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Evening star., 1940-08-03
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membrance of my daughter. ANNA CASE.
who passed away nine years ago today,
''N''S' FATHER, MOTHER. BROTHER. .
devoted friend, WILLIAM HARRIS. who
passed away Iosa suddenly one year ago today
One year has passed
MY hearts still sore:
AS time goes on
! miss you more.
DEVOTED FRIEND. Lucy WALKER
JACKSON, ANNIE B. AND KATHRYN M.
In sad but loving remembIance Of our
gear gear wife and mother. Az ANNIE B: JACK
Ansusf and Sister e M ao
departed this life three years ago, July
In that beautiful land beyond all care,
Our loved ones wait to greet us there:
DEVOTED HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
LEE. THOMAS H. In. loving memory
Of our dear husband and father. THOMAS
asy Lee Aaeyst wh0 left faay ss esht years ago to-
Memories are treasures
No one can steal:
Death leaves heartaches
Nothing can heal.
PEEH; PEENs SEULAH c. LUCAS AND Law
remembrance Of our dear mother and sis
ter. SARAH ANN PRICE, who departed
this life three years ago today, August
3. 1887.
Faithful and honest in all her ways.
Devoted and true to the end Of her days;
What q beautiful memory she left behind
AND HER SISTER. MARY. ~
ROWLEY, CLARENCE s. In lovins
memory Of my beloved iather-in-law.
CLARENCE S. ROWLEY, who died one
year ago today, August 3. 1882
Sweet promptings unto kindest deeds
Were in his very look;
We read his face as one who reads
A true and holy book.
NETTIE C. ROWLEY.
WEBB, CARL C. In sad but loving re-
membrance of our dear son. CARL c.
WEBB. who departed this life two years
ago today, August 3. 1898.
Today recalls the memory
OF loved one gone to rest:
And those who think of you today
Are the ones who loved you best
MOTHER AND FATHER.
Evening star., 1940-08-03

The story thus far; Mary Tree mar
millions. when Ruby Neville, with whom
Kit is In love, tells her she will get
$4,000 If he will be Kits wife in
name only for one year. Reason is,
Ruby can't get q divorce from George
Neville, but Kit must be married i'm
mediately in order to inherit $4,000
600 under his srandfather's will. Mary
accepts the proposition, seeing In it
. way to pay for the medical atten-
and Kit 90 to Europe and rent q villa
on the Riviera. She knows that Ruby
Is setting jealous Of the friendship
that has sprung UP between herself
word comes that George Neville has
been killed. according to the papers.
By accident. Mary is in love with Kit;
she breads. the thought Of his COINS
back to Ruby
Evening star., 1940-08-03

whom he was
n a m e d. died
T h u RS d a y in
P n ceton. w.
Va, after a brief
illness.
Col. L on g.
street had made
his h me in
w a S h in g t on
since the World
War, in which
ne served as
quartermaSter of
the 81st Divi-
sion. He had en-
gagged in the
Evening star., 1940-08-03
Herald Hurbor Hike

The Wanderbirds Hiking Club
announces a hike In the neighbor-
hood of Herald Harbor, Nd, ending
at the beach tomorrow. Rose Marie
Smith and Leslie Fuller are the lead
ers in charge. The route is through
open trails. Members and friends
are invited to assemble at the Ma
tional Theater at 9 am, bringing
lunches and swim suits.
Evening star., 1940-08-03

Gator and work.
er in behalf Of
the Negro, at his
home here last
night.
The 84-year-
old advocate Of
improved educa-
tional facilities
for Negroes and
recipient of the
] 8 81 Roosevelt
Medal for de-
voted work in
their behalf over
a period of so
years occupied
Evening star., 1940-08-03
Col. R. |. Longstreet,
Son Of Civil War
General , Dies
Godson of Gen. Lee
Succumbs at II After
Brief Illness

1t Col. Robert Lee Longstreet, II,
eldest son of Gen. James Longstreet
of Confederate Army fame and q
godson of Gen. Robert e. Lee, for
Evening star., 1940-08-03

CAieaEs Cash Market.
wheat, No. red. 70; No. 4. sarlicky,
72N: No. 5, ~. No. hard. n; No. 2.
76M: No. s.. 1914: No. q, .75.75b: No. .
mixed. 76A:M; No. 8. 7eN: No. North
Corn. No. / yellow, s5-sbh.
Oats, No. Q mixed. 30; Nos l and
white, 30N-3I: No. 8. 3o-30h; No. l white
heavy. 31-31 "a: hright, .311a: No. 2, 31h:
brasht. 81: No: mixed. heavy. s01a; No.
Barle1~ sample. Al: mailing, 49.64, nom
inal: feed, 35-45, nominal.
Evening star., 1940-08-03
Ibis Are Sacred

Agricultural experts Of the Queens
land government are insisting that
the, ibis be regarded with as much
reverence as the sacred ibis of an
cient Egypt, because both long
billed birds wage war on grass
hopper plaques.
Evening star., 1940-08-03
Dye Shortage in japan

Because of the shortage Of dyes,
makers of kimonos in Japan cannot
produce the garments in olive drab,
the national defense color.
Evening star., 1940-08-03

No. o3 OF d Series
nF ALL things,
~ one wouldn't
want to enter into a
speculative venture in
connection with the
purchase of a Gene.
terry lot-in which al
Turing pictures are
painted and extrava.
CANT promises made
so that it behooves one
to know the back.
ground and the person.
mel. Thousands of VIC
tins all over the coun.
try have lost millions
of dollars in such
phantom propositions.
In the selection of
Rock Greek Cemetery,
you will be free from
all such involvements.
Its ownership is insti-
tutional. Its manage.
ment vested in a con.
tinuing trusteeship
dating back to its foun.
dation two and a quar-.
ter centuries ago. 1t has
no stock obligations,
and its revenues are
applied to maintenance
and upkeep. For that
purpose, an endow.
ment fund approximat.
ing one million dollars
is already available.
Rock Greek Gene.
terry reflects its sta
bility in the carefully
guarded natural beau
ties and the sculptured
masterpieces - made
more grand and masni-
ficent with the mellow.
ing hand of time.
Thus, Rock Greek
Cemetery offers as
suring answer to every
inquiry. 1t is sisnih-
cant that no statesmen
are employed; and still
more so that no sub.
sides are extended to
any in dividual or
group. Its tariffs are
reasonable and def.
nitely fixed.
The Trustees Of
Rock Greek Cemetery
will appreciate your
interested inspection
of available sites, etc.
The Cemetery is obes to
visitors from 9 a.m. to sss.
dowS-laiIy asd Sunday.
Office hours: Week days
from > to f:30; Sundays asl
holidays, 3 to soox.
d. Roy Mathews
Superintendent
Taylor 0585
Evening star., 1940-08-03
Volunteer for Forest Work

Six hundred students of oxford
volunteered for forestry work for
the British government during their
summer vacation.
Evening star., 1940-08-03
Uarh uf ThankH

rSAACS, JAMES. We join in expressing
our sincere appreciation for the kindness
and sympathy so fully extended by our many
friends in the recent death of our beloved
son and brother. JAMES TSAACS.
A. j. ISAACS AND FAMILY
Evening star., 1940-08-03
Dr.. James H. billiard,
Educator, Dies al
Charlottesville
Noted Worker in
Behalf Of Negroes
Was 81 Years Of Age
By the Associated Press.

% uie hssoClAteQ fIeSS.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Aug.
3.-Death closed the long and dis.
tinguished career of DR.. James
Hardy billiard, noted Southern edu.
Evening star., 1940-04-16

at o'clock at the Washington
Hotel
The club is a philanthropic group.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
EVENING WASHINGTON, TUESDAY,

Eve Curie, and Mrs. Louis Thompson
Of New Jersey and DR.. Miriam Van
Waters.
viii Give Talk
In Philadelphia.
Tomorrow the Presidents wife
will speak in Philadelphia, and
Thursday she will attend the
luncheon by the wives Of
the members of the Seventy
fifth Congress. Later that after
noon Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owens
Rhode will present a group OF stu
dents to her, and then she will re-
ceive the members of the senior
classes of the District schools. At
S o'clock Thursday Mrs. Roosevelt
will receive the Committee of Spon-
sors and the presidents of the State
societies interested in the Alliance
for Guidance of Rural Youth.
Friday at 2 o'clock the chstelaine
Of the White House will receive the
Children Of the Revolution, and at
3 o'clock she will receive the
D. A. r.
Monday at o'clock Mrs. Roose-
velt will attend the meeting on
Control of Cancer at the Mayflower
Hotel; at she will receive the So
ciety of Pen Women and at S o'clock
she will entertain the local Won.
ems Alumnae of Columbia Univer-
Evening star., 1940-04-16
Author
Speaks
Today
PIT. A. andD. A. r
Hear Talks by
Frances Fiske

After receiving congratulations
from newspaperwomen on her new
book, $50 You're Publicity Chair
mani" Miss Frances Fiske of Mount
Vernon, N. Y, was to discuss the
subject of the volume today be-
fore two women's groups.
She made talk before the Pub
licity Committee of the Congress of
Parents and Teachers of the District
at National Educational Association
headquarters this morning and was
to address the National Press Re-
lations Committee of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution in Me-
mortal Continental Hall this after
noon.
With her mother, Mrs. Rufus F..
Fiske, the young author was guest
of honor at tea of the News
paper Womens Club yesterday at
the Raleigh Hotel and answered a
number of questions. She accom-
plished the feat of writing a book
while continuing her duties as So
ciety editor of a Mount Vernon
newspaper by having her dinner
hour postponed until about 10
o'clock in the evening, she explained
Questions also brought out that her
chapter titles, made up of the fami-
liar phrases heard in a society or
club department, are hints toward
writing effective publicity. One of
the titles, Better Never Than Late"
Is her own slogan. she admitted.
Miss Katharine Brooks, president
OF the club, received with the honor
guests and with Miss Jessie Ash
Arndt, their hostess while in WASH
ington.
Mrs. Lydia Van Hagan Van Zandt,
lecturer. who entertained Miss Fiske
and her mother at luncheon yes
terday, was among the guests who
included several clubwomen who
handle publicity for their organiza-
tions. Mrs. Grace Thompson Seton,
author and explorer, also was a
guest.
ClubWomen and publicity writer's
present included Mrs. Virginia White
Speel, accompanied by her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Harry White of Indiana,
Pa; Mrs. Edgar Briant Merritt. Mrs.
B. Harrison Lingo, Mrs. Edward R.
Seal, Mrs. Henrietta Hickerson and
others.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
Presidents
Wife to Have
Busy Week
Mrs. Roosevelt
Attends Luncheon
OF Senate Ladies

Mrs. Roosevelt, who attended the
Senate ladies' luncheon today at
the Capitol, has a busy schedule
ahead of her for the rest of the
week. This afternoon she received
a group of Wyoming students who
presented her with a basket of
flowers, and at 4 o'clock was to at
tend the dedication ceremonies at
the opening of the annex for the
Washington Home for the Incur
ables. Later today she is attending
the 50th wedding anniversary re-
ception of the Bishop of Washington,
the Right Rev. James E. Freeman,
and Mrs. Freeman, and tonight
Mrs. Roosevelt will attend the gala
night of the circus at Riverside
Stadium. With her will be Mile.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
Miss Julia Turner
Is Engaged to
Ensign Ferriter

Mrs. Edward Turner of Wash
ington has announced the engage
ment of her daughter. Miss Julia
Ellen Turner, to Ensign John Baker
Ferriter, U. S. N, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Wells Ferriter of this
city.
The wedding will take place June
2 at the home of the bride -elect S
aunt. Miss Julia Cochran, in Santa
Monica, Calf.
Miss Turner attended George
Washington University and is a
member of Alpha Delta Pi.
Ensign Ferriter was graduated
from the United States Naval
Academy in 1888 and is at present
attached to the U. S. S. Nevada at
Long Beach, Calf.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
Sisterhood Luncheon

The second annual donor lunch
con of the Sisterhood of the Beth
Ell Congregation, 702 Jefferson
street, will be held in the Romany
room of the Rumanian Inn on May
l at l pm.
A novel program has been ar
ranged by Mrs. Mae Lastfogel, presi-
dent of the sisterhood, and Mrs
Sylvia Loewry, luncheon chairman
The Rev. Aaron Volkman is rabbi
of the congregation.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
Sorority Chapters
Plan Joint Luncheon

Alpha Lambda Chapter and the
Washington Alumnae Chapter Of
Phi Delta Delta, international legal
sorority, will hold q joint luncheon
Saturday at the A. A. u. w. club
house.
Mrs. Mabel Benson Sakis, former
president Of the Alumnae Chapter,
will be guest speaker. The Commit
tee on Arrangements is headed by
Miss Sallie Presley and Miss Irene
Vivian Wright, president of Alpha
Lambda Chapter, is in charge Of
the pledge service, which will fol-
low the luncheon. Those to be
pledged include Martha Simpson,
Faye Hanley, Nina K. Bolkhardt,
Marion Gilmore Strawn and Elsie
Carver.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
Phi Sigma Epsilon
Forms New Chapter

Phi Sigma Epsilon Sorority an
nounces the formation of a new
chapter, to be known as Xi, with
Miss Betty Brown as president; Miss
Pauline Brown, vice president; Miss
Frances De Lacy, secretary; Miss
Catherine Russell, treasurer, and
Miss Lucy Grimstead, sergeant at
arms.
xi Chapter was formed because
rapid growth of Epsilon Chapter
necessitated division into two groups
At the last meeting of the group as
a whole, Mrs Louise Garrett, presi-
dent of Epsilon Chapter made a
farewell speech and presented a
gavel to the new chapter.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
D. A. R. Delegates
Are Entertained

Representative and Mrs. Dave
D. Terry of Arkansas are enter
tanning Mrs. Charles Henry Miller,
Arkansas State regent; Mrs.
Homer Sloane, vice president
general, and the Arkansas dele
gates to the 49th congress at
their apartment in the Methodist
Building today from 3 to S
o'clock.
Mrs. Terry will be assisted by
Mrs. Thomas Tatum and Mrs.
Charles Edwin Fairman.
The Arkansas delegates will be
guests of honor at the Arkansas
State dance this evening at the
Wardman Park Hotel.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
A.A.U.W. Tea Draws
Record Attendance
For History Talks

A record audience, filling receiving
rooms and corridors to capacity, at
tended the tea given by the WASH
ington Branch of the American AS
sociation of University Women yes
terday to hear prominent Latin
American women describe heroines
OF their native countries in flve-
minute talks.
Those who spoke were Sonora de
Pastoriza, wife of the Minister of
the Dominican Republic; Sonora de
Fernandez, wife of the Minister OF
Paraguay: Sonora de Baron, wife of
the Minister Counselor of the Cuban
Embassy; Sonora Enlmita de Vries
de Gazitua. wife of the Counselor of
the Chilean Embassy; Sonora Dona
Maria Amalia Gnecco de Samper-
Ortega. wife of the Counselor of the
Colombian Embassy, and Senorita
Carmen Baez, Third Secretary of
the Mexican Embassy.
The speakers were introduced by
Miss Irene Wright of the State De-
partment, who also acted as inter-
prefer for speakers and guests. Miss
Wright lived many years both in
Spain and in Cuba and speaks
Spanish fluently.
Others who assisted as interpret
ers were Mrs. James w. McClin-
took, national controller Of the club,
who was born in Mexico, and Mrs.
Thomas J. Doyle, also member of
the club, whose husband is native
of Argentina. Senorita Marina
Cueves of the Hispanic room, Lii
brary of Congress, also assisted,
translating into English, the talk
given by Senorita Baez in Spanish.
Mrs. William c. Van Week, presi-
dent of the Washington branch;
Mrs. John Donaldson, chairman of
the committee which sponsored the
tea, and Mrs. Lucy S. Howorth.
president of the Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Club, received.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
Luncheon for Burrus

A testimonial luncheon for George
B. Burrus, newly elected vice presi-
dent of Peoples Drug Stores, will be
held by the Advertising Club of
Washington at 1890 pm. tomorrow
at the Raleigh Hotel Mr.. Burrus
also is vice president of the club.
Evening star., 1940-04-16
Mrs. DOYLE to Speak

Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyle, presi-
dent of the Board of Education of
the District, will address a dinner
meeting of the Washington Altrusa
Club at 615 o'clock tonight at the
clubhouse of the American Associ-
alton of University Women.
Evening star., 1940-04-16

sity. That evening she will receive
eight students Of Barnard College.
Tuesday morning at IL O'Clock
Mrs. Roosevelt will hold her press
conference.
Evening star., 1940-04-16

sidy, president; Mrs. Joseph Gatti,
vice president; Mrs. c. E. MCGOWAN,
secretary, and Mrs. Marie Schwab,
treasurer.
Evening star., 1940-04-16

In spite Of the growing popularity
of electricity nearly 12,000000 per-
sons in Britain still use gas.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
The War at d Glance

Meuse line. French and Beleian
troops fell back on strong de-
fenses In . strategic withdraw.
: al."
A great battle was reported
developing for the possession OF
Brussels, capital Of Belgium.
In Amsterdam, Holland, huge
stores Of petroleum were set a1rs
today BY the Dutch as q defen.
sive measure.
Later Paris reported that the
greater part Of Rotterdam was
In flames.
The Dutch high command re-
ported that 4 German drive ct
the vital l6-nf!le dam across tho
Zuider Zee, which holds back
the North Sea, has been repulsed.
DNB, the ofncial German news
agency. asserted the Belgian and
Dutch armies had been separated
BY : powerful German wedge.
The news agency also declared
German troops had thrown back
French and Belgian forces ct tho
0ette Rtver, Ia Belgium, and pur-
snsd them toward Louvain.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Situation Is Serious
In Netherlands,
British Admit
English Now Fighting
In BeIgion Lines
East of Brussels
BY the Associates Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, May IA military
source said today that the Ger
mans were smashing through South
ern Holland with strong attacks
which make the situation there
extremely serious" for the allies
Warning strongly against over
optimism about the Lowlands cam
paign, this source said that In Bel
GUM British troops now were CO.
operating with Beleians In cover
ing Brussels.
He added that a great battle was
developing in the area east Of Brus-
sells.
1T will be few days yet" this
source said, before we can ,esti-
mate the position" in this phase
of the war.
The German attack was described
as bearing to tho west rather than
to the south, and observers here
expressed the view that the smash
at Sedan-which the Germans
reached today-is part Of the drive
against Belgium, rather than the
beginning Of blow against the
Maginot Line.
British sources said that there
was mo confirmation" Of q real
attack on the Maginot Line,
The military source asserted that
1t Is regarded in London as likely
that Liege itself is isolated.
But he added: I'VE believe that
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Phillips Reported
Warning Americans
To Leave Italy
Secretary Hull
Refuses Comment
On Situation

Secretary Of state Hull, pointing
out that American citizens in Euro
pean countries now ravaged by war
hao been warned to leave before the
war spread to them, said today he
UNDERWOOD similar warnings now
were being delivered to Americans
In italy by Ambassador william
Phillips.
Asked II his ofIicial reports indi-
Gated any more serious tension In
italy or increase Of fears that the
war might spread to that country,
Mr.. Hull said he would. rather not
60 into that question at present.
Latest State Department esti-
mates list 1861 American citizens
as residents of Italy last January l.
Italy also has been. since the Ger
man invasion of Norway and Dem
mark, the Principal avenue of evacu-
alton Of Americans from the scene
Of war in Northern Europe.
Secretary Hull's cautious state
ment at his press conference today
indicated increased fears that Italy
might jump into the war in the near
future. Ten days ago, when the
British feet in the Mediterranean
was strengthened and tension was
at fever heat in that area, Under
secretary of State Welles said this
Government, was giving no consid-
Grafton whatever at that time to
warning Americans out of Italy.
Mr.. Hull indicated that Ambassa-
dor Phillips was acting on his own
initiative under standing instruc-
tions and not on any new orders
from Washington In notifying Amer
leans In Italy that they should leave
that country now unless it was alb
solutely necessary to remain.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Dutch Fire Oil Stores
In Amsterdam Area
As Defense Measure
Army Falls Bock
To Main Defenses
On Water Line
By the Associated Press.

0s WIG <AcSOSAdtSA 1ACe8s
AMSTERDAM, May 14.-Huge
petroleum stores In Amsterdam were
set afire today by the Dutch as a
defense measure, 1t was officially
announced, as the Dutch Army de-
Tending Western Holland fell back
to its main water defense line.
The Mayor Of Amsterdam broad
cast message to the citizens Of the
Dutch capital assuring them there
was no reason for anxiety as the
fires in the harbor district were
started by the military authorities
as precautionary measure.
The principal conflagrations were
at petroleum storage places in the
western part Of the harbor and the
Battafsche petroleum depot across
the harbor from the central part Of
the city.
Thrust Reported Repulsed.
The Dutch high command re-
ported that a German thrust at
the huge 16-mile dam across the
Zuider Zee, which holds back the
North Sea from the Ijsselmeer, had
been repulsed.
A communique said the attack
on the dam was preceded by ar
tillery fire for an hour.
The high command report also
said German planes attacked ships
Of the Netherlands Navy yesterday
along the coast Of the North Hol-
land Province.
Five planes which came over tht
Dutch naval base at Den Heldel
were shot down yesterday.
Earlier today the high command
announced the Dutch Army hac
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Stocks Swept Down;
Prices Collapse on
Grain Market
War Shares Plunge
81 to 50; Du Pont Off
SIS at One Time
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, May l4.-War
stocks crashed with other securities
in Wall Street today in the heaviest
selling Of the year, attributed by
brokers to the sweep Of the German
forces across the Low Countries.
Losses widened on a late selling
wave following a collapse in grain
prices at Chicago. Du Pont, rated
a war baby" in recent months, was
OF SIS at one time.
Bethlehem General Motors, Amer
ican Telephone, Union Carbide.
Sears-Roebuck, United States Steel,
Douglas Aircraft and Chrysler
showed declines Of about 81 to 50
in late dealings.
As wheat plunged and war
stocks dropped, brokerage circles in
dulged in gossip about q short
war at the rate the Na1 advance
was proceeding.
So heavy were the dealings the
stock exchange ticket was unable
to keep up with the market at
times.
Corporate bonds and most COM
modities fell with stocks. Cotton
futures dropped around 81 q bale.
Brokers said new wave Of selling
In stocks after rallying attempts In
early trading appeared to come
partly from margin accounts Inn
paired by the previous days decline.
How much selling was attributable
to foreign sources, including &C.
counts In Amsterdam and SWitzer-
land, was debated In brokerage cir
cles. Certain houses reported there
were indications of selling out Of
weakened margin accounts Of inter.
national Spectators who had been
operating from Amsterdam.
Swiss holders, it was suggested,
may have become unnerved BY the
German blows at the Low Countries.
Swiss investments In the United
States were estimated at 81, lis, ,O00,-
600. including $540, 900 600 In COM
mon and preferred stocks.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Ry the Associated Press.

~ Sue AS$oc11teo ITe89.
The flercest fighting Of the
war-fast blazing into the great
est battle Of all time"-raeed
along the Meuse River between
France and Belgium today.
French dispatches said the
Germans supported their mecha-.
ni2ed land forces with m air
armada Of between 6,000 and
1000 planes.
Historic Sedan, 10 miles inside
the French frontier, Was re-
ported captured.
At least 1000 tanks have al
ready clashed in combat. The
French said German losses In
this action were tremendous"
Berlin sources denied it.
Naxis reported $50 enemy
planes were destroyed yesterday,
raising the total allied losses to
more than $50. The French said
more than 100 German planes
had been put out Of action in the
fve-day- old conflict.
Heavy fighting started last
night and continued today with
undiminished fury Along the