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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Moehl of CO.
lumbus are spending the week here
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Torbert
and daughter Harriet.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Prof. Raymond Barry of San
Jose, Cal, spent the week end with
his friend James Weber, of Cleve-
land, who is at the Weber camp
near Rokeby Lock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Little, but mighty-the Silver
Flash hand washing machine al
Morris Hardware, a great success.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Danny Greer of
East Bloom will celebrate their 25th
wedding anniversary Sunday, Aug.
4. A picnic dinner will be served at
noon, and a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all to attend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

You owe it to yourself to examine
the '35 Frigidaire with Super
Freezer, before you buy. Look to
the future. The new low electric
rates give greater economy ana
make the cost of operating the last
thing to consider. The big differ
ence is in the real worth and ef-
fectiveness in refrigeration. Morris
Hardware will be glad to talk with
Won
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

A late arrival Of no draft fans at
Morris Hardware real invention.
The most outstanding Improvement
in fan design in so years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Dr. Edgar Northrup was In CO.
lumbus Tuesday, on professional
business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01
Musical D0QS

SATURDAY, Aug. 10-Maurice
Chevalier and Ann Sothern in ''FoI-
les Bergere." A big musical COM
edy Cartoon. Comedy. Shows,
z. 9. IL. Admission, 10c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mrs. T. j. Kishler and Mrs. Albert
Kishler and children 10 Ann and
Junior, of New Lexington, and
Misses Mary and Martha Kishler of
columbus, visited here Tuesday and
Wednesday with Mrs. C. II. Fouts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mrs. r. H. Lawrence, Mrs. How
ard Kennard and Miss Myldred
Lawrence went to Lodi Wednesday,
for a visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mr.. Harry Willis, near the Malta
cemetery, lost a valuable horse
Wednesday, as the result of lock-
Jaw
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

See the many valuable ''VOss''
washer features-suds at the top
the "Voss' washes at the top
dirt falls to the bottom-means
cleaner, whittier clothes and things
that can't happen with the 'VOss"
safety wringer. See demonstration
of the leading washer at Morris
Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01
DOq Acr0batS

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Aug.
8-9-Buck Jones in "The Fighting
Ranger" Tenth chapter of 'Tailspin
Tommy" And H. B. Warner IN
"Sorrell and Son" One show each
evening, at 1880. Admission 10 and
20C
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

GOOD HOUSE of six rooms, and
lot 90x275 feet, set to fruit. Gas,
electricity and shower bath. A real
bargain for a quick SALE If not
sold will rent property.-RICH-
ARD. GAINES, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

The condition of Miss Lizzie Car
der of this place, whose illness has
been noted at different times, is not
so good
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Vivian Mcdaniel, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Mcdaniel, return
ed to her home the latter part of
last week, from Bethesda hospital,
where she had undergone an oper-
alton for appendicitis, from which
she is recovering nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

The river road from GAINESVILLE,
southwark, two miles, which mas
been undergoing Improvement, Will
likely be completed this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01
FOR SALE

GAS RANGE. In No. | condi-
tion. This stove can be seen at the
Gessel mill.-HARRY w. GESSEL.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Wava Wilson and Wilford Scott
spent Sunday at Cedar Point They
were accompanied from GAINESVILLE
by Corinne and Olive Wilson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

ONE No. 10 Milwaukee binder.
One John Deere mower. One hay
tedder.-STANDARD SUPPLY co.
m Q(ff
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

McKendree W. H. M. S. will meet
Wednesday, Aug. 7, with Mrs. Mary
Hammond. Mrs. J. D. Keller, devo-
tional leader. Special music, Mrs.
Eva Elliott. Christine Shilling, Mrs.
Bertha Shilling. Program includes
the enigmas of July, August;
woman's home mission, Bible quiz;
roll call, mission home and
where; What is prayer" Catha
Johnson
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mr., W. A. Greer of East Bloom
is suffering with a sore hand, caus-
ed by a scratch from barbed wire
fence, while he was helping to re-
lease a calf that was fast in it.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

NEW HOUSE, Kennebec hill. En-
tirely modern. Six rooms and bath.
CECIL E. GLASS, McConnelsville
Telephone 256-Green. a1tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

A daughter was born Monday to
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis (Ma-
bel james, of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Pollyanna Circle, D. of A., will
hold picnic supper at the Water
works park Friday Of this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Protect your Right to Drive your
Automobile with 81. NJ. G." Insur-
ance. The Coulson Insurance
Agency.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

CREAM CREAM! I
! l am paying for a. !
Butterfat, b.. ~ !
VIII. Br0omhaIl, Stockport I
HOME MARKETS

Mr.. Earl Lowell is taking two
weeks special course at Marietta
college.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

The two year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Gheen of Malta, fell
recently breaking his nose.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

70 ACRE FARM, fine pasture
land, well watered; good fences
If interested see HERBERT BAR
RELL, McConnelsville, o.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

George Barkhurst of Malta is
suffering with sprained ankle,
caused by falling from a ladder
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

NEW, USED and rebuilt mowers.
Full line wearing parts for your
mower. Bring us your mower
knives, we will grind them while
you wait-5c per foot.-MUSKIN-
GUM VALLEY IMPLEMENT &
SUPPLY. Phone 269-Green. Lo-
Gated at the Almendinger Hatcher
les. jl4tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

MAN to call on the farm trade
in Morgan county, with a line that
has been on the market for 80
years. No sales experience needed,
as our field man will train the man
we accept.-W. D. MCCARTHY,
GAINESVILLE, O., Rt. T. 1918
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Miss Agnes Silvia, near Union
vile, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis last Thursday, at
Memorial hospital, Marietta, is do
ing we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01
TWIN CITY OPERA HOUSE

SATURDAY, Aug. 3-Lili Damita
and Jack Buchanan in "Brewster's
Millions" The laugh, song and
dance spectacle of the year. The
worlds funniest story set to intoX-
icating music and featuring the new
dance craze "Caranga." Mickey
Mouse Cartoon. And Dizzy and
Daffy Dean, Shemp Howard and
suffering Roscoe Ates in Dizzy &
Daffy." They're in the movies now.
That delirious duo of the diamond.
Shows, Z, 8, IL. Admission 10c.
SUNDAY and MONDAY, Aug. A.
5-Gene Stratton Porter's famous
novel "Laddie," with John Boal,
Gloria Stuart, Charlotte Henry, and
Virginia Weidler A story of farm
and freside that throbs in the
hearts of millions, now on screen
in all of its whole souled beauty.
Silly Symphony "The China Shop.
Pathe News. Broadway Highlights.
One show each evening at 8. Ad-
mission 10 and soc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Miss Kathleen Price, aged Is
years, of the Portersyille locality,
is recovering nicely from an opera
tion for appendicitis which she un-
derwent Friday evening, at Bethes-
da hospital, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mr.. Neal Best of Malta is ill with
intestinal grip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

DR.. w. Paul Roberts attended the
clinic held Saturday at
the osteopathic hospital, Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

MY RESIDENCE property in Nal
ta. Has extra lot. Eight room
house. Bath, electricity, hot water
heating system. All modern con-
veniences. A desirable property
CHARLES M. BARKHURST, Malta.
Phone 238-Black il25tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
WANTED

PROGRESSIVE young man or
woman to study speed writing with
author, view teaching same. Apply,
PROF. EVANS, Triangle Store, Nc
Connelsville, Aug. l and 2.
MIDDLE AGED woman to do
housework. Family of two. No
washing or ironing.-MRS. FRANK
HEAD, McConnelsville. Phone So
Red
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

MY FARM of 95 acres, five miles
from McConnelsville, on Pennsville
road. Known as Luther Simpson
farm. House and other buildings.
Free gas for home use.-MRS. J. L.
STOKES. At L. d. Leggett's, I. 0.
o. F. Bldg, McConnelsville. P. o.
Box 394. yl25tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mr. Hum, who succeeds George
Everhart as Morgan county club
agent, will occupy the new Christie
Mckay property on Kennebec hill,
which is nearing completion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mrs. w A Brown of Crooksville
is i'll with rheumatism and complica-
tions The Browns own camp
near Sherwoodsburg where they
spend part OF their time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

Mr.. Sumner Little of Bristol
township, who has been very i'll
with heart trouble, while some bet
ter in that respect now, suffered a
spell of nose bleed Tuesday night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

125 NEW HAMPSHIRE RED
Pullets, three and four months old;
also Is White Leghorn pullets,
three months old.-G e r A L D
SLEEK, Stockport route. Telephone
Chesterhill, o. 25jl2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

CERTIFIED USED CARS. We
buy, sell and trade. We accept
livestock. Sixteen to 20 months
credit Drive while you pay
CUNNINGHAM & PRICE USED
CAR LOT, Price Filling Station,
North River Road 1a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

WE HAVE the Diamont T Truck
account. If it's a truck you need,
come in and look one over-we
have demonstrator. Used for sale
1927 one ton Chevrolet. 1929 Du-
rant touring car.-MUSKINGUM
VALLEY IMPLEMENT e SUPPLY.
Malta, O. Phone 269-Green. jl4tf
ONE WEED AVERY THRESH-
Err, 24x46, with self feeder, drag
stacker measuring box. One Rum
ley Thresher, 22x36, feeder weigh
er and blower. One 18x32 Case
tractor.-MUSKING VALLEY
IMPLEMENT & SUPPLY. Malta.
Phone 269-Green. jl4tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-01

PURE BRED Guernsey bull calf,
two weeks old, from registered
Guernsey cow, SIS; rat terrier pups,
female, 81; males, $2.50-R. w.
GANSHIMER, one mile northeast
Of McKendree church.
Evening star., 1935-05-24
Water Rescuer Wears Sword.

Diving into the harbor in full Hus-
sar's uniform and wearing his sword,
Capt. Holford, A. D. c. to Gov. Hore-
Ruthven of New South Wales, rescued
two girl guides from drowning at
Sydney, Australia. Lady Hore- Ruth
ven was landing at Man o. War Steps
between lines Of girl guides when
Guide Kathleen Thatcher was over
come by the Neat and fell into the
water. Guide Edna Bourke dived to
her rescue and both girls were soon
in trouble. Capt Holford plunged
In and supported the girls until Z
police boat assisted them from the
water. -
Evening star., 1935-05-24

across,
/. Food for cattle.
9. Actualities.
Is. Stately
16 Fortitude
II. Sun-dried brick.
IS. Egyptian skink.
10. Evils: Latin.
20. Deviates.
~. Trite.
%. French indefinite article.
"a. Hebrew priestly vestment.
IS. Headcoverings.
rs. Turkish commander.
%. River in Poland.
20. Buckwheat tree.
80. Kind of balsam.
30. Wine bottle
36. Short jacket.
81. Inflated U. S. battleship.
80. Narcotic drug.
40. Young plant.
a.. Lengthwise cut.
43. Scotch island of the Hebrides.
A. Unit of work.
~. Hebrew king.
48. Musical ccncoction.
81. Smears.
So. 101.
"a. New York town.
IS. Advancement.
81. Gay tune.
So. Boast.
50. Figure of speech.
60. Weaken.
50. Mogul Of the thirteenth century.
So. Redirect.
"a. Jewels.
Evening star., 1935-05-24
LETTER.OUT


called
al
Evening star., 1935-05-24

Down.
/. Changes by degrees
2 Very modish feminine garment.
8. Excited with expectation.
4. Heavy sword.
5. Rests.
s. Purpose.
7. Finished
8. Attaches.
9. Ancient Roman goddess.
10. A son of Miled.
IL. Feathery Towering. trees.
IL. Silly
13. Showmess of achievement.
IA. Keeps secret.
81. Oorial.
%. Greek letter.
IS. Blue pigment.
27. Drug plant.
49, Decade.
l31. Moved in waves.
80. Excavate.
33. British Indian weight.
"a. Pertaining to bishops.
35. Servants
81. Variety of mushrooms.
SO. Insect.
Al. Legal claim.
A. Funeral orations.
IS. Alcoholic liquor.
46. Small cavern.
48. Grinder
40. The flower.
so. Formation at the mouth Of q river.
81. Young imps: colloq.
81. Thong.
SIS. Prefix meaning before.
Sc. Jot.
So. Sticky weed.
81. Central State: abbr.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
Special Orders

Miss Cow, whose testimony was
the next telling blow struck by the
State, told of her employment in
the Lindbergh household.
Miss Cow testified she was en-
ployed by the Lindberghs as q
nurse in 1881. She said the baby
was 8 months old at that time.
Prior to her employment by the
Eindberghs, Miss Cow said she
worked in Detroit.
Miss Cow testified she had
gone to Hopewell on the fateful
Tuesday, March l, on a special
call. This was emphasized by Mr..
WilentZ, who plainly wanted to
bring out that she was not there
as part of a plot.
She told how she had dressed
the baby at about 2 p. m, and
that his cold seemed pretty
good" at that time.
Then she told how, after his
nap, the baby had come down to
the kitchen where she and Mrs
Elsie Whately, the buffers wife,
were working.
Miss Cow testified that about
o quarter of 6 the baby came
running into the kitchen. He
hadn't quite finished his supper
when Mrs. Lindbergh came up
She said:
1--WE undreSsed him. He
spilled some of his medicine.
] decided / would have time to
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
Jury Gets Trip

The jury Of four women and
eight men and their four guards
two men and two women depu-
ties-had breakfast at $3.50 a. m.
and luncheon shortly after noon
in the dining room Of the Union
Hotel where they are quartered
on the third floor.
Late today they were sched.
uled to take a bus ride under
the supervision of Constable
Oden Baggstrom. The route
takes the jurors through French
town. Milford, Hattenburg, and
Clinton, and back to Fleming
ton.
Justice Thomas w. Trenchard
in sanctioning the bus ride
warned that the jury should not
be taken anywhere near the
vicinity Of the former Lindbergt
home at Hopewell, scene of the
crime.
The jurors seemed in a happy
mood. They joked among them
selves in the dining room. Dur
ing the forenoon some Of then
played cards in their rooms
Others merely chatted. One wo
man juror played solitaire. Ar
ice cooler has been put up II
their quarters.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
ATE EXPECTS SIX WITNESSES WILL DOOM F4AJPTN1ANN
Pennington All Ready
ToGreet Throngs of
Sunday Sightseers

lmoSt doubled tomorrow, and Elem.
ington is ready in its quaint little
way.
The restaurants are all shined
up, the pottery factory-which
pulled in some nice business last
week.-Mrs. both eyes open, and the
boys who hold up the Parking, 2S
Cents" signs are primed.
Following its surprise Of last
Sunday, the town today is rest
less with gleeful expectancy.
Meanwhile, despite adjournment
until Monday, throngs crowded to
the little courthouse once more,
hopeful Of even a glimpse at the
room in which Bruno Richard
Hauptmann is being tried.
Throughout the week, visitors
have been streaming in, sitting in
Lindbergh'S chair, mounting the
witness stand for a bit of clowning
croSs-examination, becoming mock
judges and looking at the chair
occupied by Hauptmann.
No one ever as ventured to sit
in Hauptmann's chair, however.
When urged, they decline, laugh
lngly, bluShingly, but firmly.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12

witness answered his questions
readily.
Q.-Now when you saw this car
1t was coming fast wasn't it?
Ayes, about 40 miles an
hour. Then it came to a stop at
a ditch. A dead stop and
started up again.
Q.-And you could see the
driver? A.-YeS.
Q.-When had you last seen a
car go in the ditch before this
one?
The witness seemed puzzled by
the question and it was repeated
several times.
A.-(After a long pause): Quite
awhile before.
Q.-But what date? What
date?
A.-(After a long pause) I
don't reminder. 1t didn't turn
over.
Q.-Yes, but the dirty green
car didn't turn over either, did
it? A.-No.
Mr.. Hochmuth described Haupt-
mann as having piercing" eyes.
Q.-(by Reilly. What did the
driver Of the dirty green car
look like.
Ale had a red face and
piercing eyes.
The statements by the aged
man will play large part in the
States case. Mr.. Hochmuth gen
orally impressed the courtroom
with his sincerity and clearness.
Following Mr.. Hochmuth on
the witness stand was Arthur
Koehler, Madison, Wis, Of the
United States Forestry Service, a
wood technologist. who testified
on the wooden ladder said to
have been used by the kidnaper.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
Condor Stars

However. inferences by the de-
fense that there were two ladders
involved leave this portion Of the
evidence as being of doubtful
value.
BY far the most colorful and
most important State witness was
DR.. Condor. His testimony may
decide whether Hauptmann will
forfeit his life or be exonerated
on the charge of kidnapping and
murder.
The firm conviction of the edu-
Gator in his Identification Of the
German ex-convict startled and
excited the courtroom.
DR.. Condor related how he
handed over the ransom bills to
q man in the cemetery.
Condor Accuses
Attorney Wilentz asked:
"Who was that man?"
DR.. Condor replied:
"John."
"Who was JOhn?"
'cBrunO Richard Haupt'
manu-"
DR.. Condon's voice reverberated
through the courtroom.
Hauptmann's pale face wore a
serious, contemptuous look. He
lowered his eyes.
DR.. Condor testified that
"John"-or Hauptmann-a S k e d
him in a cultural tone If he had
the money, $4,000 ransom. DR..
Condor had not, but he promised
to go to New Jersey and get it.
Describing his conversation
with John that night, DR.. Con-
don said the man asked him if
he had called the cops" DR..
Condor replied: "I gave you my
word I wouldn't call them and I
didn't" They were seated, talk
ing on bench.
He quoted John" as having
asked:
Would 1 burn If the baby
was dead or would I get 20
years?"
This was the only hint the kid
naper gave that the baby was
dead. Repeatedly, in subsequent
conversation, the m n assured
"Jafsie" the baby was "all right. "
DR.. Condor said he asked the
kidnaper what his (the kid.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
AVER
NET T|GHTENS
FOR GERMAN

can put that baby'S arms
around the neck Of Mrs. Lind.
bergh.'"
DR.. Condor quoted the man in
the cemetery as saying:
"T'lI prove to you we're the
right party. I'll send you the
baby's sleeping suit. I've waited
too long now already. I must
CO."
DR.. Condor said they then
shook hands and that Haupt-
mann left him.
DR.. Condor said Hauptmann,
after limiting the baby might be
dead, had repeatedly declared:
"The baby is all right, the
baby Is all right"
DR.. Condor related his story
under. the gentle questioning Of
States Attorney Wilentz, and dur
ing the second day on the witness
stand was turned over to Defense
Attorney Reilly.
The defense attorney was less
conSiderate Of DR.. Condon'S age
and subjected him to croSs-fire
Of criticism which wilted the edu.
Gator.
Attorney Reilly criticised DR..
Condor for failing to make an at
tempt to capture Hauptmann
when he saw him on the same
bus on which he was a passenger.
This occurred IN August, 1884, DR..
Condor admitted.
Attorney Reilly asked:
Did you ask the bus driver to
stop? A.-No.
Q.-Didn't you ask the driver
to run the man down?
A.-No. I couldn't on account
Of the traffic.
Q.-Didn't you yell to any pas
Sengers to grab the man?
A.-No. It was none Of my
business.
A surprised murmur ran through
the courtroom. Mr.. Reilly quickly
demanded in a loud voice:
"YOu mean to say it was none
Of your business? None of your
business to grab this man to
whom you paid over $4,000?
You made no Outcry?"
II did make an Outcry."
Q.-Did you stop the bus and
get off. A.-NO.
Q.-And where did Haupt-
mann go? Ale ran into the
woods Of Pelham Bay Park.
DR.. Condor was rather flustered
for the first time in the blistering
cross-eXamination.
Mr.. Osborn's Identification of
the ransom notes as being in
Hauptmann'S handwriting was
made during the court session yes
terday.
The handwriting expert cited
peculiarities in H aup m a n n S
handwriting and indicated how
these were apparent in the ran
som notes.
With Mr.. Osborn's testimony,
the State welded another import
ant link into it's chain of evidence.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
VIRGINIA HAUPTMANN

The name Hauptmann - and
the prominence it has acquired
within the past week-thanks to
New Jersey-are having their ef-
fects in Washington.
Miss Virginia M. Hauptn1ann,
Stenographer for the Naval Re-
search Laboratories; her father,
William, chief clerk at the Bureau
of Printing and Engraving, and
her brother, Gary, teller for the
past II years at the Hamilton
National Bank, are taking the kid
ding, but wonder when the queS-
tionS will stop.
The elder Mr.. Hauptmann lives,
with his wife and daughter, in
the $500 block of Laurel st. N. w.
The son resides in the 1900 block
Fourteenth st. N. w.
The butcher, baker and candle
stick maker don't talk about the
weather at the Hauptmann homes.
Instead, they want to know, no
matter how many newspapers they
have been reading, how the trial
is going and will repeat the ques-
tion each time:
"Are you related to that
Hauptmann?"
AT their offices it is the sanae
story. Miss Hauptmann said she
laughs 1t off, but hinted sometimes
1t becomes nuisance:
my father takes it much bet
ter than 1 do"
She was in Chicago when Rich
ard Hauptmann was arrested and
remembers the Mortified look on
her landlady's face when the
woman ran in, pointing to the
headlines and asking her if there
was any kinShip.
Naturally, the Washington
Hauptmanns themselves immedi.
ately began checking when Bruno
Hauptmann was arrested. There
is no kinship for at least three
generations. Virginia's grand
father, who fought in the Civil
War, might have been related,
but, she said:
There are many Haunt
mannS in Germany where our
family came from. It's a COM
mon name. Not that would
necessarily be ashamed If we
were related. What difference
would 1t maker"
Their tracing revealed one
thing, however. They are re-
lated, through a very round.
about cousinship, to Gerhardt
Hauptmann, the famous German
playwright.