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The Washington times., 1927-09-22
NEARBY STATIONS

WPG-Atlantje City-lIoD-S52.e
5;4s ,. m.-0rEani newa.
T:tS ,. m.-Organ.
S:I6 p. m.-Caaino Dance Orchestra.
3 p. m.--Movie broadcast.
0:2O b. m.--Novelty program.
10 D. m.-Frys Orchestra.
1850 p. rn.--Casino Dance orehestra
WBAL--naltimOFe---1 0Se-&B9.B
p. m.--Salon Orchestra.
$50 p. m.--Dlnner orchestra.
~ ?. m.-Staff concert; joint re-
p. m.-WBAL Dance orchsstra.
10 p. nl.--Dempsey -Tunney fight.
WOR--Newaxk--5lo~
?. m,-CoTreot time.
7:3O p. mn. ". u. series.
?; m;-peIlpse -Tu1aney fight.
p. m.--Waldcrf Astoria music ];
>. tn.-LaIidweek hymn sing.
$3.50 p. n.-Comfort hour.
2. nl.-opera Pirates cf PenzaRet,'. (.
p. ms-Correet time.
?. m.- clicquot Eskimos.
p. nl.--Our Government.
10 p m.--0ld Rill and His Work
$40 p. m.-Hofbran Orchestra.
40 2. Dempsey -Tunney fight.
WHN--NeW York 9ae-3ea.B
?. m.-studic program, oakIand's
s:so ,. m.-Lowe's Thsatsr orehes-
p. Entertainers.
10 .. ni.--VaudayilIe.
1880 ?. ml.--E' E'rivoiity Club crchehtra.
WJZ--New YORK 66o-AS4
p. ufs---ThA EadiotFonh
p. m.--Celio quartet; Vaughn de
Eeath.
SAP ,. m.-our musical United
$50 ?. m.llsaitsrransanu Bapd.
10 p. m.--Dempsey-Tunney fight
WMCA--New York--e10-ss0
:ao p. NC Chlorine Ehorinen
2. nl.--sntertainera
p. m.-Tanor: musical program.
$3.50 b. m.-Radt0 worlds fair,
10 ,. m.--3oldenss Orchestra
WNYG--New Y0Rl--S5O.Bea
p. m.Sp0rts talk: pianist.
Afl9 p. rl.--Russian National hand
8.s6 p. M.-Gevernrlenf facts
WCAU-E htlade lsia-lOsO SIS
p. BIue Anchor Saiiors.
2. msP0st Enterfaiu6rs
s:30 p. n.Gl& dtatoFs.
p. m.-Riano period
$50 D. NIL arodsans
WHIP FhiladeIpI pIlias le-GoB.7
.. n.--WEAF program.
WlP--P Philade elphia--BB BBo-B0z.a
p. m,--Unele Wip: ron carl
p. Lord Calvert music hour.
p. nl-Radfo forum
n ms--Polish Orchestra.
$3.50 p. nl.--Rlaniat
1e:OA p. m.--Nat Lanfn's Orchestra.
Evening star., 1927-05-04
NJ u S | C.
THE DAWSON GLEE CLUB.

The Dawson Glee Club presented its
Spring concert last night in Pierce
Hall, All Souls Unitarian Church, the
third and final concert of the season.
This club is one of the best of Wash
ington's vocal ensembles, and credit
for this should be given John r. Mon
roe, the director, for he has worked
wonders in training the group. whose
20 Don Fatale,' from Don Carlo, :"
The program was very good, al
though a trifle heavy. The first group
of selections were three chants-''To
God on High" by Decius; "CrucifiX-
u.s. by Lotti, and "Miserere Mel
Deus" by Gregorio Allegri. This last
number, from the Gregorian high
mass, was well sung, the shading be-
ing especially good in this selection.
Following these songs were THE
Foggy Dew." an Irish folk song, sung
by Harry S. Wender, tenor, and ac-
companied by the club; Gounod s
Chorus of Bacchantes," from "Phile
mon and Baucis"; Morley's Nov Is
the Month of A1aying," Purcells
with Dropping Wings, Ye Cupids
Come" from dido and Aeneas." and
group of Schubert's "Viennese
Waltzes," arranged by Heuberger.
The soloists in this number were Will
liam Bell and Clifton Breck, tenors.
The final group consisted of three
Harvest Time" by Meri-
kanto; Come Again, Sweet Love"
and the ever popular "March of the
PEERS" from Gilbert and Sullivan's
comic opera, "Iolanthe."
The feature of the evenings con-
cert was the singing of Melva For
syth, contralto, the guest soloist, and
a member of the Guild Theater Co.
of Baltimore. She has a beautiful
voice with a wide range, her high
tones being especially good for con-
tralto. Her program was difficult, but
it showed her voice to the best possi-
Evening star., 1927-05-04

been called upon TO raise $1,000 or
twice the amount of It's original APP
portionment of $500 for Mississippi
flood relief.
Clergymen are asked TO appeal to
their congregations Sunday for con-
tributions and either take q collec-
ton or request that donations be
sent Mrs, A. B. Gahan, secretary of
the county chapter, in Berwyn. or W.
S. Tin, trea surer. at Upper Marlboro.
An active campaign for funds is
being conducted in Hyattsyille and
tonight a benefit performance is to be
given at the Arcade motion picture
theater following similar performance
yesterday.
Among recent notable contribu-
tions is that of 500 by the congrega-
ton of St. Jerome's Catholic Chu~ch,
Hyattsville.
Evening star., 1927-05-04

which proved a success in the dis
play Of splendid musical talent
The Jewish Community Center Or
chestra led by Samuel Feldman'
opened the program with delight
full rendition of '1phigenia in Aulis"
and then played "Babiilage" both by
Gluck. The orchestra showed careful
practice.
Sophie Snyder gave three piano
selections. Which were very well done,
scholarly rendition of two Debussy
numbers, Tia File aux CheveuX de
lin" and minstrel" and Chopin s
"Fantaisie Impromptu."
Jascha Heifetz, baritone, sang
"Eili Eili," his rich voice having
ample opportunity for effective sing
ing.
Blanche Sherman gave two musi-
cal readings. They were Radiance,
by PHYLLIS Fergus, and "Sandalphon, :"
by Longfellow. They were given eX-
pressive interpretations.
Evening star., 1927-05-04
LANGLEY IN MANEUVERS.

Doubt whether the generator OK.
plosion aboard the aircraft carrier
Langley had caused damages sufficient
to keep that ship from participating
In the joint Army Navy maneuvers IN
the NaTagansett Bay area. May 10
to 2i, was dissipated yesterday by
Admiral Eberle, chief of naval opera
tions. lie said the Langley would
take it's place in the fleet during the
maueuvers, thus lnsuring that the
aviation strength OF the fleet would
be at its maximum while the war
games are under way.
Admiral EhcrIc said. however. thee
IL was doubtful whether the battleship
Colorado. which grounded near Gov
ernors Island several days ago,
would be made Ut FOR service in time
to participate in the Narragansatt
maneuVCrS.
Evening star., 1927-05-04

delightful feature was the play
ing of two violin solos by Harry
Cherkassky. He played "Romanza
Andalousa," by Sarasate. and les
Farfadets" opus II. No. 2, by Emile
Pente. Minute" by Popora; was
the encore.
Mrs. Herman Hertzberg sang "The
Little Damozel," by Novello, and
Pale Moon" by Novello.
Dora Minovich gave an unusual
rendition Of Brahms "Rhapsodie in
L Minor" and Chopin's 'Taran'
telle in A Major" She showed not
only a sure technique, but also an
artistic understanding of each work.
She can be rated among the gifted
young pianists in the city.
The orchestra closed the program
with THE Surprise symphony" of
Haydn.
Evening star., 1927-05-04
+. S. HILL, AGED 73,
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Member of Old Washington
Firm Was Native of Up
per Marlboro.

Francis Snowden Hill, 73 years old,
formerly a member of the old law
firm of Hill, Nattingly e Rogers of
this city and for many years pronni-
nent in Maryland politics, died in Gar
field Hospital last night after a short
Iflness. r-o served as collector Of in
ternal revenue for the city of Balti-
more before starting the practice of
law i'm washington about IS years
ago He retired from the practice
five vars ago.
Born near Upper Marlboro, Md, Mr.
Hill was the son of the late Charles
and Mrs. Emily Sn0Wden Hill and
was a direct descendant of prominent
early Maryland settlers, including
Clement Hill, the first colonial sur
veyor general of Maryland, who re-
eeived his appointment by Lord Bal
tirnore. His mother was a member
of the Snowden family of Mount
pelier. Md. He also was q descendant
Of the Carroll family Of Maryland.
Studied at Georgetown.
He studied at Georgetown Uni
versity for several years, leaving to
attend the University Of Louvain.
Belgium. He was graduated in law
from the latter institution and also
awarded a law degree at Georgetown
University after returning to this
country.
Mr.. Hill resided in Upper Marlboro
until several years ago, committing
during the time he practiced law
here. During the past few years he
lived at 2024 Klingle road.
A few years ago he was the speak
ar at the unveiling Of the statue of
Archbishop John Carroll at George
town University founder of that in
@titution.
Funeral at Upper Marlboro.
: Mr.. Hill was never married. He is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ida
Eowie and Mrs. Nelson Jarboe of
Upper Marlboro; a nephew, Charles
J: Hill of Upper Marlboro. and six
nieces, Mrs. John J. McMahon. Miss
Mamie Bowie. Miss Catherine Bowie,
Mrs. Robert Hunter, Miss Edith Jar
bee and Miss Catherine Jarboe
Funeral services viii be conducted
in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Upper
Marlboro, Friday morning at 10I
O'Clock. Interment viii be in Mount
Casmel Cemetery.
Evening star., 1927-05-04
$1,000 IS SOUGHT
FOR FLOOD RELIEF
Prince Georges Red Cross Chapter
to Ask More Funds for
Sufferers.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. May A.
DR.. C. p. Close, acting chairman OF
the Prince Georges County Chapter
of the Red Cross, announced yester-
day that the organization had
Evening star., 1927-05-04

The glass cases containing valuable
Jew els exhibited at the Louvre, in
Par is, are mechanically lowered into
vaults below the floor at night
Evening star., 1927-05-04
Are You Chained
Like a Convict 4?

Do you pass sleepless nights and feel
half dead on arising next morning?
DO you have an aching feeling ard
loss of appetite2 Do you look Worn
out-are you bilious. have you a sallow.
lifeless compiexion2 Do you suffer
from dull headaches, indigestion, gas,
sour and acid condition of the stomach?
Many times the above are the result
ola constipated condition; your bowels
should move daily. the poisons should
be eliminated from the intestines. Try
CARRIERS S LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
Evening star., 1927-05-04

BILE advantage. Her f1rs3 number was
20 Don F'atale," from don Carlo, "
by Verdi, and this was followed by
Choral Hymn" from the .'Rig-Veda, :"
a collection of Hindu hymns which
date from about 1900 3. c. This last
selection was very beautiful and ex-
cellently rendered. Miss Forsyth sang
several numbers accompanied by the
glee club, the best of which was the
'Rhapsodie," from Goethe's "Harz-
reise in Winter" by Brahm. She con-
cluded her program with three seiec-
tions, THE Cave by Schneider;
Life" by Curran, and the beautiful
German song, "Widmung." Her voice
was at its best in this number. She
was forced to give an encore, Mrs.
H. Fl. A Beach's "The Years at the
Spring"
Accompanying Miss Forsyth in her
songs was Adolf Torofsky, popular
local pianist and organist. He gave
her excellent support. In the final Sc
lection by the ensemble, "rhe March
of the peers" Torofsky and J. j.
Blaney, the accompanist for the glee
club, played a duet accompaniment,
adding to the effect of the number.
Evening star., 1927-05-04
"a MUSICAL EVENING" WELL
PRESENTED.

Members of the Music Study Club Of
he Jewish Community Center gave
/ varied musical program last night
Evening star., 1927-05-04

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

owner OF approximately S~i,500,00o,
Of which 100000 is included in the
program NOW underway. The COM
pletion OF the present program will
carry the payements to Ill outlying
districts OF the residential section,
and all streets and alleys in the
business section will be paved. The
program is one Of the most compre-
hensvie ever undertaken by a city Of
similar SIZE
Storm and sanitary sewer extern
sions now under construction will
cost approximately 100000, ex-
tending these facilities to all parts Of
the city. Previous construction on
the sewer systems tctalled S225, 900.
Extensions and other Improvements
on the city water system, just CON-
pleted, total S100, 900 and every sec
tion OF the city Is row supplied. APP
~proximatcly $250,000 had been ex-
pended on the system and plant
prior to the last extension program.
Brownsville also owns its own
electric plant, and machinery re-
presenting a cost OF $4,000 has
been installed in the past year or has
1l(A oAA(L[AH &EA4 WI R@tfNNl Aao
been expended on extensions. I'm
provement totalling $4,000 have
been made on the city abattoir. erect
ed four years ago al a cost Of $685.
900.
Two fire stations are now under
construction by the city 10 assure
fire protection for the outlying dis
tricts. and these. with sites. repre-
sent an investment Of $4,000. Two
large bumpers and an aerial ladder
have been purchased and will cost
$3T,2i5. New hose. valued me- ST.
500. has also been added ~ the fire
fighting equipment Of the city.
Brownsville this year decided TO
develop an extensive system Of city
parks, and $4,000 was expended for
park sites along the city resaca. "A
park committee has been appointed
for the purpose Of outlining plans
for Identification and general i'm
provement Of the property.
Mercedes Builds Sewer System
No paving program was inauFur-
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approximately 100000. HidalFo Az
enue the main thoroughfare Of the
city. has pavement 70 feet wide, and
the rest cf the business section has 6O
foot ravements. Plans are being
made to extend pavements to all parts
ar the residential section, and a more
extensive program may be under
taken next year.
"A complete sewer system, serving
The eatire city, has been constructed
~ q cost Of $4,000: and $4,000 has
been expended on the water system.
"A bond issue Of 100000 will be
called 10 finance further improve
ment or the water system.
The city az Lyford has a paving
project under consideration which
viii include the main business sec
ton. this pavement 10 be constructed
when the county highway from The
Cameron county lire t0 haymcndvlllc
Is completed to the city.
Donna Completes Program
Donna is one Of the best paved
cities in the Valley and now has "A
total of nearly 100 blocks, construct
cd at Il cost or $4,000. All paving
in the main business section Is con-
crete. with asphalt throughout the
residential section. The first pro-
gram Of $4,000 was completed
early III 1925. and the second pro-
gram Of S280,O00 was started immedi-
ately. The pavements now extend 10
all parts Of the city.
The city has made many improve
ments in its water system, expanding
S12s.000 On the liberation plant and
extensions. and s complete sewer and
disposal plant has been constructed
at q cost Of $50 ISIS. water and sewer
facilities now being supplied MI sec
tiors ~ the city.
The entire business section az Wes-
laco and part Of the residential sec
tions have been paved the past year,
TN city constructing "a total on 65
blocks at "a cost of Sass 900. Plans
are now being made for q second pro-
gram. Of $500. 900, which viii pave
practically all streets in the city.
Sewer and water systems were COM
pleted last year at IA cost on about
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peeted 70 be constructed in a few
months.
Alamo now has a paving program
underway which viii include ap-
proximately 40 blocks, mostly as
phalt with a few blocks Of gravel,
covering both the business and resi-
Dental sections Of the city. The cost
Of the paving will be 100000. The
water system has also been extended
and many similar improvements
made. When the paving program is
completed, Alamo will be M OF the
best paved cities Of its class In the
South.
Concrete at San Benito
San Benito, the city Of concrete
pavements, now has approximately
ESQ blocks OF full width concrete.
with IL blocks Of asphalt pavement
in Valencia Park, q subdivision
which has not yet been taken into
the city. The first program of 100
blocks was completed in 1924, and
the second program, including apr
proximately 100000 has been ex-
pended on paving the past year, the
two paving programs costing about
- -utu,ouV Inc entire business anu
industrial sections of the city have
been paved, and the concrete ex-
tends into all parts Of the resident
ial section. One az the features Of
the city pavements are the broad
boulevards which connect with the
county highways on the east, west
and south.
Both storm and sanitary sewers
have been constructed during the
past year at a cost Of $4,000, and
other improvements include a dis
posal plant, $4,000; ~incinerator.
$4,000 and abattoir. $4,000. The
sewer systems have been extended
to all parts Of the city.
Harlingcn Has Big Program
Approximately 100000 was ex-
pended BY the city Of Harlingen in
the paving program completed IN
1926, and this was followed By a pro-
gram which included virtually the
entire city, including over 800 blocks.
The total cost Of Hsrlingen's paving
was S1.1oo,oc0. All pavement il
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gravel with asphalt topping. and the
paved streets have been extended to
include a number Of the subdivisions
which have been opened TO provide
for the rapid growth Of the city.
Three years ago Harlingen had the
reputation Of having the worst
streets in South Texas, but now
claims more miles Of paving than
any city Of its class in the South.
The Harrington light plant is NUM-
cipally owned, and during the past
year $4,000 has been expended for
new machinery. S32.S07 for extern
sions and the new power house,
under construction, will cost $30,-
600. The city also owns its water
system which has been extended to
all parts Of the city ut q cost Of &c.,
1914. "A filter plant has also been
constructed at a cost OF $4,000. Con-
tract was recently awarded for storm
sewer extensions which will serve
the entire residential as well as the
business sections, and S150.000 will
be expended in the work. "A sanitary
sewer system. which also serves the
entire city has been constructed at a
NNHk ~ E0os@NN~
HarlinCen has the most extensive
system Of parks in the Valley. in
Guiding 10 acres on the Arroyo Colo
RADIO east Of the city, the Valley fair
grounds. consisting Of so acres
which the city recently bought for
$4,000. three blocks in different sec
tions or the city which are being
parked. and six small parks. The
total park area Il 10 acres. prac-
t~ieaIly all Of which is being improved
By the city. At the Valley fair
grounds the city ~ erecting n muni-
cipal auditorium Ut n cost Of
500. 900.
Other improvements by the city In
clude n women's chamber Of COM
merce building. which is being erect
ed AZ "A cost If $4,000. city pail, S6,-
600, city hall and site $2S,000.
Brownsville on Big Program
Brownsville will have $50 blocks Of
pavement when the present program
~ completed. representing a total
investment hv the city and property
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Aarllngen. valley cities have.
also invested $245,O00 in
city parks
Best Paved Cities in South
The best paved cities in the South
are found in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley is the usual verdict Of tour
lists and visitors, who are invariably
impressed BY the broad paved busi-
ness sections and the excellent pave
ments which In most or the Valley
cities have been extended throughout
the residential sections. Paving in
the Valley cities got under way
several years ago, but practically
every city this year inauRrrated ex-
tensive programs, including both
business and residential sections.
Mercedes, which two years ago was
rated as the best paved city Of its
class in the Valley, did not
inaugurate a program the past
year, but is preparing 70 launch ex-
tensions Of its finely paved streets
early next year.
The paving programs Of the var
ious cities was inaugurated almost
simultaneously with the extensive
buliulnE ptoAI4tA&. Inc muANAcfADtc
fine business buildings and beautiful
homes which have been erected in all
Valley cities during the year have
been provided q setting Of well paved
streets which have proved a very inn
portant factor In promoting the
growth Of the various cities.
The efforts Of the Valley cities
have not been confined 20 street
paving. Storm and sanitary
systems have been constructed or ex-
tended, water plants have been in
stalled and systems extended, and in
two cities. Brownsville and Harlin-
gen, whose electric plants are mu-
nicipally owned, additional machin-
cry has been installed and the serv-
ice improved and extended.
Edinburg Paves 100 Blocks
One hundred blocks were included
IN the paving program launched by
FdinburE early last year, and the
pavements now extend 70 virtually
all parts Of the city. The 75-foot
streets IN the main business section
have been paved full width, and the
main side streets are H0 feet IN
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SO Miles of Paving
Included in Cities
Programs Past Year

Municipal Improvements totalling 1885, 900 have
peen completed by the cities Of the Valley since early in
1876 or are now under construction, according to a survey
Just completed. This figure does not include the many
improvements made by the Central Light & Power Co.,
which operates the electric and water plants in most Val
ley cities, and which has installed new plants in several
towns and made many extensions.
A total Of SO miles or 1880 blocks Of pavement has
been completed or is under construction, representing an
investment Of S4,609,000. Storm and sanitary sewers,
costing $1,151, 900 have been constructed, and S615, 1914
has been expended on water plants and extensions. NUM-
cipal buildings and other structures represent an outlay
of 1898, DOC, and $366,8O7 has been expended on the two
municipality owned electric plants at Brownsville and
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width. In the residential section the
ticnal program is underway and the
paving will be extended 70 all parts
Of the residential section All paw
ing is being done by the city, and
approximately $4,000 has been ex-
pended in the work. A complete
sanitary sewer systems has also been
installed by the city at a cost Of
$4,000, extending into all parts OF
the residential section.
Over 100000 will be expended by
the city Of Pharr in lis paving pro-
gram which embraces both the BUSH
ness and residential sections OF the
city. Approximately so blocks has
been paved, and 40 additional blocks
are included in the program. Pharr
has the widest main street in South
Texas, the broad 100-foot avenue,
paved with asphalt, providing Al ex-
cellent setting for the rapidly grow
ing business district. The paving
program included four blocks Of 100
foot pavement, three blocks Of So
foot. and the remainder Is 40, 33, and
80 feet in width.
Pharr has also installed a new
water system at a cost of $4,000,
and storm and sanitary sewers have
been installed at a cost Of $4,000,
these utilities covering all parts Of
the city. Fire fighting equipment,
costing S11 900, has also been among
the improvements added by the city.
Fine Water System ne San Juan
One or the finest water systems in
the South has been completed BY the
city OF San Juan, including a filtrs-
ton plant and reservoir, pump plant
and chlorinator. The system has
been extended to all parts Of the
city. the cost totalling S95, 900. A
paving program, including IS blocks.
has been completed, and additional
paving Is expected 10 get under way.
The paving widths are 10 feet in the
business part ~ the city and 1s feet
IN the residential section. A city hsll
costing $4,000 and fire fighting
equipment costing $500. are among
the improvements added during the
year. Bonds we're voted recently 70
finance sewer system which il ex-