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Evening star., 1923-12-16
MUST DROP LIQUOR CASES

A number of prohibition cases in
which William Kane had secured
evidence for the police will have to
be dropped. following his conviction
of petty larceny in the United States
Branch of Police Court yesterday by
Judge Mcmahon. Kane was sentenced
TO thirty days in jail on one count and
sixty days on another count for petty
larceny, and held for the action of
the grand jury on a grand larceny
charge.
Kane has been working for the vice
'sQuad and revenue enforcement Off
GERS.
When arraigned Kane pleaded not
guilty He explained he had been
drunk and failed to remember taking
the goods or selling them to a second
hand dealer. He was charged with
stealing clothing of roomers at 933 !
street northwest, where he also had
q room.
Evening star., 1923-12-16
HUSBAND ASKS DIVORCE.

Isaac Notes yesterday filed suit in
the District Supreme Court for a
limited divorce from Hattie Cold
stein Notes. charging desertion. They
were married at Brooklyn, y. Y,
December z. 1919. and the husband
says his wife was persuaded by her
father to return to his home In New
York last July. She is there with
their child. the court is advised. At
torneys Crandal Mackey and J. B.
Stein appear for the husband.
Absolute divorce is asked in a suit
filed by Gurden G. Ashton, jr., against
Cora A. Ashton. They were married
September 6. 1920, and separated
three months later. il is stated. At
torney Theodore Willis appeared for
the husband
Evening star., 1923-12-16
F|L|P|NOS PRESENT
PLEA FOR LIBERTY

The plea of the Filipinos for inde-
pendence was presented yesterday for
the first time to the Coolidge admin
istration
Manuel Roxas. head of the Philip
pine mission to the United States,
accompanied by Pedro Quevara, resi-
dent commissioner, appeared before
Secretary Weeks and later before
President Coolidge, to whom they
presented resolutions recently adopt
ed by the island legislature asking
for the recall of Gov. Gen. Wood and
a guarantee of the degree of auton-
omy guaranteed under the Jones act
and for final determination Of the
form of government the islands shall
have.
Taken Under Advisement.
The President took the requests un-
der adyisement, making no statement
as to the general policy of his ad-
ministration.
Prior to today's conference. how
ever, he had let it be known that
the administration was standing firm
ly behind Gen. Wood. although will
from his administration, and that he
favored a grant of complete autonomy
to the Philippines as soon as the
United States could be assured that
the people were entirely capable of
self government
Mr.. Roxas, who is speaker of the
house of representatives of the
Philippines, will have further con-
ferences both with the President and
with Secretary Weeks. The latter
asked that the mission present its
arguments later in written form.
Evening star., 1923-12-16
r. D. BLACKSTONE DIES.

Robert D. Blackstone died yester-
day at his residence at River Springs,
Md, following an illness Of about
three weeks.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence this afternoon at .
o'clock. Interment will take place at
the All Saints Episcopal Church at
St Marys county, Md.
Mr.. Blackstone had for a number
of years conducted a summer hotel
at River Springs.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Robert D. Blackstone; a brother,
Wade Blackstone, and his children
and several first cousins.
Evening star., 1923-12-16

continued from L lTSl Idse.I
which is generally regarded as GER
tainly the best ever installed here
and which is considered by many one
of the best ever held in this country.
No Receiving Line.
1t was not a reception in the gen.
orally accepted sense of the word
There was no receiving line. The
guests, therefore. Immediately upon
arrival underwent no delay in their
opportunity to embark on tours of the
various exhibition halls.
Every picture in the permanent COL
lection of the gallery. closed since No
vember % in anticipation of this
event, has been removed. with the sin
gle invariable exception Of the full
length portrait of the late w. W. Cor
coran. The staircase and Railways
were profusely decorated with palms,
cedar and bay trees, while the walls
of the various galleries were effec-
lively set off with festoons of laurel
roping. A large stringed orchestra
played throughout the evening.
Many Artists Attend.
Included in the list of visitors was
a large number of distinguished art
lists and art critics from Phila-
delphia, New York and Boston,
whils several metropolitan dailies.
such as the New York Times. New
York World and New York Evening
Post, sent their special representa-
tives to cover the exhibition. Presi-
dents and directors of a number of
out town art institutions were also
present, while three of the four Will
liam A. Clark prize winners were in
attendance. These were George Wes-
ley Bellows of New York, first award .
Charles Webster Hawthorne of Prov
incetown, Mass, second award, and
John Noble, Paris, fourth award Mau-
rice B. Prendergast of New York, who
won the third prize, was prevented
from coming by a serious illness.
An effective and spacious installa-
ton of the 3S3 separate paintings
which make up the exhibition, the re-
suit of the labors of the professional
fury on award, which also served
as a hanging committee, aided the
guests in their enjoyment of the wide
variety Of pictures displayed. The
paintings given the four William A.
Clark prizes, which carry the highest
cash awards of their kind in America
and which as far as known, are the
most substantial of their kind given
anywhere. in the world, are marked
with placards, as are also a number
of other works ineligible for prizes
because their authors have previously
won Clark prizes or served as mem
bers of the jury.
Number OF Local Painters.
There are 3S3 pictures In this ex-
hibitfon as against 292 in the eighth,
held at the Corcoran gallery two
years ago. They. represent the work
of 286 artists, of whom seventeen are
residents of Washington, and no
fewer than sixty-eight are women.
The percentage of local painters is
unusually high as compared with ex-
hibitions of the same class held else
where. With possibly two or three
exceptions all the leading artists of
Evening star., 1923-12-16
alexandria,. C. BUS
LINE LICENSE DENIED
Corporation Commission Reafirms
Decision That Competition Would
Ruin Electric Line.
Special DISPATCH to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va. December 15.-
The state corporation commission
heard again today the petition of
the REQ Bus Line for permission to
operate between the city Of Alexan-
dria and Washington. ruling that 1t
had Jurisdiction in the matter and
then proceeded to reaff1rm it's deci-
sion that it wold not grant a license
to the company. 1t was pointed out
that the electric line. long in service.
would be further crippled financially
were the license issued. and that
there is no demand for the bus line
at this time.
The commission also ruled that in
the matter OF the Virginia Railway
and Power Company against the city
Of Portsmouth, growing out of the
ordinance which required the COM
pany to pave between tracks and for
two feet on either side. 1T had juris-
diction. The company claims to be
losing about 100000 a year on the
property there and the cost of the
paving will be about $175,000. The
paving will not be done. The COM
pany was allowed to abandon one
of Its lines in Portsmouth.
Evening star., 1923-12-16

"say 1t With F7owers.o
GUIDES flowers A., Of course, for
1912 F.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1923-12-16
THOUSANDS ATTEND
CORCORAN EXHIBIT
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Continued from First Page.l
which is generally regarded as GER
tainly the best ever installed here
and which is considered by many one
of the best ever held in this country.
Evening star., 1923-12-16
NokolAutomaticO Oil Burners

REBUILT and sold by the authorized dis
fributor under years guarantee at great sav.
tns. oely limited number, so act quickly.
Mutual Service, Inc,. 141l New York are.
elain sssa.
Evening star., 1923-12-16

BEGINNING JANUARY ], 1924, NO BOOK
accounts will be kept by me. All treatment
whether at my Office at your dwelling
will be spot cash paid in advance of visit or
treatment, after all balances due me have
been paid up. There will be no exception TO
this rule. JOHN +. KEENAN,. MD, Brent
wood Md
Evening star., 1923-12-16

FURNITURE REPAIRED AND CPHOISTER-
ed at your home: will go anywhere. Address
Box 2S2-f. Star office
Evening star., 1923-12-16

TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE AMERT-
can Dairy Supply Company: An extra dividend
of one and one-half per cent, in addition to
The semi-annual dividend of three per cent. on
fhe capital stock of the American Dairy Sup
ply Company issued and outstanding, has been
declared, payable TO stockholders of record
January 1. 1924. The books for transfer of
stock will be closed and after December
20. 1923. 10 January /. 1924. WALTER r.
WILCOX.
Evening star., 1923-12-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF The STOCK
holders OF the Industrial Savings Bank will
be held on Tuesday, January sth at the bank.
The election of directors and other business
shat may come before the meeting will be
transacted The polls will be open at o'clock
and will remain open until 4 o'clock. WILL
LIAM E BOWIE Cashier. IT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
STATE OF MARYLAND.
STATE ROADS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for building the follow
ing bridge:
Montgomery county. Contract M-18-Re-
inforced concrete arch bridge over Seneca
Creek, near Jacksonville, on the road from
Jamestown to Jacksonville. consisting OF
double span each 46 feet clear and a
"a feet clear roadway.
will be received by the State Roads Commits
sion, at its offices, sol Garrett Building,
Baltimore, Maryland. until IL O'Clock, M.
on the 26th day Of June, 1928. at which
time and place they will be publicly opened
and read.
Bids must be made upon the blank pro-
posal form which, with specifications and
plans will be furnished by the Commission
upon application and cash payment of
$l.00, as hereafter no charges will be
permitted.
No bids will be received unless accom-
panied by a certified check for the sum Of
five hundred ($500) dollars. payable to
the State Roads Commission.
The successful bidder will be required
to give bond, and comply with the Acts Of
the General Assembly Of Maryland, respect
ing contracts.
The Commission reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
BY order of the State Roads Commission
this 18th day OF June. 1928;
JOHN N. MACKAI L. Chairman.
LII. STEUART. Secretary.
June 22-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
Festivals And picnics.

St. Martins Church, Gaithersburg, will
hold its annual picnic on Labor Day.
The annual Choppers est. Roses church,
picnic will be held on Thursday, July 26.
The Catholic Beneficial Society of st.
Roses Church will hold grand picnic on
July 4th at the Metropolitan Grove Park.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Rockville
Baptist Church will hold food sale in the
Sunday School room on Saturday. June
S0th. at 2 P. M.
The annual lawn fete for the benefit of
st. Mary's Catholic Church. Rockville, will
be held on Tuesday. July 3lst. and Wed
nesday and Thursday. August LIST and End.
The annual supper for the benefit of the
Montgomery County General Hospital will
be held at the Sherwood High School,
Sandy Spring. Md. on Wednesday. July
25th. Fried chicken. dancing and other
attractions.
On Friday evening. July 9Th. beginning
at 7 o'clock. the Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Rockville Christian Church will have q
lawn fete on the church lawn. Home
made ice-cream. cake. candy and fancy
articles will be on sale.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
June Weddings.
HARMON-LAMAR.

The marriage of Miss Rebecca Barry
Lamar to Rev. Nolan Bailey Harmon, Jr.
was solemnized on Wednesday, June goth
1928, at $50 o'clock. P. M, in the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, Rockville, Md, in
the presence of large assemblaee of rela-
tives and friends. Rev. N. B. Harmon. of
Newton, Mississippi, father of the groom.
performed the marriage ceremony. which
was followed by general reception at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. H. Lamar. of this town. The church
was effectively decorated with laurel and
roses by friends of the bride and groom.
The bride was eowned in white chiffon
and satin. trimmed in crystal beads and
pearls. Her veil was held by strands of
pearls and orange blossoms and she car
ried shower bouquet of white roses and
lilies of the valley.
Miss Lucille Allen Lamar was maid OF
honor for her sister and wore blue MORE
crepe and carried Ward roses. Miss Edith
Glenn Lamar. sister of the bride. was
bridesmaid and wore pink georeette crepe
and carried Ward roses.
Mr.. Robert B. Harmon, of Washington
D. c., brother of the groom, was best man,
and the ushers we're Messrs. E. Barrett
Prettyman and Charles W. Prettyman, OF
Washington. D. c.. William A. Linthicum
of Rockville. and DR.. David P. Gilmore
head of Romance Language Department
Rutgers College, New Brunswick, N. j.
Miss Mary Almoney played the wedding
marches and preceding the ceremony Mr.
Robert B. Harmon sang "Oh Promise Me"
After the wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs
Harmon will be at home at the rectory of
the M. E. Church South. Rockville. Md.
The bride is the accomplished daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Lamar. of this
town, and is graduate of Randolph-Mac
College, Va.
The groom is native of Meridian, Miss,
and is the son Of Rev. and Mrs. N. B.
Harmon. well known in Mississippi. He
graduated from Millsaps College, Jack
son, Miss. with A. B. degree in 1914, and
attended the School of Theology at Emory
University. Atlanta. Ca. leaving there to
join the World War Army in 1918, even
tually being commissioned as Chaplain.
At the conclusion of the war he served for
a year as Chaplain under the War WorE
Commission of the NJ. E. Church South al
Walter Reed Hospital, Washington. Re-
ceived the degree Of Master of Arts from
Princeton University in 1920 and at pres.
ent is serving third year in Rockville as
the popular pastor of the M. E. Church
South. He is chaplain of the local post OF
the American Legion and the local lodge
of A. F. A. M. and is a member of the
Southern Society.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
The Home or The Soul.

In olden times. 1t was believed that the
seat Of the soul was the stomach, most
likely for the reason that man is never
so completely used up as when his stomach
is out Of order For the cure Of ordinary
stomach troubles. there is nothing quite
so prompt and satisfactory as Chamber.
lain's Tablets. They strengthen the stom-
ach and enable It to perform its functions
naturally. Give them trial. They only
cost quarter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Md, letters
Of administration on the personal estate Of
ANNA S. GRIFFITH.
late Of said county. deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof. to the subscriber on
or before the 29th day Of Novmeber. 1928 ;
otherwise they may. by law, be excluded
from all benefit OF said estate. All per-
sons indebted TO said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 10Th day Of May. 1923.
THOMAS d. GRIFFITH,
june 8-6t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
Recommends C hamberIain's Tablets

'Chamberlain's Tablets have been used
ny my husband and myself off and on for
'he past five years. When my husband
goes away from home he always takes a
vo'ue Of them along with him. When
nave that heavy feeling after eating. or
:" eer uul and played out, take one or two
Onamoerlain's Tablets and they fix me
~ ~ nne. writes Mrs. Newton vreeland,
'hoa' N Y. Take these tablets when
e "Ouo,ed with constipation or indigestion
ana they will do you good.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county, Md, letters
Of administration on the personal estate Of
LAURA PRICE.
late Of said Montgomery county. deceased.
All persons having claims against said de-
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, on or before the goth day Of No
vember, 1928 otherwise they may. by law,
be excluded from all benefit OF said estate.
An persons indebted to said estate are
requested 10 make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this goth day Of
May, 1923.
PATTIE s. HIPSLEY.
june 3.6t Administrative.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the sub
scriber Of Montgomery county has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court Of Mont
gomery county, Nd, letters Of administra-
ton on the personal estate OF
FRANK L. DOOLITTLE,
late Of said Montgomery county. deceased
All persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with vouchers thereof. to
the subscriber on or before the oath day
OF October. 1923; otherwise they may, by
law, be excluded from all benefit Of said
estate All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this gath
day Of April. 1923.
j. ROGER SPATES.
may 4.8t Administrator
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22

Do you know that nine out of every ten
cases of rheumatism are simply rheuma-
tism of the muscles or chronic rheuma-
tism, neither Of which require any internal
treatment 2 The pain may be relieved by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment. which
makes sleep and rest possible, and that
certainly means great deal to any one
afflicted with rheumatism.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
TRUSSELL-TAIT.

Miss Beatrice Wilkins TAFT. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Galen L. TAFT. of Baltimore
and this county, was married on Thursday
evening of last week to Mr.. Charles Pres
colt russell. of Baltimore. The ceremony
was performed at 8 O'Clock in St. Adams
Church, Washington. by the rector, Rev.
Charles T. Warner, and was followed by
an informal reception for members Of the
two families and a few intimate friends.
The bride wore simple gown of white
satin made with court train, the sleeveless
bodice was finished with bertha of lace
and her tulle veil was held by bandeau
of orange blossoms and lace. and she car
ried bride roses and lilies. Her three at
PENDANTS were Mrs. Lawrence R. Smoot'
matron of honor: Miss Catherine Tonge.
maid of honor, and Miss Lucille russell
sister of the bridegroom. bridesmaid. They
all wore gowns of georgette crepe. made
with side draperies of the georgette edged
with silver lace, which fell below the edge
of the skirt. They wore wreaths of flowers
and oa..iAd or,eiia roses. MRS. Smoot was
in peach color, Miss Tonge in soft blue.
and Miss Trussell in orchid.
Mr.. P. L. Trussell. of Baltimore. was best
man for his brother. and the ushers were
Mr.. Wilton Barrett, of St. Louis, cousin of
the bride Mr.. George A. Little. Of Balti-
more. and Mr.. George L. Bowen and Mr..
Lawrence r. Smoot. Of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trussell will make their
home at 5l2 Cathedral street. Baltimore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
County Baseball League.

The following is the result Of Saturday s
games:
Rockville "a. Boyds 90.
Washington Grove 1914. Dickerson Ill.
Glen Echo 1914. Bethesda As.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22

Every family should keep this prepara-
ton at hand during the hot of the summer
months. 1t is almost sure to be needed
and when that time comes. is worth many
times its cost. Buy it now.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
STANDING OF CLUB

June 23-Rockville at Washington Grove
Glen Echo at Dckerson. Boyds at Bethesda.
Why Suffer From Rheumatism
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
School Commencements.

Thirty-two graduates received diplomas
at the annual closing exercising Of the
Rockville High School. They were: Misses
Susan Aud, Esther Bean. Helen Becraft,
Lavinia Collins. Mary Esworthy. Romano
Fisher. Marion Fry. Virginia Candy, Re-
becca Gott, Mary Griffith. Mildred Gardi-
ner, Virginia Hudson. Virginia Hendricks,
Jessie johnson, Mary kingdom, Dorothy
Meem. Jessie Muncaster, Lillian Palmer,
Ruth Poole. Verna Welt, Lucille Weaver.
Mary Wire, Betty Jones and Eleanor White.
and Craig Bowman. Henry Becraft. Henry
Broadhurst, Guy Hicks, Stonestreet Lamar.
VIM. Trail and Paul Wire.
The diplomas and certificates were pre-
sented by Prof. Edwin W. Broome, county
superintendent of schools. Prof. Harry S.
Beall, principal. made the announcement
of honors and awarded the medals and
prizes. The medalists were High school,
scholarship, Catherine Dawson; English.
Anita Lamar; grammar school. scholar
ship, Mildred Ward. The medal for pro-
ficiency in athletics went to Craig Bow
man, of the senior class, and first, second
and third prizes for best laboratory note
books in grammar school were awarded to
Julia Montgomery. Martha Williams and
Urner Poole, respectively.
Ten dollars in gold. offered by the Mont
gomery County Federation of Women's
Clubs. was awarded to Jessie Muncaster,
of the senior class of the Rockville school.
On the senior class honor roll were ::
Lillian Palmer. Craig Bowman, Lucille
Weaver. Jessie Muncaster. Stonestreet
Lamar. Virginia Candy. Mary Kingdom.
Susan Aud and Virginia Hudson.
Junior Virginia Price. Edna CHS
well, Helen Mclaughlin, Katherine Benson.
Harriet Kimpton. Mary Rome. Herbert
Ward, Lee Robey. Albin Knight and Eliza
beth MARYLAND.
Second-year elasticity Wilson, Mary
Lee Darby, Louise Colt and Veirs Buck.
First-year class--Catherine Dawson.
Anita Lamar. Catherine Shaw. Katherine
Beall. Loretta Hunter. Sarah Welliver.
Nellie Hasselblatt. William Welsh. Carlin
Taliaferro. Preston Grant and VIM. Mason.
On the grammar school honor rolls we're
Seventh grade-St. Clair Brooke. Ruby Colt,
Betty Hasselblatt. Mary Hopkins, Jack
Spates and Ethel Mather. Sixth grade
Mildred Ward. Martha Williams. Julia
Montgomery. Edna Benson, Adrian Fisher
VIM. Bouic, John Brewer and Lowry Riggs
Fifth grade-Violett Ricketts,. Evelyn Pep
per, Mary Frances Israel. Ann B. Knight
Somervell Dawson, Leonard Nicholson
William Nicholson, Barnard Welsh. Dorsey
Hughes. Theodore Mason. Mary Fishel
and Lawrence Mathers. Fourth grade
Worthington Humphrey. George Lamar
Valentine Wilson, Elizabeth Montgomery
Margaret White. Ann Marie Offutt, Edit
Pepper, John Candy and Hamilton carp
Third grade-Maude Wilson. Lucy Offutt
Marian Speare. Stella Isreal. Mary Get
tings. Jack Lake, Edna Fisher and Richard
Hughes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22

E,0R SALE.
A saddle mare. Kentucky
bred will work in harness; can be handled
by a lady.
EARL REED,
may 1885, Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22

In the matter of the deed Of trust from
John P. Caulfield and Estelle Bib Caul-
field to Albert b. Bib and John c. Head.
Trustees.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court of Equity. No. 1898 Equity.
Ordered this End day of June, A. d.
1928. by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county, as Court of Equity, that the sale
made by Albert B. Bib and John c. Head.
Trustees, to Genevieve c. Fox, and reported
in the above entitled cause, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the End day
of July next Provided copy Of this order
be inserted In some newspaper published IN
said MONTGOMERY county, once in each OF
three successive weeks before the said
End day of July, 1928.
The Report states the amount OF the sale
to be $1,750.00.
PRESTON B. RAY. Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county
True copy-Test
PRESTON B. RAY,
iune s-td Clerk