Evening Star Newspaper, October 11, 1931, Page 19

PROTESTANTS PAY | HONOR TO ZWINGLI Swiss RefoPmation Leader Was Slain in Lost Battle 400 Years Ago. ™n reformed churches throughout the world today there will be serv- in commemoration of Huldreich Zwingli, the reformer of German Switz- eriznd, who was killed in battle at Cap- pel. near Zurich, on October 11, 1531. Regarded as one of the gentlest and feast doctrinaire of all the great lead- €rs of the Reformation, Zwingli's influ- ence has remained a guiding factor in th~ councils of Swiss and German Prot- | estants during four centuries. It is one of the ironies of history that he should have been slain on a field of nage. Zwingli was born on January 1, 1484, se still standing in the hamlet haus, near Wildhaus, about 40 m Zurich. Martin Luther came into the world just seven wegks pre- viously at Eisleben, in Saxony. Huldreich went to school to his fa- ther's brother, a priest. Later he at- tended classes at the academy of St. Theodore's Church, Klein Basel, where Gregory Buenzli was director. Still later he studied at the Universities of Vienna and Basel. At the latter institution e took his B. A. in 1504 and his M. A. in 1506. Meets Wyttenbach. Teaving school he accepted a call to be rector at Glarus, near Wesen, a post which he retained for 10 years. But he was not destined to be a village pastor. In 1505 he had met Thomas Wytten- bach of Tuebingen, who labored for emancipation from the bondage of olasticism and had in his classes the future reformers Capito, Jud and Pel- n. Zwingli reverenced him. ust when and where Zwingli was rdained is uncertain, but he is known ve preached his first sermon at erswyl, on the Lake of Zurich, in 1506. He read his first mass in the parish church at Wildhaus on Michael- mas day of the same year. Much of the young priest's time at Glarus was spent in study. It is said tnat he made three journeys into Italy, in 1512. 1513 and 1515, as chaplain of the village contingent of mercenary troops. Presumably he was present at the battles of Ravenna, Pavia and Novara. For his zeal in the papal in- terest the Pope granted him a pension and made him his agent in the canton of Glarus. But the reformer already had rejected the doctrine of indul- gences. He was deeply interested in the literary events. It is said that he ad- mired, Erasmus. Correspondence of the two men is still extant. Began to Study Greek. ‘The study of Greek was so unortho- @ox at this period that Zwingli felt he ought to apologize for attempting it. We find him writing in 1513, “I am ap- plying my ignorant self to the study of Greek and Latin. I do not know who has stirred me up to the study of Greek unless it is God.” His object was that be might “learn the teaching of Christ from the original sources.” He wrote: “Led by the Scriptures and the word of God, I was forced to the conclusion—you must leave them (the philosophy and theology of hodox doctrine) all alone and learn the meanmng of the word out of the word itself.” t Glarus his growing reputation was 0 his stand in respect to the me cenary traffic, whereby the manhood land was exported to fight in for- wers. He condemned the traffic not making any exception with 0 papal service. n 1516, announced his inten- o remove to Einsledeln, in whicn | he hoped to be exempt from “the of the French.” He did not re-{ his pasiorate at Glarus. Rec- ow payments to a “sicar” or Motorist Believed Wounded and Companion Captured in | tute left in charge. Called to Zurich. In his new home he preached ser- mons markedly liberalistic. “I never | 1eTt the pulpit,” he said, “without tak- ing the words of the Gospel used in the mass service of the day and ex- pounding them by means of the Scrip- tures.” As time passed he grew bolder and more celebrated. But up to 1518 the idea of separating from the Roman Church “never entered his head.” _In December, 1518, he was called to the post of people’s priest at the great | minister, or cathedral, at Zurich. He returned to Glarus, resigned his office a5 pastor there and set out for Zurich, Where on January 1, 1519, Zwingli's 35th birthday anniversary, he pre- sented himself before the assembled canons and was formally inducted into his new office. He announced that he would preach according to the scrip- tures, not according to the fathers of the church. Stalwart, above middle height, of & ruddy countenance and pleasing ex- pression, he made a good impression upon spectators. All Switzerland rang with his praise. He preached in the market place as well as in the cathe- dral and treated practical themes. Preaches as Patriot. He was emphatically the patriot in pulpit, and preached to the times— against pensionaries and mercenaries, | against the war spirit, against oppres- sion of the poor, against the destruc- ticn of Swiss freedom and honor. | When the plague hit Zurich in 1519 he hurried back to the town from his holiday at Pfaefers. In the Autumn he fell ill of the cdrrent pestilence. It not until late in the Spring of 1520 that he was well again. Mean- time, he was reading the Greek classics #0d studying Hebrew. As a natural consequence of h's study Zwingli became increasingly lib- eral regarding theological matters. His_position’ gradually changed. By 1522 the reformation had begun in earnest at Zurich; by 1524 mass was sholished.” In November, 1522, Zwingli yesigned as people’s priest, but con-! each. In 1524 he publicly Reinhard, widow of Hans n Gronau, scion of the prin- patrician house of the city. ingli was the most powerful per- in Zurich. He ruled the city important respect. the ‘city was threatened. The ation was et fated to dominate | itzerland. The PFive Forest Can- Lons were opposed. For a long time the Fhadow of civil dissension hung over he land. In the early Fall of 1531 the Porest Cantons mobilized at Zug and prossed the border only 12 miles from Zurich. With the Zurich forces which went out on October 11 to meet the Invaders was Zwingli, chief pastor of the little army. He bore the city ban- ner, a helmet, a shirt of mail, a sword and a handgun. Killed and Quartered. | Zwingli anticipated the result of the | ! bhttle. He marched to his fate con- Wvinced that he would die in the struggle. | ‘The Zurichers were hopelessly out- numbered. But at first they stood firm. | Eight thousand Foresters, well armed. o thousand seven hundred Zurichers, Il prepared. The battle became a out. Zwingli fell wounded in both legs. {The Foresters found him with his hands folded prayer. A captain from Unterwald stabbed him through the breast when he refused a priest. His body was cut in quarters by the hang- man, and its sections were mixed with dung and burned. German Switzerland has remained to this day reformed. Zwingli's work was taken over by John Calvin at Geneva. On the spot where he died there is a granite bowlder bearing a bronze plaque in memory of Zwingli’s martyrdom. ‘The reformer’s last words are inscribed: “They may kill the body, but they cannot kill the soul,” “Spirit of Notre Dame” Shown at Rialto Theater. AGIC in the name of an Alma Mater, inspiration in ] recollections of a great foot ball coach and incessant ac- tivity of every sort on the college campus are potent in lending & touch of splendor to the film, “The Spirit of Notre tribute to the memory of Knute Rockne, perma- ently associated in the minds of Americans with the eminence of the athletic teams of the South Bend institution. No question could be raised as to the “spirit” of A the film in its re- e llttlodn uanns; great educational Kaute Reckhe. jnstitution and its athletic performers. Loyalty as a college asset is spread all over the motion picture. There is condemna- tion for the smart athlete who places personal ambition above the interests of the team, and praise is bestowed on the performer of less abilty who suffers severely and is near death because he attempted the impossible on the field of battle. The entire squad stops in the midst of a celebration of “victory to hear the last word from the bedside of the injured mate and the greater player recelves scant attention from the squad, filing past him, -before he has repented of his lack of loyalty. College humor and vigorous prac- tical jests lend color to the picture, while the soclal affairs of the stu- dents are marked by the exaggera- tion of personal traits that is to be found where youth, gathered to study, finds relef in less exacting things. ‘The author has admirably comprehended the differences in per- sonality and they are well pictured by the actors. The discipline of achievement is exemplified through- out the story and the understand- ing of the influence of Rockne is made impressive. Scenes at notable football contests are shown with a completeness probably un- duplicated in the movies. Lew Ayres, chosen for the chief role, shines once more in a fine plece of work, while the performance of J. Farrell MacDonald as the coach, of Willlam Bakewell and Sally Blane are factors in the success of the play. Famous Notre Dame stars who have place in the story are Frank Carideo and the “Four Horsemen,” El- mer Lawden, Jim Crowley, Harry Stuhldreher and Don Miller. The Rialto also has a series of short subjects which give interest to the program, including the cartoon, “Mickey Mouse,” and a detective story, “Trapped,” whicls deals with the solution of a murder mystery. The children had a special program on the opening day, including a ‘Western f=at: attling With Buf- falo Bill.” D.C. C. “Road to Singapore,” at Earie, Is Hot, But Not Exciting. HEN Roland Pertwee's play, “Heat Wave,” was presented at the National last year, with Basil Rathbone playing the role of a jungle-town idler, there was much heat, with many brandies, many ladies throwing themselves at the gentleman's feet and an eternal sound of the tom-tom. In the cnd, Mr. Rathbone was stretched out for From the Front Ro Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., OCTOBER 11, 1931—PART ONE | BRTONS BOYCOIT dead in his native bungalow—only to revive again in the last act and waltz out with the wife of an ex- tremely boring local gdoctor. In the fllming of ihis less than average play, shown at the Earle, much was ted, since the theater gossip sheets proved that the play had been sponsored by the Messrs. ‘Warner Brothers only as a prelude to its being launched in the films. Now that it is launched—tcgether with William Powell as a new War- ner recruit—you may wonder why they took-all the trouble and why they didn't do better for Powell in his initial romp. . In the picture the “hero” doesn't even get shot—which was the excuse for the last act of the play. He merely walks out in immaculate eve- ning clothes breathing clouds of non- chalance and defying the doctor (Louis Calhern) to do his worst. But the doctor, who has loved his surgical operations better than his wife, allows the smooth and perilous man to slip out under his very nose with his wife, whom he has unfor- tunately allowed to battle alone against the jungle mosquitoes, etc. ‘This is all no doubt meant to prove that if you take your wife to the jungle you should either keep her under lock and key or beat her over the head twice daily. Luke- warm love doesn’t go in the tropics. It's either love, hate or the bottle, with the bottle (from casual stories) usually winning out. Mr. Powell, ‘who comes up out of the bottle smil- ing, is moderately good and Doris Kenyon is occasiopally a hundred per cent beautiful. But for the rest it is a little too weak-kneed to get the proper sympathy, and apart frem Louis Calhern’s happy methods of making his role genuinely dis- agreeable, there isn't much to rece ommend it. This week's winners on the stage are Vic Oliver and the young and ebullient Lovejoy dancers. Lee, Lee, Lee, etc., are good, but their act has’ been seen before—and “Young China” gets only moderate applause. Still there is Maxine Doyle increas- ing her wardrobe and her smile and Mr. Oliver's story about the bass drum. E. de 5. MELCHER. “Five Star Final” Continues At the Metropolitan. TAYING for another week at the Metropolitan Theater, the story of artificial newspaper life, “The Five Star Final.” continues to pre- sent its sensatiomal story of the persecution of a woman who has at- tempted to forget a tragic incident in her early life. Digging from the past a collection of facts which might interest the public, the direct- ing genius of the newspaper, played by Edward G. Robinson, seeks to make new readers at the expense of one who has been acquitted by a Jjury after killing in a matter of per- sonal honor. The effect of publica- tion at a day when the woman's daughter is about to wed the son of a prominent family is found in two suicides and a frenzied attempt at slaying. The wedding takes place despite all obstacles, and the up- heaval in the newspaper office furnishes another feature in the happy ending of the play. Much credit attaches to the cast of “The Five Star Final,” which in- cludes, in addition to Mr. Robinson, Anthony Bushell, Marian Marsh, Frances Starr, H. W. Warner and Aline MacMahon, all of whom add to the luster of past achievements. There is also excellent acting by George E. Stone, Ona Munson, Boris Karloff, Oscar Apfel and others. The Metropolitan offers several short subjects. D.C.C. BY ARRESTED |VIRGINIA OFFICER IS KIDNAPED DRIVER AND MAN Shooting Following Alexandria Policeman’s Abduction. Abduction of an Alexandria police- man last night resulted in a shooting in which one of the kidnapers was believed to have been wounded and the capture of his companion after their automobile had broken down about half 2 mile this side of Four Mile Run. ‘The abductor was thought to have been struck by one of four shots fired at him by Policeman Wesley Snoots, who set out in quest of the pair aiter they had put their victim, Policeman Clifford Dodd, out of their car. Dodd was abducted after he had ar- rested one of the men for traffic viola- tions and ordered him to drive to the Alexandria . police headquarters. After dri about a block with the officer beside , the man picked up the other colored man. The latter, identified_ following his capture as Douglas Matthews, 21, of Alexandria, suddenly seized Dodd, according to the policeman’s report. The driver stopped the machine long |ingt: nou to help Matthews overpower ;lm,‘godd slld? “While one of them held me,” he. declared, “the other one stripped me of my coat and took my | revolver and blackjack away from me. | Keeping me covered with the pistol, they drove toward Washington.” Near Four Mile Run, however, ths abductors stopped their automobile and ordered Dodd to get out, he said. After | they had driven away, Dodd said, he | telephoned headquariers and Snoots | was sent to his aid. The two officers sped toward Wash- ington in the hope of overtaking the fugitives. When they came upon the broken-down car, the driver covered them with Dodd's gun, they said, while 1 his companion made no effort to resist |arrest. | Without a word, Snoots drew his re- |volver and opened fire. At the first shot the man whirled and darted to- ward the woods. As he disappeared in the underbrush, he limped slightly, ac- |cording to Snoots. Matthews was taken to headquarters, where he gave police the name of his companion, who, he said, lives in Wash- on. While Alexandria police econtinued their. search, all Washington precincts ;rerle,nsked to be on the lookout for the ugitive. SENATOR IS ASSAILED FOR PARTY BARBECUE Church He Attends Kean for Outing Held at His ~ Farm.on Sunday. Denounces Special Dispatch to The St ELIZABETH, N. J, Octpber 10— Senator ‘Hamilton F. Kean has been officially and sharply criticised by the Hope Memorial Presbyterian Church of this city, of which he is a member. In a letter adopted -at a meeting of the congregation, Senator Kcan is charged with breaking the “law of God” by holding a barbecue last Sunday, at his estate near here, Green Lane Farm, and with “breaking thé law of the Gov- ernment of the United States” when those in attendance were invited “to quench their thirst from several hun- dred half barrels of real beer.” ‘The letter also refers to the fact that the Governor of the State and a candidate for that position were among the celebrants at the party, given by the Republican Veterans' Association of New Jersey. Senator Kean has declared that he had nothing to do with the barbecue other than to lend the use of his estate to the association. CREW OF TRE.E PLANTERS CAMPS IN CANAAN VALLEY | E Special Dispatch to The Star. DAVIS, W. Va., October 10.—A crew of 52 men has gone into camp in Ca- naan Valley for a period of five weeks during. which 350,000 pine trees will be lanted. The camp is composed of 20 nts. Ranger H. C. Sipe, §henandoal National Forest, is in charge under the supervision of Donald C. Beck, Government ranger in charge of this district. More than 800 acres will be planted in red spruce, Norway spruce, white ash and black cherry. This plantation s been pisated. By 1084, according to as been p! X 3 Mr. Beck, the plan will embrace 5,000 acres, 'MT. RAINIER HIGH P.-T. A. HAS ANNUAL ELECTION J. Harrison Miller Is Named Presi- dent—Plans for Landscaping Grounds Presented. | BY 2 Staff Correspondent of The star. MOUNT RAINIER, Md., October 10. —J. Harrison Miller was elected presi- dent of the Parent-Teacher Association of the Mount Rainier High Sckool at :lh& first Fall meeting of the organiza- on. Other officers chosen were: Mrs. For- | rest P. Blunt, first vice president; Mrs. | Norman Pruitt, second vice president; | Lewis Miller, third vice president; Miss | Vivian Barr, secretary; Mrs. Edna P. | Nolan, treasurer, and Miss Lucille Stin- | nett, historian. school, reviewed the accomplishments man Floyd B. Mathias presented plans for landscaping the school grounds. MOVING, PACKING AND STORAGE. | LOCAL™ AND LOI DISTANCE HAULING. $2.50 'p—Tru 815" otk e, W )'l'gr't'h"%gu‘.’ e o] (o LONG-DISTANCE MOVING Loads or part loads to and from Baltimore, PHiladelphia, New York, Boston, Norfolk, Pittshurgh and points en route. Since 1896 DAVIDSQN Tha» Fom & 1117 H Bt. N.W. Natl. 9220 to 9230, LONG DISYANCE MOVIN B ol and ali way points. 50 Padded Vans 1317 N. Y. Ave. NW. CALL NAT'L 1460 National Telh ery Jssocialion Forrest P. Blunt, principal of the | of the association, and Town Council- | WINE FROM FRANGE Higher Prices Demanded by Sterling Drop Cause Ban on Imported Drinks. Special Ceble to The Star, LONDON, October 10.—What prac- tically amounts to an embargo on French wines as far as Great Britain | t] is concerned—and this country is one of France's greatest customers since America went dry—has become effective through the refusal of scores of dealers here to pay higher prices demanded because of ‘the depreciated pound. Orders for wine are placed in the Spring and Autumn. But most im- porters in the last two weeks have made no purchases.. As a result, cer- tain concerns here offered to supply wines at the' former prices. Importers here, however, are encour: to sit tight by the realization that hard times will reduce consumption and ‘The 026,000 gallons, of which 756,000 are French ' wines, which include 226,034 gallons of champagne. Just how important the British mar- ket is to the French wine industry can be gauged by the fact that in the first eight months of this year 1,313, 967 gallons of French wines were im- ported. There was, however, owing to he ression, a decrease of nearly 100,000 gallons of champagne. A whole- sale cancellation of banquets will mean & further decline in champagne con- sumption this Winter. orts are being made by Australian, South African and other Empire wine producers to boom their products, much of which is sold at prices considerably below French wines. There are 1,635,- 000 gallons of Australian and 476,000 lons of SBouth African wh 3 G Comrtiaht ooy 1 bond. o PLAN ‘FO REOPEN BANK Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. HANCOCK, Md., October 10.—A ‘movement is on foot to reopen the Han- cock Bank, the oldest financial institu- tion here, the matter being in the hands of a committee of depositors. What is known as the 50-50 plan has bene worked out and has legal approval, it is sald. 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