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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Driver Dazed From
 Shock Of Accident
Defendant in Traffic Court Today Denies Charges of POlice-Case Continued Thirteen NOIles Granted

act in a dazed condition. Atty. Yale Matzkin is counsel for Henessey. Officer Absent
 Henessey was brought to the po- lice station in the patrol wagon where Lieut.. John Dunphy ques- toned him. The latter was not available in court this morning, and Judge Mascolo continued the case in order to have his testimony as to the condition of Henessey intro duced.
 A question of the actual time of the accident was settled in court this morning by the introduction of the radio patrol records. rare occurrence. Henesey testified that the accident occurred at 12:30 a. m. The records state the time as 1:46 a. m.
 Eleven nolles were granted by Judge Mascolo in traffic court this morning. They are as follows: An thony J. Masone, 263 Highland avenue, $5; Peter Guglielmo, 5l St. Margaret's street, $10: Clarence L. Allen, 514 Piedmont street, no pay ment; Raymond O'Connor, I'll Maple street, Seymour, no payment; Arthur E. Henry, 291 Bank street, $10; Raymond H. Dunn, Scott Road. $10; Fred Bovine, 19 Crown street, $5; Ugo di Leone, g Meriline avenue. $10; Tillie Scholar, Platts Mills, $10; Edwin F. Hummel, 61 Chestnut street, Seymour, $10; and Sampel E.. Harrison, 125 Quina street, Nauga-. tuck, no payment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
AMERICANS HAVE
 ASSISTED JAPAN

Boston, March 27-(UP)-Charg- ing that American business has supported Japan'S conquest of China" George w. Shepherd, confi- dential adviser to Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, said to- day that Japan will never conquer China" He believed the war would last "at least three years more = until the Japanese learn that it is impossible to conquer the Chinese with armed force"
 A missionary in China for g years and for the past five years adviser on the new life movement to the Chinese leaders, Shepherd left Chunking, Kai-Shek's new capi- tai, last Keb. 4 to work in America and England for the church com mittee on China relief, supported by American Protestant churches. He came here to address a clergy mans meeting at the American Board of Foreign Missions.
 Shepherd said that American shipments of war materials and other commerce to Japan "undoubt- edly" had kept the aggressor nation on firm financial footing. Kobe, he said, maintains its position as third largest port in the world" If American commerce were withdrawn he said, Japan would be worried"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
JOINT COMMITTEE
 MEETING TONIGHT
Washington Park and East End Members Plan
 Bowling Match
Washington Hill

Joint committees of the Washing ton park and East End Community clubs will meet tonight following a regular session of the latter group at the Geghan show rooms. Plans for an open night program at the Washington Park Community House April IA will be made. The Washing ton Park committee will meet at the community house before going to the East End.
 Tentative arrangements have been made for bowling match between the two clubs, to be followed by a program of entertainment, dancing and refreshments.
 The committee appointed by President James Gladney consists of Allen Pelch, Frank Sturges, John Dalton, William Kelly, Mrs. John Cudy, Mrs. John Dzick, John Dzick, John Whelan, AsSad Arab, James Hartnett and Walter Scanlon. The East End committee includes Pres. Poseph Brophy, Mrs. George Reed, Mrs. Ray Burke, Mrs. Edmund White, and Al Wiehn.
 Ladies Guild
 The regular Friday night card party of the Ladies Guild of St. Francis xavier's church will be held Tn the parish hall, it has been an nounced.
 "45" Tournament
 Games of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society '45' tournament Will be held as usual tonight in the parish hall. Striving to gain the championship of the tournament, the Greaney Gang busters will be at full strength tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
PNEUMONIA DEATH RATE DECREASING
Mortality Data for l934= 1888 Lowered By Aid of
 Serum Theraphy

From statistical analysis of mor- tality data for the period 1934-1938, William c. Yelling, Director, Bureau of Vital Statistics, disclosed in the March issue of the State Depart ment of Health bulletin that signifi- cent and favorable trends are shown by infant mortality, scarlet fever, tuberculosis, pneumonia and mater nal death rates for Connecticut.
 An astonishing reduction in pneu- monia deaths is noted in the low rate of ASA per 100000 population. This record even surpasses the rate of 62.9 established in 1884 which was regarded as remarkable. Although the increased use of serum therapy and improved laboratory facilities are considered important factors in reduction, MT. Yelling was reluc- tant to predict whether further low ering of the rates would be affected.
 Lowest Rate
 The infant mortality rate has been falling steadily for years but it was not until 1918 that the rate fell below 1000 per 1000 living births, and continued below this figure, according to MT. Weeling. In 1885 the rate was 158.0 meaning ap- proximately one infant out of seven would die but in 1888 the rate be- came 36.3, the lowest ever recorded in the state. This figure signifies that during the last year only one out of every 28 infants born died.
 Another record was also set in 1888 for tuberculosis with the low death rate of 34.2. Although tuber- culoSis in all its forms was once the leading cause of death in Connecti- cut with a rate of 240 or more per 100000 population it was revealed that it has now fallen to seventh or eighth place.
 With the possible exception of scarlet fever, the figures for certain other communicable diseases, such as typhoid fever, measles, whooping couph and diphtheria do not ex- hibit significant trends. MT. Yelling pointed out. However, the 1888 rates for these diseases are favorable. The rate of 0.3 for typhroid fever equals the record low, only one death re- suited from measles for the year; scarlet fever mortality was also low and diphtheria, after an increase in 1887, showed a reduction for 1888.
 Cancer High
 While the cancer death rate of 1859 is the highest on record, Mir Yelling emphasized that the statis- tics for the last five years are not discouraging and there is much hope that this cause of mortality in Con- necticut may soon be under control
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

Francis Henessey, B, Oak street, arrested on Feb. 26 on charges of operating under the influence after the car which he was driving was involved in an accident at the cor ner of East Farms and Orange street, was granted continuance to Friday when arraigned in Traf- fic Court before Judge Edward Mas colo this morning.
 According to Motor Patrolmen John Murphy and Raymond Grady, arresting officers, Henessey, after colliding with the automobile of Mi chael w. Cipriano, of 25 America street, which was parked on the left hand side of the road at 65 East Farms street, showed signs of having been drinking. Henessey pleaded, not guilty to the charge, stating that a blow he had received by the impact of his head against the steering wheel caused him to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
NEW POSITIONS FOR RIETDYKE
Local Man Named Chair man of Young Peoples
 Regional Council

Charles Rietdyke of Waterbury was elected chairman of the Young Peo- ple's local officers regional council at the Young Peoples Workers con- ferece held in the community center at headquarters of the Salvation Army in Stamford yesterday.
 MT. Rietdyke was also appointed editor of a monthly bulletin to be issued week ahead of the monthly gathering of the council at various centers of the division.
 Mrs. Hugo Wiberg will speak on Self Denial" at the service at the Citadel tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Adjt. and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg, Lieut. Charles Crispell and members of the Waterbury corps will attend the well come gathering in Hartford tomor- row in honor of Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. Edmund c. Hoffman, recently ap- pointed provincial commanders in Boston with supervision of Army op- erations in all New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
property was deeded as gift to Wentworth Institution, of Boston, which sold the approximate three acre plot to the Moran Company.
Jury to Report

Verdict of a jury in the $15,00O civil superior court action of Mary Lynch against Theresa Moran may be reached tomorrow. The trial opened last week, based on the plaintiffs claims that she was severly burned and injured when an improvised incinerator, on the property of the defendant, ex- ploded. Judge Frank P. McEvoy is presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Leniency Ends

Two old offenders had stiff sentences handed out to them when arraigned on drunkenness charges before Judge Mascol0 in city court today.
 One, who last week was given . suspended sentence, received 60 days for his present 0ffense and the other suspension lifted and an additional 30 days tack on.
 The other was given 60 days other 60 days on g past charge for the present offense, and an- on which sentence had been sus- pended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the compen- satiOn commissioner:
 Chase Brass .s Copper Co.,, and George Robinson, 31 Giles street, strained back, $17.8S beginning March 6.
 William L. Gilbert Clock O., and Eugene Lemelin, Winsted, $11.29 beginning January IS.
 Litchfield County Hospital and Harry Poole, Winsted, injuries to finger, $15 beginning February IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Strike Goes On!

No changes were reported to- day in the local truck strike sit- uation. Tickets peacefully stood guard at the Consolidated and J. J. Mccarthy terminals, and no disturbances were reported.
 Union drivers of the two firms, affected by the tri-state strike, are tying g-up local trucks of the firms, awaiting word from the Providence conference es. About 60 local men are out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
INNER SPIRITUAL
 RESERVES NEEDED

'There is no such thing as self made man" stated Rev. Dr. John c Walker, pastor of the Second Con- gregational Church in his sermon Standing in Slippery Places yes terday morning.
 Dr. Walker added that even if a lad is an orphan you will discover that there were teachers, helpers friends, examples, leaders who help ed to make the man what he prov ed to be. There is no such thing as "self-sufficient person, far, far less a self sufficient Christian. We have no wish or desire to be self sufficient. Underneath are the everlasting arms" His grace is suf- ficient for us. So many of our friends and acquaintances seem to be without inner spiritual resources and reserves. Remainder we Christ ians are assured the grace of our Lord and Savior. Hear these glor- ious, inspiring, wonderful words How unto him-!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Passion Sunday

Catholics of Waterbury and the universe yesterday observed Pas sion Sunday, and prepared for Palm Sunday next week, and on the subsequent Sunday, Easter.
 Altar statues and crosses were draped in deep purple. appropriate shrouds for the spirit of spiritual mourning accompanying the pas- sion of Christ. Palms will be blessed and distributed next Sun day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
COLDER WEATHER
 PROMISED TONIGHT

After the seasons finest day yes- terday, 6 hundredth of an inch of rain fell last night and today, al- though warm, was muggy with the threat of rain and colder tonight.
 The maximum temperature yes- terday, by the official thermometer of Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker, was 61 degrees, the mini mum last night, Al degrees. It was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Youth Council

Miss Millicent Pond, personnel director of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, has been named by Dr. Alonzo Grace, state commissioner of edu- cation, as member of the Con- necticut Council of Youth. The commission will hold its first meeting at Hartford Friday after noon.
 Thirteen persons have been ap- pointed to the council, whose pur- pose will be to study the problems and needs of youth in Connecti- cut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Purchase Site

Thomas F. Moran & Sons, Inc. local contracting firm, has pur- chased the property at Thomaston avenue and Boyden street for con- struction of a lumber supply and gasoline station, razing the old knife shop once owned by the Wa terbury Fastener O., later by the United Car Fastener Co. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
: - SPOTLIGHTING
 Brass City News
"Great Stuff"

Paul Barton, son of MT. and Mrs. George Barton, 122 Roseland avenue, is the author of the fea- ture short story in the March is- sue of the Boulder, campus lit- erary publication at DePauw Uni- versity, Greencastle, Ind. It is called, Publicity Is Great Stuff." MT. Barton, a graduate of Crosby high school with high honors in the class of 1884, is a senior and majoring in English composition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
First Prize

Miss Anita Hart of this city won first prize for her talk on Dan gers to Judaism" at the New Eng land regional conference of the Junior Hadassah at Springfield, Mass, yesterday. A group of six were present from Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Lost-Found

While hundreds were search ing yesterday for missing Jackie Grady, police received a report that James Cook, 4, son of MT. and Mrs. Henry Cook, of 446. Pine street, was lost.
 The youngsters absence was reported at 3:45, and at 4:30 he was found on Bishop street by Motor Patrolman Alfred Over ton. The boy had followed some older lads, he told his parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
DIR. BITGOOD NAMED

Hartford, Conn, March 27-(UP) Gov. Baldwin today appointed Dr. E. M. Bitgood, Middletown, as a member of the state board of ex- aniners of Veterinarians to succeed the late Peter T. Kelley, Waterbury. The term expires July 1, 1941.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

ing health. He had been state prison physician for 48 years.
 Among the executed men whom he pronounced dead were Nicola Sacco and Batolomeo Vanzetti, the communists whose seven-year legal battle to escape the chair had world wide repercussions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
PRISON DOCTOR
 OF MASS. DIES

Boston, March 27-(UP)-Dr. Jo- seph I. Mclaughlin, 77, who pro- nounced legally dead all the 54 mur- ders executed in Massachusetts electric chair, died at his Roxbury home yesterday after a year of fail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

58 degrees at noon today.
 Fair and colder weather is pre- dicted for tomorrow.
Evening star., 1939-10-09
Mrs. Margaret Ashe
Dies al Age Of 83;
Rites Set Today
Resident Of CopitoI
Was of Prominent
North CoroIinu Family

Another of the few remaining
human links which span more than
eight decades to tie the present
to the old South of days before
the war between the States, was
severed with the death at her
Washington home of Mrs Margaret
Henry Ashe, 83, a figure for nearly
30 years in the North Carolina
society of the Capital.
Mrs. Ashe died late Saturday
after a brief illness. Following
private services at her home, 1912
Park Road, today, interment will
be in the Henry family plot in
Raleigh, N. c. Her husband, Will
liam Willard Ashe, and Henry an
cestorS back to pre-Revolutionary
times, lie now in the plot.
Ties Of blood and inter-marriage
among the old county families of
North Carolina connected Mrs.
Ashe with many of them. Included
among her kin were many men
who held high place in State af-
fairs and high rank both in the
Army and Navy of the Nation and
in the services of the Confederacy
during the SOS. They included
governors, legislators, diplomats and
juristS. She was a direct descen-
dent of Senator William Henry Hay
wood, jr., who served successfully,
1830-1846, as speaker of the North
Carolina House of Commons, as
Charge d'Affaires in Belgium and
in the United States Senate. Two
North Carolina counties, Haywood
and Ashe, were named for men
with whom Mrs. Ashe had family
ties.
Her first husband was DR.. j. O..
Wilcox, who played an important
part in political as we'll as the
community life of Western North
Carolina. He died many years ago.
ALI her descendants, including many
grand children and great grand
children in North Carolina, came
of that union.
Services at the home will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. Paul Wilbur,
rector of st. Stephens Episcopal
Church, who married recently the
only granddaughter living in Wash
ington, Virginia Hamilton. Surviv-
ing Mrs. Ashe are a son, Edward
Wilcox, and daughter, Mrs.
Mayme Newlands, both of WASH
ington, and another daughter, Mrs.
Edmund Jones of Greensboro, N. c.
All were at her bedside at the time
of her death.
Evening star., 1939-10-09
1n Mrntnrtant

JONES. HATTIE T. Sacred to the men,
e my W,o dear sat.reG mGhsr her Mrs HATTIE
Her sfS 19dfE 1stGes! sSr 5eaf
LEWIS. RICHARD H. a tribute Of love
LEWIS; WIZ Who dsp.rtss shis life nine years
sSS nEvG%s teEs2 9eteeer WtSS nps e 1889 LEWIS
EEH1s; e VS., MEs ISL NAKEz EoPEK AND
MOSS, CLARENCE p. In loving mem
fsa :s us srGnr tae ,.eTs s1o oa.s
o''oH1s His s s1sTaRs. sTsR LULA AND HATTIE. !.
sIMMs; FANNIE E: In loving rsmem-
sINdds. who departed this life two years
ago today. October 9. 1887.
Death took from me the shining lisht.
Each hour I miss your smiling face.
But none on earth can take your place.
A happy home We once enjoyed.
But Hox SeatS fSest s., ths s,t s%S5y STILL
HER PEySTEp ?!.s '-D DAUaHrHK. UGH HH BEATRICE
TUCKsoN. WILLIAM. JR. In loving
remembrance of our dear son, WILLIAM
October .. isae. ~ '"'''' "
Three sad and lonely years have passed
Since our great sorrow fell:
The shock that We received that night
We still remember we'll.
Our hearts still ache with sadness.
Our eyes have shed many tears;
But as long as life our hearts shall hold
Your memory ever year..
Our hearts have been crushed and wounded.
This world is so lonely and sad;
Our lives would be much brighter II you
we're here.
They now are gloomy and sad.
We think Of you in silence.
Your namA We often call;
There is nothing laft to answer
But your darling picture on the wall.
LOVING MOTHER AND FATHER, GER.
TRUDG AND WUA1AM TUCK9oN.
Evening star., 1939-10-09
DrathH

SPENCER. MINNIE WILLIAMS. On
sarsay 3s,nefr lS9 MINNIE VIII
row Dickson. cousin Of Charles W. Rainy.
friend of Thomas Dickson. Remains rest
ing at the Stewart funeral home. 80 H
Notice of funeral later. 10
sTUCKY, PAULINE LEMMER. On Sat-
urday, October Z, 1889: at her residence,
% fs nRER r1cKy fhsKS Ghafse xfs of .e
Mrs. Thomas c. Billig
Co. funeral home, 290l 14th st. NV. on
Tuesday, October 10. at 3 pm. Relatives
and friends invited Interment private.
TAYLOR. MURHL 2. On Monday. oc-
MUHRL D: TAYLOR. loving son Of Will
liam and Maggie TAYLOR, beloved brother of
Payne " and auh
Other relatives and friends also survive.
Remains resting at the John +. Rhines
Co. funeral chapel. :3rd and Eye SITS. s.w.
Notice OF funeral later.
TOLSON. LESLIE G. On Monday. Oc-
LESLIE G. ToLsoN. husband Of Sue. Toll
FOLSOM Toll Isis and brother of Mrs. Mary /. smith
and Robert E. Tolson. Remains resting at
Chambers Riverdale funeral home.
Notice of funeral later.
TOWN, EDITH H. On Friday. October
g. 1880. EDITH H. TOWN of the Mendoza
sns ssssess s s st. be snd aes Mas. St ns
| ne. on Monday. october 8. at 2 pm.
| Friends are invited. 8
TOWsON, MAMIE CAMPBELL. On Sum
say 9ctHDer g. 1s$s her Eesdenfs
BELL ToWsoN, daughter of the, late
5s,aa.a Lsonidas G and Mary x Campbell and
Remains resting at her late residence
Funeral services at St. Thomas Church.
LIZ Church st. NV on "Wednesday
| vENEY, RICHARD J. On Saturday.
KIcHARp J. VENEY. BELOVED husband Of
VIZ varsin1a na " veney, orother OF Joseph B. Veney
~f FUNERAL neral TUESDAY, October 10. at 10
from 4ss he V YOU Earnest st. Jarvis temsn
Arlington National Cemetery.
WALKER, HORACE. On Sunday, Octo-
Der, 8, 1889. HORACE WALKER. loving
sursived By two srotherss sooman sa s1sa and
Stewart funeral home so H st. ne.
Notice Of funeral later. 10
WALKER, WILLIAM. On Sunday. octo-
ne. WILLIAM WALKER. husband Of Ollie
Walker Remains resting at the Stewart
Notice Of funeral later 10
| -. "LAAA<c' W VALAAhN \DOSl. departed InlS
life on Saturday, october 7. 1889, at Gal
| beloved son Of Alice Wells, husband Of
Alice Middleton Wells. He also leaves to
mourn their loss three nieces. three
| nephews and other relatives and friends
Remains resting at the Barbour Bros. fu-
neral home, 4S K st. ne.
Funeral (private) on Tuesday, October
10. at 8 am. in Rosaryville. Md.
WRIGHT. ANNIE E. On Sunday. Octo-
ber 8. 1899. at her residence. 1885 18th
st. NV, ANNIE E. WRIGHT
Services at the Chambers funeral home.
1900 Chaplin st.; NV. Wednesday, October
IL. at 10 am. 1nterment private. 10
Evening star., 1939-10-09
Mrs. Sarah Mason, II,
Church Worker, Dies

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Mason, 70,
long prominent in colored church
and civic affairs of Washington,
died Sunday at her home. 1929
Twenty-fourth street NV.
Born in Frederick, Md, Mrs. Ma
son came to Washington as an in
FAINT and had since lived here. She
founded the Junior Charitable En-
deavor Society of Union Wesley
Church SO years ago, and was one
of the first members of the Woman s
Home and Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the African Methodist
Episcopal Zion Church. She was
also the first president of the Home
and School Association of the Fran
els Junior High School.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
Mary Mason Jones of this city; a
SON. -in-law, the Rev. william r.
Jones, pastor of Trinity African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church,
and foster daughter, Mrs. o. H
Kimbrough. also of Washington.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday at Union Wesley African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church at
2 pm. Burial will be in Lincoln
Memorial Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-10-09
Mrs. Marion {. Joyce Dies
After Iona Illness

Mrs. Marion c. Joyce, So, wife Of
Robert E. Joyce, first mayor and
now police justice Of Mount Rainier,
Md, died yesterday at her home.
3811 Twenty-ninth street, Mount
Rainier, after long illness.
Born in Rockport, Me-, Mrs. Joyce
was married to Mr.. Joyce in Balti-
more, Nd, January s, 1920, and had
since made her home in Mount
Rainier.
She Is survived, besides her hus-
band, by sister, Mrs. w. w. Rob-
ertson Of New Rochelle, N. Y.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday at 2 pm. at Nalley's funeral
home, 5000 Rhode Island avenue,
Mount Rainier Burial will be in
Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-10-09

in that capacity until his retire.
ment.
Mr.. Cash was a member Of Roa-
noke Lodge Of Elks. Mountaindale
Lodge, No. 90. Of Odd Fellows and
the Brotherhood Of Railroad Train
men, Roanoke Lodge, No. 492. He
was also at one time member of
the Grand Lodge of Trainmen. He
made his home at 1880 Ninth street
NV.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Sarah Ellen Cash; five sons, Wal
ter c., Oscar NJ, Howard S. and
Albert E. Cash, all Of this city,
and Theodore r. Cash of Califor-
mia; three daughters, Mrs. Kath-
leen Althouse, Mrs. Grace Conner
and Mrs. Madeline Calcord, all of
Washington; five brothers. three
sisters and nine grandchildren.
The Elks will hold a special serv-
ice for Mr.. Cash tonight at the
Hines funeral home, 2901 Four
teenth street NV, at $3.50 o'clock
Final rites will be held tomorrow at
Hines at II am, with burial in
Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-10-09
0. {. Cash, Former
/. {. {. Inspector,
Is Dead al 81
Native Of vireinio
In III Health Since
Retirement in 1929

Oscar Champion Cash, 81, former
chief safety inspector with the In
terstate Commerce Commission
died yesterday at sibley Hospital.
He had been in poor health since
his retirement in 1929.
Mr.. Cash was born in Augusta
County, Va. An ardent partisan OF
labor, he negotiated the first con-
tract between the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen and the Norfolk
81 Western Railroad.
He was general chairman OF the
brotherhood until 1907, when he was
made an inspector with the I. c. G.
for the Washington district. Pro-
NOTED to chief inspector, he served
Evening star., 1939-10-09
Dratha

JOHNSTON. ANDREW J. On sunday.
pital. ''. .AHpREW J. JoHNsToN. beloved
brother Of Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds.
home. 4th st. and Mass ave. ne. where
prayers will be offered at. pm. on Tues
day, October 10. Relatives and friends
invited. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.