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Evening star., 1936-01-31

THE President and Mrs. Roose-
welt will be the guests in whose
honol the Vice President and
4 Mrs. John Nance Garner will
entertain at the Washington Hotel at
dinner Tuesday evening. Earlier in
the day Mrs. Roosevelt will entertain
ut one of the series of formal lunch
cons she is giving this month. The
Presidents wife will give another OF
these luncheons Thursday OF next
week. Tuesday morning she will hold
her weekly press conference.
The President celebrated his birth
day anniversary with small group
Of close friends who were his guests
ut dinner and remained with him until
after the President went ION the air.
to thank the Nation for the gala cele-
brations given in honor of the occa-
sion, and swell the fund for the battle
against infantile paralysis. The little
company included Mr.. Thomas Lynch
and MIR. Stanley Prenosil Of New York,
Mr.. James Sullivan Of Boston, Mr..
Kirke Simpson of Washington, Mr..
Stephen Early and Mr.. Marvin H. Nc
Intue, secretaries to the President;
Miss Marion Dickerman and Miss
Nancy Cook of New York, Miss Mar
Evening star., 1936-01-31
Vermont University
Alumni Dinner

The Washington alumni Of the
University Of Vermont will hold an
informal dinner at Tilden Gardens,
corner of Connecticut avenue and Til
den street northwest, this evening at
$50 o'clock. The dinner will be fol-
lowed by singing Of Vermont songs
and bridge. This is one Of a series
of gatherings of the Vermont alumni
in Washington during this season. All
alumni Of the University of Vermont
are invited to arrange for reservations
through Mrs. L. ]. Peet, Valley Vista
Apartments.
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Friday Evening
Dancing Glass Tonight

The Friday Evening Dancing Glass
will meet this evening at the Willard
Hotel. This is the third meeting this
season Of the group which originated
in the home of the late Mrs. Thomas
F. Walsh on Massachusetts, avenue.
Several dinner parties will precede
the dance. Former Governor of North
Carolina and Mrs. o. Max Gardner
will entertain . company at dinner at
the Mayfiower, and Baron and Bar
oness Won Pagenhardt also will be
hosts at dinner.
Evening star., 1936-01-31
Vorn Rath Twins
Make Debuts Tonight

Miss Marie vom Rath and her twin
sister, Miss Cecilia vom Rath, will be
presented to society this evening at
dinner at the 1925 F Street Club.
Mrs. Harry Black. aunt Of the debu-
tantees, was to have been the hostess
but due to illness will be unable to
come from New York for the occa-
sion and the buds mother, Mrs.
Willem vom Rath, will act In her
place. The company will later go to
the Friday Evening Supper Club at the
Sulgrave Club.
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Plans of Members
OF Diplomatic Set

The Minister Of Finland and Nine.
Jarnefelt will entertain a company
of Is at dinner this evening in the
legation.
Nine. Sze. wife Of the Chinese Am
bassador, who is spending some time
visiting her home in China, is not
expected to return to the Capital until
the early Spring.
The military attache Of the Mexican
Embassy and Sonora de Azcarate and
their three children, Mercedes, Juan
and Eva. will leave the Capital the
first Of the week for New York, from
where Sonora de Azcarate and their
children will sail later in the week
for their home in Mexico City for a
visit Of several months.
Gen. Azcarate will return to the
Capital following their departure.
Sonora de Martinez -Mercado, ac-
companied by her two children, Ruth
and Eric, will leave the Capital today
for Mexico, where she will join Senor
Salvador Martinez -Mercado, former
first secretary of the Mexican EN-
bassy in Washington. Shortly follow
ing their arrival in Mexico the family
will leave for Guatemala, where Senor
Martinez Mercado will assume his new
duties as counselor of the Mexican
Embassy in Guatemala.
Evening star., 1936-01-31
Mrs. Hull to Spend
Week End in StauntOn

Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of the Sec
retary of State, will leave this after
noon by train for Staunton, Va,
where she will spend the week end
with her brother and sister-in-l Jaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. WITT.
Senator and Mrs. Royal s. Cope
land will leave the Capital tonight
for New York, where they will spend
the week end at their country place
in Suffern. They will return to the
Capital Monday morning.
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Mrs. Let's at Home
Twice Next Month

Mrs. Let's, wife of Associate Justice
F. Dickinson Let's Of the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia. will
observe Monday afternoon at home
and will receive again Monday after
noon. February 10.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-11-30
Community Xmas
 To Be Gala Affair

At the meeting held yesterday at the Office of Indian Affairs, to elect new officers for the Com munity Xmas Tree, Calvin Pool, Supt. of the Nome School was voted as this years Chairman.
 Miss Dorothy Russell, Deacon ness of the Lavina Wallace Young Mission was reelected as secretary, and J. S. Stangroom as Treasurer.
 Numerous ones there discuss ed tentative plans for staging a huge celebration, and A. Polet informed the group that G. R. Jackson, who had ordered a large consignment of fireworks, intended donating them to the Community Christmas, as part of the big celebration.
 Upon vote it was decided to set the date for the Community Xmas Tree celebration, as Wed nesday, December 23rd,
 The chairman, MT. Pool, was empowered to negotiate with the board to secure permission for the use of the big school auditor ium, so that a single mass cele- bration could be held for the en tire public.
 Inasmuch as this was merely a meeting to organize, no furth CT decisive steps were taken al this time, save to arrange for z large Christmas Tree to be se- cured, and also to arrange fol the annual shipment of a present to the Pilgrim Springs Mission.
 The appointment of committee heads and other details are to be worked out this week and an. other meeting held soon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-11-30
Alaska And Its Franchise Of Civil
 Government Described in Articles

internal revenue, postal, immigra ton and naturalization, or other general laws of the United Stat es, or to the game, fish and fur seal laws, and laws relating to fur bearing animals, or to the laws of the United States pro viding for taxes on business and trade, or to the laws providing for the establishment and main tenance of roads and schools, or to the support and care of in sane persons. However, this pro vision in the Organic Act does not operate to prevent the leg islature from imposing other and additional taxes or licenses.
 Gro Be Continued Tomorrow)
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-11-30
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is the method followed today.
 The house of representatives consists of sixteen members, four from each of the four judi cial divisions. The term of office of each representative is two years, and each representative shall possess the same qualifica- tions as are prescribed for mem bers of the senate.
 Election Time
 Elections for members of the legislature are held on the sec ond Tuesday in September. In case of a tie vote, candidates thus affected settle the matter by lot or drawing. In case of a vacancy in either branch of the legislature, the governor shall order a special election giving due and proper notice.
 The legislature convenes at Juneau, Alaska's capital, on the second Monday in January of each alternate year. Since the first legislature convened in 1913 it follows that the legislative session is always held on the odd year.
 The legislative session is limited by the Organic Act to sixty days in any two years, unless again convened by a proclamation of the governor, which shall set forth the object of the session, and give not less than thirty days notice to each member of the legislature-special sessions are limited to not more than Is days.
 Compensation Service
 Members of the legislature are compensated at the rate of $15 per day for each days attendance while the legislature is in ses- sion, and mileage in addition at the rate of IS cents per mile from his home to Juneau and re- turn.
 Officers are Elected
 After convening at Juneau a presiding officer is elected from the membership of each of the two bodies comprising the legis- lature. The presiding officer o1 the senate is termed "President of the Senate. The presiding off cer of the House is termed the Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives."
 Certain Limits Prescribed
 The authority granted to the legislature under the organic act to alter, amend, modify and repeal laws in force in Alaska does not extend to the Customs,
Evening star., 1936-11-29
Marriage Licenses.

Frank Bonshon. jr., 80. and Marie r.
Grace. 20. both Of Philadelphia; Rev.
M. stanton sumner. a. 7e R st.. and e:
Agnes Bernhard. 35. Rochester. N. T.;
pickar. Is. both q pottstoWn. Pa: Rev.
Herman an 2. Blake. %. and Ada R.. Holz-
Ralph z. Cumpston; %, and Nellie ~ N:
Rev. j. z. Foote
George L. Sampson. 33. 1900 T ST.. and
Lillian pC:t c; Johnson 20. 1920 s st.: Rev.
Harry L. stenslie. 90. Neville. N. Oak.
and Helen L. Mentses. 90; 1425 Ala
Moore. 90: both Of 1915 v st. Sc: Rev.
Edward z. smith. e5. 800 x st ne, and
Florence NJ Roteler, R, @a. A Bryant st.;
r,osd Sey e. L cSaleles ~ hesr' 81 $50 st. ne: and
Dorothy M. Roland. 90. $40 18th st.
Sc; Reys eysH H. J Philiips Innv,,. NJ and
f Flora N: ariee. 81. Kinston. N. c.:
charlie rH; Z drsham. "a et 20. 1924 10th st. Sc,
and Ora Doyioh: 26. 1898 18th ST. Sc;
CHARLES 20. Isl Kenyon ST.: Rev. j. L. S.
James L. stephens. SO. and Matte B
Shules. go, both OF 35 Myrtle st. me-
Tovie Strother, 25. 228a sth st.. and
Terra Hayes: e5. 1l35 9th ST.; judge
Otto Jorden. -. 6I5 9th St. and octenes
Hills. %. 1924 Columbia st.. Rev. p. w.
James j. Ludwig. 20. and Winifred A.
Ludwig. "a. both Of Baltimore. Md:
Albert X. showaiter. %. 1900 East Merson
st. and Martha B. Hawes. 10. 3l00
Connecticut ave: Rev. NJ. w. Hyle.
James D. Coleman. 33. Richmond Va.
and Ruth E.. Brummett 20 Mount
Rainier. Md: judge r. Mattinsly.
John Larklns. -. Camp Parole Md. and
Ellen Spriges, IS. 9O7 9TH st. s.w.: Rev.
7. Harvey
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1n Mrntnrtattt.

ous dear mosheF ELES aSViet pAYH2 e who
90 1925.
Since Since God called ale our dear mother home;
To see her slowly leaving us
AS helpless we stood by.
There is a loving face so dear we miss.
Still is the voice we loved;
God will keep her in His loying care
Until We, We meet v1N her some TM,f dny E a5ove
BROOKS: MARY ,,tt CATHERINE, HI Rim 4. sacred
SRoSRg Who asssIIsa tns III ss1ss
% years ago. November Nov 20. 1888.
The name ma@osy MotRer qn toSehes the deepes
tenderest chords Of our hearts.
I miss you. darling mother.
Morning. noon and night;
No other voice SO sweet as thine.
No face seems half so bright.
God needed other angels
Your face on earth no ne,,, more 9In,1r see.
Until we. too are laid with thee.
A part of our life is buried deep
Under the sod where mother sleeps.
HEh EMM2N REy22TGD dRRAAHNpcHEDkEN RAHGaTHE kSES syE
S6SEMsN S6SESE SSb SSbEahsNR aekhsRrNds RoFS5HEx eoIE.
memory of mother, MARY ELIZABETH
BURKE. who departed this life three
years ago today. November 90. 1888.
loyins wing. one from from US Us !9;,1.d, has gone
A place Is vacant IN our hearts
That never can be filled.
DAgaHTER NETTfE; GRANDDAUcH-
FARLEY. ALBERT J. In memory Of our
FARLEY; who passed away Ti,v one .MaT year sso'
HARDY. MARY JOHNSTON. In sad but
mother and grandmother MARY JOHN
sToN HARDY: who, departed this life
on E year snas sso NoYepSer s5. ,naSsroN ln3S
PERCY E. JoHNsToN sR :: GRAND-
cEILpREN' CHI E PERCY E. JR.. FRAN
SCOTT. GERTRUDE yRooMAN: In 10y
ter Mrs. GERTRUDE VRooMAN
SCOTT who passed 70 God il glory
Mr.. AND MRS. ,FoRREsT F. VRoo-
MAN. Los Angeles Calf.
SMITH. CATHERINE OWENS In sad but
loxlng memory GwEN Of my draT dapshsr aug ter
parted this life eight years ago today,
November % 1928.
Often to the grave 7 wander
Flowers to lay with gentle care
Who is peacefully sleeping there.
When alone in my sorrow and bitter
tears flow.
There come sweet dreams of the long
Unknown to others. she stands by my
side
And whispers, Dear mother. death cam
not divide"
MOTHER. LUvENIA OWENS.
WRENN. WILLIAM c. In sad but loving
remembrance Of my dear brother. VIII
LIAM C. WRENN.. who departed this
1875. Anniversary mass at St. Patrick's S
HIS loving SISTER. MARY R.
GREENE
ZUSCHNITT. FREDERICK r. A tribute of
2ys 5G nc 81 aT rrar wSo S5ohsr der
parted this life three years ago today.
SISTERS AND BROTHER.
ZUSCHNITT. FREDERICK P. In loving
memory Of my husband. FREDERICK p.
zUSCHNITT. who left me three years
ago today. November 30. 1893,
seem to see in the soft. dim light
A face I love the best.
And think of him when the suns last
Goes down in the far-off west.
I miss you no less as the time passes on
Than I did on the day of your going.
For absence can never close the door Of
And the lamp of my love is still
Your heart was the truest in all the
wide world.
Your love the best to recall;
You are still the dearest of all.
HIS LOVING WIFE. KATIE.
Evening star., 1936-11-29

lumbian College, now George Wash
ington University. His ancestors set
tied in Massachusetts, in 1850.
He came to Washington in 1874 as
secretary to his brother, the late DR..
Theodore N. Gill.
Entered U. S. Service in 1878.
In 1875 he was given clerkship In
the United States Commission Of Fish
and Fisheries by Prof. Spencer F.
Baird, where he remained until May.
1896. During this time he became head
of its disbursing Office, and he also
was acting commissioner of fisheries
for several years. In 1896 he resigned
and entered the real estate investment
business here. representing Boston and
Philadelphia interests. He remained in
this business until 20 years ago, when
he retired.
He married Miss Monita w. Smith
Of Maryland on June 81, 1882. He Is
survived by two daughters and one
son, Mona w. Gill, Mrs. Charles Ed
ward Lyon and Theodore N. Gill, jr..
and six grandchildren.
Member of Oldest Inhabitants.
At the time of his death he was a
member of the Association of Oldest
Inhabitants. Columbia Historical So
ciety, the Cosmos Club and the Amer
ican Association for the Advancement
of Science. He was a member Of the
Finance Committee of the latter or
| ganization at one time. He was a
former member of the Capital BIZ
cycle Club, Commercial Club, Blue
Ridge Rod and Gun Club, the Wash
ington Real Estate Board and various
other civic and social organizations.
He was an active member of All
Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy
Chase. For several years he was YES
| tryman at St. Andrews Church.
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Garnn nf Chunks.

late Rev. L. H. BAILEY sratefuiiy thank
all friends and relatives for their many
acts of kindness during his illness ana
cars and all other expressions OF sym
psthy during our bereavement.
ANNIE B. ROSE AND FAMILY.
DAVIS, WILLIAM L. The family of the
late WILLIAM l. DAVIS gratefully ac-
knowledge the beautiful floral tributes.
sympathy and kindness of their many
friends and neighbors.
MRS LUCINDA DAVIS AND FAMILY.
GODDARD. JAMES H. We will always
hold dear in eur hearts with grateiuii
appreciation all OF the he kindneSs I.ndaH; 1ao sho
sincere thanks for the gorgeous flowers
during his illness and at his death
MRS JAMES H. GODDARD AND
DAUGHTER NJ. BARBARA.
JOHNSON. WILLIAM MCKINLEY: We
wish to express our sincere thanks 10
ehs ehureh hePes Re9 Eison hsa Rev 1'G2 Tayor and
and sympathy in the passine Of our
loved one. WILLIAM MCKINLEY JOHN
MRS. BLANCHE BURTON AND FAM
PALMER. HANNAH ARMSTRONG. The
family of the late HANNAH Arm
edge the beautiful floral tributes. SYM
pathy and kindnesses of their many
, friends neighbors and neighborhood
clubs, pastor and friends OF Zion Zap
of her. son-in-law, William W. Turner,
upon their recent bereavement.
DAUGHTERS BERTHA c. TURNER
AND JESSIE BUTLER. 29'
Evening star., 1936-11-29
MAN SHOT By BANDITS
IN NEW YORK HOLD.UP
Py the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, November 28.-One
man was wounded and 10 others were
subjected to q wholesale binding and
gagging today in two separate hold
ups by gunmen in Manhattan and the
Bronx.
-Four bandits raided q tin and roofing
supply company office at 1873 Chry1tie
street, Manhattan. trussing up. and
gagging 10 men. It took As minutes
for one of the 10 to work loose and
notify police. The loot was about
$500.
Five bandits fled in panic without
any loot after shooting William Edg-
erton, 66, a Municipal Court clerk,
when he refused to submit to search
during the hold-up of Bronx cigar
store.
Edgerton was wounded in the left
shoulder. Seven other customers were
in the store at the time Of the hold-up
Evening star., 1936-11-29
UNION LEADER BURIED
Three Of Four Wives Attend Last
Rites in Chicago.

CHICAGO. November 20 R.-
Teamsters and truck drivers Michael
L. Calvin bossed until his assassina-
ton Monday night buried him today
in a $1,000 silver coffin, a last gift
from his unions.
Funeral services for the slain labor
leader, killed Monday night by shot
gun fire from an automobile, we're
held In st. Jerome's Church, on Chi
cago's North Side.
Then there was car for each Of
three wives-Galvin's first, Helen :;
Galvin's third, Margaret, and his
fourth and last, Elizabeth, with whom
he lived at the time of his death. His
Evening star., 1936-11-29
TWO D. c. C0L0RED MEN
DIE IN TRAFFIC CRASH
Companions in Car Seriously In
jured in Accident Near
Raleigh.

By the Associated Press.
RALEIGH, N. C., November 28-
Two colored men were killed and two
others were injured seriously early
today when their car crashed into a
truck nine miles north of here.
Coroner L. M. Waring said the dead
men were Joseph Mccall and John
Covington, both of Washington. D. C.
Howard Mccall, brother of Joseph
Mccall. and Oscar Mccall. a cousin,
also of Washington, were brought to
a hospital here. Physicians said they
probably would recover.
The four were en- route to Benefits
vile. S. c., to attend the funeral OF an
uncle of the McCalls.
Waring said he would hold an in
quest next week.
Evening star., 1936-11-29

Funeral serv-
ices will be held
tomorrow at 2
pm. at the home
of a son, Theo-
dore N. Gill, jr.,
at 1922 p street,
with interment
in Oak H l ! ]
Cemetery.
Mr.. Gill W a s
born in Brook
lyn, N. Y, In
1856, q n d W a S
educated by tu-
tors and in pri-
vate schools and
later entered Co.
Evening star., 1936-11-29
AIDE TO LEGISLATOR
BURIED IN ARLINGTON
Funeral Services for F. n. Black
ford Are Conducted in Fort
Myer Chapel
Bv the Associated Press.

Bv the Associated Press.
Funeral services for F. H. Blacford,
secretary to Representative Clifton A.
Woodrum Of Virginia, were conducted
yesterday in the Fort Myer Chapel.
Capt. Ralph C. Deirbert, Army
chaplain, oficiased. Masonic serv-
ices were conducted by Federal Lodge,
No. /, of this city. Interment was in
Arlington Cemetery.
Mr.. Blackford, who was 60 years
of age, entered Mount Alto Hospital
in July and underwent major op-
Grafton. A second operation was per-
formed last week, from which he
failed to rally. He died Wednesday.
Evening star., 1936-11-29
SICK WIFE FOUND SLAIN
Husband Is Held After Reporting
ILLNESS to Police.

Illness to Police.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, November %
(P).-A middle-aged man who walked
into a Brooklyn police station today
to report that his wife was sick" was
arrested and charged with murder
when detectives found the womar's
body, badly battered, with hatchet
lying alongside.
MY wife is sick-naybe she's
dead" the husband, Rudolph Perry.
40. muttered in making his report. II
can't feel her pulse"
Police quoted Perry as saying he
and his wife Eliza had been drinking
together He denied having killed her
and said he did not understand the
charges against him.
Evening star., 1936-11-29
ANDERSON. ANNA REBECCA. On Frida,

November -. 1896, at Providence Hos
pital. ANNA REBECCA ANDERSON tnee
Fout). beloved wife of Richard T. An
derson and mother of Mrs. Anna Re-
becca Beasley. Richard G. Anderson
and Mrs Mary Jane Robey. Funeral
from the w w. Chambers Co. South
east funeral home. 517 11th st. Sc. on
Monday, November 30. az 10 am
thence to the Church of the Nativity.
Mass ave between 18th and 14th SITS.
se.. where services will be held at 1890
am. Relatives and friends invited to
attend. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Bladensburg. Md. tFrederlck. Nd. pa
ners nleaSe cony 90
Evening star., 1936-11-29
H. A. GILL, 60, DIES;
FORMER REA[T0R
Funeral Rites Tomorrow.
Resident of Washington
for 62 Years.

Herbert A. Gill, 80, former real
estate man and resident of Washing
ton for 81 years. died Friday at his
home in the Dresden Apartments
after an illness of 10 days.
Evening star., 1936-11-29

on Wednesday, NOVember 20, l33b.
BEATRICE NORTON BAKER. beloved
wife Of Dr. Charles E Baker, daughter
of Julia and Augustus Shuler and
granddaughter of Mrs. Edith L. Cline.
Services at the cha pei of Joseph Gawler's
Sons. 1856 Pa. ave. NV. on MONDAY.
November 80, at pm. 1nterment At
lanta. Ga. ~
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1patha.

ABELL. WILLIAM HENRY. On Friday:
November -. 1886. WILLIAM HENRY
Of Nellie A. Abel and father of Paul G.
and Henry A. Abel, Mrs. Myrtle Jones
and Mrs Jennie A. Maneum and brother
of Stephen Abel: He is also survived by
seven grandchildren. Funeral from his
late residence 1OS 9th st. Sc. on Mon
day November 80. at $50 am: thence
to St Peters Church. 2nd and c stS.
Sc. where mass will be offered at 8 a M
for the repose of his soul Relatives and
friends are invited. Interment Cedar
Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by William
Nolley %
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second wife, now remarked, did not
appear.

The portion Of atmosphere lying
below the stratosphere Is called the
troposphere.
Evening star., 1936-12-01
KEYSTONE DINNER
ATTRACTS LEADERS
National Democratic Chiefs to
Attend Celebration Here
Thursday Night.

Many national Democratic leaders
who are expected to assemble in Har-
risburg. Pa, in connection with the
special session of the State Legisla-
ture called to consider social secur-
ity act, are expected to come to Wash
ington Thursday night for the Penn
sylvania Victory Dinner at the May
flower Hotel.
Joseph F. Quinn, chairman Of the
Dinner Committee said that because
of the gathering at Harrisburg, plans
for the local dinner had been con-
siderably expanded. Gov. George H
Earle is expected to lead large party
from Harrisburg to attend the local
affair.
The dinner is being held in cele-
bration of Pennsylvania appearance
in the Democratic column in a Presi-
Dental election for the first time
since James Buchanan, Pennsylvania
native son. was elected in 1856.
Eddie Dowling. star of stage, screen
and radio. will be master Of ceremo.
nies and Matthew H. McCloskey, jr.
Of Philadelphia will act as toast.
master. The dinner will be followed
by a ball. Many Federal and State
officials will be guests Of honor. Res
ervations for the dinner and dance
may be made at Suite 262, Mayflower
Hotel.