Evening Star Newspaper, October 1, 1925, Page 11

POLAND RECOVERS FROM WARRAVAGES “Comes Back,” With People Showing Virile Capacity in Many Industries. BY PAUL SCOTT MOWRER. Correspondence of The_ Star and the Chicago Daily News. one can travel o Europe without belng impressed by the great and growing importance of Poland in the new political structure of the world. Five European states have rank of g powers—Rritain, | France, Germany, Italy and Russia. Among the secondary European states Poland undoubtedly holds first place. It occuples, indeed, an intermediate position between the great and the smaller nations of Europe, ranking sixth in most respects, but third in arable land, and is well to the fore- &round through the significance of its political role. " Its population, already | crea 0,000 vearly. Its interior consolida- tion is progressing and its diplos activities are considerable. \Vig in spirit, rich in resources and in in telligence, populous and progr ive, to make its voice heard in the councils of the nations. ‘Was Victim of Propaganda. Opinions held abroad concerning Poland have been led astray Iy by the fact state has had ag: r first & puissant propaganda—that of the Germans, the British and the Jews, all of whom have tended to oppose or to misrepresent it. The assertlons of this propaganda have been in the main that the Poles are incapable of self- zovernment, v _are {mper brought to ruln minorities they have nd that their situa- | ia and Germany | sought to abs tion between Rus Dlaces them permanently at the mercy of those unfriendly But Poland’s strategie situatl its interfor political situation as dark as they are usuallv drawn. | As for the alleged Polish incompetency | and incapacity for self-government, the history of the last five vears re. | veals quite contrary e vears the with the bolsh: s, I w the coun 1ry and the people at close hand. soclated by 130 vears of shattered by four vy occupation and ruinou had not had time to improvis thing except an army. All th ergies were bent toward safeguarding their independence and establishing tenable frontier against the red incen- diaries. Country Was Virtually Wrecked. For the rest, the Poles were desti- tute. Confusion and fncompetency | were rife. Famine stalked through! the land. Pestilence v thousands. | Productive indu: | The railronds in the fields was scarcely carried on Shops were empty. The cities were | mournful and half deserted. An im- sonof tragle but herole gloom ershadowed everything. In Poland today no traces of war ain. Despite lively Interfor politi- lifferences, the people are inspired | by a fervent and optimistic patriotism. One finds an organized country with competent officials, an army of good officers and splendid troops, well armed, well organized and capable of putting 1,000,000 men into the field. Material Improvements Seen. Good trains run frequently and regularly over a network of rallways. Industries, reorganized, are beginning to thrive...A eourageous fiscal re- form, carried out without foreign as- P nce, has put Polish ecurrency practically on a gold basis, but has made the cost of living incredibly high. Still, fod is relatively plenti- ful and in good vears ther 2 for export. Famine and pi have vanished like nightmares. The countrysides are quiet and rich. Lubin, Lodz, Lwow, Cracow, Poznan, Vilna ‘and Warsaw swarm with pros. perous-looking people who live in an atmosphere of liberal democracy. Stu- dents of both sexes fill the large uni- versities to overflowing. Shops are well stocked with goods. Streets are well kept and buildings are refur- nished. An elegant soclety of tall men and handsome women goes to midnight balls in the, large hotels. Newspapers and_periodicals circulate in profusion. And everywhere are book stores filled not with cheap novels but with the very best works of science and general literature, In Polish, German and French. The Poles are decidedly an Intellectual people. They occupy even mnow seventh place among the nations in literary producti Warsaw, the c almost as a revelation. They do not correspond with the ominous descrip- tions of the hostile propagandists. One looks in vain for the bellicose, narrow- minded, persecuting Poles of recent legend.’ One finds instead a pecullarly ve, active, liberal and intelli- ple, individualistic and at times a bit excitable, but throbbing with life and energy and giving evi- dence of @nything but national jnca- pacity. There are dark spots on the plc- ture, certainly. All is not perfect in Poland. Grave problems remain to be solved. But the natural genius, vig- orous and vital, is aware of the diffi- culties, is grappling with the prob- lems, and I confess to a feeling of confident optimism regarding that much-debated question—the future of Poland. (Copyright, 1025, by Chieago Dally News.) Jail Turned Into Hotel.\ At Throcknorton, Tex., there has been such little demand for space in the Jjail that the county commission- ers have arranzed to convert it into a hotel. The cells are being fitted up comfortably and the iron bars.are hidden by draperies. The interior is made fairly cheerful and the county expects to derive considerable revenue from the idea. s Says Trade Mark Is Infringed. Probey’s Incorporated has filed suit for an injunction In the District Su- preme Court against Charles H. Chida- kel, who conducts an auto accessories store at 1012 H street northeast. The plaintiff declares that the defendant is | infringing on its trade marks of “Pay as vou ride” and “Pay while 3 drive,” and that it is losing business by the alleged infringement. Attérney George R. Sheriff appears for the ! plaintifr. “CAFE LOUISE” B e MU | WADREX This Week's Speclal PEACH ICE CREAM At Your Drugxist Always Ask for WADREX FIRE! Pont it s & %0 up in smoke. Act now before it ia too late. Protect your home by having v cleancd. © All 500t and ashes cmoved. Your furnace will heat better with less fuel. Work suaranteed. Prices reasonable, PRINCE Hyattavil Lantz Brothers 7th and D Sts. S.W. Is a Star Branch Throughout the city these branch of- fices have been locat- ed at points designed to offer the most con- venient service to those who want to‘in- sert Classified Ads in The Star—saving time and trouble of coming way downtown. No extra fees are charged —only regular rates. Lantz Brothers Store, 7th and D Sts., is one of the Star branches in Southwest Washington. Star prints MORE Classified ads every day than all the other papers here combined. Star ads bring ‘results. “Around the Corner” is a Star Branch Office Aurora Hills Homes Present a Wise Home of Its Present and Investment Because Increased Future Accessibility Aurora Hills is the most accessible subdivision now being developed. It mercantile establishments line, the terminals for wh Hills need never fear f transportation downtown. macadam roads from the ities are located in or nea Clarendon 640-W-2 e e U IR U e D A S is but twelve to fifteen minntes ride from the Government officés and downtown. Served by two bus lines and an efficient car ich are in the center of the shopping district, those who live in Aurora or efficient and rapid There are two concrete south end of the high- way bridge to the property. ¥ Stores, schools, churches and amusement facil- r the subdivision. Watch This Newspaper for Further Announcements c Come to AURORA HILLS,VIRGINIA 301 Greene Ave. g " CEE e Representatives of Six Counties at Special Dispatch to Thé Star, ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 1.— The proposal to build & central alms- house for indigents of the eighth con- gressional district was indorsed at a meeting held yesterday in the cham- | ditions. . ber of commerce, when representa- | . tives from 6 of the 10 countles in| the district were present. “THE EVENING 'STAR, WASHINGTON; D:-¢., -THURSPAY, OCTOBER 1, 1925.- Meeting in Alexan- dria, Va. A W $1 Delivers Your Heater CENTRAL ALMSHOUSE e, 2 Billingsley, Culpeper; more, Loudoun; PROPOSAL INDORSED | 755, 5., Cltcock: Tasavier: | o bitt te nntita et ikenaat in Larkis, Prince William, wwere named as a committee to Investigate the plan and to report at a meeting o be held | to keep afloat when filled with water ‘The committee was also Instructed to investigate sites and to make an estimate ns to the ap- proximate cost of the construction of ‘the-building. Jones, here October 14. Alexandria; Richmond, State Board of Welfare, told of un- satisfactory condition of the alms- house in several of the countles and said that he belleved the centraliza- tion plan would greatly improve con-|jngjfference toward Lukin's patent. It M. H. \J\"m{' Story of the Lifeboat. 7 From the Mentor Magasine. N it B o ooy Frenchman named M. Bernieres 1765. It was buflt with air boxes at bow and stern, and proved its ability to the gunwales. Twenty years later Lionel Lukin, 'an English coach builder, invented his famous lifeboat. This was modeled on the Norway yawl, which 1s. a descendant of the fine old Viking boats, and has their of the | geaworthy bujld. To. this type Lukin added air-tight boxes, making her still more buoyant by & belt of cork along the gunwales. But the British government showed was the wreck of the Adventure, in 1789, that shocked the British into action. Not that it was any worse Danish state railways are thriving. | than many other wrecks that were A‘ little used, but not abused . $12.50 Heaters — $22.50 Heaters — $40 Heaters $5.00 510 $19:15 Bmamd Furniture Bargains <= ¢ as it comes direct from our sterilizing room. early and avoid the rush. Wood - Heaters. heaters will be on for only ..... Delivered for Cast ~iron log Kitchen Ranges. Guaranteed $70.00 kitchen ranges, in first-class condition, will be sotd for only Delivered for Buffet. Think of a large oak buf- fet. with bevel edge mir- ror, plenty of drawer $6 95 e _ . space; for only Delivered dor C... - 0. Fumed oak and 9.85 Parlor Suite. leatherette 3-piace library suite; now only Delivered for ... . Sideboards. Cak or mahogany fin- ish sideboards, in_excellent condi- tion, will be sold for as $4.95 Delivered for o Bookcase. Mahogany-finish book- case with glass door will be sold for only $9.50 Delivered for Phonographs. Mahogany upright model phonographs, floor samples, sold originally for Teed,wil he-on aie tor $29.50 Delivered for . Washstands. Washstands of golden oak will be sold at the $1 95 . sacrifice price of - Delivered for .. Kitchen Cabinet. Oak kitchen cab- jpet with aluminum top. all up-to- ate features. Our fick oy e orr. D450 Delivered for ...... Dresser. American Beh mirr.on 514.95 Delivered for SRezcEEe Living Room Suites. and cane living room i . SO9.50 Be here carly to get these; we only have two. Delivered for Vanity Semi-vanity dresser of walnut, triple Mahogany Hall Seat. Oak hall seat with space inside will be sold $4 95 . for only : Delivered for ......... Delivers any Article— On sale tomorrow only in our Bargain Basement. Every article guaranteed absolutely clean and sanitary $ $ Come Dining Room Suite, 10 pieces. American walnut buffet, china cabint, serving table, oblong cxtension table and set of chairs with genuine s leather seats will be ;:l([ tr.unplctc {f’,r $129.00 Each 2 picces delivered for 5 Living Room Suite, 3 pieces. Over- stuffed blue and gold velour livin room suite with loose spring fillod cushions. As good as new. this suite $ will go to the early Buyer for $100.00 Each piece delivered for £ Kitchen kitchen porcelain Up to date snow-white s 34.75 Cabinet. cabinet, with sliding top. A rare bargain for Delivered for Dining Tables. Many to choose from, a few in extension style, to go for only.. $5'00 s Any Table delivered for... ... . Hall Racks. Solid oak with mirrors, —coat hooks, umbrella rack and seat. Special at $5.00 $ Delivered for ................... Floor Lamps. Large silk shade and =~ Polychrome bases make these 3 wonderful bar- s Delivered for . . ibrary Tables. Some of the best we've had this year are now in this salo. Extra large sizes $ with 4 drawers only Delivered for oo\ Drop Side Couch. Makes full sized bed, fitted with ?S;se'coi: and braced framc: $2.95 $ Delivered for only..... Davenport Table. Genuine mahog- any in Louis XV period. Sold new $ e racanss e SI2I50) Declivered for .. Metal Beds. completo with guaranteed v b e sanitary s springs, that sold new up to $30. Now go for. 53-95 Delivered for All sizes, all finishes, Rockers. A large variety of rockers ahd chairs with pfain or upholstered seats. Sold_new up_ to $ fisyoo V\{hile they last 52'75 Any two d 5 T occurring all the time, but it took [ world-wide interest and effort. » | to march to the battle front hea place so-close to the shore that crowds | boat selected by an e a band and chanting that we of people could look on. designed by James Beeching of Great| hymn, “Onw The result was a prize offered for | Yarmouth, and is, to all intents, vet in contr a practical lifeboat. This was won by | self-righting boat of today. their sleeves Willlam Wouldhave, a poor man and | Our American self-righters are mod- | on whic a painter by trade. His boat was not | eled on this type, and even our surf- | ters. very different from Lukin's. Many | boats have its general build. boats of this kind were built and put to use, but they were so heavy and unwieldly that it was impossible to “Christian” transport them far to the location of That “Christian” Warfare. a wreck, or to launch them from a flat | From the London Post beach in a storm. 3 | The soldiery of Feng Yu-hsiang, And it took another spectacular dis- | the “Christian general,” who are giv- aster to bring matters to a head. This | ing “moral” support to the strikers was in 1849. Again a money prize|and revolutionary element in China, was offered for a better lifeboat, and | are known as the “Christian soldiers.” this time the competition awakened It is their practice, during hos RPNV OPEN SATURDAY NIGHTS Macy C\:bristmas Club _ K \\\l! HUNDREDS of wise Washingtonians have opened accounts at MARX, in order to profit by ouf extraordinary offer—and here it is, designed for YOUR benefit! 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