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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01

1t is a mistake to believe
says the United States George
Washington Bicentenniai Com
mission, that the American
people have let down in their
celebration Of the Two Huna-
redth Anniversary of George
Washington's birth, on the
superstition that there has been
celebration enough. The Fec
eral Commission is in daily
touch>%ith hundreds of thous-
ands of local committees I'll
over the United States, every
one of them more active than
ever in carrying out the cele
bration over the period plan-
ned from the beginning, that
is, from Washington's Birtn-
day until Thanksgiving.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01

Katherine Donovan, Stellar DrG-
matte player, Washington, finds the
present-day method OF communication
most successful in making her engage
ments.
enable everyone to have the same
news at the same time, and to have
equal facilities for personal commune
cation.
The scope of communication use was
described in the following statement:
The postoffice now delivers annually
about 16,O0O,OOO,OOO letters-that is
10000, 100000 personal messages-as
first class mail. The telegraph COM
panies deliver one-fifth of a billion
messages, or one to every rs letters.
There are now about 27,000,000,0 900
telephone messages, which Is equiva-
lent to about five such messages to
every three letters, indicating that
the voice has become the main meth
cd Of communication between those
who are separated, which, Mr.. Page
says, is entirely natural, since talk IL
the main method of communication
between those who are together.
The social consequences which have
eliminated distance as a barrier to
the human voice have been as revolu-
tionary as the elimination of time
from the transmission of the written
word, and is quite as much taken for
granted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01
INDEPENDENCE DAY FEAT
URED BY BICENTEN-
NAL CELEBRATIONS

If George Washington were
to ride this country today it is
safe to say that, no matter in
what city, town or. village he
might stop and hitch his horse.
he would find Ma putting on
her bonnet, Pa busting off the
car seat and Johnny tying up
the dog, to join the rest of the
citizens in a community cele-
bration of the Two Hundredth
Anniversary of his Birth.
Americas day of all days
this year belongs to George
Washington. Clear acros s
America, the mountains, the
plains and the shores are liter
ally ringing today with praises
of the great American whose
Bicentennial is being celebrat-
ed this year with vigor and
patriotism unsurpassed in the
history of our country.
More than 10000 towns and
cities have sent in reports to
the headquarters of the United
States George Washington BIZ
centennial Commission OF local
bicentennial committees which
have made definite plans for
this day. And plans are going
forward with increasing enthu-
siasm for the remainder of the
Bicentennial CelebratioE-un-
til Thanksgiving Day, the day
on which the Celebration offic
tally closes.
On the anniversary of the
proclamation of American In
dependence, the Bicentennial
Celebration of the Birth of tie
man who more than any other
made that independence a fact
reaches a high point. There
is scarcely a civilized country
today where there is not some
observance of this 156th glor-
ious Fourth of July; and, &C.
cording to reports pouring into
headquarters of the United
States George Washington BIZ
centennial Commission, these
hOnors all take the form of a
tribute to George Washington.
The celebrations will extend
to all Army posts, National
Guard Units. Naval bases, etc.
throughout the county. In
New York, Massachusetts, Con-
necticut and the other New
England states and down the
eastern seaboard all the way to
Florida there will be Colonial
Cavalcades, with Filters and
Drummers, marching in Con-
tinental Uniforms through the
historic streets of their cities
and towns.
One hundred and ffty-six
years ago George Washington
struggled unheralded with his
rabble army for the greatest
stakes history has ever known.
He was fighting to make a
great people free and indie
pendent. The world, if it
thought of him atNall, laughed
at the foolishness of the I'M
equal struggle. Today. UNI
counted millions of citizens of
the country he fought for and
fathered are paying him hon.
age, and foreign countries
pause to join in this great trib,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01
A SAFE FOURTH OF JULY

This year most of the nation
will celebrate the Fourth OF
July with a three-day holiday.
Such a long period for recrea-
ton is awaited eagerly by us
all. Yet it's unusual length
doubles the hazards and dang
err to which we will be exposed.
independence Day is known
as the worst accident day of the
year. This year may break
the tragic record unless every
one guards himself closely and
observes all safety rules. A list
of "dont's," all excellent adj
vice, has been prepared by the
National Bureau of Casualty
and Surety Underwriters and
follows:
If you drive your car--Drive
Safely:
Don't drive recklessly, it's a
long holiday and there's plenty
of time.
Don't take out your car I'M
less it is in first class condition
Don't drive on the wrong
side of the road,-keep to the
right.
1 Don't drive too long without
resting,-mental lapses due to
fatigue cause accidents.
Don't pass other cars unless
you have a clear view ahead;
don't cut in and out of traffic
lines; don't pass or fail to slow
down at intersections.
If you go swimming Swim
Safely:
Don't attempt marathon rae
es by swimming too long or too
far.
Don't venture out into too
deep water if you're not a
strong swimmer.
Don't swim away from the
crowd,-"In unity there is
strength"
Don't indulge in ducking
others or in frightening weak
swimmers or children.
Don't lie too long in the sun,
sun poisoning is Injurious
and can be fatal.
If you celebrate with fire.
works-Celebrate Safely:
Don't hold lighted firecrack-
ers in your hand or throw them
close to others.
Don't explode firecrackers
near combustible materials.
Don't celebrate will. guns
loaded with real cartridges or
shot; firecrackers and toy cap
pistols are dangerous enough.
Don't fail to treat injuries,
even the most minor ores, I'M.
mediately and inteliigently.
Tetanus poisoning works slow
ly but surely.
Don't get too close to dis
play of fireworks, premature
explosions occur.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01
Nature never pretends.
KILLS RATS

and Mice, that is BESTYET
the old reliable rodent destroy
er, comes in powder form. No
mixing with other foods. Your
money back if it fails.
30 cent size, 8 or. is enough
for Pantry, Kitchen and Cellar,
rs cent size, 6 or. for Chick
en- House, Coops and small
buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by deal
ers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01

In the matter of fire loss, we
made a better start this year
than in 1881. Total estimated
loss amounted to "only" $780,
224,783 in January-$4,S65,66 $3.50
less than for the same month.
last year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01
MRS. JENNIE TAYLOR

Licensed Funeral Director
Gentleman Embalmer Lie
ensed for Maryland and Penn.
sylvania.
Dignified service given all
calls night or day.
Cor. N. Queen q Walnut SITS.
Phone La Rising Sun. MA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01

Character is the diamond
that scratches every other
stone.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-01

A beautiful woman may not
have much intelligence, but
she needs very little,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
ELEPHANTS IN TRIPLE
 VICTORY; TIGERS WIfS
 TWICE FROM WOLVES

Despite the classy bowling of pr Stewart, who rolled three fine games to total 593, his Wolves dropped two out of three games to the Tigers on the Elks' Club alleys. It was the Tigers last tournament appearance.
 Throughout the second match two Mukrateers carried water for the five Elephants, who enjoyed the novelty of a shutout victory. Mrs Bavard totaled 468 in this match, the best woman's performance of the evening
 Tonight the Antelopes, in the first match, will try to beat the Muskrats three straight in order to get back in the race with the Beavers, who have won six more games than the Antelopes. The Badgers and the Panthers meet in the second match.
 Tonight's matches will be the last for the Badgers and the Musk rats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
DOUGLAS NEVIS
AWARD HONORS
 TO GRADUATES
Hilja Reinikka and William Cashen, Douglas s
 Representatives

Hilja Reinikka has been an- nounced Valedictorian for the Douglas High School 1892 grad llating class. She has an excep- tionally fine record tllroughout her four years of high school, having received only one B and the rest As during that time. In her Senior year sine has carried five subjects with straight A grades. V
 William Cashen, who has also made a splendid scholastic rec- crd, has been named Salutatorian. Up to this year he has received nineteen As and five B's. His grades for this year will swell con- siderably the total of his As.
 Hilja and William are starting to write their speeches which will be delivered off Commencement night May 19, at the Coliseum theatre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
DeUil's Island Giies Up
 Last World War Prisoner

his mother, forced from her ram- shacSle house in the war area had moved to Kiel. Attempting to reach his mother aa5er the war Schwartz was several weeks reach ing the North German town.
 When he arrived there in Feb ruary, 1919, he found it occupied by the French troops. In the alb- sence of his travelling pass he was arrested by the French and, be- cause of his Corsfcan birth, was convicted of high treason in talk ing up arms against France. He was sentenced to life on the tropi- cal 'isle of the damned"
 Forgotten for twelve years, Schwartz case was brought to the notice of the Foreign Office here and negotiations were started immediately for his release.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
REPUBLICANS
 OF COLO LORAD0
 INSTRUCT 15
ID elegates to Vote fo r Hoover-Nothing Do-
 ing on Prohibition

DENVER, Colorado, April 19.- The Colorado Republicans have in- structed the 15 delegates to the Ma tional Convention in Chicago tc vote for Preident Hoover for re- nomination.
 The delegates to the State Con- vention elected Lawrence Phipps former United States Senator, to be National Committeeman.
 A resolution calling on the con ysntion to insert a plank recom- mending a national referendum on Prohibition died in the resolutions committee for want of a second.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19

BERLIN April 19-Paul Schwartz believed to be the last German held as a prisoner of the World War, is coming home from France $ Devil Island" Cayenne, after twelve years imprisonment He is one of the few ever to come back from the island.
 His release is the climax of several months negotiations be- tween his homeland and France
 Born in Corsica of German par ents, Schwartz was taken to AlSace- Lorraine when he was a baby and there acquired German citizenship
 At the outbreak of the war he joined the German troops and fought through the campaigns oi the Western Front.
 Meanwhile his father died end
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
By PAUL ZIMMERMAN Associated Press Sports Writer)

LCS ANGELES, Cal, April a9.- A five million dollar Olympic games setup, the lavisfness of which the world has never known before, awaist only the finishing touches to be ready for the international contests which will open July 30,
 The Olympic village, to consist of 800 buildings erected at an esti- mated cost of $5oo,0o0, is the chief bit of work the organizing commit tee, which has been operating for eight years, has left Indone.
 The swimming stadium, which will seat 10000 persons, at a cost of $l25,000, is nearing completion. The rowing course at Long Beach is now being dredged. The marathon course has yet to be surveyed and laid out. The cycling track in the Pas adena Rose Bowl is under con- struction.
 Practically Ready
 Otherwise the facilities for the xth Olympiad sufficient to permit a daily attendance of 100000 per sons. are ready to be turned over to the Internatianal committee to- morrow.
 The Olympic stadium, pivotal point, where the greater share of the events will take place, is pad locked, ready to swing open when President Hoover makes his proc lamation.
 Here will be staged the ceremo- nies, the track and field champion ships. the gymnastics; the demon stration football and lacrosse games; and finals of the eques- trian and field hockey events.
 Auditorium Available
 The Olympic auditorium, in which will take place the boxing. wres- ting and weighlifting champion ships, can be made available on a moments notice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
BIC CIVIL SUIT STARTED TODAY

BELLINGHANd, Wash, April 19. -Bellingham's biggest civil suit, a case brought by John F. Harris and nine others, Eastern stockhold- CTS, against E. D. Deming, Presi- dent of the Pacific American Fish cries, opened in the Federal Court today.
 The plaintiffs seek reimburse ment of Pacific American Fisheries stock. It is said Deming bought the stock at $65 and sold secretly at higher figure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19


 The State A1lnory with it's $150,- coo glass roof, is ready for the fencing events; the Cross Country Cycling course is charted; the Rivi- era Olympic Polo field for the equestrian and modern pentathlon events is completed; the yachting courses are fixed; and the shooting range is ready for use.
 The Olympic swimming stadium, scarcely more than splash from the site of the major events, will be ready in April and will be one of the finest outdoor plunges in the world.
 Equestrian Events
 Stands and accommodations for 100000 will be available at the row ing course when it is ready. Addi- tional stands, increasing the capa- city to 10000, will be constructed for the equestrian events. The Rose Bowl, where the cycling track is being built, seats 86000. Ten thcu- sand can witness the everts at the Olympic auditorium.
 Under present pans. the entire layout, including the village, will be ready by July l, although final preparations could be completed within 30 days If necessary All plans have been approved by the various heads of the international organizations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
County Employees to
 Get 10 Per Cent Cut

PORT ANGELES, Wash, April 19.-A ten per cent cut in the sal aries of all appointive county of- f3cers, receiving over $100 a month, effective May l, and making a to- tal saving of about $500 a month, to the county, has been ordered by the Board of County Commis- sioners.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
SON BORN TO FRANKFURERs

A baby boy, tipping the scales at 8 pounds, was born early yes terday afternoon to MT. and Mrs. Fiankfurter at their home here. The new arrival is the third of three sons belonging to the Frank fuTters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
National Cumdsmen
 CalIed Out in Ohio
 Coal Field TroubIes

CADIz, Ohio, April I9.-Three men were shot today as National Guardsmen protected the mines ir the Eastern Ohio coal fields. Three men were also wounded wflen a crowd of 400 stor1ned the Goodyear Tire Ccmpany's mine alt Adene where one man was killed and another wounded last week,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
TENDER GOES TO YAKUTAT

Bound from Seattle to Yakutat, the Libby. McNeill and Libby can- nery tender Yakutat, Capt. Nels Eide, was in Juneau. The vessel left last night for her destination,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
AIl-AIaska News

While the steamship Yukon was on her latest voyage to the West ward, the stork alighted on the vessel between Valdez and Sew ard. On the boats arrival at Seward, mother and child both oioing well, were taken to the hos pi.'al there.
 In what is said to be the first hc,dup with pistol in the history Of Ccrdova, $26 was taken from George Si1nms. The robbery was committed near the station of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway. The police have no clue te the lone highwayman.
 Ro.ll American and Cflineze dislles will be served in '-The Noodle House just opened by Henry Kalhara in Cordova. w. J. Merrill of Valdez has been busy putting his gaSboat in first class condition, preparatory to a busy season at his mine alt Bet ties Bay.
 At the annual fair, recently held in Nome, the attendance was the largest and exhibits more numer- ous than at any previous fair.
 Campbell Church Jr., will run a fleet of five yachts ito Valdez this summer. He has made arrange ments to have parties taken on hunting trips after they have tray eled over the Richardson Highway They would return to the coast via the Alaska Railroad and the yacht on which they came north would pick them up at Seward. Dr. Will H. Chase at a recent meeting of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce announced that he was retiring from the medical practice for the time being at least" He will remain in Cor dova and engage in other activi- ties. Dr. H. w. Mikkelsen, who will take over Dr. Chase'S prac- tlce was introduced to the Cham Der by Dr. Chase.
 Peter Murray, pioneer home steader in the Matanuska Valley north of Anchorage, died in the Anchorage hospital.
 Fire in the dry kiln of the Cor cova Mill and Lumber Company
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

This evening, the card panty arranged by the Eastern Star will be given in the Odd Fellows Hall. The event is scheduled for 8 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19

PLANT CITY, Fla, April 19.- Wearther prophets variously con- strued the appearance of horde of robins on strawberry fields here to indicate rain and cold weather in the offing.
 Meantime the robins, swooped down upon the ripening strawiber- rieS and threatened serious damage to the profits from the crop
 Farmers mobilized all available men, women and children, who armed with cowbells, shotguns and other noise making implements, added their shouts to the babel and routed the ''cloud of birds" ]"
 Old-tjmers here said it is com mon for robins to visit the straw berry fields, but never before had such numbers of them arrived on the scene.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19
FREE DEMONSTRATION

On cake baking by Juneau Wom- ans Club at Legion Dugout Thurs day 2 F. M. -adgs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19

Fire in the dry kiln of the Cor Gova Mill and Lumber Company at night kept the Cordeva Fire Department fighting for nearly
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19

Totals .............. TIP 697 699-2I08 *--Average;,. did not bowl.
  Daily Empire Want Ads Pay
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19

Peter Murray, pioneer home steader in the Matanuska Valley north of Anchorage, died in the Anchorage hospital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19

Percy G. Charles, noldover coun- climan in Kesehikan, surprised his fellow councilman by reslgning at the first meeting following the re- cent election. He will ask the re- organized council to appoint him City Clerk. Mir Charles is Demo- cratic candidate for Territorial Au- ditor, to be chosen at the elec- ton in November.
 George B. Miller, foreman of the United States Bureau of Mines is lnstructing classes in Ketchikan in first aid and mine relief work.
 Earl l.. Posse of Ketchikan, win ner of 30 Boy Scout merit badges and holder of the greatest num- Der of Scout llonors in Alaska, was presented with the life Scout Badge at a meeting of the Boy Scout Court of Honor in Kebchi- kan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-19

two hours before it was brought under control. Damage of several thousands of dollars was covered by insurance.
 Patty Fitzpatrick came into Cor dova from Mile Twenty five by speeder to receive treatment to enc of his hands which he cut with an axe.
 Destined for a smesber at Ta- coma. a second carload of gold ore concentrates recently arrived at Seward from the Eva Greek Mine at Ferry, on the Alaska Railroad and was loaded on soutalkound steamship.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
PROPOSALS

PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTING EIGHT
non-commissioned officers double quarters
will be received at the office Of the Con-
structing Quartermaster, Boiling Field, ID. c..
until O'Clock m, Eastern Standard Time,
July 10, 1892 and then opened. Plans and
specifications may be had upon application
to that once accompanied by certified check
for, $40 payable to the Treasury Of the
United States,
.30.1u3.7.l014.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. once Of the
Supervising Architect, washington, d. G.,
June a. i932-Sealed bids. in duplicate sub
iect to The conditions contained herein. will
be publicly opened in this ONCE at 3 pm,
July Is, 1882, for furnishing all labor and
materials and performing all work for the
field inspection of structural steel work for
the U. S. post once, extension, remodeling
and enlargement, at Washington, D, G.
Each bid must be accompanied by state
ment OF qualifications in detail Of the bid
der. The right is reserved to reject any
bid where an investigation or the evidence
submitted by such bidder does not satisfy
the contracting officer that such bidder is
qualified to carry out properly the terms
OF the contract. In awarding a contract,
consideration will not be given to bidders
who have not inspected within the last five
years at least one building comparable with
the project for which the bid is submitted.
The successful bidder will be required to
furnish a performance bond in the amount
of Two Thousand tS2,000) Dollars. Specifi-
cations may be obtained from this once in
the discretion of the supervising architect,
JAS. A; WETMORE, Acting superyisins
Architect. iy5,e,7
Evening star., 1932-07-07
TURKEY MOVES TO CURB
SMUGGLING ACTIVITIES

ISTANBUJ, Turkey (SpeciaD -
Smuggling, always a serious problem in
Turkey, has become intensified as an
economic menace by the new import
restrictions, since smugglers viii take
greater risks to provide the people
at a steep price-with goods which
could not otherwise be bought
Turkey imported about SI20. 900. .0Of
worth Of goods in 1929 -off1cially
Snugglers accounted for almost S2S.,
100000 worth of additional and illega
business. 1t is roughly estimated thai
smugglers do a business averaging one.
quarter Of the annual legal imports.
The frontiers of Turkey are deepll
indented by sea and are difficult tc
patrol by land. and smugglers have ar
easy time in three chief districts-alons
the Sea Of Mormora and in Constan.
tinople itself: along the Egean See
and on the 500 odd kilometers OF the
Syrian border. Here whole towns are
devoted to smuggling, despite efforts
Of the police.
The things chiefly smuggled are
monopoly goods. like coffee, sugar,
tobacco and liquor.
AS an effort to deal with the problem
the government has created a new
ministry, that Of customs and monop-
olies." which will have strong military
support at its hand.