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The Washington times., 1937-02-26
HIGGINS SEEKS
MAIL LCURB0N
0BSCENITY
BY ROBERT HUMPHREYS
International News Service

With postal authorities revealing
that mailing of salacious books is
now a $1,OO0,000 business, while
other distribution of obscene mat
ter has increased tremendously"
through formation Of correspond
ence clubs. Representative John P.
Higgins CD, of Massachusetts,, an
nounced today he would seek to
strengthen Federal laws to this de-
velopment.
Pointing out that eXisting g
statutes only permit prosecution OF
senders of obscene matter, Higgins
said he would introduce a bill in
Congress next week providing for
the prosecution of persons who
knowingly accept such matter. The
measure. repeatedly sought by the
Post office Department, will have
the approval of postal authorities,
he said.
Lead to Sex Crimes
In a statement to Congress, Kid
roy P. Aldrich, chief Of postal in
spectorS. cited increased obScen1ty
in the mails and declared purvey.
ors of pornographic books, pam.
phletS, photographs, cartoons and
letterG
"Repfesent traffic that
exerts o degrading and demor-
alizing influence upon the youth
of the nation which is believed
to be furnishing the stimulus for
many sex crimes"
He blamed increased circulation
Of obscene matter upon correSpon-
dence clubs formed for the ex.
change of mail between "sadiSts,
masochiStS, pervertS and other
moral degenerateS."
Club Of 3,157 Members
He said:
zone of these clubs has a mem
bership of 3,157 and an individ-
ual who Joined the club SO far
received 1000 letters. Seventy
five per cent of these letters
either contained Obscenity or q
promise to send it in the next
letter."
New York City is the center of
the book traffic, he asserted, de-
claring it is a million dollar buSi-
ness divided among group Of
publishers and book dealers in
that city. Aldrich disclosed that
some books sell for as high as 5000
. volume.
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"How did I do it?
81 just reasoned sensibly."

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The Washington times., 1937-02-26
Social Agencies Urge
Changes al Lorton

Reconsideration by the Board of
Public Welfare of plans for the
location of the women's workhouse
and one of the dormitories has
been asked in resolution adopted
by the Washington Council of
Social Agencies corrections COM
mittee.
The committees action followed
a tour of inspection yesterday at
the District Reformatory, Lorton,
Va. The resolution pointed out
that under present plans for the
construction, the women's work
house will be too near the mems
workhouse and the dormitory will
be too near a road and face a
cemetery.
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Here's sale that wasn't calendar fortunate stroke Of luck
brought way One Of better suit manufacturers the makers
ofWeod Clothes closed his past operations with 100 ALL
WOOL HARD FINISH WoRSTED SUITS ON HAND He needed floor
and also cash. accommodated him both ways Purchased the
tire lot and gave him cash for the garments What su Every made
to sell for much than this low price Of 1851 Every ALL
Wool Pure WOted They're tailored and styled for year round
and made stand lot Of hard work. Sizes for practically every build
The Washington times., 1937-02-26
HEARST VOTES
DIVIDEND

SAN SEQ, Feb. 26.
Dividend No. 27 was declared to-
day by the board of directors of
Hearst Consolidated Publications,
Inc, on the issued and outstand-
ing class A shares. The dividend.
is payable March IS to stockhold-
ers of record March /.
This is the twenty-seventh con-
secutive dividend earned and paid
regularly each quarter since the
date of the first offering, July Z,
1880.
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CHICAGO, Feb. 26 UN.SO.
Frances Clark, 10, Ohio University
sophomore, twice orphaned, looked
forward today to a reunion with
her long-lost mother here.
The strange case is explained by
the fact that Miss Clark, when a
baby, was placed in an orphanage
by her parents, who found them
selves unable to provide for her.
Later she was adopted by Mr..
and Mrs. James Clark, of Coshock-
ton, Ohio, when she was five, her
foster parents died and for Sec
ond time she was adopted, on this
occasion by brother of her foster
father. and his wife.
The girls second set of foster
parents died within the past year,
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Tuq Sent 10 Rescue
OF Stranded Tanker

MOBILE. Ala, Feb. 26 G.N.S0.
The tanker Garnet Hulings of
1911 gross tons, went aground
near Orange, Tex, according to a
radio report received at the Coast
Guard base here early today.
The Coast Guard said a tug was
Immediately dispatched to the
scene, and another being held IN
readiness.
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Girl
To Meet Mother

and it was not until after that
she learned Mr.. and Mrs. James
Clark were not her real parents.
Members of the faculty Of Ohio
University at Athens assisted in
tracing Miss Clark's real mother,
Mrs. H. F. Kirk, of Chicago. They
plan a reunion at Easter, and the
girl intends to make her home
with her mother and Mr.. Kirk,
her fourth father"
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Capt. w. Mayer Dies

WATERVILLE, N. Y, Feb. 26
Q.N.SO.-Capt. william Mayer,
a former Cincinnati lawyer and
close friend Of the late President
Taft, died here yesterday.
The Washington times., 1937-01-18
Financial
Money to Loan

Money to Loan IS
ADVANCED on diamonds watches, tewelry
all tickets good for one year MORNINGS
LOAN OFFICE. opp. Washington Airport.
ON diamonds, watches, jewelry. silverware,
etc. No adv. arrangement neces Lowest
rates. ROSSLYN LOAN CO., Rosslyn, Va,
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RATES BY MAIL
Payable in Advance

W0H Ufd0FS % 1917 q @. n, W.
o. TelepkORO District B27B
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OAKLAND

OAKLAND 1881 Sedan-n you are coo
looking for real low-cost trans OOO
portation, see this car today; good run
ming condition: terms and trade.
l.. p. STEUART. INC.
1898 Il st. n. w. DEC. 4hOO
The Washington times., 1937-01-18

WANTED-Men's clothing. Harold's Shop
1925 7th N. W. ME. 5966. Will call.
The Washington times., 1937-01-18

Business office. 1917 Il St. N. ".

OUHpCIIOH 70 mHu0 W89KIy Dy
unless paid in advance.
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Tax Return Forms
Being Mailed Today

TACOMA, Jana. Especially :
Approximately one hundred
thousand federal income tax re-
turn forms for the year 1896.
which must be filed on or before
March Is. are being mailed to in
dividual taxpayers today, it was
announced by Thor W. HendricIS-
son, Acting Collector of Internal
Revenue.
Except for a few minor changes
in the form, covering the report
ing of dividend payments income
which is now subject to normal
tax rates, the forms are similar
to those used by taxptyers who
filed returns for the year 1885.
The normal rate Of tax of four per
cent for individuals remains the
same, as do the surtax rates in
the lower brackets. The Revenue
Act of 1886 now in effect, how
ever, covering 1886 incomes, has
increased the surtax rates in the
upper brackets of Income.
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Vancouver, B. c.

Watch meeting services were
held at A.M.E. Church, Rev. B. E.
Edwards, pastor
The Douglas Forum held their
annual New Years party at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 3. Wal
lace, Mrs. Vera McFadden, presi-
dent.
The Youths Fraternity club was
duly organized and their officers
installed for the coming year by
Mrs. Iva Pope, chairman of the
club. The club held social Dec
ember %, an enjoyable evening
was spent by those present. The
club is under auspices Of Order Of
Eastern Star,
Miss Melba Howard IL visiting
her mother, Mrs. S. Howard, for
a few weeks.
Miss Helen Hines has returned
to her home IN Winnipeg.
Mr.. Roland Lawrence is report
ed i'll.
Mrs. Adle GUAR is convalescing
at home.
The New Years Dance given by
Mrs. CoIdie Hill was well attended
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MONTANA SECTION
Billings. sIont.

An enjoyable season of Christ
mas festivities was carried out by
Billings folk beginning Christmas
Eve. with aprogram and gorgeous
tree laden with presents at Way
man Chapel. The pastor and wife
were well remembered with many
useful gifts. Holiday cheer was
distributed according to the num-
erous gifts that We're given out
from this tree. Christmas night.
Mrs. Gertrude Reed and daughters
entertained the younger group at
a Christmas party. and on Monday
night, December %, the Hi-de-ho
junior club were hostesses TO the
Phyllis Wheatley Club at the home
Of Mrs. B. Milton. A program fea-
turing Major Bowes' Amateurs
was the entertainment given fol-
lowed by distribution Of gifts from
a prettily decorated tree. Later,
refreshments were served, Tues
dayevening, December 20. Mrs.
Helen Blake was hostess for the
younger group at a party at the
Parsonage. Thursday, the Phyllis
Wheatley Club held their annual
Christmas tree party at the home
of Mrs. Edna Brown. Gifts were
given from the tree according to
the names drawn at the December
club meeting. Proceeding this,
paper was read by Mrs. Lulu Nc
Cabe, accounting events Of inter-
est recorded concerning important
affairs during the eight years the
parties had been held. Remines-
cence of childhood were given by
the ladies present, which made up
very happy and pleasant even
ing. Watch night services were
held IS usual at the Church, be-
ginning at 1890 and lasting until
the year 1885 passed.
Mrs. Jessie Williams and Mrs.
Pearl stradwick are reported on
the sick list.
Three Great Fall boys were vi
sitors in Billings during the holi-
days: Henry Connell and Eddie
Sanders, who were guests of Paul
Bivins, and George White, who
was guest of the Best family.
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Helena

Sergeant Patrick H. Keys and
Mrs. Eliza Florence Stitt secured
a license to marry, Monday.
Edward SouIds and Connie Har-
rell were in the group Of Helena
High football team banqueted at
the Montana club last week. on
this occasion Soulds was awarded
a merit recognition for outstand-
ing work on the team during the
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams and
family motored to Butte for the
dance Christmas Eve.
Announcing DR.. Charles H. Har-
rell, Jr. No. he has not yet OBJ
tanned his sheepslSin to warrant
the use of that title, but he was
highly complimented by a leading
Continued on Page Four)
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OREGON NEWS SECTION
Bonnt Ifoklc Correspondent 1920 Vancouver Avenls
Phone AIurceeh 1865, Portland, ore.

group Of young lads and lassies
at q farewell party compllmenting
Jeanne farjo Of Oakland.
Mrs NJ. Harjo and granddaugh-
ter Jeanne Of Oakland. were honor
guests at dinner Christmas AsAich
Mr.. AID Ms. Charles Duke and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Freeman acted as
hosts. Covers were placed for ele-
ven. The visitors left Saturday
for their home IN Oakland.
Vera Bruce, Jeanne Harjo. Bet
~ and Audrey Mann. were guests
Of little Lagretta Scott at q birth
day party Friday afternoon
1r. and Mrs. Chas. Duke had
as holiday guests, Mrs. Dukes mo-
Their, Mrs. NJ, Harjo Of Oakland,
who was accompanied by her lit
tie granddaughter, Jeanne.
Mrs George Randall was hostess
at a jolly egg-nog party Christmas
night. breakfast at dawn climax
ed the all-night festivities. Mrs.
Harjo of Oakland was among the
guests.
Those recovering from illness
are Atty. e. ]. Minor. Mrs. J. H
Williams. Mr.. w. A. Reed, Mrs. D,
Haslin, Mr.. Joseph Reed, and Mr..
Chas. Duke.
Mr. H. D. Fuller and grandson
David have returned from trip
to Tacoma.
Mrs Fielden Stewart was host
ess Tuesday for the meeting Of the
Rosebud study Club
Bishop Benjamin Dagwell re-
ceived class for confirmation at
st. Philips Mission Wednesday
The Rev. Lee Owen Stone win be
advanced to the priesthood in Feb
ruary.
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Tacoma kidnapping IS
Cited in Plea For US.
Action IN Neal Lynch

New York, Deo.31. Citing
the swift action Of the famous G
men in the Mattson kidnapping
case IN Tacoma, Washington, the
IN.A.A.C.P. this week again called
upon Attorney General Homer
S. Cummings to proceed with the
Federal investigation Of the lyn-
ching Of Claude Neal by a mob at
Marisana. Florida, October 26,
1884.
According to the Lindberg law
period of seven days elapses
before the federal government can
presume that a federal crime has
been committed, that is, that a
state line has been crossed by the
kidnapers.
The Associations letter pointed
out that the federal Investigators
did not wait for the elapsing Of
seven days, as provided by the
federal kidnapping law, in order to
become active in the Mattson case
but rushed in simultaneously with
1.-THE report Of the kidnapping to
the Tacoma police. Eight federal
agents were sent into Tacoma
almost before the police teletype
machines had finished recording
the kidnapping of the Mattson boy
Theoretically, if a state line is
not crossed, the job Of arresting
and Furnishing the kldnapers is
supposed to be confined to state
officers. In practice. however, the
G mer nave ignored this portion
OF the lay and have rushed into
every KIDNAPPING except the Neal
kidnap-lyaching
Neal Wa taken from jail in
Brewton, Alabama, and trans
ported aeisss the state line to
Mariana, Florida, where he was
lynched. Despite the clear inter-
state nature Of the crime the
federal government has refused
to act. basing its inactivity upon
a strict and highly technical IN
depreciation of the law.
As the N.A.A.c.Ps points out,
the Department of Justice is not
very technical nor does it observe
the letter of the law in the cases
of white kidnap civtfnns. Three
weeks ago in New York City
federal men captured Harry
Brunette, wanted for the kidnap-
ing of a New Jersey state trooper.
Although the trooper, like Neal,
was kidnapped in one state and
taken to another for the purpose
of being killed, the G men did not
bubble on this point. On the
other hand they have stcadfastly
maintained that the fact that
Neal was kidnapped for the purpose
of being killed prevented them
from taking action under the
Lindbergh law. The N.A.A.C.P.
letter declares: The action of the
Department of Justice in the Mat
tson case further suostantiates
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Tuesday night At the first stop.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. Miller served the
cocktails and hor'doervs after
which the caravan Of 80 guests
drove to the north end to witness
the many beautiful living Xmas
trees then on to Mrs. Callle B.
Matthews whore a main course Of
turkey and all the filings wer> en-
joyed. From there the crowd jour
neyed to the home Of Ms. Ella
Dupree to enjoy games and des-
sert until the wee saala hours Of
the morning A quilt made by the
members of this club was ratified
off and won by Mrs Laura Buck.
At the various games of guessing,
etc, the awards went to DR., and
Mrs. L. c. Bowling and Mrs. Thad
Tate. Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Mar
shall, Jr. Of Seattle, were out-of-
town guests. Mr.. Marshall was
awarded high score for men at
whist.
Mrs Leila Barbee returned last
week from California to spend a
few months with her daughters.
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Walla WaIIa, Wash

Regular services were held at
the Mount Carmel Community
Baptist Church Sunday, and were
well attended. Dew. D. D. Banks,
pastor, preached at the AFTERNOON
and evening services, using for his
themes. "The Christians Ward
robe, and @The Worlds Greatest
Need
Church services was held Sum
day at the Howard Memorial AM.
E. Zion Church with the Rev. Geo.
Roark In charge Of the sermon.
Mr.. and, Mrs. Sam Coleman,
Mrs. Harris, and niece Of Pasco,
Mrs. Secrecy and Mr.. George Hook
er of Pendleton. were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. barber Nom
day.
Mrs. L. P. Robinson entertained
friends New Years Eve with a
cardparty. She received many
beautiful gifts.
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Miss Elizabeth Allen spent the
holidays with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Allen, here New Years
Day, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Record en-
tertained with lovely chicken
dinner in honor Of her sister-in-
law, Mrs. M. E. Turner and her
daughter, Katheryn. Miss Bar
bara Francis Of Yakima was visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Mary Davis,
New Years Day. The students
have returned to school after two
weeks Christmas vacation. They
all enjoyed their vacation to the
fun extent. Mr.. Henry McSwain
and his SITTER, Ethel, were guests
at the bone Of Mr.. and Mrs. g.
Turner Tuesday evening. Decem-
Der 20. Mrs. M Holt has been
quite III lately. Some Of the
young people here attended the
New Years dance on January 4.
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Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Asberry were
hosts Christmas day to friends,
honoring them with a dinner. Cow
ers were laid for eight.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r Pierce are
the proud parents of boy born
last week. Mrs. Pierce will be re-
membered as the former Helen
Oliver.
Mr.. and Mrs. w Pratt enter
tanned a few friends Saturday in
their new home on North Fortieth
and Stevens. Bridge was enjoyed
throughout the evening.
Mrs. Ray Gibson was hostess
Wednesday for the Christmas So
cial meeting of the Young Mat
rons Club. AT Pokeno Mrs. Helen
Stafford won first prize; at bridge
high awards went to Mrs. Edna
Moss, first, Billie Marshall, sec
ond. Refreshments were enjoyed
at beautifully enhanced table
setting of silver and crystal.
The young people of the Allen
Al. NJ e. Sunday School ably dis
played their many talents. Christ
mas Eve at their annual Christ
mas tree and program. Under the
direction of their superintendent,
Mrs. Helen Stafford, a play, THE
White Christmas" was beautiful
ly rendered by members of the
Sunday School. The primary class
was outstanding with their little
verses of cheer. All are to be
commended.
The whole Gibson family jour
neyed to Seattle Xmas day as the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Gibson for a family dinner
One of the smartest affairs of
the holidays was a Travel Party
given by the Needlecraft Art Club
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Great Falls. Mont.

The A.M.E. Sunday School pre-
scented their annual program on
Christmas Eve. Mrs. Agnes. sup
erintendent, did much to make it
a success.
Mrs. Florence Bowers attended
Serves at the Pentecostal Church
over the weekend in Helena.
After a theatre party Of = few
members Of the younger set" at
tended q party at the home Of
Miss Jacqueline Webb.
Watch night ssivices were helt
Thursday at the A.M.E. Church
Rev c. t. Richardson, pastor Of
the Butte. Anaconda circuit, was
inthe city last week.
A party was given Wednesday
at Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph VIII
liams' residence by the Dunbar Art
and Study Club. following the club
meeting. Gifts were exchenged.
MRS. May Christian u Nelena,
visited Mrs. F. Bowers last week.
The Harlem Highjinlxs," coloreo
dance team, participated in the
floor show at the Country Club
dinner dance on Thursday night.
The willing Workers Club gave
a party at Mrs. Bowers home last
week.
Edward Sanders and Henry Con-
nell Jr., visited friends IN Billings
for a few days during the holi-
days.
Mr.. Judge Hart has been confin.
ed to his home for some time with
influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Minor en-
tertained a few members OF the
family at Christmas dinner.
Mrs. Alice Walker was hostess
at Christmas dinner to Mr.. and
Mrs. William Young, Mrs. Rebec-
ca Beard, and Mr.. Arthur Palmer
all Of Helena, and a few friends OF
this city.
Rev A. j. Hayward Of Helena
and Rev. P. o. Johnson of Havre
were In the city last week.
Mr.. e. Bigsby spert the Christ
mas holidays visiting in Havre
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. McCracken. for
merly Of Great Falls and now OF
Butte. were in the city last week
Mr.. zepher Williams and sister,
Mrs. Marie Brown. entertained a
few of the younger set" last week
To. S. and C. Billings means
nothing but the BEST" The
postponing of the sleigh ride was
quite a disappointment to Ricardo,
he had great plans ahead zeke
said that he wanted each pretty,
colored girl in town to give him 9
present. Whewl What a dull Holt
day he must have spent R.z-L
and e. wish to ask forgiveness OF
those who they disturbed during
the wee hours of the morning
Her husband told Happy to hand
over the money or else ouch
Eighth Ave. wishes to take this
opportunity to thank Kalispell for
The lovely Christmas gifts.
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Yakima, Wash.

Mrs. McCulla, Deputy of the
Daughter Elks, spent Monday here
and held installation with Heart
of Yakima Valley No. $40. After
the installation, delicious turkey
dinner was served. Mrs. McCullal
returned to Seattle Tuesday.
Mrs. Ella Wy'lie was buried in
Tahoma Cemetery Tuesday after
noon. Queen of Sheba Temple.
SMT. is, mad charge of the SER
vices. ard Rev. C. B. Clements Of
ficiated.
Ms. B. Evans, Mrs H Woods,
Mss To-day Hancock, and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Woods. spent last Sunday
in ElIensburg visiting relatives.
Mrs. J. Lane of Toppenish spent
Tuesday here on business.
Mr. Geo. w. Harlow was buried
Wednesday in Tahoma Cemetery.
Rev c. B. Clements officiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lane of Top
penish entertained at dinner New
Years honoring Mrs. Lanes broth
er, Mr. N. P. Gordon of Spokane.
Guests from Yakima were Mrs. l..
A. Tolliver, Rev c. B. Clements.
and Mr. and Mrs. J. Woods
Miss Peggy Robertson returned
to Ellensburg last Sunday after
spending the holidays here.
George H. Harlow, resident of
Yakima for 21 years, passed away
at his residence, 1908 So. Naches
Ave. He leaves his daughter, Mrs.
Francis Harlow Chandler and a
grandson, Lawrence G. Chandler,
of Seattle,
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TACOMA NEWS SECTION
NIlts. MADELINE GIBsON Correspondent
LIZ So. Min Street Main Q4ln

the quite obvious conclusion that
its agents act on administrative
Interpretation Of the law in white
cases and the strict letter of the
law IN Negro cases.
This is the third demand IN the
past two weeks by the N.A.A.cP.
for action in the Claude Neal
lynching