Evening Star Newspaper, June 7, 1928, Page 3

OLD FIRE-FIGHTING HISTORY RELATED Washington Topham Tells Association of Oldest In- habitants of Career. Turning back the pages of history to the days when Washington's prominent citizens, not excepting the President himself, took their places in the-volun- teer bucket brigade at downtown fires, Washington Topham last night de- scribed to the Association of Oldest Inhabitants the founding and early career of the old Union Engine Com- pany, in whose venerable building at Ninefeenth and Pennsylvania avenue the association has its headquarters. Next July 4, Topham pointed out, will be the ninety-first anniversary of the | building of the old firehouse, which has become a landmark linking the modern Capital with the glamourous days of long ago. The greatest firemen's parade ever held on Pennsvlvania avenue marked the near-completion of the brick build- ing, October 24, 1836, he declared. The apparatus of other companies was drawn down the Avenue by cheering com- panies of volunteers. The “engines” consisted of carts mounted with hand pumps and tanks. Even after the bucket brigade methods were scrapped in favor of the hand pumps the tanks on the engines had to filled with buckets passed from hand to hand. Markets’ Protection. The present site of the building was Murchased in April, 1836, and work was started at once. The decision to locate a fire company in that section of the city was an outgrowth of an order for the protection of the city’s four principal markets. The Union Company was to look after the nter- ests of old Western Market, Mr. Top- ham explained. The company was organized in 1815 and was located first at Twenty-first and Pennsylvania ave- nue. Reporting for the entertainment com- mittee, Topham announced that the Fourth of July celebration of the asso- ciation will be held at Hains Point. Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall, chief of staff, will speak. John Clagett Proctor will read an original poem and refresh- ments will be served. The celebration will be held from 11 to 2 o'clock. The association voted to join with the Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association in honoring Judge Charles S. Bundy, on the occasion of his ninety-seventh birthday anniversary, in Meridian Hill Park, July 3. Dr. William Tindall gave a reminis- cent eulogy of the late Matthew Trim- ble, member of the association, who died recently. Shepard an Applicant. Alexander R. Shepard, son of Gov. Shepard of the District, was introduced to the members as an applicant for membership in the association. J. F. Duhamel presented to the asso- ciation a part of the chair rail from Abingdon, old home of Capt. John Parke Custis, at Four-Mile Run and the Potomac River, now being dismantled. On motion of Percy B. Israel, the as- sociation voted to thank Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, director of public buildings and public parks, for his interest in preserving and marking histeric build- ings in the Capital, as exemplified in the unveiling of a tablet Monday on the old canal lockhouse at Seventeenth and B streets. The association received an invitation to attend the dedication of the rejuve- nated Presbyterian Meeting House in Alexandria tomorrow night at 8 o’clock. William H. Whiting was admitted to membership. Vice President Proctor presided in the ;bsenu of Theodore W. Noyes, presi~ ent. SHAM BATTLE TONIGHT. Artillery to Demonstrate Anti-Air- | pee; Craft Methods at Monument. ‘The 260th Coast Artillery, National Guard of the District of Columbia, is scheduled to stage tonight another of its demonstrations in warding off air- plane attacks on the Capital. The or- ganization is equipped for anti-aircraft work. Planes from Bolling Field will fly over the city after dark tonight, and the big searchlights of the organization, which will be planted-in the Monument grounds, will throw out their powerful beams, and attempt to keep the air- plane in the light, while the guns fire charges of blank ammunition. SPECIAL NOTICES. THE ANNUAL )‘IECTIOL OF OFFICER: and directors lE\TAL BL!L‘)[\G ASSOCTATION | be held at the oMou of the ai Mln'lnn 600 F st. n.w.. on rsa ween the Lours i WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY debts other than those contracted by my. WM. E. THIELE. 1318 Md. ave. n.e. 7* RDBERT L. KUMMER. FOR THE PAST SIX ‘ona at THE WRIGHT CO.. furniture store. 5,70 5 D.w ls now ssscciated with THE LESS FU! RE CO. in the cupacity oF shies mmanneer. ‘Mr. Kammer Wil be §iad fo meet his busiriess and personal friends at his new business address. THE RLESS "83% Ton BT, NW runNrn) WILL N R!;sPONsIBm: “FOR ANY Gebts ontracted by any one other than my- self.” CHARLES H. LANGLEY, 524 10th, st. ., Apt MOVING TO SOME R_CIT’ P R e A S mn load shipments to et New Boston, - Pittebureh, Richmond and Yoy Boints Tates. ' Phone Main 1460, ATIONAL DELXVERY ASEOCIATTON Inc. * DR. KEENAN OF BRENTWOOD, LATE MED- ical referee. Pension Office, Baving quit the service, will practice medic Special at- tention to non-surgical treatment of gall stones, incipient cancer. adenoids. enlarged diments of childnood and so-called diseases. _Office_ hours, 9 to 7. ARE MOVING ELSEWHERE? A amsparsstion Aystem WIIl Serve you better: Large fieet of vans constantly operating be- tween all eastern cities DAVIDSON TRANSFER & STORAGE CO. WANTED—VAN Lo Ds or FURNITURE to or from New York, Phila., Boston, Rich- mond and points south. SMITH’ ANSFER & STORAGE CO.. 31 You Bt North 3343. ‘This Million-Dollar Printing Plant —is at your service. to receive careful attention. The National Capital Press 1210-1212 D 8. NW. ___ Phone Main 650. We Do Roof Repairing —And every job is a first-class one! You'll find our prices most moderate! Call us up ROOFING IRONCL COMPANY 9th and Evarts Sts. N.E Phones North 26—North 37. 1 NEVER DISAPPOINT. BYRON S. ADAMS PRINTING IN A HURRY High srage, but not high priced. 512 11th St. "Workmen’s Compensamm Insurance Representing the Roval Indemnity Com- pany (an wuthorized company) we offer you | our services in taking care of your needs under the workmen's compensation law Your interests will have our usual carefui guention, Standard rates and coverace NAL wmrnu_1 JNSURANCE ~ COM- 386 Pa. Ave. SE. NEED A ROOFER? We'll gladly call, tell you what is needed—what the cost will be. Our work is done neatly, thoroughly, prompt- Iy Always guaranieed. Call is up; o d St KOONS &ompary *%aiain 933 Brass Beds Refinished uring_Spring cleaning why not have that rase bed restored Lo the orizinal finish? ONE US FOR INFORMATION. CATLINS INC. X dgp og 436 - 394 30 X, Al ALY No order too small D. C. Telephone Lincoln 1447. Will Rogers Who but a farmer would ask for “relief” for his troubles? As presidential candidate of the “Bunkless” party, I propound this question. Both parties will spend pages of planks on prom- ised “relief.” Well, I will not only glve the farmer “relief,” but I will cure him. Every- body but a farmer would want a “cure,” so while he didn’t know enough to ask for a cure, why, I am the fellow that will give it to him. I am just kind of laying low with my platform till I see what the Bunko boys offer you at Kansas City and Hous- ton. You get their offer and let me know and I will do better. What- ever they offer you I will raise 'em at least 20 per cent. And I can come just as near keeping my promise as they can. No matter what's on our platform, on November 5th we will have a bonfire and burn the platform. We are not going to kid the people that the platform has any permanent value. We are only drafting it for election purposes. Now, if any one has any planks to offer, why, if his suggestion is backed up by enough legitimate registered voters, why we will be glad to in- clude his plank, provided always that the opposition to his plank can’t muster as many votes as he can. In other words, bring in your planks, but let 'em be carried in by voters. FOUR ARE RESCUED IN AUTOBUS BLAZE Fire Follows Collision at 16th and Kennedy Streets. Victims Burned. Four persons were rescued through the windows of a burning bus of the Washington Rapid Transit Co. shortly before midnight last night, following a collision - with an automobile at Six- teenth and Kennedy streets. Both front and rear emergency doors were found jammed after the accident, the police reported, but the bus company officials said the fire centered about the front exit prevented escape-there. Two of the passengers, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Ebert of Williamsport, Pa., who are stopping at the National Hobel re- ceived burns and were taken to Emer- gency Hospital for treatment. The oth- ers, who escaped with slight burns, were Roland W. Garner of 61 Hamilton street, an inspector for the bus com- pany, and Frank L. Mitchell, 39 years old, of 705 Eighteenth street, driver of the bus. They were treated at the scene. John A. Pulley, 29 years old, of 1891 Ingleside terrace, driver of the colliding automobile, was sllghtly injured and was taken to Walter Reed Hospital for treatment. He later was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. The crash occurred, police reported, when the southbound bus was struck while making a left turn. Pulley was driving north. Almost immediately the bus caught fire a;d ‘when tktl; plssfig; ers attempted escape, the po) gt-l'.e they found both exit doors had n jammed by the force of the colli- 'rh fla.mes were spreading so rapidly that Garner kicked out one of the win- dows and crawled through it. - When he reached the street he assisted Mrs. Ebert to safety. ‘The fire originated in Pulley’s car and spread to the bus. The bus was almost totally destroyed. gvf 0o “G‘- 6‘:« L e :‘\“Z“ " Apartments Madison—N. E. Cor. 18th & Eye rm. & b. (fur. or unfur.)....$35.50 and up 2 rms. & b. (fur. or unfur )... 52.50 and up Carvel Hall—1915 K Street 1 rm, kitchen, bath $35.50-341.50 Penfield—909 20th Street 1 rm., kitchen, bath $35.50-342.50 Tiverton, 1121 24th Street 1 rm., grill. bath.. 1 rm., kitchen, batl 2 rms., kitchen, baf 1 rm., kitchen, bath 2 rms., kitchen, bat) *|L. W. Groomes world‘s finest mustard seeds GULDENS ‘vMustard ‘ Special Notice to EMPLOYERS This Office Will Be Open Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. To furnish information Compensatlon Insurance Any business or profession employing one or more per- sons "MUST insure before July 1st. Rates Available WALTER A. BROWN 1400 H St. N.W. Main 1653 | Municipal Architect Albert L. Harris for approval. The Commissioners also_awarded a contract to the Speeding Shipbuilding Co. of Baltimore for another motor petrol boat for the Police Department. The vessel will be 55 feet long and is to be delivered to the harbor precinoct ;s)g;lg;ostauon wharf at a total cost of SCHOOL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IS NAMED Burnap to Draw Up Plans for Mc- Kinley High Ground De- velopment. —_— Capt. Steere Buried. Special Dispatch to The Star. WINCHESTER, Va, June 6.—Fu- neral services were held this morning for Capt. Henry Steere, 70 years old, who died Sunday. He had been under treatment at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, four months. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery at 2 p.m. His widow, a daughter and four sons sur- \ Appointment of George Burnap, con- sulting park and town planner and landscape architect, to design and exe- cute the landscape decoration of the new McKinley Technical High School was announced today by the District Commissioners. The project will cost $1,500. Mr. Burnap will prepare 4 prelimi- nary plan showing disposition of ter- races, courts, parking areas, gardens, roadways, walks, stadium setting, gamne courts and play areas and submit it to . “he ; SountainDrink 3 for the & ; Home @ s iiemons vour temperature by 10 degrees. Chestnut Farms Milk is not only a Pint Serve it on warm cooling and refreshing, it is good for you. The ingredients are pure sweet chocolate and whole milk. POTOMAC 4000 N Are Your Window Shades Representative of YOU as a good Housekeeper Dupont’s Tontine —is the “smartest” of win- dow shade cloth, besides being Waterproof, Fadeless and Wash- able! Let us give you estimates at factory prices. Wn!hlnlnn ] 3 * ° . * . ° ¢ % " e > * * * . Py b3 Py 3 4 'W. STOKES SAMMONS, Proprietor 830 13th St. N.W. 9790, 98 9999 V. 999 Main 4874-8552 — daily cleansing with Sweetheart makes rosy, natural complexions. Its rich, generous lather is a delight. Just soap, but—all soap. SWEETHEART TOILET SOAP It Lathers! At Grocers em=| NOT OVER 10 CENTS ANYWHERE You Just Can’t Imagine Any- thing More Refreshing ERYTHING you eat has more delight- fui flavor if the beverage you drink stim= ulatesyour palate. Look for that refresh- ing effect inyour cupof thisfragrantlyflavored, differently delicate, choicely selected WILKINS ORANGE: PEKOE There are a number of thingsin tea that give it taste, but there is only one essence that makes the flavor in your cup. Teacontaining the mostof thisessence comes from just a few small plantations high in the moun= tains of India and on the slopes of Ceylon. Severnl of these send their supply solely to Wilkins. We have been years arran, to bring you an Orange Pekoe Tea that you would umble to equal. Now we uy-fl Wilkins; if it isn't the most refreshing and deligh iced or hot, that you have ever had, send us the un- used part of the package and we will refund the mod- erate price you paid your grocer for the 1%1b. or ¥1b. [Alse to be had In the 10¢ trial package] TIIE GREAT . ATLANTIC & PACIFI TEA co. New Low Prices! We have recently made a number of impor- tant price reductions. Items, such as Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Heinz and Del Monte products, Palmolive Soap, are being offered at the lowest possible prices. We have listed as many as the ESTABLISHED 1859 space permits and suggest that you check them carefully and compare the prices with what you htwe been paying. Eel filontz | - PEACHES SLICED or HALVES 19c¢ 3 55 Lge. C an =\ and and SRS AR RSN SRS NN SRR NNNN Hemz Beans . . .. Heinz Spaghetti Heinz Tomato Soup. . ... . .3 “™ 25¢ Heinz Peanut Butter @ - Stuffed Olives . . 3 ans 250 Bl b Slg-oz. jar J 1 ; Two New Combination Grocery Meat Markets OPEN TOMORROW 509 H St. N.W. 221 Upshur St. I R S LI TN, GRAPE RUIT for Salads, Punch, etec. t\fim\\\\t&\m TANNN = v i, |Kellogg’s or Post Toastie| Corn Flakes Fresh and Crisp S’field Corn Shredded Wheat . Kellogg’s Pep # Heinz Rice Flakes. . ...... . .. RS s 12¢ vis 13¢ Flakes. . FANCY CREAMERY BUTTER Sli Frull Churned—Wonderful Mellow Flavor = = i | Ya-Lb. Pkg. Bt ced Bacon Sliced and Rindless 15¢+29¢c N H Flavor / Packcd ‘/4 Prm!: as Perfect as Butter Can Be || . 53¢ Plain Olives i Manhattan Dill Pickles . . Wzdl Asst. Pickles . . A B \ House of Lords Tea. ....... .. Bangquet, Lipton, S alada.,.,.*‘ = 25¢ OurOuwnBlend Tea. .. ... Mixed Tea .3 Sultana Ass't Jelly. . . ... Salted Peanuts . . . 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Milk 3 o 29¢ Tall Can J OR ROYAL Fruit Flavored GELATINE 3 Pres 23€C J | EKCbcquot Club Pale and Golden Ginger Ale and Sarsaparilla | 2 Botties 29¢ | \ Soft Drinks and other small C&C Ginger - Ale) The Original Cantrell & Cochrane Imperial Dry Plus Deposit S A J Bottle [ 4 4 10.23¢ . 45¢ 14 -1b. Pkg. ere e et ICED TEA Use Thea-Nectar Orange Pekoe 15¢ Budweiser High Rock Beverages . Abner Drury, light or dark. .”"* 5¢ Bl A e G ROy [ 3 3 lse. bottles 25C Hire’s Root Beer & G’ale Extract bot- 20c Waldorf Toilet Paper e ] 7¢ | Sheet Rolls Palrsnolive J i For \_ Cleanliness | | | Bird’s- 2 Cales 15c | | e | | Healthful ( OLD DUTCH CLEANSER ) 3 Cans Zoc Chases Dirt " Double-Tip Matches 15¢ Lge. Eye Boxes Brand 4 Double- Tipped \‘ J|& “ GOLD DUST s 25¢ | Lxghthou.le ; CLEANSER —— . .shs Q¢ s I 106 F resh Killed Frying or Broiling | CHICKENS L. 49¢ Sliced Cooked Ham Yy 1b., 15¢ Fresh Killed Stewing BRILLO 2 Phar 15c fifleat filarket fiapettals —FRESH FISH— Fillet of Haddock 1+ 17¢ Sliced Halibut L. 25¢ Boston Mac/eere; . 15¢ Croakers . Porgie Small Salt Water Fish With Firm White Meat 3 1. 25¢ | CHICKENS | Flake Crab Meat 1 55¢ Lb. IOc Kraft Cheese. ..... A Whole Milk Cheese. . ... .. .. Potted Meat .. . . . . U nderwood’s Devlled Ham . 81/30: % okt 93¢ b 35¢ No. % tin g Prle R tb ROAST | BEEF w.3]c Potato Salad Lb., 20c Sunnyfield Sliced