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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-09-16
Thought Drama Was Wicked

Actors who wished to present
plays in Eighteenth century Phila-
delphia fought long and hard before
they could convince the good burgh-
ers that the drama was not wicked.
Not until 1749 did Philadelphians see
a play-and then it wasn't legal and
the players were run out of town.
Not until 1794 did Philadelphia have
. legal playhouse.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-09-16

The August Is index of prices
received by Maryland farmers for
farm products was 8 points below
that of last month, % points
below the index on the same date a
year ago, but 10 percent above the
5 year august 1909-July 1910
average, according to the Maryland
Crop Reporting Service. The ratio
of prices received to prices paid was
80,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-09-16
Time Cycles Named for Animals

Time Cycles Named for Animals
If you ask Kirghiz his age he
may reply, II was born in the year
of the dog, and have lived five
rounds" for these nomad tribes of
Mongol- Tartar descent know moth.
ing of our western calendar. They
have q system of their own. says
the Rocky Mountain Herald. divid-
ing time into rounds" consisting
Of twelve Of our years. Each round
is shbdivided into twelve parts
named after an animal. Hence you
will hear of "the year of the snake, !"
"the year of the horse" or ''tha
gear ct the bear"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-09-16

If you enter another's home to
preach ideas he hates, that Is bad
manners. If you enter his State to
do It. that il heroisMA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-09-16

The man who loved and lost
didn't get his present back.
Evening star., 1938-05-13

denominational federations Of world
wide scope and with other ecumenical
movements.
"6. To call world conferences on
specific subjects as the occasion may
require, such conferences being en-
powered to publish their own find
ings."
The United States had one OF the
largest delegations at the conference,
including DR.. John r. Mott of New
York, chairman Of the International
Missionary Council Mott was named
a vice chairman Of provisional COM
mittee to act for the conferees until
the council is established.
Division of Membership.
Besides the 18 members from the
United States and Canada. member
ship on the Central Committee would
be divided thus:
Seventeen members from Orthodox
churches of the world, apportioned as
they may decide
Twenty-Five from churches of the
continent of Europe.
Twelve from Great Britain and
Ireland.
Ten from Asia, Africa, Latin Amer
lea and the Pacific Islands.
Five from South Africa, Australasia
and other areas not otherwise repre-
sented.
Six from ecclesiastical minority
churches.
Membership in the councils as
sembly would be upon the same basis
and in the same ratio as the Central
Committee.
The draft Of the constitution is the
final form upon which churches will
Evening star., 1938-05-13
13(ECHURCH UNION
CHARTER DRAFTED.
20-Nation Conference of
Protestants o. KS Draft
of Constitution.
" the Associated Press

~ the Associated Press.
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May
ia historic church document
aimed at the most far-reaching union
Of Christian churches since the Refor-
nation emerged today from world
conference of churchmen represent
ing l30 Protestant denominations.
The document is the draft Of a
constitution, approved unanimously by
rs delegates from 20 nations, includ-
ing the United States, for the first
world council of churches in history.
1t will be submitted at once to all
participating churches by the Arch
bishop Of York, who presided at the
five-day conference which adjourns
today.
An accompanying letter will ask
the churches to unite in the or
ganization for "the fellowship of
churches which accept our Lord Jesus
Christ as God and Savior" and send
delegates to the proposed council
meeting.
SE GrOupS Sent Delegates.
Delegates here represented directly
about 80 denominations, but they
spoke also as the elected representa-
hves Of 130 Protestant bodies.
A council meeting every five years
and an annual meeting of a central
committee would be open to all
Christian churches. The Roman
Catholic Church, however, has taken
no steps to participate in the move
ment.
The Council Assembly would consist
OF $50 members. There would be 30
delegates to the Central Committee.
including 1S from the United States
and Canada. Of whom five would be
lay delegates.
Because of his long work toward
formation of the council, the Arch
bishop OF York was considered almost
certain to be elected its first presi-
dent. He became an originator of
the movement during a visit to the
United States four years ago.
The constitution prescribed these
functions for the council:
Il. To carry on the work of the
two worldwide movements for faith
and order and for life and work"
CThese two organizations the Oxford
Conference on Life and Work and the
Edinburgh Conference on Faith and
Order, arranged for call of the con-
ference)
%. To facilitate common action by
churches.
g. To promote cooperation and
study.
. "A. To promote the growth of
ecumenical (world-wide) conscious
ness in members of all churches.
IS. To establish relations with
Evening star., 1938-05-13

Georgia said the committee would be-
gin public hearings Monday on a bill
to authorize a high-powered station
in this city. A Senate subcommittee
heard proponents yesterday Of q meas
ure to set up station near San Diego.
Calf.
It would be operated under 4 Co.
operative arrangement between the
Navy and Interior Departments, both
OF which have approved the proposal.
Representative Celler, Democrat, Of
New York, author Of the House legis-
lation, suggested the station be power
ful enough to transmit programs to all
parts of the world. It would be used
primarily. however. for high-frequency
broadcasts Of goodwill" programs to
all countries in the Pan-American
Union.
Although Mr.. Celler suggested an
appropriation Of 100000 to erect the
station, the Navy Department esti-
mated it would cost $l,200,ooo.
Evening star., 1938-05-13

be asked to enter into the World
Council. Churches may, however, pro-
pose any amendments for action at
the first or subsequent council meet
ings. q two-thirds majority being re-
quired for adoption.
Councils Authority.
The constitution outlined this au-
thority for the council:
THE World Council shall offer
counsel and provide an opportunity
for united action in matters Of COM
mon interest.
1T may take action on behalf Of
constituent churches in such matter
as one or more or them may commit
to it.
1T shall have authority to call re-
gional and world conferences on spe-
cific subjects as the occasion may re-
quire.
THE world council shall not legis-
late for churches nor shall it act for
them in any manner except as indi-
Gated above as may hereafter be speci-
fed by the constituent churches"
The Provisional Committee was set
up to carry on the activities Of the
movement until the world council is
established formally.
1t was expected year or two might
elapse before the adherence is gained
OF constituted church bodies neces-
sary to call the first world meeting.
The Archbishop Of York was named
chairman Of the Provisional Commit
tee OF %, with DR.. Mott. DR.. Marc
Boegner Of Paris, Archbishop Ger
manos Of London and the Metropolitan
Of Thyaterra as vice chairmen.
Evening star., 1938-05-13
ROOSEVELT 0. KS
RADIO PROPOSAL
Approves Broadcasts to
Offset Propaganda to
South America.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
The House Naval Committee made
public reports today showing President
Roosevelt has approved construction
OF q proposed Government radio sta
ton designed in part as an "antidote"
for Fascist and Communist broadcasts
to South America.
Chairman Vinson, Democrat, Of
Evening star., 1938-05-13
All Ne.v 1888 Stocks

We're eelebrating-and how! Every
corner of our store is packed and
jammed with "buys" the like Of which
you've never seen-valuss that make
all our previous anniversaries seem
dull! Savings Of $50 to 500 in
everything you'll need this summer for
work, play and travel-shop during
this bargain riot and member-you'l
find not old, wornout merchandise,
but fresh, crisp spring and summer
stoeks-price-slashed for this jubilee !
Evening star., 1938-05-13

more enjoyment and satisfaction.
Such fine flavor could only come from
the worlds finest coffee. How can we
sell such expensive coffee for SO little?
Because we bring it from plantation to
you for one small proft-making savings
in packaging, merchandising and selling
costs which are all passed on to you. Be
coffee wise. Get finer, fresher coffee at a
saving. Buy freshly ground Eight O. Clock,
Red Circle or Bokar.
Evening star., 1938-05-13

When your work is cleaned up-but
you're tuckered out-get fresh start with
really fresh coffee. And you can make
sure your coffee is really fresh-that you
get all of the fragrance, flavor and stimula-
ton you desire-by ordering ASP Coffee
either Eight O'Clock, Red Circle or
Bokar. These finer, fresher cofees are
always fresh from the roaster-always
freshly ground at the very moment of
purchase. No wonder they bring you
Evening star., 1938-08-02
Ice Cream, MAJ,
Fined AlthOugh
Evidence Gone

For the nineteenth time since 1892
Tony Petroni appeared yesterday be-
bore the United States Branch Of
Police Court charged, as usual, with
peddling ice cream in forbidden places
Police found him vending ice cream
by the Lincoln Memorial on Satur-
day. and he had to post SO for his
freedom. Sunday the oficers found
him back on the job again.
why are you doing it?" Tony was
asked.
'"ro earn back my $10," he said
but he was ordered to put up $25
more as security for his appearance
in court.
Tony, through Attorney Thomas j.
Ahern, urged Judge John p. Mcmahon
yesterday to dismiss the case.
"A charge of selling ice cream Is
like q charge Of selling liquor" was
the argument. I'm liquor cases the
court insists on exhibits Of marked
money, testimony by the vice squad,
testimony Of purchaser. testimony
of q chemist that the subject Is liquor
and an exhibit Of the liquor itself.
where Is the chemist who can
say Mr.. Petroni was actually In pos
session of ice cream? Where Is the
ice cream?" demanded the lawyer.
Ignoring the plea, Judge Mcmahon
fined the defendant SIS.
The ice cream vendor indicated he
would have to keep on vending.
Twenty three years old, he supports
his father. mother. brother and sis
ter at his home, 1873 Benning road
NE.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
BURGLAR TAKES
$2,15O IN JEWELS
Four Other Robberies Are
Reported to Police
in District.

.ewelry valued at $2,l50 and $50 in
cash were stolen early today by a
thief who gained entrance in unknown
fashion to the apartment of Mrs. Edna
M. Wright, 1919 NJ street NV, she
reported to police
Mrs. Wright said the jewelry in
cluded yellow gold engagement ring.
set with two diamonds and worth
$4,000: two other diamond rings and
a couple Of necklaces.
Four hundred dollars in nickels and
dimes and more than $500 worth of
cigarettes and cigars were stolen from
vending machine establishment at
725 Second street NV, Ralph Fien-
berg, the manager, reported. He said
the place apparently was entered by
some one with a duplicate key.
Another victim of housebreakers
was Mrs. Agnes R. Kelly. 1921 Kalo-
rama road NV. who reported her
apartment was "jimmied" and jeTelry
and silver valued at $3.50 taken.
Gustave H. Shultz, proprietor, told
police his drug store at 1882 Columbia
road NV. was entered by duplicate
key burglar early yesterday and two
cash registers looted of about 5000.
Dorothy Barr. 1880 u street NV,
was robbed of $29 by colored man
who snatched her purse as she walked
past an alley on Florida avenue near
Seventh street NV.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
H|T-RUN VICTIM
SERIOUSLY HURT
Five Others Injured in
Traffic Accidents in
Capital Area.

Six persons were injured, one seri-
ously, in traffic accidents reported here
and in nearby sections during the
past "a hours.
The most severely hurt victim was
Frederick Keys. 80, colored, Brook
vile, Md, who was struck by a hit
and-run driver on the Brookville-
Mount Zion road.
He was taken to the Montgomery
County General Hospital after being
found semi-conscious on the roadside.
He has injuries to the head, arms
and hip.
Raymond Burris, IS, Lay Hill, Nd.
received broken ankle when he was
knocked down by a car in an alley
in rear Of the 100 block Of Fourteenth
street NV. He is in Walter Reed
Hospital.
John Pfaff. 81, Of 1901 Franklin
street NE. was injured about the legs
when. according to police, he walked
into the side of taxicab near Union
Station Plaza. He was taken to
Emergency.
German Carter, 10. of 1903 Wiscon-
sin avenue NV. suffered a sprained
knee when his motorcycle collided
with an automobile at Eighth and A
streets NE.
The others hurt were Albert Baker,
IA, colored, 20lO Tenth street NV,
cuts and bruises, and Benjamin
Epstine, 10, 6131 Fourteenth street
NV, shock and cuts.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
IS FAIRGROUNDS
AWAIT PERSONNEL
Selection of Supervisors
Needed to Open New
Play Spaces.

Qualifications Of w. P. A. recrea-
tional leaders were to be checked to-
day preparatory to the opening Of 13
additional school and parks grounds
in an effort to prevent child traffic
deaths by keeping children of the
streets.
Mrs Elizabeth K Peoples. director Of
the Community Center Department
which will handle the school grounds,
said the additional play spaces can
be opened as soon as properly qualified
supervisors could be found. She be-
lieves some Of the eight school grounds
may be opened tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Melvin C.
Hazen and Coroner A. Magruder Mac
Donald joined Police Supt. Ernest W.
Brown and Traffic Director William
A. Van Duzer in supporting the move
ment to get children off the streets.
While warning motorists to be on
the lookout for children in the streets.
Commissioner Hazen placed large
part of the responsibility with Wash
ington parents.
When a 2-year-old child is run
over in the Streets he said, lit is GER
tainly the fault of the parents that
the child is there"
DR.. Macdonald said that eff the
parents could see the mangled, bat
tered bodies of little children as see
them, we wouldn't be faced with this
appalling traffic toll" Five were killed
last month.
The blame may be divided, he said
but if parents do not do all in their
power to impress their children not to
play in the streets or cross without the
utmost care they are likely to see their
own child on a marble slab in the
morgue.
The prospective supervisors for the
eight school grounds under the Com
munity Center Department and the
five parks areas under the Department
Of Fairgrounds were to be interviewed
by Lewis r. Barrett, co-ordinator of
recreation for the District and tech
nical supervisor of this project.
Mr.. Barrett also is agent for the
two departments in getting equip
ment for the grounds to be opened
from a $4,000 equipment fund al
lotted by Congress to the recreation
project here.
The complete staff for the 13
grounds will be So workers. 13 of
whom will be senior recreational di-
rectors, one for each ground. There
will be three assistants and junior
recreational workers at each center.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
Traffic Arrest
Delays, Fines
Mar HONEYMOON

Having involuntarily spent his we'd
ding night in Washington following
his arrest for speeding. William E.
Cate, "a. Of st. Petersburg, Fla, was
fined SIT in Traffic Court today, in
cluding SIS for speeding and 81 for
for operating car with a defective
tail light.
Two hours after he was married
in Baltimore to Miss Ruth Mccarthy.
%, attractive nurse. Mr.. Cate was
stopped on Rhode Island avenue NE.
yesterday afternoon by Policeman L.
A. Hartnett of the traf1c division.
In court today the bridegroom asked
leniency through his attorney. A
$40 fine for operating without per-
NIT was suspended when Mr.. Cate ex-
planned that Florida did not require
permits.
The bridegroom explained he bought
the car in Baltimore shortly before
the wedding and did know it had a
defective tail light.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
F|NCERPR|NT PLAN
FOR CABB|ES HIT
Informal Discussion of Idea
Attacked by Hart, Taxi
Firm Counsel.

Informal renewal OF proposals to
require fingerprinting of taxicab driv-
ers in the District precipitated strenu-
Gus objections today on the part Of a
spokesman for one Of the major taxi
cab companies to any such plan Of
driver registration
Representatives of the Public Utili-
ties Commission. the District Commits
sioners and the Metropolitan Police
Department denied that anything but
informal discussions Of the finger
printing proposal had taken place
during the past year.
Ringgold Hart, counsel for the In
dependent Taxi Owners Association
Diamond Cab. said he considered it
no more necessary Ito fingerprint cab
drivers than municipal employees"
He pointed cut that already before
a driver is permitted to operate his
cab character license must come
through the hack inspectors ofIice of
the Police Department.
Renewal of talk of hngerprinting the
drivers was brought about through en-
actment of the taxicab liability insur-
ance law. Ofhcials of several insur-
ance companies have stated they may
require fingerprinting of the individ-
ual operators before underwriting any
policy. according to J. Balch Moor,
superintendent of insurance in the
District.
Mr.. Moor pointed out this procedure
would be entirely up to the individual
company and not a matter Of District
regulation.
Enactment Of a local law requiring
fingerprinting appeared unlikely. as
officials from all branches of District
government concerned with such a
regulation commented there is no
formal action contemplated on the
matter.
Maj. Ernest w. Brown, superintend-
ent Of police, said he would question
the adviss bility Of singing out taxicab
operators for flngerprinting and is not
prepared to make any such recon-
mendation as far as the Police De-
partment is concerned.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
BAND CONCERTS

BY the Navy Band at the Capitol
at 7:3O O'Clock tonight It. Charles
Benter. leader; Charles Brendler,
assistant.
Program.
March, "Cadiz" Valverde
Overture, Der Freischutz," Won Weber
Solo for harp, Men of Harlech,"
Cameron
William Cameron.
Excerpts from the operetta,
THE Mikado" -- Sullivan
Grand scenes from Madame
Butterfly ~ - Puccini
Waltz. The Postillion" Farbach
Solo for clarinet. "Je Suis Tita-
nia," from "Mignon"- Thomas
Charles Breudler.
Characteristic, "On the Trail"
from Grand Canyon Suite" Grofe
Coronation Scene" --- Moussorgsky
From Boris Godounow"
''The Star Spangled Banner"
BY the Soldiers Home Band in the
bandstand at $50 o'clock tonight.
John S. M. Zimmerman, bandmaster;
Anton Pointner, assistant.
Program.
March, Anchors and Stars"
John Philip Sousa
Overture, Berlin in Smiles and
Tears Conrad
Solo for trombone, Loves En-
chantment Pryor
THE Sweetest Story Ever Told"
Stults
Soloist, Robert E. Clark.
Melange, Popular Numbers from
Frimls Operas" -Leidzen
Popular numbers,
Song of the Wanderer' Moret
Sweet Indiana Moon" Donaldson
Waltz song. Down the River of
Golden Dreams" Nat Shilkret
Finale Austrian Defile"- e"---K Kral
< The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1938-08-02
DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
ELECTS G. W. WILKINS

Gordon w. wilkins was elected
president of the Virginia Democratic
Society of Washington, succeeding
Robert E. Pugh. at meeting last night
at Ills L street NV.
The retiring officers submitted their
designations because of the ruling pro-
hibiting civil service employees from
taking an active part in politics.
Arthur Clarendon Smith and Allen
W. Fischer were elected vice president
and treasurer, respectively, to succeed
W. Clarke Booton and A. M. Beech.
j. A. Eddiss remained as secretary.
The societys next meeting, at which
plans will be formulated for work dur
ing the national elections, will be held
Monday, September S.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
NO END IS IN SIGHT YET
FOR HEAT AND HUMIDITY
Possible Local Showers Won't
Change Temperature Much.
Was 02 Yesterday. =

No end Is in sight for the uncom-
Portable heat and humidity Of the last
few days. Today's forecast calls for
cloudy skies with possibly local show
ers tonight and tomorrow; not much
change in temperature"
At least one case of heat exhaustion
occurred here yesterday afternoon
when the mercury mounted to %.
William j. Proctor, colored, 40. OF
2931 Stanton road Sc, was treated
at Casualty Hospital and sent home
after he was overcome while at work
on a Capital Transit Co. track re-
moval Job in the 1900 block Of E street
NV.
The lowest temperature this morn
ing was 70 degrees. and the mercury
had passed 80 by 10 am. Local show
ers fell throughout Washington last
night. While only fraction Of an
inch of precipitation was recorded at
the Weather Bureau. other sections
reported heavy downpours.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
UNION DISAPPR0vED

The National Labor Relations Board
ordered the Virginia Ferry oprp. of
Norfolk, Va, yesterday to dlsband
what the board found was company
dominated committee Of employe rep
resentatives and to cease interfering
with the collective bargaining rights
Of its workers.
Charges that the firm, which oper-
ates two ferries across Chesapeake Bay
between Cape Charles, Va, and Little
Greek. Va, had discharged three men
because Of union activities were dis
missed by the board for lack Of sub
sanitation.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
Campers to See Movie.

Children at Bald Eagle Hill Camp
of the District tuberculosis Associa-
ton will see the motion picture RE
becca of Sunnybrook Farm" at 7:30
o'clock tonight during an entertain
ment program presented by officers
and members Of the Variety Club. Re-
freshments will be served after the
Aim showing.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
PICNIC PLANNED

The annual picnic of the Americana
xation School Association Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia will be held from 4
to 10 pm. tomorrow at the Pierce Mill
picnic grove in Rock Greek Park.
Supper will be served from 6 to Z
pm. Music, group singing and games
are scheduled on the entertainment
program A.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
APPLICANTS QUIZZED
School Officers See Candidates
for Supervisory Post,

School officers were busy today in
terviewing candidates for the post of
supervisor of building and trades
courses in vocational education in the
white schools.
An appointment Is expected in the
near future to enable school officials
to work out an expanded vocational
program for the coming school year
under the Federal funds made avail
able to the schools under the George
Deem Act of 1886.
A similar supervisor has been Sc
lected for the colored divisions, but
school officers said the two appoint
ments probably would be announced
together.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
Six Girl Waders Drown.

LA ROCHELLE, France, Aug. 2 fP).
Six girls under IL years of age from
a state school were drowned today
when they stepped into a hole while
wading on the beach at Saint Martin
A nurse also was drowned when she
sought to rescue them.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
PLAY SET TOMORROW
"A Modern Cinderella Is to Be
Given at Western Stadium.

VlVen at W Western Stadium.
"A Modern Cinderella" present-day
version of the famous fairy tale. will
be presented at Western high School
Stadium at 2:30 pm. tomorrow by
the Rambling Theater Players.
The play is produced in five scenes
under the supervision of Paul Mes
sink and Is directed by Lois Judge.
stephanie Kerekes will take the lead
ing role.
The program also includes between
the-acts numbers by Thor Kerekes
and the Range Boys. The Rambling
Theater project is sponsored by the
Community Center Department.
Evening star., 1938-08-02
TRAPPING ATTACK !
BY STEEL GUARDS
ON STRIKERS TOLD
Deputies in Front, Republic
Police in Rear, Looscd Gas
at Once, Is Story.
GOVERNOR WAS IGNORED,
SENATORS ARE TOLD
Company Men Were Concealed as
400 Moved on Pickets' Front,
Captain Testifes.
BACKGROUND


For nearly three years Senate
Ctph Liberties Committee has
delued into seamy side of labor re-
ldtions policies OF some of Nations
giant corporations. Leading into
steel strikes of 1887, committee has
tound deDices such as espionage, in
discriminate use OF plant arsenals
ana indirect inspiration OF outside
FORCES to thro,D their peight against
labor on strike.
Evening star., 1938-08-02

BY the Navy Band at the Capitol
at 7:30 O'Clock tonight. 1t. Charles
Benter. leader; Charles Brendler,
assistant