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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
It RQined Snakes;
d. G. Man Has 3
To Prove It!

Last nightA cooling thunder
shower brought a new twist to the
old phrase raining cats and dogs"
In this case the clouds poured
forth snakes along with their out
put of water, and raining
snakes" became an actually.
Byrd Minor. So, colored, 9l5 N
St. N. W., walked out in his yard
about 1920 o'clock last night
during the downpour to fetch in
his dog for the evening. There
are no trees in Minors yard, the
nearest bit of foliage being at least
Is feet away. To his amazement
he noticed small reptilian creatures
falling through the air. He picked
up three and sealed them in
milk bottle.
Closer examination proved them
to be young snakes about three
inches long and a quarter of an
inch in diameter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
VPSC CHARGES
WARRINGTON
UNDER FIRE

ARLINGTON COURT HOUSE,
Va, Aug. 22.-Arlington county's
density of population warrants
electric rates comparable with
those enjoyed in the District Of
Columbia, Albert M. Jones. chair
man of the Arlington County Pub
lie Utility Commission, asserted to-
day.
Replying to published reports
that the Virginia Public Service
Company could not give Arlington
county residents the rates enjoyed
by some 1000 residents of the
county who are served by the
Braddock Light Co., a subsidiary
of the Potomac Electric and Power
Co., Mr.. Jones said:
virginia Public Service Com
mission officials point out that
its utility only serves an aver
age of four customers per square
mile in its approximately $4,000
square miles of territory, while
the PepcO organization serves
268 customers per square mile in
their territory of $50 square
miles.
Simple Arithmetic
darlington county, with its %
square miles has, according to
the Virginia Public Service Com
Eany'S own figures, approx
mately 5000 customers in Airing.
ton county. Simple arithmetic
shows that this gives them an
average Of more than BAT Gus
toners per square mile in Airing
ton county. This is far better
percentage than that enjoyed
by PepcO in Washington. includ-
ing the latter'S business area
density.
at certainly Is not fair to
expect residents of Arlington to
carry the utiIity's burden in
sparSeIy settled sections
throughout the State.
Reduction Results Poor
"The Public Utility Commits
sion will take up this matter at
its meeting next month. In the
meantime, we are making an
effort to secure from as many
residents as possible just what
the last reduction made by the
Virginia Public Service Com
pany in its rates, effective May
l, means to the average house
holder in Arlington.
From a few reports that
some of the cOunty'S citizens
have brought to my attention,
the saving effected by the last
reduction amounts to virtually
nothing in the average home.
Our commission did not ap-
prove this reduction, when it
was proposed. as being suf-
ficient, and we have become
even more convinced since that
time that it was negligible"
VOTE AMERICAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
2 Cats, 2 Kittens
Available For
Good Homes

Because their owner has had
to leave the city, two beautiful
grown cats and two kittens have
been left at Schmid'S pet shop,
712 Twelfth st. N. w., where they
will be given away to those offer
ing them good homes.
The two grown cats are one
year old, and they are really Splen-
did pets. One is a male, of a grey
color, and the other is a female
tiger. They have been raised to-
gether and the owner would pre-
fer that they go into the same
home. They are thoroughly house
trained and well-mannered pets.
There is no question but that they
would make marvellous COM
panionS for an elderly person or
someone who is fond of intelll-
gent, healthy cats. Also these pets
have been accustomed to living in
an apartment, although they are
not used to small children or dogs.
Get in touch with the pet shop
metropolitan 7113), if you are
interested in the pets photo
graphed.
Also needing homes are eight
cats of various ages, colors and
sexes, VIII C h may be obtained
from the Jalepes Restaurant, 1874
Fourteenth ST. N. w. North 199O
If you have cat, dog, or some
other pet to give away, please
notify the pet editor of The Times,
who will assist you in doing so
through this column.
VOTE AMERICAN
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
ST. Dominic Carnival
Will Close ToniQht

Old Timers Night, closing the
st. Dominics Parish carnival.
will be observed tonight at Sixth
and E SITS. S. W.. with Southwest
civic leaders participating.
Costume prizes awarded to par
Elephants in the parade that
opened the carnival two weeks
ago were announced last night,
the Scotty Club receiving the first
award. Plans already are under
way for next years carnival. an
annual event in Southwest Wash
ington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22

Doniphan, who was paSSionately
fond of all sports, was really a
crack shot. Extremely proud OF
his ability far too much, in
fact he looked with contempt
on all the other means of hunting,
such as trapping, netting. or Snar-
ing. which Wilcox preferred. AS
for webb, he was a good shot, but
not equal to Doniphan: while
Cross had little skill, and was con-
tent to applaud the achievements
of his cousin. The dog Phann
distinguished himself in those
hunting expeditions. He threw
himself eagerly in the middle of
the waves to bring back the game
which had fallen on the reefs.
The young hunters shot many
birds which Moko could not use,
such as cormorantS, sea gullS and
grebes, but rock pigeons, geese and
ducks were abundant and made
fine food for the boys. Doniphan
also killed a few large birds that
generally live on mollusks, such as
clans and oysters, but this game
needed a preparation to remove its
oily SAVIOUR, which Moko could not
always do to the satisfaction of
all. But Gordon kept saying they
must not be too exacting because
it was necessary to economic on
the canned goods.
Continent or Island
No wonder, then, that the boys
were impatient that the explora.
ton be made by Briant, since it
might solve the important queS-
ton whether they we're on a CONT
nent or an island. Indeed, on this
question depended their future!
On March Is, the weather be-
came more favorable. During the
night the heavy mist cleared. A
bright sun cleaned on the crest of
the cliffs and gave hope that at
midday the eastern horizon would
appear with sufficient clearness
to be observed. If there were water
on that side, it was evident that
the land was an island, and help
could only come from a ship which
might appear in these parts.
On the evening of March IS,
1860, when the barometer indi-
Gated fine weather, Briant told
Gordon that he would leave at
dawn. To cover 10 or II miles
was nothing to worry vigorous
boy who took no account of ia
tigue. The day would be suffi-
cient for the exploration, and
Gordon could rest assured that
he would be back before night.
Briant left at daybreak, without
any Of the others being aware of
his departure. He was armed
only with stick and a revolver
in case he should meet some wild
animal.
Briant also took a telescope
with powerful, long sight and re-
markable clearneSs. In satchel
thrown over his shoulder he car
ried some biscuits. piece Of
sailed meat, and a gourd contain
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
Smoke, But No Fire
At Archives BuildinQ

This is to inform everyone that
when you see smoke pouring out
of the roof of the classic new
Archives Building, it doesn't mean
it's on fire.
Last night, once again Git hap
pens once every few weeks some
one saw smoke and sounded fire
alarm. Six engine companies and
a deputy chief came in a hurry.
What happens is this:
The incinerator flue n the Ar
chives Building is built flush with
the roof, so as not to destroy the
classic lines. Every night they
burn trash. and to a lot Of people
it seems the building is on fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
13 MEN SEIZED
MOANING

One of the Districts most
elaborate gambling headquarters
was closed today following a police
raid which trapped IS men.
A squad of police headed by
Lieut.. c. P. Cox raided the place,
a heavily barricadeG apartment
in the $500 block of L st. N. w.
armed with warrants for the ar
rest of three alleged members of
the Warning gang wanted in con-
nection with the shooting of
Joseph E. O'Brien several
weeks ago.
None of the men was in the
place, but two other members Of
the gang were reported to have
fled as the police arrived.
Inside the apartment police
seized numbers slips. racing
charts and other gambling equip
ment, they reported. Morgan G..
Thomas, 81, of the 2400 block
Pennsylvania Ave. N. w. was
booked as operator of the place
and released on $4,000 bond. A
dozen other men seized were re-
leased on the $100 bonds as gov
eminent witnesses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
THE BOY CASTAWAYS,' VERNE'S.
THRILLING ADVENTURE TALE
OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC
A Tale of the Experiences Of IS Children
Aboard the Schooner SIoughi, Grounded
on Reef in South Pacific Storm

south Pacific Ocean off New Zealand
In 1Oton chooneryacht IS frightened boys quarter OF
Wdter separated the boat from the shore
of the Sut gigantic finally droUe the
Souohi oper the reef dry
tide went
eek had passed the boys given
for lost grtetcken and the whole city
moGrned.
I'VE all are" added Gordon But it would be risky to drag
the little ones such search Just two three Of
should CO."
Its too bad" observed Brant that there's high hill
from which we could look the country. We're low
ground and when observing this land from the ocean,
did single mountain 1t to there other
heights the cliffs Further back there probably for
est plains marshes which the little river.
1T would be useful to have look at that country answered
Gordon before attempting go around the cliffs where Bran
nd hava tried tn find
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22

-VOTE AME RICAN-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22

ing water. In fact, enough to
make a lunch and if necessary a
dinner, should an unforeseen in.
cident retard his return.
Seals on Rocks
Briant. walking at a good pace.
first followed the shore line
which was marked inside the reef
by a long line of seaweed. still
damp from the last waves of the
receding sea. After an hour, he
came to the extreme point which
Continued on First Comic Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
GUYER LAUDS
GOV. LAND0N

Governor Landon, having caught
the imagination of the American
people with his remarkable eco
nomic policies in Kansas. will in
crease his popularity 100 fold by
personal contacts on his Eastern
trip. Representative U. S. Guyer
lRD Kansas, declared today.
Representative Guyer arrived to-
day from his home in Kansas City,
to speak before the Landon-Knox
Campaign Club Of the District and
the Landon.LeGore Club at Silver
Spring. His address before the
local club will be at 5 o'clock at
1915 Holly St. N. w. and he will
speak in the Silver Spring Armory
at 8 o'clock.
The KanSan was presented an
honorary membership in the local
club at the headquarters, 1413 H
st. N. W., today by Paul w. Lesh,
president. Mr.. Guyer said:
Governor LandOn will make
friends by his personality
wherever he goes. No one says
he is a genius, but he radiateS
SoIidity and stability and that
will draw the mass Of voters to
him. In his own State he not
only balanced the budget but
he has cut taxes and the re-
duced tax rate is being felt all
over his State. 1 predict that
he will be eminentIy successful
in his Eastern trip"
VOTE AMERICAN-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
DR.. L. z. johnson to Speak

DR.. L. z. johnson. head Of the
department of English at Howard
University. will preach at the
morning services at Lincoln Tenn
pile congregational Church tomor-
row.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22
OUR OWNER HAS LEFT THE CITY
So Won't You Adopt Us?

WE'RE FOUR fine fe-
lines" the cats above told
a photographer for The
Washington Times, land we
want to be adopted. Our
master left Washington, and
anyone desiring to give us a
home can find us at Schmid's
Emporium of Pets. Two of
us are full-grown and two
are kittens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Big Woods

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Barnes were
Sunday guests of Mrs. Eva young.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. MiIgus and
daughter Mrs. Leonard Sargent of
Kentucky also visited Mrs. Eva
Young last week. The Mingus' leave
for Oklahoma the first Of the year,
where they will make their home.-
Paul Smith was Sunday dinner
guest of his sister, Mrs. Arthur
Teeters. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith
and Miss Josephine Smith were call
ers in Athens, Saturday evening"
Mrs. Bertha Teeters attended Po-
mona grange at Meigsville, Saturday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Calendine
and two children spent Sunday with
their parents, Pete Wallace and fam
lily. Mrs. Calendine who has been
in poor health, is improving slowly
- Mrs Leonard Sargent. formerly
Mary Mingus, is recovering from a
broken collar bone, suffered when
she was in an automobile wreck, on
her way here to visit relatives a few
weeks ago The car was completely
demolished Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hoon
md four children were visitors Of
Nr. and Mrs. Joe Young Of Broad
we'll, Sunday Vernet Wallace who
has been suffering with tonsillitis
and quinsy for the last two weeks
was able to return to school Monday.
Add comfort to the family Christ
mas, with a Florence Heater, from
the Malta Hardware Co. 10d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
PLAN TO STOP COAL NINE FIRE
HELD HOPELESS

Despite efforts of the federal gov
ernment to extinguish an under
ground coal fire which spread over
nearly 10 square miles in SO years,
an engineer states the subterranean
flames might continue for 1000
years.
Using WPA workers, the govern
ment's ultimate objective is to put
out the fire, but the immediate pur
pose is to keep the flames from
spreading to coal land worth mil
lions of dollars. The New Straits
Vile mine fire, one of the greatest
in the history of the world already
has destroyed coal and property val
ued at more than $40,000,0O0. The
fire has caused thousands of crew
ices.
James Berry, uperintendent of
the Ohio division of mines, who with
engineers Of the u. S. bureau of
the fire, said they hoped TO confine
the flames to their present area and
let them burn out. 1t was he who
said the fire might conceivably burn
for a thousand years.
The WPA contemplating expendi-
ture of $330,000 on the project
which will employ 800 men and re-
quire a year and half to complete,
has tackled the fire at "bottle necks"
at three corners of the burning area.
If it can cut off these points, Off
cials believe the fire will be isolated
for it is only at these spots that the
coal seams connect with other coal
fields. Trenches and tunnels 16 feet
wide are being cut through the coal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

, human nature and that He is the
Son of God, can have no fellowship
with God and God does not dwell
within him.
v. 16. "And we have known and
believed the love that God hath to
u.s. God is love; and he that dwell
eth in love dwelleth in God, and
God in him. We know the love
which God has in US from his word.
We believe by an act of faith. We
must know what God has said be-
fore we can believe what He has
said
V. II "Herein is love made per-
feet with us, that we may have bold
ness in the day of judgment; be-
cause as He is, even so we are in
this world Love perfected i'm
plies the removal of every element
in the heart that is contrary to love,
malice, envy, jealousy, ETC. The
more perfect our love, the more per-
feet will our fellowship with the in-
dwelling God be.
v. 49, 'sThere is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear;
because fear hath torment He that
lodiCl 10 hoI iiauS pellecl III loFe.
Love has in it no element of fear.
but perfect love drives away fear
because fear involves pain, and if a
man gives way to fear, there is
something imperfect in his love.
" 10. Eve love him because he
first loved u.s." Christmas signifies
Gods gift of His Son It cannot be
a perfect Christmas unless we accept
the gift by faith and have the divine
love generate love in which will be
the indwelling God and His Christ.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
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The Supreme Gift of Love (Christ-
mas Lesson) | John 4:7-19, for Sun
day, Dec 20:
Why is the gift of Christ the
greatest gift conceivable?
Why is love of others a proof that
God dwells in us?
How much knowledge is necessary
in order to love as commanded in
this lesson?
How is one to continually abide in
Gods love?
How account for spirit of love
at the time of Christmas?
Glorious says: "All love is of God !:
true child of our God is begotten
of him, is a partaker of Gods ma
ture, is one of his children. If we
are partakers of Gods love it is in
evitable that we shall love one an
other"
Lesson prayer: MAY Gods love
SO enter our hearts that it will be
natural for us to love others and to
do the will of God"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
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The Supreme Gift of Love (Christ-
mas Lesson | John 4:7-19, for Sun
day, Dec. 20:
This epistle was written by one
who had the experience of perfect
love, and deals with the character
of God and the innermost expert
ences OF our hearts.
V. 7. Beloved, let us love one
another; for love is OF God; and
everyone that loveth is begotten OF
. God, and knoweth God" If Cod is
love, nothing we can ever do will
make Him cease loving us, though
our sins compel His furnishing us.
When we have supernatural love
in our hearts we know it and we al
so know God. He that has nothing
more than natural love in his heart
knows not God as seen in the next
verse.
Y. o. s'In this was manifested
the love of God toward us, because
that God sent His only begOtten Son
into the world, that we might live
through Him" There was no reason
why God should send His Son into
the world except that He loves
Eternal life springs from Gods love
through His Son.
V. 10. Herein is love, not that
we loved God, but that He loved us.
and sent His son to be the propitia-
tion for our sins" The initiative of
divine love is from Cod Christ was
an atoning sacrifice to pay for our
sins and to satisfy Gods Justice"
V. IL. "Beloved, if God so loved
us, we ought also to love one anoth-
er." One of the best evidences Of a
converted soul is the expression of
love seen in goodwill, harmony and
deep interest in the spiritual well
fare of others.
V. -. "No man hath seen God
at any time. If we love one anoth-
er, God dwelleth in us, and His love
is perfected in u.s. God is a spirit
and therefore cannot be seen by
physical eyes. True love for our
love for God also.
V. 13. Hereby know we that
dwell in Him, and He in us, because
He hath given us of his Spirit" God
dwells in men by the Holy Spirit
given by Christ at Pentecost. The
child of God is conscious of the
Spirits presence and help in his
heart and life.
v. IA. ''And we have seen and do
testify that the Father sent the Son
to be the Saviour of the world" 1t
was the design of this epistle to cor
rect errors in doctrine and practice
that had spread among the Chris
tians of that region. They failed to
come into full spiritual relationship
with God in Christ, because of their
erroneous ideas of the person of
Christ The point of central i'm
pOrtance in these false notions was
the denial that Jesus came in the
flesh; John having been with the
Lord when in the flesh makes him
a trustworthy witness.
V. 5. "Whosoever shall confess
that Jesus is the Son of God, God
dwelleth in him, and he in God" He
that denies that Christ came in our
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
UniOnville

On last Thursday night the moth
ers' club held their annual meeting
at the school building. In the alb
sence of the president, Miss Roth
rock acted as chairman of the meet
ing. Music was furnished by F.. e.
Foster and daughter Freda; also a
song by the school. C. w. Mallett
Of McConnelsville was the principal
speaker. Following the program, a
fine lunch of doughnuts, pumpkin
pie and hot cocoa was served to all
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Du-
vail spent Sunday with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. VIM. Hooper, and family
Of Hooppole ridge. Mrs. Anna Reed
and son Donald spent the past week
with her daughter, at Crooksville. =
Albert Kidd is erecting new
dwelling on his part of the former
Ed Kidd farm Mrs. John r. Wells
is suffering from heavy cold and
complications VIM. o. Barnes has
been ailing the past week from q
lame back Muskrats in Meigs creek
seem to be more plentiful than in
recent years according to the reports
of trappers.
Woman Seriously Burned
Mrs. Isaac Graham of Becketts
who is spending the winter with her
son, Dick Graham, of Follansbee, w
Va, was painfully scalded last week
about the head and shoulders, when
she upset vessel of hot coffee. Her
condition is critical, and Sunday her
daughters, Mrs. Ed Stegner, Mrs.
VIM. Stegner and Mrs. Harold Nc
Ferren were summoned to her bed
side.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
TriadeIphia

Miss Maxine Carpenter Of Blue
Rock spent the week end with rela-
tives e.--Alfred Henry and fam
lily were business visitors at Zanes-
vile, Saturday, and spent Sunday
with relatives at Duncan Falls
Donald Torbert who has been quite
i'll for a few days, is slowly improv-
ing. % T. Masterson and wife
spent Sunday with Lyle Martin and
family.--D L. Maxwell and family
spent Sunday with relatives at
Zanesville Mr. and Mrs. Lee Car
penter were recent GAINESVILLE vis-
itors Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Edgell
were at Crooksville Sunday after
noon, and called on friends at Dea-
vertown on their way home p. T.
A. next Friday night. Refreshments
of cake and fruit salad. Each fam
lily is requested to bring cake and
fruit for salad, also take service
The driveway at the school house
was graveled Tuesday.