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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

Mlss Ruth Draper, who 80 oftsn has
appeared IL Washington IN the social
sense and as q drawing room enter
taaner, was, through the good of1lces
Of some friends IN the embassy In
London, presented 10 their u1atesties At
the last Of the i've drawing rooms held
the second week IN June. London
society was quite startled since there
nzs been q law enforced most rigidly
g.5tch forbade the presentation OF all
Cod every one connected with the stage
specially 4 the aspirsnt for the honor
sui earned an income. Eyidentiy
Queen Mary has broadened the ira
6ltional views held on the subject. but
rosny see In the departure OF AmbaS-
ssfoy TosIgfafon and his family in1ne"
d.steiy after the FIRST drawing room in
NAY 10 keep sloof from the endless
discussions about these presentatlors
Mis- Draper is the granddaughter OF
fT-- late Charles A. Dana ana she
ranks high in tire social world Of
Gotham. Boston and other fashionsois
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
BAPTISTS open
SESSIONS
HERE

What is expected to be the most
memorable session in the long his
tory of the Columbia Association of
Baptist Churches will get under way
at 7:45 o'clock tonight in the Metro
politan Church, Sixth and c st.
N. e.
Before the tfour-day convention
ends. the organization is expected
to launch the greatest drive for well
fare institutions in the annals Of
the denomination In Washington.
The plan calls for establishment OF
a home for aged men and the widen
| ing of the scope of the home sfor
aged women and the haven for
orphans.
The institutions for aged women
and poor children now are operated
/ in separate sections of the District.
Leaders in the movement hope to
| gain support for Inauguration Of
fhe work for old men and to have
ali three of the homes located on
some large tract Of land ina stones
throw Of each other.
The Rev. e. e. Richardson will
preach the annual sermon tonight,
Edward III. DeGrpot, jr., will pre-
side. He probably will be reelected
moderator before the last meeting
ends
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
PLAN RESEARCH
IN HARD COAL
FIELD

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Research
on a comprehensive scale is pro-
vided for in plans just perfected
by the anthracite mine producers.
Scientific as well as mechanical in
vestigations are included in these
plans.
DIR. Horace C. Porter. Philadelphia
chemical engineer, has been en-.
gagged TO guide the purely scientific
work which will cover the field OF
preparation, new methods OF utill-
zation, combustion and classitlca-
ton.
For mechanical research and de-
velopment work the anthracite in.
dnstry has employed r. Y. Frost
and secured the facilities of the
well-euuipped Frost laboratories at
Norfistown, Pa Test and improve
ment of devices for mechanical
burning, sh-handliflg and heat con-
troll are the main objectives of the
work to be carried out for the
anthracite operators conference.
Daniel I. Pierce, vice chairman
Of, the anthracite operators confer
ence, in making this announcement
today. stated that the mining COM
panies We're following recommends
tions made after consultation with
the most distinguished engineers in
the country, including DIR. S. w.
Parr, Of the University of Illinois;
DIR. A. c.. Fieldner. chief chemist
of the IT, S. Bureau of Mines; DIR.
r. G. Richards, president of Lehigh
University. and Henry Kreisinger,
research director of the Combustion
Engineering Corporation, New York
city.
This activity follows the estab.
lishment by the mine producers of
Anthracite Coal Service. with. offices
in a dozen cities, and large staff
OF combustion engineers who give
free advice to consumers on house
heating. They also conduct schools
for coal dealers to equip them to
handle all ordinary combustion
problems.
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
Noted Women Heard
At National Gathering

Plans for fits campaign for women
TO take a more active part in
national affairs, were made at a
tea, held yesterday at the head.
quarters of the National Woman's
Party.
Among the speakers who adj
dressed the gathering of nearly a
hundred women were Mrs. Richard
Wainwright, Miss Maude YOUNGER.
of California; Miss Mary Moss Wei.
norm, of Mississippi; Mrs. Charles
Lewis Of Baltimore; and DR.. Rosa
Welt Strauss, of Palestine.
The association looks to Pres.
ident-elect Hoover to sponsor it's
amendment for equal rights.
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
Brotherhood Leader
Held in Still Seizure

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. H.
Luther G.. smith. international pres
fdent Of the Brotherhood Relief and
Compensation Fund, with head
quarters here was arrested In con.
nection with the operation OF II
large whisky STILL Smith Is owner
OF the ground where the 5O0.ga1lon
capacity still was destroyed by dy-
Mantle by State policemen.
The still destroyed hs.i a capacity
of between 500 and 1000 gallons a
day. Most Of the liquor made at
the establishment was sent TO BaIfi-
more the police say. Smith put up
hail for Amos Curry, tenant farmer.
one Of seven arrested in the raid.
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
Prescription He Wrote
in 1892 is the Worlds
Most Popular Laxative

When DR.. Caldwell started to
practice medicine. back in 1875. the
needs for laxative were not as
great as they are today. People
lived normal, quiet lives, ate plain.
Wholesome food, and got plenty of
fresh air and sunshine. But even
that early there We're drastic
physics and purges for the relief
Of constipation which DR.. Caldwell
did not believe were good for hui
man beings to put into their sys-
tenn. So he wrote a prescription for
d laxative to be used by his pa
tents.
The prescription for constipation
that he used early in his practice,
and which he put in drug stores in
1892 under the name of DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin, is a liquid
vegetable remedy. intended for
women, children and elderly people,
and they need just such a mild,
safe, gentle bowel stimulant as
Syrup Pepsin,
Under successful management this
prescription has proven its worth
and is now the largest selling liquid
laxative in the world. The fact
that millions of bottles are used a
year proves that it has won the
confidence of people who needed it
to get relief from headaches, bill.
iousness, flatulence, Indigestion, loss
of appetite and deep, bad breath,
dyspepsia, colds and fevers.
Millions Of families are now never.
without Dr. CaldwelI's syrup Pep
sin, and il you will once start
using it you will also always have
bottle handy for emergencies.
It is particularly pleasing to know
that the most OF it is bought by
mothers for themselves and the chill.
dren though Syrup Pepsin is just
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
Even q seasoned
traveller gets
hOTnesick

Even mid the charms
Of, Paris in autumn and
winter, you may not
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You are cordially in
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You will find home
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Portable reading rooms,
writing rooms, and the
most complete, first-hand
information on railroads,
hotels, and general travel
you have ever received.
No charges, of course
1
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
Fat Women Flappers
To Be Barred IN
u. S. Opera

BY international News service
ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 10.--Re-
lief for long suffering public
from overweight ladies trying to.
play flapper roles, is seen by.
Vladimir Rosing, prime factor in
organizing the American Opera
Company.
People area tired of seeing fat
ladies' coquetting on the stage as
young 15-year-old girls singing in
an unintelligible language, said
Rosing.
The American company is COM
posed Of Americans and those who
are to play the roles of youth are
young, and the girls are not hard
to look upon, he said.
The Washington times., 1928-11-19

as valuable for elderly people. All
drug stores have the generous bot
ties. or use this free coupon:
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
Turkey Night Scheduled
Ry PetWOrth Citizens

s'Turkey Night" will be celebrated
tomorrow night at the regular meet,
ing of the Petworth Citizens As
sociation, which will be held in the
Petworth School auditorium.
Representatives from the Georgia
Avenue Business Mems Association
will attend the meeting. The new
president of the Petworth Citizens
ASSocia tion. Christopher Lehmktlhi,
win officiate at his first meeting
tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
BRAKES SAVE ENGINEER

MT. CARMEL, Pa. Nov. 1s.-
Good brakes on the auto of
Thomas Lewis. Frackville mining
engineer, saved him from possible
death in Centralia when a cave-in
occurred under the rear wheels of
his car as he was driving through
the town. The car stopped
abruptly and Lewis put on the
brakes and Jumped.
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
Rich American Reported
Married to KaiSer's Son

BERLIN, Nov. 19.-Prince Eitei
Friedrich. second son of the former
Kaiser. has married Mrs. Joseph
schwartz. widow of the American
opera singer, according to an un.
confirmed report published in a
Berlin newspaper.
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
STIRLING TO SPEAK

Matthew w. Stirling. chief of the
Bureau of Animal Ethnology, will
speak tomorrow AFTERNOON ct 4:45
o'clock at a meeting of the Anthro.
biological Society of Washington in
the National Museum.
The Washington times., 1928-11-19
CITIZENS TO ELECT

Officers will be elected tomorrow
night at meeting of the Kalorama
Citizens Association at 5 o'clock
in the parish house of st. Mar
earef's Church.
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
METHODIST PROTESTANT NEWS

Next Sunday morning at II O'Clock
the pastors subject will be "The
Righteous like a Tree" and in the
evening at 7.3O, Blowing Bubbles. "
Special music by choir at each SER
vice with orchestra in the evening
The President of the Maryland
Conference has called a special ses-
sion of the conference to be held
in Rhode Island Avenue Church,
Washington. D. c., ON Wednesday,
April IL, at A. NJ, in a one-day
session. The pastor made this an
nouncement last Sunday, and it
means that our church with all the
charges in the conference will have
to bring up the financial and statis-
teal reports by March 81.
Charles Johnson's CIass-the
Helping Hand" boys, with Mrs.
Mason as teacher, held a very enjoy
able social in the church kitchen on
Wednesday evening from z to $50
After the games and stunts refresh
ments of pie and milk were served.
The "K. J. u" Glass of the M. P
Sunday School met in the basement
OF the church on Wednesday eve
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
Sunshine Valley
(near Oakley

Preaching at Oakley Sunday at 8
p. m.
Coleman and OrVille Webb were
Sunday evening guests of Emmett
Judy.
Willard Morgan spent part of Sun
day with his brother, Clarence Nor
gan.
The Misses Evelyn and Leta Pass
waters spent Saturday evening with
Alice Banning.
L. c. Harris and Elwood O'Day
were circling among friends in this
vicinity on Sunday.
Miss Grace Galloway is spending
sometime with her sister, Mrs. Geo.
Figgs.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed the revival services at Greenwood
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. C. Passwaters
entertained several friends on Sun
day evening.
Howard Tucker, Jr., spent part Of
Sunday with Coleman Webb.
Emmert Judy of Wilmington is
spending sometime with relatives
here.
Mr. and Mrs. Vinal Banning spent |
part of Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. J. |
L. Banning.
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
AVENUE METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH NEWS

DR.. Gunby, District Superintend
ent, was with us Sunday. He deliv.
cred the morning sermon to g
large congregation
The S. S. room was again filled to
capacity for the evening services
Mrs. Roy Cannon lead the Devotion
al service of the League. She pre-
scented the topic for the evening in
a very interesting manner.
A vocal solo by Miss Florence
Bullock, accompanied at the piano
by Miss Annette Mettam'; a piano
solo by Mrs. Riggs and a vocal solo
by Mrs. Warren, accompanied at the
piano by Mrs. Hurley, was the spec
ial musical program rendered at
these services.
Rev. Herson delivered another
very interesting sermon using as his
theme, Washington, The Father of
the Nation"
The services of this Sunday will
be held as usual. You are most
cordially invited to worship with us
The attendance at the mid-week
worship hour services is exception
ally good. The minister is giving
series of studies on "The Apostles
Creed" You will find these studies
and helpful. Plan to be
present next Thursday evening at
1880.
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
Drawbridge

Don't forget the P. T. A at the
Broadkiln School-house this eve
ming, February oath. After the usual
program there will be ice cream
and cake on sale.
The friends of Mr.. INLAND David
son gathered at his home on Mon
day evening. The occasion being
Mr.. Davidson's birthday anniver-
sary. The evening was spent by
listening to a very interesting pro-
gram over the radio, after which the
guests were invited to the dining
room where ice cream, cake, candy,
peanuts, oranges and apples were
Served. At a late hour the guests
departed wishing Mr.. Davidson
many more happy birthday anniver-
saries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Lank and
Mr. Thomas Moore made a business
trip to Philadelphia on Saturday
last.
Mr.. Chas. Dickerson recently pur-
chased a Ford sedan.
Miss Lola Mitchell spent Sunday
last with Miss Dorothy and Miss
Catherine Campbell.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Zion
M. E. Church met at the home of
Mrs. Amanda Reed on Wednesday |
evening, February 22nd.
Don't forget the Prayer and
Praise Service at the Zion M. E.
Church every Thursday evening.
The pastor is present and breaches
a very inspiring sermon at each of
these services.
Mrs Sarah Lockerman, who has
been on the sick. list, is somewhat
Mr.. Burton Foskey spent Sunday
asst with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Campbell.
Mr.. Sanford, representative of the 4
Anderson Canning Company, of Re-
loboth, will address the farmers Of
his community concerned in the I
rowing of tomatoes, at a meeting
n Lockerman's Store, on Tuesday c
vening, February %. S
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
Vernon

Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Stafford re-
Gently attended the Masonic banquet
at Denton.
The pupils Of Pine Grove School,
near Milford, making perfect atten-
dance during the month Of January,
by grades, are as follows: First, Os-
car French, Donald Kirby; second,
William BARLEY; third, Barrett
Morgan; fourth, Elizabeth Trader;
sixth, Edward Kirby, James French,
Frank Clark; eighth, Mildred Kirby.
The Home and School Association
held their monthly meeting at which
a good program was rendered and a
talk given by the teacher, Mrs. Ross
on citizenship" The home econo-
mics class did fine work in sewing
and serving hot lunch. The pupils
did good work in passing the state
testing program and for carrying out
the modern health crusade, have re-
ceived a crimson felt national tour
nament pennant-Winner 1928.
Several pre-school children as well
as those attending have taken the
toxin-antitoxin treatment against
diphtheria, being given by DR.. Sar-
gent of the State Board Of Health
and his assistant nurses.
Rev. E. NJ. Wright has purchased
a residence in Harrington of Norris
Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hopkins of
Florida, have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. John L. Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Coverdale
and Mrs. Alice H. Ross attended
"Ben Hur" at Milford last week.
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
Forest Park
(Near Bridgeville)

Many of the farmers are busily
engaged in saving wood.
Mrs. Samuel Millman and children
spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs
Howard Tucker.
Miss Rae Wiley, of Greenwood
spent the weekend with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Wiley.
Many Of the people in this COM
munity have been attending the
Holiness meetings at Greenwood for
the past three weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos J. Wiley en-
tertained several friends Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E. Tucker, of
Georgetown, Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua
Kitchens and daughter Grace and
son Levin, of Milton, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Christopher and daughters,
Mabel and Louise, of near Green
wood, John L. Banning and son
Melvin, of Oakley, Dewitt Dickerson,
of Chaplain's, and also Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Passwaters and little daugh-
ter Loretta were the Sunday after
noon and evening guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles c. Passwaters and
family.
John Donovan, ST., of Greenwood,
spent the weekend with his daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos J. Wiley.
We are glad to report that Bertha
and Woodrow Banning are getting
along nicely.
We were very sorry to hear of the
death of James Tull, who died very
at his home near here
early Monday morning. He has been
a great sufferer of rheumatism for
The past few years of his life. He
was about seventy years old. He
made his home with his brother.
who survives him
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
FELLOWSHIP CLASS NOTES

The Fellowship Bible Glass Of the
Avenue M. E. Church instead of hay
ing the banquet in February, gave
play in the Chapel Wednesday
evening, February Is. Mrs. Chas. w.
Reed, president, made the plans, as
sisted by Mrs. A. e. Num-, teacher
of the class. The class was divided
into five divisions. DR.. Draper,
chairman of music, opened the pro-
gramme with a duet, sung by Mrs.
Archer and Mrs. Young. Second
chorus by Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Young,
Miss Lydia Abbott, Mrs. Ed. Atkins,
Miss Moss and Miss Hunsberger.
Then DR.. Draper gave a recitation
to music, describing graphically an
Irishman. Mrs. Ed. Atkins and
Miss Lydia Abbott, attired in comic
garb, sang a comical song which
took down the house. Mrs. Roy
Cannon, chairman of Grammatical
program. First act-Mrs. Cannon.
dressed as a man, represented the
oil-stock agent; Mrs. Bethuel Mills
as deaf aunt. Second sketch-The
COurtship of ST and Sally, was rep
resented by Mrs. Smith and Miss
Nan Deputy as fellow most ludric-
ally. Aunt James accident was rep
resented by Mrs. Geo. Swain; Mrs.
Susie Ross, Mrs. Allan Vineyard and
Mrs. Chas. W. Reid as Aunt Jane.
These sketches were all cleVerIy
acted and caused much mirth and
laughter. Mrs. Earl Hudson, chair,
man of the Third Division, gave
three living pictures. The first one,
three typical old women. Mrs. Oily.
er James, Mrs, Kitchens, Mrs. Lin
dale, represented the three women.
Second-Maude Muller, represented
by Mrs. ManloVe. Third-Barbara
Fritchie, represented by Mrs. Hitch
ems. Poems recited at the time by
Mrs. Henry Ingram, Mrs. Num-, who
had charge of the recitations, Sc
lected Edgar Guest for her poems,
and gave fine sketch of his work.
The first given by Mrs. Harvey Da-
vidsOn-An Old-Fashioned Welcome.
Don't Overdraw Your Check, by
Mrs. Bess Shue. Mrs. Malone and
the censor, by Mrs. Tom Mills. A
Turkey Dinner by Mrs. Jack Willis.
Chairman of Stunts, Mrs. VIII Abb
bolt. IL of the class were in this
division. All dressed comical. DR..
Gregorius introduced Mrs. Abbott
by an original poem. Then we had
jokes on the class. Mrs. Sarah |
Draper dressed as a school girl, |
gave a talk Of By-Gone Days on the |
Farm, When the Cow Kicked Over |
the Milk Pail. Marching Around the
Bush, ETC., and DR.. Gre
gorius ended the play by a cake
walk. The affair was wound up by
two Negro Spirituals. The whole
class took part and made a wonder
,ul success of the entertainment,
Coffee, ice cream and cake were
served and everybody had a most
ENJOYABLE time.
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
FIRST METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
REV. J. FRANKLIN BRYAN, D. D, MINISTER


900 A. M-0ld-Time Glass Meeting. Heartfelt Testimonies
1000 MThe Church School Mighty
Mark 5224S Graded School, Trained
1LOO Worship Sermon Righteous
Tree Professor Drummond said,
Spiritual World" Is It True? Come
600 p M-The Junior Christian Endeavor Society
645 p MThe intermediate
Seniors IN basement intermediates
Topic How Much Does The World Want Christi?
age can find their place in these three societies.
7SO P. MEvening Worship Subject sermon "Boving Bubbles
Another character study ~ ~
HELPFUL MUSIC AT ALL SERVICES
SVICE-Thursday evening" 73O o'clock Have Won
Spiritual
special
ming services
Standing Maryland Conference
called Special session of the Conference through the President
Makosky Rhode Avenue Church.
April H. 1925 at 900 session
church. with other churches the conference must close
March 81 1925
CHURCH WHERE YOU
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
FELTON,

The w. C. T. U. held bake ut the
home of Mrs. Robert Friedel on Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Delong from
Baltimore spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
DelOng.
The w. c. T. U. will hold their
business meeting at the home of Mrs.
Lizzie Masten on Thursday after
noon, March 1.
The Ladies Aid of the NJ. p. Church
held a social meeting at the home Of
Rev. and Mrs. Richards on Thursday
evening OF last week.
Mrs. Agnes Carson who has been
confined to her bed for sometime
does not improve very much.
The grounding must have told the
truth this year as we have been
having winter weather ever since.
The men are spending their time
fox hunting and the women are pull
ling rugs and quilting. 1 think Mrs.
John Carson will have the honor Of
having the best looking rug, and
Mrs. Mary Barcus the honor Of the
best looking quilt.
Mrs. Raymond Alexander and
daughter Sarah of Milford were din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Carson on Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Barcus entertained Mrs.
Anna Moore of near Woodside on
Monday.
Mrs. Mary Jones Of Chester, Pa,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Barcus on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thomas were
guests of Wilmington friends over
the weekend.
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
AVENUE NJ. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Sunday School Board will meet
after the service on Thursday eve
ming. We will find out how to bring
Jimmy to Sunday School, and a full
attendance is requested.
On Wednesday at eight P. M. the
Fourth Quarterly Conference was
held in the Chapel.
The rummage sale held in the Of
flee of DR.. Lofand, Walnut street
above Front, was such a success
that they will have more things for
sale next Saturday, all day.
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24

ming and elected the following Of
ficers: President, Mary Tharp; vice
president, Beulah Stayton; secre-
tary, Emma Hobbs; assistant secre-
tary, Edith Shockley; treasurer,
Pearl Roberts; social committee for
next meeting, Margaret Roberts,
Elva Williams, Bernice Swain. Next
meeting to be held with Mrs. Elva
Williams March 10.
On February 18th Mrs. Bryan's
Brotherhood" Glass elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, VIM.
Murphy; vice-president, Geo. Giles
pie; secretary, Edw. Williams, Jr.;
treasurer, Grover Denney; member
ship committee, w. V Benson,
chairman; welcome committee, Ez-
Milford chronicle., 1928-02-24
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY &C.. 1927.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1921
1000 A. M-Sunday School
A by
Great Quest Why
645 P. MZYoung Peoples Society Prayer-NIeeting
73O p MEvenng Worship
tnaciy o.
715 MThursday Prayer Meeting Sermon by
DR. Humphrey These meetings
tendance Have been missing their inspiration?
for