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Evening star., 1934-12-17
PARK SAVING PAYS
FIRST DIVIDEND.
Thousands Crowd Bank
for CheCkS-MerchantS
Are EIated.

The insolvent Park Savings Bank,
which mas been closed since March,
1898, today began payment of its first
dividend. of 20 per cent. amounting to
about s60O,o00
Two lines of depositors formed out
side the doors before the bank opened
at 9 O'Clock and were lined up around
the corner at Fourteenth and Kenyon
streets by the time the doors opened.
The first depositor to be admitted
was Mrs. Adeline G. Bailey, 2523
Fourteenth street.
The lobby soon was well filled with
depositors of the bank, lined up at
the four windows, where checks, pre-
viously made out, had been placed in
alphabetical order.
Under the plans completed by John
F. Moran, receiver Of the bank, de-
positors presented at the window
their receipts, which had been de-
tached from the bottom of their proof
Of claim, when they turned in their
pass books. When this receipt was
passed through to the window by
depositor whose claim had been
proven, the clerk had ready check
for the depositor and handed it back
Immediately. There was no delay.
Christmas Celebration.
In the case of depositors who had
failed to file their proof Of claim,
their payment was delayed, as it was
necessary to make accurate audit OF
the account, and send the check to
the Treasury Department for sigma
ture. In the case of such people
who had failed to file their proof
of claim, it may be q week or 10
DAYS before checks can be made
available, Mr.. Moran said.
For thousands, however. the divi-
dend today, was welcomed as
Christmas celebration, as the de-
positors, who had waited SO long;
were repaid 20 per cent, in the midst
of the Christmas shopping season.
Stores along Fourteenth street, now
welcoming expenditure of the divi-
dend, have been gayly decorated for
the Christmas season, and. Santa
Claus lane" there blazes with lights
every night. One of the brightest
spots is a huge Christmas tree placed
on the corner at the bank by the Co
lumbia Heights Business Mems Asso-
citation.
The dividend payment was the
source Of inspiration for some ad-
vertising writers in stores Of the
community. Calling attention to the
dividend, these stores invited expendi-
ture Of the dividend in celebration.
Moran Congratulated.
Receiver Moran was congratulated
by the Columbia Heights Business
Mems Association in formal letter
from the secretary, H. G. Phillips. At
the last meeting of the association the
secretary said the work OF Moran
as receiver was the subject Of much
discussion and appreciation" A for
NAL vote, adopted unanimously, Phil
lips said, expressed ats commendation
of your services to the community in
the handling Of q difficult situation"
The dividend payment was made
possible through gradual liquidation
Of the bank by Moran, who had paid
OF obligations, including the original
loans from the Reconstruction Finance
Evening star., 1934-12-17
Police Scout Car
Stolen by ThieUes,
Who Keep Bombs
Chain, Fire Extinguisher
Also Missing When
Motor Is Found.

Apparently nothing Is safe these
days. Yesterday some nervy thief
made OF with O police scout car from
under the very noses of the gendarm-
erie assembled at No. 10 precinct sta
ton.
One minute it was there, and the
next minute somebody looked out and
it was gone. The thief was In a good
strategical position. because as he
drove away from the scene the radio
in his adopted car barked out:
Calling all cars-look out for police
scout car stolen from in front Of No.
10 station"
Taking the hint, the thief left the
car in the Soldiers Home Grounds,
and though the car was found later
the miscreant Is still at large. Not
only that, but as he departed he took
two gas bombs, tire chains and a
fire extinguisher with him.
Evening star., 1934-12-17
House Group Considers
Plan to Pay Costs of
Condemnation.
WHITEHURST EXPLAINS
1886 HIGHWAY PROGRAM
Sanitary Engineer Outlines Sewer
Construction Designed to Pre-.
vent Flood Conditions.

A proposal of the Budget Bureau
that the gasoline tax fund instead of
the general revenues be used to pay
the cost Of property condemned for
street-widening purposes was con-
sidered today by the House Subcom-
mittee on Appropriations, when 1t
took up the Highway Department
estimates in the 1896 District budget.
The Budget Bureau, it was learned.
recommended that a 5000, 900 item in
the highway estimates for condemna-
tions for street widening be supported
by the gasoline tax fund, which in
the coming fiscal year is estimated to
amount to about $2,400000. Here
tofore, the highway condemnation
program has been supported out of
the general revenues Of the District.
Would Relieve Taxpayer.
The plan, 1t was pointed out, would
relieve the taxpayer of contributing
to the street widening projects and
place this burden on the motorist.
The street and road improvement
program for 1886 was explained in
detail by Capt. H. c. Whitehurst,
director Of highways, and one of the
first witnesses called by the subcom-
mittee. 1t Is understood that the
Budget Bureau made few changes in
his program with the exception of the
transfer of the condemnation item
from the general revenues to the
gasoline tax fund.
John B. Gordon, sanitary engineer
of the District. followed Capt White
hurst and outlined the sewer con-
struction program for 1886. Gordon's
program, 1t is understood, contains a
number of projects designed to pre-
vent the flooded conditions in va
rious sections of the city during heavy
transforms.
DIR. Ballou Called.
DR. Frank w. Ballou, superintendent
of schools, and members of the Board
of Education have been instructed to
appear before the subcommittee to-
morrow, when the school estimates
are to be considered. These estimates,
l1CRlCoCI1lAA1S A1CdAAg Va lAAO
total of Sal, ,o0o, 900 budget, are among
the most important and probably will
take the entire day to go over.
After the school estimates the sub
committee plans to take up those Of
the Police and Fire Departments and
the Board of Public Welfare. The
welfare budget is another that Is ex-
pected to take considerable time to
review, especially in view of Commis-
stoned George E. Aliens determine
ton to fight for an increase in emer-
gency relief funds.
The Commissioners sought s3,000,-
600 for emergency relief in the COM
ing fiscal year, but the Budget Bureau
reduced the amount to s2.000,000, the
same as appropriated for the current
fiscal year. Commissioner Allen be-
lieves $3000,000 will be the absolute
minimum required to meet the relief
needs in 1886.
Evening star., 1934-12-17
Suffers Bullet Wound.

Suffering from bullet wound In his
abdomen, Carl Alexander, 43, colored.
1916 Eighth street, was in serious
condition in Emergency Hospital to-
day. He received the wound about
9:45 last pm. while visiting at 1914
Sixth-and-a-half street, the bullet
having been fired from pistol report
ed to have been accidentally dropped
by Juanita Downing, %. colored, 1885
Sixth street. Juanita was detained by
the police.
Evening star., 1934-12-17

Corp. This paved the way for . new
loan Of 100000 from the r. r. c.,
which in addition to other funds in
hand, including $100, 900 from bond
ing company. provided money for the
dividend.
Police were present from an early
hour this morning to facilitate the
handling of crowds and said that the
first arrival was about SIS.
The bank will be open today, tomor-
row and Wednesday until 3 pm, after
that to 5 pm, except Saturdays when
1t viii close at noon, Moran said.
Evening star., 1934-12-17
Engineers to Meet.

o. B. ]. Fraser, superintendent Of
technical service for the International
Nickel Co., will speak on "Corrosion
From a General Engineering Stand
point" at the meeting Wednesday
night of the Washington. Society Of
Engineers at the Cosmos Club. Oficers
will be elected at the meeting.
Evening star., 1934-12-17
Jamestown Fete Planned.

DARNESTOWN, Md, December II
Especially Annual Christmas serv-
ices will be held by the Jamestown
Church this year on December 27, it
was announced today. A program Is
to be presented by the children, while
the Junior choir will render special
music.
Evening star., 1934-12-17
PRIEST TO BE HONORED
Mass Will Memorialize Rev
Francis Cavanagh.

Francis Cavanagh.
Requiem mass in memory of Rev.
Father Francis Cavanagh, former pas
tor of the Church of the Assumption
in Congress Heights, will be offered at
the church tomorrow at am. Father
Cavanagh died on December 18 of
last wear.
Evening star., 1934-12-17
NATIVES TO BRING GIFTS
Toys, Candy and Vegetables to Be
Given to Aid Needy,

Toys, candy and vegetables will be
brought by members of the Society of
Natives of the District of Columbia
to their Christmas meeting next Fri
day night at the Washington Club to
fill Christmas barrels for needy people.
The meeting is for "Yuletide So
ciability," according to announcement
by Henry Harding Burroughs, presi-
dent.
A vote also will be taken on the
proposal to restore dues to 50 per year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
What The Doctor SlyS BY DR. S. J. CRUMBINE, GENERAL EXECUTIVE
 AMERICAN CHILD HEALTH ASSOCIATION
buried to the ears in coat collars and hands thrust into pockets.

buried to the ears in coat collars and hands thrust into pockets. As walked along one of the paths I overlook a lady with a lit- tie girl. The child was dressed in short red coat, buttoned up tightly round her neck, broad brimmed black hat, short socks, thin black shoes and black kid gloves. She was walking sedately enough, holding her mothers hand, but as I passed them heard her whimper, Cant we go home now. mother? I'm so coldr To which Mother" replied sharply, "1 do wish you'd stop whining. Margery. Do you think I enjoy the cold any more than you dor" She may or may not have agreed to go home. but I was far ahead of them to hear any more.
 Shortly afterwards heard be- hind me shouts of laughter and the grinding of roller skates. Gang way, Doctor!" cried voice, and before I could move to one side felt both arms seized and two small girls braked themselves to stand- still, using me as anchor. It was Claire Johnson and her friend Elizabeth. Whats this, a hold up?" asked, smiling down at their flushed faces and sparkling eyes. Isn't it fun?" cried Claire, "we're playing hide and seek on skates. Come on, Elizabeth, we've got to hide" And off they went. full tilt. "'Bye, Doctor" called Elizabeth a farewell, I couldn't help contrast over her shoulder, and as I waved ing those two children, in their gay sweaters and skirts, wool caps on their curls, long stockings and sturdy, comfortable shoes, with the uncomfortable little fashion plate behind me. Claire and Elizabeth weren't feeling the cold .or longing to get home. They were having the time of their lives, free to run and play, suitably dressed. happy in the companionship of other children. I could imagine their appetites when they finally did go home. and the sound sleep that would renew their energies.
 A healthy, active child should be able to enjoy outdoor play in any but the most extreme weather. Suitable clothes, nourishing diet, exercises and plenty of sleep are the best ways of building up re- sistance during the fall and winter. Incidentally this applies to par ents as well as to children.
 NEXT WEEK: Mrs Johnson and the Electricity Bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
UEY0UR CHILDREN ,
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 The other day little fellow of three and a third came In pur- fing and dirty. "F1elrs bells, ne
 said. "I'm hungry. l want an
 apple" ,- A week or so before that he bumped his head. My Godi" he exclaimed, making a wry face ana
 then going about his play as
 though nothing had happened.
 It may shock you or amuse you,
 but 1t must be discussed calmly, because almost every mother has, , this problem toe solve today.
 This lads mother is in a pretty tight spot. He Aasn't any com-
 pany his own age, he goes out to
 play and of course mixes with
 boys much older than he is. Furthermore, his daddy is quick tempered and although a tender
 father and a most praiseworthy
 fellow, he has choice vocabulary that pops right out when the lids off.
 Then, too, workmen have been grading nearby, and men strug- gling with rocks and steam show els aren't going to recite Little Boy Blue" for the neighbors. How can his mother make him stop, when all his gods and heroes are swearing? Think it over-the
 big fellows all the way to ten; his father: the brawny workmen who I make the great iron-jawed shovel bite holes in the hill.
 You can tell a child 1t is wrong, but he isn't going to be-
 lieve you if all the people he likes do it.
 Twenty; even tey years ago, it ] was comparatively easy for a
 mother to exert her influence
 against profanity. In fact, never
 has there been an age when 1t was
 so ready and ubiquitous as today. | The demarcation of what Is sim
 full and wicked has moved over and 8 broad expanse Of gray lies between the black and white. | In whatever way the habit of profanity has grown, we must face the fact that it has. But I am no
 magician to suggest an answer. An opinion is the best can do. | Aside from the commandment that prohibits taking the Creators
 name in vain, the warning against calling our brother thou foops and referring to the devil and his domain in derision Gall of which are subject today to individual in- l terpretation), profanity is bad
 taste, common and lowering. Be-
 sides. it is offensive to the great majority of people. This baby was only prattling, of course. But if it didn't happen
 now, the time and the issue would be almost sure to come in the next few years anyway.
 The best mother can do is to try to get her husbands coopera- tion and urge him to guard his tongue. She can try to keep her boy away from the worst offend CTS on the street, and she can, of course, use moral suasion.
 The habit is growing among children. It is greatly to be re- gretted and condemned. Soap and water used to be Grandma's rem edy. It might be good one now. lCopyright, 1884, NEA Service, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09

1. Yes. Men are just beginning to realize that not only single women, but married women also have an independent life to live and that marriage does not have to absorb every moment of their time or every ounce of their en- ergies. Their proper activities give them much richer life, and thus fit them vastly more for that creative companionship which alone constitutes successful mar riage.
 2. Most psychologists and scientists believe so. The men who discover the underlying, uni flying principles and laws of na- ture are those rare, penetrating geniuses who open the way for a thousand lesser men to put them to practical use. The principle of antitoxins was discovered by that mighty mind Louis Pasteur, but many men, by using this prin- ciple, have invented vaccines. Far aday discovered the principle of electrical action out of which have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
l2IT Az hElES6AaS 70 lEA2N nCw TO uALEARN A6 IT IS 10 LEARN
 HOW TO IEAQAO
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is hard to draw the line between pure" science-the discovery of new methods of research and now principles in natufe-and zap. piled" science-putting' it to prac- tical use, Some men have been both inventors and discoverers--. Edison, Mareoni, the Wrights, Bell and numerous others.
 8. Yes, says Prof Knight Dun- lap, psychologist of Johns Hop kins, in his stimulating book. "Ia- bits,'' m which he lays down sqfns new principles of habit formation. For example, in learning to. swim we execute numerous awkward movements which if we do not learn to unlearn and forget we shall never learn the sirhplified movements necessary. In golf if we do not unlearn all the instruc. tor said about our bad habits and in fact get him out Of our minds. we shall never crack a hundred. Learning to unlearn our early ef- forts is as essential as remembers l ing tho few essentials.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
OLD J. A.. COINCIDENCE
 AGAIN

Over a year ago, writes a cor respondent, I began having hemor- images, wound up in the hospital with multiple fibroids and very an- emic. The tumors were removed. Two months after I returned home was still dragging around. My heart ran wild every time l moved. I could not find a position to rest without the pounding and that ter rible sh-sh-sh in my ears until l | thought I'd go mad. Could feel pulsation and count the pulse in any part of my body. We'll, l. grew no better fast, but by a lucky | chance I had cut your recipe for Iron and Ammonium Citrate and Copper Sulphate, and l decided to | take it. 1 bought enough for a pint of the blood tonic and mixed it according to your instructions. By the time this was gone 1 could see and feel a marked difference. continued to take it for three months-three pints of it. Now l can flatten out like a pancake and sleep like nobody's business: l have a large garden and work in my own garden great deal. I do all my own housework, washing and everything, and have done so now for four months. I have not felt so we'll for fourteen years as I do now. Age 45, 67 inches tall 150 pounds and feel like young chicken. (Mrs. H. R.)
 There's more in the 1ady's mes show her appreciation by some sort of reward. So she closes thus:
 Thanks to your wonderful
 tonic. Am going to give my
 daughter pint. She is IF and
 has had anemia."
 Now, let's see. I dunno how much druggists in all places charge for the four ounces of iron-ammo- nium citrate and the one grain of copper sulphate for the tonic these are simply put in pint bot tie and the bottle filled up with water. and the patient takes tea spoonful after food three times a day for two or three months. It is as effective as any remedy for simple anemia, and 1 don't believe it can do any harm in any case. But whatever the druggist charges for the medicine, by cut amounts to 0.O0. Nevertheless, I'm delighted to get a letter like this, and l don't care whether J. A. Coinci- dence or Old Doc Brady deserves the credit.
 In with mothers letter is a brief note from daughter. What she says is more to our purpose here: ... "A year ago last March I
 was a sick kid. Nom got cut
 of patience and sent for your
 Iodin Ration. I began taking
 a drop day for six weeks, and
 I gained twenty pounds. which
 I greatly needed. I still have
 the weight gained and am still
 taking my Iodin Ration"
 don't know whether mothers recovery was wholly due to the cure of the tumor, by surgery. or whether the iron tonic contributed anything toward it.
 But I'm willing to believe daugh- ter's new lease on life may have been due to the addition of iodin to her diet. ration or intake. Most girls in the teens need a suita ble iodin ration, and too often they fail to get the necessary amount of iolin in their food, especially in the Great Lakes Basin. A minute daily or weekly ration of iodin in one form or another is essential not only to prevent simple goitre but to put life and joy of life into these young ones who are inclined to nope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
GLORIFYING
 
>6y Alicia Hart ]
0i95ysS NEx XlNlcF iNc

Now that it's time to wear for. nal evening dresses again, the ave craze woman will want to give ex- tra attention to her back and shoulders. She should plan to spend three extra minutes in her daily bath and, in addition, should decide on some sort of a beauty routine to improve the texture of the skin that shows when she wears a. low decolletage.
 First, everyone must get back into the habit of using a long handled bath brush. Not only will it keep the skin on your back scrupulcusly clean, but will stim- ulate circulation, eliminating blem- ishes and rough spots. And use body lotion every day.
 Remember that good health Is one of the first requisites of skin beauty. Seldom are there small pimples and other defects on the back and shoulders of a woman who gets enough sleep, drinks ten glasses of water day and takes a moderate amount of exercise. It may be lot of bother to watch your diet, but it's far less trouble in the long run than trying to re- condition skin that has become ugly as a result of improper eat ing.
 If you give you skin little at- tention each and every day instead of trying to get it in shape half an hour before a. formal party. it won't be difficult for you to apply back and shoulder makeup.
 Use liquid powder, pat it -on as you do any lotion, let 1t dry and then smooth it down with a largel cotton pad. It stays on long CT than bath or face powder and good news-won't rub off on the sleeve of your best beau's dress shit |s3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09

play bit, then quietly off to bed, in a reasonably quiet and dark ened room. That's all there is to it. If you fuss over the child's in- ability to get to sleep, you court trouble fro mtilen on.
 Hands and Arms Numb Nights
 Nights my hands and arms get so numb and the fingers ache so I can hardly bear it (Mrs. w. F.)
 Answer-Have all your teeth carefully examined for root infes- tions. If you are overweight you should reduce.
 Alum.
 Any chance that aluminium sui. phate may cause cancer or other diseases? If so, in what manner is it absorbed into the human system? (W. F.. B.
 Answer-Alum causes no such dire disease. You have been read ing some of the propaganda ped dled by the renegade dentist who calls himself Doctor" and makes gullible folk imagine he is a phy- sician. Neither alum in making powder nor aluminium kitchen ware causes any disturbances of health worth thinking about. Copyright 1884, John F. Dille Co)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
SYNOPSIS


 When CHARLES MORDLN, re- porter for The Blade, is found Gnad DAN BLEEKER, publisher, employs SIDNEY GRIEF, famous nRinninologist, to solve the murder.
 M0r1en had been Investigating fhe aairs of FRANK B. CATHAY, wealthy and prominent, following the arrest of an irnpostor claiming fo bo Cathay and accompanied by R girl called MARY BRIGGS.
 The day following Morden's death Cathay dies of poisoning.
 Grin learns Morden had visited the apartment of ALICE HORTON who has reported the disappear ance of her roommate, ESTHER ORDWAY. Griff questions Alice and instructs detectives to shad- Ow her.
 Grin and Blocker go to the apartment occupied by KENNETH BOONE, friend of Alice's. Alice fs there. Griff tells Blocker she ia Catllay's daughter. He accuses the pair of killing MOrden, and calls police headquarters. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER xxx
 Sidney Griff emerged from the row of telephone booths and wait ed impatiently until Blocker came from an adjoining booth.
 Have you found out anything?" he asked.
 Blocker noded, his face grimly purposeful.
 "Racine,' he said, "the detec- tive, has located the Malone wo- man-that is, we think it's the Ma lone woman, although she's not going under that name right at present. She's located at 922 East Elm street and is going under the name of Blanche Stanway. Evi- dently Racine found out about her earlier in the day and kept his in- formation under cover, because ho went to the Palace hotel and wait ed there for 15 minutes. At tEe end of that time woman joined him. From the description, ] gather that it's Mrs Frank B. Ca thay. Together, they went to call on Blanche Stanway. They're still there. As soon as the boys got line on them they telephoned report in to the paper.'
 Sidney Griff drowned medita- lively.
 ''We'll go there first" he said. "Detectives who are working for me have located Mary Briggs, the hitch hiker. Naturally, she's inn portant, but she's not as important as the Malone woman"
 ..Just who," asked Blocker, do you figure this Malone woman is?"
 '.That," Griff told him, lis some- thing that remains to be deter mined. So far, I am working in this case on a theory and only on . theory"
 But you think it's going to check out?"
 'It is checking out" Griff said.
 What's the theory?"
 sIn every case," Griff told him, sthere's some key clew-something that dominates all of the other ciews-something that points di- rectiy to the motive for the crime and the manner of it's execution, as well as identity of its perpe- trator. They key clew in this case was the counterfeit crook"
 The counterfeit crook?" Bleek- CT asked. "Who do you mean?"
 "The man who posed as the pfckpocket, who had Cathay's wal let, driving licenses and creden- tiaLs."
 "Why do you say he couldn't have been crook?" Blocker asked.