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The Washington times., 1935-12-05
Western Girl
Is Sponsor
Of Dance

Acting as one Of the sponsors
for the Resettlement Administra-
tion's initial employe dance Sat
urday evening at the Kennedy
Warren will be Miss Helena E.
Family, one of the most attractive
girls stationed in the Tugwell
agency's business management
division.
A vivid brunette, with large
dark eyes, Miss Family is a Wes-
erner, having spent most of the
past year in Washington after at
tending Denver University in her
home State. She now is employed
in the RA purchase and traffic
section, doing general clerical
work.
Popular with her fellow work
erS, most of whom also have been
in Washington but a few months,
the Denver girl enjoys swimming,
golf and tennis in recreational
hours. She also makes hobby
of music. reading and art of the
Middle Ages.
The Washington times., 1935-12-05
3-CENT. STAMP
RETENTION IS
FAVORED
BY WILLIAM S. NEAL
international News Service

Postmaster General Farley has
turned thumbs down on proposals
to wipe out three-cent postage.
The attitude of the Post Office
Department. and the AdminiStra-
ton dealt a severe blow to the
hopes of many members of Con-
gresS who have been planning a
drive to restore the old tWo-cent
universal rate.
Farley, according to Congress
Siona! informantS, is determined
to make the Post Office Depart
ment self-sustaining If possible
while the Treasury is suffering
tremendous deficits.
Under present conditions the
Post Office Department is op-
posed to elimination Of three-cent
postage" Chairman Mead Cd of
New York of the House Post
Office Committee said today. Il
do not think any action will be
taken in the next Congress to
change the present rate.
Congress modified the general
three-cent rate which caused
much irritation, and provided for
q three-cent rate between cities
with a two-cent rate for local
post offices. This has done much
to allay criticism of the action of
Congress.
THE reduction. however, has
not had the effect of increasing
revenues, by increasing volume, as
many people had anticipated.
THE 40-hour week law for
postal workers, which is a mea-
sure to spread employment, will
increase cost of operation perhaps
$20,000,000 a year.
The Washington times., 1935-12-05
CONVICT HUN 7
SLACKENS

McALESTER, Okla, Dec. 5
O.N.SO. Although a small detail
of sheriff's deputies still patrolled
highways in this area today, Sher-
If H. H. Sheriff., directing the
hunt for five escaped Muskogee
Federal prisoners, four of them
"Irish" O'Malley gangsters, said
that hope of immediate capture
Of. the fugitives had "dimmed."
1.-THE prisoners either have eS-
capped to other parts of the State
or else are safe in the hills" he
said. Searching for them in the
hill country is difficult task"
A National Guard unit has been
recalled, he said. Federal agents,
however, continue active.
The prisoners sought are Dan
Heady, Russell Cooper, Dewey
Gilmore, Leonard Short, all O'Mal-
ley gangSters. and Don Garrett,
convicted of Mann act violation.
The Washington times., 1935-12-05
D. {. Man Appeals
SIS Traffic Fine

HYATTSVILLE, Md, Dec. 5.
Wildwood F. Hastings, of the 300
block of Seventeenth st. N. W.,
Washington, was fined $125 and
costs on three traffic charges in
police court yesterday.
Hastings was arrested near Hy-
attsville october II and charged
with reckless driving, driving
under the influence of liquor, and
disturbing the peace. He appealed
to the circuit court from Judge B.
Merrick'S decision.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

enth, eighth and High School group
taught by Mrs. Nell Lyons and Miss
Grace Porter sponsored the follow
ing: Story, The Flag Which Flys
the Highest, by Margaret Spicer;
dramatization, i Would Be True, by
different members OF the class. The
service closed with an Illustrated
hymn. Are You Able Said the Mas
ter" Sixty-eight students received
diplomas; 103 students were enrolled
with an average attendance OF 7s
At the close of the Sunday evening
service, hand work which was pre-
pared. by the students during the
school sessions was on exhibition.
One OF the interesting features was
a Vissage Of Palestine as it appeared
during Christ's time. The picnic
which was sponsored by the faculty
and held in Delmarva Park last Fri
day was attended by over 100 chill
dren. Rev. Kay had charge Of the
recreation.
Greenwood NJ. E. Church, Sunday
School at $40 a. b., and divine wor-
ship at 1O.45 a. m. Mr. Green's sub
jeet will be. Refreshing Water From
Old Springs"
Evening worship at 7.45.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
TIME TO ADJOURN

The leaders of both Houses of
Congress are attempting to keep the
session going until the full must
program of President Roosevelt is
enacted, including the tax bill. But
among the rank and file OF Congress-
men the prospect of being held IN
washington while a tax bill is being
drafted, debated and acted upon has
given rise to an incipient rebellion
against presidential dictation.
Congressmen faVOring a soundly
based, adequate tax bill to obtain
revenue. instead of for political ef-
feet. know that such a measure would
require weeks, indeed months, to be
perfected if it is to be something
more than a bill to steal the thunder
of Huey Long. They realize, too,
that there is no emergency which
calls for breath-taking haste in vOt-
ing taxes that will not be collected
until next year and in any case will
not make much of dent in the def
eli until expenditures are cut.
There is no measure now awaiting
enactment which bears the label of
emergency except the Guffey Coal
Bill. It is of doubtful constitutional
ity, few people believe it will aid in
restoring the sick coal industry, and
the only reason it is classed as an
emergency measure is because or
ganized labor has demanded it. For
Congress to yield its doubts in the
face of such pressure would SAVIOR
strongly of moral weakness.
Apart from the fact that the Presi-
dents must" program lacks the ex-
cuse of urgency, there are other i'm
pOrtant reasons for fastening ad-
journment. Congress, after being
kicked about for months, is in no
temper to legislate while hot days /
place an additional strain upon worn /
nerves. The country as well as |
Congress is in need of a rest from
the bombardment of new proposals .
which have kept business in a state
of unrest and prevented it from going
ahead with unemployment. A
breathing spell might not provide
guarantee against further expert
ments, but it would give Congress
an opportunity to go home and. learn
the attitude of their constituents, and
to come back and legislate sensibly
in an atmosphere less charged with
lightning.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
CANNON

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Pgiestley, Of
Kennett Square, Pa. visited Nj. and
Mrs. William Priestley on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Cannon and
son Of Wilmington spent the week
end IN Federalsbprg.
Charles B. Wiley Of Cannon had
both legs broken below the knees
and three ribs broken Ia an accident
in Smyrna last Saturday. Mr.. Wiley
had been TO 9 restaurant to get
something to eat and was struck by
an automobile.
Our, Sunday school went on its an
nual picnic to Oak Orchard on We'd
nesday. Everyone had a good time.
Charles Frazier and Miss Frances
Proctor, near here, were married
last week.
Miss Stella Hudson who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. E. W. Short,
has returned to Philadelphia.
Edward Cannon spent the week
end with mis- parents here.
John Cannon spent Friday in VIII
mington.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

It has been estimated that every
year forest fires destroy in the Unit
ted States an area equivalent to
ten-mile strip. reaching from New
York TO Denver.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

We wonder if the scientists will
ever be able to lengthen the span OF
life until all the installments are
paid.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

Late white potatoes are being
planted in Sussex.
Evening star., 1935-10-06
The Bible.

While the world celebrates the fourth
centenary of the printing of the English
Bible, it is interesting to note that the
Scriptures are available in no less than
nine hundred and thirty-f1v other Ian
guages and dialects. No other published
work has been more generally read, and
certainly none other has been more
closely studied. 1t follows that it stands
alone with regard to its dynamic inf1u-
ence upon the thought and the express
sion of the people of the earth. Even
among agnostics it is the Book of Books.
1t is unique, possessing no peer nor any
equivalent.
Small wonder is it, then. that the
Bible has been apotheosized by numbers
of the most richly gifted literary geniuses
of modern as well as ancient times. Poets
and philosophers have exhausted their
vocabularies in its praise, but something
of the music of its style has distinguished
their endeavors to do it honcr-its
Evening star., 1935-10-06
THE ENGLISH BIBLE
RIGHT REV. JAMES FREEMAN, D. D. L. d, l.,
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

and notable orations that have extern
sively used its matchlesS phrases. No
single book has been subjected to such
severe tests, and yet it has survived and
continues to occupy its place of primacy
in our literature.
1t must be recognized that the Bible
is literally collection of 66 books differ
ing widely in their content. Poetry,
history, prophecy, biography and the
highest form of moral and spiritual
teaching, all are within it's covers. Ex-
treme materialism and selfish secularism
have not affected the universal venera-
ton in which the Bible is held. It
reaches its supreme climax in the gospels.
The portrayal of the life and teachings
of Jesus, brief as the gospel narrative is,
is unequaled and unapproached in any
literature. Far as our modern world may
have strayed from an adequate express
sion of the life principles laid down by
the Master, they are still recognized as
constituting the security of our boaSted
Christian civilization. It is the influence
and persuasive power of this Book in
individual lives that constitute its chief
value. What it has meant to all types
and conditions of men and women, what
its affect upon them in throwing light
upon darkened pathways, what it has
been in days of trial, suffering and sor-
row it would be impossible to say. Well
did the PsalmiSt affirm: Thy word is
lamp unto my feet and a light unto my
path" Such it has been to multitudes
of men and women in every age. To
some of us it may still be as the words
of a book that is sealed" We may at
times neglect and forget its priceless
teachings and be unresponsive to its
mighty appeal, but turn to it We will
when shadows are upon our way and the
problems of life seem inSoluble. An an
cient Collect may well be our prayer as
we recognize the anniversary of the first
Bible in the English language: Blessed
Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures
to be written for our learning; grant that
we may in such wise hear them, read,
mark, learn and inwardly digest them,
that by patience and comfort of Thy holy
Word we may embrace, and ever hold
fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which Thou hast given us in our Savior
Jesus Christ. Amen"
Evening star., 1935-10-06

To English-speaking peoples, October
4, 1885, is notable day, for 1t marked
the first publishing in English of the
Bible. To Myles Coverdale credit is
given for the accomplishing of this
monumental work. Before him and lead
ing UP to the translation, William Tyn-
dale rendered a conspicuous service. Less
than century later, the so-called King
James version of the Bible was issued,
which is the book most widely known and
used
What the effect of the publishing of
the Bible in English has meant to Eng
disappearing peoples it would be impos-
Sible to adequately express. Its effect
upon our tongue in refining and enrich
ing it is in itself a signal contribution.
It's effect upon our literature, our art,
our music, has been greater than that
of any other book the world has known.
Beyond this, it has had the most marked
effect upon our civic, State and national
institutions. The great leaders in every
period through these 400 years have paid
reverent tribute to this Book of Books.
1t was said of Sir Walter Scott the
wizard of the North" that when he lay
dying he called Lockhart to him and
feebly said: Bring me the Book" What
book?" Lockhart asked, to which the
dying man replied: 'Lockhart, there is
but one Book; bring me the Bible"
Writers, orators and statesmen have
turned to this book more than to any
other for inspiration and refreshment,
and the passing of time sees no diminu-
tion of interest in its profound and
mighty truths.
Quite apart from the excellence of the
Bible as supreme piece of literature,
its greatest influence has been exercised
In forming and shaping the moral and
ethical systems of the race. While there
have been other notable books that have
set forth moral and ethical principles
and ideals, none of them has been so
universally recognized the world over as
the Bible, and none of them approaches
it in the excellence of it's lofty teachings.
So widely has it been quoted in English
literature that distinguished English
scholar has maintained that were our
present Bible lost to us it could be
largely recovered from the many books
Evening star., 1935-10-06

dispute with Italy as just another 'im-
perialist quarrel" Irritation with Lans-
bury's position is so deep that he may
be asked to lay down the leadership,
personally beloved as he is.
Labors attitude toward italian policy
in Africa was epitomized by Herbert
Morrison, often mentioned as the next
Labor prime minister, who wound up
the sanctions debate in these words: "A
political party that advocates things in
the abstract, like devotion to the League,
and is afraid to act when the moment
for action comes, is political party
which the electorate will destroy and be
right in destroying" Thus his majesty's
opposition" in Parliament lines up
solidly behind the Baldwin governments
unflinching stand for the vindication of
League principles in the crisis Geneva
now faces.
Mr. Baldwin within the next year will
go to the country in general election.
Labor is his only formidable opponent.
But on the most important foreign ques-
ton any contemporary British cabinet
has had to meet the prime minister is
assured of that party's powerful sup
port. Doubtless Labor votes counted
heavily in the recent plebiscite that
showed more than 100000 Britons in
favor of anti-aggressor sanctions and
even of the use of force to effectuate
them, if necessary. Mussolini is now
aware that he faces a Britain united
against his cynical assault on the peace
of the world.
Evening star., 1935-10-06
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

The special delivery system Of the
Post Office Department is now half a
Starting the Special tember co. 90. 1855 1ss5,
Delivery Service. the Washington
Office was organ
izing the force of carriers for this serv-
ice. The Star of that date says:
About ninety-ive applicants for ap-
pointment as special messengers in the
new service to be inaugurated tomorrow
were examined by Postmaster Conger
and Mr.. James E. Bell at the rooms of
the Civil Service Commission today.
Twenty-Five boys had already been Sc
lected from those examined few days
ago to begin the service. The examina-
ton today will furnish list of eligibles
from which to fill vacancies or increase
the corps if necessary. The following
are the questions propounded this morn
ing: Locate the Kellogg Building; locate
Indiana avenue: locate Thomas Circle;
locate the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
depot Slocate the Arlington Hotel: locate
No 1900 F street northwest; locate the
Marine Barracks; locate Forrest Hall,
Georgetown; locate No. 225 Fifth street
northeast; locate Riggs street; locate
the Portland flats; locate the Evans
Building; locate the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing; give list of five of
the principal printing Offices and locate
them; give a list of five of the principal
insurance Offices and locate them; give
a list of five Of the principal dry goods
houses and locate them"
The Star of the next day, October l,
1885, contained a description of the
scenes attending the
First Delivery IN Inauguration of the
Four Minutes. special delivery sys-
tenn of Washington,
at the City Post Office. then located on
Louisiana avenue between Fifth and
Sixth streets:
over score of boys assembled in
room in the basement of the City Post
Office at o'clock this morning. The
boys ranged in size from little fellows
in knee breecheS to tall and slender
lads approaching feet. Overhead trucks
were rolling and the work of getting
out the morning mail was in rapid prog
ress. The first letter received was
addressed to gentleman at The Eve
ming Star Office. 1t was put into book
No. l and handed to messenger No. l,
who happened to be young gentleman
in a derby hat named Joseph B. john
ston. He started up the stone steps on
an easy jog and quickly disappeared,
Two other letters came down and were
quickly dispatched in similar way.
/" 8 AS only 18 delivery books had been
received from the department, seven OF
the 25 messengers were sent home with
instructions to return at $3.50 in the
afternoon. The 18 were kept on duty
because the postmaster did not know
what demands might be made on the
corps during the day. Meanwhile, Mes
senger No. had returned from his trip:
His delivery book showed that he had
delivered the letter to The Star otflce
four minutes after it was given to him.
He did not run; he walked"
Evening star., 1935-10-06
His Majesty's Opposition

In the British governments over
whelmingly popular mandate for en-
forcing League of Nations sanctions
against Mussolini's aggression in Ethi-
opia, nothing is more remarkable than
the support of the Labor party, tradi-
tionally ultra -paciflst in its tendencies.
At the party's recent annual conference,
1t went on record by vote of 2,l68,000
to 100000 in favor of applying punitive
measures against Italy or any other
nation adjudged an aggressor at Geneva.
Thus, by majority of more than twenty
one to one the party repudiated its
veteran chief, George Lansbury, and the
head Of Labor's so-called intellectuals,
Sir Stafford Cripps, who regards Britain's
Evening star., 1935-10-06

with it. Use of tax power to regulate
long has been frowned upon by the
court.
What about other new laws?
T. v. A., involving the right of the
Federal Government to generate elec-
trio power and sell it at retail: Fifty
fifty chance that it will be upheld.
P. w. A., right to condemn property
for slum clearance: Fifty-fifty chance
that it will be upheld.
Utility holding company control,
based on power to deny the use of the
will be upheld.
S. E. c., involving Federal regulation
of security sales and of security ex-
changes, through use of the power to
deny the mails to violators: Three-to-
two chance that it will be upheld.
Labor relations law, providing Fed
eral enforcement of collective bargain
ing rights of labor: Ten to one that it
will be thrown out as applied to all
manufacturing. Unanimity of feeling
on that point grows out of the NJ r. A.
decision, which was based on the prin-
ciples involved.
Actually, while executive officials are
worried about the quality of defense
that is going to be made for the laws
under which they operate, the lawyers
charged with defense are confident they
can save large part of the New Deal
structure. They take the position that
some rewriting of the laws may be
necessary, but their belief is that the
Supreme Court is not going to close the
door to all changes sought by the Con-
gress and by important elements in the
population, particularly if the court has
to assume new powers to do so.
!. (Copyright. 1850 =
Evening star., 1935-10-06

beauty of phrasing and composition Is
contagious in the highest degree, and
it is natural that its extollers have writ
ten about it with consummate dignity,
nobility and passion.
Cowper surely never was more truly
inspired than when he sang:
A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic like the sun,
1t gives light to every age,
1t gives, but borrows none.
Scott also was at his artistic best when
he sponsored the thoughtful but vigorous
lines:
Within that awful volume lies
The mystery of mysteries!
HappieSt they of human race,
To whom God has granted grace
To read, to fear, to hope, to pray,
To lift the latch, and force the way,
And better had they ne'er been born,
Who read to doubt, or read to scorn.
And for sheer melody linked with low
ing sentiment it would be difficult to
discover in any other bard more COM
pelling stanza than Whittier's:
We search the world for truth; we Gull
The good, the pure, the beautiful,
From all old flower fields of the soul;
And, weary seekers of the best,
We come back laden from our quest,
To find that all the sages said
Is in the Book our mothers read.
Daniel Webster, at Bunker Hill,
summed up the first values of the Word
in his judgment: "The Bible is book of
faith, and book Of doctrine, and a
book of morals, and book of religion,
of special revelation from God"
But to the average reader OF the present
day its secondary significance also is
very important. 1t is the corner stone
of all the Christian civilization there is
in the earth. 1t is the source of many
of the conceptions of culture and history
which are most widely and most effec-
lively entertained by Christian nations.
And no individual, however stolid or
unimaginative, ever has journeyed
through its pages without adding to his
store of intelligence. The time may
come when it may be no longer uni
versally appreciated for its doctrinal
teachings, but by that period so many
generations will have lived within the
shelter of its idealism that it will be
portion of the psychological inheritance
of the race, and people will be guided
by it without ever consciously being
aware of it's power.