Evening Star Newspaper, October 24, 1926, Page 31

.anfu shows little advancement. . . _THE SUNDAY STAR, WASH BANDITHELD CITY - NOTED IN HISTORY Sianfu, Where 51 Foreigners Were Recent Captives, Once Capital of China. Kianfu, capital of Shensi Province, China, where 51 foreigners, including American missionaries, were held re- cently by bandits occupying the be- leaguered city, was once the capital of the Chinese Empire. the National Geo- graphic Society recallx. | “Then Shens! was on China's mili- tgrv_frontier. but the development of the eastern and coast regions robbed Sianfu of its glory and the govern- ment moved its headquarters to Pe- king,” says a bulletin from the soci- ety. “Once since, Sianfu played host to the rulers of China, when the Em- peror and Dow: smpress fled there to escape execution by revolutionists during the Boxer uprising. Gateway to Northwest China. “Sianfu is the gateway to Northwest China, though its lacks any railroad and water transportation facilities. The railroad which will soon link § anfu with the coast has not yet reached this far into the interior, and the Wei River, a tributary of the Hwango Ho, is not navigable to this point. “Despite its isolation, which would spell doom to an American city simi- Jarly situated, Sianfu ne of fhe ial cities in most important commer China. This fact is due to its location At the intersection of several trade rontes, from two to three thousand miles long. reaching important busi- ness and industrial centers of the Re- public and Central These routes are crossed and ed hy a con- 1nual procession of Chinese traders, e various types of antiquated nces. Many of the traders are their own ‘beasts of burden.’ Sugar, tea, cotton and silk from the south and east, and wheat from the north and west, find a ready market. Trade in skins and furs aiso has been de- veloped by the Mongols and Russians. City Protected by High Walls. “The fortressiike wall surrounding flanfu saved the city from destruc- tion by the Huns and Mongols many 1imes in its early days. The genius of its builders was given a supreme test during the Mohammedan rebel- Hon from 1868 to 1871 Gates pierce the wall on all four sides, topped by monumental towers even more artistic than those surmounting the gates of the famous wall of Peking “The drum tower in the cenfer of Sianfu affords a view of the entire eity, with its muddy roads and low- lving dwellings and business struc- tures. Here and there one will sight a comfortable mansion of a Sianfu business man, surrounded by attrac- tive private gardens. “By trimming off a few of the rough edges of Cleveland it could be et down inside of Sianfu's walls and most of its population could be accom- modated with Chinese q ters. But 1ife in Sianfu would be uncomfortable for the people of the Ohio city. There are no automobiles, electric lights, ma- cadam roads. telephones. radios, or modern amusements that are now en- Joyed by the people of the eastern Chinese cities. With the exception of the zovernment telegraph, which links up all provincial als of the republic, cotton mill match fac- tory, and a small variety of foreign- made goods seen on the market, Si- The completion of the railroad will bring the cif in closer touch with up-to- date rn business centers. Source of Chinese History. , “When explorers attempt to un- cover the secrets of China’s early his- tory, it is believed the excavation of the neighborhood of anfu will re- veal data as inter ng as that found in Egypt. The ‘Forest of Tablets' of Sianfu contains relics and records of historical importance, notably the Nestorian tablet, which w erected in the eighth century. The face of the tablet is carved with records of the establishment and propagation of the Christian religion in China. ur- ther searches will probably reveal the reason why the influence of the Nes- torion missionaries has completely disappeared, while Mohammedianism, an equally alien religion among the Chinese, has become so firmly rooted in many parts of the countr “Christian mi ons now of Sianfu dot the vicinity NINE GUNMEN CONVICTED OF ASSAULTING WORKERS By the Associated Pry EPORT, Conn., October York gunmen. on trial re for assault with to kill on two garment worke: amford Septem i, were found esterday in minal Superior by jury after 1 hour and 30 minutes’ delibera- tlon. Sentences varied from 3 to 30 years “The sentences, based on the crimina record of each, were: Louis Harris, 15 to 30 vears; Henry Blum, 5 to 10 vears: Max Baer, 4 to 7 vears: Jack Litman, Harry Titelbaum, Charles Kaky berg and years. 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It is just @ shampoc made es‘:o:':!'l:‘_ for blondes and light baired Ve r children g Ii'i :;;’“d' hted. sale at all dealers LONDEX GIRL SCOUTS The following merit badge examina- tions will be given this week: October 22, 4 pm. at Western High School, athlete; October 23, 10 a.m. at the Little House, health winner, health guardian, laundress. Every Scout must be thoroughly prepared before she will be permitted to qualify. The evening training class will hold its final meeting Tuesday evening, when all members of the group who have satisfactorily completed the require- ments, will be invested as Scouts by the Local Director Miss FEvelina’ ileaves, The sacond meeting of the morning training class will be held at the Little House tomorrow from 10 to 12 noon. There is still room for four new ‘members, and any one inter- ested is invited to join. Troop 17, captain, Mrs. Oliver Owen Kuhn, met October 13 at the Bethesda School. An excursion to Mount Vernon is offered as a prize by Capt. Kuhn to the patrol which gets the largest number of points in the year. Occasionally a point is won by winning a game, Catherine Bean's patrol has won two points. After formation and a game, Capt. Kuhn took up the rest of the meeting in teaching the girls who are candidates for Girl Scouts. Nearly every tender- foot passed two of the tests necessary for passing the second class test. The meeting was ended by *“Good Night Song™ and taps. Troop No. 1 at the last meeting was opened by singing a few songs, in- cluding a new one. Patrol corners followed. Miss Lewis, field captain for the District of Columbia, was @ visitor. One of the Scouts conducted some signaling games, then Jonquil patrol gave an entertainment with cherades, readings. etc. The meeting closed with a brief talk from Miss Lewis. At court of honor, the main discussion was concerned with the troop’s activities for Girl Scout week. Troop No. 2 met at the Glen Echo Town Hall. There were new Tender- foot candidates, which necessitated starting a new patrol as the others were filled. The Scouts learned a new knot—*"Spanish_bowline”—which can be readily used in making a rope stretcher. Just before the good night circle, there was a game called “Fly- ing Dutchman,” and nature study. Troop No. 12 of Calvary Methodist Church met last Friday. Several new members were enrolled. After 45 min- utes of Scoutcraft the meeting closed with games and court of honor. Boxes of Christmas cards were dis- tributed to be sold by the girls. Troop No. 13, Falls Church, has heen practicing on its operetta for the past two meetings as well as during the week. A surprise party was given to Capt. Bonelle. Some of the Boy Scouts were also invited. Dinner was served. Troop No. 24 held its regular meet- ing at the Jefferson Junior High School. Alice Donohue helped prepare the girls, who want to qualify for the homemaker badge. Mabel Meyers in- structed in second-class work. The patrols were mnamed as follows: “Jeune-Amis,” “Peter Pan” and “Hia- watha.” Miss Vaux, captain, taught Soup Bowl,” and the a game called Jeune-Amis patrol gave a campfire stunt. Troop No. 43 met at St. Alban’s. There were classes in craftsman, judg- ing and second class. Kach of the “‘subtenderfoots” received individual instruction from some Scout. The en- tire troop ‘“reveled” in the Virginia Reel. Troop No. 45 was in-charge of Miss Lewis, ‘field captain. She advised the Scouts to learn what they had accom- plished in the way of Scout work, and is trying to get a new captain to fill the place of Mrs. Currie, who recently resigned when she moved to another section of the city. There were va- rious games, signaling (when every Scout learned part of the Morse' Code) and stories in the form of flower legends. Troop No. 47, scribe Margaret James, gives the following interesting account of their troop activities. The captain announced the resignation of the second lieutent, Molly Greeley. Helen Chafee, who will act as lieuten- ant, was introduced to the troop. The new patrol leaders were invested and one new tenderfoot. The meeting was in charge of Patrol No. 1, Bar- bara Winkler, patrol leader. The games proved so strenuous that the full program could not be carried out. The girls met Saturday afternoon for a hike and returned to the little Scout cabin “Pocohantas,” where they cooked their supper and told ghost storfes around the camp fire. Troop No. 50 held its regular meet- ing at the Eastern Preshyterian Church. Capt. Alwather explained the Scout laws and promise to the four new candidates, and the troop carried on its regular program. . 53, of which Mrs. Gerrit r, jr., is captain, held its week- meeting at the Girl Scout da There Mineral. 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