davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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pointed at the request Of the American
Bar Association.
The text or the proposed bill is rs
follows
Section / SummunnE of witnesses
hy court Wherever IN the trial If
ease II becomes necessary 10 receive
expert testimony regarding the value
or other feature of real property the
Judge uf the trial court may summon
one or more diSinterestcd qualified
experts. not exceeding three, to testify
at the trial In case the judge shall
issue the summons before The trial Is
begun. he shall notify counsel for both
parties of the witnesses So summoned,
Upon tho trial Of the ease the wit.
nesscs summoned by the court may be
cross-eXamiued by counsel for both
parties ia the case. such summoninR
Of witnesses by the court shall not
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preclude eilhpt tIntty from using other
pxpert witnesses at the trinl
Section Z, Written report by wit
ness: Each expert Witness who has
examined the property In question
may prepare written report regard.
Ing such property. and this report may
lie read hv the witness at the trial
II the witness presenting the report
was called bv one of the opposing
parties. he may he cross-examined re
IA riding his report bv counsel for the
other pnrtv. II the witness was sum
moncd by the court. he may he cross
examined regarding the report by
counsel for both parties.
Section 3. Consultation or wit
nesses: Where expert Witnesses have
examined the property they may con
suit before testifying, with or without
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in the same period the population OF
the United States increased 27.2. a
A commentator on these figures
while pointing out that relative per-
centages are among the best knows
liars of the statistical world, and that
new materials, or old materials en-.
ioyinC wider field during n certain
period, are found 10 show tremendous
percentage gains, even though ths
absolute gains be small, emphasizes
the fact that while lumber produc.
ton is less than II was i'm 1909. the
consumption of building materials
has since trebled How much OF
how little cement. hollow building
tile. steel. etc. may have forged
ahead, il is obvious that lumber and
common brick have lost ground
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ber stood at 62.5. wood shingles 493
and wood lath S5.4.
Among the mineral building mate
rails common brick appears not to
have held it's own quite so well as
soft wood or structural lumber. stand
ing at 9i.6. taking 1909 as 100 Face
brick, however. jumps To 259.7. Port
land cement to 24S, hollow building
tile TO 3474. structural steel shapes
to 1884, iron and steel plates to 231.G.
gypsum to 252.
While the production of building
materials increased in some lines and
decreased In others. the demand.
taken as a value of building contracts
awarded in q States. reduced to
equivalent money values increased in
the I6 years to 303 1t is noted that
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STUDY IN MATERIALS.
Marked Increases Reported in Re
cent Comparisons.

The January number of the Ma
tlonal Lumber Bulletin publishes a
study of the Census Bureau 1925 fig.
ures for building materials. which re.
venls that the production Of soft wood
lumber In 1926 was 93.5 per cent Of
that Of 1909. Relative 10 the produc-
tion of the latter year. hardwood lum-
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the direction of the court, and may
prepare joint report to be introduced
at the trial
Smyrna times., 1927-03-09

Houston have held that it would be
unfair to Mr.. Short to remove him
from office while case against him,
charging him with selling stamps on
credit, is pending in the Federal Court
in Wilmington. Representative Hous-
ton said that approximately 900 resi-
dents of the Bridgeville community
had signed Mr.. Shorts petition. He
pointed out that 200 of these were
Democrats and included the Demo-
cratic county chairman. Mr.. Houston
said the total vote at Bridgeville at
the last election was d11O, and the
petition sent to him asking for Mr..
Shorts reappointment was about 200
less than the total vote polled last
fall. No immediate action will be
taken regarding the Bridgeville post
office, it was stated. Mr.. Short evil
IDENTIFY will continue to serve until his
successor is named and qualities.
Smyrna times., 1927-03-09
KENToN
Items Of Personal and Social Mention
Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOOd

Items OF Personal and Social Mention
Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOOd
Kenton, March s. Mr.. August
Switzer who was papering the resi-
dence of J. X. Pinder last Friday fell
and broe his arm. He was taken to
a hospital at once.
Mrs Homer Pratt who has had an
operation in the Oncologic Hospital in
Philadelphia, is getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ford are
receiving congratulations on the ar
rival of a fine son.
Personals.-Mr. and Mrs George o.
Smith Of Washington, D. O., spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Attix. Mrs. Smith stay
ed for a visit. Mr.. James Megonigal'
of Washington, D. c., spent the week
end with his uncle Mr.. ]. T. Burrows.
Mr.. S. G. Walker and family spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Willey.-Mrs. J. p. Parker
and her sister, Miss Mamie Watson,
spent one day last week in Hartly.-
Mr.. H. w. Hilyard spent one day last
week out Of town.-Mrs. Jacob Cross
ley, Sr., and Mrs. III. w. Hilyard and
daughter, Adeline, spent last Wednes-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Crossley
Jr.-Miss Claire Hughes and Miss
Sarah Knight spent last weekend
with Miss Margaret Hoffecker.-Mrs.
Ollie Jones has been visiting in Will
mington.
Smyrna times., 1927-03-09
BRIDGEvILLE BACKS w.B.sHoRT
More Than 900 of 100 Voters Want
Him for Postmaster There Again

Congressman Robert G.Houston has
received from Bridgeville, a petition
signed by most of the voters of that
town asking for the re-appointment
of William B. Short as postmaster
there at the expiration Of his present
term this fall Short is the man who
was the subject Of a speech by United
States Senator Thomas II. Bayard in
Senate speech on February z in
which he demanded that Short be re-
moved and so severely criticized Rep
resentative Houston that the House
passed a resolution asking the Senate
to expunge the speech from its rec
ords, but no action has been taken on
the House resolution in the Senate.
The Postoffice Department and Mr..
Smyrna times., 1927-03-09

bride, who were offon a wedding trip
to Atlantic City, having just previous
ly been married at Dover at the home
of the bride. The bride was former
ly Miss Mabel Belle Smith, of Dover,
and the groom resident Of Smyrna.
The young couple left here on Satur-
day morning to remain at the noted
resort for several days.-Mr. William
H. Moffitt has been spending a few
days with his daughter in Washing
ton.-Mrs. George Crossan, of Viii
mington spent the weekend with her
mother, Mrs. William w. Naylor-
Mrs. Emma NJ. Hughes, Of Washing
ton, D. c., was the guest Of Mrs.
Richard Hodgson.-Mr. Elmer S.
Marker, of Wilmington, was in town
last week in interest of a Better
Roads Movement.-Mr. and Mrs. Ira
More and Mr. and Mrs. James Car
penter, Jr., of Elkton, Md, spent a
visit with Edward Hart.-Mr. J. Will
mer Fennimore attended the conven-
ton Of the Eastern Shore Farmers
Exchange agents, at Worcester, Mass,
during the past week-Mr. and Mrs.
John Alfree, formerly of this place
but now of Wilmington, are receiving
CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of a
daughter, born a few days ago.-Rev.
Walter Mofitt, of East Lawrence,
Mass, president of the Seventh Ad-
ventist Conference, has been visiting
friends and relatives in town during
the past week.
Smyrna times., 1927-03-09
CHEsWOLD
Items Of Personal and Social Interest
Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOOd

vi dAtu ACUNAdl
Cleaned About the Neighborhood
Cheswold, March 8.-Farmers are
beginning to take an active interest
fences and gardens are being put in
order and signs of spring on in the
air.
Mrs. Ned Boggs 1as returned home
from the hospital much improved af
ter her recent operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denney Morris and
Mrs. Elizabeth Emory were recent
guests Of Kenton friends.
Mrs. John Reynolds has been spend
ing a week with her brother and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. John Sapp, near st.
Georges.
Mrs. G. E. Walls who is on the sick
list is better.
Mr.. ana Mrs. George King, Of Will
mington, were guests of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam King.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Massey and
son, Leland have moved to Harring-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Anderson, Of
Dover, spent weekend with his
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
d. Anderson.
Mrs. Mary King spent visit with
Mrs. Cad Moore.
Mrs. D. H. Casson spent a visit
with Mrs. Ralph Copper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Garrison have
new radio installed in their home.
Martin Ford, Of Philadelphia, spent
a visit with his family here.
Mr.. Winter Moore, Of Milford, was
a visitor of his sister and family
Mrs. w. G. Savin.
James Perry and sister, Miss Lizzie
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
Harvey Denney.
Smyrna times., 1927-03-09
TOWNSEND
Items Of Personal and Social Interest
Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOOd

Townsend, March 8-Townsend Is
on the eve Of building boom. Dur
ing the week several plans were
drawn for new buildings to be located
along the various highways leading to
this town which fact gives an assur-
ance that a building boom more ex-
tensive than has been experienced
here for several years, may soon be
a reality.
At the Fourth Quarterly Confer
ence of the M. E. Church, Richard
Hodgson was elected a delegate and
Miss Ethelwyn J. Maloney, alternate
delegate, to the Layman's Associa-
tion Of the Wilmington Conference to
be held at Salisbury, Md, on March
Is.
At meeting Of ihe Townsend Fire
Company on Monday evening Of last
week, the management decided to
hold the carnival from September I'd,
to the 18th, inclusive. A merry-go-
round and other amusements have
been arranged for and success seems
assured for the event to be especial
~ pleasing.
A survey Of the town is being made
in preparation to the laying of water
mains and installing fire hydrants.
Because Of the springlike weather,
farmers have commenced preparing
their lands for spring seeding. Many
Of the farmers believe that the back
bone Of winter has been broken as all
signs point to an early spring and they
accordingly, are quite busy in plant
ing fields of onions and peas so as to
have crops early as possible, knowing
that the early products pay better
than the most of the late ones.
Personals.-Mr. and Mrs. Irving
Walker entertained over night, his
brother, John Cooper Walker and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26
B|RGER'S COUNSEL
PREPARING APPEAL
If Motion for New Trial Fails
They Will Petition Su-
.preme Court.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
BENTON, ILL.,, July 26.-Preparing
for the eventuality that their motion
for new trial might be denied, at
torneys for Charles Birger. condemned
southern Illinois gangster. searched
the trial records today for grounds on
which to appeal to the Illinois SUI
preme Court, in an effort to save
Burger from the moose.
Arguments on a motion for new
trial We're set for Thursday by Cir
cult Judge Charles H. Miller.
Meanwhile a printed statement that
Burger had confessed to his attorneys
s to his guilt in the murder of
Mayor Joe Adams of West City was
denied by two lawyers to whom it
was credited before they had deter
mined to take the gangsters plight
into the States highest court.
Charles karch. member of the de-
Tense staff, continued today to deny
that he had told two reporters that
Burger was not placed on the witness
stand for "ethical reasons after they
had become convinced of his COM
plicity in the Adams Staying.
He said he could not recall telling
newspaper men that they could publish
the story of Birger's reputed confess
sion after the verdict was reached.
One of the reporters was a representa-
tive of the st. Louis Post Dispatch,
which printed the story and said it
did not intend to recede from its
position.
I am here to work for the life of
Charles Birger," Karch said. II hope
] can continue and / will not sever
myself from the case unless the situa-
ton created by a st. Louis newspaper
in regard to Birger's reported confess
sion causes me to relinquish my con-
nection with my client"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26
Steady Decline
In Living Costs
Reported by U.

BY the Associated Press.
The statistical bureau of the
Labor Department announced that
a steady decline in the cost of liv-
ing had been noted over the first
six months of this year, continuing
a general decrease which, it is
said, began in 1920.
Figures were complied for 80
representative cities of the United
States, the bureau taxing into con-
sideration prices paid for food.
clothing, housing. fuel. light and
furnishings. and the composite cost
of these articles in June of this
year was estimated at one per cent
less than in December. 1926.
The figures, however, showed liv-
ing costs still above the 1914 figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26
HAYS AUTOGRAPH FAN.
Movie Industry Head Keenest
Collector of Signatures.

HOLLYWOOD, Calf. July 26 R)-
Who is the keenest autograph collec-
tor among the movie fans? None
other than VIII II. Hays. to whom the
big producers look as head of the mo-
ton picture industry.
Such is the information cleaned
from secretaries and others who have
been running to and fro among the
stars lately. getting signatures on
photographs to fill the gaps in Hays
collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26
Dies Under Landslide.

FRANKLIN, N. c., July 26 Up).-
David Jacobs. laborer, about 70 years
old. was killed yesterday when a
20-foot embankment of earth under
which he was working caved in, bury.
ing him under some two tons of earth
and rock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26

A geranium Is feet high and bear
Ing SIS blooms was grown in Cheshire,
England, this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26

$3.50 Miro Aluminium Paneed Tea Pots with Tea.bal
ia Sheets Tar Paper and cedarizsd Garment Bag Total
$1A8 Value.
$40 Five. piece Spiral Amber Glass Console Sets.
Reg: $155 Miro aluminium Double omelet Pans
-$79 Empress, Mahogany finished Metal Carpet SWeepers
ss 4f Folding stepadder: well braesd with bucket rest
-$175 Imported 6-pc Decorated China Berry Bowl Sets
$3.50 Wrought Aquarium Stands-Compete 40in size
Reg $149 Partitioned Beverage Trays
SITS Lustre Boudoir Vase Lamps with Shades
-$162 White China Breakfast Sets-18 pcs.
Reg $1.69 Black Japanned Household Scales
-$149 White Lambs Wool Wall busters, long handle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26

Full One-ounce Balls of
Yarn, soc to SIC values, in a
good assortment Of colors and
such kinds as Germantown,
Saxony and Shetland Floss.
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26

-$1.3e De Luxe Food choppers-adiustabs
128n Bathroom Mirrors white enaneled frame-$149 value
~ rolls Waldorf Toilet Tissue-$170 Value
$40 Wrought Enameed Magazine Baskets with handles
$3.50 White Steel Kitchen StooIs-24 in. high
Reg. $129 PureA Aluminium Dish Drainers
$3.50 Five piece White Japanned Canister Sets
-$169 Wr2"-rt Bird Gage Stands
-$149 Paneled Aluminium Tea Kettles. qt size
-Gavanized Wash Tub and Metal Wash 6oard.$f54 Value.
-$149 Garbage Cans 20
Self Infringing Mop and 1oq Galvanized Pal$14s Value
kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26

-Colorful, brilliant and
striking cretonnes, in large
and small patterns on light
grounds are used for MAX
ing these useful smocks.
There are also many plain
colored styles which will
give a brilliant bit Of color
against the white sand of
the beach. All have long
sleeves, and open down the
front. Sizes So to 46.
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-26

Soft finished Muslin Slips,
practical for wear under wash
frocks. The tops are finished
with wide embroidery edge
and the hens of self material
are in hip lengths.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-04-09

Ills OUTFIT Is GUARAN Fed BY THE MANUFAC.
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SIS and we will charg &c 81 O. on your subscription &C.
count and the other s. will complete the payment Il
49, Examination does not co nm {" specification return
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-07

enamel 1t acts to firm the gums embodying
the latest um-protective agents science knows
1t multiplies the alkalinity of the saliva in com
batting acids.
Mail Coupon
Pepsodent thus meets all exactments of new day
dental thought. Teeth gradually tighten as film
coats 60. Tender gums gradually harden. Teeth
take sparkle and lustre. Gums assume
healthy. coral color. Ten day tube to start you
will be sent for coupon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-07

is the basis of tartar. And tar
tar, with germs, is the cause of
pyorrhea.
Film, according to most den
lists, should be removed twice
each day. And thus, wherever
dental science is practiced, Pep
sodent is widely advised. 1t
acts to curdle that film, then to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-07
That "Of>oolor" Film and the
New Way Dentists Advise
Send for
To-Day
Free Tube

many people are turning to the Special Film
Removing Dentfrice Pepsodent. A tooth paste
developed in consultation with leading dental
thought of today to combat hlm-oaused tooth
and gum troubles. A tooth paste differ nt from
all Others
You can feel that film by running your tongue
across your teeth, now, Film obstnately clings
to teeth Germs breed in it and spread over
teeth and gums. Film absorbs food and nicotine
stains, and thus dulls and discolors teeth Gum
troubles too, are largely traced to it. For film
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-07

SMILES ARE DAZZ-
LING WHITE when film
is gone. Teeth sparkle like
polished jewels. Gums firm
to healthy coral tint. Thus
this new scientific way of
d nfaI care becomes one of
the Create st beauty treat
n1ents of the day and, with
its unique fherapeu ic and
prophyIactic qualities, a
Great aid in oral hygiene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-07
Never Afraid to Smile
When Teeth Are Kept Free of Dingy Film

"THE same factor that
l. keeps teeth looking dull
and dingy," say high dental
authorities, is the same factor
to which many of the commoner
tooth and gum troubles now are
largely traced-hlm on teeth"
The film old time brushing
failed to combat successfully
The Washington times., 1927-11-01
Further Gales Will
Batter Irish Coast

DUBLIN. Nov. 1.-Following
close on the loss of life and havoc
wrought by gales along the coast
Of ireland during the weekend.
British meteorological officials to-
day issued further gale warnings.
The wind is expected to become
Strong to gales" in all directions
Toll of the weekend gales has
been placed at forty-five drowned.
At Innisboffin it was reported that
Patrick COncannon, owner of
fishing smack, fought the storm for
seven hours. When he finally
reached shore, sailors found him
blind from his terrific experience
His hands were frozen to twice
their normal size. his face was
puffed and his clothes were torn.
Some hours later ne regained his
sight.
The Washington times., 1927-11-01
School of Religion Is
Opened at Howard II.

Registration OF delegates and visi-
tors opened activities at the eleventh
annual convOcation of the school Of
religion at Howard University to.
day. Devotional services at 10 a. m.
were held by Dean Butler Pratt.
THE Christianity for Tomorrow"
was the subject of the opening ad.
dress by the Rev. DIR. w. II. Thomas,
PASTOR of Metropolitan A. NJ. e.
Church. Recent Work in the Re.
construction of Education" was dis.
cussed by delegates, led by DR..
Albert John Murphy, secretary of
the Congregational Educational So.
ciety. Rev. Frederick Lynch, secre-
tary of the Church Peace Union and
the World Alliance for international
Friendship, led an open forum meet.
Ing this afternoon in q discussion of
THE Christian Church and Interna.
tional Good Will"
Tonight, the session will be con-
duNted at Asbury M. r. Church.
The Washington times., 1927-11-01
Col. Wade H. Cooper Joins
II. s. CORPORATION Board

The United States Securities Cor
poration today numbered among its
members of the board of directors.
Col. Wade II. Cooper, president OF
the Continental Trust Company and
the United States Savings Bank.
Colonel Cooper was named a mem
her at a meeting held yesterday.
With an authorized capitalization
OF $4,000 shares of 8 per cent
cumulative preferred stock and ESQ.,
900 shares Of common stock. the
corporation was organized some
time ago TO carry on a general
financing business, and Ia being
financed through G. e. Moran and
Company, investment bankers.
Other than Colonel Cooper, Off.
GERS and directors of the United
States Securities Corporation are
Edward 1. Edwards, chairman Of
the board: Nathaniel B. Dali, presi'
dent; Percy e. Quin. vice president;
Thomas A. Walden. secretary:
James r. Dobbs. treasurer. and
Charles A. Douglas, Carville D.
Benson, Edward w. Pom, John r.
Waller. George Angus Garrett,
Frederick I. Cox and Carleton E.
Moran. members OF the board.
The Washington times., 1927-11-01
" Cobb To Present
Resignation To
Connie

DETROIT, Nov. 1.--Ty Cobb
was to leave for Philadelphia this
afternoon to tender his formal
resignation TO Connie Mack, boss
Of the Athletics, after % years
of service in the American
League. Cobb has decided to
hang up his spiked shoes for
good.
Cobb's informal announcement
of his retirement was made here
yesterday. Official announce
ment, however, must come from
the office Of Connis Mack.
The Washington times., 1927-11-01
NIGHT REVE[ER.
IS STABBED

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. l.
While Halloween reVelry was at its
gayest last night, Herbert Harding,
425 8. Lee ST., was stabbed in the
side by an unknown assailant while
standing on the corner of King and
Alfred streets. According to Patrol
corner, only the usual Halloween
disorder reigned when he saw
Harding lying on the sidewalk.
When he got to him, he found that
he had been stabbed in the side.
At the Alexandra Hospital. where
Harding was taken, his condition ia
reported serious. He had no idea
who stabbed him. or could he give
any reason for the assault.
Two hundred and forty-six hunt.
ing and fishing licenses were sold
last month by E. F. Hoffman, clerk
Of the court. A total Of $1.111.50
will be turned over to the State as
a result. The tax on deeds
amounted to $3.50.
Prohibition law violators netted
the city $2.264, the largest amount
taken in this year; 1894 greater
than last month.
James Bowman, grand master of
Masonic lodges of Alexandria,
THURSDAY night. Audrey Jackson
Lodge will be host. In addition to
the two lodges from the city, rhe
Quantico, Occaouan, Falls Church,
and Potomac lodges will attend.
The occasion will he the celebra-
ton Of George Washington s entry
into the Masonic order.
With no State elections due this
year and neither Ely nor Kemp
Rush being conceded a chance to
even give their Democratic op.
ponents Senator Ball or J. Fred
Birrell q close race. political inter.
est in the city is at low ebb.
F. Clinton knight former com.
mandant of Alexandria Post Of the
American Legion was chosen chair.
man of the membership committee,
and Mrs. Anna Meeks, local post,
elected historian of the State
division at the meeting of the
executive committee in Richmond.
The local chapter Of the Red
Cross will meet tonight in the
Chamber OF Commerce to make
plans for the membership drive
which will he started November II,
and continue through Thanksgiving
Day. A goal of $500 members has
been set for the local chapter,
The Rev. M. J. Cannon, recently
transferred from st. Mary's Church
here to Falls Church. has returned
temporarily, while Rev. W. A. Nc.
keefrey OF st. Mary's Church is
ill in q Baltimore hospital.