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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

would veto the bill if this feature
were omitted That would leave in
effect the present law carrying a
severe tax which has been widely
attacked as one of the causes of the
prevailing business depression.
The intervention by Mr.. Roosevelt
at this time and in this manner was
considered unprecedented and
aroused many expressions OF
amazement and indignation, espe-
cially among the senate conferees.
Senator Pat Harrison, their leader
and the chairman Of the senate
finance committee, obviously dis
pleased, said:
''The senate conferees will insist
in conference on the amendments
adopted in the senate.
81 believe that the repeating Of
the undistributed profits tax and the
notifications of the capital gains
tax, as adopted by the senate, will
help business
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
The Answers

1. It is the first Sunday after
the full moon on or next after
March 81.
2. Confucius.
8. Mobiles, clergy and common
people.
4. Congress.
S. Seventy-one out of the ninety
six senators and 249 out of 435 rep
resentatives are lawyers.
6. During the calendar year
1887, 57,815,573 pounds Of raw silk
was imported, with an import val
ue of $1O6,594,358.
Z. The greatest depth reached
by any diver was attained by DR..
William Beebe in his bathysphere,
in which he reached 1923 feet
below the surface, August Is, 1884.
8. Anna May Wong was born
in Los Angeles, Calf, and is
therefore citizen of the United
States. The only Chinese who can
be citizens of this country are
those who are born here.
9. One billion tons of steel in all
forms was in use in the United
States during the past year, &C
cording to the Scientific Ameri-
can. This total represents an av-
erage of 1890 pounds in use for
every man, woman and child.
10. The raccoon is considered
the cleanest of all animals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Benes Grants Amnesty
DRESIDENT BENES o

- PRESIDENT BENES OF CZecho-
4 slovakia contributed toward his
country's inner tranquility and the
peace of central Europe by pro-
claiming an Easter amnesty for
about 1900 political offenders, most
of them agitators for German and
other minorities. Excluded were
Sudeten Germans who have fled
abroad. Benes also made a radio
address in which he said his gov
eminent was ready to meet any sit
uation arising from the troubled
state of Europe, but was ready also
to go as far as any of its neighbors
in establishing good relations. He
denied German charges that Czech
oslovakia is going communist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

the two houses,
President Roosevelt
sent to the chair
men a long letter
urging retention Of
the tax on undis-
t r j b u t e d profits,
which had been
eliminated by the
senate. Many MEM
bers of congress
thought the Chief
Executive was init
~, afipo fhof ho
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

dents proposals, and administra-
ton leaders in both branches OF
congress laid plans to expedite the
passage of the necessary legisla-
ton, still hoping for adjournment
by May IA. Sam Rayburn said all
were agreed on handling the legis-
lation as an omnibus bill. He was
confident it would 60 through the
house quickly, and also confident OF
the defeat Of attempts to earmark
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

ana rellef, Tor Wnlcn
he asked congress
to provide nearly
seven billion dol-
lars. Of the total
sum, Az billions
would be used for
spending and lend
ing to speed recov-
cry from the pres
ent business depres-
sion. The house APP
preparations COM
mittee began hear
inoc On fha PreSi-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

fectively cut off Cat
alonia from the rest
of loyalist Spain.
Veteran Spanish and
Italian troops, led
by Gen. Garcia Va
limo and Gen. Migu-
ell Amanda, blasted
their way into Vina-
roz in a single day
of severe combat,
and Valino then
started a northward
drive IN TortOSa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

where important coastal highways
converge.
Frances next great objective was
Barcelona. His forces were begin
ming new movement against that
city from the west, and his naval
and air fleets left their bases to CO.
operate. After Barcelona falls, as
it seems likely to do, Valencia will
be attacked; and then Franco plans
a final effort to take Madrid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
As sHl 39 y "a WIFE?

Men can never understand three-quarter
wife-a wife who is lovable for three weeks OF
the month-but hell-cat the fourth.
No matter how your back aches-no matter
how loudly your nerves scream-don't take IL
out on your husband.
another how to go Smiling through" with
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It
helps Nature tone up the system, thus lessen
ing the discomforts from the functional dis
orders which women must endure.
Make a note NOW to get a bottle Of
Pinkham's today WITHOUT FAIL from your
druggist-more than million women have
written in letters reporting benefit.
Why not trv LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
OrviIIe Wright Honored

MORE than 200 of Americas
lV1leading figures in aeronautics
gathered in Detroit on the invita-
ton of Henry and Edsel Ford to pay
tribute to Orville Wright, first man
ever to fly an airplane.
The celebration, dedicating the
newly restored group Of Wright
buildings at Ford's Greenwich Viii
lage, was in honor of Orville Wright
and in memory of his brother VIII
bur, who died in 1912.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

"A ND you can make them for
4 = yourself with the greatest of
easel Send for the patterns right
off-even if you haven't done
much sewing, they're quick and
easy to follow. Each is accompa-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
,r. Townsend Pardoned

I YK. FINANCES E. TOWNSEND,
~ carrying a pair of socks and a
typewriter, arrived at the Jail in
Washington, ready to serve his thir-
ty day term for contempt of con-
gress and become a martyr. But
the old age pension planner was in
formed that President Roosevelt
had pardoned him. The pardon
was issued upon the urgent request
of Representative c. Jasper Bell,
chairman of the investigating COM
mittee before which DR.. Townsend
refused to testify.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Will Defend Peace

DAN-AMERICAN day was marked
l by an address by President
Roosevelt, broadcast throughout the
world, in which he warned all ma
tions that the peoples of the Amer
lean republics will not permit ag-
gressor nations to threaten the
peace of this hemisphere. ALI of
them, he asserted, are firmly re-
solved to maintain peace, though,
this might entail sacrifices-even
the sacrifice of life.
He reiterated this country's good
neighbor" policy in its relations
with Central and South American
countries and cited this hemi-
spheres successful demonstration
that the rule Of justice and law can
be substituted for the rule Of
force"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Three New Saints

DOPE Plus took part in elaborate
Easter ceremonies in St. Peters
church, Rome, and bestowed his
blessing on an immense throng
gathered before the basilica. He
also formally canonized three new
saints, these being Andrea Bobola
of Poland, Salvador de Horta Of
Spain and Giovanni Leonardo Of IT
ally.
In Jerusalem British troops and
police kept order among Christians,
Jews and Moslems, for all Of whom
Easter was holy day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Our Presidents

Thomas jefferson and John
Quincy Adams were elected by
the house of representatives.
Grover Cleveland, son of
Presbyterian minister, sue
ceeded Chester A. Arthur, son
of an Episcopalian minister.
Zachary Taylor did not hear
of his nomination until one
month after the convention adj
journed.
Thirty-one men have served
as Presidents of the United
States.
Herbert Hoover was the first
President born west of the Mis-
sissippi river. He was born in
West Branch, Iowa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Mayor Dore Is Dead

CEATTLE'S spectacular mayor,
- John F. Dore, died after a long
illness. He had failed of re-nomina-
ton in the recent primaries. Dore
was brilliant lawyer and fight
ing executive. He was allied politi-
cally with Dave Beck, labor leader.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Gay and Perky Apron.

Gay and Perky Apron.
It's exactly right to call this
pretty apron fashion," because
it fits as well as a dress and has
an animated charm of it's own. It
positively will not slip off the
shoulders when you have both
hands in the dishpan-or any
other time-and it completely pro-
tects your dresses from spatters
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Ready for Battle

DIG spenders and little spenders
- lined up rapidly for the congress
sional fight over President Roose-
velt's program for pump-priming
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Barcelona in Peril

CPANISH insurgents, having
" reached the Mediterranean at
the port of Vinaroz, spread north
and south along the coast and eff
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Congressman Vexed

Nv HILE committees of the sem
w ate and house were still try
ing to reconcile the widely differing
versions of the tax bill passed by
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

Blooming health is evident in
clear complexion. The inn
purities of the system resulting
from constipation are elimi-
mated by Wright's Indian Vege-
table Pills. Reliable remedy
for nearly a century. Csc a box
at druggists or Wright's Pill
Co., 100 Gold ST., N. Y. City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
Love Of a Child

Better to be driven out from
among men than to be disliked by
children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
(34|';'E43E'1|3Id]Ea
STAMPS

We buy your old stamps and envelopes.
Good prices paid. Free estimates. Balti-
more Stamp Co.. 107 Park Ave-. Balto.. Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29
CHICKS

MARYLAND's FINEST BLOOD-TESTED
CHICKS So and Up
Eight popular breeds and crosses. Started
chicks: also Ducks and Poults. Hatches
twice weekly. MILFORD HATCHERY.
Milford Road mr.. Liberty Rd.. Pikesville,
p. O. Rockdale, Md. Pikesviiic SCR.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-29

and spots. Make it of linen, ging-
ham or percale and trim it with
bright braid.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
MILLIONS USE N0xzEMA FOR PImPLES.
CHAPPING, BURNS, Chatting, ETC.

ing of ugly pimples and many Other
skin troubles from external causes.
This free combination offer is for q
limited time only. Get yours today at
the nearest drug or department store.
Evening star., 1938-05-05

second time that I've been on skates"
an English voice answers through
Sonja's lips. obviously some one ven-
triloquizing at my expense.) Il sup
pose next you'll tell me you're not
Sonia Henie," mutter very sarcasti-
cally. I'm not" Sonia replies. I'm
jeanne Taylor-Miss Henie's new
stand-in." It is now my turn to hit
the ice. There's Sonia Henie over
there" continues Sonia"
To cut a bewildering experience
short, the likeness between Miss Taylor
and Miss Henie is amazing. Miss Tay-
lor. who is brunette in non-acting
life, has been terribly pestered because
of her remarkable resemblance to
Sonia. Il couldn't stand it any longer,
and wrote to Daryl Zanuck," jeanne
tells me. She followed this by coming
to Hollywood where she now hopes her
double" will help her to a screen
career.
The real Miss Henie lost several
pounds in weight during her recent
personal appearance triumph 1T was
hard workout a lot of fun" she
tells me. I'm going to do it every
year" Cesar Romero is again
acting with Sonja-he is the owner
of the store-"and a COMEDIAN
they're making me comedian" he
walls. And I'm so tired OF falling
on the ice" Poor Cesar" sympa-
thizes Sonia and pats him gently.
Lucky Cesar!
"a Letter of Introduction" IF
there were two of me, I'd make q
million this year" Adolphe Menjou
tells me. Il have five pictures to
make after this one The trouble
is they all start at the same time
so III have to pick the best one"
Howe your correspondent wants to
know. by the director" says Adolphe.
In choosing a picture, I choose the
director. He means 30 per cent of
success or failure. Give me George
Zukor, Gregory La Cava, or John
Stahl, and I don't bother to look
az Viz oSiiPe. McllJou says lie has
not had film failure since Front
Page"-except "Goldwyn Follies."
Because I free-lance. Every actor
with any reputation should free-lance.
Being under contract to a studio ruins
players like Kay Francis and Robert
Montgomery. Better one good picture
year than four fops. But they're
all scared to be on their own. Silly.
isn't it?"
X X X
Enemy Territory" Get my
reading glasses, will you?" says the
voice with the most sex appeal in
Hollywood Herbert Marshalls). "Vir-
ginia-where have you been?" Direc-
tor Robert Sinclair asks Miss Bruce
who continues to look beautiful in
Evening star., 1938-05-05

141AAAM "A. WE14AMAIN
\ ~ wild Bill" to the Aim in
wv dustry, today confessed that
he's branched out in his
business of making 1t tough for the
women of the screen. In Paramount's IS
technicolor cayalcade of the air, Men
With Wings" he has Virginia Weidler,
8, fall out Of kite and get black
eye. Never before has he picked on
such a young person.
Mr. Wellman, who starts trends in
pictures, upset the pictorial applicant
when he had Jimmie Cagney smoosh
Mae Clarke in the face with a grape
fruit. In "A Star Is Born" he had
Gaynor knocked of stool by Andy
Devine and slapped in the face by
Fredric March. Ann Loring had to
jump into q river in "Robinhood of
Eldorado" at Mr. Wellman's command.
March was forced to clip Carole Lom-
bard with a hard right in Nothing
Sacred" and otherwise abuse her.
Women" says Mr. Wellnan, ex-
planning his treatment of the so-called
gentle sex, "are very charming people.
The motion picture industry not only
admits but amplifies this They are
also human. The industry ignores
this There are times when women
should receive rough treatment. Those
times occur in the making of my pic
lures. Therefore, they get what's
coming to them"
Mr.. Wellman explains that in Men
With Wings" young Miss Weidler
crashes in a man-carrying kite-not
very hard-and then tells her mother
that her two boy friends hit her.
THAT, too, is Just like a woman" {"
Mr.. Wellman adds.
Evening star., 1938-05-05

her golden curls.
An a b breviated
wisp of a white
dress with a plaid
borde er give S
ample vision of
sturdy legs and
" h ite skating
boots.
But Sonja's be-
havior is stranger
than her clothes.
At the moment OF
my arrival. she is
spread-eagled on
the ice. She rises
gingerly, makes a
few wild steps in
Evening star., 1938-05-05

Her package costume is new, to say
the least A pretty white bonnet with
q Scotch plaid border is perched atop
Evening star., 1938-05-05

This oMe " 10 madO
by oil Shell dsaI.
srs whe dispIsy
shls sign af their
ssasfens.
Evening star., 1938-05-05

is still being rewritten, Villainess Mary
Astor yawns-and your correspondent
takes her cue-and departs.
copyright. 1898. by the North America7
Newspaper Alliance, Inc)
Evening star., 1938-05-05

Stage-man Sinclair's first film. He is
very young, very slow, and very wor-
ried. And so would you be with an
unprepared script. rewritten as it is
played. Two hours later the scene
Evening star., 1938-05-05

a homespun country suit and terrible
green felt hat. What dye mean
where have been?" says Virginia
tersely. The atmosphere is a little
tense because Enemy Territory" is
Evening star., 1938-05-05

the air to regain her balance, loses it
and per-lonk! down on the ice
again. rs anything the matter?" I
ask, rushing to her side. This is the
Evening star., 1938-05-05
Sonia Is Given Stand>In
Who Is Another Sonia
Ice Star and jeanne Taylor Alike
AS Two Peas, Except When
They Speak-and Skate.
By SHEILAH GRAHAM.

oILYWooD May NANAo-My Lucky star starring Sonia
- what
skiing skating
advertising this
Henie package dsping thereon
Evening star., 1938-05-05
Bill Wellnnan
Picking on
Another
Tough Director
Says the Girls
Need Knocks.

w WILLIAM A. WELLMAN,
~ wild Bill" to the Aim in
wv dustry, today confessed that
he's hranched out In bis
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-07-06
BURG|N INCREASES
HIS LEAD IN HOKE
Lexington Man Now Has rs
Majority in Eighth Dis
trict Contest

Charlotte, July 6-(AP)-A re-
vision in Hoke county official returns
from Saturdays run-off primary
made today increases in the lead of
w. o. Burgin, Lexington attorney,
over C. B. Deane, Rockingham lawy-
err. for the eighth district Democratic
congressional nomination to Is votes.
On previous figures his margin was
only 80 votes.
The latest returns, all official ex-
cept those from Wilkes and Mont
gomery counties, gave Burgin 1882;
Deane, 19,267.
Hoke officials said the correct vote
in that county was: Deane, 57l; Bur-
gin, 1874, instead of $50 and BIO, as
originally announced.
4 In the other congressional race, IN
the sixth district, official returns gave
Lewis E. league, High Point mum
cipal judge. 5000 votes, and oscar
Barker. Durham attorney, 1871.
Dissatisfaction over the way the
voting was conducted was voiced 5y
Rurein and Deane. Deane asked the
iropounding of ballot boxes in Union
and Davidson counties, and filed
protest in Montgomery, which result
cd in postponement of the Official
canvass until Friday.
Davidson board late yesterday as
CONTINUED on Page Eight.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-07-06
New Mines Are Laid In
Yangtze River to Harry
Japanese Offensive
On Hankow
ENEMY FORCED INTO
RETREAT ELSEWHERE
Along Yellow River. Scene
of Disastrous Floods Last
Month, Advance Is Halted
and Japanese Seek Strong
err Grip on Newly-Gained
Province

Shanghai, July (AP)-Chiness
forces, at the end of the first year of
war with Japan, gained momentary
advantage on three fronts today.
Along the Yangtze river about HUI
kpw, they succeeded in laying new
mines to harry Japanese in a newly
planned offensive toward Hankow,
the provisional capital of China.
Along the Yellow river were disas-
trous floods halted the Japanese push
toward Hankow in June, Chinese
said they had inflicted 700 casualties
and forced Japanese to retreat into
southern Shansi province points aft
er three days of fighting.
Along the coast, northeast of Nan
king, in Kiangsu province, Chinese
said they captured two towns, one go
miles south of Haichow, and the other
100 miles south.
Japanese were reported to have re-
treated to Tungtai, reversing their Of
fensive to establish stronger grip
on the province.
The Japanese, meanwhile, continu-
ed to lay the groundwork for the new
effort to reach Hankow. Chinese as
serted their bombing plans sunk or
damaged several japanese gunboats
during recent Yangtze operations.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-07-06
Countess
May Marry
Third Time:

London, July 6.-(AP)-Countess
Barbara Haugwitz-Reventlow mar
itial dispute with her Danish husband
shifted today from police court talk
of duels and huge money settlements
to society speculation whether the
American-born heiress was planning
another marriage.
The case against Count Court
Haugwitz Reventlow for alleged
threats against his blonde wife stood
adjourned in Bow street court until
a week from today, but hints OF a
new romance at his hearing yester-
day. when her lawyers alleged he de-
manded $5,OOO,OOO from her for di-
yorce and threatened her with three
years of hell with headlines, caused
many "T-told-you-so' among gosslpers
in London's fashionable West End.
Thew had linked her name with that
of another titled parsonage, mention
ed guardedly at the hearing as lion
don society gentleman" whom the
count allegedly talked of shooting
from the hip or challenging Tor
duel.
The countess lawyers also testified
the count had called her obscena
names, threatened 10 seize their young
son, Lance, engaged in talk OF black
mail. and threatened 20 shoot him.
self and others" to put the Wcoiworth
heiress on the spot so every one
would know Barbara had driven i,nl
to it,"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-07-06
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh July 6.-The fact that
North Cardinals revenue collections
have scared so high in recent years
does not mean that the States cit
izens have been carrying a cores
nondinglv heavier burden of taxation,
State Treasurer Charles M. Johnson
said today.
1.-THE tremendous increase has come
about as the result of the States as
sumption of functions once reserved
to the counties and Cities" he said.
For example, he cited the fact that
North Carolina is the only State iii
the Union in which every warrant for
every teacher is paid through the
State Treasury. With the exception OF
local supplements for nine-months
term in some localities, the State pays
out-and accordingly collects = al
school funds of all kinds whatsoever
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-07-06
Considering
Appeals To
Stop Trains

Raleigh, July (AP)-Utilities Com
missioner Stanley Winborne took UNI
der advisement today requests OF the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad to stop
Sunday passenger train operations be-
tween Wilmington and Sanford and
the tri-weekly passenger service be-
tween New Bern and Wilmington.
Winborne asked the railroad to pro-
vide him with further information 70
support it's contention the trains
should be stopped due to losses.
Three other applications of the COM
pany, to stop passenger service be-
tween Kinston and Weldon, between
Washington and Parmele, and be-
tween Plymouth and Tarboro, were
set for hearing Friday, but may be
postponed.
j. C. Pittman, of Sanford, appeared
to protest against the Wilmington
Sanford disappearance, and Clifton
Moore, of Burgaw, appeared to rep
resent Atkinson citizens opposing the
stOppage.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-07-06
Taylor, Head of u.
S. Delegation, Plainly
Names Germany as
Offender
GREAT SUFFERINCS
ENVISIONED BY HIM
Meeting Is Opened in
France To Discuss Refugee
Problems; P e r m a n e n t
Committee To Work Out
Long-Range Prob | e m
With Existing Groups Pro-
posed

Evian-Les- Bains, France, July D.
Myron c. Taylor, head of the Unlteo
States delegation, gave blunt warn
ING to the 32-state conference on re-
fugces today that forced migration OF
political and, racial groups can bring
catastrophe suffering upon the
world.
Addressing the opening session OF
the meeting, result of President Roose
velt's invitation to other nations to
discuss the refugee problem, Taylor
said: General unrest and information
Al strain" were unavoidable results OF
this migration.
He named only one country-Ger-
many.
II need not emphasize that discri-
mination and pressure against minor
ity groups and disregard of elemen-
tary human life are contrary to the
principles of that we have come to
regard as accepted standards OF clvl-
lization," the former head OF the
United States Steel Corporation de-
clared. He outlined the scope OF the
conference as to take in all problems
dealing with the great bodies OF re-
luctant migrants who must be ao-
sorbed in abnormal circumstances
with a disregard of economic condl-
lions and at a time of stress.
Taylor's address was the main ous-
mess of the opening session. The con-
ference was inaugurated by Henry
Berenger, chairman of the trench
Senate committee on foreign affairs
who formally welcomed the delegates.
The conference program listed tour
important items:
!. Steps to facilitate settlement In
other countries Of German political
refugees who, for the purpose OF the
conference, we're defined as persons
desiring to leave Germany, as well as
those who have left already.
2. Immediate assistance for tne
most urgent cases within existing
emigration laws.
8. A system of registering refugees
who lack official papers and are un'
able to obtain any.
4. Establishment of a permanen
inter-governmental committee to Wors
out long range refugee problems II
cooperation with existing agencies.