make life possible on
earth. This. in turn, may aid in bet
ter understanding of the nature Of the
more distant stars, for the sun itself
is small star"
THE 1886 eclipse, first total eclipse
to be visible on earth since that Of
February. 1884. will begin to be visible
at sunrise in the Mediterranean Sea.
off the southwestern coast OF the
Grecian Peleponnesus. The moons
shadow, marking a path Of totality
about SO miles wide. will seep in a
direction north Of east across the
Aegean Sea, Istanbul, and the Black
Sea, will pass south of Rostov and
Stalingrad. across Orenburg, and over
Omsk and Tomsk in Siberia.
Moving over the northern tip OF
Lake Baikal, the path will curve south
of east, over the northern portion of
Manchutikuo (Manchukuo) and on
ever the City of Khabal ovsk. on the
Amur River, and the northern portion
of the japanese Island of Hokkaido.
Reaching Hckkaido late in the after
noon, the moons shadow will pass out
to sea and the eclipse will end in the
Pacific Ocean few hundred miles to
the west at sunset"
LIT. NCNduy was tIlc uucCtOl VI
Georgetown University's first astro-
nomical expedition, sent to Freye-
burg, Me, for the total eclipse Of
the sun observable there on July 81,
1892. He obtained valuable expert
ence in the unusually rapid photo
graphic work which must be carried
on during the brief period of dark
ness. His photograph of the suns
corona at that time was universally
regarded as the best Of the many
taken. More than anything else. it
won him election to the International
Astronomical Union.
Last Summer DR.. McNally attended
the sessions Of the union in Europe
and was granted a private audience
with Pope Plus XI. who had become
personally interested in the work of
Evening star., 1936-01-02

the gases In the corona and how they
are affected by the suns tremendous
heat.
Photographs taken during the
eclipse, timed with great exactness,
will give astronomers o chance to
hold o stop-watch" on the move
ments Of the solar system and see
II it is running on schedule" Move
ments Of the sun. moon and planets
in relation to one another are pre-
dicted with extreme accuracy by
astronomers. but the predictions can
be checked only when two heavenly
bodies pass each other, as in the
case of an eclipse.
Evening star., 1936-01-02

the young priest. As on the forth
coming expedition, the National Geo
graphic Seciety co-operated with the
Georgetown unit during the Maine
eclipse.
Equipment to Be Varied.
The 1896 expedition, it was said,
probably will make use of o battery
of four or five special cameras
mounted so as to follow the apparent
motion of the sun; photometers for
making studies of changes in light
intensity; spectrographs to study the
suns light, and instrume0ts to note
weather changes during the eclipse.
The chief Photographic objective will
Evening star., 1936-01-02

be the obtaining Of pictures Of the
suns corona. believed to be super
heated vapor rising from the seething
surface. Recently astronomers have
found good evidence that 1t consists
largely Of oxygen, the nfe-supporting
gas Of the earth's own atmosphere.
The presence Of oxygen also Is re-
vealed by the light from far-off
nebulae or star-clouds, and by the
aurora, or Northern lights, in the
earth's atmosphere.
Spectrographic studies Of the cor
ona's light by the Georgetown Geo.
graphic Expedition are expected to
furnish additional information about
Evening star., 1936-01-02
DR.. McNally assumed charge Of the

DR.. Mentally assumed charge Of the
Georgetown Observatory in 1928 as
successor to Rev. Edward c. Phillips,
having specialized for three years at
the University Of California and the
Mount Wilson Observatory. largest
and most important In the United
States. AL his research work had
been done with a view to taking
charge Of the observatory at George
town. Formerly from Philadelphia,
DR.. McNally has taught higher mathe-
matics at various Jesuit colleges.
Evening star., 1936-01-02
Too Much Butter.

Although 518.528 pounds Of butter
were shipped from South Africa in
August, government officials were puz-
gled as to how to dispose Of 3,917.949
pounds still in storage in the country.
Evening star., 1936-01-02

England spent over $1o8, 1000, 900 on
police activities in the last year.
Evening star., 1936-01-02
Am erica's Most
Distinguished Woman

Her lifelong interest in and knowledge Of
politics and world affairs, her wide &C.
quointonce with the worlds important and
interesting people, her brilliant, analytical
mind, and her ability to express her
thoughts in q few words are qualifications
peculiarly fitting her for the important
lob of "DOING A DAILY COMMENT."".
Evening star., 1936-01-02

Reared in the White House
and among world leaders,
she is pre-eminentIy fitted
to carry on the job of inter-.
preting important news in q
daily dispatch. Her first
comments will be viewing
the Doings Of the New Con-
gress" q subject which
she is capable of handling
in an authoritative manner.
Evening star., 1936-01-02

Readers of The Star will have the
privilege and pleasure Of reading
q daily short message from one Of
the countV's greatest analytical
minds q daily short CON-
ment on news Of the hour by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29
D. E. HEADSACT
ON FIVE BILLS

Recommendations on five bills
pending in Congress were made
yesterday by the District Of Com
missioners.
While holding that the plan is
meritorious, the Commissioners re-
ported adversely on a bill proposed
by the Washington Council Of So
cial Agencies which would estab-
lish an advisory clinic to the Dis
trict, Supreme and the Police
courts in correctional cases. The
Commissioner declared the legis-
lation would be too expensive
The city heads urged an amend
ment to the plumbing act by
which an owner as well as an un-
licensed plumber might be held re-
sponsible for violations Of plumb
ing regulations.
The Commissioners approved
proposed legislation to supply
steam from the central heating
plant to buildings in Judiciary
Square;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29
Lies a Bowl Of Beans
to Winning Speaker

A goldfish bowl full Of navy
beans and English walnuts yester-
day won for Dick Hathaway. II
year.old student at Langley, Jr.,
High School the right to repre-
sent the District of Columbia
Optimist Club in the semifinals Of
the junior international oratorical
contest in Washington next
month.
The last of the three youthful
contestants to speak at a luncheon
meeting of the Optimists at the
Mayflower Hotel, Hathaway used
the jar Of nuts and beans to Illus
trate his talk on "Oliver OptimiSt
and Percy Pessimist."
Designating the nuts as "Oliver
Optilnists," Hathaway pushed
them to the bottom Of the bowl,
shook it vigorously and showed
how they always came to the top.
The beans, which he called Percy
PesSimiSts," always stayed at the
bottom. He said:
'The world is a big jar Of life
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29
UTILITIES SEEK
PROBE OF MAIL
SHOPPING

Suspecting that its important
and confidential letters have been
tempered with by postal officials
and Administration agents, the
committee of public utility execu-
tives yesterday announced it will
demand q sweeping, honest and
impartial" investigation by Post
master General Farley.
The committee. which opposed
the Administrations Wheeler-Ray-
burn death sentence" act for pub
lie utility holding companies, cited
several suspicious incidents" in
connection with its mail.
An important letter from an
Alabama utility executive who in
quired about the lobby activities
Of Senator Black arrived at its
Washington office a week late and
opened, the committee protested.
The letter was marked Opened
by U. s. Post Office Department,
the committee said. But the Gus
tomary designation Of the postal
station and the postal official who
had opened the mail were missing.
The Alabama utility executive
had said in his letter that Senator
Black had denied he had cirCu-
lated propaganda for the death
sentence" act and he wanted to
know the exact facts in the mat
ter.
At least two other letters are
known to have been opened, &C
cording to Stephen Walter, pub
licity agent of the committee. One
of these letters had been mailed
him by a friend in Des Moines.
Walter said, and the other was
from the dairy industry commit
tee, which has opposed some Of
the Administration policies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29

} and 1t goes on shaking. Optim-
ism Is q state Of mind that says
I can get to the top and / viii
get to the top"
Hathaway Is the son Of Conrad
Hathaway and lives at GOT Third
st. N. w. The other contestants
were Boiling Bell, IA, also a stu
dent at Langley, and Larry Rosen.
IL, a student at jefferson Jr. High
School.
Judges for the contest were
Joseph Burkhardt, Frank Pierce,
Joseph Rice, DR.. Peter Constan-
tinople and DR.. Walter Smith.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29

Id 1t real PacKafoe
If you will inspect the Packard 12O and drive over any
route you please you will agree that real Packard in
performance, appearance, in comfort and luxury 1t IS
a car built in the fine car tradition instead of built to
price. 1t brings you everything Packard stands for-"
sells for as little as $780,
5 What is its chief advantage over other carsa
No other car can offer you the prestige of the Packard
NAME No other match Packard long mechanical
lfe But above and beyond these, other sr y'E
Packards J1sNdam from style depreciation.
Style depreciation is the biggest single influence in obso
letting any new car: If you choose whose history is
one of radical yearly style changes you take the risk
of having the car soon lose its identity But when you
buy Packard 100, you are assured that your will
stay smart not just for the current year, bit years
Because Packard adheres bascaly beautiful design
Packard 100 stays smart, stays you proud Of
6 How is the car going1
The success of the Packard 100 has amazed the automobile
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29
Husband SIaVs Wife

PLAINFIELD, N. j., April 20
UN.S). - Believed temporarily
insane; Hervey D. Vroom. so,
Slasl1ed his wife to death with a
razor, then attempted suicide by
cutting his throat and wrists,
police reported. He was not eX-
pected to recover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29
Steal Meat and Grain

LURAY, Va, April 29.-Several
hundred dollars worth Of meat
and grain were stolen from r. C.
Housden and George Donavan, Of
Stanley, Va, near here. The men
carried off the loot in automo-
bileS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29

world This car has climbed from scratch to second place
in price class which includes twelve No comparaby-
priced car in history has quickly such large
group of delighted owners.
Before you buy any car, match Packard 40 against the
M Compare it with any other car on any point you
to NAME Go to Packard showroom, drive the car, and
get the facts they apply your case on how easy
the car is to own Then we leave it to whether
you want to own any other
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-29
What Is the down payment

u
your old is Of than average value, ysW may AGC
no GssVu payment make GH No fixed figure will cover
all cases. of course. But survey conducted in
several cities revealed down made by Packard
120 buyers averaged only so after allowance had been
made for their used cars.
z What are the monthly paymentss
Because Packard spreads the payments period suit
your convenience the monthly payments amount only fen
dollars more than these Of hsU-prd And Packards
so finance plan is unsurpassed for Eberaliy.
3 Does it cost much to keep up1
Emphatcally, There why this is true
y because the Packard 12O, thanks its better eng
neeng its greater precision and its finer materials should
require less service than any other you have
owned eOnd because service charges for the Packard 100
are competitive with those Of any other in its price
class In fact analysis showed that charges for
typical service operations, including parts and labor,
less the Packard 12O than the average for FIVE other
cOmparably-priced cars.
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
COL. KNOX HITS
TAXGRABBERS

"New Deal" tax grabbers were
assailed yesterday by Col. Frank
Knox in a speech before 600 Re
publican women at a luncheon
sponsored by the KnoX-for-Pres
dent committee.
He said:
"The tax-eating monster Of
bureaucracy must be destroyed.
II the American people are to
remain solvent, wastefuI spend
ing must be stopped and stopped
soon. Our Government cannot
support the people; the people
must support the Government.
In return for that support, the
Government must be one Of
: economy"
Pointing out that the New
Deal" in America is an adapta.
ton of the planned economies Of
Russia, Germany. Austria a n
Italy, which extend from thu
MARKHAM tree of political theory
the speaker won applause with
his statement that the Govern
ment of the United States re
mains the best in the world by
reason Of the fact that European
theories have not been incorpo
rated into it,
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
Forest Travel Scored
Biq Increase in 1885

In 1885 more persons than ever
before made use of recreational
opportunities in the national for
eSts. according to the Forest Ser
vice. United States Department of
Agriculture.
The estimate of national forest
visitors, including transient motor
lists who availed themselves of for
est highways, reached the peak
figure of 58,548,000. Although the
estimates include many duplica-
tions, since there is no practical
way to determine the number who
make repeat visits or pass through
more than one national forest, it
is believed that the estimated fig
ures are a reliable index of the
volume and trend of public use Of
national forests for various types
of outdoor recreation.
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
NJ 9TH EXPERT
DEAD HERE

Foster Hendrickson Benjamin,
ii, outstanding authority on North
American moths and flies. and as
sociate entomologist of the De
partment of Agriculture Bureau
of Entomology, died of pneumonia
at Georgetown Hospital yesterday.
Funeral services will be from
the Fairfax Catholic Church at 9
a. m. Monday, followed by burial
in Arlington Cemetery at 1890.
Mr.. Benjamin, born in Brook
lyn, N. Y, was a graduate OF
Cornell University, receiving his
bachelor Of science degree in 1920
and his master Of arts degree the
following year.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1917
in lighter than air aviation and
saw service during the war, after
which he become engaged In the
work he pursued until his death.
Since July, 1881, he had been
in Washington, where he was
rated a world authority on fruit
flies OF all countries.
Surviving are his widow. Mary
Ann Benjamin, and two children.
Richard, Is, and Mary Julia, 6.
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
BAR
inks WOMEN

A delegation of women marched
on the United States Capitol to-
day to demand repeal of the con-
troversial Section 49," the mar
ried persons clause of the econ
omy act.
Delegates to the Eastern re-
gional conference of the National
Woman's Party, which opened to-
day at The Washington Hotel,
they bombarded their Congress
men with questions on their stand
on this issue.
Repeal of the clause, which pro
hibits a man and wife from being
employed in the Government
simultaneously. is one of the
major issues before the confer
ence.
The women concentrated their
congressional drive on Represent
alive Charles I. Faddis CD of
Pennsylvania, who yesterday, dur
ing a hearing on nepotisn, eX-
pressed his disapproval of the en-
ployment of married women in
the Government. regardless OF
whether their husbands were en-
ployed there or not.
Repeal of the measure is sought
by the Woman's Party on the
ground that it undermineS the
merit system of Government EN-.
ployment and also unfairly dis
eliminates against women.
The Edith Maxwell case. which
the party has taken under its wing
officially, was discussed at the
afternoon session by Gail Laugh
lin, one of the defense attorneys,
and by Mrs. Elsie M. Graft, OF
Richmond, chairman of the Vir.
ginia branch of the party. Mrs
Graft said the conviction of the
21-year-old pretty Wise (Va.)
school teacher, on charges of kill
ing her father, was based on a
"barbaric, primitive code" of the
Virginia mountaineers."
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
7 PRISONERS
MUST DIE IN
CHAIR

MINEOLA, N. Y, Jan. Is
UN.SO.-Mary Frances Creigh-
ton, the buxom 36-year-old house
wife, and Everett c. Apologize,
snickering small town Romeo"
must pay with their lives in the
electric chair for the arsenic muir
der of Applegate's wife, Ada, last
September.
A Jury of IL men returned YER
diets Of guilty of murder in the
first degree against both defend.
ants early today after more than
seven hours Of elaboration.
Twice Acquitted
For Mrs. Creighton was &C.
quilted in 1920 and 1923 for TAX
ing life through the medium of
poison, and up until Thursday
when she broke down and ad-
mitted she knew she was feeding
arsenic to Mrs. Apologize in an
eggnog she had hoped to beat
this case.
She burst into sobs as she
heard her doom pronounced at
12:47 a. m. Apologize, who
sneered and laughed throughout
his trial, remained impressive.
It was understood the jury had
been unanimous for Mrs. Creigh.
tons conviction from the outset,
but there had been one holdout
against finding Apologize guilty.
Both to Die in Chair
The verdicts carry mandatory
sentences of death in the electric
chair.
Judge johnson gave the de-
Tense five days in which to file
any motions. Charles r. Weeks,
counsel for Apologize, immedi-
ately announced his intention of
filing an appeal. The only COM
ment Of Elvin N. Edwards, Mrs.
Creighton's attorney, was:
"The verdict is not a surprise
to me, under all the circum.
stances"
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
Ernst lubitsCh Gets
Final Citizen Papers

LOS ANGELES, Jan. IS U.S).
Ernst LubitSch, motion picture
producer, is an American citizen
today.
He was awarded his final
papers at a naturalization cere-
mony before Federal Judge AL
bert L. Stephens, at which 80
other applicants were also
granted citizenship.
Lubitsch was born in Berlin
on January 90, 1892, and came
to the United States December
IL, 1922.
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
IS S|FTED
IN AIR CRASH

Possibility that a passenger,
carrying heavy accident insurance
and bent on suicide, shot or
Slugged the two pilots of the giant
transport plane Southerner which
crashed with a loss of II lives
near Goodwin, Ark, January IA.
is being investigated, Eugene
Vidal, director of the Bureau OF
Air Commerce, said last night.
Though he strongly indicated
he places no great credence in
this theory, he said it las we'll
as other possibilities" are being
carefully sifted by Federal invest
igators. He added:
1--WE are not overlooking any
thing. When the full reports of
our inspectors are received, we
will 60 over them very care
fully, eliminating possibilities
that have been disprOved. In
this way we can narrow the
study down to basic facts"
At the same time Senator Cope
land I'D of New York, an.
nounced the crash will be inveS-
tigated by the Senate commerce
subcommittee on safety in air
travel. The inquiry will be made
to guide the committe in draft
ing legislation to make air travel
safer, he said.
Public hearings will be begun
by the committee February 10, at
which witnesses will be heard on
other air tragedies, including that
of May 6, 1885. in which the late
Senator Cutting (R0, of New
Mexico, and four others died near
Macon, Mo.
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
4 ON RESERVE.
BOARD TOGO

President Roosevelt yesterday
formally notified four members
Of the present Federal Reserve
Board that they would be dropped
February /, when the new board
is to take over.
Notifications went to j. J.
Thomas, of Seward, Nebraska, the
vice chairman; Charles S. Ham
lin, of Boston; Adolph c. Miller,
OF Washington, and George R.
James, of Memphis.
Mariner S. Eccles, of Salt Lake,
chairman of the present board,
and M. S. Szymczak, of Chicago.
were informed they would be
members of the new board.
President Roosevelt said he
would name the new board Mon
day with the exception of one
member.
Ousting of the four members is
in line with Eccles' demand that
new blood" be appointed to the
board,
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
Action 10 Deport
Black Eagle Delayed

Deportation proceedings against
Col. Hubert Fauntleroy Julian,
known as the BLACK Eagle" Of
Harlem and former pilot in the
Ethiopian Army, were ordered held
up yesterday by the Labor Depart
ment. Detained at Ellis Island,
Julian was refused admittance to
the country because the Labor De
partment charged he did not pos
sess the necessary papers. He will
be given another hearing, the La
Dor Department said.
The Washington times., 1936-01-25
1000 Join in Paying
Winifred Black Honor

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. IS
(U.SO-More than 1000 men and
women, representing scores Of or
CARNATIONS, will gather at the
Palace Hotel tomorrow to honor
Winifred Black, famous writer Of
the Hearst newspapers.
The testimonial luncheon to the
beloved San Franciscan has
proved so popular, according to
Peter r. Maloney, chairman, that
attendance has outstripped ar
rangements. Leland Cutler. presi-
dent of the San Francisco Bay
Exposition, will be the principal
speaker. Mayor Rossi will serve
as honorary chairman.
The guest Of honor will be
heard in a talk to be broadcast
at 1880 p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-01-25

MUSIC FOR THE WEEK
TOMORROW
Russian Opera Company, "COq
dor" National Theater, $3.50 p. m.
Vienna Boys Choir, Constitution
Hall, 4 p. m.
Music Hour, Y. M. C. A., 5 p. m.
Russian Opera Company, Boris
GOdOunOv," National Theater, $3.50
p. m.
MONDAY
Navy Band, Navy Yard Sail Loft,
Hour of Memories, II a. m.
Army Band, War College Audi
forum, 6 p. m.
T. Guy Lucas, Organ Recital, st.
Johns Church, BIS p. m.
Roth String Quartet, Audi
forum, Library of Congress, S:45
p. m.
TUESDAY
Marine Band, Patriotic Shut-Ins
Dream Hour, Marine Barracks, II
a. m.
Roth String Quartet, Audi
forum, Library of Congress, 4:45
p. m.
Soldiers Home Band Orchestra
Stanley Hall, $50 p. m.
Navy Band Symphony OrcheS
ira, Navy Yard Sail Loft, p. M
AIart Memorial program, Audi
forum, Central High School, $3.50
p. m.
Rubinstein Club, Willard Hotel
$3.50 p. m.
WEDNESDAY
Nine. and Mons. CaSadeSus
duo pianists, MayflOWer H OF |
Ills a. m.
Army Band, War College Audi
forum, 1880 a. m.
Navy Band Symphony OrcheS
ira. young peoples concert, Navy
Yard Sail Loft, p. m.
Marine Band Symphony OrcheS
ira, Marine Barracks, 8 p. m.
THURSDAY
Navy Band, Patriotic Half Hour
Navy Yard Sail Loft, 1880 a. m
Soldiers Home Band Orches
ira, $3.50 p. m.
Roth String Quartet, AUDITOR
UNI Library Of Congress, 8:4s
p. m.
FRIDAY
Marine Band, Schubert program
Marine Barracks, p. m.
Army Band, War College Audi
forum, ASS p. m.
Roth String Quartet. AuditOri
UNI Library of Congress, "A!
p. m.
SATURDAY
Soldiers Home Band Orchestra
The Rose of the Rancho,
much-heralded vehicle for thu
movie debut of Gladys SWarth
out Metropolitan soprano, gav'
her more opportunity for dra
matte acting than singing. II
making her screen debut in thi
grand horse opera, Miss Swarth
out was given no chance to SIM
| the class Of songs expected Of