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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27
Today is the Day
By CLARK KIr]NAIRD
Copyright, 1887, for this Newspaper
py King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Luis Pasteur, who was born lis years
ago today. That now immortal man
of science failed in examinations for
a science degree when 20. He was
rated as mediocre" in chemistry
when he was finally graduated Cheml-
istry was his great field of achieve
ment!
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

LOST: ON STREETS OF HENDER.
son, N. c., on Dec. q, 1887, wife;
low in statue, high in mind, low in
finance; resembles q Jew. am sure
she is Greek, with Extra penetrat-
ing eyes; can look through any one.
Wearing copper toe shoes. Wooden
six-pence in her pocket; when last
seen at Cooper's Cotton Gin shovel
ing the air out of bale Of cotton.
Information of her whereabouts
notify, Pat Duffey, the dog thief,
Greystone, N. c., No reward. I'll
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ANSWERS TO
TEE QUESTIONS
s." b1"k Page

l. 1915
2. An alluvial plan at the mouth of a
river.
3. francis P. Murphy.
f. Pensacola Bay.
! Treatment OF disease by sun rays.
{ )ne in which candid for cleo
We Offices are nominated
Z Hattou w Summers.
s. Below
9. Nebraska.
10. English author:
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TODAv'S HOROSCOPE

Tough ere, even rigid, in his
owl life, tie az Of today will show
much sympathy or others and have
compassion for heir weaknesses. This
will not always be appreciated, for a
hind stretched out to aid is sometimes
repaid by ingratitude; therefore he
careful in the selection of friends
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

DEF DIS NOT WORDS: He that saith
he obideth in him ought himself also
so t. vail, ev as he walked.-1 John
PC.
HOW TO TREAT ENEMIES: There
fore if thine enemy hunger, feed him;
if he thirst, give him drink: for IN
so doing thou shalt heap Goals OF lire
on his head.-Romans 1920. p
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

Monday, Dec. 27; Feast Day OF ST.
John the Evangelist, Tebet "A, oo9o III
Jewish calendar. Observed as Boxing
Day in Great Britain, Canada, etc.
Look for the Encke comet now, using
telescope It'll be very near to the
Sun
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27
TOHA -; BIRTHDAYS

Gen. Peyton e. March, U. S. A., re-
tired, wartime chief of staff, born at
Easton, Pa, 70 years ago.
Marlene DIETRICH, screen star, born
in Germany, 80 years ago.
Louis Bronfieid, noted author, born
at Mansfield, Ohio, Al years ago.
DR.. Samuel NJ. Shoemaker of New
York, P. E. clergyman, born in Balti-
more, A years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27
RADIOS

RADIOS = ELECTRIC AND BAT.
terry, Service and repairs to all
makes-Parts ana batteries. Electric
ranges, re<rigerators, washers and
oil circulating. heaters. Stewards,
Everything Electrical, opposite
-Parhac2 Co, phone $50. 1917
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

clared, is more determined than ever
to maintain voluntary wage and hour
standards and appears more deter
mined to prevent the ruinous growth
of the third shift.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

NOTICE TOBACCO FARMERS. I
have for rent on shares an A NJ,
i tobacco farm. Want family that
can tend Is to Is acres tobacco
Many conveniences. See Charles C.
Loughlin, Smoke Shop, Henderson
N. G.. 23-3il
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

WILL BUY CORN AND DO CUSTOM
grinding. Also crack corn for chick
ems and crush corn, cob and shuci
for feed. State Grocery ComranS'
Henderson. N G.. 4-zoH
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER CAR
of good kiln dried ceiling, flooring,
boards and holdings. Outstanding
values. 'SWhere quality tells and
prices Sell" Alex S. Watkins. The
Place of Values" 2I-N
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

The true sphere of religion is thl
directing of human lie into prone,
channels.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

FOR RENT SIX ROOM HOUSE
known as Phipps place, large gar
den, orchard, out houses. Get pos
session January 1. See Mrs. w. D.
Rose, Middleburg, N. C. 21-2t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

APARTMENT FOR RENT. FOUR
rooms, located desirable part Of
city. Modern conveniences and oar.
age. Front and rear entrance. An
ply Mrs. r. G. Bobbitt 3O3 S. Viii
Liam street. 27&3O
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

AGAIN 1 STATE MY OVERHEAD
expense is so little, MY prices arc
lower" Try me on that lumber bill
I sell everything for building John
B. Watkins, Jr. 27-1t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

OUR REGULAR CUSTOMERS ARE
well groomed at all times. We would
like to add you to our clientele.
Webb's Beauty salon, Phone 524.
Stevenson Theatre Building. If
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

LOST WHITE MAI e STITZ DOC
answers to name Billie. Liberal 70
ward for information leading 70 bis
recovery. Notify A. J. Davis, cornon
Charles and Clark streets. Hendor
son, N. c. Phone GA. o714
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

WANTED WAREHOUSE SUTTAp1T
for fertilizer storage. Prefer one on
railroad siding. Phone 967-J. 27.1t;
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

THE HENDERSON BUSINESS CO1
mess new term begins January
The record of our students prove,
that it pays to get business train.
lng. mon-wed-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

WE HAVE ABOUT A DOZEN
heavy 55-3allon asphalt drums snit
'"le for STORAGE or garbage cans
So each. Tanner Roofing Co. 23S97
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

ELECTRIC MOTORS ROITCUr
Sold and repaired. WORKMANSHIP
g',a ~antced. Electrical departmont
Oxford Orphanage, Oxford N. G
1-26ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27
North Carolina Burning
Bonds; Faces Lower Tax

Continued rrom Page One.)
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Murchison Sees
Upturn For Textiles

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27

WE HAVE A NUMBER OF MODF-
A 1929 to 1851 Fords in good ~" ~
chanical condition. Many of them
look splendid-Tires and paint pood
See us quickly. Dodge and PlymontS
dealers, Sales and Service. E, r. y
Motor Company. a.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27
WANT ADS
Get Results

FOR RENT-3 FURNISHED ROOMS
Lights, water, phone, garage froo
Sink in kitchen, adjoining bath
iioiio of6o' 27-2t
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New Years Resolutions
For Business Next Year

CONTINUED from Page O..e.l
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-27
l6 Violent Deaths For N. c.
Christmas and 500 in Nation

CONTINUED on Page Six.l
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8 Ts ~ a. sI =. ~ s:A-r.e =: %
Evening star., 1937-01-15
Bay State Society
Annual Reception

The Massachusetts, Society Of WASH
ington will hold its annual reception,
dance and entertainment to the con-
gressional delegation from Massachu-
sets in the main ball room Of the
Wardman Park Hotel this evening.
There will be dancing from to l
o'clock with the reception at 10:15
o'clock The receiving line will be
headed by the president of the society,
Mr.. Frank E. Hickey, and Mrs. Hickey
During .intermission readings will be
given by Mrs. Adelaid Hibbard, well
known to Washington theater patrons
and former first lady of Boston.
Invitations have been extended to
Senator David I. Walsh, Senator and
Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, jr.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles L. Clifford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Treadway, Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Mccormack, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
B. Wigglesworth, Mr.. and Mrs. William
P. Connery, jr.; Mr.. Pehr G. Holmes,
Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Higgins, Mr..
and Mrs Arthur D. Healey, Mr.. Joseph
J. Martin, jr.; Mrs. Edith Nourse
Rogers, Mr.. John Holden Tinkham,
Mr.. Joseph E. Casey, Mr. Robert Luce,
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Bates and
Mr. and Mrs. Charles r. Clason. A
cordial invitation Is extended to all
former or visiting Bay State residents
to attend. Guest tickets may be OBJ
tanned from the secretary of the So
ciety, Mrs. Leon Chagnon.
Evening star., 1937-01-15
Inauguration Ball to
Be Held Wednesday
By Indiana Society

INVITATIONS have been issued tc
Indiana residents living in and
around Washington for the inaugura-
in the main ball room Of the Wardman
Park Hotel from 10 to o'clock Honor
guests for the evening will be the
new Governor of Indiana and Mrs.
Clifford Townsend and former Gov
ernor and Mrs Paul v. McNutt. Shar-
ing honors with them on this night
will be Senator and Mrsfl Frederick
Van Nuys and Senator and Mrs. Sher-
man Minton.
Many small dinner parties are being
arranged to precede the reception and
ball. A dinner will be given for the
Gov. and Mrs. Townsend by Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Glenn Griswold
of Indiana, and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Bergman.
Others assisting will be the officers
OF the society including Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick j. Malone, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick A. Ballard. Mr.. and Mrs John
Hogan and Capt and Mrs. William
Weber.
Presentations for the formal recep-
tion beginning at II o'clock will be
made by Mr.. Roscoe Fertick, commits
sioner in the Interior Department and
president of the Indiana University
Alumni of Washington.
In the receiving line will be the
president of the society, Mr.. Louis
Ludlow and Mrs. Ludlow, Gov. and
Mrs. Townsend, former Gov. and
Mrs. Paul v. McNutt, Senator and
Mrs. Van Nuys and Senator and Mrs.
Minton.
Tickets may be obtained at the door
or from any member of the Executive
Committee and Mr. John Hogan, sec
retary to Representative Greenwood
Of Indiana is in charge of the sales.
The Floor Committee for the ball
will be headed by Mr. Leonard D.
Callahan and his assistants will be
Mr.. Jack K. McFall, DR.. Donald
Brewster, Mr. James w. Baldwin, Mr.
Ben Stern, secretary to Senator Van
Nuys, Mr.. James Penman, secretary
to Senator Minton; Col. John Rein
hard and Mr.. Ralph Roberts.
Assisting in receiving at the ball
will be DR.. and Mrs. R. B. Sayers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Sanders, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. John Boehne, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Arthur Green
wood, a former society president, and
Representative Virginia Jenckes.
Evening star., 1937-01-15
New York Society
Dance Tomorrow

The New York State Society will
hold its Midwinter dance tomorrow
night at the Shoreham Hotel, from
10 to l o'clock
Members will be admitted upon
presentation Of their 1887 member
ship cards.
Friends of members and visitors
who are in the Capital for the inau-
guration exercises are cordially invited
to attend and guest tickets will be
Evening star., 1937-01-15

Education Committee Of the American
Association Of University Women this
evening at z O'Clock. Mrs. A. L. Bar
rows, dean Of women, George WASH
tngton University. will preside at the
dinnef.
DR.. Givens will speak on the Har-
rison-F1etcher bill, which calls for
Federal aid for the schools. Repre-
sentative Rolf Collins from Missouri
will participate in the discussion fol-
lowing the address.
Evening star., 1937-01-15
PIT. A. Will Hold
Tea This Afternoon

The Board Of Managers Of the Dis
trict Congress of the Parent-Teacher
Association have sent out invitations
for q tea to be held this afternoon
at 4 o'clock at the Thomas Circle
Club In honor Of the Executive Board
of the national Congress. Among
those invited are Mr.. Henry Doyle,
president Of the Board Of Education:
DR.. Frank Ballou, superintendent Of
schools; all assistant superintendents
of the schools and the presidents Of
all local PIT. A. CLOUDS.
Evening star., 1937-01-15
Facts Slightly Twisted.

COLUMBUS, Ohio R).-An auto
mobile salesman wrote to the State
Industrial Commission that he was
injured north of the city while dem
onstrating q new car" Robert Mott,
State supervisor Of information, rec
commended the claim he rejected. 1.-THE
accident occurred north Of Toronto,
Canada" he said.
Evening star., 1937-01-15
Mrs. Ellis Hostess
AtLunch for Niece

Mrs. James Rogers Ellis entertained
at luncheon at the Shoreham yester-
day for a group of young friends Of
her niece, Miss Helen Virginia Sacks,
whose marriage to Mr.. Thomas Hum
phreys Hornor will take place next
month.
Those present were Mrs. John Ly-
ford Hornor, Mrs. Edward Blair Yon-
ker, Mrs. George A. Barry. Mrs. Win
ton Elliott. Mrs. Richard L. Poor, Mrs.
Herbert E. Eastwood, Miss Helen
Schneider, Mrs. Frank c. Hale and
Miss Aileen Harris.
Evening star., 1937-01-15

available at the door the evening Of
the dance.
Information regarding the society
may be secured from the officers:
President, DR.. Lamar Harris; treas
urer, Mr.. c. M. Little, and secretary,
Miss Irene e. Boehlert.
Evening star., 1937-01-15
Dr.Givens Speaks.

DR.. Willard E. Givens, executive Sec
retary Of the National Education Asso-
citation, will be honor guest and
speaker at a dinner sponsored by the
Evening star., 1937-01-15

Argentina Boosts Cotton.
Raw cotton has attained the rank
OF Argentina's seventh most important
export.
Evening star., 1937-01-23
1921 SARATOGA AV

04LV En- 5THINOT, MD
rms, b., elec. refrigeration, gar, SCI -
Evening star., 1937-01-23

6608 End ST. NV.
3 rooms. bath. garage, $50.
Evening star., 1937-01-23

SILVER sPRING-5-RM. BUNGALOW;
corner lot; modern; S56.25. VIM. F. CAR
LIN. 2l1h Geokia ave NV
Evening star., 1937-01-23

1917 VAN BUREN ST, COR. 16th--HIGH
elevation: beautiful. landscaped lot and
tsinins; new-house condition; garage; $500
month. rooms and bath. wilson blvd,
Arlington; ami: $50 month. FURNISHED.
cor. lot; S1OO month. Near 10th and ALI
son. S-r. brick. ami; $3.50 month. n
RYON CO.. 1916 N. Y. ave. National 1907.
70 CaorUia RI1R
Evening star., 1937-01-23
ApARTMENTs UNFURNIsHED

RAMONA APT, $40 4th ST N.E.-oNE
room. large kitchen. hall. bath. lights,
s.sa Rak sasi. Ss Sss
ress; private family. Adams 3433
RMS. KIT, DINETTE. BATH. PORCH;
hotel. Phone Cleveland ee14.
CoNGENIAL MARRIED COUPLE TO
take entire second floor. modern. detached
rsy sr G on nes car snd sop
b757 Sherrier pl. NV: "
THE MoNTELLo, 1901 COLUMBIA RID
5ore AvaaSe Feb H.
e.2s 18th ST. .N.w.-TWo ROOMS.
Kitchen and bath.
BIADENsBURG. MD-3 ROOMS KITcH-
enette: semi;priyate BATH $3.50. Phone J1.
53l7 18th ST. N.W.-3 ROOMS. SUN
psrlor. private bath; heat. gas, electric
refrigeration; garage: Gentiles. -
6I3 PRINCETON PL. N.W.-3 ROOMS:
kitchen; built-in porch; Frieidaire. gas and
Two apts. one 5 rooms, kitchen. priv.
bath; other 2 rooms kitchen priv. bath'
NEW BLDG.-ENGLIsH BASE, LIVING
heat. c.h.w.. $500. 4O10 Calvert st. NV.
Columbia OO2O. ----
1916 PARK RID. NV. (END MT. PLEAS
ant earsAf.4Tas4tive modssn sen1o BATH LARGE
and cleo. refriserator: Y block transpor.
snd eiec inciuded Tdeal Tor adult Couple
4 ROOMS BATH, HEAT. HOT WATER:
vacant; 500 mo. Apply Apt. 1. 34l2 Otis
St. Mt. Rainier. Md.
rooms. kitchen. bath: $50. 1900 S st. NV.
SAnitoF. Wisconsin 5049.
Evening star., 1937-01-23

GIT QUEBEC ST. NV.
@ rooms, bath, h.-w.h.. S65.
Evening star., 1937-01-23

CHEVY CHASE. D. C..
373s. KANAWHA ST. NV.
briabt ana cbeersi sGneo a1 a1m s an nspeeted
GEORGE I. BERGER.
643 Indiana Ave. NV. Natl. o36o.
Evening star., 1937-01-23
APARTMENTS SUBURBAN.

20 JOHNSON AVE HYATTSVILLE, MD.
Two rooms. kitchen and bath; half
square from car line.
l RM.. KITCHEN DINETTE. BATH; ALL
private; ami: conven, netghborhood; So5.
103 w Madison st. Riverdale. Md.
MT. RAINIER ROOMS. KITCHEN.
bath; heat furnished; S27.5O. 3 rooms.
kitchen. bath. heat furnished. S37 SO.
Mt. Rainier. Phone Hyattsyille $40.
BROOM AND BATH, FURNISHED APT.
Ready February 10. Call HyattSville
1925 3Ist ST, MT. RAINIER Md
unfurnished rooms private bath: heat,
light furnished; sink and range. "a
MT. RAINIER-3-RM. FURN. APT. S45;
3 sunny rooms. unfurn.. S35. Greenwood
2309-W. 1920 33rd. "a
APIS, S ROOMS. BATH EACH: NEW
house; oil heat; fireplace; private en-
frances. Inquire S14 Flower ave, Tx. PIX,
Evening star., 1937-01-23
APARTMENTS UkFURNIsHEp.
ALTO TOWERS
TAT n ~ Ava

3gUB WIS. Ave. NV.
2 rms: kit. dinette. bath.
Elec. Refg, Elevator. Res. Mar.
Evening star., 1937-01-23
APARTMENTS UkFURNIsHED.

OLORED-FLAT-APT 1. 1905 1st ST.
sw.-3 rooms. bath. cleo. gas and coal
range. circulating heater. excellent con-
dition: no children; real estate references.
Open Sat and Sunday
Evening star., 1937-01-23

New. detached brick, 3 bed rooms, 9
baths. large recreation room with bar side
porch, G. E. oil burner. lavatory IN base
ment, Gear detached garage, large lot.
Evening star., 1937-01-23
APARTMENTS WANTED.

LADY WANTS SMALL FURNISHED APT,
private bath, kitchen; must be clean and
in apt. bldg. Address Box 24S-B, Star
ONCE, "a.
LADY. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYE. WANTS
single room. downtown. northwest. Address
Box 169-B Star ONCE. 23'
Evening star., 1937-01-23

3 rooms. kitchen & bath, S65. 90
Electric Refrigeration,
Evening star., 1937-01-23

WEAVER BROS, INC.
Realtors.
Washington Bldg. District q4sf.
3e4 ASPEN ST. NV.
BUNGALOW, 9 rms. b., garage, $3.50,
Evening star., 1937-01-23

1860 BILTMoRE ST NV
Exclusive Residential Neighborhood
3 rooms, kitchen and bath S69.50
Bright. airy rooms tiled baths. built-in
tubs and showers electric refrigeration
Modern in everv respect.
HIGBIE. RICHARDSON & FRANKLIN. INC.
1914 K st. NV National 2076.
5420 Bird ST NV
Two rooms. kitchen and bath: all front
rooms: gas heat: S47 80.
GOSS REALTY COMPANY.
1405 Eye ST. NV. National 1888.
$500 Wis. Ave. NV Wisconsin 1858.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
RELIEF CONDITIONS
HERE HIT BY CLERIC
Social Welfare Head Says
Lack of Funds Cost Aid
to 5000 Persons.

Declaring lack of funds yesterday
forced refusal of relief to almost a
dozen needy persons, Rev. John Mix
on, director OF the department of
social welfare of the Washington Fed
Grafton of Churches, today urged
Washington citizens to become con-
scious of the desperate conditions
here for unemployed employables.
More than 5000 persons have been
turned down by various agencies over
period of the last few months"
he said. The situation has been
particularly aggravated by w. P. A.
lay-offs, which have totaled net OF
665 since July"
The private groups were trying to
help unemployed employables I'M
able to get relief funds but generally
have found the task impossible, he
said
The churches have helped out a
lot in contributing several hundreds
of dollars, and I hope they will con-
tinue to aid" he said. I'VE have
been trying to have each member
church handle the cases in its own
vicinity"
Rev. Nixon felt that w. P. A. jobs
should be made available as soon as
possible under approved projects that
await only the signature OF Admins
traitor Harry Hopkins to be released.
He also felt it was unfortunate that
the public assistance division should
be forced to spend only one-twelfth
of its budget each month, regardless
of needs at a given time.
Citing cases where parents were
trying to give their children away and
where fathers were leaving home
rather than eat any of the little food
the family had left. Rev. Nixon said
the District was creating expensive
healthy and juvenile delinquency
problems by its short-sighted relief
policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
D. c. GARBAGE STRIKE
TALK HIT BY LESTER
Central Labor Union Official Saws
Walkout Would Be
ILLEGAL"

A strike allegedly threatened at the
District garbage transfer station by
Hold Carriers Local No. 1856 which
he assailed as "communistically in
clined," would be illegal, Robert c.
Lester, financial secretary of the Dis
trict Central Labor Union and repre-
sentative of the teamsters' union,
said last night.
Lester told meeting of the Cen
trail Labor Union that James T. Kim
broe, business agent of the hod car
riers, had attempted to wrest juris-
diction of garbage truck drivers away
from the teamsters' union.
THE teamsters' union" Lester de-
clared, would not countenance such
strike as Kimbroe has been threat
ening. nor would we permit a strike
of our members which would tie up
District garbage collections and allow
garbage and perishable foodstuffs to
pile up in the city"
Threats of a walk.out at the gar
bage plant followed claims that en-
ployes there have been subjected to
discrimination by officials.
The Central Labor Union voted to
send a delegate to the American
Federation of Labor convention at
Denver, Colo, in October. The union
also Endorsed a proposed bill requiring
two operators on all District street
cars and buses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
Bars Monument
as "Ruce Track
For Title Fans

Challengers out after records must
remember that the Washington
Monument Is a memorial and not
perpendicular race track.
B. c. Gardner of the National Park
Service called attention to the orig
inal purpose of the Monument afte,
the old record for the up-and-down
course was challenged by Paul S
Mitvalsky, nimble visitor from
Arizona.
People are always wanting to run
up and down the steps or throw base
balls out the windows" Gardner said
II favor keeping the Monument a,
memorial and not an athletic
stadium. There are rules agains,
running up and down the steps. ]
think they should be relaxed only
for scientific purposes.
Mitvalsky claims he made the
course in II minutes, a record which
the present title holder. Benjamin K
Morrow, SIS, guard at Lincoln Memo.
rial, is inclined to belittle.
In that time I could climb the
outside of the Monument" he said
He claims he made the round trir
in II minutes, As seconds, back in
April, 1886.
If I race it will be with official
permission Morrow vowed, 'ano
there won't be any of this leaping ur
three or four steps at a time-that's
hurdle jumping"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-17
MAJ. WRIGHT WROTE
RESIGNATION, DIED
Park Service Employe Had Filled
Out Blank IL Hours Before
Death.

Maj. William Wright, 66, inspector
Of the guards of the National Park
Service, who died Saturday night of
heart attack at his home, 1853 Ho-
bart street, had filled out a resigna-
ton blank, because of poor health,
less than II hours before his death.
This was not learned, however, I'M
til yesterday when the written resig-
nation was found in his desk. It had
been dated in advance, August IS,
to become effective August 81.
In the letter, addressed to Charles
A. Peters, jr., assistant director, branch
of buildings management, Maj. Wright
said that due to poor health he had
reached point where it would not
be in my mind justice to the Office to
try to longer remain and only half
way perform my duty"
He asserted further that he was
following a policy he adopted when
first appointed to the guard force that
If at any time he was unable to per-
form the duties Of his office he would
mot ask for retirement, but would
resign"