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Evening star., 1933-09-17

merchandise" and expensive retail de-
livery as we'll as how they can help
to make more effective credit rela-
tions." constructive advertising" and
the production and selection OF de-
sirable merchandise
Saving money for the merchants, get
ting better values for themselves and
putting money into circulation-these
are the main objectives. The co-opera-
tive spirit of the idea and the way II
fits in with the N r. A. campaign
have caught the imagination OF thou
sands of women all over the country.
X x X X
Several large department stores in
New York and Chicago have been ask
ing their customers for suggestions on
reducing this pernicious practice OF re-
turning merchandise without sufficient
cause. A summary of the suggestions
is made by the editor Of the Retail
Ledger. They include charging nom-
inal fee for returns" making the Gus
toner bring in the rejected articles
herself, giving a discount on purchases
not returned and closing accounts that
show excessive returns.
Many storekeeperS in widely sepa-
rated parts Of the country say that the
campaign has already saved them large
sums formerly lost in returned goods
and has helped in stimulating trade
They are convinced that it will be OF
immense importance" in enabling then
to live up to the codes they have signed
with the n. r. A.
copyright. 1333)
Evening star., 1933-09-17
George r. Wales.

George r. Wales, who died in this
city Yesterday, was for so long asso-
ciated with the Civil Service Commits
sion that to most Washingtonians he
and that important branch of the Gov
ernment service have been identical.
He was appointed a clerk in that bu-
reau in 1895, when the merit system
of filling subordinate Government posi-
tions had been in operation for only
twelve years. It was then still regard
ed as an experiment, though it was
coming to be recognized as an assured
feature of the Federal administration.
His diligence and fidelity won him sue
cessive promotions until in 1909 he was
appointed chief examiner, and in that
Office he carried to high development
the system Of competitive tests for
efficiency as the basis of appointments
to office. After ten years Of service in
that capacity he was named as mem
ber of the commission, which Office
he held until his death, having been
continued in active duty by executive
oGder after he had passed the age OF
Evening star., 1933-09-17
N. r. A. Revolution by Parades Will Be
Followed by Tests of Constitutionality

They go at their greatest length to the
imposition Of fine of $500 a day for
each day Of violation of the code.
Mr.. Ford could readily pay five hun
dred dollars day for long time with
out experiencing any acute inconyen-
ience. On the other hand, the provi-
. sionS in the national industrial recovery
act for enforcing obedience upon man
ufacturers after they have been given
licenses are drastic and conclusive
| Those provisions are of two sorts
One permits the imposition OF a Jail
sentence as well as OF fine. The Jail
! sentence menacingly mentioned in the
law is six months for each day of code
violation. II Mr.. Ford should violate
the automobile code for thirty days, he
would in principle thereupon reap a seat
in cell for fifteen years. 1t is clear
that If Gen. johnson is hot to do some
| thing to Mr.. Ford that will stop him,
| this is something that would stop him
for most Of the rest of his prospective
span of life
! Additionally. If Mr. Ford is once actu-
| ally licensed under a code, the law pro-
vides that his license may be with
drawn from him and that thereupon it
will be unlawful for him to transact
dlly UuolllcSS AZ llItlSlolt
or foreign commerce. Mr. Ford would
thus be doubly discomflted He would
occupy a Jail and he could sell no cars
outside Michigan.
| **
These prospects seem fantastic but
| the N. r. A. is rapidly approaching the
moment when it will have to show that
| it can gnash its teeth not only in the
air but on somebody's business or per-
son. This is coming to be especially
! true in the instance of certain of the
bituminous coal operators.
Donald Richberg. chief legal counsel
| of the N r. A. said the other day that
in the making of the bituminous coal
code he would go ahead without the
recalcitrant elements of the industry
| Those recalcitrant elements. however
/ give every sign of intending to operate
! in essential violation of the prospective
code, when adopted. They will thus
| have a competitive advantage over the
operators who obey the code. Mr.. Rich
| berg will find himself obliged some day
to try to tame them.
In sum-
The revolution by parades of beautiful
| girls in floats is coming to its finish.
| We now approach the revolution by
parades of licensing clerks. prosecuting
| attorneys. writ servers. judges. jury
men, fine collectors and turnkeys.
/ Copyright. 1933D
Evening star., 1933-09-17
Matrimonial Troubles.

A new angle Of the complex American
matrimonial problem is presented by a
case just reported from Chicago. A
wife has petitioned the court for q
mandatory writ to make her husband
answer list of questions by which she
hopes to learn the reason why he walked
out on her. Three years married. she
recently went on visit to another city
and on her return she found that her
husband had gone to live with his
mother, giving no explanation of his
desertion. Attempts to find out why he
left her having proved fruitless, she
now sues for separate maintenance and
asks for court order to make him talk
Persistent silence has been heretofore
alleged as ground for divorce on the
score of mental cruelty" But in this
case the silence appears to have fol-
lowed and not preceded the separation
OF course, the wife has right to know
the reason for her abandonment, and,
II there is no misbehavior on her part,
to obtain an order for maintenance.
But suppose the husband refuses to obey
the writ and to tell his side of the story,
while consenting to supply his wife with
funds for her support. Would the court
in such case send him to Jail for con-
tempt, and thereby deprive him of the
means of making living and furnishing
his wife with the necessities of her
existence?
The causes for divorce alleged in cases
brought in the "easy" States. such as
Nevada, make interesting reading To the
student Of American social life. Some
Of them reach the height of absurdity
for triviality and insignificance. They
are simply excuses for the separation
that is sought, and in many cases they
make travesty Of the marriage laws.
This country now stands first in the
list Of the nations Of the world in the
number and percentage Of divorces,
most undesirable pre-eminence.
Evening star., 1933-09-17

lone without visible means OF support" !"
The actual means Of these people for
their maintenance are in general evi-
dent though perhaps not specifically. II
fairly tried on vagrancy charges, they
could all be sent to jail. But, as shown
In the Chicago cases, they are not al
ways fairly tried when charged with
vagrancy. They have the benefit of
shrewd and INSCRIPTIONS counsel, and
they take advantage of technicalities
to escape conviction. Yet the Chicago
procedure. If carried out even at the
six-to-two ratio Of convictions, Is likely
to make wholesome clearance Of the
community. If two-thirds of those ac-
cused are put away for six months each,
the remaining third will perhaps con-
clude that the town is an undesirabl BILE
place Of residence and move to other
fields Of activity. where they should be
treated in the same manner.
Cooperative action by the courts of
all large cities Of this country along
these lines would give headway to the
movement for law enforcement. Un-
fortunately in some OF the notorious
crime centers there Is no disposition to
engage in such a crusade Of defense
against this evil.
Evening star., 1933-09-17

automatic retirement. Steadfastly
throughout his long career as commits
sioner Mr.. Wales endeavored to
strengthen the foundations Of the merit
system. He enjoyed the confidence Of
executives and of legislators. He was
indefatigable in services beyond his i'm
mediate official duties to acquaint the
people of the country with the value Of
the competitive principle, writing ex-
tensively on the operation Of the law
and speaking effectively on apprcpri-
ate public occasions. Himself an ex-
ample of the system, having gained his
initial appointment through examtna-
tion and his advancement through
recognition of his abilities, he was a
bulwark against invasions Of spoilsmen
and a preserver of the vital principle
of merit in the selection Of public
servants.
Evening star., 1933-09-17
THE REACTIONARY
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES FREEMAN d, d. D. c. L.,
Bishop of Washington

would to God we had been con-
tent and dwelt on the other side
Jordan"
This was the complaint Of people
to whom had been given the promise
of new land in which their highest
hopes and expectations might ulti-
mately find fulfllment. To accom-
plish these ends they were compelled
to pass through long years Of trial and
strange adventures as they progressed,
step by step, on their way. In the
early stages of their pilgrimage they
had displayed enthusiasm and courage:
They had followed with unfailing zeal
and confidence their great leader.
When everything was favorable and
they had had the satisfaction of their
desires they were content, but once
misfortune attended them they were
rebellious and were willing to return
to conditions of servitude in the land
whence they had been delivered.
1t was the age-old cry of those who
are satisfied to "let well enough alone"
1t was the expression of that spirit
of reaction that has ever been the
hindrance of the forward and pro-
gressive movements of a people. We
find this spirit in individuals as in
groups and in states and nations.
Where it is unchecked it produces a
situation fraught with perils Where
it succeeds it causes stagnation of ef-
fort and halts the wheels of progress
The men and women in every period
who really succeed and contribute to
the age in which they live are those
who dare, sometimes alone and un-
supported, to leave the beaten trails
and to blaze new ways into fields of
new endeavor. There is such a thing
as constructive discomfort. Some one
speaks Of this as progress through
oblivion of the past" 1t Is clearly eVi-
dent that every advance that has been
made has come out of a situation
where some brave spirit has dared to
discover new ways and methods for
accomplishing desired ends, thus rem
dering life more satisfactory and ef-
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flcient. All the great discoveries, and
indeed all the splendid inventions that
have eased the burdens of life and
given 1t greater range and satisfac-
ton, have been given to the world by
those who had the capacity and the
genius to attempt the seemingly i'm
possible. One of the most difficult
things to accomplish in any period Is
to make men and women see that new
occasions teach new duties, and that,
now and again, it becomes indispensa-
BILE, not only to get a new point of
view, but to recognize the value of
new methods and systems We are
passing through such a period today
Ultra conservatism. coupled with a
disposition to stress unduly traditional
practices and usages, resists every
forward movement, but If progress is
to be registered this resistance must
be overcome.
The ministry Of Jesus was q con-
tinuous contention with the enemies of
progress. Nothing so stirred their en-
nifty against Him as His declaration:
ut hath been said by them of old
time. but I say unto you" His great
apostle declared that "the law came
by Moses, but grace and truth by
Jesus Christ" Repeatedly in the
course of human events His church,
with characteristic conservatism, has
rebelled against changes and it has
only been where inv;ncible leadership
has been manifested that it has been
forced out of the deep ruts, long fash
ioned by unreasoned and habitual
usage.
There is an insistent call today to
the church and to the state for a re-
adjustment and re-adaptation of meth
conditions which a changed world
presents. To be content with the
other side of Jordan, with all its limi-
tations and privations, when a new
land of promise lies before us, is the
part of unwisdom and unmitigated
folly. There is happy mean between
ultra conservatism on the one hand and
extreme radicalism on the other
Evening star., 1933-09-17
Criminal Migrants.

Chicago is trying to solve its crime
problem by trying well-kncwn gang
sters as vagrants by virtue Of a new
State law, under which charges are
brought "on reputation" Eight men
have been haled to court and six OF
them have been convicted. One was
acquitted Friday, though perhaps the
most notorious of the lot. This one
time beer gang leader went to court
prepared to make a speech defending
his reputation, but the court refused to
permit him to read it.
Thus the score now stands six to two
in favor of the city. But the tally is
not complete There are many more
of these malefactors to be similarly
charged. and it is likely that several
months will pass before the list is ex-
hausted. Those convicted have been
sentenced to spend six months each In
the county Jail.
In every large city in this country
are many men who are known to have
10 other means of livelihood than IL
legal occupations. Some Ct them have
covering" business connections to give
them the semblance Of respectability
and honesty, though most Of them make
no pretense Of engagement in legiti-
mate work of any kind. Their names
are known to the police, and tn most
cases their criminal connections are
known as we'll. Yet they manage tc
defy the law and remain at large, tc
prey upon others as swindlers, rack
eteers and the armed and murderoua
associates of gang directors.
The old definition of q vagrant was
Evening star., 1933-09-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Patriots Reflection

A Patriots Reflection.
A statesman counted with regret
When pay day came around
Far less than crooners often get
For sweet but senseless sound,
Quoth he "My earnest toll I vow
But scant reward doth bring
I'm sure I'd be much richer now
Had I but learned to sing.
"And see the pugilist! His lot
With envy makes me sigh,
He Is an orator-but not
A better one than I.
How comfortable might be
As benefits I seek.
Had but learned with lusty glee
To sock as we'll as speak,"
Evening star., 1933-09-17

The remark that New York City pol
itics leaves him feeling like the old
fire horse who hears the bell. makes
former Mayor Jimmy Walker possibly
feel more like the horse that is put
out of a burning stable. and yet has
an irresistible impulse to get back to
the cid stall
Evening star., 1933-09-17

Dropping into poetry again, 1t may be
suggested that President Roosevelt
had in mind the interminable argument
that may easily arise. Goldsmith, IN
paving tribute to the village school
master, relates, In argument, the par
son owned his skill. Even when van
uuished, he could argue STILL
Evening star., 1933-09-17

Senator Borah is on his feet again.
and the public rejoices. The Senator
from Idaho is not dancing man, and
his full voice recovery is what this
hemisphere and the other await with
most interest.
Evening star., 1933-09-17

Even the epicures may be pardoned
for doubling whether any question of
public Importance is ever entirely
settled by the incidental eloquence of
a public luncheon.
Evening star., 1933-09-17
WOmen's Portion in
Making N. r. A. Work
BY HARDEN COLFAX.

Government officials and business
leaders in Washington now struggling
with that phase of industrial and COM
mercial codes having to do with prices
to the ultimate consumer have been
deeply impressed by the effective activ-
ity of women's organizations in the
present emergency business campaign.
As one of the results Of the wise
spending" campaign which has been
engaging the energies of American
womens clubs all over the country for
several years the Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs of the District of Columbia
this week began drive against return
ing purchased goods. The drive was
iraugurated by the federation in con-
junction with member stores in the
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton.
| The organized women of the Capital.
as we'll as those of number of other
cities in the different parts of the
country, have been studying for more
than a year the subject of returned
goods as it affects them as consumers.
They have found that there is tre-
mendous economic waste in this to
themselves as we'll as to the merchants
million dollars year in Washington
alone.
The president of the local federation
has called upon all members to CO.
operate with the stores with the
same sportsmanlike spirit with which
our merchants have signed the N. r. A.
Codes" adding that 1.-The regulations
agreed upon, by effecting a saving in
the merchants to carry out the provi-
sions Of the code and at the same time
keep down rising COSTS"
The regulations require that all re-
| turns must be made within six days
from the date of sale; that sales checks
must accompany returns; that yard
goods Except in salable lengths) are
no. returnable; that no "soiled, worn,
damaged or misused" goods will be
taken back. and that in all cases the
real reason for the return shall be
required"
These regulations are almost identical
with those already in force in many
other cities, and, 1t is explained, "sim-
and unwarranted returning of merchan-
disc where the merchant is in no way
at fault More than 350,000 cards
setting forth these regulations, have
been distributed to consumers in WASH
ington alone by the federation, while
the Merchants and Manufacturers As
sociation has also given wide publicity
to the agreement.
| X
This women's campaign has grown
out Of the publicity given to a series
of studies being made by the Domestic
Commerce Division of the Department
of Commerce into the waste in retail
distribution methods in the United
States. The women of the country
who are generally credited with doing
IS per cent of the purchasing in retail
stores, have been trying to find out
what they can do about stopping up
sucn leaks as are caused By returned
Evening star., 1933-09-17

Cuba is again in the throes of one of
those revolutions which leave 1t difficult
to distinguish between a mob and an
army.
Evening star., 1933-09-17

So far as the basic spirit of N R. A.
is concerned, Henry Ford inferentially
puts in the claim that he is already in
and running over.
Evening star., 1933-09-17
Art Evolution.

Art Evolution.
"You are sure to find the eternal tri-
angle In the drama" said the lady with
heavy-rimmed glasses
Very true" answered Miss Cayenne
ut is found even in the spectacular
musical shows. Only it should be
spelled differently and programmed as
the eternal try-ankle.'
"As the world goes on" said Hi-Ho
the sage of Chinatown, "it has proved
sadly impossible to celebrate a great
victory without hearing a call to pre-
pare for another conflict"
Evening star., 1933-09-17

Things Nobody Can Find Out.
The farmer once again we meet
Prepared to raise a holler;
Have I dollars worth of wheat
Or a bushels worth Of dollar?"
Evening star., 1933-09-17

Jud Tunkins says the winner of a
beauty prize may grow up to make
home happy but the gal who wins an
oratorical contest will have to forget her
culture and depend on her natural
charm.
Evening star., 1933-09-17
SmithOlOgy,

What do you think of this modern
controversy about political economy?"
Its another great tribute to the
Smith family" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. THE professors are referring to
Adam Smith and the man on the side
walk is still wanting to hear from AL"
Evening star., 1933-09-17

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business ONCE:
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New York Office: ITO East 42nd st
Chicago once: Lake Michigan Building.
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ENGLAND.
Evening star., 1933-09-17
Efficiency Diagnosis.

Efficiency Diagnosis.
Said Henry Ford ITO view bring
Defects, with care list 'em.
Please tell me, Is there anything
The matter with my system?"
The Business Doctor paused to state
Some symptoms I diskiver
But none of them would indicate
Cirrhosis of the flivver.
Evening star., 1933-09-17

Money can't always protect U.s." said
Uncle Eben. "A storm dat blows hard
enough kin turn silk umbrella wrong
side out same as a cotton one."
Evening star., 1933-09-17
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THEODORE W. MOVES. :. Editor
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-10-05

"The envoy was next commissioned
minister to London. Together with
William Pinckney, he drew up a
treaty with Great Britain, in an at
tempt to settle our differences with
that nation. The treaty, however,
was not satisfactory to the President,
since England failed to agree to the
demand of the United States that the
impressment of seamen be abandoned.
So it was not submitted to the Senate.
Nevertheless, the American negotia-
tors cannot be regarded as having
failed, when it is remembered that the
treaty of Client, at the close of the
War of 1872, contained no British
announcement of the right to impress.
"On his second return from abroad,
Monroe again found his popularity
undiminished in Virginia, and he was
for third time elected to the state
assembly and fourth time chosen
governor"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-10-05
AVHTON

The farmers in this community are
busy cutting corn and getting their
buckwheat in their barns.
Mr.. Myers, of Meyersdale, was in
this community on Monday buying
lambs from the farmers.
Bert Barker was calling at the E.
o. Robson home on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mcintyre and
children, of Merrill, visited at the
home of Jesse Robson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Robson were
guests of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. o. Robson, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kelly spent the
weekend at the home of Jesse Mer-
rill.
Mrs. Fannie Weitzell spent Sum
day afternoon with Mrs. Lille Robe
son and Mrs. Harriet Blocher.
Orville Stark and family were din
ner guests of Frank Robson and fam
lily on Sunday.
Mrs. Herman Robson spent Sun
day with Jesse Merrill and family.
John Merrill and family spent Sum-
day at Sykesville where they visited
their son Glenn, who is a patient in
that institution.
o. S. Fike and members of his fam
lily were guests at the George Grove
home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Mckenzie
have returned home after spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Broadwater at Cresaptown.
Mary Jane, small daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Robson, who has
been ill, is somewhat improved at this
time.
Herman Broadwater and family and
Mrs. Hershberger and family spent
Sunday afternoon in Westernport Wis
iting friends and relatives.
Miss Anna CLANCY, of Frostburg,
and Mrs. Fannie Weitzell spent Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Jesse Mer-
rill and Mrs. David Merrill.
Mrs. o. S. Fike and son George were
shopping in Frostburg on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter CLANCY and
family spent Sunday with James
Whiteman and family near Lonacon-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George burst, recently
married, spent Sunday at Gilmore
with relatives.