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The Washington times., 1934-02-28
DIES 0E BURNS

Gorham N. Winslow, "a, gar.
dener on the estate of Alfred
Thorn, $500 block Van Ness St
N. W., died last night of burns
received when he backed into a
lighted candle IN his cottage on
ethe7 estate
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
TREE FIRE
|NJURESPA|R

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Jan. 4.
A short circuit, said by firemen to
have been caused by pennies in
fuse box, set fire to an electric
train beneath a Christmas tree in
the home of j. F. Hand here, and
Mr.. Hand and his wife were
burned severely. Damage was
more than $1,000.
The tree blazed like tinder, set
ting fire to furnishings and spread
to other rooms. Mr.. Hand was
seriously burned on the arms and
body while trying to extinguish
the flames and Mrs. Hand was
burne I'd on the face and hands and
her hair was singed. Her cloth
ing ignited, but neighbors beat out
the flames.
Firemen checked the blaze.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
MARRIAGES UP
/ IN COUNTY

Evidently believing times are 60
ing to get better, 80 more couples
sought marriage licenses in Prince
Georges county in 1888 than the
year before, while mortgages in
creased by only 145.
A total Of 567 licenses were is
sued last year compared with 52S
for 1882, according to the tabula-
tions of Mrs. Edna Phelps. receiv.
ing clerk in the Upper Marlboro
office Of the circuit court. A to.
tai Of 999 mortgages were filed,
while 854 releases were granted,
according to figures held by C.
Earle Wyvill. The figures do not
make up an annual report, since
the office year ends in the early
fall.
Deeds filed during the year to-
tailed 1,795.
The banking holiday probably
caused March to be the lowest
month for the filing of mortgages,
while the issuance of Federal home
loans and mortgage credits in Oc-
tober caused that month to be
the high month Of the year, with
119 mortgages filed.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
NJ GILL; s OFFER
To QUIT MILK
BODY PENDS
MaryIand-V Virginia Group of
Producers Hold Resignation
Of Probe Row Figure

AS Senator William H. King,
chairman of the Senate District
Committee, announced today that
he expects to submit his report
on the committees investigation
of the local milk industry, John
McGill, jr., secretary of the Mary
land-Virginia Milk Producers AS
sociation, disclosed that his resig
nation is before the directors Of
the association.
McGill, during the investiga-
tion, was criticized for alleged
dictatorship over the producers in
this area. It also was indirectly
charged that he, together with
other heads of the association.
had been conducting the affairs
of the group more to the benefit
Of the distributors than to that
of the producers.
Once before the directors of the
association had McGill'S reSigna-
ton before shem, but refused to
accept it, but insurgent members
of the association again are
clamoring Tor the secretary's
custer. McGill said today:
my offer to resign is still be-
fore the board for action when.
ever they believe its acceptance
would be for the good Of the
organization"
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
COUNTY WARM s
Of D|PHTHER|A

DR.. A. B. Hooton, Prince Georges
county health officer, today is
sued a warning to local physi-
clans to guard against a severe
type of diphtheria that the Mary
land department of health con-
siders a growing menace to the
health Of the State.
The type Is called c. diphthe-
riae gravis, as differing from
the C. diphtheriae mitis, or the
milder type, and has caused three
deaths in four cases throughout
the State, the department de-
clareS.
Although none Of the four Sc
we're cases have been identi.
fled as originating in Prince
Georges, the milder form ha s
caused four deaths in the last
few months and has placed the
county third in the list Of those
having the most diphtheria dur.
ing November. No diphtheria
was reported in Calvert and st.
Mary's counties during tn a t
month, while Carroll had one,
Queen Anne and Anne Arundel
two, and Montgomery county
three cases, according to State
records.
Commercial antitoxin Is effec-
tive in combating the new type,
but due to the rapid and ex.
tensive production Of toxin by
the severe type, death is apt
to result unless ample quantities
Of antitoxin are administered
without delay, it is said.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
Anthem Manuscript
To Go Under Hammer

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Spirited
bidding is expected tomorrow at
the Anderson Art Galleries when
the original, autographed manu-.
script Of Francis Scott Keys "The
Star-Spangled Banner" will be
auctioned off. The manuscript,
displayed under glass, is expected
to bring a high price because Of
efforts made to keep it from get
ting into private hands.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
F|NGERPR|NTS
Of SLAYER
CHECKED
Baltimore Detective Says He
Has Sufficient Evidence
To Warrant Action

CRISFTELD, Md, Jan. 4.-Two
detectives returned here today
from Baltimore, where they had
gone to check fingerprints and
to investigate an undisclosed lead
in the murder of Mrs. Margaret
Brumbley, SO, wife of an OYSTER
man, whose body was found
murdered early New Year Day.
Detective Sergeant Walter Mar
tin, Baltimore police fingerprint
expert, said he had a perfect
print from the bloody door of
the woman's room.
Martin said he had evidence
which warranted an arrest, and
indicated he would take action
today.
Mrs. Brumbley was buried
yesterday with ten automobiles
in the funeral cortege.
Police have questioned a num-
Der Of persons throughout the
area of Marion Station, where
Mrs. Brumbley lived, but none
is under arrest.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
Collection of believe 1t or Not" Wonders
Astounds Throngs at Auditorium
Exhibits to Remain Here Week

months old Georgia girl, with
four legs and three arms. Her
father, Elijah Williams, relates
that Betty has learned to walk
during the past three weeks.
And was the crowd thrilled
when Edna Price, pretty Wilkes
Barre CPaJ girl. after swallowing
three long-bladed swords, con-
cluded her demonstration by
switching off the stage lights and
allowing the audience to watch
the progress of a lighted electric
bulb as it disappeared down the
inside of her throat.
E. L. Blystone showed the
crowds a strand of hair upon
which the name Ripley" is writ
ten. He also revealed through a
magnifying glass a calling card
upon the edge of which he had
written a message.
Within two inches of his human
targets body, Paul Desmuke
planted 10 butcher knives" in a
pine board. Although armless
since birth, he threw them with
safe accuracy, from a tilted chair
Is feet distant. He also demon
strated how he prepares himself
for breakfast each morning,
shaving himself, washing his face
and combing his hair. THE left
foot comes in mighty handy when
you haven't any arms" explains
Desmuke.
Ed Hayes, anatomical wonder;
Grace McDanies, "mule-faced
woman; Harry and Lillian Nc
Gregor, with weight-pulling eye
lids; Leopold Williams, with the
skin Of leopard; John S. Green
walt, who makes music with the
leaves of trees and plants:
Medusa, with the head Of an
adult and the body of an infant,
and Leo Congee, human pin
cushion" are among the other
oddities who amaze and aStound
the visiting throngS.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04

In competition with the open
ing of Congress, Ripley'S BE
lieve It or Not" odditorium be-
gan a weeks engagement yeSter-
day.
From p. m. until almost
midnight, astounded audiences
made the rounds of the Is stages.
The first days attendance eX-
ceeded 5000.
Entering the Nineteenth Street
doors of exhibition hall, Wash
ington Auditorium, patrons i'm
mediately join the moving
audience as 1t progresses from
stage to stage. Lecturers Harold
Wilson and Walter Dunn alter
nate in presenting the Is human
oddities assembled by Cartoonist
Ripley for the Worlds Fair in
Chicago.
Bowers on Stage No. l
Occupying Stage No. / are two
unbelievable wonders. John T.
Bowers, winner of Ripley's grand
prize in a national contest four
years ago, explains how he
learned to talk without vocal
cords.
Earl Hall, in his early 30's, ex-
hales cigarette smoke through a
hole in his back.
An incredible contortioniSt
stands in the center of one of
the stages. He removes his coat,
limbers his neck, and then re-
veals the unique ability to turn
his head back over his left
shoulder. He WinkS an eye, indi-
eating pride in the achievement.
Singalee, Hindu fire worShipper,
tests a flat-iron with his tongue.
It sizzles, revealing that it is hot
enough for a bit Of trouser
pressing.
Paul Whitaker, a Georgia negro,
pops out his right eye, and with
it projected fully an inch beyond
the socket, he surveys the crowd
to see if his stunt is fully
appreciated.
Body Turning to Stone
"Ossified Roy" whose body is
slowly turning to stone. is bounced
about by his nurse. His legs, like
bars Of steel, vibrate for several
minutes until stopped by his
attendant. For 10 years Roy
Bard has been unable to change
his nr0ne nOSition
Sam Simpson drew many
laughs from yesterdays audiences.
He is known as Deacon" to his
associates at the odditorium. With
a mouth that measures seven
inches across, Sam is able to
stow away a handful of golf
balls, a glass tumbler, two billiard
balls, or an official league base
ball.
"Why don't they stand up?"
importuned a spectator when
Juan and Martina de la Cruz,
the worlds smallest people. made
their appearance. Already, Juan
and Martina-brother and sister
were perched on a raised plat
form, but as they danced and
turned "flips" their respective "a
and 81 inches of height made it
difficult for the audience to get
a full view.
Present in the living, breathing
flesh is little Betty Williams, 18
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
ARREST LOOMS TO-DAY IN CRSFELD WOMANS SEAYkC
CWA Can't Find
Idle Carpenter
In County

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 4.-If
there is an unemployed plumber,
painter or carpenter in the
whole county of Albemarle, Va,
w. W. Washabaugh, the Civil
Works Administration admins
traitor for the county, wants to
know where they are.
The lists of those who regis
tered for work under the CWA
program have been exhausted,
and it has been necessary to sat-
isfy the calls of foreme1l for
some men on school plumbing
and other repair and painting
jobs by bringing some outsiders
into these trades, he said.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
NEPOT|SM SEEN
EN- NTRENCHED
IN CONGRESS
Crusade Again st Practice
Fails to Eliminate Long
List of Kin on Payroll

November Congressional payrollS
reveal 81 names Of employees in the
offices of members of Congress
whose names are the same as those
Of the members. The implication
is that in most instances these
employees are members sisters,
cousins, aur1ts and such.
Obviously, there might be many
relatives employed who would have
names unlike those of the mem
bers. Notwithstanding revived
agitation against the practice, the
following names of members and
employees are revealed as identical
on the payrolls:
Speaker Rainey-EIla M. Rainey, Ss27,2S.
Abernethy IN. c.)-Mary N. Abernethy,
Boland (Pa.)-John ]. Boland, ;so4.1s.
Srumm (Pa)-Susan l. Brumm,
susby tMiSs.)-J. M. Busby, s1S5.ss.
CeEmieRssl n sas (Ala')-A H. Carmichael
connery (Mass.)-Lawrsnce ]. connery,
Cox Gail. P. Cox. s24A1s.
crosby (Pa.)-Virginia Crosby, $2OI1s
Crosser (Ohio)-Barbara Crosser, $177.Os,
$125.
De Rousn (La1-Alvin F. De Rouen,
$1S76o; c. l. De Rouen, $166.66.
Dickinson esdn 70. (Mo) - Peyton Dickinson,
Dingell tMich0-Frank J. DinEsll.
DYttsy sssf,1s eohio'-I"wrsne' e. Duttoy,
EngIsbright tcaIit.>-Graco EnElsbrIsht,
Fernandez (La.)-John D. Fernandez,
$274.16; Viola M. Fernandez, $50.
FissgioNen: suEa e1s, a. Y3-David p FttzEiO-
Ford (calif)-Lillian c. Ford. :2O41G.
Fulmer Is. c)-willa Il. Fulmsr,
Green (Fla.>-w. H. Green, sa2s.1s.
Greenwood tInd.)-Netty B. Greenwood.
Gregory (Ky.)-Marie Gregory. s177.os.
Griffin IN. Y.)-Katherine L Griffin.
H;ml5teH :1.1 q tky3 - Lily Hamilton.
HtIdeDTandt i1s D1, ,,o g; s: D>-Mary B. Hide
Hill. Sam B. (wash.)-Barbara W. Hill.
Hoidale (Minn)-Elsa Hoidale. 1856.
Hughes (Wis)-James W. Hughes,
$110.
1giesiss (P. R)-Libertad 1Elesias.
$239.S1.
johnson (w. va)-Mary NJ. johnson.
$1SS.S9.
johnson. Jed (okla.)-Beatrics johnson.
$166.66.
KvaIe (Minn) - Russell B. Kvale.
$145.SS.
Lozier (Mo)-Nolia T. Lozier. $3241S.
Marshall (ohio)-Max Marshall, $27s.1s.
May (KyD-Julia G. May. S261.44.
Montet (La.)-Bonnie J. Nontet.
Murdock tutah>-Ray R. Murdock.
Nesbit Gn)-Adolph B. Nesbit, ss25.
OConnell (R. 1)-John NJ. oConnell,
osias philippine 1sIands>-Idlefonsa C.
PeaSev S,S (wir5%Erla s. Peavey, s1s4.1s.
Pierce (ore)-Cornelia NJ. Pierce,
Robinson (Utah) - JunluS Robinson.
Romtue (Mo.)-Lawson Romjus. s177.oS.
shallenberger (Neb.>-Gracs shallen-
Tarver tGa.)-Malcolm C. Tarver. 1F'
Terrell tTexa.) - Kathleen Terrell
Tobey IN. HJ-charles W. Tobsy' jr"
Truax (ohio)-Dorothes Truax. $92.72.
Turpin (Pa.)AMargaret Turpin. $155,5s.,
Underwood (Ohio)-C. r. Underwood
wiiIford Gowa)-Berl C. wt1lford'
$247.91.
WiIlfams( Mo.)-Lola N. Williams.
wilson (La.)-Riley J. Wilson. jr..
woIcott (Mich.)-Gracs A. Wolcott,
$54.16.
wood( Ga.)-Jessie D. Wood, S177.OS.
woodrum Wa.)-C. A. Woodrum' jr"
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
8 LAWMAKERS
FACE JOB BAN

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 4.-De-
spite the fact that several mem
berr of the Virginia General AS
Senlbly have been mentioned as
prospective members Of the State
Liquor Control Board, whose three
members are to receive $500
annually, according to the ten
tative bill to be considered by
the legislature, they may be de-
barred by statute from receiv-
ing such positions, it was learned
today.
It was being contended at the
State capitol today that the gov
ernor will be prohibited from ap-
pointing legislators to remunera
tive positions.
George C. Peery, former Mem
Der Of Congress, who is to become
governor January II, is expected
to appoint the members Of the
board as soon as the liquor con-
troll law becomes effective.
Charles w. Moss, of Richmond; ;
Wilbur C. Hall, of Leesburg. and
Albert o. BoSchen, of Richmond,
are being mentioned as prospect
i've candidates for the board.
They are members of the house.
c. O'Conor Goolrick, of Freder-
icksburg, and James S. Bar
ron, of Norfolk, former members
Of the State senate, have been
prominently mentioned as posi-
BILE candidates for the liquor con-
troll body. Governor John Gar
land Pollard, who will retire from
his present position week after
next, favors a one-man control
nlan.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
MUSCULAR
RHEUMATIC PAINS

TT take more than salve to draw
i them out. 1t takes q "cOUnter.
iFritGnt''! And that's what good old
Musterole is-soothing, warming,
penetrating and helpful in drawing
out the pain and congestion when
rubbed on the sore, aching spots.
Muscular lumbago, soreness and
stiffness generally yield promptly to
this treatment, and with continued
application once an hour, blessed re-
lief is often experienced in five hours.
Even better results than the never
failing old-fashioned mustard plaster.
Used by millions Of people. Recon-
mended by many doctors and nurses.
ALI druggists. In three strengths:
Regular Strength, Children's (mild),
and Extra Strong.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
Firenlen Reflect
Head for 9Th Time

HARPERS FERRY, w. Va,
Jan. 4. Friendship Fire COM
pany, a volunteer company of the
twin towns of Harpers Ferry and
Bolivar, reelected Mayor C. E.
Marlatt as its president for the
sixth consecutive time at its an
nual election here.
Others elected are ]. L. Eackles,
vice president; Robert Dunn. Sec
retary; William McSherry, treas
urer; John Ramsdill. fire chief /;
and the Rev. S. Gally, chaplain.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
New Deal for Coughs
and Sore Throat

The medical profession has found
that a Cold is an internal infection
and must be treated internally.
Thoxine, a doctors prescription, for
Coughs and Sore Threats, is based
on this discovery. Unlike gargles,
salves, and cough syrups, which
touch only the surface, Thoxine goes
directly to the internal cause, re-
lieves congestion, reduces fever, and
quickly brings, you back to normal.
Why take chances with a patent
medicine when you can get this doc
tors prescription for S5c? Demand
Thoxine at your drug store.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
County Merchants
Form Association

Prince Georges county mer-
chants will hold an open forum
meeting in the Hyattsville Police
Court Building next Thursday
night to complete plans for a
Retail Merchants Association in
the county.
The meeting has been called by
Samuel H. Harvey, chairman Of
a committee to form the new Or
ganiZation. Officials Of the Prince
Georges County Credit Bureau are
aiding the merchants in organic
ing the association.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
It's a Wonderful Way
to Relieve Ugly Eczema

Soothing, cooling, healing zemo
relieves itching distress, usually in
five seconds, and clears up stub
born cases of Eczema. For Is years,
this wonderful remedy has pro
duced such amazing results be
cause of it's rare ingredients not
used in other remedies. Get Zemo
today-to clear up RaSheS, Pim-
pies, Ringworm, and Eczema.
Worth the price because you get
relief. All druggists, 35c, 60c, 81.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
2 Boston Boys Held
For Theft of Auto

Two Boston, Mass, youths are
being held by the Alexandria po-
lice for the authorities Of New
Haven, Conn.,, where they are
wanted for the theft Of an auto
mobile in which they were riding
when arrested last night. They
gave their names as James Weston
and Stewart Leca.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04


b i'll proposed
by the District
Commissioners.
This was de-
c i d e d last
night at the
a S oc iation's
meeting when
it adopted a
report from its
committee on
law and legis-
lation, headed
by George Sui
livan.
The m e M
bers demanded
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
200 Appointments
Dispatched to Senate
By InternatIOnal Newa Service

BY International News Service
President Roosevelt today trans
mitted to the Senate several hun
dred appointments made during
the Congressional recess. Head
ing the list was the name of
Henry Morgenthau, jr., to be Sec
retary of the Treasury.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04

their territory
remain dry and they branded
the proposed liquor legislation as
a step backward. They also de-
manded the proposed legislation
not be used as the basis Tor
new legislation.
Objections Listed
The principal objections to the
proposed bill are:
It is opposed to municipal
dispensary system.
Does not afford dependable
protection to established resi-
dental communities from the
sale Of liquor.
Fails to prevent drinking in
public places.
Advocates sale of liquor by
drink in hotels and restaurants
without demanding that GUS
toner buy food. This brings
back the old saloon, the as
Sociation charged.
Copies of the resolution will
be sent to the House and Senate
District Committees, the Com
missioners, and to the Federation
of Citizens Associations.
Movie Curb Asked
A resolution attacking some
types of motion pictures and call
ing for "dependable' regulation
of motion picture exhibitions,
either through censorship, or
classification and public labelling,
also was adopted. This resolution
grew out of the report of the law
and legislation committee.
Congress will be asked to enact
legislation along the lines Of the
resolution.
w. H. Youngman, secretary OF
the association, was directed to
hold conferences with the man.
ayers of the Public Library to
obtain a permanent meeting place
in the Takoma Park branch.
The February meeting will be
addressed by George E. Sullivan,
who will speak on ''The Unheeded
Warning of George washington"
Because Of the illness Of w. c.
Magathan, president, the meeting
was presided over by Will H.
Carleton, vice president.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
TGkOnua Park Bank
To Elect Directors

Stockholders of the Takoma
Park Bank will meet in the bank
January 16 for the election of di-
rectors and to transact other
business. The polls will be open
from IL to / o'clock.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04

In order to afford its executive
committee additional time to
complete arrangements for their
get-together meeting, the Friend
ship Citizens Association meeting
scheduled for last night was post
poned to February.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
UNDERWRITERS TO MEET

District Of Columbia Life Under
writer's Association will meet at
1915 p. m. tomorrow in the Will
lard Hotel.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
PARALYSIS GERM TRACED

The infantile paralysis infec-
ton Is said to enter the olfactofy
nerve. Other germs probably
travel through the nose and then
over the track to the brain.
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
ASK
DEFEAT Of DC.
LIQUOR BILL
Civic Body Votes Opposition
To Commissioners Plan;
Wants Own Zone Dry
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Associations Editor

Congress will be asked by the
Takoma Park Citizens Associa-
ton to reject the entire liquor
The Washington times., 1934-01-04
MRS. AGARYHM. LYNN
90 R0aerO Street, BucyruS, Ohio

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pains. When I was 50 bad it seemed
as i'll could not endure ii any longer
q friend told me about Lydia 3!
Pinkham'S medicine. have taken
four bottles and used the Sanative
wash and am almost well now" |"
The Washington times., 1934-01-04

II was in bed three weeks with
women's troubles. The second bot.
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feet. l like your laxative pills, too"
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The Washington times., 1934-01-04

A medicine which has .MRA.
the written endorsement 1@
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women must be good.
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The Washington times., 1934-10-04
Marc Connolly Play Opens
D. G. Season Next Monday

} "The Farmer Takes a Wife" will
mark the debut as an actor in le-
Ultimate plays Of Herb Williams.
vaudeville comedian, whose piano
and cat have been a standby Of
vaudeville programs for the past
Is years. Another newcomer to
the ranks is Henry Fonda, who
had leading role in the summer
time musical New Faces" and
whom Mr.. Connolly chose as June
Walkers leading man because Of
his performance in that revue.
The company also includes
Margaret Hamilton who achieved
considerable renown for her per-
Torrance as the grape-eat ing aunt
in the play and picture of Another
Language" Ralph Riggs, the
acrobatic Chief Justice of the Su-
preme Court in "Of Thee I Sing"
Kate Mayhem, Frincis Pierlot and
Gibbs PenroSe.
The Washington times., 1934-10-04

Washington's theatrical season
will open Monday evening when
Max Gordon presents THE
Farmer Takes a Wife" at the
National Theater. Frank B. Elser
and Marc Connolly have adapted
1.-THE Farmer Takes a Wife" from
Rome Haul, novel of Erie Canal
life by Walter D. EdmondS. It will
be played for one week at the
National Theater by a cast headed
by June Walker and Herb Will
liamS.
The premiere will mark the re-
turn of Marc Connolly to the le-
Ultimate stage. 1t will be his first
play since the eventful evening
five years ago when The Green
Pastures" opened at the Mansfield
Theater in New York. He directed
The Green Pastures" himself, and
he has performed the same SER
vice for THE Farmer Takes a
Wife"