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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01
FERRY co. PROBE Is STARTED

The Public Service Commission
has begun an investigation into the
operations of the Claiborne-Annapo-
lis Ferry Company to determine
whether its rates should be reduced.
The investigation, undertaken by
the engineering and accounting de-
partments of the P. S. c., is expect
ed to be completed in September.
The findings will be presented to
the commission by Joseph Sherbow,
Peoples Counsel, at an open hear
ing.
A reduction In the rates has been
sought by some of the large COM
mercial trucking companies and by
residents of the Eastern Shore who
use the ferry service regularly.
The inquiry is being made under
the commissions policy of making
periodic checks Of the operations of
State utilities, it was explained.
Although many users Of the fer
ry service favor reduced rates, no
formal complaints against the pres
ent charges have been fled with the
P. S. c.. Frank Harper, commission
secretary said.
During the summer the company
operates twenty round trips day.
charging $3.50 for small and $500
for large cars for one-way trips.
Passengers fares are so cents.
Last year the ferry company
showed 9 axed capital eyaluation n
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01

A glance at the various business
barometers-and a cursory reading
of the more experienced annalists
d forecasters-produces o m Q
grounds of optimism. For several
month industrial conditions have
been improving.
Most significant recent event I'm
the business world has been a fairly
sharp rise in the index Of durable
goods production. Heavy industry
almost always goes down first when
a depression" or a recession" 10
pending and almost always goes
up last when we are on the verge
of recovery" movement. In June
durable goods production jumped
about ten points, later figures I'M
dictate that the betterment has
continued.
Improvement Is also evident I'm
that all-important field-employ-
ment. According to Business Week.
employment gained 100000 in O
recent month-biggest increase for
that month in ten years. This up
ward trend In jobs. say most Of the
economists, should continue wel1
into fall and perhaps longer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01
F1REMEN's SHORT COURSE

The Tenth Annual Short Course
for firemen will be opened at the
University of Maryland, SeptembeE
5, under the direction of Chief J. w.
Just, Director of the Fire Service
Extension Department of the Uni
versity. The course is sponsored by
the Maryland State Firemen's Assoc
citation, The Fire Chiefs Club of
Maryland and the College Of En-
cheering of the University OF
Maryland.
The program Is expected to be the
best ever, held at the University and
will consist of lectures, demonstra-
tions and practical training eYolu-
lions. {
Men of outstanding national rep
utations have been secured for the
Instruction Staff, including Chief
Harry X. (Smoky) Rogars, for the
past eighteen years Fire Depart
ment Instructor covering nineteen
middle wester nstates. Chief Rogars
was formerly Of the Wichita, Kansas
Fire Department and is an Honor
airy Chief of the Chicago Fire De-
partment. Also on the Staff will be
CAPTAIN Hugh Ousley, Fire Depart
ment Instructor of Missouri and adj
jacent states, and formerly of the
st. Louis Fire Department. Captain
Ousley is one of the best informed
men in the Fire Department Train
ing Service.
A new feature this year will be
the awarding of sixteen attendance
prizes, donated for the purpose by
various manufacturers Of fire de-
partment equipment.
I've have secured the services OF
the countries best Instructors" said
Chief Just, land have prepared
well balanced program that is en-
tirely of practical nature, to make
the Maryland Fire School one Of
the outstanding schools of the coun-
try. Many inquiries have been re-
ceived from adjacent states and all
indications point to q record attend
ance".
The school is available to all fire.
men without charge. Living accom-
modations, with meals, may be SCI
cured on the campus for $500 for
the full three days.Men are to bring
their own pillow and linens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01
$4,000 900 Estate Unocc upied

One of the most palatial estates
In the world remains unoccupied, al
though an army Of caretakers is
kept busy around the grounds. It
is the Van Deering estate, called
Viscaya, at Miami, Fla, which cost
in excess of $4,000, 900. The man.
sion is furnished with priceless
antiques collected from all over the
globe and the gardens include plants
brought from all sections Of the
tropical belt. The estate has been
tied up in litigation for years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01
War secretary's Som Executed

Midshipman Spencer, son of a
secretary of war, Boatswain Samuel
Cromwell and Seaman Elisha Small
were suspected of mutiny on the
brig Somers in 1912. Alexander Sill
dell Mackenzie was in command,
and they were executed. Midship-
man Spencer's father was secretary
Of war, and there was a great deal
Of sympathy for him and amaze
ment at the extreme act Of disci-
pine, but the command was exon
Grated by a court Of inquiry and
court-martial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01

As many as $1,000 people in a day
put in phone calls in New York city
to hear the weather forecast an
nounced mechanically.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01

Short story of a widow and life
insurance: ID She gets the money.
(2) She asks prominent citizen
how 70 invest i. SO The end
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01

Any form of government seems
grand to those on top; any govern
ment policies seem good to those
who get free handouts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01

$1.455,S24: operating revenue.
$452,17s: operating expense q.
S2sz. $50. and net income ssaASaas
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01
FOLLOW the FUNNIES
Here are real friends whose LIES
BUSINESS Is mskins you ksppyl

toonist Osborne's
funny folk also
come to you every
week ID, this paper.
A ND Finney.
"A "Finney Of
the Force" 10 the
answer to the
charge that nobody
q -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01

T1RIENDS who never fail to make you
laugh can always make you forget the
painful pressure Of your corns or taxes. On
the Funny Page Of this Newspaper ore q
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-01

group Of hiessA
whose riotous
antics shoe the
blues away week
after week.
E'R instance,
L. there are
Gene Byrnes'
/" Regular Eel.
lers," % likely q
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-14

NEWARK. y. j., Jan. 10
4 heroic woman this week
saved the lives of five white
children when. disregarding
her own safety. she refused
10 abandon a fsc-razed house mere
uHg5f Soc had saved ATT or The young
.strs
b. The woman, Ms Myrg Fius q,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-14
Heroism OF Maid Saves 5 Children
OF Employer From Blazing Building

liam, from his crib in a room on the
first floor ard rush him to the street
Then, Drawing The dense smoke she
went back into the house and car
riod out the other children whom
he found huddlod- ioGc--cr.- -e-1--
fled IN the cellar Almost overcome
by smoke herself, she hauled them
TO safety
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-14
NC. State Colleges To
Benefit From Mo. Case

view TO making specific rerommen-
da,1l To be present legislature
Duty To Provide
HIS message s5.d in gar; We
have no provisi1n for tae education
of Negroes IN special courses % law.
pharmacy or medicine Because it IS
our duty as a state 90 make such
provision and in harmony with inc
Supreme Court decision in the Mis-
souri, care. ] recommend ,ha. zr-n
courses 20 are deemed Necessary and
essential be established at tie coll
lcae fNrth Carolina COLLEGE Tor
NeEroel 20 Durham. j. added
courses are required iH agriculture
OF tech losy, ihcy should be pro-
FHnW
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-14

Powerless 10 refuse the command
of two thugs who insisted on reliev-
ing him Of his money, an unnamed
citizen IS minus the sum Of S28
Re was held up in the rear Of 3O25
Z. Grand Boulevard last Monday.
Botn men We're armed with blue
steel guns And il apprehended
viii be charged with armed rob-
berry.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-14

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Evening star., 1939-03-18
Ladies' of Charity
To Give Breakfast

Leading Catholic clergymen and
members of Catholic women's Or
ganizations will attend the fourth
annual communion mass and break
fast Of the Ladies Of Charity at
Holy Name Church, Eleventh and
X streets NE, at 8 o'clock tomorrow
morning. Most Rev. John M. Nc
Namara, Auxiliary Bishop of Balti-
more, will be celebrant of the mass
Rev. William Henry Russell OF
Catholic University will speak at
the breakfast and other guests will
include Rev. John w. Bowling, pas
tor of Holy Name; Right. Rev. Msgr.
Eugene j. Connolly, pastor of St
Peters: Right Rev. Msgr. Francesca
Lardone of Catholic University, Rev.
Lawrence j. Shehan, director of
Catholic charities, and the Rev.
Henry j. Weitzel, S. j., pastor of st.
Aloysius.
The officers of the Ladies OF
Charity are Mrs. Frank Schwoerer,
president; Mrs. Carl j. jain, vice
president; Mrs. James Fritz, secre-
tary; Mrs. Earl Gore, treasurer, and
Miss U. E. Collins, executive secre-
tary.
Evening star., 1939-03-18
| u. S. Holds Up
| Mail Sent to
|Czecho-SIovokiu

Any one who has sent mail to
Czecho- -Slovakia in the last few days
that he wouldn't like t. have de-
livered now can get 1t back by
applying to his local postmaster
before next Tuesday.
The Post Once Department al
ready has received several requests
for the stoppage and return Of mail
addressed to the now extinct re-
public.
In view Of these requests and "the
unsettled conditions" In what was
Czecho-Slovakia, the department
announced that all mail in its Gus
tody en- route to Czecho- -Slovakia
would be held up for q short time.
Matter in the mail in this country
will be held at New York, and that
on ships will be held at the Ameri-
can Embassy in Paris.
All mail not marked for return by
March 81 will 60 forward after that
date.
Evening star., 1939-03-18
Benes Calls on League
To Aid Czecho- -SIovakia
By the Associated Press.

by the AxSocl2teo fTebS.
GENEVA, March 18.-Eduard
Benes, former President Of Czecho-
Slovakia. demanded today that ar
ticle x of the League Covenant be
put into force on behalf of his dis
membered homeland. He cabled the
demand to Joseph A. c. Avenol,
secretary general Of the League Of
Nations.
Article K binds members of the
League to respect and preserve the
territorial integrity and political in
dependence of all other members
against territorial aggression.
1t provides that in case of ag-
gression, or threat or danger of
aggression. the Council shall advise
upon the means by which this obli-
cation shall be fulfilled.
DR.. BeneS invoked all other ar
ticles of the Covenant that may be
involved" in the present case.
DR.. Benes said that he was con-
vinced that no League member
would condone "this crime" in
Czecho- -Slovakia and that all mem
bers of the League will in due time
do what their commitments under
the League Covenant impose upon
them"
Evening star., 1939-03-18
Corpotho-Ukroine Jews
Fleeing by Hundreds

BEREGSZASZ. Carpatho- Ukraine,
March 10 R.-Sandwiched between
advancing columns of soldiers, hum
dreds of Jews were moving southwark
on highways and trains today hoping
desperately to get out of Central
Europe.
Most of them seemed to be COM
paratively unconcerned by the mill
taxy phases of the Hungarian an
nexation Of this former Czecho-Slo-
yak district. But they knew that
Hungary has just adopted legisla-
tion restricting Jewish participation
In business and the professions.
Their greatest concern, and the
question most frequently asked. was
when it Hitler cominb?"
The nearest that Germans ap-
preached, however, was to the village
Of Nagyszalancz in Slovakia on the
Carpatho- Ukraine border.
There, at one point, German and
Hungarian soldiers were quartered
on opposite sides of the road. There
was nothing to indicate that the
Germans contemplated moving fur
ther east but their presence appeared
to be to assure that the Hungarians
would not move west into Slovakia.
Evening star., 1939-03-18
Neutrality Act as means of giving
the President greater power TO deal
with dictat0r nations

Neutrality Act as q means Of giving
the President greater power TO deal
with dictator nations.
o-Nothing Attitude Hit.
1--WE need either some kind of
formal international machinery to
settle disputes or informal cooper
alton among the worlds peace loving
and law-abiding nations" he said.
The Neutrality Act says we can't
participate in program to curb or
quarantine dictators. It prevents
freedom Of action. 80 If the dicta-
tors think the United States will sit
back here and shirk and spurn all
responsibility for the world in which
we live, they are simply seeing
through a glass darkly."
Senator Connally, Democrat, of
Texas, another Foreign Relations
Committeeman. asserted legislation
was necessary to give the President
more freedom In directing interna-
tional relations.
There are too many members OF
Congress for Congress to handle for
eign affairs" he said. "and the leg
islative branch should not handicap
the constitutional power of the
President to conduct international
relations"
Senator George said he did not
favor outright repeal of the neu-
trality law.
Repeal of the law without the en-
actment Of any substitute might we'll
be interpreted by some peoples Of
Europes as a declaration by the
United States that we are ready to
give active support and assistance
in the event Of a great European
war"
1T seems to me-" commented SEN
ator La Toilette, Progressive, of Wis
consin, still another member of the
Foreign Relations Committee, that
Germany's action was the inevitable
consequence of the Versailles Treaty
and the postwar policy Of the ma
tions which resisted efforts to
ameliorate the harsh terms of that
document at a time when such &C.
ton would have preserved a repub-
lican form Of government in Ger
many"
Senator Thomas, Democrat, Of
Utah expressed doubt that Hitler's
position was strengthened by his
march into Czecho-Slovakia.
Evening star., 1939-03-18

Of the nations which controlled
the seas-probably Great Britain
and France.
Both Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Welles
refrained yesterday from suggesting
specific measures. Mr.. Welles criti-
cized acts which he said had ire
suited in the temporary extinguish-
ment of the liberties Of q free and
Independent people"
Puzzled by Temporary"
Senators were puzzled by his use
Of the word temporary" but could
find nothing else in his statement
to indicate what developments might
restore an independent government
to the Czechs.
Senator Pittman asserted that
Hitler, by his seizure of the Czech
provinces, has confirmed his de-
ception of Mr.. Chamberlain and has
made clear his fanatical ambition
and intention to dominate every
where that conspiracy and military
force can accomplish his purpose.
Referring to Germany, Italy and
Japan, Senator Pittman said that
the three totalitarian powers are
acting under a perfect understand
ing"
Suggestions with regard to the
danger to Latin American repub-
lies may not be derided," he added
Senator Barkley told reporters that
mo part Of the world can be uncon-
cerned over the developments ir
Europe during the last week."
ITO ignore these developments" hi
said, would be to express uncon-
cern about the maintenance of inter-
Evening star., 1939-03-18
Commerce Legion Post
Names Temporary Head

Plans for the organization of a
new Department of Commerce Post
OF the American Legion moved ahead
with the election yesterday of Henry
T. Thomas of the Marine Inspection
and Navigation Bureau as temporary
chairman.
More than 300 war veterans at the
Commerce Department are expected
to be identified with the new post.
Fred Frazier, former national
commander of the 40 and 8, and
other representatives of the organ
lzatlon's national Office, spoke at
yesterdays organization meeting
held at the Commerce Building.
Evening star., 1939-03-18

Cabinet 10 Reform
Czech Government
Under German Rule
To Change Constitution
And Abolish Senote;
/ Ministers Stoy
ax thu Associatsd Press.

By the Associated Press.
PRAGUE, March 18.-The Czech
cabinet meets today to reorganize the
government Of Bohemia and Mo-
ravia under the German protecto-
rate in accordance with the ideas Of
Naziism.
It was the second time within six
months that the Czechs found 1t
necessary to revamp their state Or
ganization. The first was after
Munich and loss Of Sudetenland.
The cabinet Of Rudolf Beran re-
mains, at least for the present, and
DR.. Emil Hacha still bears the title
Of President under the Nazi super
vision.
The cabinet was called to set up
new regime by changing the con-
stitution, abolishing the Senate and
delegating the Chamber of Deputies
to legislate with all its members be-
longing to one party-the National
Unity Party.
Only two parties have existed
since the Munich conference carved
up the country and forced the
Czechs to give up the luxury OF
many parties and free criticism.
Gen. Rudolf Gajda, Fascist leader
issued an order to his anti-Semitic
followers forbidding them to take
individual action against Jews, since
legal measures to restrict Jews al
ready are being enforced.
The frontiers will be opened again
tomorrow to every one not wanted
by the secret police. Trains are
scheduled to run regularly. Since
Wednesday they have been shut to
general traffic, although few for
eigners, among them some Ameri-
cans, got in and out with special
passes after demonstrating urgent
necessity.
Czech citizens, however, ever
after tomorrow, will have to possess
Gestapo pass before they car
cross the border.
Whether 1t will be possible soor
to aid Jews and others desiring te
leave the country was unclear be.
cause of the closing up of relief
organizations which had operated
with American and British funds
A number Of social workers of these
organizations were arrested.
Today was a school holiday TO,
Czech children, in celebration of thu
establishment of the Nazi protecto.
rate. Monday also will be a holi.
day.
Evening star., 1939-03-18

national law. international comfy,
and international obligations"
Senator Barkley said the European
developments undoubtedly would in
crease support in Congress for bill
by Pittman to permit the construc-
ton in the United States of war
ships and other armament for Latin
American countries.
Senator johnson, Republican, of
California, termed Hitler's coupe a
damned outrage" He said it was
shameful and disgraceful banditry."
Senator Pepper, a staunch admin
istration supporter, expressed a SIM
liar view. With some other men,
bers of the Foreign Relations Com
mittee, he demanded repeal of the
Evening star., 1939-03-18

between 7 and pm. The soldier
was alone at the time.
The body was found about $50
o'clock this morning by Frank
Adams of Broad Greek, Nd, who
was driving to work in Washington.
It lay beside q fairly-well popu-
lated stretch of highway, with a
house almost directly opposite.
Mr.. Adams went to the home of
. friend nearby-Sergt. G. G. Keith
of Company M, 18th Infantry-to
telephone police. When informed
that soldier lay dead beside the
highway, Sergt. Keith accompanied
Mr.. Adams back to the scene and
identified the body.
Homicide squad detectives and
police of No. II precinct today were
assisting Detective John F. Dent of
the Prince Georges force with the in
vestigation. Justice of the Peace J.
r. Creecy of Suitland, Nd, will hold
q coroner's inquest later.
Detective Dent said the toes of
the soldiers shoes were frozen in
mud which had been soft last night,
indicating the body was placed there
before midnight.
Dressed in Uniform.
The soldier was dressed in uniform
and overcoat and his cap lay about
Is feet from his head. He had bled
profusely.
DoIieo u,aro oo,,vi,,oad Tho eo1d;o~
was not the victim of hit-and-run
motorist. There were no blood
stains, except the footprints, on the
pavement and the gravel on the
bank was not disturbed.
Sergt. Garrett was typist at
tached to the Service Company at
Fort Washington. Sergt. Keith said
he was unmarried.
The other recent mysterious death
In Prince Georges County was that
Of Richard Straughan, Washington
bus driver and resident of River
dale, Md, who was found dying
of fractured skull on a bank OF
Paint Branch near the Baltimore
Boulevard In Berwyn. Detective
Dent still is investigating the death
which he is said to believe was
murder.
Some 20 witnesses were questioned
and eliminated.
Maj. G. A. jackson was appointed
president of an Army board to in
quire into the death. Other men,
bers were Its. John D. Lawlor and
ThadduS r. Dulin.
The board visited the scene before
the body was removed to Marlboro
The body later was taken to Walter
Reed Hospital.
A soldier told members of the
board he saw Sergt. Garrett in Oxon
Hill, Md, about 10 o'clock last night
Sergt. Garrett was a native ol
East Lynn, w. Va. He enlisted ir
Panama in 1920 and had been al
Fort Washington since 1894. He was
promoted to the sergeancy last
June.
His only known survivor is q sister
Mrs. Mabel 1yrel, living in Florida
Evening star., 1939-03-18
Foreign Gold Rushed
To j. ). in Face
Of newCrisis
Hoord Held by Treasury
Is Pushed Post
$l5,0oo. .0o0, 900 Mark
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
The latest European events have
pushed the gold holdings Of tn.
United States Treasury past the
SIS. .000, ,000, 900 mark.
Every time European owners Of
wealth get jittery about interna-
tional politics. they rush their sur
plus cash to the United States for
safekeeping, and considerable gold
comes here to pay for dollar credits.
The Treasury's newest gold &C
QUESTIONS sent its total to more than
60 per cent of all the monetary gold
in the world and to nearly half the
estimated $33 900 900 900 worth of
gold owned either by governments
or private persons.
Today's daily statement Of the
United States Treasury showed gold
assets at $15,0O5, ,239, ,730. ~, an in.
crease Of $22, 2,154, ,006.60 over the pre-
vious day.
Comparison Of Totals.
The United States total Of SIS.
600 900 900 compares with England's
81 300 ,00o, 900, Frances $1,000, 900 900.
Germany's $115,00O,0OO dncluding
more than $s0O00.000 confscated
from the Czech National Bank,
Italy's $4,000, 900, Hollands $685.
000 900, Belgium's $582 ,000, 900 and
Switzerland's $714,0OO,000 All the
gold in Europe is barely more than
81. 900 ,0O0, 900.
In this country gold is so plentiful,
except to private persons who are
prohibited from having it, that stor.
age is the big problem. About s6,-
900 900 900 of the metal is buried
in the new vaults specially con-
structed for the purpose at Fort
Knox, KY. The rest is distributed
around the Federal Reserve banks.
particularly New York and San
Francisco.
Profit from Regulation.
Since 1888 the Treasury had ac-
quired nearly 1000, ,0O0, 900 Of its
present gold holdings. Before then
gold was valued throughout the
world at $2067 per ounce. On jan
uary 80. 1884, President Roosevelt
raised the price to $35 per ounce
and this standard is informally ac-
cepted throughout the world, al
though no other country has an
effective price Of its own. About
$2,000, 900 900 Of this country's gold
hoard represents profit resulting
from the revaluation effected by the
President.
Congress now is debating the
Presidents request for an extension
from June 30 Of this year until some
time in 1941 Of his power to change
the gold value Of the dollar again.
This legislation would enable him
to raise the price of gold to maxi
mum Of $41 "a, or to lower it.