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Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31
Markets At
A Glance
BY UNITED PRESS

Stocks irregular in light trade.
Bonds irregular and quiet; U. s.
governments lower.
Curb stocks irregular.
Foreign exchange: Sterling dips to
3-year low and franc to record gold
low.
Cotton off about 40 cents a bale.
Wheat Il TO Il cent higher; corn
up Il TO ss cent.
Rubber higher.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31

the better teams in that area.
Stewart has just completed his best
year since he pitched Cramers Bak-
cry softball team to a city cham
pionShip in Ell Centre.
Manager Jack Stark indicated he
would depend on much the same
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31
Bray Whips
Frank Ondroff

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 81 CUP)--
Big Boy Bray, giant Arizona Negro,
won seven out of ten rounds and
the decision over Frank (The GreaD
Ondroff last night. The Minnesota
lumberjack kept on his feet through
out, but was lambasted badly.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31

lineup that faced Indio last week.
Chambers will pitch, Kinne will
catch, Pat Williams will play first,
T. Williams, second; Chapman
third, Sander. shortstop, and Ehm-
ke, Hurst and Porte in the out
field.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31
Terry Comedies Flag to Pittsburgh
Injury-RiddIed
Giants Lose to
Pirates, II

NEW YORK, Aug. 81. (UP)-Bill Terry, manager of
the aing New York Giants today conceded the pennant
and championship by New York last season to the
Pittsburgh Piraes after losing II decision to the Bucs
Tuesday afternoon The Giants hit in nearly every de-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31

record set by Gabby Street famous baseball catcher 80
broken frankie Pya the regular cachers
for the Cleveland Indians
lands Terminal Tower 08 feet the Ken Kene the Indians
third baseman shown right tossing balls
balcony high above Public At left Pya shown holding
the ball he Statistcans estimated
the rate of 202 In 1908 Street ball tossed
from the top the Washington which high
Central Press
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31
ViIluvicenciu
Buckers Confident
Mexican Will Win

Vic Villavicenca is not only boxer but he is also
stiff puncher reports from below the border indicated
Wednesday as supporters of the Mexican amateur boxer
submitted list of high Mexicos pyramids
explaining how and why Vic will defeat Bgboy Hogue in
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31
LYn Stewart to
Lead Cotton
AQuinst Au-SturS

Lyn Stewart, who pitched Ell Centre city league teams
to victory few will return to the valley in
the role of opponent Friday night when he will lead
Cotton Merchants against the Ell Centre a-stars. The
game will start at S15 Stewards Cotton nine is ont of
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31

BUY OR SELL. Twice as Well.
ONE "APARTIA Mt FOR RENT
Want Ad is worth 100 Signs
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31
L. A. POULTRY

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 80. CUP)-
Hens, leghorns 34 70 ............ Ia
Hens leghorns pa to 314 lbs. -. 12c
Hens, leghornS over lbs ... 16c
Hens colored 81 TO lbs. 80. 21c
Hens colored lbs up......... 23c
Broilers over 1 up to 1h lb -. 19c
Broilers over l Z and up to PA 19o
Fryers Ueghorns) 2A to -. 15c
FryerS, 212 up to 3h lbs. ... 13c
Fryers, colored, 314 to lbs. ....19c
Roasters, soft bone, othe4. than
Rocks 3 Z lbs up .......... zoe
Barred Rocks over 4 lbs ...... zoe
Stays Observation-Disclosures. 12c
Old BOOSTERS ............... O9c
Ducklings, over Az lbs ...... lac
Ducklings, under A z lbs ...... lie
Old Ducks DECENTRALIZATION. ..... lie
Geese .................... loo
YounG Tom Turkeys. - iDs. =.
10 IDS. 19t
Young tom turkeys. over is lbs 19e
Hen Turkeys, 8 lbs and up =. 21c
Old Tom Turkeys .............. 15o
Old Hen Turkeys .............. 16c
Squads IL lbs per doZ and up. 26c
Capons, under Ibs.. "a,
Capons, 7 lbs. and up ..,....- 25c
Rabbits no. l white 3h lbs
to Az lbs. ..--...--....................... lie
Rabbits mixed colors .......-........ 09c
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31
l.. A. BANKS

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 81. CUP)-
Transamerica ......... -.......-... 20 10A
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31
Aids Polish Flyers

Holder of the world altitude rec
ord, stratosphere flyer Maj. AL
bert w. Stevens, above, is en-
route to Poland to aid an at
tempt to break his own record.
Major Stevens and Maj. Orvi,
Anderson scared 72,375 feet in
a balloon at Rapid City, S. D.,
in 1885.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-31

TIME AND TIDE Wan For No Man
And N,ither Do Post-Press
Evening star., 1938-01-28

your support of my work has engraved
it on my heart"
Mr.. La Roe rushed back to the
hospital Immediately after the pres
entation saying, To-day a fellow needs
a friend"
Prior to presentation Of the plaque
the board unanimously voted COM
mendation OF The Stars series OF
articles on the numbers" racket in
Washington and resolved to join in
seeking suitable legislation to con-
troll the evil.
The resolution follows:
Resolved. that the Board of Direc-
tors of the Washington Federation
of Churches heartily commend The
Evening Star for its courageous and
effective exposure of the operation
of the numbers racket in our city
through a recent series of carefully
prepared articles. We approve this
vigorous effort to lessen the very serious
gambling evil in the District Of Co.
lumbia. and join with you in your
endeavor to secure suitable legislation
which will enable our officials to curb
the numbers racket in Washington,
and If possible. break 1t up entirely"
Evening star., 1938-01-28
RELIEF NOW URGED
FOR
Church Federation Board
Calls on Congress for
Aid Here.

Immediate relief for the Districts
unemployed eEnployables was urged on
Congress in . resolution adopted yes
terday by the board of directors
Of the Washington Federation of
Churches, citing the inability OF the
private agencies to deal with what is
becoming mass starvation"
Since the relief funds were slashed,
and particularly in the last three
weeks, the churches and private
agencies have been unable to cope at
oil successfully with the numerous
demands for aid," the Rev. Horace E.
Cromer, president of the board. de-
clared.
A committee of three, with the
Rev. Mr.. Cromer as ex officio men,
ber. was appointed to appear before
the District Appropriations Commit
tee Of the Senate to urge deficiency
appropriation for the current year for
the Public Assistance Division of the
Board of Public Welfare in order to
take care of the present emergency"
Committee Members.
Comprising the Special Committee
will be the Rev. J. Hillman Hollister
pastor OF the Chevy Chase Presby-
terian Church; the Rev. Leslie L.
Bowers. pastor of the Fifteenth Street
Christian Church, and the Rev. John
L. Nixon, director of the Federation's
Department of Social Welfare. In case
public hearings are not held, the
church leaders will cite their case
privately TO the Senate group, it was
said.
The approved resolution requested
also that Congress be requested to
increase the appropriation for 1899
to more adequate amount, and that
IN no event should it be below the
present insufficient sum-"
1T Is in the cases where the father
Is able to work but can find no en-
ployment that the most suffering is
1ound." Mr.. Cromer explained. Just
recently we came upon the case of a
family with several children where a
can OF condensed milk was all the
food in their house,
The action of the federation's di-
fectors follows almost directly the cit
ing of the Board of Public Welfare's
financial plight by the various de-
partment heads at a meeting of the
Council OF Social Agencies.
La Roe Is Honored.
A silver plaque, presented by the fed
GRAFTON to that layman who contributed
most to the moral and religious life of
washington during any given year,
was presented for the first time yester-
day to Wilbur La Roe, chairman of
Evening star., 1938-01-28

the District Parole Board, by the
Board of Directors.
Mr.. La Roe's recognition by the fed
Grafton occurred as his 16-year-old
daughter Dorothy lay critically hurt in
Emergency Hospital as the result of a
traffic accident.
For time board members thought
Mr.. La Roe would be unable to attend
the meeting but after assurance his
daughter would suffer no immediate
relapse, he was able to be present.
Cites Aiding Of Wayward.
The Rev. w. S. Abernethy, pastor of
Calvary Baptist Church, who made
the presentation at yesterdays meet
ing. cited Mr.. La Roe's work in SAL
vaging the morals of the wayward
as the most outstanding done by
any Washington layman during the
year 1887.
MIR. La Roe gave modest thanks to
the assemblage after saying he was
sorry he could not feel the joy he
should because of his anxiety over
his daughter. Il do not feel like
speaking today, but l would like to
express my deep appreciation of your
recognition of my work. You need
not have engraved it in silver, as
Evening star., 1938-01-28

Wilbur La Roe T chairman of District Parole Board
shon being presented sluer plaque by the Dr. w.
Aberneth pastor OF CALVARY Baptist Church. behalf of the
washington Federation of Churches at meeting of the board
OF directors yesterday The annualv that
ayman 0ho contributed most to the religious life of
Washington during any giuen year." Star staff Photo
Evening star., 1938-02-16

Even English sparrows stand out In
relief as very charming, indeed. against
. background Of natures white.
This Is the spectacle paramount for
the invalid, or the semi-invalid. There
are great deal more of the latter than
is generally admitted.
Many persons who engaged In the
days work, and do their full share
therein, are scarcely well, in any real
sense.
The tremendous sale of easy chairs in
America is not due solely to mans lazi-
ness but as much to his tiredness; many
workers are SO tired when they get home
that they ask nothing better than to sit
unmolested.
Modern tranic, with its stresses and
strains, both on mind and body, and
especially nerves, adds to the. burden of
hurry and worry.
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There are few displays more inter-
esting than that OF birds feeding, in the
garden, or on windowsill, or even on
the sidewalk outside an apartment win
dow.
Watching things eat has universal
appeal.
Whose hurrying eyes fail to turn toward
Lafayette Park when the pigeons are
feeding in a great mass, blocking the
path?
This appeal is even greater when one
is supplying the food.
Those who say they have no interest
IN such matters will be surprised to find
how quickly they build it up once they
have begun.
Once such an interest has come into
being. 1t grows with what 1t feeds on;
1t becomes greater as time passes.
Watching the birds is always fun, but
never so much so as on a snowy day.
The picturesque aspects come first, but
certainly as appealing is the plain en-
Joyment of the birds themselves
They have one way, in particular Of
showing this
They fly more.
Flying is as natural to a bird as walk
ing to humans. People, provided there
were no automobiles. would still find
walking entirely natural That manv
do not, speaks volumes for something or
other.
The birds. fortunately having no motor
cars, or their equivalent. still delight in
flying from place to place
The way they fly around on cold bad
day. provided there is food to be had.
is something special, and a delight to
watch.
Two or more feeders at points around
the yard. are necessary to bring out this
quality of bird enjoyment of a full meal.
Birds will be flying from one to an
other all the time
Occasionally the whole group will fly
up and sweep across the garden from
one station to another.
Such chattering goes on!
Some happy birds fly from the ground
INTO shrubs. and down again. time after
time, out of sheer exuberance. as if to
say:
wen, 1t is a pretty bad day, but so
long as our friends do not forget us We
are pretty well off. thank YOU, and en-
)oylng every mouthful."
Evening star., 1938-02-16
Reds Stand Pat.

Ever since Stain became car of
Soviet Russia, he has adhered to
castiron rule in purging his regime of
opposition. AS soon as he removes every
one who might some day be in position
to say Il told you so' he is accustomed,
IN his own time and way. to adopt their
ideas. When Leon Trotsky was exiled
and all his works and minions were
branded as anathema. people outside of
Russia inclined to jump to the conclu-
sion that along with them, the u S. S. r.
had communicated the whole idea of
world revolution.
There has just been an episode at
Moscow indicating that the Red leopard
has not changed its spots. 1t adheres
to the feminist ideal that the Russian
revolution was to be only prelude to
universal communication. Stain was
recently asked by a Young Communist
League agitator whether the final VIC
tory of socialism could be considered
won. The master of the Kremlin now
replies by recalling Lenins declaration
that conflict between the Soviet Union
and capitalist countries is inevitable
~since the permanent existence of the
Soviet state alongside them is incon-
ceivable." The demigod who presides
In funereal state at Moscow from his
crypt in Red Square also proclaimed
that eventually one or the other will
conquer. and, before this end comes, a
terrible crisis between the U. s. 8. r.
and the bourgeois nations cannot be
avoided"
On its face. Stains reply to his
Evening star., 1938-02-16

youthful supporter Is an appeal to the
working classes OF other countries to give
Russia political" aid "in case Of mill
tary attack" 1t Is set forth that "the
final victory of socialism" will not be
complete until such aid supplements
the Soviet's own efforts to make her
armed establishment impregnable. To
deduce from all this-as some authori-
ties hasten to do-that Stain thus dis
avows "Trotskyism" and world revolu-
ton in favor of isolationism and exclu-
sive concentration on revolution at home
is to underestimate Moscows purposes
and tactics.
Where Stain appears to part COM
pany with "old Bolshevist" concepts is a
matter of emphasis and opportunism,
rather than fundamental divergence of
viewpoint. He is for world revolution,
too-but not just yet. He is a bider Of
his time, a believer In the psychological
moment, holding that the job of making
the world safe for communism is an his
torical process that is not to be precipi-
lately fostered. Against the hour when
it will occur Of its own momentum or
be brought about Russia's paramount
task. Stain suggests, is to protect itself
to the limit of its capacity so that
socialism there can be defended as long
as the rest of the world stays capitalist.
To that end, rather than immediate
provocation of revolution in their own
countries, proletariats abroad are in
vited, in the hour of peril for Russia, to
use their domestic political power to
thwart or minimize that danger
What all this seems to boil down to
is that Communist world ambitions are
in abeyance but not abolished.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES Z. TRAcEWELL.

Snow adds the final zest to bird feed
ing. both for observers and songsters.
There is little escaping the conclusion
that the birds really like stormy weather,
provided they have plenty of food.
Feeding them is more than justified
then, when snow covers the ground.
II sleet is coming down. the fluttering
creatures seem to enjoy their food even
more. There IL such happy twittering,
and Hopping OF wings, gnash.ng 0f bills.
The worse the weather, the better, the
feathered guests seem to say.
Provided, Of course, there is plenty of
food.
Those who keep one or more feeding
shelves in operation will see to 1t particu-
larly on stormy days that the trays are
filled at all times.
Experience proves that the best way
Is to have station which will hold
enough grain and seed to last all day
long.
II the holder is filled the evening be-
fore, after the guests have departed for
the day, it will be all ready for them
at first light.
This means that they can begin feed
ing at the earliest possible moment, and
may eat all day long without human
interruption.
One may not count as interruption
such necessary incursions into the yard
as getting the car out Of the garage,
and the like.
Most of the feeders will fly up into
shrubbery, but will be all ready to fly
down again the moment the car is
gone.
For best results in bird feeding there
should be as little movement in the yard
as possible.
All the movement. in other words,
should be made by the birds.
This leaves them perfectly free to eat
all the time, which is the way they keep
their body heat at maximum.
Every one knows that plenty of food
for the birds which winter with us is
the one necessary thing to keep them
warm and healthy.
They are able to stand the hardest
winds that blow, provided they have
plenty Of food.
Hand-trimmed lawns and shrubs do
not afford much bounty in cold weather.
That is why, if we do not put out food
winter. They will be over in the woods,
where little trimming has been done,
There they will find many weed and
flower seeds still intact, hanging to
bushes. They will be able to get at in
sects more easily, and find a great many
more berries of the types they like.
The worse the day, then. from the hui
man standpoint, the better for the birds
in the garden. the more they enjoy life,
and the more fun for the watcher
Even persons who do not like snowy
weather-and many do not-are willing
10 admit that the winter bird scene is
never at its peak except upon such days.
What besides snow sets of so the bril-
liant color of the cardinal?
On what other sort of day will blue
Jay appear so blue?
Evening star., 1938-02-16
"Tax Consciousness"

A sales tax for the District has many
things to commend it. But if it's purpose
is to make the people of the District tax
conscious" Representative Arnold of
Illinois argues-then it may be aban-
doned now as unnecessary. The tax
consciousness of the people of the Dis
trict has been developed already to a
high degree.
Take for an example the tax bill on
which hearings are now in progress be-
fore the House District Committee This
bill makes local taxpayers acutely tax
conscious. They are conscious, in the
first place. that it will yield far more
revenue than is needed to balance the
local budget, thus representing excessive
taxation of the worst sort.
They are conscious that it contains
proposed income tax that is placed in
the bill without rhyme or reason Put
forward originally as a substitute for
the intangibles tax, the income tax drew
support from those who considered it
fairer revenue producer. The substi-
tute idea. however has been dropped.
The local income tax is placed in the
District bill merely as another tax. 1t
removes none of the inequities of exist
Ing taxes. 1t is not designed to produce
needed revenue, but is paraded into the
bill under the fantastic excuse that Dis
trict taxpayers ought thus to pay for a
court test of the validity of locally taxing
the incomes of Federal employees Even
If approved by Congress, which is highly
improbable. the proposed tax would set
up hopelessly confusing problems of ad-
ministration. due to conditions peculiar
to the District of Columbia
Local taxpayers are conscious of the
fact that the gross receipts tax, already
shown to be a poor revenue raiser. is
grievously inequitable in it's application
They have been made conscious of the
fact that if they protest against this tax
on the ground that the tax is far out of
proportion to business profit they will be
advised to solve their problem by fold
Ing up and going out of business-not be-
cause the tax is unfair. but because they
are not making enough money. They
have been made conscious of the fact
that the principle of the gross receipts
taxa sales tax in disguise-though bor-
rowed for the District from somewhat
similar laws in the States, has been dis
torted by provisions far more drastic
than are found in comparable State laws.
The taxpayers of the District have been
made conscious of the fact that. al
though promised some relief in the be-
ginning from real estate taxes, widely
condemned as being too high in relation
to total tax burden, they have enjoyed
no such relief. but on the other hand,
have been plastered with an even higher
real estate tax
If tax consciousness" on the part of
the people of the District is what Mr.. Ar
mold desires he has it already.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
A Good Plan.

In proposing q civil service system for
the District Of Columbia in line with the
principle of that in the Federal Gov
ernment, Corporation Counsel Elwood
H. Seal is contributing toward better
municipal administration.
Civil service in the District-excludin
policemen and firemen-is on somewhat
of a sufferance basis, and that very
naturally has its drawbacks. BY virtue
Of an executive order issued by Presi.
dent Hoover. about $500 positions are
subject TO be filled from Civil Service
Evening star., 1938-02-16

Commission registers, and District resi-
dents get preference in this employ
ment. II the Commission has no regis
ter for q position, however, . non-civil
service appointment results. for no ex-
pense may be incurred for holding ex-
aminations. When no District eligibles
are on available registers, the appoint
ments 60 elsewhere. The fact that ex-
aminations cannot be held solely for
District needs Is responsible for the in
lection Of another unsatisfactory ele-
ment, as 1t prevents local officials from
prescribing special qualifications that
might be desired in some classes Of en-
ployment.
In the bill Mr.. Seal is drafting, pro-
vision is made for recruiting District
personnel through the Civil Service
Commission rather than . separate
agency, and that is as 1t should be. The
Commission holds examinations for par
ticular localities all over the country. It
has functioned satisfactorily in stating
the Metropolitan Police and Fire De-
partments. Certainly the expense in
CURED for increased operations here
would fall far short of the amount
necessary to set up q new examining
organization.
There is a marked trend in extending
civil service in American municipalities.
The Public Administration Clearing
House reports that 80 cities adopted the
merit system in 1887 making the total
SO in three years. States and counties
also have reflected growth. Mr.. Seals
plan deserves the support Of Congress
and it is to be hoped that this will be
forthcoming.
Evening star., 1938-02-16

Mayor jackson of Baltimore charges
that his political chances are affected by
''rumor factory Another suggestion
of the possibility Of sit-down strike.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
Nazi Honor.

Prom the Louisville Courier journal.
Nazi students fought too many duels
last year under the honor code" over
"tr1vialities"; 50 the code has to b
supplemented presumably, to define ex-
actly what Nazi students honor Is and
how 1t can be offended.
Evening star., 1938-02-16

Trafic deaths are not so numerous as
they were this time last year. The rec
ord is not satisfactory, but 1t indicates
conscientious endeavor that should be
encouraged.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

February.
February moves along.
Patriots are going strong;
Birthdays fraught with memories great
Came in view from date to date.
Those with sentiment so fine
Welcomed good St. Valentine;
Still we hail him as q saint
Some folks whisper that he amt.
Patriots of long ago
Prompted many a goodly show,
Yet st. Valentine once more
Thrilled the heart, just as Of yore.
Sad divorces come to view,
Alimony's asked anew;
Called a saint" he has his fling
Many vow he's no such thing.
Evening star., 1938-02-16

One Of the hard tasks assigned to
Hitler is making him personal referee
in disputes involving racial antipathy
which asserts itself with greatest violence
when not supported by reason.
Evening star., 1938-02-16
British Horsemanship.

From the Nashville Banner.
Britain's ''keep-fit" campaign has re-
uved equestrianism again. The by
roads are filled with horsemen and
norsewomen jogging along or doing an
occasional Prince Of Wales into the ditch.
II 10 recalled that the hrst seat Edward
ever AbdicAted WAS q saddle.
Evening star., 1938-02-16

There is golden treasure in the State
of Kentucky, and there are Statesmen
who insist that a series of bets on the
races do not offer the best means of
getting 1t back into circulation.
Evening star., 1938-02-16

Wiretapping is not to be permitted
in suppressing gambling and the public
is supposed to turn to the old lesson
book and get an answer to the question,
What is a gambler"
Evening star., 1938-02-16

Dangers of radio monopoly are men,
toned by Senator Wheeler. Sometimes
the yawn Of disinterest asserts itself as
an element of national defense.