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Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
Bruce Cation in WASHINGTON
Disseets the News

WASHINGTON A parliament
tary tangle unique in the nation S
history may come TO a head as
soon as the arms embargo fight
is out of the way.
The administration hopes that
fight will end this week, and that
will shut up shop and go home.
But the solid Republican bloc
in the House of Representatives is
going to vote to stay in session,
and if enough Democrats join in
this move-as is quite possible
the administration then would be
in the dilemma of having one
House of Congress voting to ad-
iourn while the other House refused
to do SO.
Parliamentarians say that under
such circumstances the President
is authorized by law to prorogue
Congress-to adjourn it by execu-
tive order. in other words. This
power has never been exercised
because this situation has never
before arisen.
The understanding here is that
the administration is perfectly
willing to take this action if it
becomes necessary in order to get
Congress out of town. 1t might
prove a politically damaging thing
to do. however, and if the ad-
miniStration should be forced to
do it it can thank Joe Martin, the
canny Republican leader of the
House.
II understand there is an emer-
gency,' says Mr.. Martin. "The
President seems to think it is such
a pressing emergency that he has
said he would like to have Senator
Barley, Senator McNary, Vice Pre-
sident Garner, Speaker Bankhead,
Mr.. Rayburn and myself stick
around here after Congress ad-.
journs so he can consult with us
if necessary
IF that's the case, why wouldn't
it be better to have the whole
Congress on hand? Besides, there
is lot of pressing business the
Congress could handle.
There are defense funds to be
voted, for instance. There is the
railroad problem. There is the pro-
blem of drouth relief. 1t will take
new legislation to regularize Colonel
Flemmings appointment to the
Wage and Hour Division.
mo, when they move to ad-
iourn the House after the neu-
trality bill is disposed of, am go
ing to demand a roll-call. think
the Republicans will support it to
a man, with perhaps one or two
exceptions"
1t is anticipated that some sup
port for Martins idea to stay in
session will come from the Demo-
cratic side-just how much, no
one knows If as many as SO
Democrats should flop over, Mar
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

tin could carry his point.
Administration leaders are con-
fident that an adjournment reso-
luton can pe put through the
Senate without much trouble. The
isolationists, of course, would
eagerly vote to stay in session;
but if they can't beat the repeal
issue they would have scant chance
of beating the motion to adjourn.
Meanwhile, if-confronted by a
House refusal to adjourn-the ad-
ministration should decide that
proroguing Congress was too risky,
a compromise could probably be
arranged without trouble.
1t is understood that most of the
House Republicans would be happy
enough with an agreement where
by only a few selected appropria-
ton bills would be handed
drouth. relief. say. and possibly GER
tain defense measures-with "skele-
ton" sessions being held two or
three times a week thereafter.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

At last we've thought of a way
to cut down the number of new
laws. Here's how-permit congress
to pass only such legislation as
every congressman understands.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

The portrait of Lincoln which
appears on five dollar bills is from
one made year before his death,
in 1865. This was his wife's favorite
portrait of him with beard.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

The Democratic party has been
offered the free use of the Pasa-
dena Rose Bowl for its 1910 ma
tional convention. Everything will
be furnished gratis-including a
presidential candidate, if necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
You re Telling Me-

Just about now Reichsfuehrer
Hitler can appreciate how a ski
Jumper feels. You can't change your
mind-once you've taken off.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

Ministers and teachers are said
to live longer than persons in other
professions. Out of every 1000 cler-
gymen. "a exceed the age of 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

Man at the next desk says he
knows a chap so lazy that he
spends all his time looking for a
position as lion tanner in a flea
circus.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

The name Australia" was first
applied to group of South sea
islands
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
Faetoqraphs-

Three times as much light is
needed to read newspaper with
the ease with which one can read
well-printed book.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

Junior has already sent in an or
der to Santa Clause for two toy
electric trains. One for himself and
one for dad.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

Always be courteous to other driv-
ers-says a street sign. Yeah, they
may be traffic cops temporarily off
duty.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

Maybe you can remember away
back when Hitler was just an an
archistic upstart who would soon
get what as coming to him.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
Barbs-

Man bites dogs to train them.
All right, all right. We've had just
about enough of that one.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

Railroad taxes in 1888 averaged
nearly $3.50 per minute.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

An 868-pound tuna fish was haul
ed in recently off the coast of Nova
Scotia. And yet they do manage,
somehow, to stuff those things into
cans.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

How to become a radio announcer
in one lesson. Simply learn how to
say Its wonderful and sound as
though you really mean it,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

Pop corn without hulls has at
last been produced. The next step
is to develop corn that pops with
a muted tone.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03

The sea of matrimony, many
young husband discovers on re-
ceiying bills from the beauty shop.
is just one permanent wave after
another.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
thoughts for the Day

Cursed be that setteth light by his father his
mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.-Deu-
teronomy 27I6.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-03
Willis Thornton
Says:

If subsequent analyses bear out
present predictions that the Amer
ican business curve is bending up
ward once more, full credit for
the expansion of domestic markets
is likely to go to the war abroad.
There is Scant reason to deny
that any European conflict should
produce some effect on American
business. No one in this country
believed indices would be unaffected
when hostilities broke out in Sep
tember.
1t is too early to forecast accu-
rately the eventual results of Eu-
ropes conflict on business trends
in the United States, but it is
interesting to note the theory that
the war was merely the instrument
rather than the cause of expansion.
This point of view is taken by The
Annalist in its quarterly review
and business forecast edition.
Since the United Staten was
swept into the depression in 1929,
industrial production has curved
downward, despite continued in
crease in population, it is pointed
out. From comparative charts, it
is concluded that demand for man.
ufacturing output has been res
trained during the past 10 years
almost TO the point where in
creased consumption must become
inevitable.
1T seems reasonable to con-
clude that the outbreak of war has
been merely the spark needed TO
touch off the latent demand for
goods suggested by the marked
disparity since 1929 between the
growth of the population and the
trend of industrial production"
The Annalist declares. 1t follows
as corollary that if a sharp de-
cline would come after the cessa-
ton of hostilities, business would
shortly find its own level again
and proceed with the interrupted
expansion.
Furthermore, an INCREASINGLY
large group Of American econo-
mists and industrialists say that if
the United States enters the War,
the postwar outlook would be
black. Excessive profits during the
period of the war would be clipped
by high taxes. Even though an
ample share, the somber after
effects do not appeal to business
men today.
This country does not want ano-
ther 1929. Excesses in business
cycle must be eliminated in favor
Of steady market flow. War pro-
fiteering, in its most sinister con-
notation, can produce no healthy
results. So far, American business
men want none of it. For the most
part, they have expressed their
desire TO ride with the normal
trend, foregoing the hasty pro-
fits that may later lead TO ruin.
Evening star., 1939-07-31
5riff
Continued From Page A-14)

shorter, but he plays good ball in
right and we're attaching him to
get his throws of faster. I think
he'll be all right. Now if we can
just get a center fielder and q left
fielder we'll be all right"
The name of Taft Wright was
brought up. After all, Taft opened
the season as the right fielder.
Hell be moved to left said Griff
Hes a good hitter and we'll find a
place in the lineup for him, even If
he isn't much of base runner and
fielder. Taft's all set until some
body comes along that is better"
The stock of Estalella has fallen
as far as Griffith and Manager
Bucky Harris are concerned. Hes
good hitter in other parks" said
Grih, but he can't seem to hit In
this park. And, after ALL we have to
play II games a season here"
AS for Loane, he hasn't impressed
either Griffith or Harris with his
batting. Both are inclined to be-
lieve that his stroke is bad and needs
correcting. Anyway. Robert went
hitless again yesterday as Joe
Krakauskas pitched to a 5-to-2 VIC
tory over the Cleveland Indians.
Loane seems to be a good ballhawk
and an adequate thrower but unless
he begins to slap the ball Grif1ith
Is going to be very persistent with
Mr.. Lands about this matter of
farming ballplayers to Cuba.
In winning the last game of the
Cleveland series the Mats drew far
ther away from the seventh-place
Athletics and shared with Krakaus-
kas his jubilation over pitching his
first game without giving up base
on balls. Joe held the Tribe to
eight hits and one earned run, while
Case, Jimmy Bloodworth and Jimmy
Vernon scored and knocked across
the vital tallies. F.. S.
Evening star., 1939-07-31
Surge by Baltimore
Menaces Inf. Clubs
In Top Bracket
BY the Associated Press.

BY tne hSSOClateO freSS.
Quite the most amazing thing
that has struck the International
League in many day is the recent
winning streak of the Baltimore
Orioles. They've been known as a
club that could be troublesome at
times because of their long-range
hitting power, adapted to their own
band box" park, but now they've
begun to keep the opposition from
hitting so hard.
All that threatens to have serious
consequences for the pennant con-
tenders, although the Orioles aren't
among that group by a long shot.
In winning IA of their last 10 games,
including the last five in a row, the
Orioles have humbled Montreal on
two separate occasions, Newark,
Rochester and most recently Buff
falo. They showed past Montreals
Royals into sixth place in the stand
ing and are threatening Newark S
hold on fifth.
Their latest move did everything
but knock the Buffalo Bisons loose
from their hard-won grip on second
place. Buffalo had just licked Jer-
sey City in a Saturday double
header to take over second and clip
the Little Giants lead to ~ games
when the herd ran afoul of Balti-
more yesterday. The Orioles prompt
ly dished out double defeat, So
and 1O-7.
Evening star., 1939-07-31
By ROBERT HENRY.

Washington polo fans, of which
there are rapidly growing number,
will have to wait until September for
more of the rugged, fast-moving
sport that tests so severely the cour-
age and strength of men and horses.
The last games before Army ma
neuvers begin August were played
yesterday before 5000 on the Poto-
mac Park field. In a round-robin,
War Department Blues beat Sd
Cavalry, Al, while 10th Field Artil-
lery beat the Blues, Al, and the
Cavalry, 2-1, to take honors for the
day.
Although strong sun helped wilt
the players and soggy turf made long
shots rare, the games were packed
with excitement. Stealing individual
honors was 1t. Breen Patrick of the
Artillery, who was playing his first
outdoor game in several years.
Battle for Artillery.
Most stirring Of the series of three
period contests was the last, between
Artilley and Cavalry. The 6-minute
first period bell rang before a score
was made, but as the ball was in
motion play continued and Capt.
McMasters, 1-goal player with
Artillery, cracked goal for lead
his side kept to the end.
After Patrick gave the winners an
other point in the second period. 1t.
Brainard Cook finally scored for
Cavalry.
War scored first in its game with
Artillery, making its only tally in
the first chucker on a free hit. Nc
Masters soon tied the game with a
Evening star., 1939-07-31
Patrick SporkIes as Artillery
Wins in Round-Robin Polo,
Last Here for Month

clever angle shot, then the red jer-
sled Artillerymen sewed it up. Pat
rick sent the ball across after a So
yard dash. 1t. H. K. Whelan tailed
and 1t. c. B. Hines shot a goal in
the last minute of the second period
War Gets Early Start.
While humbled in that game, War
got some glory from the contest in
which it defeated Cavalry. The losers
were minus two of their best men
Capt. T. Q. Donaldson and Capt
Paul Harkins, both injured recently
Despite this handicap, Cavalry per-
formed better than the score would
indicate, several of its hits narrowly
missing goal.
In the first period, goals by Capt
Haywood Hansell and Maj. Robert
Mcclure put the Blues out front
and in the middle frame one by Capt
Thomas Sherburne and another by
Mcclure put the game on ice. 1t
Jewett Richardson, subbing for Capt
John Collier in the last chucker
averted shutout for Cavalry with
desperate stab.
1t. Patrick, the days star. drew
much praise from both players and
spectators for his offensive and de-
fensive ability. Once a crack player
for West Point, where the game
mostly is an indoor sport, he has had
little experience with the faster and
tougher outdoor version. A broken
wrist and collarbone have failed to
dampen his enthusiasm for horsey
sports and although playing his first
game of the year yesterday, he
showed by his aashy style that he
can take it,
Evening star., 1939-07-31
Sports Program
For Local Fans

TODAY.
Tennis.
Women's League Tournament,
Reservoir courts, 2-6.
TOMORROW.
Baseball.
st. Louis at Washington, 3:15.
Racing.
Midget auto races, Capitol
Speedway, 7:30.
Tennis.
Women's League Tournament,
Reservoir courts, rs.
WEDNESDAY.
Baseball.
st. Louis at Washington 3:15.
Tennis.
Women's League Tournament,
Reservoir courts, rs.
THURSDAY.
Baseball.
st. Louis at Washington, 3:l5.
Tennis.
Women's League Tournament,
Reservoir courts, 2-6.
Wrestling.
Red Ryan VS.. Nanjo Singh,
main bout, Turner's Arena, $50.
FRIDAY.
Baseball.
Chicago at Washington, 3:15.
Racing.
Motor cycle races, Capitol
Speedway, 7:30.
Tennis.
Women's League Tournament,
Reservoir courts, 2-6.
SATURDAY.
Baseball.
Chicago at Washington, 3.
Tennis.
Middle Atlantic Tournament,
Edgemoor Club, rs.
Women's League Tournament,
Reservoir courts, 2:30.
Evening star., 1939-07-31
Bio Bill Moster General
On Tennis Court

Tilden had a greater combina-
ton of speed and power than any
one I've seen. He also was master
general on the court. He was like
a cat on his feet, always in perfect
balance. He also was master at
cracking an opponents mental at
titude with a change of pace.
II could beat that long drink Of
water" Winnie Richards once told
me, IF I only knew what he was
thinking about"
Tilden worked for years in de-
veloping varieties of attack that
al looked to be exactly the same
from the starting point. He prac-
tically had no weakness when he
was at his best, and Tilden didn't
approach his peak until he was
around Is years old.
Big Bill always rated Henri Co.
ehet, the Ball Boy of Lyons, as the
best Of his opponents. But there
was no other Tilden.
George Church, who played against
him for many years, rates him the
same way. He had every stroke,
plus speed, power and tennis brains"
Church said recently. There was
only one Tilden."
Vines and Bulge both came along
after Big Bill started slipping. Here
are two others who can be rated
close to the front.
Evening star., 1939-07-31
Sentiment Runs Riot
As Saratoga Opens
IFS 18th Meet
Classic May Be Added
To Already Brilliant
Jubilee Program
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, July
3l.-There was an extra thrill run
ming through the racing crowd gath
cred today at the opening of the an
nual meeting of Americas oldest
race track.
Appearing suddenly for their an
nual pilgrimage to the little spring.
water town in the foothills of the
Adirondacks, turf followers realized
this is the diamond jubilee Of rae
ings grand old track, a kind OF a
18TH birthday party.
Sentiment Is Rife.
Temporarily, at least, the days
opening card featuring the $500
Flash for 2-year-olds and the Amer
ican Legion Handicap for older
horses was forgotten in the rush to
pay homage to the Ascot of Amer
ica." It'll likely be that way for the
full 80 days of the meeting.
In all, horsemen will shoot at $780,
600 In purses in some of Americas
most famous races. Today's Flash,
for example, is the first of II 2-year-
old stakes that should produce the
seasons champion. Then there's the
Travers August 10 in which john
stown will get another crack at Sun
Lover, the horse that finished six
lengths in front of him in the Ar
lington classic week ago.
Classic Handicap Hinted.
More important to officials and the
racing crowd. however, is the start
today's program will give the tracks
jubilee. Though nothing special in
the way of celebration has been
planned. Track President George H.
Bull is around limiting at a possible
overnight Diamond Jubilee Handicap
for Johnstown. Challedon, Sun Lover,
Kayak I'd. and Cravat, among others
Right now, however, the towns
people have moved out and the rae
ing mob has moved In. They've come
to live month in rented Saratoga
homes or rambling old, elm shaded
hotels, to 60 to the races in the after
noon and to fill spacious Broadway
with racing small talk.
Evening star., 1939-07-31
Former Mats Help EIks
Trip Hogerstown

With Joe Judge and Sam Rice
playing at their old positions, the
Washington Elks' softball team had
little trouble whipping the Hagers-
town Elks, 11-6, yesterday on the
Fairlawn diamond in Anacostia.
More than 1000 spectators saw
the locals play errorless ball and
pound out 13 hits. Pitcher Frank
Raftery gave Hagerstown IA hits
but brilliant support kept the Wis
itors' score down.
Evening star., 1939-07-31
SchmeIing Refuses Go|ento, Nova and Burmon Bouts
Helen Jacobs Joins Protest Against New Nb Clemson cooh Expert Fence rodd

won't. On the other hand, it
may be better"
That, friends, is what you call
covering the situation. Prof.
Nicely not only can straddle a
fence, he can stay on both sides
at the same time.
Sports cocktail: Armstrong
Ambers tickets ($16.50 tops) go
on sale today. Josh Cody, Flor
ida athletic director, and Frank
Rogers, president of the Ponte
Vedra G. c., are timing over a
conflict In dates for the Ryder
Cup matches and the Florida
Miami U. football game. Mrs.
Viola Bennett of Seattle raised IS
canaries this year and named
them for her favorite Coast
League ball players. Flash Cor
don is the third Yank to get 100
hits this season. Joe Louis will
do q personal appearance at an
orphans outing at Chicago Au-
gust 10. Y
Evening star., 1939-07-31
ST. Paul Open Record
Sef as Metz Wins
IS Under Par
His 270 Defects Picard
By 5 for 81, 800 Prize;
Mongrum, ZIG, Third
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associatsd Press.
ST. PAUL. Mimi, July 31.-Look-
ing at Dick Metz's score in the
1880 st. Paul open golf tourna-
ment today, you get the idea that
the game Is q very simple pastirne
after all.
Just hit them down the middle,
on the green in 2 on the par Is,
In on the par IS, in 3, and occa-
sionally 2, on the par IS, and never
more than two puts, and what do
you have? Well Metz had 270
strokes, which was 18 under par,
and won first place. as well as 81, 900,
In the three-day tournament end
ing yesterday.
But before you relax, satisfied
that golf is a pushover, it might
be best to contemplate that the
Chicago professionals four rounds
Of 68-66-68-68 broke Harry Coop
er's four-year-old record for the
Open here by stroke and estab-
lished the lowest score carded this
year in a professional golfers tour
nament.
Picard Boosts Money Lead.
Also it was five strokes ahead
of second-place Henry Picard,
Hershey, Pa, the P. G. A. cham
pion, who collected $l,05o. This kept
Picard at the top o fthe years
money winners with $9,527, but Metz
pushed into second place with 1928.
displacing Byron Nelson, Reading,
Pa, the national and Western Open
champion, who ended up in tie
for 10Lr and 11th places with Ernie
Harrison, little Rock, Ark, at 28l.
They each won $205, which raised
Nelson's winnings for the year to
$7,628 and left him with a third
place in the national standings.
A stroke back of Picard at 276
was Lloyd Mangrum, Los Angeles,
who won $500, while affable Ed
Dudley, Philadelphia, came in with
277 and got $780, Tied for fifth and
sixth places were the first amateur,
Wilford Wehrle, and Ray Mangrum,
Oakmont, Pa, pro. at 278, while one
of the games once-great players,
Gene Sarazen, the Brookfield Gen.
ter, Conn, farmer, shot 279 to tie
with Ralph Guldahl, Madison, N. j.
Vic Ghezzi, Deal, N. j, was next
with 280.
10000 Gallery at Finish.
All these players were at least
seven strokes under the par 72
course for the three days, which
shows what it takes to win now
adays.
There was such a tremendous
gallery, estimated at nearly 10000.
following Metz, Guldahl and KY
Laffoon, who finished with 282, on
the last three holes that 1t took
them fully an hour and half to
play out the holes. Needing a
birdie four on the 72d to beat
Cooper's record. Metz punched out a
tremendous drive, laid his second
two yards short of the green, Clipped
within two feet of the cup and
calmly rolled in the putt.
The next assault on par will be
made August 1913 in the $4,000
tournament at Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1939-07-31
riden Ronked Highest
By Comes Great Ones

In talking over an all-time rank
ing with a number of veterans who
still follow the game closely, I asked
their vote on the best tennis player
OF them all.
The count was heavily in Bill
Tilden's favor. There were several
markers placed to the credit of
Lawrence Doherty, the star men,
ber of the famous brother act
Brookes was voted the craftiest of
the lot. one of the great competi-
tors. There wasn't a better COM
petitor than Bill Johnston, with his
slender armament of 118 pounds.
The Californian beat Tilden in 1919,
but after that lacked the physical
equipment to face so many heavier
guns.
mo one ever quite knew just how
good Tilden was at his best" one
Of the veterans said. HE had a
way Of loafing along until pressed.
Then it would be different. He
would use big matches in cham
pionship to practice certain strokes,
Just as If there were nothing at
stake. I've seen him lose a set to
some rival and then call the next
set at 6-1 or CO. Tilden was one
Of the few who could let down and
then pull himself together. He
could save himself, which accounts
partly for his long career in the
top flight set"
Evening star., 1939-07-31
20 Years Aqo
In The Star

Carl Mays, Boston submarine
hurler, was sold to the New York
Yankees for $4,000 and players
worth $4,000. At the same time
Mays was suspended indefinitely
by American League President
Ban johnson for deserting the
Red Sox recently.
Playing for the Canadian open
championship, Douglass Edgar of
Atlanta. Ga, broke the worlds
record by covering u holes in
278, 16 strokes ahead of Jim
Barnes, Bobby Jones and Karl
Keffer. The old record Of .283
was tied last week by Barnek