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The Washington times., 1937-01-13
BY CARL L. DENIES

BY CARL L. DENIES
Rachmaninoff, the composer,
and Rachmaninoff the pianist
scored a sensational triumph last
night at Constitution Hall when
the Philadelphia Symphony Or
chestra and the University of
Pennsylvania Chorus joined
forces under the direction Of
Eugene Ormondy in presenting
the Bell Symphony" and the
Concerto No. 2 in C Minor for
Piano and Orchestra"
At the conclusion Of both major
works, the audience gave way to
salvos of unrestrained applause
which lasted for many minutes.
The program was we'll arranged
to show widely divergent moods
Of descriptive and abstract music.
That Rachmaninoff has sue
ceeded in producing most vivid
musical picture of Poe's poem,
'"The Bells" is attested to by the
fact that some Of the better
known critics have given the work
the cold shoulder. thereby uphold
ing their self-imposed lonely posi-
ton on a pedestal of high art.
Among such, it is beneath their
dignity to fall for music that is
thrilling and dramatic to the
average listener.
The uncanny and ingenious
methods used by the composer to
produce bell effects without re-
sorting to frequent pounding OF
chimes, celesta and bells, is one
of the most noteworthy character
istics Of the symphony. The added
tonal coloration of the human
voice in solo and chorus was made
to blend with and serve as a COM
ponent section of the great or
cheStra.
The well-drilled chorus Of $50
fresh, young voices gave the best
performance with orchestra that
it has ever been our pleasure to
hear. The chorus responded 10
Mr.. Ormondy's baton with the
same finesse that is characteristic
of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The
precision of attacks and balance
between vocal and instrumental
ensembles were accomplished with
exceptional care.
The vocal and instrumental
ensemble succeeded in a high de-
gree the Interpretation of the
varying moods of the "Silver
Sleigh-Bells," In light delicate
humor; the romantic mood Of the
Mellow Wedding-Bells";; the
piercing shrieks of the Loud
Alarm Bells; and the macabre-
like tones of the "Mournful Iron
Bells"
In contrast to the intensely
dramatic symphonic work, Rach-
mammoth displayed a. more subtle
nature in performing his "Con-
certo No. g." which is filled with
a rhythmic sense and charming
melodies played with a warmth
and passion seldom heard on an
The Washington times., 1937-01-13

sian Troika version Of the Amer
ican organ grinSer scene, is night
ly drawing the plaudits Of after
darkerS at Mrs. Helen Hamilton's
meeting place. Capt. Nick Hope,
the accordion marvel, and Mischa
Markoff, personable master OF
ceremonies with the golden bari
tone voice, are especially good IN
their Specialties this week.
We relay to you once more the
advance heralding Of one Of the
best promotion schemes Of which
we have heard-Mrs. Hamilton'S
colorful trailer advertising vehicle
replete with lavish interior furn-
ishings and beautiful murals on
the outside Of the car, which will
be shown at strategic downtown
places soon. The idea, to acquaint
Washingtonians with the caliber
Of Russian entertainment avail
able at the Troika, should GER
"take" as the Muscovite rendez-
vouS is already tops in its line.
Beautiful costumes and still
more beautiful girls! This is
The Washington times., 1937-01-13
KATE SMITH.
PICKSWINNER

Nomination Of Miss Emily P.
BisSell, of Wilmington, DEL, for
the Kate Smith radio award of
$500 for distinguished achieve
ment, will be made tomorrow
evening at eight o'clock during
the program which is sponsored
by the Atlantic and Pacific Band
Wagon radio broadcast.
The nomination will take the
form Of a five-minute dramati-
baton of the first Christmas Seal
IN this country 80 years ago last
December, telling the story of
Miss BiSSell's efforts to overcome
the indifference of the public to
the need for funds in the tuber-
culoSiS fight in her State.
Should Miss Bissell's achieve
ment be selected as first of the
three events which are drama
tized each week on this program,
she will then be called to make a
personal appearance January 2l
TO receive the award of $500.
The Washington times., 1937-01-13

the keynote Of the Lotus Res
taurant's Parade Of the Ele-
ments" revue. The dance num-
bers will include spectacular in
terpretations Of the rainbow,
moon, sun, stars, wind, and con-
StelIatiOnS. In addition the nov
city numbers feature the Roxy
Theater team in waltz Selec-
ti0ns; Martin and Virginia,
rhumbaists; Gracia Gomez in
Producing her comedy parade
ecStatic."
Charlie Jeter is a handy man
to have around. He's a pip at
the organ and knows how to lead
a band. That's why guests at the
Maryland Club Gardens have so
many nice things to say about
the musical part of the rendezvous
on the Marlboro Pike. AT the
Hamilton Hotel, we are pleased
to announce the Rainbow Rooms
newest star, sweet Ginger Lee.
Ginger is blonde, petite and viva
ciouS, and how she can sing!
The Washington times., 1937-01-13
RAIL INQUIRY
IS RESUMED
BY SENATE
BY WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON
international News Service


The story of how two former
newsboys, the famed Van Swerin-
gen brothers, operated a $3,00o,-
100000 railroad empire for a de-
cade through loans from Wall
Street, was resumed today by the
Senate inquiry into railroad
financing.
Officials of J. P. Morgan & Co.,
and the Guaranty Trust Co., OF
New York, were summoned to
reveal more details Of the SEN
sational story. Witnesses called
included Thomas w. Lamont, a
Morgan partner, William c. Pot
ter, head of Guaranty Trust,
Joseph r. Swan, former Guaranty
Trust president, and Richard
Whitney, former president OF the
New York Stock Exchange.
The inquiry already has shown
how the late Van SweringenS ran
a shoeString into a three-billion-
dollar empire that controlled more
than 100 railroads and a host OF
other industries.
The Van Sweringens operated
their empire for a decade until
they ran so heavily into debt in
Wall Street that banking syndl-
cate, headed by the Morgan firm
and the Guaranty Trust took over
control of it by forecloSing on a
loan.
This foreclosure came in April,
1881, but the Van Sweringens re-
manned in control for the next
five years while the banks con-
tinued to advance money. The
brothers were allowed to "boss"
the empire because it was so com
plicated the bankers couldn't find
anybody else to do the job.
The Washington times., 1937-01-13
|FROLICS OF 1897 FEATURE ATTRACTION AT LA PAREE

"Frolics Of 1897" revue takes over
the weekly floor show. Rich gags,
sparkling comedy. gay and sWingy
music, and fine looking chorus
line contribute to the bills versa
tility and fast stepping frivolity.
AL Sokol and his musicians go ad-
venturing in melody land In a
highly commendable manner.
%%%
At the Diplomat Cafe, the anci-
ent art of phrenology Is practiced
by one Of its nlustriouS exponents.
"Evonne," whose mastery Of mys-
tic ways of fortune telling is moth
ing short Of miraculous, Is at your
service.
F'r'xample a short hike north on
the Connecticut Avenue arter1al
discloses the imposing Wardman
Park Hotel where guests find mer-
riment galore at the Metronome
Supper Room. Joe Candullo, mas
ter Of dance rhythm technique,
leads the orchestra, and what's
more, is a violinist of rare accom-
plishment. While his boys rest, Joe
plays solos, something he can
really do as he was featured in
that capacity with Ted Lewis while
the latter held sway at the swank
Everglades down South.
X 4
Last Saturday we heralded
the coming of Kay Herman to
the ShOreham'S musical pro-
gram. Well, now that she's
here, we can double up on our
Superlatives and tell you she's
the grandest little singer ever.
Helping her out are the Wal
lace -Whitleys, artistic British
dance duo; Leon LeonidOff, Rus
sian baritone, and the i'm
menSeIy popular Ferry the
Frog" act that delighted patrons
80 much . year ago.
AS the great day approaches,
more reservations are coming in
for the Inauguration night party
on January 20 and the Presidents
birthday ball on January 80.
Make your reservations before it's
too late.
People certainly have fun at
these informal gatherings at the
Ambassador Hi-Hat. Last night
Oscar Altman, genial manager Of
the Hi-Hat, introduced Harry Hitz-
man, Chicago's ambassador of
goodwill, who did a swell imita-
ton Of Ted Lewis singing the old
favorite, when My Baby Smiles
at Me-" The crowd got a big kick
out Of the bit of impromptu
entertainment, and few minutes
later, another gentleman, this one
from New York, regaled the guests
with number af bass solos in the
Popeye grunt fashion. Not to be
outdone, little Helen Malcolm
raised the roof with renditions of
Lady TwinklepuSs" and '"The Kid
in the Three -Cornered Pants"
With spring in the air and
winter apparently far, far away,
the pleasant trip to River Bend
should become habituaI with
many Washington night club
fans.
"Sharnanka," the colorful Rus
The Washington times., 1937-01-13

With spring in the air and
winter apparently far, far away,
the pleasant trip to River Bend
should become habituaI with
many Washington night club
fans.
X X
"Sharnanka," the colorful Rus
The Washington times., 1937-01-13
Pair GET 15-Yedr
Terms in SIayinQ

CANTON, N. Y, Jan. 13 G.N.s). .
Pleading guilty to manslaughter,
Frank Piscioneri, At, and Frank
Mallamci, "a, both of Paterson,
N. j., were sentenced today to Is
to 30 years in prison for killing
Roccon DeLorenzo, of Detroit, last
August. Tony Foleno, Jamica, N.
Y, also indicted in the crime, is a
fugitive.
The Washington times., 1937-01-13
The World of Music
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Theme From The Overture to "Mienon" BY A. Thomas
suggestion using and preserving the daily music therne
appreciation GdUse their pupils to clip and
filing card tDh composers at the top
file in alphabetical orderD
The Washington times., 1937-01-13
Phrenologist
Holds Forth
At Cafe
BY FRANCOIS

There's never a dull moment in
store for entertainment seekers
either young or old in good old
Washington. Struggled here AMI
there in locations unoccupied by
Government structures, lie smart
rendezvous producing capital en-
joyment for the Capitals citizens.
4
Good, clean fun is the order of
the day at La Paree where the
Evening star., 1937-09-21
RYANS' ROMANCE
HEADED FOR COURT
Wife Seeks Divorce and Part of
Fortune Reputed Left by
Grandfather.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHEYENNE. Wyo.. September 21-
The dude ranch" romance of Thomas
Fortune Ryan, I'd, appeared headed
toward a courtroom battle today over
part of the S4,000,000 reputedly left
him by his grandfather, Thomas For
tune Ryan, in 1928.
Mrs. Mayme c. Ryan, whom Ryan
courted while he was recovering on a
dude ranch near Sheridan, Wyo.. after
a highway accident in 1880, filed petit
tion for separate maintenance in Dis
trict Court here yesterday.
The petition said Ryan had failed to
provide for her since January IL.
1882. and that he deserted her more
than year ago" 1t alleged "intol-
cradle indignities" and said Mrs.
Ryan would seek settlement of her
husbands fortune. Sam Ginsberg.
Mrs. Ryan's attorney, said she also
would seek alimony
The Ryans were married at Har-
din. Mont. June 81, 1881 The
courtship gained national prominence
when Ryan's father announced he was
disinheriting his son. Reports soon
followed young Ryan had been left
S4,000,000 by his grandfather.
Acquaintance said today they be-
lleved Ryan was at Newport News,
Va.
Evening star., 1937-09-21

States and Europe for the last year.
They told police they had lived here
for six months, maintaining an apart
ment in the 2300 block of Perry street
northeast.
Their arrest followed an investiga-
ton by Detective Sergts. Frank o.
Brass and J. X. Baker. who saw them
in the Perr..' street neighborhood and
recognized them from descriptions
furnished by New York police. Sell
herman and Davis we're arrested by
Brass and Baker and two detectives
from the offlce of the district attorney
in New York City.
Twenty Complaints Filed.
More than 20 complaints have been
filed against the attorneys in New
York. the Manhattan detectives said,
charging them with obtaining large
sums of money from insurance COM
panies in accident and negligent driv-
ing suits, and then failing to give
damages to the victims.
Davis. it was learned, recently took
an examination for place in the Dis
trict Fire. Department. He stood third
on the list Of applicants and was to
Evening star., 1937-09-21

DECAUSE IT'S THEIR JOB to buy the
ID best quality available for the lowest
possible cost :. and Barreled Sunlight
actually costs less for the finished paint jobi
Purchasing agents all over the country
have put Barreled Sunlight to the test >.
for painting qualities for wear and
toughness for beauty =. for cost per
square foot of finished surface And Bar
relied Sunlight is the standard for quality
in wellknown hotels, apartments, Office
buildings, hospitals, bakeries, laundries
and industrial plants everywhere. Thou
sands of gallons bought year after year!
Specify Barreled Sunlight. in white OF
any of the handsome colors, in any finish
-. til give you most of the finest finished
work for your painting dollar. Manufac-
tured by U. S. Gutta Percha Paint Com
pany, Providence, r. ].
Evening star., 1937-09-21
REVENUE BUREAU
COUNSEL NAMED
John Philip WencheI Sworn
In to Head Legal
Department.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt has appointed
John Philip Wenchel veteran of %
years service in government work, to
be chief counsel for the pternal Rev
enue Bureau.
He was sworn in late yesterday. A
former Baltimore lawyer, he has been
serving the Treasury as Assistant Gen.
eral Counsel
He succeeds Morrison Shafroth, who
resigned with Russell J. Ryan, his as
sistant. in disagreement with superiors
on the preparation of evidence for
the recent congressional investigation
of tax evasion and avoidance.
Representative Fish, Republican, Of
New York said yesterday Shafroth and
Ryan deserved commentator for re-
fusing TO stulify their official posi-
tions for purposes of partisan re-
prissl."
Fish contended the Internal Rev.
enue Bureau had been turned into a
spy system to intimidate and CO.
cree taxpayers and institute a reign
of business terror against opponents
OF the New Deal"
Evening star., 1937-09-21
z LAWYERS HELD
IN DAMAGE RACKET
New York Attorneys Are
Declared Involved in
100000 Fraud.

Two New York attorneys. who are
alleged to have fleeced accident VIC
TINS out of more than 81 1,00O,0 900 COL
lected in damage suits during the past
seven years. were expected to be re-
turned to New York City today, fol-
lowing their arrest here yesterday.
Sought for Year.
The lawyers, who gave their names
at the twelfth precinct as Jacob j.
Seilberman, 81, and Raymond Davis,
80, had been sought in the United
Evening star., 1937-09-21
terday by Assistant United State,
Y NJ

terday by Assistant United States
Attorney Albert Goldstein.
Immediately afterward. however, 4
warrant was issued against Mrs.
Krieger for non-payment of a board
bill on complaint of Mrs. Lucy M.
Pyle, 1893 Sixteenth street. Mrs.
Krieger subsequently arraigned on this
charge pleaded not guilty and was re-
leased under $500 bond for action OF
the grand jury.
Mrs. Krieger was arrested Sunday
on the false pretense charge in con-
nection with a bill at the Black
stone Hotel. Hotel officials claimed
she gave them check for $50 with
out having funds to cover it. Mrs.
Evening star., 1937-09-21
Potato Picking Contest.

AUGUSTA, Me, September 2l tP).
Gov. Lewis O. Barrows yesterday
dispatched invitations to chief exec
utives of seven other States and three
Canadian Provinces to send repre-
sentatives to Presque Isle October 6
to compete for world championship
honors" IN an international potato
piinkcg contest. -
Chosen to compete because of their
Importance in the potato growing
industry" were Idaho. Minnesota,
Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania. Michigan, Nova Scotia,
New Brunswick and Prince Edward
Island
Evening star., 1937-09-21
Loss Of Arm No Handicap.

Maj. John w. Powell lost his right
arm at the Civil War battle of Shiloh,
but this loss did not deter him from
attempting the descent and explo-
ration OF the Canyon of the Colorado
in 1869. an exploit that few men
physically perfect have been able to
accomplish.
Evening star., 1937-09-21
Season for Straws-

1t is written in the great book of
the herd, "On May Is shall man don
the straw, it being so authorized by
tradition; and on September IS shall
man doff the same or be judged a
mocker of the herd gods"
Evening star., 1937-09-21
MRS. KRIEGER CLEARED
AND THEN CHARGED
False Pretense Count Dismissed,
She Is Accused of Non-Pay-
ment Of Board.

ment Of Board.
A charge OF false pretenses against
Mrs. Mary West Krieger. who was ac-
Quilted last Spring on a charge of
conspiring to blackmail the late Car
roll Pierce, Alexandra banker, was
nolle pressed at Police Court yes
Evening star., 1937-09-21

have been appointed some time next
month.
Both men agreed to waive extradi-
ton and stand trial in New York.
They were held as fugitives from JUS.
tice.
Evening star., 1937-09-21

krieger claimed, however. she gave
the hotel $50 diamond ring as COL
lateral at the time she gave the CHECK.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-19
JOHN j. McCUSH

John ]. McCush died Friday at his
home on the Charles Moore farm,
near Colora. Mr.. McCush was in the
18th year of his age He was a son
of the late William and Sarah Nc
Cush, and was born near Port De-
post. Most of his life was spent in
this section, where he devoted his
time to farming. About fifteen years
ago he purchased small truck farm
near Viola, Del, where he resided un-
til last August, when he returned to
Cecil county. His wife, Mrs. Phoebe
McCush survives. Also one sister,
Mrs. Asa Stephens, of near Liberty
Grove, and two brothers, James NC
Cush, of near Colora, and Shockley
McCush of Perryville.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon, at the Tyson Funeral
Home, in Rising Sun, and interment
made in Hopewell cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber of Cecil County, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of said
County, Letters of Administration On
the Personal Estate of
ALBERT H. HIBSHMAN
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
hereof duly authenticated, on or be-
fore the 22nd day of July, 1897,
hey may otherwise, by law be ex-
cluded from all benefits of said estate.
ALI indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
TO the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal this
18th day of January, 1887.
LILLE MEYERS HIBSHMAN,
Administrative.
rrue Copy--Test:-
JESSE PIERSON. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-19
COLORA

John Moulton, Jr., Colora, is thu
new caretaker of West Nottingham
Presbyterian Church property and
will take charge of his new duties
March 25th. The former caretaker,
the late Eli Coulson, would have
completed 10 years this March at
West Nottingham.
Work on the new dam here Is pro-
crossing. Several P. w. A. workers
are employed on the job. The dam is
being built in order to have a supply
of water in case of fire here.
Charles Ewing has sold his farm
near Upper Principle. He and fam
lily expect to locate in or near Wllm-
ington.
Lewis A. Coulson and friend, of
Yorklyn, Del, called here at the
home of his aunt Mrs. r. F. Pierce,
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Lawson S. Love, Mrs. Isaa.
Yocum, Mrs. Maurice Woodrow and
children Carol, Jane and Howard,
were dinner guests of Mrs T. N. Hite,
Woodlawn, last Friday.
Miss Hazel Ewing spent Friday
night with Miss Cartharine Ettet,
Rising Sun, and attended the Young
Peoples Social that evening.
Mrs. S. E. Riley spent a weekend
with relatives at Elmhurst, Del.
The Boys All Club of Colora met
with Donald Balderston last Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Lawson s. Love and Mrs.
Lloyd Balderston attended club
meeting at Liberty Grove last We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mrs. Harry Ramsey will be hostess
of the meeting of the Ladies Mission
airy Society of West Nottingham Pres
byterian Church this Thursday after
noon. Devotional leader, Mrs. Frank
Reynolds; Negro in America, Mrs.
Isaac Yocum; Africa, Miss Bertha
M. Tyson.
Mrs. Indie Aiken recently sustain
ed injuries from a fall at her horne
here. She was taken to the home of
relatives in Port Deposit.
Mrs. Annie Ewing. Samuel Ewing
and family attended miscellaneous
shower for Donald Ewing and bride
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Forest Durgin, Wednesday eve
ming, the past week.
Thomas Tome entertained a num-
Der CT his young friends at his home
at Mt. Pleasant last Friday evening
in honor of his 14th birthday.
James c. Williams and bride were
given rousing sernade at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Norwoo =
Williams The bride was formerly
Miss Helen l.. Dubree, Of Port De-
posit.
Miss Dean Reese substituted for g
few days for a teacher at Tome Town
School, Pirt Deposit, the past week
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-19
WOODLAND
Respectfully,
Harold e. Cobourn.

The Ladies Aid Society will sponso
a Cob WEB Social in the Church House.
Friday evening, the 26th. Ice cream
and cake for sale.
Misses Virginia and Cornelia Abra-
hams spent Saturday in Wilmington
Mrs. j. Fred Fox has as her guest
Miss Lulu jackson, of Union. On Fri
day, the 18th, she gave a luncheon IN
honor of Miss Jackson. The guests
were Rrs. Robert Rawlings, Mrs. Gill
bert SINNERS and Mrs. George w. Nc
Cullough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mckay and
Elsie Lou motored to Church Hill, Nd
Saturday.
The Ladies Aid Society met in the
Church House, Thursday afternoon, the
11th The husbands were invited as
the ladies were entertaining in honor
of Mr. Fl. H. Kinks seventy-tifth II IN
day. Rev. S. Il. Hamblin in behall OF
the Aid Society and Official Board gave
him years subscription to the Chris
tian Advocate, also a package from the
Sunday School containing a dress shirt
tie and pair of stockings. Mrs Milton
Fletcher made the birthday cake
Served small cakes and cocoa
Saturday his two daughters Mrs
William Cross (Margaret) husband and
two children, Mrs. Benton FeI.y
(Mary) husband and three children
and son Allan Kirk had dinner with
their father and mother as that was
the real birthday
Mrs. Howard u. Barnes, Mrs. George
w. Mccullough and Miss Leila Thomp-
son We're dinner guests of Mrs. Gilbert
SINNERS, Wednesday. the 10th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-19
MILD WINTER WEATHER FAV-
ORS SOIL CONSERVA-
TION WORK

Considerable work that normally
would be delayed until spring has
been done by the three CCC camps of
the Soil Conservation Service, accord
ing to o. c. Bruce, State Coordinator
for that work in Maryland. He says
that the camps have not been hamp-
cred by cold or SHOWS and have los
very little time except for rainy days.
In the last two months, Mr.. Bruce
states, they have constructed 2,731
rods of fence protection of woodlands
from grazing and for the rearrange-
ment of field boundaries for improv-
ed cropping practices. Old fenc
rows and other distractions have
been removed in preparation for
stripcropping on $50 acres. AT
Boonsboro earth excavation and dyke
construction is progressing as it
would during the summer season.
The normal winter work program is
also we'll under way, it is stated, anu
rs miles of forest trails for suppress
sion of forest fires have been con-
structed; woodlot thinning and stand
Improvement work is ahead of sche-
dule.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-19
REV. GILES B. COOK

The Rev. Giles Buckner Cooke,
last surviving officer of the immediate
staff of General Robert E. Rec at the
time of the Appomattox surrender,
and one time Rector at St. Mary
Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church
at North East, died at his home in
Mathews, Va, last Thursday, Feb. 4.
He would have been 80 years old on
May Is.
At the time of the surrender on
April 8, 1866, which ended the War
between the States, Mr.. Cooke was a
major, acting as an assistant adjutant
and inspector-general.
He was the Oldest Episcopal mini
ster in Virginia and the oldest living
alumnus of Virginia Military Insti-
tute.
He was twice married, his second
wife, who survives, was formerly
Miss Katherine Grosh, of near Elk
ton. He is also survived by one
daughter, Miss Catherine Cooke, and
two sons, Giles B. Cooke, Jr., of New
port News, Va, and John Warren
Cooke, of Mathews, Va.