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The Washington times., 1931-04-13
Fingerprinting in Schools

public school children of Washington should be ngerprnted
to be passed upon by school authorities their
will be awaited with interest.
The recommendation made to all citizens of this
country though that big problem Congress cannot pass
laws requiring ngerprnting throughout the nation Each
State must do that for itself Congress could pass such
law the District of Columbia The Board Education
could require this to all pupils.
The main idea of those favOrng the proposition
that fngerprn would go far in identification of missing
children, aiding law officers in solving mysteries.
The idea not intended possible stigma on chill
dren put them criminal plane but fngerprnts
would be ominous evidence against those who run afou
Of the law in later years.
From early age to the end of life the fingerprin of
humans do not change Science claims that two human
beings in the world have the fingerprints
Is most interesting subject for school authorities and
they will doubtless approach it with caution.
The Washington times., 1931-04-13
TIMES TEST

Do you know:
l. What was the most fam
GUS transatlantic flight of
1880?
2. How is the axis of the
earth tilted?
3. What is a Penguin?
4. What is the first wedding
anniversary called?
5. What two holidays are OBJ
served the world over?
Fill each blank:
6. The moon is said to be in
per1gee when it is
the earth.
7. The proposed international
fixed calendar provides a
year of months.
8. The Weather Bureau be-
longs to the Department
8. was the successor to
w. H. Taft as Chief Justice
Of U. S.
20. - has been responsible
for a campaign of civil dis
obedience in India.
Match correctly:
IL. may mortify
IL. humiliate diSSolute
13. profligate. expel
IA. abaft involved
is. Danish toward the stern
ANSWERS on Magazine Page),
The Washington times., 1931-04-13
Great Essay Contest
$4,000 Washington Public School Children to Take Part

The columns of this newspaper will give you the de-
tails of the greatest essay contest any city, and
which $4,000 public school pupils will take part.
This thrilling contest is for the purpose of stimulating all
Wahngtonans join the most efficient clean up Of this city
ever known that millions of strangers who here year
will wonderfully beautiful city
The contest though sponsored by The Times to assist the
Washington Cleanup Campaign Committee headed Frederic
A. Delano, truly splendid Washingtonian
The essays will be written in connection with the regular
work of the public schools They will be passed upon by school
teachers and later by officials Of the Cleanup Committee
This newspaper always for better greater and beau
tfu Washington, to give 25 prizes-meda-f the best
essays. In addition there will be certificates of honor
Get your thinking caps boys and girls and then write
your essays All of you love Washington your hearts will
be racing along with your pens typewriters
The Washington times., 1931-04-13
Our Marines at the Managua
Catastrophe

Our Marines whether legally rightfuly in Ncara
gua have shown themselves wonderfully efficient the earth
quake fire disasters that killed many people, But for
their in Managua murder oong all of crime
starvation would have followed wake of the catastrophe
Washington people take particular pride this fine mill
cary Of the Government because Of the location Of
many of hem and of their national headquarters in this city
The magnificent service the eatherneck have rendered. and
ere rendering in Nicaragua will have strong appeal through
out the nation.
The marines SOLDIERS and Sailors too more they
doctors nurses cooks bottle washers nkers aors what
you have? In fields the world around these lads have
proved their vaor In disasters like the that has destroyed
Managua they show themselves tender well hard
listed Trained meet the unexpected the Marines their
capable hands to strange tasks.
The Washington times., 1931-04-13
Maybe We re Wrong
But-Well, Here 'Tis!

Editor, Times:
I suppose you always want
your news items to be absolutely
correct, and, therefore, I am
calling your attention to an er-
ror in your issue of a day or two
back. You published the pic
ture of lady and young baby
and made the statement that it
was the first baby ever born
in an airplane. You were mis-
taken. Mrs. Evans, of Miami,
Fla, wife of DR.. Evans, of that
city, more than a year ago gave
birth to a child in an airplane
high in the air over Miami.
Miami leads!
FRANK CLARK. y
The Washington times., 1931-04-13
Hearst Papers Advocate

L. Honest friendship Nth nations entGnging alliances
NTH none George Washington
Proportional representation in the United States Senate
State to hare than tho Senator's Legislation to enforce
prompt constitutional reGpportionmnet in the House OF
Representatives.
Separate departments of the Army of the NGUy and of the
Air Forces all united under Secretary OF National Defense
Federal action to the limit OF Federal to abolish
Aiteracy under Secretary of Education
Installation of the President the first of January too
ing the November election.
Seecttue immigration to admit only those suited for Aner
citizenship and American needs
Deportation of undesirable aliens and extension OF citizen
ship period to 10 years.
Complete publicity for tGreS to prevnt big tar
dodgers from escaping taxation.
g. Modification of the VoS1d act to permit light OineS and
beers under Federal regulation.
The Washington times., 1931-04-13

their plugs" while in the
stores, hence the name fire
plugs.
Although in use for 81 years
there has been no change of
design and none in its use
other than that it is no longer
permissible to tie your horse
to one as it was discovered
some years ago that fire ap-
paratus suddenly dashing up
The Washington times., 1931-04-13

plural use for which the first
one was designed.
An upright pipe was con-
nected to an undergrou14,. y,~yvf
supply which was extended at
right angles in a vertical di-
rection to a height of 80
inches. In case of fire it was
a source of water supply. Large
rings were attached to either
side to which drivers could tie
The Washington times., 1931-04-13
Suggests Debate on
Dog Question

Editor, The Times:
I have enjoyed Phillip Ebert's
letter and Mr.. Ulmer's argu-
ment on the dog Question.
Since both men seem to be
sincere in their convictions, I
would suggest that some parent
teacher association invite these
two gentlemen. for a discussion
on this vital subject.
A READER.
The Washington times., 1931-04-13
WORDS FROM LIPS OF WISE MEN

Withstand the beginnings;
when the evils have become
rooted the remedies are too
Iate.-OVid.
The Washington times., 1931-04-13

Letters, such as are written
from wise men, are, of all the
words of men, in my Judgment
the beSt.-Bacon.
The Washington times., 1931-04-13

Hits old-Fashioned
Fire Plugs
Editor, Times:
Fifty-Seven years ago the first
of this month there was in
vented the fire plug. This
name was coined due to the
The Washington times., 1931-04-13
Doubly Needed Now

MAP OF NICARAGUA, SHOWING LIMITED SIZE OF
QUAKE AREA. THE NEAREST POINT ON THE PROPOSED
NICARAGUA CANAL IS so MILES DISTANT FROM
MANAGUA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
|JACOBS-HARPER MATCH TO DECIDE
 QUEENS OPPONENT
CalifOrnians Meet To-day -Doeg, the National Champ, Challenged By Vines Tomorrow
By HENRY McLEMORE Limited Press Staff COrreSDOndcntl

Seabrfght, N. J., July 3O.-(UP) By nightfall we shall know which of those capable Californ- ians, Miss Helen Jacobs or Mrs Lawrence A. Harper, will have the honor of losing to Mrs Helen Wills Moody in the women's singles final of the annual Seabright invitation tennis tournament.
 Of course, this is taking for granted that Mrs Moody will over whelm Mrs Marion Jessup of Phil adelphia, in the other semi-final match scheduled for the day, just as she bowled over Miss Virginia Rice and Baroness Levi in earlier rounds. Such procedure is per- fectly safe for brilliant as was Mrs Jessup's play against Marjorie Morrill, yesterday, she hasn't a chance in the world before the champion of them all.
 The Lineup.
 The Jacobs Harper match is the feature one of the day for the mems singles already have reach ed the final bracket and will be heard of no more until tomorrow when Johnny Doeg meets Els worth Vines.
 You can look all over this town without finding a single person who will tell you definitely and without mincing words that Doeg will defeat Vines or Vines will de- feat Doeg.
 This uncertain state of affairs is strictly Doeg's fault. The national champion taking his play as a whole, has looked pretty terrible this week. But the man manages to win. And even little Benny away back there on the 18th row knows that they pay off on results and not on how you stroked the ball.
 Vines, without doubt, has played the best tennis of the tour nament. In defeating G. H. Miles, Jr, Sam Gilpin, Junior Coen and Clifford Sutter, the California boy proved he has few, if any weak nesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
SHUTOUT OF CARDS BY BRANDT GIVES
 GIANTS NEW LIFE
Boston Twirler Did Neat Job Yesterday as Me- Graws Beat Pirates Cubs Blanked By Benge
By LEO H. PETERSEN United Press Stan COrresDOndenJ.

New York, July 3O.-OUP)-It might not be amiss to come out to- day and present to America's sports loving public the 1881 American League champions-the Philadel- phia Athletics.
 Yes, you have heard of them be- fore-they won world champion ships in 1929 and 1930. And for sometime you probably have been suspecting that they were going to add to their list of collections this year at least another league pen- nant.
 Experts" Coming Through!
 Of course, the As still have something like 55 games to play, But with 12 game lead over their nearest opponent, the Washington Senators, 1t looks very much as if the so-called sports experts have at least picked one winner this year. Most of these experts chose Connie Mack'S aggregation to ram ble on toward a third consecutive cham pionship and 1t appears that 1t is about the only prediction they made that is going to pan out. Per haps the failure of these men to call correct winners on past con- tests will jinx the Athletics for the remainder of the season--but it seems reasonably certain that if seven baseball teams can't stop them, a mere prediction by a sports writer won't hinder their progress.
 WaIbcrg Saves As
 Philadelphia defeated St Louis, to 2, yesterday to stretch their leadership to 12 games as the Sen ators bowed before WeS Terrell and the Cleveland Indians, to 0. Leroy Mahaffey held the Browns to two hits until the ninth inning when Rube Walberg was rushed to his rescue in time to stop d St Louis rally. Terrell allowed Wash ington 10 hits in registering the shutout but he was a master at that old trick of retiring batters in the pinch.
 New York defeated Chicago 10 to while Detroit and Boston were dividing double header in the other American League games. The Red Sox won the first game 5 to in ten innings but the Tigers took the second, 8 to 6.
 Nice Work, Ed!
 The leadership of the St Louis Cardinals in the National League was cut to eight games when Ed Brandt hurled the Boston Braves to 3 to 0 victory. Brandt al- lowed only five scattered hits.
 New York climbed to second place by defeating Pittsburgh to as the Chicago Cubs took 1t on the chin from Ray Benge and the Philadelphia Phililes, to 0. Benge held the Cubs to five hits.
 The Brooklyn Robins lived up to their custom of defeating first divi- sion clubs but losing to the weak CT teams when they dropped 2 to 1 decision to Cincinnati. It was a case of young Sias Johnson besting Babe Phelps in a pitching duel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
TO-dav's Sports Parade
BY HENRY McELMORE United Press Staff COrrcsDOIIdent.

Seabright, N. J., July 3O.-CUP) When Miller Huggins, that little ball of concentrated dynamite, was 1926, '27, and '28 through the American league with all the subt- lety of an armored tank gone be- serk, baseball men said the game never had seen the likes of the mite manager and his battering babies; that the slugging, blasting men of Manhattan were the out standing team of all time.
 True, mates, the Yankees were a tremendous machine back in those days. what with Pennock, Pipgras, Hoyt and the rest pitch ing like demons and Ruth, Gehrig and company hitting any and all balls out of the lot and into Mrs Greenberg's back yard.
 A Greater Team Appears
 But the Yankees, great as they were. are likely to be displayed as the "team of the age" when Sep tember fades into October and Connie Mack presents his Philadel- phia Athletics--three times cham pions of the American league. If these same athletics go on to whip the best in the National for their third successive worlds series (something that never has been accomplished then the As and not the Tanks must be classed as the super outfit of all time.
 That the As will win in the American is as certain as death and taxes, if not more so. More over, they are almost a sure thing to better the Yankees American mark of no games won in 1927, and 1t Is not entirely beyond the bounds of reason to expect Mister Mack's boys to surpass the all- time record of 11G games won in a single season esta ablishcd by the Chicago Cubs in 1906.
 TO turn this latter trick the Athletics must win 45 of their re- maining 56 games. A tremendous task, it's true. but one entirely within the abilities of q team that to-day is 12 full games ahead of the field and ticking off victories with a regularity worthy of q first class metrOnone.
 Possible Record for Lefty.
 Robert Moses Grove. the rub ber-armed southpaw of the Athle- tics, already has 21 victories to his credit and is being spoken of in some quarters as sure thing to turn In 30 wins, thus becom- ing the first pitcher to perform that feat since Jim Bagby did 1t for Cleveland in 1920.
 Grove would be a dead cinch to win thirty but for one thing; Manager Mack, with the worlds serles-pardon, we mean the an nual fall classic-in mind, might decide to use the great left-hand- CT in few games as possible. And even Grove can't win games unless he can get out there and burn 'em down the alley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
)oeg Vet Class To Be Tested By California Court Star
Maxie Missing
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
FULTON PLAYGROUND
 LEAGUE CONTESTS

The Mark and Grill nine of the Fulton Park senior baseball league bowed before the Willows yester- day in league tilt. 8 to 4. Moran and Williams made up the winners battery while Guerrero and Colgan formed the grillers. In the midget league the St Mary Midgets lost to the Luck Stars. 13 to 3. Montana and Slater were the winners bat tery while Joe Young and Griffin worked for the losers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
Bearcats Seeking
 Volley Ball Games

The Catherine Avenue Bearcats volley ball team, domineered by that widely-heraled athletic scout, Bill Warner, who also finds time to fill the capacity of president of the church baseball league, are having a tough time arranging con- tests. Any team in the city, state or country who think they can af- for the Warnermen with a little opposition should get in touch with him at the Central "Y" where his leisure moments are spent defend- ing his title as checker and chess champion of the Red Trinagle and where the acid odor from his an- cient corn-cOb pipe keeps others from enjoying a game of checkers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
State Champion
 Wins Tournament
lSncciaI to the Dcmocrntl

Stamford, July 29.-Mrs Thomas Hucknall, three times Connecticut woman golf champion, led the field
 at the conclusion of the one-day tournament over her home course at the Woodway club here to-day. With a handicap of two strokes she finished with q gross of S3 and
 a mark of S1 for the tourney. Miss Mildred Harmon of Waterbury scored no less a 22 handicap for a net 8S, seven strokes from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
Runs Bntted In.
Hits.
WATER PRICE DOUBLE THAT
 OF OIL IN TEXAS TOWN

Pecos, Tex-Water sells for twice as much as oil in the mushroom boom town of Mentone, 19 miles northeast of here.
 The high gravity oil from the deep Wheat pool in Loving County can be bought for 25 cents bar rel at the field.
 At Mentone, water costs 50 cents a barrel. It Is hauled from either Pecos or Monahans, 40 miles distant. Residents of Mem tone eagerly await the daily visit of the water wagon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
SEYMOUR GIRL WEDS WRESTLER IN ARENA

Camden, N. J., July 3O-Miss Olga KOrdick of Seymour, Conn, who was crowned "Miss Con- nccticut" in Il beauty contest in 1929, was married In an open air arena last night before B. 800 spectators tO George Saund- CTS, heavyweight wrestler of Denver, Col.
 Immediately after the ccrc- mOny Saunders engaged in n 30 minutes match with Jack Rcy- holds of Oklahoma. Saunders formerly was a football star at 1'oyola University, New Orleans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
A 2 '|,l:!' N -%6NeeIHS>ss1
One-Eye Connolly's Strategy in Hiding Purses in Dining Coach Didn't Work Out

Johnny Herget-who Young Mitchell mddleweight
  mons -Corbett fight at Carson City, a train from San Francsco-mo all betting Corbe by the
  decided Connoywho tickets toward the diner There he told ater hid his
  Just before the Connolly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
DROPPED THREE OF FOUR
 TITLES

Of four major championships in football, basketball, baseball and track won by Southern California in 1929-30, only the track honors were retained during the 1930-31 school year. Washington State swiped the football laurels, Cali fornia took basketball honors and Stanford won the baseball pen nant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
DAVIES PLAY TONIGHT;
 MEET ITALIANS SUNDAY

The Oakville Davies, preparing for their Sunday City Recreation League game with the Young Italian A. c. of Rockville sched- uled for 2 o'clock at Watervillc park, will cross bats tonight against the old Timers at Brassco Park at 6:15 o'clock. Nick Zap pone will probably attempt to mow down the Old Timers tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
THEY HIT FEM HARD

A close ObserVer of Southern California football picks Nate Bar
 ragar, 1929 captain ,and Erny Pinckert, 1880 All-America selec- tion, as the hardest tackling foot ball players he ever saw in action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
Yesterdays Hero

Ed Brandt, who pitched the BOs- ton Braves to n 3 to 0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Brandt al- lowed only five hits in turning back the 1880 National League cham piOns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
MAJOR LEAGUE
 LEADERS
(By The United Press)

Following averages compiled by the United Press include games played Wednesday July goth:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing

Games Yesterday. Cincinnati 2. Brooklyn 1. New York 5, Pittsburg 4. Philadelphia 4, Chicago 0. Boston 3, St Louis 0.
 Gnmes Today. New York at Pittsburg. Chicago at St Louis. (Only games scheduled).
 Games Tomorrow. Chicago at St Louis. Brooklyn at Philadelphia. Boston at New York. Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
D0YOu Re1llefNbel'

One year ago today-Max Schmeling of Germany took consid- erable of beating and then one low blow from Jack Sharkey of Boston and won the worlds heavy weight championship in the fourth round of q scheduled 15-round title bout in Yankee stadium.
 Five years ago today-SuZanne Lenglen beat Mary K. Browne, 6-1, GO. on court drenched by rain In the finals of the French hard court tennis championship.
 Ten years ago today-Prompt action of more cool headed players kept Babe Ruth and ny Cobb from coming to blows as the Yan- kees defeated the Tigers, 12 to S. Ruth hit his 18th home run of the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Games Yesterday.

UNmeN eHterNNy. Springfield 1, Allentown 0 Gst). Allentown II, Springfield 2 (2nd) Albany 13, New Haven 5. Norfolk 5, Bridgeport ? GsD. Bridgeport 12, Norfolk 2 (2nd). (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
Cannes Tomorrow.
A MEXICAN LEAGUE.
Standing
(:nn,es Yestertlny.

Games Yesterdny. Philadelphia 4, St Louis 2 Cleveland 6, Washington 0 New York 10. Chicago 4. Boston 5, Detroit Ust. Detroit 8, Boston 6 (2ndD.
 Games Today. Cleveland at Washington. St Louis at Philadelphia. (Only games scheduled).
 Cannes Tomorrow. New York at Boston. (Only games schedulcd).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
Games Today
Games Tomorrow,

'UUVF UUUye Albany at Bridgeport. Richmond at Allentown. (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30

Albany at Bridgeport. Richmond at Allentown. Norfolk at Hartford. New Haven at Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
INTER NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday. Jersey City 4, Reading 2 GsD. Jersey City 2, Reading 0 (2rd. Newark II, Baltimore 2. Rochester z, Toronto G.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30

THEY KNEW EACH OTHER
 Six members of the first string football team at Washington State college, 1880 Pacific coast cham pions, played together three sea- sons and all of them for two years.
The Washington times., 1931-11-04
Honor
Italian
Visitor

Plans, which have been ar
ranged during the past few
weeks, since the announcement
that the Minister of Foreign AT
fairs of Italy, Signor Dino
Grandi, and Signora Grandi
were coming to Washington on
an official visit, are being given
out, and they are somewhat
similar to the round of enter
tanning given recently for the
Premier of France, M. Laval.
Informal Dinner
The Secretary of State and
Mrs. Stimson have sent out in
vitations for a small informal
dinner to be given on the eve
ming Of Monday, November 16,
for the Minister Of Foregn AT
fairs of Italy, Signor Dino
Grandi, and Signora Grandi at
Woodley following their arrival
in the Capital.
The following evening the
Secretary and Mrs. Stimson will
give a large diplomatic dinner
in honor of the Minister and
Signora Grandi, and the Italian
Ambassador and Mobile Donna
Antonietta de MARITIME have
issued invitations for a dinner
on Thursday, November 18, to
meet the distinguished visitors
from Italy.
The arrangements for the re-
ception of the Minister at the
White House and other details
of his visit will be made known
upon the arrival Of the Ambassa-
dor and Signora de MARITIME
from Europe. They are now on
the high seas aboard the s. S.
Roma.
Envoy Is Host
Previous to their departure
from Rome. Signor and Signora
Grandi were the guests Of honor
at a farewell luncheon given by
the Charge d'Affaires of the
United States Embassy, there,
Mr.. Alexander C. Kirk.
The United States Ambassa-
dor to Italy and Mrs. Garrett
are now at their country home
outside Baltimore, awaiting the
arrival of sSignor and Signora
de Grandi, when they well come
to Washington to meet them.