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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
.NeU advertisements.
NOTICE.

The Board Of County Commissioners OF
Montgomery county will be in session on
Tuesday. the 29th day Of May, 1928. for the
purpose Of examining and approving ac-
counts for the annual levy OF 1928. All
persons having accounts against the cOun-
ty. other than for road or bridge work. are
requested to present the same on or before
the above date.
By order Of the board:
BERRY +. CLARK.
Clerk to the County Commissioners
Of Montgomery county. Md.
may 25-lt
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the subscrib
81 OF Monteomery county has obtained
rom the orphans Court of Montgomery
county, Maryland, letters testamenisrv an
the personal estate Of
HEZEKlAH TRAIL,
late OF Montgomery county. decreased.
All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with vouchers thereof. to the sub.
scrloer on or before the 2Sth day of Sep.
TENDER, 1928: they may otherwise. by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested g make immediate payment,
March, 1928. -"
WILLIAM II. TRAIL,
mar SV-o' Executor.
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MeIlon-Vare Ticket.

Every indication points TO repetition
IL the Republican convention at Kansas
lty next month Of the happening Of 1920 at
,hicaeo when the Presidential nominee was
elected at what former Attorney General
larry NJ. OOugherty termed 2 A. N. con-
efence in a smoke filled room"
The leading candidate for the Republi-
an nomination is Secretary Of Commerce
ioover, but he doesn't have enough votes
o win the nomination. The votes which
FiIl make Hoover the candidate or turn
lin down and bestOw the nomination on
ONE dark horse will come from Pennsyl-
'anis. and will be controlled by the Mel
on-Vare machine Of that State. II Mellon
md Ware throw the ~ Pennsylvania dele
,ates to Hoover. he will be nominated. II
hey turn thumbs down on Hoover. then
hey must choose another In either event.
dellOn and Ware hold the balance OF power
md will pick the Presidential candidate
II the Republican party. This was frankly
'dIniued few days ago in a staunch ad-
1inistration newspaper. the Washington
'ost. which said that recent developmen ts
lad put an end to the assumption that the
voice Of the people" was to end the prac-
ice Of making the nominee dependent upon
late conferences in smoke filled room. -
In short, said this paper. IF Hoover
cts this nomination. he will get it because
{ the decision Of the political leaders who
Fill probably meet in a smoke filled room. &"
Again is the enormous power OF the in
imOus Mellon-Vare Pennsylvania machine
demonstrated. Its seventy-nine votes in
he Kansas City convention will be the de-
ermining factor, with sufficient power to
neestive the voice Of the members of the
arty who have registered their choice in
ne primaries held in various States. Thus
ne Kansas City nominee will be such, not
lrOugh the registered will OF the rank and
lie Of the party, but by the grace Of Sec
g stary Mellon and Boss" Ware. and their
O-worker. President Atterbury. Of the
ennsylvania Railroad. whom they have
st selected Republican Natio nal Commit.
aeman for Pennsylvania.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scfiOer OF MONTGOMERY county has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of Mont
gomery county. Md. letters testamentsty
on the personal estate of
MINNIE F. THOMAS.
late OF Montgomery county, deceased. All
persons havineclaimS against said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof. TO the subscriber on or
before the 18th day of September. 1928; they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all
oeneht OF said estate. All persons indebt-
ed 10 said estate are requested to make
immediate payment. Given under my
hand this 18th day Of March. 1928.
GEORGE NJ. THOMAS.
"a' "O-e' Executor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
Trustees SUE
OF
REAL HSTATD

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Montgomery county, sitting as a Court
Of Equity, passed in a cause wherein Elsie
Waters and others are plaintiffs and Charles
P. Waters and others are defendants, the
same being number 4744 Equity, the I'M
dersigned. as trustee, will on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
may 25-3t
Order Nisi.

In the matter Of the sale by A. W. Star
raft, Clerk and Treasurer. The Town of
Somerset, Maryland, of certain property
TO pay taxes due thereon for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1928,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
Crusade For Political, Moral And
Spiritual Regeneration.

Speaking for the Democratic National
'neressional Committee in radio address
hOOk-up Of twenty -four broa cast
stations few nights ago. Rrpresen-
tive Cordell Hull. Of Tenn. former chair
an OF the Democratic National Commit
d r. said Of the issues Of the 1928 campaign
q at the Incompatible issue Of whether
morals have lost their power with the peo-
2 Is presented by the Harding and Coul-
2e administrations. The Shiny trail Of
osii'u'ion since 1920. said Congressman
Ill., has been the inevitable result OF
vernment by class-a class that fur-
'hed tens OF millions for the wholesale
bauchery OF both voters and high ,fb.
lis III return for wholesale governmental
'ors and special advantages The shame.
ess Republican recri Of the past eight
FrArs has been disgrace and menace
s., popular government A relatively few
sons OF large pecuniary interests. who
-t primarily interested 10 building I'm
Nlr fortunes and families, have consti-
ed the directing force Of the party and
eminent since 1920. Their controlling
ueht is TO buy elections and then shane
ifs station and government so as to favor
'hsI private interests. They divert atten-
t ! from their record by shouting such
his as Coolidge economy. debt reduction.
i'' ectlon to labor, and prosperity. They
800" that more than seventy-five Der cent
d American labor is engaged in indus
900 not sheltered by tariffs and receives
higher wages than 10 tariff protected
ila istr'es such as textiles. and vet thew
.aa family reiterate the monstrous 1.-The,
"a ultra high tariffs are responsible for
D' living standards and high wages in
'n automobile and other industries not
prot scted.
he Democratic party this year should
'esc u,ely enter upon great crusade 10,
thf political. moral and spiritual reeenera.
ton Of the Nation, for the rebirtb revival
and restoration Of those fine concepts aim.
ana Ideals so vital to the permanency q,
this great democratic. republic"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court OF Equity. No. 5079 Equity.
Ordered this 9Th day Of MAY. A.
d. 1928. by the Circuit Court for Mont
eomery county, as a Court of EQUITY, that
the sale made by Arthur J. Bridget and
Milton Strasburger. Trustees. to Jacob
Roberts. and reported in the above en-
titled cause, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on before the End day of June
next; Provided copy of this order be in.
serted in some newspaper published in
said Montgomery county. once 10 each of
three successive weeks before the said 2nd
day Of June. 1928.
The Report states the amount of the
sale TO be $3.50000. subject to a prior
trust of $4,000.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True cOpy-Test:
PRESTON b RAY.
may ll-td Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scrlbeTs OF Montgomery comfy have obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of Montgomery
county Maryland letters testamentary on
the personal estate Of
CHARLES HENRY VIETT
late OF Montgomery county. deceased. An
persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned 10 exhibit The
same. with e'nchefs thereof. to the sub-
sctlbers on ~ before the 2Sth day Of Aueus,
1873 they may otherwis. nv law, he
excluded from Ill b'n-it NJ said estate
All persons ini-btr'l tn said e.tatr are
requested To make immediate pa,men,
Siven under our hands this 2sth d,y Of
February. 1928. VI
WILLIAM E. VIETT
CHARLES II. VIETT, JR
"'a' %-o' Executors.
A INVOLVEMENT.
We beg to announce
that We have in stock full line of Nsw
Perfection cook stoves and parts
". HICKS & SON.
may Ecu Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
Trustees Sale
OF

VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
In Chevy Chase. Maryland, consisting of
a Two-Story Frame Dwelling House,
containing six rooms and bath and hav-
ing hot water heat. electric lights and
all modern improvements and known as
No 640S, Georgia Street
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

Under and by virtue Of the power and
authority conferred upon them by certain
deed of trust from Francis II. PembertOn
and Bessie F. Pemberon. his wife, to
Edwin jacobson and Elizabeth NJ. Jacob
son. Trustees. dated August 10Th. 1925,
and recorded among the Land Records for
Montgomery County. Maryland, IN Liber
No. All. at folio 1854. default having Oc-
Cured in the payment of the indebtedness
secured thereby. the undersigned will offer
for sale. at public auction. at the Court
House door. Rockville. Montgomery County
MARYLAND on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
No. l049 Miscellaneous Petitions.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
Order Nisi.

In re deed OF trust from J. A. Steffy and
Margaret I. Sicily. his wife. TO Arthur
j. Bridget and Milton Strasburger. Trus-
tees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF SAMUEL T
WATERS.

Pursuant to an order Of this Court passed
herein on the 18th day Of April, 1928
notice is hereby given to all persons hav-
ing claims against the estate of the said
Samuel I. Waters To file the same with the
Clerk OF this Court, properly authenticated
on or before the 10th day Of July next.
ALBERT NJ. BOUlC.
Trustee.
may Its
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
Order N1a1.

In re deed Of trust from Edward 7. Per
kins and Fife A. Perkins to George l..
Wallace and Ira C. Whitacre. Trustees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
FOR SALE OR RENT

Valuable farm Of 81 acres, situated at
Glen, near Potomac, about mile from
pike, now under cultivation. Eieht-roOm
house and outbuildines Pump Of fac
water on porch. Available July LIST
MRS. HARRY DREAMER.
2ll6 Penn. Ave,
ieo s-5t Washington, D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25
Order \iSi.

In the matter OF the mortgage from James
+. Wallhch aud Annie r. Wsllsch his
wife, 10 Basil c. WalIach
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

P0F SALE In D.v.,nv,,,.
county, Md. house, with outbuildinos in
splendi' condition young orchard. Mns,
be sold at sacrifice. For particulars
write or see
GEORGE W. STANG.
nov So'V Jacksonville, Md.
WANTED TO RENT.
w Slx-roOm, modern
house all Improvements. garage, within
walking distance Of Rockville schools !.
possession June list Address full mar
ticularS TO
GOOD HOME,
Care OF Sentinel Office,
apr o-lm Rockville. Md.
PoR RENT,
Seven-rOom house with hath
Apply after 43O P. NJ. to
MRS. c. o. BEAN.
teb lf-3t Rockville. Nd
poR SALE,
I Several horses. Red Bliss
potatoes and purple globe turnips.
R.A PEARSON.
r.. F.D2.
mar s-3t Rockville. Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as a Court OF Equity No 5079 EQUITY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-05-25

Clerk
Approved and ordered published May 49,
The Washington times., 1928-11-30
STOCK MARKET TURNS
DOWNWARD IN BIG DAY

NEW YORK, 80 d.N.S.le-Several
air pockets developed toGay in the
ballooning of speculative stocks in
all markets in New York and a
number of the favorites were com
PEELED to take nose dive to lower
price levels.
The trouble started when the
chairman of the Canadian Marconi
Company issued statement In
Toronto, to the effect that his COM
pany would earn about cents a
share this year, and his appraisal of
the stock made a year ago when
it sold at $3 share, still stands.
It's not worth the money, he said.
The curb market authorities inn
mediateIy stopped trading in Cana
dian Mareoni after the stock had
dropped from 27k to 13is and ap-
peared to be headed straight for
the lower levels.
President Alfred Sloan, jr., of the
General Motors Corporation charac.
terezed as false and groundless the
rumors that his big company would
turn over to Yellow Truck all of it's
profitable truck m a n u featuring.
Nothing of the kind. said Mr.. Sloan,
neither Is Yellow Truck going into
the airplane business. Vel ow
dropped back to AZ, 1-point decline
from the high of the week.
The banks sent in hurried calls for
The Washington times., 1928-11-30
D. c. MERCHANT ENDS
LIFE IN SEALED OFFICE

A 24-hour search for David G.
Carroll, S6. president OF the Star
Food and Remedy Company, ended
at 1880 a. m. today, when he was
found dead in his gas.filled office In
the first block of @ st. n. +.
The doors and windows Of the
office had been sealed with pieces
OF rags and newspapers. Carroll
was seated at his desk with his
head pillowed on his arm. Gas was
flowing from two open Jets on a
gas heater.
Carroll left his home yesterday
morning and was not heard from
again. police were told. He appar
entity had been dead for severa!
hours. and police were unable to
determine what time he decided to
end his life.
On the desk a short distance from
bis outstretched arm police found a
quart whisky bottle. Only few
drinks remained in the bottle. police
said.
w. C. Morris, an employe of Car.
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

money into the call loan market and
tn crate shot up to 10 per cent, the
highest since October J.. High-priced
stocks were thrown overheard pretty
freely and the down turn in prices
was "on." Radio dropped Is points
to 374 and few of the favorites de-
clined to 10 points.
Shortly after 1870 p. m. the tape
had reeled off 100000 shares. and
the outlook was for the first 7,e00,.
000-share day in the history OF the
big board--and of the whole coun-
try. There was some quivering in
Wall Street as to the probability
OF another huge increase in broker 8
loans. to he shown in the weekly
report of the reserve board, after
the close of the market. but the
bullish ballyhoo was strong enough
to drown any misgivings that might
arise over the continuance of the
Hoover bull market.
The bulls had more success with
the high grade railroad stocks and
the Standard Oils. New York Cen.
trail sold about points higher.
in one Of the strongest upward move
ments of the year. Union Pacific,
Baltimore and Ohio, Canadian Paci-
fic and New Haven were also fav-
orites in the rails.
The Washington times., 1928-11-30
RYAN CUTS OFF son
IN S3OO,OOO,OOO Will

NEW YORK, Nov. 80 u.N.S).--
A father and son feud that lasted
for over 10 years was revealed to-
day when the will of Thomas For
tune Ryan, retired capitalist who
died last week. was filed for pro.
bate.
The win. which disposes OF an
estate said to be valued at more
than $500 1000. 900, cut off son, Al.
Ian A., with only set OF white
pearl studs.
After making various financial be.
quests to distant relatives and
friends and disposing of personal
property, the viii directs that the
rRsiduary estate he divided into u
parts and distributed as follows
Twelve parts nj trust for Cilendeh-
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

LONDON, Nov. so T.NsS l.-lArl
official bulletin, issued al Bucking.
ham Palace at noon today. reported
improvement iii the condition BIZ
King George but warned that prog
ress must be slow.
The text OF the bulletin follows:
inflammation Of the lung and
pleura shows some Improvement.
Temperature was at q slightly lower
level. It must be noted that the
time of possible exacerbation Of In
lection has not yet passed and, In
any case. progress must be slow. 4
a third physician, Sir Humphry
RolIeston. one Of the foremost
doctors iii England, was called IN
for consultation before this bulletin
was issued. 1t was signed BY all
three of the practitioners. Lord
Dawson Of Penn. Sir Stanley Hewitt.
and Sir Humphrey.
The doctors thoroughly reviewed
the whole illness, carefully exaniin-
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

the Cornell Alumni Corporation in
the Willard Hotel tomorrow.
Mason, q member of the class of
1900, declared he would ask for ap-
pointment of a committee to investi.
gate Dobie's work. He said the
Dobie teams had made a misera BILE
showing for several years. A com.
mittee delving into the situation
would be forced. he added, to recon-.
mend the coach's dismissal.
There is much sentiment against
Dobie among the old grades, Mason
asserted. He argued that Dobie was
of great harm to Cornell because
many football players refused to en-.
ter the institution due to their dis.
like of Dobie.
No coach who tells his men they
have no chance of winning has the
right idea, Mason said. He saw a
need for an optimistic instead of a
pesaimistic coach
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

ing the present situation Ii the light
of possible ffure developrnents.
Sir Humphry was called ii to Oh.
tain MS opinion eoncernine certain
doubtful feat
If IL um0fficialIy understood tine
physicians fear congestion 81 the
liver.
"A tremendous crowd waited Ia
front of the palace and there was d
rush forward when the bulletin was
posted.
It was noted there was distinct
air Of depression in official quarters.
The doctors left the palace III 4
o'clock.
TOday's papers were extremely
optimistic regarding the kings ill-
ness. Most Of them Interpreted yes
terday's bulletins as meaning that
although his majesty was not Inn.
proving. he was at least putting up
such stubborn resistance against
Continued on Page 2, Column 5l
The Washington times., 1928-11-30
R IGS ON
MURDER CONF SIONS

Los ANGELES. Calf. Nov. 80
~. Ms III viii fight the charges to
the bitter end.
repudiate any and all conEes-
sions attributed to me.
His eyes flashing angrily, Gordon
Stewart Northcott, 21, alleged MUIR
derer of four boys, made these dra-
matte declarations just before step
ping cff tho West Coast Limited in
Glendale, to be taken to the county
jail in Los Angeles.
This was the first interview ever
given by Northcott Steadfastly he
has refused to discuss his case Since
he was arrested at Okanagan Land.
ing. British Columbia, Canada, ac-
cused of killing Walter Collins,
Lewis and Nelson Winslow and an
unidentified Mexican boy. on his
fathers chicken ranch In Riverside
county.
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

in his alleged confession. made on
the train en- route from Canada.
Nortcott asserted he shot the Mexi.
can youth eight times with his re.
yolver and declared that his youth
ful nephew, HSSford Clark, shot the
victim with rifle.
Northcott continued to deny that
he l.Iled Walter Collins and Mel
son and Lewis Winslow. three
youths who are thought to have
lost their lives on the Riverside
county ranch.
Mother Under Arrest
Northcott was brought to South
ern California from Vancouver.
b. c., where he was arrested af r
fleeing from the United States, to
stand trial.
His mother and asserted accom-.
plice, Mrs. Louise Northcott, is
under arrest at Calgary, Alberta.
The Washington times., 1928-11-30
Photo s. InteFnatI0n.la.l

rolls firm. discovered his employer's s
body when he reported to work
today.
Upon entering the building he de-
tected faint odor of gas He traced
it to CarrolI's office and, when he
saw the sealed door, his suspicious
were aroused and he forced open the
locked door.
The odor of gas was so strong In
the room that he was almost over
come, Morris told police. f. fought
his way to the windows and opened
them and called for help.
An ambulance from Casualty Hos
pital was sent to the building but ef-
forts to revive Carroll proved futile.
Police are conducting an investi-
cation to determine whether he
took his own life and II he did
what prompted him. They were
unable to learn today whether he
had been despondent or worried.
Carroll was married and lived
with his wife and small daugh-
ter in the 400 block of Buchanan
st. NJ w,
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

With two bullet Wounds II his
abdomen Bittner died today At
Garfield Hospital.
Bittner was preparing to close
his station and w6e checking up
0rl the day. business when an
automobile with four negroes came
III the driveway
A summary demand was made Of
him tor ~ days receipts.
Bittner e Is believed, refused u
comply WIlereup0n one cf the four
meRrOe1 m the ca whipped OH 4
a1ftrfnafic pistol and fired t
BIttner fell. two Of his assslI.
ants made getaway III the auto.
mobile and the Dtller pair accorlifg
70 byek ekanQere znIred from t And
Tied tilepfl 4Nll4 d
two eIug nov the
ae nlloe
olQ ld an
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

tcinObile found Is minutes afkermard
iii front 81 1888 Third ST ~ W II
was stolen. they say about 80 min.
ltes before the shooting took place,
al Thirteenth and Il Streets Nortli-
west Two empty shells and bullet.
which passed through Bittner, side,
also are Id the hands pf the police
The murdered man 81 former
Marine ist ze years old ana lea vea
= widow Mrs Haxel Bittner Who u
4 supervisor with the kelepl1ore COM
pa The home u ii the 1900 block
s0f Sheridan ST N They were
q ce1ehfake their third wedding an
1iversarV XHedneeday.
The 1iee escaped without n1lfs
4 Biff6cf
The lat sE did Wlti EeS 6116
f( ltls flS
The Washington times., 1928-11-30
8 INSPECTORS HELD
IN CUSTOMS CLEANUP

DETROIT, Nov. 80 S.l.-An
eight months Investigation of graft
and corruption among the customs
border patrol was climaxed today
with the arrest OF nine inspectors
on charges of conspiracy and
accepting bfibes.
The men were stripped Of their
uniforms and credentials when
taken before John r. Watkins,
United States District Attorney
The arrests herald wholesale
house cleaning in the service, Wat.
kins said.
Before we are through we ext
pect that approximately SO inspec.
tors will have been dropped from
the service" Watkins said.
The customs border patrol service
is charged with the prevention Of
liquor smuggling from Canada.
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

President Coolidge today teIe-
graphed congratulations to Pro-
vincial President Emilio POrtes
Gil Of Mexico upon his assumption
Of the office today. The telegram
follows:
Upon the occasion Of your i'm
auguratiOn as provision president
OF Mexico, ! wish to express my
sincere good wishes for the suc-
cess 70 your administration and
for the prosperity and happiness OF
the people Of Mexico"
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 80 T.N.S9.--
Provisional President Emilio Portes
Gil. who took the oath OF office
today as successor to the retiring
president. Plutarco Elias Gales. in
The Washington times., 1928-11-30

his inaugural address pledged Mex.
ico's friendship to the United States
and hoped the present cordial rela-
tions would endure.
Speaking in the national stadium
before a crowd Of 10000, including
the diplomatic corps. the provisional
president. who viii assume office at
midnight. paid tribute to the re-
bassador Dwight w. Morrow for
their. efforts in eliminating mis-
understandings between Mexico ana
the United States.
Senior Portes Gil departed from
custom IN making an inaugural
speech. He announced a construc.
tive program, stressing his sympathy
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