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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Increase in Letter Postage
Condemned as Unwise Move

Renewal Of suggestions for increased
postal charges, as made by Postmaster
General Walter F. Brown, produces the
same public reaction that has been
characteristic of all proposals of tbs
sort In the past. It Is maintained by
many that 2-cent postage on letters
is an established policy and must not
be changed, regardless of the cost OF
the service. The extensive use of the
Thanking privilege also receives atten-
ton, along with service rendered to
other Government departments.
1t is conceded by the Charleston
Daily Mail that "it might not be un-
wise for the Government to revise its
postal rates upward" in view of Post
master General Browns recommended
ton of a rate of 2l2 cents an ounce
before the proposal is carried out a
thorough survey of the department
along scientific lines ought to be made
in order that the exact condition OF
affairs might be known. Such an in
quiry might develop the fact that no
increase in rates would be necessary
that the desired results could be
achieved through reorganization OF
methods. In an establishment as large
as is the Post ONCE Department and
where political considerations rather
than business qualifications often are
the chief factors in employment OF a
loose ends and neglected corners,
concludes the Daily Mail.
Before even considering new
letter rate" advises the Detroit News,
"a much more thorough presentation
is in order upon the continuing losses
due to political operation of the de-
partment. If Mr.. Brown evades this,
he will be doing just what his predeces-
sorS have done before him; but the easy
way of at once continuing the abuses
and paying for them at the expense
of individual and business letter mail
will find as little Endorsement now as
1t has in the past. 1t is to be remem-
bered that already through a new tariff
and in other ways the public Is being
asked to pay and pay and pay. II
indeed he has political preferment in
mind, it appears that Mr.. Brown has
chosen the certain route to prompt
and emphatic rejection
An increase in postage with the OBJ
ject of wiping out a deficit fails to
impress the Worcester Evening Gazette,
which says, as to the various Federal
departments, in arguing the matter:
Following precisely the same reason
ing. the Department of Commerce
shows a deficit of $58,000000. The
Agricultural Department has a deficit
in excess of $155 100000. and this takes
no account of the deficit which is an
ticipated when the Federal Farm Board
attempts to balance its books after
letting the farmers use Sl50,000,0 900 III
trying to control the wheat and cotton
markets. We do not speak of deficit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Easter in Russia.

Easter IN Russia,
No Eastertide news from the outside
world can have excelled in interest the
dispatches reporting the fervor with
which the festival of the Resurrection
was celebrated in Russia. The religious
universe, irrespective of creed, rejoices
to know that all the churches in Mos
cow were crowded with devout Chris
tians and that elsewhere throughout
the Soviet Union divine worship pro-
ceeded on scale comparable with con-
ditions prevalent before the Communist
atheistic movement was launched.
Long before midnight of Easter Sun
day." the Associated Press tells us,
items of thousands of the faithful could
be seen making their way through
the darkened streets, carrying lighted
candles to guide them over the broken
pavements to their favorite churches.
- 1t was a scene reminiscent Of
the old Russia"
The only noticeable mark Of new
order this year was the absence of bells
and chimes. These were recently ST.
fenced forever by government decree.
The Red authorities devised other
means for diverting the people from
Easter meditations by ordaining reduced
rates for theaters and moving pictures
during the holiday. Performances were
deliberately prolonged beyond the hour
set for the midnight masses, but all
accounts agree that these artificial
methods of snufing out popular rever-
ence for the sacredness of the hour
failed lamentably of their purpose. The
churches played to capacity" despite
the irreligious counter attractions staged
for their detriment and notwithstand-
ing even the jeers Of atheists congre-
gated outside.
The autocrats in the Kremlin have
not vet lifted all the bans imposed on
the Russian peoples right to worship
God in their own way. But the ex-
periences of this Easter are promising,
in light of the hideous crusade the
Soviet rulers are waging against all
forms of religious activity. When the
world hears of unmolested priests Of the
Russian Orthodox Church carrying cru
cifxes, ikons and holy pictures as they
marched in solemn procession behind
banners emblazoned with pictures of
the saints. there will be an inclination
to hope that the Soviet czars may yet
see the light.
1t Is one thing to tear down the
"capitalistic" system and establish a
Communistic economic structure on its
ruins. When the Russian government
does that it violates merely its own best
interests. 1t is quite another matter
for the Soviet Republic to blast religious
foundations which are common not
only to Russia, but to the civilized uni
verse. When Moscow embarked upon
that program 1t declared war on Chris
tianity. The God-fearing peoples Of
the globe have risen in stentorian pro-
test against that arch-attack on their
deepest and most ancient sentiments
and susceptibilities. The Easter tidings
from Russia would seem to indicate
that their remonstrance is not in vain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

of the United States and one of the
wet" leaders of the House, has come
out with an Endorsement of the Brown
Davis ticket in the Pennsylvania Re-
publican primaries. Mr.. Beck argues
that a vote for the so-called wet candi-
dates in the field in Pennsylvania,
Phillips for governor and Bohlen for
Senator, is merely playing into the
hands of the dry candidate for gov
ernor, Clifford Pinchot. Mr.. Beck in
his announcement remarks:
IF Brown and Davis were uncom-
promising drys, a different situation
would present itself, but both are lib
erals in the true sense of the word.
They can safely stand on their public
records as men of broad vision and
constructive craftsmanship"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANpER JOHNSON.

Subjective Impression.
The poet is gentle
And philanthropic elf.
He's often sentimental
And he says, Enjoy yourself!"
And, like the shivering robin bird,
He comes a-caroling.
AS usual, his song is heard
About the lovely Sprng!
So it's Never mind the blizzard
That is lurking round the hill"-
For the poet is a wizard
With a stout unfailing skill!
Though it's familiar, more or less,
His tune he likes to grind
And VOW that Springtime loneliness
Is just state of mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

Mail clerks will no longer be required
to give attention to pictorial addresses.
The skill Of the artist is not always
sufficient to compensate for a conscien-
tious effort to write plainly. Even II
the picture is clever, mail clerk is
supposed to be too busy making trains
to have time for incidental personal
entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

Some benefit is derived even from the
sacrifice of an individual to underworld
fury. The latest homicide has led to
the establishment of mo Parking" signs
on stretches of dark thoroughfare where
they are most needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

The captain of the Berengaria re-
ports that the Gulf Stream is moving
toward New York City. and predicts
that Long Island will one day be fringed
with palms. The styles in bathing suits
indicate preparedness even for so ex-
traordinary a change of climate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Distributed Cargo.

DlStLlOutCu NaISU'
'It is now rumored that you do not
personally abstain from alcohol, even
though you declare yourself a dry"
II started the rumor," answered Sen
ator Sorghum, Gin an effort to please as
many voters as possible"
But, to quote an adage, you shouldn't
carry water on both shoulders"
I'm not trying to. I am carrying
water on one shoulder and flask on
the hip"
Jud Tunkins says there ought to be
special polar expeditions organized for
the benefit Of people who don't know
how to appreciate comfortable homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Puzzle to Husbands.

From the Charlotte News.
Uncle Sans census question, whats
your relationship to your family?" gives
modern husbands something to scratch
their heads over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
PrOhahIv the Rest

From the Long Beach Press-Telegram.
The young generation, discussing
ways and means of succeeding in life
list imagination, ambition and aspira-
ton. Better not forget perspiration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

Mussolini is greater in power than
the King of italy. The King, owing to
tradition, finds it impractical to start
life all over and, initiating Mussolinis
rise to power. become popular agitator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Nav Be a Game.

From the Cincinnati Times-star.
The discovery that there are nine
planets instead of eight has started the
theory that some kind of celestial ball
game may be in progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

Easter music again called attention to
the fact that the old-time composers
have not been superseded by modern
novelty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

The public rests a little easier as 1t
Is reported that AL Capone takes his
amusement on a golf course instead of
in a shooting gallery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
A House Divided.

From the Florence (Ala) Herald.
According to the Literary Digest, the
United States, like ancient Gaul, Is
divided into three parts-dry, moist and
wet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Don't Get Behind Truck.

From the Toledo Blade.
Lima Beane says the straight and
narrow road is all right, provided you
don't have the hard luck to get behind
truck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

India is still concentrating attention
on itself in a manner which would
afford renewed opportunity for another
Kipling if one could be found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
But Harder to Keen.

From the Dayton Daily News.
Latest reports are that a seat on the
stock exchange is easier to get these
days than one on a street car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Hardest and Softest,

From the Louisville Times.
Every motorist knows that the hard
est detours are really the softest ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

Lindbergh continues to take the
"This-is-my-busy-d day" sign off his desk
and hang 1t on his airplane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Maybe Row Isn't Over.

From the Omaha World Herald.
But maybe the row between Ruth
Mccormick and Charley Deneen in I'LL
nois Is not over yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
An Early Alarm.

From the Louisville Times.
The pioneer of daylight saving was
an early morning fly in bed room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
A Good Idea!
Le South BEND Tribune.

From the South Bend Tribune.
Several astronomers have announced
that they do not believe in the new
planet. All right, let it be named Santa
Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Chance for Scientist.

From the Buffalo Evening News.
There Is yet time for some scientist
10 win fame by showing the umpire how
to warm up his eye before the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Remembrance by Mail.

The valentines have ceased the thrills
That once made gay our lot.
The melancholy fuel bills
Show we are not forgot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Suspense.

AS gruesome crime waves come and 60
Policemen are bereft of bliss
And move in stage fright through the
show
Which people may applaud or hiss.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

when a man makes heap o. fuss
bout what he's doin'," said Uncle Eben,
"'he's liable to tract attention to a
heap dat he ought to be dom, but
amt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
18th ST and Pennsylvanie Aye.
Chicago once: Lake Michisan Buildins.
European once: IA Resent St.. London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21
Air of Melancholy,

when you let the Office boy of to
attend funeral, does he return with a
face that looks as if he had been weep
ing?"
"Only when the home ball team has
lost"
"He who has enough" said Hi Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, strives on for
more in order to protect it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

@. Is 1t really believed that the
Magyar civilization is survival of the
old Atlantis?-K. F. H.
A. The Bureau of American Ethnol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

One day before long Senator j.
Thomas Hef1in is going to blow the lid
off of the Alabama Democratic situa-
ton, in an address to the Senate, If
intends telling his colleagues, but more
particularly the people of Alabama,
just what is the trouble with Demo-
cratic organization which denies him
the right to be candidate for the DEM
ocratic senatorial nomination in the
primary next August. He has been
storing up ammunition for long time.
Before long he will go down to Alabama
to begin stumping the State In the
interest of his candidacy. He will
do very complete job, and there
are many Senators today who are will
ing to bet that he will win, no matter
whether the edict of the State COM
mittee holds against his entering the
primary or not
Now that the new slush fund COM
mittee of the Senate has finally been
completed it may be expected to be-
gin digging away at primary eXpen-
ditures before long. 1t has $100,00s
at its disposal, enough to conduct quite
an investigation in number Of States.
Vice President Curtis met with diff
Guilty in making up the committee. He
appointed nine Senators before he
could get committee of five.
X y
The Republican party in the South
does not appear to have changed a
great deal, despite the fact that Presi-
dent Hoover carried four of the States
Of the "solid South" in 1928. Reports
from Georgia say that a Republican
State convention was a riot on Satur-
day, with two factions claiming con-
troll. Only the Democrats themselves,
1t appears, are able to make any of the
Southern States Republican.
X X
Representative James M Beck of
Pennsylvania, former solicitor general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

@. What are cetaceans?-W B.
A. They are mammals whose struc-
ture is so modified as to render them 1T
for an aquatic life; for instance, whales,
dolphins and porpoises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-21

@. How far from Toxic is F'ujiyamaP
IN. A.
A. This celebrated quiescent volcano
is 20 miles southwest of Toxic. It rises
to a height of 1895 feet, and It's
southern slopes reach the shore of
Suruga Bay.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-22

attended the conventions of the Grand lodge, Knights of Pythas, and the Grand temple, Pythian Sis ters held in Stamford yesterday. All past chiefs of Pythian temple, No. %. were in attendance. Beryle Ban nell attended the session as delegate of Pythian temple.
 Edward r. Aspinall of Plain vile was again honored by being reelected grand keeper of records and seals. Mir. Aspinal is very prominent in K. of P. activities and is in great demand as a speaker.
 Mrs. l. B. Carter was reelected grand mistress Of finance by the Pythian Sisters. She was also given the rank of past grand chief, hav- ing served five years as grand mis- tress of finance. She was presented with beautiful string of crystals by Pythian temple No. %. and with ring by Rockwell temple No. 42. of Bristol. Mrs. Carter is well known in Plainville and is extremely dStlN0 l+l J iolSleIS dlldll
 It was voted to hold the conven- tions next year at Watertown. Fl. J. Evans of WatertoWn was elected grand chancellor of the K. of P. while Mrs. May Williams of New Haven was chosen grand chief of Pythian Sisters.
 Pythian temple No. %. Pythian Sisters. will meet this evening at s o'clock in I. 0. 0. F. hall Beryle Bannell, delegate of the temple to the state convention. will make a. report of that meeting. A large attendance is expected.
 Mrs. Mary $. Parliman
 Mrs. Mary S. Parliman. SC, of 2T Hough street died at her home yes terday afternoon at 1:So o'clock. She was a resident of Southington for many years before coming to Plainvillc.
 She is survived by q son, Harry Parliman of West Hartford, and a daughter, Miss Stella Parliman of
New Britain herald., 1930-10-22

of Berlin have been invited by Rev. Samuel A. F'iske to attend the service at the Berlin Congregational church in uniform at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning for special exercises in connection with the beginning of week of national Girl Scout cele- bration.
 The members of Troop 4 will give mother and daughter supper on Monday evening at 6 o'clock. It is hoped that the mothers of many of the girls will attend. Miss Clara Labaree of New Britain will be present and will speak about the girl guides in India. Each member of the troop is requested to notify the captain not later than Friday morn- Ing where or not she and her mother will be present for the supper. Special Church Meeting A special meeting of the Kensing- ton Congregational church members will be held in the church parlors on Friday evening to hear and act upon the report of the committee appoined some time ago to recom- mend a pastor to fill the vacancy , caused by Rev. Vernon l.. Phillips resignation. Mir. Phillips left the kensington church when he was ap- pointed president of Shenandoah h college. Dayton, Virginia.
 Missionary Society Tea The Woman's Home Missionary society of the kensington Methodist church will hold a silver tea at the home of Mrs. C. F. Lewis on Friday afternoon at 2:so o'clock. The pro- ceeds will be used toward meeting the world service budget of the church. The public is invited 10 at tend this entertainment.
 SartlIot Night Football The innovation of night football has reached Berlin in an informal style. A bunch of youngsters can be seen almost nightly in front of tho sisnboards near School street and Pennington avenue drawn up in regular sandlot football formation. The light used to illuminate the signboards serve excellently to flood the field with sufficient light to make the game possible.
 Pastor to Resume Duties Rev. Samuel A. Tiske of the Ser. | lin Congregational church, after d protracted spell of illness. will re. sumc his duties Sunday. preaching for tho first time in several months. Grange Initiates
 largo number were present last night at the festivities of Berlin Grange. A degree team from Farm ington initiated about 20 candidates to the third and fourth degrees.
 A dance followed the formalities and the hall was filled with couples Attend Hartford Luncheon A number of local women were among 200 present at the republi. can Women's club luncheon held in Hartford yesterday. The ladies from the fifth senatorial district were Mrs. c. W. Stevens, Mrs. Paul Bal. CT. Mrs. Jean Hooker, Mrs. Freder. ick Peck, Mrs. Russell s. Gold. Mrs William Scott, Mrs. W. I. Savage and Mrr. $. A. Fiske.
 East Berlin Items
 Mrs. R. o. Clark Mrs. Franl
 Kramer and Mrs. Sadie McCorkle at. tended the Pythian Sisters conven.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-22

ton held in Stamford yesterday.
 Edwin Benson and Royal Morse attended the Knights of Pythias con vent1on held in Stamford yesterday as representatives from the local lodge.
 A whist and social will be held at St. Gabriers Episcopal church to- morrow evening at o'clock. Bridge and whist will be played. Refresh ments will be served.
 Mrs I. M. Allen. Miss Sadie Allen, and Merrill Allen of North Sedgwick. Me, left this morning for Lowell Mass, after a several days visit here as the guests of Mrs. Charles Pratt
 The fife and drum corps will hold a rehearsal tomorrow evening al 7;30 o'clock in Community hall.
 The second in the series of si, ''church nights" will be held tomor- row evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Methodist church. A program of un- usual interest has been arranged.
 The board of assessors has con- menced it's activities for the season The kensington district is the first to be covered by the assessors. East Berlin will come later.
 The library will be open on Fri day afternoon and evening for the exchange of books. Several new volumes have been added in the popular fiction department. The condition of Richard Bacor is considerably improved and it is now only a matter of time until his complete recovery. He was kept on the critical list for more than week as complications were expected.
 Mrs. G. F.. Dalbey, former resi- dent of East Berlin and now "t Houston, Texas, is the guest of Mir and Mrs. Oscar Benson of Grove street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Benson entertained at d bridge in compliment to Mrs Dalbey. at their home last evening and large number of friends were present. This noon, MT. and Mrs Benson entertained at dinner iIl her honor.
 MT. Dalbey is at present on a business trip in New York city.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-22
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