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Title 2 of Housing Act
Seattle Journal of Commerce.

Seattle Journal Of COmmerce)
 Those who have watched the workings of Title 2 of the Federal Housing act which deals with the in surance of mortgages know that the measure has been responsible for much of the building revival that has come in the last year, especially in small house construction.
 The West Coast Lumbermen's association urges that those who appreciate the beneficial effects of Section of the housing act advise their senators and representatives congress that the section be reads in part:
 Our information from Washington is that the house committee banking and currency voted to report favorably on the SteagaH bill to extend the authority of Title 9 but that there strong oppos ton to the enactment of these provisions from cer tain financial sources
 The FILA has insured 153,000 individual home to total of s615 O00O00 according to pub shed reports To date it reports only foreclosures and one of these liqudated without loss The mort gage insurance under Title is guaranteed in percent government debentures One of the best features Of the program has been to relieve the home owner from any cost or uncertainty mortgage renewals. The association believes and has informed its members that FILA insurance is powerful and con- sructive aid releasing the energies of the American very powerful help right to the lumber industry homes. We think the opposition to FILA insurance groups who object to the low interest rate and service charge We believe it extremely important that low interest and reasonable service charges on mortgages if initiated by FILA, be continued"
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Horoscope 1The stars incline
 but do no. compel"

1, SATURDAY. MARCH 13, 1897
 While this planetary rule pre-. vails ideas may be confused ant important decisions avoided. As. trologers read in the horoscope fol today strongly conflicting aspects.
 For merchandising there is an as. pect of large promise. Merchant. and manufacturers are to enjoy 2 Spring trade of extraordinary prof. it. tA %'' This is favorable sway for mak- ing plans; educational projects es- pecially will find aid from the lstarS. m
 Many constructive ideas should take practical form while this rule prevails. New leaders are to gain confidence and among them will be few women of superior tall ents.
 Executives of every rank should rest this weekend Matters of mo- ment will demand attention as the month draws to close.
 Women are fairly lucky under this planetary government, but they should not seek political rewards While many will make application for positions few will be chosen. Education and intellectual in- iterests should flourish at this time when universities and training schools will supply many govern ment experts.
 The seers warn against gossip which takes account of i'll omens of many sorts including those that presage war. Peace should be preached despite threatening por- tents. era
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of some fi- nancial difficulties. Hard work will overcome obstacles. Aid from friends and relatives is indicated.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be exceedingly practical and clearheaded. Subjects of this sign are capable of much hard work which is well directed.
 Ernest Ingersoll, naturalist and writer, was born on this day 1852 Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Hugo Wolf, com poser, 1860; Jefferson Davis Sand efer, university president, 1868; Raymond Thayer Birge, physicist 1887
 Copyright. 1937
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WE DO NOT CONCUR

We refuse to concur ana we are ready to go to sion of the 18th Legislature was not as one faeeously remarked. the worst on the record True, being made up of humans it may have erred occa- sionally. but on the whole the record will show that the 18th session had the interests of Alaska heart and legisated to that end.
 Doubtless it passed some acrs and failed to pass others. which will draw criticism That is to be ex- pectedys No body of men and women on earth could do otherwise No one has yet devised scheme to please everybody, although it might be remarked. campaign promises often have been made to that end. But the 18th Legislature particularly free of effort to please everybody. Rather the tone of the entire session to egsate for the best interests of the Territory of Alaska, and despite some slight pickering between Divisions, that end achieved to a remarkable degree.
 When party lines became little too finely drawn indeed they did on occasion, there always was member ready with the reminder that the Legis- lature working for all the people of Alaska and not for against any political party Despite humorous remarks to. the contrary. the lawmakers lost sight of the fact that they first Alas kans It is questionable if there has been more genuinely Alaska body of lawmakers And that is no reflection past Legislatures It is only to pay due credit to the which has just adjourned.
 An outstanding spirit of fairness permeated the session. Several smart legislative nlaneuvers were executed to be but those who considered them selves victims the first to recognize the shrewd- ness though the result may have hurt little. There
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temperance drive chairman says the old time tipper started his drinking at o'clock. We were under the impression he started at o'clock.
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The Legislature wound up in a blaze of glory. As fine sun bright spring morning we have had this, year.
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was no double dealing Every member was given fair and impartial hearing, and more than one motion which was perfectly in order, withdrawn in an effort to be more than fair There golden oppor tunities to kill some pet measures without hearing and to pass poor ones by the same token, but none took an unfair advantage. Most acts consid- cred according to their merits.
 Primarily, the Legislature accomplished three major objectives
 It capitalized to degree the tax burden.
 It took substantial step forward toward develop ing the Territory by appropriating money for road, trail and landing field construction which will mean opening up of further natural resources.
 It practiced economy in that it did not set aside money for proposals which would have tended to deter the natural growth of the Territory.
 Therefore MT. Chairman we do not concur, and we recommend to those who see no merit in what the Legislature did do, that they consider what the Legislature might have done had it not been made up of true Aaskans with the interests of the Ter ritory foremost.
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The longest miles in the world seem to be those the Spanish Rebels trying to traverse into Madrid
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First Filing for
 Anchorage Council Race Made by Cannon

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 12
 William Cannon, recently retired President of the local Chapter of the American Federation of Gov ernment employees. has filed his candidacy for the City Council. He is employed as boilermaker on the Alaska Railroad. Cannon is the first candidate to file for the muni- cipal election on April 6.
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 LOOK Mld LEARN By A. c. Gordon

l. What is colporteur? af 2. Who is the famous Greek blind poet? sHA e. 3. Which of the oaks is val ued ornamental tree? As ,a 4. How many bones are there. in the human hand? a 5. Which is the chief city of Montana? n4.
 ANSWERS fl l. A person who goes about distributing religious tracts or books.
 2. Homer.
 8. Scarlet oak. | 4 Twenty
 5. Butte.
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DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH By w. L. Gordol.

Al Words Often Misused: Do not say NO one saw the paper but he and l." Say, but him and me"&a Often Mispronounced: Fratern- ity. Pronounce the a as in ask unstressed, not as in fray. te Often Misspelled = Chestnut: the first is silent in the pronouncia ton.
 Synonyms: Origin, source, be- ginning, commencement. inception Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Discordant; inharmonious. ..WhS not exchange these discordani thoughts for those of harmony ?'s~
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Q When the purse will not per init cut flowers, or expensive ta- ble decorations, what may one sub stitute?
 A. Use a pretty potted plant of some kind or perhaps vase con- taining some sprays of wandering jew, or some similar plant.
 Q. What is the best way for a house guest to have her laundry done? sf
 A. The house guest often pays the maid of the house to do. this work.
 Q. Should man raise his hat when accepting courtesy or ex- tending one?
 A. Yes, always.
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20 YEARS AGO
 rrum The Empire
MARCH 12. 1917

MARCH 12, 1917
 Eight days had gone by without breaking the 4 to deadlock in the Territorial Senate. Because of the tie the 2Oth roll call on the election of a President of the Senate failed to yield results. Senator Sulzer was named a committee of the Senate to notify the Governor that the Senate had failed to organize. Sem ator Heckman, president pro tenn pore. however, indicated that the deadlock would not last much long Ter.
 Officers for the following year, elected at an important meeting of the Alaska Consistory. were Royal "A. Gunnison, Maurice s. Whittier, Walter l.. Nelson, George H. Whit ney, Charles E. Davidson, Herman IT. Tripp, Edward D. Beattie and William w. Casey.
 Mrs. Thomas c. Price, wife of Thomas Price, member of the House from the Third Division, was on her way to Juneau to visit friends and relatives until after the session of the Legislature.
 E. R. Jaeger. Juneau real estate owner who had been spending the winter in the South, returned to Juneau on the Spokane.
 M. s. Banbury, brother of Thomas Banbury, arrived in Juneau to ac- cept the position of assistant wharf finger made vacant by the resigna- tion of Fred " Berger, who left for Seattle to accept a position as captain of the Washington Ma tional Guard in charge of rifle prac- tice.
 William Seeley, young Juneau druggist, left for two months trip to the south and east.
 The Juneau High School basket ball quintet was defeated by the Douglas Athletic Club by a score of r to 23.
 Neil McCush, resident of Doug las Island for more than thirty years. was leaving for. his old home in Nova Scotia. An illness had caused the loss of an eye and he was to - accompanied to his des- tination by Carl Johnson.
 Weather: Highest, 36; lowest, 33 Cloudy.
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AUTO, TRUCK
 IN COLLISION
Fire Transforms Wreckage Into Flaming Coffin
 Five Meet Death

SANTA ANA, Cal, March 12.- I, The bodies of three men and two
 women, instantly burned to death in a truck and auto crash, lay in the morgue here today, only one identi7 flied. !. ssfs The auto and truck collided late yesterday at Sycamore Grove and a gas tank explosion transformed the wreckage into flaming coffin.
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A GOODIE SALE Saturday March 13 Bert's Grocery by Girl Scouts. Don't forget. adv
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EYERS IN HOSPITAL

Hospital last night for medical at tention
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H A P P - .-B I R T Fl DAY

The Empire ertends conoratula- fion5 and best a3ishes today, their birthday anniuersary. to the follo,p-
 ing: N
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A Real Dance Date, Saturday night. March 18th, Douglas nata- 'torium, in memory of the Dream land, Mike Pusich, Prop adv.
Evening star., 1937-11-24
Secretary Woodring
And Wife to Attend
Army>Navy Game
They Will Take Guests With Them
On the Special Train Saturday
To See Football Contest.

ME Secretary of War Harry Woodring will be
among those the special going Philadelphia
urday morning Tor the Army and Navy football
will take guests with them for their at Franklin
will return with their guests the special evening
The Secretary Treasury Mrs Henry Morgenthau r
treasury officials The decorated with
hed with chrysanthemums and in the dining bowls
Them fanked with candeabra formed the cenepiece
table
Treasury and Mrs Roswell Magi
Mrs Stephen Gibbons and the Assistant Secretary
Wayne Chatfed- Taylor
Presiding at the tea, coffee and punch
Singer Mrs Blair Bannister Mrs Daniel W. Bell
CASTOR, Mrs George c. Haas, Alvin
vering Mrs Archie Lochhead Mrs William H McReynods
James Moye Miss Mary NJ OReiy Nellie
c. j. Peoples, Mrs Thomas Parran Mrs Olphan
r. r. WaeSche and Mrs F. j. Wilson,
Assisting generally Miss Henrietta S. Koz Mary
switzer and Miss Isabella Diamond
Miss Nell Chauncey
The Canadian Minister and Lady Marer will
tomorrow to visit Mr. and Mrs Henry Fuller Saturday
attend the Philadelphia the
and Mrs A. Bowey Sir Herbert
Washington Sunday.
Gen. Leon Male spending with his son and
daughter-in-aw Maj. G. A. Mate u S. A. retired
Matlle at Wardman Park Hotel Matie
W. Griswold, wife of 1t Col Griswold who duty
ngton.
Col. Stuart Greene of Rensalearvlle N
Y who spending time their
Ridge near Warenton entertained at luncheon Sunday.
spend Thanksgiving with Maj Ladds father
Mrs. George E. Ladd Of West Irving street.
Sonora de Mendoza accompanied daughter
Ferer of Havana at the Shoream days having
Washington son sno Roberto Mendoza First
Secretary of the Cuban Embassy
Evening star., 1937-11-24
Notes From the Washington Envr0ns
BY the Way
Beth Blaine

INNING true to FORM James F. Curtis gave b.ro IN
dinner party last night for Harold Talbot and Mrs
Dodge Sloane, who from Virginia looking fit as
ddes after six hours in the ACCOMMODATING Mrs
Sloane was Mrs Philip Benkard whom
like Gertrude Lawrence We hope that whom
we consider one OF the most attractive
not mind the comparsonfor those the resemblance tn
the actress think that Gertrude attractive bevond
words.
H,11;a Whigham s @ and esek
pack ocaaga relate must leape 9t5S for baf-
os zo o0n M0mdgy 1sand Ms rs & G0pe 5boeng doYn for
eonversaton gts since she wa l9oking picture
om mem seg the ceHnoe @ Th e7t
can e get our har done to look like hers? As Marka
ee "s she qs es eef p1ee2 e9 an G
neT olond har and fair skin are joys to
more delightful dinners fooWed fs by
@ whcn were enjoyed with such enthusiasm that
above the noise Of laughter Mr. Bacon
who ives in New York W y rn5 man IN
a SENS s0a and he m holidays are Mr. and Mrs
festive week end with william Reyburn Noted oy
RSy as rss
bu 0f d hoqse is cream %
French and English furniture curtaned chnz stocked
WIN g9oa @ 0Gqf rsh @ movers and boasting fireplace almost
Mrs Theodore Douglas Robinson o1vn today to
Mary and Bae de se0our On Thanksgiving Day they ua
an wdenon G ta1aay nch @ another mrs
at their farm, KILKENNY
HER inimitabe manner Mrs Lawrence Wood
husband Chip While there they will attend Atlanta
Nine O'Clock ball
honor before going on to Florida for fishing and rest
AND
eaa THE he WAY more dates to add to- the
~ 10 ~ ocock "n she VIII be at home at Decatur House
Evening star., 1937-11-24
Mrs. George Calvert
Will Receive.

Mrs. George H. Calvert, jr., wife of
the president Of the Maryland Society,
will head the receiving line at the re-
ception, entertainment and dance to
be given by the Maryland Society Of
Washington Friday at the Kennedy
Warren in celebration of the sailing
of the first Maryland colonists from
Cowes, England, November %, 1888, on
the Ark and the Dove. Others in the
line will be Miss Mary w. Merrick,
second vice president; Mrs. Clement
w. Sheriff, wife of the treasurer; Mrs.
George Amory Maddox, wife of the
historian; Mrs. Robert M. Boteler and
Mrs. Robert Howard Introductions
will be made by Admiral Charles H. T..
LoWndes. Dr. Richard Lee Sylvester
will be chairman of the Floor Com
mittee.
Evening star., 1937-11-24
Miss Mary Collif1Ower
Bride Of Mr.. Grimes.

THE wedding of Miss Mary Louise
Colliflower, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Ernest Collifower, jr.,
and MIR. Frank Hume Grimes, jr., son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hume Grimes
OF Takoma Park, Md, took place at
noon today in st. Gabriels rectory, the
very Rev. Louis c. Vaeth, director of
the propagation of faith in the Arch
diocese of Baltimore, officiating.
The bride. who was escorted by her
father, wore white wedding ring
satin gown, designed especially for her,
and fashioned on simple lines with a
high neckline and fitted sleeves ending
IN points over the hands and a full
circular train. At the throat was pin
OF brilliants. Her veil of bridal illu-
sion was fastened to a Juliet cap of
tulle over satin embroidered in a
rosary design of brilliants and silver
metallic thread.
She carried an arm bouquet of white
camelias and white orchids.
Miss Gertrude Rita CollifloWer. Sis
ter OF the bride, was her maid of
honor, wearing peacock blue slipper
satin gown on empire lines with short
train and bolero jacket with puffed
sleeves. With this she wore Juliet
cap of gold lame
The bridesmaid was Miss Capel
Grimes, sister of the bridegroom, who
wore a gown in Margo rose satin, de-
signed like that of the maid Of
honor's. Both carried arm bouquets
Of bronze chrysanthemums tied with
changeable taffeta ribbons.
Mr.. John Calder Brennan of Wash
lngton and Sumpter, S. c., was the
best man and the usher was Mr.. Jo-
seph F. x. Colliflower, brother of the
bride.
A breakfast was held in the bamboo
room of the Willard Hotel following
the ceremony. The bridal party re-
celved before bower of palms and
ferns. Mrs. Collif1ower wore a gown
OF sapphire blue velvet and a matching
hat and corsage of yellow roses and
lilies OF the valley and Mrs. Grimes
wore black velvet gown trimmed in
sequins. hat of sequins to match and
a corsage of gardenias and lilies of the
valley.
Later, Mr.. and Mrs. Grimes left on
a wedding trip to White SULPHUR
Springs, the latter wearing a hunters
Evening star., 1937-11-24
Miss Rowan in Debut
Capt. and Mrs. Rowan
Hosts at Navy Yard.

Mary Wilson, Miss Ann Meem and
Miss Eleanor. Meem, and Miss Eliza
beth Rowan.
Mrs. Rowan had assisting her her
sisters, Mrs. Albert Gerhard of Phil
adelphia, and Mrs Creswell CARING
ton O. Fort Belvoir; Mrs Hugh Rowan
of EdgeWood Arsenal, sister-in-law
of Capt. Rowan; Mrs. Ord Preston,
Mrs. George Pettengill, Mrs. Ralston
Holmes, Mrs. Gilbert j. Rowcliff, Miss
Alys Downing. Mrs. John R. Beardall
| Miss Mary Wells and Mrs. Edward
Alexander
Miss Rowan was named for her
aunt, Mrs. Creswell Darlington, who
formerly was Miss Alexandrine Fitch.
The debutante's mother was formerly
Miss Henrietta Fitch, daughter OF
the late Mr.. Henry w. Fitch.
Following the reception the young
ladies assisting were entertained at a
debut supper.
Evening star., 1937-11-24
Miss Szechenyi Honored
Nine. Pelenyi Hostess at Tea Dance.
Countess Among Guests.

Dwight F. Davis. Shades Of red and
rust were much in evidence and were
chosen by Mrs. Roberts, Miss Mather
and Miss Davis, while Countess
Szechenyi's dress was very simple,
of brown satin, and she wore a small
brown hat with tiny veil.
Baron Paul Schell and Mr.. Anthony
de Balasy Of the Legation staff were
among the guests: also Mrs. Snowden
Fahnestock, who was accompanied by
her niece, Miss Nina Beck, who was
obviously enjoying herself with many
new-found friends: Mrs. Robert Joyce.
Count and Countess van Rechteren
Limpurg and NJ. and Nine. van Troos-
tenburg de Bruyn of the Netherlands
Legation. the Misses Meem, whose de-
but takes place today, and Miss Ethel
Worthlngton, a debutante of last year,
Many younger members of the diplo-
matte corps were present. adding to
the stag line. and the delightful party
lasted long, as the guests seemed un-
willing to leave the Legation, gay with
flowers, wonderful music. sparkling
champagne and much laughter.
Evening star., 1937-11-24
FiOranontis Hosts
At Family Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Giro Fioramonti en-
tertained at family dinner party last
evening in their residence, 426 K
street NE. in celebration of their
twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
Among the guests were the daughters
and sons of the hosts, including Mrs
Philip Marchetti and Mr. Marchetti,
Miss Beatrice Fioramonti and her
fiance, Mr.. Frank Biancaniello; the
Misses Josephine, Gloria and Julia
Fioramonti, Mr.. Rocco Fioramonti and
his flance, Miss Helen Rohan; Mr.
Adam Fioramonti, Mr. Leo Fioramonti
and Mr.. Louis Fioramonti.
The dinner was followed by an in
formal reception with close friends and
relatives attending The house was
decorated in white and silver and the
large wedding cake which formed the
centerpiece on the table was also deco
rated in silver and white.
Evening star., 1937-11-24
LOZanOs Hosts
At Reception.

The Minister Of Honduras and
Sonora de Lozano were hosts at a
reception yesterday afternoon from
$50 to o'clock in the Chinese room
OF the Mayflower The occasion
marked the twenty-ffth wedding an
niversary Of the hosts. Approximately
$50 guests were present, largely from
the diplomatic corps. Music was fur
nished by four-piece orchestra.
Showers Of silver ribbon on bouquets
OF large white and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS in tall silver vases made an ef-
fective setting on the tea table, which
was generously filled with delicacies of
all kinds. One large cake was entirely
covered with silver icing in which
flowers and ribbons were effectively
designed. Another cake bore the
Honduras nag in colQrs and the
country's shield.
Evening star., 1937-11-24
\ 4 NE. PELENYI, wife of the
M Hungarian Minister. had two
w nice surprises sprung on her
= - uestardau urhon eha oY,for

M Hungarian Minister, had two
nice surprises sprung on her
yesterday when she enter
tanned at tea dance for Sylvia
Szechenyi, fourth daughter of the for
mer Hungarian Minister and Countess
Szechenyi. The first surprise was the
appearance OF Countess Szechenyi, who
had definitely said she would not be
able to get to Washington for the
party. But there she was, receiving
a royal welcome from one and all.
Another unexpected guest, but most
welcome, was none other than Nine
Pelenyi's attractive niece, Miss Flor
ence Mather, who has visited her aunt
here many times.
Dancing at the tea hour is not the
usual thing, hence was more than
ever an agreeable pastime and the
guests, most of whom were of the
younger set. since Nine. Pelenyi
planned particularly to have the party
for the debutante and her friends,
enjoyed tripping the light fantastic to
the strains of Sidney's Orchestra. In
keeping with the native land of the
Minister, many waltzes were played
and the ballroom on the ground floor
was popular spot.
Nine. Pelenyi and Miss Szechenu
received the guests in the drawing
room on the second floor, the former
wearing a becoming aquamarine-col-
ored crepe hoor-length gown with long
sleeves. while the guest Of honor chose
a flame-color lame dress made very
simply with long circular skirt and
a bateau neckline. Assisting Miss
Szechenyi was her younger sister, Nam
dine; Miss Margot Garrett, debutante
Of last season: Miss Louise Burke.
Miss Neville Atkinson, Miss Alice Barry.
Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Marsyl
Stokes.
Pouring coffee from a beautiful
silver urn in the dining room was Miss
Mather, who later was relieved by
Mrs. Eugene Roberts, eldest daughter
Of Count and Countess Szechenyi, and
Miss Helen Davis, daughter of Mr..
Evening star., 1937-11-24

green tailored three-piece suit with
cocoa brown accessories and a white
orchid corsage. They will make their
home at 1907 Carroll avenue, Takoma
Park, Md. after December 20
Out-of town guests were Mrs.
Charles T. Cooksey, Miss Elizabeth NJ
More and Mr.. Roger Davis. all of New
York City; DR.. and Mrs. Robert Nc
Ceney of Laurel and Mr.. c. T. De
Haven of Baltimore
Evening star., 1937-11-24
Many Will Attend
Concert Tuesday.

Much interest has been shown tn
the program Of the Philadelphia Or
chestra Tuesday evening, November
80, which Leopold Stokowski will con-
duct. Louis Krasner, violinist, will be
soloist.
Box holders for this concert include
Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, jr.: the AM
bassador Of the Union of Soviet So
cialist Republics and Nine. Troyan-
ovsky, the japanese Ambassador and
Nine. Saito. Miss Alice Clapp, Mrs.
William A. Becker, Miss Mabel Board