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The Washington times., 1937-04-26

PETERSBURG, Va. April 26
All Petersburg is preparing to en-.
terrain thousands of visitors ex'
pected here Friday for the re-
enactment Of the Battle Of the
Crater, one of the bloodiest
battles of the Civil War which
was fought here July 30, 1864.
While engineering companies
from the Quantico, Marine Base
are busy preparing Camp Le-
jeune" for the 1,200 members of
the Marine Corps that will parti-
cipate in the sham battle re-en.
acting the famous battle of "a,
residents throughout the city
have taken on a holiday air and
are just as busy as the Marine
engineers making ready for house
guests expected here for the
spectacle.
Those from Quantico arriving
here early last week include the
First Engineering Company, First
Marine Brigade and a rifle com
pany from the Quantico Barracks
Cadets in Camp
In addition to the Marines
the Virginia Military Institute
Cadet Corps, under command Of
Major w. A. BurreSs, will arrive
Wednesday and go into camI
at McKesson Field, which ad
joins the Crater Battlefield. Tht
V. M. I. Cadets will give a dres!
parade Thursday evening anc
again Friday evening following
re-enactment of the famous
battle.
Camp Lejeune," is named il
honor of Major John A. Lejeune
U. S. Marine Corps, retired.
Nearly 80 tons of Marine equip
mem arrived here last week tt
be used in re-enacting the battle
The program, which is beini
sponsored under the joint au
spices of the Petersburg Battle
field Park Association and tn,
National Park Service, will b.
presented in the Petersburg Ma
tional Military Park, beginning
at II a. m. Friday.
Prepare Mine Blast
Opening the program will be {
concert by the United State
Marine Band, which will be her
from Quantico for the occasion
at II a. m. This will be followet
by an introduction at 11:15 b,
P. H. Drewry, presiding, and thel
a narrative Of the morning shan
battle will be given by DR.. Dougla
The Washington times., 1937-04-26
Union Asks Aid
From White House

NEW YORK, April 26 G.N.SO.
New York's threatened rail strike
of $4,000 men was delayed until l
D. m. Wednesday by second truce
today as the union called upon
President Roosevelt to appoint an
emergency committee to arbltrate.
The unions negotiating commit
tee telegraphed the national media
ton board its desire to have the
President step in under Section
10 Of the Railway Labor Act.
GATEMEN INVOLVED
The committee wired:
present situation critical. Be
lieve, however, we can control
men until noon STANDARD time)
Wednesday"
While the threatened strike
would hit directly at the distribu-
ton of Notwithstanding in a
tieup OF foodstuffs-union lead
ers also insisted that passenger
service would be curtailed.
Many members of the union
involved in the dispute with the
railroads are ticket sellers and
gatemen. Without them, few
trains would be able to leave
from the terminals in New York.
Called Hopeless"
John G. Walber, vice president
of the New York Central Railroad,
who acted as spokesman for the
employers, admitted:
1--WE recognize the situation
as being hopeless. We expect
that President Roosevelt will
have to step in and name an
emergency board to conduct
hearings and render a decision
in 80 days"
Walber insisted an inter-union
struggle is responsible for the
impasse but the employees retail
ated with the charge the railroads
were using this excuse" as a
smoke screen"
The Washington times., 1937-04-26
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The Washington times., 1937-04-26
First Lady in Hartford
International News Service

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will
continue her lecture tour in Hart.
ford, Conn, where she will speak
tonight, and in Scranton, Pa,
Tuesday night. Her lectures deal
with problems of youth, world
peace, and life in the White House.
The Washington times., 1937-04-26

Floods on little waters" in the
United States cause a greater total
Of damage each year than do the
more spectacular floods of the
Ohio, Mississippi and other large
streams. H. H. Bennett, chief Of
the soil conservation service, told
the Congress.
The Washington times., 1937-04-26
TODAY IN
CONGRESS
SENATE

SENATE
Meets at noon.
Considers bills on the calendar
and executive business.
House and Senate conferees
meet to consider permanent neu-
trality bill.
La Toilette committee resumes
civil liberties investigation.
HOUSE
Meets at noon.
Considers bills affecting the Dis
tr1ct Of Columbia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
o World, Farewell.
lNew York Timesl

(New York Tmes)
 The German takes as naturally to the Rotary idea as the American. Any traveller who happens to strike on the day red-ettered by the Rotary luncheon can how the business leaders love to get together No Rotarans heartier in good fellowship. No others raise their voices so ustiy in the national anthem Net from these chubby patriots rise the pale hum and blur of Americas leading citizens engaged on The Star-Spangled Banner" The Germans know the words of their hymns of praise, matter how often the tune changes. They thoroughly enjoy the one occasion that links them with the business world out side.
 But even this innocent satisfaction is to be denied them No more will fory-three leading citizens boast Rotary. Evidently the powers that be find the Ro- tary-yes the Rotary!-as dangerous and subversive as the Comintern It is international it spreads around the earth it might disseminate ideas that would not be desirable" Members of the National Socialist party, officials and soldiers forbidden to belong to this any similar worldwide organi- zaton.
 That the end of the German Rotary. Does it mean that the Rotarians will go underground to discuss business and sing the Nazi songs? Will they notice any inconsistency between the complaints that Germany isolated and this prohibition of any private contact with the outer universe? Perhaps not, but the wonder of the good fellows of the Rotary must grow the world and its contaminatons recede How they will miss those get-together luneheons
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11

days another name mentioned in the news as Ia possible candidate for the Presidency in 1940 In view of these various opinions the polls of the Amer- can Institute of Public Opinion are particularly in teresting.
 The Institute has just completed it's third poll of Democrats Presidential possibilities for 1940 and
 it reveals that Postmaster General James A. Farley is still leading in popularity among Democratic voters for the nomination. Farley led in similar poll made last December and also in the April ac- cording to results published in the Philadelphia Record by pr. George Gallup it's Director
 Gov. George H Earle held second place in the December and April polls but in the just com peted he dropped to third place Vice President John N Garner of Texas moving into second position while Alben w. Barkey of Kentucky, the Senate floor leader who wasn't mentioned in the earlier polls popped up in fourth place in the last voting Others who support in the popular poll are Gov Frank Murphy of Michigan Gov Herbert H Lehman of New York John L. Lewis the CIO leader: Ex- Governor Paul V. McNutt of Indiana and Henry A. Wallace Secretary of Agriculture
 The Institute in analyzing the results points out that the Farley strength appears to lay in the cities while the rural sections appear to favor Garner Gov Earle apparently lost popularity when he called out the militia in the Johnstown strike troubles and Sena tor Barkley's sudden strength is attributed to his elevation to Senate floor leader succeeding the late Joseph Robinson
 While it is highlr possible that none of those in the front ranks of the popularity poll will be in the running when Che Democrats really get into conven- ton to Presidential nominee for 1940 the poll does indicate that the major task the Democrats have before them is centering on a candidate who will be acceptable to those Democrats who lean to the New Deal well those of the more conservative order Farley, the poll leader at this time undoubt- edly gets his support from full New Dealers while it is generally accepted that Vice President Garner is of the more conservative element of the Democratic party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
IsMS VERSUS LOVE OF COUNTRY

Down in Chicago they all stirred up over a report that Nazi movement has been uncovered which plans overthrow of the United States It is an old American custom to dig up at least one two movements year of this nature It has been going on since Roger Williams got rebeious in Rhode Island 150 years ago. We just must have threatened overthrows. and perhaps they good thing to stir up patriotism.
 But for those who get too perturbed about such things interesting coroary is found over in the present China Japanese fracas For years it has been charged that the Chinese are gradually going com munistic In fact the Nankng government has had plenty of grief with uprisngs of kind and another usually attributed to Communism
 Now China finds itself at An invading power is coming within her borders. From Peiping comes the report that the powerful Chinese Com munist armies under Gen. Tse Tung have forgot ten their differences with the prevailing Ranking government prepared take the field against the invaders The Chinese may fight among them selves over Communism some other ism but when it down to the final analysis they first of all Chinese loyal to their country.
 It isn't at all improbable that a group of ndivdu- als have been found in Chicago who have leanings toward the German Nazi movement It wouldn't be too surprising if they rushed into print of these days with candidate for President in 1940. The Communists have had for years. At the last election with Earl Browder their candidate they didn't get enough votes to wad shotgun The Naz candidate would make just about much headway.
 Therein lies the strength of loyalty to country The Chinese have been torn asunder with factional ism for years But when the invader comes within their borders they all instantly become Chinese pro- ecting their homeland
 We Americans are of the same stripe. We may garge lot of isms among ourselves but when it down to brass tacks first of all Americans So long keep teaching love of country do not need to worry much about Nazi movements in Chicago any other kind of mysterious movements.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire

SEPTEMBER II, 1917.
 Billy" 14-months' old pet lawn the pet of hundreds of children jumped fence at the Juneau Daliy swan across the bar and escaped into his native woods again.
 A searching party left for Glass Peninsula to look for Charles WattS, missing for several days while hunt ing deer.
 Six hostile submarines had been sunk off the cost of France by American destroyerS.
 It was estimated that the Alaska sockeye salmon pack was less than half normal
 Weather report-High tempera- ture 49, low 45. Cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, He drove down the street a little piece Say, He drove down the street a short distance"
 Often Mispronounced: Euphonic. Pronounce u-fon-ik, as in unite, o as in on, as in it, accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Affidavit Ob- serve the two f's and two is.
 Synonyms: Characteristic, qual- ity, mark, peculiarity, lineament
 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: Induce; to bring on or about; cause The fever was induced by
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11

thwart their plans and disturb their business connections. Changes may be expected among employees, es- pecially secretaries and typists.
 Under this rule of the stars writ CTS may meet sudden disappoint- ments, but those who gather news will profit greatly through the au- tumn and winter.
 Labor continues under influences that portend spreading organiza- tion and militant methods. The seers preach cooperation on the part of employers.
 Warning is given that the winter is to be time of severe tests to governments-city, county. state and federal. Much suffering is forecast due to extreme cold and high cost of food.
 Again aStrologers predict extremes of human experience in the United States. A gay social season will be marked by extravaganza in dress and entertaining.
 The sea will shroud many mys- teries of ships that will be lost or destroyed through unexplainable ac- cldents. Explosions may be report ed
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of hard work and average success. Both men and women may suffer through de- 3eit or dishonesty
 Children born on this day prob ably will be persistent and daring in whatever interests them Sub- jects of thls sign like to leave beat en paths ane succeed in independ- ent effort
 Jesse L. Lasky, motion picture pro- ducer, was born on this day 1880. Others who have celebrated it as include Henry F. Ashurst, United States Senator, 1874; Sher- wood Anderson, author, 1876; Gen. eral John J. Pershing. 1860.
 Copyright, 1937
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

c. What name should a divorced women use when she does not re- sume her maiden name?
 A. If her maiden name was Anne Adams and she married George Gib- son she should have her cards en- graved Mrs. Adams Gibson, and sign her name Mrs. Anne Adams Gibson.
 Q. What general rule should be followed in seating guests at the table?
 A. The alert hostess will always place congenial persons near each other; and of course the men and the women should be alternated
 Q. When should one tip the por- ter on a train?
 A. At the end of the journey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. Who was the first President of the United States to wear long trou- sers while in office? 9 How many Americans suffer from hay fever? 3. What is myology? 4.Does France have woman suf- frage?
 5. What flower is the symbol for the month of September?
 ANSWERS 1. James Madison. 2. Approximately 100000 3. The bfanch of anatomy that treats of muscles A. No.
 5. Morning glory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
Horoscope '"The stars incline
 but do not cOmper'
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. 1os7

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1937
 After the early morning hours ad- verse planetary aspects rule today according to astrology. It is a day when domestic clouds may gather
 Women come under a fortunate sway while this configuration pre- vails. They will probably find plen- ty to do in keeping the family ir good temper.
 This is an suspicious date for en- tertaining relatives and friends. It should be lucky for young girls who welcome evening callers.
 Unrest and even rebellion may disturb many persons. Mars is in a place supposed to stimulate class consciousness and general discon- tent.
 Churches and pastors should pre- pare to extend their philanthropic activities in the coming winter when there will be deep concern regard ing human welfare.
 Young clergymen are well direct ed under this configuration which seems to presage revival of interest in preparation for pulpit oratory and church work.
 While the stars seem to frown today there is a sign very encour- aging for wearing of new cloth ing. Dress is to claim extraordin- ary attention in coming months.
 Many uniforms are to be worn by women as well as men before the end of the year it is foretold. All the uniforms, however, will not be liveries prescribed by war.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of difficulties which will be of minor importance when compared with the results of new friendships. Jealousies may cause some trouble.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be exceedingly intelligent and industrious. Subjects of this sign usually accomplish unusual am bitions.
 Charles Dudley Warner, editor and author, was born on this day 1929. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include James Hall, paleontologist, 1911 Richard J. Cat ling, inventor, 1913.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
POLLEYS TO ATTEND
 LEGION CONVENTION

MT. and Mrs. E. M. Policy will sail Tuesday on the Alaska for Anchor age where they will attend the American Legion convention. They plan to return September 27.
 Mrs. Clayton L. Policy, who has been visiting the Policy family, will remain in Juneau. Dr. Polly will come here at the end of the month and he and his wife will then return to Skagway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
JUNEAUITES TAKE
 THREE-DAY TRIP

A hunting and fishing trip which yielded few results but much pleas ure was enjoyed by MT. and Mrs. Walter Sands and Paul Nichols, who spent three days at Shelter Island.
 A narrow escape was encountered by the group yesterday when they got caught in a storm and couldn't turn back. Their small craft hardly made it across the water.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
WARNINGS ISSUED

Warnings have been issued at An chorage by Mayor J. H. Romig against youthful hunters who have been shooting ducks on the flats near the railroad depot. City police officers have been asked to watch for violations and to make arrests.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1887
 Adverse planetary aspects rule today and the superstitions regard ing the thirteenth seems to be warranted this time The wise will delay all important foundation ac- tivities
 There is a threatening sign for fi- nancial affairs Bankers may be extraordinarily cautious about mak- ing loans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
FISHING TRIP ENJOYED

A fishing trip was enjoyed by sev- eral Anchorage men recently, who returned to their homes after being at Clear Creek, TalSeetna district. They were Paul Beran, Ed Barber. Harold Osborn and Tom Jones.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
CHURCH PARTY HELD

An enjoyable party was held in Anchorage recently by members of the Young Peoples Fellowship who held taffy pull in the All Saints Church Parlors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11

Herbert Hoover wants all Congressnen of either party who fought the court-packing bill reelected next year. useful corollary applies to the other ongressmen.-Chicago News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11

man brought into local hospital the other day during the heat wave found to be wearing pair of pants. The salesman in the clothing store appar ently neglected to eXplain-C Cincinnati Enquirer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITIES

With Congress at home for few months, polit- cal lineups become popular chord and every few
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
H A P P -
 -B I R T H D A Y

The Empire ertends congratuIa ions and best aDiShes today. thei irthday anniUerSary, to the foIotU 1g:
 SEPTEMBER II stephen G. Noble
 Velma Bloom Mrs. Al Forsythe Mrs. Gene Smith Robert c. Wilms
 Leo J. Collins
 SEPTEMBER 12 Mrs. E. s. Elicit Mrs. Carl Erickson Evert Martinson Daniel w. Pederson
 R. w. Bender
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11

Despite hilling of 7,228 moose in Sweden during brief open season, the number of the animals is in creasing rapidly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11
MRS. D. B. ABEL
 GIVES LUNCHEON

Entertaining informally for a group of friends, Mrs D. B. Abel was hos tess today at a lovely luncheon at her home in the Decker Apart ments.
 Autumn flowers adorned the lun- cheon table Bridge provided diver sion in the afternoon
 Guests at the affair included Mes danes James Orme, Kelly Blake, Eva Mackey, Georgia Gallagher, Margaret Grisham, Misses Margar- ct McFadden, Velma Bloom and the hostess, Mrs Abel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11

Juneau Athletic Club meets Sun- day, pm, at Union Hall-formerly Moose Hall Business men, profess sional men. and youths are cordial ly invited. Final organization plans will be perfected.
 LEE BOX, adv. Athletic Organizer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-11

Alaska" by Lester D. Henderson.
Evening star., 1937-03-12
J. A. SERPELL DIES

j. Alexander Serpen formerly of
this city, died Monday in San Fran
cisco, according to word received here.
A native of Louisville, Mr.. Serpell
came to Washington in 1922 to serve
as an official of the Ballard Fuel Oil
Equipment Co. and was engaged in
that business for a number of years
On dissolution of that company, he
was appointed to position with the
Federal Resettlement Administration
and was transferred about two years
ago to the Pacific branch in San
Francisco.
Mr.. Serpell is survived by two sons,
John A. and Edward P. Serpell, and
sister, Mrs. j. Walter Barnett, the
latter of New York City.
Evening star., 1937-03-12
MRS. LINNIE BOURNE
DIES AT AGE OF 80
Member of Old D. c. Family Had
Made Home Last s Years
at Atlantic Citv.

Mrs. Linnie M. Bourne, 80, men,
Der Of an old Washington family
died yesterday after a short illness
at her residence in the Traymore
Hotel, Atlantic City, N. j., where she
had made her home for the past eight
years.
Mrs. Bourne was the widow OF
Thomas c. Bourne, Government en-
ploye, who died many years ago. Hel
parents were the late Samuel Har-
rington Young and the late Mrs
Catherine Virginia Young. Her ma
ternal grandfather, John c. McKelden
was the first president of the Second
National Bank and prominent real
estate owner here.
Born in this city, Mrs. Bourne re-
sided here until moving to Atlantic
City. Her son, an only child, Ran
dolph Bourne, died in the Knicker-
booker Theater disaster in January,
1922. Her nearest surviving relatives
are two aunts, Mrs. Augustus C.
Macomb, this city, and Mrs. William
H. Smith, South Bristol, Me.
Funeral services will be held at IL
am. tomorrow in GaWler's Chapel,
1855 Pennsylvania avenue. Burial will
be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1937-03-12
JUDGE N. R. SLEDGE
DIES UNEXPECTEDLY
Former Chancellor in Mississippi
Was Special Assistant to
Attorney General.

Judge Norfleet R. Sledge, 48, special
assistant to the Attorney General, died
last night of sudden illness at his
residence in the Raleigh Hotel.
Judge Sledge, who was from Como,
Miss, where he was a chancellor for
II years, had been with the Justice
Department about three months. He
resigned as chancellor to manage the
last campaign Of Senator Harrison Of
Mississippi.
He is survived by his widow, who was
with him at the time of his death; a
son. Norf1eet r. Sledge, jr., and his
mother, Mrs. L. NJ Sledge of Como.
The body was to be sent today to
Como, where services will be held.
Senator Harrison today issued q
Evening star., 1937-03-12
SAMUEL O. WHITE,
D. C. FIREMAN, DIES
Was Retired January l After
Nearly 80 Years Of Service
Here.

Samuel O. White, SO, retired Dis
trict fireman, died Wednesday at his
home, 206 Twelfth street southeast.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence at 9 am. tomorrow. Burial
will be in Arlington National Gene
terry.
Mr.. White, who was retired Jan
uary l, due to illness, was appointed
to the department in July, 1908. His
last service was with No. 19 Engine
Company.
He served on active duty with the
District National Guard during the
Mexican border trouble and also served
brief time during the World War.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs Ger
trude Moreno White; two sons, Will
liam and Richard S. White; a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Monte Triplett, now in Cali
fornia, where her husband is stationed
with the Navy; three sisters, Mrs.
Elizabeth Clark, Mrs Marion Garner
and Mrs Harry johnson, and a
brother, Charles White. all of this city.
Evening star., 1937-03-12
statement praising Judge Sledge as

statement praising Judge Sledge as
follows;
He was fine and conscientious
public official AS friend none was
truer or more loyal. He was a real
patriot and was willing to sacrifice all
for cause in which he believed. His
record as chancery Judge was most
outstanding and he was held in the
highest regard by members Of the
Mississippi bar"