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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20
BABY GIRL DIES HERE;
TO BE BURIED TO-DAY

Funeral services for Bcturia Cis-
neros. : years and S months old, will
BE- held here at . a. m. Wednesday.
followed by interment in the old
city cemetery. The child was the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Leandro
Cisneros. and died early this morn
Ing. The father, who Is in San An
tonic, IS expected horne tonight.
Hinkley's mortuary has charge or the
arrangements.
Nearly 100000 IN Germany are re-
ccIvIng unemplONment relief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20

appearance and pleased the large
audience present.
Mrs. Nash and her co-workers
have put the PIT. A. on q sound
basis this year and a busy and sue
cessful season has been assured.
PROGRAM GIVEN
A short was given by the
English students. who we're spon-
sored by Miss villa Wodside Thurs
day evening. Two one-act plays, a
toe dance by Misses Julia and Grace
Wicky, and a horn solo made up the
program. The proceeds Of this pro-
gram. which were around fifty dol
lars. will go to buy books for the
library.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Whitfill were
unday dinner guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Shrine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schultz Of San Be-
nito visited Mr.. and Mrs. Backe sun
day.
Miss Lois Clark spent Sunday with
Miss Gladys Nation.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Ehlers were
dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Baeke.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Gregg were the
guests Of Or. and Mrs. Sizer Sun
day.
Mr.. Willie Of Milwaukee. Wis. ar
rived Saturday to spend the winter
here.
Mrs. Frank McCabe returned We'd
ncsday from a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fitch Of Eiarlingcn
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Whitfill
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Walker and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Banner were
Brownsville visitors Wednesday.
Miss Elois Edwards is spending
the week with her sister. Mrs. Bar
ME Bergland in Edinbufg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schultz Of Harlin-
gen visited friends on the Browne
tract Saturday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20
Has House Guests
From Valley Towns

Mrs. W. L. Campbell has as her
guest al her home In Belvedere al.
dition her sister. Mrs. i. j. Wright 81
Mission, and Mrs. Lynn Wright OF
Wellaco. They expect 20 remain
through the week. Mrs. Campbell
il entertaining for them with =
luncheon today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20
Mcdnesdav Calendar

WtuHNHuuJ NuENEWuE
Just-Sew meets with Mrs. W. l..
Pendergraft.
Self Culture meets with Mrs.
Nathan Moore at her home in I'll
Jardin.
The Brownsville Music club will
hold their regular rehearsal at the
Baptist church. $3.50 a. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20
Rely
Iepe,yd day in the month";

Business girls who let menstrual
periods interfere with duty have not
learned If Midol. This remarkable
preparation neither binders nor has
tens tho natural process Of menstru-
alton. but il does stop the pain.
Midol is not a narcotic. II Is just
as safe as il is direct and certain. II
Is only common sense to use II. You
have probably tried other things for
menstrual pains. but so had the many
thousands ar women who today bless
Midol. II brings complete case In
five 10 seven minutes. Or prevents
pain even starting. il taken in time.
Every drugstore has the trim little
aluminium case Of Midol to tuck ~
our purse. for fifty cents!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20
WESLACO
SHINING LIGHTS

SHINING IItHIN 7,
The Shining Lights Sunday school
class Of the Ba@tist church met
Thursday afternoon at the home q
their teacher Mrs. ". {. Baker, Tor
organization. Mattilec Carter was
elected president. with Cuadia Coop
or chosen vice-president. Wanda
Farris was elected secretary and
Helen Cronkrite elected treasurer.
The class chose for their motto the
following: "Shine for Jesus Re
freshments Of punch and cake we're
served. Members Of the class arc:
Mattilee Carter. Wanda Farris. Hell
en- Cronkrite, Dorothy Bell King.
Claudia Cooper. Myrtle Drcws and
Dorothy Henderson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20
EyENING

Mr.. and Mrs. J.. II. Bcasley enter
tanned Friday evening with several
tables of bridge. Delightful refresh
ments of roast pork and salmon
sandwiches. apple and hot chocolate
we're served TO Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.
Hough. Mr.. and Mrs. Clardie Clark.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20
WIN FAIR PRIZES

The Southern Star homc deTnon-
stration club north Of Meslaco were
winners Of first place at the recent
Mission fair and were awarded a
prize OK S25. The club were also
winners in the Dallas fair. The
club secretary book won first place
there, Mrs. John Purl is secretary.
A child's dress made by Mrs. +. T.
Edmonds. won third place and a boys
suit made by Mrs. Hope Grimes, also
won third NJ the Dallas fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-20
Valley Society

Phone z

Mrs. Clarence Stokes Of Elsa al
Miss Margaret Whitson.
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HELP-FEMALE.
(COptjuued.)
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UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY
is offered woman capable of filling inpor-
income and opportunity to earn $4,000 to
$4,000 yearly; applicant must be high school
to travel; possessing ambition and per
sonality. Opportunity for advancement;
Southern g terFitory in Winter j. s. Perry
CAN EARN So AN HOUR
selling Xmas cards. The most beautiful
commissions. cards sell on sight. We de-
liver and collect. Call in person or write.
convenience. Process EnsraVins CO.. Ii87
National Press Bldg. 14th and F sts. NV.
CHRISTMAS CARDS.
You easily earn s25-s50 weekly spare time
selling personal Christmas cards to friends
and others: Beautiful samples free, 500 COM
tic Publishing Co. 1913 Randolph. Chicago.
WOMAN OF CHARACTER.
To All important travelling position that is
tunity for advancement; high school educa-
ton, unincumbered, age 81 to As; no in
Vestmsnt required suars nte income and
and telephone number in flrst letter; inter-
S De need ne s apsed cs Hdams
34s3. Address Box 124-A. Star ONCE.
SALESWOMAN Thoroughly
experienced, for ready-to-wear
store. 3111 M st. NV.
ASSORTERS-Starch assorters
and bundle wrappers, expert
enced; good salaries; excellent
working conditions. Apply
Palace Laundry, 729 9th st. NV.
THREE LADIES to sell Jew
e1ry on easy payment plan; re-
spectacle out.of-door work; ex-
perience not absolutely neces-
sary. See Mr.. Blum, bet. 9 and
10 am, 4 and 5 pm. Castelberg
Jewelry Co.. 1904 F st. NV.
WOMAN for alteration depart
ment, experienced; fitting coats
and dresses. Apply Manager,
Julian Goldman Store, 1915 F
II w.
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statesmen AND

One of Washington's leading
department stores is in need of
capable statesmen and sales
women to sell silk yard goods
must be thoroughly experienced
and accustomed to best clientele.
Answer in detail, giving expert
ence and other qualifications.
Address Box 1853. Star office.
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WANTED--SALESMEN.

WANTED-SALESME
CAN MAKE $40 daily. selling Genuine
Engraved Christmas cards 500 below all
competition. Free $18 catalogue. Convince
Yourself Compare prices and exclusive de-
ssonsi wonderful box assortments. Ma
Chicago.
EVER FIRE. the amazing money-make
that is startling statesmen. Flints and
Wicks Counter Sales Cards. Brand new
Every merchant buys; write quick World S
Products Co. SIS Elm Spencer. Ind.
PIANO SALESMAN. experienced. for Hagers-
town. Md, and vicinity; must be aggressive,
elpporttu , to make permanept CONNECTION
Dental. The. M. P. Moller CO., 81 West
WASHINGTON st. Hagerstown, Md.
POSSIBLE TO make So hourly. spare time
selling Christmas cards. Experience un-
necessary. 81 samples free. Write or call
any time; Windermere Press Established
REPRESENT auto seat cover manufacturer.
low prices. Make $125 weekly commissions.
Elaborate samples free. Marvelo. 1900
Wabansia Chicago.
SCREW HOLDING SCREWDRIVER-Ama
ing invention retails S1.50; factories, ga
RACES, electricians, auto, radio owners buy
on sight. Tremendous demand; exclusive
territory, Free trial offer. Rede, 1921 VIM
STANDARDIZED business stationery; large
original cuts, every business Commission
9 aYtes t G5sst,...w' E. wiQsns Co.. s4i Van
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21
WANTED-AGENTS.

WANIED-AGENTS.
AGENTS-Sel goods that are used daily,
you make; money; experience not necessary;
best plan ever devised; most profitable, per
The John Cowan Co. Bowie. Md.
AGENTS-Sell personal Christmas cards:
ful IN adyance o We aslivsr r ana
go Lafayette St, New York
AGENTS, dstributors--Big profits. Carter
window washer. carries its own water;
cleans, dries, polishes, all in one operation;
Products. sSs Front ave. Cleveland, Ohio.
AGENTS. gold sign letters for store win
de eyfsr 500 Iprot; free samples Metallic
BRAND NEW whirlwind seller: Wonderful
comfort foot-mat for housewives; soft. vel
vety, sponge rubber rests feet; relieves
ing rubber specialties, direct from rubber
sSO weekly easy: Also Al other money-maH-
c nE r aee oD WTe eScky from K qG9ss
Mfg. Co, 26 Bar ST, Akron, Ohio.
GOLD LEAF window letters and scrip signs
no Soo Dr9 am iyoe FREE
Consolidated, 73-AG, West Van Buren,, Chi
cago.
MAKE MONEY with Christmas greeting
easily made: Nothing ever sold Compares
with the sale of Christmas greeting cards,
contains 81 high-grade Christmas greeting
cards and folders. each with envelope; steel
engr n French water colorins. sparkling
and bordering. Sells for only sl00; cost
you soc. Write immediately. for full partic-
fishers, Water St, Dept. 38, Boston, Mass.
MAN OR WOMAN to promote religious edu-
literature; substantial guarantee; $50 a
week and upward easily made: steady work
versai Bible House, Philadelphia. Pa.
NEW amazing money -maker--patented low
priced home filter for fruit juices, beverages;
nothing ike it; removes all sediment, pulp,
feet results guaranteed; simple. practical;
sells fast. big profits; make $3.50 week.
Write today for free demonStr alton offer.
Home Filter Co, IS Central ave, Bay City,
sALEsMEN-You make $3.50 monthly SELL
weekly benefit fun % Or ooa spare time; tre
State; leads furnished from our direct
newspaper advertising CAMPAIGN. Write
ss Bone sds
SELL beautiful Christmas cards, turn spare
lime into cash: no experience reouire red;
Chestnut St, Philadelphia. Pa.
SELL 81 Christmas card assortment and
personal greetings: no experience necessary;
Doeha S CO. Dept ssi T rs GE M ss@DsS
bosSed in gold, 81 dozen UP, SOC COM
mission; samples free; also box sssortmentS.
Dunbar Corp. New Brunswick. N. j.
WOMAN OR MAN as local and travelling
representative; established house; experience
unnecessary; personal training given; per-
opportunity to earn $50 upward weekly.
Manager. Box II, Philadelphia.
CHRISTMAS CARD SALESPEOPLE
Wonderful profits. commission daily, Con-
meet with old leliable house. best line in
America, French and exclusive etchings;
samples free; write fully. Master-Guild
Studios. 223 Madison, Chicago.
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HELP--MALE.
G AT FSMEN

EXPERIENCED stock and bond men with
clientele can earn enormous income. Apply
between and 10 mornings. ASK for Mr..
Du Verger. Room 400 Carpenter Bldg,
10th and x
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

Before selecting your Apartment for
the Winter consult the many attractive
offerings in the Directory of Unfur.
nished Apartments of this section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

NYN-s25.00 plus liberal bonus to start
conditional. No part-time workers. Perma-
nent route. Repeat trade. Married men
preferred. Call 2 to 400 pm. 2l6 Insurance
building, 18th and Eye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

THE CHARIS SHOPPE
Requires several refined ladies with pleas
ing personality for our undergarment de-
partment Must be 30 years of age but
n ~ n 90 uo penaq nours
morning between and 70, Room sos, 1919 F
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

MEM am looking for forward looking
men who are willing to work hours in the
evening on proposition that will net them
enormous returns: must have car. Address
Box 30o-J Star Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

IN THEMSELVES.
Why waste your time when
| have a proposition that will
net YOU $50 or what YOU will
per week.
One of our men received a
check Saturday morning OF 1854
for his work during the past
week.
Personal interview will be
granted Monday, October q. 9
am. to 5 pm, or you are in
vited to hear our men tell about
our proposition at our sales
meeting at 7 pm. Monday, POS
Insurance Bldg, 18th and Eye.
NV.
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HELP-MALE.
(COntinued)
with hook !

SALESMAN with book or insurance expert
ence to cover Washington and Virginia terri
tory. direct leads furnished: permanent po-
sitlon. Call before noon, 326 Bond Bids
l4th and N Y. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

statesmen, experienced in direct SELL
ing: book: insurance, etc: can make a good
necessity to consumers at wholesale prices?
2nS 18th st S.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

MAN to work in dairy: must know how to
milk and drive truck. Phone HyattSville 1858
MAN, experienced bread or doughnut sales
man with truck: a worthwhile proposition.
Address Box Sab, Star office. 22s
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WANTED.

5 men of good address and mature age,
say 30 to S.. with small incomes, who want
to round out their incomes with pleasant
dignifed outside work. Phone Franklin ABA,
ask for field manager for appoinIment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

MAN, young, with knowledge of casualty in
surance and able to handle simple records
can make good connection in established
ONCE. Give full record of experience and
salary expected. Replies kept confidential.
Address Box GA. Star Office 81
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SITUATION-FEMALE.

NURSE, trained, refined, desires case vi
invalid; would stay nights; physicians re
erences. Col 2262-J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

ONE OF Washington's largest
corporations requires the serv-
ices of two experienced sales
men. This is the first time in
two years that such a vacancy
has occurred, and presents OPP
porunities to men who are will
ing to work, to make from $500
to $500 a month. Reply by let.
ter in own handwriting, stating
age and experience. Address
Box 1903. Star office.
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SITUATION-MALE.
(Cnnfinnedl

UFFEUR, colored, expert on any make
also repair; private family, town or
references Call 1927 Florida ave-
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MEAT CUTTER, first class; must have ref
erencesi good salary. Apply 300 Mt. Pleas
ant ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

MEN--JuSt five neat appearing men, who can
be bonded TO complete our outside organiZa-
ton: guaranteed salary during training
period; preference given men under 30: From
10 10 2, see Mr.. McEachern, Potomac Electric
Appllance Co. 14th and NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

NURSERY GOVERNESS-Lady recommends
excellent French nursery govsrness; middle
aged: refined; highly cultured; great UNDER
standing and long experience with chill
dren; excellent physical care: will take chill
dren from years up. r. L. NJ, sic Park
ave. Baltimore. Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

PHOTOGRAPHER AND receptress, experience
ed, pleasing personality, accustomed meet
ing public, competent, willing. Address
Box 1903. Star ONCE.
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SODA FOUNTAIN MAN wanted, expert
enced. Apply 444o Conn. ave 81
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE.
An established New York manufacturer
is DESTROYS of an experienced sales repre-
sentative for States of N. c. and Va, on
salary and commission basis, Ask for
Mr.. Laid, Hotel Annapolis, bet. 10 am.
and 4 pm. Monday. Oct. %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-21

PRACTICAL NURSING, Jewelry store or mill
linery; can drive any make of car; am
widow and my home Washington. Address
RoX 62-R Star office
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MEN-$25 plus liberal bonus to start, condi-
tional; no part-time workers; permanent
route; repeat trade; married men preferred
Call Monday. 216 Insurance Bldg, 18th and
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POSITION by lady, manager of large apart
ment building; best of reference. Address
BOX 1n2-R. Star office
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TRACTION INCOME
REPORTED BY HAM
President of w. R. & E. Co.
Addresses Stockholders
Meeting.

President William F.. Ham Of the
Washington Railway & Electric Co. re-
| ported to stockholders at their annual
| meeting today that there was fall
| Ing off in street car traffic during 1927
! OF l,047,859 revenue passengers, but
that the great increase in chartered bus
| service had overcome this loss operat-
| ing revenues having increased Sl3.S9S S3
| for the year
| Traffic has been falling off almost
1 constantly since 1921" said Mr.. Ham,
but TO a considerably less degree in
the past three years than formerly
Undoubtedly the increased Use of
! privately owned automobiles has been
the main cause OF this reduction.
| The condensed financial statement
| for 1927 showed gross earnings from
operations Of S5.865. 429.6 SO, and a mis-
cellaneous income. including dividends
from the Potomac Electric Power Co,
OF 81 300. 1929
Operating expenses amounted to
S4,846,6l8.90 interest on funded and
unfunded debt to s746t4290l, payments
| of dividends on preferred stock,
| S425.000. and payment OF dividends on
common stock, $500 900 The company
had total net income for the year of
| 81 ,573. 1854 10
! President Ham referred to the heavy
expenditures in keeping up properties
OF the company. and said that 70 busses
are now being operated over routes
| totaling SO miles
| During the past year" he continued.
/ there has been active discussion on
/ the subject of merger, We received a
/ letter from the Public Utilities Com
| mission strongly urging lis 10 confer
| with Harley p Wilson and representa-
| tives OF the Capital Traction Co. with
the object of formulating an acceptable
/ plan for the merger of the transit
+, systems of the District.
/ Such conferences are now in prog
ress and it is hoped that some plan OF
merger. fair to the public and holders
Of the securities of the companies in
volved. may be devised"
/ Mr. Ham also presented the annual
report OF the Potomac Electric Power
Co. this showing a most successful
( year
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BELIEVES SANDING ALIVE.
Brother Of General Thinks Death Re
port Is Stratagem.

NEW YORK, January 81 belief
that Gen. Augustine SANDING. Mica
raguan rebel leader. is still alive is held
by his brother Socrates SANDING. 90
year-old Brooklyn mechanic.
Expressing doubt as TO the truth of
reports that Gen. SANDING was killed in
bombing raid by American Marines.
Socrates said that the region about FL
Chipote is wild and hilly and he was
confident his brother contemplated
some Stratagem.
Socrates, however. said his brother
would fight TO the finish. giving his life
If necessary to attract the attention of
the world to his country.
Socrates said he received a letter
from his father written from their
home in Niquinohomo and dated
simply January" In which he told of
recent visit TO him Of representatives
OF the Fellowship of Reconciliation. =
who asked that he endeavor 10 persuade
his son to cease fighting The father
said he would make no promise since
when he last saw his son in May The
general was 50 determined 10 fight his
cause that the father knew arguments
would be of no avail
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z|H[MAN BANKING
MEASURE FAVORED
House Subcommittee Recon-
mends Passage of Bill
Regulating Accounts.

The subcommittee on insurance and
banking Of the House District commit
tee today ordered q favorable report TO
the full committee on the Zihlman bill.
| sponsored by the District Bankers AS
ISOLATION, to protect the bankers from
definite loss In what is now common
practice regarding joint bank accounts
or safety box deposits.
| F. G.. Addison. jr, chairman OF the
| law and legislative committee OF the
! District Bankers Association and vice
president of the Security Savings IL
Commercial Bank. presented the case
| for the bankers He said. this measure
was sought principally to relieve the
banks from liability for not carrying
out a contract with either party to
| Joint account through refusing to honor
! the checks Of either party when the
! account has been attached for 1udg-
ment rendered against the other party:
| He pointed out that similar bill had
been referred bv the Senate District
committee to the corporation counsel
by whom it had been approved.
Makes Law Definite.
| Representative Blanton put In the
| record of the hearing that the banks
of Washington should be highly COM
mended for encouraging the opening
of Joint bank accounts. through which
a widow would be assured OF ready
money to meet pressing needs IN the
| event of her husbands death.
| Representative jenkins OF Ohio
| focused attention on the fact that this
measure makes the law definite SO that
| business men and all others know heir
exact rights in regard to joint oank
| accounts
Among the bankers introduced at the
hearing we're: r. v Fleming. vice chair
man Of the law and legislative commit
! tee of the District Bankers Association
and president Of the Riggs National
Bank. c. c. James. chairman Of the
law and legislative committee OF the
| Building Association Council II. v.
Haynes. chairman OF the District Clear
ing House Association and president OF
the Farmers and Merchants National
Bank. Fl. Fl Mckee. president OF the
National Capital Bank: George O.
| Watson. president of the Liberty Ma
tional Bank; John Poole president OF
the Federal-American National Bank.
and Mr. Woodward representing the
Building and Loan Association.
Letters Of Endorsement.
Letters Of Endorsement were sub
submitted from Charles J. Bell. presi-
dent of the American Security e. Trust
Co: l.. p. McI.achlen. president Of the
McLachlen Banking Corporation: 3. A
Bowlcs. vice president OF the Potomac
Savings Bank: c. J. Pope. vice president
OF the MunSey Trust Co: Claude II
Woodward president Of the Mount
Vernon Savings Bank: John p Larner
president of the Washington Loan &.
Trust Co: NJ. D. Rosenberg president
OF the Bank OF Commerce & Savings
William p Hoover. president Of tho
National Savings e. Trus, Co.; II Y
Haynes. president Of the Farmers &
Mechanics National Bank: r. V
Fleming, president of the Riggs Ma
tional Bank Victor B. Devher. presi-
dent. Second National Bank. and
Robert N. Harper president o! the
District National Bank.