Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1935, Page 30

2000 PATNS GRANTEDBY L. Railway Tire Inventor Lat- est in Line, Started 144 Years Ago. By the Associated Press. Patent No. 2000000 was issued to- day—more than 144 years after “one Samuel Hopkins” became the proud possessor of the first patent bearing the signature of President George ‘Washington, Secretary of State ‘Thomas Jefferson and Attorney Gen- eral Edmund Randolph. The patent granted today—the two- millionth in the current series of numbers which began in 1836—was issued to Joseph V. Ledwinka of Philadelphia, for an “improvement for pneumatic tires for railroad cars.” Ledwinka, & veteran designer in the transportation field, is chief engineer of the Edwin G. Budd Manufacturing Co. of Philadelphia, to which the patent is assigned. Fewer in Early Days. In the 46 years between 1790, when Hopkins recelved the first United States patent, and 1836, when the present Patent Office was created, only 9,957 patents were issued. In the last 24 years 1,000,000 have been granted. The advisability of protecting in- ventions was recognized by the founders of the Government who in- corporated a patent clause in the Constitution. Both Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were noted for their ability and interest in the fleld of invention. ‘The patent granted to Samuel Hopkins on July 31, 1790, was for a method of making “pot and pearl ashes,” the name then given to lye. Patent No. 1000000 in the current series was issued on August 8, 1911, to Prancis H. Holton of Akron, Ohio. Oddly enough, the patent granted to Holton, like that issued to Ledwinka today, was for “an improvement in vehicle tires.” 1929 Record Breaker. The year 1929, notable for its un- precedented business activity, saw the filing of a record-breaking number of patent applications. In the 12| months ending June 30, 1930, an aggregate of 91,430 patent applica- | tions and a total of 117,790 applica- tions of all forms were filed in the | Patent Office. Recession in business and industry was accompanied by a corresponding decrease in patent applications, some 56,000 being filed in the fiscal year 1934. A pickup is now indicated, how- ever, the Patent Office reporting that in the first eight months of the cur- rent fiscal year applicants for patents | and designs and for the registration | of trade marks and labels paid $40.- | 000 more than in the corresponding period a year ago. ST. MARYS CITY STATUE TO BE UNVEILED MAY 18 Two D. C. Residents Will Take Part in Ceremony Sponsored by Tercentenary Commission. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. LEONARDTOWN, Md,, April 30.— Miss Margaret Payton Calvert and Miss Elizabeth Calvert, both of Wash- ington, D. C., will unveil a statue “The Freedom of Conscience,” just com- pleted by Hans Schuler of Baltimore, on May 18 at St. Marys City. The statue will be accepted by Gov. Nice for the State, The ceremonies are under auspices of the 23 county committees of the Maryland Tercente- nary Commission. The statue is to commemorate the founding of the Maryland colony. —— REYNOLDS NOMINATED ARMY SURGEON GENERAL Roosevelt Picks Successor to Maj. Gen. Patterson—=Shockley Named Assistant. President Roosevelt yesterday nomi- nated Col. Charles R. Reynolds to be surgeon general of the Army with the rank of major general. He would suc- ceed Maj. Gen. Robert U. Patterson. Mr. Roosevelt also nominated Col. A. W. Shockley to be assistant surgeon general with the rank of brigadier general. The following Army colonels were nominated for advancement to briga- dier generals: Arthur 8. Conklin, Charles F. Humphrey, Frank W. Rowell and Clement A. Trott. TRUCK MISHAP FATAL Man Killed and Two Severely In- jured in Mountain Accident. KINGWOOD, W. Va., April 30 (®). ~—One man was killed and two others severely injured yesterday as their truck, loaded with produce, ran wild for a half mile down Caddell Moun- tain, crashed off the road and burst into flames. ‘The man killed was T. J. Robeski, 55, produce grower of Plant City, Fla. The injured are Clayton Scaltoman, 24, driver, and William P, Carren, owner of the truck. Both are expect- ed to recover. They live at Plant Attorney General Homer Cummings, learning of plans made by Department of Justice employes for & dinner and dance in his honor, has stepped in to urge that the function be very infor- mal as to dress and modest in cost— 50 as not to constitute a hardship on employes who wish to attend, it was learned today. In accordance also with his wishes, those in charge of arrangements have made it plain to all employes that at- tendance is not obligatory. In fact, it was pointed out, lack of accommo- dations will make it impossible to care for more than a fraction of the 1,600 employes of the department. The dinner—an unusual tribute for THE HECHT CO. lans with full belt and mili- tary pleat. Gay checks or shades of tan, gray or brown. Sizes solid 3 to 10. (Second Floor) 69 THE EVENING S8TAR, WASHINGTON, .D. C., TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1935. Cummings Acts to Cut Cost e Of Tribute by His Employes = & cabinet officer to receive from his employes—will celebrate Cummings’ 65th birthday snniversary. The an- | ley, niversary occuys tomorrow, but the dinner will be held May 10. It is being planned entirely and carried out by s small committee of clerical employes. Attorney General and Mrs, | Cummings will be guests of honor. More than 500 of the department's 1,600 employes have made reserv: tions for the dinner, to be held in the large and small ball rooms of the Willard Hotel. The dinner was conceived by John Brackin, young clerk in the Attorney General's office, who enlisted several other employes in the movement. Plans for the dinner. were approved by departmental officlals and were well Three Couples Get Licenses. FAIRFAKX, Va., April 30 (Special) — Marriage licenses have been issued in the office of the Circuit Court clerk as follows: Miguel Alonso, 25, and Bernice Irene Lewis, 24, both of Balti- more, Md.; Eugene Walker, 25, and Gladys Snootz, 32, both of Brunswick, Md., and Ernest A. Hummer, 43, and Margaret, W. Hummer, 38, both of ‘Washington. Camp & Play Shorts r 3 79 Boys' covert cloth shorts in to gray, green, blue or fancy checks. All with belts tan, match. Plenty of pockets. Sizes 8 to 18, Talon-zip fastening. combed cotton yarn mesh with polo col- lar and pocket. White, maize or blue in sizes 8 to 16 years. of top (8econd Floor) 25¢ce “Jockey” style shorts of fine combed yarns. Well - made shirts of Swiss ribbed cotton. Sizes 8 to 16. (8econd Floor) (Becond Floor) Pajamas 79 C o nsfortable pa- jamas for boys in stripes and solid col- ors. Blues, greens and tans in sizes for boys 8 to slip-on 18 years. (8econd Ploor) Sports longies and slacks in novelty stripes, with side buckles, belt loops and plenty pockets. boys A special in wearing sizes 8 to 18. ors in sizes for Two - Trouser prs. Prep SUITS 8.95 Fine cheviots in hound'’s- tooth and solid col- ors of gray, tan or brown. All with 2 checks of trou- sers and vest. Sizes 16 to 22. (Becond Floor) 17 side and of For Pine broad- cloth, elast; shorts under- shirts of cool combed, cot- ton yarns. Sizes for boys 8 to 16, (Second Floor) All-Wool Sweaters Summer Pretty slip - novelty weaves little ons in Younger Men's Suits EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE BRINGS AMNESIA® PLEA Former Mayor of Springfleld “Does Not Remember” Being Estate Conservator, By the Associated Press. SPRINGFIELD, I, April 30— Still insisting he can't remember he was once mayor of Springfield, Jchn 8. Schnepp was brought into Circuit Court yesterday ® stand trial for em- bezzlement. ‘The professed victim of amnesis, Schnepp claims he can't remember he was conservator for the Mary M. Ettinger estate, from which he is charged with taking more thar: $20,- 000 before he vanished fron Spring- field three years . The 68-year-old man was located in Los Angeles in February, identified nd returned to Springfield, where ke 96 Slip-on sports styles of fine wool yarns. Solid colors and fancy bordere d weaves. Plenty of wanted col- ors for boys 8 to 16, (Second Floor) Knickers 96 Washable checks, nov- elty patterns and plain col- ors. Double- stitched seams and knit cuffs. For boys wearing sizes 12 to 20. (Second Floor) Tots’ Tots’ 95 AL 139 ¢ 2 prs. trousers Single and double- breasted col- legiate styles. Tailored of smooth cassi- meres or che- viots in gray, tan or brown. Sizes 16 to 22. (Second Floor) has been held In jsil 'n default of bond. He was & prominent attorney and investment broker hers for years, serving one term as mayor. PACKING PLANT BURNED Fort Meyers Water Front Fire Damage Held $250,000. FORT MEYERS, Flis,, April 30 (), —A water front fire early yesterday ldmfi the Lee County Packing Plant, threatened a million-gallon gasoline storage tank and caused dam- age unofficially estimated at $250,000. Small boats tied in the canal were damaged and two box cars loaded with fruit were destroyed. Wind, blowing the flames from the gasoline storage tank, was credited with averting much greater damage as the tank was only 30 feet from the blaze. Firemen con- centrated their efforts on the tank, keeping it coo! while the fire raged. NAZIS AGAIN BLAMED Man Kidnaped From Czech Ter- ritory Near Border. PRAHA, Ozechoslovakia, April 30 (#).—The kidnaping from Czech terri- tory of & German immigrant, Josef Lampersberger, by two men alleged to have been Nazi secret police and a uniformed Germsn customs offcial was reported yesterday in nearby Eis- enstein, Cuzech authorities srid the three men crossed the border yesterday, 'btlt Lampersberger unconscious, in- jured Czech customs officers who hur- ried to his assistance, and took the unconscious man back to Germany. Lampersberger was & former mem- ber of the Socialist Reichsbenner. The Czech government is investigating whether Lampersberger was called to the border by & prete: Boys’ Rugby Suits 79 Fast - colored fabrics ! Plenty of styles! Solid colors and combinations. Chiefly but- ton-on styles. Sizes 4 to 10. (8Second Floor) Coveralls 38 You'd expect to pay more for these neat and useful playtime gar- ments. Navy blue, piped with red. Size 2to 8. (Becond Floor) Wash Suits 48 Broadcloth and seersucker ed, sleeveless suits in but- ton-on or belt- styles. V-necks or with col- lars. Wanted celors. Sizes 2 to 6. (8econd Floor) “Me-Fix-It” Undies P S R~ 1.84 . Importe d linen, English type suits with single or dou- ble breasted, sports - back . jacket and shorts. Oyster white, Sizes 5 to 10, (Second Floor) For girls and Jr. Hi girls of 7 to 16. Many styles. Some with match- 48 Self - help union suits for boys and girls. Made of fine combed cotton with French - cut legs and lastex backs. 8 to 12. (8econd Floor) 55« W orthwhile savings on colorful and practical pa- jamas in one 374 Of sanforized Flan -0 - cord in white or cream. Single and double- breasted styles, beauti- fully tailored. For boys 6 to 12. (Becond Floor) .1.09 For girls and Jr. Hi girls 7 colored prints, to 16. Fast- trimmed with broadcloth or pique. For 2 days only, at this price. (Second Ploor) Dresses 1.89 Flufty - ruffied organdies for girls 7 to 16. White, maize, nile, pink and peach. For Class Day or May Day. Splendi d values! Fine nainsook slips trimmed with ruffies and lace. Built-up shoulder style. Sizes 8 to 14. (Second Floor) 59« ‘Two-pe. but- ton-on styles with pleated shorts. For girls 7 to 14. Flower Sale Postponed. “oi GAITHERSBURG, Md., April 30 (Special) —The annual plant and flower sale, previously announced for today, under the auspices of the Women’s Guild, Church of the As- cension, has been indefinitely post~ FalseTeeth Don't allow your false teeth to drop |or slip when you eat, talk or laugh. Just sprinkle & little Kling on your plates. This new improved powder. forms a comforv cushion—hojds plates 80 snug, they feel and act like your own teeth, No more danger of rocking plates—eating will again a joy. Leading dentists endorse . Guaranteed better than any- KLIN HOLDS PLATES FIRMLY AN COMFOI No Phone or Mail Orders] No C.O.D.Orders! Quantities Limited! 3.88 Reefer and English atyles with belts or loose - backs. Most of them with hats to match. Navy, brown, tan or Copen in sizes 2t (Becond Floor) 279 Sik - and- rayon crepes for smaller girls 7 to 12. Prints and plain colors. Tailored or dressy styles. (8econd Floor) Girls’ Dresses 369 ‘Silk-and-ray- on crepes for girls and Jr. Hi girls of 12 to 16. Prints and plain and plain colors. (Becond Floor) Girls' Coats $5 Excellent val- ues for girls of 7 to 186. Some styles with matching hats. All well tallored of fine fabrics in the most popular colors. < aQ 14 (Second Floor) Girls Straw Hats 51 Roller, off- the-face stvles and large brimmed hats longies for boys and . Well tailored of fine flannel. BSizes 12 to 20. (Second Floor) in a variety of straw weaves. Flower or rib- bon -trimmed. (8econd Floor) Plain colors, prints and stripes. sleeveless and cool. (Second Floor) ing hats. In runko brown, navy, green, tan or tweedy mixtures. (Second Floor) and two piece styles. Plain colors or prints. Sizes 8 to 186. (Second Floor) City. Robeski’s body was burned after he apparently had met instant death in the crash. Five Lundred dollars in bills which he carried was lost in the fire, officers said. College Girls Work. The local branch of the Y. W. C. A. at Orange, N. J., has opened an em- ployment exchange for the benefit of girls who have been educated in col- lege or high school who have been un- able to find work and who are willing to accept positions in one kind or an- other of domestic work. There is a dearth of domestic servants in that vicinity, while there are many girls of good families who are willing to accept any kind of employment, but who ob- Jject to the humility of applying for such through the usual employment agency. VITROLIT ‘Wainscotings. Has a_hard. gleami lastiog surface. Many beautiful colors and decorative . effects, for modernizing bath roo itel an store fron lhlnkl. dlullneu eracks, Inexpens! be financed under N. H. to HIRES TURNER GLASS CO. Rosslyn. West 2560 Glass for All Building Purpoael_ CZE TORMLNTS Uic! mfi‘d- For effiient help POsL ‘weight for cool days this Sum- mer. Sizes 2 to 6. (Becond Floor) UNDIES 25c¢ Fine quality, full cut rayon SHOES 1 .94 For girls and boys wearing sizes 8% to 3. Straps in all white or pat- ent. Moccasin oxfords in Boys’ Fit-Rite Shoes 2.54 Goodyear welts and leather soles and heels. Summer SOX 17 Fancy - top lisle anklets and half-hose in plain colors or stripes. Colors galore in sizes 5% to 9%, (Becopd Floor) 79 Famous keds with heavy duck uppers and rubber TGl ;:r_w-ll' leather soles, (L with double stitching. ‘White, brown or tree - bark. (Second Floor) R\ ¢ to 16 years. (Second Floor) (Second Floor)