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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16

Senator Swanson of Virginia holds
that the decline in the use of silver
as currency is one of the major fac.
tors causing world depression.
There seems to be unanimity OF
expert opinion as to this. An unof-
fetal conference with representatives
from the leading nations was held in
Paris short time ago, and their rec.
concentrations are to be presented
to the international Chamber oil
Commerce when>it meets there on
October %. Strong support is given
the suggestion that an official con.
ference of nations be called to deal
with the silver problem.
Western states, where mining is
one of principal employers, taxpay.
ers and purchasers of commodities,
are especially interested in what
happens to silver.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16
FIRE PREVENTION BEGINS
AT HOME

In some European countries the
owner of property where a fire
originates through carelessness is
legally responsible for any damage
done to the property of others.
The principle behind the law is
worth considering. It places the
blame squarely where it belongs, on
the individual whose carelessness or
neglect is responsible for at least
eight out of ten fires. We will
never reduce the fire loss until we
thoroughly understand that individ-
ual responsponsibility is the key to
the entire problem.
This fact has been stressed time
and again by public and private Or
CARNATIONS.
It has found expression in adver-
Using, in the columns of newspapers,
in speeches over the RADIO and from
the platform. Our national fire loss
averages close to half billion dol
lars annually to which must be added
the far greater yearly waste of ten
thousand lives which fire destroys
and loss of business.
We must learn to guard our homes
and places of business against fire.
1t must be made regular houehold
duty, exactly as we light the furnace
or rake the lawn. Poor wiring, ref
use left in corners, careless disposal
of cigars and cigarettes, these are
little things in themselves but they
may be the cause of a conflagration.
The American people do not want
such a law as the European one
cited. And it should not take a law
to awaken them to the responsibility
which each citizen must accept if we
are to control preventable fires.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16
ELECTRIC POWER FOR
p. r. r. COMPANY :.

Consolidated Gas Electric Light
and Power Company of Baltimore
announces the consummation of 20
year contract for power with the
Pennsylvania Railroad covering the
entire electricfication requirements
of the Pennsylvania system form the
Susquehanna River at Havre de
Grace, to Washington. Power sup
piled to this line will commence
early in 1888 and identification de-
velops on this and adjoining sections
of the railroad this agreement will
represent one of the largest sales OF
power ever covered in single con-
tract, and will increase the income of
the Gas and Electric Co. by over
"a, 600, 900 annually.
Power will be supplied by the Con-
solidated Gas Electric Light and
Power Company of Baltimore and its
two affiliated companies of the AID
red group, the Pennsylvania Water
and Power Company and Safe
Harbor Water Power Corporation.
The combined steam and hydro
generating capacities of these COM
panies including the initial installa-
ton of the Safe Harbor project now
nearing completion, will be in ex-
cess of 10000 H. P. Provisions
made at the Safe Harbor plant to
readily permit inst allation of initial
units totaling over $50, 600 H. lP. will
increase the power pool to over
1000, 600 H. P.
The development of this great n.y.
dro-electric plant at Safe Han Dor in
volving an expenditure of $50, 0O0,-
600 in spite of depressed business
conditions was decided upon with
the extensive Pennsylvania Railroad
requirements in view end has made
this remarkable contract possible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16
IF WE ONLY KNEW

Evangelist John Moses Baker
Baltimore. Maryland
What a different world this
world would be,
If we only knew and could only
see,
That the time is short and the
years are few;
1t would make a difference with
me and you.
The hasty words would be left
unsaid,
And hearts would be lighter on
going to bed.
The cheer and comfort for one
and all,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16
PAYMENTS COLLECTED
FOR CARELESSNESS


State Forester Besely says In
creased effort has been made
druing 1880 and 1881 to reduce
the number of fires caused by
carelessness in burning brush
and other debris. During the
two-year period which termin-
ated last week, the Department
of Forestry has collected 49,
872.43 from persons who have
allowed their fires to escape.
OF this amount, $1,9S6.17 was
paid over to the counties last
week by the Department OF
Forestry as their portions Of
the collections made. Each
county shares with the State
the cost of fire fighting through
payment of one-half the fire
bills and is thereby entitled to
one-half of the claim cOllec-
tions made within the county.
Collet lions were mads within
every county in the State and
came from the pockets of 800
individuals. In thus laying the
cost of fire fighting on the
parties responsible for the fires,
the State Department of For
estry is effectively impressing
careless individuals with the
need for greater care with fire
while at the same time reliev-
ing the tax payer from bearing
the fire fighting bills. 1t was
necessary to take only IL indi-
viduals into court in ordeN to
secure settlement. Due to the
fact that the law against care
lessness with fire is becoming
better known throughout the
State, the Department of For
estry promises even more ag-
gressive effort in collection dur
ing the next year.
In discussing the collections,
Mr.. Besley states that few per-
sons pay the fire fighting costs
willingly and that frequently it
is necessary to arrange settle
ment through special agree
ments. Court action is taken
only as a last resort where per-
sons are unusually remonstra-
tive or fail to fulfill agree
ments. Second offenders, or
those causing fires after being
warned, are taken into' court
under criminal charges subject
to fine or Imprisonment. Six
teen persons were thus fined or
imprisoned in 1880 and 1881
for causing fires. Mr.. Besley
says that every effort is being
made to administer the law on
a reasonable and fair basis, ap-
plying corrective measures ac-
cording to the merits of the
case. Wherever possible, effort
is made to enlist cooperation
through persuasion, only re-
sorting to more forceful meth
DDS when others have proven
ineffective.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16
CLEAN THE CHIMNEYS

Shivery weather, choking smoke,
frntic alarm, changing engine: your
SCOT, sclogged chimney is on fire.
Ever since the Santa Claus legend
was first presented to the world,
chimneys have been a source Of
trouble.
In combination with other flues
they are responsible for property
damage approximating $4,000, 600
annually, and much loss of life.
Last winter, thousands of chin
neys, flues and smokepipes because
dangerously soot-clogged and caused
many fires; more will break out il
the fall when heating apparatus is
again placed in service, unless pre-
cautions are taken.
First dismantle the smokepipe
leading from the stove or furnace to
the chimney and clean out the SCOT.
1t the pipe is badly rusted it should
be replaced with a new one.
A rag-wrapped brick lowered into
your chimney from the top on rope
long enough to reach the bottom Of
the flue will scrape off SCOT accum
Nlations, and improve the fire hazard.
See that this is done and you will
safeguard life as well as property.
Do it now!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16
REGISTRATION LAW

The opinion of Attorney, General
VIM. P. Lane, Jr., on the registration
law, has been received by G.
Reynolds Ash, ESQ.,, Counsel to the
Supervisors of Elections of Cecil
County. The ruling is that it is the
duty OF registration officers to place
on the suspect list the name of any
voter who they know has come into
the State and registered on affidavit
without declaring the intention to
become citizen at the office of the
Clerk of the Court, and that the
name must be stricken off at revision
OF the voting list.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16
EAST WIND, ROMANTIC OP-
ERETTA. AT FORD'S

Sigmund Romberg, foremost
American composer of light opera,
will personally conduct the large
orchestra at Ford's Theatre, Balti-
mare, on Monday evening, October
18th, when his newest and most
elaborate operetta east Wind
begins an engagement of one week.
The usual "Wednesday and Saturday
matinees will be given.
Those who have listened to Lover
Come Back To Me- from 'New
Moon," Zone Alone" from Desert
Song" "Song of Love" from 'Blos.
som Time" deep In My Heart
from Student Prince" "Auf
Wiedersehn" from ''Blue Paradise
or Sweetheart" from "Maytime' y
will have faint idea of the enchant-
ing melodies to be expected from a
new Romberg score. The compos-
er has been at work on east Wind"
for over a year and believes it is
his finest world. He has been great
ly inspired in his composition by the
picturesque and romantic story pro-
vided by Oscar Hammerstein End
and Frank Mandel, and by the prom
Use of the producers, Schwab and
Mandel, to go the limit in providing
the highest type of talent to bring
out the best features of the operetta.
Romberg personally selected the
special orchestra of thirty odd music
ians and a Gypsy band for the stage.
He personally passed on the vocal
stars, among whom are j. Harold
Murray, Charlotte Lansing, William
Williams, Greek Evans and the Null
len Sisters, and he devised many
new and unique musical effects
which will be heard for the first
time in EAST Wind"
Schwab and Mandel have been
generous in injecting comedy in the
story, and the three principal farcical
roles have been entrusted to Joe
Penner, Vera Marsh and Dennie
Moore. Bobby Connolly was given
a free hand in staging the musical
and dancing numbers, and with
almost one hundred people to work
with he has evolved some very eff
fective stage pictures.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16
GRANGE OPPOS
ES LOCALIZED BEER

The National Grange. an organiza-
ton of 800, 900 farmers and agricul-
tural leaders in thirty-five states, has
announced its unqualified opposition
to the return of legalized beer.
ut is tragic" the Grange asserted
through its executive committee ITO
find so-called national leaders advo-
eating as the solution of our social
and economic problems the legaliza.
ton of beer"
Replying to arguments that con.
sumption of grain by legalized
brewers would aid agriculture, the
Grange called attention particularly
to the increased use of dairy pro-
ducts since prohibition. Production
of the increased volume of dairy
products requires three times as
much grain as was used in manufac-
ture of beer and liquor in 1917, the
Grange said.
Unwilling at first to enter the
situation created by agitation for
beer and the request of the Ameri-
can Legion for a referendum, the
committee changed its position and
issued 500-word statement on the
subject. The committee met in
Washington, D. c., to discuss the
agricultural crisis and form plans for
dealing with precarious rural credits
and other problems.
AT various times during the past
few years, the statement said, 1.-THE
National Grange has made studies re-
garding the economic effects of pro-
hibition upon the farming interests.
The facts disclosed by these studies
show conclusively that the resump-
ton of the brewing industry in the
United States would be detrimental
to the interest of agriculture.
There has been a promo unced in
crease in recent years in the use of
eggs and dairy products in the manu-
facture of bread, cakes, pastries and
candy. If because of the resumption
OF brewing, the per capita consump-
ton of dairy and poultry products
should drop to the same level as in
the days of the saloon, agriculture
would sustain a tremendous loss,
and one which it could i'll afford to
bear.
1T stands to reason that if the
American people should spend a
large PERCENTAGE of their earnings
for beer, they would have just that
much less to spend for food, clothing
and shelter.
Present conditions in Germany
and in England or in South America,
where liquor is plentiful, prove con.
clusively that beer is by no means a
cure-all for social, economic and
industrial ills.
The statement was signed by L. j.
Taber, Columbus, Ohio, master OF
the National Grange; A. S. Goss,
Seattle, chairman of the committee;
Fred j. Freestone, master of the
New York State Grange; and E. A.
Eckert, Mascoutah, ILL.,. secretary of
the committee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16

1t is good thing for humanity
that life is not always pleasant and
easy. Intelligence, ability and char
acter are only developed to their
best in the face of adversely. And
the harder the struggle, the more
fun there is in looking back on it
after the peak has been passed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16

When you get so mad at a
man that it makes him laugh,
the sky clears up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16

If we only knew what might
befall.
In little while we'll be called
away,
And sleep beneath the shadows
gray.
1t would make a difference with
me and you,
If we only knew, if we only
knew.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16

Grammar is mostly learned
like manners, by observation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-16

Those who start trouble gem
orally expect to participate
in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03

monopoly. restrict development Of high
way transportation and make the In
terstate common carrier truck "the
helpless prey Of the private carrier and
the contract and privately owned
truck"
The Iowa Board Of Railroad Commits
sioners urged regulation of interstate
bus and truck traffic by the Interstate
Commerce Commission cooperating
with State commissions, but with the
right of State bodies to regulate intra-
state trafic left unabridged.
The Railway Express Agency con-
tended regulation Of rates and service
and adequate payment in the form Of
taxes by the motor carrier for the spe-
cial use MADE by him Of public high
ways and for the general support of
government are the first steps necessary
as q legal basis for the effectual CO.
ordination Of motor and rail transpor-
tation,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03
COUNCIL REBUKED-
BYPRESBYTER|ANS
Federal Groups Favor OF
Birth Control Draws Church
ReprlmanL.
~ the Associated Lrsss

By the Associated Press
PITTSBURGH, June 3.-Tha Fed
eral Council Of Churches of Christ in
America TO-DAY stood rebuked by the
General Assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States of Amer
ica for the report approving birth con-
troll issued by a committee of the Fed
eral Council
Gently admonishing the council yes
terday by adopting a resolution saying
"the general cnuncil disapproves &c
clesiaStical prof1ouncements on the
subject of birth control" the assembly
went further by adopting a motion OF
the Rev. Mark A. Matthews OF Seattle
instructing the council Ito hold its
peace on all questions relating to mo-
rality and delicacy" until they have
been discussed with its constituents.
Though the assembly agreed to con-
tinue further its participation In the
Federal Council, the action was far
from unanimous.
Withdrawal Sought.
A group lead by the Rev. j. E.
CROWN, Pana, Ill, insisted that the
assembly withdraw. A statement from
the church general council, however.
gave encouragement to the majority
in support of what DR.. Hugh Thomson
Kerr of Pittsburgh called the needed
voice of Professionalism Federal
Council
Mr.. CROWN, calling the council an
"obstreperous, unruly child commended
that to continue In the council would
leave the church in fear OF further
announcements that would further
s'hunniliate and disgrace us" In oppos1-
ton. DR.. H. B. Smith of Los Angeles,
while admitting that the council should
be criticized, insisted that continuing
membership would give opportunity to
e1lide the work of the organization.
Next Meeting Place.
The assembly today faced the routine
of closing its session. with selection OF
the next place of meeting late in the
afternoon. Invitations have been re-
ceived from Denver, Seattle and Los
Angeles
Further action toward liberalizine
the church attitude concerning women
was taken Yesterday with submittal tc
the presbyteries Of an overture for re-
organization of the general council o.
the church permitting women to hole
membership in that body for the mrs,
time. Disapproval Of dances and care
parties as church functions was ex'
pressed by resolution, together WITT
adherence to upholding the eighteenth
amendment.
FARLEY SITE CHOSEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03

The Western Trafflc Executives Com
mittee said:
UNLESS We are prepared to say the
scheme of regulation embodied in the
interstate commerce act which has
developed over q period Of more than
40 years is a failure, 1t Is difficult to
see how the extension Of the plan for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03

the work during the past year given.
This included the securing Of the re-
modelling Of the school, the donation
Of 800 for library books, $3.50 for
playground equipment, 500 for cafe
terra equipment and numerous other
incidentals.
John J. Dolarl, q trustee Of the school
and member Of the Building Commit
tee, reported that q three=room ad-
dition is being planned which will be
built during the Summer Of 1882. Mr..
Dolan said he had requested that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03
Government DROPS
OIL MERGER FIGHT
Standard Of New York and Vac
uum Company Combination
Now Is Assured.

The Department Of Justice announced
that no further attempts will be mace
BY the Government to prevent the mer-
ger of the Standard Oil Co. OF New
York and the Vacuum Oil Co.
Stating that there would be no appeal
of the case to the Supreme Court OF the
United states, the department said an
appeal undoubtedly would sustain the
facts found by the District Court OF
Missouri, which declined to enjoin the
merger. =. 80
Government is not justified" the de-
partment said, Sin prolonging this It'll
CATION by a futile appeal to the ST.
preme Court" .
It is intended to merge the $3.50
5000 capital stock and $70S,000.000
assets of Standard of New York and
the $128, 900 900 capital stock and $2O5:-
O00. 900 assets of Vacuum in world
wide petroleum products corporation.
Three judges of the Federal Circuit
Court of Appeals held the merger would
not be a violation of the historic Stand
ard Oil dissolution decree of 1909. They
held the decree was intended to prohibit
only a merger which would actually
violate the law against combinations in
restraint of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03

regulation Of motor carriers can be
viewed as anything but q step forward
In providing the American public with
the best and most reliable transports.
ton service available"
The st. Louis-San Francisco, which
recently announced that cut-rate pas
senger fares had failed to produce de-
sired results. said some form Of relief
for the railroads was imperative"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03
Sophomores to Give Outing.

EVANSVILLE, Md. June (Spe-
ciaD .-sophomores Of Hyattsville High
School will hold an outing Saturday at
Chapel Point, Md. Several members
of the faculty and others have been
invited to make the trip, which will be
by boat Members Of the senior class
will hold their annual outing at the
same place next Tuesday, making the
trip by motor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03
G. w. DAVIS Is REELECTED
BY PIT. A. OF W0ODSIDE
other Officers Named and Plans for
Increased Activities Are
Presented.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SILVER SPRING, Md, June g.
George w. Davis was reelected presi-
dent Of the Parent-T Teacher Associa-
ton of Woodside School at O meeting
last night. Other officers are Miss
Dorothy B. Nichols, principal, vice
president; Mrs. Ralph A. Wells, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Robert w. Handbook,
treasuM.
Plans to increase activities for next
wear were discussed and q review OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03
FARLEY SITE CHOSEN.
Youngstown, Ohio. Meeting Names
Beaver. Pa, for Convention.

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, June 3 P.-
The United Presbyterian Denomination,
holding its seventy third assembly here,
YESTERDAY decided to hold next years
assembly at Beaver, Pa.
The assembly adjourned at noon 70
day, to meet the last wednesday IN
May, 1882.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03
FREIGHT PERMITS ASKED
Two Applications for Interstate
Service Filed in Virginia.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, va, June 3.-Two APP
plications have been filed with the
State Corporation Commission for au-
thority to operate interstate freight
service between Richmond and the Viz
ginia-District of Columbia State line,
With New York as It's destination. One
of the applicants Is Horton Bus Lines,
Inc: the other, Walter B. Omohundro,
trading As the Virginia Motor Express.
The former will be given a hearing
June IS Hearing on the other applica-
ton will be held June 16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03
PROBLEM
ARGUED IN BRIEFS
Labor, Railways and Motor
Carriers Place Views
Before |. &C

Seven briefs. embodying the views of
as many interests in the rail-motor
issue, were presented yesterday to the
Interstate Commerce Commission, which
now is engaged In studying the subject
Of co-ordinating highways and railroad
service, preparatory to making recon-
mendations to Congress.
The briefs will be used in connection
with testimony taken at the Nation wide
hearings, which were concluded recent
ly. Railroad employees, the State Rail-
road Commission of Iowa. the Railway
Express Agency, the Western Traffic Elk
ecutive Committee, the Colonial Navi-
CATION Co., the St. Louis-San Francisco
Railway and the Interstate Motor Car
riers' Association were among those
filing briefs.
Labor Makes Appeal.
The railroad employees through the Rail-
way Labor Executives Association. an
organization Of the heads Of railroad
labor unions and brotherhoods, asked
the commission to consider the condi-
tions under which motor truck and bus
employees work. and to remove restric-
tions from railroads that they might
complete freely on the highways
The interstate motor carriers said
that TO regulate interstate common car
rier BUSES end trucks would force q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03
Firemen Seek Funds.

BOWIE, Nd, June 8 Especially -
Bowie Volunteer Fire Department IS
conducting its annual canvass for funds
to operate its truck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-03

large modern cafeteria be included IA
the basement Of the addition
Mrs. @. L. Barrett and Mrs. ). D.
Pratt, present operators Of the cafe
terra, were authorized to continue In
charge for another year.
Excusing herself from . dance, Nurse
A. M. g. Linstead went to Guys Hos
pital, London, underwent blood trans
fusion and later Returned to resume her
dancing.