Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1936, Page 4

HGH THBUTEPAD ARTHIR BRISBANE Roosevelt Leads in Praise of Noted Writer, Dead of Heart Disease. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, December 26—Trib- ute came from all parts of the Na- tion today for Arthur Brisbane, editor and columnist, whose death at 72 took from American journalism one of its best-known figures. ‘The noted writer, in failing health for several months, died in his sleep in his apartment yesterday as news- paper presses rolled out his last col- umn—a Christmas message he had dictated only & few hours before. Brisbane suffered & heart attack Thursday afternoon, but insisted on dictating his column. He slept that night under an oxygen tent, but suc- cumbed at 5:30 a.m. Fifty-three Years in Journalism. Brisbane's passing closed the amaz- ingly successful career he began 53 years ago as a “cub” reporter on the New York Sun. He became America's highest-paid newspaper writer, draw- ing an annual salary of $260,000. President Roosevelt led in messages of sympathy sent to the writer's fam- {ly. He messaged Brisbane’s daugh- ter, Mrs. Sarah Brisbane McCrary: “Mrs. Roosevelt and I extend our sincere sympathy and wish you to know our thoughts are with you in the loss of your father. I had known him for many years and took keen delight, whenever I had the oppor- tunity, of exploring with him the teachings of history and the philos- ophy of our civilization.” Brisbane had been associated through most of -his career with Wil- liam Randolph Hearst, both in news- paper and real estate enterprises. Hearst eulogized his long-time friend and associate as “the greatest journal- is¢ of his day.” Column Widely Read. Brisbane's success in mirroring facts or his thoughts successfully in simple | and forceful phraseology made his syndicated column, “Today” in the daily papers and “This Week” in the 'weeklies, of wide appeal. He was a native of Buffalo, N. Y. He worked on the Sun and as manag- Ing editor of the New York World be- fore taking over the New York Jour- Bal, owned by Hearst, in 1897, Public funeral services will be held Mondsy at 10 a.m. in St. Bartholo- mew's Church, at Park avenue and Fiftieth street. Burial will be at the Brishane estate, Allaire, N. J. Besides his widow, who is the for- mer Phoebe Cary of New York, Bris- bane is survived by five children A son, Seward, and four daughters, Mrs. . Emily, Alice and Elinor Noyes Pays Tribute. Frank B. Noyes, president of the Associated Press and The Washington Evening Star Publishing Co., received the news at Palm Beach, Fla. “I am deeply shocked at the un- expectedness of his death,” he said. “He has been an important figure in Journalism for many years and held & unique position.” Mayor Fiorello La Guardia of New York commented: A “American journalism has lost_one of its pioneers and outstanding char- acters. Mr. Brisbane's editorials of 30 years or so ago were an inspiration to me. We were friends -for many years. Fis passing is a great loss to the eountry.” Ability as Reporter Praised. “Roy W. Howard, chairman of the board of Scripps-Howard newspapers, declared: “It is & common habit seldom justi- fled by the facts to state that the passing of an important national fig- ure will leave a niche that cannot be filled. In the passing of Arthur Bris- bane from the fleld of American Journalism that is literally the case. * ¢ ¢ “To newspaper men and to his in- $imates the essence of the man's true genius was not reveaied in his ex- traordinary abilities as an editor, a correspondent or a coiumnist. Arthur Brisbane’s real genius was most fully revealed in his ability as a reporter. In this field the entire history of American journalism lists few who were his equal. News interest—of what it consisted and how to create it, few understood so well. News facts ~—how to obtain them and how to pre- #ent them graphically was with him an inspired art. * * ** CRUCIAL DIET OPENS IN POMP AT TOKIO Legislature, Resuming January 20, May Be Scene of Fascism- Liberalism Battle. By.the Associated Press. TOKIO, December seventieth Diet, which may become the battleground of Japan's future, was convoked formally today by Em- peror Hirohito amid medieval .pomp and splendor, Some authorities expected the legis- lature, which adjourned until January 20 after the brief ceremonies, to be the scene of bitter strife between the forces of liberalism and fascism. In Japan the lines were drawn be- tween adherents of the moderates and the militarists, Tens of thousands of spectators and & lane of soldiers lined the Emperor's route from the Imperial Palace to the majestic new national legisiature, which dominates the capital from a towering hill. Preceded by mounted Imperi Guards, his majesty, in military uni- form, rode in a carriage drawn by four horses to the Parliament Build- ing to open the session. FIRST YULE BABY BORN AT 2:40 A.M. YESTERDAY 5 AT | Bon of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ziege-| lasch of Axlington Couaty Ar- rives at Georgetown Hospital. “Merry Christmas” shouted the doc- for as he gave a final pat to the first baby born here on Christmas day. ‘The doctor’s shout was echoed by the newly-born son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Dwight Ziegelasch, 1332 North Vernon street, Arlington County. He arrived at Georgetown Hospital at 2:40 a.m, yesterday. He weighed seven pounds and gave every evidence of health His father is a newspaper artist. Several other children were born here during the day. . 26.— The | . __THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, By the Associated Press. SANDRINGHAM, England, Decem- ber 26.—England took a long step back to normal in the Christmas quiet of Sandringham yesterday. A new King and Queen, Geofge | VI and Elizabeth, with their little princesses, attended Christmas serv- ices in the chapel where George V and Queen Mary once worshiped., A joyous crowd had gathered to watch them enter the church. If Edward wasted no time in break- ing tradition, George VI has been no less quick to assure Britain of his intention of following in his father’s footsteps. Within a week of his accession to the throne he had recalled Lord Wig- ram, for years his father's closest confidante, and had promised to re- store to their former glory the royal estates of Sandringham in Norfolk and Balmoral in Scotland and had announced his intention of restocking the royal racing stables. In moving contrast to his brother’s farewell broadcast a few hours before, Royal Family at Christmas Service Radiophoto of King George VI, accompanied by Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and Queen Elizabeth, arriving for Christmas services at Sandringham Church yesterday. —Copyright, A. P. Wirephoto. * King’s Christmas Observance Shows Royal Trend in Britain carry the burdens of kingship without “the woman I love,” King George added: “With my wife as helpmeet by my side, I take up the task which ' lies before me. In it I look for the support of all my peoples.” While churchmen still thundered criticism of the former King's “exotic entourage,” the Archbishop of Can- terbury said of the King: example, of George the Fifth.” Hundreds of royal estate employes heard the words and looked for a quick return of the old regime. Farm tenants, who shook their heads in dismay at the changes Ed- ward made, welcoméd a new monarch fond of country life who, they be- lieved, would display the personal in- terest that “the old squire” showed in his pheasantries, his deer parks, his nurseries, stables and farms. - It's the same in the Scottish high- lands, where the simple folk of Cra- thie, the little village bordering Bal- moral Castle, are hoping to see a new King and Queen for a long stay next when Edward said he was unable to|year. 10 OPEN CHANNELS Coast Guard Mobilizes Ves- sels to Clear Way for Commercial Ships. Br the Associated Press. The Coast Guard is mobilizing a | fleet of 20 vessels to break ice in the | paths of commercial ships and barges. of the Guard this week under an ex- | although it has aided in the work for several years. Winter maritime problem. Comdr. W. N. Derby, operations officer of the Coast Guard, said today the growth of Winter fuel oil shipments is a major reason for icebreaking. | Shippers of most other products do | not plan on Winter movement, he said, but the lack of storage capacity and limited tank car facilities of rail- roads necessitates year-around barge movement of fuel oil to many points. Coast Guard vessels carrying 6,000 men will break ice along the Atlantic shore, the Hudson River, on parts of the Great Lakes and on the West Coast. The busiest period is expected from mid-January to the end of Feb- ruary. Derby said heavier vessels can make steady progress against ice 12 inches deep and can break ice down to 20 inches. by backing up and smashing ahead at full spead. Plating at least a half inch thick around the waterline of vessels is | needed for such rough work. e Liked Bawling Out. DENVER (#)—Patroilman W. E. 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ROOSEVELT YULE WIRE IS WARM SPRINGS’ BEST Foundation Inmates Have Tree and Visit From Santa. Stunts Start Program. BY the Associated Press. WARM SPRINGS, Ga., December 26.—A genial Santa Claus presiding at a 20-foot tree handed out presents to some 250 patients, friends and employes at the Warm Springs Foun- dation yesterday, but to most, the best gift was a Christmas from President Roosevelt. To his part-time neighbors at the nt this wish: “The merriest of of new years.” The community sing. “He in-! herits the name, he will follow the| GONEL QUSTING CREDT CLAMED Menocalistas Pledge Sup- port to Administration of Laredo Bru. By the Associated Press. HAVANA, December 26.—The pow- erful Menocalista party came forward today to assume responsibility for the ousting of President Miguel Mariano Gomez., Senator Santiago Verdeja, president of the party which has more votes than any other in the Cuban Congress | and tremendous strength in the rural | areas, pledged it to support President Federico Laredo Bru, Gomez's succes- sor. Inactivity Charged. Senator Verdeja charged the ex- peled executive incurred the Meno- calistas’ disfavor because of a six- month regime of inactivity which started with “fecund promises and ended in sterile inertia.” “The government devoted six months | to patronage squebbles and stubbornly fomenting quarrels with other state institutions,” Verdeja asserted. Gomez was impeached in the House of Representatives on charges of “in- legislative power.” and was convicted early Thursday by the Senate, sitting as a jury. Dismissal from office was automatic. Veto Brought Charges. | finance army-sponsored rural schools. greeting | His defense emphasized an issue be- | tween the administrative branch of the government and army leaders, notably Icebreaking became an official dutyj President’s “other home™ here, he Col. Fulgencio Batista, Cuba's “man of fron,” whom he accused of seeking ecutive order of President Roosevelt, merry Christmases and the happiest|ing to dominate state affairs, Verdeja pointed out the Menocal- Christmas program began | istas, despite their support of the new | Oil, proverbially food for troubled Thursday night with a stunt exhibi- administration, held no cabinet posts. waters, in practice complicates the tion of some of the patients and a He explained the party was not “op- | portunistic.” Tolman's "Modern Finished” A COMPLETELY FINISHED Family Laundry Service that returns everything in per- fect order, ready for immediate use and wear. 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His unexpected decision to partici- pate in Christmas services of the Anglican faith was interpreted by some as an answer to reports he might leave the church because its leaders, the Archbishops of Canter- bury and York, have so sharply criti- cized his momentous romance with Wallis Warfleld Simpson. The former monarch’s part in the service was that of lay reader. He read the second Scripture lesson. Sir Walford H. M. Selby, the British Min- ister, read the first. Rev. C. H. D. Grimes, chaplain of the British Legation, preached on “Womankind.” ‘The duke read verses 1 to 20 of the second chapter of St. Luke in a clear and assured tone, giving the impres- sion he was well acquainted with it. Sings “God Save the King.” He listened attentively to the ser- mon and partfcipated with enthusi- asm in the responses and other parts of the service. At the conclusion he sang “God Save the King.” The former King was introduced | at the door of the church to United | States Minister George S. Messer- smith and Mrs. Messersmith. They | chatted awhile and then Edward | invited the Messersmiths to Sir Wal- ford’s home for dinner. They did not, however, accept. At midafternoon, after a turkey dinner at the British Minister's resi- dence, the duke returned to Chateau Engzesfeld. He told friends he was “very comfortable there” and might remain until the Baron and Baroness Rothschild, his host and hostess, re- turn to Paris next month. Both the church congregation and Edward's fellow guests at luncheon gained the impression that the duke was & happy, high-spirited man, en- joying himself to the utmost. Speaks of Virgin Mary. Rev. Mr. Grimes, in his sermon to many members of the British and | American colonies, spoke of the Virgin Mary as the ideal type of maiden, | | mother and woman, and quoted the | verse: “Thou, when the day around thee | clings, Shall show us how divine & thing A woman may be made.” At the luncheon Edward disclosed his chief immediate desire is to learn | {to ski well. He said he had never, | so far, gotten beyorid the “nursery | slopes.” This year he intends to| g0 some place and tackle the more difficult inclines. He said also that his youngest | brother, the Duke of Kent, is coming | to see him in Austria in mid-January. During the luncheon a telephone cail | | from Buckingham Palace informed the | | former King of the birth of a daughter to the Duchess of Kent. GREETINGS EXCHANGED, Mrs. Simpson Talks With Duke by Phone From Villa. CANNES, France, December 26 (#). —The Duke of Windsor and Wallis | Simpson exchanged Christmas greet- | | ings by telephone yesterday. | The call between balmy Southern | | France and chilly Vienna was put | through by Mrs. Simpson shortly be- | Rogers, to have Chrisimas luncheon | | “Aunt Bessie” (Mrs. D, B) Merryman at a hotel. Psychic Message Council 1100 Tweifth 8t N.W. Corner of 12th and “L {| GROUP MEETINGS DAILY Accredited Message Bearers Personal interviews for spiritual aelp and guidance may be arranged by a visit to the Council House or Telephone Metropolitan 5234. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1936. Woman Swims Icy Meramec To Rescue Flyer After Crash Leaps From Horse and Drags Injured Pilot Ashore. BY the Associated Press. ST. LOUIS, December 26.—Tragedy was matched by the heroism of an attractive young swimmer as a low- flying Dbiplane struck a tree and plunged into the Meramec River, at suburban Sylvan Beach late Christmas day, killing McCoy Sanders, 28-year- old passenger. The pilot, Al Constance, who suf- fered serious injuries, was pulled from the half-submerged wreckage by pretty Miss Odessa La Fevre, 23-year-old beauty parlor operator, in a brave rescue effort after jumping off the horse she was riding along the shore of the river. Miss La Fevre was riding with her father, J. J. La Fevre, when the privately owned plane swooped down 8 short distance from them, narrowly missed the steel girders of a bridge and rammed into a large elm tree near the water's edge. Bundled in riding clothes, Miss La Fevre kicked off one boot on the run, then plunged into the icy water. She reached Con- stance, untangled a wire which en- circled his head, and swam ashore with him. Without hesitation the 120-pound | | pant. ODESSA LA FEVRE. —Copyright, A. Pt Wirephoto. plane. His body was recovered an hour later. v Miss La Fevre modestly disclaimed the statue of & heroine, and insisted she did only what any one else would do under similar circumstances. FORMER GRAND MASTER OF STATE MASONS DIES By the Associated Press. OAKLAND, Md., December 26.—E. Carl Frame, former grand master of Masons of West Virginia, died yester- day at his home at Mountain Lake Park near here. He had been {ll for some time. Frame formerly was s resident of Fairmont, W. Va. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. Frame was born in Colville, Ohio, 63 years ago. For 40 years he made his Summer home at Mountain Lake Park, Md, and he went there to live per- manently when he retired 10 years ago. Frame was a member of the West Virginia Bar Association, Fairmont Masonic Lodge, No. 9, of Fairmont, W. Va., and of the thirty-second de- gree of Masons. brunette returned to the raplaly sink- ing ship to search for other oc- | cupants. 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