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Evening star., 1940-09-29

Of uncertainty; the date Of arrival
even more uncertain. A merchant
had to ship his goods in speculative
anticipation Of the requirements Of
his market; and as vessel sailings
Of which he could avail himself were
limited, he was In the habit Of ship
ping large quantities at a time.
Steamships. not being dependent
on the vagaries Of the wind. were
able to adhere to schedules in .
manner which was impossible for
sailing ships. As the length Of time
which the steamer would take be-
tween two points could be estimated
with precision and as service be-
came more regular and frequent,
merchants came into the habit OF
making many small shipments in
stead Of q few large shipments.
This also led to the development of
q trade in general merchandise
which was not possible In the days
Of sail, since shipments would be
dispatched by steamer to meet spe-
cific postal and cable orders. The
effect Of the improved transporta-
ton facilities was to expand world
trade"
As an illustration OF what the
coming Of the steamship meant in
world trade. this ofncial went on to
point out, shipowners were encour-
aged to build to such an extent that
the steam tonnage OF the United
Kingdom, for instance. increased in
the 20 years from 1850 from $50 900
tons to 2,723,000 tons. The tre-
mendous increase in world tonnage
nearly disrupted the shipping in
dustry. Rate cutting became the
order OF the day until the very ex-
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Y. W. C.. A. News

The Elizabeth Somers Glee Club
will meet tomorrow at 7:30 pm.
Miss Analu Jeffries is the president
of this choral club. which is direct
ed by Miss Mary Burnett, music sec
retary.
The A. C. w. Y. Club of the busi-
ness and professional women's de-
partment. will meet Tuesday at $50
pm. Reservations must be made by
Monday. Prof. William NJ. Lowman
of George Washington University
will speak later in the evening on
Development of Personality" The
lecture is open to any who are inter-
ested.
The Young Married Women's Club
will hold luncheon meeting
Wednesday at 1890. Mrs Irving j.
Curran, president, will be in charge.
Election will be held.
Adult leaders of Girl Reserves in
Washington will meet together at
dinner at the Y. w. c. A. on
Wednesday. The leaders will include
mothers, school advisers. committee
members and volunteers. DR.. Hand,
formerly of Stanford University and
now of Maryland University in the
education department, will be the
guest speaker.
The Xenos Club of the business
and professional department will
meet for dinner on Wednesday, and
the Blue Triangle Club will meet
for club dinner on Thursday.
The World Fellowship Committee
will meet at 2 o'clock on Friday.
There will be Y. NJ. C. A.-Y. w.
C. A. dance in Barker Hall on Fri
day from 8 to IL o'clock.
officers of the Senior High School
Girl Reserve Clubs will meet at the
Y. w. C. A. Vacation Lodge, near
Cherrydale, Va. on Friday and
Saturday for a training conference.
Central High School Girl Reserves
will have a meeting at the Y. w. c.
A. on Friday at 4:30. On Saturday a
bus will leave the Y. w. c. A. at
am. taking all Girl Reserves who
did not spend the night at Vaca-
ton Lodge and who wish to attend
the all-day sessions. The first ses-
sion will convene at $50 am. Sat-
urday, and the conference will adj
journ about pm.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Sons and Daughters
Of Liberty

Justice Council celebrated its 18th
anniversary with Josephine Thorn
hill as presiding officer. State Coun-
cilor Ethel Fowler was accompanied
by her staff of state and national
officers The State councillor Of Vir-
ginia, Mrs. Mollie Sykolosky, spoke
A handkerchief shower was given to
Mrs. Ella Burnley, Mrs. Mignonnette
Harman, Mrs Eva Wood and Mrs
Eunice Gettings. Mrs. Elizabeth
Shepherd, national representative
made report of the national ses-
sion held in Atlantic City. A BAN
quet was served.
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istence Of steamship companies was
jeopardized, since instead Of max
ing money they were confronted
with ever-mounting losses.
Steamship conferences" were es-
tabNshed in an effort to meet and
overcome the competitive situation
which had arisen. An exhaustive
investigation, extending over four
years, was conducted on authorize
ton of the Congress Of the United
States, and this resulted in the pass
age Of the United States Shipping
Act and the setting up Of the Ship
ping Board, now the United States
Maritime Commission.
This question Of regulation OF
rates through conferences" along
with kindred shipping questions will
be thoroughly discussed at the meet
ing which opens here Wednesday
and which is expected to continue
In session for a week or more. The
effect of the present war on ship
ping Of the Americas" passenger
and tourist travel between nations
Of the western hemisphere" and
national merchants marines" are
among the topics on the agenda OF
the coming Inter-American Mari
time Conference.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Y. M. G. A. News

The Central Y. M. c. A. has
scheduled the following events for
the week:
Tuesday. 1890 pm.-Youth Prob
lem Group luncheon. E. A. Drumm
will preside.
Wednesday, pm.-Physical Edu-
cation, Religious Work, Boys Work,
House and Membership Committees.
Board of Managers. Sis pm.-Clay
modelling class. 6 pm-Inter-de-
partmental Committee dinner, DR..
John Brown of New York City,
speaker.
Thursday. $50 am.-Weekly stah
conference.
Friday. 4 pm-Prep Club. 7:45
pm.-Troop 100. B. s. A.
Saturday, 1880 pm.-Luncheou.
Servey by the Parents Club.
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District Men to Attend
Shippers Conference

w. c. Kendall and H. E. Stringer.
both of Washington. will take part
in the program of the SD meeting
of the Atlantic States Shippers Ad-
visory Board at Rochester, N. Y, on
Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr.. Kendall, chairman of the Car
Service Division Of the Association
of American Railroads. will speak
on the national transportation situa-
ton at the session Thursday morn
ing. Mr.. Stringer, vice president of
the Hydraulic Press Brick Co., is a
former general chairman Of the
board and is active in the organiza-
tion's work.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Order of the Eastern Stur

freshments and entertainment. On
october 10, Friendship Club banquet.
At the meeting Of Joppa Lodge
Chapter Wednesday evening the
matron, Mrs. Florence M. Farley, an
nounces refreshments and a social
October 16 the degrees will be con-
ferred. The Ways and Means Com.
mittee on October 20 will hold the
annual fall turkey dinner.
Friendship Chapter will hold q
luncheon october from noon to
1:30 at. the temple, 4441 Wisconsin
avenue NV. Martha r. Duehring an
nounces the Temple Committee will
sponsor a card party tomorrow at
8 pm. at the temple
Mrs. Mary E. Hooper, matron Of
Loyalty Chapter, announces on Oc-
tober 2 memorial service will be
held in memory of those members
who died during 1899 and 1910. The
Home Board is sponsoring a barn
dance at Chillum. Md. next Satur-
day night.
Matron Esther K Hawkins of
Trinity Chapter announces that the
meeting on Thursday will be grand
visitation.
Ruth Chapters Temple Board will
meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs.
Ruth Clark, 616 Quackenbos street
NV, at 8 pm. Hostesses will be
Mrs. Nellie Tate, Mrs. Kay Smith
and Mrs. Evelyn Turner
Associate Matron Helen E. Sum-
mers of La Fayette Lodge Chapter
announces the Ways and Means
luncheon at lis pm tomorrow at
her home, 1929 Seventh street NV.
Mrs. Peggy Porter Is in charge Of
reservations and arrangements.
The Star Point Society will meet
Wednesday night at the home of
Conductress Lillian M. Fowler, 6220
Piney Branch road NV. Assisting
hosteSses are Past Matron Ruth N.
Daniels, Mrs. Janet Hayes Donnelly
dIlu NIL .. = lUId ! LEWIS.
Fidelity Chapter will have nitia-
ton Tuesday night.
East Gate Chapter will entertain
members Of Brookland Chapter and
members OF Bethel No. 3. Jobs
Daughters, on october 1. A card
party will be sponsored by the Edu-
cation Committee on October IL In
the temple, Mills and Rhode Island
avenues NE.
Treaty Oak Chapter will hold a
dinner dance at Casino Royal on
October 3 at pm, informal Mrs.
Ruth Woods is in charge of tickets.
Brookland Chapter will have its
annual dinner and bazar on October
from 5 to pm. at the hall,
Twelfth and Monroe streets NE.
The matron would like all men,
bers to be present at East Gate
Chapter on Friday night.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Spunish War Veterans

Col. James S. Petit Camp, Gen
Nelson A. Miles Camp and Gen. NJ
Emmet Urell Camp met last week
and completed plans to entertain
veterans from the Department OF
Maryland at Pythian Temple next
Wednesday at pm.
The celebration of Maryland night
will include massing of the colors
music and addresses of welcome by
Comdr. Calvin B. Lucas and Pauline
A. Thompson, president of the Dis
trict of Columbia Auxiliary. Alex
andria CVa) Auxiliary and Daugh-
ters Of 98 will take part.
Richard j. Harden Camp will
meet Thursday at Pythian Temple
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Maritime Conference
.Expected 10 Establish
Shipping Group
international Situation
creotes Need for Body
To Represent Motions
BY HENRY LEE sWEINHART.

Most important among the results
Of the Inter-American Maritime
Conference which opens here next
Wednesday is expected to be the es-
tablishment Of permanent Pan
American shipping commission.
In view Of the complicated situa-
ton In which international ship
ping finds itself, the need for a
body on which large group Of
nations will be represented is en-
phasized by ofncials here who have
made a study Of the problem.
While such q commission would not
have authority to enforce rules and
regulations on shipping, 1t could
make recommendations to the vari-
Gus governments; and 1t Is believed
that many OF these recommends.
tions looking to beneficial co-opera-
ton and uniformity throughout the
Americas would be adopted either
by the governments or by the ship
ping companies themselves.
Many Vexing Problems.
Even before the outbreak Of the
war which has added greatly to the
confusion in the shipping industry,
it is pointed out, there were many
vexing problems with which inter-
ested governments and shipping
people themselves had been strug-
Cling for years in an effort to find
some means for building up and i'm
proving this worldwide avenue Of
communication, both in passenger
and freight fields.
ut all began" said an official yes
terday. with the introduction Of
the steamship as q competitor of
the old sailing vessel. With the
coming Of the steamship as the
principal means of water transpor-
tation. the days Of the historic, pic.
turesque vessels with their wind.
swelled sails were doomed.
Self Destruction Threatened.
"As q result Of this transforma-
ton, the shipping industry has been
threatened with self-destruction by
rate wars and uncontrolled competi-
ton. The improvements in trans
portation facilities which the steam.
ship brought about completely
changed merchandising methods
where overseas transactions were
involved. A sailing vessel would re-
ceive its cargo at one port and not
sail until practically full. The date
Of sailing, therefore, was q matter
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Royal Arconum

Oriental Council will be host to
Supreme Orator George w. Mercer,
of RoSelle Park, N. j., next Wednes-
day evening at 1414 Street NV.
All members of the Arcanum in this
District are invited. James H. Pitts
will head the degree team in the
initiatory ceremonies.
At its last meeting DR.. Charles F.
Ryland, medical examiner, spoke on
hospital treatment to be available to
members of the HOSPITAL and Relief
Association recently formed by ORR
entail Council. Plans are being made
for several teams from this council
to Join the Royal Arcanum Bowling
League.
Evening star., 1940-09-29

Mrs. Alta c. Kaylor, matron, Har-
mony Chapter, announces a trip to
New York Worlds Fair october 4,
5 and 6. For information and reser-
vations call Mrs. Prather, North
4712. On october 7. rummage sale.
1107 Fourth street S.W., and Octo-
ber 10, meeting and obligation cere-
mony.
Joseph H. Milans Lodge Chapter
will meet october 3. Refreshments.
The annual turkey dinner for the
benefit Of ways and means will be
served in the Northeast Masonic
Temple on October IS from to I
pm.
Areme Chapter on Wednesday will
celebrate its 40th anniversary and
grand visitation with program
given by the members OF the Sigma
Alpha Iota Sorority, under the d.
rectorship Of Christine Church.
The Ways and Means Committee
Of st. Johns Lodge Chapter will
hold card party at the home of
Mrs. Harriet Brinkham, 1882 H
street NE, at 1:30 pm. on Octo-
Der 2. This committee will sponsor
a card party october S at 8 pm. at
the Eastern Star Clubhouse.
The matron of Congress Lodge
Chapter announces a dinner at the
home of Past Matron Ethel Bell,
4433 Fourteenth street NE, from
to 7:30 pm. on Wednesday.
Inez S. Long, associate matron,
will have on officers meeting at her
home, 829 Quincy street NV, on
october 4 at 8 pm, assisted by
Grace Lankford and Eunice Baum
gartner.
Martha Chapter on October will
honor their past matrons and pa
irons in feature presented by the
1910 officers. followed by an enter
tainment and refreshments.
oIl OCCOOcI lllc Clld pIeT WILL WISH
Marlboro Chapter Masonic Hall,
Upper Marlboro, Nd to witness
grand visitation. Associate Patron
Leslie H. Lendner is in charge of
transportation
On october II at pm. the men,
bers will be the guests of Naval
Lodge for a social.
Acacia Chapter meets Tuesday
The Star Point Society will meet
Thursday at the home of Associate
Matron Leah Ebersole SIG M street
NE Cards and refreshments.
Mrs Cora L. Manoly. matron of
Feleral Chapter, announces on Oc-
tober the Temple Committee will
hold a social at pm. at the home
of Junior Past Matron Estelle Brume,
% Rhode Island avenue NV. On
October 10, stated meeting, with
program for past matrons, past pa
irons and charter members. Re-
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Rebekah Assemb|y's
S9th Anniversary
To Be Observed
Program Commemorotin9
Founding Is Set
For October 4

The seth anniversary OF the
founding of the Rebekah Assembly
Of Odd Fellows will be held Octo-
ber 4 in the l. o. O. F. Temple.
The principal address will be made
by MIS-. Harriet Reeves of Wellesley,
Mass. junior past president of the
Association of Rebekah Assemblies.
National officers elected at the
annual sessions recently held in
Huntington, w. Va, were: James
A. Hagerman of Saskatchewan, Cam
ada, grand sire: Lynn Irwin of Iowa,
deputy grand sire. Mrs. A. Naomi
Cooper of this jurisdiction was re-
elected treasurer of the Interna-
tional Association of Ladies Auxilia-
ries. P. NJ and Mrs. Annette E. Her.
rell was elected treasurer of the As
sociation of Assembly Secretaries
The president of Rebekah Assem-
bly,, Mrs. Margaret J. Rule. has an
nounced her official visitations: Oc-
lOOCI d. N1oulll lCdSdIlJ LOuSt, W.
tober Is, Fidelity Rebekah Lodge;
October "a, Martha Washington
Lodge.
On October 7 Naomi Lodge will
initiate a class of candidates in the
Temple.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge will meet
October 7 at pm. Mrs. Rose Fir
tag, noble grand, will confer the
Rebekah degree. Past Grand Mas
ter Arlington S. Custer, degree di-
rector of Martha Washington Re-
bekah Lodge and members of the
degree team, have been invited to
assist in comforting the degree
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge will meet
Tuesday evening with Miss Emily
Dingley, noble grand presiding
The Ways and Means Committee
Of the Ladies Auxiliary, P. M, met
last week at the home of the vice
president, Mrs. Mary M. Custer, 40
Sherman circle NV.
The l. O. O. F. Ladies Bowling
League, consisting of 10 teams from
the various Rebekah lodges and
Ladies Auxiliary P. M, will open
the season at the Lucky Strike
Alleys on october 2
Friendship Lodge will celebrate
Its 99th anniversary next Thursday
with a banquet at the Raleigh
Hotel.
Columbia Lodge will meet Thurs
day at 8 pm. S. F, Dildine, noble
grand will preside. The first de-
gree will be conferred on William
Havnie and Bertram E. Litchfield.
S. G. Taylor, degree director, will
be IN charge.
A special meeting of Canton
Washington No. l. Patriarchs Mill
tant, was held last night. Capt
Albert P Dobbins presided. Ar
rangements were completed to go
to Baltimore next Saturday evening
to confer the mustering-in cere-
monies. A caravan will leave here
at $50 pm. The next meeting of
the canton will be held October r.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Photographer to Speak

Sted Jones of New York City, who
recently returned from photograph
ing the German invasion Of France,
will speak and show some Of his
pictures at meeting of the Wash
ington Leica Club at the Lee-Sher-
atom Hotel, Fifteenth and l. streets
NV, at pm. Thursday.
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unsuccessful getting break the NeW York
Geo6 Aes pianist tn night club band gets her chance in
troduce ote but goesnt Her
mate Shea sanchest supporter introduces her John 4es
Whose makes him potential backer for sho but ust
at the time she most hold Bredons interest because Of
promise OF JOB gren her by Van Frankln producer she has, to
break date h Brdon pith Uidoud mother
uisno her at the time and entertain Bresdon.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
CHAPTER VIII.

The next morning the to breakfast As
had sit reading the morning mpaen
while she waited the minutes 10 o'clock
the regular ofnces
there the first thing waited until 1918.
Then could stand the before 1890
Evening star., 1940-09-29

Tomorrow: The day with GeoH
Is Unexpectedly pleasant.
Evening star., 1940-09-29

freshments and entertainment. On
october 10, Friendship Club banquet.
Evening star., 1940-09-29

Brookland Chapter will have its
annual dinner and bazar on October
3 from 5 to 7 pm. at the hall,
Twelfth and Monroe streets NE.
The matron would like all men,
bers to be present at East Gate
Chapter on Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

The sophomore and freshman branches of the Phi Sigma Phi so- ciety will meet in the church house of the Congregational church to- day at p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

to Cavalier. "Thisll kill you"
 He read it and Val felt like chuckling at his expression of dis gust.
 Duffy KelSo peered SuSpiciously at the food Wong Lee was setting on the table and suddenly ourst into roar.
 Bread potatoes meat pie starch and more starch Hey, Wung Lung!" Duffy howled Get that stuff away from that fighter. Go easy on that starchy stuff, get me. He's gonna get hog fat. He's gotta have more fresh greens and less O this hash you dish out"
 Wong Lees eyes never changed their expression.
 MT. Kelso" Val said jelly. "We treat everyone around here with all the respect due them. If Cap tain Hansen were here now il would go bad with you"
 Nuts" said Kelso. What about it? Do we or don't we get some sort O training diet around here?'
 Don't bother, Duffy" Eddie said quietly. T can get along on this"
 What about it Wong Lee?" Val asked.
 Wong Lee puttered around the table, looking at no one in par ticular when he spoke.
 Must have more help in gal icy. Make ether things chop-chor for boxing man only if noisy one help"
 He means that, too," Val said slowly. You'll serve your trick in the galley from now on, Mister Kelso."
 There was snicker from some one at the other end of the table
 "I'll die first" Duffy roared.
 It'll be by starvation, then,' Val replied sweetly. Remember no Workee, no eatee."
 (TO Be C0ntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
WOMEN TO OFFER
 BRIDGE AND TEA
Congregational Auxiliary to Reserve All Tables for
 Event April g
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary COsgrove
 Phone S75

Watertown. April 5-Fire Warden Frank Judd reports it is necessary to procure fire permits to build fires in the open outside the fire district. Several acres of grassland on the Northfield were burned We'd nesday morning. Fire permits may be obtained from Fire Warden Judd or from other wardenS.
 Teachers in the grammar schools have talked to pupils about keeping off lawns during the spring thaW. They ask the cooperation of the parents in talking to their children about the matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
CHAPTER VIII

Eddie and Mike spared lightly the last two rounds and when Pop Grimes called a halt Cavalier went over and took both of Mike $ hands in his.
 I'm sorry about that first round, Mike. Honest I am. That dame there I guess Well,
 Mike nodded. "Yeah, kid. I know. That's okay forget it. You didn't hurt me much
 Eddie slapped him on the back and rushed below to take a shower.
 Val Douglas looked after him thoughtfully. "He might be gen. timely sorry but it'll still make a good story. I'm filing my first one tonight"
 ''Never mind your story" Kelsey walled. What about our $5,000 forfeit money?"
 T don't know why I should play Santa Claus, but I might have an idea about that, too," she said.
 She found Captain Hansen in his cabin. Quickly she explained the situation they had put Kelso in. "Stevie," she concluded, I'm going to wire Uncle Hank the facts and have him lend Duffy the money"
 Captain Hansen looked at her a long time before replying. Honey, he said gently, "how those three men really came on board will have to be held from your Uncle Hank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

Miss Margaret Butterfield, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. c. Edward But terfield of Prospect street, is spend- ing a week with her parents. She is a student at Pembroke college, Providence, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
Q SERIAL STORY
CAST OF CHARACTERS

VAL DOUGLAS girl sports writer, shipped on a freighter to find excitement.
 EDDIE CAVALIER a prize fighter headed for the title, has . score to settle with Val CAPTAIN STEVS HANSEN - skipper of the Northern Belle. DUFFY KELSO - Cavaliers manager.
 YESTERDAY: Eddie begins his training with a light workout and three rounds with Kelly. AL though he is supposed to be spar ring, Cavalier pounds Kelly with out mercy. Val makes Duffy stop the slaughter, calls Cavalier heel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
Cm AMaIaIM Cn ACNEn
PRESIDENTS ANCEsTRY

PRESIDENTS ANCESTRY
 Even if you know the general background of most United States Presidents, you may not remember from what nationality the family of each sprung. See whether you do by underlining the corerct answer after the name of each president below:
 l. James Monroe: Irish, Swedish, Scottish, Danish.
 2. Theodore Roosevelt: Dutch, English, French, Italian.
 3. Herbert Hoover: English, Swiss, Russian, German.
 4. James Garfield: Austrian, Norwegian, Danish, English.
 5. Ulysses s. Grant: English, Welsh, Hungarian, Spanish.
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
CONTEMPLATING TIPS IN JAIL

Philadelphia (UP)-Howard Ever cit, 29, was arrested for making counterfeit 50-cent pieces. He told police that he learned to make them while in the county jail. T over heard some prisoners explaining how coins were made, SO I paid close attention" Everett said. The prisoner also admitted passing the coins in dice games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

John R. Keilty, son of MT. and Mrs. Fred A. Keilty of 139 Hamil- ton avenue, Watertown, enlisted in the navy, according to an announce ment made today by John w. Mo- Gibbon. Waterbury recruiting of ficer. He has been assigned to the naval training station at Newport, R. l. for two months period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Orchids for Two Cents -On Guatemala Stamp

SII SCOtSIIlOlO OlOIIlp ORCHIDS for stamp collectors V are cheap. Guatemala uses its national flower, the White Nun orchid, for the stamp design above, one of a new series of four low values. The flower is de- scribed as the most beautiful orchid grown in the country.
 Also pictured in the same series is the quetzal, Guatemala's na- tional bird, shown on the stamp below. The quetzal is smaller than a dove, was prized by the natives before the Spanish conquest for it's long, brilliant green tail feath- CTS. Only chiefs were permitted to wear the quetzal's plumes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

Approximately 110 out of every 1000 babies born in Italy during 1887 died in the first year of life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-05

She found a wire from her office when she sat down at the table. it said: Great work. We have scoop of century. Everyone else screaming. Give us first story soonest possible and keep coming 500 daily"
 She showed the message across