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Evening star., 1927-10-05
COM MERGE CHAMBER
PLANS EXPOSITION
Industrial Exhibit to Demonstrate
the Growth of Manufacturing
in D. c. Proposed.

The Washington Chamber Of Com,
merce will stage an industrial expo
sition next Spring at the Washington
Auditorium illustrating the extent and
new growth of the manufacturing and
business life of the National Capital,
it was decided last night at the month.
ly meeting of the directors at ths
Homer Building.
This exposition to be held probably
the second week in March. will be thu
fourth annual industrial exhibit
presented by the local chamber. and
according to plans now being formu
lated. will be larger and more inclu
sive than any of the former shows.
Martin A. Leese, president of the
chamber, was elected head of the in
dustrial exposition committee, and
members of the board of directors paid
tributes to the manner in which hd
directed the exposition last March.
Tentative drafts of bills affecting
the development of Washington, now
under consideration by the National
Capital Park and Planning Commits.
sion, which may be presented to Con.
gress at the coming session, were dis.
cussed by the chamber directors, but
with one exception the six proposals
We're recommitted for a further study
before final action is taken.
The chamber directors. however
went definitely on record opposing tia
proposed legislation. which would re.
quire that building plans for any
building more than 40 feet in height
and within 200 feet of any public parl;
or building be approved by the F'inn
Arts Commission. Members felt that
this would be placing too great power
In the hands of members of the Fine
Arts Commission over private enter.
prises.
The proposed legislation Is designe!
to protect the beauty of public parki
and reservations and monumental pub.
lie buildings from unsightly and over,
shadowing private buildings held to ba
out of harmony with the plans for the
Identification of the National Capital.
The chamber directors indOrsed the
petition of the Washington Highlands
Citizens Association calling for i'm.
prOvement of Magazine road south.
east, provided that this would NOT
handicap plans of the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission. and
also approved the plans of the Dis
trict Commissioners for repair of the
Chain Bridge and urging its early re,
opening.
Jerome Fanciulli was elected MEM
Der of the board of directors to fill the
vacancy created by the recent resigna.
ton of Warren e. Kendall Dorsey W.
Hyde, jr.. secretary to the chamber,
was authorized to attend the sessions
of the National Association of CONNER
cial Organization Secretaries, to be
held at Columbus, Ohio, October 1926.
Evening star., 1927-10-05
AD CLUB AT LUNCHEON.
Addresses Feature Meeting Held at
City Club.

Addresses by Howard Berry. ad.
vertising director of l.ansburgh Il
Bro. department store, on Minute
Viewpoints in Business" and by Mrs
Ruby Lee Minar. real estate operator
who spoke on inspiration in Busi-
ness" featured a luncheon of the
Washington Advertising Club in the
City Club yesterday. Edouard Albion,
founder Of the Washington National
Opera Co, also spoke.
A. program Of music was rendered
by George Bnehfer ana Kose Polio or
the Washington National Opera CO.
ard by the Arcadia Band. Several
fo0ster gifts were awarded Ernest
Johnson, first vice pres;klsng ct the
club. presided. ......
Evening star., 1927-10-05
Physician Says the Good Died Younger
In Former Years Than at the Present Time

reach the height of their ability at
from SO to TO-" DIR. Dorland said. "A
man of so can succeed just as we'll
as a man of 80 If he keeps his health,
optimism and interest"
DIR. Dorland's figures show that S5
per cent of the big things done by
men of today are the work of those
past the age of so.
The production peak for the 400
men of history averaged, according
to occupation. chemists and physicists,
II; dramatists, poets and inventors.
a. novelists, 46; explorers and sol
diers, AZ: musical composers and
actors. 4S; artists and preachers, So:
physicians. surgeons and statesmen.
So. philosophers. 54s astronomers
ri,athenfxtictans and humorists. So;
tistafAtlbs. 81; naturaiisss and 5adseA
IS. 4laNg
Evening star., 1927-10-05
WOULD CONDEMN
LAND FOR PARK
Mai. SomervelI Proposes Ac-
ton to Complete Ana
costa Project.

ACQUISITION Of all the land along the
Anacostia River between Benning
Fridge and the District Of Columbia
boundary necessary Tor hhlshihs
Anacostia Park is expected I" be
co,nnleted soon after the converting
~ the next Congress it was indicated
+olav when Mai Rrch0n SomerNeli.
l. = Army engineer, in charge of inns
development. requested the thtet OF
1,po'-aers 10 have the District com
,nis.DnCrs institute condemnation pro.
ceedincs to acquire 13 parcels -. Etnd
which could not he obtained 10y direct
NEGOTIATIONS wiki the owners.
The acquisition by the Government
Of this land viii pave the way Tor pc
ginning the reclamation work above
the bridge rs soon as Congress pro
yides the necessary authority with
accommodating appropriations.
This authority had been sought Tor
= number of wears. but at the last Ses-
s,on il was Indicated by members OF
Congress that 1t would not he given
until the land Is acquired. and apprn'
,,rlated So. 500 for the latter purpose.
An of the land for this project, below
tho bridge. has been acquired. and the
reclamation work there is about com
rleted Plans have been formulated
hv the engineers to- begin work above
the bridge as soon as Congress gives
the authority.
During the past year about 80 per
cent of the 140 acres. which was neces-
sarv to obtain above the bridge. was
bought by direct negotiation with the
owners hut the owners of the re
naming 20 per cent, included in IL
parcels. would not accept the Govern,
mpnt's offer. and it was decided TO
submit the question OF price to the
court by the institution OF the con
lemna ton proceedings requested
today.
When this portion of the park above
the bridge is completed. it will cover
an area Of $40 acres lying on both
banks Of the .Anacostia River between
Bcnning Bridge and the Maryland
District of Columbia line.
Evening star., 1927-10-05
$4,000 DAMAGE AWARD
FOR INJURY TO CHILD
w. A. Simpson Consents to Verdict
in Favor of Margaret Lettow.
Total Assessment, $4,000.

w. A. Simpson. milk dealer. today
consented to a verlict for S.. 900 dam
ages against him in favor of Marga-
ret IIettow. 9 years old, 13 Evarts
street northeast. for injuries sustained
November %. 1925. when struck by a
truck of the defendant in front of her
home. He also settled a suit brought
by the child's father, Charles H. Let
tow, to recover for the loss of the
services of the child and for the ex-
penses incident to her illness. The
amount of the settlement was stated
at $4,000 making a total of $4,000.
The child's case was tried last year
and resulted in a verdict of $25 900
damages against Mr.. Simpson, which
was set aside by the court and new
trial granted. Attorney T. Morris
Wampler appeared for the plaintiffs.
while the defendant was represented
by Attorneys WEIGH 4 Leahy. Mr..
Simpson was covered by an insurance
policy to the extent of $4,000, it was
stated.
Evening star., 1927-10-05
PAINTER is ACCUSED
OF TAKOMA DEATH
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star
HYATTSVILLE. Md. October s.
Upton Crosby. painter, of Capitol
Heights. was held responsible for the
death OF Neil Hollingsworth of Ia
koma Park. Nd, by a coroner's jury
meeting here last night. The jury's
verdict was that Hollingsworth
came to his death by brick thrown
from the hand of Upton Crosby in
an argument unpremeditated.'
Crosby was released on $1,000 bond
for action of the Prince Georges
County Circuit Court.
1t is charged that Crosby threw the
brick during an argument over the
Dempsey -Tunney fight on September
% at Crosby's home. where the men
were receiving the returns by radio.
A. first it was thought that Hollings-
worth had suffered merely a flesh
wound but his condition grew
steadily worse and he died Septem-
ber "a. An autopsy performed by DIR.
Harry Nally of Mount Rainier showed
that ne died from a cerebral hemor-
rhage resulting from a fractured
skull.
DR. Nalley was the only person to
testify at the inquest last night,
which was presided over by Justice
OF the Peace John J. Fainter, acting
coroner. Newton A. James was fore
man of the jury
Evening star., 1927-10-05
Coolidge Message
Among l,5OO
On Australia Hop
By The Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Permission has been given by
Postmaster General New for the
dispatch of 500 letters on the San
Francisco Australian airplane flight
of three antipodes aviators. who
plan to start about October 10.
The authorization was given by
the Postmaster General upon re-
quest of Fl. p. Brown, director of
posts of Australia, now here as a
delegate to the International Radio
Conference.
Mr.. Brown said the hackers of
the fight are persons interested in
the development of commercial
aviation. Among the letters which
will be carried will be one from
President Coolidge to the prime
minister of Australia and one from
Postmaster General New to Post
master General Gibson of Aus
tralia.
Evening star., 1927-10-05
WIFE AWARDED ALIMONY.

Justice Siddons. in Equity Court
yesterday, ordered Harry H. Curtis
formerly an Army lieutenant, to pay
his wife. Mrs. Ida May Curtis, 61S
F street northeast. alimony at the
rate Of SIS per month until her
suit for a limited divorce can he
heard. Curtis had filed a cross-bill
against his wife, alleging misconduct
and naming a correspondent.
in the suit filed by the wife il was
claimed that Curtis was habitually
intoxicated, treated her cruelty and
at one time threatened to shoot her
with pistol. The parties were mar
ried September 20. 1910, in Plattsburg,
n. Y. and have no children. Attor-
neys Raymond Neudecker and John J.
Sirica appeared on behalf Of the wife
Evening star., 1927-10-05


CHICAGO. October 5.--The good
died younger in the past than they
do at present. DIR. w. A. Newman
Dorland, a Chicago physician, says in
an article published in the current
Welfare Magazine of the State of
Illinois.
Basing his assertions on the study
of the lives of 400 famous men of
history, including Washington. Lin
coin. Darwin, Huxley. Emerson,
Balzac, Shakespeare, Newton and
Michelangelo, DIR. Dorland finds that
the average end of their productivity
in their respective lines of genius was
50. and that they died younger than
present day great men.
Whereas the production peak for
great men OF history averaged at. tbs
age OF SO, world leaders now living
~. =. ss2ASs. 4gN4Z1kas. .
Evening star., 1927-10-05
BLANCHE HURLEY DIES.
Charter Member of Belleau Wood
Post to Be Buried Tomorrow.

Miss Blanche Hurley, clerk at the
Marine Corps headquarters, and a
member of the Marine Corps Reserve
in this city from November 18. 1913,
to July 80, 1919, died at her home,
800 Third street northeast. Monday
after a short illness. She was
charter member of Belleau Wood
Post, American Legion.
She is survived by sister. Miss
A. s. Hurley. and two brothers, Ed
ward and Harry Hurley, all OF this
city
Funeral services will be conducted
In St. Josephs CATHOLIC Church to-.
morrow mtrnlng at $ o'cldrk. In
teEfnent wilI kbes in AIouat uNyet
Cemetery. - ....-...-.--..-.,
Evening star., 1927-10-05
Held on Charge of Slashing Wife.

William Howell, just out of Jail,
where he was incarCerated for as
saulting his wife, Catherine Howell of
1898 Twenty-ninth street. was ar
raigned in Police Court today before
Judge Robert r. Mattingly on the
charge of cutting her with a pairing
knife. He was held for the action of
the grand jury on bond of $40, 900.
Evening star., 1927-10-05

Barnacles and other sea creatures
that damage ships avoid copper and
zinc more than other metals
Evening star., 1927-10-05
PRESIDENT STUNNING
ALL POLITICAL TALK:
COMMITTEE HERE DEC. 6

Continued from First Page.l
Evening star., 1927-10-05

The big coach. who was clever
catcher in his day. looked from one
outfit to the other and repeated, IT'S
even" The Washington coach has
great faith in his former teammate.
Ray kremer. 'Kremer would be a
good pitcher il he didn't have any.
thing" he said, 'for he's smart and
game"
To many Of the men in the street
and the ball park today the Yankees
are Babe Ruth. The big slugger lis a
greater novelty in Pittsburgh than in
the National League cities he visits
to play the American League repre-.
Sentatives. He has played once ia
Pittsburgh. in an exhibition game.
Then he hit one bali out OF the park.
He found the range of the stands in
the two practice sessions held by the
Yankees and yesterday drew a gasp
Of awe from crowd Of spectators
when he hoisted one tremendous drive
in the upper tier of the right field
seating space.
The home run champion holds the
world series participation record. this
marking his eighth. He held it al
seven and breaks his own mark with
out effort other than getting into the
game. Before the series ends he may
add several other records TO the II
he holds as q result OF his world
series Play ia the past
Evening star., 1927-10-05


The Pirates, after snappy hitting
practice gave way to the Yankees.
Don Miller went out to pitch to the
batters. While his mates were hit
ting Herb Pennock came from the
bench and warmed up with Gra-
bowski The star southpaw seemed
to be able to throw without undue
favor to his injured knee.
Babe Ruth brought the crowd up
standing when he took his first cut
In batting practice. He drove hard
liner 10 right. then hit a high ny
toward center, before slamming the
bail into the right-feld stands, to
the huge delight of the fans as
Teinbled these.
III the Yankee batting practice
Ruth and Gehrig, under orders from
tf&nagxIs Huggirs, were given 10th
ing but low. outside AlrVes 70 hat
JOAN A. Heydler, tesldent Of the
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11

Soft jobs make soft people.
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
OverbroOk

Mrs. Bernice Houston is visiting
relatives in Virginia.
Mrs. Estella Johnson is in Milton
where she will attend the Chautau-
qua this week.
Mrs. James ]. White is visiting
her brother-in-law, Senator Robert
G. Houston of Washington, D. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha D. Campbell
of Lewes, was the guest OF their
son. Ira Wells and fanny Sunday.
Albert Davidson of Camden, N. j.,
spent the weekend with his family
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell en-
tertained at dinner Saturday: Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence Mason of Har-
beson and Mr.. and Mrs. c. Harry
Davidson of OverbrOok.
Dennis Ellis of Laurel was the
guest of his brother-in-law, Cleve-
land Parsing and family.
Sunday school at Whites Chapel
Sunday at 10 a. m. Everybody COR
daily invited.
The lesson will be reviewed by
Mrs. Rachel Warrington.
There will be a Variety Social
held at Whites Chapel school house
on February 18th, 1927. If stormy
will be held next clear night.
John W. Houston spent last We'd
nesday in Harrington.
Mrs. Frederick Johnson is spend
ing sometime in Milton as the guest
of Mrs. Emma Pettyjohn.
TTn11GfnT IG visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Packet Of Warsaw, Va. Mrs. Hous-
ton was accompanied by her little
sister, Mildred Lee Packet who has
been on a three months visit with
her sister.
An airplane circling around over
brook caused a bit of excitement on
Monday 1t landed on the w. Fisher
farm.
William Allen, a highly respected
colored person died last Thursday at
his home on one of Robert G. Hous-
tons farm, of which he was a ten
ant.
Mrs. Theodore Richards who has
been at the home of her brother,
William Johnson for two weeks,
whose wife has been seriously i'll,
returned to her home Sunday.
Arthur Sharp who bought the Red
Mill property at the beginning OF
the year is now running his mill on
full time. We wish our new miller
the greatest of success.
Mrs. James J. White is spending
the week in Wilmington and wash
ington, D. G.
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Ten patients were admitted dur
ing the past week, eight discharged,
four operations performed, four X
rays, and two ambulance calls.
Mrs. Anna Bell of Laurel who un-
derwent a minor operation on the
31st was discharged on the Sta of
February very much improved.
Mrs. Goldie Williams of Dover
who has been receiving medical
care at the hospital, was discharged
on the Sth.
Mrs. Anna Truitt of CheswOld who
was admitted on January for med
ical care, is doing nicely.
Mrs. Anna Jester of Milford was
admitted on February 5 for medical
care, and is doing nicely at this
time.
Mrs. Ethel Williams of Chester,
Pa, gave birth to a baby girl on
January 80. Mother and baby doing
fine.
Mrs. Alice Hearn of Georgetown
who has been receiving medical
care, was discharged February Z
very much improved.
Mrs. Elsie Sharp OF Houston was
admitted on the 30th for medical
care. Condition better at this time.
Mrs. Margaret Stayton of Milford
/. is recovering nicely from a fractur-
ed hip.
Mrs. Catherine Rupp of Bridge
Vile who underwent a major opera
ton on January II, was discharged
on the 3rd very much improved.
Asher Bennett of Frankford who
underwent a major operation on
January 20, is improving nicely.
Ernest Gray Of Dover was admit
ted on the 7th for medical care.
Samuel Fisher of Frederica is re-
ceiving medical care at the hospital.
George Adams of Bridgeville was
admitted on the 29th for medical
care. Condition about the same.
Mrs. Anna Russell of Milford is re-
covering nicely from an operation
performed January 18.
/ Miss, Sara Grier of Milford is very
much better at this time.
Howard Jones of AIillsboro who
underwent a major operation on the
3rd, is doing fine.
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11

Try our cent-a-word advs.
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
Gravel Hill

I wish to thank the FELTON, corre-
spondent for their words of COM
mendation and encouragement in
the January 2S issue Of the Milford
Chronicle.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Calhoun and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Walls of George
town visited G. H. Koeppel and
family Sunday.
Mrs. Estella Clendaniel is spend
ing several weeks in Wilmington
with her sister, Mrs. Nina Moore.
Mrs. Annie Steward is spending
sometime at Harbeson with her
grandchildren who are sick. >
Eugene Hayes has returned from
the Beebe Hospital, Lewes where he
has been for treatment for the past
month.
Catherine and Preston Kitchens
are spending sometime with their
sister in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
Frederica

The Ladies Aid Society was very
delightfully."- entertained on Friday
evening at the home of Mrs. AlOnzo
Morris who was assisted by Mrs.
Wilbur Masten and Mrs. John Pal
mer. A charming program was
given under the direction of Mrs.
Edith Melvin and Mrs. Burton Hend-
ricks. The hOstesses served delicious
refreshments at the close Of the eve
ming.
Mrs. Tabitha Melvin Bostic enter
tanned the pupils of her sewing
class and other young folks at a
party on Saturday evening at her
home. They had the merriest even
ing possible, playing all sorts OF
games. They also had an abundance
of good things to eat to which they
did ample justice. This evening VIII
live long in their memory.
Mrs. Helen Smithers was hostess
to the Monday evening sewing club
this week. The evening was pleas
antly spent in embroidering and So
cial conversation. Attractive re-
freshments were served.
Miss Lillian Davis, Miss Constance
Martin, Miss Lucy Buford, Mrs.
Alice G. Melvin, Mrs. Annie B. Har-
rington, Miss Ruth Pollard, Miss
Warrington and Prof. NJ. l.. Hydorn
attended the sixth annual meeting
of the Kent County Education Asso-
citation in Dover last Saturday.
Rev. N. C. Benson is giving SER
les of talks on What 1t Means to
be a Christian" at the Thursday
night prayer meetings. All are IN
vited to be present.
Oliver Melvin of Wilmington was
home over the weekend visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Mel
vim.
Lester L. Carlisle of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania spent the week
end with his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
L. L. Carlisle.
Miss Clara Fisher of Philadelphia
spent the weekend here. Her father,
Samuel Fisher, is i'll in the Milford
Emergency Hospital.
Nehemiah Cain went to a Phlla-
delphia Hospital last week LOT
treatment.
We are glad to report that William
Spurry, formerly of this town, but
now of Camden, N. j., is recovering
from a serious operation in the UNI
yersity of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Mrs. Matthew NIitten is visiting IN
Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Einwachter oil
Wilmington were guests of Mrs. FL
mer Smithers last week.
C. B. Favinger who has been con-
fined to his home the past month on
account of illness is much lmproV-
ed.
Mrs. Gordon Counselman is spen-
ding the week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Edgar Russell who has been
on the sick list several months IS
improving slowly.
Can't. and Mrs. Albert Palmer Oh
New Castle spent several days IN
town last week.
Mrs. Annie Denney of Milford mas
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma
Fisher.
Miss Josephine Spurry and Mrs.
Mary Kelley have returned from OX-
Rev. and Mrs. L. T. McLain OF
Reliance. Md, spent Thursday with
Jas. w. Johnson and family.
Mrs. Jas. w. Johnson and daugh-
fer. and Rev. and Mrs. N. c. Benson
attended the funeral of the formers
cousin at Georgetown Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
Broadkiln Neck

The Broadkiln P. T. A. met on Fri
day, January 7th. The teacher, Miss
Mae Lofland, gave a short program.
The topic for the month was dis
cussed by Horace Lockerman. Eight
new members were enrolled. Ice
cream and cake were sold and $13.OS
was cleared, which finished paying
for the lamps the P. T. A. has pur-
chased for the school.
The February meeting was very
interesting and a nice program was
rendered. The P. T. A. is creating
great interest in this community.
Candy was served to all present.
The next meeting will be held on
March 4th, and if that night should
be stormy, will be held the next
clear night
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
MillstorO

Death claimed Lemuel D. Thor
oughgoOd at his late home, 1922
South 49th street, Philadelphia, on
Tuesday. January 30, after a short
illness in his 73rd year He was a
son of the late William N. and Sarah
Thoroughbred and spent most of his
life near MillsbOrO where he now
has several relatives and friends.
The remains were brought to Mills
borO on Thursday and placed in the
parlors of the local undertaken. Ser
vices were held Saturday afternoon
at one o'clock at st. Johns Church.
Rev. w. II. Barlow officiating. In
terment in cemetery adjoining.
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
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Thin, Nervous Girl
Gains With VinOI

Il was nervous, rundown, End my
druggist recommended Vinol. I
have gained 5 pounds and feel 100
per cent better. Marie Remmel.
You begin to feel stronger, cat and
sleep better the very FIRST week
you take this simple, Strengthening
iron and cod liver compound. For
over 25 years Vinol has helped weak,
nervous women, over-tired men and
frail children. Contains 10 oil
pleasant to take. e. H Bratten,
Druggist.
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
Welsh Cross Roads
(near Chaplain's Chapel

Harry Spicer has bought a new
saw outfit and is going to start saw
ing wood Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Owens and
family called on Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
Milford chronicle., 1927-02-11
Y spicer Sunday evening.

ry Spicer Sunday evening.
Mrs. Samuel Passwaters of near
Greenwood spent last Thursday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Harris.
Thomas Short is still having
trouble with his arm which was
injured when he fell upon the ice
several weeks ago.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-05-19

the four lots east of those first considered for the school sic Taese four lots were offered at s5Oa making the second offer of twent, lots 6eIeyen south of Reid stree. and nine north of Reid stree0 fo. s85Oo.
 One member of the Council. on visiting the ground about two months ago. thought that a smaller plot Of ground would be sufficient The eleven lots between Church street and Reid street were offered at s2.0o0 and the Council took an option on this land at it's meeting Of March %
 This tract of land is the only vacant plot near the center of the school population and large enough for school and playfield purposes. Juneau is paying s20.060 for a high school site. Wrangell is for tunate in being to secure a suitable site at a reasonable figure.
 Below is a table that will show at glance the areas embraced and Che three offers: