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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
Officials Will Attend
Trade Board Shad-R Bake

District and Government officials
have accepted invitations to join
in the fun at the annual Board
of Trade shad-bake at Sherwood
Forest, Nd. May 81. George Miller.
chairman, announced today.
Tickets for the annual frolic OF
the Trade Board are in charge OF
Russell Sheik. He asks that tickets in
the hands of agents be returned,
II not sold, by May 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
ROCKEFELLER IN GOLF
reg US. PAX OFFICE

John D. Rockefeller, despite
has advanced gears, plays ex-
ceLlent golf, says a Writer. He
doesn't aUGggle his clubs or fiddle
NTH them. "He Just steps up
and socks the ball."
His ability to "sock the ball"
probably came from has practice
IN "socking' the public for
Standard OIL products. The old
bog kM0Ws hos0 to do that.
NIBLICK NICK.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
400 Pound Wife Denies
CHARGES of Husband

Mrs. Jessie L. b.. Miller. II Gil
rard st. N. E., pleaded not guilty
before Judge Schuldt in Police
Court today to- statutory charges
made by her husband and was
held under 500 bond for the Grand
Jury.
Mrs. Miller. who weighs nearly
400 pounds, not long ago filed a
suit in the District Supreme Court
against her husband, Otto M. Mil
Ter, alleging cruelty, claiming that
he knocked her to the floor and
sat down on her and that she was
unable to move or protect herself
on account Of her great weight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
New Plan Announced on
D. C. Contract Deposits

A new method Of handling the
deposit made with the District Gov
eminent by bidders for Govern.
mental work. which was recon-.
mended by the Bureau of Eff
ficiency, was approved today by
District Auditor Daniel J. Donovan,
Tax Collector Chatham Towers and
Roland Brennan. chief clerk Of
the engineer department.
Up to this time. these deposits,
amounting to 10 per cent of the
bids, have been turned into the
United States Treasury, through
the tax collector to the credit OF
the District. Under the new plan
the deposit will be kept in a safe
pending their return,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
WHAT BROUGHT HIM BACK

The Subscribers to mn home
to1on (MidUest) newspaper,
cheeTfully Clipped in and rare
the editor a holiday tyip to
California. One of his en-
changes, Jealous, no doubt, says
the funny part Is they provided
for the retayn trip. But eUem
funnter, the editor used the re-
turn coupon and Is back IN the
sdnctum Nth his scissors and
pdstepot amid the odor of
printers INK, ready to aOelcop.e
the seasons contributions of
early vegetables. e. ED.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
Courtesy kilograms
Approved by McCarl

THANK you" and congratulatory
kilograms may be sent out by Gov
eminent officials as official bust
ness in some instances, Comptroller
General j. r. McCarl ruled today.
Such kilograms, he ruled. while
not strictly necessary to the con-
Quoting of the nations business.
may be sent by Government officials
Concerning the successful outcome
of certain work under the general
supervision Of the sender when ad.
ministratively approved as SUCH"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD

Traffic busting everywhere,
Ashore. afloat and in the air;
Pedestrians active and keen Of sight,
To front and rear, left and right.
Always alert to turn a trick
These answer to the name of Quick"
Traffic still ajamming fuss.
Trolley. auto and notorious;
And high above, like eagles fly,
The whirring motors OF the sky.
The careless walker, with dropping head.
Creaking brakes, this is the Dead. =
ED SMITH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
THE FAITHFUL READERS OF
THIS COLUMN

"A brief letter from C.E. Ford,
proprietor Of the Norbeck Gar
age and Service Station, at Nor
beck, Nd, says: "HGOe read
your column eUer since 1t
started"
We often get statements of
this kind, and it Is cheering, as
shouting that the good old col
umst retains its thousands of fol-
lotoers, many of them readers
from the beginning, something
like eight gears ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
A SLIGHT CHANGE

Jack and Jill went up the hill
To get some synthetic booze.
They each took several drinks
And then began to snooze.
Revenue men happened along
And broke out into laughter !.
! Jack then tumblcd down the Hill
And Jill came tumbIing after.
Johnny johnson, jr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
JUST NAMES

Flappers, meet Dave Lively,
Of Wayside, w. Va.
Fred H. Ohsee, of San Ber-
llardino, Calf, gets that way
looking at the Mack Sennett
layout,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
THE TOE DANCER

Said she:
'rYour dancing Il divine,
You're champion Of all In your line"
Said he:
s'I thank you with all my heart,
But Of my dancing you are q part,"
Said she:
'sT'm sure what you cay IL true.
But the Lord help my feet when you're
through" g. DIXON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
WIFE is GIVEN CHILD

Suit OF Mrs. Lillian H. Cross
against William N. Cross for q
limited divorce and the husbands
cross-bill for a divorce were both
dismissed yesterday in equity court
by Justice Smith. the wife being
awarded the custody Of a minor
child and $50 a month for its sup
port.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05
War Finance Corporation
To Disband This Summer

The War Finance Corporation
will be disbanded by midsummer.
Secretary of Treasury Mellon said
today.
It's few outstanding obligations
will be taken over by the Treasury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-05

gency VIII race here IN the
National Whippet Derby,
May 20 and q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA,. Va. February 70
(SpeCiaD Three persons We're injured
when a Ford touring car, driven by
Thomas Showers. Sl2 South Washing
ton street, crashed into q southbound
bus of the Alexandria. Bancroft and
Washington Rapid Transit Co, yes
terday on Russell road between Spring
and Myrtle streets. Charles +.
Cassidy, IS. a farmer of Burke. Va.
one of the two passengers on the bus.
received bruises on his chest and
suffered from the shock of the colli-
sion. but otherwise escaped uninjured
as an \-ray photograph taken yester-
day afternoon at the Alexandria Hos
pital revealed. Thomas Showers,
Colored. driver of the automobile, was
discharged from the hospital shortly
after the accident with only slight
cuts. Lulu Showers. his wife. was
badly cut about the head. In Police
Court this morning Showers was fn",l
SIS and costs by Judge Nicois. teati-
mony revealing careleSsness.
George Zimmerman, 1912 Duke
street. was struck by an automobile
bearing District OF Columbia license
plates. the number of which is in the
hands OF the local police department.
Thursday night on the road ct Po-
tomac railroad yards and suffered
broken leg. Witnesses to the accident
claim the driver of the car failed to
stop. DR. NJ p. Delaney reset his
leg at the Alexandria Hospital.
William Tyler Page, direct descend
ant OF President Tyler and clerk to
the House of Representatives, will
make an address on patriotism" be
fore the meeting of the Young
Peoples Service League of Christ
Church at Gas tomorrow evening. At
the s O'Clock service in the church
Mr.. Page will speak on Christian
Citizenship"
Funeral services for Mrs. James
Alexander were held yesterday at the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Burial was in the Methodist Protest
ant Cemetery.
Members of the Andrew Jackson
Lodge, No. 120. A. r. and A. M, will
meet Monday at 1890 in the Masonic
Temple to attend the funeral OF
Ruben Hammill, 81 years old. who
died on Thursday at Occoquan.
The glee clubs of the Virginia
Seminary and Episcopal High School
will give a concert in Liggett Hall. at
the Episcopal High School, tonight at
S o'clock.
Joseph Lloyd, 319 North Pitt
street, charged with operating an au-
tomobile while under the influence
of liquor and carrying concealed
weapons, is under a bond Of $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26

teams will be given seven weeks to
decide their division championships.
Dates will be arranged by the in
ditidual teams. The game to decide
the county championship will be play
ed May H. The winning team will be
awarded banner.
There will be only one division for
the Spring base ball season. The fol-
lowing schedule of games was ar
ranged April 1--Floris will play at
Lee Jackson, Forestville at Herndon,
Baileys Cross Roads at Mclean.
April s-~.rloris VIII play at Oakton.
Herndon Mt Lee Jackson, Mclean at
ForestvilIe. April 15F'orestville will
play at Floris. Lee Jackson. at Oakton,
Herndon at Baileys Cross Roads.
April 22-Oakton will play at Hern-
don. Baileys Cross Roads at Forestville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
BALTIMORE DOPE NEST.
Federal Force Inadequate to Cope
With Traffic, Say officials.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE, February 26.-This
city is one of the principal sources of
supply for the Illicit drug traffic, ac-
cording to Government officials, but
the small force Of agents whose duty
1t is to halt the traffic is wholly in
adequate to cope with the situation.
Nearly every ship coming to this
port from transoceanic trip brings
its load of dope for addicts here and
in neighboring cities. Every possible
ruse to get the stuff here is tried
again and again by runners. Dope
has been found in capsules in work
mems lunch baskets and in large tins
concealed in barrels of engine oil
on transatlantic liners. Frequently
Government agents have found huge
quantities Of morphine and cocaine
between the sheets of sleeping berths
on ships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
School Trustees Named.

Special Dispatch to The Star
FAIRFAX, Va. February .2s.-Ver.
non Lynch Of Annandale and J. p
Haislip of Lorton. were appointed
school trustees yesterday by Judge
Samuel Brent of Circuit Court, the
former Tor the Falls Church district
and the latter for the Mount Vernon
district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
Water Charge Hearing Tuesday
anecial nisnatch tn ThA Star

Special Dispatch 10 The star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, February rs.
Suit of Jack G.. Scrivener of Ken
sington, Montgomery County. against
the Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission. designed to have the in
crease In front-foot water and sewer
benefit charges levied by the commits
sion in 1925 set aside. has been dock
eted for trial in the Court of Appeals
of Maryland at Annapolis on Tues
day. The Circuit Court for Mont
gomery County ruled that the COM
mission acted without authority in
making the increase. and the commits
sion appealed Thousands of taxpay-
ers in Montgomery and Prince
Georges County residing within the
sanitary zone are interested in the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
Special Dispatch 10 The star.

EVANSVILLE. Md. February 26
Rev. Father Augustine Walsh of the
Benedictine Order will conduct a mis-.
sion In ST Jeromes Catholic Church
here beginning tomorrow morning at
1890 O'Clock with high mass. Eve
ming services will be held tomorrow at
1880 o'clock, and thereafter fo- the re-
mainder of the week mass will he cele-
brated each morning at o'clock and
services held each evening at 1880
o'clock. The mission will close March
6 at 1890 an. with high mass. Serv-
ices on Monday Tuesday and Wedues-
day will be for women ard those
Thursday Friday and Saturday for
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26

April 29-Floris will play at Bailey's
Cross Roads. Forestville at Lee Jack
son, Herndon at Mclean. March g.
Mclean will play at Floris. Lee Jack
son at Balieys Cross Roads. Oakton at
Forestville. May 13-Floris will play
at Herndon, Mclean at Lee Jackson.
Baileys Cross Roads at Oakton. The
game between Mclean and Oakton
will be played at Mclean at date to
be announced later. The same eligi-
bility rules will apply that were
adopted by the association last Fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
DR.. SKINNER RENAMED.
will Continue Nine Years on Mary.
land University Board.

Special Dispatch to The star
KENSINGTON. Md. February 2C.---
Gov. Richie has reappointed pr VII
liam w. Skinner OF KensngtOn. az
member of the board of regents Of the
University of Maryland for a term of
nine years MAJ. r. Brooke Lee of
Silver Spring. speaker OF the House Of
Delegates, has been appointed to take
the place of Il. John Black on the
board. whose time expires in June.
DIR. Skinner. who was first appoint.
ed by Gov. Emerson G.. Harrington. is
a graduate of the University Of Mary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
APPLE GROWERS TO MEET
Sentiment on Law for Grading and
Packing Is Sought.
Special Dispatch 10 The star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
WINCHESTER, Va. February 26.-
More than 1000 commercial apple
growers of Virginia have been notified
by w. S. Campfield. secretary Of the
Virginia State Horticultural Society.
that meetings will be held in their
localities next week to test the senti-
ment of growers on the question of
asking the Virginia Legislature to Ell.
act a law establishing drastic regula.
tons of grade. pack and marking of
closed packages.
The meetings will be in charge of
+. A. Mot2, extension horticulturist
OF Virginia Polytechnic Institute, who
expects To explain in detail the pro-
posed bill. The majority sentiment ex.
pressed at the meetings will be taken
as the basis for future action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26

land and George Washington Univers-
ity. and has pursued special studies at
the Univ ersities OF Arizona and Calf
fornia He was for four years ass f.
ant chemist al the University OF Mary
land, and for five years connected with
the chemistry department of the Uni.
versity OF Arizona. He IL now assist
ant chief of the Bureau of Chemistry,
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture, having been connected with this
branch of thu service since 1904. DR..
Skinner Is past president of the Wash
ingtOn Chemical Society. fellow of
the American Association of Science,
and of other scientific societies, and d
member of the Cosmos Club.
----~a--r-e -~~-~----~-
There are 80. 900 900 natives in Java.
.orIli.,cr q In test esfirn a fog
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
KHAN STATUS QUESTIONED
Maryland Officials See Failure to
Comply With State Law.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, February 26.-~The
ku klux Khan is liable to prosecution
In Maryland, State otiicials say, be-
cause the Khan is not registered in
this State as a foreign corporation nor
chartered as a domestic corporation.
The Maryland code of 1924, 1t was
pointed out, says that each official ~
a foreign corporation not registered
in Maryland and who transacts bust
ness within the State is guilty OF a
rtts,lemeanor and subject to fine or
5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26
FAIRFAX COUNTY SET
FOR SPRING ATHLETICS
Girls Basket Ball Games In Two
Divisions. While Schedule for
Ease HALL L. ARRANGED

Special Dispatch 60 The star.
FAtRFA<, Va. February 90 ~ The
Fairfax County Athletic Association
met at Haileys Cross Roads Thuradav
night to plan a Spring program The
girls basket bali teams were divided
into two divisions. the first including
llerndon. Lee jackson and F'loris. the
second including Floris, Clifton
Baileya Crcss Roads and Oakton. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26

Mrs Mary I.ivermore Barrows
granddaughter OF Mrs. Mary A Liver
more, a famous leader in the woman
rights movement of a generation ago,
has been elected an alderman in the
CITY of MelroSe, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26

There are 80. 900, 900 natives in Java
according to latest estimates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26

THE ENTRANCE HALL, depicting attractive sairwa,
with triple windows hung with gold draperies side walls
Colonial gray with figured landscape The bench is
reproduction old hall piece made in Italy and the tunto
table handsomely carved reproduction from Belgium
IBRARY or Living Room of Colonial type furnished with
- Oriental rugs and glazed chinz hangngs Inset boob
shelves border unique fireplace which hung beaut
full Colonial mirror Furniture occasional pieces including
reproduction of an old Sheraton desk.
DANELED LIVING ROOM, with unusual mantel and fire
place is in beautifully finished gumwood in natural
finish
THE DINING ROOM true Chinese Chppendale with
Chinese rugs of gold hue The piece suite beauti
fully matched and inaid with walnut rosewood curly maple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-26

Though she is only % years old.
Miss Cecil King of Coney Island. N.
Y, has been made manager or a
Hlarge lumber company in New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
UNCLE SAM'S TILL
 IS NOT VERY FULL
Less Money on Hand Than at
 Any Time Since War

Washington. Dec. 2 (UP)-Uncle Sa m has less money in his till today than at any time since the war. The treasury net balance for November 30, the last day on which figures are availa ble. was announced as $13,- 377.446, and the coffers held even less today.
 With that small cash surplu. on hand. the government Is spending about s50o,o00 more daily than 1t takes in.
 l. may be necessary. before taxes due December 5 are collected, to issue one day treasury certificates renewable from day 10 day and with these get money from the federal reserve bank of New York to run the government, Under Secretary of Treasury Ogden Mills said.
 The nation is still solvent" how ever, Miles said. The treasury was drained by unexpectedly large re- tirement of second Liberty Loan bonds, and will collect s44N.000. .600 taxes and about s9o,0Oo.00o foreign debt payments December 15.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
Think Stamford Fire
 Of Incendiary Origin

Stamford, Conn. Dec. tP, - It was not a burglar as Officer Joseph Pich thought who had drawn his attention to the inside Of Xanthos candy store early this morning but a fire which before controlled did S15,000 damage. Investigation to- day yielded charred bnrlap and other material which gave out strong kerosene odors giving rise to opinion among fremen that the blaze was Of incendiary origin. Tenants who had damage were Peters Millinery store, the Hat Shoppe. Army & Navy store and R. Rothenberg, dentist. The building is at Worth and Atlantic streets.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
GIRL SCOUT NEWS

Fifty local Girl Scouts and eight out of town Girl Scouts and camp counsellors have registered for the annual reunion Of campers who have spent one or more vacations at Camp Sprague. Others will register at the Girl Scout office between 6:30 and 7:3o o'clock this evening for the re- union supper at the Baptist church tomorrow evening at o'clock
 There will be a preliminary meet ing tonight following the reeistra- tion at the office. in a joint session with the senior division at the Meth odist church which will last until 3 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
35,O ,O00 Dock Workers Are
 On Strike in Sydney

Sydney, Australia. Dec. 2 UP)-- Thirty-fve thousand dock laborers were idle today and 130 vessels were held in ports because of a wage dis pute between the laborers and their employeres.
 Overseas as we'll as interstate marine traffic was almost paralyzed. Wool sales throughout the country have been postponed because of in sufficient facilities for buyers to take away their purchases.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
Agriculturists Discuss
 Tax Reduction Means

Providence, F. l., Dec. ? P,-- Means or reducing taxes were dis cussed at the Rhode Island agri- cultural conference today. Prof. H. ". Young Of the Massachusetts agri- cultural college said that taxes paid by farmers were relatively higher than taxes paid by other industrial and business groups.
 Prof. I. G. Davis of the Connecti- cut agricultural college said numer- ous failures Of cooperative organiza- lions have been on record in this section. and declared that New Eng land agriculture must either over come the difficulties standing in the way Of successful cooperation or else establish cooperative or proprietary agencies to perform the needed services.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
REED GETS OFF
Charges Against Waterbury Man
 Involved in Mass. Killing. Nol-

ProoScd.
 Salem. Mass, Dec. Gpl-Indict- ments against Leo Nolin of South Groveland and Herman A. Reed of Waterbury Conn, for the robbery of Clarence Hinkson at Groveland on March : last were nol-prossed in the superior court here today District Attorney William Clark said this was done because Nolin IS now serving q life sentence in the state prison and there was in- sufficient evidence to convict Reed.
 Noliu was convicted Of murder in ,he second degree for the shooting of William Griffin in the course Of he robbery Of Griffins store fin Naverhill on March :. Reed was sequitted Of a murder charge and Mary Owickla, who turned state's :
 Ndouce, was found guilty as an accessory after the fact but her .ase was placed on file,
 The district attorney said Reed had shown sings of a mental break lown while confined in the Law renee jail in default Of S10,000 bail. When he was discharged in court today his brother, who had come here from Connecticut. took him in CNarge.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02

Out of town girls and any local girls who wish to participate will be taken on a sight seeing trip through the city and some of its institutions.
 Miss Esther Bryson. general chair man. will hold an open house for campers tomorrow at the Girl Scout office. Miss Florence Gooby, supper chairman will receive food contribu- tions at the Baptist church up to 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 Following the supper a sketch en- titled An Ideal Class" will be put on with other entertainment furnish ed by entertainment committee from Plainville Girl Scouts.
 Sunday morning the campers and others who care to accompany them, will attend the Center church in a body.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
Flogging Charges at
 Orphanage DisprOved

COnCord, N. IF, Dec. 2 LI1 - Charges of fogging and other cruel ty 10 inmates of the New Hampshire orphans home at Franklin have been found to be groundless, Wil- liam J. Ahearn, head of the state board Of charities. announced to- day. After q conference with Rev. of the institution, Mr Ahearn said he was convinced that reports of improper punishment of children were untrue and that the state would continue to send its wards to the institution, which Is under pri- vate management but state superyi- sion.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
TRUCK DRIVER DROWNED
Loses Life in kennebec River When Machine Backs Over Enbankmcnt Into Water.

Madison. Maine. Dec. 2 Pl-Ber- nard Roderick, aged about 25, son of Deputy Sheriff J. s. Roderck of Winslow, was drowned here today when a motor truck with which he was hauling pulp wood from Water vile for the Great Northern Paper company. backed into the Kenne- bee river.
 Roderick cleared himself from the truck as 1t submerged and was seen 10 swim toward the shore. He was carried down by the swift current and disappeared.
 He was one of a crew engaged In hauling back to this town pulp wood which was caught at Skowhegdn after 1t had been carried down river in the flood waters last month.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02

home. Thus she frequently Is hostess to lodges, church clubs, war veterans auxiliaries and kin dred organizations.
 The fine furniture, the beautiful tugs and the exquisite paintings have been purchased with public funds, and therefore, Mrs. Paulen believes, they are for the enjoy