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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
List of Yanks Serving
With French Completed

the dossiers of the foreigners who
fought in the French ranks during the
World war were consulted. This was
a difficult task, as all of these dossiers
are filed away at the Foreign Legion
headquarters at Sidi-bel-Abbes in AL
geria. ....
All of the volunteers from North
and South American countries are list
ed under the general heading of Amer
leans. which made 1t doubly difficult
to sort out the men from the United
States. There is some confusion in
mentioning this organization with an
other composed of former American
civilian welfare workers during the
World war. called the Association of
American Volunteers with the French
Army, the members of which did not
enlist in the French army or wear a
French uniform. The Trench and Air
Association of American Volunteer
Combatants in the French Army, 1914
rs, is, therefore, always mentioned by
its full name and complete title.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
What Will Happen When
Control by France Ends?

Washington.--What will happen to
the Saar?
As 1895, the end of the fifteen-year
period for which the coal mines Of
the Saar basin were turned over to
France. approaches, that query is bid
ding for an important place in Euro
pean politics.
"Saar, which straddles the Lorraine
German border, almost next door to
Luxembourg, is region about two
thirds as large as Rhode Island and is
famous for its mineral deposits" says
a bulletin from the Washington ID.
c. headquarters of the National Geo
graphic society.
Famous Coal Region.
Before the World war when Lor-
raine was German territory, the COM
lbination Of Lorraine iron deposits and
iEaar coal deposits made this region
one Of the outstanding steel produc-
ton regions of Europe
"Saar coal, perhaps, would still be-
long to Germany, If 1t were not for
the efficiency of German troops who,
while retreating in north France, de-
istroyed coal mines that once yielded
28OO0,000 tons annually. Because Of
this act, when the peace treaty was
framed. diplomats attempted to COM
pensate France by turning over Saar
coal digging rights to France for
period Of fifteen years-1920 to 1885.
The German government also was
called upon to compensate private
mine owners in the Saar fields for
their losses but these losses were not
difficult to meet as most of the mines
were the state property Of Prussia
and Bavaria.
'The transfer Of coal mining rights
to France, however, was not made
without political and economic OBJ
stacles. The region could not remain
under German control for the prop
erty rights of the French would not
be assured protection, and the great
German population and German prop
erty could not be placed under French
control. The League of Nations there
fore, set up governing commission
composed of one Frenchman, one citi-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
Volunteer Combatants Named
After Much Work.

Paris-After much difficulty and q
special trip to Sidi-bel-Abbes, the
Trench and Air Association Of Ameri-
can Volunteer Combatants in the
French Army, 1914-1S, has completed
preparation of list of the American
volunteer combatants who were killed
fighting for France during the World
war.
This list has been prepared especial
ly for the American graves registration
service in Europe and shows that of
80 Americans who served at the front
in the Foreign Legion 40 were killed.
Seven others died Of wounds or as a
result Of having been gassed.
Sixty-eight Of the $50 American pi-
lots in the Lafayette Escadrille and
the Lafayette Flying corps were killed,
most of whom are buried at the Lafay-
cite Escadrille memorial at Garches,
near the port of Saint Cloud.
In securing this information all of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
Find Records of
Stern Greek Law

Two pieces Of pottery on which
votes were inscribed which sent Arts
tides and Themistocles. Greek polit-
ical and military leaders. into tenn
porary exiles 240 years ago have
been found in the ancient market
place at Athens, Greece.
Citizens Of Athens during the Fifth
century B. c.. were privileged under
the constitution Of the city to meet
in public assembly and vote for the
temporary Punishment of any Of the
citizenry. If as many as 6,000 votes
were cast in the ballot, the citizen
receiving the largest number was
exiled for ten years but not deprived
of the enjoyment of his property.
At least eight Athenian leaders
are known to have been ostracized.
but votes cast in the ballots have
only been found for four of the pro-
ceedings.
The above mentioned "ostracOn."
Greek term for the ballots so used,
which was cast against Aristides Is
the first of its kind ever discovered
but the one with the name of Themis-
tocles is the second found. Ostraca
have now been found for the votes
against Megagles in 4S7 B. c., Kan
thippos, father of Pericles in 49, B.
c., Aristides in 4S3 B. c., ana
Themistocles in All B. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23

there will be no danger Of burning
fingers.
II raisins are heated in oven a few
seconds beforeSputting into cake mix
ture they will not fall to bottom Of
cake.
a"
Jam that has been stored too long
becomes hard and sugary. If set in a
warm oven until sugar melts 1t will be
fit to use.
When canning fruits and vegetables
now in season use only sound. ripe
fruits and can if possible the same day
they are picked.
Lemon sirup is made by adding two
thirds cupful of lemon juice to one
cupful Of sugar strip. Strain, bottle
and keep in refrigerator. One part of
this sirup added to six parts Of ice
water makes delicious drink.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23

credited to the development of the
steel industry which thrust it to the
front among the important European
mineral regions owing to its location
near the Lorraine iron deposits.
Recent reports indicate that there
is a growing movement in some parts
of Europe to urge the creation of an
Independent Saar state under the pro-
lection of the League of Nations. If
no change is made from the original
provisions Of the treaty, however, in
1885 the people of the region will de-
eide by popular vote whether to live
under the French or the German flag"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
Al Arolnld
|MeHouse

Strong household ammonia will re-
move medicine stains on linen.
Mayonnaise mixed with finely diced
celery makes delicious dressing for
plain lettuce.
If it is difficult to open windows,
rub ropes with soft soap and sashes
will run smoothly.
A little milk added to the water in
which cauliflower is boiled will keep
the flowers white.
Rubbers should always be placed on
preserving jars before the hot fruit
juice is poured in. If this is done
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23

Good. Book says, "he is faithful and
just to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
From Genesis to Revelation there
is good deal said in justification Of
an open acknowledgment Of our VIOLA
tons Of moral law.
There was letter in the mail from
an undergraduate whom had never.
met, and whose name was not in any
way familiar. She wanted to make a
confession. she said. She had pretty
regularly been violating definite uni
versity rule. and she would never be
quite easy In her mind until she had
put the matter up to some university
officer and If need~he paid the. PEN
atty for her irregularity. If thought
she was foolish for writing me, / could
throw her letter into the waste basket
and forget that she had written me.
could understand the state of mind
she was In. She was sensitive; her
appreciation of right and wrong was
still keen; the thing she had done
weighed on her mind, and she wanted
to feel free. I told her that we would
forget the whole circumstances, pro-
vided that she in the future respected
the regulation.
had done Dayton a real injustice.
I knew it and he knew it, and we had
somehow drifted apart. 1t was not
easy to acknowledge my error, but
that was the only manly thing to do,
the only thing that would relieve my
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
Case of "Some Baby"

The sheriff in a small Indiana
town had arrested woman who was
wanted for house breaking in
neighboring city. AS there was a
handsome reward offered for the
guilty party, there was considerable
speculation in regard to the posi-
bility of the local officers bringing
home the bacon" On his return
from delivering his prisoner to the
city authorities, the sheriff was
questioned as to the outcome of his
trip.
saw, there wasn't nuthin' to II"
he explained disgustedly, II thought
1 had her dead to rights but blamed
if she didn't prove a lullaby"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23

l nad just naO q III
tie experie n C e
with it myself, so
that / was in a
very sympathetic
frame of mind to
listen to what he
had to say.
IAN honest con-
fession is good for
he SOUL" W h Q
was it said it? 1t
doesn't matter, for
has often
proved itself true.
Eff we confess
our sin S." tn e
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23

zen of the local region, and three nom
French and non-German members The
commission is directly responsible to
the League council. ..,-.3~
"Saar took it's name from the Saar
river, winding stream which flows
through the western part Of the re-
gion. While coal is the districts most
famous product, the river banks are
covered with vast fruit orchards and
vineyards. There are also farms, but
agriculture is not a major Saar in
dustry. On the picturesque hills, here
and there dominated by ancient castles
Of Roman days. are thick forests
which form the basis of another i'm
DOrtant industry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
POTPOURRI
The Largest Bird

The largest known bird is the
condor. native Of South Ameri-
can mountainous regions. 1t much
resembles the eagle. The average
expanse of its wings is ten feet.
They are black with traces of
white along the wings. They live
on dead and helpless animals, and
are very gluttonous.
@. 1881. Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
Prussian After Waterloo.

"The coal mines now being worked
lie about ten miles to the northeast
of Saarbrucken, city of some $4,000
Inhabitants who are employed in many
Industries. Saarbrucken's skyline is
studded with the smokestacks of blast
furnaces, metallurgical establishments
Of many kinds, machine shops, chemi-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
Urge Creation of Saar
into Independent State

cal works and ceramic kilns. The city
Is an important railroad center.
"Saarbrucken went to France ten
years before our Declaration Of In
dependence was signed. After the
battle of Waterloo, the Allies took it
and turned it over to Prussia. At that
time the coal deposits were hardly
known. Its present prestige may be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23

Rt. Rev. Edward ]. Mccarthy, Of
Greenfield, Conn.,, photographed just
after his conservation as the sixth
bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese
of Portland, Maine. In attendance at
the ceremony Of conservation were
Governor Gardiner. judges of the Su-
preme and Superior courts, and many
high churchmen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23

mind and bring us together again. It
was confession which when made,
am sure was thoroughly good for my
soul.
9. 1892. Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
CONFESSION
BY THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
Late Dean Of Men.
University of Illinois.

The minister had something to say
the other Sunday about confession, and
Evening star., 1932-09-03
NORTH CENTRAL STATES
SHOW FARM TAX DROP
Government Reports Covering 12
Commonwealths for 1880 Con-
trasts 1918 Figures.

First measure of decline in farm taxes
Is made in recent release Of the United
States Department of Agriculture. The
department, which is studying these
taxes by States, recently issued its first
report, covering taxes In the II North
Central States.
Farm taxes in these States in 1880
were about two and half times what
they were in 1918, according to the de-
partment's estimate. The 1880 taxes
in these States, however, show an ap-
preciable decline over the peak of taxa
ton, which was reached in 1929. The
increased was most rapid in from 1916
to 1921. From 1928 to 1924 slight de-
crease were reported in of the IL
States. Then came another upward
movement, eliminating in 1929.
The States measured in the first
study to be released are Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota.
South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.
President Hoover in his acceptance
address, August IL, said: 1.-The most
practical relief to the farmer TODAY.
aside from the general economic recoy-
cry, Is definite program of readjust-
ment and coordination of national,
State and local taxation which will
relieve real property, especially the
farms, from unfair burdens of taxation
winch the current readjustment in
values has brought about. To that pur-
pose propose to devote myself"
Evening star., 1932-09-03
INDIANA CHANGES LAW
AFFECTING LOAN GROUPS
Associations May Invest Funds in
Federal Home Loan Bank
ing System.

The special session OF the Indiana
Legislature, just closed, amended the
1916 law so as to authorize building and
loan associations to invest their funds
in the Federal home loan banking sys-
tenn and to co such other things as
may be required of members by home
loan bank
Massachusetts, lending agencies de-
sirous of affiliating with the new home
loan bank system are gathering forces
to obtain needed legislation from an
extra session of the State Legislature
to be convened soon, according to
Franklin w. Fort, chairman of the
Home Loan Bank Board.
New Jersey, Mr.. Fort says, already
has made such correction in anticipa-
ton of the establishment Of the loaning
system. While life insurance companies
in New Jersey may not invest in the
home loan bank stock, the building and
loan associations may do So State law
restrictions apparently will not handi-
cap organization processes, Mr.. Fort
explained, because the start will be
made with Federal funds, and institu-
tions at present held out by absence OF
State enabling legislation may, while
this condition continues, become non
member borrowers.
Evening star., 1932-09-03
BUILDING PERMITS DROP
IN 7 VIRGINIA CITIES
1882 July Figures Only Half as
Large as Those for Same
Month Last Year.

RICHMOND, Va, September 3 P.-
Building permits issued during July in
seven Virginia cities dropped to almost
half in number as compared with July,
1881, and more than half in value.
A total of 274 permits were issued in
July in Danville, Lynchburg, Norfolk,
Petersburg, Portsmouth, Richmond and
Roanoke, valued at $320,838, against
405 permits in July last year, valued
at $69o,928.
Richmond led in both months in
number of permits-104 in July this
year and 140 in July, 1881, while Nor
folk led in value of permits issued in
July. 1882, with $103,030 Richmond
led in value in July, 1881, with $287 ,285
Only one city in the group, Lynch
burg, showed an increase in valuation
over July last year, climbing from ST.
$50 in July, 1881, to $115,665 in July
this year. Lynchburg, however, like
all others Of the group, showed droI
in number of permits.
Evening star., 1932-09-03
BUILDING MATERIAL
COSTS HOLD STEADY
Index Number Retains Slight Gain
Shown in Previous Week,
Bureau Shows.

The wholesale cost of building ma
terials fer the week ending August 81
remained steady at the level of the
preceding week, retaining the slight
gain it had made over the week ending
July 30.
The index number for building ma
terials stood at 696 for the weeks end
ing August 27 and August 20 as COM
pared with sos for July 80, according
to the United States Bureau of Labor
Statistics. The index numbers are based
on average prices of 1925 as 100.
The index number for house furnish
ing goods remained steady at 749 for
the four weeks ending August 27. The
cost Of metals and metal products de-
clined one-tenth of l per cent to 800
for August 81. but this was still above
the level for the week ending July 80.
For all the 784 commodities studied
by the bureau the index was 65.2 for
August 27 as compared with 65.4 for
August 20 and 64.7 fer July 30.
Evening star., 1932-09-03
DEBT MEDIATION
PROVES SUCCESS
Realty Boards in Many Cities
Check Foreclosures Drain
on Values.

Mediation service in the adjustment
of debt burdens on real estate, so as to
avoid for all parties the costly drain Of
values involved in foreclosure proceed
ings, now is being offered by the real
estate boards of a number of cities.
In some cases, following the lead Of
the Philadelphia Real Estate Board,
advisory bureaus or committees have
been set up solely to deal with the prob
lens of the home owner and the insti-
tutions making mortgage loans on
homes.
In at least one case, in the action
taken by the Chicago Real Estate
Board, a detailed advisory service has
been established for reorganization of
large-scale projects, it is reported by
the National Association of Real Estate
Boards.
Service Open to All.
The Chicago service is open to all
parties concerned with real estate Sc
curities undergoing adjustment-equity
owner, bond holder and mortgage hold
er. It includes an analysis of the phys
ical and income value of the property
and plan Of reorganization based on
those values, looking toward "the pres
ervation of all legitimate interests in
the property with a view Of taking full
benefit of the increased values that
should return in the near future; the
conducting of actual negotiations with
the various parties to adopt a plan IN
lieu of foreclosures and their conse-
quent fees and charges, and proper
management of the property after re-
organization.
This type Of service will be on fee
basis, one-tenth of / per cent of the
mortgage or bond issue involved, with
a minimum of S100, to be charged in
advance of the preliminary service rem
dered Should additional work be nee
essary to complete the reorganization.
the actual cost of the service involved,
but only when the applicant orders
such service completed, it is announced
Foreclosures Are Opposed.
The realtor organizations of New Or
leans, Philadelphia and Gary, Ind,
have established organizations to work
to prevent foreclosures where possible.
Among recent developments looking
toward the better organization of credit
for necessary real estate financing is
the work being done in New York at
the instigation Of the Young Committee,
which places a large bulk Of credit at
the call of savings and loan associations
of the State to refinance maturing
mortgages of small home owners.
In Chicago a new mortgage organi
zation has been formed at the initiative
of two large banks and large trust
company for the purpose of making
capital available for the financing Of
reorganization of distressed income
producing projects. The new organiza-
tion may apply to the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation for additional
funds.
Evening star., 1932-09-03
BUILDING GAINS
IN MONTGOMERY
$101,245 Increase Shown
for Eight Months as CON-
pared With 1881.
BY JACK ALLEN,

stan correspondent OF Inc Stdr.
SILVER SPRING, Md, September 3.
Figures compiled for building opera
tions in the Northern Suburban Dis
trict of Montgomery County during the
first eight months of 1882 disclosed to-
day an increase of $101, ,245 over the
same period in 1881. A new mark for
construction work far in excess of airy
previous record is expected to be estab-
lished during the current year, accord
ing to Martin F. Iverson, building in
spector for this area.
Scars Above s500,000.
Construction work in the Northern
Suburban District already has scared
above the lf-million-dollar mark this
year. Iyerson's report to the Board
of County Commissioners revealed that
building operations representing an out
lay of S558,000 have been carried out
in this section up to August 81, against
S456,755 for the same period in 1881.
The figures, Iverson declared, do not
include work in either the town of
Takoma Park or Kensington, which
employ their own building inspectors
and make separate reports to the COM
missioners. He said, however, that
construction projects in Takoma Park
would total approximately $4,000, but
was unable to give any estimate for
Kensington.
A total Of 180 permits has been is
sued in the Northern District this year,
while only 146 were issued for the same
period In 1881. Forty-one permits were
granted during August, of which Is
were for new homes, ! for new
combination store and apartment at
Four Corners and 25 for miscellaneous
repair work and garage construction.
New Homes Built.
Iverson asserted that approximately
so per cent of the construction work
represented new homes, the builders of
which are taking advantage of the low
cost of labor and materials now pre-
vailing.
During the first three months Of 1882
permits for $4,000 in building work
were issued, Iverson reported, while
permits representing $219,110 were
granted for the second quarter. Dur
ing July and August permits calling
for outlays of $51 800 and S87, 900, re.
spectively, were issued.
Evening star., 1932-09-03
Owning and Building Section for Washington and Suburbs
BUILDING ANDLOAN GAINS
IND. C.. LEAD ALL STATES
Assets Increase Sc, 900 in Calendar Year, With
$3,O98,546 for Rhode Island, Nearest
Rival-Kentucky Third.

IN UDING and loan associations of the District larger
x assets
the country it is revealed figures
the convention of the United States Building
at French Lick Ind.
The gain in assets here Oo while
Rhode Island So 6 Kentucky 81 893 309
of the national league
Total assets of the 42 building loan associations of the
United States amounted to $84360 January In
addition
Hawaii made gains -' -
Evening star., 1932-09-03

More recent figures for the District
show continuation of the rise in assets
of the local associations. A recent sur
vey showed that the assets of the IA
members of the local council of building
and loan institutions totaled S84, ,962, 1877
as OF June 30, last.
Home Bank Celebration.
The annual convention of the United
States League this year was in the ma
ture of celebration of the creation of
the Federal Home Loan Banks, which
will make additional funds available for
the reflnancing or the construction of
new dwellings. The banks, soon to be
established, will discount first mortgages
on dwellings held by building and loan
associations and insurance companies.
The United States League was one of
the principal national organizations
which urged creation of the home loan
banking system.
The report of the secretary of the
national body shows that the combined
assets of the building and loan associa-
tlons OF the country as a whole showed
decrease of SAIL, 1885, 800 during 1881
from the total for the preceding year.
The total number of members last year
was II ,338 701, or decrease of 1,012, ,227
for the year.
With their supply Of new funds re-
stricted, it was quite evident that the
year 1891 should show a shrinkage in
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1932-09-03
DYE WORKS LEASES
GAS COMPANY PROPERTY
5632 Connecticut Avenue to BE
New Unit in Footer System.
A. r. Fogel Takes Lease.

Business property at 5632 Connecticut
avenue has been leased from the Wash
1ngton Gas Light Co. by Footer's Dye
Works for a new unit of its chain sys-
tenn here, it is announced by the office
OF Carl G. Rosinski, which handled the
transaction. The property is improved
by one-story store building, having a
frontage OF 20 feet and depth of 80
feet.
The three-story building at 425 Sew
enth street has been leased to A. r
Fogel from Roger Offutt for term for
use for merchandising purposes. The
The second floor of the property al
SIS Thirteenth street has been leased
to Maurice Winthrop from Hepner's
Inc, it also is reported by Mr.. Rosinsh
Evening star., 1932-09-03
Real Estate Firm incorporated

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. September 3.-The
Maryland Point Land Co. La Plata
Md. has been Incorporated under the
state laws of Maryland to deal in real
estate with capital stock of 25000
shares at par value of 81 each. Pat
rick e. Conroy of Washington, D. c.;
r De Sales Mudd Of Bryantown, Md.
and John F. Mudd of La Plata, Md, are
the incorporates.