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The Washington times., 1930-08-16
BY William
THE YEAR AHEAD
For Those Whose Birthday Is
August II


If August II Is your birthday,
during the coming year you
may feel an urge to make a
change in business or home
conditions. Be sure that suf-
ficient thought is given to any
plan before you undertake it as
the change might not be for the
better. You hay profit through
friends, writings or artistic
work.
Important Dates - Avoid
excesses of all kinds, take no
risks and maintain routine
from September % to October
II. November 20 to December
81, January l to 2, March Is
to %, June 26 to July 8. Good
for general affairs, make efforts
to advance your interests from
August II to 10, october IS to
1S, November 2 to S, March /
to 4, May 1: to 81, June IL to
13, July / to 5. Contradictory
dates show two opposing inn
fluenceS.
A CHILD born August II will
have a determined but change
able nature. He should succeed
as an actor. writer, secretary
or in connection with transpor-
tation, publishing or with banks
as an accountant or stats
tician.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
When Manners Are Correct
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman..

ton Of such generosity. quite
special generosity I should say,
make as fine a gesture as pos
sible. Bring him, from camp. a
well-choSen gift. something that
you are sure that he. will like
and want. And when you give
him or send it to him. enclose
a letter telling him how much
you appreciate his kindness
and his bis-hearted thought for
your comfort and happiness.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
YOUR RULING STAR
Shwader.
August 10

August Ii
II August 13 is your birthday,
during the coming year you
may feel a keen desire to do
things and much may be ac-
complished through energetic
and determined action. Keep
at things consistently and do
not act in an erratic and i'm
pulsive manner. There may be
short trips and some affairs to
be settled concerning relatives.
Important Dates: Avoid ex-
cesses Of all kinds. take no
risks and maintain routine
from September q to 80, Oc-
tober 3 to 10, March IS to
April Z, May 20 to June 3,
June Is to 20, July / to 9.
Good for general affairs, make
e11orCS 70 ADVANCE your lnLer"
ests from August 10 to 23, No
vember 2 to S, January 81 to
February 8, February % to
March 4, May IL to II, July l
to 5. Contradictory dates show
two opposing influences.
A CHILD born August 18 will
be extremely active and lead
a busy life. He will be re-
sourceful, fond of learning and
should strive to do few things
well, rather than many things
specifically. He will be at
tracted to art or science and
should benefit through his
friends.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Fatal Rendezvous

There was q nasty blow over his
forehead.
Edith? Where is she"
he finally asked weakly.
Bennett shook his head, sig
mailing that the truth should not
yet be told. He asked a ques-
ton quickly. trying to keep
Nash from the subject Of his
wife.
when did this happen?"
Last night went down
stairs for a cigarette. Mrs.
Nash had already retired. put
out the light because she wanted
to sleep. Fifteen minutes later
] came back in the darkness
something struck my forehead.
l don't remember anything until
hours and hours ago, my senses
returned and ! was helpless, Just
as you found me-"
He paused q moment In utter
weakness. His voice had be-
came quite low as, after his Or
deal, it was with an effort that
he could speak.
Where is Edith? Edith!
Edith" he called.
A silence fell upon the group
:. most of those in the house
were now in the room or at the
door. It seemed as though no
one wanted to tell Nash the
truth. Dale was the one who
finally spoke.
You must have a feeling
that something's happened, ;"
Dale wanted to have Nash get
it as easily as possible.
What is it? For Gods sake,
don't torture me any more!"
The Washington times., 1930-08-16

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
I am going to a camp this
year and as I did not have all
the necessary equipment, a
friend Of mine. q boy about
my age, 16. kindly loaned
me his. I have known this
boy for about a year at school.
Would 1t be correct for me to
give him q small. inexpensive
souvenir from camp?
A READER.
Yes. To show your apprecia-
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
DO YOU KNOW
THAT

A carload of 1000 rats and
mice Of all shapes. color and
sizes, was recently sent to the
experimental laboratories Of
the University Of Michigan at
Bar Harbor. Me.
Switzerland ranks first in in
ventions. with Sweden second,
followed in order by Germany,
DENNIS ark. Norway, France,
Great Britain, Belgium. the
United States and Australia.
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What Do You KnOr?
ANSWERS TO TODAY'S TEST
(QuestiOns On Editorial Page).

1. Flagrant. 2. Bizarre.
3. Mimic. 4. Whim. 5. Huge.
6. Adobe. Z. A nomadic Arab.
8. A common sailor. 9. A slice
of bread fried in butter on
which anchovies or mushrooms
are served. 10. Burns with .
The Washington times., 1930-08-16

bright flame. IL. When its
leaves fall off at certain sea-
sons. IL. Delightful. IS. North
east. IA. Franz Ferdinand.
Archduke of Austria. is. Her
bert ASquith.
CopyTiEht 1859 KirE Features
Syndicate inc,
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
This Day in History

This is the anniversary of the surrender Of De-
troit, in 1872, by General Hull to the British with
out resistance.
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Naughty Glare

Cathie opened her mouth to
speak. The woman gave her a
contemptuous stare. and turned
on her heel. In a moment
Cathie heard the click Of her
big heels on the uncarpeted
steps that led to the third
floor.
"You like find room now?
You follow me. please" It
was the boy. Charlie =.
or was il another one? Cathie
couldn't be sure. but his pleas
The Washington times., 1930-02-14

Battery candidates, who are
to turn out midway in March,
will be bOIStered by the re-
turn Of Calvin Young, right
handed pitching sensation.
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Ladies Independent
League

(Including February 10, 1ssO.)
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
CENTRAL PLANS.
TRACK PROGRAM

With entrance I'm five outside
track meets definitely assured and
at least one more in prospect,
Central High Schools track and
field men are settling down to
hard work.
Unless some change is brought
about shortly the Blue and White
athletes will likely participate in
outdoor events exclusively.
= Heading the list will be an
inter-class meet which will be-
stressed for the first time in sew
eral years.
The Central C Club, Parent.
Teachers Association and A1urnI1i
Association are understood to be-
backing this attraction.
Eugene Casey, popular alumni
member, has volunteered to per-,
sonally. donate nine medals to
standouts in this meet, while
other appropriate trophies have.
also been voted.
In addition to the other regu-
larly scheduled events Central
this year will compete in the.
Princeton interscholastics, May 8.
Well fortified with material
Coach Billy Foley hopes to make
an impression in the five outside
tests lined up for his charges. The
schedule follows:
April 1926, Penn Relays; May 3,
Princeton Interscholastics: 10,
Maryland InterscholaStics; H.
&C." Club meet; 80, Inter-High
meet
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
c. j. SWIMMERS
IN HOME DEBUT

The only competition offered
college athletic fans here tonight
is at Catholic u, when the Car
dinal mermen make their home
debut against the swimmers of
William and Mary College at 8
o'clock. In two previous meets
the local natators have been on
the short end of scores against
Delaware and Lafayette, but are
confident of winning tonight's
meet.
Two local basketball quintets
will perform on foreign courts,
Georgetown meeting Canisius in
Buffalo, N. Y, and Gallaudet
plays Shepherds College at
Shepherdstown. w. Va, while
George Washington meets Man.
haitian College in a boxing match
at New York, also tonight.
The big event Of the week
end locally, at least, is the
boxing meet tomorrow night
in the BrOOkland gym be-
tween Washington and Lee
and Catholic u. The rivalry
is keen between them, since
last year the. Generals re-
fused to box their middle
weight against frankie Full
lam because he was then a
freshman, claiming a victory
in that class by forfeiture.
Three track meets will draw
District college athletes tomor-
row night. Georgetown's one
mile relay team meets Colgate
in the Crescent A. c. games in
New York city for the Sammy
Reid Memorial trophy, and Leo
Sexton performs in the high
jump in the Boston A. A. games,
while Maryland will be repre-
sented in the annual University
of Virginia indoor meet by both
freshman and varsity performers.
Maryland and Virginia will
have the basketball situation to
themselves here tomorrow, al.
though three other quints perform
away, in which Georgetown
tackles Syracuse, George Wash
ington meets Navy, and American
U. travels to Pittsburgh to tackle
Duquesne. Catholic US swim
ming team journeys to Baltimore
to meet Johns Hopkins swimmers,
and Georgetown's boxers oppose
Army at West Point to round out
the days program.
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
LEAGUE DRAWS
INTEREST

One Of the most successful and
popular unlimited loops ever or.
ganized in this sectionl That's
the growing impression among
those following the fortunes Of
the Independent Basketball
League.
With well balanced clubs in
competition widespread interest
has been created in this move
ment.
Tonight two clubs who
dropped their initial league
starts will come together at
Fort Myer, each determined
to break into the win column.
Pop Woods Woodlawn baS-
keters, who have been knocking
off all brands Of opposition Of
late, will buck UP against Willie
Andrews National Circles in this
game starting at $50 o'clock.
The admirable spirit Of both
combinations is expected to pro
duce a fight to a finish and sol
dier-boy enthusiasts are anticipat-
ing a treat comparable with last
weeks Woodlawn-French Co.
struggle.
A. smart article Of play
packing an abundance Of
thrills last night featured an
upset which found Howard A.
The Washington times., 1930-02-14

johnson is frank in his
belief that GOslin, Washing
tons big bertha, is Overpaid
and believes he would benefit
by working his way to the top
again.
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
TGNED GRLFFlEN MAY LOSE BONUS OFFER
ZIG EIT' :
LAS IIs!S.S

At New Haven, Conn.-Steven
Smith, 129-pounder Of Bridge
port, defeated Lew Massey, Phil
adelphia (1O).
At New York-Billy Franklin,
New York middleweight, won on
foul from Mickey Fedor (2).
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
French'S tOssers returned VIC
tOriOus over st. Mary's Celtics
at Alexandra ArmOry Hall,
1924.

BY scoring in this manner the
French baSketeers stepped into
a leadership tie with Skinker
Brothers Eagles. Each team now
boasts a record Of two games won
without a loss.
Plenty Of spirit added color
to this spectacle and the largest
week night attendance of the
year was kept on its toes most
of the way.
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
GOSL|N ONE
Of THOSE
UNSIGNED
BY BOB THAYER

Clark Griffith has gone his
limit and will be prepared to
take drastic measures If some
Of his stars fail to agree to
terms shortly!
Such was the opinion voiced
by Manager Walter johnson
this morning.
While mailing out contracts in
January Griffith offered several
of his players a bonus plan
whereby they could draw down
the pay they earned.
The agreemen,, it is under.
stood, called for an ordinary
salary with the alternative
of adding whatever extra
cash they merit.
Goose Goslin, slugging out
fielder Of the Griffmen, was one
so treated. And Goslin as well
as some of the others, has not
yet accepted terms.
There are some cases, OF
course, where the players are
merely marking time" johnson
explained this morning, ~'but
others seem to be out Of line
altogether.
ST saw the contracts offered
these players and consider them
liberal. And if ONE of the boys
don't take a tumble to them
selves and get down to business
Griff is apt to drop this bonus
idea altogether. That means they
will be limited to reduced salaries
without the incentive Of increas-
ing their incomes by making
good"
Last year we finished in fifth
place. They don't pay off out
side Of first division and it's up
to the players to come through.
II they do their part Griff will
do l1iSl"
johnson is frank in his
belief that GOslin, Washing
tons big bertha, is Overpaid
and believes he would benefit
by working his way to the top
again.
"tGoose' has the ability to earn
the money he has been drawing" p"
the Big Train insists, "but it's
up to him to do it.
''I've played with Goslin and
know what he can do. But a
man in any profession cashes in
on results and not reputation
Last year Goose was only a
shadow of his former self. And
until he shows comeback qualities
lae deserves to be treated as would
any other ordinary ball player.
''That doesn't mean we're not
back Of Goslin. We merely feel
It's best for him to settle down
to brass tacks at this stage Of his
career. He's still young man
and, II he gets back into stride
has several years to CO."
That the washington Club can
do without It's stars better than
its stars can do without the
washington Club is the point EN-.
phasized most bv Walter. AND
past performances have proved
he Is very nearly right!
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
jewelers. League

SEASON RECORDS
High average-Grasso (R. Harris
Co, Sr.). 105. High game-Van De
Koolwyk Goldsmith & Coz. 159. High
set--Preller (Galt a. Bros.), 398. High
strikes-PrelIer (Galt e. BroE), %. High
spares-Preller (Galt & Bros.), 1O5.
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
LIONELS LOOKING

The Lionals are looking around
for basketball trays with 130-
pound quints. Phone Adams
$3.50.
The Washington times., 1930-02-14
RAUBER PILOTS
CENTRAL NINE

Louis '"Ty" Rauber, enterpr1slng
football coach, has finally been
chosen to handle the 1880 Cen
trail High School baseball team.
For a time the choice was mar
rowed down to Athletic Director
Bert Coggins and Rauber. When
it was discovered that the latter
could take over the job, however,
Coggins Immediately transferred
It to the former Washington and
Lee sensation.
Rauber is fortunate in having
the nucleus of good club avail
able. Seasoned material from
last year will cooperate with the
newcomers in an effort to pro
duce a worthwhile combination.
Battery candidates, who are
to turn out midway in March,
will be bOIstered by the re.
turn of Calvin Young, right
. handed pitching sensation.
Young, who has created an en-
Viable reputation in past years, is
in good scholastic standing and
will be ready to fire away with
his best in series play.
Megby, a Southpaw, and Chill
dress, an orthodox man, are other
singers who may help the cause.
Two first-class backstops will be
available in Joe Herman and
Angus Lamond, both seasoned
products.
The infield situation may need
some adjusting but it is under.
stood that a sizeable squad Of
candidates will be available.
BroadbenS, first base; Cumber-
land or LampSen, second base,
and Harrison or Brandt, third
base, are already set to go. The
shifting Of one Of these infielders
to shortstop may be brought
about.
. White, McGann, Colella and
Colliflower are garden candidates
with plenty Of ability and may
have an important say,so in the
final order Of things.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-11-28

much as one per cent Of the outstand.
ing stock.
A recent issue of this stock with q
par value of $257,940,700 was offered
the stockholders, the proceeds Of which
will be used to provide for new con.
struction needed by the Bell System to
care for additional business resulting
from the constantly greater use Of
telephone service.
In all more than 2S2, 900 subscriptions
for new stock were received and 1884,.
600 separate purchases or sales Of
rights were handled. In advance of
final figures telephone officials esti-
mate that the number of rights to
purchase stock allowed to lapse did
not exceed the figures for 1928 when
the unsubscribed stock amounted to
about one-third of one per cent.
Subscriptions made under the single
payment plan were about n per cent
as compared with IT'S per cent in 1928
and the number under the installment
plan. % per cent. OF the total shares
subscribed about 81 per cent were
under the single payment plan as com.
pared with 1873 per cent under the
previous offer. The average number
of shares per subscription this year
was approximately 90 compared with
500 in 1928.
Cash subscriptions amounting to ap.
proximately s225, 100000 were received
in connection with this stock offer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-11-28
NINETY DISASTERS CALL
FOR RED CROSS RELIEF,
AT COST OF $1,2Oo,OOO
Vice Chairman Fieser Cites Read
mess to Act of National Soci-
ETY., Which Lessons Loss of
Life-3,500 Chapters Aid in
Work.

Readiness to act in an emergency,
should disaster strike, has become
part Of the Red Cross Chapter pro-
gram in thousands Of communities.
The need for this training Of local
committees was revealed last year,
when more than ninety communities
required disaster relief work by the
Red Cross.
AS in former years, tornadoes
brought the greatest damage. Twenty
four serious tornadoes occurred. Fire
also took toll Of life and property in
twenty-four communities. Seven forest
fires did great damage; eighteen areas
were affected by floods, and nine
storms caused heavy losses. Other
disasters were cloudbursts, cyclones,
epidemics, mine explosions and ship
wrecks. In the insular possessions Of
the United States the Red Cross gave
relief in twelve disasters, chiefly from
hurricanes. In foreign countries re-
lief was given by the American Red
Cross in six instances of earthquakes,
floods and to refugees.
The disaster relief work Of the Red
Cross cost $1,2OS,151 last year. Sta.
tistics showed an approximate death
rate of 100 persons in these disasters;
buildings destroyed or damaged,
1858; persons injured, 1,487, and per.
sons assisted by the Red Cross, 96,872.
Through disaster preparedness of
Red Cross Chapters, undoubtedly great
numbers of lives were saved, and
much distress and grief following the
calamities was prevented, according
to James L. Fieser, vice chairman in
charge of domestic operations Of the
Red Cross.
"This type Of work is supported by
the memberships of citizens Of the
United States, their volunteer contri.
buttons, and their devoted work." Mr..
Fieser said.
EVERY man and woman Is urged
to join as member of the local Red
Cross Chapter, not only to be a part
ner in supporting the work through
his membership, but also to serve
should an emergency occur"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-11-28
THE CHRISTMAS MAIL

Postmaster General Walter +. Brown
in circular mailed to all post Offices in
the country. states the Post Office De-
partment will make every effort to
handle the Christmas mails without con-
gestion and delay, but owing to the
enormous volume this can be done only
with the cooperation of the public.
Compliance with suggestions by local
postmasters will greatly aid and insure
the prompt handling of all mail
During the holiday time the volume
of mail increases approximately 400 per
cent 1t is physical impossiblity to
handle this great mass of mail matter
efficiently and promptly within few
days. Therefore to assure delivery of
their Christmas presents. cards, and
letters by Christmas Day the public
should shop and mail early. Do your
Christmas shopping SO that you can
mail your gifts, greetings, and letters to
relatives, friends, and loved ones at
least week or 10 days before Christ
mas, according to the distance. This
will make it certain that they are re-
ceived on or before Christmas Day,
and will be great aid to postal employ
ees and enable them to spend Christi
mas Day with their families.
The use of Special Delivery stamp
will assure delivery on Christmas Day. il
mailed at the proper time
Wrap and tie all packages securely.
Write the address in ink, preferably on
the wrapper, and not on a tag. which
might be torn from the package during
transit in the heavy rush of mail. Also
be sure and write the return address on
the upper left hand corner, so that in
event the package for some reason, is
not delivered to the party addressed, it
can be returned to the sender, and not
sent to the dead letter Office.
A little care in wrapping and address
ing your packages will greatly facilitate
their handling and delivery through the
mail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-11-28
SAVE YOUR EYES
By DR.. J. Fred Andreae, Sec.
Md. State Board Optometry
READING IN BED


The popular belief that it is not
wise to read while in reclining po-
sition is one which is correctly
founded and substantiated by science.
Both the light used as well as the
matter being read are thus placed in
a strained and unnatural position,
the head and neck are usually prop
ped toward and the return flow of
blood from the head and eyes is inn
peded. 1t is easy to observe that
nature intended man to use his brain
the eyes are a part Of the brain)
while he is in an upright position and
if he attempts to read or think while
lying down the brain becomes
quickly muddled and overlooked
with blood. This explains why so
many people have acquired the
habit of 'reading themselves to
Sleep"
The use of the eyes for reading
or close work requires much more
muscular exertion than one is us
ually aware of and when a body is
sufficiently fatigued so that it must
retire to bed it has no energy to
spare for the pleasant pastime of
reading. This brings us to another
point, namely, reading in bed by
those who are recuperating or re-
covering from some illness.
Many cases of overtaxed eye
muscles resulting in normal eye con-
ditions, difficult of correction and
very uncomfortable, are continually
being found by optometrists among
those who have passed the time,
during and after an illness, in read
lug, little realizing that the act of
reading while in a weakened condi-
ton may result in permanent in
jury to the eyes. Everything con-
sidered, it is better then, to avoid
Reading in Bed"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-11-28
Where Our State Is Lacking

The following Editorial was published
in a Baltimore City paper last week:
At luncheon of the Twentieth cen
fury Club, Baltimore, Mrs. Emil
Crockin, President of the League of
Women Voters, spoke in favor of a
Statewide system of Juvenile Courts.
That was needed, she said, because in
most of the counties Criminal Courts
still handle the petty acts of minor
children, along with the serious crimes
of the hard-boiled wrongdoers.
In too many instances, those Criminal
Courts, moreover, are handling the
children with the same methods as
they use for the serious cases of
adults. Guilty or not guilty? What's
the evidence? Such and such a
penalty. Next case!
1t would be easy to cite penalties
which are obviously absurd for the
specific acts of minors. Again, il
would be easy to put the blame on the
judges and in effect stamp those gentle
men as ogres who know no mercy,
even to little children. But that would
not be fair. The Judges much more
often than not haven't the time to set
up the additional ways and means
which they themselves consider neces-
sary, for the proper disposition of the
troubles of minors.
Outside OF Baltimore City and few
counties, Maryland is not modern in
dealing with erring boys and girls. On
the contrary, 1 is decidedly Backward
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-11-28
Miss Brice Got Medal First
Time On Stage

Fannie Brice, who sings four of her
latest songs in the United Artists all
talking all-slnging picture, "Be Your
SELF" showing at Firemen's Hall, here,
Nov. %, made her first appearance
before an audience at the age of four
teen. The show was an amateur
affair and Miss Brice was given a
medal for proficiency.
Since that memorable event in her
life, she has been continuously before
the public, starring in vaudeville, in
Broadway revues and in pictures.
BE Yourself" is a story of the
nightclubs and prize-ring, with Robert
Armstrong, Gertrude Aston, Harry
Green, G. Pat Collins. Budd Fine and
Jimmy Tolson in the supporting cast.
The picture was directed by Thornton
Freeland.