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Evening star., 1939-02-22
Mount Vernon's Authenticity
Grows Yearly With Restoration
Furnishings Used by Washington
Return as Gifts to Shrine

of Miss Christina L. Macomb and
Miss Mamie r. Macomb OF Wash
ington. One hundred years ago
they were given by the third wife
of Washington secretary, Tobias
Lear, to the wife of Commodore
John Rodgers. an ancestor of the
Misses Macomb.
Washingtons voluminous diaries
and letters to Mount Vernons over
seers are the chief source of infor-
nation about the original estate.
The association has a staff of four
research specialists. whose work is
augmented by that of the regent.
the vice regents from the several
States and the superintendent and
had gardener at Mount Vernon.
Hunt Ice Cream Freezer.
Researchers are stumped so far,
in their quest for an l8th-century
ice cream freezer. Dinner guests
OF the Washingtons wrote of hav-
ing Iced creams" for dessert, and
contemporary writings reported that
Martha Washington had freezer.
Unsuccessful also have been efforts
to reproduce a tulip like the hand
some and very expensive pink BIOS
som in Europe that was named after
George Washington about 1895,
which fact Mrs. Horace Mann
Towner. regent of the association,
describes as an interesting example
of the regard for Washington in
England and on the continent.
The original furnishings Of the
house were distributed among men,
bers of the Washington and Gusts
families Or sold by executors after
Mrs. Washingtons death in 1902.
The association at first refurnished
the mansion with period pieces,
but year after year these are being
replaced by originals acquired by
purchase, donation and bequest.
Most of the articles come from
descendants of the Washington and
Custis families. The first contribu-
ton was the now priceless harpsi-
chord which President Washington
imported from London for Nelly
Custis in 1893. Descendants of Nelly
and her husband, Lawrence Lewis,
nephew of Washington. returned 1t
to Mount Vernon in 1860.
Most interesting relic to the ma
jority of some 10000 annual visitors
to "the hearthstone of the country
is the bed on which Washington
silent and died It came hack tn
Mount Vernon from Arlington
House, the historic mansion built
by George Washington Parke Gusts,
adopted son of the first President
and father-in-law of Robert E. Lee.
And from away out in Dallas, Tex.
came the eight-day clock made for
Washington in Philadelphia. 1t is
on the stair landing in the central
hall, still keeping good time.
Evening star., 1939-02-22
Is Seomen to Appeal
Sit-DoWn Punishment
By the Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, Feb. 22.-Hays
Jones, Cleveland representative of
the G. I. O. National Maritime
Union, said yesterday a ruling against
13 seamen who participated in a sit
down strike aboard the tanker Crud-
oil at Toledo last fall would be ap-
pealed.
The Bureau Of Marine Inspection
and Navigation yesterday suspended
three Of the strikers for one year
and revoked licenses of the 10
others for 80 days.
Mr.. Jones said the decision was
similar to those in several Atlantic
Coast cases now being reviewed by
Department Of Commerce omcials
in preparation for appeal to Federal
Court.
Evening star., 1939-02-22
Monument Society
Expected 10 Discuss
Refacing Today
Session to Follow
Custom Of Placing
Wreath at Entrance

The Washington National Monu-
ment Society was to hold its 106th
annual meeting this afternoon at
the Metropolitan Club after laying
a wreath at the entrance to the
Monument in accordance with GUS
tom.
The meeting was to take the form
of an executive session followed by
lunch. 1t was indicated that among
the chief topics to be discussed was
provision of new face for the lower
portion of the shaft. The lower
portion is Of slightly different
shade Of stone from the upper Sec
ton. Last year the unsatisfactory
appearance" of the part of the shaft
constructed prior to 1854 was called
to the. attention Of the society by
a special committee under Frederic
A. Delano. Hope was expressed at
the meeting last year that Congress
might be induced to provide funds
for refacing.
Society Raised $300, 900.
The society was formed in 1888
to raise subscriptions for the me-
mortal. More than 100000 was
raised through the society's efforts
before Congress took over the financ-
ing of the remainder Of the enter
prise. BY act of Congress the society
now acts in an advisory capacity to
the War Department in matters per-
tanning to the Monument.
The corner stone of the structure
was laid in 1848 and the capstone
was placed in 1884. 1t was dedi-
Gated in 1885. The Civil War in
terrupted construction, hence the
difference in the color of the stone
objected to by the society, but by
persistent campaigning on the part
of the society, completion Of the
shaft was realized at final cost of
s1,187,710.
Program Not Disclosed.
William r. Harr, secretary Of the
society, did not divulge today the
course discussion at the meeting
would take.
The society is composed of men
prominent nationally and locally.
President Roosevelt is ex-oficio
president. Willis Van Devanter, re-
tired justice of the Supreme Court,
Is first vice president, R. Walton
Moore, counselor of the State De-
partment. is second vice president
and Theodore w. Noyes is treasurer.
Evening star., 1939-02-22

supplies. However, An increase in
supplies was expected after March
when marketing Of fall pigs start.
Provisions men drew some op-
timism from figures on industrial
workers income compiled by the
Bureau Of Agricultural Economies.
They showed q steadily advancing
index since last June when 1t was
81. The index, considered 1ndica.
tive OF consumer purchasing power.
was 78 last November, compared
with A In November, 1882. The
average Of 100 was based on the
l924-29 period.
Evening star., 1939-02-22
Girls Abductor Nav
Face Death Penalty
By the Associated Press.


PASADENA. Calf. Feb. o.
Police considered today filing kid
nap charges under the Lindbergh
law against Townsend Davis, 40,
church organist and landscape
gardener, as physicians reported
that 8-year-old Anne Louise Sweit-
zer, with whom Davis was arrested
on the desert two days ago, had been
mistreated.
Already held on charges Of child
stealing and three other morals
odenses, Davis faced possible pros
ecution under Federal statues which
provide the death penalty. Officer
w. D. Cropsey said Davis had ad-
mitted attempting to attack the
child.
Ralph Sweitzer, World War avia-
tor and Anne Louises father, had
to be restrained by police as he met
Davis in Jail.
"You devil of a man; I could
clean you with one hand" he
screamed.
Evening star., 1939-02-22
BY ALEXANDER R. GEORGE,

Associated Press Feature Service Writer.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. 22.-The
207th birthday anniversary Of
George Washington finds his 18th
century homestead more than ever
like it was when he and Martha
Washington lived there.
For the Mount Vernon Ladies'
Association, beginning its 80th year
as custodian of the most famous
home and tomb in the Western
Hemisphere, pursues month by
month and piece by piece a per-
petual program of restoration.
This means continuous search for
furnishings that were at Mount
Vernon in Washington's time as
we'll as colonial-type flowers and
architectural designs.
When the association in 1860 be-
gan its work at Mount Vernon the
original buildings were approaching
delapidation, and grounds and gar
dens had deteriorated. Houdon' s
clay bust of Washington and the
key of the Bastille, given to the
general by Lafayette, were about
the only original furnishings in the
mansion.
About thirds Restored.
Today tWo-thirds of the furnish
ings are those which were in the
house when George and Martha
lived there And now the Broom
mansion and its out buildings. from
white walls and dark red roofs to
the quaint cypress shingles on the
barn, are the same in appearance
as in Washington day.
Furthermore, it now would be pos
sible to produce reproductions of
the celebrated home for future gen.
eratlons OF Americans, should the
mansion ever be destroyed. Large
scale measured drawings are avail
able, which include even the intri-
cate designs of the ornamental
plaster ceilings.
Scores Of flowers of the same va
riety enjoyed by the Washingtons
and their guests will bloom in the
Mount Vernon gardens this year as
the result of intensive research
which included listing thousands of
popular 18th century plants.
Old Trees Survive.
Some 40 of the trees on the estate
were there In Washingtons time,
and few were planted under his
immediate supervision. Old trees,
destroyed by storms, are replaced
by the same species, and the land
Scaplng pattern is substantially as
planned and developed by the first
President.
Stones on which Washington
walked pave the floor of the piazza,
but few must be replaced each
year because of the ceaseless tramp
Ing OF visitors. requirements come
from the same quarry near White
haven, England, where Washington
obtained the originals.
The first President had the
weather boarding of the mansion
grooved to simulate stone joints.
Sand dashed against the freshly
painted surfaces heightened the
stone effect, and the paint-sand
combination t&ill 6 used on the es-
tate. .
When the barn was reshingled
recantly, the association brought
shingles of heart cylaess from the
South Carolina locality where Gen.
Washington got his supplies. In
side the barn, research is being
carried on to determine the loca-
ton and design of stalls.>
Pottery Returned.
Typical recent household acces-
sions are a dainty cup and saucer
of Custine pottery, originally given
to Washington by the Comte de
Custine Sarreck. and a ponderous
waffle iron OF Revolutionary vim
tage. (The first President loved his
batter cakes with many dishes Of
tea')
The Custine cup and saucer came
back to Mount Vernon as the gift
Evening star., 1939-02-22
Boston Girl to Wed
Stephen du Pont
b the Associated Press,

WILMINGTON, Del. Feb. H.
The engagement of Miss Caroline
Stambaugh Of Boston, to Stephen
du Pont, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. z.
Paul du Pont,, near Wilmington,
was announced today.
Miss Stambaugh is daughter Of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. John Stam-
baugh OF youngstown, Ohio. No
date for the wedding was fixed.
Evening star., 1939-02-22
Baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. 22.-Po-
tatoes, 100-pound sack, LOCAL. TO-;
new, bushel, 1.25a165; sweet poz
tatoes, bushel 1.40a2.0O; nearby
bushel, 1.50a1 65; yams, bushel, 50a
lbs: beans, bushel, 1.25a225; beets,
crate, 1.15a1. 1.25; broccoli, crate, 20Oa
2.70; brussels sprouts. half drum,
20Oa3.25; cabbage, old, 50-pound
sacks, 25a35; new, 1Ea-bushel ham,
pers, 50a1.O0: carrots, Western,
crate. 2.25a3.25; caulifower, crate,
1.75a1.85; celery, crate, Florida, 1.50a
2.25; cuoumbers, bushel, 4.50a5 90;
collards, bushel, 2Oa35; eggplant,
l1a-bushel crate, 1.50a2.OO; kale,
bushel, 20a30; lettuce, Iceberg,
Western, crate, 3.ooa325; Big Bos-
ton, 75a1.00; lima beans, bushel,
2.00a2.75; mushrooms, 4-quart bas-
ket, 40a70; okra, crate, 30Oa3.50;
onions, 50-pound sack, 75a1.OO;
Western, 1.25a1.35; peas, bushel,
3.00a325; peppers, 1Ha-bushel crate
125a2.75; l radishes, crate, red tips
75a1.25 rhubarb, carton, 35a50;
spinach, bushel, 5Oa8O; squash
bushel, 2.25a250; tomatoes, lug, 50a
Its; turnips, nearby. purple top
half bushel, 15a30; yellows, per l0O
pounds, 30a40; apples, bushel, 50a
LIS; Western, box, 1.50a2 so; grape
fruit. box, 100a2.50; oranges, box
Florida, 1.25a2.50; California, 2.50a
500: lemons, box, 4O0a4.50; straw
berries, pint, 12a15; tangerines, box
65a25.
Dairy Products.
Live poultry-Chickens, Rocks
pound, 19a20; mixed colors, 18a20;
broilers, 15a18; fowl, Rocks, 17a1s;
mixed colors, 16al8; cults, 1oa15;
Leghorns, 14al6: roosters, 12a14;
ducks, Peking, 14a16; Muskovy, 12s
II; geese, 15al6; capons, 20a26.
Eggs-Nearby, ungraded, dozen
white, large, 20a21; medium 1874
10; mixed colors, 18ha19; receipts
1880 cases.
Butter-Print, 90 score, pound
27laa28; 80 score, 26a26h; country
rolls, l8a20; packing stock, l2a13;
receipts. 1887 tubs.
Evening star., 1939-02-22
Walters on Skates

Walters on skates serve guests at
tables on he ice at some restau-
rants in st. Moritz, Switzerland.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Y. w. c.. A. Business
DELEGATES to Leave

Seven delegates from the Washing
ton Y. w. c. A. business and profess
sional women's department will leave
tomorrow morning by motor for the
Eastern Region Business Girls Con-
ference of the Y. w. c. A. at Wells
College, on Lake Cayuga, N. Y. They
are: Miss Florence Nichol. president
of the Blue Triangle Club; Miss
Emma Humphrey, membership chair
man of the Blue Triangle Club and
president of the Strong Residence
House Council; Mrs. Charles Morris,
program chairman of the Blue Tri-
angle Club. and Miss Mildred ReXroat,
also of the Blue Triangle Club. The
Xenos Club is sending the president,
Miss Eugenia Sutton. and Miss Marie
Higdon. Miss Mary Ann Putnam,
assistant secretary of the Washing
ton business and professional
women's department, will accom-
pany the delegates.
This conference includes associa-
tions in all States from Maine to
the District and as far west as Ohio.
Reports will be received from the
committees working on the two
regional projects of taxation and
legislation. A chairman for the next
year will also be elected.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Mrs. Lowell Leake
Fetes Foreign
Policy Group

The Foreign Policy Group OF the
District of Columbia Voteless League
Of Women Voters met yesterday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs
Lowell Leake in Chevy Chase.
Mrs. v. N. Stankoff, a member
who lived many years in Russia,
reviewed the Mongolian Chinese
Soviet relationship and the i'm
portance of Mongolia today as q
buffer state between Japanese-con-
trolled Inner Mongolia and Russia.
This review served as a preface to
Mrs. Stankof's explanation of in
cidents which have occurred in
recent weeks between Japanese and
Mongolian troops.
Mrs. c. S. Duncan. chairman, re-
ported on foreign Intervention in
China from early history to the
Manchurian crisis in 1892.
Mrs M. o. Lorenz. president of the
District of Columbia League, led the
discussion Of the neutrality situation.
The recent visit of Count Ciano
Of Italy to Spain and the removal
Of the German population from the
Tyrol were also a part of the group
discussion.
A box luncheon was served in the
garden.
Evening star., 1939-07-20

attendant was Miss Frances Ger
hardt, sister of the bridegroom, who
wore rose lace with white accessories
and a corsage bouquet of talisman
roses.
Mr.. James Glynn of Mount Rainier
was best man and the ushers were
Mr.. Annette Cord and Mr.. Lawrence
Miller, brother of the bride.
Mrs. Gerhardt Hagan, aunt of the
bridegroom, played the wedding
music and accompanied herself
when she sang several solos.
The reception was held in the
home of the brides parents on Sar-
gent read, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerhardt left for wedding trip.
Mrs. Miller, mother Of the bride,
who received with them, wore flow-
cred chiffon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhardt are at
home at 1928 Ash street in Mount
Rainier Nd, having returned from
their wedding trip which included a
visit to the New York Worlds Fair.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
d. Z. V. Tent Plans
October Party

Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent No. 1,
Daughters Of Union Veterans of the
Civil War, was called to order by
Mrs. Lizzie Bassett. president.
At the services at the Tomb of
the Unknown Civil War Dead this
month wreaths were placed by Miss
Jennie Hamilton in memory of her
father, Capt. Alfred Hamilton,
1l9th New York Volunteers, whose
birthday anniversary was this
month, and by Miss Sadie Stockmar
Tor Tent No. 8 of Chicago, III.
A Homecoming Committee was
appointed by the president consist
ing of officers of the tent, who will
arrange a party In October for all
members who have returned from
their vacations and from the ma
tlonal convention.
Miss Grace Hurd, national treas
urer, was guest
The next regular meeting is Au-
gust 7.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Mrs. Satterlee
Bar HarbOr Flower
Show Winner

Mrs. Herbert L. Satterlee,
daughter -in-law of the first
bishop of the Episcopal diocese
of Washington, was among the
winners of prizes in the annual
flower show at Bar Harbor yes
terday. The show was held in
the building of arts under the
auspices of the Garden Club of
Mount Desert Island. Mrs. Sat-
terlee was awarded third prize
for single roses.
Mrs. John d. Rockefeller, jr.,
was among other winners receiv-
ing first prize for climbing roses,
and Mrs. Edsel Ford was award
ed first prize in the single rose,
any variety, class.
Mrs. Eliot Wadsworth, wife of
former Undersecretary of the
Treasury, was second prize win
ner for canadiums.
Mrs. Satterlee also took of
both first and second prizes with
her mixed ANIMALS, while Mrs.
Rockefeller won second and third
prizes for her mixed perennials.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Mrs. Fisher Fetes
P. E. 0. CHAPTER

Mrs. o. S. Fisher was hostess yes
terday at luncheon and card party
for Chapter c, p. E. O., of which she
is member
About so women attended the
party. for which tables had been set
up in the garden. on the veranda
and inside the house. Cloudy skies
prompted the hostess to have many
of the table set up in the living
rooms. Following the luncheon
bridge and Chinese checkers were
played.
Among the guests were Mrs. Mar
garet Jones, president of Chapter
B, and Mrs. Eva Horn, president of
Chapter E. Mrs. Jason Waterman.
president of Chapter G, was among
those present. Mrs. Waterman is
one Of the delegates who will at
tend the supreme convention in
Houston, Tex, from October 10 to IA.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Inventor Asks Divorce,
Charging Cruelty

BY the Associated Press.
WAUKEGAN, ILL.,, July 20.-Charg-
ing his 29-year-old wife with cruel,
inhuman and abusive treatment, Ed
ward E. Kleinschmidt, So, wealthy
inventor, filed suit for divorce yes
terday in the Lake County Circuit
Court.
Mr.. Kleinschmidt, one of the in
ventors of the teletype machine,
charged in his complaint that he
was forced to leave his wife last
Sunday and abandon his 100000
lake front home in Highland Park
because of his &ifes continued abu-
sive treatment He said he had es-
tabjshed trust fund for her which
yields a life income of $450O an
nually.
Mr.. Kleinschmidt. who has three
grown daughters and son by his
first wife. was married second time
on September Is, 1887.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Justice Returns
From England

Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Felix Frank
furter, who have been abroad for a
month or six weeks, are arriving in
New York today aboard the Manhat-
tan. They will 60 to their summer
home near Boston to remain until
the end of September. Mr.. Justice
and Mrs. Frankfurter sailed for
England shortly after the adjourn
ment of the Supreme Court for the
summer, and the associate justice
went to England to receive a degree
conferred upon him by oxford Uni
versity.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Auxiliary Honored

Members of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the Railway Mail Association
were guests Tuesday at the opening
exercises of the Sd Division Conven-
ton at the Capitol Park Hotel. Mrs
William NJ Collins, in the absence
of the president, Mrs. E. L. Blessing,
made a brief address of welcome
J. w. johnson. Sd division superin-
tendent of the Railway Mail Service,
was the principal speaker
New officers were inducted into
Office by A. E. Bowers of Richmond
following which the auxiliary retired
in order to entertain wives of visit
ing officials.
A luncheon and tour Of the city
were included in the entertainment
program.
Among those present were Mrs. L.
A. Rockecharlie of Richmond, wife
of the new president; Mrs. H. A.
Byrd and Mrs. L. B. Morris of
Lynchburg. Va; Mrs. w. S. Hickam
and Mrs. P. E. Kaetzel of Roanoke.
Va, and Mrs. Frazier OF Green's
boro, N. c.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Mrs. Steinbarger
Addresses Zonta

Mrs. Helen Steinbarger of the
Public Library was guest speaker
yesterday at the weekly luncheon of
the Zonta Club. Reviews of books
on successful women who have con-
tributed to the worlds advancement
and enjoyment were featured by
Mrs. Steinbarger.
Guests introduced by Miss Caro-
line Longfellow included DR.. Norma
Bird Shenefleld, formerly of Toledo,
Ohio; Mrs. Dorothy S. Wilson, presi-
dent of the League OF Professional
Women, Inc, of Portland, Oreg.;
Miss Margaret j. Latimer and Mrs.
Bessie H. Query.
Miss Mary Wright Sigman, Zonta
president, presided at the luncheon.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Gerhardt- Miller Wedding
In Mount Rainier, Md.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas Miller
OF Hyattsville. Nd, announce the
marriage OF their daughter, Miss
Margaret Ruth Miller, to Mr.. Otto
John Gerhardt. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Lewis Gerhardt of Mount
Rainier, Md. The wedding took place
Saturday, June 3. the Rev. Mr.. Rob-
inson officiating In st. James Church
In Mount Rainier before an altar
decorated with summer flowers
The bride was escorted and given
In marriage by her father and her
costume was a white lace dress, the
skirt street length. with which she
wore white accessories and corsaee
bouquet of brides roses. Her only
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Princess COlOnna
Will Arrive Today

The Italian Ambassador, Prince
Colonna, is in New York. where he
went to meet Princess ELY Colonna
when she arrives today aboard the
Italian liner Rex. They probably
will come to Washington for a brief
stay before selecting a place for the
remainder of the summer. Princess
Colonna has been detained in Italy
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Talk Cancelled

The Arts Club has been obliged to
cancel the after dinner program.
scheduled for July Is. as the speaker,
Lady Bradford Leslie, has left for
Canada. Lady Leslie. who was 10
have spoken on Moments of Inter-
est in a Lifetime of Travel will
visit in Desbarats, Canada, and later
motor through the North. On her
return to Washington Lady Leslie
will address the club.
The regular Tuesday dinner will
be held in the garden of the club
that night as usual.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Y. w. G.. A. Cruise

Members and friends of the Young
Women's Christian Association will
join on moonlight cruise down the
Potomac on July Is, leaving on the
City of Washington at $50 pm
There will be entertainment and
dancing and an optional stop-over
At Marshall Hall.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Weddings
Continued From Page B-3)

ton was best man and the ushers
were Mr.. Herbert Mingin of Wash
ington and Mr.. Chester Moreland of
Vienna. Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones stood in the
reception room of the church to re-
ceive the large number of guests at
the wedding and later left for a
wedding trip to the western part OF
Evening star., 1939-07-20

because of serious illness, the Am
bassador himself having had to
postpone his coming to assume his
duties here until she was on the
road to recovery.
Evening star., 1939-07-20

Virginia and North Carolina. The
bride wore a blue and white crepe
dress with matching chiffon coat
and white accessories. They will live
at 804 Ingraham street NV.
Evening star., 1939-07-20
Umbrellas to Guatemala

Umbrellas made in the United
States are to be introduced into
Guatemala.