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The Washington times., 1936-02-06

Zero weather and slippery
streets have forced WaShington's
hospitals to step up operations to
full blast.
No abnormal overlooking is re-
ported. but every institution was
working today near or ut It's
maximum capacity.
George Washington Hospital,
crammed to its capacity Of 1O3
patients without crowding, was
sending q few cases to other hos
pitalS.
A few beds have been brought
closer together IN the wards at
Emergency Hospital, where 2S6
patients are being treated. Frac-
ture cases caused by bad footing
on ice-Sheathed pavementS were
blamed by DR.. B. B. Sandidge, su-
perintendent. for the heavy load.
No hospital reported calls for
assistants from other institutions.
GaIEinger Municipal Hospital is
handling the normally large
amount Of pneumonia, bronchitis
and fracture cases found IN mid
winter" The superintendent of
flee announced that GaIlinger has
been overcrowded for three or
four years, but mot RbnOrmally
so this week"
January records at Garfield
show Q larger case load for res
piratory diseases than usual, but
February has dropped back to
normal. Hospital authorities have
not found it necessary to open
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
Straw BALLOT.
BAN SOUGHT
International News Service

International News Service
Postmaster General Farley may
not like the results of q lot of
straw votes, but he likes the
revenue they produce for the
Post Office Department.
Representative Pierce Cd Of
Oregon, crusader against straw
ballots, has run up against the
financial angle in his efforts to
ban them by congressional act.
Thus far the Post Office De-
partment has refused to approve
the bill because straw votes bring
$4,000. 600 to $3y0O0.0OO a year
revenue to the Post Office. Rep
reSentative Pierce said:
II hope to make them see the
light. These straw votes are all
wrong. They'll be q lot Of them
In the next few months, and
they can be manipulated any
way the people conducting them
want to manipulate them.
1T il hard to get . bill
through Congress, however,
WithOut the approval q the
department"
While Pierce does not know
whether Postmaster General Far
ley personally opposes his bill, he
assumes that the head of the Post
Office Department has frowned
uUOn it.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
Hospitals Kept Busy
During Cold Wave

the annex, fOf between 30 and IS
beds are empty.
Casualty Hospital, whose ambu-
lances treat the largest number
of fracture cases, reports normal
conditions. Sixty patients are
being treated.
After carrying a full load for
several weeks, Sibley Hospital has
a few vacancies. Nurses and
doctors have been very. very
busy" but have been able to cope
with the situation without trouble.
A large turnover was reported
at Providence Hospital. with
everything running smoothly" l"
Pretty filled up describes the
situation at Georgetown Hospital.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
WARNS MINERS
OF COAL ACT
DANGER
BY HARRY WARD
International News serviee


The United Mine Workers were
on record today as opposed to the
American Liberty League, which
they characterized as being self
ish," "un-American," and mimi
cal to the best interests Of the
people"
Resolutions to this effect we're
adopted as the delegates to the
miners convention Jumped to
their feet with a mighty roar of
approval.
The miners were warned hy
Percy Tetlow, . member Of the
National Bitu1ninous Coal Com
mission and one Of the organizers
Of the miners union, they would
be confronted with a crisis within
90 days if the Supreme Court de-
clared the GufYey Coal Stabiliza-
ton Act unconstitutional.
Mr.. Tetlow did not indicate spe-
officially what the miners might
do If a price war followed a mega
tive decision by the court. but it
was the general impression that
such a threat could be met only
by a general strike in the coal
fields. Mr.. Tetlow said:
"YOu must be prepared TO
meet the situation that b csm-
ing II the Guffey act 10 declared
invalid and II the marketing Of
coal cannot be regulated by the
: Federal Government"
He declared no one can save
the coal industry from disaster If
the court strikes down this act
but the United Mine Workers"
Charles N. HOSford. jr., chair
man of the coal commission, said
he believed the court would Sus-
tain the validity of the act.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
STRIKE HALTS
CITY'S MILK
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plants following TumorS these sup
plies would be cut off.
Strikers picketed all roads lead.
ing into Pekin. hating trucks
bringing foodStuffS into the city.
All places Of business were closed,
including restaurants and grocery
stores, following visits by flying
squadrons Of strikers late yeSter-
day.
Close by 8 O'Clock" I" was the
warning 5nf strikers to shopkeep-
ers and business men.
i Taxi Owner Shot
Union leaders threatened deliv,
cries of milk and coal would be
stopped.
Rupp. owner of q taxicab COM
pany. was shot and critically
wounded last night. An un-
identified man fired at Rupp
from a passing auto as he was
entering his home. Some Ct
Rupp's taxis had been used to
take food into the plant of the
American DiStilling Com pa n v
where workers are beseiged by
picketS.
Mayor w. E. Schurman last
night aSsailed State officials for
not dispatching National Guards.
men here. Five companies Of
troops are mobiliZed at Peoria,
10 miles away. A second appeal
for troops. made yesterday, was
unheeded.
Drug Stores Open
City officials pointed out the
situation would become critical
should delivery Of coal and milk
be halted. d.,
Pekin's streets were crowded as
word spread stores would be closed
at 3 O'Clock. Shops were jammed
with people storing UP supplies to
carry them through a prolonged
strike as efforts of State and Fed.
eral mediators to end the walk0ut
failed.
Pharmacies were allowed to
open today for dispenSation Of
drugs only. The general strike
committee issued permits for
limited delivery of coal. Milk de-
livery to aged persons. children
and hospitals was permitted early
today. ....'
The general strike was called
after police unlooSed Q tear and
stencil bomb barrage against
union picketers attempting to
stop workers from entering the
distilling company plant Monday.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
Ancient Brick House
Suffers SlO,OOOBEazje (

LURAY, Feb. ga $4,000 fire
of unknown origin this morning
burned an ancient county land
mark. the old brick home of Willis
Martin, farmer, near Alma, eight
mikes south Of Luray. There was
no insurance. The family was at
q neighborS.
Outbuildings valued at $1,000
were saved by the Luray fire COM
pany.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
LONDON MEAT
STRIKE WAVES

LONDON. Feb. s 0N.S0.-Al-
though the 5trikers insisted they
are still 100 per cent solid, there
were indications today that the
Smithfield meat strike is collaps-
ing, and it was unofficially be-
lieved that the butchers and
handlers would return to work by
this weekend.
The main factors in the strikes
failure is the fact that retailers
have been managing to get meat
supplies from independent sources,
while wholesale employers con-
'tinue to refuse to meet. the
strikers demands.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
MEET TO STUDY
DC. TRAFFIC

Plans we're being made today
for a joint meeting Of representa-
tives of automobile clubs and civic
associations to discuss the Capi-
tails traffic problems.
A recommendation that the
meeting be called with represen-
tatiYes from the Federation Of
Citizens Associations, the Board
of Trade, the keystone Automo-
bile Club and the American Au-
tomobile Association was made
last night Mt meeting of the Key
stone advisory board.
One speaker at the meeting,
Representative william T. Schultz
CD of Illinois, pointed out that
street cars have figured In five
fatal accidents this year, and sug-
gested traffic police be warned to
give special attention to the speed
of street cars rs well as automo-
biles.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
Five Communists Slain
In Mexico Labor Riot

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 6 0NS).
Five Communists were slain and II
wounded today in q clash between
workers factions at San Pedro
Atlixco In the State of Puebla.
Workers in that town have shot
it out more frequently than at any
other place in Mexico. Fatalities
there to date in gun battles total
more than 40.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
Iowa State Society
Will Hear Dickinson

Senator L. j. Dickinson of
Iowa win be the guest of honor
and speaker at a meeting of
the Iowa State Society at the
Willard Hotel tomorrow night.
He will speak on THE Solution
Of the Farm Problem"
A reception and dance will be
held following the Senator's ad-
dress.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
Magic at Church Fete

Magic and Ventriloquism will
feature q program OF entertain
ment to be given by the Holy
Name Society at $3.50 p. m, today,
at the Holy Trinity Church
The Washington times., 1936-02-06

Fl escape most periodic pain be.
cause I act promptly at the first
symptom. I start taking -Capudine
every three or four hours. This often
prevents pain altogether. Why don't
you use Capudine, too?" (No narcots
les or opiateS.) .-.s -
The Washington times., 1936-02-06


ing scalp and promotes hair
growth on thin and bald spots.
In fact, The Thomas success
fully treat ali of the ~ local
scalp disorders which are re-
sponsible for oo9. of all badness.
Come in today and have a
talk with q Thomas expert. No
charge is made for a complete
scalp examination nor for con-
sultatiOn. (Scalp examination,
consultation, and treatment are
always in privately ,-- .
SThe cause of badness in this case
was ''alOPeeia areata."
The Washington times., 1936-02-06

2sAGs 0CC3AL1ALA1 W@8 dS-
ceptedfOr treatmentin a Thomas
Office, new hair was visible on
his scalp.
Perhaps the condition which
10 causing your loss of hair may
not be as serious as was Mr..
Beckmann'S. Regardless as to
what the cause may be, it will
surely lead you to badness un-
less you promptly take proper
The above phOtOEr Phs have
~ beea authenticated as genuine.
<aSA unreeOaehed. and the notary seal
and signature Of
JeCame II. Pin
cas appears on ,sau< AG--.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06
Size of Glasses Cut

Glasses in secondary schools in
England have been reduced to an
average of Is pupils.
The Washington times., 1936-02-06

steps to overcome il.
DandruH, for example,
is the most common and
most deadly enemy Of
hair health. Thomas
treatment effectively
overcomes dandruff,
A eoHl:a- La;. :As1.
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
HOME HUNTING
With BnrburU Holmes

If interested OF the places described 6eow wte
phone or Holmes 1917 St. ~ W., District $780,
FARM NEAR WARRENTON Athroughout. The house has
The Washington times., 1936-06-20

as arbitrator in a family Squabble.
Mrs. Bagnato is a smart business
woman. Her husband works at
the Canadian customs office.
She was once offered $4,000 for
her chances in the Millar contest
and turned it down flat. She
wants the half million dollars,
and if she gets it she is going to
buy farm. "Arl 1 want is quiet, |"
she said. tired-like.
Mrs. Bagnato is a Presbyterian.
Her husband and the rest of the
family are Roman Catholics.
There are no twins in the Bagnato
family. Mark it-Grace Bagnato
has had % single babies.
Happy.Go-Lucky Father
And now let us visit the last Of
the seven families that so far have
been recognized as possible win
ners of this unprecedented Ma
ternity Marathon.
In the very end house of a mar
row lane, that grows more and
more dilapidated the farther up
you go, live the Graziano family.
Gus. a happy-go-lucky Italian Ca
madam 81 years old, and his wife,
Hilda. the same age. are down on
the floor making screen door to
keep the flies out. Last summer
it was awful, the flies were so
bad. They get right into the food,
you are told, and sometimes the
babies ate them.
In Is years of married life Gus
and Hilda have had nine children,
eight Of them eligible in the
Charles Vance Millar marathon"
There is no way Of prying loose
his secret" although he talks a
blue streak. He promises to buy
the best car in Toronto" for a
friend who has been kind to the
family. He says he will give $4,000
to the Timleck family if his wife
should win the money and the
TimleckS win nothing.
Family on Relief
The family is on relief. For
two years Mr.. and Mrs. Ora
ziano went without a mattress for
their bed. Even now they are
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
MARKET QUIET
BUT STRONG
AT CLOSE
By LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, June 20 G.N.SO.
The stock market closed the week
on a strong note today, stimulated
by the hope that Congress would
adjourn before Monday.
Trading was quiet but gains
were substantial and ran to 2
points in some active leaders. Fur
Their trade gains, with steel opera
tons scheduled for a new rise next
week, contributed to the advance.
Chrysler gained nearly 2 points
to cross 100 for the first time in
around two months. General Mo-
tors was fractionally higher.
SteelS, we're stimulated by the
new CONGRESSIONAL rise in opera
tions. U. S. Steel rose over a
point.
Some induStrials scored substan-
tial gains, including American
Can, U. S. Gypsum, Johns-Man-
vile and westinghouse. Rails were
inclined to lag. Oils and utilities
were steady with few price changes
Of consequence.
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
Standing and Records of Contestants in
The Millar Will Maternity Marathan

home. Three other married. The
rest of them are dead, most of
them born prematurely.
Mother Confident
Mrs. Bagnato, an Italian Cana
dian, claims to hold the leading
position in the Charles Vance
Millar race. She says confidently:
81 have the registrations. Let
the other mothers produce their
registrations"
There will be another baby in
July, and it will make the tenth,
she claims, since October, 1926.
Mr.. Bagnato has sister living
in Pennsylvania who has % chill
dren. His wife, herself, is one of
IL children. She married at 13,
and couldn't speak a word in Ital.
ian until she married Joe. Now
she acts as interpreter in many
important court trials, and has
Italians constantly waiting on her
doorstep, wanting her to translate
letters from Italy, help them get
their naturalization papers or act
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
Woshinqton Produce Market

Georgia, h-bushel baskets, Hileys, U. s.
No. !, IL to az inches. $1.7502.
TOmatOes-Two Mississippi arrived; I
broken ana , unbroken cars on track.
Supplies moderate: demand moderate;
market steady. Lug boxes. ripes and
turning, wapped. 6xS and larger! Florida,
Georgia and Mississippi and South Caro-
lima. S1.5O@1.75; few 81; poorer lower.
WatermelOns-Thres Florida, 5 Georgia
arrived; broken and 5 unbroken cars
on track. Supplies moderate; demand
good; market weak. Florida and Georgia.
bulk per 100 melons, S6-pounds average,
sos: 32-pounds average. $50.
Mixed Vegetables-No carlot arrivals;
no cars on track.
Lima Beans-No carlot arrivals: NO
cars on track Supplies moderate; de-
mand light; market steady. Georgia,
bushel hampers, $1.75@2, poorer lower.
Snap Beans-Nearby sections truck re-
ce1pts moderate: supplies heavy; demand
very slow; market dull. North Carolina
and Virginia, busheI hampers green,
Flat type, 50@75c. poorer, Csc.
Squash - Supplies moderate; demand
slow; market weak. South Carolina.
6ushel hampers, white wrapped, '75c0
81: Yellow Crooknecks, $101.5O.
EEgplant-Supplies moderate; demand
light; market weak. Florida, il -busheI
crates. fair quality, $10I25.
Peppers-Supplies light; demand light;
mai net Steduy' rloFlua, n -DuSnel crates,
green, fair quality, $111.25.
Okra-Practically no supplies on the
market.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. moderate; de-
mand moderate; market slightly stronger.
North Carolina, 32-quart crates. $2.5O@
S.2S; 24-quart crates. $2.2592.5O per
crate.
COrn--No carlot arrivals; broken
cars on track. Supplies liberal; demand
moderate; market steady. Standard
crates: Alabama, fair condition. 81; Flor
$50; North Carolina, $3.50.
aspberries-Supplies moderate; de-
mand slow: market dull Maryland,
Redcaps, 12hc per pint. North Caro-
lima, S2-quart crates Blackcaps, $4@4.5O;
poorer, $3.50 per crate.
Oranges-One California arrived: car
diverted; broken and 2 unbroken cars
on track. California, boxes, SS5O@45O,
according to grade and size
Lem0ns-Californ A, boxes, No. /,
$S.So@7; No. @ $S@6.5O. as to size.
AsparaEus-Crates, per dozen punches:
New Jersey, extra colossal, $2@25O;
colossal $1.50@2; extra fancy. $500
$1.25; graded, $15O@2.
uckleberries-North Carolina, 12h@
16c per quart.
BIueberrieS-North Carolina, quarts,
PIums and Fresh Prunes-Two Cali
fornia arrived; 2 unbroken cars on
track.
Grapefruit-One California arrived;
unbroken car on track.
CauliflOwer-No carIot arrivals;
broken car on track.
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
By FRANK CHAMBERLAIN
copyright. 1886. by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)

TORONTO, Canada, June 20.
If it were not for her remarkable
maternity record to date, doctors
would be inclined to give Mrs.
Grace Bagnato a better chance for
winning the 100000 prize in the
Millar Maternity Marathon.
For this patient, cheerful
mother, who has II children liv-
ing-nine of them born in the last
10 years has given birth to %
children, but never more than one
at a time. And the medicoS say
some of the mothers who have al
ready had twins two or three times
are much more likely than Mrs.
Bagnota to bear twins between now
and october 81. Unless Mrs. Bag
nato bears twins, the best she can
hope for Is tie.
There are also the Grazianos to
reckon with. They have only eight
listed as eligible in the competition,
with an arrival expected in August,
according to the doctor. But Gus
GraZiano says:
81 am a dark horse. Wait for
. surprise"
Joe and Grace Bagnato, who
have had % children of whom IL
are living, live in a nice little
house on Dundas Street, West.
There are nine childran left at
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
Cash Grain Close

CHICAGO, June 20. G.N.s).-wheat
None.
; corn-No. mixed, s4hc; No. 1 yell
low, 67hc; No. yellow, 671a 06sAc;
No. yellow, SIC; No. 4 yellow, 65%c;
No. yellow. 64h 664%c; No. l white.
34bO: sample grade, sac.
Soybeans-None.
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
COTTON ACTIVE
ARMSTRONG

NEW YORK, June 20 G.N.SD.
Although g few points beneath
best levels for the session, cotton
futures closed strong and active
with gains ranging to IS cents a
bale in the new crop months.
The trade, Liverpool, Wall
Street. and wire houses were buy
ers against selling from the South.
west, spot houses and New Or
leans.
July closed at 1922, up 9; Oc-
tober 11.58. up IA; December II so,
up 10; January ISL, up IT;
March 1852, up IS; and May 11.57,
UP IS points,
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
JUNE RETAILING
MARK SEEN

Recent business news, in the
main, has been favorable, accord
ing to the Standard Statistics
Company. This is particularly
true of the reports showing dis
tribution of goods to consumers.
Department store sales in May
recorded a year-to-year increase
Of IL per cent; chain store sales
for the month were UP Is per
cent. the best gain for the year
to date; mail order volume ex-
banded nearly 80 per cent; retail
trade thus far in June has con-
tinued to trend upward, and as
the bonus distribution is expected
to provide further stimulus over
the next several weeks, volume
for the month as a whole should
be at the highest level for any
similar period since 1929, the re-
view points out, adding:
Reports on industrial opera
tons, on the other hand, indi.
cate that activity is tapering
off slowly, although the recess
siOns in several lines have been
less than seasonal.
Total building awards in
May were off about per cent
from the preceding month. but
were, nevertheless, approx
mately 10 per cent above year
earlier levels. Since building &C.
tivity enjoyed CONVERSATIONAL
improvement during the sum.
mer Of 1885, the relative bet
terment will probably become
steadily less as the year pro-
crosses, although aggregate con-
tracts for 1886 will, of course,
hA considerably ah0vA 1Q2S"
The Washington times., 1936-06-20

Here's that farm you have been
wanting 100 acres Of land that
is fertile and productive, near
Warrenton, Va, one mile off the
Lee Highway. There is a Colonial
home that is in good condition
and several outbuildings. The To-
cation is very convenient, as
stores. schools and churches are
near by. This farm can be pur'
chased on terms. Price is $500.
JOCELYN ST., NEAR
CONNECTICUT AVE:
In considering our permanent
home, location is one of the chief
factors entering into the selection.
One must live in section that will
endure and cater to the type OF
house that will stand its own in
definitely. That is why you should
see this lovely home on Jocelyn
Street. While it is not a new
house, it has been completely re-
done and retains that charm Of
the house built some years back.
It would suit the larger family
for there are four unusually
bright bedrooms, sun room and
bath. The living room is a most
attractive one and has a wood
burning fireplace that is some
what different. All the new
equipment found in the house of
today will also be found in this
house, such as oil heat, electric
refrigerator and many others.
Price $10,750.
AURORA HILLS HOMES:
The individual styles and pleas
ing construction Of the Aurora
Hills Homes, gives this section Of
Virginia much prestige. Here is
a little Dutch Colonial home of
the center hall type which has
been completely redecorated
The Washington times., 1936-06-20

rooms, Screened-ln porch, ana
bath. The first floor arrangement
is quite nice with a large living
room opening onto a screened-in
porch; dining room, large
kitchen and pantry. Upstairs are
three bedrooms and bath. A fea-
ture that appeals to most OF us
is the full basement. This offers
an opportunity to the head Of the
house to have a roomy place for
his workshop. Located only 10
minutes away from downtown and
selling for $3.50, you better see
this before you decide on your
home.
OWN YOUR OWN HOME:
Suppose you want to buy a
home, yet have heSitated because
of the financial end Of it. That
is, you did not have as substantial
a payment as you would like to
have. Don't let that stop you
today. If you enjoy a good repu-
tation, have a modest down pay"
ment, I know where you can buy
just the house you have always
desired. These houses range in
price from $4,000 up. Come in to
my office. I will be glad to furnish
you with the name of the real
estate firm handling them.
HOME SITE. ARLINGTON
COUNTY, VA:
Are you planning to build your
home? If so, drop into my office
and let me tell you about some
lots know about. They are To-
Gated in Arlington County, Vir.
GINA, in a beautiful section, and
are Of various sizes and are es-
pecially attractive in their nat
ural woodland settings which
would add picturesqueneSs and
value to any home.
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
Today's Averages

TOday's hourly DOw-JOnes averages fol-
low:
II q. m. 1856. 90 r .4OI47.46-.O6 l32. 85 ! .16
IL p. M. 1921 = .68I47.56 + .O4I3 SO + IA
NEW YORK, June 20 0.N.SD.-The
averages for today follow:
30 IndustrialS. 1915 1854 1874
20 Railroads. $50. 47.6S 4742 47.S6
70 Utilities ........ $3.50 1888 $3.50
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
Mother Who Slew
Child Loses Nerve

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa, June
20 Q.N.S0.-Mrs. Margaret Kar-
mendi, 24-year-old housewife, to-
day lost the calm and poise with
which she greeted the verdict OF
a jury of nine men and three
women who sent her to the cleo
trio chair for killing her three
year-old son, Matthew, jr. Re-
turned to her jail cell, she became
hysterical.
The Washington times., 1936-06-20
u. S. Bonds
High Low Close
Winnipeg Grains

WINNIPEG. June 20 a.. .s.).-Grain
futures finished strong today. Wheat
was l q to l - cents higher; oats, Il cent
up; barley u to Y cents higher and rye
IN to TX cents up.
Wheat - Puly. s2Hc: October, $50
SShc; December, $500 bid
Oats-July. S2c: October, ale sale;
December, $3.50 sale.
Barley-July, 3s%c: October, s7Ne
sale: December, $3.50 sale.
Rye-July 42hc; October, 49X0
49hc; December, 50kc bid
The Washington times., 1936-06-20

CANADA
Montreal funds in New York 5-I6 Der
cent discount.
The Washington times., 1936-06-20

Rates delivered by Carrier in the District
# Columbia and adjacent communities:
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