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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

PLUMBER GOT HIS NAME
FROM LEAD OR PIIJMBO.-

PLUMBER GOT HIS NAME
FROM LEAD OR PLUMBO.-
Compared to glittering gold and
shining silver, lead is a humble
metal. Yet it deserves the re-
spect due to an honorable an
cestor. From an early date lead
was associated with the planet
Saturn, and since in mythology
Saturn was considered the father
of the gods, lead was known as
the father of the metals, says
writer in London Tit-Bits Maya
zine.
Persian religious writings lik-
ened the revolution of the celes-
tial bodies to "Seven stairs con-
nected to Seven Gates, each of a
different metal. The first was of
lead and the leaden Gate had the
slow and tedious motion of Sat
urn"
In astrology the characteristics
of men born under the influence
of Saturn are described in terms
that might be lead itself: gray,
heavy, cold, and Slow. e., Sat
urnine.
Yet lead has always been a
steadfast friend to man, and the
Romans, great builders, recog-
nized this. For water-pipes and
cisterns; roof-coverings and dec
orations; panels and statuettes;
collins and coins, lead was used
in large quantities. The famous
Colosseum in Rome was so
named because of the colossal
leaden statue of Nero standing
at one entrance. The lead mines
of Britain were one of the OBJ
jects that tempted the Romans
to capture and hold this country.
Their name for lead was plunbo
whence our plumber.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02
DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING

To achieve a high degree of efficl
ency in manufacturing and to pro
duce an excellent product at a sale
able price are typical of the Amer
lean genius, and many business or
carnations have accomplished thest
objectives.
But the science of distribution ana
selling has not yet reached the SAINT
degree of efficiency. Consequently tho
stress today is on merchandising
And it is a more difficult job thai
merely producing. This may be du,
to the fact that manufacturing, tt
great extent deals in raw me- terials
and processes of manufacturing
which can be organized and control
led. The science of merchandising
however, to a greater extent, DEAL
with the human mind as we'll al
the human pocketbook, and the
potentialities of the human min0
cannot be gagged with the same
accuracy as mere materials anu
methods.
Yet tremendous progress is beins
made in selling-in various FORM
of advertising, and in the relation CT
manufacturer with merchant outlet
or particularly the latter,
because it has become evident that
the manufacturer profits only whel.
and to the extent that his retail
dealers prosper and make money.
There are probably few men in
the country who understand better
than w. E. Holler, general sales
manager of Chevrolet, that the sales
of any manufacturer depend on a
sound and equitable dealer-factory
relationship. "Bill" Holler-often
termed the Number One sales MN
ager of the country-has probably
pioneered more programs in the last
several years to create better deal
er-factory relations than any other
man in the motor car industry.
The quality dealer program which
he pioneered has now been extended
Dy him in a training school of mod
ern merchandising and management
Tor the sons of Chevrolet dealers.
Already three of these schools have
oeen held this year. In the last one
we're representatives from New Zea-
and, South Africa and Canada.
The eight weeks course consists of
alternate lecture and laboratory ses-
lions, the latter being held in such
places as the General Motors Proving
Grounds, the General Motors and
chevrolet engineering and research
laboratories, and the various Chew
toilet manufacturing and assembly
plants. The aim of the school is not
only to provide essential. facts for
successful retail operation but to
provide the students with invalu-
able background material covering
the overall picture of operations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02
Early Mailing Helps Postn'on
AuOid Problem of Yule Rush
Public Always Waits Until
Last Minute Despite
fearful Pleas

If Christmas mailers didn't wait
until the last minute with their
cards and packages, post Office of
ficials predict the annual Yule rush
would be minimized immensely. But
despite fearful pleas each Deem
Der, the bulk of holiday mail falls
into post offices, less than seven
days before Christmas. What the
public really fears, say officials, is
that their gifts will be delivered toe
soon before Christmas. AS a result
all too many gifts don't arrive un-
til after Christmas! "Mail today,
is the plea of the heavily burdener'
poStmen below.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

The national headquarters of the
Democratic and Republican parties
are located in Washington, and ma
tional political leaders keep in con-
slant touch with them. In fact, as
one surmises, the principal business
OF Washington revolves around po-
litics. In the National Capital the
concensus of opinion is that third
party movements will grow weaker
instead of stronger during the next
two years. The recent elections ap-
pear to indicate that these opinions
are sound.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02
Why Huskies Are Timid

Many folks have probably won-
dered what kind of a disposition is
possessed by dog of the North,
particularly the so-called huskie.
The cautious wolf-like expression of
a Siberian or Labrador huskie
makes the average person bit
wary, writes George Butz in the
Philadelphia Inquirer. Huskies are
timid of humans because of their
environment in the North. The dogs
do not come into contact with peo-
pie, so it can be easily understood
why they are reluctant to be pet
ted and pampered. However, the
Eskimos and dog sled drivers will
tell YOU huskies do not bite.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02
How to Test Feather Pillows

Pillows do not live forever. The
best of them should not be expected
to live more than five or ten years.
Feathers dry out, lose their natural
oil and become fiat and lifeless. To
test pillow, rest it over your arm.
If it droops it is time to replace it
with a new pillow.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

Little bank roll ere we part,
Let me hug you to my heart;
All the year I've chung to you,
I've been faithful; you've been true
Little bank roll, in day
You and / shall start away
To a Christmas shopping spot.
I'll come back, but you viii not"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

The plain fact. is that America
mas reason to fear Mexico because it
almost constantly endangers the
.ecurity of the Western Hemisphere.
rhe rest of Pan-America aims for
peace on earth. good will towards
men,.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

A democracy can't have military
secrets. 1t must tell the people its
needs and plans and win their APP
prevail to get the money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02
How to Reopen Enxelone

If you have forgotten to inclose
some article in your letter, you can
reopen the envelope by laying a wet
cloth over the flap and pressing
with a warm iron.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02
How to Drive Nail in Plaster

To drive a nail into plaster with
out cracking the plaster, heat the
nail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

When a man buys piece Of prop
erty for a song he may regret his
vocal ability later on.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

II he goes through life with chip
on his shoulder. 1t isn't the only
piece Of wood up there,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

A widow should be satisfied with
a consolation prize in the matrimon-
ial lottery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-02

A man is never contented with
his Lot until he occupies one in q
cemetery.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
u. S. GUARDING
z WOMEN AS SPY
QUIZ NEARS END
One Witness Was Close
Friend Of DR.. GriebI

NEW YORK, June is U.N.SO.
Two women were in protective
custody" today as Federal grand
Jury neared completion of its spy
investigation.
Those being protected because
of the Importance attached by
Government officials to informa-
ton they possess are Miss Senta
de Wanger, Hampstead, L. l.,
liquor store operator, and Mrs.
Kate Busch, close friend of DR..
Ignatz T. Griebl, who fled to Ger
many while under subpoena to
testify in the spy probe.
Federal agents descended on
Long Island flying fields after
reports circulated that Miss De
IWanger gave authorities informa-
ton concerning espionage in con-
Inection with aviation in this
country.
Miss De Wanger broke into pub
lie print last year when she ar
ranged for the funeral of Otto
Hammershleg, described as a for
mer captain in the German army
during the World War. After his
body was found near Long Beach,
police said he committed suicide.
While Federal authorities were
silent about progress of their in
veStigation, reports were current
several indictments may be handed
Iup soon.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
Mew Arlington
Relief Setup
Due Soon

ARLINGTON, Va. June IS
The Arlington county board will
consider the appointment of a new
three-member county welfare
board and welfare superintendent
at an adjourned meeting tomor,
row.
BY terms of a new State law
the revised welfare setup must be-
come effective July /. Mrs. Mae
C. Jacobs is the present welfare
superintendent.
Before adjourning its meeting
yesterday, the county board
awarded Thomas j. Crack of Ar
lington the contract for collection
of trash and garbage during the
fiscal year starting July on his
bid of $37,S00
The board delayed action on the
request of Bessie Lewis Mckee to
rezone a 16-acre tract near Ash
ton Heights, to permit erection of
row-type houses. Objecting peti-
tions, signed by scores of prop
erty owners adjoining the site,
were presented.
County expenses for the first
half of June we're approved at
$34,420.43. They included a $14,-
095.94 pay roll.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
Beauty Photos
Classified for
Contest Judges
Eastern High School Has Largest Number
Among 1,34O Golden Mirror Entrants

numbers anything Eastern High School has greater
number than any other school win the Golden
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
Nurse .Bares Landis Triangle

thing in regard to the wedding
ring?"
NO"
Did you know he was mar
ried?"
NO"
when did you learn he was
married?"
when I read it in the news
papers"
When was the last time you
saw the defendant?"
When we went bicycling
around the Tidal Basin on
March %, around 2 o'clock.
when you went to the Tidal
Basin did you observe a sock
filled with sand in his carr"
OBJECTION FAILS
Defense Attorney e. Russell
Kelly objected strenuously to the
question, but Justice Adkins ruled
Miss Simpson could answer it. The
prosecution contends that Lands
used sand-filled sock to beat his
wife into Inconsistencies on a
lonely road in Northeast Washing
ton before crushing her skull with
a rock.
Miss Simpson said she had never
seen such a sock in Lands car,
although on frequent occasions
she had observed gun and po-
licen ems night stick in the ma
chine.
Miss Simpson said Lands
mother called upon her at the
nurses home shortly before Christ
mas, but defense objections pre-
vented her relating any details of
their conversation. Later, she
said, she accompanied Lands to
his mothers apartment on two dill
ferent occasions.
In cross examination Defense
Attorney Kelly asked:
isn't it a fact that on one
occasion when you visited his
mothers house she said this, or
substantially this: Don't you
know this boy is married?'"
NO"
"She never did say that?"
mo" (very positively.
You still say you did not
know he was married until you
read it in the papers?"
"YeS."
Lands was white-faced while
Miss Simpson was testifying, but
he showed no signs of emotion,
and conferred frequently with his
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
z Promoted
Sons of GLGssfOrd,
Fries Boosted

Promotion of two Army officers,
sons of generals well-known in
Washington, was announced today
by the War Department.
Second Lieut.. Stuart G. Fries,
son of Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries,
retired head of the Chemical War,
fare Service, has been promoted
to the rank of first lieutenant. He
is on duty in Hawaii. General
Fries takes an active part in civic
affairs here.
Also promoted to the rank OF
first lieutenant was Pelham D
Glassford, son of Brig. Gen. Pei
ham D. Glassford, superintendent
of police here at the time of the
bonus army riots.
Lieutenant GlasSford is in the
Air Corps and stationed in Hawaii
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
BAR COMMENDS
8 FOR JUDGES

Following a memorial exercise
honoring IA members of the Dis
trict Bar Association who died
during the past year, the associa-
ton, meeting last night at the
Mayflower Hotel, indorsed nine
members for local judgeShips.
Three outstanding attorneys
were Endorsed for the post on the
Appellate Court. They are Abner
H. Ferguson, E. Barrett Prettyman
and Seth w. Richardson. Six
others, Charles w. Arth, George
P. Barse, Arthur P. Drury, 10 V.
Morgan and H. Winship Wheatley,
were recommended for considera-
ton for appointment to the United
States District Court.
The memorial exercises were in
charge of E. Hilton Jackson, who
was assisted by Bolitha j. Laws.
president of the association, who
was recently nominated by the
President as an associate justice
Of the District Court.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
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times a week-sometimes not at
ALL"
What do you mean, not at
alp"
Some weeks l didn't see
him"
How many times did you see
him in September"
Il don't recall"
How many times in Octo-
ber?"
II can't remember"
How many times in Novem-
Der and December"
GAVE HER WATCH
Il don't know. When we first
met I did not see MIN as often
as later on
How many times in February
and March?"
1.-TWO or three times a week"
Did he ever give you any
jewelry?"
yes. He gave me a gold
wrist watch Christmas"
rs this the watch?"
At this point Heflin handed
Miss Simpson a slender gold wris
watch which previously had beer
identified by Mrs. Thelma Souder
sister of the slain woman, as tht
gift Lands had presented to hi
wife when she was graduated from
Tech High School in 1886, shortl!
before their marriage.
DIAMOND RING
Taking the watch in her hands
Miss Simpson examined it cloSel!
and said:
This is exactly like the
watch he gave me Christmas"
Did he give you any other
jewelry?"
HE gave me a ring on my
birthday, March 15."
Describe it,"
About all I could say is that
it was a diamond ring"
Miss Simpson said Lands pre-
sented the ring to her in from
of the Nurses Home and at tn
same time showed her a wedding
ring, but she was unable to re
cal! details of their conversation
at that time.
II think I said something
about how beautiful the ring
was" she testified.
What did you do with the
ring?" Heflin asked.
II wore it off and on until I
learned of the DEATH"
What did you do with the
ring then?"
Il returned it,"
READ 1T IN PAPERS
when he gave you the en-
gagement ring, did he say any
The Washington times., 1938-06-15

Germany. The comedian willib9
accompanied by his wife and
daughter, Janet, and his son,in.
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Metzger. Cantor's helu
has made possible the passage of
227 children out Of Germany and
Austria into Palestine. His goal
is 500. ,.-..
The Washington times., 1938-06-15

Mirror beauty contest.
The contest editor today went
into a laboriouS third day of sort
ing 1.340 photographs of contest
ants and submitting them to the
judges.
Classification of pictures alpha
betically and according to schools,
to facilitate the judges work, lso
revealed that Western. woodrow
Wilson and Central High Schools
come next in order of number Of
entries. Visitation Academy anG
Sidwell Friends School, with one
entrant each, are at the bottom
of the list.
50 SCHOOLS REPRESENTED
The contestants represent So
public, parochial and private high
schools, many having more than
100 entries each.
Meanwhile, publication of pic
lures of contest entrants contin'
ued in every issue of The Wash
ington Times and the Washington
Herald. But the rush of entrants
at the last minute-more tNan
300 entered in the last "a hours
before the deadline at midnight
Sunday-made it impossible for
all pictures to be published.
However. each picture will be
judged individually, without le-
gard to whether it was published,
as the judges seek to pick the
10 most beautiful girls. Selection
of those 10 will be made on the
basis of their photographs. The
Judges hope their selection Will
be completed and the results pub
lished by the latter part of this
week.
THREE TO RECEIVE PRIZES
Those 10 will then be guests of
Mrs. Eleanor Patterson at her
home, Dover House, Maryland,
where they will meet the judges
in person.
Winners of the first three prizes
will be selected at that time. The
judges taking into consideration
beauty, charm and bearing. The
prizes will be awarded at the
high school class nights unless
the winners are students of pri-
vate schools whose graduation ex-
ercises already have been held.
In that case other arrangements
will be made.
The winner will receive the
beautiful 14-inch Golden Mirror
Runner-up will be awarded a II.
jewel Benrus signet wrist watch
presented by Charles Schwartz
and Son, and third prize will be
10-piece dresser set from Selin-
gers.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15

attorneys. Soon after Kelly
started his cross-examination Ian
dis whispered to Defense Counsel
Jean Boardman, and Boardman
relayed the message to Kelly.
After receiving it, Kelly said:
II have no further questions.
Miss Simpson was excused. She
took a seat in the front row of the
court room.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
Death Merchant
Hitler Calls i. S.

BERLIN, June Is G.N.SD.-The
newspaper Voelkischer Beobachter,
Chancellor Hitler's private mouth
piece, today bitterly attacked
American munitions exports. The
paper called the United States
"the greatest death merchant in
the world"
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
TEMPERATURES
DEPARTURES

DEPARTURES
Accumulated excess of tempera-
ture since January /, 1888, 586.
Excess of temperature since
June /, 1898, "a.
Accumulated deficiency of pre-
cipitation since January /, 1898,
GIT.
Deficiency of precipitation since
June /, 1888. l65.
Temperature same date last
year-Highest Sc; lowest, Sc,
TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
Cantor to Plead
For Jews in Britain

HOLLYWOOD, June Is QN.S0.
Eddie Cantor said today he plans
to leave for England July 6 to
raise funds for Jewish children in
The Washington times., 1938-06-15

Pictures of contestants in
the Golden Mirror contest
will be found on Pages %
and 20 of tOday'S Times.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
The Weather

District of Columbia-Fair to-
night Thursday mostly cloudy;
not much change in temperature
gentle variable winds.
Maryland-Fair tonight; Thurs
day partly cloudy; not much
change in temperature.
Virginia-Fair, not so cool in
southwest portion tonight; Thurs.
day partly cloudy.
TIDE TABLES
High tides today at 1922 a. m
and at 9:49 p. m.
High tides tomorrow at 9:59 a
m. and at 1890 p. m.
Low tides today at 1856 a. m
and at Apt p. m.
Low tides tomorrow at ABS a
m. and at SOB p. m.
SUN AND MOON
The sun rises today at 4:39 a
m. and sets at 7:34 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at ABS
a. m. and sets at 7:34 p. m.
The moon rises today at
9:42 p. m. and sets at 1908 a. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at
9:58 p. m. and sets at 1859 a. m.
La gaceta., 1938-10-08
BENAVENTE KABLA De LA GUERRA
Los fascistas "envilecen el heroismo'

Jacinto Benavente, premio
Nobel de Literature, autor dra
matico que a reganadientes
han venido tolerando las cla-
ses feudales e%spanolas duran
te cuarenta amos, ha vuelto a
hablar en- publico. Ha hecho
declaraciones de un valor po-
litico innegable.
Los fascistas que abrieron
las puertas de Espana a la in
vasi6n, han dicho en- sus hoji-
tas de propaganda, mil wees:
"Los rojos han asesinado a Be-
navente". Frente a los valores
intelectuales de la Rep1blica
espanola ellos no han podido
opener personalidades nj OPT
niones s6lidas. A falta de- ESQ, re
piten. con una obstinaci6n est1-
pida: Han asesinado a los
hermanos Quintero." Ellos les
desmintieron con sus propias
palabras. "Han asesinado a Pa
lacio Valdes." Tambien el les
contest6 a su bora, con pala-
bras firmes Y medulares. EN-
tonces-dijeron-, por 10 me-
nos a Benavente." Y aqui esta
ell maestro, opinando sObre
ellos, sobre nosotros, sobre 81
mismo.
Y es que los fascistas, que ca
recen de nociones exactas del
mundo Y sobre TODD de la cultu-
ra, 10 reducen TODD a repetir
Han matado". "Han matado".
ST con este resolvieran ellos SUI
problema, ell de haber ejercido
una sofa politica la del crimen
ell de tener una sofia teoria, Ia del
crimen, Sc comprenderia. Pero
nuestra realidad les replica ST.
lenciosamente, sin gestos nj vo-
ces, con su sofia presencia. Una
La gaceta., 1938-10-08
SOCIALE
(Vjene de Ia So pdg.)

Estelita EcheZabal, Marisd
Alba, Clarivel Alvarez, MatIlde
Lopez, Gilberto Delfino, Sindo
Triana, F. Abreu Happy y Jo-
sc Gasulla, Sc distinguieron en-
sus respectivos papeles, colabo-
rando en- Ell exito del conjunto.
E55a noche Sc repondra SCI
Triunfo de la Democracia", la e.
mocionante obra que tantos a.
plausos recibiera Ia noche de su
estreno.
Manana domingo, como he
mos venido anunciando, sc as-
trenara eel Mayoral", obra re-
presentada IT'S noches consecu-
twas en- ell teatro MART de la Ha
bana. t.t y
Quedan pocas localidades, 10
cue avisamos a nuestras fami-
lias. Ii
La gaceta., 1938-10-08
Est5nase Que Uegdrd a 10000 ell
nlmerO de los que serdn
retiradOs

Londres, oct. 8s-E gobierno
italiano anunci6 hoy, por medic
de una nota del general Franco,
que seran retirados de Espana
todos los italianos que en- la pc
ninsula llevan 18 meses de SER
Vicio.
No sc eSpecifica en- Ell docu-
mento Ell n1mero de extranieros
combatientes que seran repa-
triadoS.
81 general Franco, dice la
nota, prepare la Immediate re-
patriaci6n de los legionarios
italianos que llevan mas de 18
meses de campana en- terrific
rio espanol. LA Espana nacio
nalista al ~efectuar esta sustain
cial reduction de voluntarios,
contribute de una manera E.
fectiva al restablecimiento dc
la confianza International y al
mismo tempo satisface los de-
secs manifestados por ell &C.
mite de Mediterranean.
Los primeros en- ser retira-
dos seran los que tomaron par
tie en- las acciones de Malaga y
Guadalajara.
Estimase que Ia noticia es
ell resultado de las ultimas con
versaciones entire ell embaja-
dor ingles en- Roma. condo de
Perth, Y ell condo Galeazo Cha
no.
Italia dice que solo tiene 40
mil voluntarios en- Espana; pc
no todos los observadores ex-
tranjeros Green que ell total pa
sa de $4,000.
La gaceta., 1938-10-08
as DGmas del G. EspaNol

Las DGmas del c. EspaNol
Las damas del Centre Espanol
acaban de lamar I'M interesante
programa, del cual nos envian
un ejemplar, que agradecemos.
Ell dfa Is verificaran elias su
function, en- ell teatro del Centre
Espanol, en- Ybor, con las gra-
ciosas obras "Las Pobrecitas
Mujeres" y LA Corte Supreme
del Desastre'.
Las f~unciones de esta secci6n
todos los amos, tienen por fina-
lidad laborar EN- pro de los OBJ
jetos que en- ell S~anatorio Sc ne
cesitan.
La gaceta., 1938-10-08
LARGA DISTANC7A

Una extension telef6nica a la
cocina o cuarto de dormir econo-
mia incontables pasos y no cues
ia mas que el valor de un sello
de correo al dia.
Pone amigos y parientes de dis
tantes ciudades tan cerca como
nuestro telefono.
Las tarifas son bajas despues de
las TOO P. M. y TODD ell dia del
domingo.
La gaceta., 1938-10-08


de Ia corte de 10 criminal q r
c, .Ktnoan, que asesin6 81 es-
po:a VS. haAa en- ibertad pro-
.visional sujeto a una apelaci6n,
per haber atacado y agredido al
sT3ogal5o J. Bledsoe, eX.egislador
bdl estado.
Bledsoe no concurri6 al jul
clio.
Ademas de II fianza qua va
tiene prestada, de $4,000, DE-
bera entregar otra de $250,00.