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Evening star., 1936-05-17

and executed by this sculptor, Is of
United States Centennial Exposition
at Philadelphia in 1876. It Is IS feet
high. and was purchased by Congress
in 1877 for $4,000. The base consists
Of three turtles-the bowl IA feet In
diameter. rests on three female figures
representing light and water, the
twin goddesses of cities" Above are
dolphins, a conical covering, and
crown. The water Is thrown from the
turtles, the dolphins and crown, and
in all there are nine outlets, while
the water, dripping down, was origi-
nally Illuminated by II electric lights.
The marble basin is 80 feet in diam
eter. which was ordered by Congress
in 1878 at a cost Of $1,000. Its total
weight is $4,000 pounds. In the early
days Is played only on special occa-
sions, but later on 1t was generally
kept in operation.
For many years this artistic fountain
stood in the old part Of the Botanic
Garden, but in the last few years it
has been given a fine setting q short
distance to the south Of where 1t
formerly stood, and in its removal
some changes might have been made.
Many will recall the fountain that
stood for a long while on the south
side of Pennsylvania avenue at Ninth
street in the parking in front Of the
Marble Saloon and Fords Opera
House, the site now being covered
by the Department of Justice build
ing.
At the north front OF the Treasury
there was another fountain and the
White House was supplied with at
least two-one in front and one TO
the rear of the building. Some Of
these still remain in position, as does
the one in Franklin Park.
REFORE the Public Library was
built in Mount Vernon Square q
very pretty fountain occupied the
center Of this space, which was then
an attractive park Of nearly 3 acres,
its dimensions being about $40 feet
long by 255 feet wide.
1t was a historic site. where once
had been public market and the old
Northern Liberty Engine House.
Lynch ard Sands were owners OF this
part of what was early known as
Port Royal, prior to 1900, and Chris
tian Hines, in speaking of this gen.
eral neighborhood, says:
"On the square bounded by and
M and probably Sixth and Ninth
streets was jenkins farm. which ex-
tended a little beyond the old poor
house On this farm was an old dwell
ing house and tobacco house or barn.
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acre. His home, which was located
a short distance north of Florida ave-
nue. and west Of First street northwest,
was called Effingham. The site Of
the springs purchased by the Gov
ernment was 81 feet higher than the
base of the Capitol and consequently
had head enough to give full supply
of water to that building to keep the
reservoirs filled for fire protection
and for other purposes.
After the death of Mr.. Brent, and
Mr.. Smith had become clerk of the
court, the latter seems to have been
in a position to accumulate consider
able wealth, although, according to an
early account, his salary amounted
only to 5000 a year though the fees
amounted to upward of $4,000 year,
about one-half of this amount being
collected, but even this sum was a
fortune in those days.
An early account, signed by I'm
visible" in speaking Of Mr.. Smith has
this to say:
when John A. Smith succeeded
Brent he established new rule. He
paid most of his employees 5000 and
$500 per year, charging the Govern
ment fair salary. Smith himself was
of distinguished family-a large, oily
looking man, of remarkable ability,
oily in talk to a remarkable extent,
parsimonious to the last degree, but
with an air about him that would
have captivated an anchorite. Smith
determined to make the office pay him
$50, 900 year. I guess he did make
1t pay him that much.
The worst part of the business was
that, while he paid his employees. he
paid in fractions of dollar at time.
He got young men generally who were
in good circumstances to do the busf-
ness OF his Office, and without incon-
venience from want of pay, the use
of their money was probably a source
of revenue to him. Let me say. how
ever, that outside Of business in
which he was the most famous and
most-talked-of specimen of screw
in Washington, John A. Smith was
one of the most generous men I ever
knew. He was democratic also. FIRE.
quently I had to see him on business.
have gone to his house on c street
early In the morning on senli-official
business. 1t will be remembered that
the District court attended to ad-
mirality business, in which I. then a
lieutenant in the Navy, was concerned.
I had to wait my turn"
ONE of the earliest and most beau
tiful fountains in Washington,
and one which is still doing service in
, the Botanic Garden, is the Bartholdi
Evening star., 1936-05-17

stood, back from the building, the
Oldest two houses in the neighborhood,
one Of which was occupied by q free
colored woman named Ford. Far
ther to the east lived family named
Elliot, saddle makers. The father
made the trees; one son. black
smith, put on the irons; another fitted
the leather, while a daughter assist
ed in the sewing. This was a case
where everybody worked but mother,
and no doubt she looked after the
housework.
THE southeast corner of New York
avenue and Seventh street was
then vacant ground, and when the
Post Office Department ceased to use
the space at F street between Sixth
and Seventh streets to burn the un-
claimed dead letters and refuse paper,
Evening star., 1936-05-17

One cannot fail to mention, in con.
nection with Washington's picturesque
scenery, the cascades and fountain in
Meridian Hill Park. which. to the
writer's way Of thinking, is the most
beautiful of its kind he has ever seen,
at home or abroad.
Evening star., 1936-05-17

fish, sure enough: I saw him and
he'll eat up all the goldfish spawn
and kill the goldfish Then Clark
said. Well. never mind; l can buy
goldfish for 81 dozen, and I'll just
buy couple of dozen and give the
catfish a picnic. He can't eat more
than two dozen. and that's as many
as there is in the pond. That1l be
cheaper than cleaning the pond out
at $500 a time There hasn't been
catfish seen in the pond since"
John A. SMITH, from whom the
Government purchased an acre of
ground containing several springs to
the south of the Soldiers Home
grounds, from which the water was
piped to the Capitol to supply its
fountains, pools and reservoirs, was
for many years deputy clerk to the
old United States Circuit Court, and
upon the death of William Brent, the
clerk, in 1848, succeeded to the higher
Office.
Smith, who was a brother to Col
Evening star., 1936-05-17
FAVORED WITH FOUNTAINS FOR DECADE
SOURCE OF BEAUTY
Made Early Impression Here, and Capitol
Was Supplied With Water From Springs
Near Soldiers Home-H historic Mount
Vernon Square Modern Additions.

Ben Smith, showed excellent judg-
ment in his investments in real estate
and at an early date purchased much
of the land to the north and north
west of the present base ball park,
probably including the park itself.
paying for 1t on an average Of $25 an
Evening star., 1936-05-17

fountain, the work Of the celebrated
French sculptor. Frederick Auguste
Bartholdi, best known as the artis: Of
the colossal Statue of Liberty over
looking the harbor of New York and
who was a pupil Of AIRY Scheffer.
The Washington fountain, designed
Evening star., 1936-05-17
By John Clagen Proctor.

w YHILE we are overhauling our
M parks. would it not be a
Wv good idea to erect a few
handsome fountains in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
BASEKTB AND
 |BURROS MINGLE LIN NOVEL GAME.
Local Heavyweights to Ride DOnkeys Tonight at
 Central YMCA Court

Combining the art of bucking mountain burroS with their skill at basketball, Q husky group of local athletes will take their first shot at donkey basketball tonight ct the Central Y gym where over 1000 are expected to see the greatest comedy sporting attraction offered in this city to date.
 Ten live donkeys, property of the Oklahoma Donkey Basketball Asso- citation, arrived in town this noon Tor tonight's game which will be the first and only time the donkeys have shown here. Five of the moun- tain burros will be brown and the other five white, each color desig- mating team.
 Some of the players who will be seen in action tonight will be; Razor" Doran, Tony the Barber Big Jake Bernstein, Jeff Schiavone Butch" DeVito,, Harry x. Cashin Ray Snyder, Charley Leader, Mike Renna, George McNamara, Frank Passaro, Jimmy Byrnes, Bill Dun. leavy, Waterville Dan Sullivan, Bot Stone, Casper spearo, Fat Dun. lap, Danny Martin, "Rugs" Malouf Pete Dunne, Tom Cassin, Red Laden, Jimmy Coukis, Peter Dal- ton, Bunny" O'Rourke, zip Beebe, Arthur Jones and Clarence Alexander, director of the Pear Street Neighborhood House.
 Dancing will follow the game and continue until midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Crosby Set For I935 State 1Uinling Champions Saudo
Two Friends Pass On

zt is doubtful to mo that Bill Baeley and John "Brenners" vaitu- kaltis knew each other, but in death, which camO to both of them within ahe present week. they have become united In the mortal destiny mark ed out for all of us, Genial to a fault, they were fine men in their re- spective fields, the sort of fellows that made those who knew them feel that life can be little hap- bier for anyone who will look ct 1t from tho right angle. Tn his quiet but most pleasant manner, no one eot morN of e "kick" out Of watch ina the horses run than Bill Bag lev. the last time I was In his com. nany At Agewam, with his boon cnmpanlon, George perigard and others, Bill enjoyed himself to the hilt but always at the proper time Only last week, I was greeted witn d hearty Hello, John how are youT' from Johnny Vaitukaitis at St. Jo- aephs auditorium. It's encouraging to hear as simple Q greeting as that, when you know 1t is sincere, ana s.Hrenners" was that all over. To- nlsht, both of them are grieved Tor, auddenly snatched from the life they loved 50 well. God rest them. They were true friends to oil they knew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
|NkUGY WINDS UP SEASON WITH
 WIN OVER TECH
Borough Boys Lead Throughout in 4O.3O De.
 CisiOn at WiIby Gym

Leading all the way, Naugatuck High schools varsity basketball squad again proved too strong for Leavenworth, scoring 40-30 vic- tory in the final game of the season last night ct Wilby gym for the borough boys who have had Q rough time of 1t as fAr as wins are con- cerned. However, they played inl- pressively oil the way, doubling the count 24-l2 ct half time as An- derson, sterniak and Korowotny scored steadily and heavily, Dick Turcotte, Leavenworth's all-around athlete got l0 points, but Peaches" Evans, the usually reliable colored boy was held to e single field goal.
 All The Way
 Naugy started early, built up an li-3 edge in the first eight minutes and had Il points the best of it go- ing into the final session. Leaven- worth winds up the season tomor- row night in Thomaston. Score:
 NmmwmtuAk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
FULTON A. (. TO
 OPPOSE MOVERS

The Fulton A. c. will be seeking their 18th win of the season when they stack up against the decep- tive West Haven Atlas Movers. un- defeated leaders of the West Haven Amateur League.
 The Elm City boys suffered their first deefat of their season last week ct the hands of the Connecticut Blues and will be out to add an- other tilt to their record to pacify their defeat.
 The Fultons have been defeated but once on their home floor and will be pointing for the New Haven CTS in the main offering at the Pearl Street Community House, Friday night. gE
 Despite Q poor early season show ing, the Fulton A. o. has steadily improved and are expected to give the Atlas Movers no little trouble.
 Joe Barone, Fulton forward, has returned to the lineup from Q re- cent illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
ST.STANS LOSE
 TO CLUB CADETS
Joyce High Scorer in 3S. 30 Win..St. Joseph Girls
 Win City Championship

The Boys Club Cadets came through last night with another win over the local St. Stan team on the club surface. The final score was 3e to 30.
 Tho game buzEed with excite- ment throughout, and not until the final period did the Cadets take Q fair lead. Joe Joyce with six field tallies and three foul marks was high man with l6 points for the Clubbers while John Minor with 5 baskets for 10 points stood out for the losers.
 In the prelim the St. Joe Girls team fought out hard win over the Emeralds Girls array. Miss Pi- GUS with six baskets and foul for l3 points was outstanding for the winners, and Mrs. Tracy with 6 points was honor girl for the Ein- eralds. Tho score: IS to i4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
BOSTONS BEAT EAGLES TO MOVE |OUT OF "CELLAR"
Cubs CrOwding New Haven For Third Place in Carl-
 Am Ice Circuit
(By United Press)

By winning. from New Haven last night while Springfield was losing to Philadelphia, the Boston Cubs were definitely out of last place and are challenging the Eagles for the third-place play-oR berth in the Can-Am Hockey league race. The Cubs are now but two points be- hind the Eagles while the Indians dropped into last place.
 Nice Work
 The Cubs came from behind ct New Haven to win 2-i, Dunart scoring in the middle period and Finegan in the last to overcome Q one-goal Eagle advantage resulting from Q flrst-period tally by Hexi- yfaer.
 The Indians, facing the cellar, fought desperately to win in its game with the Ramblers at Phila- delphia, and only Q last minute goal by Colville for the home club knot- ted the score and sent hte contest into Q scoreless extra period. The Indians scored three goals within two minutes in the third period in 6 bid for victory.
 Providence was idle. o3g,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Athletic Field Activity

For tho benefit and informa- ton Of those who have wonder ga when work will begin on the proposed athletic field on thc slte of the old Driving Park, there is encouraging news from Executive Secretary Thomas r. Kelly who tells mo that enc ground breaking for the install. latlon of Q drainage system Will probably begin within the "near future" Several high school fans have the Idea that the field VIII not be . reality for several years, ie at all, but such Is not the case, as federal sanction funds have already been given with the local administration waiting only for decent weather In which men could work steadily after the snow Is re- moved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Dy a large enough score to also

by e large enough score 10 also win pinfal.
 There was very little excitement during the Lord-Verriker nacth, owing to late bowling. After they had split the first two games, Pete Pronovost pulled off his 143 score, which gave the Teachers third game and pinfall..
 Dick Palatine kept the Water town aggregation right up in the race after his mates and Cavanaugh had split first two games by knock ing off a 130 single which gave them the other game and pinfal.
 It looks like the Plumbers are going to be right up in the figuring the way they have been hitting them the last few weeks. Harvey Peiletier and Dan Mahaney kept their mates right out in the front at oil times and were the big fac- tors in their four point win.
 Tony Pope came back strong last week after a few off weeks and hit 37S to lead his team in Q four point win over Stanton, whose team was considerably off from their regular form.
 Spares in the tenth box of the last game by Frank Keliher and Dan Sullivan resulted in their only win against the Clockmen. Herman Lux and Harold Brennan were the big guns in their three point win,
 Jack Roberts and his men applied Power to the Lumbermen and when the Lumbcrmen came out of the shock, they had lost three points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
New England Sport Spice Of Keen
 Interest To Fans
By FRANK MURPHY United Press Staff Corresponden

I
 Boston, Feb. 27- (UP) Along New England sport trails:
 There may be several New Eng landers among the prize rockies of io36 Players from this section getting tryouts this season include: Frankie skaff of Lowell and Villa nova, who may oust Joe Stripp from the third base berth with the Brook lyn Dodgers. Hugh Mulcahey of Brighton, c right handler who did some pretty good pitching with the Phillies last season. Ken Weafcr of Woburn, up for a pitching tryout with the Chicago Cubs. Arthur (Kinny) Graham, somerville speed- ster, who'll be given plenty of oppor- tunity to cop that right field post with the Boston Red Sox. Also the two natives with the Bees-Ed- die Moriarty of Holyoke and Holy Cross, batting stylist and Elbie Fletcher of Milton, classy first sack- CT; as well as Big Walter Ripley of Mansfield, right-handed hurler :. south with the Red sox.
 Lowell fans are giving Skaff Q big testimonial tonight and the mayor has declared e Frankie SkaH day Weafer is one of Q baseball family. his brother Hal, who for- merly managed Richmond in the Virginia League, will umpire in the International League this season. [. George Tebbetts, former Providence college catcher, is labelled for one more year of seasoning with De- troits Beaumont, Tex, farm club. .. Leo Marion of Putnam, Conn.,, an- other Providence grad. gets 6 tryout with the New York Giants as out- fielder or first baseman. Leo helped Providence beat Holy Cross one day by belting two home runs and 6 triple in successive trips to the plate. Johnny Reder of Fall River, the ex-soccer player, moves up to Syracuse from Williamsport of the New York-Penn League where he was voted the most valuable player last season.
 The rookie crop might be better in the opinion of John (Stuffy) Me- Innis, the old Athletics first base- man, if there wasn't 50 much over- emphasis on school football and un- deremphasis on school baseball. {. Stuffy told the Salem police basket ball team at its annual dinner: "The kids today seem to have @ football complex and about all they can show from that is charleyhorse or water on the knee. But their bread and butter is in baseball" Stuffy grieved that there wasn't Q single high class diamond for the lads tc play on in all Salem.
 Leaping Leo Durocher of the St Louis Cardinals, assigned by Frankie Frisch to coach Navy's baseball squad before going south, never wen to college. Leo was graduated from the Springfield sandlots.
 Like that other shortstopper, Rabbi IMaranville. .. Johnny Kelley, thu
 Arlington marathoner, isn't exactl! Icounting his chickens about making
 teh U. s. Olympic squad. Bu
 Johnny has agreed to be best niai at the wedding of Ali Sargent, al
 English runner, at Birmingham after the games are over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Terryville To End
 Slate At Watertowl

Terryville, February 27 - The Terryville High school basketball teams will journey to Watertown Friday night to meet the high school teams of that place in league con- tests. This will be the last game on the schedule for the locals who have won the Western Connecticut Interscholastic League champion ship for the first time since 1927. Terryville met its first league defeat last week in Waterbury when Leav-
 enworth sprung Q surprise, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
"OLD TIMERS" PIN
 EVENT SATURDAY

Entries for the "old Timers" bowl Ing match Saturday ct the Genlot alleys are continuing to increase, with probability of ct least 25 men of 46 years of age and over looking at the foul line any time Saturday in competition during the novel duckpin bowling event which will be rolled on . three game total pin- fall basis. Some of the gents with q few gray hairs, who will try for prizes and records include George Perrine, Jack Northrop, Eddie Di. yer, Bill Stokes. Gus Breny, Freddy Hall, Marty Bowes and Eddie Fran nick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
ElkS' Bo1Cling League Items
American League

The weekly high single for last week was taken by Pete Pronovost, who finished strong in his last game to hit 143.
 The two Mikes, Whelan and o. Brien, showed their stuff in the second game, each going strong to decide the game and pinfall, which enabled them to get three points for the night. However, 1t is ap- parent from the score sheets that they thought they only broke even, but careful check shows they took three.
 Dr. Dionne knocked off double strike in his first game to put the TIarpin men out in front and with Joe Harpin's 368 pinfall helped to knock off Mascola for three points, Jim Flanagan saving the final game with a 134 single.
 Three close games were played during the York Kelly match, they being settled by 2, s and 1 pins respectively. Jack York hit e spare and two strikes in the last three boxes of the final game to collect 58 pins in these three boxes and this won the game and also gave them margin of 6 pins for pin- fall.
 After his mates had taken two losses, Harold Hadley went to work and saved the final game for them with 6 l24 single, finishing up with a strike, which furnished the team with margin of victory.
 Joe Fava and Dr. Cottiero were the only members of their team present for their match with Dr. Leonard, but they were able to take both of the first two matches
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
HARTFORD TANK CHAMPS OPPOSE |UNBEATEN TEAM
Best High School Swim ming Meet of year Sched.'
 uIed For Local Pool

Crosby's undefeated swimming team meets Hartford high, Connec-s ticut interscholastic champions for 1885, at the Crosby pool, Saturday night. Like Crosby, Hartford, ls' also unbeaten, and has an aggrega- ton of Star splashers in every event. In the Sprints, Hartford will show Tyler, who holds three state rec. ords, all made this winter. Tyler set new state mark of 1e seconds flat for the 4O-yard free style, 65.7 for the 100, and 2:21:5 for the 220. Followers of swimming will recog- nize the class of these performances, which even outshine the efforts of Reville Fox. ..
 Hartford also has a very fast back strokers in Conway, who is down around 1:06. The team has good ma terial for every event, and without e doubt will provide the toughest, competition that Crosby has faced this year. As Q matter of fact, with its wealth of stars, Hartford should start a decided favorite. However, with fast relay and medley teams, with Povilaitis in the breast stroke with Mathewson, qrabowski, Bal- cius and Bowen in free-style events, Falvey in the back stroke. Donahue for diving, Crosby should put up a battle that will make the meet the best of the year.
 The state title should come very near being decided by this meet. From the meets held to date, 1t iS evident that Crosby and Hartford are the two strongest teams in this state, and the winner of this coti- test will probably continue Iunbeaten to the end of the season. Each team, is pointing for this meet, and Q big crowd will undoubtedly be on hand to witness the events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
CUBS CREEP UP

New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. 27.--(UP) -The Boston Cubs crept to within two points of the New Haven Eagles in the Canaan ockey league last night by conquering the Eagles 2-l through Q goal in the closing niin- utes of the third period.
 Eddie Finnigan was responsible for the winning score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Fulton Midgets
 Sink St. Margaret

Frank Mc0rath's Fulton A. A. Midgets ran away with the St. Mar. garets Ave yesterday as Dave Holmes and Capt. Jack Brickel gave Q fancy exhibition of shooting to tally 20 points between them.
 The MidgetS defeated the Oakville Ponies Monday by the score of 2s.2. Joe Falvey led the way with six points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
which is Q bit confusing ell around but quite unavoidable.

Billy Stevens, thc young man who tried to steer Jackie Davis Of Cleveland into Che worlds championship Of the 1se pound- CTS by way Of Walnut Beach, has bobbed up again as score. tary and public relation counsel of "Kearns International Box ing Exchange 'out Of Chicago. Jack Kearns is president and the outfit lists foreign booking exchanges In about every coun- try of Che world including Jeru- salem, Wales, South Africa, Norway and the Argentine. Billy writes that Joe Louis Ia very much afraid Co fight Kearns' Lorenzo Pack, another cOlored boy who comes from Alabama, as does Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
TAFT WINS

Watertown, Feb. 27-Keeping the score even until fifty seconds left to play, the Taft quintet defeated the Hopkins Grammar quintet yester- day, 24-22. Lowe, scoring l8 of Hop kins' 22 points, was high scorer. Ky sor was high scorer for Taft with four baskets. "