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LAUDS WASHINGTON FOR CHURCH LIFE Alexandria Catholics Hear . Policy of Religious Free- dom Extolled. S8pecial Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va. February 22.— Extolling the religious motives which dominated the life of George Wash-! ington and praising his “strict ad- herence to the policy of religious !rn- dom as enshrined in th> Constitution.” Rev Peter Guilday. Ph. D.. J. U, professor of church history at Cathelic University, in St terday Mary’s Catholic Church yes- in “his sincere dependence Almighty God_and his love for his fellow men.” Rev Mr. Guilday said. Without an unde. anding of Wash- in~ton’s Christian .- th, his whole life becomes an enigma, he stated. Distinguished Guests. upon Attending this first Catholic celebra-' tion of the Bicentennial of George Washington's birth as guests of honor were Secretary of tne Interior Ray Lyman . Wilour, Ambassador Paul Claudel of France, John M. Purcell, Vir- ginia State treasurer; Maj. Gen. Paul B. Malone and Representative Howard W. Smith Church dignitaries who officiated in the ceremonies and were present as guests of honor Pietro Fumasoni-Biondi. representing His Holiness Pius XI: Most Rev. An- drew J. Brennan, Bichop of the Catho- lic Church in Virginia: Most Rev. J. McNamara. repre: diocese of Baltimore: Very Rev. Cole- man Nevils, Tepresenting the Jesuits who attended St. Mary's for 80 years, and Very Rev. John F. Fenlon, repre- senting the Sulpicians. Descendant Officiates. ‘The celebrant was Rev. Father Rich- ard B. Washington of Hot Springs. Va., & collateral descendant of Gen. Wash- ington. Very Rev. Leo A. Gill acted as master of geremonies. ‘Twenty-four Marines from Quantico, Va., led the procession from the rectory to the church and were in attendance during the ceremonies. Music for the occasion was given by the church choir under the direction of Miss Eleanor Nugent. Joseph M. Monro>, organist for 51 yens at the church, was the ac- ‘compenist. SEABURY PROBER ASSAILS WALKER Mayor Discredited by Failure to Produce Missing Witness, Says Schieffelin. By the Associa*ed Press NEW YORK. February 22.—Mayor ‘Walker's alleged refusal to produce a missing witness for the Seabury inves- tigation of New York City has “dis- credited him.” William Jay Schieffeiin said. in a radio debate yesterday. Schieffelin. chairman of the Commit- tee of One Thousand, asserted the Sea- bury investigation was a success, while State Senator John J. McNaboe, Demo- cratic minority member of the Inves- tigating Committee, denounced it 2s a failure. In discussing the disappearance of Russell T. Sherwood. shown by the in- vestigation to have held a safe deposit box jointly with the mayor, Schieffelin declared. “The mayor's attitude has discredited the city government from the cop down, and until Sherwood is produced by Mayor Walker nothing less is possible but to regard the mayor as discredited.” Senator McNaboe assailed Seabury for what he said was a failure to pro- duce constructive results, despite the npendnu.re of $500,000 on the inquiry. honored Washington in a| eulogy delivered at a Bicentennial mass | Washington's greatness is to be found | included Most Rev. | John °nting the Arch-) Has Latin Book THE EVENING on Washington BIOGRAPHY OF FIRST PRESIDENT ington in Letin, which was Prof. Glass' pupils. | copy of this book. 'HONOR MEDALS, Hoover Orders Army Chiefs: to Revive Order of Purple Heart. Wounds and Acts of Merit to| Win Recognition Envis- ioned in 1782. By direction of President Hoover. the War Department today reinstituted the ancient Order of the Purple Heart. established by Gen. George Washington at Newburgh, N. Y. August 7. 1782, during the War of the Revoluticn. The 200th anniversary of Gsn \Va(h~ ington's birth was selected appropriate o~casion {°r th rP\nal {‘l the Purple Heart decoration. the first honor bacg> in the history of the United States Army provided for the enlisted man and the non-c-mmis- sioned officer. Under the liberal ruling of the War Department thousands of soldiers and ex-soldiers will become eligible for this honor, which has been awarded in the past to only three men for merit-rious acts end service. These men were Sergt. Daniel Bissell of the 2d Connecti- cut Regiment of the Continental Line, Sergt. Daniel Brown of the 5th Con- necticut Regiment and Sergt. Elijah | Churchill of the 2nd Continental Dragoons. which also was a Connecticut regiment Wounded to Get Award. Under changes in Army reguiations, award of the Purple Heart is author- | ized to persons who “while sqrving in the Army of the United States perform | any singularly meritorious act of | extraordinary fidelity or essential serv- | ice.” Wounds received in acticn are included in this category. It must be awarded within tfiree years cf the per- formance of the act and is not to be awarded posthumous!y. For service prior to February 22| 1932. the Purple Heart will be awarded to men who earned the meritorious service citation certificate during the ‘World War and to those who also are authorized to wear wound chevrons MT. RAINIER WOMAN DIES Mrs. F]urenre L. Pierce, of Picneer Harvey Family, Succumbs, Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. MOUNT RAINIER. Md., February 22 -—Mrs. Florence L. Pierce, a member of the pioneer Harvey family of this place and a native and lifelong resident of | this section, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 3701 Bunker Hill road. Bhe had been ill a week of grippe. Mrs. Pierce is survived by her hus- band, Prank A. Pi°rce, and two brothers, Benjamin and Richard Harvey, both of Mount Rainier. Funeral services will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will | be in Glrnwmd Cemete: EX- KING IS BURIED Catholic Services Held by Son as Lutheran Rite Is Conducted. SYBILLENORT, Germany, February 22 (A —Catholic and Lutheran funeral services were held yesterday for former King Friedrich August of Saxony, who died last week. Crowds filed past his bier reverently. Former Crown Prince Jesuit priest, blessed his father’s re- mains while conducting a funeral mass. Former Crown Princess Cecile and her son Hubertus were among the mourners George, a SPECIAL NOTICES. i WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY debts contracted by any one ofher than my- 8 AYMOND . "McOONALD. 1618 No. n.w The revived decoration consists of a heart-shaped medal, its face gold bor- { dered and its center of purple enamel. On the obverse is a relief bust of George Washington in the uniform of a general of the Continental Army. Its reverse is gold with the inscription “For Military Merit.” The Washington coat of arms is incorporated in the ring which attaches it to a purple rib- bon, bordered with white. General Orders No. 3. under which Washington established the Purple Heart, 1ead as follows: Recognition for AlL “The general, ever desirous to cherish a virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of military merit. directs that | whenever any singularly meritorious ac- tion is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry, but also of extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way shall meet with a | due reward. Before this favor can be conferred on any man, the particular fact. or facts, on which it is to be grounded must be set forth to the Commander-in-Chief, accompanied with certificates from the commanding offi- cers of the regiment and brigade to which the candidate for reward be- longed, or other incontestable proofs, and upon granting it. the name and | regiment of the person with the action | so certified are to be enrolled in the Book of Merit, which will be kept at the orderly office. Men who have merited this last distinction to be suf- fered to pass all guards and sentinels | which officers are permitted to do. | 1 WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY detTs contracted by any ene other_ th (Signed )~ MARVIN F. nnon B Me_avene LONG-DISTANCE MOVING BETWEEN u1 Eastern citles, “Batisfaction since 1896, Cal National 0960. DAVIDSON TRA STORAGE CO._Branches in other clties DAILY TRIPS. FULL AND PART LOADS. Baitimore. 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He is survived his widow, Mrs. Rossie Pugh Harris, and one jughter, Mrs. Bernice Rush of Elk Garden, and two sisters, Mrs. Lo- man Junkins, Elkins, and Mrs. T. L. Conlon, Westernport. The funeral was held today from Elk Garden. CASH MAKES ‘DIFFERENCE Fewer Police Now Answer Alarm at Chicago Treasury. Accidental sounding of the burglar alarm in the city treasurer's office, , sent two police squads and & patrol car to the scene. Last year & similar accident brought 10 squads The Latin prose is by Francis Glass. A. in Warren County, Ohio, and was edited by J. N. RP}n‘Jld‘ one of Mr. Cogger says he has never sacn a second hurrying to the office. Last year the city still had some money. PUBLISHED IN 1835. ILLIAM COGGER, local lawyer, with his biography of George Wash- published by Harper & Bros. in 1835. M., who we; o schoolmaster —Star Siaff Photo. FIRST. GIVEN | BY WASHINGTON, REINSTITUTED Order of Purple Heart. POLICEMAN IS HURT IN GRASH WITH CAR Alexandria Motor Cycle Offi- cer Hits Auto at Inter- section. By a Staft Correspondent of The Star. ALEXANDRIA. Va. Feoruary 22.— | Two persons, including a policeman, | were injured in traffic accidents herc sterday, while a 4-vear-old Fairfax County lad is fn the Alexandria Hos- pital as the result of injuries received | when he fell while playing near his home. fo iceman Ronald Mullen of 200 East Bellefonte street received cuts on tre hand and head and bruises, when his motor cycle and a car driven by M. Anderson Haven, 21, of the Colonial apartments, 200 block North Fairfax street, collided at Duke and Royal streets yesterday. After receiving hos- pital treatment Mullen was released and is on duty today. Haven was released bv police with- out bond. The case will be heard in Police Court tomorrow. Both machines were damaged. John F. Muller, 46. of 409 Tenth street, Wasrington. received leg in- juries when his auto and a truck driven by S. P. Nolan of 1008 North ‘Washingion street collided on the 700 block North Washington street. Nolan was arrested by Patrolman Ernest Suthard and charged with driv- ing while drunk and colliding. He was held under $1.000 bonds. Harry Hopkins, 4, of Route 4. Alex- andria, received a fractured collarbone when he fell wkile playing near his home in Fairfax County yesterday. He was brought to the Alexandria Hos- pital for treatment. B. & 0. AND STORE SAFES ARE BLASTED BY YEGGS Robberies in Hyattsville and Rosaryville Net Small Loot to Thieves. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., February 22—Yeggmen were busy in Prince Georges County last night, breaking into the Baltimore & Ohio station at Hyattsville and a store at Rosaryville. Using tools they had stolen from a box along the tracks, robbers broke into the railroad station and made an unsuc- cessful effort to force the safe. About $1 in change was taken from the cash drawer, according to Policeman Claude Reese, who investigated. Marlboro police were asked to investi- | gate a robbery at the L. E. Duley store, Rosaryville. MRS. KATE MASON DIES Be Held in King George County Tomorrow. Mrs. Kate Henry Mason, daughter nl the late Capt. and Mrs. James Lake Henry, U. 8. A, and widow of Judge John E. Mason, Predericksburg, Va., died yesterday morning at her flgsn:r 2007 O street, after a long ill- She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Joseph P. Crockett of this city, and a brother, J. W. Henry, Daytona Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be held in St. John's Episcopal Church, King George County, Va., at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Births R.eporked Robert 8. and Li B 1. Biliam 34" Snd-Tiene f. Green. SiFl Joseph F. and Catherine R. Carney, boy. d Muuret McQueen, girl. nd_Ethel V. D'nb llll. d Louise Childre: A Fuperal to ohn and Louise Miller, | Roland and Cors West, boy. Deaths R.eported. R. Finner, 83,5144 Girard st. 6th st 4. % 4 S 5 Martha Chaney. 75, Masonic and Eastern Star Hom: Marie H Wkl LIS Mass. ave. 7o, ford, 1167 Abbey pl. n.e. genc; Laur nn.n ‘Pnncr, T 58, T Ho! % Irving Norrls, . 77 Rhode laand Auron Neison. 40, Emergenc R e R T num Hetin Tackson, ¢ montas, 636 L. - MM M. Craw 4 P st -e wi Holloway, 43, md«fi ‘Homeopathic by e ot the BF l = the Blessed Sacrams WAKEFIELD MANOR SCENE OF SERVICE Delegations of General As- sembly Chief Participants in Bicentennial Rite. Special Dispatch to The Star. WAKEFIELD MANOR, Va., February 22.—Delegations from the General As- sembly of Virginia, the oldest law-mak- ing body in the United States, were the chief participants in the Bicentennial ceremonies held here at 10 o'clock this morning. The delegation from the House of Delegates was headed by Speaker J. 8inclair Brown and the one i from the Senate by Senator Robert O. Norris. Speaker Brown made the principal address, reviewing the life of the Wash- ington family at Wakefield Manor from the time the title was taken by John Washington, great-grandfather of George Washington, in 1647, until it passed to other hands more than a century later. Senator Norris declarei that at no other place in the United States could the opening exercises of the Nation- | wide celebration be held. George Wash- ington, he recalled, became a member of the House of Burgesses on his 27th birthday anniversary, February 22, 1759. Ancestor in Revolt. ‘The first speaker recalled the fact that both George Washington's father and | grandfather were born at Wakefield Manor. John Washington, he said, was associated with Nathaieel Bacon in the rebellion against the Royal Governor |Pl'rkl‘lfl “thus identifying this family for a century with the forces arrayed |azahnt the misrule of the kings. Continuing, Speaker Brown called at- tention to the fact that within the past manth the Wakefield Manor property has been deeded to the National Park Service, “thereby giving assurance for all time the affection of the American people for this birthplace of Washington will find expression through this impor- tant department of our Government. Recalling the presence of the Potomac River in the near distance, Speaker Brown declar=d that “it scems the ebb and flow of the tides in this river carry the pulse of affection botween Wake- | field Manor, the place of Washington's | birth, and Mount Vernon, his final rest- | ing place.” Speech By Norris. In his speech Senator Norris asserted that “this privilege of speakirg to you has been given me becsuse jn the dis- | trict represented by me in the Virginia | Senate ‘are located Epping Forest, the | birthplace of Mary Ball. the mother of Washington. and Wakefield the birth- place of Augustine Washington, the father of Washington. “Two hundred years ago on this day at this place and at this hour George Washington was born “I am confident that we all agree that at no other place than Wakefield could the opening exercises of this N)\Hnn-\lldv celebration be held “The General Assembly of Virginia (now in regular session at Rickmond) the oldest law making body in North America and of which Washington be- came a member February 22, 1759 (his 27th birthday anniversary), has set aside this entire day in which to pay tribute to the memory of her great son. “The Governor of Virginia and the entire General Assembly are pilgrims |today to Wakefield, Fredericksburg, Alexandria and Mount Vernon.” FIRE ALARM MARS FETE OF FIREMEN Kensington Bicentennial Fes- tival Is Conducted on Schedule, However. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. Despite a fire alarm which took fire- men in their dress uniforms away from the National Guard Armory just as the program was about to start, Kensing- ton’s celebration of the George Wash- ington Bicentennial went off as sched- uled sterday afternoon with more than 1.200 people present. Senator Clarence C. Dill of Washing- ton State was the principal speaker and eulogized the first President. He was introduced by Representative David J. Lewis of Maryland. Descendant Present. Present at the ceremonies was George Peter of Kensington, a great-great- grandson of Martha Washington. He wore a silver eagle badge, originally worn by George Washington on his hat, which badge was sent by Martha Wash- ington to John Park Custis Peter, her great-grandson, to be handed down to the eldest son in each generation. The program, presided over by Wash- ington Irving Cleveland, chairman of the local committee, was opened by & concert by the University of Maryland Band. The George Washington Univer- sity Male Glee Club, under the direc- tion of Dr. Robert H Harmon, sang several selections, accompanied by Mrs. Harmon. A George - Washington pageant, “Mother and Son.” was pre- sented by the students of the Kensing- ton Elementary School. Page Recites Creed. William Tyler Page, author of Amer- ica’s Creed. recited the Creed. Rev. Fred A. Kullmar offered the invocation and Father Charles O. Rosensteel, pastor of St. John's Church, at Forest Glen, gave the benediction. The fire turned out to be a grass blaze, near the Viers Mill road. and was quickly extinguished, the firemen returning to the celebration. A e LEADER OF VIRGINIA ASSEMBLY DIES AT 82 Senator B. F. Buchanan of Marion County Was Former Lieu- tenant Governor. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., Senator B..F. Buchanan County, veteran member of the Upper House of General Assembly and former Lieutenant Governor, died here yesterday as the result of a heart at- tack. He was 72 years old. Senator Buchanan first entered the Senate 39 years ago. He has always | picent been s leader in the Assembly. PUGH RITES TOMORROW Flyer to Be Buried With Military Honors. Funeral services for Lieut. Charles Pugh, Army Air Corps, who was killed BM.urdly & plane crash at Hagers- Md., will be held at his home, ‘Georgia street, Chevy Chase, lu.. 30 o'clock tomorrow morning. f of ent st 10 o'clock. mmumumc%%va Pugh, and tov\: brothers. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, English | KENSINGTON. Md., February 22.—! WASHINGTON PAID | TRIBUTE BY NATICN Qicentennial Formally Open- ed, With Hoover Leading Observance. (Continued From First Page.) to review the pretentious military and civic pageant from a special stand on | Washington street, and then were to proceed by way of the broad new Mount Vernon Memorial Boulevard to the modest tomb of Washingion on the green slopes of the Potomac River. : At the well-preserved colonial man- | sion where Washington breathed his | last, Pretident Hoover =zfterward will| give a brief and informal address to a delegation of educators who Fave come to this city for the convention of the National Education Association. The House assembled long in advance of the joint gzession, which started at noon. After a call to order by Speaker Garner, invocation was pro- nounced by Rev. Dr. James Shera Montgomery, chaplain of the House. At a signal from the House, th> Sen- ate left its chamber and assembled in the hall of its brother-body. Vice President Curtis was tendered the gavel by Speaker Garner. Justice Hughes There. ‘The special guests of honor were escorted to places reserved for them. Besides the President and the members of his cabinet, the guests included! Chief Justice Hughes and his col- leagues of the highest bench, Ambas- sadors and Ministers of foreign coun- tries, Gen. Pershing and Gen. Douglas | MacArthur of the Arm dmiral Wil- {liam V. Pratt of the Navy, Maj. Gen. | Ben Fulier of the Marine Corps, Rear | Admiral F. C. Billard of the Coast Guard, the District Commissioners, Governors of the 48 States, descendants of Washington's relatives, members of the Federal and local Bicentennial bodies and personnel of the joint Con- gressional Committee in Charge of Ar- rangements. After the singing of “America” by the audience and of the “Recessional” by the Interstate Male Chorus, Vice President Curtis introduced Senator Fess of Ohio, vice chairman of the Fed- eral Bicentennial Commission. Senator Fess presented President Hoover, who made his first appear- ance before a joint session of Congress. Singing of the national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” concluded The President and the other guests then adjourned to the east front of the Capitcl for the public cemonstration. Dr. | seorge C. Havenner, executive vice chairman of the District Bicentennial Comwmi<ion. introduced Dr. Clovd Heck Marvin, chairman of the com- mission. Sousa Leads Band. “Hzil to the Chief,” sounded by a band composed of the Army. Navy and Marine Bands under Lieut. Comdr. John Philip Sousa. former leader of the Marine Band, announced arrival of the President. A massed chorus of 10.000 scheol children and 2000 adults led the assemblage in_singing “America” at a signal from President Hoover. With the three bands playing in unison and the thousands of voices lifted in thei: song of glory. a battery of microphones conveyed the tribute of the choir to networks of domestic radio st=tions and to short-wave transmitters for trans- oceanic reproduction. Lunch at White Houce. The program cn the plaza included also addresses by Dr. Luther H. Reich- elderfer, president of the Board of Dis- trict Commissioners, and Representa- tive James M. Beck of Pennsylvania her musical offerings were a solo, “Carry Me Back to OI' Virginnv." by Representative Clifton A. Woodrum of that hallowed State: a song. “Wash- ington. Fair Capital.” by school chil- dren. under Dr. E. N. C. Barnes: sing- ing of “To Thee. O Country.” by col- ored school children, and playing of the “George Washington Bicentennial March,” by the massed bands. with Sousa, author of the march, conduct- ing President Hoover had luncheon at the White House before proceeding by way of the new Memorial Bridge and Mount Vernon Boulevard to Alex- andria and Mount Vernon. All during the morning there were pilgrimages to the Monument by indi- viduals or groups wishing to lay wreaths at the base of the tall shaft in memory of Washington. Forty-eight flags, representing all the States, were raised around the Wash- ington Monument this morning by the Office of Public Buildings and Public Parks and a wreath from Col. U. S. Grant, 3d. director of the office, was laid at the base of the shaft. Crowd at Flag RaisTng. ‘The wreath laying and flag raising took place about 8 o'clock and a crowd of approximately 200 persons gathered in anticipation of colorful exercises. ‘When no ceremony appeared forthcom- ing they began to disperse after about 15 or 20 minutes of waiting. Representatives of the Daughters of 1812 also were present, expecting to take part in some ceremony. The or- ganization was represented by Mrs. Brady G. Ruttencutter, carrying the American flag, and Mrs. J. W. Creigh- ton, carrying the flag of the District of Columbia Chapter. Wreath from Hoovers. ‘Wreaths were laid at the Monument from the President and Mrs. Hoover, the Association of Oldest Inhabi- tants, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, the Daughters of 1812, Knights of Columbus, District Federation of Patriotic Observants, District Department of the Veterans of | Foreign Wars, Sons of Union Veterans, and local department of the Grand Army of the Republic. Masonic clubs of Washington held a brief service at the Monument. Additional pilgrimages to the shaft were to be made today by representatives of the D. A. R. Sons of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution' and Dis- trict Department of the American Legion. The Association of Oldest Inhab- itants observed the day by meeting in the old fire engine house on H street and the famous Northern Lib- erty fire bell 200 times. Allan C. Clark, president of the Columbia Historical Society, was to address the p. The program, including the strokes of the old bell, will be broadcast over a Na- tion-wide network. Pan-America honored Washington with a special session of tte govern- ing board of the Pan-American Union this morning in the Pan-American Building. The District Department of the Ameflun Legion lmnded & military mass morning at the Church of the lmmltullb cmcemum Eighth and N streets, going to Mount mmnwhynmmonwnlnl- Tonight the first official ball of the tennial will be held at the May- flowzr Hotel, under auspices of the two Bicentennial Commissions. Guests will be in costume of Colonial days. The All States Society will hold a costume ball at the Shoreham Hotel and the New England States Society will give another at tte wm-ru Houl ‘The prelude y the official open.\n’ of Wuhln l floot.h birth- day anniversary celebration was marked by a series of events, chiefly of a re- ligious nature. These included services for an hour and & half i a side pew of the ceremonies in the House chamber. |. MONDAY, FEBRL‘ARY 22, 1932. | Northern Liberty Bell Rings The old Northern Liberty Bell, used many years ago as an alarm of fire rang out 200 notes this morning as part of the exercises of the Association of | Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia. observing the George Washing- | ton Bicentennial Celebration. quarters of the association. George Bruff Jackson of 809 Delafield place, member of the body, who rang the bell, is shown standing beside it cises were held in the old Engine House at Nineteenth and H streets, a The exer- head- the old Christ Church and heard Rev. Berryman Green, former dean of the Virginia Theonlogical Seminary, extol the genius of Washington. Dr. Green pleaded for a recognition of Washington. not as a man fuulll'ss but bloodless.” but as one with a warm | heart—a man of temper but of stainless | integrity and unflinching determml‘lon “Praise hes concealed rather than re- vealed Washirgton's greatness.” he said. | “We have b-wed so low that we have not seen the real man.” Dr. Green also praised the first Presi- dent for having sought the counsel even of his political enemies in order to form right decisions and declared that Wash- ington “h=d gath-red the ablest group of advisers with which any President ever surrounded hims:lf” Turning oft’n in the directi-n of the pew occu- | pied by Mr. and Mrs Hoover. he con- tended that “Waschingten was not a genius if we regard a genius as a man supreme but in one gift.” Thousands at Mosque. FRATERNAL GROUPS GIVE 6063 1085 New York Headquarters Re-‘ ports 5,000,000 Have En- | listed in Relief Campaign. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK. February 22.—Most of the country'’s great fraternal organiza- tions have marshaled their forces be- The services previous to the sermon ' hind the national campaign for a mil- | were conducted by Rev. Willlam Jack- son Morton, church for a blessing * United States” Later Dr. Morton ex- pressed the hope that Mr. Hoover would visit the church many more times in his office as President Thousands of persons. During his praver he called fashionably regulsr past'r of the | vestarday, lion new jobs. headquarters reported with the result that the %o the President of the ATmY of canvassers has been increased | by more than 5,000,000 Although the campaign is less than a week old and fewer than 1,000 cities have reported. 60.636 jobs already have clad, turned out last night despite the been found for unemployed wage earn- rain. Folk Masque, dramatizing the conflict between “will to freedom, by the spirit of Washington. and “drift" represented by vague fog Spirits. symbolized | numerous to witness MacKaye's ambitious | ers. the report said. Headquarters announced recelpt of inquiries from _individuals and organizations throughout the coun- Vice | try asking how they may aid in lht’ President Curtis and a iarge group of | drive. notables saw the presentation. Margaret Anglin of Washington. actors. ALEXANDRIA SEES THOUSANDS PARADE IN PAGEANT TRIBUTE ll;r\ng}nued F‘mmrhrst Page) sored by the George Washington Birth- day Association, which is headed by former Mayor William Albert Smoot, this year outdid all previous efforts. In its ranks were famed Virginia fighting units—the Richmond Light In- fantry Blues, the Richmond Grays, Monticello Guards, Company K. 116th Virginia Infantry, which today had the honor of serving as personal escort to the Governor and other Infantry and Artillery groups. Neighboring Maryland sent the service company and the Howitzer company, Maryland National Guard. D. C. Troops in Line. From the District of Columbia march- ed troops of the 29th Division, headed | by Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan, com- mander. Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Engineers, the Tank Corps, composed the Army's | representation. Marines, bluejackets and coast guards- | men rounded out the contribution from | the forces of National defense. And | along with these were Marine and Naval | Reserves, and high school cadets. ‘The armed forces headed the line, then came the various veterans' organ- izations—in the van of which rode a valiant few who wore the gray of the Confederacy. Next were the fraternal groups. then spectacular historic floats and, finally, the fire-fighting forces. It was estimated more than four ‘hours would be required for the various | units from Virginia, Maryland and the District to pass the reviewing stand. | Tonight a ball at Gadsby's rounds | out the celebration. 20 REPUBLICS HEAR EXERCISES IN HONOR OF GEN. WASHINGTON (Continued From First Page:) birth, let us hall a man whose per- sonality, at once martial and benevo- lent, is our inspiration in hours of sor- row as well as in hours of rejoicing.” Secretary Stimson replied: “Permit me to express to you the deep appreciation of the Government of the United States for the fine tribuse which you have today paid to the memory of Washington. The eloquent address of the vice chairman of the board, his excellency, the Ambassador of Cuba, which has been heard far be- yond the confines of this building, will, I am certain, make a deep impression on the people of this country. “Washington belongs to that great com| of patriots, founders of the republics of this continent—animated doing honor to those principles upon u which rest the fabric of government throughout the American continent.” ARTIST 100 YEARS OLD NEW YORK, February 22 (#).—Louis Msurer, America’s oldest living -nrg them and last survivor of the old print Ives, mdm:dlea- from admirers mfluhm 'I.lll. impersonated the | rules of how individual community or- central character. Wakefield, folk spirit ganizations should conduct their part of America. namred for the birthplace | of the campaign, headquarters is offer. The symbolic theme ing several methods already proved was executed with more than 1,000 successful in various localities. | endar of legis Instead of laying down hard and fast | The campaign was sponsored by the | American Legion, the American Feder- ation of Labor, the Association of Na- tional Advertisers and the Legion | Auxiliary. | John B Trever, chairman of the | | Board of American Coalition of P: triotic Socleties. with more member organizations, todav was ap- pointed chairman of the division cf pa- | triotic societies. | NEW YORK DRY ACT | AGAIN COMES UP| State Assembly Men to Consider Re-Enacting State Prohibition Law Wednesday. By the Associated Press. ALBANY. N. Y., February 22 —Pro- hibition. dead as a subject for New York legislative argument for two se | sions, will demand its day on the ca tive affairs Wednesday. | At that time the Assembly Judiciary Committee. headed by the champion of the dry cause in the Legislature, As-| semblyman Edmund B. Jenks. will hold | & public hearing on Jenks' bill to write into New York's statutes once more a State prohibition enforcement bill. The State has been without an enforcement act since the Legislature and former Gov. Alfred E. Smith repealed the Mullan-Gage act in 1923. District’s Heroes in the World War Compiled by Sergt. L. E. Jaeckel. S recorded in the official citation, ‘Theodore L. Cogswell, first lleu- tenant, 319th Infantry, 80th Division, American Expedition- ary Force, received the Distin- guished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action with the enemy at Landres-et-St. Georges. France, No- vember 1, 1918. In the advance of that day his company was halted by in- tense machine gun fire while passing through the barbed wire entarglements. In the face of this fire, Lieut. 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