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The Washington times., 1935-08-23
1000 CHEER
DONKEY GAME

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 23.-
Despite threatening skies more
than 1000 persons packed Bag
gets stadium last night to see the
Lions Club of Washington defeat
the local Lions, 20, in a donkey
baseball game.
Washington's distin 6 u i S h d
player, Hamilton Ham" Fish,
Representative from New York,
who was scheduled to lead the
District nine, did not appear.
Heavy rains preceding the game
cut down the attendance.
The second of a two-game Sc
ries, being played to raise money
for the children's fund of the local
Lions Club, will be staged tonight
when Judge Harry F. Kennedy's
All-Stars are matched with the
Lions nine.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23

more disEernible in the inhabi-
tants of Pitcairn than those of
their Tahitian mothers, four
generations back, and in COM
pIexion they are very much
lighter.
"And instead Of dug-out
canoes they use well-built, sea-
going whalebOats, averaging SO
feet in length. These boats are
used for carrying on trade with
neighboring islands, some as far
distant as 100 miles. The in
habitants know how to build
boats, and construct them out
of the best material on the
island"
Mr.. Clark refutes another re
cent article that the Pitcairn
islanders raise tobacco and cot
fee. He says that, although both
grow. wild on the island, the
islanders are religiously opposed
to the use of either and never
cultivate them for commercial
gain.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
PENSION BILL
TO BE SIGNED
THIS WEEK
Benefits for D. C. Aged
Persons Effective
For First Time

With the signing by President
Roosevelt of the District old age
pension in the next day or two,
residents of the National Capital
for the first time will become
eligible for benefits under such a
plan.
In order to be eligible for pay
ments an applicant must:
Have attained the age Of IS
years or more.
Be a citizen of the U nited
States.
Have resided in the District
of Columbia for five years or
more within the nine years i'm
mediately preceding his applica-
ton.
Have resided in the District
of Columbia continuously for one
year Immediately preceding his
application.
Not be an inma tie OF any
prison, Jail, workhouse, insane
asylum, or any other public re-
formatory or correctional instl'
tuition.
BARS TRAMPS, BEGGARS
Not be an habitual tramp or
beggar.
Have no child or other per-
son financially able to support
him and legally responsible for
his support.
Not have made voluntary
assignment or transfer OF prop
erty for the purpose of qualify
ing for the pension.
During the continuance of the
pension, recipients shall receive
no other relief from the District,
except for medical and surgical
and nursing care.
The measure places the admin
istration Of the old age pension
in the Board of Commissioners OF
the District or any agency that
board may designate.
Applications for pensions must
be made to the Board of District
Commissioners or the agency it
Clesignates, and may be made in
person by the applicant or by
someone else in behalf of the ap-
plicant.
There is no maximum amount
Of insurance fixed in the law;
the Commissioners or designated
agency clothed with authority to
prescribe both the manner and
amount a pensioner shall receive.
The Commissioners or their des-
ignated agency are given consider
able other latitude in the admin
CONTINUED on Page IS, Col. -
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Pitcairn Islanders
Resent Publicity

TAKOMA PARK, Md, Aug. 3d.
Pitcairn Island residents, descend
ants of the mutineerS of the Brit
ish ship Bounty" in 1870, resent
the way they and their mode of
living have been depicted in recent
American newspaper and maya.
zine articles, according to a pro-
test received at the general con-
ference headquarters of Seventh
Day Adventists here, from Roy
Clark. a religious leader on the
island.
The islanders are particularly
resentful of a half-page illustra-
ton recently published which pic
tured them as black savages,
scantily clothed, wearing broad
brimmed hats, standing in canoes
with large baskets of fruit and
preparing to ascend the ladder OF
a passing ship.
Mr.. Clark, who has lived on
the island for Is years, writes:
"The Occidental features Of
their white fOrefathers are far
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
MD. TEACHERS
GET PAY RAISE

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Aug. %.
Two and one-half per cent of the
original 10 per cent salary cut,
originated under the Ritchie
regime, was restored to Maryland
teachers yesterday by the board
of public works.
The board is composed of Gov.
Harry Nice, Comptroller William
S. Gordy, jr., and Treasurer
Hooper Miles.
The board voted to take $4,000
of the 100000 cushion" fund,
voted by the last legislature, and
apply it to the board of educa-
ton for restoring a portion of the
teachers salaries.
In addition, the board voted to
restore $4,000 to the fund used
to pay for bus transportation for
school children.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Penalty
Tests New D. {. Law

Penalties of 500 fine or 80 days
in Jail were given in the first test
of the new District soliciting law
in the United States branch of
Police Court yesterday. Signed
by President Roosevelt Tuesday,
the law increased the maximum
sentence from $25 or Is days to
500 or 80 days or both. DeloriS
Morris and Zelma Berry, colore6,
were sentenced by Judge Robert
E., Mattingly.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
u. 5. TREATIES
ARE ENVY OF
COLLECTORS
Priceless Signatures on
Originals in State
Department

Down on the first floor of the
State, War and Navy Building
is a room which would drive an
autograph collector frantic with
envy.
For in this room, part Of the
archives section of the State De
partment, are the originals OF
hundreds of treaties, carrying
names that in many cases are
well-nigh priceless.
From the original of the Treaty
of Alliance with France, signed on
February 6, 1778, by the ILL.,
fated Louis XVI, who was to lose
his head on the guillotine when
the French Republic was estab-
lished, every treaty that this ma
ton has made is contained in
this room.
Treaty of Paris There
There is the Treaty of Paris,
signed on September 3, 1888, es-
tablishing peace between the
United States and England after
the revolutionary War. The sig
natures of John Adams and B.
Franklin stand out, firm and
strong, even to this day. The name
of John Jay is not quite so clear.
But the name of George r." King
of England, is very faint indeed.
He did not have the heart to sign
with heavy hand, giving up his
American colonies.
Next in Importance, historically,
comes the Treaty of Client, es-
tablishing peace after the War of
1912, and ratified by President
Madison on February II, 1915.
Bonaparte Signed Pact
Napoleon B aparte was a
great soldier, but his penmanship
was not so good, judging from his
signature appended to the Loui-
siana Purchase Treaty, signed
April 80, 1903. Of particular in
terest to this treaty is the Great
Seal of the Republic of France at
tached to it, in a gold case, and
the inscription IN. Buonaparte,
First Consul of the French Re
public"
Many of the treaties held in
this room have the national seals
in gold and silver cases of remark
able workmanship. Particularly
fire are those of Mexico. But Of
late years the ornate cases have
been abolished, and the wafer
seals" of fine parchment are all
that are used.
Treaties ending wars, acquiring
new lands for the United States,
establishing new international re-
lations are all to be found among
the 1913 in this room.
Perry'S Signature Shown
The signature of Commodore
Perry, the man who opened up
Japan to the rest of the world so
very few years ago, is almost as
strong today as when he placed
his name to that historic docu-
ment on March 81, 1854.
In addition to the treaties, the
room contains the originals of all
laws and all presidential procla-
nations. All of these documents,
which make up the real history OF
the United States, are carefully
safeguarded.
They are contained in linen
covered, dustproof cases, and
these are contained in fireproof
vaults. Any pages that start to
fall apart because of age are sent
to the Government Printing Of
flee and covered with fine crepe
which guards them from further
deterioration.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Ken Murray
Says:

Since that flock OF us
monkeys escaped from FBank
Bucks ZOO, many inhabitants
of Long Island, N. " have
been staying indoors. That's
what you'd call "fugitives from
a missing link gang"
1t is reported that one fel-
low saw a bunch of them on
his front porch, the other
night, and hasn't been home
since. .NeighbOrs say he must
have thought his wife's relao
tives were ganging up on him.
It's fortunate that It didn't
Mapped in Washington. If
those monkeys ever got loose
on Capitol Hill, they'd never be
able to segregate them.
so THERE YOU ARE:
Give a monkey enough rope
and he'll tie up a whole com.
munity.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Burns Fatal

ROANOKE, Va, Aug. % (Spe-
ciaD Severely burned when her
dress caught fire as she played
with matches, Imogene Thomp-
son, 4, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Thompson, died in a local
hospital.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Women Live
LOngerThan
Men Here

According to statistics supplied
today by the District Health Of
flee, washington women outive
the males three years and %
days.
The average woman lives 81
years, two months and two days,
in comparison to the man who
reaches an average life span of
81 years and two months.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Killer Hunted

Washington police we're yester-
day notified that a convict who
had escaped from a Georgia chain
gang was headed this way. He is
Ben Bistritsky, alias Edwin Gale,
10, a murderer, and escaped from
the prison crew at Morgan, Ga.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Legion 10 Hold Rally
At Chevy Chase Lake

CHEVY CHASE, Nd, Aug. %.
In closing the years activities,
the Southern Maryland District
of the American Legion, Depart
ment of Maryland, will hold a
dance and rally at Chevy Chase
Lake next Thursday evening.
This location was chosen as a
tribute to Bethesda-C Chevy Chase
Legion Post, No. 105, for outstand-
ing work,
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
M'ReynoIds Named

c. I. McReynolds yesterday was
appointed acting regional director
for region seven of the FILA (Fed-
eral Housing Administration with
headquarters at Chicago.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Army Band Concert

The United States Army Band
will give a concert at the Capitol
at 7:30 p. m. today, with Thomas
F. Darcy directing, assisted by
Karl Hubner.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Hangar Falls; 9 Dead

BUCHAREST, Aug. 23.-Col-
lapse of an airplane hangar I'M
der construction at Brasov buried
40 workers. Nine were killed and
Is injured.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23

RARE DOCUMENTS in the archives Of
the State Department bear signatures of the
greatest men of the past autographs Of
priceless value. On the Treaty of Paris,
which ended the American Revolution with
independence for the 10 colonies, John
Adams and Benjamin Franklin set their
The Washington times., 1935-08-23
Hurt BY Plunge

Edward Monahan, Sc, of 1882
v st. N. w., was reported in a
critical condition yesterday at
Emergency Hospital. Mr.. Mona
han, an employee of the willard
Hotel, fell 80 feet down an air
shaft Wednesday,.
The Washington times., 1935-08-23

names in bold strokes. Less pronounced is
the signature of John Jay. AS penman,
George III of England was no champion.
And neither was Napoleon Bonaparte, whose
signature is reproduced from the document
deciding Louisiana to the United States.
Times Staff Photos
The Washington times., 1935-08-23

EVANSVILLE, Md, Aug. %.
Who says women don't make good
fishermen? Anyone who has that
temerity certainly has not heard
of Mrs. Robert A. Magee, of Arun-
del Avenue, Hyattsville, Md.
For Mrs. Magee has hooked the
largest small-mouth black bass to
be landed so far. The fish
weighed more than four pounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-04
Get in On this SALE Of WASHABLE
WHITE HANDBACS
Complete With
z Initials
So

Tomorrow we stage a thrilling sale of
washable white handbags with 2 initials
included. A value that you'll find hard to
duplicate any place in town. The bags
are in simulated feathers in great va
riety of styles including some Upper
openings and top handle styles. Easy
to wash. Buy one, two or three, fill your
needs for the rest of the summer.
%Because of the large crowds expected
to attend this Sale-lCe can not place the
initials on the bdg-YOU can PIT them
on in q jify-dsk the sdlesperson.
Downstairs at Ayres.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-04
PLEDGE QUICK ACTION
ON NEW BANK BILL
Senate to Pass Measure in
Hurry, Is Forecast.

NN N.H''rH Effcs
WASHINGTON. July 4-Senate
action or the revised omnibus bank
bin before the end Of next week
was predicted today by Administra-
tion leaders.
The measure will not be brought
before the Senate until Wednesday,
although 10 was reported favorably
by the Banking and Currency Com
mittCe Yesterday.
Minority Leader Charles l. Nc
Nary forecast speedy disposal of the
bill He said he did not believe de-
bate would last more than two days.
Majority Leader Joseph T. Robin
son Joined IN a similar prediction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-04
HAZEL OlTTMAN DEAD
Services 10 BE Held Saturday for
City Woman.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel
Dittman who died yesterday az her
home. 5408 y Carolton-av. VIII be
held az $50 Saturday In the ". T.
BlasenEym Funeral Home. Burial
VIII be IN Crown Hill
Mrs. Dittman. who was 48. is sur
vived by her husband. John Dit
man. and her mother Mrs. Mary
Holmes
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-04
&C. MAN WILL
BREAK SILENCE
Federal Agent Chief Here to
Address Exchange Club
Tomorrow.

The traditional silence Of the De
partment Of Justice will be broken
here tomorrow. With permission Of
Atty. Gen. Homer Cummings. Har-
old H Reinecke. head OF the In
diauap0ls bureau Of the Division Of
Iuvestiga VIII address the EX-
change Club luncheon IN the Wash
llgton at noon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-04
FARM FUGITIVE NABBEO
By RAY AND DEPUTIES
Howard Rattg,r. %. Seized at White
River and AIorris-St.

Sheriff OTTO Raw and a squad 81
deputies last night captured How
ard Rottger. 20 fugitive from the
Indiana State Farm al White River
and Morris-st Police records show
that he was sent 10 The penal insti-
tuition Dec. 3. 1884
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-04
BOY INJURED IN FALL
1oungster. 3. Topples From Second
Floor Window Of Home.

Three-year-old Harold ShafTner
fell from a second-story window of
his home. 1923 E. 30th-st, yesterday
and was taken to City Hospital
where his condition today was re-
ported as fair.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-04
NOTED INDIANA
WOMAN. C. 0. P.
LEADER, DEAD
Dorothy Cunningham Pass
ing MoUrned by Thou
sands in State.

Republican party leaders states
men and business men TO-DAY
mouned The death Of Kiss Dorothy
Cunningham. Mar-.1svl.c. thu only
Indiana woman 70 serve on the Re
publican National COMMITTEE
Funeral services for Miss Cum
ulngham. who cled yesterday after
noon in the Mcrnols- Hospital. vil
oe held AZ tomorrow afternoon De
her Mart.rer.lle home
In 1927 upon tle death of Joseph
? Realms then national commit
teeman from Indiana Miss Gun
nlnrhaM was named temporarily 20
that position.
a iD-r.le public school teach
O.. who numbered among ner pupils
Gov Paul y. NcNl't. Miss Gun
bingham entered politics n 1920
when suffrage vas extended 10
women
Three Times Reelected
Miss Cunningham WAS the head
Of The Vomels division Of the Re-
publican state Committee In the
1920 presidential campaign End ~
the next campaign was a member
az the state executive committee
In 1923 Miss Cunningham wa APP
pointed n tho Republican National
Committee from Indiana and three
times was reelected as national
committcrwouau. She was a mem
Der 81 Tho Republican National
Executive Committee in 1923 and
this year aided ~ the preparation
Tor The grass roots meeting at
Spuuc1rld TI
Miss CUNNINGHAM established
home here in 1919. although retain
ing her 1TarUsfiIe residence. At
the time ~ hcr death she vas prcs.-
dent Of the indianapolis Day Nur-
serV and a trustee of the Indian
apolis Orphans Home
Member - Pioneer Family
she was 2 member o. r pioneer
Morgan County family ana Tor
a time prior 90 The World War was
associated with her brothers. Fred
and james p Cunningham in the
road construction business
Surviving Miss Cunningham arc
the brothers. a cousin. O. S. Cum
bingham. 8 Paul. Mimi. and a
second cousin Mrs. % O. Miller.
ST Paul
During her entire public career.
Miss Cunningham Lcror sought
public Office ai-logEht I'M 1929 she
was considered for The post OF In
teruaI revenue collector lu Indiana.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-29
Houses Public Morals Unit
Stunts Anti Gaming
Law to Side.

The anti-slot machine bill was
killed quickly by the House Public
Morals Committee yesterday after
noon, after a majority of its mem
bers expressed the opinion that
most of the provisions of this meas
ure were covered by existing
statutes.
Ignoring the fact that in the past,
several state courts have failed to
convict persons possessing or oper-
ating slot machines, the committee
without debate moved to report the
bill back to the House with the
recommendation that it be indefi-
nitely postponed.
Al Feeney, state safety director,
this morning disputed statements
made before the committee that
present Indiana laws are adequate
to stamp out the slot machine
racket.
"Our laws do not prohibit the
manufacture or transportation of
slot machines" said Mr.. Feeney.
AT present we are obliged to stand
by and watch truck loads of these
machines come into the state"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-29
Slot Machine Measure
Is Killed in Committee

Mr.. Feeney said he was not sur
prised at the committee action.
"Of course" said Mr.. Feeney, this
bill, which would have taken care
of the situation in Indiana, would
be opposed by every one having
anything to do with gambling. A
similar measure cleaned up the
racket in New York state and could
do SO here"
Rep. William j. Black, Cd, An
derSon) seemed to express the at
titude of the majority Of the COM
mittee when he said, There isn't
any sense to this measure; all of
this is covered now by law. Every
session the legislature wastes a lot
of time on little bills like this, in
stead of really going to work and
doing something for the people"
Rep. Morris H. Coers 3D., Indi-
anapolis) seemed to be in accord
with Rep Blacks statements, and he
went on to say 1--WE have too many
laws now"
1t was pointed out that penalties
provided for by this measure would
have been much greater than can
now be given under the law on gam
ing devices.
The committee returned a favor
able reoprt on H. B. 206, which
would provide that all school BUSES
be equipped with safety glass and
have steel bodies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-29
Stomach Sufferer
Finds Gold Nuggets

George w. Smith. Tyingsboro,
Mass, says he has made a discovery
as valuable to him as gold nuggets.
After 81 years of stomach suffering
he has finally solved his problem.
Today he says he is a new man,
Thus another letter is added to over
$4,000 letters that praise the results
of Udga, a stomach specialists
formula. If acid stomach, indiges-
ton, heartburn, gas pains, belching
and other symptoms of excess acid
ity persist, it's a warning that you
need more thorough medication
than baking soda or common tablets
or powders. Get Udga at your drug
store. One trial must prove quicker,
more lasting relief or your money
is Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-29
FULL CREW ACT is
BACKED AT HEARING
Railroad Representative to
Present Data.

Proponents of a Senate measure
designed to promote safety of pas
sengers and employees on trains by
adoption of a full crew act, pre-
sented their case last night before
the Senate Railroads Committee.
w. j. Behmer, railroad company
representative, asked for an extern
sion until tomorrow night to prepare
figures.
Speakers included Alex Gordon,
chairman of the legislative commit
tee Of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Firemen and Enginemen; Mar
tin H. Miller, representing the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
E. L. Kinney, representing the
Brotherhood of Railway Conduct
ors; Adolph J. Fritz and Senator E.
Curtis White Cd, Indianapolis).
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-29
PUT FORTH SO
WAYS TO CURB
HOLDING FIRMS
Federal Trade Commission
Continues Its Drive on
Greedy Financing.

BIZ Scripps-Hoicdrd Newspaper Alliance
WASHINGTON. Jan. 29.-The
Federal Trade Commission today
suggested to Congress SO ways to
control utilities holding companies.
Its suggestions, designed to make
the greedy" financing of the last
decade Improbable. fell into four
general fields-O taxation, (2) di-
rect statutory inhibition of unde-
sirable service contracts. CD a COM
pulSory Federal licensing act, and
"a a permisSive Federal incorpora-
ton act.
The widespread belief that the
Roosevelt Administration would seek
eventual elimination of all utilities
concerns other than operating COM
panies was encouraged by the COM
missions suggestions. The six sug-
geSted methods of taxation, all based
on sharply graduated income levies,
were designed to make service con-
u dSOSs W11ICuDS ana
of intangible values improbable.
They included sharply graduated
taxes on gross income, unissued
stocks, net income and income de-
rived from intercompany contracts.
In the field of inhibitory legisla-
ton, the commission suggested that
interstate transmission of gas and
electricity be restricted to operating
companies charging rates based on
prudent investment, and that the
sale of stocks or bonds in interstate
commerce be prohibited unless they
present and equivalent Of physical
property.
For the protection of stock pur-
chaserS, the commission suggested
that holding company executives be
prohibited from specializing or deal
ing in the stocks of affiliated con-
Germs, that they be prohibited from
declaring dividends except those rep
resented by actual earnings, and
that all stock issues-common or
preferred-haVe full voting power
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-29
FELT MISERABLE
MOST OF The TIME"
Then Kellogg's ALL-BRAN
Checked Her Constipation

Read Mrs. Marsden's letter: az
have been a subject of constipation@
for the last II years. l felt miser-
able and irritable most of the time.
My husband is a manager of a
chain store. He said why don't
you try Kellogg's ALL-BRAN?'
"ALL-BRAN helped me right
away. l have taken it now for the
past 5 months, and 1 am as regu-
lar as a clock. My health is fine,
and I am full of pep."-Mrs.
Charles Marsden, 681 Merrick ST.,
Detroit, Mich.
constipation due to insufficient
"bulk" IN meals,
ALL-BRAN provides gentle 'bulk"
to aid regular habits. 1t also sup
plies vitamin B and iron.
The "bulk" of ALL-BRAN is more
effective than the "bulk" in fruits
and vegetables, as it does not break
down within the body. Two table,
spoonfuls daily are usually suffi-
cient. If not corrected this way,
see your doctor.
Isn't this food much pleasanter
ard safer than risking
patent medicines? Get the ~1SsA
red-and-green package at 4
your grocer's. Made by ~
Kellogg in Battle Creek.
Keep on the Sunny Side of Life
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-29
J. w. HARMON H0N0RED
FOR 3O-YEAR SERVICE
Telephone Co. Superintendent Is
Given Emblem.

An emblem signifying 80 years
service has been presented J. w.
Harmon, 4456 Washington-blvd,
general superintendent of the In
diana Bell Telephone Co., by F. A.
Montrose, vice president and general
manager.
Mr.. Harmon was appointed dis
trict wire chief at South Bend when
the Indiana Bell Telephone Co. was
organized in 1920, and was made
plant supervisor in 1921. In 1923 he
was made indianapolis division plant
superintendent and in 1925 was
made general superintendent.