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Evening star., 1928-09-09

plain wording of the act, namely that
monument shall be erected on Kill
Devil Hill The commission does MOI
regard a life-saving station on Albe.
marie Sound as complying with the
act of Congress, and unless the Secre-
tarieS shall abandon their decision as
to life-saving station and adhere tC
what seems to be the plain intent oi
the law, I do not see how program
can be framed. that will produce q
monument on Kill Devil Hill
Nowhere do I find that there i:
actual need for lights in connection
with this monument, although if they
should be erected they will be main
tanned.
(Slgnedl
CHARLES P. MOORE, Chairman"
X X X X
DEFENDERS of the lighthouse plan
then pointed out that Kill Devil
Hill is a mobile sand dune; that it is
moving away from the original site of
the Wright flight and, If left alone,
would soon disappear into the sound.
swallowed out of sight. The cost of
anchoring this sand dune to mother
earth would surely be tremendous, for
lt would mean erectlOn OF a retaining
wall thousands of feet in perimeter In
fact, the cost of the wall itself might
exceed the congressional appropriation.
But wait, F. Trubee Dawson. Assis-
tant Secretary of War. acquainted Con-
gresham Warren with another inter-
probation, to-wit:
as The duty of initiating the
memorial resides in the Cabinet COM
mission and not in the Commission of
Fine Arts; the design is subject to their
approval from an artistic standpoint
only. =
LAS a matter of fact. the Cabinet
Commission has already decided on the
character of the memorial and has
delegated to Assistant Secretaries In
charge of aircraft activities. War, Navy,
and Commerce, the duty of carrying it
into effect"
Then significant rider in the con-
gressional bill came to light. Said the
rider: THE office Of the Quartermaster
General shall receive appropriation of
$4,000 for the purpose of initiating
surveys, investigating conditions and
laying dcSAn a program for national
Evening star., 1928-09-09
Envoys of so Governments to Gather in
Washington and Celebrate Achieve
ments of Brothers Who Revo-
lutionized Modern World
With Their Successful
Use of Airplane.
BIZ DON GLASSMAN.

By DON GLASSNAN.
OUNDATIONS of the republic
r. ceber, when penipotentaries from SO countries
Washington dip national coors and dof memory
an American achievement-the
OTvie Wright and his brother the Wright Yankees
both nkerers dreame bicycle
scientists sons of American small owhese the
honored by mankind. 7 " - -
While dozen bureaus of the American nerve
Fastening
celebration of the
the selecting most outstanding
minded citizens emissares
e1lce civil aeronauicS
Executives charge the international
cabinet committee consisting of
chairman;
Commerce William F. Whiting =
The Wright memorial committee
ss OF the Assistant Secretaries Aviation and is subordinate
the cabinet committee The
mneed by the Assistant Secretaries MacCracken
ment Of Commerce Edward Warner, Navy Department.
F. Trubee Dawson of the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
Thomas Christian. Plaintiff,
VS..
Lillian Christian, Defendant

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county
as Court of Equity. No. 52l3 Equity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21
WOmau's Board Meeting.

At meeting of the Woman's Board Of
the Montgomery County General Hospit Al.
Sandy Spring. attended by rs members
and conducted by the president. Mrs. l.. c.
Probert Miss Alice Brooke, treasurer. re-
ported that $I,906.l7 was cleared at the
recent annual supper and that $4,000
had been turned over TO Francis Miller.
treasurer of the hospital executive board g.
toward the cost of the newly completed
hospital addition.
IL was announced that Mrs Clarissa
Ludlum. of Chevy Chase. had donated a
table and four chairs. and Forest Glen
Chapter. Catholic Daughters OF America,
l48 pieces Of linen. and that the linen
committee had purchased sewing ma
chine for mending toward the many new
furnishings made necessary by the cree
ton Of the addition TO the hospital. Mrs.
J. Janney Shoemaker reported $500 sur.
aical dressings turned in during the past
two months.
Miss Anna M. Farquhar. Mrs. E. II. Clapp
and Mrs. Clara MObley were appointed a
nominating committee TO report in Octo-
Der to the executive board Mrs. Milton
II. Bancroft was elected a member of the
board. and Mrs. J. W. Barnsley was made
vice chairman Of the linen committee. II
was announced the next meeting OF the
board would be held the afternoon Of
November 18th at the home Of Mrs. Robert
Coulter
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber OF Montgomery county has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court Of Montgomery
county, Md. letters testamentaiy on the
personal estate OF
WILLIAM SYLVESTER ENGLISH.
late Of Montgomery county, deceased All
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, on or before the 10Th day Of
November. 1928 they may otherwise. by
law, be excluded from all benefit Of said
estate. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested 10 make Immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10Th day Of
May 1928. . -
June / 81 Executrix.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21

as a Court Of Equity. No. 52l3 Equity.
| =
The object of this bill is to procure d
divorce vinculO matrimOnii by the plain
| tiff from the defendant. The bill states in
substance as follows:
That the plaintiff is resident Of Be
thesda, Montgomery County. Maryland
| and has been for four years Immediately
preceding the filing Of this suit. That the
defendant is a non resident OF the said
county and State residing in Bristol, Vir
ginia.
That he and the defendant we're lawfully
married on March I. 1918. in Warren.
Virginia.
That there were five children born as d
result of said marriage. namely Edith
Christian, age nine; Margaret Christian.
age seven; Marian Christian. age six
Walter Christian. age five. and Charles
Christian, age three.
That he and the defendant lived together
as husband and wife until the LIST day OF
September. 1925. when the defendant
without any just cause or reason aban-
dOned and deserted him. and that said
separation has been continuous and unin-
teTTupted ever since. 10 deliberate and
final and beyond any reasonable expecta-
tons Of reconciliation.
IL Is thereupOn this nth day of Septem-
Der, A. ID. 1928, ordered by the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County. that the
plaintiff by. causing a copy of this order to
be inserted in some newspaper printed and
published 10 Montgomery County. Mary
land, once in each Of four successive weeks
before the 18th day Of October. A. d. 1928.
giving notice TO the defendant of the OBJ
ject and substance Of this bill. warning
her 10 appear ia this court in person or by
solicitor on Or before the LIST day OF No
vember. A. d. 1928. to show cause. il any
she has, why decree ought not 10 be passed
as prayed
PRESTON b. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county
True cOpy-Test:
PRESTON b. RAY.
Clerk.
KENNETH LYDDANE.
Solicitor for plaintiff
sep Aid
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21
Seco Theatre Program.

Friday and Saturday. September 2l-22,
Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaelen and Do
Iores Del Kio In What Price Glory"
Comedy and news.
Monday. September 24-ken Maynard
in Canyon Of Adventure" Comedy and
news
Wednesday, Sept. 21-Estelle Brody In
"Mademoselle From Armentiers. Comedy
Friday and Saturday, September 20 and
29-Charlie Chaplin ia The Circus" Com
edy and news.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21
Notice % creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scrIber Of Montgomery county has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court Of Mont
Romery county. Md. letters Of ndministrn-
tion on the personal estate OF
MOSES WILSON.
late Of Montgomery county. deceased.
All persons. having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned TO ex
hiblt the same. with vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber on or before the 10th day
Of January. 1929 otherwise they may, by
law, be excluded from Of oil benefit Of said
estate. All persons indebted TO said es-
tate are requested TO make immediate pay
ment Given under my hand this 18th day
Of July. 1928. -
CLIFFORD II. ROBERTSON.
July 20-6t Administrator
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21
NOTCH.
Office Board Of County Commissioners
for Montgomery County,
Rockville Md. ADriI II. 1929

Office Board Of County Commissioners
for Montgomery County.
Rockville. Md. April II. 1928.
Notice Is hereby given to all individuals,
firms and corporations owning personal
property in Montgomery county. Maryland.
who have not filed with the County Com
missioners Of Montgomery county. for pur-
poses OF taxation for the year beginning
July I, 1928. complete schedule OF their
holdings, that such schedule and return
should at once be made.
Section POS of Articles 81. Code Of Pub
lie General Laws Of Maryland provides as
follows:
IF any person shall. with a view to
evade the payment of taxes. fail or refuse
TO give in TO the assessor any bonds. notes,
claims or other evidences Of debt which
are subject to assessment and taxation
under this article. the same shall not be
recoverable by action at law or suit in
equity before any OF the courts Of this
State until they have been listed and the
tax paid thereon. with an addition Of fifty
per centum per annum from the time the
tax accrued and the failure to give in
said bonds, notes, claims or other evidences
Of debt shall be takea as prima facie evil
dence Of the intention to so evade pay
ment OF taxes
$1,000 penalty for failure to render q full
and particular account Of personal property
belonging to you. or Of personal property
in your possession or under your care and
mana cement. Code. Art 81. Secs. Il
and %.
BENJAMIN C. PERRY.
President.
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
A ENCOURAGEMENT
"A We beg to announce
that we have In stock full line Of New
Perfection cook stoves and parts.
W. HICKS & SON,
may EFT Rockville. Md.
WANTED To buy iron. metal. rubber
rags, paper, and other junk
SAMUEL CHOEN,
apr 20-1m" Derwood, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21

EOR SALE,
Ten purebred IIolstein heifers,
bred 10 freshen this fall. Tested. Price
$500. Also fresh and sprnging Holstein
cows. Herd OF eighty head to select from
j. II. BAINES.
aud 3-2t East Riverdale, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21

w To buy iron. metal. rubber,
rags. paper. and other junk
SAMUEL CHOEN,
apr 20-1ms Derwood, Nd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21

Ask for demonstration Of the new five
tube Freed Eiseman Neutrodyne or Crete
set before buying. Will demonstrate at
your home. We also carry full line OF
C. C. WATERS & Son.
..-. Gaithersbure, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21
Keep Posted.

When you drive into town, make our
bank your first call. even if you have no
business to transact. For 1t is very likely
that we will have something OF interest to
tell you. or learn from you.
We try to keep in close touch with the
arming needs and experiences OF our ter
ritOry. and serve as clearing house for
Information affecting farm economics and
all developments that may help our friends
TO progressive and prosperous year.
The MONTGOMERY County NATIONAL BANK.
ROCKVILLE. MD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-21

in earnest, with the result that when the
Sulzer bill came up he was fully prepared.
AS new member he had been fortunate
to get an opportunity to speak on the bill
at all. But after his first half hour the
Democratic leader moved to give him half
an hour more. After the first hour the
Republican leader got him another thirty
minute period. When Lewis had finished
he had spoken two hours the Sulzer bill
was finished. too, and the Lewis bill en-
acted. II contained only three or four lines,
but gave the Postoffice Department blanket
authority to establish routes. rates and
methods which would make parcel post an
effective competitor Of the express system
II was the first-termer's remarkable feat
in putting over this measure that later led
another Representative to say: II have
been in Congress for thirty-six years and
in all that time have never known man
TO 60 as fast and as far as David. If
were to talk week could hardly say
more of one of the most remarkable men
Maryland has produced"
PostofRce Department officials appar-
emily thought as much OF Lewis command
of the parcel post problem as did members
of the House. for he was Immediately
drafted by the department to work out the
rates. schedules and methods under which
the system still operates.
Although this occurred fifteen years ago.
neutrality-suspicious. the rural mer-
chants in the Sixth district-still remember
Lewis leading part in ii and cite the great
savings and cOnveniences the parcel post
system has brought to them
Lewis personal campaign material also
recalls his former triumph. pointing out
that the parcel post system. according to
the Postoffice department. saved more than
$2l7, 100000 to its users in 1928 alone.
The Authority On which All BOud
Brokers Rely. Why Speculate?
In thirty-twO years Of Wall Street expe-
rience have never personally known any
man who attained wealth through pure
speculation. sooner or later some colossal
loss occurs to wipe out all previous gains.
JOHN MOODY.
Many people who sincerely believe that
they are investing their money in safe
securities are actually throwing IL way
in the worst type of speculation. The
officers of this bank will be glad TO discuss
your investment problems with you. and
have further provided for your use
MoOdy's Rating Book Service.
which will furnish you with full informa-
ton about every bond you now have or
are about to buy. and reliable investment
ratings on all classes of bonds and stocks.
You are invited to take advantage of
this service.
The MONTGOMERY COUNTY NATIONAL BANK.
RoCKvILLE.M MD.
The Washington times., 1928-01-09
| OND0N Fl GOD
STENINED
~ International News Service

ny international News SERVICE
LONDON, Jan. g.-With the ex-
piration of the danger period still
whole day Off, extra precautions
were being taken all along the
Thames River today to prevent an
other overflow such as on Saturday
brought death and destruction to
the heart of London.
Sand bag barriers, constructed to
stem the rising tide, successfully
withstood the last high flood Of the
waters and 1t was felt that they
would hold until tomorrow. Special
precautions were taken at the
Tate Gallery, home Of London's pre-
cious art objects, thousands Of dol
lars worth Of which have already
been ruined.
Yesterdays high tide arrived and
departed without adding to the ex-
tent Of the damage Tens of thou
sands OF sightseers, encouraged by
a bright sunny day, invaded the
flooded districts Of Westminster
and Putney and watched the wa
tiers creep up to the top Of the tenn
porary eEnbankments
The sandbag barriers, however,
'withstood the pressure
Up the river miles of roads and
meadows were still flooded, particu-
lariy in the vicinity Of Windsor
Castle, where people were boating
and fishing on what usually Is dry
land.
The Washington times., 1928-01-09
MORE DIVORCES
IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Jan. .. Divorces in.
Chicago have increased in 1927 ap.
proximately % per cent over 1926
according to figures announced here
by the superior and circuit courts.
Four thousand. five hundred di-
vorces were granted in the circuit
court this year compared to S,4O0
in 1926 Thomas o. Wallace, clerk
stated Attaches of the superior
court, while they said no official
figures had yet be compiled. stated
q corresponding increase was noted.
''The Increase IS not unnatural.
Judge Joseph SABBATH. of the SUI
perior court who has heard more
than 40. 900 divorce cases, announced.
divorce increases can be increased
directly to the city's increase in
population. And another things,
many people seeking q divorce come
to Chicago to become more anony.
nous, since it is large city"
The Washington times., 1928-01-09

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peeyish. See II tongue Is
coated; this is a sure sign the little
stomach, liver and bowels need q
cleansing at once.
When ustless, pale, feverish. full
Of cold, breath bad, throat sore.
doesn't eat. sleep or act naturally
has stomach ache, diarrl1ea, renem
Der, d gentle liver and bowel cleans
Ing should always be the first treat
ment given.
Nothing equals California Fig
Syrup for chiIdren's ills; give d
teaspoonfuI. and in few hours all
the foul waste, sour bile and fer
menting food which is clogged In the
bowels passes out Of the system, and
you have q well and playful child
again. All children love this harm
less, delicious, f'fruity laxative and
it never fails to effect q good In.
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babies, children OF all ages and
grown-ups are plainly on the bottle.
Keep 1t handy in your home. Al
little given today saves a sick child
tomorrow. but get the genuine. Ask
The Washington times., 1928-01-09

Weaver 10 try It. After three or
-four weeks, writes Mrs, Weaver, Il
felt 4 great difference in myself. /
would go to bed and sleep sound,
and although | could not do very
much work, ] seemed stronger. /
kept on taking II and now am wen
and strong, do my work and take
care Of thret children. 4 sure dc tell
my friends about your wonderful
medicine. and viii answer any let
tiers from women asking about the
Vegetable t:ompound. :" -MRs. Law
RENcIi WEAvER, East Smithdeld ST.,
Mt. Pleasant. Pa.
& II YOU knew that thousands Of
women SUFFERING from troubles SINH.
Ian To those yOu are enduring had
improved their health by taking
Lydia e. pinkham' s Vegetable Com
pound, wouldn't you think 1t was
worth i trial?
The Washington times., 1928-01-09

Are YOu Keeping Up
With THE TIMES?
The Washington times., 1928-01-09

out of the Bath and into Robe!
Sounds easy. but have you ever
tried to Laddergram your way
from one to the other? Start out
on the top.rung word and change
one letter in each downward step,
using only words in good dictionary
standing, and don't transpose the
remaining letters. Contractions and
words that are obsolete. hyphenated
of of Scottish dialect are ruled out
If good solution. Ours will be
printed tomorrow. Meantime, study
this answer to StOne,BrOke as nm
example: 1, Stone: 2. Store; 3.
stare: i. State; 5, Slate: 6, Blate; 3,
Blaze; 8, Braze; 9, Brake: 10, Broke.
Either Croke or Blake would have
reduced this to seven rungs, but
one is obsolete and the other ii q
relatively unfamiliar proper name.
Consequently we haven't used them.
Copyright BY public Ledger
The Washington times., 1928-01-09

Adoo. former Secretary Of the Treas
ury, and twice aspirant FOR the Dem
ocratic presidential nomination, to-
day voiced his choice Of Los An-
geles for the 1928 Democratic ma
tional convention,
Just reaffirm the statement tn
my open letter Of last September In
The Washington times., 1928-01-09

which definitely took myself out
81 politics, he told newspaper men.
aSay that I do not care IL discuss
the political situation IN any way.
either national or state either Dem
ocratic or Republican / am out Of
politics and looking after by law
business. z
The Washington times., 1928-01-09
BRIDGE NAMED COR Indy

'sLindbergh Bridge" was the name
chosen by the county commission
ers of Delaware county for a new
span across Darby creek, uniting
the borough OF Clifton Heights and
upper Darby township.
The Washington times., 1928-01-09
HOW MRS. WEAVER
WAS HELPED.
BY Taking Lydia E PinIxhan1ie
Vegetable Compound
IA Mrs. Weaver herself says, Il
was never very strong. This is a

N lid staten ent
describing b e r
condition, for ac-
cording to her
letters, she was
subjected to no
small amount Of
I'll health. For
tunately, her sis.
ter was familiar
with Lydia 3.
Veg
etabIe Compound
and begged Mrs.
The Washington times., 1928-01-09

With the completion in 1880 OF
the Hume dam to impound the
waters of the Murray River.
Australia will have the largest
reservoir dam in the world eXcspt
the Elephant Butte dam IN the
United States.
The Washington times., 1928-01-09
McAdoO Out Of Politics
For Good. He Insists

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Jan. g.
Reiterating that he was definitely
out Of politics, William Gibbs Nc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-08
OFFICIAL NOTICE

To the owners OF property abut-
ting upon Elizabeth street in the
city Of Brownsville, Texas. from the
north line Of West Eighth street to
the north line OF city limits. except
any part outside of the city limits,
and to all others interested therein
or having a lien or Lain thereon, or
otherwise 10 be affe-ted.
The city commission Of the city
Of Brownsville. Texas, has ordered
that Elizabeth street from the north
line Of West Eighth street to the
north line OF city limits. except any
Fart outside of the city limits. be
improved BY raising. grading. filling,
installing concrete curbs and cutters
where such curbs and cutters are not
already installed on proper grade and
line and paving with l 1-2 linen
Warrenite Bitulithic wearing surface
on 2 IL inch bituminous concrete
base on 3 inch compressed gravel
sub-base: has adopted plans and
specifications therefor and let ron
tract to Southwest Bituhthic COM
pany; has determined 10 assess a
part of the cost of such improve