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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15
REPORT PROGRESS
IN INSANITY WAR
Chicago Physician Reports
GIanduIar Treatment Is
Helping Win Fight.
BY the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, September 15.-Science's
newest weapon against disease, the
hormones Of the endocrine glands. are
helping to win its fight to reduce in
durable insanity, it was indicated, today
in report in the illinois Medical Jour-
nal by DR.. James H. Hutton of Chicago.
Nearly 81 per cent of 172 insane
patients who received glandular treat
ment in addition to psychiatric routine
were sent home, DR.. Hutton reported,
while discharges from State hospitals
as a whole ran only II per cent.
The patients were given the novel
treatment in a two-year study of the
relation of endocrine disorder to in
sanity conducted at the State Hospital
for the Insane at Elgin, Ill, by DR..
Hutton, DR.. Charles H. Read, manag-
ing director, and Dr. John T. Nerancy,
clinical director, under the sponsorship
Of Rodney Brandon, former State
public welfare director.
Made Part Of Treatment.
The beneficial results Of the extra
treatment were such that 1t has been
made regular part of the treatment,
the record adds, and a similar policy is
urged for all State hospitals
The endocrine glands include such
structures as the pituitary at the base
of the brain, the thyroid. gonadS.
most of the vital processes. Though
studied for Is years, their Importance
has been recognized only within the last
decade and their influence on mental
functions and insanity only within the
last five years. Their SecretionS, the
hormones, are mostly extracted from
glands of slaughtered animals which
are processed and given to humans by
hypodermic needle.
The study of their relation to in
sanity was prompted by the rapid in
crease in insanity in Illinois evidenced
by rise from 81 for each 100000 OF
population in 1880 to 300 in 1881. In
the last 10 years the population of
the State has risen 10 per cent and
its insane 80 per cent.
Experiment on Two Types.
DR.. Hutton's experiment attacked
the types like dementia praecoX. oc-
curing in adolescence, and the involu
tional melancholia of middle age. con-
sidered for the most part incurable and
making up most of the population OF
hospitals for the insane. OF 1865
patients in Illinois institutions, 1884
we're dementia praecox cases and only
1.217 were released during 1881, Or
Hutton pointed out.
Only patients in hospitals less thar
five years and under As years of agt
were accepted for the endocrine clinic
DR.. Hutton wrote and then only whel
they showed signs of granular disor.
der such as extreme height or stunt.
edness, disorders of reproductive func.
lions, peculiarities Of hair, color Of
skin and obesity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15
SOCIETY
CONTINUED From Second Page.)
rod Of Liberty, N. Y, are at the Dodg
for q short stay.

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert A. Howson of
New York City are passing some time
at the Carlton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

DR.. and Mrs. F. w. Breeker Of Eas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15
INSURANCE PICKS UP

New Production for August 81
Per rent Greater Than Year Ago.
NEW YORK, September Is R).-
New life insurance production in Au-
gust was 81 per cent greater than the
same month a year ago and reversed
the trend of the previous six months.
The Association Of Life Insurance
Presidents reported today that the to-
tai August production was 1888 $40 900,
against s667, 918,0 900 in the same month
a year ago. Total new business for the
first eight months of 1888 was 1877
under a year ago, the comparable fig
ures being s5,l8o,073,o00, against So
1853 ,527, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

Hartford, Conn, are stopping at Ward.
man Park Hotel for few days here.
Mrs. Reginald H. Morris Of New Bern,
N. c., and her daughter, Miss Phyllis
Morris, are spending few days at the
Shoreham. Mrs. Morris will return
later, when her daughter will go back
to Holton Arms.
Mr.. Kenneth F. Brooks Of Hyatts-
vile. Md, left last night for brief visit
to Pinehurst, N. c.
Miss Jeanette Blackjack Of Tusca-
loose, Ala, is spending few days in
Washington and Is at the Dodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

sheine, Miss Verna Hey, Miss Jean
Hammer, Miss Jane Carl, Miss Francis
Shuttle. Miss Mary Row and Miss Leslie
Crandle.
Mrs. Robert w. Mccullough and her
mother, Mrs. Florence E. L'Hommedieu
Of Cheverly, Md, will leave tomorrow
for Chicago to visit the Century Of
Progress Exposition. They will be away
week.
Mrs. s. E. Whitney of Mount Clemens,
Mich, Is at the Dodge for few days.
Mr.. J. G. Folsom Of Lyon Park, &C
companied by his daughter, Miss Mil
dred Folsom, left by motor today for
East Mortified, Mass, where Miss Fol-
som will enter Northfleld Seminary.
Miss Dixie Middleton of Rocky Mount:
N. c., and Miss Jeanette Luther OF
Danville, Va, are guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Fellows in their home In
Falls Church, Va.
DR.. and Mrs. F. w. Breeker OF East
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15
accompanied by Miss Esther Rigley, alst
Of Milwaukee.
Forest Cotillion Club
Gives Dance Tonight.


Forest Cotillion Club
Gives Dance Tonight.
Under the auspices Of the Forest
Cotillion Club, a dance will be held this
evening In the Holy Trinity Parish Hall
on the Defense Highway near Colling-
ton, Md, from 10 to 80 o'clock. The
patronesses include Mrs. Frank Addi-
son, Mrs. Arthur Bowie and Mrs. r.
Lee Mullikin and the patrons are Mr..
Arthur c. Bowie, Mr.. Kent Roberts
Mullikin and Mr. Walter D. Addison.
Mrs. Adolph j. Rummel and Miss
Janice Jarrett of San Antonio, Tex,
flew to Washington and are at the
Shoreham for few days. They will
visit in Chicago and New York before
returning by plane to their home.
Miss Mary Ellen Rogers Is entertain
ing this afternoon in her home in
Ballston, Va, when various games are
planned and refreshments will be served
to the guests, who are Miss Julia Aben-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15
WILL SPEAK ON RADIO
Mrs. Helen Hartman Will Discuss
Constitution Over WMAL.

Mrs. Helen Hartman, vice president
general Of the National Society, Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution. will
speak over Station WMAL at II AN.
tomorrow on 1.-THE Constitution and
the Safeguarding Of American Ideals"
Her address, in celebration of Con-
stitution day. is being presented by the
Radio Committee, District of Columbia
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, as its opening program for the
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

Mrs. Alvin Stewart Maddox had
lunching with her yesterday at the
Shoreham Mrs. William Miller Of Pasa-
dena, Calf, and Mrs. Werner Littleton
Of Fullerton, Calf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

Mexico Gets More Tourists.
More tourists visited Mexico this year
than for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

Mr.. and>Mrs. L. o. Mankin were hosts
at dinner last evening In their home
in Lyon Village, when their guests
numbered IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

A birthday anniversary dinner for 20
was given by Mr.. Michael Hurson in
one of the private dining rooms at
Rossdhu Castle last night. Flowers and
candles matched the color scheme Of
the room and an open fire added to the
cheeriness Of the scene, and lighted
birthday cake, gift of the castle, was
a surprise for the host, and a program
was given by screen stars, who appeared
in person, and a radio soloist sang after
supper.
Miss Margaret McHugh of Milwaukee,
Wis, is at the Carlton for a few days,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

Mr. and Mrs. Noble Moore entertained
at two tables Of contract bridge In their
home in Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-15

Mrs. s. E. Whitney of Mount Clemens
Mich, Is at the Dodge for few days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-06-14

PAPER Panamas! Straws! Fabrics!
Crepes! Novelties! A whirlwind of
thrilling styles featuring smart
new trims and all the wanted brims!
Large, medium and small headsizes for
women! Hurry!
BLOCK'S-DOWNSTAIR STORE.
Evening star., 1933-02-26
THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON D. c. FEBRUARY ze ,9s,

day at the White House. It perplexed
her as to how she could, with considera-
ton and courtesy, send out invitations
and arrange plans when her predecessor
would have gone from the White House
only few hours before!
We finally compiled list; sent out
some of the invitations and Mr.. Wilson's
staff and Helen Bones attended to the
others. The embarrassment in regard
to ordering the luncheon was finally OBJ
waited by President and Mrs. Tafts ask
ing If they might have the pleasure of
arranging that part of the entertain
ment, and sending the housekeeper up
to Princeton to discuss it with Mrs.
Wilson. The company was largely made
up of relatives and intimate friends,
aside from the officials who were Gus
tomarily included. The Vice President
elect and Mrs. Marshall were also asked
to send the names of those they wished
to be invited
This difficulty about the arrangements
for entertaining in the White House on
Inauguration day seems to me entirely
unnecessary, and do not believe it will
exist this year. I understand that the
present White House staff will remain
during the ceremonies, those being
brought in by the new President not
taking their positions until March 6.
Mrs. Hoover's thoughtful invitation to
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt to 60 all over
the White House and familiarize herself
with the layout and the furniture be-
fore she came in, so that she could make
Evening star., 1933-02-26
Our Forgotten Presidents

loans, received and sent Ambassadors,
Federal bank, a postal service and
standing Army. Many of these institu-
tions have come down unaltered to the
present day.
Elias Boudinot O740-1S2D of New
Jersey was elected second President,
November 4, 1882. He was of Huguenot
ancestry and power in the Presbyterian
Church. Like Hanson, he was lawyer
and wealthy landowner. During the war
he was commissary general of the prison
ers and purchased supplies to the amount
of $4,000 at his own expense, Washington
agreeing to stand half the expense should
Congress fail to pay. Besides being
President, he was Secretary of Foreign
Affairs and served on over 80 commit
tees His social grace and legal acumen
was indispensable in dealing with foreign
powers. He signed the treaty of peace
with Great Britain and treaty of alliance
with the French King He signed also
the proclamation for the cessation of
hostilities, thanksgiving and discharge of
the Army. He presided at the session
which thanked Washington for his
services In his journal" is to be found
a broadside issued by His Excellency,
Elias Boudinot, President of the United
States in Congress Assembled" condemn
ing the mutiny of the troops in Phila-
delphia These soldiers not having been
paid, killed an officer.
Thomas Mi11in u744-1800) of Phila-
delphia, was elected third President.
November 3, 1888. He was a graduate
of the College of Philadelphia, now the
University Of Pennsylvania, and was
experienced in business, politics and
military affairs. He went abroad in his
youth to study European merchandising.
He was Quaker, but was ousted by the
church when he became quartermaster
general of the Army. Later he rose to
major general. He was involved in the
Conway cabal, which sought to have
Gen. Washington replaced by Gen. Gates.
As President, he was called upon to
perform one of the most memorable
acts of his life, that of receiving in
behalf of Congress the commission of
the great commander in chief. Mifiin'S
election was father odd, to say the least.
The Articles of Confederation provided
that the President must first of all be
a member of Congress. Minlin was not
present at the balloting, and when he
presented his credentials at later date
it was discovered that he had been
elected nine days before he had been
picked as delegate. Mifiin's term lasted
only six months. Congress did not meet
at the State House in Annapolis until
December %, 1888, and adjourned June,
1884, to reassemble at Trenton. It did
el'-. Continued on Fifteenth Page '.'s.s'-
Evening star., 1933-02-26

plans for her official family beforehand,
will also make 1t much easier for the
newcomer. Before Mrs. Wilson moved
in as the Presidents wife on March 4
she had never been upstairs in the White
House. She apportioned of the rooms
as well as she could from hearsay and
a plan Of the second floor which drew
up for her. The Wilson family luggage
was hurried over in Army trucks from
the hotel where they had been staying
and unpacked while the inaugural cere-
monies were going on.
When the last details of the Inaugural
ton had been completed and Washing
ton was filled with a large crowd, the
Wilson party arrived on the afternoon
automobiles to the old Shoreham Hotel
at Fifteenth and H streets.
The place was hubbub Of OfI1cials,
family, newspaper men and onlookers.
Efforts were made to keep the rooms as
private as possible, but the secret Serv-
ice men had a hard time.
HAD been given, by Mr. Page, all the
invitations and tickets, with the nee
essary police passes to all the cere-
monies at the Capitol for the incoming
cabinet members and their wives Up
to this moment there had been no public
intimation as to who the members of the
cabinet were to be. So closely was the
secret guarded that the President elect
addressed the invitations himself. When
Evening star., 1933-02-26


the Is Colonies became q
Nation. On November of the same
year John Hanson, Maryland lawyer,
was elected first President-not of the
Continental Congress or the Provincial
Congress, but of the United States in
Congress assembled. Following him
seven other Presidents, all unsung in
history, served until the Inauguration
of Washington under the new Constitu-
ton. These men were addressed as,
"Our President" or eYour Excellency"
or as His Excellency, the President of
the United States"
There is no evidence to prove that
Washington considered himself first
President of the United States; nor
was he ever mentioned by any of his
contemporaries as first President"
Chancellor Livingston, at the Inaugural
tion of Washington said: Long live
George Washington, President of the
United States" He did not say, first
President" Washington was really ninth
President, and first President under
the second Constitution. This Constitu-
ton, the one we have today, was enacted
by the Federalists, or Conservatives, who
wished a stronger central government.
It was true that the Office of President
was not then the powerful and important
one that it is today; but it was an
honorable one, and attracted some of the
wealthiest and most educated and in
fluential men of the time. Socially the
President took precedence over every
one else in the land, just as he does
today. One Of his duties was the enter
tainment of distinguished American and
foreign guests. Financially, it was
losing proposition, much like the modern
ambassadorial positions. There was no
definite salary attached to the Office, but
Congress was supposed to pay all ex-
penses and reimburse the President for
his time. The President was furnished
with house, living expenses, secretary,
carriage, servants and the like. At the
end of each quarter he turned his
expense account over to the steward,
who presented it to Congress for
approval.
It is to be remembered that in
the years before Washington we were
an independent Nation recognized by
foreign powers and functioned as such.
The Articles of Confederation bound
the Colonies into solid Union, and
more than one authority has said that
this Constitution more nearly expressed
the ideals for which the patriots of the
Revolution fought and bled than does
the present one. In the years between
Hanson and Washington we made peace
streaties randi. alliances; we contracted.
Evening star., 1933-02-26

TTH the final ratification
of the Articles of Confed-
Grafton which became
effective March /, 1881,
the 13 Colonies became q
Evening star., 1933-02-26

sister, Mrs. George Howe, was taken
suddenly i'll. The Army doctor, Col.
Rhoades, who had been Mr.. Taft's ply
Sician, could not be located. So DR..
Grayson of the Navy, who was then one
of the Junior aides and had been helping
with the ceremonies, was called in.
The goddess of chance had knocked
at DR.. Grayson's door that night. As
a result Of his treatment of Mrs. Howe
he became the constant companion of
the President and almost the codictator
Of this country's destiny during the
months of President Wilson's illness.
Almost every day he would take the
President to the golf links, watching over
him like mother over an only child,
and forcing him to take the regular
exercise so necessary to a man in his
position. When the break came DR..
Grayson was practically the only one,
besides the nurses and the family, al
lowed to see the Chief Executive, and
was almost the only link between the
President and the people. Today, re-
tired admiral, he once more of1ciates,
as head of the Inaugural Committee, at
Democratic triumph. 'liista,spsn'
Evening star., 1933-05-07
Federation Refuses
To Pass on Merits
OF Statue Serenity

The Federation Of Citizens As
sociations last night decided it was
not qualified to pass on the ar
tistic merits of Jose Clara's statue
Serenity" in Meridian Hill Park,
and turned the problem Of get
ting rid Of the statue back to the
Columbia Heights Citizens As
sociation. The latter group had
sent In . resolution asking the
federation's help In having the
statue moved.
The statue, It was discovered,
also offends the artistic tastes Of
Col. u. 8. Grant, Sd, director Of
Public Buildings and Public
Parks, who put It where it Is. He
did so. he explained In . letter to
the federation. In obedience to an
act Of Congress.
In reply to your specific in
quiry," his letter said, "this ofice
has no attitude toward the statue
at al. s'' Personally I think it
is an entirely unattractive statue,
but I had nothing to do with its
acceptance and I realize only too
well that tastes and opinions on
subjects Of estheticS change
from time 70 time"
Evening star., 1933-05-07
MISSING farmer FOUND
IN GALLINGER HOSPITAL
John Huber Of Mary.
land in Daze When Picked
Up by Police.

John Huber, 71-year-old farmer, who
had been missing since April 81 from
his home at Silver Hill, Md, was located
late yesterday at Gallinger Hospital.
where he had been q patient since the
day after his disappearance under the
name Of John Hoover Of Suitland, Md.
Huber. hospital attendants said. was
in a daze when brought in by police Of
No. 8 precinct and admitted for mental
observation. He was vague about his
identity and no one who knew him
could be located through the address
he gave.
Huber's daughter, Mrs Elizabeth
Williams, 800 block Of B street south
east, yesterday afternoon requested
Maryland and Distdict police to search
for her father. He was located through
the record Of John Hoover's" case, kept
at No. 8 precinct. Huber, who lived
alone on the Maryland farm, was not
removed from the hospital.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
MAN BADLY BURNED
IN FLAMING HOUSE
Woman and Two Children Are
Carried to Safety as Fire
Sweeps Home.

A 66-year-old man was seriously
burned, while q mother and two young
children were carried to safety by fire.
men as fire late yesterday afternoon
swept through . rooming house at 3oS
G street
The blaze originated as can Of kero-
sene with which Robert Hickey was at
tempting to start fire in the basement
stove exploded. Flames quickly envel-
oped his body, and burned his trousers
Completely on. He was badly burned
about the body. Hickey succeeded
finally in extingllishing the fire on his
clothes and escaped from the burning
building.
Mrs. Jack Flint, 23, and her two chill
dren, Jimmy, 6 months, and Jacqueline,
5 years old, were taken from their sec
ond-noor room by the firemen. None
in the family was injured.
The hremen wrapped blanket about
Hickey as he emerged and took him to
Emergency Hospital in . police car.
A doctor who examined him said his
condition was "very serious"
Evening star., 1933-05-07

week of conferences at the White
House, in which all phases Of the vet
erans' problems and veterans repre-
sentation in the past and present
has been discussed, we are able to
assure all veterans coming to Wash
ington as delegates to this conven-
ton that they will be warmly received
and accommodated"
Brady explained that the program to
be discussed by speakers following him
had been set after consultation with
"the secretary to the President"
E. j. Williams, contact omcer,
called for mass meeting of all veterans
In each Of the 435 Congressional dis
tricts, at which the movement Is to be
explained, and 20 delegates elected.
Marchers already en- route, he said,
would be considered as delegates-at-
large. williams emphasized that all
veterans should have credentials. He
asked the public generally to give the
marchers cordial reception and as
sistance."
Levin also asked friendly co-opera-
ton and assistance"
A. G. Sellers, field organizer, said
the new bonus march involves the well
fare of 100000 veterans and their
dependents 900 In all. Only
lS per cent Of the 5000, 900 he said are
gainfully employed.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
BEER TAX PAYMENTS
SLOW, F0RECASTING RUSH
Effort Of Retailers to
Escape Revocation of Licenses
Expected.

Payment Of taxes on the sale Of legal
beer in the District continued again
yesterday at slow pace, indicating
there will be o last-minute rush of the
retailers to escape automatic revocation
Of licenses II the bills are not paid by
the close Of business Wednesday.
Only So retailers yesterday submitted
statements Of the amount Of beer they
sold last month, bringing the total to
date to 596, out Of the more than / 500
permit holders, leaving more than 1000
yet to comply with the tax provision Of
the beer act.
Beer retailers thus far have reported
the sale last month of q total Of 5.851
barrels Of the beverage and have been
given tax bills for $5,S51 IN al.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
PLAYS TO BE REPEATED
Neighborhood House Festival to
Be Given Tomorrow.

Due to the inclement weather, which
compelled the holding Of the thirty-first
annual Spring festival Of Neighborhood
House indoors last night, the entire pro-
gram Of plays will be repeated tomor-
row night at 8 O'Clock In the gardens.
A crowd Of about 1000 people had
assembled in the street last night for
the crowning Of the Queen Of May and
were disappointed when it was neces-
sary to hold the coronation inside the
settlement house. Miss Marie Hinsou
was the girl who was crowned
Evening star., 1933-05-07
BOXING TOURNEY RESET
Boys Week Event Will Be Held
Next Saturday.

The finals Of the Junior Golden Gloves
Tournament, postponed yesterday be-
cause of rain, will be held next Satur-
day at Grimth Stadium. The tourna-
ment Is the final event Of Boys week.
Members OF the Board Of Trade Com
mittee, which sponsored the ctty-wide
celebration Of National Boys week, have
expressed satisfaction at the manner IN
which the events were run of. -Four
teen boys organizations took part In
the celebration.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
Cash and Gems Stolen.

A total Of $3.50 in cash and $77 worth
of jewelry were reported stolen yester-
day afternoon from the apartment OF
Margaret R. Wilson. 1900 block Of F
street, by some one who entered through
the door which had been left partly
open.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
Upset Kettle Scalds Two.

Two colored children were seriously
scalded late yesterday when they upset
kettle Of boiling water In the kitchen
of their home ut 313 K street. They
are Leroy King, 5, and Louis King, 8.
Both were treated ct Casualty Hospital.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
Coalheaver Picks Up Packaee.

A colored coalheaver soon arrived
and began to carry the coal into the
basement Of an apartment house near
by. After shoveling several basketsful,
he spied the paper, kicked 1t with his
He opened it enough to see the color Of
o dollar bill which had been placed In
It, together with Q note asking Tor better