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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18
Jackets Are Now Worn
With Evening Gowns

Whether women as class have re-
yolted or not cannot be ascertained
but the'fact remains that they no long
er consent to shiver In evening gowns.
There is jacket with every other
dress seen where smart people are
gathering and many of these little
nothingnesses are trimmed with bands
of fur which at least makes them
warm looking.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18
Flowers, Lace Used to
Adorn Satin Slippers

Dainty velvet and silk flowers and
lace medallions are being used for
decoration on the satin slippers worn
with the formal tea gowns or pajama
ensemble. One pair of fame satin
with gold kid insteps had the toes COW
cred with a heavy white lace pattern.
1t resembled an old-fashioned valen-
tine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18
Feather Gives a Smart
Touch to Hat and Frock

The feather points the way to smart
ness. Not only on the hat, but on the
evening frock does the feather appear.
Very new is an ensemble of white
chiffon with white satin coat. both
feather trimmed. White ostrich shows
petticoat fashion as a border from be-
meath the semi-trailing hem. The
jacket is fitted and fiared with a
fluffy collar of white ostrich.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18

paper and tinfoil a great cleaning
star began to take shape. a star that
seemed to fill the whole room with it's
radiance. For. from the moment that
/ mother and son began working upon
at seemed to them as If the Star
fkat{ led the Wise Men was shining
again. From the love and care they
had put into its making 1t seemed to
be taking on real life, and all uncon-
sclously their voices grew low and
ghushed as they worked upon il. And
slowly from the red-and-green paper
letters were formed. huge letters along
simple lines that told the message that
ne angels sang in the long ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18
~ NS s.,
Santa in Years 20 Come

II the right archaeological specimens
survive. the savants who examine our
civilization four or five thousand years
hence will be thoroughly convinced that
our principal deity was funny. red
faced little man named Santa Claus,
and that the animals sacred to him,
called reindeer. were raised In great
numbers In reservations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18

women were loaded down with pack
ages that had all the earmarks Of
Yuletide gifts.
There was something about Christ
mas that always thrilled Paul; he even
liked to repeat the name over and
over to himself. He often wished that
he might be selling toys and things at
Christmas instead Of being Office boy
at the big lumber concern where he
worked.
aGee, mother ~ he yelled as he went
In the door; "the Daily Mirror is CIV
Ing prizes for the best decorated
homes at Christmas. Wouldn't 1t be
great II we could win one Of them?"
'sBut, Paul." Mrs. Rainier spoke as. If
she hated to throw cold water on his
enthusiasm, ''you know we can't afford
to do anything Of that kind. IL only
wish we could for your SAKE" she add
ID maybe next year"
Paul looked around the sparsely
furnished room before replying: "Nev-
err mind, mother" he said, flor the
time, forgot about things. Darn
money, anyway; why does it always
have to block the way when we want
10 do something we like!"
sIt--it doesn't always block the way.
Paul; in fact, most Of the time the abb
sence Of 1t Is an incentive to do big
things. If everybody had money many
Of the great deeds that have thrilled
the world never would have been &C
complished. And-and. Paul, don't
you think we have been fairly happy
without lot Of it," She looked anx-
lously into his face as she put the
question.
Paul was his old happy self when
be replied: "Bet your life we have.
why, all the fellows say they'd rather
come to our house than anywhere else.
And-and, mother, If dad had lived we
could have been as well off as the rest
0f them?"
In the hours that followed Paul
seemingly forgot about the newspaper
prize, but his mother did not. That
night, after he had retired. she sat
down In the little living room and pom
dered the matter over Was there any
way that she could help him to carry
out his desire? What q happiness 1t
would be to give him the Joy Of COM
peting In the contestl
Suddenly she started from her chair
and smile came over her face. Her
thoughts had drifted back through the
years; back to childhood days. She
remembered out on the farm how her
mother had taught her to fashion
many beautiful Christmas decorations
out Of scraps Of tinfoil and colored
paper. Always there had been a box
Pin the attic where everything of this
a sort had been stored away.
And. as is often the case, the things
we do in childhood stay with us; so
she herself had continued to save bits
Of paper and other things as her moth
er had, and now there was huge box
OF 1t stacked away in the closet. Per-
haps out Of it she could fashion some
thing that would enable Paul to enter
the contest?
For a whole week two busy persons
worked across the table from each 9TH
er every evening Carefully small
rolls Of tinfoil and rolls Of greenland
red paper were smoothed out and
fashioned into Christmas decorations.
Ont Of the discarded pieces of silver
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18
More Grief

Blinks-I see vest pocket cracker
that can sustain life for several days
has been produced.
Jinks-Huh / wonder IL that
means wives won't even come home
from bridge parties in time to open
cans for the evening meal?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18

HOW TO SECURE FREE DEED
to one acre of land in one of Calf. most
beautiful counties Write for full informa-
tion. No obligation. CALF. BOOSTERS.
BOX 1920, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18
For Shorter Miles

"What's your objection to hiking?"
II think they put the milestOnes
too far apart."-Passing Show.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18
Very. Very Bright

visitor-Is this village lighted by
electricity?
Villager-Only when there In Q
thunderstorm. =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18

Whispered scandal always sounds
like a stage whisper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18

,Humbleness is always grace, al
ways dignity.-Lowell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18

T WAS three weeks before
Christmas. But already the
atmosphere Of the holiday
season seemed to cover the
city. Paul Rainier felt 1t as
he boarded the street car
that took him home each
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18

Again we have the sailor hat in our
midst. 1t returns as an exponent Of
the new narrow-brim types which are
now so fashionable. The model pic
tured emphasizes recent trend which
trims felt with flowers. Most of these
tres chic sailors are worn tilted. Adj
vance midseason and winter resort
straws include many sailors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-18

Inactive bowels cause inactive minds.
Don't let sluggishness and heavy, tired
feeling get the best of you. Drink fg50e
consffp0ted feeling away with q cup o.
fro0r0nf Garfield Tea. "A simple, natural,
good old fashioned remedy. Garfield
Tea consists of pure, fragrant, utterly
harmless herbs.
Atyosfr druggists
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
LEGION VO TES
FOR RUM TEST

(COntinued From Page -
forth his resolution. declaring
the subject violated the Legion'S
constitution.
Judge G. w. Robinson, of Loui-
Siana. attempted to secure an
agreement limiting debate on
each side to one hour, but the
delegates, impatient to vote,
roared him down with q chorus
Of noes"
Norman Mcdonald, of Massa-
chusetts, seconded the wet reso-
luton. He was cheered to the
echo when he declared the Amer
ican Legion should take steps to
stamp out law that mad led to
the killing of children on the
streets by gangsters.
Scott w. Lucas, of Illinois, as.
sailed the dry law. He raced
through lengthy speech at ter
rifle speed, only to have galleries
shout for a vote.
Vincent Carroll, of Pennsyl.
vania. declared the country was
hooking to the Legion to end pro-
hibition." He denounced gang
rule under the dry law and de-
clared conditions were so bad po-
lice had to escort children to
school.
Calls for Vote
Abe Kaplan. of Minnesota.
moved the substitute dry motion
be tabled. A dozen delegates sec
onded it. When O'Neil called for
q vote, there was little to tell be-
tween the noise made by the vets
and the noise made by the drys.
O'Neil ruled the motion was lie
feated, thus permitting both re-
ports to be debated.
Election Of Henry L. Stevens. OF
North Carolina, on the first bal
lot is assured, even though his
opposition staged the bitterest
fight in all the history of the
Legion.
Defeat of the demand for a cash
bonus by approximately $50 votes
is forecast.
l0ther Legion News on Page 1Ol
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
JOHNSON FLAYS
DEFENSE LACK

The military aggression OF
Japan in Manchuria was cited
today by Senator Hiram John,
son (RD California, as another
indication that international
peace treaties or agreements are
ordinarily weak and that with
such new lesson America
should go ahead with strong
national defense program.
Senator Johnson, a foe Of the
League of Nations pact, said:
Where now is the bugle call
Of the State Department,
trumpeted so loudly and pre-
maturely but a short time ago
when Russia and China were
making faces at each other?
Where is the League of Nations?
where also is the SacrO-
sanct Kellogg pact? Echo
answers 'where?' and the
strident voice of the interna-
tiOnalist is Stilled.
But why worry? There yet
remains the League Of Nations
political World Court with it's
distinguished Japanese presi-
dent"
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
SURPLUS FOODS
DIVISION NEAR
. Times Staff Photo

Plans for the distribution to
the hordes of WaShington's un-
employed during the coming
winter of surplus foodstuffs were
being made today by the COM
mittee on surplus food conserva-
ton of the District of Columbia
and the District committee on
employment.
For more than three weeks,
the committee, under the guidance
of Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley, chair
man, has been preserving fruits
and vegetables to be distributed
in the winter.
George j. Adams, jr.. executive
secretary of the employment COM
mittee, says foodstuffs will be
distributed by social agencies to
the listed families.
The Sodality Union of Wash
ington was today preserving
peaches in the committees com
munity kitchen at HarVey'S old
restaurant.
The Young Women's Christian
Association and the Daughters of
the American Revolution canned
peaches and tomatoes yesterday
under supervision of Mrs. Mildred
Traynham.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
RECEIVER TAKES
NEGRO CONCERN

Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat
today appointed Daniel c. Roper,
former commissioner of Internal
Revenue, as receiver of the Ma
tional Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany, an enterprise run by neg
roeS. 1t was placed in receiver
ship on the application of its Of
ficerS. -"
Mr.. Roper's bond was fixed at
$4,000. He is directed to con
tinue the business and, as soon as
possible, inform the court whether
the affairs of the company can
be so stabilized as to effect a re-
organization.
John R. Pinkett, second vice
president, in applying for the re-
ceivership, said it would take ST..
100000 to put the concern on its
feet because of alleged miSman-
agement by former officials.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
WITHDRAWAL
ESUGGESTED
BY ]. s.
American Government Is Said
To Believe Chinese Treaty
Has Been Violated by Tokyo

to- 20, Sept. "a 0N.S).-In
an effort by the Japanese govern
ment to rec . a peaceful settle
ment with China without interven-
ton by the League of Nations,
Japanese occupational forces in
Manchuria received orders today
to withdraw inside the zone of the
South Manchurian railway.
The instructions were cOntin-
gent upon the ability of Chi
nese authorities to maintain order
outside the railroad zone. The re-
suit was the withdrawal was not
proceeding rapidly.
1t was stated authoritatively
that the Japanese cabinet would
oppose any attempt by the League
of Nations to arbitrate the differ
ences between China and Japan,
although appeals from the League
Council and the United States
for a cessation Of hostilities had
the effect of Fastening a solution
OF the Manchurian problem.
Direct Action Sought
Japan will insist. officials said,
on direct negotiations with Man
churian authorities or the Chinese
Nationalist government.
PEIPING, China, Sept. "a
S0.-Marshal Chang Hsueh,
Liang. governor of Manchuria,
today authorized the statement
the Chinese government would
welcome the note sent to Nan
king and Tokyo by Secretary
stimson regarding the Manchu-
rian crisis.
The American Legation told In
ternational News Service that
report published in Berlin to the
effect three American employees
OF the British-American Tobacco
Company had been killed in the
Mukden fighting was "baseless."
NANKING, Sept. "a UN.SD.-A
third request for the withdrawal
Of Japanese troops from Manchu,
ria was forwarded to Tokyo today
by the Chinese Nationalist govern.
ament.
PEIPING. Sept. "a G.NSD.
Japanese soldiers wrecked a Chin
ese trench mortar and truck fac.
tory at Mukden because American
materials were being used, accord.
ing to charges made today by
Gen. Ii High, who arrived here to
report to his chief, Marshal Chang
~Hsueh-Liang.
General Ii said two Americans,
w. A. Mitchell and D. F. Meyers,
Of Indiana, helped him escape
from the japanese. Meyers is
manager Of the truck factory.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
BY FLOYD GIBBONS,
Journalist and Radio Reporter


Copyright. 1891. by International New,
Service)
DETROIT, Sept. "a. - Hello
everybody.
Delegates to the American Le'
gion convention who begin to file
out of Detroit tonight will have
accomplished an important thing
The convention has been no peace
conference with the holders of
the nations purse strings, but q
better understanding between the
Government and the veterans has
been founded.
Claims of the faction of Le-
gionnaires who thought they de,
serve immediate financial aid in
this period of stress have been
admirably presented by accom-
pliShed orators. No raucouS voice
has been raised in demands that
had no foundation of reason. No
oratOrical fireworks.
10000 In Need
Advocates of a revision Of the
bonus payments stated unemploy,
ment facts as 800 Legion posts
had found them. Replies from
the guardians of public funds
were equally calm. 1t is like a
bitterly fought lawsuit Deing set
tied out of court with everybody
shaking handS-for the period Of
this emergency at least.
The veterans pointed out that
10000 of their number are in
need and have no other agency
to which they may turn except
the Federal Government. The
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
BURGLARS LOOT
7TH ST. STORE
Of $500
Batter Way Through Heavy
Sheet-Iron Partition to
Take JeWeIry and Clothing

Battering their way through
heavy Sheet.iron partition. burg.
lars early today ranSacked the
Moskin clothing store, 729 Seventh
st. N. W., of merchandise valued
at about $500.
The thieves entered the store bv
first jimmying a garage at the
rear of 1873 Seventh st. N. w. and
then forced their way into the
adjoining store at No. ISL. Here
they were confronted with an iron
wall which they took part in sec
tionS.
The loot consisted of jeweIrv
valued at $3.50; two fur coats,
SlOO each; a number of dresses
and a large amount of womenS
underwear.
Detectives discovered prints of
bare feet on the polished floor.
FingerprintS also were found.
The robbery was discovered
when James H Martin, manager
Of the store, opened for business
today.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
Legion and Government
Reach Understanding

Government agents showed that
two and One-half million dollars
are being paid out daily to men
who served their country. With
eight hundred millions dollars in
loans on adjusted service certifi-
Gates, two billions have been spent
since last March.
The ancient Greeks invented
the bonus for soldiers. Alexander
the Great, with his conquering
army to pay off, probably con-
Sidered 1t a hopeless job. The
United States, at the end Of the
Civil War, thought itself faced
with an unsolvable pension prob
lem. There were 100000 veterans
in the Grand Army of the Repub.
lie Is years after the Civil War.
Now there are more than twice
that number in the American
Legion alone.
Partnership Formed
The convention closing today
has lifted the boys of 1917 and
1918 out of the class of mere
dependents. They have been
helping themselves. Helping to
find or create work for their own
members. Helping in the peace
time crises Of their own COM
munitieS.
Speeches such as those of
George L. Berry. of Tennessee,
Howard P. Savage, of Chicago,
Gen. Frank T. Hines, admins
traitor of veterans affairs, and
many other leaders, voice the
future policy of the Legion. 1t
is going to consider itself in full
partnership with the Govern,
ment.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
p PASTOR DENIES
CONFESSION

CONTINUED From Page y
but according to Mr.. Wilson,
Miss Williams, on the advice of
her friends, refused to accept it.
Given Exit" Belief
Mr.. Wilson said that following
the second confession" DR.. Shell
ton was given an opportunity by
Bishop E. D. Mouzon, of the Bal
timore Conference, to leave
Washington for a pastorate in
the south. He added that Miss
Williams friends understood at
That time that DR.. Shelton had
agreed to the bishops plan.
This confession and apology"
is understood to be the document
which has been circulated in the
congregation of the Mt. Vernon
M. E. Church.
Friends of the accused pastor
have denied that he ever signed
the paper.
Claim He Refused
His friends claim he was asked
to do so by Miss Williams, but
refused.
The startling disclosures made
with the aid of the anonymous
sender of the confession" came
following an announcement earlier
today that the church court was
much displeased over leaks" from
the hearing room.
News tat the socalled con
fesSion and apology" was being
circulated among the press was
received with CONSERVATION by
the defense.
The morning session of the
court adjourned early, the de-
tense battery of legal talent being
greeted as they emerged from the
hall by reporters waving carbon
copies of the document.
Refuse to Comment
They refused in body to make
any statements other than that
if the alleged confession and
apology" was printed today in
any newspaper action would be
begun tomorrow morning against
the publication doing so.
DR.. Shelton himself said:
Il can say nothing. am
the prisoner at the bar and
can only refer you to my attor-
neyS."
The scholarly clergyman looked
worn and tired from the ordeal
Of the past three days.
The defense, clerical and non
clerical attorneys, Immediately
went into conference on the side
walk regarding the mysterious
anonymous document.
Will Be Reported
1t was intimated circulation of
the paper to the press would he
reported to the church court this
afternoon.
In the parsonage of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, Of
alexandria, adjoining the hall,
where the case is being tried, the
wife and family of the accused
clergyman received the news OF
the latest blow struck at their
husband and father.
Mrs. Shelton said with resigna,
ton:
This was no more than could
be exDected"
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
VOTE REPEAL .
MAYOR s PLEA
To LEGION
Nondrinking Detroit Chief
AsSaiIs Prohibition Law as
.Corrupter of Public Service
Copyright. 1891, by International
NewR SerVice)

| News Service)
DETROIT, Sept. "a. GN.S0
Mayor Frank Murphy, Detroit
host to the American Legion at
its thirteenth annual convention,
today appealed to the soldier or.
ganization to exhibit a Stout
hearted, courageous leadership"
in dealing with the subject Of
prohibition.
The youthful mayor approved
the expected action of the Le-
giOn in protesting against the
prohibition law, but expressed
the wish it would go further and
propose repeal"
He also indicated he would par
ticipate in any fight launched in
the convention to substitute re-
peal for the referendum approved
by the resolutions committee.
Personally Dry
The Mayor, who has been a
tee'totaler all his life, said:
IL am against prohibition be-
cause / am for temperance. The
prohibition law was unwiSe leg
iSlatiOn and defeats its own
purpose by its unreasonable
ness. 1t represents the thought
that laws are enforced by a
pOliceman's club, and doesn't
even reckon on public opinion.
Public Service Suffers
"ASide from my personal Op-
position to Sumptuary Iegisla-
tiOn, / oppose prohibition be-
cause it trepaSSeS upon personal
liberty. My principal grievance
now is because of what it has
done to public life-the way it
has poisoned and rOttened the
standards Of public life and the
standards Of public service.
From cOnStableS to the high
est posts in the land, public
service is shot through with
incompetence, hypocrisy and in
justice.
Just recently / came upon
a revolutionary dOcum en- t,
which should be zone ed
across the nation. 1t was writ
ten by George Washington, the
father of our country, to one
B. Lincoln, in March, 1887. In
1t, Washington said: "A law
that Is not Obeyed, or is only
partially enforced, had better
never have been Mitten-fOr,
il the former, 1t Is a nil, and
II the latter, it stimulates in
justice and jealOuSieS.'
What enforcement there Is
Of prohibition in. the courts is
a disgrace to the name of JUS
tice. 1t is a cheap and vicious
exploitation of the poor people,
handed up as sacrifices to a
fanaticaI law"
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
Indians Deadlock
SnGQS Round Table

LONDON, Cept. "a 1NS.I
The India round table conference
which has been in progress for
the past two weeks is in serious
danger of a breakdown because
of a deadlock between the Hindu
and MoSlem factions among the
Indian delegates themselves, 1t
was reported today.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
WILL GUARD GRAPES

NEW YORK, Sept. "a GN.SD.
With the approach of the grape
season, details of police are now
stationed in the New York Central
railroad yards in the Bronx to pre-
vent racketeers from imposing 3
tax on the crates before they are
loaded,
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
Farm Board Studies
IOU1 Corn Problem

The Federal Farm Board is still
considering ways and means for
aiding Iowa corn producers con-
fronted with huge crops and low
prices, but has reached no def
mite conclusions, Chairman James
c. Stone reported today.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
Auxiliary of Legion
Picks Mrs. Williams

DETROIT, Sept. "a G.N.SD
Mrs. Louise w. Williams, of New
York, was elected president of the
American Legion auxiliary at the
concluding session of the auxiliary
convention here today.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
DAUGHTERS TO MEET

The Mid City Citizens ASsocia'
ton will resume its monthly meet
ings at the Thompson Commun'
ity Center, Twelfth and L streets
Northwest, Monday night.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
HAVRE De GRACE ENTRIES

FIRST RACE-Two-year- -olds; maid
ems; claiming; purse, $1,000; 6h fur
longs.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24
MIDClTY MEET

Gold Rule Council No. 10 of the
Daughters of American will meet
tomorrow night at the Northeast
Masonic Temple, Eighth and F
streets Northeast.
The Washington times., 1931-09-24

CONTINUED From Page y
but according to Mr.. Wilson.
Miss Williams, on the advice Of
her friends, refused to accent 1t.
Given Exit" Belief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-12-05
BUILDING CONTRACT LET
4. L. Hartridge Co. to Erect Struc-
ture for Insurance Company.

With the award to A. L. Hartridge
Co, Inc, of contract for their new Of
fee building at John, Cliff and Gold
streets, New York, the Insurance Co. of
North America has completed arrange
mentS for new building which will be
approximately Is stories high, on plot
about 10000 square feet in area.
Large sugar plantations in Brazil are
beginning to use tractors.