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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-03-07
MARYLAND A GOOD PLACE
FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES
Past Five Years Have Been
Particularly Favorable, Re-
ports Show

The past five years have been par
ticularly favorable ones for mothers
and babies in Maryland
This is shown by figures assembled
by the State Department Of Health
and announced by DR.. R. H. Riley,
Director Of the Department.
Beginning in 1885, DR.. Riley said,
more mothers have survived the perils
of childbirth, each year in succession,
in proportion to the total number of
births. What is known as the mater
nal death rate, that is, the total deaths
of mothers to each thousand babies
born alive, is used as a statistical yard
stick to measure this saving of lives.
These yard sticks show that in 1885,
out of each thousand mothers to whom
babies were born, there were five ma
ternal deaths. The next year, and in
1887 and 1888, there were four ma
ternal deaths to each thousand live
births. According to provisional
figures, the number dropped still fur
Their in 1889 and it is hoped that the
final record will show that there were
only little more than 3 maternal
deaths during the year, to each thous-
and babies born alive.
The total maternal deaths year by
year for the last five years, in Mary
land, were: LAG in 1885; 121 in 1886;
100 in 1887; ia in 1888 and SO (pro-
visional, subject to correction) in 1899
The total maternal deaths in the
State last year were almost evenly
divided between Baltimore City and
the counties. The 40 deaths charged
to the counties were reported from II
of the % counties. Six of the coun-
ties-Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Saint
Mary's and Queen Anne's-lost nc
mothers from conditions incident to
childbirth, during the year. Calvert
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-03-07
ELECTRIC RATES DOWN

The history of the private electric
power industry in this county has
been one of steadily improving service
and rapidly declining rates, In tech
nical efficiency it has surpassed the
rest of the world by wide margin,
and the resulting savings have been
passed on to the consumer.
Today we can operate long list
of electrical appliances in our homes
for less than the cost of lighting along
a few years back. Electricity is the
only item in the governments official
cost of living index which is cheaper
now than in those far off pre-war
days of 1918.
In the towns financial statement it
shows that the electric light bill for
1889 was less than for the previous
year, and yet the town received more
light and better service.
Last week the local power company
announced reduction in its rates
which will save consumers as much as
35 cents each month. This may not
appear like big saving, and yet,
over the course of years and months,
it is substantial.
The reduction will be welcomed by
every user of electricity.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-03-07

tin, Mary T. Naylor, Dortha Shahan,
William Kildow, Jack Liller, Chester
Sines, Virginia Baker, Jean Casteel,
Beatrice Nair, Leah Jane VanSickle,
Lorene Glotfelty.
Room 6, Mrs. Hart-Eloise Ashby,
Jean Coddington, Joyce Cross, Ethel
Durr, Patty Filsinger, Mary Friend,
Patty Helbig, Phyllis Johnson, Betty
Kildow, Virginia Lancer, Eleanor Lips
comb, Phyllis Murphy, Madeline Meth
kin, Wanda Ramsey, Arletta Riley,
Betty Shaffer, Beth Shirer, Catherine
Wrightsman, Ellis Cooley, Joseph
Friend, Robert Foster, Ernest Oren-
dorf, Howard Shahan, Billy Shobe,
Delbert Swartzentruber, Floyd Wen
sci.
Room 7, Miss Sollars-Herbert
Beckman, Herbert Bittinger, Elizabeth
Ashby, Rubie Fike, Wanda Whitaker,
Louise Winters, Dale Harvey, Thomas
Helbig, Delbert Knots, Samuel Mey-
ers, Harold Phillips, Irving Wolfe,
Evelyn Knox, Jean Means, Jane Reck-
ard, Ethel Root, Mary Schlossnagle,
Martha fowler, Mary Maroney, Helen
Uplinger, Earl Holtschneider.
Room 8, Mr.. Jenkins-Harry Biser,
Bobby Bosley, Norman Friend, Harold
Harvey, Ralph Hoffman, Herbert
Leighton, James McRobie, Edward
Martin, Iret Martin, Clayton Smith,
Barbara Friend, Martha Morris, Flea
nor Schlossnagle, Janet Sines, Joan
Smith.
Room 8, Miss Kalbaugh-Beatrice
Barello, Virgie Dewitt, Mary C. Fra
ley, Ruby Kelly, Ethel Roy, Mary
Ours, Fay Ramsey, Evelyn Riley, Yer
Media Root, Helen White, Mabel Lew
is, John Browning, Delbert Holtschnei-
der, Gerald Johnson, Lloyd Liller,
Nicholas Long, Billy Martin, Carlton
Smith, Henry Trickett, Arnold Whor-
ton, Billy Yost
Room 10, Mr.. Dahlgren-Katherine
Friend, Marion Honick, Mary Kahl,
Kathleen Maroney, Mary NJ. Paugh,
George Glaze, Michael Kildow, Verl
Kitzmiller, Donald Lantz, Hugh Maj
felt, Allen Naylor, Jerry Paugh, Ray
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-03-07

rope to study government in the Uni
ted States.
The House Appropriations Commit
tee refused to approve a $250,000 ap-
preparation for the Byrd Antarctic ex-
petition.
More than fourth of the city of
Shenandoah, Pa, is sinking into old
mine diggings. Walls of several hun
dred buildings have cracked and great
rents have appeared in the streets, en-
failing damage of more than mil
lion dollars.
Congress is having lively arguments
over questions that people must an
swer in the census this year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-03-07
Oakland Elementary School
Honor Roll For February

Room l, Miss Mitchell-Joan
Browning, Norma Browning, Betty
Jean Crane, Joan DeBerry, Donald
Beckman, Layman Knox, Frederick
Martin, Delano Martin, Billy Smouse,
James Sewers.
Room 2, Miss neutrality-suspicious.
Foster, Eugene Root, Norma Friend,
Charles Shahan, Bernice Hanft.
Room 3, Miss Dilgard-Willa De-
Berry, Jack Right, George Kley, Guy
Simmons, Hervey Smouse, Barbara
Filsinger, Faun Friend, Patsy Glaze,
Ruth Morris, Betsy Phillips, Elizabeth
Smouse, Stanley Bond, Robert Fiko,
Jackie Glaze, Kenneth Hardesty.
Room 4, Mrs. Kloss-Robert Dew
er, Leroy Guthrie, Joseph Miner,
Robert Baker, Elmer Miner, Alice Min
er, Beatrice Spiker.
Room 5, Mrs. Ridder-Lonnie Ham
i'll, Richard Leighton, Warren Mann,
Mahlon Yost, Lena Knox, Hazel Mar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-03-07
| SEE BY THE DAILIES THAT

A tornado struck in Indiana and
Illinois, killing one child and injuring
other persons. Many buildings were
damaged. f..f j +
An ancient Pharaoh's tomb, uncov-
cred in Egypt, yielded a kings ran
som in gold and jewels. 1t was the
tomb of Psou Sennes, who ruled 1000
B. C.
The United States Agriculture De-
partment has notified it's 100000 for
mer members of local AAA commit
tees that they must not take active
part in forthcoming presidential, con-
gressional, State and local campaigns,
as they are subject to the Hatch Act.
Drastic changes in the National La
Dor Relations Board are favored by
Congress at present.
Former President Hoover asked
Congress to provide $20,O0O,0OO to
feed Poland.
Genreal Francois decree suppress
ing Masonry in Spain became effective
March 2. Prison sentences are effective
for any who still belong to Masonic
lodges.
Ninety human bones found in an iso-
lated section of Nicholas county, w.
Va, have been identified as parts of
four skeletons.
President Roosevelt's name was
placed on the prefertial ballot in the
State of Pennsylvania by New Deal
ers of that commonwealth.
Archduke Otto vonHapsburg, Aus
trian prentender to the throne of that
country, flew to Baltimore from Eu-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-03-07
DIARY OF THE WAR
Condensed For Readers Of The
Republican

| FRIDAY-Dispatches were vague.
| Finnish forces were compelled to with
draw to new positions. Reds bombed
nearly every city in Finland. On the
Western Front patrol action resulted
in French prisoners by Germans.
France was preparing to ration certain
foods.
SATURDAY-A sub attacked an
English freighter ITS miles from
Puerto Rico. German bombers at
tackled numerous British warships,
conveys and armed merchantmen. Bri-
tain admitted only parts of German re-
port as being true. Russians were on
the outskirts of Viipuri, but Firms
were putting up a stubborn resistance
Sumner Welles was told by Germany
Ribbentrop that she would never con-
slider peace moves until Englands
"stangle-hold" over Europe was
broken
SUNDAY-There was lively aerial
warfare in Western Europe. Over Bel
GUM two Belgian pursuit planes were
shot dawn by German bomber Bel
GUM protested violently. Firms made
a claim of the destruction of the 34th
Moscow Tank Brigade, losing 1000
men, 105 tanks, II armored cars, 200
trucks, etc. Welles conferred with
Hitler. Three German ships attempted
to run. the blockade. One was scuttled
by its crew, a second was captured by
the English; a third was chased back
into port.
MONDAY-A British passenger
vessel was bombed and 1913 persons be-
lieved dead. Aerial battles continued
on Western Front Belgians again fired
on unidentified foreign planes over
their territory. Germany's grand adj
miral told American radio listeners
that its navy would show every posi-
BILE consideration" to American YES
sells wherever they may be. Russian
pressure continued on Firms.
TUESDAY-Italy showed anger
against British proposal to blockade
shipments of German coal bound for
Italy. Films reported attacks or
Viipuri from three fronts had been re-
pulsed. British announced a scouting
plane had sunk German sub at mouth
of Elbe river. British tanker tor
pedoed. French said newly trained
German soldiers were moving into
Western front. Germany limited
church services for Catholics in Polish
area. Switzerland rushed $4,000
troops to the German border.
WEDNESDAY-British navy took
five Italian ships to the contraband
control station. Two were laden with
coal. Britain planned war loan of
billion, two hundred million. The
| Polish emigre government, set up in
Paris, accuses German conquerors of
executing schoolboys, men and women
en- masse as part Of deliberate cam.
paign to eXterminate native popula-
ton of Poland. Heavy fighting con-
tinues around Viipuri between Firms
and Russians.
Evening star., 1940-05-29

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II m get that envelope from you
"Okay. pal" Eddie shivered,
looked furtively about, and moved
of.
The ships purser appeared. He
saluted and said, "The captain
wishes the passengers to gather in
the lounge, sir. The rest are already
there"
Count Is Angry.
Fhil nodded and went to the
lounge. He opened the door and
stepped into the room.' A score of
people filled the lounge. Phil saw
Babs Martin. She winked at him
and started around the gathering
toward him. He saw Nedya, was
warmed by her smile. Count Raed-
ton stood beside her, his face stern,
his glance icy. Bert Cavanaugh sat
at a card table, playing solitaire.
The thin man with the pale, W
shaped face stood behind Cava-
naugh The ships captain, a
bulky, red-faced man, stood facing
the gathering.
Babs came and slipped her arm
through Phil's. "Cavanaugh, that
mug, told me what he had done to
you. Philip" she said.
HAS he been annoying you?"
mot more than usual" Babs
said.
The door opened and Eddie Shane
sidled in. The captain said loudly:
Il think all are present now (.
I have an announcement to make
which concerns every person aboard
this ship. It isn't my wish to fright
en- any of you. wish merely to i'm
press upon you from the start that
the passengers must cooperate with
the ships crew."
The captains manner was nerv-
GUS. There was something in the
air. The passengers felt 1t and were
strangely hushed.
The captain went on: "Sea travel
in wartime is always hazardous,
even on a neutral ship. 1t is my
desire to avoid undue risks. That
is why I am making this announce
ment. I have been advised that the
Ventura may be attacked by sub
marine"
tCopyright, 1910. Chicago Daily News. 1ne)
Continued tomorrow
Tomorrow: Eddie Shane has star
ting information for Phil,
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Outdoor Cleanliness
Meeting Is Listed

A meeting to complete the organ
ization Of an Outdoor Cleanliness
Association of the District OF Co.
lumbia, to be modelled after q SIM
liar organization in New York, will
be held at 4:30 pm. Tuesday in the
rooms Of the Washington Board of
Trade in The Star Building. Rep
resentatives of citizens associations
and other civic bodies are among
those scheduled to attend.
A Committee on Plan for Organ
ization, Jesse c. Suter, chairman,
appointed at a meeting on May 7,
is to present its plan at the meet
ing. DR.. Harry A. Garfield will
preside.
Evening star., 1940-05-29
,Heorine Is Scheduled
On Trunsit Bond Plan

A formal public hearing has been
called by the Public Utilities Com
mission for June 6 at 10 am. in
the commissions omces in the Dis
trict Building on the compromise
plan for settlement Of litigation
over bonds Of the old Anacostia Il
Potomac River Rail Road Co. and
the City 81 Suburban Railway.
The hearing will be held on the
proposal by the Capital Transit Co.
Evening star., 1940-05-29

The story thus far: Babs Martin,
American showgirl stranded in q large
European city when war breaks out,
becomes involved in q mysterious In
trigue when stranger forces her to
him. When Phil Lawrence, American
vice consul. talks to her about her re-
turn home she slips the envelope into
his pocket, from which it is taken .
petty American thief. Bert Cavanaugh,
reputed international crook; the
refugees. Count Raedton and his niece,
Nedya Vardin. with whom Phil falls In
anxious. but unable to get possession,
of the envelope. Finally Phil reaches
shane and arranges to get 1t from
him at the dock. On the way he en-
counters Nedya. She is being sought By
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Moret School Begins
Commencement Events

Commencement events at the
Maret School were to open today
at $3.50 pm. with a field day.
A literary and musical program
is scheduled Monday at 4 pm, with
an outdoor presentation of "a Mid
summer Nights Dream" Tuesday
at the same hour. Closing exercises
and distribution of awards will be
held Wednesday at IL am, and
commencement at 8 pm.
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Howard U. Festival

Howard University will hold its
fifteenth annual May festival Fri
day on the university terrace, under
the direction of the department Of
physical education for women.
Theme OF the festival will be in
terpretation of the university seal,
Truth and Service to God and the
Country"
Evening star., 1940-05-29

and the washington Railway d
Electric Co. for the issuance Of Ger
tificates Of modification, assump-
tion and guarantee" paying 3.75 per
cent interest, valued at some So
000, 900, to replace an equal amount
Evening star., 1940-05-29
OF old per cent first mortgage
bonds OF the two subsidiaries of the
transit company.

Argentina has increased its uuota
for imports of American cars,
Evening star., 1940-05-29
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Evening star., 1940-09-22
Cards and CoIoniaIs
Are Mild in Their
Practice Clash
Tune Kicking, Posing
As Fans Are Eoger
For Rough Stuff

A scheduled scrimmage involving
George Washington and Catholic
University yesterday at BrookIand
Stadium was a distinct diSappoint-
ment to some 500 fans who antici-
pated fireworks as the Colonials and
Cardinals confined themselves TO
placement kicking, passing and pass
defense
Announced as getting under way
at 2.30 O'Clock, the drill finally
started two hours later. the clubs
preferring TO avoid blistering sun
Most fans who arrived early stuck
it out. only 10 see the teams sent
through mild but important work.
out.
Guard Mike Cherello confounded
the G. w. line with his accurate
kicks. while Pete Sachon
also practiced booting points under
pressure. The COlonials then took
the offensive, with Walter Welc,
Dan Snyder and Mike Monchlovich
splitting the bars with less con-
SlStency.
The Colonials' pass defense was
more heartening however with
Murphy Booth and Walt Fedora
intercepting Pete SaChon's aerials.
Sachon connected with passes into
the territory of Quarterback Sam
Babich of G. w, the Colonials' sig
nal-caller being bsff1ed by several
of the Cards tricky maneuvers.
Evening star., 1940-09-22
Fisher, Cur|e5 Renew
Feud in Twin Bill
For Junior Title

Two young major leagues aspi-
rants-products of local high schools
will renew a pitchers duel that
dates back to the inter-high title
game last June between Central and
Eastern when Naiman Photo and
Cardinal A. C. sandlot mines clash
today in double header to decide
the National City Junior League
title.
Billy Fisher, whose sensational
pitching in bringing Central the
inter thigh title earned bids from
several major league clubs including
Washington. Detroit and st. Louis,
will carry the hopes of the Photos,
facing Kenny Curles, who almost
pitched Eastern to an upset victory
over the undefeated Central nine.
Kenny, as a matter of fact, COM
mitted a costly error early in that
game which gave the Vikings two
run lead and. although removed aft
er seven innings, had matched Fish
er's performance allowing but four
bingles and tanning seven.
Either team taking both games
today will gain the league crown and
avoid a third meeting next Sunday.
Dick Price will toll for Naiman in
the nightcap, opposed by Wee Spei-
ser on the mound for the Cards.
Hostilities start at on the South
Ellipse.
Evening star., 1940-09-22
By LEWIS F. ATCHISON.

It's an old line. this gag about
our college elevens' prospects being
brighter than a five and dime
sparkler, but shelp us if at least
two of the five schools in this baili-
wick don't shape up as winners and
at least two others as long shots.
You know who We mean-George-
town and George Washington to be
on top. Maryland and Catholic Uni
verSltles to plug along and bag an
upset or two In class B our lone
entry is American University-a
team with a lot of early foot. as
the hoss pickerS say. which will bear
watching
This weeks urtain-hoiSting cere-
monies are SO arranged YOU can see
all three games on the docket if so
inclined. George Washington rips
of the cover against Mount ST.
Mary's Friday night at Griffith Sta
dium. Maryland is host TO Hamp-
denSydney Saturday afternoon at
College Park and the same evening
Georgetown swings into action
against Roanoke at the stadium.
.Catholic is idle until the following
week. when it visits Detroit.
Averages Against Hoyas.
Whether Georgetown can survive
a third consecutive season unbeaten
is improbable. In the first place
the law of averages is against it
Gabe Murphy did the warriors no
favor booking New York u. Syra-
cuse Maryland. Boston College and
G. w. in succession. It's a tough
row to hoe in any league
In SATURDAYS debut watch Al
Kull. Frank Dornfeld, Jack Doolan
and Bill Mclaughlin in the back
field: Chris Pavich. end: George
Perpich. tackle. and Bill Ericsson,
center They're the key rockies in
Jack HagertyS plans and if they
can carry their share of the load
Georgetown has a $3.50 chance of
reaching December with its record
unblemiShed.
Maryland's board of strategy has
about decided the squad 1t Will rely
on through the season. but the COM
plexion of the first team is far from
settlement. Leo Mueller. Jack
Mueller. Dick Shaffer and Larry
Mackenzie. ends: Ralph Burlin
Luther Conrad. Reggie Vincent and
Bill Krouse, tackles: Johnny Nor
ton. Max Hunt. George Gienger and
Frank Heye, guards. and Bob Smith,
Frank Black and George Jarmoska.
centers, are the linemen the board
will use.
Joe Murphy. of course, heads the
backfield department and if any
help is forthcoming from his mates
Maryland will have a more power
full offense than its critics look for.
Other backs in the picture are Bernie
Ulman. who's going to surprise
somebody: Punch" Widener, fine
blocking back with a lot of fire:
Elmer Rigby, Jim Dunn. Don Shock
Evening star., 1940-09-22
Six Public High Teams
Start School Grid
Play This Week
All But Tech Will Get
Action; Foes Include
St. Johns, Gonzoeo

The scholastic football season
turns on full steam this week with
seven games booked Six Of the
Washington public highs will see
action. with only Tecf, putting off
its opener for anothec week.
The weeks wars get under way
Thursday afternoon, when Dewitt
meets Wilson in a game it hopes
will lead to resumption. of athletic
relations with all local schools.
Three more games are scheduled
Friday. ST. Johns, expected to be
among the more powerful District
elevens this year. goes against an
improved Anacostia team at Ana
costa; National Training meets the
undefeated Westinghouse High
at Arlington. and Roosevelt travels
to Richmond for a game with John
Marshall.
Two games are booked Saturday
afternoon and one a. night. In the
afternoon tits. Gonzaga plays, at
Central and Eastern travels to Alex
andria to meet Episcopal. At night
Western plays at Alexandria against
George Washington High.
Evening star., 1940-09-22
Hoyos, CoIonioIs Loom as Big
Victors, With Terps, Cards
Figured as Upsetters

ey. Milton Lumsden. Mearle Du
Vail and Harold Berry.
Regarding the first team. it will
not be surprising TO see some OF
last wears letter winners on the
bench and unheralded rockies in
their berthS.
George Washington schedule is
tougher than GeorgetownS simply
because there are no breathers after
the inaugural until the Colonials
bump into Bucknell's 23-man squad
midway in the season and by that
time the PennSylvanians may be
tough plckingS.
With his 1899 backheld intact
Coach Bill Reinhart rightfully ex-
poets some action in the ball-carry-
ing department and it is not going
too far out on the limb to say this
may be the highest scoring eleven
in the downtown schools recent
history. With Tim Grady, Sam
Babich. Walt Fedora Murphy Booth
and Eddie Wilamoski to carry the
mail. Colonial supporters will get
special delivery touchdownS unless
this department misses its guess.
Running against the competition
such as Kentucky. Washington and
Lee, West Virginia and Manhat-
tan-to name a few, are certain to
kick up. will be the acid test for
these gentlemen but they seem TO
have the makings of real backs and
should pass with colors and heels
flying.
Stars Successors Able Men.
Reinhart is more worried about
his line, OF course, having lost Bob
Nowaskev and Sunny Jones at end
and tackle, but Frank August is
touted as Nowaskey's equal at the
flank and Dan Snyder is measuring
up TO the tackle standard set up by
Jones. Reinhart has an added starter
in Henry AgusiewicZ at guard and
feels that the line will measure up
TO expectations.
This will be George Washingtons
golden anniversary on the gridir0n
anu ON OIN l1Ol IL Otl1lS Hlduo 10
assure its success. 1t is significant
that the Colonials boast no out
standing star, factor that NAV
be boon. Reinhart would prefer
well-knit team of II evenly bal
anced men to 10 mediocre players
and l standout.
Catholic University. we'll advanced
in preseason activities. is working
overtime on sleight- of hand stuff
for the Cardinals must rely on
strategy this year if they hope TO
accumulate few victories. Burden
of the backfeld work may not fall
on Pete Sachon as first expected
because Jim Mulvihill, rookie from
st. Johns of this city. and Bill
Mulvey. a hard-driving runner, have
been f1aShy in inter-squad Scrim-
images with Maryland.
Sachon, of course, must do the
punting. most of the passing and
some ball carrying but will have
able assistants in the latter depart
ment in the double M boys.