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The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
Paul Williams
Finds Home
Hard To Play

Between shows Sunday eve
ming. happy Paul Williams sat
in his Paradise Theatre dressing
room and repeated the word
great several times in describing
the show attending folks here
in his home town.
After Paul had ran out of
greats. he humanity confessed
that II is harder to play his
hometown than any other loca-
cation. because the boys IN his
sextette Try too hard The fell
lows seem TO wear themselves
out driving at a terrific pace
going all out trying TO please
their friends in the audience =
Williams said.
TIE COLLECTION
All the time Williams told
about their stops in the East
and the kick they got out Of
their tour. amicable Eddie Cum
nlngham. Pauls advance agent.
sat admring his collection of
beautiful ties. The time went
so rapidly that soon II was Is
minutes before show time. Still
Patterson of the jackson team
came in and also Lee Richard
son TO gag a while, Big Patter-
son. who lives on Warren avenue
near St. Antoine, is one OF the
most cheerful fellows In show
He JOKES and acts small lmpro-
viSed dramas on and off the
stage And in a good
way complains that his feet are
taking ar awful beating trying
10 carry all his weight around.
FROM WINGS
Seeing the show from the
wings is quite treat. All the
performers waiting to take their
turn before the footlights chat
away like one big happy lam
ily..
June Richmond has changed
her delivery 20 be on a comical
plan Lee Richardson voice is
too heavy 10 stand as close 10
the mike as he does. because
his low notes vibrate the entire
building Luis Russell was nice
name band. and Patterson and
Jackson, and Derby Wilson were
neat entertainers. But Paul Will
liams couldn't be appreciated
fully from the wings. Out front
is where Paul Williams and his
seXtette can be seen more i'm
prcssivcly getting off their best
beats.
Williams group Is composed
Of Flovd Taylor piano: William
Rathan drums. Herman Hopkins.
bass; Phillip Guilbeau. trumpet
and Miller Sam. on tenor.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
Joe Louis Film Opens
At New Columbia Show

Once again Detroit's home of
fine colored screen attractions,
the New Columbia. rings the
bell and opens its screen to the
greatest star of them all. none
other than Joe Louis. a king in
the ring. and closest to the
hearts of his race whose in
terests he places above his own
at all times. This is the theme
on THE Fight Never Ends" a
dramatic story that shows in its
fast moving, rapidly paced plot
the problems facing today's
youth with Joe Louis doing
what others must do, lend a
hand and share in the problems
of youth and a solution.
To properly present the story
a new and novel action theme
has been developed combining
tense dramatic sequences with
lighter musical offerings in
which the Mills Brothers share
top h0nors turns in fine dra-
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
SOCIAL.

Buell. Thomas. acclaimed as
the greatest young tenor Of our
time" will be one of the fea-
ture attraction at the "Caval-
cade of Music" to be presented
by the Mary Mahoney raduate
Nurses Club al the Institute of
Arts on Monday evening, April
26.
The show is directed by Noble
Sissle.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17

Todd Rrodcs and hs popular
recording band VIII open Wln
bang Monday night Apr. ~.
~ Lee, Club Sensation AZ 1906
Owen Uzzicl Lee said that he
is Just tryinr 20 give the people
OF Detroit what they want nv
putting Todd Rhodes IN al this
gavest OF gay spots
Todd Rhodes was on h.s Wav
10 fame and fortune last week
whcn he won the fGgt annual
band poll sponsored by the De-
troit TRIBUNE This star OF
the ivory keys was crowned
with a gold crown and awarded
magnificent trophy for COM
lng IN first
HIS hand is creating scnsa-
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
Brown Boys
At Royal
Blue Bar

Max Rott, owner and manager
Of the Royal Blue Bar. has
announced a new policy for his
establishment.
The finest in entertainment,
food and drinks is his boast.
This popular Northend nltery
has secured Joe f Brown and
his Brown BOYS to furnish the
music for patrons in their re-
laxinP moments. This aggrega-
tion features Louie Stevens on
the tenor sax, Bobby Ruff or
the alto sax. Charles Stevens
on the trumpet. Dennis Gui-
chard on the bass Gin the dog
house 10 the swing fans and
Joe f. Brown, himself. beating
II ou' on the drums.
The numbers the band has
been featuring. which have real
" gone over big are The
Groovv Thing" Rhapsody In
Blue "FlyinG Home and Red
skin Rhumba'
In order TO make sure that his
patrons have a good time. Mr..
Rott. the owner. invites them 10
put in their special requests for
numbers end the band is only
too glad TO oblige.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
Todd RHODES AND BAND OPEN AT CLUB SENSATION APRIL 1e
Duke Theatre Brings
Paul Williams Back

p,m Williams. "the nations
,,.'bsr one sax star" and De-
,roi,'s nr own VIII receive a wei
.o,s uvm hack" al the Duke The
i ,' srs TUESDAY April 10th, that
" "will mover forget. In addition
|,n himself Paul will bring to
~ iayorltc 8. Mile Road theatre
hs famous Hot Sextette.
Paul Williams music makes
werybody want 70 jump. After
|hs first stage appearance at
NJ Duke theatre last January,
pall and his Hot Sextette be-
rsme an overnight sensation
MS popularity spread from
ross 10 coas, His record sales
,oomed 10 unbelievable heights.
paurs hit records includes such
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17

k,ou;es as Hastings Street
FBounce' $500" and his very
latest hi, called The Twlster.
All Of Williams records arc
under the personal direction Of
Teddy Regs Of the Savoy Rec
ord Company
In addition 10 Paul Williams
stage appearance at the Duke
Theatre. local Eight Mile Road
merchants. the Paul Williams
Fan Club will be on hand 10
Welcome back" the king of
the Duke. The officers of the
Fan Club include Marion Ford.
president; Mildred Carter. Vice
president. and Nancy Brown.
secretary. All the girls are
from tho Eight Mile Road Sec
hon.
Two Stage shows are sched-
uled the ilrst at 7.30 pm. and
the last Al $3.50 pm. The doors
Of the DUKE Theatre will open
az 5,4i pm
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
New Tavern Lounge
Is Operated BY
Cousin Of Champ

Latest addition TO Detroit's
M o. new gay play spots is
y. Tavern Lounge. located al
|"9 Llmwood at Lafayette.
fea'ulng decor thoroughly
moaernlstlc it flashes "atmos-
RaeTe Pa me moment you enter.
I.,g 1ne sNenN new modernistic bar
makes rs bid as one of the
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
Ella Fitzgerald
Vaudeville Revue
At Masonic Sat.

Epa- Fitzgerald. one OF the
greatest singers OF an time VIII
head a gigantic vaudeville rc-
vuc which VIII be presented
al Masonic Auditorium Saturday.
April 18th at $50 and 1880
pm
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17

In addition TO the huge stage
show at the Duke Theatre, the
screen fare includes Dangerous
Years mystery drama
Remember the date, Tuesday.
April Goth. it's Paul Williams
and his orchestra at the Duke
Theatre.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
Letha Jones, Vocalist
Back On Bandstand
Uzziel Lee Is Attempting II Give Patrons
What They Want; Invites Requests for Songs

t.0n Stree is recordings have
been distributed nationally
sea- ng h9noss with Todd
Rnoae cat Sensation way Is that
oat 'anNnr vocalist Let h a
Joro wao takes her place az
tnc nuke 81 tae screams Of de-
llat Sie sng popular blues,
AND Neci Numbers on request.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-04-17
most 5eautiful in Detroit.

most beautiful in Detroit.
The beautiful decorations and
color scheme show the result
OF much planning and taste.
The owner and manager, Joe
Louis Smith, is a cousin 10
our champ and local here. Joe
Louis. king of the fisticuffs.
Mr. Smith. who is a very az
fable host, welcomes the patrons
to this new establishment. Tasty
sandwiches as well as drinks
are available at this new set up.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
Chinese Reds Launch
Several 0ffensives
BY the Associated Press

NANKING, Mar. 2e.-It appears
that the Chinese Communists have
started offensives on several civil
war fronts to overshadow the open
ing of the National Assembly Mon
day.
There were indications today that
the Reds would make a strong at
tempt to recover their former capt.
tai, Yenan, in Central China. Pro-
government sources said the Com.
munists siege of Lochuan, between
Yenan and the South Shensi Dor.
der, had frightened.
The national garrison at Yenan IL
virtually isolated.
In Shantung Province, General
issimo Chang Kai-shek's air trans
ports were dropping supplies te
hard-pressed troops at Weihsien
Latest reports placed the Commu-
nists only five miles from the city
Weihsien formerly was headquar-
ters for the American equipped new
9th Army, now stationed at the sea-
port Of Chefoo.
Dispatches to the independent
newspaper Hsin Min Pao reported
government armored units were be-
ing used in the Hungtsehu area in
an effort to stop the advances OF
Red Gems. Liu Po-cheng and Chen
vi. 100 miles northwest of Nan
king.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
Sasscer Urges Law TO Make
Good Friday Legal Holiday

Representative Sasscer, Democrat,
Of Maryland yesterday renewed his
plea for legislation making Good
Friday a legal holiday throughout
the United States.
In a talk to the House. he called
attention to a bill he introduced at
the last session of the present Con-
gress, which would establish the
holiday. The bill is still before the
Judiciary Committee.
THE United States is the only
large Christian country in which
Good Friday is not legal holiday" "
Representative Sasscer declared
About Is States have. by legislation
or proclamation, established Good
Friday as holiday
"It is my hope and belief that If
this bill is enacted, it would
contribute to the resistance both
here and abroad of ideologies for
eign to our way of life"
Evening star., 1948-03-26
Court Picture Wins
News Photo Contest
RY tho Associated Pre<x

KENT, Ohio, Mar. 26.-Anthony
Bernato of the New York Mirror
won first prize in the spot news
event of Kent State University's an
nual news photography contest.
Winning entries were announced
last night at banquet featuring
the schools seventh annual short
course In newspaper photography
About $50 prints were submitted.
Mr.. Bernato's picture, entitled
Caught With Their Rants Down.
showed surprised labor attorneys in
a court scene.
Three men-William Eckenberg,
New York Times; George Yates, Des
Moines Register and Tribune, and
Gordon Kuster, Columbus (Ohio)
Dispatch-were singled out for meri-
torious work in general photogra-
ply.
A special citation was awarded
Paul Calvert of the Los Angeles
Times for his picture showing a
mother walking away from her
drowned child.
Winners in other classes:
Sports-Julius Greenfield, Akron
(Ohio) Beacon Journal, first: Art
Abfier, New York Mirror, second
Features-Howard Sochurek, Mil
waukee Journal, first; Ed Wagner
Chicago Herald American, second
Color transparencies - Columbus
Ditpatch, first: Detroit Free Press
second.
Second prize in the spot news
group went to Miss Caroline Valenta
of the Houston Post.
The Chicago Herald American
was selected for having the best 15-
picture exhibit.
Evening star., 1948-03-26

ture, died suddenly Tuesday ir
Stamford, Conn, on his way back
from a visit to Yale University. He
had been at Howard 27 years and
had headed the English department
20 years. He lived in Silver Spring
Md.
He had lectured at Yale, Albany
State Teachers College and other
institutions. For the last two years
he had been preparing a book on
Daniel Defoe, author Of Robinson
CrLsoe."
A native of st. Georges, Bermuda
he received his A. B. degree from
Wilberforce University in 1914; hi.
masters degree from Columbia Uni.
versity in 1918, and his doctors de.
gree from Ohio State University ir
1888. He also studied as a fellow
at the University of Edinburgh
Scotland, and did research in Eng.
land.
DR.. Burch was a member Of thu
Modern Language Association ol
America, the American Association
of University Professors and Alphs
Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Surviving are his widow, DR.. Wills
Burch, director of elementary super.
vision and planning with the Dis.
trict Board of Education, and two
brothers, DR.. Collingwood c. Burch
Bermuda physician, and DR.. Egber
Burch, New York pharmacist.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
DIVA. JonesFunera|
To Be Held Tomorrow;
Pastor Since 1902

Funeral services for the Rev. DR.
William Armstead Jones. 81, who
died Monday at his residence. 2s03
N street NV, after a weeks ILL
ness, will be held at noon tomorrow
at the Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church.
DR.. Jones had been pastor OF
Rock Greek Baptist Church, col
ored church at 300 Twenty-fourth
street NV, since 1902. He first
joined the church in 1878.
DR.. Jones was born in Isle OF
Wight County. Virginia, in 1861
When he was he and his mother
were included in a shipload of
Southern Negroes who were taken
to Haiti under the colonization plan
of James Redpath, editor and
journalist. Haiti was to be refuge
for Negroes from Confederate
States.
His mother brought him back
to Virginia the following year and,
at the age of IL, he was brought
to Washington.
He attended the Theological
School OF Howard University, but
dropped out before being gradu-
ated. He received his doctor of
divinity degree from the American
Correspondence School in 1911. His
wife, whom he married in 1894, died
two years ago. They had no chill
dren. He is not survived by any
close relatives.
He was also active In other pas
torates-the Shiloh Baptist Church
in Fairfax, Va, and the Mount
Glory Baptist Church in Montgom-
cry County, Md.
DR.. Jones was a Mason, a mem
ber of the Odd Fellows and a mem
ber of the Baptist Ministers Con-
ference of Washington and vicinity.
Members of the conference have
been requested to attend the fu-
neral.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
Rites 10 Be Held Monday
For Mrs. Jane N. Smith

Requiem mass for Mrs. Jane NJ
Smith. II, lifelong Washington area
resident, will be offered at 10 am
Monday in st. Patrick's Catholic
Church, Tenth and G streets NV.
with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery
She died Wednesday, after long
illness, in her home at 2435 North
Powhatan street, Arlington, where
she had lived for the last six years
She was the widow of Robert E.
Smith, retired Navy man, who died
about Is years ago.
Mrs. Smith was born in George
town, the daughter of the late Ru-
dolph and Mary Agnes Ullmer. She
attended schools in Georgetown and
later worked in department store
as a sales clerk.
Survivors are a daughter. Mrs.
John Fitzpatrick, with whom she
lived; a son, Paul A. Smith. Holly
wood. Md; two sisters, Mrs. A. B.
McVeigh. Washington. and Mrs.
Ross Woodward. Chevy Chase, Md,
and two brothers, Frank R. Ullmer.
also of Chevy Chase, and Vincent
R. Ullmer, Arlington.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
Liquor Licensees Warned
To Apply for Renewals

A warning that applications for
renewal of alcohol beverage licenses
in Montgomery County must be In
the hands of the Liquor Control
Board, Silver Spring, on or before
April was issued today by Charles
B. Buscher, general manager of
the board.
Mr.. Buscher said that so far Al
beer and wine licensees have failed
to apply. All Of the licensees have
received renewal applications.
Residents wishing to protest re-
newals must have the protest signed
by 10 residents and property own
ern in the precinct where the place
of business is located. Protests must
be filed with the Liquor Control
Board by April l. A hearing will be
set by the board,
Evening star., 1948-03-26
Corporation Takes Title
To Meridian Hill Hotel

Title to the war-built six-story
Meridian Hill Hotel, sold recently
by the Government at q 5000, 900
profit, was transferred yesterday to
the new owners, Sidney Claman
and Abner Friedman of New York.
The new owners, operating un-
der the name OF the Meridian Hill
Corp, made a down payment of
$4,000 yesterday and under the
sales contract will pay off the 20
year mortgage at a rate of $127,-
500 annually. The building, which
cost the Government $1,815,000 sold
for $2,750O00.
Built in 1912 to house women war
workers, the Meridian Hill is of
firepreof brick construction. 1t has
637 rooms with accommodations for
approximately 725 persons.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
George Hopkins, "a, Dies
Alexandra Businessman

George Dearborn Hopkins, "a, re-
tired Alexandria businessman, died
yesterday at his home, 1923 Twenty
second street NV.
A native of Richmond. Mr.. Hop
kins entered the brokerage business
here after attending public schools
In Alexandria.
In 1900 he became secretary and
treasurer of the Old Dominion Glass
Co. and the Alexandria Glass fac
tory. He retired in 1923.
Mr.. Hopkins was former direc-
tor of the Alexandria Hospital and
the Old Dominion Boat Club Of
Alexandria, of which he was an
honorary member. He was an ac-
tive member Of the Alexandria Elks
Lodge.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Jennie Wheatley Hopkins; a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Julia Benton Hopkins,
Washington attorney; son, B.
Marion Hopkins of Alexandria, and
a grandson. DR.. George D. Hopkins
of Winchester, Va.
Funeral services will be held at
II am. Saturday at the Hines fu-
neral home, 2901 Fourteenth street
NV. with burial in Riverview
Cemetery. Richmond. Va.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
I'M Mrntnrtattt

JONES. LIZZIE. Sacred to the memory
Of gu our r dear sar,I. mother and grandmothsr: Mrs
years ago today, March 20, 1914.
There are times when the world grows dari
When sorrows make our life psthwa,
When we look. in vain for the smile of ole
And miss the voice that has ceased tc
speak. LEILA AND ALvA.
on MAY3 WA , In sSRf sDW.RH
day, March 20, 1943
Our hearts still ache with sadness
Our eyes still fill up with tears;
oEvoTED WIFE, REBEccA, AND cHn.
MERRITT. ELLA THOMPSON A trib-
IL LILA q THoMpsoS HHe II sR1s MRsRT my Who ede de-
March &c. 1919,
MY thoushts of you will nsgsT 1olT,fs fsde
NAUMANN. JAMES C. lJUNIE,. In
loving memory of our darling son AND
brother. JAMES c, JUNIE) NAUMANN
who left us seventeen years ago today,
March 26, 1881.
He had a smile for every one,
A heart as pures as gold;
To those who knew and loved him,
,I, HIS msmory or & WI IsD meyer pg9%,, groT 9.S.
",
POOLE, DOROTHY E. PARKS. In
and sister, DOROTHY E. PARKS POOLE
who left US ten years ago today, March
20, 1888.
1t was hard blow to lose you,
Our hearts still ache with pain;
Oh, this world would be like Heaven
II we could only have you back again.
DEVOTED FAMILY.
sAMUELs, JERRY. Sacred to the mem
n my
March 90, 1889.
His life was so unselfish
And for others he did live,
Not for what he received.
ETNA s. WILLIAMS
sHEAFFER. CLARENCE R. In loving
cfaPES q ssfa Who sno
1a46.
God took you first and I remain
To walk the road alone
III live in memory's garden, dear.
With happy days we've known.
Each thing you've touched along the way
To me is hallowed spot;
So many years with one I've loved
'''' WIFE. MARGARET.
A face that is ever before US,
A voice we cannot forget;
smile that we love forever,
In memory We see him yet.
Gone from this world of grief and sorrow
To the land of peace and rest,
Cod has taken you, dear daddy.
Where you have found eternal rest.
HIS CHILDREN.
SHEEHY, VIRGINIA A. In memory oil
my loving wife, VIRGINIA A. SHEEHY
who died two years ago, on Good Friday
1896 JIM.
SIMON, JOSEPH. In loving memory oi
my dear husband, JOSEPH SIMON, who
departed this life three years ago today
March &C. 1945.
LOVING WIFE. IDA
vENNf, CHESTER j. IN loving mem
ory of my husband. CHESTER J. VENNY
who died one year ago today, March 20
El947.
I think Of you in silence.
So few have seen me weep,
But meHv silent tears are shed
"hpssa psvtfSp Stnsrs W1.s sTs ssslssR sfRRr vr.rv .
Evening star., 1948-03-26
S159,590 in Contracts Lei
For MARYLAND Sewers

Contracts totaling $l5e,590 have
been awarded by the Washington
Suburban Sanitary Commission for
water main and sewer construction
in nearby Maryland, the commission
has announced.
Major projects include a $46,742
contract to Leo Butler Co., Silver
Spring, for construction in Indian
Spring Manor, Indian Spring Hills
and Indian Spring Terrace. Anoth-
er contract, for $32 ,466. was awarded
to Intercounty Construction Co.,
Hyattsville, for work on Dale street
and Metropolitan and Warner ave-
nues, Capital View Park.
Other areas in which new facili-
ties will be provided are Westmore-
land Hills, Locust Hills. Green Hill
Farms, NorthWood Village, Carole
Highlands and the Fairway subdi-
vision.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
Mother, 19, Acquitted
| In Staying of Infant
By the Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex, Mar. 26
"A 19-year-old girl was acquitted
Of murder last night in the death
Of her newborn daughter.
Miss Nickie Mae Pierce of Menard
Tex, had been charged with stran-
Cling and burning her child after
giving birth unattended in an Albu.
querque rooming house November 8
An all-male jury ended the four
day trial with a verdict of moi
guilty by reason of insanity at the
time of commission of the crime"
The girl heard the verdict in 81.
lence. First tears came to her
eyes-then she smiled.
"All ! want to do is breathe and
smile" she said. This is the first
time I think I have been able to
smile for almost a wear"
Evening star., 1948-03-26
1tt Mrntnria1tt

! BRADFORD. FLORENCE. A tribute o
E my wSa Se' depsfte mShss
this life eighteen years ago today. Marcl
! 90, 1880.
The love you gave me many years
Will never from me depart:
DEyoTED DAUGHTER, GLADYS JOHN
BUTLER. HANIBAL. In loving memor.
father, who departed this life one year az,
today, March 20. 1947.
| Let us think of him today,
| Sleeping, resting. Just away:
Resting where no shadows fall
Only waiting for us all.
DEVOTED WIFE, SON AND oRANDcHIL
DUNCAN. SUSIE GRIGsRY. In rovin:
81 tH G. ny sso sseF mes s s eFes sEss
ty-nine years ago today. March 20. 1919.
only ask to live each day,
So. when my task is done.
| I will see my dear mother
| DAUGHTER. MARIE PIERCE.
EDWARDS. JAMES AND ALBERTA. II
loving remembrance Of our dear parents
passed away March IS, 1928, and Marcf
I26, 1918, respectively.
Just when life was sweetest
And we could have lived our best,
d Inc RaLeS OF heaven opened
/ And they entered the land of rest
God is good He gave us strength
To bear our heavy cross:
He is the only one who knows
/ How bitter was our loss.
Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for them,
And may there be no moaning at the bal
When they put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seen asleep,
! Too full for sound and foam,
hat uyb
/ Turns again home
Twilight and evening fell
And after that the dark.
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When they embark.
For though from out the bourn of TIM
and place
-, The, food. may bear them far.
+ They hope to see their Pilot face TO fac
THEIR DEVOTED cH1LpREN, EDITH
1AMEsi I'M srpkaHn RAYMOND. fRMA' EUaENi
GwYNN, GEORGE NATHANIEL. Ii
.her faI sfsE
Eh9 left Us elevsn years ears, ago today. Goos
! Our hearts still ache with sadness,
/ Our eyes flll up with tears;
! Only God knows how much we miss him
Al the end OF eleven long years,
oERS 4RfeE & GW9NN sR AND IAasEe fNEz E. eooPEk REA
HAUSER. SOPHIE ELIZABETH In Low
ing remembrance of our mother SOPHIl
ELIZABETH HAUSER, who entered int
the joys of Paradise thirteen years ago to
day, March 20, 1895.
! May light perpetual shine upon her
HER SONS, WILLIAM, ERNEST AM
i HARRY HAUSER, AND DAUGHTER-TN
i LAW, LOTTIE E. HAUSER
i JOHNSON. MAUDE. In loving remem
brance of my sister, MAUDE JOHNSON
who departed this life fifteen years ago to
day, March 26, 1898.
Every day I miss you, Naude. dear,
4 Yes, / miss YOU more and more.
j love you Just as dearly
: With an AehinE heart that is sore,
SISTNR ROSA CLIFFORD.
Evening star., 1948-03-26
Walter LittIefieId Dies;
Dreyfus Case Authority
By the Assosioted Press

NEW CANAAN, Conn, Mar. 90
Walter Littlefield, 81, retired New
York newspaperman and writer who
was an authority on the Dreyfus
case, died yesterday at his home
here
Mr.. Littlefield retired from the
New York Times in 1912. He had
been that papers foreign editor
for many years.
Two of his several books were
about the Dreyfus case. and Mr..
tLittlefleld also edited The Letters
of an Innocent Man" written by
Capt Alfred Dreyfus Of the French
Army while he waged from prison
his long and successful fight for
acquittaY IT charge Of treason.