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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07

rood Stake, MIR. Watt turned in a
world mark for the fastest three heats
by a three-year-old over any track.
And after the race, the Hanover
Farms bought him back for $4,000.
A month later, driven by Sheppard.
Dean Hanover established a new
world record for the fastest three
heats by a three-year-old trotter over
a half mile track. Records piled on
records. But that GROWING accom-
plishment of all. the goal of smashing
the world record over any track. had
been denied him. Noted drivers had
calledupon the colt again and again for
the terrific burst of speed required for
such an achievement-and they had
failed.
Lets see what Alma can do" said
Mr.. Sheppard.
1t is doubtful if any of the thou
sands assembled at Lexington, Ken
lucky, last September "a had any
suspicion that horse history was in the
making when Alma appeared in the
paddock. A child to drive the cham
pion colt of the year in an attempt to
break the world record? Preposter-
Gus! This was a stunt. But such
scoffers didn't know Alma Sheppard.
The excitement of the crowd, the
responsibility OF her assignment, the
hazard, the personal glory - none of
these were among Alma's thoughts as
she urged Dean to the starting line.
She was there to drive one of her
fathers trotters, one of her friends,
around a mile track. She hoped with
all her heart that Dean would show to
advantage - but if he did, it would
be his victory, not hers.
The blooded animal may have
sensed this attitude as he felt the
steady. gentle tug at the lines. as he
heard a fearless child's voice calling
encouragement, for he surged for
ward to step the first half in the re-
markable time of 5811 seconds and
the mile in 1851. Faster than he
had ever uotted before - faster than
any three-year old colt or FLY had
ever rotted before!
When the new world mark was
announced and a great burst of ap-
plause arose from the grandstand.
Alma was just a trifle bewildered.
When admirers surged around her,
she declared earnestly: g,
1T wasn't me- 1t was the horse"
A moment later, however, when
Lawrence B. Sheppard. with tears
trimming in his eyes, Rugged her to
him with the cry: "Alma, you did it!
You broke the worlds record" Alma
kissed him and whispered in his ear:
Daddy. you said could"
The rules of trotting won't permit
Alma to sit in the drivers seat next
Wednesday for the Hambletonian -
but, up In the grandstand, she'll be
watching. and hoping. and wishing
that she could be holding the reins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07
Drown Bye. Do Zoyos

curved. 1t would make a wonderful
neck for a sea serpent. Doubtless the
whale had made its way through the
narrow gate of the Loeb from the
open sea- 1t may have gone in and out
several times.
Until we have the actual body or
skeleton of sea serpent that does not
prove to be some already known form,
the creatures must remain mythical
and in class with the hoop snake"
so far as scientists are concerned.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
zEBUS COO|NG
AT OFFSPRING

Mama Zebu is cooling "Baby
Boo" today at the Zoo and Papa
zebu is snorting pompously
around the edges of a wide corral.
making chests at visitors who
pause at the enclosure.
They blessed evented" this
morning and it's 25-pound bounc-
ing young calf-Zoo officials have
yet to determine whether its a
male or female.
A hundred yards away, Polly
Penguin cackled enviously. She
laid a second egg yesterday, but
no small penguin had yet burst
his shell to join the Zoos nursery
chorus.
The Zebus are of the genus that
India has for ages called its sacred
COW. Officials said youngsters of
the species generally thrive in this
climate,
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
ROBBERS ACTIVE.
OVER WEEKEND.
IN The CAPITAL.

A new tide Of robberies and
purse snatchings spread over the
District during the week end,
climaxed by the smashing of a
liquor store window today.
Hurting a brick through the
display window Of the Atlas
liquor store, 1881 North Capitol
St., thieves snatched a quantity
of whiskey and fled. Irene De-
Lisle, of 7 L st. N. E., proprietor
Of the store, reported the theft
occurred about $50 a. m.
MAN is SLUGGED
Alfred Kidwell, 10, of 2510
Twenty.fourth st. N. E., was
slugged by two "pals" he met in
a Rhode Island Avenue IN. E.
beer parlor and left unconscious
on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road tracks near Douglas Street
N. E.
The victim said the men took
$21 from his pockets. They had
volunteered to "walk him home"
after becoming friendly in the
tavern, Kidwell said.
Charles T. Seymour, cab driver.
of 723 Massachusetts, Ave. N. E.,
was fobbed of $3.50 by two colored
men who had hired him to drive
to 1900 block of Marion st. N. w.,
he told police.
John Bernhan, 46, first block of
Third st. N. E., was overpowered
by three colored men on Fifth
Street Northwest, between H and
Massachusetts, Avenue, and robbed
Of So and a wrist watch, he re-
ported.
Two colored robbers, their hands
in their pockets as if they had
pistols, robbed Jesse Byke, %, col
Continued on Page IS, Col. II
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studying that subject until the war interrupted.
However, Mrs. Homan, who is extremely hand
some and vivid says that in spite of the Japanese
invasion she hated to leave China. Even in the
midst of the bombardments. life there was not
too bad Everyone feels that the East is in
for long war and that eventually that Japan
will be lost in the vastnesS Of China.
Suggestion For Hostess
Dr. and Mrs. Homan have taken house in
washington until they return to their farm in
New York State. In the fall Dr.. Homan will
resume his professorship at Cornell.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Dear Washington
By Helen EsSary

Nova suggestion to clever hostesses. Try
a savory course at your dinner parties. Mr.. and
Mrs. Casper L. Bacon did the other night and
their guests were delighted with the flaky pastry
seasoned with melted cheese and served after
the sweet
Mrs. Bacon introduced the savory, she said, in
honor of her particular guests, the former U. S.
Minister to the Irish Free State and Mrs. Fred
erick Sterling, so that they wouldn't feel home
sick for the British Isles. There, no meal, ex-
cept breakfast is correct without the traditional
savory Mr. Sterling, by the way, has been ap-
pointed Minister to Latvia but is not leaving
Washington Immediately.
Poll For Best-Dressed Woman
Mrs Joseph Casey, wife of Congressman Casey
from Massachusetts, has the sort Of school girl
complexion that the cosmetic advertisers rave
over. She is a brandnew mother and likewise
does her official partying religiously. In Massa-
chusetts they call Joe Casey Jimmie Roosevelt's
boy. They say that the White House has him
in mind as governor of his State two years from
now.
And now to something frivolous. Why
shouldn't Washington have its beStdressed
woman, or two or three or four? can think of
many who would make the Empress of Style,
Mrs. Harrison williams, shiver with anxiety.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Seal Asks Bonding Board
AS Step to Crime Reduction

Corporation Counsel Elwood H.
Seal said today he will advocate
establishment of a bonding COM
mission, to oversee activities Of all
bondsmen operating in the District
of Columbia as a crime prevention
measure.
AS outlined by Seal. bondsmen
would have to satisfy the commits
sion of their financial response
bility before they could operate.
The corporation counsel said
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this is one of a number of pro
posals he will lay before the Dis
trict Commission, in connection
with recommendations on the
Prettyman report for reorganiza-
ton Of the District government.
Among the others, he said, are
"a plea for at least one additional
Police Court judge and recon-
mendation that "a director of law
enforcement" be appointed to Co
ordinate the work of the corpora
ton counsel and the United States
Attorney.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07

William M. Adams, so, Of 1929
Ninth ST., N. W., was at the head
of the line. He got a check for
$14.50.
MANY DISAPPOINTED
Many of the several hundred on
hand were slated for disappoint'
ment, however, because only about
100 checks were ready for distri.
button.
John S. Marshall, director Of
the District Unemployment Com
pensation Board, said, neverthe-
less, there was little difficulty"
in handling the crowd. The rush
for the first checks, he said, was
caused evidently by a misunder'
standing of the system of the pay.
ments.
Since registration began Janu-
ary 8, he explained, about 5000
persons have qualified as eligible.
Those for whom checks were ready
today have reported each week
for the past three weeks, certify.
ing they are still unemployed.
DAILY PAYMENTS PLANNED
Tomorrow and each day for the
rest of this week, Marshall said,
about $50 more checks will be
ready. He pointed out that, as
others of the 5000 eligibles fulfill
the requirement Of weekly certifi.
cation as still unemployed, the
number of checks issued daily will
increase until a peak Of about
! 1000 a day is reached.
The recipients of the checks are
entitled to payments each week
for a maximum of 16 weeks, pro-
vided they remain jobless. Those
who get checks today are desig.
mated as Monday men" and must
call for their payments every Mon
day. Tomorrow's payments will
CONTINUED on Page Is, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1938-02-07

Naval Academy. y.'-Rear Admiral David SeIIerS TO
the regiment of midShipmen as he relinquished
the superintendency of the Academy.
"Is the United States nearer war at this time
than at any time since the World War?"-Ques-
ton by Representative Mott R) Of the House
Naval Affairs Committee.
'Yes"-Answer by Admiral William D. Leahy,
chief of naval operations
I'VE must keep any potential enemy many
hundred miles away from our continental
limits" president Roosevelt in message to the
Congress.
What Are the "Lin1its"?
What might be those limits?
"Such line would extend in the Pacific from
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Griffin Goes
On Sea Duty

Comdr. Virgil C. Griffin, noted
Navy flier, will leave the Naval Air
Station at Anacostia where he
has been commandant for the
last 18 months and be assigned
ito sea duty, the Navy Department
has announced.
Comdr. John D. Price, who has
been second in command at Ana
costa, will succeed Griffin.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
DONOR LUNCHEON
MANY DISAPPOINTED

The Ladies Auxiliary of the
Beth: Sholom Congregation and
Talmud Torah will hold a donor
March 2, at StanSbury
Lodge Hall, 1892 Georgia Ave. N. w.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
WORKERS TO MEET

The District of Columbia Asso-
citation of Workers for the Blind,
Inc, will meet in the Epiphany
parish hall, 1917 G st. N. W.,
February II, at 1880
p. m.
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per. Stopped in Los Angeles
over night. Sprang into a
transcontinental plane and ar
rived in Washington as cheer
full as the birds in the spring
and full of plans for another
flight at the first chance.
DR.. Homan has recently
joined the research staff Of
the Brookings Institution. He
is an economic specialist and
on a leave of absence from
Cornell where he is professor.
TV chino nr uoYooon uoS
The Washington times., 1938-02-07

counted among my friends a
great many talented and ar
tistic people in different walks
of life.
I was so touched the other.
day when Oscar of the Wal
dorf sent me his autographed
book. I thought he had for
gotten all about me, as I had
not seen him for years. My
father was always so devoted
to him and when I was is
or 16 and used to go to New
Work. with father. the nights
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Epiphany Church
League to Meet

The Laymen's League of Epiph-
any Church will meet Wednesday
at 7:30 p. m, according to an
nouncement by George w. Beatty.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07

for" Lady Nancy Astor, Vir-
ginia-born member of the Brit
ish House of Commons, to
Franklin D. Roosevelt during
her ladyship's White House
visit.
II feel sure from what I
know of you that when our
country is drawn into war, as
it has been in the past and
undoubtedly will be again in
the future, that you will live
up to the high standards that
are the proud heritage Of the
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
D

r Add to the education campaign" Of the people
Of America:
! "Unless Great Britain and the United States
come together and operate together, you'll never
get world order. And that's war I'd die
The Washington times., 1938-02-07

Today column Of people as they come and go
and sometimes stay-in washington.
Two fresh personalities, DR.. and Mrs. Paul T.
Homan, have just breezed into town from
Shanghai. Breezed is the word that describes
their arrival. They crossed the Pacific by Clip
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
MONDAY, FEB. 7, 1893
Bv Evalm Walsh Mclean

jazz orchestra in New York. They told me that
Paul Whiteman was coming up rapidly as a
favorite and had very fair band. So asked
the booking agent to send him down. remem.
Der his fee was very modest. and he came quietly,
played very we'll and left.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
My Say

BOCA RATION, Fla.-While have had the
privilege and honor to have known great many
important and delightful people, I have also
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Says Boake Carter

the Aleutian Islands to Hawaii, thence via Samoa
to the Panama nal.-Admiral Leahy to Repre-
sentative Mass (R) Of Minnesota.
The Samoan Islands are a short distance from
New Zealand. The admirars "limit" is akin to
drawing line from Seattle to New York city, via
Mexico City, or from San Diego to New Orleans.
via Toronto Canada Some limit
1T is very significant thing that this awaken
ing has come about in America. It makes me
realize that we do have, in addition to the duty
we owe to our own people, an additional duty to
the rest Of the world. Things have been going
on in other countres-things which are not
spiritual in any sense-and that is putting it
ly."-President Roosevelt to 200 visiting
Protestant ministers who presented him with a
series of resolutions. The date: January 81, 1888.
Let's turn back the pages of history-to 1898.
Another group of clergymen were visiting the
White House. They asked President Mckinley
how and why he reached his final decision to take
all of the Philippine Islands.
Mckinley Cites His "Duty"
Mckinley told the clergymen that, after
prayer it appeared the United States had a duty
to Christianize the Filipinos-even though that
duty involved America in war.
We lowed" the world another "duty" in 1917.
We lowe an additional duty to the rest of the
world" so Franklin Roosevelt tells a group Of
clergymen in 1885,.
History has funny ways of repeating
Copyright 1898. by Ledger syndcate)
(The Uie,DS expressed are Bouke Curter's own
and not necessarily those of The TimeS)
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
D. G. JObless Rush
For Security Cash
But Only 100 Paid
Checks Will Be Handed Out Daily to Those
Who Qualify, Board Explains

Washington jobess lost time in reporting at 928 Fifth
St. N. w. this morning for the first benefit payments under
the Unemployment Compensation Act
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Kept Going Up

But Mr.. Whiteman showed that he was real
musician and he kept going up to the top of the
ladder, and couple of years later when wanted
him, it was an entirely different story. His fee
then was something that made even me shudder.
He had to have his platform just so, and he
brought his own personal attendant with him.
He had to have certain rooms in the house and
before the party was over began to think the
King of England was going to play for us. BY
this time he had doubled the size of his band
and they really played magnificently.
went over to say Hello" to him and he
looked at me and said: Mrs Mclean, I'd like
to have that tiara you have on your head to
bet on a couple of horse races and wouldn't
have to play in any more bands" He certainly
is character and an artist, and he has gotten
to where he is today through his hard work and
his determination.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07

W..
he couldn't be with me he would always tell Oscar
to take good care Of me.
One night was so proud Of myself. walked
in with few friends, wearing a very tight
fitting white satin princess dress, big black
velvet picture hat with plume hanging over
my shoulder, all the makeup could possibly
put on my face, and with my red-hennaed hair,
I must have made Mae West look like piker.
Oscar Is Thoughtful
Oscar gave one look at me and said: "Oh, this
way, Miss Walsh. You shall have the fine table
tonight. That is the prettiest costume here to-
night" AS was only kid then, that tickled
me to death.
And will never forget the night that Vernon
Castle danced for us at Street. AS so many
people will remember, he was tall, very slender
man with sensitive face, and Mrs. Castle had
such lovely, graceful figure. don't think she
had bobbed her hair then. When they stepped
out on the dance floor it was JOY to watch them.
Their dignity and grace made them beautiful.
Another experience had was at dance
was giving at Street and wanted the best
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Meyer DaUis a Worker

Another man who has worked and striven and
also reached place as high as Paul Whiteman
is Meyer Davis He has played for the Mclean
family from the very start of his career, and
always know when Mr. Davis is present that not
only the music but the party will be a great
success.
Of course all these people had to have talent
to start with, but their lives were not easy, as
it took endless study and patience to reach the
top. I shall never forget the hours of pleasure
they gave me and my friends, and have sin
cere admiration and respect for them all.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07

William M. Adams, so, Of 1929
Ninth St., N. W., was at the head
of the line. He got a check for
$14.50.
Evening star., 1938-08-23
By Willard
BY Edgar Rice Burrouqhs
Trademark 4 piled
For U s.. Patent Once
By Mormon Marsh
BY Bud Fisher
BY J. MiIIor Watt

been told that I used to have relatives
all through here, but that there hasn't
been one up here for years and years,
simply because they were killed, every
last one Of them, by hunters with ter
rible guns. You are sure they don't
come here any more?"
Absolutely sure" replied Peter.
Just then there was a rustic In the
bushes and out stepped Mrs. Gobbler.
who are you talking With. my
dear7" said she to Big Tom.
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Evening star., 1938-08-23

what is safe and what isn't. If you
are too smart for Old Man Coyote
ought to be, but until have become
better acquainted here cannot feel
easy. Foxes I know all about, and
they don't worry me. I've been hunted
by them all my life, but here I am
and somewhere about here is Mrs.
Gobbler. I must find her and tell her
about Old Man Coyote. I don't know
about trying to bring . up a family
with 30 many dangers about. Ars
thsrs any q those two-legsed srea-
Evening star., 1938-08-23

and stronger, but any one who can
keep out of the clutches of Granny
and Reddy Fox ought to be able to
fool Old Man Coyote. AS I said be-
fore, he hasn't caught me yet and he
has tried times enough, goodness
knows!" Peter grinned and Big Toms
eyes began to wrinkle little, al
though he still looked a bit anxious.
Il wouldn't be afraid if I knew the
country better" said he. This is
strange place to me and : have got
to learn Ill about It before I can know
Evening star., 1938-08-23
Bedtime Stories
Nv THORNTON

BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
WHEN Peter Rabbit told Big Tom
Gobbler, who with Mrs. Gobbler
had Just come to the Green Forest,
about Old Man Coyote and how smart
he is, Big Tom at once began to be
very nervous. He acted as II he ex-
pected to see Old Man Coyote spring
out from behind a tree any minute.
and he at once expressed q doubt
about the wisdom OF staying In such
Evening star., 1938-08-23

a neighborhood. Right away Peter
saw that he had made a mistake in
speaking so strongly about Old Man
Coyote. He had done it with the best
intentions in the world. He had done
it to put Big Tom on guard. Now it
looked as If Big Tom might leave, and
this was the very last thing Peter
wanted to happen.
If you aren't afraid of Granny and
Reddy Fox I don't think you need to
fear Old Man Coyote" Peter hastened
to say, "Of course. he is some smarter
than they, and he u . little bi9Rer
Evening star., 1938-08-23

but he did know that during the last
hunting season the hunters had kept
away, although they had hunted and
hunted on all the land around Farmer
Browns. So he hastened to explain.
"As long as you stay here you are
perfectly safe from hunters with ter
rible guns" said he, "but anywhere
else you will be in danger from them
in the fall. They used to come here,
but they don't any more. Farmer
Browns boy won't let them"
Evening star., 1938-08-23
manded Big Tom suspiciously.
would he be in time!

IIldIlutU OIB IOIII SUopICIOuSIy
Peter told him. HE is the best
friend we've got" he ended.
Big Tom scratched his head
thoughtfully. THAT sounds q good
deal like the very one who opened
the box and let Mrs. Gobbler and me
free" said he. If that is the case
I guess We'll stay. Old Man Coyote
may be dangerous, but hunters with
terrible guns are worse. was hunted
so often down where I cam from that
It u . wonder I am alive today. I've
Evening star., 1938-08-23

Answer to Yesterdays LETTER-O OUT.
Letter Out
(S) SUNSET-TUNES (some people can't carry them)
ID REVISAL-SALVER (for tray.
CK) EXTRAS-STARE Ito do it is rude)
(T) TR1CKLES-SLICKER ut keeps you dry.
(Y) YOUTHS.SOUTH (oranges from there
Evening star., 1938-08-23
lures with terrible gunS?"

lures with terrible gunS?"
Peter hesitated. He was afraid that
II he said yes this would settle the
matter and that Big Tom would de-
eide to move on somewhere else. Then
a happy thought came to him. He
knew that hunters with terrible guns
no longer hunted in this part Of the
Green Forest or on the Green Mead
ows because Of Farmer Browns boy,
who had posted signs and who always
warned hunters away. He didn't
know what The hgns meant, Of course,
Evening star., 1938-08-23
LETTER-OUT
By Phillips

Remove letter from to tho
called for
you "1etered-out correctly
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-09-15

to her home in Montgomery, Ala
bama, after a visit to Mrs. Rose A.
Dawosn.
Mr.. Wade Cathron has returned
from Greenville, South Carolina,
where he has been visiting friends.
Master Franklin D. Christhilf, of
Baltimore, has been guest of Rev.
and Mrs. H. o. Cooper for the past
ten days.
Mrs. A. Carlos and her son,
James, mother and brother of Mrs.
Cooper, We're recent visitors at the
Baptist parsonage.
The Senior B. Y. r. u. of the
Baptist Church gave Mr.. Gordon
Conklin surprise party last
Wednesday at the parsonage. Mr..
Conklin will attend the University
of Richmond as a ministerial stu
dent.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Carlisle and
sons, Wilson and Henry, of Hunt
ington Terrace, Bethesda, have re-
turned to their home after an ex-
tended motor trip.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-09-15
Rockville News And
Social Items

Mr.. William Talbot has returned
from a visit to his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Eli
son in Waynesboro, Va.
Miss Elizabeth GUIDE and Miss
Betty de Lashmutt left Wednesday
to resume their studies at St. Mary's
Seminary in st. Mary's City.
Billy Talbot, Gilbert Guide, Wal
ter Higgins and Allison Chaplin
have returned from motor trip to
the Smoky Mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Wilcox left
Tuesday morning for Altman, N. Y.
where they will visit relatives for
several weeks.
Mrs. Henry A. Dawson, Mrs. Stat
terry and Mr.. J. L. Kelley left
Thursday by motor for South Da-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-09-15

Howes and son, Donald Lee. Mrs
NJ. Howes, Mr.. and Mrs. Dannebaro.
and Miss Helen Danneberg spent tho
day on the Skyline Drive.
Mrs. Elsie Palmer and daupbtAr
Miss Helen Palmer, and niece. Miss
Louise Wayland, spent Monday a+
Woodfeld, Virginia as the guest ~
Miss Wayland's uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs. R. M. johnson, and her
grandmother, Mrs. R. Wayland. Mrs
Palmer and daughters, Mrs. Charles
Hershey and children, of Gathers.
burg, spent one day with Miss Janet
Young, of Charlestown, West Vir-
ginia.
Mrs. Edna Reber and children.
Bobby and Janet, were the guests of
Mrs. Reber's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. c. Henneberger, of Baltimore.
from Thursday until Sunday.