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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04
GIRLS SCHOOL
|PROBE PLEDGED
by PALM|SANO
House Query Plan
Is Supported
BY FRANKLIN G. sARTwELL


Confidence that a congressional
investigation will reveal the
causes for the recent strikes at the
National Training School for Girls
and "clean UP" conditions which
led to the removal Of the super
intendent, DR.. Carrie Weaver
Smith, was expressed today by
Chairman Vincent Palmisano CD
Of Maryland, of the House District
Committee.
He declared that he will sup.
port the proposal for an inves-
tigation made by Representative
Ambrose Kennedy CD Of Mary
land, a member of the District
Committee, and believes that
other members also approve Of
the plan. He will be prepared, he
said, to appoint a special Subcom-
mittee, to take charge of such q
probe, early in the special session.
COOPERATION PLEDGED
Although Representatives Pal
miSano and Kennedy have fire.
quently disagreed on policies for
District legislation, they will CO.
operate in this study, the District
chairman emphasized. He also
pointed out that while as a rule
he does not approve of congress.
sional Investigations, in this par.
ticular case he feels sure that good
will result, with peace restored
at the institution"
Mr.. Palmisano said: IT am going
along with my colleague, Mr.. Ken
nedy, looking toward a cleanup
Of what seems to be a very UNI
fortunate situation. believe in
the old adage-'where there's
much smoke there must be some
fire. Since the District Commits
sionerS and the Board of Public
Welfare seem unable to locate the
fire, maybe our committee can do
it for them"
TO CALL DIR. SMITH
The District Committee chair.
man said he thinks the chief wit
nesseS to be called before the
House subcommittee should be
DR.. Smith, the ousted super
jntendent: the Commissioners, Of.
ficials Of the Board Of Public Wei.
fare, and employees of the school.
He admitted, however, that he
differs with Representative Ken
needy regarding having inmates Of
the school brought to the hearing.
If 1t becomes necessary to get
information from the girls" he
sale. "the investigating Subcom-
mittee should go to the school
and question the inmates there"
Chairman Palmisano also dis
closed today that he has aban-
doned his earlier intention Of ap.
pointing 10 standing subcom-
mittees as soon as the special ses-
sior starts. He feels pretty Ger
tain that the House leaders will
not permit any District legislation
to be taken UP during the short
special session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04

Mr.. Higgins, who lived at 500
Park Rd. N. w., had been in i'll
health since he was injured in an
automobile accident at Park Road
and Georgia Avenue last Deem
Der. The Coroner made the inves-
tigation following Mr.. Higgins
death to determine whether or
not the death was attributable to
the accident.
HIT.RUN DRIVER
A hit-and-run accident was re-
ported to police last night. The
victim was Miss Mildred Volkman,
20, Of 1901 Connecticut Ave. N. W.,
who is in an undetermined condi-
ton at Emergency Hospital to-
day as a result of being struck by
the hit-and.run driver in the 1900
block Of Calvert st. N. w.
Struck by an automobile in the
900 block of Rhode Island Ave.
N. e., Mary Irene Nobel. Of Colmar
Manor, Md, today was in a serious
condition at Sibley Hospital.
Stepping from behind parked
automobile, four-year-old Maurice
Fenton, colored, of 4S Fenton St..
stepped in the path of a horse and
wagon in front Of his home yes
terday. He was taken to Provi-
dence Hospital for treatment of
cuts and bruises.
MAN, 70, HURT
William w. Kearns, 70, of 1929
Maryland Ave. N. E., was being
treated in Casualty Hospital to-
day for a sprained back and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04

Mrs. EvaIyn Mclean taKe everything away, puC re-
member, knowledge, like religion, is your very own
once you have it, and nothing in this world can
take it away from you.
Must Learn Job Well 49,
You see. it becomes part Of you like your nose
or your smile. know well it is the devil to study
but believe me. it pays in the end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04
My Say

am writing this for the young children Of
Washington straight from my heart.
Listen, kids, don't think am preaching, or that
am strict old woman. I love the circus as
much as you do. I adore amusement parks, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04
tfBut-"

+ "The fact Is that the initiative for the
S(Brussels) conference originated not with the
United Kingdom but with the United States"
Thus did dapper, idealist Foreign Minister
Anthony Eden, Of Great Britain, pass the buck
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04
Traffic Toll Boosted
By D. G.. Mans Death

Patrick Higgins, 69year-od retired Treasury employee who
died yesterday designated today following nvestga
ton by Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald, Washingtons
eghy-eighth traffic death Of the year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04
Dear Washington

"a hundred years ago, Mr.. Ambassador, met
you in Granada said Mr.. wells. THE Mr.. H. G..
wells, to Senior DR.. Don Fernando de los Rios.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04

very pleasant meeting and very pleasant occa-
sion generally The Ambassador, blackbearded
and courtly. looked like college professor in
picture book Madame de los Rios and her charm
ing daughter were handsome and thoughtful
hostesses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04
Sort of Lion One Wants

Mr.. Wells was the sort Of lion one hopes ones
particular guest Of honor will be and seldom Is.
He looked surprisingly unchanged by the years,
said amusing things unostentatously, and seemed
extremely grateful as every one who came up to
shake him by the hand said:
"oh, Mr.. Wells, do so enjoy your books. I've
admired you for years."
"How does it feel to be always so admired?"
asked an innocent bystander.
Superb, even when one gets the admiration
under false pretenses,'' replied MIR. Wells. II
remember a delightful experience in Kansas City.
A man introduced himself to me and said he
wanted to congratulate me on the excellent book
I had written about a hotel. How did know, so
much about hotel? explained that had lived
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-04
The Washington Times

news tips phoned to The Times Tip Editor at
District 1000. There will be given SIS
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
Angel of Mons" Story
Made Plenty Realistic

THE legend of the miraculous in
L tervention of angelic bowmen
under the patron saint Of England,
ST. George, during the British re-
treat from Mons in August, 1914,
was invented by the English author,
Arthur Machen. He wrote a story
called 1.-The Bowmen" which ap-
peared in the Daily News of London
On September %, 1914. This was an
entirely fictitious account of how,
during the days when the British
were hard pressed by the enemy, an
English soldier happened to utter
the motto Tin Latin): May St.
George be a present help to the
English"
Immediately after he had spoken,
he saw beyond the trench, long
line OF shapes, with shining about
them. They were Ike men who drew
the bow, and with another shout,
their cloud of arrows went singing
and tingling through the air toward
the German hosts"
This story was Immediately taken
UP as an authentic record, states a
writer in the Detroit News. Soldiers
back from the trenches told Of il as
eyewitnesses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
Ask Me Another
H General Quiz
G Bel Syndicate.-WNU Service.

/. Who would take over the du-
| ties Of the Chief Justice of the
United States If his Office were to
become vacant?
2. When did Magellan circum-
navigate the globe and how long
did If take him?
3. Was Washington our first
President?
l. What is the average visibility
from & ship at sea?
5. How much silver has been
mined in the world since the dis
covery Of America?
6. What is a lee tide?
z. When the Supreme court was
organized what was the average
age Of the justices?
8. How old is the Pasteur treat
ment for rabies?
9. When was the first corner
stone of the original Capitol build
ing at Washington laid?
10. How far do the United States
airlines fly daily?
IL. How long have synthetic per-
fumes been made?
Il. How many eggs are laid by
hens IN the United States each
year?
Answers
/. In case of vacancy in the
Office of Chief Justice or of his
inability to perform the duties and
powers of his Office, they shall de-
volve upon the associate justice,
who is first IN precedence, until
such disability is removed or an
other Chief Justice is appointed or
duly qualified.
2. He started in 1919 and it took
him 1903 days.
8. Washington is called our first
President because he was the first
President elected under the Con-
stitution of 1887; the Presidents
who preceded him were simply
presiding officers over the Con-
tinental congress.
4. About ten miles.
5. Only enough TO make a solid
cube lis feet square.
6. A tide which runs with the
wind.
z. Just under fifty years.
8. Half a century old.
9. The southeast cornerstone of
the original Capitol building at
Washington was laid on the 18th
of September, 1898, by President
Washington with Masonic cere-
monies. The north wing was fin
ished In 1900.
10. The equivalent of seven and
one-half times around the world.
H. The possibility of their manu-
facture was discovered IN 1851 by
Cahours, Grimaux and Lautk. The
industry hardly developed until
1868 and went slowly until 1885.
IL. Approximately twenty four
billion. They would make an ONE
LEI ten feet thick and one-haf mile
in diameter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
Stomach Gas
So Bad Seems
Hurt Heart

"The gas on my stomach was SO bad
! could not eat or sleep. Even my
heart seemed 20 hurt. A FRIEND sus-
gesteo Acleriks. The first dose I took
brought me relief. Now ! eat as
wish, sleep fine and never felt better
Mrs. Jas. Filler.
Adierika acts on BOTH upper and
lower bowels while ordinary issztiVeS
act on the lower bowel only. AdIsrika
gives your system : thorough cleans
ing, bringing out old, poisonous matter
that you would not believe was in your
system and that has been causing gas
pains, sour stomach. nervousness and
headaches for months.
DR.. III. L Shoub, Se.s York, reports,
ain addition to intestinal cleansing, 4dLe-iks
greatly reduces boeteris sn5 colon bociLli"
Give your bowels q REAL cleansing
with kdlerika and see how good yea
feel. Just one spoonful relieves GAS
and stubborn constipation. AZ all
Leading Druggists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
Nation Pays Tribute to
War Dead In Arlington

a ELLINGTON National Cemetery
just across the Potomac from
the Lincoln Memorial is the scene
each Memorial day of elaborate but
solemn ceremonies honoring Amer
ica's hero dead. These ceremonies
are held In the magnificent Memo
rial Amphitheater provided through
the efforts Of the Grand Army of
the Republic as a fitting memorial
TO our soldier dead and suitable
assembly place for the thousands IN
attendance at the services on Dec
Grafton day.
Usually attended by the President
Of the United States, other high gov
eminent officials and foreign diplo-
mats, Arlington Decoration day
services are to the nation what the
local observances are to each COM
munity throughout the land, OBJ
serves a writer In Pathfinder Mag
azine.
For the benefit of those who have
never visited Arlington cemetery
and its magnificent Memorial Am
phitheater a short description of
the circular white marble structure
will be interesting. The open-air
structure covers an area of "a 900
square feet. In the amphitheater
are seats Of marble for 5000 peo-
pie Several thousand more can find
seats and standing room around the
sides. On the stage there is room
for several hundred more.
The eastern facade of the amphi-
theater overlooks the Potomac af-
fording an excellent view of the
Lincoln Memorial, the Washington
Monument, the new government
buildings, the Capitol and the city of
Washington. Just across the road
way from the eastern stairway is
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27

Il requires As yards Of 39-inch
material plus II yards Of bias
binding for trimming as pictured.
Pattern 1888 is designed for
sizes Il to 20 20 to ~ bust). Size
Is requires 3lz yards Of 39-inch
material plus ga yards Of ribbon
for trimming as pictured.
Pattern 1894 is designed for
sizes 8, 10, u, Il, Is years. Size
10 requires 23s yards Of 39-nch
material.
Send your order TO The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept, Room 1920,
2ll W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, III.
Price Of patterns, IS cents lin
coins) each.
G Bel Syndicste.-WNU Service.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
EarIv Sheffield Plate

Early Sheffield is most valuable
for reasons other than its age.
The silver ioating is much thicker
and its style simpler, though oc-
casionally a little clumsy. So Law
ISL were the smiths with their sill
yer in the early period that, more
than a century and q half later,
hardly any copper can be seen at
all in the old pieces, while in those
made later il sometimes IS more
evident than the remaining silver.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27

HERE'S spring tonic for you,
Ii Miss America, done up in fine
formula by Sew-Your-Own! The
ingredients are bracing an d
please the taste.
The model at the left is the type
to take right away before spring
advances further. 1t is especially
beneficial to the willowy figure
with its alluring swing and grace,
its delicate waistline, becoming
collar and stylishly cuffed sleeves.
Any Of the lovely sheers viii do
well here.
Miss Athletic Girl.
The center package is labeled
Miss Athletic Girl. She goes for
1t because without fuss and fur
bellows il still is feminine. And,
too, she knows that the smart
lines down the front and back are
not cores but tucks which give
the same stylish effect, and neces-
state half the effort, thanks to the
clever designing Of Sew-Your-
Own.
A Builder-Up.
Upper right is the Builder-Up
for the younger Lady of Fashion.
Because of it and her other Sew
Your-Owns she will 60 down in the
Year Book as the Best Dressed
Girl in the class the first thing she
knows. This two-piecer has style
unuistakable in its absolute SIM
plicity Of line, round collar SO tiny
as to be mere suggestion, and
In the perfect balance of its fared
sleeves, peplun, and skirt.
Pattern 1857 is designed for
sizes u to 20 go to 20 bust). Size
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27

Total casualties: Russia, $780,
600; France, $3.50, 300; British En-
pire, 3,l90, 235: Italy, 2,l97, 600; Unit
ed States, $50, 800; Japan, l,2l0; Ru-
mania, 535, 706; Serbia, 331, 106; Bel
GUM, 93,06l; Greece, 1900; Portu-
gal, 1921: Montenegro, 10000;
Germany, 7,l42, 588; Austro-Hun-
gary, 100000; Turkey, 975, 900;
Bulgaria, 266, 9l9.
The direct money cost of the war
has been estimated at over S2c5, 000,-
OO0, 900 postwar costs have probably
doubled this fgure.-Detroit News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27

Portugal, loo, 900; Montenegro,
$4,000; Germany, II, 900, 900: Austro-
Hungary, 1890, 600; Turkey, 1885,
600; Bulgaria, 1000, 900.
Killed or died of various causes:
Russia, LOO, 900; France, 1857 900;
British Empire, 908, 81; Italy, ESQ.,
600; United States, l26, 900; Japan,
300; Rumania, 1886, 706; Serbia, As
600; Belgium, 1915: Greece, 5000;
Portugal, 1922; Montenegro, 5000;
Germany, 1,773, 700: Austro Hun
gary. 1.200. 600; Turkey, 325. 600;
Bulgaria, $500.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
Civil War Men of Note

The Twenty-frst regiment of the
o. V. l., recruited In northern
Ohio at the outset of the Civil
war, was noted for the men
among its ranks. who rose to
distinguished heights. OF its re-
cruits, Stanley Matthews became
associate justice of the United
States Supreme court and Ruther-
ford B. Hayes and William McKin-
ley became presidents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
Stone Lions War Gift

Two stone lions from the ancient
Menin Gate have been placed at
Canberra, Australia, the gift of
Ypres, France, to the Australian
War Memorial museum. Through
the historic gate during the World
war marched the armies of the
British empire, France, the United
States and Belgium, fighting in the
battles Of Ypres.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
How Countries Modified
and Lost Men During War

HE countries that modified
= men for the World war, the
number of killed and total casual
ties for each, and the total cost of
the war were:
Mobilization: Russia, 1900, 600;
France, $4,000; British Empire,
8,9O4. 467; Italy, 5,6l5,o0; United
States, Ass 900; Japan, 300, 900;
Rumania, 10000; Serbia. 7o7, 343;
Belgium, 267, 900; Greece, go, 900;
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
A GOLD STAR MOTHER

THE Gold Star Mothers asso-
L citation defines a Gold Star
mother as one whose son was
killed overseas during the World
war or who was killed on the sea
while serving In the war.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
NAME DUE TO CLOTHES

THE term tbutternut'' was ap-
l. piled TO soldiers Of the Con-
federate army because many of
their homespun uniforms were
dyed light brown from the shell
Of the nut.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27
Counsel From All

Take counsel Of him who Is
greater, and Of him who is less,
than yourself, and then recur 10
your own iudgment.-ATab Proverb.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27

Fate of Millions Still Unknown
Of the l6, 1000 900 soldiers and sail
ors who died or disappeared as a
result of the World war, the fate of
more than 1000, 900 is still unknown,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27

A Principal Thought
A man seldom thinks with more
earnestness of anything than he
does Of his dinner.-Johnson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-05-27

Mr.. McGrady's exposition Of his
conception of relations between en-
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-03
ANOTHER FAMOUS VICTORY

The Democrats have won another victory over
themselves in the United States senate The DEM
ocrats have again met signal defeat, in the senate,
at the hands of the Democrats. "Pyrrhus, thus
saith Bacon" when his friends congratulated to
him his victory over the Romans under Fabricius,
but with great slaughter of his own side, said to
them. YES but if We have such another victory,
We are undone'."
The Democratic party of historical definition was
undone long since; no argument about that. When
statesmen recall the observation whence derives
our adjective "Pyrrhic" to modify victory" they
are thinking about the going concern that goes
under that name. One of the liveest of season
of lively conjectures is as to how long that con-
Germ can keep going under the attriton of these
fractional field days betwixt its left and its right
nj which the left not infrequently feels strength
that justies also taking on the middle When the
middle drops out of great party, in this country,
it finds itself at once in the middle of bad fix.
Do circumstances tend to force a combination OF
two middes against two sets of extremes?
If the July hot spell beat the proponents of the
destruction Of the supreme court then 1t does not
seem unreasonable to conclude that the milder
weather has had great, if not dominant share
in the triumph of that same faction in the senate
vote on the bill to regulate hours and wages by a
federal commission. A congress session is always
a gamble, for the people of the country. 1t is inn
mensely when the session runs through
July August. &C.. rr.
The issue has to be won again. or lost in the
house; it is regarded good bet that house will
repeat senate, but no sure thing. If it does, an
intmidated group of elderly gentlemen will decide
whether to repeal the constitution or have the dogs
sicked on 'em again. Repeal the constitution" is
q term employed in view of the not so old unani-
nous decision which invalidated the national re-
covery act, which was avowedy an emergency
measure. ,r...
Since then we have had the labor relations act
approved by that tribunal; decision that coincid-
ed with the fercest pressure to which any court
has ever been subjected in the history of this
country-Greensboro News.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-03
NATURAL HoT.wATER HEAT

The town of Klamath Falls, Oregon, finds Mother
Earth a good provider of the comforts of life.
Not only do nearby streams and lakes provide fish
and neghboring hills game, but the soil is fertile
and grain and fruits are abundantly produced.
But Klamath Falls has another claim to fame
made possible by hot water contained in the bow
els of the earth beneath the town. Residents have
tapped this subterranean water and are using it
for the heating of their homes To sink well
costs about what a furnace would cost but once
the water is flowing through the pipes and radia
tors the only cost is that of operating pump to
keen the hot water in circulation. Fuel bills will
be unknown if the supply of hot water holds out
Residents of Klamath Falls are not alarmed by
the presence of a subterranean reservoir of boil
ing water In that they differ from the first white
man TO discover the hot springs in Arkansas who,
having left his family in covered wagon, went
down with a bucket to get water to carry them
to the next STOP Amazed by the temperature he
yelled to his family: "Drive on! He'll amt quar-
ter of a mile from here"
Holland built mills to harness the winds; the
thick oil that comes from thousands of wells has
been used to supply the world with fuel; Klamath
Falls draws hot water from the earth and uses it
for heating; streams have been used to supply
power for the production of electricity. The tides
of the ocean may yet be made to supply power
and heat and light when other sources fal-The
Spartanburg Herald. s. - .'r
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-03

everything to be On, let the Ia
ker fiddle around with the cutters
and paid his charge.
Yesterday | again heard about
that same fraud. He went to the
home of a prominent citizen and
talked said citizen into having his
tin roof painted. The citizen, be-
ing a credulous person, let the
man buy the paint and do the
Job. In few days the man pre-
sented a bill for twenty-one gal
Ions of paint at two dollars a gal
lon-forty-two dollars - besides
his charge for his labor. The bill
was paid. If the citizen had
known anything about painting
roofs he would have known that
nobody could have used twenty
one gallons of paint on a roof
the size of his.
In a few months the citizen,
thinking his roof looked rusty,
summoned reliable painter TO
inspect it. The painter reported
the roof was rusting from one
end to the other and said evident
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-03
BACK TO NORMAL

All is calm in the great white city upon the Po-
tomac again. For two weeks things have been sad
ly upset there, for the treasury report has been
continually spinning back and forth between the
third and fourth dimensions in quite incalculable
fashion. On July 2s, in particular, the stars were
strangely troubled, the Washington monument
trembled on its base. and there were rumors that
General CORVALLIS was passing up the river with
four thousand sail. ........'. ... ......
That day, the Non-Euclideans, exerting them
selves nightly, managed to spend SS6,s00,00O
only to see themselves swamped by receipts of
Sis, 1000, 900. The tension was terrific, and the
future seemed full of dread. ..r..
But the Republic, thank heaven, is SAFE, On
July &c. everything mraculously fell back into
place. and the accustomed masters of our destinies
swept again into the saddle without struggle,
the return showing as follows: ..
Receipts -----------$ 22,799,85953
Expenditures ------- 25,2l5,93115
Charlotte News.