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Evening star., 1928-12-15
Radio Stations Give Government Time
Worth $50O,O0O, House Group Is Informed
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Broadcasting time valued at $500,000
was used by the Department of Agricul-
ture in carrying information through
the air last year to the Nations farm
ers.
Nelson A. Crawford, director of infor-
nation for the department, testified be-
fore the House agriculture appropria-
tions subcommittee that the amount of
radio time given the -denartment would
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BURGLARS RAID
STORE-POST OFFICE
Edmonston Woman Discovers
Stamps and Foods Missing.
Door Panel Broken.
snecial nisnatch To The star.


EDMONSTON, Md, December 15.-
Burglars raided the postoffice and store
here of Mrs. Margaret Tierney Thursday
night. taking So in cash and stamps,
parcel post packages including NOV
ing picture machine, and everything
in the way of meats, cheese and but
ter in the icebox of the store.
Police were notified by Mrs Tierney,
who discovered the robbery at 7:30
o'clock The side door of the building
had been unlocked from the inside after
the glass panel was broken. No clues
were furnished the police.
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RELIGIOUS ATTACKS HIT.

A bill which would make it crime
to refer to the religion of any candi-
date for Federal Office with the intent
to elect or defeat him was introduced
in the House today by Representative
Loring Black, Democrat, of New York
This measure proposed penalty of
three years imprisonment or a fine of
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have cost $5ooO00 at the prevailing
commercial rates.
Two types of educational programs
are being carried on by the department
in cooperation with broadcasting sta
tions over the country, Crawford said
while various other information is be-
ing presented over national hook-up.
All Of the time, he said, was being do
mated by the radio stations.
Crawford estimated that one-fourtf
OF the 6,5oo,O0o farm Nomes have radio
receiving Quits. .saf..@a. 81 ..s.tss
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SPECIAL NOTICES

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
regular annual meeting Of The Mutual Pur-
chasing Assn: will be held in the Office of the
Assn. 504 1919 r st. NV. on January "a
1929, at pm. G. CHESTER COLLISION,
/ WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS
contracted hv anyope other than myself
PAUL s. ATHEY. i24l Irvine NV. D. c. Is:
ARE YOU MOVING ELSEWHERE? OUR
Large feet Of vans % Constantly opsfa.,ns 'isl Be-
pEvTDsNE STen 81 EaSseT1 sasss csll Msip s22o
ROOF REPAIRING, PAINTING, GUTTER
ing, spouting: furnaces repaired and clea ned;
Eneaasona9ie naW nrlcss. North 5sl4 day or night.
ing December. Autumn Goid9Best 't.a Cider ION on
Earth, Earth, Open daily ally v7l and Sunday until jan
REL. Frederick Pike-Hour Out.
WI WIEN YOU BUY PEN. GET THE BEST.
Ms TISaa have aye EN-. Come in and have yours
e St. NV, End floor. watch thfsaNI and jeweiry Try
CONTRACTORS-BUTL REMODEL INC
s finas ~ 10 & JOBS @ too large or too small;
money pQUGLAs & WoRLEY. phone Ciar-
holders Of the National Capital Bank Of
Washington, D. c., for the election of drec-
ness that may be brought before @ thef the mset Sst
3ng s vii pc oe held Tuesday. January 8, 1929,
the h0qEs G. sr2%R = Rs2f nSSn esshef aea
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLD-
ers Of the Departmental Bank will be held
on + Tuda JanSaTs T. e. sas as II p
an; for the election Of directors for the
may properiy come before said said meetins. fnssS as
pos.J J. T. ExNICIOS. President.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
the election OF directors and such other busi-
ing, will be held at the main bankin9 honse
Tuesday, January g., 1929, between IL m. and
: fs2 Jas JssfsfE 2S sopER lsRs css6IsT to 5snu
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
the purpose Of electing IS trustees Of tRt ttR
the 5sr oee ne easqns q Rs o0m1sn1 sfa is 3S g
St; NV. Tuesday, January. 9, 1929. at
ocoSk and cose ae p9s at Will be goop, at
ttasnsfer tasn of stock Will close December SO
1923 to JanusTy sE.s g 1929 both dates inclusive
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF
the shareholders of the Columbia Nationa
Bank Of Washington will be held Tuesday
St NV WASHINGTON, N. % B. G. for nfSse the elsc &C.
ton Of directors and such other business a:
Polls open from Il noon until ocIocS D M
ARTHUR N. MITCHELL, Cashier.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIKI
Club viii be held at the ofRces Of the club
Bass nS, Ban Park: Washington. p, C., OF
noon. for the purpose of electing hoard o.
directors for the ensuing year, and for such
before said meeting
EDWARD B. EYNoN. JR.. Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
COMPANY of the District of Columbia. fo
company for the ensuing wear. will be heis
at The be oflce 9f the company 500 E st: NV;
pm. The polls will be open between tn
hours Of and O'Clock pm
December 2. 1928. to December II. 1928, botl
oa1cS Ill0lcfi fIiIEnSPIrs z nsApsrr co.r04a-u
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INSPECTIONS CHANGED.
Theater Curtains to Be Looked
Over Monthly.

The District Commissioners yesterday
changed the procedure of inspecting
fireproof curtains in Washington's thea
tiers by ordering them inspected once
Q month by members of the building
inspectors Office instead of before each
performance by Fire Department rep
reSentative. as has been the practice
since last March.
The practice was found unsatisfac-
cory, and the Fire Department recon-
,nended the change. The new order be-
comes effective January Is. 1929.
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Sweden Likes Movies.

STOCKHOLM CR.-Of $9,2i1, 500
spent in 101 Swedish cities on admis-
sion fees to theaters, moving picture
houses, sporting and similar. amuse-
ments last year, the greater part was
spent on cinemaS.
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lot besides look
good and dance.
He stood respon-
sible for that op-
Grafton that his
own younger doc
tor performed. If
he had been al
lowed to come in
an aeroplane he
would have saved
his father two
weeks earlier.
I do hope we
are smart enough
to stay out Of
this boundary dis
pute between Bo-
livia and Para
quay. Any ma
ton that will
argue over land,
as cheap as land
is today, amt in
their right mind
Evening star., 1928-12-15
ADMITS KILLING WOMAN.
ohioan Confesses to Police Robbery
Was Motive of Staying.

DAYTON, Ohio, December Is (P).-
Fern Garwood, SO, Prymont, yesterday
confessed to the Staying of Miss Anna
Keough, SO, who was beaten to death in
her home on the night of November 80.
Robbery was the motive, Garwood
stated in his signed confession to the
police, in which he implicated James
Mcdonald, 48, who, though under ar
rest, has not confessed his part in the
crime. Garwcod was traced by a blood
stained oYeycoat, Nplice SAX. - ssEs.sls
Evening star., 1928-12-15
Will Rogers
Says: =

NEW YORK CITY.-Say, didn't I
always tell you that Prince of Wales
was quite a boy. He can do q whole
Evening star., 1928-12-15

Over the open grave of J. D. Drewett,
a. who had rung the bells of Mitcham.
England, belfry for so years, handbell
ringers gave a special peal
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homa and Texas been arguing over
a boundary, and Oklahoma won.
We made Texas take the land. I
wish my neighbor would want my
farm. He would certainly get it.
Evening star., 1928-12-15

TRACTORS-BUILDERS. REMODELTNC;
efSTpeSeiaily; ST Sil no Jobs too large or too small
money. DOUGLAS & WoRLEY. phone Ciar-
Evening star., 1928-12-15

WHEN YOU BUY A PEN. GET THE BEST.
Ms W. have aye, EN- Come in and have yours
Il st. NV, End floor, watch and jeweIry
Evening star., 1928-12-15

TIE ANNAUL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders OF the National Capital Bank Of
Washington, D. c., for the election of direc-
tors and the transaction of any other busi-
ness that may be brought before the meet
9ng viii be held Tuesday, January g. 1929.
between the hours of IL o'clock noon and s
O'Clock pm. H. c. STEWART, Cashier
Evening star., 1928-12-15

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLD-
ers OF the Departmental Bank will be held
on Tuesday, January 8. 1928. at ii O'clock
An; for the election Of directors for the
ensuing year and for such other business as
may properly come before said meeting
j. T. EXNICIOS, President
Evening star., 1928-12-15

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF
Bank Of Washington will be held Tuesday
January 8, 1929, at its banking house, eli
= St nv, WASHINGTON. D. c., for the elec-
mey properly come before the meeting
Polls open from II noon until o'clock D m
ARTHUR N MITCHELL, Cashier
Evening star., 1928-12-15

annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Washington American League Base Ball
Club viii be held at the Offices OF the club,
Base Ball Park, Washington. D. c., on
wednesday. January Q. 1929, at 1900 o'clock
noon. Tor the purpose of electing board of
directors for the ensuing year, and for such
tother business as may be properly brought
hnfore said rneafinr
Evening star., 1928-12-15

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
the election OF directors and such other busi-
ness as may, properly come before the meet
ing, Wll be held at the main banking house
Tuesday, January 8, 1929. between IL m. and
pm. Books for the transfer of stock will
De closed from December 90 1o28 fo Iarii-
lary 3. l929. JAMES A. SOPER. Cashier
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-14

tank, gave the propeller whirl
and scared into the air, little know
ing the profound impression he
had made on the farmer boy.
Decides He'll Be Filler
Then and there Clyde Shockley
decided that his one ambition in
life was to fly an airplane.
Some day." thought he, I'm
leaving this dinky farm and going
out into the world and fly. That's
the life"
However, circumstances ruled that
young Shockley should stay on the
farm, but that did not hinder him
from following his original intention
of learning to fly. He still lives on
farm, and pastures his dairy herd
in the same field where he received
his first closeup view of an air
ship"
Noted today as the Flying
Farmer" Shockley is foremost au-
thority on commercial aviation. He
enjoys the distinction of having
flown approximately 100000 miles
without anything bordering on an
accident. He is very conservative
fier and never attempted any of the
antics which often bring disaster.
The "Shockley Flying Service"
commercial field, located a mile
south of here, does not rival many
fields for size and appointments.
but is was built with an idea OF
service and the equipment includes
everything necessary for the houS-
ing and repairing of the planes
used in commercial business.
Shockley's latest venture is q
school for those who desire to learn
aviation, which already is a pro-
nounced success.
Young, ambitious, intelligent, in
dustriouS. likable - Kokomo feels
that Clyde Shockley will be a power
in the tremendous future of avia-
ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-14

in treaty, at least in provisional
agreement which would be hailed
with relief in industrial circles.
y There are, in fact, only two
groups of interest in Germany who
are prof1ting from the Polish-G Ger
man tariff war, now entering its
fourth year. These are the agrar-
ians and the mining companies in
German Upper Silesia.
With Polish agricultural produces
and coal from Polish Upper Silesia
practically barred from Germany,
both groups have been protected
against their most dangerous cont
petitors and both, naturally, are
not overjoyed at the prospect Of an
early truce.
The agrarians and their polil i
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HONOR FOB AMUNDSEN

CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-To honor
the memory of Capt. Roland
Amundsen, famed Arctic explorer
who sacrificed his life in an attempt
to rescue the crew of the dirigible
Italia, Commander Richard E. Byrd
will drop a small flag over the
South Pole when he makes his
forthcoming dash into the Antarc-
tic, it was announced here today.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

representatives, the German ma .
tionalists, would like present condi-
tions to continue indefinitely. The
last, Nationalist-contr German
government therefore. has shown
little inclination to meet the Poles
halfway.
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ReappOint State Vote Official

disappointment of Fred G. Cause,
Indianapolis attorney, as a member
of the State board of election COM
missioners for two years, beginning
Oct. IS, was apnounced today by
Governor Ed Jackson.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-14
GERMAN-POLE
TRUCE SOUGHT
Farley Called to End Long
Trade War.

BIZ United Press
BERLIN, Sept. 14.-After a long
interval Polish-German commercial
treaty negotiations will be resumed
in Warsaw. Government circles here
are confident they will result, if not
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COD OF LUCK
MADE H00SIER
FAMOUS Filler
Chance Landing of Plane
on Farm Fired Ambition
of Clyde ShockIey.
BIZ Times SpecioL

By Times SpeciGL
KOKOMO, Ind, Sept. 14.-Amer-
icanboys have way of dreaming of
future greatness, as personif1ed by
policemen, locomotive engineers,
'~taxicab drivers, etc. To the average
boy it is inn ossible to see any
romance or glory in being a mere
bank president, senator, or captain
of industry.
Fifteen years ago, on typical
Indiana farm a few miles northeast
oof Kokomo, lived youngster, who
played pranks on his sisters, barely
made his grades in schol, and occa-
sionally was 'flogged" for stealing
the neighbors' watermelons. To the
boys in the neighborhood Clyde
Shockley was good boy. To the
more conservative adults he was a
fun-loviug, mischievous boy.
The cider Shockley was the Or
binary type of Indiana farmer, who
believes that the proper exercise
for a growing boy is pulling weeds
out of the family garden and adj
ministering the proper cultivation
of such tract. 1t was an eXcep-
tionally wet season and the weeds
were overly persistent in their fight
to get along in the world.
One day when the sun was I'M
usually hot and the weeds eXcep-
tionally thick, Young Shockley
paused to rest his weary back and
was attracted by a looming noise
from the sky. Gazing upward, he
discerned small object coming out
of the clouds.
AS he looked, the looming zoomed
louder and the mere speck became
a gigantic object which resembled
a huge bird.
To Clyde, this was memorable
day. AeroplaneS were decided
novelty, almost an unheard-of thing
in his life. Better yet, the thing
was coming close to the ground,
and, wonder of wonders, it was
landing in his fathers pasturel
BUSHES to See Plane
Young Shockley dropped his hoe
and hurried to the pasture to take
advantage OF ILllS BOIQen OppOT-
tunity. AS he climbed the fence,
coming toward him was a glorious
figure, dressed in goggles, leather
coat, and helmet, and shining
putteeS.
The stranger asked the awe
stricken youngster if his father had
any gasoline and, if so, could he be
allowed to purchase a small
quantity. The boy traded affirma-
tive information for an opportunity
to move closer to the ship and while
the pilot was negotiating with his
father, he even touched the fuse
lage and saw the glittering con-
trolls.
In too short a time the pilot re-
turned in company with Clyde's
father, dumped the gasoline in the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
WILL GREAT BRITAIN REMAIN A
 MONARCHY?

The illness of King George has caused revival of discussion as to whether or not mon archy will endure in Britain. Those who think not, point to the fact that Great Britain is. now ruled by the people. The King is little more than symbol, they say sort of living ensign Great Britain has a parliamentary government that the people may, and do. over-turn at their will.
 Then why do the British people continue the monarchy? Of what practical use is the Royal Family?
 Conservative Englshmen that the mon archy is necessary to hold the Empire together They believe that if it not for the King there would be nothing to bind the Overseas Dominons to the mother country. They think the characteristic love of tradition that prevails among British subjects will keep the far flung colonies under the British flag, but that they would not admit allegiance to a President elected by the people of Great Britain alone In other words there must be King British Imperial Parliament in which all British countries are represented, with President elected by all the peoples The concensus of opinion in London to be that most of the Domnons would not want to part with the powers of local self government that would follow the establishment of Imperial Parliament, and they doubtful if the people of Great Britain would like to sur render stheir control of the right Little Isle D would probably be the result of Imperial solid ity in government. It is generally admitted that, if Canada. Australia, South Africa. India, New Zealand and other British colonies were repre- sented in Imperial Parliament Britain herself would soon be in a minority and Britons fear a centralization of authority that would deprive them of complete control of home and European affairs would soon follow.
 In other words, the King is the sign of the Empire and the institution that holds all the British peoples together in confederation
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
55,OOO PROHIBITION CASES.

The report of the Attorney General shows that of about 105,000 cases originating in the Federal Courts last year than 55 900 of them grew out of alleged Prohibition violations and about 49,000 from all other things combined. This indicates that the cost of Prohibition is not represented alone in the appropriation for the Prohibition forces in field and office. The cost of adjudicating more than 50,000 year bears heavily the funds for the Department of Justice
 Right along this line, pr. J. M Doran, Pro- hibition Commissioner told Congress that it would require $500 100000 to provide for effective en- forcement in the United States and he specified that this would be for policing only and would not bear any of the cost of judicial proceedings
 Now, if 55,000 be brought into court with about s30,0O0.000 for policing pur- poses how many cases would result if Dr. Doran had $500, 100000 at his disposal? How many more Judges would be needed-and Marshas and jurors, etc?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
Santa Loves Them.
lCincinnati Enquirer.


 It is said that about 10,000,00o evergreen trees will carry Yuetde cheer into our homes this year This is good news, because We'll intentoned but misguided folk have been so ae- tive in their propaganda against the cutting ana use of Christmas trees It scarcely would appear like an old-fashioned Christmas without the blessed trees St Nicholas loved them. Genera tions have loved them through many centuries
 The foes of this custom are akin to the pacl- fists who would hamstring the defense or the Nation by depriving it cf it's army and navy But they need not be needed Their emotional ism is either forced or professional. We have for this purpose so long men follow the rational formulas of conservation and reforesta- tion
 The proper cutting of Christmas trees is no different from the proper cutting of corn wheat and cotton.
 The good saint loves them and we want them. The American Nature Association is in agree ment with this use. So is the American Tree Association. All that the true lovers of trees desire is to see that waste in this connection shall be cured and that conservation and crop ping shall be extended.
 Of acourse the Christmas tree serves but for the brief moment, but the most gorgeous among the Lepidoptera live but few hours. Beauty We throw away cur Christmas trees, but do not throw away the joys associated with them we do not throw away our memories of song and laughter the children gather around this symbol of the season to be at hand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
Legally Buried Alive.
(New York Times. ]


 Ins Arnold Bennett's Buried Alive" the hero found it agreeable and convenient to suffer an official demise and to survive himself in quiet, inconspicuous existence Many real person whose life has become tangled and complicated would be glad to do the same. But to have legal demise prematurely forced upon one is different.
 At the request of relatives, one Herr Wothka of Hanover, Germany, declared dead in 1912. AS result inheritance which should have come to him passed on to others Later he returned to Germany, physically hale and hearty, but legally quite dead.
 Various attempts have been made to resusci- tate him officially, but none has yet succeeded. It appears that law will have to be passed to bring him to life again. Since, in spite of his morbund condition, he pays taxes it seems only fair that he should have his political and civil rights restored to him.
 Perhaps if Herr Wothka were to exceed the speed limit, rob a bank commit murder, and then resist prosecution on the ground of non existence, he might find the authorities more eager to end the hiatus in his life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
More Or Less True

Fathers ears get pretty tired but not from listening to so much praise from the family.
 Another funny thing is how mor- tified daughter, who doesn't leave thing to the imagination when she sits down, can get when her swell boy friend drops in and sees father going around without a coat on.
 Many flapper's dream would be sweeter if she had nerve enough to discard the silk pajamas for a nice, big, warm flannel gown like her mother wears.
 A cynic is one who can't be convinced that a woman ever car
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
Another Peace River Proposal.
(Prince Rupert News.)

Another proposal is made for short route to connect the Peace River country with the Pacific, but it is another of those abortive pro- posas that would have effect whatever on the development of British Columbia It simply suggests better route to the Pacific from the Alberta section of the country that is already producing grain.
 What the country needs today is a big scheme of railway development that will open the Brit ish Columbia section of the Peace River lands and be corollary to a huge colonization scheme rms would be work for statesmanship. It should not be carried out by a private company but by either the c. P. K. the C. N. R. or by both jointly Enough tinkering has been done already. Now is the time for comprehensive action.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
ANOTHER WOMAN FOR CONGRESS.

Still another is to be added to the growing list of women in Congress. Mrs. William A. Old field widow of the Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee recently de- ceased has been nominated by the Democrats of the Second Congressional District of Arkansas to succeed her husband in the House of Represen- tatives She is an active member of the Con gressional Club composed of wives and daughters of Congressmen and popular in Washington She and MT. Oldfeld married in 1901 She has children.
 Seven women have already been elected to the new Congress, Mrs. Odfeld will be the eighth. In the present Congress we have Mrs Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts Mrs Mary T. Merton of New Jersey Mrs Katherine Langley of Kentucky and Mrs Florence P Kahn of Cali
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22

fornia The November election added Mrs. Ruth
 Pratt of New York, Mrs. Ruth Mccormick of Illinois and Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen of Florida. Now we shall have Mrs. Fannie oldfeld of Arkansas Mrs. Norton, Mrs owen and Mrs. Oldfeld are Democrats The other five are Re pubIeans though Mrs. Kahn has always re- ceived both the Republican and Democratic nom- nations in San Francisco. Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Langley and Mrs. Kahn succeeded their husbands in Congress and Mrs. Oldfeld will succeed her husband Mrs Mccormick's husband served in the Senate but he defeated for renomna- ton before he died by Senator Deneen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
INCOME TAX REFUNDS.

Representative Garner of Texas accused Sec retary Mellon of being about to return $65 5000- 900 to the U. S. Steel Corporation for over-pay- ment of income taxes and then charged that MT Mellon had refunded more income taxes than all other Secretaries of the Treasury combined. The charge is beside the point If they were legally and properly paid back the record is not one that reflects on the Secretary of the Treasury
 However these large refunds of income taxes causes one to wonder how much money is being Illegally taken from the multitude of taxpayers who do net hire lawyers 10 represent them.