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Evening star., 1939-05-13
Jersey Firm Awarded
Reservoir Contract

Contract for the construction of
100000 gallon reservoir as a
part of the Districts water distri-
button system was awarded today
by the District Commissioners to
A. S. Wikstrom of Bound Brook,
N. j., for 1929, 100.
Funds for the project were pro-
vided in the District Appropriate
Act this year. The reservoir is to
be built in the grounds of the
United States Soldiers Home and
will be covered over and landscaped
when completed.
Evening star., 1939-05-13

crossing last october and last Feb
ruary a 76-year-o man was knock
ed down by street car at the same
corner. The man was in the hos
pital for two weeks and was able
to return to work only last week.
Evening star., 1939-06-18

THE DRESSER: q" wide with mir
ror size 221ax34h. Has 4 drawers.
Colonial wood knobs. Priced sep
arately ly--------------------$27.95
Evening star., 1939-06-18

THE CHEST-ON-CHEST: Men like
this for its large drawers and its
width of 80 inches. Colonial wood
knobs. Priced separately $685.
Evening star., 1939-06-18

THE BED: Authentic looking panel
style with a hand-hewn look that
gives it a distinctive charm. Dou-
BILE or twin size Sold separately,
SASS
The Paiais Royal, Furniture Fourth
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13

committee hearings. The Lea idea:
That competing transportation me-
dia provide a far more basic prob
lem than the railroad issue alone.
John A. Hastings. Not seriously
considered, but signifying how far
afield railroad relief proposals can
go, is the "plan for postalized trans
portation" evolved by former New
York State Senator Hastings, and
introduced last congress by North
Dakota's Rep. William Lemke. The
Hastings idea: Application to pas
senger and freight services of the
rate principle successfully sought
and profitably employed for a hum
dred years in first class mail car
rage The u. S. would be
divided into nine railroad regions
with five types of passenger service.
From New York to San Francisco
by coach would cost S.. Sample
fares by class from Manhattan to
Chicago: coach, 81; parlor car, So;
local sleeper. So; express reserved,
$40; de luxe limited, SIS. Not en-
tirely unsympathetic with the Hast
ings plan, Senator Wheeler sur
prised debunkers of postalization by
asking the interstate commerce
commission for an opinion on its
Feasibility.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
Secretary of Commerce to
Make $780, 900 Appointments

The patent Office will run, as it
always has run by itself, in a very
efficient manner. The bureau of air
commerce will be well managed be-
cause it has capable people in SUBJ
ordinate positions. The bureau Of
foreign and domestic commerce,
the bureau of fisheries, the bureau
of lighthouses and the others, or
most of them, will get along with
out too much trouble. because Mr..
Hopkins probably will leave them
alone.
But we should not leave Mr.. Hop
kins alone yet for the reason that
late this year, or early in 1910,
there will be about 10000 appoint
ments to be made by the secretary
of commerce. Next year is the pc
riod for the regular 10-year census
and the personnel must be named.
Next year also is campaign. year,
national election.
In the meantime, the business of
the country which is supposed to
receive encouragement and assist
ance from the department of conn
merce will be allowed to indulge in
hope. It will not be harrassed or
spanked or threatened with major
surgery beyond the Hopkins capac-
ity to do that sort of thing.
@ Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
Hopkins ls Objectionable
To a Majority in Congress

At the proper time, therefore,
congress will learn Of what is going
to be done by the new administra-
tor.
And then comes the climax. The
President again will ask congress
to vote relief funds in bulk, in blank
check, just as happened before. The
members will be treasured by the
administration concerning the abil-.
ity, honesty and soundness of plans
of the administrator. Mr.. Roose-
welt is said to hope that the strategy
will work. / doubt it, but stranger
things have happened. There have
been few times in my 20 years as a
Washington observer that the feel
ing against a member of the execu-
tive's staff has been so heated as it
has grown to be concerning Hop
kins and the relief spending that he
carried on. It will be recalled that
he never minced words about con-
gressional critics, and it will be re-
membered, as well, that he sought
to help the President purge" a
number of recalcitrant Democrats
who were seeking reelection. It
appears very strongly that Mr..
Roosevelt has elevated to his cabi-
net an individual thoroughly objec-
tionable to a majority Of congress
and has, at the same time, provid-
ed himself with a chance to get
spending money again. He may not
win with the maneuver, but he has
caught a good many persons off
guard with the trick.
But what of Hopkins as secretary
of commerce, assuming that the
name will be confirmed by the SEN
ate?
Well, Mr.. Hopkins will draw his
pay regularly on the first and if
teenth of each month. He will be
faithful in going to his office in the
powerful automobile that is provid-
ed by the government for the Sec
rotary Of commerce. He will sign
the papers which the secretary Of
commerce is required to sign be-
cause somebody, holding subordi-
nate positions and who knows what
it is all about, will tell him that is
their recommendation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
The Answers

/. The dollar.
2. Sun spots are solar cyclones
in which hot gases are cooled by
expansion.
8. A cathedral is the seat Of q
bishop.
4. The Hague (seat Of the court
and Amsterdam (legislative).
S. The 180th meridian, in the
mid-Pacific.
8. There is no prince of Wales
at the present time.
Z. It is said to have had seat
ing capacity Of $4,000. Includ-1
ing the crowds that could stand
outside, on the upper slopes Of
the two, hills and have distinct
though distant, view of the arena
a possible audience Of 485, 900 pei
pie could be accommodated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13

From its inspiration in Nazi Ger
many, European persecution Of
Jews is spreading to new fronts.
The latest:
CzechOslovakia. German-patterned
ghetto laws will soon 60 into effect.
Jews will be eliminated from poll
tics, civil service, teaching, journal
ism and radio. A few will be al
lowed to continue practicing law
and medicine.
Danzig. Though allowed to take
their wealth with them Tin contrast
to German methods), Danzig Jews
are fleeing in anticipation of the
Free City's union with the Reich.
Liechtenstein. Containing So
square miles, populated by 10000
people of Germanic origin, this prin-
cipality is ousting all Jews who ar
rived after the World war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
Transportation


Last winters congress tagged the
railroad issue stoo hot to handle"
and adjourned in the face of a labor
crisis. Since then the crisis has
been smoothed, but only on the
promise to both railroads and their
employees, that the new congress
will give better cooperation. First
step in the right direction was the
report of a six-man management
labor committee which asked: ~
regulation of all transportation by
the interstate commerce commits
sion; (2) creation of an independent
transportation board to handle all
other regulations; (3) creation Of a
federal transportation court; az re-
peal of the controversial long and
short-haul clause.
As congress rolls up its sleeves
once more, as observers discover
the only unanimity lies in undesira-
bility of government-owned rail-
roads, four men make rail news
either by speaking or by keeping
quiet:
President Roosevelt. The admin
istration's much-advertised 1899 leg
islative motto is "Let Congress Do
It." which means that less White
House pressure is being exerted on
law makers. Though the President
appointed the management-labor
committee, though its report was
made to him, he apparently believes
broad recommendations are enough.
Details of U. S. transportation re-
organization are being left for joint
senate-house ironing.
Sen. Burton *. Wheeler. Chair
man of the senate's interstate COM
merce committee, Montana's Wheel
er is the individualist who fought
President Roosevelt's court reform
bill. Definitely nonconformist, Mr..
Wheeler has promised to cooperate
with the White House but he calls
the management-labor report mere
ly working basis" Planks in the
Wheeler rail program: ~ no re-
peal of the long-and-short-haul
clause (Which prevents roads from
charging a lower rate for long
haul than for a short haul over the
same route, in the same directicn);
~ financial cleanup of railroads.
even though it necessitates drastic
measures to scale down top-heavy
structures; (3) no government loans
to railroads at 2 per cent unless sim
liar concession is made to other in
dustries.
Rep. Clarence #. Lea. Far-sighted
and willing to listen, California's
Lea-as chairman of the house in
terstate commerce committees
introducing broadly drafted railroad
relief legislation on the stipulations
that it must not be rushed, that it
shall be reworked after lengthy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
Ask Me .4nother
Q "A General Quis
The Questions

/. To what coin Of the United
States did the Spanish "pieces Of
eight" correspond?
2. What are sun spots?
8. What marks the distinction
between cathedral and an ordi-
nary church?
4. What are the two capitals Of
Holland?
5. Where is the International
Date Line?
6. Who is now the prince Of
Wales?
z. What was the capacity Of the
Roman Circus Maximus?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
Miscellany

For the first time in its history,
New York's Sing Sing prison has
executions every week during Jam
uary. Total for the month already
scheduled: 10.
q U. S. correspondents returning
from eighth Pan-American confer
ence at Lima, Peru, have reported
censorship, intimidation and spying
unlike that ever before seen at a
Pan-American assembly.
Q Army participation in the u. S.
navy's three-month Atlantic fleet
maneuvers has been cancelled be-
cause of friction, army officials
claiming the exercise offers little
value for Its officers and men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
asia


Asia
War-torn China's biggest boast Is
her constantly growing national
unity, a product Of necessity that
has made Generalissimo Chang
Kai-shek the strongest Chinese ruler
in modern history. But despite this
well-publicized unity, China has not
been able to make much of show
ing against her Japanese invaders.
Indeed, foreign military observers
find Tokyo's paper-thin front lines
SO vulnerable that they say $4,000
American, British or French troops
could put the enemy to rout. But in
Jap-occupied territory are 270,00O,-
600 civilians and 1,250,00O armed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
Bruckart's Washington Digest M
President Put Over Fast One i'm
Naming Hopkins to Commerce Post
Reduces Chances Of Investigation Of WPA and Its Relief
Spending; Appointment of Harrington to
Hopkins Place Seen as Strategic Move.
BY WILLIAM BRUCKART
WNU Service, National Press Bldg, Washington, D. @.

the sudden maneuver by the Presi-
dent. There will be many attacks
on the relief policies at an early
date because the WPA must have
something like $3.50, 100000 in addi-
tional money before the middle Of
February, and that request will be
laid before congress along with 9TH
er calls for money in the first de-
ficiency bill. But Mr.. Hopkins will
be nesting comfortably in his pam
elled office on the fifth floor of the
commerce department; he will be
completely detached" from WPA
and SO the controversy over voting
the money will settle down to mat
ter of principle without having too
much personality in it.
The appointment of Col. Harring-
ton will be much advertised by adj
ministration supporters in order to
help others forget that Hopkins once
held the job. Colonel Harrington is
accepted as high grade man. His
army associates know him as capa-
BILE and efficient and the critics OF
relief policies cannot help feeling
that he will do a fairly good job.
He has not engaged in politics, as
Hopkins did, and thus is immune
from that approach.
Beneath the surface, plans are
said to be under way to give the
country a correct impression" of
the new WPA. Colonel Harrington
is reported to be planning to do
away with most of the boon dog
Cling, sewing circles to make baby
diapers, writer's projects, art prof.
ects, what-else-have-you. He wants
to use the WPA money for "con-
structive purposes"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
LEAFS HAIR
PREPARATION

the change coming about so gradually
that even every day associates will not
suspect its use. IFS most easily applied
and even the first bottle shows results.
Follow the simple directions, give II a
fair trial on money-back guarantee. Il
your druggist does not have il, just send
ST. and your name and address today to
LEAFS TONIC COMPANY
Brentwood, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13

That's what the prematurely gray
and their friends, too often think.
Thousands have found the solution to
that problem in the use Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13

EDITORS NoTE-Whsn opinions are
expressed in these columns, they are those
Of the, news analyst. and not necessarily
Of the newspaper.
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t. = &C. =
guerrillas whose spirit of national
unity is still not strong enough to
inspire sudden, inevitably success
full attack.
Better than the national unity
argument is the theory that smart
General Chang has, been staging
fake show of Chinese nationalism,
offering a good front at the expense
of his wavering government. Though
Chungking headquarters are over
run with nepotism, corruption and
inefficiency, many abuses have been
tolerated to make the outside world
think China is strong. In the end
General Chang wangled handsome
loans and credit arrangements from
both the U. S. and Britain, proving
the stunt was working, at least
temporarily.
Not anticipated, however, was the
walkout of one-time Premier Wang
Ching-wei, who celebrated New
Years by reaching peace terms
with Japanese Premier Fuminaro
Konoye. Long a silent bulwark Of
China's Kuomintang (Nationalist)
party, Mr.. Wang repeatedly met
at Hongkong with Japanese agents
and reached terms which would
make him China's head man, leav-
ing General Chang out in the cold.
Terms: az China should open dip
lonaatic relations with Japanese pup
pet state, Manchukuo; (2) China
should agree to economic "co-
operation" with Japan; (3) China
should adhere to the Jap-Italo-G Ger
man anti-Communist agreement;
az China should accept Japanese
garrisons while the anti-C Communist
pact was in force.
Interpretations Of the Wang de-
marche have come thick and fast.
In Tokyo, happy Japanese thought it
meant a breakdown of the Kuomin-
tang and the, spotlight of publicity on
China's internal troubles. With Chi
ang weakened, Japanese puppet
states would no longer seem point
less. In Shanghai, still Chinese de-
spite its Japanese ownership, OBJ
servers thought the Wang declara-
ton was a well-timed Jap move to
counterfeit u. S. and British credits
to General Chang. Whatever the
cause, it was happy day for Tokyo
because China has been showing
hardened resistance the past few
weeks.
With the die cast, General Chang
no longer saw need for hiding his
troubles. From Chungking came
word of a wholesale purge from the
Kuomintang Of ssome 200 peace par
tisans. Expelled was Deserter
Wang, charged with having attempt
5edhto gain support from military
leaders in Szechuan and Yunnan
PROVINCES.
Politics
When Purge failed, when Presi-
dent Roosevelt's favoritism for Left
Wingers Corcoran, Hopkins, Jack
son and Oliphant began bothering
conservative New Dealers, forecast
ers saw a coming split in the Dem
ocratic party. Veering away from
the White House were Vice Presi-
dent Garner, National Chairman
Farley and Secretary of State Hull,
any Of whom might be q conserva-
tive 1910 presidential candidate.
With two cabinet vacancies to fill,
President Roosevelt had chance to
widen this breach by naming left
wingers.
What forecasters overlooked was
the always-present possibility of con-
cession, both by Garner. Farley,
Hull, ct al, and the White House.
Result: President Roosevelt has
named Harry Hopkins to the com.
merce secretaryship and former
Gov. Frank Murphy Of Michigan to
the attorney generalship, at the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-01-13
Many Attacks ON Relief
Policies to Be Expected

To keep Mr.. Williams out Of the
clutches of the wolves around the
capitol, Mr.. Roosevelt took him off
of the job of deputy relief admins
traitor and appointed him as direc-
tor of the national youth admins
tration. Again, the senate can get
to Mr.. Williams only if it is willing
to adopt special resolution for an
investigation, and there is probably
enough administration strength in
the senate to block such resolu-
ton.
The lines have not yet been tight
" drawn in congress as q result of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

The mixed team -four cham pionship, the opening event in the national tournament at Asbury Park, resulted in a tie at the end of two days of play. It was necessary for the two leading teams to play 16 additional hands to decide cham pionship. The match was finally won by Mrs. Valerie Klein of New York, Robert Chatkin of Brooklyn, Alvin Landy and Miss Florence Stratford of Cleveland. Miss Stratford and MT. Landy both have previous nation al championships to their credit but this is the first held by Mrs. Klein and MT. Chatkin.
 In playing off a hand in 8 team of-four match, one pair of a team sit North and South at one table and the other pair is East ant West at the other table. The board or hand, is played at one table, anc then sent to the other table to bt played, thereby eliminating tht element of luck.
 At one table, Miss Stratford anc MT. Landy reached four spade! on today's hand, were doubled by West, and made the contract ir the following manner.
 South ruffed the second heart and led a club. West won and led third heart, which South ruffed South led a club and North re- turned 8 small trump to the king
 South led the ten of spades and West was forced to cover, North
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Futre Bride Is
 Rendered Shotve,

Mrs. Charles Fleming of Wood land avenue was hostess at a shower given in honor of Miss Eleanor Partiss, of Stillson road, who is to be married to Charles Fleming in October. The house was attractively decorated with garden flowers for the party. Many gifts were received by the bride-to-be A lunch was served.
 Those present were Mrs. Rich- ard Minnaman, Mrs. Florence Newell, Misses Jean Northrop Virginia Bailey, Mrs. George R Bailey, Mrs. George R. Hall, Hrs Bernadine Surprenant, Mrs. John Surprenant, Mrs. Bessie Gross Mrs. Joseph Galipeau, Mrs. Frank lyn Bergen, Mrs. Fred Troske, Jr, Franklyn Bergen, Lillian Hayden Mrs. Leslie Partiss, Mrs. George T Partiss, Mrs. Howard Partiss, Mrs Ernest Rogers, Margaret Beers, Mrs Harry Risdon, Mrs. John Mckay Mrs. H. B. Barker, Mrs Harry Theri- ault, Mrs. George E. Partiss, Anr Flaherty, Mrs. Fred Troske, ST. Margaret Mitchell, Mrs George Hub bard, Betty Hubbard, Mrs. Alfred Meyerhans, Mrs. Alex Calderwood of New York, Kay Meyerhans Mrs. Herbert Potter, Mrs. Carl E Nelson, Mrs. Clara Evensen. Mrs Sidney Spencer, Norma Nelson Evelyn Spender, Shirley Spender Mrs. Charles L. Flaming, Ruth Reuter-, Mrs. Philip Reuteer, ano Eleanor Partiss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Local Girls Return
 To Trinity College

With the opening of many of the colleges and universities during the past few days many of the local col- legians have returned to their stu dies.
 Local girls returning to Trinity College in Washington, D. C., were Misses Ruth Quinn of Baldwin street, Lorraine McElligott of Hew- lett street, members of the senior class, Laura Ryan of Buckingham street, a member of the Junior class Mary Fogarty of Crescent street, anc Peggy Darcey of Cheshire of ths sophomore class and Mary Louise Lawlor of Hewlett street and Mar tories Monagan of Euclid avenue.
 On Sunday, Cap and Gown Day will be observed and among those from this vicinity who will receive their caps and gowns will be Misses Ruth Quinn and Lorraine McElli- gott of this city and Doris Duan, Mary Gleason and Jane Fitzgerald of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Weddings

by her father. Her bridal gown was of white silk jersey, styled with an accordion pleated bodice and full gathered skirt. Her fingertip length veil hung from a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried prayer book, which was 8 family heirloom for generations. It was covered with white satin streamers, orchids and lilies of the valley. Miss Florence Skibinski, her sister, who was her only attendant, wore silvery blue gown. It had a sweetheart neckline and short box-type sleeves. A girdle of blue velvet at the waist formed a hustle at the back. She wore a hat of 6 matching shade with a shoulder length veil. Her other ac- cessories were of a matching shade Their mothers dress was of gold lace with brown accessories. Her corsage was of orchids. The mother of the bridegroom wore tile blue with matching accessories and an orchid corsage. William A. Painter of Naugatuck was best man.
 For travel, the bride wore black silk jersey dress with turban to match. Her skunk jacket was of the bolero type and she wore black and gold accessories. She is 8 graduate of Wilby High school and Post College. MT. Anderson, who is presi- dent of the Young Republican club is a graduate of Naugatuck High school. He is connected with the Naugatuck Chemical Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Miss Elsa Norling Is
 Guest At Parties

Mrs. Harold Platt, of Laurel street, entertained at her home last Tues day evening in honor of Miss Elsa Norling, who is to be married in October to George Humphrey. The party was in the form of 8 kitchen shower and the guest of honor re- ceived many useful gifts. Those present were: Misses Minna Mau- solf, Jane Cunningham, Helen O'Brien, Martha Solhem, and Mrs. Stewart Huey, Mrs. Harold Eiby, Mrs. Arnold Smith, Mrs. Kenneth Rappe, Mrs. Lawrence Greenier, Mrs. Harold Platt, and Miss Elsa Norling.
 Miss Norling was also surprised at the home of Mrs. Joseph Murtha of Naugatuck last Saturday evening at g. miscellaneous shower. The guest of honor received many beau- tiful and useful gifts from those present who were: Misses Elizabeth Shipley, Helen Nolan, Mary Coyle, Loretta Coyle, Kay Murtha, and Mrs. John Humphrey, Mrs. William Coyle, Mrs. Arthur Humphrey, Mrs John Ash, Mrs. Joseph Rehnberg, Mrs. William Humphrey, Mrs. Roger Hamilton, Mrs. R. Chapman, Mrs Joseph Murtha, Mrs. Fred Norling, and Mrs. John Rigney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
RIoRDAN-CRoUGHwELL


 The wedding of Miss Martina Croughwell, daughter of Mrs. Mary Croughwell of Beecher avenue and Christopher Riordan, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Riordan of Fort Hill avenue took place on Monday morn ing at 8 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paups church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Michael Heating who also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed.
 The brides dress of turquoise blue satin, had heart shaped neckline, and short puffed sleeves The full skirt was styled with three tiers and terminated in a slight train. She wore lace mitts of the same shade, and her shoul- der length veil of turquoise tulle fell from a tiara of gardenias She carried Sweetheart roses. Miss Margaret Lynch of Pittsfield, Mass. her cousin, was her only attendant Miss Lynch wore an Empire model of rose colored taffeta. The skirt was full and gathered, and she wore lace mitts to match. Her raisin vel- vet turban and same shade slippers adding a contrasting color to her ensemble. She carried Talisman ros- es. The best man was Stephen J. Sullivan, a brother-in-law of the bride.
 The wedding reception was held at Shel Chateau for about 50 guests. When MT. Riordan and his bride left later in the day on their wedding trip, the bride wore for travel a blackberry colored cos tune with black accessories. Ir the future the couple will live at 67 Ashley street.