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Evening star., 1924-03-05
BUDGET BILL GOES
TO VIRGINIA SENATE
$24, COO, 900 Biennial Appropriation
Measure Is Given Right
of Way.
DANvILLE DRAFT REPORTED
Allows City to Pass on Election of
Twelve Charter Commissioners.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, March 5.-The
general appropriation bill was yes
terday presented to the senate. The
finance committee completed the work
at the morning session. The bill is
the same that passed the house after
IN hours debate and makes distribu-
tion of the revenes for the two years,
a total of about s24,000,000. The
senate committee added some $4,000
to each year Of the life of the bill,
this being largely for salaries and
expenses incident to the creation of
the office of commissioner of motor
vehicles. which has been ordered by
the legislature.
The bill provides for an increase in
the salaries of the members of the
State Corporation to $4,000 a year
and also adds $4,000 to the compensa-
ton of the auditor of public accounts
in connection with his increased
duties in handling of the inheritance
tax collections. which will add large
sum to the state revenues.
Increase for Markets.
Another increase to the bill is that
made to the division of markets, for
the purpose of extending the state
agency 10 the producers OIL the state
and to enable them to SELL their
produce at better prices than have
been obtained in the past by letting
the farmers pool their stuff and to
TeleaSe 1t for market when the prices
are most advantageous.
The bill was made special order
and will have the right of way over
all other matters. 1t may be disposed
OF by tomorrow night.
The bill to allow the voters of the
city of Danviile to pass on the matter
OF electinG a charter commission of
twelve persons was reported to the
senate yesterday and later passed
and sent to the. house. The bill is
that presented by Senator Garrett,
and the feature is that, with no ward
lines in the city of Danville, the bill
submits the issue to the voters of the
six wards, two members to be- elected
from each. This matter is a bitter
factionaI row, and rivals have been
coming here for several days to look
into the matter.
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Burdette. this county. was destroyed
by fire Monday: the loss was about
The Dire Is supposed to have been
cause6 by q defective flue. The Rock
VILE volunteer firemen responded to
the alarm.
Tho homo Of Miss Lucy Moore. at
Ashton, this county. caught nre from
defective fiue and was damaged
$500.
Rev. Nolan 3. Harmon, tr., pastor
of the Methodist Church, offlciated at
tho marriage hero on Sunday Of Ell
dridge P. Byrd Of Dayton, Va, and
Miss Elizabeth M. Hamel OF Wash
ington.
Of tho Rockville charge OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, held at
the parsonage here Monday evening.
q resolution was unanimously adopt
ed urging that the present pastor of
the Rockville church, Rev. Nolan B.
Harmon, jr, be returned to Rockville
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for another year. The meeting was
presided over by Rev. DR.. E. G. Reg
ester OF Washington, presiding elder.
reports from the various church or
ganizations were submitted.
Thoroughly aroused by. what is re-
garded as the dangerous condition of
the Rockville pike from Rockville six
miles toward Washington, persons
living along the thoroughfare have
started movement for It's early i'm
proVement. 1t Is said that because Of
the uneven condition Of the road on
each side many accidents occur.
The funeral of Mrs. Annie Briggs,
wife oNWilliam Briggs, who died on
Sunday at her home near Burtons-
Vile. this county. aged forty-three
years. was held Yesterday from the
FAMILY residence. Burial was in
Rockville Union cemetery.
The Montgomery County Base Ball
League. will be composed Of the same
clubs this year that formed the or
Evening star., 1924-03-05
DR.. c. A. WELLS DIES
AT MIAMI HOSPITAL
Prominent Hyattsville Man Long
in Medical Practice and
Business Life.
Special Dispatch to Tho Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md. March g.
DR.. Charles A. Wells, we'll known
citizen of Prince Georges county. died
early yesterday at q hospital in Miami.
Fla, according to word received
from his son, b. O. l. Wells. Several
weeks ago DR.. Wells was stricken
with stomach trouble which affected
his heart. A month ago he left for
Florida. For some time he appeared
! better, but a week ago he began to
fall. .~
Dr. Wells was a native of Prince
Georges county, born November 3.
1840. about five miles from Bladens-
burg. He practiced medicine in this
He retired from practice about TWEEN
ty-hve years ago and devoted his
time to the upbuilding of the First
National Bank of Hyattsville, the
Maryland. and the Hyattsville Build.
! ing Association, being president of
all these institutions at the time OF
| his death. About twelve years ago
he represented his county in the
Maryland state senate. His wife died
DR.. Wells was the third son Of the
| late Alfred H. and Elizabeth Wells. his
mother being Miss Elizabeth IL.
Adamson Of Montgomery county. He
was educated in the public schools of
his native county and attended the
old Bladensburg Academy. He grad
| uated from the medical department
| of the University of Maryland in 1852.
He married Miss Mary Lucretia Hy-
att, daughter OF the late Wesley Hy-
att. after whom Hyattsville was
named.
! DR.. Wells was trustee OF the Dis
| trict of Columbia Reform School for
Boys, formerly president of the Prince
| Georges County Medical Association
a director of the Maryland House OF
| Correction, and 4 member OF the YES
| Try Of St. Matthews Parish, Prince
Georges county. He served as mayor
| of Hyattsville several terms, and 1t
was during his administration that
Hyattsville installed a modern water
supply.
| The body was sent from Miami this
| morning and will reach Washington
| tomorrow. Funeral services probably
| will be held tomorrow morning al
tPinkney Memorial Church, with burial
| in Fort Lincoln cemetery. Bladens-
burg road. The following children
survive: DR.. Alfred H. Wells. drug
gist. Of this place: DR.. Walter A. Wells
/ of Washington, c. A. M. Wells. law
| yer, Washington; Robert w. Wells
| lawyer, Los Angeles. Calif.: B. o. L.
| Wells, a retired merchant Of Hyatts-
VILE; Mrs. Rexford NJ. Smith of Wash
| ington, and Mrs. Edward A. Fuller of
| this place.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
PLANS MEMORIAL TREE.
Move Started In Hyattsville to
Honor World War Dead.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSvILLE. Nd, March. 5.-A
tree in honor Of mothers Of Prince
Georges county men who died in tn.
world war will be planted along.
side the cross in memory Of the
heroes at Bladensburg. II move.
ment begun by Mrs. John J. Fainter
Of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Snyder.
Farmer Post. No. 3, American Legion
OF Hyattsville, succeeds.
Tho campaign to raise funds &c
complete the cross Is being pushed
by Snyder Farmer Post. Alan II
Pottinger, a past commander of the
post, explained the work before the
citizens association at Decatur
Heights last night. c. L. Aiello. an.
other past post commander, will ad.
dress the citizens Improvement as.
ISOLATION at Riverdale on March IL
and Waldo Burnside, commander o1
the post. expects to announce within
a few days assignment of additiona
speakers.
The permanent charter Of Snyder.
Farmer Post. will be signed at 8
meeting tonight In Legion Hall.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
MARYLAND HEALTHIER,
i SAYS STATE OFFICIAL
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, March 5.-Health
conditions throughout the state have
been unusually good this winter, es-
pecially in point Of freedom from
contagious diseases, according to DR..
Robert H. Riley. chief OF the bureau
of communicable diseases of the
state health department.
During February the only disease
unusually prevalent, according to DR..
Riley, was scarlet fever. There were
224 cases reported during the month.
lie said that for the most part they
were scattered about the state.
though Baltimore county reported
ffty-eight cases.
The disease was at it's worst the
first part of the month, and compare
lively few new cases are being re-
ported at present, he stated.
While 322 cases Of measles were
reported last month, DIR. Riley said
this number is not large for February
There were only eighty-seven cases
of whooping cough and twenty OF ty-
phoid fever reported this month.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
WINS POSTER CONTEST.
Two Hyattsville Pupils Awarded
Chautauqua Prize.
Special Dispatc to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE. Md, March 5.--In
the contest among local elementary
school pupils for the best posters ad-
vertising tho annual Hyattsville
Chautauqua which has Just closed
seventh grade. Olive Street School.
and Billy Munson. fourth grade. Spen-
Ger Strete School. were adjudged the
best and received complimentary
tickets to the chautauQua.
Honorable mention was given Glenn
Farwell. sixth grade, Olive Street
School and william Stanton. third
grade. Spencer Street School II. w.
Gilbertson. chairman Of the commit
tee, judged the posters.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
Harry Ward1nan
The Men Behind the CORPORATION
James d. Hobbs

James d. Hobbs
Treasurer National Wood
working Co. Treasurer Ward
man Construction Co. Sec
ond VIce President Ire0sur-
er Wardm2n Park Hotel.
Second Woe President and
Treasurer Wardman Mort
gage & Discount Corporation.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
vIRGIN1AN DIES IN WEST.
nec,al pispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Etaf.
WINCHESTER, Va. March g.
Archibald Stuart Baldwin. sixty. is
dead In San Francisco, Calf. accord
Ing to word received by relatives. He
was q son of the late DR.. John Macky
Baldwin Of Staunton, Va, and his
mother was formerly Miss Martha
Barton. daughter of David w. Barton
Of Winchester.
Evening star., 1924-03-05

ganization In 1923. namely. Rockville.
Bethesda, Gnei Echo, Boyds, Dicker-
son and Washington Grove. Next
Monday evening meeting Will be
held in the courthouse here to elect
officers. ~
Evening star., 1924-03-05
Ezra Gould

President Washington Me-
chanics s savings Bank.
Treasurer Racquet Club. For
nner Vice Precedent Mer-
chants Bank and Trust Co.
Former Precedent Of Dupont
National B q n k. Director
Wardman Mortgage &<Dis-
count Corporation.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
1890 K Street
Harry Wardnnnn

Harry "Af0nAn
President Wardman Park
Hotel Co. President Ward
man Construction Co., build
ers Of over 800 apartments
and 1000 dwellings In WASH
ington, D. G. President
wardman Mortgage and Dis
count Corporation.
John Poole
President Federal-American
National Bank. Treasurer
Columbia Country Club. For
MGR International Precedent
Rotary Club. DSrector Cheea-
peake & Potomac Telephone
Co. Director Acacia Mutual
Life Association. Chairman
National Budget Committee
for D. G. Tre0sBrer Y. NJ.
C., A. Director Wardman
Mortgage & Discount Cor
poration.
w, Wallace Chisweu
President Peoples Mutual
Benefit Insurance Co. d.
rector Wardman Mortgage &
Discount Corporation.
Evening star., 1924-03-05

Nine. Elizabeth Kuyper, who has
already organized woman's symphony
orchestras in London, Amsterdam and
Berlin, Is now in this country for the
purpose of organizing such an or
chestra here.
Evening star., 1924-03-05

Miss Margretta Fort, daughter Of
the former Governor Of New Jersey,
recently acted as speaker Of the New
Jersey assembly.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
Phone Main 4190
Hon. Dan. Thew Wright

Hon. Dan. Thew Wright
Former Justice U. 8. Su-
preme Court Of D. c. Get,-
erdl Counsel Wardman Con-
struction Co. General Cotlt-
sci Wardman Mortgage and
Discount Corporation. d.
rector Wardman Mortgage &
Discount Corporation.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
Hubert K. Quinter

Secretary Wardman Con-
struction Co. e0retory
Wardman Park Hotel. d.
rector Wardman Mortgage &
Discount Corporation.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
Thomas p. Bones

Vice President Wardman
Construction Co. Woo PresJ-
don't Wardman Park Hotel.
Ftrst Vtce Precedent. Ward
man Mortgage & Discount
Corporation.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, March (Spe-
ciaD.-The home Of Roger Nichols. at
Evening star., 1924-03-05
Charles L. SeIecIinn

Real Estate Operator. Ex-
pert In Real Estate Values
Director Wardman Mortgage
& Discount Corporation.
Evening star., 1924-03-05

Abdominal re d u C n 6
corsets of stout coutil.
Perfect figure producing
and most comfortable of
corsets. Is. to 36 sizes.
Evening star., 1924-03-05
Women's Fancy Stripe Sateen
and Colored Dimity Chemise

Made Of soft, silklike
material. Shoulder straps
made of ribbon and self
material, lace and hem
stitched trimmed, full cut.
Sizes to ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
KILLED IN WOODS;
ADJUDCED SUICIDE
Body of Man With Bullet
Through Brain Found in
Virginia Hills.

With a bullet wound in the left
breast and another through the right
temple. the body of Welby II. John
son of 30 Ninth street northwest,
employe of a market, found in the
Virginia woods yesterday about a
quarter of mile from Chain Bridge,
Coroner n. II. Swain of Arlington
County. last night issued certiti-
cate of suicide
The certificate was issued on the
premise that the bullet wound in the
left breast had not proved immedi :
ately fatal and was followed by one
through the brain. from 3S-caliber
revolver which was found near the
body
No marks of violence were found
on the body; 500 We're in trousers
pocket. The clothes and flesh around
both bullet holes bore powder marks
Indicating the revolver had been
pressed close to each bullets entry
point.
Examination of the revolver how
ever, disclosed that three chambers
had been discharged but Sheriff II
3; Fields of Arlington County stated
his belief that one bullet had been
fired into the ground or into the all
to make sure that the pistol was in
working order.
An undertaken will care for the
body today. Johnson. who was As
years old. had been alone for many
years, and at his place of employment
yesterday morning was seen acting in a
manner termed queer and nervous by
fellow employees.
Allen &. Brightenburg of AL NJ
street northwest, who was rambling
about the woods, stumbled over the
i Il.
authorities at Arlington County court
house yesterday afternoon.
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zation will be effected with headauar-
ters In Washington, and it is expected
that publication will be issued
which Will be devoted chiefly to Sig
nal Corps matters. Through it it is
hoped to keep the members in close
touch with all the latest means of
wire and radio communication used
by the Army. The chief signal officer
or the Army and the regular officers
or the Signal Corps are interested in
this association and will become as
sociate members.
The meeting Wednesday will be ad-
dressed by several speakers and every
ore interested in this work is invited
10 attend whether he intends to be-
come member or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
REBEL FORCE RETREATS.
Sac Paufh Group Near Border of
Paraguay.

BuENOS AIRES. September 10
me retreating Sac Paulo rebels who
sailed down the Parana River aboard
nVe small steamers and Several
liShters landed at Port Guayra, near
the faraguyan border. and presuma bly,
nave already interned themselves in
para guayan territory according to La
Nacions Rio de Janeiro correspondent,
VINO VINO quotes kilograms received by the
Sac Paulo newspaper A Plateau
In another dispatch the corresnon-
dent reports that President Rernardes
has decreed state of siope f,r
Parana state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
HEALTH CAMP CLOSES.

The children's health camp, con4
Quoted by the tuberculosis Associa !.
ton at Fourteenth and Upshur
streets for the benefit of children Of
the special tuberculosis schools, held
its closing exercises today, with an
exhibit of the handwork done by the
children during the past summer
Prizes will be awarded for attendance
and gains in weight
Especial attention is being given
by the association to the results of a
highland day service which has been
maintained for the first time through
the installation of lighthouses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
SECOND ATTEMPT MADE
TO DESTROY MANS HOME
Bombs Exploded Near Dennison,
= Ohio, Patrolman's Dwelling, Sup
posed Work of Bootleggers.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
DENNISON. Ohio, September 10
The second attempt within week to
wreck the home of Night Patrolman
T.. l.. Harmon was made last night,
when dynamite exploded alongside a
garage in the rear of his home A
similar attempt was made Tuesday
night. Two small boys say they saw
three men throw the explosive last
night as they ran past the Harmon
home.
II was the fifth attempt this year to
wreck the home of a Dennison official
During the same period three homes
have been dynamited at Uhrichsville,
twin city. There have been no in
jurieS, hut many windows have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
BOXER FUND BODY NAMED
Picking Puts Americans on Com
mission to Disburse Money.
BY the Associated Press.

BY The AsSOciated Press.
PEKING, September 19.-The Chi
nese- American Commission, which will
disburse funds RENTED by the United
States on account of the Boxer in
demnity. aas been named in a presi-
Dental mandate.
The American members of the COM
mission include John Dewey, uni
versity professor, of New York: Paul
Monroe, university professor, of Yonk-
ers, n. y; c. r. Bennett of the In
ternational Banking Corporation; j.
K. Baker, adviser to the ministry of
communications, and Roger Green Of
the China medical board.
The Chinese members include Yen
Koo-S SIZE and Fan Yuan-lin of the Ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
SIGNAL CORPS PLANS.
Meeting Called to Consider For.
nation of D. C.. Section.

The Signal Corps Reserve officers
and Nothers interested in forming the
washington Section Of the American
signal Corps Association will meet in
room 1927, Munitions Building, at 8
pm. next Wednesday.
several sections of the association
are already established in different
ci.ies ana others are now being FORM
Gu IN snort time national organi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

tional Normal University of PekinG;
Chang 'Pao-lin of Nankai University.
Iientsin; kuo Ping-wen president of
the National Southeastern University,
Nahkins and Shanghai. and r, Y Tsur
1Chou fl-chun), former president of
Using Hua College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
DISCUSS MARINE LABOR.
Maritime Contracts Debated by Blu
reau Without Decision.

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, September
19.-The international Marine Labor
Commission. sitting under the pres
idency of Albert Thomas, president of
the International Labor Bureau, yes
terday discussed the question of the
respective parts played by ship own
ers and shipworkers in contracts for
maritime work. Although the debate
has not yet ended. it was agreed to
hold another conference in 1925, prob
ably in Geneva, Switzerland. in an
endeavor to reach final agreement
on the question of equality of mari
time labor contracts.
NJ. Thomas, after a banquet given
him last night. started on his return for
France.
Kansas now has its first woman as
sistant attorney general, Mrs. Charles
|. Martin having been appointed to
the poSition by the attorney general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

shattered and other property DAM
aged.
Authorities believe the explosions
may be the work of bootleggers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
BOSAH IS LOYAL TO REPUBLICANS
Announces He Will Seek Re
 election on (. Q. P. Ticket

Boise, Idaho, Oct. 16, - United States Senator William E, Borah, Idaho, desires to seek reelection in November as 8 republican and not as a progressive.
 The senator, renominated by the republicans and also named by Idaho progressive party, made known his choice last night after the state supreme court had ruled constitutional the statute providing a candidate could not have his name on two tickets
 Senator Borah Is in Chicago as chairman of the senat orial commit tee inquiring into campaign eXpen- ditures, before leaving Boise a few days ago, apparently anticipating the court ruling, wrote letter for sub mission to the secretary of state in which his choice to continue as a re- publican was made known.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
WEEDS HARTFORD GIRL
John Murphy Takes Miss Mullen As Bride - Ceremony Performed In Capitol City.

John T Murphy, the son of Mrs. Mary Murphy of 3S Beaver street, and Miss Elizabeth A. Mullen, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullen of Al Edgewood street, Hartford, were married We'd nesday morning at St. MichaePs church, Hartford, by Rev. William Downey
 The attendants were Miss Alice Mullen, a sister of the bride, and James P. Murphy, the bridegroom S brother. Walter l.. and Joseph r.. Murphy, brothers of the bridegroom, were ushers. The bride wore bead cd tunic over white satin, with a white null hat with streamers and carried bridal bouquet of roses. The maid Of honor wore a Dresden taffeta gown with a black velvet hat trimmed with ribbon streamers.
 After the church ceremony, re- ception was held at the brides home with 100 guests in attendance, After honeymoon trip to New York city, Mir. and Mrs. Murphy will live on May street, Hartford. MT. Murphy is employed in the Case, Lockwood 6 Brainard Co.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

buy.
 Alderman Dehm moved that there be no purchase and Councilman A. F. Eichstaedt amended that 1t be referred to the board of finance and taxation. The amendment prevailed,
 The resignation of Councilman N. c. Avery who Is shortly to move from the first ward was accepted with regret.
 Councilman A. N. Rutherford brought ID the question of provid- ing transportation for employees of the building commission. Alderman Dehm called a point of order as there was no resolution.
 Councilman Bartlett wanted the councilman to be given the privi- leges of explaining further. Council man Fay and Eichstaedt agreed and he was given the privilege Of the floor.
 The councilman continuing, said there are many violations of the building laws because inspectors cannot without a car. visit all jobs. Increased fees would take care of the added cost, he claimed.
 A motion to authorize the build ing commission to buy Ford tour ing car was lost.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
New Treatment For VaricOse Veins and Ulcers

Swollen veins are dangerous and often burst. Sufferers areadvised to get two-ounce. original bottle of Emerald Oil (fulr strength). at any pharmacist and start to reduce the veins and punches at once.
 Physicians recommend Emerald Oil; it is used in hospital practice and small bottle will last long time, because it is very concentrated and little goes long way. Apply night and morning with soft brush as directed until the swelling is re- duced to normal.
 So marvelously powerful is Emer- aid oil that swollen glands and even goitre disappear when used steadily
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

mittee was formed with the idea ot supplementing work dono by the nurses conmittee, by giving the nurses occasional automobile rides, or sending concert and theater tickets,
 Ten out of 20 churches responded to an appeal for surgical dressings. us follows: South Congregational First Congregational. St Marks Episcopal, St. Mary's. First Baptist. Stanley Memorial. St. Matthews. Peoples, Plainville Methodist and Berlin Congregational. The Woman's club of Maple Hill also gave a large donation. During the year 96O arr ttcles were made in addition to a large number of surgical dressings.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Deepest Spot in Sea

Tokyo-The deepest water in the world have been located off Choshi, near Lake Kasumigaura, by the Japanese naval survey ship Man shu." The deepest bottom in the world hitherto was believed to be east of the Philippines, where the sea is 96SS meters deep, but the new bottom found off Choshi is more than 97O0 meters.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
MORE THAN 700 MEMBERS
Woman's Hospital Board Report Shows Much Progress During Past
 Year--Nearly 1000 Articles Made.

More than 700 members were en- rolled in the woman's hospital board last year according to the annual report by Mrs Clara S. Traut, chair man. -
 The report of Mrs. Fannie At wood, secretary. shows that during the year the nurses hospital com