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Evening star., 1932-12-20
CASTLE SUPPORTS
CATHEDRAL AIMS.
construction Must Continue,
! Undersecretary Says at
/ Committee Session.

Construction on the Washington
Cathedral must continue, Undersecre-
tAry OF State William r. Castle told
meeting of the Washington Cathedral
Committee at the Sulgrave Club yes
terday.
Mr.. Castle said Washington Cathedral
should be even more beautiful than
Government buildings because it repre-
sented the spiritual ideals of the people.
The meeting was presided over by the
Very Rev. G. C. F. Bratenahl, dean of
Washington. The Right Rev. James E.
Freeman, Bishop of Washington, said
America Will emerge from the crisis q
greater nation if she adheres to the re-
ngiouS ideals on which this country was
founded. The spiritual work of WASH
ington Cathedral is most needed in this
time OF depression, Bishop Freeman
said.
Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock, member
OF the Executive Committee of the
Cathedral Committee offered a resolu-
,tion in tribute to the late Mrs. William
= Rlves. chairman OF the committee,
10 died last Spring.
Mrs. William Adams Brown, national
chairman of the National Womans
Committee of Washington Cathedral,
brought greetings from that group to
the Cathedral committee.
Out Of difference to Mrs Rives'
Slemory. no new chairman of the
Washington Cathedral Committee has
yet been appointed, but the other
officers have been selected as follows:
Vice chairman. Mrs. William Holland
Wilmer; secretary, Miss Sallie HewS
Phillips; treasurer. Richard w. Hynen.
members of Executive Committee, the
Very Rev. G. c. F. Bratenahl. Dr. Will
- ID ,oIxo
man, Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock. Mrs.
Hennen Jennings. Mrs. Robert S. Chew,
Mrs. Frederick C. Hicks. Colman Jen-
nings and Edwin N. Lewis.
The committee met under the sponsor
ship of Miss Mabel T. Boardman, Mrs.
Alanson B. Hcughton and Mrs. Fred
erick c. Hicks.
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Opportunity No. 9.
Annealjng Children.

Amount sought-S720.
Previously acknowledged. $3.50
Here is a family consisting of hus-
band. wife and eight children. The
man Is an unskilled laborer. He has
difficulty in keeping regular job even
in the best of times, but at present is
entirely out of work. 1t is always nee
essary to supplement his earnings with
relief. which has been done. The
children, who are unusually bright Ind
Evening star., 1932-12-20
MEMS CLOTHING STORE
LOOTED BY BURGLARS
House sebreakers Rob Tailor Shop
Several other Establishments
Victimized.

Burglars last night entered the
Fields haberdashery, Fourteenth street
and New York avenue, and removed IS
suits, some overcoats and q quantity of
other wearing apparel
The store was entered by cutting a
section of glass from the f-Cnt window.
The display clothing was taken and the
robbers entered the anain part of the
store by taking down a small door.
Charles B. Gree, clerk, discovered the
theft.
Clothing valued at $500 was taken
from the tailor shop of Antonio Forti,
is H street northeast, by housebreakers,
who entered some time since Sunday
night. Clothing and furnishings of
smaller value were obtained in several
other housebreakings.
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Opportunity No. 20.
Working Against Heavy Odds.

Amount sought-$832.
Previously acknowledged. $500
Long a cripple confined to a wheel
chair, he had almost given up hope Of
ever being able to do anything for his
family. Because Of his condition he
had become respondent and even mo-
rose. Then came the opportunity to
take training in the use of his hands.
Now his whole outlook on life has
changed. For the first time in years he
sees a chance at least to earn his
keep" While the depression has cut
down the demand for his wares he still
hopes that with the coming of better
times business will pick up. Meantime
he is ambitious that his children shall
have an education. All six of them are
now in school and the time is not far
distant when two of the older ones
should be able to contribute to the sup
port of the family. The mother helps
by earning what she can, but the entire
family income Of the man and wife is
less than 81 a day. To supplement this
SIG week Is needed, or 1892 for the
year.
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STEEL OFFICIAL DIES

HAMILTON. Ontario, December 20
RJ.-Harold Vivian Hamilton, 81, gen
eral manager of the Burlington Steel
Co, died yesterday in hospital.
Hamilton was made general manager
of the company in 1918 after serving
five years as sales manager. He pre-
viously was connected with the Hamil
ton Blast Furnace Co., later absorbed
by the Steel Co. of Canada.
His widow, formerly Margaret Bruce
Mccoy, and two daughters survive
Hamilton was born at Flora, Ontario,
April 10, 1881.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
ALCOHOL CARGO SEIZED
Two Men Arrested With As Gal
Ions in Automobile.

Seizure Of IS gallons OF alcohol and
an automobile was reported in connec-
ton with the arrest yesterday of Edgar
L. Glazer, 30, Of the 1900 block of
Georgia avenue, and James Henry
Keefe, 90, OF the 300 block Of Kentucky
avenue southeast
Policeman c. c. Brown. eighth pre-
cinct. arrested the two after receiving
word that liquor car was expected III
the $500 block Of Nebraska avenue.
Glazer and Keefe were booked on
charges of illegal possession.
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Where Charity Is a Living Service.

Amount sought-S600.
Previously acknowledged. $500
Total Observation-Disclosures. SoouU
The George Baldwin Mccoy Unit,
American Women's Legion, has appro-
priated $3.50 for this caseD
The children in this family are the
sort that make you think and think
hard There are five of them. the old
est a gill of 9 years with big eyes and
a sad expression which doubtless comes
from hunger and from constant asso-
citation with misery and illness and
poverty
The father is a sick man. He has
tuberculosis. He was young when war
was declared and he proudly marched
with 100000. strong and we'll. He re-
turned to his home, took up his pre-
war work. then married. His work be-
came difficult for him and the respon-
sibility Of his family with his inadequate
income broke him mentally and phys
ically.
Through the close contact Of the
nurse and a welfare agency, the case
was turned over to the agency for care.
The case worker had the wife and chill
dren examined for signs OF this dreaded
disease 1t was learned that one OF the
children was badly affected. Provision
for sending the father and child to a
hospital was made. A promise to care
for the family was extended by the
worker and the father went away re-
lieved mentally.
The mother is tired and worried and
her burden is doubled because she is
obliged to carry on alone. Her sole con-
fidant is the case worker on whom she
depends entirely for advice and counsel.
She goes to the clinic with her family
and guards them carefully. But many
times the car tokens run low and the
cod liver oil seems expensive and the
price of eggs and milk mounts higher
and the sunshine even has a tax on 1t
when there is no warm clothing to wear
in order to get out of doors. The sum
of 5000 a year will take care of this
familV
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and training period
and later during
the st. Mihiel Of
fensive. Col. Cootes
displayed t &C t,
S oun d Judgment
and military at
tainInents of the
h / 6 h e S t order.
Through his ability
in CO. ordinating
all of the various
staff agencies into
a harmonious ma
chine a n d h i S
loyalty and untir-
! ng energy in
carrying out the
policies Of the di-
vision commander
he rendered SerV-
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WOUND MAY BE FATAL

Christian Hanson, 76 of the 400
block of Sixth street, who shot himself
yesterday because, he said, he feared he
was going blind, still is in a critical
condition at Casualty Hospital, where it
was said he may not recover.
Hanson shot himself in the chest in
q public wash room at Ninth street
and New York avenue. He is a native
of Denmark and has lived in this
country about 80 years, it was said
Evening star., 1932-12-20

Previously acknowledged. -. 800
Total SGOJ
Left with six children to care for,
ranging in age from years to a. by
the disappearance of the father this
colored mother obtained temporary
work IN one Of the Government bu
reaus. The grandmother took care of
the children while the mother was
employed from to 430. During most
of these hours all except the youngest
were in school.
When the Government department.
cut down its force this deserted wife
lost her joo Her savings were soon
gone. Then she took a position as a
maid and tried to do laundry work at
home in the evening. When she fell
sick she continued to try to work. The
grandmother died this Fall, SO there is
no longer any one to leave the chill
dren with, even II the mother were
able to work She is making a brave
fight against threatened tuberculosis
Who will help keep the home together
by contributing toward a minimum
budget of $50 week or a total of $500
for the next six months?
Opportunity No. 1o.
Mental Security vs. Physical Pain.
Amount sought-s208.
Previously acknowledged. ... $500
With youth. health and job, the
future looked bright for Mr.. James and
his family. With a wife who was do
ing her part in wise expenditure of his
earnings and caring for the home and
baby, the husband was realizing for the
first time in his life what real home
meant. He was determined that his
children should not suffer the effects
of broken home as he had in his boy
hood.
Then one day while at work, he was
injured by truck and it was necessary
for him to spend many months in the
hospital. Although finally pronounced
cured the injury has not healed and it
will be months before he is able to be
self-supporting again.
Efforts are being made to obtain re-
newed workmen's compensation to which
the man seems entitled. Meantime, a
charitable agency is taking full care of
the family. which will soon be increased
by the advent of a new baby.
Although little can be done to lessen
his physical pain. financial support will
Evening star., 1932-12-20
for the children who are Of school age
The modest sum of 81 ,020 would main
tain them for year.
Opportunity No. IS.
Fruits Of Unemployment.
Amount sought-$546.
Received today .-........ $500
Previously acknowledged. 1900
Total .. $40 00

Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500
Mr.. Thomas is a skilled artisan (col-
oredO. He provided well for his wife
and six children until the depression
came and he joined the army of the
enceS from former patrons, but they no
longer had work to offer him. He
trudged the streets day by day in vain
search for employment. Worry for his
wife and children finally broke down
his health. A spirit of independence
still kept him from asking help until he
was faced with an eviction notice.
Then he asked for help. The
damage, however, was already done.
A physical examination of the mother
and children showed that Mrs. Thomas
must 60 to the tuberculosis Hospital
and four of the six children were found
tc have tuberculosis of the juvenile type
The task before the social worker is
now to restore the courage and hope of
the man and to assure Mrs. Thomas
that while she is in the hospital the
children will be provided for An older
daughter herself now out OF employ
ment, is taking the mothers place in
the home and giving excellent care to
her younger brothers and sisters. Money
is needed for rent, milk and other
nourishing food. medical supplies in
cluding cod liver oil, carfare for five
people to and from the Public Health
Clinic and incidentals. minimum
budget to restore this family to hope
and health is $21 a week. or at least
s546 for the next six months or until
Mr.. Thomas can recover his strength
so that II there is no job he can apply
for work relief to the Emergency Bureau
of the Board of Public Welfare.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
Continued From First Page.)

do not know just how to get in touch
with those in need
The George Baldwin Mccoy Unit Of
the American Women's Legion has ap-
propriated $3.50 toward Opportunity
No. 8, The Star was advised by officers
cf the unit today A total of $50 already
has been received for this case. SO that
the additional gift Of the women OF the
Legion will leave S370 Of the $500 needed
yet to be raised. The gift of the Legion
naires is not included in today'S list Of
contributions, however
The grand total actually in the hands
of the cashier of The Star today was
So, ,3O8 so, of which 1888 was received
today. Six of the opportunities have
been clio; ed, leaving IA yet to be cared
for.
TOday's Tabulation.
The tabulaticn of today's receipts TO-
lows:
Previously acknowledged. .$2,025 so
Evening star., 1932-12-20
ices Of great value

ices Of great value to the American Ex-
peditionary forces.
Residence at appointment, Washing
ton, D. c.
With the rank of colonel he is now
on duty at Fort Myer, Va, and resides
there.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
Districts Heroes
in the
World War
Compiled by Sergt. L. e. JaeckeL

4 8 recorded In the official citation,
Y Harry N. Cootes. colonel, Cav
\ airy. General Staff Corps,
\ United States Army, was award
ed the Croix de Guerre of
nee for gallantry. as chief Of staff,
h Division, during it's organization
Evening star., 1932-12-20
Total to date 81 ,308 SO

IUIdI 10 Udle 9@,oUo' 'JU
Select the case which most appeals to
you. or let The Star make the selection
for you, and then send or take your
contribution to the cashier of The Star,
Eleventh street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue, at the earliest possible moment
All contributions will be acknowledged
by The Star in its columns.
Checks should be made payable to
The Star with the notation For Christ
mas Opportunity Fund" If the money
is to go toward relief of any specific
case the case should be designated:
opportunity No l." "Opportunity No.
3" etc Otherwise The Star will
pro-rate the donation among the 20
opportunities as follows:
Evening star., 1932-12-20
vAP0R KILLS cold" GERMS

UNBIASED tests by a prominent medi-
cal research laboratory prove that the
vapor of a single drop of Vapex kills
dense colonies of germs present in
head-colds. In exactly similar tests,
other inhalants (often offered as sub
stitutes for Vapex) were shown to be
greatly inferior in germ-killing power.
Many cheaper limitations of Vapex
are said to be "just as good" But
Science proves they are not. Vapex
has remarkable germ-killing power.
This is the extra value that Vapex
brings you at very little extra cost.
One bottle brings months Of relief
from the distress Of head-colds.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
SON WINS WILL FIGHT
Insurance Man and Wife Denied
Share in Whitehead Estate.

OAKLAND, Calf, December 20 up.
Frank NJ Davis, former Windsor,
Conn, insurance man. and his wife.
Mrs. Carol Davis, lost their court battle
for share Of the estate of the late
Rupert Whitehead Oakland broker. and
uncle of Mrs. Davis, here yesterday.
They alleged Whitehead had promised
to leave them share Of the estate If
they would move from Windsor and
make their home with him. The court
ruled against them in favor Of son,
Rupert Ross Whitehead.
Evening star., 1932-12-20

give Mr.. James the mental security
which he needs for recovery. To this
end $208 is needed for the next three
months until other adjustments can be
made.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
For Lack Of q Little Milk.

Amount sought-s200
Previously acknowledged -. $3.50
This case closed by contributor.
Other funds listed as received for this
opportunity wills be prorated among
others unless contributors express
wishes to the contrary
Opportunity No. 2.
Is Both Father and Mother to Brood.
Amount sought-Sl20.
Previously acknowledged. -. $4,000
Part of the amount listed is the first
installment of monthly payments ar
ranged by the contributor who closed
this opportunity. The surplus will be
prorated among others unless con-
tributors express wishes to the con-
traryD
Evening star., 1932-12-20
Father Is in Prison.

Amount sOught-Sl ,O8O.
Received today ........... $1,000
Previously acknowledged go. 200
Total Sl2.0O
At one time the J. family was we'll
off. Mr.. j. had almost paid for a small
modern dwelling in the residential sec
ton of the city He owned a small
clothing store and did fairly we'll until
the depression came on. His main con-
Germ was caring for his wife, who was
suffering from heart trouble, and his
four youngsters. ranging from to 9
years of age. In 1929, however, busi-
ness became slow. Mr.. j. was no longer
able to keep up the mortgage on his
property and the mortgage on it was
eventually foreclosed. In order to meet
the bills of his business Mr.. j. borrowed
from every source, and when his cred
it0rS pressed him he became frantic.
He knew only one thing-that his wife
and children must not suffer.
He bsgan passing checks. Things
went along smoothly until the bank
brought the matter into court. Mr.. J.
is now serving sentence. His wife
and four children still must be cared
for. Mrs. J. has heart trouble and 1t
is impossible for her to work, even if
job could be found. She hesitates to
accept assistance, but she is helpless
and knows she must depend on some
one to see her through this crucial
period. Mrs. j. is good manager and
can care for her family's needs on $50
a month. The sum of ST ,080 would
give the family food, clothing, shelter
and medical care for year.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
Opportunity No, IS.

Pension Is insufficient.
Amount sought-s240.
Received today ........ $1,000
Previously acknowledged. -. 500
Total S25 90
This family consists of a man, his
wife and four children. The man suf-
fers from a disability which prevents
him from working. For this disability
he draws a pension which partly takes
care of his expenses. The children are
Sickly and seem to need constant medi-
cal care Because Of this illness. the
mothers entire time is taken up in car
ing for them.
The man has made every possible ef-
fort to overcome his difficulty. but is
unable to do so. A comparatively small
amount, S24O. will supplement his in
come sufficiently to permit him to care
properly for his family.
Opportunity No. IA.
Father Il-Funds Exhausted.
Amount sought-sl. .020.
Received today ......... 81 90
Previously acknowledged -. 100
Total $500
This carpenter is an immigrant. He
came to America many years ago. found
a job almost Immediately and worked
steadily Marrying a thrifty woman.
the two worked together. fixed up a
comfortable home and raised two
healthy children.
Only year ago this man was making
S35 week and the family was planning
to buy a small home. Then he fell i'll.
Physicians were called, but no diagnosis
of the illness could be made.
During the past year he has remained
i'll. The family's savings have long
been exhausted. The woman has moved
to smaller quarters, paWned her little
bits of iewelry and even sold some of
the furniture IN an attempt to care for
her children without outside help. Now
she must ask for aid.
The man is out of the hospital, but Is
unable to move A nurse visits him
daily to change his bandages, but his
constan. worry over family matters
hinders his recovery. He realizes that
there is food and medicine to buy. rent
to be paid and clothes to be obtained
Evening star., 1932-12-20
OnDOrtunitv No. 4.
Husband and Father Missing.

HUSBAND and Fathef W1SSIng.
Amount sought-s300
Previously acknowledged. 49,. $500
Five years ago Mrs. D. was comfort
ably situated and had husband to
provide for her two children, but
now she is desperate Her only home
is room which a charitable agency
provides Her sad story the social
worker knows to be true. Mrs. DIS
husband, because Of some misunder-
standing, lost his job and they lost their
furniture and home, and finally Mr.. D.
left the city, with no word of his where
Evening star., 1932-12-20

Opportunity No. ii.
Life's Sunset.
(This case closed by contributor)
Amount sought-s365.
Previously acknowledged. -. $417.00
Opportunity No. y.
A Sightless Artist.
Amount sought-$520.
Received today ........... $500
Previously acknowledged. -. l44.O0
No greater tragedy could occur to an
artist than to lose his sight. Yet that
has been the fate of Mr.. A. an artist
Of the old French school. Though
aged. he could continue his beloved
work and support himself and his
fragile little wife If he could only see.
Around the walls Of their tiny one
room home are arranged half-finished
pictures awaiting few last strokes
from their creators hands. The char
ity worker who visits them weekly to
care for their needs knows that he
will never paint again and that Mrs. A
will never be well enough to leave ..er
room. Yet she has not the heart to
destroy their dreams of better day
to come and desperately hopes that in
some way she can continue to care for
the simple needs of this old couple
that they may end their days together
A total of $40 week or $500 year
is necessary to maintain them in the
tiny furnished room they have called
home for the last several years.
Evening star., 1932-12-20

appealing, range in age from months
TO 10 years.
The mother, who was married when
she was is. faces tragic task in keep
ing the home together. A total of $720
will take care of this family for a year.
Opportunity No. 10.
Two Children Are I'll.
Amount sought-$500.
Received today ............. $10O
Previously acknowledged. 200
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Opportunity No. 16.
A Reformed Cynic at IL.

Amount sought-S25O.
Previously acknowledged 80. s250.00
This case closed Other funds re-
ceived for this opportunity will be pro-
rated among others unless contributors
express wishes to the contrary
Evening star., 1932-12-20

Opportunity No. IS.
A Former Government Employe.
Evening star., 1932-12-20

1OCal NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $5.UU
Mrs. E. is a sweet looking woman in
spite OF all the trouble thrust on her
shoulders in the past 10 years. She is
IS years old and has had seven chill
dren. Her husband Is suffering from a
condition which prevents him from
holding a job very long. He Is espe-
cially worried at this time because they
are without funds to care for two
children who are ILL.,
The little boy. years old. will tell
you that the nice lady Cease workeD
is sending us milk and coal and even
going to send Santa Claus" but with
all this it is not enough TO care for
the family the way it should be cared
for. The sum of $500 will make this
family comfortable for one year.
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Deserted by Father.

Deserted by the husband and IA
ther, a mother and seven children have
been left totally dependent. The
mother has made brave effort to care
for her family. but is suffering from
illness and is unable to work
Two of the children have been
placed with foster parents and every
effort has been made to locate the
husband, but without success. 1t will
require s6l0 to take care Of this fam
lily for year.
Evening star., 1932-12-20

8ONEY, b-LB. CAN. PURE. 9Oc DEL1v-
rad; for folks who can't eat sugar. Phone
HONEY POT, West 0654. before 10 am. .
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-02
JAPAN-SOVIET
WAR EXPECTED
In MANCHURIA

HARDIN, Manchuria, Aug. 2. U.H
-Rumors of a possible fall war"
between Japan and Soviet Russia
are rife throughout Manchuria.
Travellers arriving from Dairen re-
port they have seen large parks
of French tanks and ammunition
dumps in that city. Other travellers
from Vladivostok give equally de-
tailed reports of Soviet military
concentrations there.
American Consul George Hanson
has made several trips to Man
chuli of the Soviet = Manchurian
border investigating the status of
affairs on that frontier prior to re-
porting to the state department at
Washington.
Interest in the League of Ma
tions inquiry commission was quick
ened when it was discovered that
secret Investigations had been made
by that body into the reported Gen.
sorship activities of the Manchu-
kuo government
G.. B. Rea, an American of long
experience in the Far East, it is
said, will be shortly appointed as
American advisor to the Manchu-
kuo government.