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Evening star., 1943-06-06
By Robert Shosteck.

Washington'S war workers by the hun
dreds are discovering the opportunities
offered them by local hiking clubs for
healthful outdoor recreation and sur
cease from the tension of a long week
of Office toll. An inspection of hiking
club bulletins in any public building will
give one an idea of the diversity of
worthwhile trips sponsored each week
end by such organizations as the Agri-
culture Hiking Club, Center Hiking Club,
Capital Hiking Club, Potomac Appalach-
ian Trails Club or Wanderbirds Hiking
Club. There are also the less strenuous
trips organized by the National Capital
Parks Office under the able and inspir-
ing direction of Park Naturalist Donald
E. McHenry.
At nominal cost, one can visit nearby
areas of superlative scenic beauty, go
on instructive nature study trips, rough
it" over bouldery mountain trails, or
trek past noted historic landmarks Along
the trail and at the campfire the new
hiker can readily strike up new friend
ships with fellow walkers from every
State in the Union, or with the newt
able sprinkling of Canadians or British
ers out for their habitual Sunday consti-
tutional.
Led by Veteran Hikers
These trips are usually led by veteran
hikers-the modern Thoreaus, Audubons
and Burroughs-who know intimately
their trails, by-paths, springs, camp sites,
history and nature lore from years of
woodland exploring. These trailblazers,
who come from every walk OF life, all
have in common the deep-seated love OF
the out of doors and Of human compan-
ionship. They alternate their Sundays in
leading hikes and in scouting new trips
through the countryside from one bus
or rail line to another.
When you read or hear Of trips to such
intriguing localities as Devils Den,
Cupid's Bower, Bear Island, Old Rag,
Powdermill Bog, Swampoodle or Anne
Gordon Falls, you have these pathfinders
to thank for their labor Of love in dis
covering and blazing a route to these
destinations
Among these leaders are a few old
timers who can recall the hiking
activities Of over a generation ago when
the old Wanderlusters was the popular
outdoors club. This group sponsored
walks from various stations along the
former Great Falls line Of the Old Do
minion Railway, or on the now
abandoned electric lines to Rockville or
to Annapolis. We are told that hiking
in those days was somewhat of an ordeal
for the ladies since ankle-length skirts
were the typical hiking attire of female
walkers, while jodhpurs and breeches
were unheard of. The preferred ladies
day" hike was along the towpath OF the
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, a route which
offered few obstacles In the way of
briars, brambles or rocks.
1t was not until the early 3Os that
mixers began to reach out to the more
inaccessible areas by the use Of chartered
buses BY this means local hiking groups
Evening star., 1943-06-06

rugged jackets and hiking breeches.
high-top boots, and are all equipped
with knapsack, canteen and ak. Their
colorful club emblems emblazen KNAPP
sacks or shoulder tops.
The 50 or more young men and women
milling about the station or seated on the
grass are engaged in animated conversa-
ton, mostly about interesting events on
preceding trips, comments on hike
photographs or the route Of the days
hike
Soon the shrin sound OF the hike lead
er's whistle tells us that we are of. We
go short distance through the woods,
doWnhill, and across footbridge to the
historic "towpath" where once trod the
plodding mules drawing the coal barges.
Here the group pauses for a brief talk
by the hike leader. He explains briefly
the rules Of the woods regarding fires,
sanitation and wild life and flower con-
servation and club rules on follow the
leader" and rest stops. He then gives a
brief account of the route and its his
toric points Of interest and welcomes
newcomers, inviting them to club men,
bership. He finally introduces the rear
guard" who will shepherd and encourage
stragglers. We are of again at the call
of the whistle.
We walk along leisurely for about a
half hour. singly or in groups, and then
comes another brief stop as the trail
leader points out interesting geological
phenomena and the many varieties of
late spring flowers
After two or three brief stops further
along, we arrive at our lunch stop, q
scenic high point among huge boulders
overlooking the sw1ft-moving Potomac
River.
A hot fire soon is under way and a
threefoot tripod of saplings is erected
to hold the coffee pot over the fire. While
most mixers are satisfied with sand
wiches, number of ambitious ones find
fun in outdoors cookery. In about 20
minutes the master of the brew blows
a whistle and shouts Come and get it,"
He pours the hot coffee, while the two
hostesses nearby carefully ration the
sugar and canned milk.
Homeward Trail
After q half hour siesta, we start the
latter half Of our jaunt. The going be-
comes rough at times, over rocks and
fallen timber and across turbulent
brooks. The gentlemen lend helping
hand when necessary, and the leader
holds up the group until all are safely
over obstacles. The occasional shin
bruise due to slip or the knee scratch
caused by q greenbrier are quickly and
expertly, attended to by the soucitous
members Of the hrst-aid team. This
group likewise gives first aid" to slacks
that get ripped in embarrassing places
or to shirts torn by brambles. The
teams' activities are favorite subject Of
club camera fans.
Our pace Is perceptibly slowed the last
few miles. and the inquiries AZ to How
many miles have we to go?" become more
frequent from among the tenderfeet. To
them the last mile seems unbelievably
Evening star., 1943-06-06

bicycle in Washington in 1878 This
machine was known as the "Ariels," and
had double spokes and 46-inch wheels.
With desire to learn something more
about this pioneer rider, the city direc-
tory was consulted, and the only person
of this name found was Charles G.
Krauskopf, who kept a hotel and res
taurant at the corner OF Tenth and e
streets NV, over which he resided. He
had obtained the machine through the
British Vice Consul stationed at Balti-
more.
Naturally. Krauskopf was kidded and
guyed as he rode the new steed"
through the streets. But the bicycle had
come to stay, and 1t was not long before
William C. Scribner ceased managing
the Gazette, at 931 D street NV, and
opened bicycle store around the corner
at HOB street, and If he was not the
first one in the city to engage in this
business, he at least was one Of the
earliest
Though Krauskopf was the subject OF
much chaf1ng and joking, yet it was not
long before he had company, and soon
other Washingtontans became infatuated
with the vehicle which was to become
so immensely popular in brief space
OF time.
Soon Frank G. Wood, Max Hansmann,
Fred D. Owen L. P. Einolf, Herbert S.
Owen and Louis N. Jesungofsky were
proudly riding the silent steed
The first bicycle race to take place in
Washington occurred at Iowa Circle on
June 20, 1880, and the first woman to
ride tricycle. in this city. which later be-
came popular for q while, especially with
the gentler sex, was Mrs. Belva A. Lock-
wood. Then probably came Mrs. B. w.
Hanna, Mrs. w. C. Scribner and Mrs
D. E. Fox in order,
Those were, indeed, the happiest Of
days, and say what you may in derision
Of the buggy and the bike, yet when we
consider the present great world up
heaval, one might well be pardoned for
longing for the return OF the old days
again.
Evening star., 1943-06-06

OF s street. where he could, to greater
extent, see what was going on.
Braun had one daughter, Lena, q tall
brunei. who married Charles G.. Meyer
After Braun gave up the northern
block, 1t became the city's circus grounds
and open baseball grounds. Afterward
it became Athletic Park, with a grand
stand, high board fence and all that
went to make q first-class amusement
grounds. Here the circus came, profess
sional baseball was played and all sorts
OF other things took place, including
bicycle racing.
Buffalo Bill performed here several
times with his Wild West Show, and
here came Buck" Taylor, king Of the
cowboys, who went to Cuba with Roose-
velt's Rough Riders, contracted tubercu-
losis and died here in Providence Hos
pital. Later the block was further sub
divided. Westminster street being run
through. and the whole square entirely
built up as we see 1t today.
One of the earliest high-wheel bicycle
riders the writer recalls was William E.
Crist, generally known as Eugene Crist,
who, back in the early 80s was amateur
champion Of the world. He well re-
members William Dinwiddie and L.
Warren Seely, two expert trick riders.
Dinwiddie was especially clever. exhibit
ing his skill by riding what was known
as a nlonocycle-in other words, just the
large front wheel, the rear small wheel,
seat and backbone" being detached.
Modern Bicycle Introduced.
William T. Robertson was another local
rider who could do wonders with bicy-
Gle. One Of the places where he amused
the public was at the roller skating rink,
which stood where is now the Business
High School at Ninth street and Rhode
Island avenue NV. His performances
usually took place during the intermis-
sion, when the band would play the
Dudes March" or some other appro-
pirate tune with the right swing.
To Charles G. w. Krauskopf goes the
distinction for introducing the modern
Evening star., 1943-06-06
Air Transport
Continued From Page BAY

mand and the Troop Carrier Command
Is perfect. Maj. Gen. Elbridge G. Chap
man of the Airborne Command, with
headquarters at Hoffman, N. c., Is q close
personal friend of Gen. Borum, chief of
the Troop Carrier Command. They work
together hand in glove, each respecting
the ability OF the other, and each COM
mitted to the most direct means Of get
ting at the heart Of Germany and Japan
by air. Gen. Borums troop planes carry
the parachute infantry and air-borne
infantry to the scene Of action.
They carry the artillery and motorized
equipment which must go along with
these troops. They resupply the troops
on the ground from the air. Gen. Chap
man furnishes the trained parachute
jumpers and airborne tnfantrymen to
land on enemy held territory. There
must necessarily be the closest co-opera-
ton between the two units, the men who
get them there by the air route and the
men who form the initial striking force
of invasion.
:. and Nothing Can Stop En-.
Nothing oan stop the Army Air Corps"
runs the song Of tho Air Foros. That
symbolizes the spirit Of Troop Carrier
Command, too. Through fair weather
and foul, frequently without weather aids
or radio beams they deliver their precious
cargoes of men and equipment. They
are doing one Of the outstanding Jobs Of
this war. and they'll continue to do it.
Fred Borum is the kind Of fellow they'll
go through hell for.
As generals 60 he Is young, In his early
sos. Also he's handsome in q vigorous,
Western manner. Also he has hair.
Many generals haven't. my God" said
a woman IN the Army town Of San
Antonio, Tex. few days ago, = general
with hair"
Evening star., 1943-06-06

Wheel with its many alluring and de-
some of my friends with reference to the
formation Of an 'Antl-Female Bicycle
League and the time now seems ripe
for such an organization"
But withal, woman came, she saw
and she conquered
p T. Barnum brought the mammoth
elephant Jumbo to this city in 1882
and exhibited 1t with his circus, which
performed at Ninth and S streets at this
time, and for several years before and
after this date; also when John S.
Prince defeated H. w. Higham in 10
block, then known as Athletic Park,
Higham raced as the English champion,
while Prince-who was credited to
Washington, D. C.-rode under the colors
of the Stars and Stripes
Just where Prince hailed from, the
writer Is not certain, though friend
Of his says that both Higham and Prince
were Englishmen, and that Prince was
only credited to this city in order to
make the race appear more interesting
and to draw a larger crowd
The track here was made Of cinders in
1883, and cost around $4,000, and 1t was
shortly after this that Prince competed
against a trotting horse, but with just
what result the writer is unable to say,
though he witnessed this unusual spec
tacle.
Athletic Park.
Athletic Park, which occupied the
square bounded by Ninth, Tenth, S and
T streets, is Of some historic interest.
At least as early at 1865 a truck farmer
named Michael Braun used both this
block and the one to the south, in which
stood his home on the south side of S
street for the purpose of raising vege-
tables for the market In which he had
a stand. However, because of the famili-
arity of the neighbors with the fruits OF
his toll, in the block to the north of his
home, he found it more profitable to
confine his activities to the block south
Evening star., 1943-06-06

long, and the hike leaders assurance:
are subject to question. When We finally
reach the bus line every one seems to
take on renewed energy, particularly for
singing and lively comments on the days
events.
Thus ends an eventful day packed with
healthful and exhilarating outdoors ex-
ercise, adventures and new friendships.
Mentally and physically restored, the
white-collar worker IS ready to begin
anew another strenuous 48-hour week
as his regular contribution to the war
effort. He truly has something to write
home about"
Evening star., 1943-06-06

District is one that he's never been sat-
isfactorily settled Mrs. Smith certainly
makes a good case and The Star gave
her good publicity.
With few exceptions, Of course, the
men who rode wheels at that time saw
no reason why women should not do
Evening star., 1943-06-06
Woman Riders.

By this time the women had become
a considerable factor in bicycle riding
and were admitted to membership in the
L. A. w, and made good turnout where
ever this organization met. An official
in speaking of the fair sex in attendance
at Washington upon this occasion said:
L never saw so many charming ladies
on cycles before" and ne goes on to say:
The ladies are here in large numbers
and they are attracting just share OF
attention and admiration. More than
100 ladies with their cycles are in the city
from distance, and yesterday was spent
in short runs in and about the city and
the adjacent country"
Mrs. William F. Smith, who claimed
to be the first woman to ride bicycle
in the United States, was much in evi-
dence at this meet, and what The Star
said of her at the time is historic and
interesting, since the writer believes the
question of the first woman rider in the
Evening star., 1943-06-06

Pure. noble, modest woman Is Gods
masterpiece and mans ideal; nothing
else in nature can compare with her
In this state, and man looks up to and
respects her. Let her fall one step
from this high position and man no
longer looks up to her, but he looks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Detective Story Thriller Hoax
Discovered by Tales Hero

at Osceola, the Clarke County seat.
and that he was supposed to have
solved the battling case.
The indignant law officer promptly
informed the publishers of the
magazine that he not only hadn't
solved the case, but never had heard
Of it, and further. that the pic
ture purported to be that of him.
self was a picture Of some one else.
Mr., Flora and St Joseph detec-
tives arrested German at his home,
and because the magazine had been
sent through the mails. the alleged
author was charged with mail fraud,
German pleaded innocent ct the
arraignment, but, according to Mr.
Flora, admitted writing and sub
hitting the story. and sending pic
lures when the publisher requested
photographs Of the principals in
the case
He said he had submitted his own
picture as that of the murderer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Jim Coffroth Dies:
Fiqht Promoter Also
Prominent in Racine
Remotched Corbett and
Jeffries ond Opened
Track at Tia Juunu
Rv the Associated Press.


SAN DIEGO, Calf. Feb. g.
James w. Sunny JIM Coffroth,
70. dean of American boxing pro-
moters and once prominent turf
figure, died today, He had been in
an oxygen tent much of the time
since suffering a heart attack Janu-
airy %.
His sister, Mrs. Flora c. Hughes,
and Tommy Silence, his secretary
for many years. we're at the bedside.
Mr. Coffroth was a bachelor.
After promoting many bouts in
San Francisco featuring the best
known fighters of three and four
decades ago, Mr.. Coffroth turned to
horse racing. In 1916 he opened the
old Tia Juana, Mexico, race track,
where he established the first
100000 stake.
Father Was Legislator.
The son of James Coffroth, one of
CALIFORNIA; first legislators, Mr..
Coffroth was born in Sacramento
September II, 1872. His parents
moved to San Francisco while he
was still an infant and young Cof-
froth grew up in an area when the
manly art was rapidly gaining in
popularity.
While still novice in the fight
game, he teamed with Big Jim Ken
needy. Eastern promoter and to-
gether they engineered bouts which
are legendary in sporting ANIMALS.
1t was in 1903 that they staged the
San Francisco rematch between Jim
Corbett and Jim Jeffries. Corbett.
hurt badly in the second round,
fought on to the tenth before his
the fight. Three years previously,
Jeffries knocked out Corbett in the
23rd round.
In 1904 the combine toured the
West with Bob Fitzsimmons, Jack
Monroe and Jeffries. Later Mr..
Cof1roth took an unknown middle
weight, Stanley KetcNel, under his
wing and developed him into color
full champion.
Helped War Relief Drive.
During the World War, Mr.. Golf =
roth was called East as a dollar-a-
year man to head the Wartime
Boxing Commission. He and as
sociates raised $7,5000OO for relief
funds. with cross country series of
exhibitions featuring Benny Leon
ard, lightweight, and Jack Dempsey
who then was battling his way up
through the heavyweight division.
First of the Coffroth Handicaps
at Tia Juana was run in 1917 with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Stephan, Doomed Traitor,
Plans High Court Appeal

DETROIT, Feb. 6-The hang
mans moose moved a bit closer
today for Max stephan, convicted
traitor.
In his cell al the Milan (MichD
Federal correctional institution, the
German born Stephan learned that
the Circuit Court of Appeals at
Cincinnati had rejected his appeal
from the death sentence a Federal
Judge imposed for aiding Nazl
aviators flight from a prison camp.
Stephan turned away without
word
Apparently his last hope Of max
ing good his muttered boast that
I won't hang" rests now with an
appeal 10 the United States Su-
prcmc Court. which his attorney
said would be taken.
He has 30 DAYS in which to act.
IF no action is filed in that period
Judge Arthur J. futile, who last
August 6 sentenced the former De-
trolt restaurant operator to be
hanged November -, will set new
date for the execution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Mount Vernon Seminary
Moved 10 New Quarters

Mount Vernon Seminary for Young
women, located at Nebraska and
Massachusetts avenues before the
Navy took over that building De-
cember IA, now is operating at 434O
Fordham road NV. less than mile
away, George w. Lloyd, president
Of the seminary said yesterday.
The school has lost only nine
pupils due to the change. Others
will complete the school year in the
classrooms. library and assembly
halls at the new address.
Students have their living quarters
in nearby houses. each supervised BY
q house mother. Without exception
the young women have accepted the
new arrangement enthusiastically,
Nj. Lloyd said.
Today they get their own break
fasts, make their own double decker
beds and eat cafeteria luncheon
Dinner is served in the individual
houses. presided over by faculty
members.
Mount Vernon Seminary wa
established SO years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTH AFRICA. Feb. 6.-Throuch
the hot bursts Of shells, four hmerl-
can Marauder bombers swooped low
of the Tunisian Coast exploding
two Axis supply ships with direct
hits.
One bomber, with fax holes IN
the cockpit and IN the bomb bay.
linped 10 miles and then plunged
into the sea From Capt Thomas
c. Griffin 26. Of Chicago q veteran
Of last years raid on Toxic. came
tbs story Of how ne and four other
creUmen saved themselves from the
luckless Martin B26.
The ships anti-aircralt guns hit
us with q couple Of shells. but we
had the satisfaction Of seeing II
explode almost beneath Us, and our
planes got the second ship" SAID
Capt. Griffin
1t Charles R Meyers, il. "a Of
THAN, Pa, our pilot headed back
from the vicinity Of Bizelte and
followed the coast. although he WAS
wounded in the face, arms and legs.
The co-pllot name censored was
more seriously wounded
A quarter Of mile off Cape
Negro We hit the sea The plane
broke in TWO, but the matches had
been opened so We all got out al
though he rubber raft went down
with the wreckaGc
Floating in our Mae Vests llfe
belts it took us an hour to reach
the rocks where natives met us and
built q FIRE as the cold night Of
Janusry % began. They tended
our two wounded ana | found ban
dsFes a. little French station IN
. sesslde cave" he continued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Controller General Voids
ADA Contract Bonus Clause

A bonus clause incorporated in a
war housing contract by the Alley
Dwelling Authority to encourage the
contractor to keep costs down, is
invalid Controller General Lindsay
c. Warren ruled in a decision made
public yesterday.
The contract, calling for con-
struction of 1873 units at an esti-
mated total cost of S476247 Sc. pro-
vided that if the actual cost fell
below this figure, the contractor
United Fabricators Inc.-Would Te-
ceive % cents of every dollar saved
It had been explained by the Alley
Dwelling Authority that the element
Of cost was difficult to establish for
this type of construction in advance
of the actual completion of the
project.
Declaring that the way is left open
for the contractor TO be more care
less than usual and still earn a
bonus" the Controller General said
that ANY benefit the Government
may receive need not be due to the
efforts of the contractor but may
De purely accidental"
The Alley Dwelling Authority said
it did not appear likely that the
bonus would be earned. even though
it were payable, and that the con-
tract would be re-negotiated if nee
essary.
The Controller General also ques-
toned the right of the authority
to enter into cost-plus- fixed fee con-
tracts for this project and another
involving IS housing units with Iron
/ q Reynolds, Inc However. he &C
cepted. apparently, the explanation
that the authority construed the
law to validate these contracts in
ORDER to expedite the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Farm Income Sets Record
OF Is Billion in 1912
BY the Associated Press.

hoN tilF HsHots6tCu t-ItSN
Rejecting a large wartime de-
mand for food and a % per cent
increase in prices. the 1912 gross in
come of American farmers climbed
to the record figure of 800 900
900, the Agriculture Department
said yesterday.
That estimate was s4.743 900 900
higher than the l94l gross income.
The department also forecast an in
crease of between IL and II per
cent in the l943 figure and further
advances in farm prices
Gross income includes returns
from marketing Of agricultural
products retained as food and fuel
on farms, the rental value of farm
dwellings and Government benefit
payments
The 1912 net income-the amount
remaining after deductins farm
production expe,ses-was estimated
at 10000 900. compared with
s6,748 900 900 in le4l.
The department said the 1912
income from marketing of farm
commodities totaled about SIS
1884 900 900, as compared with sll.-
244,000000 in 194l Should present
prospects for higher prices and
larger production be realized. the
l943 income from marketings would
be from Is to 20 per cent higher it
said.