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Evening star., 1938-06-26
CURRENT MADE VISIBLE
BY 'ALTERNATOGRAPH'
Physics Student at High School
in Seattle Is Inventor Of
New Device,
BY the Associated Press,


SPOKANE, Wash.-An "alternato-
graph" has been built by . high
school student here.
Spokane science teachers believe It
Is the first instrument to demonstrate
visibly that alternating electric cur
rent actually alternates.
Royal Ostby, physics student at
the John r. Rogers High School, Is
the "alternatograph's" inventor. With
his device he has obtained q perfect
check on the Spokane 60-cycle elec-
trio supply.
I. r. Minzel, physics instructor un-
der whom Ostby studied, believes the
"alternatograph" may become .
standard piece Of laboratory equip
ment.
Ostby irst stepped down the no.
volt current to volts with . toy
transformer. then led 1t to . tele-
phone receiver, where current vibra-
tions, or alterations, were recorded
on the disk.
A bamboo stylus, wired to the desk,
was regulated to mark each vibration
on chalk-w -whitened glass slide, while
another stylus, On . pendulum, marked
passing seconds. =. .
Evening star., 1938-06-26
Army ond Navy Union.

A convention of the Department
Of the District Of Columbia will be
held Wednesday in the National
Guard Armory to elect officers, to
adopt new constitution and bylaws
and to instruct delegates to the ma
tional encampment in Atlantic City
from August ~ to ~. inclusive. 1t
Is requested that all department OH
GERS, delegates and alternates be pres
ent. Capt. G. Earle smithson, de-
partment commander. viii preside.
Presidentis Own Garrison elected
the following officers to hll existing
vacancies: Senior vice commander,
Joseph Matin, and George schaener,
second junior vice commander.
Columbia Garrison elected r. r.
Strattan department councilman last
Tuesday.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
K. Of C.ASSEMbLY
HONORS M'CANN
State Deputy.EIect 7. F.
CarIin to Be Guest
at Reception.

District Deputy Francis Al McCann
last Monday evening was elected
faithful navigator Of Washington
General Assembly. Fourth Degree,
Knights Of Columbus. at the annual
meeting at the Maynower Hotel He
succeeds COL Thomas F. Carlin, re-
Gently elected State deputy.
Mr.. McCann Is q past grand knight
Of Carroll Council. served for two years
as director Of the Knights of Columbus
Kermess and during the past two years
has held the ONCE Of district deputy.
He Is the Warrington correspondent
for the Catholic Review Of the Arch
diocese Of Baltimore.
Others elected were: Joseph M. Nc.
Kenna, faithful captain; Andrew L.
Oehmann, faithful pilot; Francis J.
Rafferty,, faithful admiral; ]. Fred
Brady, faithful controller: Thomas K.
Gallaher, faithful purser: Augustine
w. Neale and John w. Grambo, faith.
full sentinels.
The officers were installed by Past
Master Of the Maryland District of
Columbia Province Arthur B. J. VIII
hanson.
State Deputy-elect Col. Thomas F.
Carlin will be rendered a reception at
the Willard Hotel July 16 under the
auspices Of Spalding Council. Past
State Deputy Maurice McAuliffe Is in
charge OF arrangements Members of
the five local councils will be invited.
Francis j. Rafferty,. grand knight Of
Keane Council, presided over the ex-
empltfication Of the first degree on
Thursday evening. Candidates from
each Of the local councils were in
itiated.
State Deputy Walter I. Plant and
State Deputy-elect Thomas r. Car:
lin will represent the local order at the
supreme convention in Cincinnati.
Ohio, August 16. II and IL.
Alfred Paul Neff, general chairman
OF the Casey" Club, is host this week
end to members Of his committee al
Piney Point, Md. This morning they
will attend Holy Family Church a.
Piney Point, after which they will in
spect the church as guests Of the Rev.
H. J. Parker.
Robert F. Handley, ST., chancellor
OF Washington Council. is general
chairman Of the Knights Of Columbus
Showboat Committee. The annual
cruise will be made on the steamer
City Of Washington July 10. The next
meeting Of the committee will be held
July 6 at $50.
Thomas j. Myers was elected grand
knight Of Carroll Council on Tuesday
evening. Other officers are: James r.
Fox. deputy grand knight; John P.
Dunn, jr., chancellor; Louis D. Kelly.
recorder: William Amann. warden:
o. C. Connell, treasurer: J. F. Nesline.
trustee: James B. Flynn, advocate
and L. Rosenberger, and william
Phalan, guards.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
Spooks Were Pigeons.

Spooks believed to have haunted
the public library of Ramsey, Isle of
Man, have been found to have been
dying pigeons. When a chamber used
for drying hose in the adjoining fire
station was torn down more than 20
dead pigeons were found. They had
entered at the open end of the roof,
their struggles to escape before they
starved to death were heard in the
library, and the unusual noises were
ascribed to spooks.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
Daughters Of the Nile.

Florence K. Lee, junior past queen
Of the Supreme Temple, and Elma
c. Jenkins, queen Of Samla Temple,
were rendered . Homecoming this
week at the Grafton Hotel. They
have Just returned from the supreme
session at Tacoma. Wash. Queen
jenkins was appointed supreme chap
lain. Lille Dowrick, Erma Dinger,
Bessie Brengle, Geneva Qolan and
Maud Shelton were the hostesses Of
the evening.
Mrs. Bessie Dickey entertained
members Of Samla Temple at her
summer home, North Beach Park, on
Thursday.
The Day Sewing Club will meet,
June 20, at the home OF Mrs. j. M.
Nader. ATS Chestnut street, Bethes-
da, Md.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
CHI[[UM LODGE
TO MAKE VISIT
Maryland Masons to Call on
Acacia Masons on
Tuesday.

Master j. Dutton Wainwright Of
Acacia Masonic Lodge announced on
Tuesday evening the lodge will receive
fraternal visit from members Of
Chillum Castle Lodge of Chillum
Castle, Md. The M. M. degree will
be conferred on a class OF candidates
A social, with refreshments, will
follow.
Stansbury Lodge will hold hero
night" tomorrow. A social. with re-
freshments, will follow.
On Tuesday evening Federal Lodge
will hold Procurement night" when
the Masonic members of the Procure
ment Division Of the Treasury will be
the special guests. A prominent
speaker will be heard. The M. M.
degree will be conferred.
Master Joseph Hurwitz of Samuel
Gompers Lodge has called a special
communication for 2:30 pm. Tues
day, when the M. M. degree will be
conferred. In the evening the M M
degree will be conferred on another
class Of candidates
High Priest George E. Umhau of
Anacostia Chapter. r. A. NJ, an
nounced Richard w. Waldt, king of
the chapter, will preside at the con-
vocation tomorrow evening. A social
and refreshments have been prepared.
The chapter will recess during July
and August.
Brightwood Chapter, R. A. M, will
celebrate past high priest night Tues
day. The past high priests will oc-
cupy the stations and confer the Royal
Arch degree.
The Anchor Club held a dinner
meeting at the Brook Tea House,
Brookville. Nd, on Monday evening,
with large number Of members,
guests and their ladies in attendance.
Harold B. Gardner, president, and
his recent bride were presented with
q wedding cake. Several humorous
skits were enacted. Mrs. Gardner
sang. Walter S. Abernathy was chair
man of the Committee on Arrange
ments and j. Carl de }pnge was
master of ceremonies.
Federal Lodge will confer the M. M.
degree Tuesday evening. The stated
communications for July and August
will be called of.
Trestleb0ard.
Monday: Dawson, M. M; Stansbury,
social; Joppa, M. NJ.
Tuesday Federal. M. M; Acacia,
M. M; Takoma, E. A.; Samuel Comp
ers, M. M. (2:30 pm, speciaD; M. NJ,
1880 pm.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
B. P. O. E.

Washington Lodge will hold an old.
fashioned picnic today at Green Oaks
Silver Hill, Md, from noon to pm
for the benefit of the Elks Boys Band
in order to raise funds to defray the
expense of sending the band to At
lantic City in July to participate ir
the Grand Lodge parade. There will
be music, entertainment and refresh
ments.
The annual orphans outing will
be held next Wednesday at Glen
Evening star., 1938-06-26
Charmer to Wed Fat Boy.

Chiquito Mario. who charms snakes
In . sideshow in Glasgow, Scotland,
has charmed Tom Won Honen, the
fat boy Of the show. He weighs 5Ss
pounds and has . waist line Of 6h
feet. They are to be married soon.
Chiquita Is small, but Tom admits
she twists him round her little finger.
Both are 23 years old. Chiquita i
BraHlian and Tom Dutch. They met
In Leipzig, Germany. last year. A
special caravan y being built for the
couple. -...
Evening star., 1938-06-26
Douqhters of America

A reception and dance will be held
June 20 at Reno Esther Building, Wis
consin avenue and Window place N.
w. The honor guests will be persons
who have been received by initiation
and reinstated to membership during
the last year.
Independent Council was presided
over by Mrs Matilda McGrath, jr.,
past councillor. This council indorsed
Past State Councillor Ethel T. Joiner
as national representative. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Mrs. Ma
tilda McGrath. the only nominee. de-
clined the election as councillor. Other
officers elected were: Associate couns
cilor, Mrs. Alma Padgett; vice coun-
cllor. Mrs. Geneva Taylor; associate
vice vouncilor, Mrs. Clara Hinson; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Alice Mothers
head; assistant recording secretary,
Miss Thelma Pulliam; financial secre-
tary, c. o. Bohrer; treasurer, Mrs.
Hattie M. Miller; conductor, Mrs. Nell
lie Vincent: warden, Mrs. Minnie
Ripley: inside sentinel, Mrs. Pearl
Pulliam; outside sentinel, Mrs. Edna
Groves; 18-month trustee, Mrs. Au-
drey Williams; junior past councillor,
Mrs. Mona Jones; associate junior past
councillor, Mrs. Julia McWhorter; rep
resentatives to the State Council Con-
vention, Mrs. Matilda McGrath, Mrs.
Mary league and Mrs. Nellie Deane.
Martha cambridge Council elected
officers as follows: Councillor, Marion
Sikken; associate councillor, Susan
Owens: vice councillor, Mamie McIn-
tyre: associate vice councillor, Roy
Kirby: recording secretary. Grace
Ricketts,. past state councillor: assist
ant recording secretary, Ruby Kirby:
financial secretary. NJ Rosella Cole,
past state councillor; treasurer, Edith
Kendall; conductor, Ethel Lowry:
warden, Jean Graves: inside sentinel,
Margaret Cole: outside sentinel, Eliz-
abeth Hays; l8-month trustee, Har-
riet Fairall. Representatives to the
State Council, past councillors Roy and
Ruby Kirby and Mrs. Maybelle
Bernard.
Omcers OF Anacostia Council elect
ed were: Councillor, Hattie M. Beall,
reelected; associate councillor. Laura
Mitchell. reelected: vice councillor,
Mae Gibbons, reelected: associate
vice councillor. Daisy Bell. reelected;
recording secretary, Marq p. James,
reelected for her 20th term; assist
ant recording secretary. Efne Mohler,
re-electAd for third term. hnanciol
secretary, Pearl Torney. reelected for
sixth term; treasurer. Ella Smith, re-
elected for her 22d term: conductor
Nettie Anderson. reelected; inside
sentinel, Agnes Frye; outside sentinel,
Frank Smith: trustee for ID months.
Mrs. Mary Plum. Representatives to
the State Council are Mrs. Hattie NJ
Beall, Mrs. Nora Lee and Mrs. Nettie
Anderson.
Barbara Frietchie Council elected:
Councillor, Helen Richards; associate
councillor, Clara Lamphier; vice coun-
cilor, Georgia Smith; associate vice
councillor. Nettie Beck: recording Sec
retary, Edna Gather: assistant re-
cording secretary, Alice Soper; imam
cial secretary, Edna Brown; treas
urer. Una Dorsey; conductor, Lucy
Cleveland; warden. Myrtle Earnest:
inside sentinel Irene Callows; 1s-
month trustee. Nettie Gather; repre-
sentattves to the State Council Con-
vention. Edna Brown, Clare Lamphier
and Nettie Beck. Installation will be
July 7.
Evening star., 1938-06-26

Echo. Norman G.
Schroth. chair
man, has ar
ranged a program
for the children
including Elks
Boys Band and
the Eks Clown
Band. The chill
dren will arrive
at the park about
II am. and leave
at 5 pm.
The past ex-
alted rulers have
formed an or
ganiZation known
Evening star., 1938-06-26
AUXILIARY MEETS
Prizes for Essay Contest Are
Awarded to Two,

The Ladies' Auxiliary Department of
the District of Columbia held its en-
campment sessions on Thursday and
Friday in the Sherwood Sunday school,
with President Adelaide M. Grant pre-
siding.
Prizes for the essay contest, spon-
sored by national headquarters, The
Constitution Of the United States of
America and What 1t Means to the
American People," were awarded to
Bernadette McHugh and Anna May
Schaben. both from Immaculate Con-
ception School.
Evening star., 1938-06-26

allied Rulers Association and elected
the following officers: Joseph A.
Burkert, president: Edwin s. Fuller.
vice president, and Joseph p. Hagerty,
secretary. The association will serve
as an advisory council to the lodge.
The annual convention of the Mary
land, Delaware and District of Co
lumbia Elks' Association will be held
In Hagerstom, Nd. August T. 8,
and 10, and delegation from WASH
ington Lodge will participate.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
1,000-Ton Clippers Seen.

It IS not 80 many years since every
one marveled at the construction Of
20-ton airplanes. They have become
commonplace. Now Igor Akorsky pre-
diets that 1t will not be long before
there will be constructed 1,000-ton
flying clippers capable Of carrying
Thousands oe Scientific
American.
Evening star., 1938-06-26

some change Of the kind necessary.
Such council should be elected and
should represent only the citizens
Of the District-the Federal Gov.
ernment q amply represented BY
Congress-
Evening star., 1938-06-26
FIGHTING BULLS POSE
FOR BEAUCAIRE STATUE
Husky Animals, Expecting to
Appear in Ring, Are Sent to
French Zoo Instead.

1kBbOCIWVcU
PARLS.-Three of the healthiest,
huskiest and toughest fighting bulls
from the Southeastern French town
Of Beaucaire arrived here ready to
chase Partisan bullnghters around .
ring, only to find that their only job
was to look beautiful.
Beaucaire decided to erect . statue
to the fighting bulls that made 1t
famous, so the three were sent to
the Paris Zoo, while the sculptor,
Emile Courcier, modelled them from
the opposite side of the fence.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
Senator Copeland's Death
A Great Loss to the District

The sudden death of United
States Senator Royal S. Copeland
is widely recognized as a distinct
loss to the Nation and to the State
OF New York, which he efficiently
and unstintingly served for 50
many years. To none is this loss
greater than to the voteless and
unrepresented District Of Columbia,
whose tried and true friend he was.
Senator Copeland's long service
on the District Committee and the
Appropriations Subcommittee and
his friendly interest made him a
member of the highest value. He
understood the District problems
and believed in the District people.
Carrying with his colleague the
burden Of the largest number of
constituents Of any other members
OF the Senate he always had the
time to give to District affairs and
to listen to the pleas of District
people. Many worthy projects and
needed legislation for the District
has been saved by Senator Cope
land through his service on a con-
ference committee.
The Senator was thoroughly sold
on the idea that the District of
Columbia should have voting par
ticipation in the councils Of the
Nation and that the Federal Gov
ernment should bear q fair and
equitable share in the cost Of the
development, Identification and op-
GRAFTON Of the District. He sup
ported national representation for
the District and also favored q
fixed definite proportion plan for
dividing the financial cost Of the
District between the local taxpay-
ers and the National Government.
It was more than q year ago
that Senator Copeland appeared
before the Columbia Historical
Society and read a paper on "The
Voteless District of Columbia"
This was later, on the request of
Senator Capper. printed in the
Congressional Record. Upon the
conclusion of the reading of this
paper before the Historical So
ciety Vice President Fred A. EN-
cry, in moving a vote of thanks,
declared it to be one Of the most
thorough and valuable contribu-
tions to the literature on the sub
ject.
Civic Washington is confronted
with . serious problem Of finding
some new champion in the Senate
to I'LL the wide gap left by the
senior Senator from New York.
His ripe experience In q great city
and his long contact with District
affairs coupled with his sympa-
thetic interest makes his place dou-
bly, hard to I'LL.
Organized Campaign Planned
For Penal Reform in District.
The Corrections Committee of the
Council Of Social Agencies, at its
closing meeting of the season last
week, appointed general commit
tee to set up q campaign to bring
about penal reform in the District.
The general committee Is headed
by Mr.. Wilbur La Roe, jr., who
will, with the subcommittee chair.
men named. set up . complete or.
ganisation.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
By JESSE C. sUTER.


\A/ trict ofncials and civic
wv leaders turn their atten-
ton to plans for next
year. The first matter engaging
the interest of ofiicials and citizens
alike Is the approval Of a list of
projects to be covered by allotment
Of P. w. A. funds. The Commits
sioners have filed o request listing
Is general items, which aggregate
in cost the entire authorization OF
$18,150,000. The items were Sc
lected from 6 list Of about twice the
cost.
Ranking In importance with the
P. w. A. District projects Is the
preliminary work on tho 1910
budget. Auditor Donovan has an
nounced that he will shortly re-
quest the heads Of the various de-
partments and agencies to submit
their estimates by August Is. The
Budget Bureau has called for the
estimates by September is, but Is
not expected to consider until q
later date. The advent of two
new District Commissioners is ex-
pected to somewhat delay the
consideration of the budget In its
earlier stages The new Engineer
Commissioner is expected to come
to Washington some time in Au-
gust. When the successor to Com
missioner Allen will be named
and assume ONCE is not known.
One general civic demand is in
process Of fulfillment in the COM
ing re-establishment of the old
second police precinct. Plans
are complete for the reopening
on July with most Of the per-
sonnel selected. The new pre-
cinct will be No. IS and have
headquarters in the second pre-
cinct at Ninth and U streets NV.
When the Women's Bureau Is
moved to another location 1t will
go back to the old station house
on Fifth street between M and N
streets NV. The final accomplish
ment will rectify one Of the most
glaring errors ever made in the
local police organization.
Architects Office Handicapped
In Planning Ahead.
1t Is understood that one OF
the determining factors in the Sc
lection of projects by the p. w.
A. will be the readiness for an
early start. The municipal CEN
ter and court buildings, it is be-
lieved. have plans so far ad-
vanced that complete details
could be developed in a reason
ably short time. Needed school
buildings may not be so favor
ably situated. The method Of
appropriation for building plans
makes it impossible to go ahead
with the preparation of plans for
buildings which are known to be
needed
The municipal architects Office
has no funds available for main
tanning force Of architects and
engineers for continuous work in
planning structures. Appropria-
tions are made by piecemeal meth
Cd to cover plans for each spe-
cif1c project and the requisite
technical force employed for each
job is paid from such appropria-
tions. The result is a force of tenn
porary employees with little oppor-
tunity for the architect maintaining
permanent trained personnel.
Many times his ONCE has lost valu-
able technicians who obtained 9TH
er employment upon completion of
their temporary engagement. They
were again needed by the archi-
tect's office shortly after their re-
lease but were not available. Such
methods in private business are
regarded as inefficient and waste
full.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
MEETINGS SCHEDULEn

The weekly session Of the Doug las City Council will be held as usual this evening in the city hall at 7:30 o'clock. At 8 o'clock there will be a special meeting of Doug las firemen, called by Chief Hach- meister to have plans and estimates for a platform to be built on the roof of the fire hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

Kenny Thibodeau son of MT. and Mrs Joe Thibodeau, was admitted flor emergency treatment at St. Ann's Hospital after an injury re- ceived while coasting on his sled. He was treated for a severe gash on the knee and dismissed shortly after.
 Mrs. Ralph Fair, surgical pa- ltient, is to be dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital this evening.
 William Young, following medical care at the Government Hospital, Twas dismissed today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
FOR SALE

FOR QUICK SALE-4-cylinder, IA hp. Red Wing marine engine with clutch and reverse, $3750; 10 h.p. Lockwood outooard, $l250; model 99 Savage 30-30 cal. in per- feet condition; practically new meat block 18-in top. $8. And many other good buys, The Red Front Store, 228 Front St.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

FURNISHED house for let. H. B. LeFevre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
DISMANTLE OLD SAWMILL

A start on the dismantling of the old Murray sawmill, for the past l5 or 20 years the property of Vern Saylor, which is located on lower Front Street, was made last week as word from Saylor ct Sitka was received authorizing tire project ir compliance with request made on the City Council to condemn the building as a fire hazard
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

FOR RENT Four room furnished house, corner 9th and D Sts. Phone 157, Henry Gorham, from to pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

FOR RENT Broom apt. hot and cold water, steam-heated. Call 569.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
HOSPITAL NOTES

J. M. Slagle, medical patient, was dismissed today from St. Anns Hospital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
DO J 6 L A s N E W s

SECOND SEMESTER BEGUN
 The last half of the 1937-33 schooi year has started on it's way with routine class work and study. Re port cards for the last semester art due to be given out Wednesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
ATTENTION MASONS

Al EN HUN MASONS There will be a Stated Communi- cation of Mt. Juneau Lodge No. 147 Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Work in the M M degree. By order of the w. M
 J. w. LEVERS, adv Secretary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

FOR RENT-4-room apt. with bath and oil heater. Phone Green 147
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

APARTMENT for rent, California Grocery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
FOR RENT

STEAMHEATED sleeping room over San Francisco Bakery. Inquire San Francisco Bakery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

FOR RENT -Seven-room furnished
 apartment. Inquire Snap Shoppe. COZY, warm, furn. apts. Light, water, dishes, cooking utensils
 and bath. Reasonable at Seaview.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
POSTPONED

Due to circumstances of weather and lack of important business the regular meeting of the Ladies Aux Hilary will be omitted this evening as announced this morning Their next meeting falls on February IA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

WILL sublet apt. for months starting Feb. 1. Completely fur nished with bedroom. Phone Green 245 evenings; 34 daytime c. F. Metcalfe.
Evening star., 1938-05-13
HORTICULTURAL CLUB
TO STAGE IRIS SHOW
Entries for Takoma Exhibition
on Sunday Will Be Taken
Until Noon Tomorrow

The Takoma Horticultural Club. in
cooperation with the American Iris
Society, will hold its 22d annual iris
show tomorrow and Sunday in the
Takoma School, Dahlia street and
Piney Branch road NV
Entries will be taken until noon to-
morrow, with the show to open to the
public from to 9 pm. tomorrow and
from 9 am. to 8 pm. Sunday Medals
of the Americana Society will be
awarded winners
w. H. Youngman is chairman of the
show and Irving w. Johnson is chair
man Of the Exhibition Committee.