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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

In radio address Prohibition
Director Amos w. Woodcock, ex-
pressed himself as confident that the
bureau is making good progress,
and will eventually apprehend every
commercial violator.
Statistics for the year show 1886
cases prepared for prosecution in Fed
eral and State courts. Of these, S.
173 cases were terminated in Fed
eral courts and convictions obtained
in 50,334, with 20, 372 Jail sentences
imposed.
In addition there were fines aggre-
eating Sc, 49, together with
6,S78 permanent iniunctions granted
and 8,245 automobiles and 81, 1921
stills seized.
Asserting the prohibition bureau
had four principal policies upon
which it would work in the future,
Col. Woodcock named as one of
these the avoidance of "all unneces-
sary irritation to the innocent.
The others were: More careful Sc
lection and better training of agents;
the exertion of steady pressure
against the commercial violator, and
efforts to obtain increased state CO.
operation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

$46,255.5S
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

An organized movement to insure
stability of employment for several
hundred thousand workers has been
launched by the electric light and
power industry. This action follow
ed a recent address by Gerard
Swope, President of the General
Electric Company, favoring cooper
alton of employers and workers in
administering and contributing to
old age, accident and job insurance.
Mr.. Swope said: "Unless industry
finds a way, the government may
feel itself compelled by public opini-
on to endever to solve the problem.
If it is done by the states, then the
costs will be distributed through
taxation and there will be no eco
nomic restraints either on the funds
or their distribution.
'The question becomes largely
the responsibility of management,
but even in this case the cooperation
of tho employee should be enlisted
SO that his interest may be aroused
and he may be fully cognizant of the
significance of the solution of this
problem.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

The income of the United States
Government from all taxable sour
ces in the fiscal year 1881 was ST.
428, $50, 22O.45, a decrease of $751;
e65,512,72 from the fiscal year 1880
when tax receipts totaled So, 04O, 145, :
1877, the Treasury has announced
in a table showing total internal rev.
enue receipts on the basis of reports
telegraphed by collectors on June
80, when the fiscal year ended.
Receipts from income taxes suffer-
ed the heaviest cut Individual re-
turns showed far greater effects
from the depression than did returns
from corporations. The corpora
tons paid approximately IS per cent
less than in 1890, while individuals
paid 27.S per cent less. Miscellan-
eous receipts, such as customs and
tobacco stamps, dropped 9.8 per
cent. The decline for total income
tax receipts was 22.8 per cent.
It was the failure of the govern
ment's taxable sources to yield their
normal return during the latter half
of the last fiscal year, coupled with
heavy government expenditures,
which caused the Treasury to wind
up the fiscal period 1881 with def
icit in excess of $500, 600, 900 the
first time in a decade the richest
nation has balanced its books on
the debit side. In addition, 1t was
necessary to increase the public debt
substantially.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

To seek shelter under an oak tree
during thunder storm is almost as
dangerous as to search for gasoline
with lighted match. Of all trees,
the oak is most susceptible to light
ming, says a bulletin issued by the
-Davey Institute of Tree Surgery,
which has been studying the phe-
nomena of lightning in relation to
trees. If you must get under tree,
find beech, for it is rarely ever the
victim of lightning. The ratio Of
the oak to the beech iD being struck
by an electrical bolt is 60 to l, ac-
cording to observations made over
a period of years. But the best ad-
vice is to avoid trees altogether in
electrical storms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

8. OF the above $59,550.66 re-
ferred to, at least $S5,0Oo.00 will,
either directly or indirectly, be ap-
piled to the antiquated, obsolete,
costly and ridiculous system of patch
ing, gravelling or otherwise repairing
dirt roads, which, after all that may
be done to them, will still remain
unimproved and NOT permanent
roads.
1t is not to be expected that these
revelations to which I invite chal-
lenge as to their accuracy from any
source, will elicit any plausible COM
ment from the opponents of this
measure. Rather will they, in all
probability, accept this indisputable
and positive evidence of the absurdity
of their previous contentious with
perfect equanamity, fully confident
(perhaps rightly SOY that an I'M
thinking public will not interest it.
self sufficiently to determine how
grossly it has been mislead.
The contract to be awarded for the
construction Of the Port Deposit
Gathers Corner Road will cost the
State Roads Commission about
$18,000.00 mile against an average
cost per mile of 100000 as hereto
fore. On such a basis the $1,000
10000 provided from this issue of
Bonds would built 81 miles of i'm
proved roads instead of 33 1-3 miles
as previously.
What matters it to the opponents
of this Bill that in all probability, a
like opportunity to get so great a
value for so small cost, may not
present itself again for generation.
What care they if the County con-
tinues the time-worn practice of re-
pairing dirt roads, the appropriation
for which this year, if the Scotchman
Creek Bridge be included, has been
increased another 100000 to the
absurdly grotesque figure of $780,
100000. Why should they regret the
bitter opposition on their part which
has resulted in the postponement, if
not the full abandonment of this
splendid program which would have
meant so much to their County.
PERHAPS they believe that a few
new bridges, a few more repairs to
dirt roads and a few pieces of new
machinery will give the taxpayers a
greater return for their money than
would IS miles of modern state high
ways. PERHAPS they do, but not
for one moment do think so. Rather
does it seem that political revenge is
in a fair way of being gratified and
what, to them, is the welfare of the
County when compared to the salts
flying of personal and political
grudges. If such has been their in
tention from the first, congratulate
them for having made good job of
their undertaking but I tremble for
the future. of my County when /
ponder it's miserable failure to
recognize and eagerly grasp the
opportunity that was within its
reach.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) F. w. CLAPP.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17
S 100000

The active advocates of the Roads
Bond Bill long ago suggested a
similar method of procedure and
recommended the reduction of GER
tain excessive appropriations by
$84,054.58 and increasing the tax rate
by 10c on the $4,000 which increase
would yield ION the basis of the
1930-31 assessment) additional rev.
enue of $35, 12S.00 thus providing
NOT ONLY for the first years in.
terest on the $1,O00,0OO.0O Bonds,
BUT FOR THE ENTIRE LIQUID
ALTON OF THE ANTICIPATED
DEFICIT OF 100000 AS WELL.
The County Commissioners, how
ever, in failing to concern them
selves with the liquidation of a
trifing deficit of $75, 100000 have thus,
made possible their program without
increasing the tax rate. However, it
is entirely probable that there is
boarded in the County Treasury, or
will be by the end of the current
year, ample monies obtained from
past and present appropriations but
not spent, which can be applied to the
payment of this deficit.
These outstanding facts are clearly
evident from the published levy, Viz:
l. In spite of repeated warnings
on the part of certain self appointed
and legally appointed custodians of
the taxpayers money concerning the
dire consequences that would befall
the taxpayers should $45,OOO.OO be
required of the County for IN
TEREST ON. TIE ROADS BONDS,
an amount of $59,55O.66 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED FOR OTHER PUR-
POSES.
2. Since this has been accomplish
ed WITHOUT INCREASING THE
TAX RATE, all past talk relative to
the necessity for increasing the
tax-rate by at least Zoe on the
$4,000 to provide the LESSER
AMOUNT OF $45,OOO.OO TO MEET
THE INTEREST ON THE $1,000
10000 ISSUE OF BONDS is proved
to have been pure "bunk" and
"hokum". Such an increase would
have been necessary only had the
Commissioners provided for funds to
pay off the $75,OO0.0O deficit which
they have failed to do.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

HOpewell M. E. Charge
j. H. Whedbee, Minister
Hopewell Charge
Sunday School 10000 a. N.
Divine Worship 11:00 a. m,
and 1880 p. m.
Asbury Church
Sunday School 200 p. m.
Divine Worship 800 p. IN.
Every second Sunday--Sun,
day School $50 a. m.
Divine Worship 7:3Op m.
We remember a year further
back as we grow older.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

THE most striking fine types offered at such
low prices now being presented by Ford dealers.
These are the six newest de luxe creations of the
Ford Motor Company. They designed and built
to meet every need of the automobile buyer whose
desire for motoring luxury and outstanding perform
ance is tempered with sound economy.
Get the facts about these fine cars. Compare their
1.-the, clean-cut style with any you have created
in your own imagination. Learn about the de luxe
materials with which each is trimmed and uphol
stored, and how carefully these tailored Sit and
ride in the wide, restful seats and you will realize
that just as no restrictions have been put mechan
zeal performance, so no limits have been placed
comfort and beauty.
There is much to interest the careful buyer-a
choice Of sparkling colors, variety of rich uphol-
stery materials Rustless Steel safety glass; Houdaille
doubleactng shock absorbers onepiece welded steel
wheels slanting wndshield and many other features
which make the Ford happy investment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17
$59,5OO.se

Our County Commissioners have
made possible the expenditure of this
amount for these particular purposes
by resorting to the simple expedient
of reducing the appropriations ON
fourteen separate items other than
those above listed, by total of $780,
255.58 and utilizing this amount, plus
the total increase in revenue for the
current fiscal year of $8,295.O8 and
levying arbitrarily, an additional
amount of $5,O00.0O with nothing in
the published figures to indicate
whence it will be derived, thus
Reduction in. old appro-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

July z, 1881.
Editor Of The Midland journal,
Rising Sun, Maryland.
DEAR SIR
Certain of the County's citizens
who have taken a leading part in
creating sentiment in opposition to
the $1,OOO,0OO.OO Roads Bond Bill
recently passed by the Legislature,
have stated in public, with all the
emphasis they could command, that
should this law become effective, the
Sal, 100000 necessary to meet the first
years interest thereon at 41s% could
be procured in no other way than by
increasing the tax rate by at least 10
cents on the $4,000.
To these forward-looking gentle
men, the publication of the annual
levy for the County, covering the
fiscal year ending June the 30th,
1882, must have come as a distinct
shock, for be it noted that the i'm
possible 60 has happened and $780,
55O.66 ($14,55O.66 IN EXCESS OF
THE AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR
THE FIRST YEARS INTEREST ON
THESE BONDS) has been provided
either to increase former appropria-
tions or to supply additional funds
for certain specific purposes other
than those levied heretofore. Fol-
lowing is list Of the items for
which this $59,550.66 has been pro-
vided. Viz
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17
s,2s5.os
100000
S59.55O.66

1t is significant, too, that this pro-
gram calls for an expenditure of
$75,O00.OO IN EXCESS OF THE
CURRENT ANTICIPATED REV
ENUE thus
1930-31 Total Appropria-
tions ---------------$557, O72. SO
1930-31 Total Revenue - 49,, O72.36
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

Total increase in revenue
for current fiscal year
from increased assess'ts.
Amount arbitrarily levied
the source of which is
undisclosed in published
figures ----------------
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-17

Those who are habitui
waiting to tell their "dol
story" don't know what 4
versation is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
NEGROES URGED
To DEVELOP

Negroes were urged to develop
themselves in the various fields,
education, business, religion and
the professions as the basis of
opening up avenues of economic
opportunities for themselves in
an address by DR.. w. E. B. Du-
Bots, an editor, at the DePriest
non-partiSan political conference
at the Metropolitan A. M. E..
Church Iast night.
Mis- Mamie H. Burroughs,
preSIdent of the National Train
ing School for Women and Girls,
also spoke. j. Finley Wilson,
grand exalted ruler of the Elks
presided. During the day the
conference took up the questions
of civic service and the distribu-
ton of Federal educational funds.
The speakers included Garnet C..
Wilkinson, first assistant superin-
tendent Of schools, divisions 10
10; DR.. Gilbert H. Jones, presi-
dent of Wilberforce University:
DR.. Harold Kingsley, Chicago and
w. J. Thompkins, Kansas CITY.
Mrs. Sallie w. Stewart, presided.
Addresses by Clarence Darrow,
nationally known criminal lawyer
and DR.. Mordecai Johnson, presi-
dent of Howard University will
feature the final session tonight
at the John Wesley A. M. E.
Zion Church. Judge E. W. Henry
Of Philadelphia, will preside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
Far. Better Than
w HOLE WHEAT

Far better! This means easier to digest and
far more nourisFing thanks to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
POUND VARIES
. 50 CENTS IN
LONDON

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 GN.SD.-
The uncertainty existing in bank.
ing circles as to where the
English pound will find its level,
now that Great Britain is off the
gold standard, was reflected here
today in the terms upon which
British currency could be bought
or sold in small amounts.
There was 80 cents difference
between the price at which two
Of the city'S largest tourist agen-
cies sold actual pound notes Tin
transactions of a few hundred
dollars) and the price which those
same agencies paid for them in
dollars.
Buy For S3.75
The prospective traveller who
wanted to buy a pound note paid
1915 for it. The returned tray
eler who sold one received $3.45.
Thus the agencies buying and
selling British currency were pro-
tected against a 15-cent fluctua-
ton in either direction during
the time it would take to carry
q pound note across the Atlantic
Ocean.
In the London offices of the
same firm a similar difference
of 80 cents between the sale and
purchase price of the pound in
relation to the dollar was main
tanned.
Transportation Cost
When the pound was still on
gold the difference between the
value of a pound as quoted on
the LoEdon exchange and the
price charged for the currency
here was less than cents.
This represented the cost Of
transportation plus the cost of
insurance while in transit and
the service and bookkeeping costs
involved.
What a profit a financial Lind
bergh might have made by cross
ing the Atlantic with an airplane
cargo of pound notes!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
England and Canada
Adopt Grain Quota

MOON, Dec. 4 1N.S0.
Prime Minister Richard Bennett
of Canada left London today to
return to Canada. Bennett de-
clined to discuss reports of
wheat quota" agreement be-
tween Canada and England. It
was understood that under the
Dominion grain quota plan
worked out by Bennett and the
ministry of agriculture, the Brit
ish Empire would furnish the
bulk of England's grain require
ments and that a definite por-
ton would be fixed for Canada.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
Detective NGbS -Four
With Stolen Auto

Five automobiles were recov-
cred and four colored persons
were arrested by Detective Frank
Alligood, who saw one Of the
machines near Laurel, Md, while
en- route to Baltimore.
The persons arrested were
Ethel johnson, 20, and Rebecca
Allen, 10. who were in the car
at the time, They said they
were waiting for Horace Turner,
23. and Obie Gray. Detective
AiHigood. and two precinct detec-
eives yesterday apprehended the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
DeGcOns Group Hears
Speeches by Pastor

An address by the Rev. Charles
johnson, pastor of the Capitol
View Baptist Church. featured
special program by the General
Baptist Deacons Association at
the Zion Baptist Church of Dean
wood last night.
Others who participated were
the Rev. Leon M. Wormley. pas
tor Of the Zion Church; James
Ross, president of the Deacons'
Association: r. P. Williams, Rich.
ard Watkins, and the choir of
the Zion Baptist Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04

patent f1ours. Hundreds of
blends were tried. Only one
was perfect. That's our Bal
anced-Blend.
And what a difference Bal
anced-Blend makes! Just
taste a slice of Certified
Wheat Bread. You'll eat
many more slices before
you're through! 1t tastes
better than you thought
bread could taste. Tastes
like delicious cake! Serve it
and see! Ask for Certified
Wheat Bread!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
BALANCED-BLEND

HERE'S Certified Wheat
IL Bread-the new wheat
bread that actually tastes
like cake. No wonder that
people call it "the successor
to whole wheat" It's much
easier to digest. Children
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
WILL OFFER FARCE

''The Mummy and the Mumps,"
a three-act farce, will be presented
in the auditorium of the Wash
ington-Lee High School, Ballston,
Va, on December II by Bethel
No. /, Order of Jobs Daughters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
GARDEN CLUB TO MEET

A neighborhood garden club,
recently organized in Gathers
burg, Nd, will meet Wednesday
at the Gaithersburg Firemen's
Hall. ~ g,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
QUITS ONE JOB

Paul Herman, deputy sheriff OF
Fairfax county, and town sergeant
of Falls Church, Va, has resigned
from the Fairfax police force, and
will devote his full time to his
activities in Falls Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04

and grown-ups alike eat it
because they like it!
Thousands thank our Bal
anced-Blend for this better
bread. Balanced-Blend is
simply this: the perfect blend
Of whole wheat and short
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-04
TULIP Time"

Tulip Time" an operetta, will
be given by the glee club Of
Western High School December
IL and IL, at s:1S p. m, in the
school auditorium.
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02

with 1,152 in 1920. The entire group of children under years of .aEe shows gain, increasing from 6,669 in 1920 to 6,356 in 1880, or 12.1 per cent. Of the remaining age groups, those from 5 to 24 years and from 4b years upward show increases between 1920 and 1880. while those from 20 to A years show decreases
 On a percentage basis, persons in the age groups under A years, and from 45 years upwards, represent a larger proportion of the total popu- lation in 1880 than in 1920, while for those in the age groups from 25 to 54 years the proportion is smaller than in 1920.
 These figures, which are subject to slight correction, are summarized in the following table:
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02
, Indicted
 At SeHt1de
AMONG THEM THREE sEOREEl PRESIDENTS PUGET SOUND
 s. & l.. -AESM-

SEATTLE, May 2.-Five persons, three former presidents of the Puget Sound Savings < Loan As sociation, were indicted today by the King county grand jury. The defend ants are Adolph F. Linden, E. w, Campbell, president of the Associa- tion before Linden; w. D. Homer, president when the institution's doors were closed by the state authorities n February; Harry G. Nelson, forme secretary of the Association; HI. L.. Nirely, former vice supervisor of the Savings & Loan Assohiation.---
 Al of those indilted are under ar- rest and endeavoring to arrange bail bonds.
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02
JAMES. HAMILTON LEWIS OP- POSES, ATTEMPTs TO MAKE
 PROHIBITION HEADING ISSUE

SF3f 3fEGMEMD, nL-United States Senatox James ,Hamilton Lewis, out standing Democratic leader, declared here he was soprosed to any attempt to make prohibition a leading issue in the next presidential campaign.
 "It is more i1Mportant that we feed the :hungrysand restore prosperity than to. provide. drink teither as an ex- pression of ii1erty ;sr to satisfy tux ury," said the senator.
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02
] Population of Alaska By Age,
 Sex, and Color, 193O and 1920

1881 from 45 to 54 years; 5,073 from 55 to GA years; 2,323 from 65 to "A years; 612, 75 years and over; and 139 for whom age was not reported.
 Of the total population of Alaska, 29.6 per cent are under 15 years of age; 15.2 per cent are from 15 to A years of age; 28.2 per cent are from 25 to A years of age; 21.8 per cent are from 45 to GA years of age; and Az per cent are 66 years of age and over.
 The number of persons under 1 year of age was 1889, as compared
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02
BERT MCDONALD FOUND
 GUILTY AT KETCHlKAN

KETCHIKAN. - Bert AcDonalds who was brought back to Alaska from Portland to stand trial on . charge of first degree murder in con- nection with the staying of George Marshall, aged fish buyer, last Oc- tober, was found guilty this morning. but the verdict did not carry the death penalty, as requested by the prosecution. The jury reached an agreement at APO o'clock this morn- ing, after having been out most of the night The jury was composed of eight men and four women
 It is expected that the defense will ask for a new tria or taken an Gape peal to the higher court
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02
CHURCHMEN FAVOR
 BIRTH REGULATION

NE WYORK.-The careful and restrained" use of contraceptive mea- sures to regulate the size of families has been indorsed by an organization representing 27 American Protestant churches with a total membership of 23,000, ,0OO.
 The action was taken following consideration of a report submitted by a majority of the members of the committee appointed seven years ago to make study of marriage and the home.
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02
URGES INTERNA-
 uTrON AL CONFERENCE FOR
 s, SPECIALIZATION OF SILVER

' WASHINGTON, May 1l.-"Mill- ions are sinking lower ia the scale of economic life and cannot go through another winter" Senator William E, .Barah of Idaho warned n a natonal address last night, in which he urged am international conference for sta~ bilixing silver. India's adoption of the gold standard had decreased the
 purchasing power of eight hundred
 million people, he said.
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02
JOHN NEWMAN, RETIRED
 ALASKAN, PASSES, SEATTLE

SEATTLE, May 5.-John Newman, we'll known retired Alaska pioneer. died here Monday.
 Last fall MT. Newman presented the town of Skagway with bronze bust of Mollie Walsh, early fapjack queen of the North. He also placed bronze memorial in Deadman's gulch as a tribute to the horses and mules that perished there.
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02
NATIONAL GOVT. SHOULD
 PATTERN AFTER N. Y. STATE,
 DECLARES GOV. ROOSEVELT

NE WORK, May 1.-Gov. Frank in D. Roosevelt in a speech here last night, said the national government, geared to q pace of half a century ago, would do we'll to pattern itself after the modern government of New York state, which had been reorgan- ized and modernized by Alfred E. Smith.
The Kusko times., 1931-05-02

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The di- r rector of the census today announced e.sthe population of Alaska, classified l.by age, sex, coor, and nativity, as re-
 turned in the 1880 census. The total r population of Alaska on October 1, : 1929, was 69,27s, comprising 6,356 ! persons under 5 years of age; COTS :. from 5 to g years; 5,095 fro m10 to IA years; 4,735 from 15 to 19 years; - 4,259 from 20 to "A years; 4,171 from z. 25 to 29 years; 3,762 from 30 to 34 :. years; s,s44 from 35 to A years;