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Evening star., 1940-01-31
Accidents Kill $4,000
And Hurt S,800,o00
In U. 5. in Year
Figures Represent
Saving Of 800 Lives
Over Toll for 1888
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-Accidents
killed $4,000 persons in the United
States in 1899, injured 100000 and
cost an estimated $4,000, ,0O0, 900 the
National Safety Council reported
today
Those figures, however, repre-
sented a saving Of about 300 lives
and a 1 per cent reduction from the
1898 toll. The 1899 accident rate
of II deaths per 10000 population
was the lowest since 1900 with two
exceptions-1921 and 1922.
Leading the list were motor vehicle
accidents, which accounted for 80 900
deaths, Is more than In 1898, and
caused approximately 1,150,000 nom
fatal injuries. Economic losses were
estimated at $1,500, 900 900.
Home Accidents Second.
Ranking second were accidents in
the home. They killed $4,000 per-
sons in 1899, 2 per cent more than
in 1898, injured 4,7O0000 and cost
an estimated 5000 ,000,00O Falls were
blamed for 1900 of the home
deaths.
Occupational deaths decreased 3
per cent to $4,000 and the. miscel-
laneous accident toll decreased 6
per cent to $4,000.
The council said that although
traffic deaths were virtually the same
as in 1888, travel increased 6 per
cent last year and 4 per cent more
vehicles were on the road. Con-
sequently, it concluded that the
death rate, based on motor vehicle
mileage, dropped more than per
cent to an all time low of 1872 deaths
per 100000 miles.
Fatal falls in homes, in public
places and at work increased l per
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cent to $1,000, deaths from burns in
creased per cent to 5000 and
drownings decreased IL per cent to
6,7OO.

cent TO 2T,OOO, deaths from burns In
creased per cent to 5000 and
drownings decreased IL per cent to
6,700.
rs States Report Declines.
The estimated economic loss from
all accidents included wages lost,
medical expenses, the overhead costs
of insurance and property damage
in motor vehicle accidents and fires.
In the traffic death classification,
26 States reported reductions. Utah
led the list with a "a per cent drop,
followed by New Hampshire with 18
and Georgia with IA per cent de-
clines.
The North Atlantic States, with a
3 per cent reduction, had the best
regional record. The North Central
States showed / per cent drop and
the South Central per cent.
Milwaukee Leads Big Cities.
Forty-six cities of over 10000
population completed the year with
out motor vehicle death. The
largest was Dubuque, Iowa. with
population of 42,1O0, and the next
was Poughkeepsie, N. Y, population
4O,7OO.
Milwaukee, with a death rate of
9.3. again led cities of more than
100000 population. st. Louis and
Boston were close contenders for
second with rates of 1912 and 1914,
respectively.
Eight of the large cities had death
rates below IA per 100000 population
and Is cities of more than 250,00O
population reported a reduction. in
traffic deaths. Kansas City led with
a "a per cent decerase and 81 lives
saved.
Providence, r. l., maintained its
top ranking among cities of from
250,000 to 100000. It's rate was SIS.
In the 100000 to 250000 classi-
f1cation Worcester, Mass, led with
a 81 rate, and was followed by four
other Massachusetts, cities-Cam-
bridge, New Bedford, Fall River and
Springfield.
Hoboken. N. j., with single traf-
f1c death, had the lowest rate of any
city of more than $4,000 population.
Evening star., 1940-01-31
Wheat UphoIds Awards
In G Condemnation Cuse

Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat Of
District Court, with one exception,
yesterday overruled all objections to
awards and assessments recently
made by q condemnation jury con-
corning projected street widenings
in Southeast He confirmed the
jury's verdict, except as to parcel
218/92, which was reduced to $3.50.
The case involved condemnation
of land for completing the extension
of Eighteenth street, between Fair
lawn avenue and Minnesota avenue
Sc. and P, @, r and S streets and
for the widening of Nineteenth street
at P street and Naylor road, between
Nineteenth and p streets Sc.
Evening star., 1940-01-31
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

Portulaca growers are all dead
against this months offspring. The
flowers will be looking strong and in
prime Towering condition-the next
thing the flower owner knows the
leaves are gone and the fattest cat
erpillars may be seen among the leaf
less stems. Touch the little villain
and true to the traditions of the
tribe, it will rear up as if intending
to do something very drastic about
being disturbed, and there he re-
mains motionless and as intelligent
in expression as a sphinx-hence
the name.
The mother and father are really
Evening star., 1940-01-31

handsome creatures. They range
over the southern parts of British
America to the Gulf of Mexico and
southwark to the Antilles and Gen.
tral America; that is, some Of the
relatives do. But thousands of them
have been seen swarming about the
electric lights on the streets of Den
yer, Cheyenne and Colorado Springs.
The moths are daytime flyers, a
rather unusual thing. Many have
been seen on the Laramie Plains of
Wyoming during the days of August,
Evening star., 1940-01-31

British cotton textile mills are
rushed with orders.
Evening star., 1940-01-31
l.QS1.

BRACELET. .sapphires and diamonds, be-
NV. Tuesday morning. Reward. Franklin
CASE containing 9 keys. Monday am. in
block Georgia ave. Morton st. Lamont st.
and Sherman ave. Return. Call Taylor
1888. Reward.
EARRING. garnet pendant. lost Sun, Hotel
WASHINGTON or in taxi: valued as keep
sake: generous reward. Dupont O857
HANDBAG. lady's. black, getting in auto
In 700 block 14th ST. Sc, or at 4400 block
OF Hillside I'd: and Alabama ave. Sc. Re-
ward Mrs Eta Kelso, 707 l4th st. Sc.
PHOTOGRAPH, Harris & Ewing, Of young
girl, on ST., near Palace Theater satur-
day January 9th. $3.50 pm. Wis. 4755.
sPEcTACLEs, in black leather case. Re-
ward Woodley 5756.
SPECTACLEs. dark-rimmed. in small case,
Sunday afternoon. between 18th and E
sts. NV. and the Trans-Lux Theater
Phone RE. 1920. Branch 3749 Reward.
STOP WATCH. with name "Gallet" In
Scrlbed on face vic Mayfower Hotel Jan.
"a. Reward Republic 1000. Mr. Filion
WRIST WATCH. silver. Gruen, name in
side, Glare M. Skllman": vicinity First
and Adams NV. Mich. 1910.
WATCH lady's. lost at 9TH and N. Y. ave,
Monday. January 20. Call Lincoln Q741-W.
WRIST WATCH. lady's, white gold ini-
tialed la1 ~ TX. G G." Finder please call Col.
WRIST WATCH, Gruen. mans also Army
Engineers stop watch in box; reward
Phone Decatur 2421. %
Evening star., 1940-01-31
FOUND.

BUNCH OF KEYS, found Friday afternoon.
vic. 18th and Pa. ave. NV. Dist CLIO,
Branch 284. or Emerson 0515
PIN, found vic of Earle Theater. Call
before 5, at Taylor 9731.
SHORT-HAIRED male puppy white with
brindle head markings, vic. Bethesda. Wis.
1873
Evening star., 1940-01-31
HELP MEN.

BOOKKEEPER-TY for country club
Reply in own handwriting. stating exp,
education and salary desired. Box 391-x,
Evening star., 1940-01-31

FURNITURE SALESMAN-Excellent op-
portunity for man of experience with Wash
ington'S fastest growing and most unusual
furniture store. Furniture you will be
proud to sell. yet sold at the lowest prices
IN town. Splendid permanent connection
70 alert man who is physically At. Phone
MI; Mathews for appointment Woodley
4244. Colony House
Evening star., 1940-01-31

MAN, young. IL to 25 years. as clerk
typiSt; permanent position with excellent
chance for advancement; one with fire and
automobile insurance experience or expcli-
ence in insurance department of a real
estafe once or bank preferred Give age.
Qualifica tons and salary expected in eppii-
cation. Box 46O-Z Star
Evening star., 1940-01-31

Man married: exceptional opportunity
with national growing concern; permanent,
prof1ta bic position with future. Apply 2 to
4. 919 National Press Bldg
Evening star., 1940-01-31
POSITIONS OPEN.

Cd Secretary to investment counselor.
age $3.50. college training. eficient short
hand writer. good at figures. able to take
charge OF SIN. ONCE. Excellent salary.
I'D Auto bookkeeper. rapid typist.
knowledge, tass. titles, age 22-3O. perma-
nent local auto dealer: good salary.
b Cd Junior accountant typist, age 21-30,
real estate holding company, 1.3 years
I'D Dental hyEienist. 25-35. dental
ONCE, clean teeth and other general work.
M Fun charge bookkeeper. once
manager. for dairy hrm. not over 35 years
old, experience handling cash and driver
sslssmen; Must render monthly state
:, M) Book6eeper. rapid typist. for golf
old. Alert in detail. and accustomed 70
handling people. Salary, $50 wk, 1 meal
(M) Junior accountant good typist, not
over, 25, yrs. old. Native D. c. only. Fam
lily BACKGROUND. will train for executive
work. Lg. ,haberdashery store. Good SAL
ary and future promised
PERSONNEL SERVICE,
Evening star., 1940-01-31

I WANT TO TALK to a man who
is anxious to make some money.
II he will call at my Office Thurs
day morning at 9 o'clock sharp,
Denrike Bldg, Room 2O5, 1O10
Vermont ave. NV.
Evening star., 1940-01-31

BOoKKEEPER- -TYPIsT-CAsHIER. produce
business; early hours. State age, expert
ence. give ref. Box 321-Z. Star.
EXECUTIVE - Sales and promotion-to
have complete charge of a distributing
station in Washington. D. c. of a ma
tionally known beer viii not be consid-
cred, unless applicant possesses executive.
marketing and administrative ability in
the beer and ale business. Real oppor-
unity for the real man. Box 4G4-R. St.
Evening star., 1940-01-31

MAN to handle leadership. protected area.
prontable basis: no investment; car neces-
sary Write Box 1927 Star
Evening star., 1940-01-31

/ WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
DEBTS contracted by any one other than
myself. STANLEY L, MONROE. 1850 N
Pershiug dr.. Arlington. Va
Evening star., 1940-01-31

debts contracted by any one other than
myself. THOS. C. ADKINS, 1928 Prank
lin St ne
Evening star., 1940-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HEIRS-CASH ARRANGED. THEIR SHARE
in unsettled estates trust funds etc; large
or small accounts. CHATHAM DISCOUNT,
10 Broadway N Y
Evening star., 1940-01-31

CHAIRS FOR RENT SUITABLE FOR
BRIDGE PARTIES. banquets, weddings
and meetings. 1Oc up per day each. New
chairs. Also invalid rolling chairs for
rent or sale. UNITED STATES STORAGE
CO, AIS 10th st. NV. Metropolitan 1874.
/ WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts other than those contracted by NY
Evening star., 1940-01-31

FALSE TEETH REPAIRED
WHILE YOU WAIT.
Private Waiting Rooms
Robt. b. Scott. Dental Tech. Rms 901 300
Westory Bldg. COS 14th at F. Met 1898
A DEAL FUNERAL AT SIS
Provides same service as one costing $500.
Don't waste Insurance money" Call DEAL
with % years experience Lincoln 5000
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
Canadian Seizure
Of Ship Probed

MEXICO CITY. Sept. 27. UP)-
The foreign office investigated g.
day whether the German freighter
Weser, $500 tons. repeatedly carry
ing valuable cago of mercury. was
within the 300-mile American neu-
trality zone when it was seized by
the Canadian merchant cruiser
Prince Robert.
The seizure was announced at
Ottawa. The Weser had sailed Tuts-
day night from the Mexican Pacific
port of Manzanillo. Authorities be-
lieved the seizure might have been
made within the nine-mile limit Of
Mexican territorial waters and if
this were found to be true, it was
said, protests would be made both
to Germany and Canada.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
WEA Their

Southern California: Clear Fri
day and Saturday except partly
cloudy and some showers in Goa
chella, Imperial and Colorado val
leys Friday; Maximum temperature
80 Friday. 85 Saturday in Los An
gefs area; cooler Saturday in
coastal area; generally north or
northwest winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
School Announces
AGE Requirements

El Centre children will be admit
ted to kindergarten if they will be
five years of age on Or before March
80, 194l and may enter the first
grade if they will reach their sixth
birthday on or before March 80,
194l. Guy Weakley. superintendent
of city schools. announced Friday.
Weakley urged parents to present
evidence of the birth date of their
children to facilitate enrolment OF
kindergarten and first grade STU
dents.
Washington school will house kin
dergarten and Americanization thru
the eighth grade; Mckinley, kim
dergarten through fifth grade;
Harding, kindergarten through 5th
grade; Wilson, sixth, seventh and
eighth grades.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
Yuma Man SWINGS
Par,ey to Arizona

GREAT FAT Is, Mont. Sept 27
tUPl-Hugo Farmer Of Yuma ag-
gressive director Of tho National Re-
clamaticn Assoc alton from that
state, today wes credit d with
swinging the 1871 convention of
the organize ton to Arizona.
The longtime reclamation pre-
ponent and former Arizona state
senator took an active part in in
DUNG the association that Phoe-
nix would be a suitable convention
spot.
Farmers work crystallized efforts
of the Phoenix chamber of COM
melce and U. S. Senator Carl Hay
den. who had urged that the ma
tion's irrigators meet next year in
the Valley Of the Sun.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
(Continued from Page One)

OOnJlnueO from rage One)
Japan.
3. Russia is covered by an "es-
cape" clause providing that the pact
does mot in any way affect the
political status which exists at pres
ent as between each of the three
contracting parties and Soviet Rus
6ia."
Z. German quarters said the alli-
ance could not possibly be conceived
rs directed against Russia since
Japans new expansion now was
pointed away from the Soviet nd
toward the South Pacific. An an
nouncement demonstrating rap
prochement between Japan and
Russia even may be expected shortly
Nazi quarters said.
Dramatic Scene
Setting for signing of the alliance
was provided in the dramatic man.
ner which has become typical OF
Nazi diplomatic and political events
No advance word was allowed to
circulate in Germany that Japan
was to be the third party to the
pact. First indication came when
Berlin school children were given
Japanese flags to wave.
The pact was signed in the great
diplomatic hall Of the chancellery
At the conference table were Count
Galeazzo Ciano, italian foreign min
lister, German Foreign Minister Joa-
chin Won Ribbentrop. and japanese
Ambassador Saburu Kurusu.
Staffs of the Italian and japanese
embassies. high foreign office Off
cials and Hitler's adjutants stood
about the room. The German and
foreign press was ushered in. Japa-
nese and Italian correspondents be-
ing given seats of preference.
A chancellery attendant banged
his staff resoundingly on the floor
three times and Hitler entered. TAX
ing a seat between Ciano and Rib
bentrop.
! Floodlights came on and movie
cameras ground as the signatures
were affixed. In two minutes the
pact was signed.
Most Powerful
Ribbentrop in a sonorous, low
pitched voice read declaration in
pehalf OF Germany. declaring the
pact a military alliance of the three
most powerful states on earth"
He emphasized that any threat to
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
vandeIeur Wins
AT AFoflEIeciion

SANTA MONICA, Cal. Sept. 81.
(UP)-Edward Vandeleur of San
Francisco was reelected secretary
of the California Federation of La
Dor in a spirited contest against two
opponents. returns from a yester-
days election showed today.
The federation announced early
today that Vandeleur had been re-
turned to office By a plurality of
10000 over the combined total of
his rivals and that virtually every
administration backed candidate for
district vice presidencies won with
him.
James H. Quinn. also of San
Francisco, was elected delegate to
the national convention of the AM
erican Federation of Labor, and
Stockton was chosen for the state
federation's l94l convention. A res
olution was being considered today
to empower the executive commit
tee to name the city, however.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
Hitler Views Rites as Japan Bound
10 Anh-U.S. War Treaty: Berlin
SaysKs Answers DESTROYER Deal

the new hegemonies in Europe and
Asia would be met with the COM
bined strength of nations muster
ing 250,000.000 people.
Ciano spoke next, in staccato, pre-
else italian. He, too, emphasized
that the alliance linked 250.0OO. 900
citizens of the military powers in
defense of their common objectives.
kurusu, in nasal, high pitched
japanese. spoke last. 1t was noted
that like his German and Italian
colleagues he gave most emphasis
to the 250000,000 persons united by
the alliance.
The German press, echoing the
statements OF German spokesmen,
quickly took the line that the pact
enormously strengthened all three
nations in their fight for a new
world order.
The Hamburger Fremdenblatt
one OF the most authoritative Ger
man commentators. characterized
the alliance as "a Monroe Doctrine
Tor Europe and East Asia"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
Treaty hasfensU. S. Aid to British
As Hull Says Accord Makes No Change

fer the British needed destroyerS be-
yond the SO recently traded to them
by this country,
Layton who is a member of coun-
Gil of the British ministry of supply
in charge of formulating England's
munitions program, said:
We are happy about the resistance
being put up on the other side.
But the enemy is not going to sleep
this winter. 1t will be a hotter
fight next spring.
Our preparations a year hence
are extremely important but they
won't be any good unless we hold
them off next March.
"Therefore-speed, speed. speed"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27

Continued from Page One)
ing, referring all questions to Nor
genthau, who eluded reporters and
had not been listed as scheduled
to attend the conference.
Americans urging increased aid
to Britain have been concentrating
their demands on the release of
army flying fortress bombers and
navy torpedo boats. The president
this morning made no answer to
questions about such deals.
Despite certain rumors that Brit
ain no longer is desirous to obtain
the bombers, because of their lack
OF a rear gun turret, Lothian said
after his meeting with the president
that Il don't think we would re-
fuse anything" He said that ans
wer also applied to questions wheth-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
STANDARD Cuts
Fuel Oil Price

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 81. CUP)
Standard Oil company of Califor-
MIA today reduced its posted price
for fuel oil Is cents barrel to a
base price of rs cents barrel at
San Pedro
The reduction was the third prize
change in nine months. Last wig
ter the price was 80 cents. 1t was
cut to rs. Later it was restored
to 90. The price remained at 80
cents through July, August and
until today when Standard posted
the new price of rs cents at San
Pedro. In the San Francisco bay
aera the new price was 80 cents
a barrel.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
Army Air Cadet
Dies in Crash

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. 81
(UP)-U. S. Army flying cadet Ed
ward B. Turner of Redlands, Calf
died today in Fort Sam Houston
hospital of injuries he suffered yes
terday in a plane crash.
The trainer in which he was re-
ceiving lessons from Lieut.. Stacey
Standley, jr., of Kelly Field, crash
ed and caught fire in a field south
of San Antonio. Standley was in
jured also, but probably will re-
cover.
Kelly Field officials are investi-
eating.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27

Don't miss this chance to completely
carpet your home :. Save So per
square yard on the most popular Peb-
bic finish Bigelow Frieze carpeting.
Regularly 6.95, now only -.-.-.-.-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
Airway Line to
Mexico Souaht

WASHINGTON. Sept. 81. CUP)-
A civil acronautics board examiner
today recommended that Pan Am
erican Airways be authorized to op-
crate between Los Angeles and Mex
leo City, via Hermosiiio and Maza-
tlan. Mexico.
The examiner pointed out that
the company has been operating
between Mexico City and Los An
geles since 1885. under a permit
issued by former Secretary of Com
merce Daniel C. Roper.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
Rambling Reporter

Continued from Page One)
little bee on Brooks party; McClel
land worked like an ant Oh Mar
garet Anne Christians party: and
Margaret Anne worked like a beav-
er on McClelland's party.
Each principal was surprised to
find that he was the honor guest
and everybody went home happy
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
Mary Cushing weds
Vincent Astor

EAST HAMPTON. N. Y. Sept. 81.
cUPl-The marriage today of Vim
cent Astor and Mary B. Cushing
was announced by the brides mo-
ther. Mrs. Harvey B. Gushing, wi
dow of the brain specialist.
The new Mrs. Astor is a sister
of Betsy Gushing. former wife of
James Roosevelt, son the presi-
dent.
Astor recently was divorced from
Helen D. Huntington.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-27
DEFENDANT RE-ARRESTED

Virgil r. Hays, 60, released on
bail after his arrest on bad
check charge, was back in the
Imperial county Jail Friday at the
request of his bondsmen. T h C
bondsmen filed written authorize
ton for Hays re-arrest so they
could be removed as such.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-13
big June" Draws
Huge Crowd

An estimated crowd OF 5,Ooo
people attended the annual big
June" meeting at Center church
on Sunday, when sermons were
preached by the Moderator, FL
der Ed Davis and visiting Elders
w. w. Kilby, of Welch, West va
and c. B. Kilby, of Sparta "A
large crowd also attended the
Saturday services.
The big June" which is a
home coming for many former
citizens of the county who have
gone elsewhere to live, attracts
visitors from several states each
wear. Many drive hundreds OF
miles for the two-day meeting:
Some estimated that the croWo
was slightly smaller on Sunday
due to the rain. The church was
filled to OVERLOOKING and crowds
of people and thousands OF cars
covered the entire grounds OF the
church, school and immediate
section. ,
Highway patrolmen directed
the traffic and no accidents were
reported. There were few OF the
usual disturbances often found IN
a gathering Of this size.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-13
Mrs. Payne Hostess
To Baptist Women

The Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the Baptist church met
in regular session last Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Coleman
Payne.
In the absence OF the President
Mrs. B. D. Barr, the vice presi-
dent Mrs. Quincy Campbell &C.
cupied the chair.
The topic for the month: Afri-
ca, was discussed by Mesdames
RAIDER, Vannoy, Oliver, Reeves,
Parsons and Goodman. The BIZ
BILE study was Interestingly given
by Mrs. RAIDER after which she
led in prayer.
After the business of the socie-
ty was disposed of the meeting
closed with sentence prayer.
The hostess assisted by her
mother, Mrs. Charlie Philips
served delicious refreshments.
The next meeting in July will
be with Mrs. RAIDER.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-13
M. E. Women Met
With Mrs. Hafer

Circle number one of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Ser
, vice of the local Methodist
church met on Wednesday after
noon, June 5th at the home Of
Mrs. Lem Hafer.
Mrs. Levern Johnson presen-
ted the program, using as her
subject, christian Brotherhood
and Mrs. Carl GRAPHICAL gave q
meditation in connection with
the Scripture lesson.
Two visitors, Mrs. Cox, from
the state of Washington and Mrs
Dean Mcmillan were present.
A tempting refreshment course
was served during pleasant So
cial hour.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-13
Mrs. Mcneil LIS
New AUX. Pres.
Annual Election of Officers
For American Legion
Aux. Held.

Mrs. James Mcneil was chosen
to head the Ashe county unit of
the American Legion Auxiliary,
for the coming year, at the an
nual election of officers held at
the home of the outgoing pres1-
dent. Mrs. P. C. Wright, Saturday
night.
Other officers elected were as
follows: Mrs. Jack Rhodes, first
vice-president; Mrs. c. Perkins,
second vice-president; Mrs. P. G.
Wright, secretary treasurer;
Mrs. Guy T. Badger, chaplain;
Mrs. Ed D. Barr, sargeant-at-
arms; Mrs. Larry Coward, histcr-
ian.
During the business session
complete plans for the dinner to
be held at the clubhouse tonight
were discussed as we'll as other
routine matters, afterWhich the
hostess served refreshments.