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The Washington times., 1937-12-14
TUESDAY, DEC. n, 1887
By Evalw Walsh Mclean

One tDo Is the spirit OF loUe, and tno is the eUer
faithful refuge and friend of all thGt are sore
beset. and seek His aid NTH humble and contrite
hearts. Grant our prayer, o Lord, and Thine
shall be the praise and honor and oIorp 1o,D and
eUer. AMEN"
Think how truthful that prayer, written 30
years ago, is Of what Is going on in this world
today. Just during the last year, what has hap.
pened in Ethiopia, Spain, and now China? Where
will that mad lust to kill and destroy end?.
How sad the Almighty Father of all of us
must be to see the selfish, grasping savage little
humans created in His image laying waste the
beautiful world He created for them to live on,
in happiness
Again say, as said in my first column on
October and many times since, bring home
from China our warships our soldiers and our
people who have sense enough to leave their
paltry few dollars behind. In this country we
will protect them to the last man.
II a mad dog were loose in our front yard we
most certainly would close our door against it.
Then, for Gods sake, let's get out of some other
fellows back yard where that Mad Dog japan
is running wild. Like all mad dogs, Japan can
only run around in circles in China until she
: kills herself.
And again say as / said in my first column,
why should we risk plunging this country into
war because few selfish and stupid people In
sist upon staying around in China to protect
investments for which they are willing to plunge
12o,O0O,Ooo in this country into war? When you
take everything into consideration and figure
what war would cost the ordinary citizen in
this country, those investments in China don't
amount tot "tnkers dam"
Let Japan close the door if she wants to-. We
should bring our soldiers home and back up Sec
rotary Hull to the limit in his desperate efforts
to keep peace in this country, not only for this
Christmas, but for the future ones to come.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
Says Boake Carter

He Is man who deals with things on a vast
scale. Details irritate him. Delays and red
tape annoy him. He plunges into task heart
and soul, drives himself without mercy until
the job is completed.
= Yet-here is an IriShman who is at the same
time intensely fond of his family. The ."nine
other Kennedys" make up the whole salt Of the
earth in his eyes, And # truth were to be told,
there is probably nothing more that this blue.
eyed, freckledfaced son Of Boston would love
than to become United States Ambassador to the
Court Of st. James,
!, for one, hope he win think long and earnestly
before making his decision.
British Artists in Stotecraft
The British have been supreme artists in
statecraft for centuries. The more businesslike
an American Ambassador is, the easier British
statesmen almost always can take him into camp.
1t is his very businesske hustle and hustle which
make him ready mark for their political and
diplomatic subtleties. I know. once had a
father In the British diplomatic service.
kennedy already chafeS and champs at the red
tape OF Washington petty bureaucratic politics,
II he ever went to London he would find
washington obstructionism mild in comparison.
not to mention the slow, methodical, refuse.to-
De-nurried British method Of. getting things done,
which would surely irritate him beyond measure.
Copyright. 1887 Ledger Syndicate
'6o0Ee CGTteT'S opinions are his onDn and mt
necessarily those of The Washington Times.J
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
DISTRICT SNOW
FAILS TO SHOW

Predicted snow and sleet went
by the board again today as the
Weather Bureau backed down on
its original forecast and looked
forward to probable" snow or
rain not earlier than tomorrow
night.
They weren't wrong about the
temperature, however, the mer-
curry dropping to 20 degrees last
night and going up to a mere 26
as the sun came up. It was ex-
pected to rise to between 80 and
"a during. the day. It will be
mostly cloudy tonight and tomor-
row.
The mercury will probably go
to a low OF "a degrees tonight.
Despite these low thermometer
readings, however, Washington
isn't as bad off as nearby Vir-
ginia. Most of Virginia was
blanketed with ice and snow yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
BY Helen ESsary

cnoice seats IN the front row of the Court while
tne affirmative opinion on the gold decision was
nelng read by Chief Justice Hughes, and while
IuStlce McReynolds, looking like Roman sen.
ator' read the dissenting opinion,
Luncheon Proves Charming
The luncheon for Frau Dieckhoff was one of the
incest Of the year with happy combination Of
decorative and charming hostesses and guest If
nonor conversation was sparkling and the food
delicious. And what more can VOL ask of an an.
tertainment?
Frau Dieckhoff handsome and successful din1o-
matte hostess, wore severely cut brown dress.
Her tall brown hat and veil were put on at a
chic angle.
Madame Peter, wife Of the Swiss Minister, was
orlghteyed and friendly as she always is. Mrs.
sumner WeLes was smart in the sort of black and
white tweeds you wish you had
Naturally Mrs. Henry Wallace was pretty, and
frau scholz, Mrs. David Barry, Mrs. Edward
FlnKenStaedt, Mrs j. Harry Covington and her
oaugnter' Mrs. Lewis Clark were definitely not
haro TO look at. Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone was re-
ceiVlng further congratulations on her recent art
exhibit and Mrs. Harold Walker and Mrs.
Robert Marye delighted me with their wit
Inc 4uncheon table was very lovely with white
sweet peas grouped loosely in centerpiece with
crystal branches and base filled with gardenias.
Clusters Of lemon verbena were in the finger
bowls, and holly from Darlington the Howard
county farm of Senator and Mrs. Tydings, dec
GRATED the drawing room. Senator and Mrs.
Tydings will close Darlington. January /, and
spend the winter with Mrs. Tydings' mother,
Mrs. Davies, at 2941 Massachusetts, Avenue,
The Washington times., 1937-12-14

casually Happy New Year" at everyone we
meet when this year ends, would like all my
readers to be brought back to earth, as was, a
few days ago, when read war prayer Mark
Twain wrote 80 years ago. He asked that it
not be published until after he was dead, because:
"Only dead men tell the truth in this world and
have told the whole truth ID this prayer" This
Is the prayer: s5s8i +
"oh, Lord, our God.telp usito tear their soldiers
to bloody shredS NTH our shells; help US coUer
their smiling fields with the pale forms Of their
patriot dead; help US to lay sOaste their humble
homes NTH hurricane of fire; help US to ooring
the hearts of their usoftendig tOidotos Nth un'
Guatling grief; help US to turn them out rootleSs
t0ith their little children to tOGnder, untriended
through tDGStes of their desolGted land, in rags
and hunger. and thirst sport of the suns flames
OF summer and the icy minds of tDinter, broken in
spirit, norm tOitH trGvaI, imploring Thee for the
refuge OF the Craze and denied it.
For our Sakes, w1so adore Thee, Lord, blast
their hopes, blight their lives, protrGct their bit
ter pilgrimage make heavy their steps,, tDGter
their tOay NTH their tears, stain the tUhite Snow
Wtth the blood OF their 1OoTnded feet! We ask OF
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
Storm Child
Famed Miss Visits
Capital

A little girl of 5, known best as
the storm child" is in Washing.
ton today with her mother, Mrs.
Ralph Norwood.
Born in Boston Lighthouse dur.
ing wild gale, little Georgia has
lived her brief life on a barren
island, composed mostly of rock,
near Hull, Mass. It is there that
men go down to the sea in ships.
Georgia, one of eight children,
will be guest of honor at dinner
for 40 at the Mayflower Hotel to-
morrow. Senator David I. Walsh
Of Massachusetts, will be among
those present.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
Store to Stage
Contest Tonight

Hecht and Company will stage
its annual Blue and White Con-
test Prize drawing for its sales
force at 8 o'clock tonight in the
Central High School. Among the
awards to be presented the win
ming employees are a 1888 Ply
mouth automobile and $725 in
cash prizes. The commander-in-
chief Of the winning team-the
Blue or the White-will receive
the c. B. Dulcan trophy.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14

despite all reports to the contrary, Kennedy has
not been offered the job. That however, is not
to say that he may not, some time between now
and Christmas, be offered the post. Nor is it
to say that if the offer were made Kennedy
would turn it down.
Kennedy is one Of the most lovable souls in
the world. Next to the resident, do not think
there is man in Was dngton who radiates more
personality. Certainly there is no man in the
National Capital who is more sincere more
honest and more basically American in his think
ing and ideals.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14

Therefore. the Washington
reports that President Roose-
welt has appointed Joe Ken.
nedy. red.haired chairman of
the Maritime Commission, to
the post of United States Am
bassador TO London, in place.
of Robert Bingham. who is to
retire in January ostensibly on
account Of ill-health, is a mat
ter that should interest all
American citizens.
First it may be said up to
this moment Of writing, that
The Washington times., 1937-12-14

Earth, Good viii to Men" bub-
bles over in our hearts, we are
likely to overlook the headlines
of the past few days.
"Jap Bombs Sink U. s. Gun
boat" scream the headlines.
Italy Withdraws from the
League Of Nations" Franco
Opens Mighty Offensive in
Spain" "Shell Bursts in
schoolyard; SO Dead" "Hos-
pitfalls B omb ed: Wounded
Flee"
Before we start shouting so
The Washington times., 1937-12-14

Court under the protecting
wings Of Mrs. Hugo Black and
Mrs. Stanley Reed, the other
the delightful luncheon given
by Mrs. Emlen Davies and Mrs.
Millard F. Tydings in honor Of
Frau Dieckhoff, the wife Of the
German Ambassador - dulled
the sharp edge Of holiday re-
Sponsibility. Both occasions
were of the sort that makes the
Capital unlike any city in the
country and gives life here its
particular fascination.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
Freeman to Give
Confirmation

Confirmation rites will be ad-
ministered by the 1T. Rev. James
E. Freeman, Bishop of Washing.
ton, to a class in st. Georges
Chapel, Second and U Streets
Northwest at 8 p. m. today. The
Rev. A. A. Birch is vicar Of the
chapel.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
'EBut"

The job Of Ambassador Is tough one under
any circumstance The job of being an Am
bassador to London is tougher than that The
Job of being United States Ambassador to Great
Britain is probably the most critical post in
Americas foreign relations.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
WILLETT TO SPEAK

The monthly meeting of the
Federation of Business Mems AS
Sociations will be held at $50
p. m. Thursday at the Hamilton
Hotel. Hubert Willett, jr., director
Of the Community Chest, will be
guest speaker.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
'4HILL" LEADERS
STUDY REPORT
Of PRETTYMAN
Vote For District
Among Planks =.

AS congressional leaders charged
with providing adequate legisla-
ton for the District. today pored
over the Prettyman report recon.
mending suffrage for the District
and other important changes,
joint hearings Of Senate and
House committees were promised.
Representative Vincent Palmi.
Sano CD of Maryland, chairman
OF the House District Committee,
and Senator William H. King Cd.
Of Utah, chairman Of the Senate
District Committee, are to confer
within the next few days to set
the date for the hearings.
SEES ECONOMIES
The two chairmen have not yet
gone thoroughly over the report,
but on the face of the general
recommendations believe it should
be considered fully by Washing.
toms two Getty councils"
Representative Ambrose Ken
nedy CD of Maryland, who today
announced he would not continue
as chairman Of the special tax
subcommittee of The House Dis.
trict Committee, expressed the
opinion the real worth Of the re-
port lay in what economies it
would bring and suggested that
matter be brought out if hearings
were held.
Senator Arthur Capper (R.) Of
Kansas, author of a constitutional
amendment to give the District
suffrage, declared:
TITS just what we've been
working for for years. In add.
ton to the suffrage section it
contains almost all the provi.
sions advocated by friends Of
the District. Mr.. Prettyman
knows the problems of the Dis
: trict and is to be congratu.
lated"
COPELAND FAVORABLE
Sena,or Royal S. Copeland
CD of New York, another
Staunch friend Of the District, ex.
planned that, though he had not
had an opportunity to read the
whole report, the District should
be congratulated on bringing the
various matters recommended
out in the open.
Senator King, who is opposed
to District suffrage, nevertheless
said that he favored the other
recommendations which would
give. the Commissioners more
power; take the District budget
from the Federal Budget Bureau
and combine the" metropolitan
and park police.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
LEARNERS LIMITED

The number of learners en-
ployed in any one establishment
is limited to 10 per cent of the
total number Of employees. Estab.
lshments employing only from
two to 10 workers are permitted
to have one learner.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14

POpeye teaches OIlveOyI q lesson In
the Comic Weekly which comes next
Sunday with the Washington Herald.
Times. Follow POpeye every Sunday
in the Comic Weekly.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
Dear Washington

Yesterday was no day to catch up on that
Christmas shopping. Not for me- it wasn't. Two
amusing events-one a visit to the Supreme
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
My Say

upon preparing for the celebration of the joyous
feast Of Christmas while the spirit of Peace on
The Washington times., 1937-12-14

Do you want money! The Washington
Times is offering $50 10 prizes each week for
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
4O-4S-HOUR WEEK

The minimum wage covers the
standard work week of from 40 to
48 hours Of all establishments EN-.
ploying women workers.
In order to qualify for the wage
for experienced workers women
must have been employed in retail
establishments for at least one
year. Learner classifications are
set up under the order with $13
fixed as a minimum wage for the
first six months of employment
and SIS for the second six months.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14

news tips phoned to The Times Tip Editor at
Republic 1924. There will be given SIS weekly
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
'S17 PAY SCALE
FOR DC. WOMEN
STARTS FEB. "A
4O-48-HOur Week
Established

Minimum wages of SIT a week
for experienced women engaged
in the retail trade industry will
become effective on February IA,
it was announced today by the
minimum wage board.
No opposition developed to the
wage today, which was the dead
line set by the board and the con-
ference of representatives of en-
ployers, employees and the public
which established the wage some
time ago.
The Washington times., 1937-12-14
BY PERCY CROSBY

for the best news tip received. $40 for the
next, and 81 prizes for the next is.
Evening star., 1937-12-26
BOATS.
POULTRY & EGGS.

BECKs STATE BLooDTEsTED CHICKS
23 leading breeds. headed with r. O. p
cockerels, S1O-10O: seXed If desired. Also
started chicks. linn. del. Beck's Hatch
cry. Mt. Airy. Md
BABY CHICKS, blood tested all breeds.
VIM James & Son. GIG st. NV. Metro
pOlitan OOSS
Evening star., 1937-12-26
1928 PARK RID. NV.
Iatc ls1.

JnSt OIL 14th.
CONVENIENT TO CAR AND BUS.
start the New Year right. reduce your
cost OF living: discriminating people pre-
fer the excellent food and service at
meals, plenty of baths, instantaneous hot
water your meals served any hour you
wish: tasty sandwiches packed free: single
or double rooms; parking unlimited.
Phone Col, ea56
Evening star., 1937-12-26
Unusual Apt. Values

Unusual Apt. Values
Near 18th and Col. Rd.
Convenient to stores: theaters. car
FRiGIDAIRE CURRENT FREE
1860 Clydesdale Pl. NV.
S45 .OO-Apt. 1O2-Reception hall,
living room with Murphy
bed: dinette KITCHEN and bath;
r.,-.o ,;ot Seption hall: living room.
Near Roosevelt High
43O6 Arkansas Ave.
$50 5O-No. 3O3-Front apt Recep-
tion hall, living room. dim
Frigidaire current free. Heat and hot
water. janitor service furnished.
In Petworth
$55.OO-4S29 4th St. NV.
Apt, No. 3-Corner apt: reception
hall. living room. bedroom. dinette.
Heat and hot water furnished.
$55.OO-5911 18th St. NV.
Apt. No. .4-Living room, bed
room. dinette. kitchen and bath: Frigid-
aire: heat and h. water furnished.
$60-337 Delafeld Pl. NV.
Apt. No, Living room. 2 bedrooms,
\ dinette. kitchen and bath: elec. refrig-
Grafton. Heat and hot water furnished.
1904 K cAFRITz Dist. soso
Evening star., 1937-12-26
22O9 MASS. AVE NV
14O1 18th ST. NV.

Open recently. Ex-embassy home Dis
tinctive address: ideal for Young people
Singles doubles: room for :; IS40 ea !
LIST floor facing st Meals MANNED
Evening star., 1937-12-26

l72O NJ ST. NW.-Non- -housekeGD ling
ami. running water. frst floor. private
home. stngle and double: $12 month up.
1912 18th ST. NE-studio or bedroom:
running water. inclosed porch: for one
81 @ ST. Me- room, 1st floor. with
or without kitchen privileges; reasonable.
SEPARATE RM., porch. privilege T.. D..
poss. 3he oh1StistsG AT. $50.
Evening star., 1937-12-26
1921 K ST. NV.

Double studio room p-Ivate bath: newly
decorated single: other vacancies: attrac-
i've drawing rooms: switchboard service.
parking space. Selective menus.
Evening star., 1937-12-26
ROOMS WANTED.

ON DECEMBER Both, refined young bus-
ness woman wishes room tonly, in strictly
private gentle home. near Chevy Chase
Circle. preferably in Maryland. Box 334-C.
Star.
GENTLEMAN. furnished room. northwest;
must be private bath: reasonable. state
price. Box :tSS-C. Star
LARGE UNFURNISHED ROOM in apt or
!st floor of private home in NV. Box
Also. Star
REFINED. MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN would
Ike, warm. comfortable room and board;
exchanee light duties. Geo. 1917.
FURN. OR UNFURN. clean. warm. heht,
single room: quiet middle-aged woman:
$50 wk. Box 4s7-C. Star
YOUNG COUPLE wants fine room, private
path, NV. section: would like dinners;
state prices. Box 445-C. Star.
GENTLEMAN wants quiet warm room
responsible landlord. close downtown;
northwest only; west end preferred: give
Star.
Evening star., 1937-12-26
Economy Apartments


Just North of Florida Ave. NE.
1706 West Virginia Ave. NE.
$36. 5O-Apt. No. 4-Livins room.
bedroom, dinette. kitchen,
BATH screened porch. Bryant gas heater.
1927 Capitol Ave. NE.
$40. 5O-Apt. No. Living room
bedroom, dinette, kitchen
and bath, screened porch. Bryant gas
heater.
$40. .5O-Apt. No. Living room. 2
bedrooms. dinette. kitchen
and bath. Screened rear porch. Bryant
gas heater.
New Efficiency Apis.
1904 Capitol Ave. NE.
SAT .5O-Apt. No. Living room bed
room, dinette. kitchen and
bath. screened rear porch. Heat, hot
water and janitor service furnished.
1925 Raum St. NE.
SAG. .sO-Apt. No. 4-Living room,
and bath. screened rear porch. Heat.
hot-water and janitor service furnisneo.
l4o4 K cAFRITZ Dist. $3.50
Evening star., 1937-12-26

FURNITURE-Bei iroom suite beautiful H.
pc. walnut, like new; twin beds. incl. box
springs, new mattresses; sacrifice, $40.
Studio couch. high riser: new; cost $50,
Sell S3s. Beautiful 2-pc. liv. rm. suite,
like new, cost $3.50, sell $50. Wilton rug,
S:3xlO6; So; 9xI3 Alex: Smith: like new,
S23. The Champlain. 1424 K st. NV,
Apt. 40. Met. 500. Home Sunday,
Monday until 3 pm.
Evening star., 1937-12-26
AIT NEWTON ST. NV
,222 WISCONSIN AVE

. rooms. kitchen and bath $40 so
SHANNON g. LUCHS CO.
1908 H ST. NV National 2345.
Evening star., 1937-12-26
ROOMS WITH BOARD WANTED.

BOARD AND LODGING by young man:
vicinity WASHINGTON Circle; Jan. /: terms
Write w McGeoch. Leesburg. Va. -.
Two YOUNG Jewish men desire accommo-
Al or Jack. Adams 744s. Box }51-C STAR
PROFESSIONAL woman would appreciate
room. with breakfast and dinner. in pri-
Box 451-C Star
Evening star., 1937-12-26

The newly appointed Club Embassy for
merly occupied by the japanese legation
conveniently located downtown. Telephones
IN all rooms. Superb food-steaks fried
chicken. virginia ham. Idaho potatoes,
country butter and eggs are regularly fea.
tured on our menus. s.
Evening star., 1937-12-26

THIS COUPON MONDAY, ONLY ST 80 for
size 2sl2x4S inch, all sizes reduced Mon
day; cut your fuel bill; easy to put on; new,
finest quality; We recommend carpenters;
free delivery Phone orders Atlantic 400.
Tear out coupon now!
The daily independent., 1937-07-09
Thrilled By Boy
Scout JambOree
Continued from Page One)

nights and four days.
1T was a thrilling and inspir-
ing thing to observe" said Bell,
who is Assistant Scoutmaster of
Troop Isl and is Silver Palm
Eagle Scout, the highest rank OBJ
tainable in Scouting. Perhaps
the most thrilling thing to me was
the raising of the colors of the
numerous countries simultane-
ously in the early morning as
buglers sounded "Colors." The
shows put on in the arena at
night by the various regions were
impressive, too. 1t was really a
great show"
Bell said five Elizabeth City
boys were attending the Jamboree
officially. these being Edward
Griffin. Murphy Phelps, Hugh
Mari, Tom Skinner and Billy
Gather.
He said he also saw several of
the Coast Guardsmen from this
district who were doing life say
ing duty and giving life saving
demonstrations at the Jamboree
The daily independent., 1937-07-09
Macs HuSbandBidS
For Reconciliation
Continued from Page One)

Hes done his part" Siegel said.
Now it's up to Miss West"
The way Wallace and his law
yer have it figured out, Mae eth
er gets Frankie for an old age
companion, or shells out $780,
900.
Under California law" Siegel
explained, "a separation is not
legally recognized unless it is es-
tablished by court action. Wallace
is still Miss Vests husband, Whe-
ther she likes it or not. The offer
to live with her proves that"
Just to prove to Miss West that
they are not kidding, Siegel said
he intends to file a suit seeking a
restraining order to prevent Mae
from disposing of any of the $3,-
100000 she supposedly has slowed
away.
Siegel said the letter to Miss
West explained in detail that
Wallace was ready to assume
openly our relations as husband
and wife"
Il still love you as my wife" the
letter said, and suggested that
they spend the last years of our
lives together in peace, happiness
and quietude."
Miss West, meanwhile, is re-
The daily independent., 1937-07-09
Loyalists Strike
At Iron Ring
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
quito, Castillo de la Branca, Ra-
manillos, Castillo de Villa Fran
CO and Herrera.
The government high command
also reported that its troops had
surrendered Quijorna, four miles
northwest of Brunette, Villarrena
and Herrera Sierra, along the zig
gag 80-mile front west of Ma
drid.
At Vital Spot
The drive on Navalcarnero
threatened the most vital spot of
Frances encirclement of Madrid,
pressing close to highways over
which the insurgent generalissimo
must move up supplies and rein
forcements to his troops in the
Case de Campo and University
City sector on the western and
northern outskirts of the capital.
Another loyalist army, striking
at the rebel bases of Malaga and
Granada on the southern front,
was reported to have advanced
five miles on Alcala Real, killing
500 insurgents.
The daily independent., 1937-07-09
JUNIOR BRIDESMAID

Dear Mrs. Post: I have a sister
only eleven years old, but big for
her age. She is my only sister
and at an age that seems to make
it impossible to include her in my
wedding party either as a flower
girl or as a bridesmaid, and yet
I know the poor child will be
heartbroken if you can find some
place for her.
Answer: Make her a Junior
bridesmaid. That means that she
wears a dress as nearly as possible
like those worn by the brides
maids, but modified to suit her
age. If you have maid of honor,
your sister should follow the ush-
erS either walking alone or else
walking with another Junior
bridesmaid. If she walks i'm
mediately before you, this would
make her your maid of honor.
which she can perfectly well be if
you have not already invited your
best friend.
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