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The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-10-10
Red Cross Roll Call To Include
Survey Of Possible Resources

Delegates of the Western Maryland Industrial Union
Council of the Clio their last meeting endorsed the
reelection bid of President Franklin d. Roosevelt and
set up campaign committee TO work in his interests.
Similar action had already been taken by Local 1874
Textile Workers Union of America.
Several thousand buttons marked Roosevelt is La
boris Choice have been distributed, campaign litera-
ture placed and committee on registration worked
prior TO the final registration day last Tuesday.
Efforts will be extended to the affiliated local unions
during the coming days and the locals being solicit
ed for donations 10 carry on the work.
The Campaign Committee is composed of James A..
Dundon, president Local 1874 Textile Workers Union
of America; Ralph Beard Local 26, United Rubber
Workers; Cecil H. Crayson, Local 20 U.RW. of A.;
M. o. Blake, Local 1874 T.W.U. of A.. Siddle Ham,
Local 1917 United Mine Workers of America and James
B. Collins, president Of the Western Maryland Clio
Council.
The group will present program of campaign activi-
ties to the delegates of the Council at their meeting
tonight THURSDAY at the Clio Headquarters in the
Rubber Workers Hall, II South Mechanic Street, Cum
berland.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-10-10

recommend that the Mary
land law be revised In keeping
with the improved schedule
mentioned. We're this done. IL
Is obvious that the present cell
ing for aggregate payments
tS3750.00l would have to be
revised upward TO S3Si6.00, 20
allow for payment of 212
weeks instead of 200 weeks for
loss Of arm.
c. The Compensation Period
Should Be Clarified.
As the law now reads tsec. SO.
subsec. II It is not clear whether
an employe who is permanently
and totally disabled lie. loss Of
both feeD is entitled to the allow
ance made for such an injury in
addition TO the compensation
awarded him during the time he
was laid up for his cure ITEM
porary total disability. The law.
sec. SO. subsec. 81 definitely per-
mitS such combination payments
where an employee suffers a per-
manent partial disability q. e.
loss OF FOOT. l recommend that
the law be clarified so as 10 allow
benefit payments for permanent
total disability in addition to and
consecutive with payments for
temporary total disability.
d. Compensation in Other
Cases" Should Be Revised.
The maximum compensation
allowed under the classification
titled Other Cases" is So 1000. 90.
Sec. SO. subsec. 81. Other
Cases" cover such claims as in
jur!es to the back and TO the
head. This class OF disability is
similar in many respects 10
Permanent Partial Disability
lie. loss Of a handp. However.
the maximum in this latter class
is S375000. There is no sound
reason for this difference in
maximum allowances. Since
partial loss of use OF an en-
ploye's back is certainly as Sc
rious as loss of use OF hand. the
top payment should be the same
for both injuries. namely $3.50 90.
I make this recommendation.
e. Payments Should Survive
To Personal Representatives In
Cases of Awards For Permanent
Total Disability.
The law as now written is
silent on the following point:
IL an employe Is awarded COM
pensation for permanent total
disability q. c. loss of both
eyes, and then dies before he
has received his full payments.
would his personal representa-
tive lie. his widow be entitled
to the balance of the pay
ments: The unpaid balance of
an award for permanent par
tial disa bility is made TO sur
vive to the personal represen-
tatives Sec. So. subscc. 81.
and the same principle should
be made TO apply in cases of
awards for permanent total
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-10-10

b. NEEDED AMENDMENTS
AFFECTING INDUSTRIAL Ac-
-IDENTS.
The original Act was devoted
% compromising employees who
we're accidentally injured in in
dustry. The occupational Dis
ease Law added 20 the Act COW
erage for additional cases. but
discussion at this point is con
incd to the laws dealing with
accidental injuries only.
/. The Laws Application
should Be Clarified.
Although the Act is clear that
It applies to all employmcnts
which are extra hazardous Sec.
81. subsec. 40. the Courts have
interpreted this IN such way as
70 cast doubt that all employ
ments were meant. AS a result,
many deserving workers de.
employees in city institutions
who are disabled while engaged
in dangerous work. are barred
from the benefits OF the law.
This confusion should be cleared
up by amendment.
:. Schedule OF Compensation.
The various types Of disability
and the compensation provided
for them are listed IN a schedule
Sec. 36l This schedule con-
tains other items also. all Of
which make the schedule one Of
the most important sections Of
the Act. This section is in great
need Of analysis and change so
as bring it UP 10 date
a. Benefits for Permanent To-
tai Disability Should Be Changed
An employe who suffers the
loss or loss of use of both his
hands. or arms. or feet or eyes.
Is recognized by the law as be-
ing permanently and totally
disabled and is allowed a
maximum of S6.O0O.O0 How
ever. the Act ignores his need
after this compensation has
been exhausted and leaves the
unfortunate worker to shift for
himself which usually means
that he becomes a burden on
the community. Since IL il a
basic theory of the Act that a
casualty OF industry should be
taken care of by industry.
compensation should be con-
tinued for the life of an en-
pIoyc who is permanently and
totally disabled. This is one
of the recommendations made
By the Sixth National Confer
ence on Labor Legislation
Nov. 1880. and l believe 1t is
sound one.
b. Certain Permanent PartiaI
Benefits Should Be Increased.
In 1923. the International AS.
ISOLATION of Industrial Accident
Boards and Commissions APP
proved ratings for various types
of injuries. These ratings were
founded on the experience and
study OF persons who administer
similar laws in other states and
nations.
This schedule reveals that al
though the Maryland Act makes
adequate allowance for minol
permanent injuries such as fin,
ger and toe loss. it makes made.
quate provision for such major
injuries as arm, hand or les
loss. The allowance OF 100 week.
for eye loss is definitely low.
comparison of the two schedules
follows:
Allowance
under
MARYLAND Law
recommended
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-10-10
Propose Benefit Boost in State
WOrkmen's CompensatiOnLaw

The sixth instamen of John T. Jones minority report
member Of the Governors Committee to Survey the State
industrial Accident Commission printed herewith.
deals with the need Of clarifying the language OF the Act
undermining the schedule Of compensation for permanent dis
.hl;,v and martial disability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26
Marriage License
Applications

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vs the sd Rev WalteT , NaabHle Tenn
St nv; ths Rev w ,sla K BEadnes I'd
NV. and Marjorie J. Hubbeil 80. 1909
Belmont I'd NV; the Rev. Fred s.
JOHN a'i l. Filter 81, and Petrona P. Sim
mons. 81, both Of liz 10th st. NV;
the Rev John c. Ball. ,,,, ,,s
william C Burk1te o TO- 0xo 1a4 a ken MOI;
JACK v. Marphey. r., 30, 2ai6 list st.
Chew Chevy '9 Gha si'a Sd 5ud as RoSert
Philip inv Y KelsteE; %; Newport News; Va
Nd Nd JUDGE Robert Z. MattinsIy. "
EUGENE H. Smith. .jr., %, 61S 18th st. ne.
and Jean z: Knishten; ~, 1923 Pa. ave.
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the Rev. John G; Ball: MI
AV and Dorothy Be- Hyf F. Mason, 81 HUNTINGTON
n. Y; the Rev. Edward Gabler,
An css Andes s5 both f q and Ba Ann
Lawrence I, Strauss, 30. and Rose N.
Greenblatt e both Of New York N. T.;
and Frances H. Friedman. IS, 1137
Allison st. NV. the Rev. Solomon H.
Rudolph A. Hebron, "a. and Ernestine
Tts9 Rev SO Wa beth r. 9f BOOK S1s 10th ST.
Gordon Wcrley, %, lbs 10Th St NV.
and R FSs pav Curry T. Hsr1 Jas HeatmOn ST.
Brown; 20, both Of 115 G st. s.w.; the
bo1s M Smith 5d51 oh St st. se the
James ksily; az "a 10Th 9a, st, Sc. and and
Rev Richard W. Rembert, -
William v. Noble. jr, %, 1881 Kingman
pls NV and , Viola A Coles %, 15L2
LemSei !; Scott S So, and Mary F: Sue;
g. both Of Fds so25 clasett ST. me- the
the Rev. Thomas c: Gsrnett; r. =,
Hartman. 81, both Of ,1416 Staples st.
Herbert ts;i L. l. Wingtield' g, go C st. ne.
s st. se eifT the Rev. joseph Y Buckley
R Rev N %l,s SI NO v Mess ave me- the
H H. l. I sy1 ,d L, Il2 R., MOntelO
and Mary L Rine,' 81. 1905 o St. NV:
xe the Rev T hoasr W cinttnr.t, Ohio
and jeanette l. Arvidson 20. Detroit,
! Mich: the Rev. John G. Mage.
/ Giosue Canova. 80. 1924 4sth ST. NV,
and Andree T Greene. 81. Bethesda
Md; the Rev. Samuel H. Kornmann.
Edwin C.. Jones. 81. and Mary C. Simiele
30. both Of Cleveland. Ohio; the Rev
| David D Durnell. AZ. 1914 18th st. NV
and Edla z, Kendall ~. Arlington. Va
william H. R1y' f L aaFy s6 Ppnh snd
and Marguerite L. Fountain. "a. 1926
| Church st. NV: the Rev. J. C. Rich
ardson.
Hubert c. Gray. jr. %. 721 18th st. Sc.
and Shirley L. Nichols, 10, 43 Anacostis
I'd. ne: the Rev Charles Lsnglands.
| Fred E. Hilburn. As. and Elizabeth NJ
| Rieby 80. both Of Verona, N. Y; nc
minister listed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26

Lets get him in place, Timothy,
Matt engineered.
Again Timothy consulted his
notes. Bert Jasper came up from
the tracks across the prairie, found
an open door in a dark and silent
house and went in. He lived to re-
gret it, too, I'll bet" he added. "Just
after he had entered the kitchen
he heard the doorbell. He hid be-
hind door. Soon a mans voice
called name he didn't know"
That must have been l." Charles
interrupted.
Wayne nodded and continued:
"This man turned on a light, and
from behind a door Jasper watched.
What he saw scared the living day.
lights out of him, but he kept still
He confirmed Charles statement of
his movements in the room, and
then when the man-Charles-left,
he, Jasper. crept into the dining
room to pick up the money he saw
there He became suddenly terri
fed at having to pass Whipple again,
so he turned out the light and got
out through parlor window. We
traced him through the marked bill
that Whipple had impressed upon
Campbell's memory. Matt, you come
in next, I think"
eyes. I answered Charles call. 1t
came in after 8. Phil, Charles and
I found Mr.. Whipple lying on his
back with a severe wound on his
head. 1t had been made by a heavy
instrument. We found the weapon
with blood on it. monkey wrench
hidden, or rather thrown, in among
some tools under the stairs to the
cellar.
1--WE found the notation, Expect
Oh. H. on his desk pad, and copious
but inconsequential correspondence.
In his pockets were keys, some
change and that's all. What seemed
strange to me at the time is now
clear. There wasn't single paper
to identify him outside of his bank
book for his account here in town"
Nothing else around?" asked
Charity, and then she added whim-
sically. mo cuff buttons?"
Matt smiled. mo, no cuff buttons,
but in the front hall back of the
door was something. I figure the
murderer went to the door to 60
out, changed his mind, accidentally
dropped the paper, and it was
pushed back of the door when
Charles opened it,"
He paused. What I don't see
is why he went to the front door
and then changed his mind and
went out through the back"
Charity Gives Views.
II think I can tell you" All
eyes turned to Charity. When
the murderer went in, If he went
in by the front door which is likely,
I was in at supper. I think the
murderer went then knowing I'd be
of the porch. But I didn't stay at
the table as long as usual because
I ate alone. I was on the porch
when he came to leave"
But it was dark, Aunt Charity,
unusually dark because of the ap-
preaching storm"
She nodded. 1--WE thought of
that. I think the murderer knew I
would recognize him no matter how
dark it was. His identity couldn' t
be hidden.
But to go from the front of the
house to the back door meant 60
ing either past the dead man or ;"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26
Natures Children
Urari
(Strychnos tOxifera)

at wartime. The principal in
gredient is subterraneous plant,
tuberose root, which never de-
velops leaves. 1t was also claimed
by Father Gurnilla, who knew
much about this poison, that the
fumes arising from the vessels in
which it was brewed finally killed
the old women who were made to
stir and mix it.
The liquid was boiled until its
strength was sufficient to stop fiow-
ing blood at short distance. An
Indian in testing the poison would
wound himself slightly, dip the
dart in the liquid, then hold it
close to the wound. Not until this
happened was the poison considered
concentrated enough.
Another story has been told about
the effectiveness of the poison. A
dart was shot into a young tree
If in three days the leaves had all
fallen. then the liquid was ready.
During the 18th century Baron de
Humboldt was able to give an
authentic account of how the urari
was prepared and its effect on its
victim.
The danger of the urari or
wourari is that it accompishes its
mission SO quickly that nothing can
be done to save the wounded per-
son. Entering the blood stream, the
poison has full effect at once.
The plant is a native of South
America. 1t is a sporadic plant
found only in the granite noun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26

"Of through the parlor, down q
passage and into the kitchen by
way Of Mushroom. Your MUIR
derer knew that house we'll"
who has lived there?" Mildred
asked.
Judge Holmes and I built that
house for Della. After her husband
died, she moved back here. rented
it occasionally, but only two people
who now live In town ever lived
there"
Three, Aunt Charity" said
Timothy.
Warner and Peters"
"And Della"
Della! Surely you don't suspect
Della! Why, she was here with me
the whole time the murderer was
over there!"
Il suppose that's So"
"Of course it's sol" Charity re-
piled with asperity.
20. K, o. K" Matt 5oothed.
"But give us a suspect"
The Yarn Clue.
IT have" The old voice returned
to its normal calm. You're blind.
But tell me, what did you find be-
hind that door,"
Timothy said he told you. A
piece of paper from Charles DESK
With this in it," Timothy fln-
ished for him. extracting the yarn
from his pocket. II didn't show
this to Aunt Charity before. To-
night I've been trying to recall
something she said"
Timothy walked over to Char
ity and put the strand of yellow
yarn in her hand. She gave it but
a glance and kept her old eyes on
his face.
why did you keep this back,
Tim?"
Timothy was embarrassed. IT
guess because :"
Because you thought maybe
Charles was guilty? That was kind
of you, but unnecessary. I know
to whom I gave this"
II remember now" said Timothy.
Peters did errands for you! That's
what I've been trying to recall all
evening"
"Errands?" asked Matt.
He took my clock from the
stove to have it repaired. He also
was to match some yarn for me, so
I gave him this strand as well as
the label from the old ball. He
put them in this paper right here
in this room"
But Peters has a perfect alibil"
Has he? Let's hear it."
copyright, 1910 Chicago Daily News Inc }
Tomorrow, the murderer of Jona-
than Whipple is disclosed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26

tains of Cocoon which border the
extensive savannas of the rivers.
1t is twiner at its roots, which are
about the size of a mans arm and
covered with a rough, ash-colored
bark marked with fissuses.
1t has the habit of wrapping
itself about neighboring trees and
often reaches a height of 30 to 40
feet before it divides into branches.
Even the branchlets are covered
with dense hair. Between these
branches and also between the
leaves there appear spiral tendrils,
usually single, sometimes divided.
The organs are of strange struc-
ture, appearing to be gemmulae
and are found below the base of
the branchlets as well as on the
branch itself. On the outside these
are closely set with hair, and are
spatulate In form.
The leaves are opposite, ovate-
oblong, also hairy, and they differ
considerably in size. The fruit,
about the size of an apple and
perhaps several inches in circum-
ference, Is on a long stalk and
natures in December. 1t has a
smooth, hard rind of bluish-green
color, filled with a soft jelly. The
seeds are imbedded in this pulp.
The kernel of these strange seeds
is yellowish white and very tough.
The Indians, who claim to know
much about this weird plant, say
that all parts of it have medicinal
properties. They use mild form
of the liquid to subdue pain. Some
have claimed the sufferer practically
passes out from the dose; recovery
being possible because the patient
wAs able to throw Oh the poison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26
Deaths Reported

William H. Rsckey, ~. 5062 sherrier
pl. NV.
BENJAMIN s. Bayless. 70, Casualty Hospital
Lula B. Prime, ~, 1886 Thayer st. ne.
Louis Dischler, SO, George Washington Uni
yersity Hospital
Sara Z. Schneider, 50. 1904 18th st. NV.
Moffett w. Spilman. SO. 2915 Porter st. n W
Emma G. Bredbenner 81. George Washing
ton University Hospital.
Alfred r. Gray. %, Park Road Bridge.
Infant Newton. GEORGETOWN Hospital
Mary E. Rollins. 20. 1875 Boulevard ave
sc.
Harrison Gaskins. 81, Veterans Admins
tration Hospital.
Frederick Hayes. As, Veterans Admins
tration Hospital.
Robert L. THOMPSON. 46. Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Infant Mack. Gallinger Hospital.
Infant Fletcher, Gallinger Hospital.
Infant Dulany, Columbia Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

More than two centuries ago the
scientists of Europe were very much
interested in the urari and its culti-
walton. The juice from this plant
was used by the Indians for the
purpose of tipping their arrows
with it. The making of this con-
coction was shrouded in mystery;
all attempts to get hold of the
recipe were futile. Naturally this
whetted the curiosity of the Eu-
ropeans determined to find out
how the poison was extracted from
the plant and how it was preserved
for future use.
According to the records, Raleigh
was the first man to find out what
plant was used and that the Indians
made this poison in large quantities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26
Montgomery Women
To Heor Health Report

A special report on national health
will be made Friday before the
Montgomery County League of
Women Voters by Mrs. James Park
er Nolan, leader of the National
Health Committee.
Chairmen of study groups will
also report on national health and
the Maryland income tax. The
meeting will be held in the Bethesda
Woman's Club, Old Georgetown and
Senoma roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26

well lately, anyway"
THAT haven't, Matt" Warner
went over to Charity. It hope you
won't hold my escapade against
Mildred here"
Charity raised friendly eyes to
his face, Indeed not, Randolph. In
fact, I've a bit of confessing to do
myself. But another night for that
She extended both her frail hands to
him and smiled.
After Randolph Warner had
driven off. Timothy, who had seen
him to his car, remarked as he came
back into the room, Aunt Charity,
you keep coming up in this at every
turn. First you supply me with
the background to Whipple's life;
then you promise to produce the
motive. I don't suppose you can
produce the murderer, too, can
you?" he finished lightly, resuming
his chair by the fireplace.
Charity gave a grave reply. IT
think can lead you to him, yes"
Fire away, then. I know you
too well to disregard your IDEAS"
Matt said.
NO." Charity said. what we
heed now is a resume of what we
know and what we don't know"
You begin, Charles" said Wayne.
"You found the body"
Charles Gives Account.
About 4:45," Charles said, IT
went over to Carstairs. Then about
half an hour later I went back to
the Office with the notes to be typed.
No one was there. I went to the
drug store for a milk shake and then
to the Merton place. On the way
stopped at Snyder's to see about
some repairs they wanted made.
From the Merton place I came
straight home.
II ate my dinner before going
over to Whipple's. When 1 did go,
1 rang the bell, but he didn't an
swer. So I came back across the
street. Charity said he must be
there and that something might
have happened to him" He glanced
at Charity. You said, He must
be nearly my age No wonder your
voice sounded so dry and sort of
knowing"
Go on" grunted Matt from be-
hind his pipe.
That time when rang I called
his name. Then I walked in. I
could see a doorway ahead of me
from the entrance hall and I went
toward it. Then turned on the
light"
Charles stopped as if he were see
Ing again that lighted, untidy room
with the dead man at his feet.
when the light went on, I saw
him. I bent over him, but I could
tell he was dead. I thought of
calling the police, but then l didn't
want to leave my f1ngerprints there,
so I came over here to phone"
DO you realize that that unwill-
ingness to leave your fingerprints
there was the first serious mark
against you?" Matt asked kindly.
No" Charles was puzzled. "Oh,
] see. Well, I'd not make a very
astute murderer, I'm afraid.
Mildred was on the steps when
went outside again. She said I'd
been there a long time. I must have
just been shocked into immobility
I didn't touch anything, or search
any place. If I had I'd have found
the tramp, I guess"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26
Out Of ttle Qaat @
bu ellen Tower
By Glen lower

story far: aged invalid Charity Holmes drops
bombheu into the investigation OF Jonathan Whippes murder
Dhen admits that brother erconpict and the
father OF her adopted nephew Charles States Attorney Timothy
Police Chief OF
Charles found body refusal account for
himself during the hours the Then Charles
boss Randolph Warner Peters
to Whose niece Mildred Fansor Charles
boy by admitting tarm-deedtng
fact, to Dhom
obligated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-26
CHAPTER XIII.

Again Warner looked inquingy Charity, again
enlightened him about Charys cryptic silence
Finally
want me for? If not think I'll pretty
Matt looked at Timothy, who
why Warner. good nights
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