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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1951-05-03

learned he had just come from
bill signing session - seventy one
approved and five vetoed and IT'S
still were to. be considered. Bill
signing and handshaking has not
yet dampened his enthusiasm -
we read in a. paper the next morn
ing that after the reception he at
tended Republican pow-wow and
there limited that he might like to
run again in "a.
There was some Montgomery
legislation among the bills signed,
We learned before another batch
of white gloved ladies claimed the
Governors attention. Next day
we read that it included raising
the sheriff's salary from $4,000 a
year to $4,000, elminting the $1,000
allowance for his car, but providing
him with a county car, it's opera
ton and maintenance. The act al
so directs the sheriff to appoint at
least seven deputies who will fur
nish their own cars, receive $4,000
salary plus 5000 for expenses. Also
deputy sheriff who will receive
an additional $500 year. Don't
rush, boys, these positions are
filled.)
But let's get back to Annapolis
on the Severn, where the river
flows into the Chesapeake Bay =
with its many fine examples of
architecture and its quaint narrow
streets and cobbled walks, which
have been so we'll guarded against
modernization. The city, founded
IN 1919, has succeeded in maintain
ing its quiet way of life through
three centuries. ,..
The Hammond HARDWOOD House,
kept up by proceeds of these house
and garden tours, has been called
the most perfect example of Geor-
gian architecture in America. We
can't be sure of that-wait until we
come back from Newcastle Bay in
Delaware - there are many lovely
Colonial houses standing from
Maine to Charleston. The charm
and dignity of the design of Ham
mond- HARDWOOD House, along with
it's incompatible carving, are the
creation of the master carpenter
and architect, William auckland,
who was introduced to Annapolis
by George Mason after Mr.. Buck
land had made such a success of
the Mason home, Gunston Hall, in
Virginia. Its doorway is said to
be the most copied one in the
United States.
Built so lovingly for a beautiful
girl who eloped with another man
while Matthias Hammond was away
buying materials or furnishings,
the first owner of the house never
lived in it. There are all kinds of
tales of her ghost haunting it and
rumors that she was secretly bur-
led there when she died. All of
old Annapolis seems haunted by the
past. Not so St. Johns College or
the Naval Academy. Of course there
is plenty of tradition attached to
both and some of the lovely old
houses are included in their
grounds. But there was certainly
no dust or cobwebs on the men we
saw on the campus at either school.
St. Johns absorbed King Will
liams' School established in 1896.
A huge tulip poplar tree on the
campus is thought to be over 600
years old. Tradition says the trea-
ty of peace made July 1862 be-
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tween the colonists and the Susque-
hammock Indians was agreed to I'M
der its branches. At the time of
the Revolution the Sons of Liberty
are supposed to have met under
this tree, which gave it the name
of Liberty Poplar.
Three fourths of Annapolis is
surrounded by water. The shores
of its creeks and inlets afford har-
bors for innumerable pleasure
craft. 1t is only a step from the
old world charm of Maryland Ave-
nue. into the imposing grounds of
the Naval Academy founded in
1845 and located on the site of Fort
Stevens. During the Civil War the
Academy was moved to Newport,
R. l. and brought back in 1865. We
walked through the grounds and
visited the home of the superinten-
dent with it's lovely lawns where
annually garden party is held
for the graduating class. The
chapel with it's huge dome - Ban
croft Hall, in front of which stands
the replica of Tecumseh, the f.
urehad of the old ship Delaware
the midshipmen consider it lucky
symbol and are said to toss it pen
MES and nickels as they go forth
to meet a hard examination or a
tough opposing team.
But not all our day was spent in
Annapolis - though it would take
several days to see all the histori-
cal spots in it. We also visited
Rising Sun Tavern, a lovely old
early tavern with hip roof. Ira
dition says it was built by the Puri-
tans in 1868. Beautiful lockwood
surrounds it. The quaint and at
tractive interior has been restored
and is used by the Anne Arundel
County Chapter of the OAR. Cen
eral Washington and Count Roch-
ambeau were among it's guests.
Another stop was at Whitehall
Farms, 1716-26, birthplace of Johns
Hopkins, famous Quaker philan-
thropist who was the founder of
Johns Hopkins University. 1t is
now a prosperous farm where An
gus cattle and Palomino horses
are raised. The owners, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Duckett, live in An
napolis.
Roedown, which was last on our
itinerary, is on land originally sur
veyed in 1869, and purchased by
William Brogden in 1742. Descen-
dants of house servants of this
family who took it's name are now
some of the most solid and respect
ed colored citizens of this county.
The interior of the handsome brick
house, situated on commanding
hilltop, has been beautifully re-
stored. Rare antiques and paint
ings recovered from the present
owners home in the Netherlands
after the German occupation, make
it one of the most charming places
in the county. A real Maryland
touch was the handsome Chesa-
peake retriever who gravely offer
ed his hand = his left one at that
- in farewell. We remembered
our beloved Chesapeake and gave
him hug in addition, much to his
surprise.
We could rave on and on = we
do hope this has aroused a desire
in DUR readers to visit the capital
city of which we should be so
proud. Meanwhile, remember that
next week the pilgrimage will ex-
tend to our own county and there
are some very interesting homes to
be seen here.
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Mrs. MacArthur's Home

Murfreesboro, Tenn. = Offers
have been pouring in from all
over the country to buy the frame
house in which Mrs. Douglas Mac
Arthur once lived here. Paul
Mertz, who bought the house for
$1,000 six years ago, said he has
been offered $4,000 for the two
story, colonial style building.
Mertz says it's mot for sale"
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Numerous Survivors

Reserves, New Mexico - Mrs.
Acianta Benavidez, who died re-
Gently at the age of 83, was sur
vived by IL children, 100 grand
children, 224 great-grandchildren
and four great-great- grand
children.
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ALL At Home

Central Falls, R. l. = Mrs.
Olympic Mdrissette, 80, has 100
descendants, everyone. of whom
live in this city. They can have
gathering of the "clan" on 80
minutes notice.
Evening star., 1951-04-09

was that burglars
porteo tney could not the safe inover
Evening star., 1951-04-09
Loyalty
Continued From First Page.)

known Communists in Washing
ton, Senator Ferguson, Repub-
lican, of Michigan, asked how that
could happen when you hear it
said there is not one in the Gov
ernment."
MIR. Hoover replied that the
FBI doesn't make findings but
merely passes on the information
1t obtains to the various, depart
ments and loyalty boards.
Mr.. Hoover explained that the
FBI is operating under the con-
tention that unless an individual
can be proved to be a Commu-
mist he cannot be denied Gov
ernment employment.
Then he added:
They are not carrying cards
any more and they have no mem
bership lists"
He said he thought the action
OF 2,941 persons in resigning while
under investigation reflects guilty
conscienceS on the part of many
of them"
The program of flngerprinting
all workers in war industries was
mentioned apparently as a means
OF countering what Mr.. Hoover
described as the hard CORE of
sabotage-trained Communists.
Declaring that every seasoned
member of the Communist Party
"is a potential saboteur and spy,
steeled for organized violence, !"
Evening star., 1951-04-09
Truckers Blame U. 5.
And Manufacturers
For Tire Shortage
By the Associated Press

A union official told Senate
committee today the trucking in
|dustry faces a tire shortage that
may impair the defense effort.
Frank Tobin of Washington,
who said he spoke for the in
|dustry's National Defense Com
|mittee, charged that Govern
|ment officials and tire companies
were responsible. He accused
them of failure to conform with
the law and asserted a black mar
|ket has sprung up in scarce truck
tires which the Government seems
to disregard.
Mr.. Tobin is public relations
counsel for the AFL Teamsters'
Union. which he said is repre-
Isented on the industry's Defense
Committee along with employer
groups. He appeared before the
Senate Small Business Committee
which is looking into the way
the Governments rubber control
program is being handled.
In a prepared statement to the
Senate group in behalf of Dave
Beck of Seattle, Wash, chairman
lof the Defense Committee, Mr..
ITobin charged that many truck
ing firms are unable to find tires
to replace dangerously worn ones,
even by paying black market
premiums of $50 to $50 per tire.
Evening star., 1951-04-09

Mr.. Hoover said that while the
Communists haven't yet launched
sabotage campaign they have
been melting slow-downs, work
Stoppages and strikes.
In giving the story of the WON
an who faces deportation, Mr.
Hoover said seized Nazi files hao
disclosed evidence that Stalir
sent his personal bodyguard, whose
name wasn't given, to spy on the
White Russian Vassilov army
which joined the Germans during
World War II.
Woman Transmitted Data.
Mr.. Hoover said the files showed
the bodyguard had become a COM
misSar in that army.
This commissar sent confiden-
tial information back to Moscow
during that time" Mr.. Hoover
said. He sent it back through
the medium of a woman. This
woman had come to this country
as a displaced person and on a
check in the file we were able to
establish who she was and to
report that to the immigration
authorities for proper action"
The FBI director said the
woman was ordered deported, but
obtained court writ and was re-
leased on bond pending a Supreme
Court decision in another deporta-
tion case.
Evening star., 1951-04-09

admitted he should not have
made the statement.
HE is young man, and fine
teacher who has been doing well. !"
the superintendent explained. 1--WE
expect to re-appoint him next
year. I believe he learned some
thing from the incident, and that
it was the beginning of his educa-
ton as a teacher"
Mr.. limerick said he felt no
purpose, would be served by iden-
tifying the teacher.
Henry's parents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Park. Mr.. Park, a
former professor at the Univer-
sity of Oklahoma, is in the import
export business in Washington.
Evening star., 1951-04-09
Letter
Continued From First Page.)


miral McIntire or any other
of the White House inner
circle has taken public cognizance
of the whispered rumor that
President Roosevelt died by his
own hand at Warm Springs.
Aldie is in Loudoun county. o.
L. limerick, superintendent of
public instruction for the county,
said yesterday he had investigated
the incident and found Henry
had stated his case accurately.
The teacher did make such a
statement in class, Mr.. limerick
said, although it was not intended
as statement of fact, but rather
as one reported version of how
President Roosevelt died.
He says one of his college
professors made the statement,
and that it was fairly well docu-
mented," MIR. limerick told The
Star. adding that the college the
teacher attended is Bridgewater
College in Bridgewater, Va, near
Harrisonburg.
Mr.. limerick said the teacher
Evening star., 1951-04-09

SBTEEL TAPE, Keufiel 3 Esser. 100-fte
I'd. Reward. Phone OIL. 031S.
Evening star., 1951-04-09
Continued From First Page.

They didn't ask for any special
diversions.
I'm other words, I was a pro-
motion man in a slight way. No
one else in town knew 7 worked
for them"
Mr.. Dowell said he promoted
the port only after his regular
working hours and during week
ends. From June, 1948, until
June, 1850, he said, he made "in
the neighborhood of $4,500."
Saw Nothing Dishonest.
II wrote them a letter in Oc-
tober, 1949, requesting that they
have a regular representative in
this area, but they still continued
to send small checks" Mr.. Dowell
declared. He added:
"The reason I accepted the
checks was that I thought I was
doing nothing dishonest by do
ing work after hours and on week
ends"
The Senators said that two
former officials of Orange, Tex,
Mayor Raymond Sanders and
Port Director j. P. Kerr, ar
ranged the payments to the Fed
eral worker. The payments, it
was said, began in July of 1e48.
During this period, the report
said. Government employees with
responsibility for routing cargo
were entertained generously" in
Washington by the city officials.
Kerr and Sanders spent stable
sums of the city's funds, osten-
sibly for the port, in their nu-
merouS trips to Washington and
other cities"
Chairman johnson, Democrat,
of Texas declined, however, to
make public testimony on this
phase of the subject. The testi-
mony was heard February z and
10 in executive session, it was said.
Kept No Accurate Record.
Mr.. Kerr was quoted as ad-
mitting he ''kept no accurate
record" of his expenses. The re-
port said the two city officials
had entered into "a secret agree
ment" with a stevedoring COM
pany in Orange under which they
received a fourth of a cent for
each hundred pounds of cargo
handled by the port.
The investigators received much
conflicting evidence" in the case,
they said. When Mr.. Dowell first
was asked whether he had received
payments, the Senators reported
He testified unqualifiedly and re-
peatedly that he had not. Later
when he was confronted with
Cancelled checks drawn to his or
Ger by the city of Orange and
letters describing his agreements
with Kerr and Sanders, he ad-
mltted receiving the money but
insisted he had not solicited Gov
ernment freight for or routed it
to the Port Of Orange.
Upon further questioning Mr..
DoWell reluctantly revealed
Evening star., 1951-04-09

through the description of his ac-
tivities that he did solicit Gov
ernment freight for the port. The
letter exhibits in the record made
this even clearer.
Recollection Called ''Hazy."
Both Dowell and Kerr exhibited
hazy recollections, but "Kerr's was
the worst by far" The latter
explained his health was good
it was said, but "he had quite
recently developed a very bad
memory"
Mr.. Kerr could not recall who
had first suggested that Mr.. Dow
ell get S cents ton for "all the
freight that he could get for us,
according to the report.
Mr.. Dowell told the subcommit-
tee he was on vacation in New
Orleans when he discussed the
matter with the two Orange Off
cials at his hotel. They wanted
him, he said, to be their good
will ambassador or something in
Washington"
Col. E. B. Gray, Mr.. Dowell's
superior. testified that Mr.. Dow.
ell was "in position not only
to direct Army cargo to specific
ports. but also it was possible for
him to have influenced the Sc
lection of ports by other Govern
ment departments and agencies, u
according to the subcommittee.
When he began to receive
checks from Orange. Mr.. Dowell
was quoted as saying. he asked
the mayor for an explanation, and
was informed he had helped them
out. Mr.. Dowell, it was said, re-
piled he only helped because
Orange was entitled to a fair
share of the business.
The report said that Emmet L.
Morrison, a private freight repre-
sentative who lives in the $500
block of Wisconsin avenue, Be-
thesda. later became a represent
ative in Washington for the Port
of Orange.
Warnings to Kerr.
Mr.. Morrison testified he did
not know that his friend, Mr..
Dowell, also was receiving fees
from the city at the same time,
the report said. Morrison stated
he asked Dowell on several occa-
sions whether he was being paid
and he denied it. Dowell con-
f1rmed this, but Kerr testified
that Morrison did not know about
the arrangement with Dowell
and repeatedly had warned him
Kerr) Of its illegality."
Mr.. Dowell had received 5 cents
a ton In the beginning, the report
said.
Finally the payments were
changed to 5000 a month for Mr..
Morrison and $75 a month for
Mr.. Dowell, 1t was said.
The subcommittee briefed part
of letter in which Mr.. Dowell
wrote Mr.. Kerr he twas fearful
Of continuing his own employ
ment because the Army was be-
coming more watchful."
The subcommittee stated 1t was
informed that the Justice De-
partment and the Army ARE al
ready engaged in independent in
vestigations Of this matter"
The Senators ordered that the
record of the case be sent to the
city Of Orange.
Evening star., 1951-04-09
7 Trapped Sisters Die,
Husband Rescued
In Arlington Blaze

Two sisters died and the hus-
band of one was seriously burned
yesterday in fire at their home,
1925 Old Dominion drive, Arling-
ton.
The bodies Of Mrs. Leonard
Deslys, 60, and Mrs. Marie wi
Walker. 81, were discovered on
the floor of an upstairs bedroom
after firemen had extinguished
the flames.
Mr.. Deslys, 81, was rescued from
the burning building with serious
burns on his face and hands. His
condition at Arlington Hospital
today was reported as fair.
Miss Florence Boggs, neice of
the two sisters, also lives in the
house, but was spending the
week end with friends in Wash
ington.
Mr.. Deslys was helped to safety
by Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney A. Car
roll of 4127 North Twenty-flfth
street, Arlington. The CAROLS
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ira N. Miller
of 1903 North Taft street, Arling-
ton. noticed the fire as they were
leaving a dance at the nearby
Washington Golf and Country
Club about 1870 am.
Noticed Big Flash.
1--WE were in the country club
parking lot when we noticed big
flash about block away" said
Mrs. Carroll. The flash" effect.
she explained, probably was caused
by flames bursting through the
outside of the house and not by
an explosion.
The two couples jumped into
their automobiles and rushed to
the Deslys' home. Mrs. Carroll said
when they got there they shouted
to neighborS to call firemen and
at the same time tried to find al
way mCO the mouse.
Mrs. Carroll got the basement
door by breaking the pane and
reaching inside. She cut her hand,
and as she and the others opened
the door large dog drove them
back.
Forced Kitchen Door.
While Mr.. and Mrs. Miller re-
manned in the basement doorway
trying to coax the dog outside,
the Carroll'S ran to the kitchen
door. Mr.. Carroll forced the door
open and got inside, but had to
go back out almost Immediately
because of the heat and smoke
While her husband got some
fresh air, Mrs. Carroll attempted
to go inside the house.
II had just gone a few steps
into the kitchen when Mr.. Deslys
fell into me-" she said. II don't
know where he came from. I
yelled for my husband and to-
gether we helped him out"
Mrs. Carroll said Mr.. Deslye
told them there were others in
the house. BY the time they got
him outside, firefighters and
equipment had arrived, but the
flames had spread too swiftly for
any attempted rescue of the sis
ters. Mr.. Miller covered his arm
with his coat to protect it against
the snarling dog, a Doberman
Pinscher named Satan" and led
the animal to safety.
Cause Undetermined.
Arlington Fire Chief A. c.
Scheffel said the blaze apparently
started in the downstairs hall of
the rambling white frame house.
He said the cause of the fire,
however, has not been determined,
and said no estimate of damage
has been made. Firemen checked
the flames before the building was
entirely destroyed.
Friends said the Deslys and Mrs.
Walker were retired theatrical
people.
Evening star., 1951-04-09
Burglors Destroy Meet

MONTREAL P.-In view of
present meat prices it was a
major offense. Police reported
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BAKERS

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to 81 salary 500 month; for
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SALESMAN COLLECTOR for estab.
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w. L. GRAY, Atty,
Colo. Bldg.
Filed July II. 1851, Harry NJ. Hull

UNITED STATES District COURT
for the District of Columbia.
CAPITAL MORTGAGE g. TITLE
tin. VS.. ANNIE BROOKS, EFT AL,
DEFENDANTS. Civil Action No.
2266-51.-The object of this suit is
removal Of cloud on title to Lot
Thirty 800 in Square Eleven Hun.
dred Eleven G11ll in the District
tin, 1t is this 9TH day of July 1851,
ordered that the defendant ANNIE
BROOKS, II living, cause her ap-
pearance to be entered herein on or
before the fortieth day. exclusive Of
Sundays and legal holidays, &C.
, curing after the first publication Of
this Order. otherwise the cause. will
fault. PROVIDED a copy Of this
order be published once week for
three successive weeks in The
Washington Law Reporter and The
Evening Star before said day: and
1t is further ordered that Unknown
Alienees or Assigns, Heirs or De-
vicees, If she be deceased of Annie
be entered herein or on before the
first rule day occurring after the
expiration of three months from
this date. otherwise the cause will
be proceeded with as in case Of
default. Provided, copy Of this
order be published twice a month
for three months in the WASHINGTON
Law Reporter. and The Evening
E K PflS1e Sf1o G fsg % Cse ava
true copy. Test: HARRY NJ. HULL,
Clerk. BY HELEN K. BENDURE.
Deputy Clerk.
iy20.27. aus 10. se7,14.
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LEGAL NOTICES (cont.)

CORNELIUS ii. DOHERTY, Attorney.
OMITTED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District Of Columbia, Hold.
ing Probate Court.-No. 1888, Ad.
ministration This is to Give No
tice; That the subscriber, Of the
state Of virginia has obtained from
ths Probate Court Of the District
ton on the estate of Henry Calvin
Beahm, late Of the District Of
Columbia. deceased. All persons hay-
ing claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers, thereof. legally
or before the Eth day Of JSnuar ~
law be excluded from ali benefit OF
said estate. Given under my hand
this 9th day of July. 1851. COR
NELIus H DoHERTY l0l0 YER
mont ave: NV; tSeal: Attest: THEo-
fer the District OF Columbia. Clerk
OF the Probate Court. jy13,2O.27
SAMUEL r. BLANKEN, Attorney,
SOB Washington Bldg,
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District of Columbia, Holding
Probate Court.-EState Of Wood
row Vest Greear, Deceased.-No
1s2S2 Administration Docket l64.-
having DGCll HlduS
for probate Of the last will and
testament of said deceased, and for
letters testamentary on said estate
by Samuel r. Blanken it is ordered
this. 25th day of July, AID. 1851.
that Mary Sulfridge. Alice Carpen-
yer, Fanny HenSley, DR.. George Hop
klns Greear, Edward Sullivan, Lee
nora Sullivan, Louise Mccoy, Jeanell
Evans and Ruth Run, and all others
concerned. appear in said Court on
tuesday, the 4th day of September
A.D; 1851, at 1000 o'clock Am.
to show cause why such application
should not be granted. Let notice
hereof be published in the Wash
ington Law Reporter" and THE
Evening Star" once in each of three
successive weeks before the return
gay herein mentioned. the first pub
ncation to be not less than thirty
GAYS before said return lay. Wit
ness, the Honorable BOLITHA J.
LAWS, Chief Judge of said Court.
this 25th day of July, AID. 1851.
Seal Attest: MELVIN J. MAR
2UES, Deputy Register OF Wills for
the District of Columbia. Clerk of
the Probate Court iv27 ana 10
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