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Evening star., 1937-08-25
Eight-Foot Shark
Is by Trio
In CrisfieId Area
Fisher, Wite and Friend
Land Monster That
Tore Up Nets.
BY the Associates Press.

By the Associated Press.
CR1sFIELD, Md, August 25.-
Watermen in this predominantly fish-
ermen's community have one less
thing to worry about-the shark which
has been tearing up their nets has
been caught.
A number Of men attempted to
catch the shark Harvey Bradshaw,
with the aid OF his wife and some
friends, was finally successful.
1T was my wife's idea to attempt
to catch the shark" he said.
1--WE had = homemade hook Of spring
steel made, q 20-foot steel leader and
$50 feet of cotton rope. My wife,
Kathleen, and my friend, Percy Reese,
and sailed out to make the catch.
after waiting four hours some one
yelled Hes struck our line Then the
battle was on. Kathleen played the
line while Reese kept it free. Finally
We had the fish alongside and put \
lasso over its tall, at the same time
the hook broke loose and We had an
other struggle, but In about 80 min
utes We had 1t securely strapped to the
side Of our boat"
The shark wss nearly . teet long
and weighed nearly 40 pounds.
Evening star., 1937-08-25
MRS. P. (. MURRAY
SUCCUMBS AT so
Former Resident Expires at Cam.
bridge-Rites to Be Here
on Friday.

Mrs. Pauline E. Murray. so. former
resident Of this CITY, died Monday after
long illness at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. George Henderson, at
Cambridge. Mass.
Mrs. Murray, the widow Of George
Jules Murray. lived in Washington
until about two years ago. Mrs. Hen
derson. formerly Estelle Murray, was
a well-known dancing instructor and
prominent in amateur theatrical cir
cles here.
Besides the daughter, Mrs. Murray
leaves a son. H. A. Murray. Baltimore:
sister, Mrs. E. M. Venable, and four
brothers, Robert, Edward T.. Neale P.
and Fred S. Crismond. all Of this city
She also leaves two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held here
at 9 a m. Friday in st. Martins Cath
olic Church, following brief services
at the home Of the sister, Mrs. Ven-
able, at v street. at 8 80 am. Burial
will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening star., 1937-08-25
ALIENS MAY JOIN ARMY

The War Department issued orders
yesterday permitting aliens to re-enlist
In the United States Army, provided
they agree to complete their naturali-
zation and become citizens As soon as
possible. The orders were issued fol-
lowing approval by President Roosevelt
OF a congressional act authorizing such
re-enlistments.
The department said approximately
1000 soldiers, many OF whom served
during the World War, were barred by
previous act Of Congress prohibiting
re-enlistment Of alien soldiers.
Evening star., 1937-08-25
1n @rttturtattt.

WALTER ". In memory
of our dear father, WALTER W. DON
ALDSON, who departed this world one
year ago today. August 25, 1895.
1t is hard to lose a father,
A friend SO dear.
II only tears could bring him back.
Father would be here.
Could you ask us II we miss you.
Yes, it fills our hearts with pain:
But your spirit sweetly whispers.
Courage. family, we shall meet again.
YOUR LOVING WIFE, CHILDREN. =
FELLS, PEARL LOUISE A tribute Of love
and devotion to the memory Of our be-
loved one. PEARL LOUISE TELLS. who
LETT US eieht years ago yesterday, Au-
gust -, 1929.
In our hearts you are fondly remem-
bered.
Sweet memories cling to your name;
Those who loved you in life sincerely
Still love you In death the same.
DEVOTED MOTHER AND SISTER. MRS
MARY o. JACKSON AND THERESA
SMITH
SANFORD. JANIS EDWARD. In sad but
loving remembrance of my son, JAMES
EDWARD SANFORD EDDIE. who de-
parted this life hve years ago today,
August rs. 1882.
MOTHER, MARIE SANFORD oNYDR.
Evening star., 1937-08-25
INJURIES PROVE FATAL
TO ARLINGTON YOUTH
Donald Wynkoop, II, Dies From
Hurt Received In Base
Ball Game.

Injured in base ball game two
weeks ago, Donald Wynkoop. II. died
IN Providence Hospital early today,
still maintaining the game spirit of
his sport.
Through six blood transfusions, he
remained very brave boy" said DR..
James A. OKeeffe. his physician. He
had developed blood poisoning from a
blow he received on his ankle"
Donald was injured while playing
near his home, 1912 North Cleveland
street, Arlington, Va. He was the son
OF Mrs. Ethel Wynkoop.
Evening star., 1937-08-25
HAUER RITES SET

Pharmacist to Be Buried Tomor-
row in Mount Olivet.
Funeral services for Wilbur s.
Hauer. SO, pharmacist, who died Mon
day OF heart attack while riding in
a taxicab, will be held at 2 pm. to-
morrow at w. Warren Taltavulls
funeral home, Fourteenth street and
Spring road. Burial will be in Mount
Olivet Cemetery.
Mr.. Hauer, who was manager of the
Peoples Drug Store branch at Wiscon-
sin avenue and NJ street, was stricken
while en- route to his home at 1866
Quincy street. He was a native Of
this city and was graduated in
pharmacy from the old Columbian
University, now George Washington
University, before he was 81.
Evening star., 1937-08-25
WAR FILM TO BE SHOWN

Members Of the National Press Club
will see a private showing Of "The
Spanish Earth" Spanish war film
produced by Ernest Hemingway and
others, at $50 O'Clock tonight in the
club auditorium.
Joris Ivens, Dutch director who
braved the shellflre between Madrid
and Valencia for many months in
filming the story, personally is bring
ing the picture here and will be pres
ent at the Press Club showing, Charles
O. Gridley, club president, announced
Evening star., 1937-08-25
MRS. MARY 1. MOWER
BURIED IN ARLINGTON
Wife of Air Corps Lieutenant Died
in Walter Reed Hospital
Sunday.

Funeral services for Mrs Mary LOU
Use Mower, 80, who died Sunday in
Walter Reed Hospital, were held yes.
terday afternoon in the chapel at Fort
Myer. Burial was in Arlington Gene
terry.
Mrs. Mower was the wife Of First
Lieut.. Clarence T. Mower Of the Army
Air Corps. She was born In Boiling
broke, Ga, member Of q distin.
guished Southern family.
She was married to Lieut.. Mower
at Mitchell Field, N. Y, March 28,
1880. Besides her husband, she Is sur
vived by her grandmother, Mrs. Theo-
dosia Harmon Of Openka, Ala.
Evening star., 1937-08-25

As you examine critically into the construction Of
Sloane Furniture you have no doubt of its intrinsic
vo|ue> for only GENUINE CABINET WOODS are
used; never any of the substitute woods The desiqn
in every instance is authentic; and every line and
curve and detail of finish give evidence of master
craftsmanship to the exact toninq requiring
expert skill to reproduce the correct old finish
Evening star., 1937-08-25

denee MpeesII HospitaI pHSqs' 'MAiRfGAREr sHAFFER
COLLINS tnee Rutlidse> Of Sis F st.
s.w.. beloved wife Of Daniel J. Collins
J. Shafer Funeral from her late resi-
dence on Thursday. Ausust &c. at 9:3o
am. Requiem mass at St. Domlnic,s
invited to attend. Interment ST. Marv,,s
Cemetery. Laurel, Md. Baltimore. Md,
Evening star., 1937-08-25

JACKSON. WILLIAM. On Tuesday. Au-
11th- st. NV. WILLIAM JACKSON, de-
voted husba nd of Frances Jackson. low
Ing father of Cornelia. Agnes. Paul and
Kenneth jackson: brother Of James B.
and Robert Jackson. grandfather of JOS
eph and Robert Jackson, ir He also
leaves other relatives and many friends
Remains resting at the John r Rhines
funeral chapel 3rd and Eye sts. sw
Notice of funeral Later
Evening star., 1937-08-25
Farm Equipment Exported.

Foreign sales Of farm equipment
from the United States have reached
their highest peak since the early part
OF 1881, Government statistics show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14

yearly reports on sources of revenue and spending. Sympathetic strikes are for bidden if they are calculated to coerce the government directly, or if they in- flict hardship on the community. Satis- fled workmen may not be intimidated into joining strike, and public service employees must not strike for any reason without giving due notice.
 Then there is the middle ground, amounting to nothing more than a deep rooted respect for law and order, plus the fact that the highly competent Brit iSh labor leaders require members to strike or return to work without ques- tioning the order. If the leaders give alone are held responsible. On the gov ernment side, this unwritten code of fair play is observed, too, an instance being the coronation bus strike. Had the Transport board used strikebreakers to put the busses back on the streets, that would have been a violation of the un- derstanding by which most British strikes are settled
 Now a reckless labor union or an ire SponSible government could find plenty of loopholes to wreck the operation of these Understandings" But the signifi- cant thing is that, nine times out of ten, they don't Thus, the rock-ballasted wall against which erosive dissension and vio- lence dissipate is nothing more than a rule of reason. The United States, fac ing division on future policy in this field would do well to reflect that there is no monopoly on good judgment or respect for law and order, and that it doesn't take an act of Congress to put law and order into operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
A Middle Ground

The United States, having had rather severe course in the hothouse pressure method of labor union development, seems to be more and more interested in the possibility that unions now can be set out in common ground, there to be sub- jected to the same laws and regulations that control other questions of public interest. Germ of this idea comes from the experience of European countries, especially Holland and England, where trade unions have flourished for years.
 While conservatives here argue that 1t is because of restraint and compulsions that unions abroad have attained their position which contends that strikes and other direct actions were necessary to force that view onto employers and the public. There is some truth in both views, but both overlook the sensible middle ground where disagreements may be dissolved.
 In the first place, there is no British law requiring unions to carry out con- tracts with employers No union is re- quired to incorporate or submit to an audit except in the case of its political fund. 4 union cannot be sued for damages except in case of illegal strike, which the law defines. But Britain has not alto. eether overlooked the matter of regula- sion most unions must register and make
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
Law-Enforcing Boys

Two eleven-year-old boys of Brooklyn, N. Y, recently found purse containing handbook and $164.80 in cash. They consulted their mothers at once and were advised to take the pocket book to the nearest police station. The officer in charge located the owner, who gave the boys $1 apiece, and everything ended happily.
 Better than the small cash rewards, however, was the honor conferred on the boys by the police. The youngsters were promptly made honorary members of the Police Athletic League, with khaki uni- forms of their own to wear. The value of such reward is great, though hard to estimate Pride, self-respect, the sense of being attached in way to the law enforcement body of the city, combine to make the incident impressive and to give the boys new feeling of responsibility of their own. Other boys will be impressed, too
 There ought to be more of this sort of thing for youngsters growing up in a seemingly greedy and selfish world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14

The work of Mayor Frank Hayes redis- tricting commission, a nonpartisan one, to date has been exceedingly commend able. The several reports submitted by subcommittee reveal that all members are resolved to devote their best energies to carrying out any and all assignments. Having got off to good start we certainly feel that the committee will also finish up in blaze of glory. Maybe this will be one reapportionment of voting districts that will meet with general approval. And that's hard thing to find where redis- tricting and reapportionment are con- cerned. No matter how unbiased a group may be nor how hard it endeavors to lay down district lines that will be fair to all, there are persons who find the task im- perfect and smacking of political influ- ences. All we can say is that if the pres- ent good work continues there will be a minimum of complaining at the comple- tion of the job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
In Today's Mail Anonymous letters win not
 be accepted unless accom-
 panied with writer's name.
OFFICE HOLDERS NOW RULE BOOST IN GOOD OLD
 U. S. A.

Aug. l3, 1887 Editor of The Democrat:
 In Lincoln's day this was a gov- ernment of the people, by the peo- pie, for the people. but the members of congress, spoken of as numbskulls, have made a government of office holders, by office holders, for oface holders.
 The numbskulls are blocking the country's return to prosperity by dabbling in industrial affairs which they have not the mental capacity, even faintly, to comprehend.
 The numbskulls aimed in passing the Wagner law to make it so that any man, working without giving a part of his wages to walking dele- gates, would be slugged.
 The numbskulls paralyze business by taking from the employers their working capital.
 There has been no personal affair of the most private nature, that the numbskulls have not pried into. and If they keep on the way they are going 1t will not be long before they enter houses, ransack bureau draw CTS, and hold up to public gaze, letters of the departed that are held in sacred reverence by the dwellers in the nome.
 No more certain way of head ing our country to its destruction could be thought of than with- drawing billions of dollars from use- full avenues of trade, and turning 1t over to the dreamer to squander on his half-baked alphabetical schemes.
 ALoNzo D. SEE Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
Answers To Questions
cUrisA. nst ~
By Frederirk M. Kerby

@. What is Q graft hybrid?
 A. A plant produced by a graft union of two plants which partakes of the characters of both. They are extremely rare. Plants are crdi- narily hybridized or crossed by trans ference of the pollen of one plant to the stigma of another.
 e. What is the average salary of college presidents in the United States?
 A. The median salary Is about 5000 @ year.
 e. Can I sue a man for infringe ment who invents and uses an im- provement on a machine which I invented and patented?
 A. Even when his improvement is patentable device, if 1t also includes your machine, 1t is an in- fringement. Patents take rank in the order of the dates upon which they were applied for.
 Q. How much money has the U. s. treasury disbursed in cashing the bonus bonds issued to the vet. erans of the World war9
 A. On July 2, the total amount was $l,42l,0e7 ,95o.
 e. recently heard of a book that records all kinds of accident facts for the United States. Can it be purchased, and what is the cost?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14

Those artists of the Old Lyme colony who are complaining because the National Guard troops down at Mantle insist on firing rifles and thus disturb the peace and serenity of many sitting will just have to grit their teeth and bear it. It's been going on for good Lyme became an artists colony and we see no reason why the state should order any cessation in its camp activities just because the painters are disturbed As a matter of fact the painters might well use the sham battle maneuvers and other military tactics for models.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
Philatelic Neze,S
Adolphe Menjou, Cinema Celebrity, Has Collec- ton of Stamps Appraised at $25,0O0-Old Time Philatelist Father of Post Office Agency, Found
 Drowned in Potomac River
By ]. E. D..

Joseph P. Champion, mayor of 7 Ocean City, N. J., has forwarded one of the first six cachets of the ocean City and Stone Har- Dor Aerial U. s. Mail Service" to The Democrat. The cover re- ceived has been flown to Stone Harbor in commemoration of the first experimental flight in 1912 and has been part of the dedi- cation services, of the new Post Office.
 These early experimental flights were made by Marshall Ried on August 5, 1912 and continued for the period of one week, mail be. ing carried both ways. The name of H. Greenwald was on the cachet received by The Demo- crat stamp editor.
 Adolphe Menjou, who indulges in stamp collecting, the hobby of kings and presidents, is prepar- ing to exhibit his collection, valued in excess of $25,O0O next year at the Philatelic Exposition in New York.
 Prohibited by his work in "Satge Door" at RKO Radio, where he appears opposite Katharine Hep. burn and Ginger Rogers, from personally attending important stamp auctions, the suave actor has lately made many additions to his collection of early Ameri- can stamps through an agent.
 The New York exposition where he intends to display his albums, is the outstanding one of the na- ti0n.
 The following letter has been received:
 "The army of First Day Cov- CT collectors is rapidly growing to the point where organization becomes necessary. After con- sultation with many collectors and @ few of the leading dealers, 1t develops that the time is ripe for the formation of @ First Day Cover society. The possibilities in the field for study, gathering records, and lore is unlimited,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
Selected Poem
IN PRAISE OF PAPER

IN PRAISE OF PAPER McLandburgh Wilson in the New York sun] In praise of paper I would sing,
 Most precious substance in the land: Iris feared by every would-be king And naught it's power can withstand; For what is gold? wealth that flies Before the coming of a foe And what is steel? A strength that dies If freemen do not strike the blow. In praise of paper lift song,
 For should 1t ever fail its trust Our gold would not be ours for long And, overcome our steel would rust. It holds the words of liberty, ! The words of sages and of seers; Since men have struggled to be free Its fragile might outlasts the years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14

A. Accident Facts" 1887 edi- tion, is published by the National Safety Council, Inc, 20 North Wack- CT Drive, Chicago, H., price fifty cents.
 o. Who painted the picture of Christ in which the eyes seem to open and close?
 A. Gabriel Max, 8 German art ist. The picture goes under several names, as "St. Veronica's Handker- chief" "Our Lord" etc.
 e. About three years ago, read that Gaston B. Means was to be transferred from Leavenworth to Alcatraz prison. Was the transfer actually made?
 A. On August 10, l9s6, Means was still serving his IS year sen- tence at Leavenworth, and appar- ently had never been sent to Ai- catraz
 c. What is the cost to the gov- ernment of educating c midship- man at the United States naval academy9
 A. Approximately t7,00O, exclu- sive of depreciation on the build ings, upkeep of the buildings, and other overhead expenses connected with the maintenance of the aca& enly.
 If you want . copy of cur book- let, 1.-THE EORMULA BOOK" write The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1919 Thirteenth Street, Northwest Washington, D 0. Enclose 5 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
SCRAP METAL RING PLANNED

London (UP).-The leading ship breakers and scrap metal merchants of the world have opened negotia- tions to form an international scrap metal ring, 1t is reported here. The European war scares and rearma- ment programs have vastly increas- cd the demand and price of scrap metal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
Test Y ur Knowledge

Can you answer seven of
 these test questions? Turn to page 6 for the answers.
 1. What are gamma raysp
 2. Under which President did Will liam Jennings Bryan serve as Sec retary of State? NV
 3. What is Euchre?
 {. Approximately how many Aln- erican troops were sent to Europe during the World Wars
 5. Where was the first presbyter- ian church established In America 6. What is whiting?
 '. Who was the running mate of Theodore Roosevelt on the proRres- sive party ticket in i9l2P
 2. Which states are officially aos. ignAted Commonwealthsp
 .. Who was Pierre Paul Prud- hon?
 10. Which of the American col- Onies was founded by James Md- ward Oglethorpe?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14

saved the taxpayers ten of millions of dollars.
 Black still was engaged fin the airmail probe when Rep. Dris- coll of Pennsylvania told him about receiving fake teIegrams opposing the Presidents holding company bill A lifelong foe of utilities, Black promptly started a new investigation.
 The results of this spectacular inquiry are history. He uncov- cred a nationwide utility conspir- acy to flood Congress with letters and telegraflns. The disclosures boomeranged with devastating ef- feet against the power coni- panies, and enabled the admins tration to rescue the holding com- pany bill from defeat and force 1t through a badly scared Congress. Real Courage
 Of all Blacks courageous acts, perhaps the most fearless was the taking the chairmanship of the Senate Labor Committee and sponsoring the wage-hUur regula- tion bill.
 Alabama is predominantIy an agricultural state. Further, it's industry is violently anti-labor. But he did not hesitate or faI- ter. Although he knew he was piling up campaign trouble for himself. and that practically all his southern colleagues, includ- ing his fellow Alabaman. Bank head, opposed the legislation. Black went to bat for 1t with all his heart and soul.
 That 1t emerged from the com- rnittee and later passed the sen- ate was due largely to his par liamentary skill and dogged per- servance. The feat is one of the outstanding personal triumphs of the session.
 After His Scalp
 Since he already was anatlrema to utility and other powerful fi- nancial and business interests, Blacks championship of the wage hour bill was the last straw.
 They have already begun cam paigning for his scalp, although he does not come up for election until next year. Bankhead is reported secretly working with them. Blacks crusading liberal- ism overshadows Bankhead and puts him in a constant bad light with the voters, so he is very eager to get rid of Black.
 The big difficulty of Blacks foes Is finding a strong man to run against him. Boykin has the yen, and has been quietly grooming himself. Some of his friends claim that he has the undercover backing of Bank head. But one thing Is certain: Whoever opposes Black will be opposed by the Administration.
 The President not only is per- sonally very fond of him, but , rates him one of the ableSt men in national affairs.
 Far Seeing Statesman
 To an Alabaman friend who asked him why he had apparent ly gone out of his way to an- tagonize powerful business inter- ests by sponsoring the wage-hour bill. Black made this reply:
 "1 did it because of the very simple fact that Alabama's prob lems cannot be solved unless we solve those problems nationally. Tell me how you expect to im- prove conditions in our state unless conditions are improved In all the states. Look at what the Smo0t- -Hawley tariff did to Alabama farmers and Alabama industries.
 National prosperity means prosperity for the farmers and workers of Alabama. That is why I am for this bill and why I am for crop-surplus control leglslation. The two 90 hand in hand. They mean good prices for the farmer and good pay for the worker to buy the farmers products"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14

WASHINGTON August IA v Senator Hugo La Fay cite Black was once described he Tom Walsh of the SOuth"
 The characterization was apt one Like the late great crusading Senator from Montana Black is that rare phenomenon in public life - politician with con- ylctons and the courage to fight for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14

Now the Mohammedans in Yugoslavia are on a religious tear. In Europe when- ever the populace get excited about any, thing they go out and burn down a church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
GOES TO SENATOR BLACK
cd ROBERT q AKxW
lA nW RRAM9Nl

EDlTORS NOTE: The Brass Ring "good The washington Merry Round" weekly
 people m national affairs Senator Hugo Black of Alabama @ week to supreme court bench his ride following
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14
Daily Almanac

Moon sets i2:0S 6. m. (daylight tine). Sun rises 500 .. m; sets 7:Ss p. m (day- light tirne).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Sunday, Aug. IS, 7:ii .. m; low tide, 1928 ?. m. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-14

The Heather Chinese is not peculiar in this - that he resents being kicked around by invaders.