Evening Star Newspaper, October 18, 1936, Page 13

Washingtonian Returns Dagger Surrendered by Quezon in 1900 President of Philippines Sends His Photo to Army Officer Who Took His Arms 36 Years Ago. BY JAMES G. WINGO. ornaments. Quezon wanted to know Col. Laerence S. Miller, U. 8. A,, re- tired, of Chevy Chase, is proudly show- ing to his friends a large autographed picture, which he has just received from President Manuel Luis Quezon of the Philippines in exchange for a one- foot dagger. President Quezon sent his picture Wwith an affectionate dedication after he had received a dagger, which he | had been wanting for years. The dag- ger had been in Col. Miller's possession since Quezon, an officer in Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo's army, United States authorities 36 years ago. Last Summer President Quezon asked Gen. John W. Gulick, U. S. A, ‘who was then stationed in the Philip- pines, to help him find the saber and the dagger he wore as a major during the Philippine insurrection against the United States. Gen. Gulick traced the dagger to Col. Miller, who said he would be glad to return it. Delivired by Gen. Gulick. The dagger was delivered to Mala- eanang Palace by Gen. Gulick in per- son. President Quezon, before a dis- tinguished assemblage, expressed his pleasure. Since becoming first Presi- dent of the 1l-month-old common- wealth, he has been gathering mate- rial for the eventual “Quezoniana” at the Philippine Museum. ‘The silver-plated, cross-decorated sheath of the Quezon dagger was in poor condition—it had been lent to neighborhood children in Chevy Chase Pplaying soldiers. “I would have taken better care of the dagger if I had known that its owner would become a great man,” Col. Miller said. “He was only an- other ‘insurrecto’ to me then.” ‘The dagger bore the initials “M. K.” They stood for Manuel Kison, Quezon's original name. Story of the Surrender. At the turn of the century small, handsome Lawrence S. Miller, gradu- ate of West Point, class of 1897, was the commanding officer at an immi- gration station at the foothills of Mariveles, Bataan. He was first lieu- tenant of Battery E, 6th Coast Artil- lery. One day late in 1900 word came to him that a major in the regiment of Gen. Mascardo wanted to surrender. At the time there was a standing order of the United States Army that all Filipino insurgents who would give up their arms and take the oath of alle- giance to the United States would be pardoned. Lieut. Miller told the mes- sengers he would receive the major immediately. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon a Philippine Army officer in his early twenties appeared at Miller'’s head- quarters with two orderlies, The officer was sickly and hungry. He introduced himself as Maj. Manuel Kison. Surrendered His Dagger. To Lieut. Miller the major surren- dered a few rifle: agger and c surrendered to | if he could keep his saber. Miller said he could. Thereupon Quezon, apparently in need of money, sold it for a few dol- lars to an American photographer at the post. Col. Miller was born at Fort McHenry, Baltimore. His father was Brig. Gen. Marcus P. Miller, con- queror of Iloilo, Philippines. His grandfather, another general, fought in the Mexican War. Col. Miller fought in the World War. He never married. Since retirement from the | Army in 1920, he has lived with an unmarried sister on Thirty-secomd | street in Chevy Chase. He collects stamps, specializing in Philippine is- sues. He plays good tennis, despite his 64 years. - . Californians Vote Here. Californians in Washington who wish to vote in the coming election are urged to send for their absentee ballots before October 29. The call was issued by Charles H. Shreve, chairman of the Executive Committee | of the California Young Democrats here. More than 600 Californians | here are expected to vote by mail this year, Shreve said. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, OCTOBER 18, 1936—PART ONE. HILLER DESCRIBES PROMOTION POLICY Veterans’ Administration Official Addresses Local No. 2 of N.FFE The “well-defined promotion policy” in the Veterans’ Administration, under the classification act, was explained by A. D. Hiller, executive assistant to the administrator of veterans’ affairs, at a receni meeting of Local No. 2, National Federation of Federal Em- ployes. “To select employes for promotion according to their grade and efficiency, provided they have an appropriate civil service status,” said Hiller, “and provided they have the necessary qual- ifications, is most satisfactory both from the viewpoint of individual em- ployes and of administrative officials, and is in the interest of efficiency of work. “In the Veterans’ Administration we have determined on full competition as being more satisfactory for all con- cerned than competition limited to a small group or rather to a smaller group than the whole, such as a sec- tion or division. This makes oppor- tunities greater, promotes interest in and broadens the entire organization.” Hiller pointed out that when & vacancy develops, first consideration is given to the assignment of & quali- fied person in the same or comparable grade as that of the position if such a person is available. “We do mnot make appointments from outside unless it is absolutely necessary, it being our policy to fill all vacancies by promotion or assign- ment,”” Hiller sald. Competition, he pointed out, is not Radios and Radio Phonographs Cost No More Than Other Sets Enjoy perfect “the finest in radio.” reception with The new 1937 models have all latest fea- tures and these EXTRA fea- tures — Acousticon Trifocal Tuning, High ond the Carpinchoe speaker. Radios from to $495. $199.50 to $995. trade. Labyrinth, Fidelity leather $49.50 Radio phonographs, Your set in ’MUSICALLY TESTED" By Kitt’s Exclusive Process ITT 1330 G Street DON'T GULSL ABOUT orL OR cAs HEAT ! BUY THE MFILVAINE “CONSTANT FLAME” OIL BURNER AND GET AN UNCONDITIONAL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! confined to employes in the service or division where the vacancy exists, but includes all employes in central office and in some instances those in field offices with excellent ratings. RED CROSS ACTIVITIES FOR HEALTH INFREASE By the Associated Press. The Red Cross reported yesterday that its health preservation activities reached a greater number of people last year than for any year in the past decade. Among the activities, it reported, were diphtheria immunization, pel- lagra health control work, oral hygiene projects, public health dentistry in schools, typhoid immunization proj- ects, bedside nursing, malaria control, control of meningitis and school ex- aminations of children suspected of having tuberculosis. MONDAY EVENING CLUB TO MEET TOMORROW Dinner Session to Open Season. John Ihlder to Lead Hous- ing Discussion. ‘The 1936-7 season of the Monday Evening Club will be opened tomorrow night with a dinner meeting in Barker Hall, Y. W. C. A. Building, Seven- teenth and K streets, it was announced yesterday by E. Barrett Prettyman, relating to the philanthropic, chari- table and correctional work of the District and co-ordination of efforts to obtain the best program of service. Darkness Causes Accidents. The ratio for fatal accidents to total accidents during dusk and darkness is 92 per cent greater than for daytime accidents. ADVERTISEMENT. NEURITIS PAINS || COME TO GEORGE'S AND SAVE! SALE" former corporation counsel of the Dis~ trict and president of the club. The opening session will be devoted to the subject of housing. Represen- tatives of welfare agencies, business, labor and government will be asked by John Ihlder, director of the Alley Dwelling Authority, to answer the question, “How shall we house low in- come families?” Try This 35¢ Test On Sale TWIN TUB WASHERS The easy way to wash elothes, 8 complete washer and dryer Slightly wsed models. all in one. A Store Near Your Home 814-816 F S¢. N. 3107-3100 M § This meeting marks the beginning of the foruieth year of the club, which was organized in October, 1896. Its objectives are the promotion of the personal acquaintance of its members, the study and discussion of subjects HOUSE € HERRMANN We put the whole strength of our merchandising organization back of this annual event—and it means bargains—BIG bargains 2015 14th St 1111 B St. Al stores open "1 District 1900 at All Stores Expenditures by the Red Cross for its nursing service, public health nursing service and its home hygiene and care of the sick service were placed at $186,072 for the year. Seventh and Eye 8433-35 Georgia Avenue We aim to make it of interest to every home-maker—touching every phase of home furnishing and presenting ““Furniture of Merit" quality at prices which are astonishingly fow. Of course, in one announcement we cannot begin to tell you of the great variety, nor to put proper emphasis on fl\: :no'i values, but we do want you to come expecting to supply those things which you are needing at prices that are most favorable to your budget. Here’s a Sample of the Wonderful Values in the Annual Autumn Sale. Handsome Walnut Bedroom Suite It is of that quality of construction which hes made “Furniture of Merit"” famous. Take note of the walnut veneers and the butt walnut fronts. Give special attention to the full-view mirror on the vanity and the unusually large mirror on the other piece. It is full dustproof construction, with center guides on the drawers. Superior finish. Autumn Sale Price _ 1317 It's pretty difficult to be sure about buying the right kind of automatic oil or gas heat. In fact, about the only way to be sure that the heating equip- ment you buy will keep your house comfortably warm at all times and yet not cost too much, is to actually try it. That, in effect, is exactly what the Shull Heating Corp. gives you an op- portunity to do when they sell you a | Mcllvaine “Constant Flame” Oil Burper with an unconditional money- back guarantee. This guarantee al- lows you to try Mcllvaine in your home for three months and at the end of that time if you are not satisfied with it in every way, you can have it taken out and get your money back. The Shull Heating Corp. has been selling Mcllvaine Oil Burners on this basis for six years and not one has ever been removed from its owner’s home because of dissatisfaction. The reason is that McIlvaine operates on an exclusive, patented principal that cuts the cost of oil heating from 10% to 25% and yet heats your house far better. All other oil burners operate on the “On and Off” principle. This means that they are either “all on” or “all off.” They heat your house up and let it cool off, heat it up and let it cool off, thousands of times a year. There LARGE FLAME —) MEDIUM FLAME SMALL FLAME— is always a lag between the time they pop “on” and the time that the radia- tors are heated up again and the house made warm. The “On and Off” burners (and this includes gas, too) are apt to cause fluctuating tempera- tures, chilly floors, and “Cold 70.” Ask your friends who have them and they’ll tell you it’s so. But the Mcllvaine has four flame sizes instead of only one. A tiny flame for mild weather but the colder * the weather the larger the flame. Be- cause the Mcllvaine burns constantly with a modulated “throttle flame” the radiators are kept warm and the house is maintained at a delightful even tem- perature at all times. Now here is the important thing. It takes less oil to heat your house with a constant flame than it does with a flame that goes “on and off.” If you drive a car you'll understand readily how this is because you know from your experience that “Stop and Go” driving uses more gas than driving steadily from point to point. It’s the same way with oil or gas burners. If you are thinking about oil or gas heat you ought by all means to get all the facts. Why not telephone to- day for an accurate estimate of the cost of heating your home with a Mc- Ilvaine? FAST FACTS No down payment Three years to pay 90-day trial period Money - back guer- entee $2.55 per week buys it Poy on your light bill SHULL HEATING CORP. Cleveland 5810 o Open Sundays 9" to 6 x £ Elliott Pl. and Conduit Rd. ) Opcn Evenings Until 10 Living Room Suite Two luxuriously comfortable pieces of the London Club style. Exceptionally well tailored in mo- hair frieze, offering you & choice of colors. Autumn Sale Price, 89 Living Room Suite One of the best of the modern type—in a combination of tex- tured tapestry and white leather- ette upholstery. A smart design, finely tailored. 2 pieces. Autumn Sale Price, 127 Dining Room Suite In the substantial and pleasing Tudor design, with handsome wal- nut-veneered surfaces and sturdy ] sumwood posts. Suite is complete in 10 pieces. Autumn Sale Price, Living Room Suite A Grand Rapids creation, made to “Furniture of Merit” specifica- tions, with soft backs, giving it supreme comfort. Covered in a new soft, closely woven mohair frieze. Autumn Sale Price, 135 Dining Room Suite Genuine Colonial, with Duncan Phyfe table, large buffet, China cabinet, large server and shield- back chairs. Mahogany and gum- wood construction. Autumn Sale Price, Bed Room Suite Best of the moderns, with pleas- ing sophisticated touches, com- bining the straight lines - with fluted and offset posts. Large, round mirrors. Walnut and gum- wood. Autumn Sale Price, 9147 Bed Room Suite Solid maple, with that rich, mellow antique finish and sanded edges which give it the expres- sion of the antique. 3 pieces. Autumn Sale Price, 569.50 Bed Room Suite Another of the popular modern styles. Burl walnut veneered fronts, figured tops and ends, on gumwood. Clear plate mirrors. Autumn Sale Price, 110 Run through this list earefully Check what you need and make it your first errand tomorrow Living Room Suite. Old New England type; maple finish___$95 Studio Couch. Opens to full and twin size Love Seat. Lawson style. Tapestry upholstered Club Chair. Deep and low slung for comfort Reclining Chair and Ottoman. Glides into position Occasional Chair. “Pull-up” type; figured tapestry. Colonial Rocker. Solid Philippine mahogany. In tapestry $17.50 Virginia Sofa. Philippine mahogany base, tapestry covered, $54.50 Windsor Chair. Colonial design with wide bow-back. Ladder-Back Chair. Imitation rush seat Governor Winthrop Secretary. Mah. or wal. finish. Modern Flat-Top Desk. Walnut veneer and gumwood. ---$22.50 Open Book €ase. Four shelves. Mah. or wal. finish Maple Dinette. Large extension table and 4 chairs Drum Table. Solid walnut or mahogany base Modern End Table. Half round or oblong style_. . Coffee Table. With removable glass tray. $5.95 Duncan Phyfe Drop-leaf Table. Solid mahogany or walnut_$17.50 Lamp Table. Walnut finish; fluted legs Lift-Top Console Table. Divided lift top Inner-spring Mattress or Box Spring. Striped ticking. Coil Spring. 90 high-tempered coils Cedar Chest. Walnut veneered exterior. Boudoir Chair. Comfortable spring seat. Chintz covered.. $5.95 Metal Wardrobe. Steel spring construction Phone Stand and Chair. Walnut veneer and gumwood____ $4.95 Cocktail Table. Solid walnut with glass top; carved legs..$11.50 Desk Chair. Walnut or mahogany finish. Leatherette seat_ $6.75 Gate-leg Table. Oval or square drop leaves. Plaid Blankets. Soft and fluffy, 72x80 inches Table Lamps. New, modern types; wood and copper. Reflector Floor Lamps. Bronze finish, silk shades Dinette Suite. New design, matched burl walnut veneers__$79.50 Breakfast Suite. Drop-leaf table, 4 chairs. Baby Carriage. Folding beach cart type Porcelain Top Table. Size 25x40, enamel base Metal Utility Cabinet. Heavy gauge steel Axminster Rugs. 9x12 size, rich new patierns American Oriental Rugs. Size, 9x12; like the genuine. . Hundreds of other Annual Autumn Sale Specials—every one of which is ¢ as attractive in quality and price as the above. Remember House & ' Herrmann’s accommodating Credit holds good even at these special prices. .