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OFFICIAL NOTICES.

COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia: January 3. l94O.INotice Is
in Public Act No. 307,, approved December
Is. 1882. authorizing the closing Of streets
9as snd and ss in the tSs
in the permanent system Of highways con-
fiscal year ended June 3d. so. 1914 Pubiie
Act No: 435,. 62nd Congressl approved
March 4. 1913, as amended by an Act ap-
Goth Congress), the Commissioners Of the
hearing in the Board Room Of said Com
SsHaeSs jaN1HRY "a Pss't e. 1ssS sSdaF nF
O'CLOCK AM. to interested property own
ers to determine as to any property rights
justice or advisabilty of closing the street
and alley area, and concerning the proposed
IN IN the system Of
Scribed as follows: ], Closing Of PUBLIC AL
LEYs In Squares l37G and la
in ing part Of 10th STREET nor north &c Of Alabama
Avenue Sc. 3 Proposed change in the plan
of the permanent system Of highways affect
s North M sy asoad street ssS snd
said Hartford Street. proposed, on the east
by 21st Street. on the southeast by Alabama
and 18th Place. providing for a rearrange-
ment of streets and the elimination of
parts Of 18th. 10th goth. Irving and Jasper
limits named. 4 Proposed change in the
plan of the permanent system Of highways
in the Southeast section. providing for a
change in the location of Wagner Street,
proposed west Of 25th Street Sc s. Pro-
posed change in the plan of the permanent
system of highways in the Northeast
section. bounded on the north by Gallatin
Street proposed, on the easy by Sargent
Road on the south by Decatur Street, pro-
posed, and on the southwest by South Da-
kota Avenue, proposed providing for the
elimination of Farragut Street between
Sargent Road and South Dakota Avenue.
and providing snew proposed street area
within the limits named. 6. Proposed change
in the plan of the permanent system Of
highways in the Southeast section bounded
on the north by Central Avenue on the east
by 49th Street on the south by c Street
proposed, and on the west by Benning
Road, providing for change in the loca-
ton OF A Street proposed east Of Benning
Road Maps showing the street and alley
area proposed to be closed and showing the
proposed changes in the permanent system
OF highways are on file in the ONCE Of the
SURVEYOR Of the District of Columbia. Room
405, District Building (same being known
as Maps 2301, 230o 1908. 23O4. 2305 and
$1,000, and may be examined by interested
parties during business hours prior to the
hearing. Said mans will also be displayed
at the hearing. and the Commissioners will
consider any suggestions or protests con-
cernine the proposed changes and the pro-
Mazr On ahSve rnn rmsntioned maps ,, MELVIN I &C c.
of Columbia ja3 14teYcu
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PONTIAC 1888 business coupe Just out Of
our own shops, thoroughly, reconditioned
ss Al aafs ssshed aI IN pce
See us for real value Arcade Pontiac,
1419 Irving St NV. Adams $500.
gsosMT1AG ssSG SIG 1898 a.door sedan ,mmaculate:
Woodley s4oi. ''''A' ~ 0'"''' ave-
PONTIAC Pc, 1929 2-docr sedan, s-cylinder;
immaculate; $3.50; Flood Pontiac. 4221
bls black finish, very clean car in every detail.
dueed to sell auiskly a for sn s545 Sc Daessa ees By 5,
9Th and Fla Ave NE. Atlantic 1854.
STATION WAGON, 1889 Pontiac; one own
sy; Wo low s461 mileage s7o5. Flood 1921 Conn.
sTUDEBAKER 1887 President cruising se-
dan: motor thoroughly checked for safe
winter driving va rubber and interior perfect
Service cener eaf ssa %s Sh' ave- wis $751;
sTUDEBAKER 1889 Commander coupe;
fee equity for s100. Atlantic o170. 5.
sTUDEBAKER 1884 sedan; see it. drive
aed Jos makes x nsee ea1 no to 1ss a. 0 s
easy terms Of $3.50 down, which includes
tags; balanss sgSn 9nly nHp $40 lto4os 5s month
I'll Florida Ave. NV. Hobart 5000.
trunk. overdrive, clean all around; 1907
satisfactory; one-owner car; 3-day clear
ance price at S395 PAUL BROS, 522O
Wis. ave. NV.
TERRAPLANE 1887 sedan; fine motor;
very good tires. spotless interior: economical
family car; S325. All cars slashed in price.
See US for real value. Arcade Pontiac 14l9
Irving st. NV. Adams $500.
TERRAPLANE 1886 conv. coupe; see 1t.
drive 1t and you will need no urging to
buy. Uncle Joe makes it easy to buy at
these easy terms Of 1919 down which
includes tags; balance only S2O.4l a
month. Thoroughly Chernerized and
~ ~ CHERNER MOTOR CO.,
I'LL Florida Ave. NV. Hobart 5000.
WILLYS 1898 sedan; ideal little car for
couple seeking value, good tires. runs fine
and is immaculate Save on upksen as well
as purchase price. Uncle Joe offers it for
only S37 so down, including tags; balance
S20.1 monthly. Thoroughly CherneriZed
and guaranteed
CHERNER MOTOR CO.,
III Florida Ave. NV. Hobart 5000.
WILLYS 1910 de luxe sedan: ofacials
car; low mileage: new-car guarantee Big
reduction. Robinson Nash-Willys. Capitol
Hts, Md, at D C line Hillside OS52
WILLYS 1887 de luxe sedan. radio. excel
lent condition throughout. Real economical
transportation. See this one early: S2S7.
Mltchell Motors, Inc, 1909 14th st. NV.
Hobart 0600
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SAUL'S ADDITION, S1O,95O

Near 13th and jefferson. Many of the
older houses have great deal TO commend
them, and this is one we recommend. De-
tached-First floor den and lavatory; big
living room with fireplace; large, bright
dining room, pantry and kitchen. real
knotty pine. On the second floor there are
three. good size bedrooms. each with cross
and huge linen clio Closet; all of t the closets are
large. The house is thoroughly insulated
and the entire property is in unusually
well Handicapped. extending back to a paved
alley two-car garage The location is
considered among the best in town-as one
can get downtown in a j'ffy-through bus
service and the 14th streetcar line are
within half block. Automatic heat and
electric refrigeration. BOSS g. PHELPS.
Natl Q2nn
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YOU MUST SEE

This beautiful home TO appreciate what
good living can be. Just one half block
from Mass. ave this desirable home offers
center hall plan. 3 large bedrooms, . baths,
rear porch 20 feet long and lot over %
feet deep. All brick slate roof and the
structural features assure permanent liv-
ing in this home remarkably priced al only
Sl0.500. Convenient terms will be ar
ranged Call Hobart 7036. j. WESLEY
PITCHANAN
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR RENT.

OLD ALEXANDRIA = RESTORED. DE
tached house, 9 rooms. 2 baths. oil heat;
ndsr aaessn ..ss ys'snt sS sRsy N M
Temple 1884
ARLINGTON, VA. 2334 N. NOTTINGHAM
st.-5 rooms and bath house, 10 months old.
veniences vel large srr corner sfs lot; se7 % month
Chest 1854: evenings, Chest. 1908.
VA. H1GHLANDs-4-ROOM BUNGALOW,
perfect G9ndit,9n E% garass inclaains
evenings. Temple 1853.
ALEX, VA. EXCLUSIVE BELLE HAVEN
subdivision-3-bed home. oil burner,
I;S 2,eaT sarase, $50; immediate possession
niELl HELEN I R MARSHALL .ssH Alex 1901; eve
BUNGALOW, $3.50 WKLY. COY, COM
Portable; 4 rms. and bath, attic rm full
concreted cellar, furnace heat. ami. large
{Tont p9rsh schools stores bus convenient
NEW BROOM BRICK-PoRcH, GARAGE.
fireplace. playroom; oil h.-w heat Sligo
section; $50: Shepherd l466.
BEAUTIFUL 5-ROOM BUNGALOW. BUILT
pase Ws
Phone Greenwood 3775W;
$57 .5O-s34 s. MONROE ST, ARLING-
ton va..Here Is your, chance to rent a
new brick bungalow with large bedrooms,
oil air-cond. heat. built-in garage, refg.
-15l5 < St. BETHEL. Dist BOO
INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE.
NEW BR. DET. 3-FAMILY APT. IN NV;
oil; 65-ft.-front lot: paved street; 1905
rented; annual rental. S1.740; S2.400
cash. easy payments; mo brokers' Owner
A GOOD INCOME WITH SAFETY!
S57 80 PER MONTH INCOME-PRICE.
S4.950-A seven-room and bath brick
home. near 18th and T sts NV. Hot
water heat, electricity excellent con-
$1,000 PER MONTH 1NcoME-pRIcE,
S6,350-Two-family fiat near 14th and
Park rd., five rooms and bath each;
separate entrances: separate heating
plants: white tenants.
$4,000 PER MONTH INCOME-PRICE.
S1O,950,-Brick four family fiat; in
excellent white rental location. Sep
arate, gas furnaces; tenants pay for
SHANNON g. LUCHS CO..
1905 H St. NV. National 2345.
NOTICE TO RENTAL INVESTOR
Several practically new homes. all rented
to white. tenants. Offered as a whole at
practically builders cost.
6-rm row br., rent, S55 mo-; price.
$575o e. xs semdet br prck BATH rent
NV NV section equally as as good; rent, s4e;
price. $4,000; rent. $50 So $3.50
A real opportunity to conservative in
vestor. Mr. Bennett.
WAPLE g. JAMES. INC.
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AT MIDWINTER PRICES.

This new home in Chevy Chase. d, c.,
Is now available for your INSPECTION. con-
tanning unusually large rooms. 2 com
plete baths, recreation room in basement.
automatic air-conditioning heat. Brick
garage and remarkably priced less at
S9,650. This desirable home may now be
purchased with small down payment and
terms far less than rent. For appoint
ment TO inspect. call Line. 7379-W. j.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
WILLIAM wENDELL, Attorney:

WILLIAM WENDELL, Attorney.
stsyart B!SE;, Sth .T4,N snd D S,I SIS; NV;
fendant.-In the District Court of the
United States for the District of Columbia.
-Henrietta Newell, Plaintiff, VS.: William
W. Newell, Defendant.--No. 400. civil
action.-The object Of this hiss suit it. is & to Sc
desertion. Tor : period Of more than two
!2) years. On motion Of the plaintiff: IT
cause his appearance to be entered here. re-.
OF SUNDAYS and legal holidays, occurring
this order; otherwise the cayss I9,. Will be
vided. = COPY 81 this order be published
once q week for three successive weeks IN
Washington Evening Star newspaper before
said day. +. DICKINSON LITE Hs yysstacs. Y4
Clerk. ~ xNDREW 4. HoRNER. Assist.
ant clerA 3s4'A1.Ae.
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LIVE IN EDGEMOOR

And enjov home that We consider the
finest value in D. C. or Maryland. Situated
on a lot 50xl5o snd containing : rooms
ipaneled den on first floor. :, complete
baths and automatic aforementioned heat
Buy now and you may select your own
color scheme inside and out. For further
details call Wisconsin 4454, J. WESLEY
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EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.
SHEPHERD PARK.

Here is your opportunity to buy the home
you have always wished for. at price
that is unusually low for value received.
on a lovely lot containing nearly 10000
So. it.. and commanding delishtful view
opportunity seldom offered to the person
knowing q genuine value in real estate and
one that may never be offered again.. 6
heat with oil burner, maids room and bath
in basement; 2 baths on End floor: large
foored attic. detached 2-car garage. Lot
beautifully Handicapped with shrubs bar
berry hedge and rose bushes. For full par
ticulars call evenings. Georgia 6125.
HOHENSTEIN BROS,
9TH and H Sts NE Line. Os97.
22O Roosevelt ST., Bethesda.
Detached brick rooms. tiled bath.
automatic heat, garage. large lot. Priced
VIM. M. THROCKMORTON,
Invest Bldg Realtor DI 6O92.
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REMARKABLF VALUE

You owe it TO yourself to INSPECT this
new property in beautiful Edgemoor. con-
tanning e large rooms. baths bedroom
and bath on first foorl. built-in garage.
Automatic oil heat. Situated on lot
b5x165 We truly think this to be one OF
today's best values and invite your in
spection. Call Shep. 1921. J. WESLEY
RITrHANAN
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FUTURE.
ADAM A. WEsCHLER g. SON, Auctioneers
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS.
MACHINERY. SAFE, ETC. BY AUCTION
FOR STORAGE CHARGES

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS,
MACHINERY MAC SAFE; e EIc. BY AUCTION
hotss * hsrsRy fHyepD pAY va oF On RAY
1910. COMMENCING AT NINE O'CLOCK
AM, and continuing each Tuesday and
Friday thereafter until all is sold. we will
sell at public auction. at Weschler's. 9l5 z
st NV. to enforce our liens for storage
and or other charges, goods stored with
US in the names Of John H. Adrians. A. E.
Archihold; e: A, Baker. Mrs: H. G. sihlman,
NICK. Brooke, Rose, l. Brown. Edwin o.
Robert E: Clawson, Mrs. Robert Cohen,
J. W. Cork Jess L. Davis. Ernest B Dick
erson, Mrs. David Dickson. DR.. Charles
Herbert Feasler. D. E. Fox, Mrs. A. Frank.
NJ K. Gillian. Charlotte A. Graham.
Leonard c. Gunnell, G. w. r. Hartman.
G. c. Heinig, Harold T. Hoffman. DR.. A. F.
HSp Hopkins Kin; , M, c; Horton: Mrs. 4. 6. Irby.
r. Keener. Samuel A. King. W c. Lank-
LeSman. IGeS Mrs Eleanor aaSrenss Marcay august
Martin. Joseph Mealy. Mrs jeanette Moran,
Cornelia A. Morris. C. J. Ovens, sr, Mrs
B: w Parkins: Miss M M. Parsons. Mrs.
Vincent Riedell. Mrs. ]. F. Ritter. Miss T.
Scanlon, Mrs; Emma R. Simpson. Mrs. r.
baush. either or the survivor: Mrs. Ritchie
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Tweedale. either or
the survivor: Mrs R. J. Walker, Mrs. c. r.
Ward. Mrs. H. M Wells. c. r. White. Mrs.
Edward S. White, s. B. WOODBRIDGE.
Parties IN interest please take notice.
g. STORAGE COMPANY.
jail go E st. NV.
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NO DOWN PAYMENT

II you have responsible position we
will sell one of these beautiful new rooms
baths, brick homes. semi-detached; oil
heat attractive recreation room Diet. ga
same as rent Located in fashionable
Chevy Chase, D. C. lust off Conn, nr every
convenience. Two left out of large group.
We make this unusual offer due to ex-
tended building program.
Call Cantrell, Adams 2319.
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GARAGES FOR RENT.

3 GARAGES AND LARGE FENCED LOT.
private car storage or warehouse use; 80
1T. paved alley: large doors; S3 80 each
garage and S25 for lot. Near 18th and
Penn. ave. Sc Call Mr.. Moore.
ADELBERT w. LEE,
1343 H St. NV. Dist 1900.
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F. ELIOT MIDDLETON.
Eealtor POS Invest Bldg Republic 81
NORTHWEST BARGAIN.

$3.50 cash balance like rent. Groom
brick h.-w h. elec., gas, newly decorated.
Price, S4,950 for quick sale.
E. M AIKEN. INC.
500 St N w Natl 3556 Eve, Col 4O14
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PONTIAC 50 1888 2-dr. touring sedan
original black finish equipped with heater
and steering wheel gear shift, exquisite in
terror, perfect motor. tires that show little
wear; road tested for your safety; winter
ized for your protection. A real saving at
only $500 Coast-In Pontiac, 407 Fla.
ave ne Atl 4626.
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HOUSES FOR SALE.
81 ryTCI AMI pApH pAprAIN
FOREST HILLS.

Conveniently located near stores. trans
portation and schools See this large
modern brick home nicely situated on lot
5Oxl50 it. 4 bedrooms. ia baths, maid S
rm on Bird A., 3 lee. porches. h.-w.h. with
oil burner 2-car detached garage. Entire
house newly renovated, Priced to sell at
Sl3250 Reasonable terms to suit pur-
chaser. For appointment to inspect call Mr..
Wasser, Georgia 615S evenings. or Re-
public 11Sl.
F EIIOT MIDDLETON.
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FORD 1899 de luxe Tudor, S629; radio
mechanically. Always a better buy at Hill
& T1bbltts 1114 Vermont ave Natl $3.50.
FORD 1885 Fordor 5-passenger: looks and
runs hne fully reconditioned and winter
lied. Guaranteed: S199. S19 down. Tri-
angle Motors, 1401 r. I. ave. ne. Dec
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PONTIAC 1898 2-door sedan. new condi-
ton; owner leaving town must sacrifice.
Amoco gas station. 4th and New York
ave NV.
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

IEVROLET 1885 coupe, Immaculate; !;
26;, Flood Pontiac, 1921 Conn. ave.
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PONTIAC 1888 coupe. r. S.; an ideal car
for one seeking value good tires, runs fine
and is immaculate. Save on upksep as well
as purchase price, Uncle Joe offers it for
only $50 down including tags; balance
50 Sc monthly.
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STANDARD MOTOR SALES.
1905 14th St. NV. North ooQS

FORD 1897 Tudor sedan, excellent condi-
ton: ideal car for a careful buyer at only
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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT

MODERN BRICK BUILDING IN End COM
mercial zone, 32x100, with of1ices: suitable
for general automobile repairs or ware
housing; 2 blocks from Southwest District
testing station. Call National 043s.
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PONTIAC 1899 coupe, 6-cyl.: one owner
$3.50. Flood, 1921 Conn. WO. s401.
PONTIAC 1887 club coupe: opera seats,
S340. Flood, 1921 Conn. WO. s401.
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1884 sedan; Immaculate;
d-Pontiac. 4221 Conn. ave.
IL
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PONTIAC 1888 coupe; opera seats, 6-cyl,
one owner: $490. Flood. 4221 Conn.
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SMALL STORE 19x25 FIT. DESIRABLE
location dress shop. millinery. florist, none
In. the neighborhood: also suitable any
Apply MR. THOMPSON 2162 2 ST. nX
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LOTS FOR SALE.
REAL ESTATE SALE OR EXCHANGE

SMALL CABIN CRUISER.
Builder will take as cash payment q small
cabin cruiser on new. detached brick
Chase, D. c.. Just 2 blocks from Conn. ave
Six rooms, 2 baths. 1st-noor lavatory. at
tached garage. automatic heat Box 141.
X. Star
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Near Corner of 18th and H.
Prominently located 2nd-n front once.
14x2s,, with large show window; $50 $50.
incl. electricity.
WAGGAMAN- -BRAWNER.
100 Eye ST. NV Met 1860
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STAR, WASHINGTON, G. MAY T. 1s4o-pARr ONE

equal 70 withstanding the lightning
attack OF the German air force.
For instance, one Of the strong
est forts In the area before Liege
proved completely defenseless
against surprise attack BY German
planes.
After brief, desperate fight on
the part Of the garrison, the fort
was overwhelmed by the superiority
OF forces from the air and fell into
the hands Of the German troops In
few minutes"
Meanwhile. authorized German
spokesmen challenged the allied
powers to prove that German bomb
ers had attacked non-military OBJ
jectives IN Brussels, killing civilians,
and offered to furnish evidence to
foreign journalists in Berlin that
the French attacked what the Ger
mans called the open town Of Frei-
burg, Germany, and killed "a civil
ians.
DNB said l3 Of the victims were
children between the ages Of S and
~, killed when . bomb landed In .
playground.
Claim Photographic Evidence.
These spokesmen intimated that
Photographic material in the hands
OF the high command left no doubt
that the French attacked FrieburR
and violated international law.
F1eburg, a famed university town
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with . population Of 100, 900, ID near
the Black Forest. It lies within the
zone Of the German West Wall, but
tho Germans contend 1t Is an open
town.
Informed sources said the enemy
is entitled to bomb q purely military
objective In any city, but they must
be sure to, hit the mark. II the
bombs drop elsewhere, though unin-
tentionally, this constitutes 4 VIOLA
ton Of International law.
It was reiterated ofdcially that
Hitler has given strict orders to the
air force to attack military detectives
only.
The German news agency pointed
out enemy military communiques
nowhere claim that Germany at
tackled open cities and villages and
other non-military objects" and
such claims came only through en-
emy news agencies.
Evening star., 1940-05-12
st. Gobriel's Students
Win Four Of 13 Awards

Students Of st. oahriels Parish
School won four Of IL awards an
nounced yesterday in . competitive
scholarship examination held by st.
Johns College and participated in
by 25o boys. They were George
Leithiser, full scholarship: and John
Greaney, Charles Higgins and John
Mcdonald, half scholarships.
Full scholarships went to William
Dwyer Of st. AIMS and Jerry Nc
Kenna, Shrine Of the Blessed Sac
rament. Half scholarships were
awarded to John McVeigh, Holy
Comforter; Edward Cranston, Holy
Name; John Cullinane, Holy Name;
Carl Visek, Sacred Heart; Barry
Mulligan. Shrine Of the Blessed
Sacrament; Edward Conley, Nativ-
ity, and Angelo zanger, Nativity.
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John {. Hammond Dies;
Was Astronomer Here

John Churchill Hammond, former
resident Of Washington, died in st.
Petersburg, Fla, yesterday.
Mr.. Hammond was born in Liv-
ingston County, Mich, June 3, 1871.
He was graduate Of the University
Of Michigan and held M. s. de-
gree from Chicago. He was ap-
pointed in the Nautical Almanac
Once in 1898, where he remained
until 1900, when he was transferred
to the United States Naval Observa-
tory here. He was continuously en-
ployed there until 1888, when he was
retired at his own request.
During his early connection with
the Naval Observatory, he did out
standing work in connection with
observations of comets, asteroids and
satellites. He was in charge of the
Naval Observatory eclipse expedi-
ton In 1918, and on duty in con-
nection with world longitude deter
limitations in 1926. His principal
work was in the field of fundamen-
tai astronomy, and his catalogues Of
standard and zodiacal stars have
been widely used.
After his retirement, Mr.. Ham
mond moved to New Market, Va,
where he spent his summers. His
winters were spent In st. Petersburg,
Fla, for the last several years. He
is survived by his widow, Llian Cor
don Hammond. whom he married in
1911. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
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koma and Petworth schools win par.
ticipate In the drst recital, which u
being directed BY Afi& 1rarsaret
Carmody.
Participants In the second recital
are members Of the Community
Center classes Of Truesdell, Ray
mond, Powell and Grant SCHOOLS.
Mrs. Joseph Hehder Gallagher viii
direct the second performance.
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Two Dance RecitoIs Set
At Roosevelt Hiqh

The Community Center will mark
the close Of its dancing classes with
two recitals at Roosevelt High School
auditorium May % and %. Both
events will begin at 8 pm.
Pupils Of the Barnard, West. Ia
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Berlin
CONTINUED From First PaRe.).

(C0ntinued From First Page.)
first day Of the German advance
against the formidable fortifica-
tions which the Belgians erected in
the east against Germany already
has shown that these. too, are un-
Evening star., 1940-05-12

England has ruled that two seed-
lings must be planted for every tree
felled In government forests.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-01
REAL ACCIDENTS FEW

What are generally classed as acct
dents are in most cases not accidents at
all, but merely the results of pure careless
ness or recklessness, according to a noted
surgeon, who declares that really unpre-
ventable accidents are very few.
The greater number of accidents are
caused by failure to keep in mind the con-
sequences of slight mistake in judgment,
or in taking a chance" even when the
danger is realized.
Of $4,000 deaths in the United States
through automobile accidents each year, it
is safe to say that 90 per cent of them are
due to someone's disregard of ordinary
safety precautions. The worst feature of
this is that a reckless driver not only en-
dangers himself but also trifles with the
lives of Others.
In accidents due to fire the same
principle holds good. Everyone knows
how easily the careless throwing of light
ed match may start disastrous fire, yet
millions of lighted matches, cigar and
cigarette stubs are cast aside with little or
no caution. Practically every fire that oc-
ours is caused by stupid carelessness.
Accidents do happen, of course, I'M
der circumstances wherein no one appears
to be at fault, but these are in the minority.
Generally accidents are caused by ignor-
ance, carelessneSs or wanton disregard of
consequences.