Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1935, Page 47

TAUGHT DUTES Men Who Will Colonize Pa- cific Bases Pioneers With Conveniences. The writer of this dispaich, widely known traveler, writer and Joreign correspondent, is with the colonizing expedition which will establish on lonely Pacific islands the airports for the pionzer airline inking America and Asia. The North Haven is the steamship car- rying the colonizers to their stations. BY JUNIUS B. WOOD. ABOARD STEAMER NORTH HA- VEN, March 30 (N.AN.A)—Angry seas which buffeted the stanch square-rigger bringing the pilgrim fathers westward across the Atlantic to colonize America could not have been different from those tossing the North Haven, argosy of the Pan- American Airways, as 1t pounds west- ward across the Pacific to colonize the islands dotting the air route be- tween the United States and Asia. Though oceans are unchanged, lit- tle else is the same in colonization today. Those aboard the North Ha- ven can more easily picture what will go into a colonizing expedition when it is done by airplane, as will be done a few yesrs hence, than Magellan, who discovered some of these lonely islands more than 400 years ago, could have dreamed how they are being colonized today. Though wave-drenched sailors clung to rcpes on the careening decks to lash down the cargo, future colo- | nists and the corps of engineers and technicians—those who had not suc- cumbed to seasickness—listened in- side to the familiar crooning of a broadcasting station in Los Angeles, undisturbed by crashing chinaware and skidding baggage. Must Chart Seas. Classes aboard ship have been started. The fundamentals have al- ready been learned by those of the modern colonists who must be experts in navigation and be able to read lo- cations on the unmapped waves from the sun and stars. They must be able to chart the seas, and if by mis- chance an airplane should be forced down between the island bases, they must know where to speed to its res- cue. Aboard the North Haven is a twin-engine, radio-equipped, sea- cruising motor launch for each island, with a normal cruising radius of more than 1,000 miles. This is for emer- gencies, which are not expected. but every-day navigation will serve its part in other ways in the life of these colonists. The old colonist settled on his new soil, isolated from the world, pre- pared to fight for existence and sur- vive starvation and sickness until the next ship appeared over the horizon, in a year or possibly never. He read the clouds for rain, climbed a tree if waves rolled too high on his coral atoll, and worried about nothing be- yond the skyline. Among the new colonists is a weather man with scientific instru- ments. He is experimenting on the bridge, to the great entertainment of the salty skipper, and he will report each day by radio. He will know as easily whether the sun is shining in Canton, China, or San’ Francisco, as he does whether it is shining outside his own door. Before a clipper plane leaves any field the pilot will know the weather over the entire course and all its changes, not only whenever he stops but while he is speeding through the air. The new colonist must not only know how to run a power plant of Diesel oil-burning engines, but how to repair it if anything goes wrong. He will have an electric station for power and light. He must also keep running & cold storage plant with a six-month supply of frozen food, an ice-making machine, and a distillery for drinking water. Finally, and most essential to airplanes, will be a radio station over which the colonist must be constantly sending and recelving messages. How to Get Food. ‘Though food will come from the cold storage plant, some is expected from plants which live, just as for the colonist of a past generation. Seeds and roots from the semi-tropical ‘West Indies are among the cargo to provide for these. As the American colonist may not have time or in- clination to hoe a garden in the tropical evenings under the palm trees, this will be the particular pidgeon of the Chinese help the North Haven will pick up in Honolulu. Even among the Chinese in each island colony, one must be enough of a mechanical technician to run a new style cooking stove whose fire will burn for one year on a single ton of coal. Colonizing now, with clipper planes arriving any day and pausing for a few moments or overnight, becomes more a test of sclence than a con- quest of the land. Each piece of equipment has enough spare parts for & year. Each colony will have a trac- tor and, as the smallest island king- dom is only 266 acres, it will not be used for joy-riding. Like the old colonist, the new must mend his clothes, but instead of needle and thread he will have a sewing machie which stitches anything from silk to leather. Aside from Hawaii, Guam and Ma- nila, which already have the com- forts and necessities of civilization, the island colonists should be inde- pendent after the supply ship leaves on its return voyage. Their homes will have been built in record time, the machinery installed and working, and after that their connection with the outside world will be only by radio or the fleeting airplanes until the next supply ship arrives half a year later. ‘Those who will colonize each island have the vague titles of manager, radio operator, assistant radio oper- ator, weather man, mechanic and as- sistant mechanic. All the varied jobs will be divided among the six, accord- ing to their experience. Wake Island will have a physician in addition. His ‘work is clear, but he may also put in the screens and supervise the land- scape 3 (wfi, 1935. by North fmerlnn st L WEAK ON HISTORY Citizenship Applicant Names Abraham Washington. DEDHAM, Mass., March 30 (#).— Walenty Kardas knew about the Civil ‘War, but he was a bit hazy over the name of the first President of the United States. At the naturalization of Dedham Court, where Kardas was applying for citizenship, he was asked the name of the first Chief Executive. b Washington,” blurted Kardas, Judge Joseph A. Sheehan decided Kardas knew the other answers well enough to let the matter drop. He passed, - U THE SUNDAY LEFT: THIS OLD HOME, NOW THE HEADQUARTERS OF PRESIDENT CLOYD H. MARVIN, WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WAS BUILT BY ADMIRAL THOMAS H. PATTER- SON, WHO LIVED THERE FOR MANY YEARS. RIGHT: LOOKING DOWN G STREET FROM THE CORNER OF STAR, WASHINGTON, TWENTY-FIRST. GEN. WOODHULL'S OLD HOME ON THE CORNER. THE TWO THRE! TORY HOUSES, 2027 AND 2029 G STREET, NOW BEING TORN DOWN, WERE OWNED BY COMDR. EASBY, U. S. N., CHIEF OF NAVAL CONSTRUCTION, WHO MADE 2029 G STREET HIS HOME. FURTHER DOWN THE STREET MAY BE SEEN 2017 G STREET ONCE THE HOME OF HENRY ADAMS. Razing Operations Recall Early Days Of George Washington University (Continued From Third Page.) the knowledge of all the centuries that have gone before. Americans, looking with awe and rev- erence upon the background and tradi- tions of the picturesque old buildings of the University of Paris, Oxford, or Heidelberg, are apt to be unmindful of equally interesting buildings in our Nation's Capital, whose stories are as- sociated with those who helped mold the country’s destiny. Could the his- tory which former occupants of the George Washington University’s old buildings had a part in the making be thrown upon a screen, what a stirring pageant would pass before ycur eyes. For here, in a background that was perhaps the most distinguished neigh- borhood of its time, those who com- manded our land and sea forces, and donrinated the political and judicial life of their day, had their homes. Two thansand one hundred G street, designated as Building A of the university, houses the ex- ecutive offices of the president, trus- tees and provost. The house, built about 1875, when the neighborhood was the center of aristocratic official- dom, was once the home of Admiral ‘Thomas H. Patterson. After varying vicissitudes of time and fate, today it serenely surveys a busily passing aca- demic. world from the peaceful charm of its garden. Within original fire- places and mantels, rare pieces of| Colonial furniture, ancient maps, fine etchings, and exquisite bits of old brass and porcelain, create an atmosphere which admirably links the best of the past with the present. Just across the street, at 2101 G street, in Building F, students of the | Division of Fine Arts study architec- ture and graphic art in a truly fine| old house built for his dearly beloved and lovely daughter, Elena Porter Campbell, by Admiral Porter, who saw valiant service with Admiral Farragut and who is the author of a history of the United States Navy. Here a gracefully curving walnut stair-rail, a niched recess at the top of the sec- ond-floor landing, and beautifully arched doorways balance tall windows with heavily paneled shutters in spa- cious, high-ceilinged rooms with black marble mantels. No. 2033 G street, or Building G of the George Washington University, on the northeast corner of Twenty- first and G, is the headquarters of the controller and his staff. This in all probability is the oldest residence in possession of the university. Here there lived for many years one of ‘Washington’s most colorful citizens, Gen. Maxwell Van Zandt Woodhull. The son of Commodore Woodhull of the United States Navy, he was born in Washington and came to live in the house when his father bought it in 1857. It was his home thereafter until his death in 1921, at which time he bequeathed it to the university he had served as a trustee since 1911. Gen. Woodhull's military title was earned during the Civil War. He entered the Volunteer Army of the United States shortly after he had passed his 19th birth anniversary, and was just past 21 when he was made a brigadier general for “conspicuously faithful and efficient service” to his country. Among Gen. Woodhull's prized possessions was & personal letter from his friend, Gen. John A. Logan, to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, recommending him for an officer’s commission in the Regular Army. This letter was never presented be- cause at the close of the war Gen. ‘Woodhull determined to serve his country in other fields, subsequently acting as secretary of the American legation in London and as chief of the Consular Bureau in the State Department. The Woodhull home is today sub- stantially unchanged by its university occupancy. The controller has as his office the spacious room on the second floor which was once the gen- eral’s bed room, with its lovely carved marble mantel, high ceiling and broad windows looking south and west. The windows which face south on G street open on a small balcony inclosed with a wrought-iron railing of interesting design. One may still see the hook in the ceiling of the room from which once was suspended the mosquito net- ting canopy which enveloped the gen- eral’s four-poster during the Summer months. | During the later years of his life he retired very early, the house being locked and barred at 9 and no one being admitted after this hour. The general maintained that during the Summer a breeze from the south usually sprang up at this hour, which cooled his bed room and made sleep a pleasant necessity. Gen. Woodhull was probably the last person in Washington to use a herdic cab. It was his preferred | method of transportation. Every day | for 15 years, at precisely the same hours, morning and afternoon, a her- dic backed up to his curb to take him upon his errands and drives. From his seat above, the driver would open the doors which gave entrance from the rear of the cab, the general would climb in and off they would go. In the general's day a spacious stable in the rear of his residence housed an anti-bellum coach of un- usual distinction. Upholstered in| light blue satin, its shiny black body was suspended on swinging straps to give greater riding resiliency. Wore Burnside Whiskers. Nearly six feet tall, the general was exceedingly erect, with a very florid complexion. He wore the burn- side style of whiskers. During his later years he always carried a gold- headed black ebony cane upon which he was accustomed to rest his clasped hands as he sat expounding his con- victions or giving forth instructions. His gray, square-topped derby with its broad black band was a familiar Here ;Are the New “"Hi-Bo" Glasses Nothing to Obstruct Sidewise Vision Complete Glasses 39.65 —A new frame that does not cut directly across your line of vision when you happen to look “sidewise.” Cleverly designed, pink or white gold filled, plain or engraved. Very comfortable. Two Registered Optometrists in Attendance. (Dr. De Shazo in Charge.) Use Your Charge Account Free Parking. Y sight in the neighborhood. Utterly unconcerned with changing fashions, the general at periodic intervals sup- planted the old derby with a new one made precisely like its predecessors from a hat form which had been fashioned exclusively for him by his hatter. A partisan Republican, he was famous for the expletives and epithets with which he was wont to condemn to blackest perdition the policles of the opposing party. Equally fervent were Gen. Woodhull's religious con- victions. He was deeply Interested in the uni- versity's welfare and progress. It was undoubtedly Gen. Woodhull's influence that was responsible for the univer- sity’s removal to its present site in the G street area, and for 10 years before his death his residence was practically on the campus. Many an interesting tale is told by former students of being summarily “brought to time” by the general for some infraction of university regula- tions which he had witnessed in his progress up G street. The general invariably handled these situations himself, cane in hand, without resort to university officials, as many an alumnus will gratefully relate. A bronze tablet, placed at the en- trance to his former residence, com= memorates Gen Woodhull's war record and his service and benefactions to the university. Another article by Mrs. Evans on the historic backgrounds of George Washington University will appear in The Star next Sunday. It’s Easy to Own an "EASY"” WASHER.. Electric This Model Is Only With Electric Pump— $59.50 —No modern home can afford to be without an “EASY” washer, when they're offered at such a price! These are equipped with balloon type wringer rolls— large tub—large agi- tator—the General Electric lifetime motor, which requires no oiling. And other conveniences that make washing easy and efficient. Kann's—Street and Third Floors, This Wonderful De Luxe Model "K" KAa VACUUM CLEANER With the New Type Brush for Lint, Hair and Threads Double Trade-in Allow- ance for All Class “C” Old Cleaners Deducted —A powerful, but light cleaner easy to operate — Specially designed for heavy duty service. Phone at once. Re- quest a 10 home. Try day’s trial in your tfis new De Luxe Eureka at absolutely no cost, then decide. NOTE—70% of all old cleaners are in Class “C,” which may be turned in during this special offer at double the usual alowance. RN X D. C, MARCH 31, 1935—PART TWO. FOUND GUILTY, APPEALS Dr. J. G. Machen of Philadelphia Disobeyed Church Order, Court Declares. By the Assoclated Press. TRENTON, N. J, March 30—Dr. J. Gresham Machen, Philadelphia clergyman found guilty of disobedience by a Presbyterian Church court yes- terday, announced he would file an immediate appeal. On the outcome of the appeal will depend the court’s sentence—suspen- sion from the ministry. The suspen- sion was stayed until higher ecclesias- tical courts rule on the verdict, found by & special judicial commission of the Presbytery of New Brunswick. The Presbytery Commission found that Dr. Machen refused to obey a church order and organized an inde- pendent Board of Forelgn Missions, ‘which solicited funds. Victor McLaglen Sued. LOS ANGELES, March 30 1P).— A $110 damage suit was filed yester- day on behalf of the Breakfast Club | & against Victor McLaglen, movie actor, and his California Light Horse or- ganization of riding enthusiasts. It charged damage to the club house during the troop’s tenancy, unpaid water bills and violations of an agree- ment by which the club was to do the catering for troop entertainments. D—9 Conquering Contract BY P. HAL SIMS. Mr. Sims is universally acclaimed the greatest living contract and auction player. He was captain of the renowned “Four Horsemen” team, now disbanded, and has won 24 mational champion= ships since 1924. These articles are based on the Sims system, which includes the one-over-ome principle, which the Sims group of players was the first to employ and develop. The Summary. HESE, then, are the bids for which I claim at least a partial originality: First. The original bid. Guar- anteeng a rebid in first and second hand positions. Opening Ighter in third and fourth hand positions. Second. Placing the no trump, both in responding and in original bids. Third. The one-over-one as I use it. Fourth. The takeout into two of a lower ranking suit, and the jump take- out, as I use them. Fifth. The leeway principle. Bid- ding one less than game in forcing a ame. Sixth. The two bid. Based on losing tricks. Seventh. The three bid. Forcing to game, and a demand for aces. Eighth. Bringing down the primary trick table, by which you value your hand originally, to those cards which may be expected to win tricks not later IS USED CAR \ HEADQUARTERS \ ) IN car. than the second round of play of their sults. Queens and queen, jacks were thrown out. Ninth. The strategic and deductive negative doubles. Tenth. The responder’s jump to game—a slam try. I do not think that any one of these bids has failed to prove its worth. 1 have also been given some slight credit for my psychological tactics, but that's something that’s very difficult to ex- pound to others. Either you're good at that sort of thing or you arent. I can't give any set method to use unless I am sitting at the table in your posi- tion, and can study your opponents. And now that this inferential Jere- miad has been completed, back to hands and play! (Copyright, 1935.) Mr. Sims will answer all inquiries on con- tract that are sddressed to this newspaper with self-addressed Ped envelope. BROWN SNOW FALLS BELTON, Mont., March 30 (P — | Brown snow fell on Montana. Glacier National Park rangers reported yester- day that the two to three foot fall in the park area was noticeably covered by dust that has saturated the skies recently. ]z)DAY and every day in the Clas- sified Section of The Star you will find Used Car Values that give you more for your money than ever before. Now is the time to buy a good used Later on, when the Summer demand comes, such low prices and such values will be impossible. Thoroughly reconditioned cars, with thousands of miles for country roads, cars with long life, cars of luxury and refinement are offered today at a fraction of their original cost. Turn to Section 5, pages 6 to 9 You'll find a good Used Car to fit your pocketbook. The Classified Columns of he Star