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Evening star., 1940-05-05
Oheerd

applying a little moisture, attach
to the back Of the letter."
Valuable Idea.
In these words, the, idea of the
adhesive postal label primarily was
set forth. Its author may not have
understood its magnitude. The time
was to come, however, when he
would realize that he had expressed
. thought so profound and so prac-
tical as to achieve, as nothing pre-
viously had, the objectives he sought
improvement Of trade and in
creased facilities for the diffusion of
useful knowledge.
Hills plan was, however, not &C.
cepted by the crown government
without protest. The post office bu-
reaucracy denounced 1t, lobbied
against it, sought in every possible
way to prevent its consideration by
Parliament, But the press, merchants,
bankers, trade groups, municipal
councils and thousands of indi-
viduals- hastened to its defense.
Eighty mine witnesses appeared be-
fore q committee of the House of
Commons between February Z and
July 3, 1888, to tell and retell ''the
story OF the many abuses in the
postal system the dire ef-
feet Of high postage upon family
life the smuggling and the
injustice Of the franking privilege. /"
In the end, uniform postage was
saved only by the deciding vote 6f
the chairman, who happened to be
Robert Wallace, one Of Hills coll
laborators. Even then the COM
mittee did not dare to recommend
q penny rate, . twopenny charge
being the lowest it could be induced
to approve. That satisfied neither
the merchants nor tho public. A
delegation Of $50 members Of Par
lament called upon the cabinet to
demand that 1t take the Hill plan
intact. including the penny rate"
Result Of Log-rolling.
The actual adoption Of the pro-
posed reform ct last was brought
about by conventional political
log-rolling." Mr.. Hallgren says:
THE Melbourne government was
in difficulties over the Jamaica
bill - to suspend that col
ony's constitution for i've years.
Radical members Of Parlia-
ment agreed to support that bill
only In return for the governments
support Of the Hill plan. Thus
one of the greatest social
reforms ever introduced was actual
" given as q bribe by . tottering
government to secure political sup
port
"On the frst division, the House
OF Commons favored the measure
BY . vote Of AIS 10 1l3,s and thsre.
ASter Il had el1aS sailing IN the
e
Evening star., 1940-05-05
Original ST. Matthew'S Long Landmark Was Erected Cent
Historic Site Occupied
Part of What Was Then
Local Suburban Section
Erection of Modern Cathedral
Marks New Era in Life of
Noted House of Worship
By John Claeett Proctor.

Ine recent exercises which took place here the Cathedral
Matthew the the city
ana dignity Of an archdiocese while this house Of
Catholic Archbishop Of Washington
Of Baltimore to mind Matthew's Chuch which
Evening star., 1940-10-29
Sorority to Have
Tackv PARTY

A "tacky party" in celebration OF
Halloween will be given by Lambda
Chapter, Zeta Tau National Sorority,
at $50 pm. Saturday at the Kens-
tngton Cabin.
Miss Ellen Clark, in charge of
entertainment, has planned numer-
Gus games. and dancing will be en-
joyed throughout the evening. A
committee headed by Miss Helen
Gallagher is in charge of refresh
mentS.
Among those who will attend are
Miss Ellen Clark, Miss Helen White,
Mrs. Catherine Clark, Miss Helen
Gallagher, Mrs. Mary Hartman,
Miss Mildred FITZGERALD, Miss June
Flood, Miss Marguerite flanagan,
Miss Patricia Lucas, Miss Lucille
Melting, Miss Mary Parker, Miss
Evelyn Gibson and Miss Janet Nc
Bride.
Evening star., 1940-10-29
Service Orders
eI1REAu OF NAVIGATION.

bUHEAU Or NAsIChlION
Lockwood, Capt. Charles A, from Subma-
rine Force. q. S. Fleet, to Submarine
Cooner. Comdr. Thomas v, from Destroyer
Division So to Destroyer Division So.
Nevins, 1t Comdr Joseph H., ir., from
Cruiser Division to DESTROYER
stickney' 1t. Comdr Fred R. from De-
stroyer Flotilla l to Battle Forge
Division 4 to Cruiser Division s.
Brooks, 1t. Charles B, ir;, from Cruiser
Division to Cruiser Division s.
Andrew. 1t q. g. John D., from Destroyer
Squadron SO to Destroyer. SQUADRON 80.
Jones, 1t G. g) Carlton B., from Destroyer
Squadron 36 to Destroyer Squadron 30.
MEDICAL CORPS.
delphis, Pa. to S. S. Exochorda.
Brady, 1t. Comdr. John P, from Mare Is
land, Calf, 10 s. S. City OF New
port News.
Evening star., 1940-10-29

Keep your hands
smooth and soft with
this fam Gus lotionl
This special offer good
only for . limited time.
Evening star., 1940-10-29
SPECIAL VALUES

Two creams for the
price OF onel All-Purpose
Cream and vitalescence.
. fine quality new night
cream. Buy now in this
annual sale.
Evening star., 1940-10-29

Anniversary Speciall
S1.00 jar Of Perfect
Cleansing Cream and 75c
bottle of Perfect Skin Lo-
ton. both for 81. 90.
Evening star., 1940-10-29

An attractive box con-
tanning eight beauty
preparations. Ideal gift
for hostess or COLLEGE
Girls.
Evening star., 1940-10-29

Safe polishing agent
for brinEinr out the ma
tural brilliance OF your
teeth. A special value.
Stock upl
Evening star., 1940-10-29

Richly lubricstes dry.
naky, weather-lined skin.
Grand nisht cream. A
once-a-year sale 80 you
will want to buy several
lars.
Evening star., 1940-10-29

Large household box
containing 6s sanitary
napkins, soft as a
fieecy cloud I" Hurry for
. supply. and savel
Evening star., 1940-10-29

Helps keep cold winds from
making hands look chapped
and red. Leaves them soft and
srnooth-no sickness! 8-oz.
jarl
Evening star., 1940-10-29

Choice OF Peach. Aver
brunette and Sun Rose.
Better buy several boxes
now. Quantity is limited
and there won't be any
more.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Berlin
Continued From First Page.)

principal source Of irritation be-
tween Italy and Russia, according to
well-informed Berlin political circles.
It u recognized here that the
Italian people definitely sympathized
with the Finns. To have tried to
intensity trade relations between
Italy and Soviet Russia during the
northern conflict would have been
extremely unpopular.
Now, however, as seen through
German eyes, the road is open to
better Russian Italian commercial
relations.
Spain. according to advices re-
cetved here, was torn between graft
tude for German help during the
Spanish civil war and regret that
relations between Germany and the
Holy See left much to be desired.
. Won Ribbentrop, 1t is known, asked
on his own initiative-with Adolf
Hitler's approval-for an audience
with the holy father.
This gesture, and the fact that
the Pope and the German states
man had q long talk, appear to
have made deep impression on
Spain. so far as can be judged
here, and German Spanish friend
ship received a new flllip thereby
However, any Spanish claims to
Gibraltar will meet the fullest sup
port In Germany.
Naxis Held Back Several Points.
It is an open secret in the Will
helmstrasse that German diplomacy
kept several final points up It's sleeve
to hand to Sumner Welles after he
had been on the allied side of the
war.
When Won Rippentrop departed
for Rome. informed sources gen.
orally took it for granted that he
would. through the mouth Of Mus
solini. have q parting message for
the American fact-finder.
The change In the European pic
ture wrought by the Russian Finn
ish peace alone is said to have
made some Of Mr.. Welles' notes
on the German attitude obsolete.
Therefore, Won Ribbentrop's Jour-
ney to Rome. right ahead of Mr.
Welles' flnal visit, seemed decided
ly opportune.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

mediately the fertilization Of her
new borders.
The newspaper Uusi Suomi said
editorially:
"The experiences In war have
shown US our defensive possibilities
are much greater than the most
optimistic calculations could have
expected. We are now poor but
this land must still be defended and
1t can be defended Il. during this
reace. We will do what we neglected
during the previous era Of peace"
On, the question Of reconstruction,
delegation Of Swedish business
men who have been touring Finland
expressed the belief Sweden must
continue her aid for Finland IN
peace on the same scale as during
the war.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
STAR WASHINGTON D. c. MARCH H. 1sp-pART ONE
Finn Mission 10 Fly
10 Moscow 10 Iron
Out Border Details
Motion Tuckles Problem
Of Reconstruction and
New Defsnsss

~ the Associated Pres.
HEIsINKI. March ia Finnisl,
commission will fly to Moscow Mon
day to iron out details Of the new
borders imposed on Finland under
last Tuesdays peace treaty, while
ut home the nation tackles rehabili-
tation and the building Of new de-
lenses.
DR.. Juhu K. PaasikiM, minister
without portfolio, win head the COM
mission.
As he" disclosed these plans and
the fact that negotiations for q COM
mercial treaty would begin soon, DR..
PaasikiN lifted slightly the curtain
which has hidden the peace negotia-
tions In which he participated. He
said the Finnish delegation left
Helslnki secretly by automobile Z
week ago last Wednesday and new
from Stockholm to Moscow.
There were i've sessions In all,
he explained, and the Finnish dele
gates were treated well and dined on
the best Of Russian food in an
atmosphere "cold. but correct"
Moloton Present ut Sessions.
Joseph Stain did not attend the
meetings, but Premier Foreign Com
missar Vyachesla11 Moloto6 was
present throughout.
DR.. Paasikivi declared the Rus
slams made no political demands on
Finland and when Finnish delegates
asked Moloton Of the reaction to
Oilers Of allied aid to Finland he
replied merely:
Were not afraid Of them"
The former premier said he did
not believe the proposed Finnish
Swedish Norwegian defense alliance
could be interpreted as . violation OF
article three Of the Russian Finnish
peace pact, which refers to an al
lance directed against Russia. He
said, "the northern alliance would
be for defense and would be directed
against the entire world"
Stockholm advices said explora-
tory diplomatic exchanges among
the three northern countries on the
projected alliance were believed well
under way and editorial comment in
Sweden indicated steadily growing
favor both for the proposed and in
creased defense measures.
Caring for 40o, 900 Homeless.
Finland worked earnestly on the
great task Of caring for an esti-
mated 460 900 homeless Firms, many
OF them moving just ahead Of the
troops retreating from soil given up
to Soviet Russia.
elias Erkko, Finnish minister
to Sweden, in broadcast appeal
from Stockholm. asked the peo-
pie Of the United States to help
Finnish reconstruction. Your
little brother, Finland, may
quickly put his house in order
again If you help him." he said.
Rehabilitation and building of
new defenses rank as Finland's two
main problems. In keeping with
Premier Risto Ryti's declaration last
night that the nation would 60 for
ward with sword in one hand
and trowel in the other" it was
expected Finland would begin i'm
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Rumanians Takinq
Precautions Against
Iron Guardisfs
CoIinescu Assassination
BY Pro-Nazis 6 Months
Ago Marked Today
Dy the Associated Press.

~ tNG ASSOCletcQ HEce3.
BUCHAREST, March l6.-The
government today took Arm steps to
assure peaceful commemoration to-
morrow Of the death Of Premier
Armand Calinescu. assassinated by
Iron Guardists six months ago, as
concern was expressed in some Dip
lomatic circles over possible reper-
cussions from the freeing In the last
two days Of 800 members OF the out
lawed, NaN-inclined organization.
1t was learned on high authority
that the release Of the Iron Guard
lists as q means Of furthering In
ternal political peace, was decided
upon by King Carol long before re-
ceipt Of Germany's new security
offer to Rumania In exchange for
certain concessions. including ap-
pointment of an Iron Guardist to
the cabinet.
Government circles insisted there
was no connection between the free
ing Of the members of the banned
party and the German plAn, which
has found little favor In Rumania.
The Germans, seeking to ensure q
steady flow Of Rumanjan supplies
for the Reich, were reported reli-
ably to have told Rumania they
could persuade Soviet Russia and
Hungary to sign non-aggression
pacts with Carols Balkan kingdom.
Rumania, already tied up with
Britain and France by an allied
pledge Of aid against aggression.
holds territory possessed by Rus
sia and Hungary before the World
War.
Newspapers today printed the
names Of the first 400 Iron Guardists
freed under Carols amnesty order.
disclosing that the members i'm
prisoned since 1898 on charges OF
terroristic activities are practically
all physicians, clergymen. profess
sors, journalists. lawyers and men,
bers Of other professions.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Fire Claims 9th Victim

CHARLOTTE, N. c., March 16
@.-Miss Mabel Rocket, 10, died
in hospital today Of injuries suf-
fered yesterday in an apartment
house fire that claimed the lives of
seven other persons. Six occupants
of the block-long Guthrey Apart
ment Building which was damaged
by the early morning blaze remained
in local hospitals seriously injured.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
WeIIes
CONTINUED From First Page.)

for IN hour, Mr.. Wellss talked
With Premier Mussolini ct II Duce's
Venetian palace.
He had luncheon with Count Ci-
ano q the guest Of Ambassador
Phillips, and Mr.. Welles and Mr..
Phillips dined tonight With . small
private party at Count Ciano's
The Milan Fascist weekly review
Of foreign affairs, Relazone In
ternaxionale, today linked both Mr..
Welles' misS.on to Europe and the
visit Of Won Ribbontrop to Pope Plus
last Monday with possible Vatican
efforts to bring peace.
I'm Berlin informed German
sources warned against accepting
Is authoritative the Fascist or
gan's conclusions. They said the
Milan Reviews information was
based for the most part on CIR
cumstantial combinations. The
Berlin foreign office continues to
decline comment on the nature
Of Ribbentrop's meeting with the
Pope)
The Milan Review declared Rib
bentrop's visit fitted into such
lines of action for peace" which
have been attributed to the pom
TIL. 1t said circles close to the
Vatican indicated hope has been
inspired by calm although discreet
optimism!"
Not only relations between the
Holy See and the Reich may have
been discussed" the article said, but
also ''the pontincal designs for defin-
tive adjustment Of the world within
the framework Of q Just peace in
spired by the charity OF Christ also
may have had adequate expression" 4"
The Review noted that Ribben-
trop's request for an audience with
the Pope came just after the
American soundings at Berlin"
where 1t said Welles' reception had
been quite different from the re-
action to the apocalyptic notes Of
President Roosevelt"
Mr.. Welles' reception in Berlin,
the Fascist organ added, amply
demonstrates and reveals clearly
evident trends"
Evening star., 1940-03-17

tically against double their strength.
In battle the Firms could muster
more men than could the Red Army.
This sounds paradoxical,, but 1t IL
true, because the Finns' extreme
mobility permitted them to eoncen-
trate more men on the point Of
battle than could the Red Army.
This was one Of the most important
points in the Finnish war.
Trained - Occupiers.
Perhaps the most significant
thing in the training of the Red
Army is the fact that they are
trained as "occupiers" rather than
as invaders. Their whole system
Of entry into Finland screamed this
fact and is probably the answer to
the weakness" In tactics and In
other directions which caused their
early defeats.
The Russians first came in care
lessly, looking for the Finnish popu-
lation to greet their divisions. They
had brass bands, as did the remains
Of the division that I saw north of
Sulmussalmi and at Kemijarvi. In
stead, they were met by a hail of
machine-gun bullets. This was 50
sudden and surprising that 1t upset
their balance. When they recov-
cred, they really put up q fight, as
did the 44th Division, for though
in a hopeless position. 1t fought
like he'll" as. the Finnish COM
mander there. Col. Siilasvuo, told
me.
Did the Russians improve? Yes.
they did and quickly. So quickly
that on February 2s the Finnish
command issued . statement that
any reporting Of Russian deficiencies
by foreign correspondents In the
future would not be allowed, be-
cause the Russians had been getting
quick reports from the foreign press
and were remedying their faults i'm
mediately. It was also forbidden
to mention the Finns' tactics in
fighting and in camounage, ETC., for
the Russians also copied these In
double-quick time.
NCW QQcbuOUS AOOptCOs
The Russians inevitably learned
many lessons as they went along, not
only from the foreign press, but from
circumstances, and by the time the
war ended they had reached a fight
ing form which surprised the Firms
and finally resulted in the buckling
up Of the Finnish defense. They
also adopted new methods, such as
armored sleighs, three story dugouts
and dummy encampments to draw
bombing planes to the anti-aircraft
guns.
In three months the Red Army
was different from the blundering
mass that first entered Finland. But
it never equaled the Finnish Army.
If the Firms had had an equal num-
ber Of men, the Russians could not
have come far into Finland. AS
costly as the war was in men, equip
ment and reputation for the Red
Army, it was really cheap for what
the Russians got out of it. The Red
Army now has troops who are Tex
perienced" and from these men they
can draw their new officers. The
officers of the Red Army in Finland
were undertrained and iq general
inadequate. But the new crop Of
officers, born Of the struggle in Fin
land, will form some basis for i'm
provements which must be made.
How great these improvements will
be remains to be seen.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

Kedimah Seniors, and Rita Homes,
Renoh Club. Seven youth groups
entered one or more representatives
each.
Other girls named were: Edith
Val, Hannah Nussbaum, Ruby Shoo-
fal, Tippie Enten, Fannie Shear,
Loretta Berman, Esther Borak, Yas-
sic Schwartz, Cynthia Ross, Flor
ence Epstein, Enther Gnatt, Mil
Evening star., 1940-03-17

dred Kaufman, Elinor Bers and
Pearl jackson.
Runners-up In the competition
Will serve as the queens attendants.
The Purtm holiday celebrates the
hanging Of Haman, oppressor Of the
ancient Israelites, and it was Queen
Esther who delivered them from his
prosecutions.
The Mardi Gras festival win In.
clude . number OF games and con.
tests, presented IN decorated booths
IN the center auditorium.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Copt. Miles Named JUDGE

LEONARDTOWN, Nd, March Is.
Capt. Luther F. Miles Of Pearson,
has been appointed Judge Of the st.
Mary's County Orphans Court, sue
ceeding the late Judge william 6.
Mattingly. Judge Miles for . num-
Der Of years was caption Of the
Maryland Conservation police boat
on the Patuxent River.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

nifty Center, the
winner Of which
will be crowned
next Sunday by
r e pr esentative
Bloom Of New
York during a
Purim M a r d /
Gras celebration
at the center.
Leaders la s t
night as entries
closed w ere :
Doris Glassnan,
Habonim Club /,
Edith Hirschel,
r e noh Club
r-sk-s
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Lloyd Skinner, Head
Of Mueoroni Firm, Dies
By the Associated Press.

oy the AAsocteted Press.
OMAHA, Nebr, March 16.-Lloyd
Skinner. 60, president of the Skinner
Manufacturing Co.. died today after
a weeks illness. Tho macaroni con-
cern was founded by q brother,
Paul, now living in California.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
ToIks Frank and Useful,
Welles Tells DaLadier

PARIS. March l6 R.-A telegram
from Sumner Welles to Premier
Daladier saying his talks with the
Premier and other French leaders
had been particularly frank and
useful" was made public here today.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
1S Girls Competing
In Queen Esther Contest

Eighteen girls are competing IN
the queen Esther" popularity con-
test being sponsored by the Inter-
club Council Of the Jewish Commu-
Evening star., 1940-03-17

The European war has caused
q postponement Of many public
and private construction projects in
Argentina.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
53-Misses' $l6.95 and Sl9.95 Dresses-sS.48

Street and afternoon 1pc boro and little
sleeves plead and goed skirts Rayon plain print crepes
rayon mesh rayon polka dots chons Light
ground prints floral patterns Navy
chihons pastel washables Dinner
rayon crepes nets marquisettes
MAIZE pink blue Included White Jersey
sizes IA and 16.
Evening star., 1940-07-30

6$5 Afternoon Evening Bags in smart fabrics and feathers
Good assortment Of and colors Some slightly marked
from displayed Rayon in black brown blue Evening
in light and dark grounds Others; rd brown, blue green,
red white $25e
36-S750 Bags-Bue doekins amb Black Gold
thread background brocades desirable coos 1878
2o Doekn amb) Leather Bagspouch and tailored styles
Black, brown, blue maize white with multi colors, rust S.
10o$2 Bag-Leathers fabrics staws, all smart
models slightly marked from handling Wanted colors 81
5o$1 Fabriod BagsWhe only pleasing styles SOC
Budget MiIIineY-Street Floor
lo0-SS5 $685. $395 Summer Hats- straws fabrics Whites
pastels, darks, naurals Few turbans 81
1o0-$1S5-S395 Hats-Assoed materials and
Evening star., 1940-07-30

In coo1ul and monotone
1yon sheers in dinner
frocks Mostly akind White, blue, maize aqua flesh
Sizes 1870 Rayon Bengane Evening Coats or white
1O-isseS $3S75 dresses and
costumes In printed and plain evening
rayon chons; black white Grey marquisetes en-
broidered In pink R8
Misses Dress Shop-Second Floor
SoMsses 1858 and $1995 fine
rayon cpes printed chnons
de Sole Included four dinner Featuring low
iulne little sleeves high sweetheart Peach,
nhe' Diack aqua, maize, orchid. Sizes 1920
S-isses $S95 to SIS DreesNew
summer costumes Pure silk chinons crpes
ne rayon mesh Suits Black brown, navy
Due Sizes 1920
S-disses $13S5 and $l695 Dinner
rayon marqusettes in Pink, white Black
Rayon Sheers Broken sizes Toppers coats
Sizes H. 16, s39a
sl6s5 and S1ss5 Day and Evening Dre-1
sneer fayon plain and printed light grounds
. Evening dresses. mostly white Sizes
isses 1855 and $995
IN ayon sheers prints print plain
printed crepes 1pc acketed
ana tie necknes shed fronts Pleated gored skirts
cnnons IN Navy black Wide Of coos in others. All
Sizes Evening white boero
Evening star., 1940-07-30

One piece and prints two toned styles
High necknes goed and ared skirts few with Jackets
1920; 16z z41 1914. Evening included;
chons maquisette and combinations
In Misses sizes only.
Evening star., 1940-07-30

3-Womens S1sS5 Dresses-Prnted rayon evening
dresses Few Of kind daytime printed chons,
sheers. Early fall models in matelasse crepe
1S-Womens SIS DressesAftenoon
Dressy afternoon chihons navy
One Of kind dinner and evening printed and pastel
chth0ns Broken sizes
-Womens $2975 Dresses-Afernoon rayon chons
tone prints blue pink Drssy and business types
black, few dinner and evening rayon chfons
marquisettes. Broken sizes S448
R-Womens $1395 CoatsTailored Black.
loreer Women's Dresses-Second Floor
Larger Womens $795 DreseFlora printed
and pastel spun rayons Mostly one-of kind. Broken
IL Larger Womens ss5 Cotton Lace Dresse-Mosy
type Afternoon focks Pastel shades Black Broken
2oLager Womens S1295 Cotton Voe
a-ktnd In pretty prints Lavendar blue, white
grounds Broken sizes
Lager Womens $1395 Drsse-Plain printed
rayon sheers mostly kind floral
printed rayon chiffon dinner dresses Broken
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Dress Shop-Second Floor

73-Women's Sl695 Dresses-S848
Daytime sheers and crepes chifons in
black Prints and polka dots in jacket
types White eyee Jerseys Embroidered
qusettes in black Floral printed cl1ons light
grounds One of akind dinner evening crepes
Broken range of regular and half sizes.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Hondkerchiefs-Street Floor
7,500150c Women's and Mems Hondkerchiefs-
25c eoeh

Chinese hand embroidered nnens appques repques
hand hestched and linens and rolled N6n
cotton hee prints Hand embroidered adeias lace trimmed
linens yon chons pure silk hand rolled cotton
hand rolled colored borders I'm
ported rolled swiss sheer hand rolled liner cords