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FINE RECORD MADE BY TEAMS AT PITT Pittsburgh, July 6-A complete report on the activities of the University -of Pittsburgh's Department of Athletics for, the last twelve months shows among other things that eleven Pitt varsity squads compiled a winning average of .641 for the past school year. Panther varsities won 75 contests, lost 42, 5. Football with eight victories against one defeat and no ties had the best but the track, basketball, swimming, golf, tennis) and cross-! country squads all had successful seasons. Four hundred sixty-six students took part in intercollegiate prothan Track and football drew the largest number of participants. TWO ESCAPE JAIL BY THROWING SALT Steal Revolvers and Force Man to Drive Them Away Washington, July 6-Throwing salt into a trusty's eyes two prisoners county here, brushed past sheriff's wife, stole two volvers and forced a filling station attendant to drive them to freedom after exchanging shots with a State policeman today.

The fleeing prisoners were Ernest Grigsby, Jacksonville and Lowell Wilson, of Bloomington, charged with robbery while armed. Mrs. Ed Rankin, wife of the sheriff, had had a trusty out in the jail yard performing some chores. When she returned the prisoner to the bull pen, Grigsby and Wilson dashed salt into the trusty's eyes, almost over Mrs. Rankin and ran to sheriff's office.

Here they snatched up wto revolvers and darted up an alley. Lieut. Donald Franklin of the State police started in pursuit. When Grigsby and Wilson spotted Franklin they started firing at him. Franklin returned the fire.

BLAME GANG WAR FOR KILLING OF EX-CONVICT New York, July 6-A gang war for control of the vice and liquor empire in Brooklyn, controlled in prohibition days by Frankie Yale, slain gangster, was blamed today for the killing of an ex-convict, the critical wounding of a passerby and the injury of two others. Gerardo Magazzero, 23, alias "Big Jerry," ex-convict and former member of the Yale gang, was shot and killed on a crowden Brooklyn street by two men, who fired upon him from a dark sedan in approved gangster fashion. ITALY DENIES CHEMICAL STORY AS BEING FAKE Rome, July 6-Italian officials tobranded as "another outrageous fake," a story circulated in America that Italy was testing a chemical which, when spread on the ground, would burn the feet of the shoeless Ethiopians. The foreign office pointed out that such a chemical would defeat its own aims, since the Italian Colonial soldiers, like the Abyssinians, are barefoot. SAVOLDI, 0'MAHONEY TRAINING FOR BOUT Chicago, July 6-Jumpin' Joe voldi.

former Dame grid star, and Danno O'Mahoney were in training today for heavyweight championship wrestling bout here on July 15. O'Mahoney, recently won the title from Jim Londos. GETS FIRST DEGREE FOR BATHTUB MURDER New York, July 6-Frank A. Flynn, 39-year-old garage man accused of drowning six-year-old Margaret Parlato in a bathtub in his Astoria home last April 30 after an attack upon the child, today had been found guilty of murder in the first degree by a jury in Queens county court. He faces execution in the electric chair.

DOROTHY ROUND TO REST FROM TENNIS Wimbledon, July 6-Dorothy Round, Wimbledon champion last year, has refused an invitation to play 0 nthe British Wightman Cup team, feeling that she needs an extended rest from tennis competition. Peggy Scriven is expected to be named in her place. MAJOR VAN VLIET RETAINS NET TITLE West Point, N. July 6 Major R. C.

Van Vliet, of Camden, N. won the United States Army singles championship for the fourth time todefeating Cadet G. Caldwell Russell, of Louisville, 6-2, 6-8, 7-5, 6-1. Bees Arrest Thieves Prague- -Bees caused the arrest of a gang of thieves at Hodonin. The house of Matous Katat, was broken into by three men, who carried off a sack-ful of valuables.

As the men were making their escape over the garden wall, the sack-carrier slipped on the rain-soaked ground, and in so doing knocked over a beehive. Next day the police had only to arrest three men whose faces were swollen to an undisguisable size. What a Nerve Waltham, "You sap to leave the house to me." was vermis the receipt for a watch, chain and clothes valued at $100 taken from the home of Harlan C. Goodwin by a roomer. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1935 Harrisburg Sunday Courier Tour In New Hampshire Mapped Out By Local Automobile Club The mountains and of New Hampshire annually visitors from all parts of the country, and so the Keystone Automobile Club has arranged a comprehensive motor tour to include the outstanding' points of interest throughout that State.

Crossing Hudson at Alpine, the route is as follows: U. S. 1 to New Haven; Route 10 to Newport, N. N. H.

Route 11 to Potter Place; 4 to Franklin; U. S. 3 to Twin Mountain; U. S. 302 to Glen; N.

H. Route 16 to Errol; N. H. Route 26 to Colebrook; S. 3 to Lancaster; H.

116 to Littleton; U. S. 302 to Woodsville; U. S. 5 to Greenfield; Mass.

Route 2 to Williamstown; U. S. 7 to Danbury; and U. S. 6 to Bear Mountain Bridge on the homeward journey.

According to statistics, one-sixteenthe of New Hampshire's surface is under water, and of the remaining land, 600,000 acres comprise the White Mountain National Forest. Sunapee, meaning "Wild Goose Water," nestles among the hills at an altitude, of more than 1,000 feet above level. Winnipesaukee, the second largest lake entirely within the borders of the United States, is dotted with more than 300 islands. On the shores lake there many attractive resorts, while that islands furnish headquarters for the more informal camping groups. The charm of the White Mountains is that of beauty as contrasted with the limitless heights and the austerity of our Western scenery.

Throughout the Lost River Glacial Canyon section are evidences of the relentless movement of ice more than 25,000 years ago. In the Franconia Mountains are pot holes as large as 25 feet in diameter worn in solid granite by streams from the glaciers. The Flume at Franconia Notch is a deep canyon in granite through which a turbulent stream has erased all but the slightest, traces of the lava that once chasm. In 1805 two men on the shore of Profile standings Condensed Statement Keystone Trust Company HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Statement at Close of Business June 29th, 1935 RESOURCES Cash and Due from Banks $212,036.26 U. S.

Bonds. 180,385.33 Other Bonds and Investments 86.043.97 Loans 654,717.88 Mortgages 104,784.44 Real Estate (Banking House and Other Real Estate) 208.178.95 Furniture and Fixtures 56,000.00 Mortgage Bonds Assigned 925,970.56 Other Resources 8,994.98 $2,437,112.37 LIABILITIES Capital Stock $315,000.00 Undivided Profits and 53,150.76 Bills Payable None Deposits 1,142,991.05 Mortgage Bonds Sold and Outstanding 925,970.56 $2,437,112.37 H. S. SMELTZER, H. L.

BRIGHTBILL, President Sec'y and Treasurer SCOTT S. LEIBY, A. R. BURKHOLDER Vice President Asst. Secretary and G.

W. HARTMAN, Asst. Treasurer Vice President PAUL R. SWAB, Trust Officer See the NORGE Rollator Refrigerator it LESS to make CURRENT MORE COLD Before you select the refrigDOWN PAYMENT erator for your home, learn AS LOW AS about the amazing Rollator cold-making surplus lasting. Only powered, the almost Norge ever- has the Rollator.

See the Norge before you buy. E9 SPANGLER'S ER'S 2112 N. Sixth Street Open Evenings Phone 8383 The Old Reliable Music House SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1935 RATE WORLD DEATH RATE DECREASED IN 1934. League Data Show Most Countries Had Mortality Below 1926 Geneva, Switzerland, July 6- The League of Nations' statistical yearbook, just issued, shows in the fifth year of the depression-1934-that the death rate the marriage rate increased nearly everywhere in the world, and generally in Europe the population rate rose. Of thirty countries in all continents for which 1934 data are available the death rate in all but three Chile, Guatemala and El Salvador--was less than the average prosperous five years from 1926 through 1930, and in all but thirteen it was less than in 1933.

The rate fell in all eighteen European countries reporting, except Lithuania and Poland, where' it rose slightly. All the yearbook's population tables include 1934 all the important countries except the United States, Russia, Japan and Canada, for which the latest figures given are of 1933. Data on Marriage Rate The marriage rate was higher than in 1926-30 in eight of the twenty countries reporting, all of which, except Australia, are in Europe. In fourteen, however, it was higher than in 1933, while in four it remained the same, only France and Czechoslovakia recording a slight fall. The birth rate in all thirty countries reporting was less than in 1926- than in 1933 for all except Germany, the United Kingdom, PoDenmark and Ireland.

In only six of twenty-nine countries reporting was the population rate of growth higher than in 1926-30, but in thirteen of them it was higher than in 1933. Those thirteen are all European, except Chile and Costa include Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy. In all of these tables Germany's record in 1934 stands out. Her population increased then 7.1 per thousand, twice as fast as in 1933, or seven times faster than France in 1934 and more than twice as fast as the United Kingdom, where it was 3.3 in 1934. The latest figure given for the UnitStates is 5.7 for 1933.

Guatemala had the highest 1934 The German marriage rate in 1934 was 11.2 a phenomenal one that led the world, this being the highest figure recorded in the whole table, which gives the average marriage rates for forty to 1921. In 1933 German marriage en countries by year periods back five rate was 9.7 and in 1921-25 it was 9.4. German Birth Rate Leaped The German birth rate jumped from 14.7 to 18 in 1934, against 18.4 in 1926- 30. The death rate fell from 11.8 in 1926-30 to 11.2 in 1933 and 10.9 in 1934. For the same years the rates for the United Kingdom were 12.3, 12.5 and 12, and for France, 16.8, 15.8 and 15.1.

new set of tables allows one to study changes in occupation groups in several countries. In most of them including the United States, the percentage of population employed by the government has been steadily risinfine yearbook's production indices show the world output of industrial and raw materials rose about 5 per cent in 1934, metals alone rising more than 20 per cent, while foodstuffs, especially cereals, declined. Different continents show in some cases, however, opposite trends. The past year was a rare one for whales, 32,008 whales having been harpooned, the highest since the 1929 peak of 37,674. The yearbook, which is unique in its broad field, is a mine too, as regards world unemployment, wages, trade, balances transport, currency, prices and public finance.

MUSSOLINI'S TWO SONS ENLIST FOR WAR SERVICE Rome, July 6-A volunteer wave that will send 300,000 Blackshirts into Africa this, summer reached its crest today as Premier Mussolini's young flying sons and a nephew of Garibaldi, "Savior of Italy" in 1870 joined the fray. At the same time, Mussolini further insured peace at home while he concentrated on the Abyssinian campaign with a decision to maintain the balance of naval power by increasing the Italian fleet. Without consulting their father, Vittorio, 19, and Bruno Mussolini, 17, asked the Minister of Aviation to aptheir applications for service in Africa. Mussolini is air minister. With a grunt, he signed the papers sending his boys off to war.

MARY ANNA PAGUE IS RUN DOWN BY AUTO Seriously injured last night when struck by automobile near her home, 11-year-old Mary Anna Pague, 552 Race street, was admitted to the Harrisburg Hospital. She is suffering with contusions of the head and a possible fracture of the skull. Physicians reported the driver of the car, John McCahan, 1009 South Ninth street, took the injured child to the hospital. MAN SHOT IN FIGHT, MAY DIE Continued from Page One to Mrs. Pitman.

When he approached Davis at a store in Dock street and warned him to remain away from Mrs. Pitman, Pitman says Davis drew a knife from his picket and attempted to attack him. According to Pitman's version, he fled from Davis to the entrance of the Central Iron and Steel Company where Davis slashed his wrist. During the struggle Pitman opened fire at Davis. Although four shots apparently had been fired from the pistol, only one of them is believed to have struck Davis.

Davis was employed as a shearsman by the 'Central Iron and Steel Company and he is said to have been on his way to work when the fight started. PAGE SEVEN lake beheld a remarkable profile etched in the rocks above. That "Old Man of the Mountain" still watches over a rugged forest domain that will be preserved in its original state for all time. Ribbon-like roads wind through Bretton Woods and Bartlett, circling the Presidential Range to Glen House and Gorham. Along the Androscoggin River are the scenes of the logging operations that have provided lumber and pulp for the entire country.

That northern country remains a wilderness paradise of mountain lakes and dense forests. Resort activities center at Dixville Notch which is ideally situated in the heart of the peaceful rolling hills. Turning southward from Colebrook the journey closely follows the banks of the Connecticut River as far as Greenfield in order to afford a further attraction along the Mohawk Trail on the homeward trip. TO SEEK PROBE OF CAPITOL'S LOBBIES Senator Clark Would Widen Scope of Existing Proposal Washington, July 6-A thorough probe of lobbying activities on all phases of legislation will be sought in the senate next week by Senator Clark, of Missouri. The senator disclosed today he intended to request that tht scope of the existing proposal for an investigation of lobbying and administration "pressure" in connection with the utilities bill be widened to cover lobbying on all legislation.

He said a he also would seek to obtain assurances that the senate inquiry would delve into the administration's "pressure" activities in connection the passage of legislation. Meanwhile, the house Rules committee prepared to move ahead Monday with a separate inquiry of its own on this matter. NEWEST LAKE IN U. S. BEGINS TO SPREAD OUT Norris, July 6-Water which will ultimately spread over an area measuring more than a thousand square miles, has begun formation of Norris: Lake, impounded behind the incompleted $34,000,000 Norris Dam, one the major power projects of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

A huge steel gate, weighing 15 tons, has been lowered across one of two remaining gaps in the concrete strueture. A cableway carries the gate, from one opening the other, perwhich is 60 feet Lone, and 11 feet wide, mitting concrete pouring behind gate. A rubber hose encircles the edge of the giant water-stop, and is expanded by air pressure to form a watertight cushion to prevent seepage, The dam is scheduled to be completed by January next year, and the lake will be filled to capacity by next May, it is estimated. KING GEORGE INSPECTS ROYAL AIR FORCES Mildenhall, England, July 6-King George, V. today carried out his first inspection of the Royal Air Force and.

witnessed the biggest concentration of military aircraft in British flying history. Queen Mary, the Duke and Duchess of York, and the Prince of Wales, who piloted his own plaen here, also saw the review. More than 350 airplanes ranging from giant troop-carrying machines to speedy single seater fighters, were drawn up in eight rows at Beck Row Military airport, the R. A. newest airdrome near here, for the royal inspection, which was carried out by automobile to save the King the fatigue of walking five miles.

KILLS LEOPARD WITH BARE HANDS Teheran, Iran, July 6--A savage leopard, mad for blood, was killed by an agricultural laborer named Hemmat with his bare hands. While working in the fields, he saw the leopard creeping towards him. He dashed forward and, just as it was about to spring, thrust his arm into its mouth. Getting hold of its tongue, he pulled the leopard over on its back. Then, snatching up' a sharp stone, he began beating its head.

The leopard clawed madly but Hemmat beat on until it fell back dead. His hands by this time badly lacerated but, after short treatment at the Government Hospital, he was able to resume work. PLANS TO PUT 70,000 MEN TO WORK IN NEW YORK New York, July 6-By the first of next month, and perhaps by the middie of this, Gen. Hugh S. Johnson expects to begin putting 70,000 men to work on 72 projects approved by Washington.

The projects, he pointed out today, are only 22 per cent of those planned for the city and which will eventually absorb all men now on work relief rolls. USES TOE TO FIRE GUN ENDING HIS LIFE Phoenixville, July 6- -Ill health was blamed today for the suicide of Mark Corker, 83, a mechanic, of Byers, ten miles from here. Corker used the great toe. of his right foot to press the trigger on a shotgun, the barrel of which he had placed against his hody. He was a veteran of the Britsih army and had lived in this section for 20 years.

Mail Carrier: Held Lebanon, July 6-Harry Schaeffer, 59, a U. S. mail messenger, was held in $5,000 bond today for federal court in Scranton October 21 on a charge of stealing 'a mail pouch containing $800 in cash last June 7. PREDICTS BETTER LIFE FOR BOBO Only True Tramp Will Soon Be Left Again, Leader Says New York, July 6-A more abundant life, where the true hobo may boondoggle, and follow his ancient philosophy without being forced to rub elbows with vulgar persons who would work if they got a chance, is just, around was the corner. cheerful keynote, sounded today, by Ralph E.

Dalton, president of the Hobo Fellowship Association of America, at the opening of its tw cnovention in University Hall, "All those whose hands itch for the common toil will soon be in government jobs," the plump prexy predicted. "Only the true hobo, the real connoissuer of life, will be left to mmute from jungle to jungle." What every man should know, it he is on his uppers, will be included in the 14 day lecture course," said Dr. Dalton. "Upon those following faithful attendance to the lectures will be conferred the degree of Doctor of Dingology," he promised. The recipient will be well qualified to keep house in a boxcar and "ding" at the back door and equanimity.

(The words or "panhandle" are not to be found in the lexicon fthe true hobo.) HOW THAT LARGE LUNCH AFFECTS YOU Philadelphia, July 6-When that tired and lazy, feeling comes after you've had big noon-day lunch, it's brain anemia, Dr. Donald A. Laird, Colgate University psychologist told the National Office Management Association convention here. In tests in the university's laboratory Dr. Laird found a direct relation between heavy meals and the familiar, after-luncheon mental lethargy.

"There is no doubt about it," Dr. Laird said, "after a light lunch, the subjects' minds worked with 6 per cent more speed and 25 per cent more accuracy than after the larger meals. The difference in their ability to concentrate was also marked. There were nearly 70 per cent fewer lapses in attention after the light, dairy lunch." Large quantities of food, he explained, draw blood from the and other portions of the body for digestive purposes. U.

S. STOCKMAN HAS BIG KARAKUL HERD Littleton; July 6-Despite the efforts of Bokhara, on the slopes of the high Himalayas, to retain a monopoly in the production of Karakul sheep, about 9,000 head are in America. H. L. Davey, of Littleton owns the largest herd in this country, numbering more than 1,000.

The animals are highly valued for their pelts, used in the manufacture of expensive coats. CAROLINA TO HAVE CHINESE TEACHER Shanghai, July 6-A Chinese, Dr. Y. Z. Chang, is to teach English literature to American students in the Dr.

Chang is professor University of North Carolina. at the National Central University, Nanking, and he will go to Carolina as visiting professor. Before his return to Nanking, Dr. Chang was instructor of Chinese in the college for teachers of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. He was born and educated in Shanghai.

TRIAL OF MRS. WALEY TO BE RESUMED TUESDAY Tacoma, July 6-Trial of Mrs. Margaret Waley, 19, one of the accused kidnapers of 9-year-old George Weyerhaeuser, will be resumed in federal court here Tuesday. After the jury of ten men and two women was selected yesterday, Judge Edward E. Cushman adjourned the trial, as previously arranged, by Prosecutor Owen P.

Hughes and Chief Defense Counsel John F. Dore. The three-day delay was to permit ample time for assembling of witnesses. The government is expected to present 75 witnesses at the trial of the 19-year-old bride of Harmon Metz Waley, 24, who confessed his part in the kidnaping and release of -the boy for $200,000. Waley is serving a sentence of.

45 years at McNeil Island penitentiary. MAN DROWNS TRYING TO ESCAPE HEAT WAVE Philadelphia, July 6-In an attempt to escape sweltering summer heat, George Wood, 33, unemployed, was drowned in a Fairmount Park lake today while two friends slept on its banks. Awakened by his cries, Wood's companions went to his aid. First aid treatment failed to revive him. Woman Shoots Self Philadelphia, July 6-Mrs.

Jose McCarthy, 24, wife of a marine radio operator, was shot and seriously wounded today in the bedroom of her home here. Police said the wound was self -inflicted after a quarrel with Bangor Banker Dies Bangro, July 6-Funeral arrangements were completed today for David S. Huddleson, 85, banker, retried merchant and former burgess, councilman and school director here. Air Commuter at 81 Boston- Travel by air or sea does not phase Rev. Peter Hanley, of Chicago, 81-year-old chaplain of a veterans' hospital.

He flew to Boston the Windy City to sail for a vacation in Ireland, the land of his birth. COURIER CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING The Courier maintains accept or reject the right to copy. Also a minimum of 4 any Classified Ad each ad. Count lines to line. average words to six RATES 10c a line, one insertion.

9c a line, two or more Yearly Rates on Request insertions. Call Bell 6111 Charged ads will be received by tele phone, and if paid within 7 days at the Courier office, cash rates will be allowed. Phone 6111 If you want to place an ad in the most fertile results newspaper field in Harrisburg The Courier is the right place for immediate, that where are almost ad. Help wanted or a position wanted, something to buy or to sell, whatever it is, results will be gratifying. Harrisburg Sunday Courier BUSINESS SERVICES OFFERED M.

HARVEY TAYLOR SON 313 Market St. BONDING and INSURANCE For Information Call: Bell 2-2651 HEATING, PLUMBING, ROOFING WILLIAM J. JAUSS Furnace and stoves repaired, roofing, spouting and jobbing specialty. 27 Zeigler Ave. Both Phones MOVING, TRUCKING, STORAGE H.

E. BRINKERHOFF-Local and long distance hauling, draying piano moving, careful handling, 1437 REGINA Bell 3-3854. STORAGE- private rooms for household goods. P. G.

Deiner, Jeweler, 408 Market street. Phone 2-2374. REPAIRING REFINISHNG FURNITURE REPAIRED, upholstered and crated; estimates. Will call. 8.

N. Cluck, 320 Woodbine Bell 8471. EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED, MALE THE FARM JOURNAL has an opening for one man, energetic, ambitious, clean cut, with car, to contact, civic and social organizations in Cumberland, Perry Juniata and Mifflin counties. Permanent position with salary and bonus. Telephone Mr.

Jackson, 2-9348, Monday morning. WANTED Representative for complete line of high grade refractories. Write P. A. McIntyre, Penn-Harris Hotel.

SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AGENTS 81 MAN OR WOMAN wanted to supply proustomers with Harrisburg famous and Watkins near-by cities. Business established, earnings average $25 weekly, pay starts immediately. Write R. Watkins Company, 231-96 Johnson Newark, N. J.

MEN WANTED for Rawleigh Route's in Harrisburg. Write today. Rawleigh Dept. PNG-216-SB, Chester, Pa. THIS CAN BE YOUR OPPORTUNITY: If you have sales and leadership experience, education and a car, we have permanent, paying reer for you with bright future.

Write Box 424, care this paper for personal interview. State fully your qualifications if you expect due consideration immediately. LIVESTOCK POULTRY SUPPLIES 49 WHITE Leghorns, Brown Leghorns, White Rocks, Buff Rocks, and New Hampshire Reds. Also White Pekin Ducklings. Feed of all kinds for young fowl, puppies, and dogs.

Paxton Flour Feed 352 Broad St. REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENTS AND FLATS Desirable Downtown single and three room Apartments, New and Modern Apply Park Realty, 210 N. Third Room 202. FEAR MAN'S ATTEMPT TO WALK ACROSS LAKE FAILED Windsor, July 6-Frederick Walter, 42, resident of Windsor and a German World War veteran who reportedly "walked" part way across the English channel on pontoons attached to his feet recently, was feared today to have lost his life an' attempt to "walk" across Lake St. Claire.

Walter left Stagg Island near Sarnia, in Lake St. Claire 26 hours ago, bound for Livingston Light, near Belle Isle, Detroit, a distance of 42 miles. In addition, to the pontoons he carried two poles fitted with buoyant cylinders. The harbor master has been notified of Walter's failure to reach his destination. He carried only a compass, and is unable to swim.

He has a wife and 11-year-old daughter. SHIPBUILDERS VOTE TO CONTINUE STRIKE Camden, N. July 6-Heartened by the advice of Norman Thomas, Socialist party leader, 4,600 strikers at the New York Shipbuilding, Corpora: tion yards here to continue the eight weeks' walkout. A charge that the federal government could bring the strike to swift and satisfactory termination by withdrawing $52,000,000 in naval contracts from the company was made by Thomas in addressing a mass meeting of the workers..

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