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Evening star., 1937-08-29
DC. Woman Repays Au Money
Ciuen to Her While on Relief
Shoes Her Gratitude by
Settling "Debt' She
Didn't Oup.

This is the story Of woman who
turned the tables on the emergency
relief issue by paying back a debt
she didn't owe
While thousa nds were clamoring in
past months for more and better Gov
ernment handouts. 45-year-old
Scotch domestic was diligently saw
ing pennies to repay money she had
received while on direct relief
Margaret Buttars came to Wash
ington 30 years ago from Dundee,
Scotland. to work as a servant girl
In 1888 people decided they didn't
need as many servants. so Miss But
tars was left with long list OF rec
concentrations, but no employment
She was not Immediately worried
over her predicament. however, for
she figured the small amount Of
money saved through the years would
tSee DEBT, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1937-08-29
Violence Hinted
As Tons of Fish
POILute Stream,
BY the Associated Press.

COLUMBIA, La, August 28-
Gov. Richard w. Leche today sent
Brig Gen. F. Guerre, head of the
State police. to Caldwell Parish to
seek means of halting chemical pollu-
ton of the Quachita, Black and Little
Rivers In Northeast louisiana
Citizens, in mass meetings from
Columbia to Simmesport, declared
chemicals, released from a dynamited
waste pond of the Brown Paper Co
at Monroe, were killing fish in the
streams
Sheriff George Erskine of Caldwell
Parish told the Governor today the
smell of dead fish had become so
obnoxious and conditions had grown
80 tense that he feared there would
be violence. He said ne had heard
reports Of threats to burn large tracts
Of timber owned by the company
unless assurance was given within
- hours that something would be
done.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
JAPANESE NOTIFY
us. Of BLOCKADE
Freighter Carrying Planes
May Provide Test of
Exemption.
By the Associated Press.

Anxiety of American officials for
the safety of China bound shipping
from this country abated somewhat
yesterday when Secretary Hull re-
ceived notice from Japan that her
blockade of Chinese ports applies only
to Chinese vessels
The japanese notification said the
blockade will not interfere with
peaceful commerce. of foreign ma
tions. Consular officials continued at
Hulls direction however, to assemble
full facts concerning the japanese
policy
There was unofficial speculation as
to whether Japan would regard as
peaceful commerce" the voyage now
being made by Government owned
American freighter laden with bomb
ing planes and barbed wire for China.
Freighter Wichita Sails.
The freighter Wichita sailed from
Baltimore Friday night with the cargo
OF war supplies. 1t is a vessel of the
American Pioneer Lines, which is op-
Grated by an agency under the Mari
time Commission.
Since Japan and China have not
yet declared war formally and Presi-
dent Roosevelt has not invoked the
neutrality act. which would ban the
shipment of fighting weapons to the
belligerents, the departure OF the
Wichita was legal.
Union representative Of the crew
OF the Wichita announced they would
ask the Maritime Commission to-
morrow for war bonus" of $3.50
per man on all ships plying in the
Chinese or Spanish danger zones.
Announcement by Wang.
Another development in the Sino-
Japanese situation yesterday was an
announcement by the Chinese Am
bassador, DR.. Chenting T. Wang. that
his government remains ready to en-
ploy the principles of international
laid down by Secretary Hull
TO settle whatever differences she
may have with Japan"
One of IA principles of international
policy which Hull has enunciated
calls for adjustment of problems in
relations by processes of
peaceful negotiations and agreement"
Prince Fumimaro Konoye, premier
OF Japan, has characterized Ameri-
can settlement proposals as of mo
great Importance.
Secretary Hull said at his press con-
ference yesterday that this Govern
ment had not received any formal
clariflcation of Japans blockade as
far as the privilege of "pre-emption"
is concerned.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
THEATERS IN D. c.
TO RAISE PRICES.
Boost, Effective Friday, Is Made
to Meet Increased Pro-
duction Costs.

Admission prices in most Washing
ton theaters will be increased next
Friday to meet rising production costs
according to announcements displayed
In theater lobbies.
Representatives of Warner Broth
ers, Loew's, R-K-O and independent
exhibitors agreed to raise prices sinful
taneously The Earle, Columbia and
Metropolitan Theaters will discontinue
the present practice of selling balcony
seats for less than orchestra seats.
The Capitol and Earle will charge
IS cents up to $50 pm. and 66 cents
at night. The Palace and Keith's will
charge IS cents until $50 pm. and
IS cents at night. The Metropolitan
and Columbia will charge IS cents
until $50 pm. and 10 cents at night.
Charges In most neighborhood the
aters will be increased 5 cents.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
Beery Threat Bogs.

LOS ANGELES, August 20 tP).-
The Carol Ann Beery threat letter case
was begging down tonight, with Fed
ersl authorities inclined to regard it as
'just another of those things"
A letter delivered to the Wallace
Beery home Thursday. demanding
$4,000 from the screen actor on threat
OF harm to Carol Ann, his 4-year -old
adopted daughter, was regarded as the
work Of q crank.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
BUREAU PREDICTS FAIR
TODAY AND TOMORROW
Moderately Warm" Weather Is
Forecast-MercurY Rises to
SO Degrees.

Fair weather with moderately
warm" temperatures was in prospect
for Washington today and tomorrow,
but umbrellas probably will have to be
brought out again tomorrow night,
according to the Weather Bureau.
Possible showers" were forecast for
tomorrow night and Tuesday, fol-
lowed by fair weather. The outlook,
however, is for probable showers
later in the week, with fairly high
temperatures continuing.
Yesterdays maximum temperature,
SO degrees, was recorded at Sis pm.
The Weather Bureau thermometer reg
istered 10 at 10 pm.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
EXPLORERS QUIT SHIP

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, August
2S P).-Ffty members Of an Arctic
expedition led by DR.. LAuge Koch,
Danish polar explorer, abandoned
their ship today after it was men
aced by pack ice of Eastern Green
land.
Leaving the ship. the Gustav Holm.
the so explorers. including 20 scien-
lists Of several nationalities, made OF
across the ics for scoreshy Sound.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
Plane Fall Kills Two.

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio, Au-
gust 28 R.-Two men were killed
tonight and a third injured when
their plane plunged into the Tusca-
rawas River from q height Of about
400 feet.
Calvin B. Clark, 81, of st. Clairs-
VILE, Ohio, owner OF the plane, and
Jesse Hanson Of Martins Ferry died
q short tina After the crash.
Evening star., 1937-08-29

SAD III was extremely large" The
Sun-Telegraph stated it might reach
100000 900.
The brief summary of the will
stated that with the exception of
$4,000 for personal employees, and
the household effects of the residence,
the holdings of the late banker-indu
trialist would go to the A. w. Mellon
educational and charitable trust.
Children Provided For.
In explanation of his reason for
making no bequests to his children,
Mr.. Mellon said they already had been
adequately provided for Shepard
explained.
The hearing of Melons appeal
from S3.089,000 extra assessment on
his income tax of 1881 disclosed the
flnancier had given by 1884 more than
Evening star., 1937-08-29
Mrs. Roosevelt Guest.

PARIS, August % (P.-Mrs. James
Roosevelt mother OF the President
Of the United States, was the guest
OF honor today at a luncheon ten
dered by Premier Camille Chau-
temps
William c. Bullitt, United States
Ambassador to France, and several
members of the French cabinet we're
present.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
MONG0LIAN WAR CHIEF
HELD VICTIM OF POISON
Marshal Demid's Death Probed
by Soviet-Aide Died and 8
Companions Became Ill.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, August 70 Sunday
The death of Marshal Demid, Mon
golian war minister, was attributed
to food poisoning In = report issued
today by Soviet medical examiner.
The examiner disclosed that one of
the marshals aides, Gen. Djansank-
horlo, also died. The marshal's three
remaining companions also were Ill,
It was announced, but recovered.
Marshal Demid died last Sunday
aboard . train while crossing b.
IBERIA en route to Moscow.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
ENTIRE MELLON ESTATE
WILLED TO EDUCATIONAL
AND CHARITABLE TRUST
Personal Employees Will Get $l8O,o0O,
Attorney Reveals-Body Is Laid
Beside Brother.
Is the Associated Press

PITTSBURGH, personal fortune will 20
charitable
the wel-doing wel-being"
Donald Shepard
closed bques
night in Southampton Island
Unofcia
Evening star., 1937-08-29

tSee ACCIDENTS. Page A-5)
Evening star., 1937-08-29
WEATHER.

tU 3. weather BureaS Forecast)
Fair today; tomorrow partly cloudy,
probably followed by showers at night:
not much change in temperature Tenn
peratures yesterday-Highest, SO, at 1
pm: lowest, 81, at $50 am.
Full report on Page B-2.
Evening star., 1937-08-29

(See SHANGHAI, Page A-4.)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19

day night at 9:15 o'clock at the age
of 83 years, her death resulting from
a paralytic stroke.
Funeral services were held at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Mollie
F. Kitchens, Thursday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. j. w. Wootten, pastor
of Salem M. E. Church. The pallbear
ers were six of her grandsons.
Mrs. Stevens is survived by the fol-
lowing children: John D. Stevens, of
Willow Grove, Pa, w. T. Stevens and
Mrs. Mollie F. Kitchens, of Pocomoke
City, A. L. Stevens of Snow Hill, and
Mrs. F. D. Martin, of Painter, Va.
Interment was made in the Pres
byterian cemetery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
ELECTRICAL CONTEST
in ITS EIGHTH WEEK

The Electrical Standard of Living
contest which is sponsored locally by
Eastern Shore Public Service, is now
in it's eighth week with two more
weeks to go before the contest closes
and final prize winners are decided.
During the last seven weeks, begin
ming October End, the General Electric
Company has awarded total of $14,-
900 in merchandise prizes. Ten priz-
es of 5000 each will be awarded each
week during the rest Of the campaign,
which, added to those already award
ed, makes total of 100 prizes of 5000
each, or $4,000.
At the close of the contest, the
judges will decide the two best entries
from the 100 prize winners. The best
selection will receive a $4,000 New
American Home and the second best
will receive an $4,000 New American
Home.
There is still an opportunity for
everyone to enter this unusual contest.
There are no obligations; nothing to
buy, and entrants may send in as
many entries each week as they de-
sire.
Contest blanks are available at the
local office of Eastern Shore Public
Service.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
DeLinquents Face A
.Shut-Out By Jan I

There are left about 33 days, at this
writing, for re-registration of motor
vehicle operators. There remain
232, 1876 persons yet to make applica-
ton. This means that it would re-
quire registration of 1886 per day.
Last week there were 21,942 appli-
cations received. That is an average
of 1857 per day, counting six work
ing days. 1t is questionable whether
the force available can handle 1905
per day, even were that average main
tained. There is likely to be rush
at the last days of the year which
cannot be managed.
1t looks as if somebody is going to
be left out by the time the term ex-
pifes-January 1. This date nulifies
all previously issued licenses, increas-
es the cost to $500, and subjects the
applicant to a re-examination. De-
linquents had better get hustle on
themselves.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
Charles T. Ward Dies
In Kingston, Aged rs

Charles T. Ward, well known black
smith of Kingston, died at the GROCER
Hospital, Chester, Pa, Friday of last
week, following a fall down a cellar
stairway at the home Of his son at
Chester where he had been visiting for
a week.
Soon after his death the Bradshaw
Funeral Parlors of Pocomoke were
notified and they dispatched convey
ance for his body.
He was 75 years old and native of
Girdletree, Worcester County. His
parents were the late Benjamin and
Olivia Redding Ward, of Girdletree.
He had conducted the business of
blacksmith at Kingston for the past
AZ years. He was we'll liked, was a
model citizen, a good neighbor, and
had a host of friends who mourn his
passing; the large attendance at his
funeral attested the high esteem in
which he was held.
He is survived by two daughters:
Margaret Campbell and Miss Blanch
Ward, of Kingston; two sons, Mr..
Carroll and Mr.. Eugene Ward, of
Chester. One sister, Mrs. Linnie Lam
bertson, of Girdletree, also survives.
Funeral services were held from his
late home at Kingston Monday after
noon at 200 P. M. with the Rev
Homer Button of Princess Anne in
charge of the services. Burial was in
the family plot in the Salisbury ceme-
terry.
The active pallbearers were: Char
les Barnes, A. T. Dashiel, Grafton
Hayman, Jacob Lewis, Gleason Hay
man and Harold Massey.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
Real Estate Transfers

Continued from Page y
side of North First Street, in Ocean
City. Consideration $40 &c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19

Virginia D. Stout from Bank OF
Ocean City, real estate on the North
side of North First Street, in Ocean
City. Consideration $40 &c.
Farmers Bank of Somerset County
from l.. Paul Ewell, Trustee, part of
tract of land called MAJORS Security
containing 1O6 acres, more or less, in
Atkinson's Elec. Dist, on the County
Road leading from Dividing Creek to
Webb's Mill Pond. Consideration 5000
Thos. F. johnson from VIM. w. In
gersoll and wife, the "Potato Storage
House Property" in Girdletree, locat-
ed on the Easterly side of and binding
upon the County Road leading from
Girdletree to Pocomoke City. Consid-
Grafton 81 &c.
VIM. w. Ingersoll and Annie P. In
gersoll, his wife, from Thomas F,
johnson, the "Potato Storage House
Property" in Girdletree, located on
the Easterly side of and binding upon
the County Road leading from Girdle-
tree to Pocomoke City. Considera-
tion 81 &c.
Zadok H. Cherrix from Godfrey
Child, Assignee, tract of land in the
End Elec. Dist, on the North side OF
the County Road leading from Box
Iron to the Snow Hill Girdletree
State Stone Road. Consideration $47O
VIM. r. Hall from Caleb L. McCabe
tract of land containing 63 acres, more
or less, in the 5th Elec. Dist. Consid-
Grafton $40 &c.
Frances C. Truitt from VIM. S
Matthews and wife, real estate in the
9Th Elec. Dist, on the Northwesterly
side of the State Stone Road leading
from Stockton to the Va. Line. Con-
sideration $40 &c.
VIM. S. Matthews and Minnie E
Matthews, his wife, from Francis C.
Truitt, real estate in the 9Th Elec. Dist
on the Northwesterly side of the State
Stone Road leading from Stockton to
the Virginia Line. Consideration 81
&c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
A Most Acceptable
Christmas Gift

Start a Christmas Club for some
member of the family. Make
the first payments, and next
Christmas they, too, can buy
with club funds.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
Mervin p. seIby from Walter T. On

Mervin p. SeIby from Walter T. On
ley and wife, the elizabeth Sharpley
Farm" containing 80 acres, more or
less, in the 9th Elec. Dist. Considera-
tion $40 &c.
The Board of Education of Wor-
cester County from Trustees of st.
Paul's N. E. Church, real estate on the
Southeast side of Flower Street, in
Berlin. Consideration 81 &c.
The Board of Education of Worces-
ter County from Chas. T. Henry and
wife, small triangular piece of land
near the Southeast side of Flower St.,
in Berlin.
Chas. T. Henry from The Board of
Education of Worcester County, small
triangular lot on the Southeast side of
Flower Street, in Berlin.
John L. Sanford, Jr., from John w.
Smack, and wife, real estate contain
ing acres, more or less in the Bird
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
THIEVES PREPARING FOR
THE BLASTS OF WINTER

Thieves seem to be anticipating q
cold winter, as shown by burglarious
raids on certain places of business
where clothing is the chief article OF
stock.
; Several of Pocomoke's cleaning, dye
ing, and pressing establishment have
been entered and clothing taken off;
but by alertness of police, stolen ar
ticles have been recovered. The pro-
prietors will take special care that en-
trance will be made much more diff
cult and dangerous in the future.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19

Elec. Dict, on the West side of the
County Road leading from the Trappe
Mill to Ironshire, in a section called
"Millertown. Consideration $40 &c.
John w. Smack and Eva L. Smack,
and wife real estate containing acres
and wife, real etate containing 5 acres
more or less in the 3rd Elec. Dist. on
the west side of the County Road lead
ing from the Trappe Mill to Ironshire
in section called "Millertown." Con-
sideration $40 &c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
LABORATORY STAFF
ALWAYS ON CALL
FOR EMERGENCY
Hurry Call Came From A PLY
sician In Southern Maryland
Promptly Answered

An emergency call was received al
the Central archaeological Laboratory
of the State Department of Health, at
midnight, one night last week, from a
physician in Southern Maryland, fol
laboratory aid in the diagnosis OF a
suspected case of pneumonia. Mem
bers of the patients family, served as
the doctors messengers and brought
a specimen of sputum for examlna-
tion.
In speaking of the experience, DE-
R. II. Riley, Director of the State De-
partment of Health said that some OF
the laboratory staff are always on call
after the days work is over, for emer-
gency service. Accordingly, in less
than thirty minutes, the tests were
under way. The verdict was positive
for a certain type of pneumonia, and
a few hours later, the serum used in
combating that particular type OF the
disease was being administered.
Service of this sort is available at
the departmental laboratories scatter
ed throughout the State, to physicians
practicing in the Counties, at any
hour of the night, DIR. Riley said. The
laboratories are so situated that they
form a network covering the entire
State. The Genital laboratory is 10
Gated at the headquarters of the De-
partment in Baltimore City; the labo-
ratory for the Eastern Shore is at
Hurlock, and the other branch labora-
tories are at Cumberland, Hagers-
town, Frederick, and Rockville. All
are in operation every day in the
year, including Sundays, and holidays
During the last four months-from
July to the end of October-over 3d.
900 tests for the presence of disease
producing germs have been made In
the six laboratories on specimens sub
mitted by physicians, to aid in the
diagnosis of diphtheria, scarlet fever
typhoid, dysentery, undulant fever
spotted fever, meningitis, pneumonia
and other communicable diseases
"These figures" DIR. Riley said, "rep
resent only a part of the work carried
on. In addition to the tests made fol
physicians in private practice, and fol
State institutions, examinations fo'
the presence of disease-bearing germs
in water, milk, oysters and other foods
constitute an important part of th'
activities of the laboratories.
physicians who avail themselves O.
the service of the Bureau of Bacter
iology either take, or send the speci
mems or other material submitted TO
examination, to the nearest laboratory
Containers for the specimens, wit
instructions as to their use, are sup
piled to the doctors free of charge
A report of the laboratory finding
is sent to the doctor by telephone o
mail as soon as the tests are com
pleted. A duplicate copy of the re
port is sent at the same time to tn
County Health Officer. DR.. R. A. Per
ry is Chief of the Bureau.
"There are about 800 physician
practicing. in the Counties, and tn
number who make use of the labora
tories has increased steadily, year b
year. No charge is made for the ex
aminations. Practicing physicians i
Baltimore are served by the laborato1
les of the Baltimore City Depart
ment of Health"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Baylis spent
the weekend with Mr.. Baylis' parents
in Stockton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-11-19
Mrs. A. E. Stevens
Died Tuesday Night

Mrs. Amanda E. Stevens, wife of
the late John D. Stevens, died Tues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
Local Organizations Sending Delegations
 To Voice Greetings
Special Program of Entertainment to Mark naugura. ton of New Officers of EiiIl's Progressive Club;
 Attorney Scully to Oficiate
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

Children of Mary Sodality of St. Patrick's church before a packed house at the Lyceum 8 few weeks ago will be reenacted with the same players. Direction of the presenta- tion has been supervised by Lieut. Col. William J. Shanahan.
 Dancing will follow the presenta- tion of the play, with music by Timmie Groves orchestra.
 Lights Out
 Street lights in a portion of this district were extinguished entirely for a long period last night, due to trouble in the power system, which has since been repaired. The moon shone brilliantly, however, to more than take the place of the faulty artificial illumination.
 Notes
 Women of the Hopeville Commit nity club bowled at the Washing ton Park community house last night.
 Married couples of the parish took part in their usual games at the Xaverian hall alleys last night.
 Blue Atmosphere
 Blue in color but not in spirit was the story of the results of the bowl ing by women of the parish, at the parish alleys yesterday afternoon. The Blues won three games from the Whites, Miss Allen Pilch of the Blues had high single of 109; Mrs. Frank Coleman scored high three with 265; the Blues had high game of 473 and high pinfall of 1876. Scores were, Blue 3, White o; Red 2, Green l.
 To add to the predominance of the the Blues, one of their mem bers, Mrs. James McGrath will be guest of honor at an informal party during the bowling matches next Wednesday. Mrs. McGrath will be celebrating her 17th wedding anni- versary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
LATE REALTY NEWS
Warranty Decd

Rosina Cianciola to Philip Cian- ciola, Mary Ciancialo, Joseph Clan ciola, and Domenic Cianciola, prop erty on the east side of East Clay street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28

lowed by a proEraiaA of entertain ri1ent and dancing.
 Officers to be installed are: Pres ident Frank Sturges; vice-president, James Gladney; recording secretary Mrs. Henry A. Hayden; financial secretary, Francis Kelly; treasurer, John Dalton; director, Tom Conway, auditors, Ted Donahue, John Day and James Kelliher. Arrangements for tonight's program have been completed by committee including William F. Kelly, Henry Hayden and John Day.
 The complete membership of the organization, friends, and members of other community clubs and or- ganizations have been invited to at tend and the committee anticipates g large audience to witness the tn- stallation and take part in the dancing to follow. Music will be by Al Grosso,s orchestra. Among the entertainers will be Jane Sheehy, baton twirling drum major of the St. Francis Xavier Fife and Drum Corps, in a dance and novelty act; and Marjorie Doolittle, of Platts Mills, in 8 song and dance number.
 Bowling Tonight
 Women of the community house bowling league will roll their week. ly scheduled matches as usual to- night. The schedule as prepared includes the following matches, 2 p. m, Cedars against Naples; Birches against Films. g p. ra., Hem locks against Pines; Oaks against Spruces.
 st. Francis Victorious
 With 8 battle on their hands throughout, St. Francis xavier's bas ketball team emerged victoriotsly from their game yesterday with the St. Mary's five by an 1915 score. This afternoon at 4 o'clock the Hill boys will meet the Plainville gram mar school unit at the Washington school gymnasium. Tomorrow night they will take on the Russell school boys in Q prelim to the West Side Bristol Shamrock game at Russell gym.
 Play and Dance
 Reports from the ticket commit tee of the play and dance to be presented at the parish hall tornor- row night under the auspices of the St. Francis Xavier indicate that expectations of capacity crowd will be more than realized. Cam pus Quarantine" the three act com- edy which was presented by the