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der why a town which has had as much
trouble with fees as Mount Rainier took
so long to abolish them.
Back in 1888 the towns officials were
conscious of the need for reform and
enacted an ordinance providing that
magistrates and arresting officers be
paid for each trial, regardless of whether
the defendants were convicted. Prior to
that time there reputedly was an ordi-
nance under which the magistrate was
paid only upon conviction of the accused.
Strangely enough, town officials were
unable to find such an ordinance when
they searched for it, but the justice had
been collecting his fee only when there
was conviction.
So unpopular was this custom that a
test case was filed, and the Prince
Georges County Circuit Court handed
down an opinion saying that such sys-
tenn "arouses in the mind of the average
man definite sense of unfairness."
The American Automobile Association,
which had brought the test case, was
victorious when the court ordered that
collateral posted under the old system be
returned. But, to many, Mount Rainier
remained just another town where the
public did not get square deal be-
cause the police worked on the fee basis.
The more arrests they made, the more
fees they collected. BY correcting such an
inherently vicious system the town has
set an example which may we'll be
studied and emulated by numerous other
suburban municipalities.
Evening star., 1938-05-23
The Farm Debt.

A mortgage debt of S7,00O0OO,0OO rests
upon the farms of the United States.
In 1880 it was more than 100000 900
and has ever since been declining, accord
ing to the Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nomics, which reports these figures. The
economists are not altogether jubilant
over the reduction, which has been
brought about in large part through
foreclosures. Lately the outlook seems
to have been more encouraging with
numerous farmers actually paying off
some of the debt.
Folks with oldfashioned ideas may
see in this tremendous debt one reason
not the only reason, of course-for the
seemingly endless economic depression
of American agriculture ever since the
big expansion of World War days It
requires good many bushels of corn and
a good many fat pigs to pay the interest
on s7,OoO,oOO,OOO
There is one other interesting point
in the farm mortgage report. Forty per
cent of this debt, it appears, is owed d.
rectly or indirectly to the Government.
The mortgages are held by Federal Land
Banks and the Land Bank Commissioner.
Seven years ago only 13 per cent were so
held.
The life insurance companies now hold
about 13 per cent of the farm indebted
ness as compared with % per cent in
1880. Their holdings have been shifted
to the Federal agencies. Thus Uncle
Sam is given a very powerful financial
hold on the farmers of the country. They
expect him to be, and probably will find
him, an easy mortgage holder.
Evening star., 1938-05-23
Town Police Fees.

At long last the town OF Mount Rain
Ter has eliminated a feature Of its
municipal government that has been
bitterly criticized-the fee system OF
paying police. Hereafter Mount Rainier
bailiffs will be paid on an hourly basis.
It is to the credit Of the present town
administration that it took this action
voluntarily at time when there was no
wave Of public criticism or clamor for
reform. without detracting from that
credit, however, 1t is pertinent to Won
Evening star., 1938-05-23
Priority of Labor
Over Capital Upheld
the Editor of The Star.


A letter printed in The Star and en-
titled Capital Preceded Labor in the
World Economy" misinterprets both
Webster and Prof. Meservey. If in the
beginning the farmers fields are free,
they are not capital until much labor
and capital are spent upon them II he
bought them, he or some one had to
work for the capital to buy them Capt.
tai is therefore only stored up labor
Economists have always considered
that thing is of little or no value until
labor is spent upon it. The labor may
be only picking it off wild tree or from
the ground In the primitative state, but
until that is done, 1t is not capital
For instance, the raw material used
in making cement until quite recently
was considered Of no value. For the past
10 or 20 years it has been rated at cents
ton before any labor is used upon it.
The major mistake in the article is the
assumption that the law of owning in
fee simple is law of Nature. Our type
OF private ownership is not known in the
animal kingdom.
Early man lived much as they do and
had no accumulation OF capital or wealth
over his personal needs This did not
even include definite plot of ground.
Their capital, however, was produced by
labor.
One Of the troubles between the In
dians and our early ancestors was that
the Indians had no knowledge of owner
ship in fee simple. They were in sense
communistic and the territory was owned
by the tribe with no very definite
boundaries.
These are Natures law and had been
in effect for millions o. years before the
law of fee simple or private ownership
was ever invented by man as we know
1t today. The vast accumulation of
wealth tina, makes wage slaves of the
vast majority of mankind is compara-
lively new HERBERT ADAMS.
Evening star., 1938-05-23

The apparently satisfactory adjust
ment of the Dionne quints' affairs on
family-doctor basis assures the establish
ment of one of Americas biggest do
mestic communities under one roof,
thereby providing an even greater draw
ing card for the curiosity seekers, who
have already contributed to a record
breaking income.
Evening star., 1938-05-23

Wisconsin Farmer-Labor delegates to
convention at Madison have adjourned
without taking a stand on the new
national third party proposed by Gov
ernor La Toilette, which may be some
what of a reflection on the prestige
of the homegrown prophet. after the
Biblical manner.
Evening star., 1938-05-23

William Green of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor announces that spend
ing cannot 60 on forever. A new question
of mathematics is introduced as the
world patiently inquiries, How long is
forever?"
Evening star., 1938-05-23

The primary tides are leaving the
political beaches strewn with consider
able hotsam and jetsam, the disposal Of
which may cause much trouble. Perhaps
some of the alphabetical agencies now
more or less occupied with odd jobs will
be of service in clearing it away.
Evening star., 1938-05-23

Works Progress Administrator HOPKINS
is called upon to understand the in
creasing Importance of a political occu-
patton. 1t is when funds grow less that
the Importance of functionary visibly
increases.
Evening star., 1938-05-23

That old adage about fishing In
troubled waters may be soon found to
apply to the frontier areas in Middle
Europe, with especial reference to the
enterprise of a gentleman in Berlin
whose present speciality is the collection
of racial grievances.
Evening star., 1938-05-23

II limit my taste in music" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, "for fear of en-
couraging the many people who like any
kind of noise so long as they make 1t
themselves"
Evening star., 1938-05-23
Dialect.

How fond ideals buck and balk!
What sweet illusions take their fight.
Why won't somebody learn to talk
The dialect that poets write?
Evening star., 1938-05-23
BIG WHEAT CROP PROSPECTS
INSPIRE VARIED REACTIONS
Government Aid in Marketing Suggested, While Some
Observers Express Satisfaction Over
Period of Plenty.

ing demonstrated in the corn acreage
allotment experience as unfavorable?"
Workers in various kinds of transpor-
tation, "even to ship and dock workers. -
are declared by the Council Bluffs Nom
pareil to welcome the prospect, while the
Danville ulD Commercial-News sees
progress in finding markets abroad"
and the Holyoke (Mass) Transcript en-
phasizes the necessity for keeping
prices up"
Evening star., 1938-05-23

The work in Congress of establishing
suitable wage recognition is hard enough,
yet it seems comparatively simple when
the efforts of Henry Ford are considered
In an enterprise not altogether unrelated.
Evening star., 1938-05-23
Jefferson Temple Among
Cherry Trees Protested

To the Editor Of The Star
Against the building of temple to
Jefferson among the cherry trees, to cost
$500 900, protest earnestly in the name
Of humanity, art, and common sense.
OLIVE 2. WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1938-05-23
Patience.

what time does this train get to
Pittsburgh" asked Uncle Bill Bottletop.
ut won't go to Pittsburgh at all" re-
piled the conductor. "Its running in
the opposite direction"
"Oh pshaw!" exclaimed the inquirer;
"It oughn't to act that way. Pittsburgh
is all right when you get used to It,"
Evening star., 1938-05-23

The japanese report victories involv-
ing large armies 1t may be necessary
to report that a war instead of a mere
local disorder is In progress.
Evening star., 1938-05-23
The Remainder.

"Are you interested in the expurgation
of the drama?"
VERY much" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. Il note that favorite method of
expurgation consists in analyzing
drama and then throwing away the part
of it that might not be Objectionable"
Evening star., 1938-05-23

II don't make any claim to sense
of humor," said Uncle Eben. mo man
with a genuine sense of humor would
play . practical joke on hisself like did
when went In debt for an automobile"
Evening star., 1938-05-23

As there is no longer D'Annunzio to
attend to Italy's romance, it is now re-
ported that Herr Hitler is engaged in
giving personal attention to this phase
OF poetic interest.
Evening star., 1938-05-23
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Movie Senility.
From the Nashville Banner.

From the Nashville Banner.
A ll2-year- old Californian has become
a moving picture actor. That should
lend an authentic atmosphere to most Of
the equally ancient plots.
Evening star., 1938-05-23
Bridge and War.

From the Troy IN. " Record.
At a Texas charity bridge, 1t was the
winners who were asked to pay. The
larger wars have become like this. we
think.
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The man who thinks himself more wise
Than mortals round about
Is sure to see with sad surprise
His audiences walking out.
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The Washington times., 1938-09-16

Markle, Of Annapolis, and Spon-
sored by the late S. w. Labrot.
Labrot's Holly Beach Farm pro-
vided many mares to its original
members.
Southern Maryland horsemen
have much improved their stock
and in the past few years this
has grown into an important
event.
Charles Town Racing Association
Of West Virginia is already max
ing plans and improvements Tor
it's next race meeting opening IN
December. 1t is installing q cam
era system for close finishes and
has disposed of the judges stand
from the track.
It has now been hoisted to the
top of the grandstand where II
will not obstruct the view Of spec
tators.
I am sure Charles Towns rae
ing fans will be glad to know that
the infield is being graded anc
handicapped. All this will give the
course an entirely different at
moSphere.
For those who watch the half
milers, my hunch is to remember
Victor p. NoyeS' chestnut mare
Sandy Belle. This mare made hel
first appearance Of the year a.
Timonium and her condition IN
dicates an early winner.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
LEONARD BACK
IN GOOD SHAPE

| Continued From 1st Sports Page}
first inning, but in the second.
with one gone, Bell singled to right
and went to second when Heath
singled to left. Heffner then
caught one Of Leonard'S fast balls
for a home run into the right
field bleachers. Heffner's second of
the season.
In the third the Mats got to
young Mills for a three-hit attack
that produced four runs and won
the ball game. Again Wright led
off the fireworks, beating out a
bunt to Mills by a hair. Lewis
singled Wright to second and Bo.
nura was purposely passed, fill
ing the bases.
Myer drew a pass. forcing over
Wright, and Vests hit scored
Lewis and Myer. Myer went home
when Bell misplayed the ball
west reaching second.
The Browns tried to match the
Mats squirt in their half, but
could only get one Eun. Almada
scored on a double, an infielo
out, and a long fly.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16

more temperate climates and
is ideal for the country estate
and also makes himself at home
in the teeming city.
No other dog is more eligible
for the canine social register
than this product Of the Land
of the Midnight Sun, as he is
definitely, if distantly, related
to such old and pure-bred fami-
lies as the samoyede, huskie,
chow chow and keeshond.
In Norway and Swed en-,
heavy specimens Of this breed
are not preferred, because Of
the fact that massive animals
cannot run their prey q long
distance.
The disposition Of this hound
is remarkably gentle and Sug-
gests . dog with . human
smile.
The general appearance Of
the elkhound is somewhat SINH
lar to the medium-siZed Shep-
herd dogs Of central Europe.
Copyright, 1898. Grain Syndicateo
The Washington times., 1938-09-16

to the presidency of the Press
Club three months from now
will be to buy a new golf
trophy.
For yesterday at the annual
one-day tournament of the
Press Club at Indian Spring,
JOHN E. MCCLURE, local at
torney and associate member
of the newspapermen's organi-
zation, won his third leg on the
gold cup donated in 1882 to the
club by the then president,
BASCOM N. TIMMONS, and
retired it from further compe-
tition. His score was IT, Cne
stroke better than that Of
RICHARD WESTWOOD of Ma
ture Magazine, who received
the silver cup donated by the
American Automobile ASsocia-
ton for runner-up.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
Dies on Grid Field
x>x x>x x~x x>x
Lynch, Princeton, COllapSeS
During Football Drill

iron drills recently showed him
to be in perfect condition. Be
cause of unSeaSOnal heat, yes
terday'S workout was light. Then
came q concluding quarter-mile
trOt during which Lynch col
lapsed. He was rushed to q
hospital, but efforts to revive
him failed.
Lynch, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leigh b. Lynch, was the broth
er Of Leigh B. Lynch, jr., who
was an AlI-America tackle at
Brown in 1885. He also was a
hammer thrOwer on the A. A. u.
track team which tOurned Eu-
rope this summer.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
OCT. IS LAUREL
FUTUR|TY DATE
Continued from Page II

Continued from Page u
will no doubt demand a lot Of
prophesying for the Futurity.
Suitland Citizens Association OF
Prince Georges county will hold
it's third annual horse and pony
show Sunday, october 9, at Suit
land, Md. There will be classes
for ponies, jumpers and hunters,
with a championship for each di-
vision. L. o. Minear is chairman
and Roland S. Hartman, secretary.
Southern Maryland Horsebreed-
ers Association will hold its an
nual breeders show at HarWood,
October 8. This show features
breeding stock and both light and
draft breeds.
The Southern Maryland Horse
breeders Association is a COM
paratively new organiza tion,
being formed in June, 1929, by
DR.. Stuart S. Janney and John
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
Five Games on Tap
In Nat. City Loop

Five games. including the A
League playoff, will be played in
the National City baseball loop
Sunday, The schedule:
A LEAGUE
Rose Liquor vs.. Klein Tavern. ) ,. n.
South Ellipse.
JUNIOR LEAGUE
BoyE Club No. 10 VS.. Coffee Screen,
II a, M, West EllipSe.
Deoudes Celery vs. B. G. M. P. No.
II, 1 D. m, East Ellipse.
Boys Club No. 10 VS.. Deoudes Celery,
$3.50 p. M, East Ellipse.
Boys Club No. vs. Coffee Screen,
$3.50 p. M. West Ellipse.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
Golf More; Eat Less

One of the greatest mysteries
Of golf is the strange fact that,
in playing it, the fat grow fatter
and the thin grow leaner. Ladies
who take to the links for stream
lining purposes do not seem to
grow less hippy. One theorist
advances the idea that golf
works up such an appetite that
all slilnming advantages gained
on the course are promptly more
than nullified over a Six-courSe
meal.
Lean gentlemen seem to grow
even more attenuated. BOBBY
BROWNELL, who returned yes
terday from Oakmont, found
that he had lost five pounds
during his week at the National
Amateur event, in practice and
qualifying rounds and in his
two matches. If anything.
BOBBY could do with a few
more, rather than less, pounds
in order to improve his game.
Already the Manor Club star
Is planning to attend the Mid
South event at PinehurSt in
October and is wondering how
he can stretch the five cuts he
will be allowed at Duke this
semester so that he can take in
both the Mid-South event and
the District amateur at Con.
greSSional, the latter part Of
this month.
Another local player hardly
through with one tournament
before planning to attend an
other is BETTY MECKLEY,
who during the current Post cup
tourney has been making ar
rangementS to take in the Ber-
thellyn Invitation tourney on the
9th at the Swank Huntingdon
Valley Country Club near Phila-
delpllia.
WaShington's four feminine
representatives at the women's
national amateur championship
at WiImette, nl.-HELEN Def
TWEMER, MARION BROWN.
MRS. MYRON DAVY and MRS.
BISHOP HILL-are busy testing
their golf over the 6,539-yard
WeStmoreland Country Club lay
cut n preparation for Mondays
qualifying round. Washington
fans are hoping that one Of
them will duplicate BOBBY
BROWNEIL'S victory over q
Walker Cup star by trouncing a
Curtis Cup player. All six Curtis
cuppers are entered.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
One Broke $50!

Some II newspapermen in all
played the Four Corners course
yesterday and some of them
played it twice to be sure they'd
have a good score to turn in. In
addition to first prizes and run
ners up awards for each flight,
o little fooliShness was in
dulged in.
Winner of the third highest
gross score award was AL WAR
NER, with 12o, of the fifth
highest, E. E. ALWINE and
THOMAS STOKES. with ia
each; of the seventh highest,
PHIL PEARL, with Ill: and of
the ninth highest, EMMETT
DAUGHERTY and ] A M E S
FITZGERALD, with 100 each.
One gentleman whose divot-
digging went unrewarded was
W. H. DOHERTY, who shot a
gross 146 in the first complete
round Of golf he had ever
played.
Just to prove that your Wash
ington journalists are a hard
working bunch who rarely get
out on the courses of the city,
here are a few more scores at
random: JOHN ODONNELL,
correspondent for the N. Y. Daily
News, 1873, 24-109; THOMAS l..
STOKES, Scripps-Howard, ia,
20-94; AL WARNER, N. Y.
Herald-Tribune bureau, 100, 81
90; RAY CLAPPER, Scripps.
Howard columnist, 10, 21-89;
and MASUO KATO, Japanese
correspondent, 108, 1873.
Well, at least, they're good
newspaper men.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16

PRINCETON, N. J., Sept. 16
N.N.S.).-GlOOm was cast over
Princeton UniverSity'S campus
today by the sudden death Of
william b. Lynch, %, football
and track star, who collapsed
at conclusion of . light gridirOn
workout yesterday.
Death Of Lynch, . senior from
Birmingham, Mich. and SON of
an All-American haRback at
Brown in 19O4-O5, was attributed
to heart failure.
For the past two years Lynch
had been fullback on PrincetOn'S
varsity. A physical examina-
ton when he reported for grid
The Washington times., 1938-09-16

since the days
Of the Vikings
Of Scandina-
via, where he
is used, gen.
orally speak
ing, as an all
purpose dog,
b ut particu-
larry for hunt
ing elk, deer,
bear, boar and
ev en- birds.
They are eS
p e c / q l y
no W n for
their scenting
nnWerS and
The Washington times., 1938-09-16

The elev a =
ton of the
vice pres i
dent to that
post is al
m os t auto
matte. So it
is that one
of the first
duties of AR
T H U R w d.
HA C H T E N
of the Wash.
ington staff
of In t erna-
tional News
Service when
ho ctnnc I'M
The Washington times., 1938-09-16

it Is claimed, that under favor
able conditions. they will catch
the scent of their prey more
than two miles away.
Although the background Of
the elkhound is the Arctic circle,
he easily acclimates himself to
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
Standings

*GameS behind leader.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
WASHINGTON, 6; St. Louis, 4
Cleveland, 3-2; Boston, 2-3.
Chicago, so; Philadelphia, Al
Detroit, 6; New York, 4.
GAMES TOMORROW
WASHINGTON at st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at Detroit.
Boston at Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
Christmas
Presents
At HaVre

On to Havre de Grace to-
day with Miss Rhoda Christ
mas. After picking many win
nerS during the racing meets
at Marlboro and TimOnium
Miss Christmas steps over to
the opening days racing card
at Havre de Grace. Here are
her selections:
First Race-Savitar, Short
Cake, Pharabelle.
Second Race-JOlly Ouch
ess, Green Bottle, Owaller.
Third Race-SO Rare, Gay
Amazon, Superstition.
Fourth Race-Nedayr, Sum
Egret, ChaIIephen.
Fifth Race-ROOm Service
Lucky Omen, Brown Moth.
Sixth Race-Bain Marie,
PtOlemy, Jelly Roll.
Seventh Race-San Anti
Oca, LOngful, MOrun.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
FOrp!
land
After
-By Lillian Rixey-

This December members OF
the National Press Club Will
meet to elect a new president.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
By MILTON A. BosLEY. D. v. n

deserving breed which believe will be destined
for greater share of public attention in America the
Norwegian ekhound This most ancient and sporting Of
dogs is fast gaining in certain sections Of the country
TODAY and attracts favorable attention wherever SEEM
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
PEPCO REACH
FIFTH. ROUND

Especial to The Washington Times)
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16.-Over-
coming a three-run lead, the Po-
tomac Electric Power team, anna
teur baseball champions Of Wash
ington, found themselves in the
seventh inning with E. five-run
rally to defeat the Lorain club,
champions Of Ohio, 81. It was
the fourth round Of the toWna-
ment.
Rightfielder Durkin's triple and
two singles in four trips to the
plate were responsible for the
washington victory. He scored
three runs on his own account
while ChumbriS had two runs
without a hit in three times to
the plate.
The Washington times., 1938-09-16

This strong, friendly, alert
and courageous canine Of north
ern Europe has reigned supreme
The Washington times., 1938-09-16
COMPLETE SCORES

INT. LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Rochester at Newark postponed. &C
count rain and wet grounds.
Buffalo at Syracuse previously post
poned account threatening weather.