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The Washington times., 1936-08-18
USE OF DOPE
FOUND TO BE
DECLINING
Production Less Than
Needs for Medicine,
League Declares
BY ROBERT G. NIXON
Copyright. 1885, by international
News Service)

Drug addiction is rapidly being
discouraged.
World production. consumption
and export of morphine, heroin
and cocaine reached the lowest
level in history in 1934-the last
year in which accurate world
wide statistics are available.
These facts were revealed to-
day in a report to the opium Sec
ton of the League of Nations
Secretariat. a copy Of which was
filed with the State Department
here. The report was presented
to the opium advisory committee
by L. Steinig, of Austria, Of the
League Secretariat.
Production Below Needs
The survey covered the years
from 1880 through 1884 and
showed a progressive decrease in
manufacture, consumption and
exports.
In 1884 the world production Of
morphine was 90 tons less than
that needed to meet world require
mentS for medical and scientific
use.
This deficiency was made up,
the survey disclosed. by a CORE
spending drawing on the world
reserve stocks.
Furthermore 1t was revealed
the threat of war in Europe has
had a decided effect on manufac-
ture in certain European coun-
tries.
Essential to Warfare
Morphine is as essential to the
waging Of modern warfare as mu-
nitionS. Without its pain-eaSing
properties, wars horrors would be
almost uncomfortable. Thousands Of
wounded, saved by operative skill,
would be added to the dead.
While there has been a general
decrease in production of drugs in
"old manufacturing countries" -
the United States, Germany,
Japan, France and Switzerland -
there has been "a relatively large
increase of manufacture in GER
tain new manufacturing coun-
tries" the report stated. These
are: Belgium, Hungary, Poland,
Sweden and CzechoSlovakia.
Production in all was small,
despite the increase, no one coun.
try producing as much as a ton.
This upswing was interpreted as
meaning that these countries,
fearing that war may come and
shut off their essential supply of
morphine, have undertaken manu-
facture.
The Washington times., 1936-08-18
DEFENDS CHURCH GARB

Babylon, L. l., August 10.
Miss Rena Breen. 81, of New
York, admitted here that she
was the young woman dragged"
from a pew in st. Joseph's Ro-
man Catholic Church by the
pastor last Saturday evening be-
cause she wore Stacks and a
halter.
The young woman visited an
The Washington times., 1936-08-18

-YOTE AMERlCAN-
The Washington times., 1936-08-18

VOTE AMERICA
The Washington times., 1936-08-18

assistant district attorney to dis
cusS the action of the Rev. James
A. Smith, pastor of the church.
She said she did not believe her
conduct had been "sacrilegiouS."
This summer, she declared, she
had made a practice of going to
her parish church in New York
for confession each week.
Evening star., 1936-11-24

THE slide hit the porch and 1t started
moving. turned around and ran
like - and jumped out back
window and ran down the street"
The slide carried the house away
and Mrs. Matson was believed buried
in the basement.
"The lights went out ct the first
shock" said MRS. Hazel Justin, re-
covering from minor injuries received
in the Nickinovich Apartment. u
ran to one emo Of the house ~ the
walls started caving In and I turned
arounsi and ran to the other. I man.
aged to get out with few bruises.
Fire issuing from the wreckage oi
the Nickinovich Apartments harnperec
rescue workers.
Rain began again after stopping fol
. few hours.
Mayor Isadore Goldstein said 4
would be several days before the mum
Der of dead would be known.
Missing were: Mr.. and Mrs. Hugt
Peterson, Mrs. Matson. Pete Battelo
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Vanali and theil
3-year-old daughter Lorraine, Oscal
Laito, Sitka. Alaska, and Mrs. Lent
Peterson.
As men dug and hacked at tn
great mass of mud, boulders ant
splintered timbers, warnings that nev
avalanches might tear into Juneau
drove residents from their homes IL
the lower part of the city.
Evening star., 1936-11-24

the news by making sweeping passes
with the 8-pound cavalry saber he will
WELD against the challenges.
The seconds disclosed part of the
delay was due to the necessity Of get
ting the army's permission for the
duel, since three of Sarga's opponents
are reserve officers.
The army invariably gives its ap-
proval, but first conducts an inveStiga-
tion to see that all of the rules are
strictly observed. -
Sarga himself was confident he
would put up a good showing against
his adversaries.
I'm not as good at fencing as
was two years ago." he said, but I'm
still able to take care Of myself"
His wife, the granddaughter Of o
wealthy Hungarian banker who die
she had regained some Of her flag
ging courage. Despite her condition
she expects to become q mother
around Christmas time-she passed
of queries concerning the possible
fate of her dueling husband. saying;
That's the risk and honor of be-
ing the wife of Hungarian"
She smiled bravely and insisted
there was no other course open for
him, particularly after his opponents
had inferred he married her for her
money.
She took some comfort in the fact
there have been very few fatalities in
the history of Hungarian duels, OF
which fencing experts estimate 500
are fought each month.
Evening star., 1936-11-24

ton industries Il the best form Of
oresnisation, and IL II not matter Of
Who Il right or who II wrong.
"The real issue IL whether or not
the executive council OF the American
Federation Of Labor II to be governed
by its constitution. Nowhere in that
document Is authority delegated to the
executive council to suspend an inter-
national union for any cause whatever.
1T Is generally accepted as dis
honest method to accomplish indi-
rectly that which can not be accom-.
plisIled directly. In this case the ex-
ecutive council usurped the power to
suspend international unions repre-
senting o million and q quarter MEM
bers."
Few Delegates Present. :
Following the midnight vote to con-
tinue the rebel suspensions, only
handful Of delegates were in the con-
vention hall when william Green,
federation president, called for order
this morning.
Resolutions, reelection Of officers
and selection of . city for next years
convention was the only remaining
business.
Most interesting feature Of last
nights vote. perhaps, Is the fact that
addition of 8,3l4 votes, the number
officially accredited the 10 suspended
unions in the 1886 report Of the fed
Grafton secretary. still would have left
the majority with q margin Of 81 ,67s
to 10,357, or just above the two
thirds necessary for outright expul-
sion. On the other hand, actual pres
ence with voting powers Of the G. ]. O.
leaders undoubtedly would have
swung some Of the Fl ,679 to the other
column.
Analysis OF the vote shows that only
seven unions of any appreciable voting
strength opposed the pro-council re-
port of the Resolutions Committee.
these being the Bakery and Con-
fectionery Workers, 261 votes; Brewery
Workers. 420: Elevator Constructors.
102; United Hatters, 22l; Pulp and
Paper Mill Workers, 81; Teachers,
1877, and International typographical
Union. 488.
In the case Of the pressmen. Presi-
dent George L. Berry. associate OF
G. I. O. Chairman Lewis in labor's nom
partisan league, voted for the COM
mittee report, his ballot carrying 81
votes. Howard was absent and when
. challenge was voiced at his vote be-
ing cast by fellow delegate 1t was
withdrawn and he was recorded "a
not voting. One delegate Of the I. T.
U. voted for the report.
The Federation Of Government En-
ployes cast 222 votes for the report.
The roll call followed seven hours
OF impassioned debate on the issue
with President William Green closing
the arguments. Red Of face and
trembling in the zeal Of his cause,
Evening star., 1936-11-24
MOVE TO SUSPEND
POLICE REJECTED
Reporters 0'Isted During
Verbal Clash Among Prince
Georges Commissioners.

Suspension of four more Prince
Georges County, Nd, police officers,
requested in a motion by Commits
sioner Vinton D. Cockey was voted
down to by his colleagues in Up
per Marlboro today.
Accusations against the constables
were presented in a letter to the
board of commissioners from Key
stone Automobile Club Attorney Har-
vey L. Cobb.
The board last week refused to
hear Cobb make verbal complaints
against the officers.
Three Already Suspended.
Discussion over the letter brought
a heated verbal clash between Cockey
and Board Chairman Perry Boswell.
The chairman finally ordered press
representatives to leave the commits
sion's chamber before Cockey's mo-
ton was defeated.
Boswell accused Cockey of previous
knowledge of the letters contents.
Three county policemen already
have been suspended pending compile
ton of the grand jury's investigation
of graft charges. Cockey's motion pro-
posed similar treatment Of the quartet
named in the keystone letter.
Immediate Probe Asked.
A resolution from the Prince
Georges Chamber of Commerce de.
manding an immediate investigation
Of the police by the county commits
sioners, was received by the board
The resolution asked hearings to de-
termine the guilt or innocence of thu
three suspended officers.
A second suit was f1led against FL
fler Humphrey, Suitland. Md. bonds
man, in Upper Marlboro, Md, yes.
terday, when a Washington motorist
sought s156.70 reputedly paid the de-
fendant for fine, court costs and bond.
ing fee after the plaintiffs arrest or
traffic charge.
The motorist, Stanley A. Fox of ESQ.,
Sherman avenue, averred that he gave
the money to Pumphrey in two
amounts-s55 for a fee when released
under 81 100 bond on two trafic of.
lenses, and $10l.70 for the fine ane
court costs.
Evening star., 1936-11-24
Landslide
Continued From First PAge.)


I could. but 1t got me. Something,
maybe rock, hit my ankle and went
down. I crawled out and waited until
somebody with q fash light came
along"
Mrs. william Lott, colored, related
how she was pinned by broken timbers
in the cottage In which Mrs. Erickson
was killed and her husband severely
injured:
I'VE Just went in the cottage when
-wham Next knew the rafters
were holding me down. had plenty of
air, but I couldn't get loose until they
dug me out"
FIees While Taking Bath.
v. A. Babcock was taking q bath In
Mrs. Fred Matson's boarding house
when he heard the slide.
II wrapped three towels around me
and ran to the front porch" he related
Evening star., 1936-11-24

0resn brought the delegates to their
feet In loud applause a. he concluded
his appeal for. their support Of the
committees' recommendations. Then.
refusing further recognition to near
ly . dozen delegates who desired to
be heard, he needed cries Of vote and
ordered the ron call.
4 Zaritsky Opens Debate.
Despite the fire of Green's closing
address and the ardor Of numerous
speakers who took both sides during
the long afternoon and evening ses-
siol,s. none brought more drama to
the platform than swarthy and be-
specialized Max zaritsky, president OF
the United Hatters and member Of
the c. !. O., as he opened debate In
the afternoon.
Three Steps Cited.
In summary, its recommendations
were concentrated into three specific
steps, rs follows:
"a Renewal Of the A. F. Of L. Ex-
ecutive Councils peace overtures with
the unions 1t suspended two months
ago for 'insurrection" by forming the
Committee for Industrial Organization.
CD Empowering the Executive Coun-
Gil to call the federation into special
convention to deal with the rebels
should peace maneuvers fail and the
relationship between the A. F. Of L.
and suspended unions become beyond
bearing"
90 Approval Of the Executive Coun-
ellis handling Of the situation thus far
and continued suspension until the
present breach is healed" leaving in
terim relations between the two groups
to the Executive Councils judgment.
Two members of the l7-man COM
mittee, headed by Matthew. Vol, men,
ber of the council and president Of the
photoengravers, refused to concur In
the report. These were J. c. Lewis,
representing the Iowa State Fedora
ton, and A. A. Myrup. president OF the
bakery and confectionery workers.
Emphasizing that he was not speak
ing as an emissary Of the c. I. O.,
Zaritsky moved quietly through we'll
ordered address in opposition to the
suspension and to the proposed rule
of procedure Declaring the suspen-
sions had closed the door to peace. he
assailed the councils action only q
short 60 days before convention was
scheduled. at which time there would
have been sctual opportunity to tight
out the differences "man-fashion."
And so pronounced was applause
accorded his criticism Of the commit
tees reference to unions composed
largely of Jewish workers" that the
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drastic procedure" Is demanded during
the coming year.
OF even greater import. however,
Is the possession Of power to revoke
outright the charters and certificates
of affiliation Of the suspended unions
and Of any other unions that might
incur the displeasure of the REIN
forced federation leadership. Con-
tanned in a "rule of procedure" draft
ed by the council itself and specifi-
cally approved in the statement Of
policy voted last night. the revoca-
tion authority gives the council the
power Of life and death over member
unions.
Only the, semblance Of protection
exists in the provision that such rev.
ocation Is subject to approval by .
two-thirds vote Of q federation con-
vention. With suspended unions de-
MED voting privilege, such = major
ity would be obtainable in almost
| any circumstance.
Charles p. Howard, president Of the
Typographical Union, today accused
A. F. of L. leaders Of starting the
federation toward destruction" by con-
tinuing indefinitely the suspension Of
the ten rebel unions.
Howard Is secretary Of John l..
Lewis Committee for Industrial Or
ganization.
The issue which has split the trade
union movement into what is certain
to become two determined groups" 3"
Howard said, "s not the guilt or inno-
cence of the Committee for Industrial
Organization.
TT is not the question Of whether
industrial unionism in mass produc-
Evening star., 1936-11-24

committee asked that the reference be
withdrawn from the report.
In brief. the report reviewed the
whole controversy. contained several
thinly veiled invectives against John
Lewis and cited the federations gen.
erosity toward several Of the unions
now allied With the outcasts.
Evening star., 1936-11-24

Patricia Ann, the fat turkey
Sho,Un sticking her head
through the bars OF a ninth
precinct cell, 1Uds captured by
Motor Cycle Officer C. A. Scott
last night after she escaped
from a truck carrying her and
many OF her sisters to an East
ern market. Pats release
1Oas effected ,Dhen three small
boys tried to ertricate a bird
apiece from the crates and
1Dere scared of by Scott. Capt.
r. H. Mansfield says the pris-
Oner will be held for the
ot0ner until Thursday, and, if
not called for by then, she 1DiH
grace the table OF a needy
family. officer w. r. Bid,uell,
also Sho,Dn In the picture,
persuaded Pat to pose.
Star STAFF Photo.
Evening star., 1936-11-24
ADMITS ENLIGHTENMENT
Woman School District Treasurer
in Dakota Pleads Guilty.

ABERDEEN, 9. OAK, November "a
R.-Mrs. Marie Brown, 54-year-old
divorcee and former city and school
district treasurer, pleaded guilty in
Circuit Court yesteray to charge Of
embeHling $76,l5s Of city funds.
Judge Howard Babcock said he
would sentence her later.
Evening star., 1936-11-24

STEAMSHIPS.
BERMUDA VIA FURNESs. $50 up. round
| trip. with private bath. FREQUENT sailinEs
| direct to dock of Hamilton. Furness Ber-
muda Line. "a whitehall ST.. New York.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-04-03
Notice

TO ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE
DIES OTHER THAN THOSE RELAT.
INC TO IT'S CIRCULATING NOTES
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-04-03
Publication

1t is herby made known that Govern
ment has transmitted to the undersigned
Sheriff the list of arrears of House and
Land Taxes to the Colonial Treasury for
the year 1884, with orders to levy for
said taxes if receipt for payment of the
taxes be not produced within three weeks
from date.
The branches of "The Department of
Finance" iii Chrlstiansted and Frederik-
sted are authorized by Government to re-
ceive and give receipt for the taxes every
weekday at the above mentioned depart
ment from 9 to II a. m. and from to
$50 p. m.
Christiansted's and Frederiksted's
Sheriff Office.
March 4th. 1886.
d. S. ARMSTRONG;
Sheriff
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-04-03

CLAIMS AGAINST THE NATIONAL
BANK OF THE DANISH WEST IN
DIES OTHER THAN THOSE RELAT.
INC TO IT'S CIRCULATING NOTES
Pursuant to Section of Ordinance
relating to the pay mentof claims against
the National Bank of the Danish West
Indies other than those relating to the
circulating Bank Notes. passed by the
Colonial Council for st. Thomas and st
John on February Ia. 1885. and approx
ed by the Governor on February l6, 1885
notice is hereby given to persons who
have claims against the Bank as credl
tors, depositors, or otherwise. that the
bank is prepared to make payment OF
al its obligations on demand
Within six months after presentation
of any claim which sha not have been
paid in full by the Bank. the Bank will
notify the claimant, in writing, of the
rejaction of his claim 10 whole. or 10
part.
Upon approval of the Governor the
Bank may on March l. 1897. deposit
with the Government of the Virgin Is
lands in fund to be known as The
Bank Claimants tund an amount in
lega IeLder. coin or currency of the
United States equal, at the legal rate
to the amount of the unpaid claims
against the Bank as of March l. 1887
which it recognizes to be valid or which
appear TO be valid. Thereafter, ano
upon the proclamation of the Governor
that the Bank has complied with the pro
visions of the Ordinance. the Bank shall
cease to be Liable On any such claims,
Actions may be commenced against the
Bank on un3atisfieo claims only if com
menced prior to the time when such
proclamation takes effect. or within
three months after the Bank has given
due notice of rejection Of claims presen
ted TO it prior to March l, 1887. which
ever time is later.
Within fifteen days after March IL
937. the Bank wis also deposit with
the Government of the Virgin Islands in
fund to be known as The Disputed
Claims Funds as a creditin dollars equal
at the lega rate to the amount of aIs
the unpaid disputed claims against the
Bank as to which demand shall have
seen made prior to March l, 1887.
Saint Thomas the 20 March 1895
phe N atioDal Bank of the Danish West
in 1je9.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-04-03
NOTICE
10 holders of Circulating Bank Notes of
the National Bank of thes Danish
West Indies

West Indies
81 Pursuant to Section of Ordinance to
provide for the retirement of the Cir.
culating Notes of the National Bank of
the Danish West Indies passed by the
Colonial Council for st. Thomas and st
John on February ID 1885. and approved
by the Governor on February Is. 1885
notice is hereby given to all holders of
the Circulating Bank Notes of the Ma
tionaI Bank Of the Danish West Indies
that the Benk is prepared to redeem rel
notes in accordance with the proceduts
prescribed 10 the said Ordinance as
follows:
ID All Circulating Bank Notes presented
during the period April 1, 1885 to April
l 1886 10 the Bank at its principal office
10 st. Thomas or either of it's branches
in St. Croix. or at any agency or agencie
designated by the Bank will be redeem.
by the Bank on demand.
~ With the approval of the Governor
the Bank may on April l. 1886 depusit
with Government in fund to be known
as the Note Redemption Fund an mount
10 legal tender coin or currency of the
United States. equal at the legal rate to
fifty percentum of the Notes outstanding
a. tuC COA Va SaAC O00soSoc 0oJ W S1ULu -
1886.
60 Thereafter. and upon proclama-
ton of the Governor, the Notes of the
Bank shall.be redeemed from the Note
Redemption Fund 10 the order of presen
tation for redemption. and in accordance
with the rules established for the said
fund: provided. however. that the Gov
eminent of the Virgin Islands shall be
under no obligation to redeem any such
Notes if not presented for redemption
before April l. 1889. or if the Note Re.
demption. Funds shall have been exhaust
ed.
(4) After the issuance of the Cover.
nor's proclamation. no action may be
commenced against the Bank for money
due and payable upon any of the
Notes.
The Notes of the National Bank of the
Danish West Indies will cease to be De-
gal tender and will not circulate as money
after September Is. 1885.
st. Thomas. the 20 March 1885
THE NATIONAL AANK OF TIE DA
NISh WEST INDIES
Axel Hoist Thage
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-03-26
Dolls Aided Witchcraft
Among African Negroes

Dolls had a close connection with
witchcraft. Among African negroes, a
doll is supposed to have magical pow
ers, and may be used to ward of
evil, or offered up as sacrifice.
Not so many years ago it was be-
lieved that to overcome an enemy 1t
was only necessary to fashion wax
doll resembling him and melt 1t slowly
before the fire. when he, too, would
waste away with illness.
Toy animals. like those in Noah's
Ark, miniature picks, shovels, and
household articles such as a miniature
tea service. were buried with the dead
or were offered to the gods as imita-
ton sacrifices. Thus a farmer would
present at his temple little wooden
sheep or horses; the housewife would
offer small reproductions Of house
hold utensils.
Mechanical toys, such as trains,
dancing dolls, and swimming ducks,
had quite different origin. They
were produced as scientific wonders, by
the great experimentators of long ago,
and were regarded as playthings fit
for king. The more ignorant people
believe them to be miraculous and
sometimes the makers had narrow es-
capes from execution as wizards.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-03-26
Cartagena Is About Same
as in Spanish Conque

When the Spanish Capt. Pedro de
Heredia founded Cartagena on the
northeast coast Of South America in
1888, it was with the idea Of estab-
fishing base for the operations Of
the conquistadores. He chose his site
well.
Heredia, however, did not rely on
the protection provided by nature, but
threw up Notifications all around the
city including walls almost so feet
thick topped by guard towers. These
Notifications, which are said to have
cost about $50 100000, were called up
on almost Immediately to meet the
assault of attacking forces, for the
vast treasures passing through Car
tagena lured freebooters and corsairs
from all over the world.
Despite the fact that Cartagena is
in close touch with her more modern
neighbors, she has changed little since
the time four centuries ago when Spain
sent over royal architects to design
the city's palaces and engineers to lay
out its streets.
Churches and converts fashioned in
the style Of old Seville rise from
Moorish plazas and winding streets
fianked with Spanish dwellings. On
the ParQue Bolivar stands the Palace
Of the InQuisition, and around the city
are the old fortresses.