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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
MRS. ELLA K. MEARS
DIES AT SISTERS HOME
Daughter of Late Capt. Henry M.
Knight Was Native of
Capital.

Mrs. Ella knight Mears. daughter Of
the late Capt. and Mrs. Henry NJ
knight. died at the home OF her sister,
Mrs. Dora K. Muir. 1915 Webster street,
yesterday after three days illness.
Mrs. Mears was a member OF the So
ciety of the Natives of the District OF
Columbia. the Order of the Eastern
Star and the Sixth Presbyterian
Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at
the residence tomorrow afternoon at,
O'Clock Rev. Dr. Godfrey Chobot will
officiate Interment will be in Congress
sional Cemetery.
She is survived by her sisters, MRS.
Willard r. Thompson. Mrs. c. W.
Holmes Mrs. Dora K Muir. Mrs w. r.
Schumacher. Mrs. 6. p. Ritter. and her
brothers. Harry T. knight. all OF Wash
ington, and Dr.. Carlisle r. Knight Of
New London, Conn.
She was married twice in 1906 Ia
Lewis Y, Ellis of Washington. who died
In 1903. and to Louis Mears Of Brooklyn
who died in 1924 .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08

T. the AsSmia:Hd Press
NEW YORK, March ga campaign
for iS35 1000 to construct the Navy and
Marine Memorial on the banks of tho
Potomac River at Washington, was
launched last night at dinner In the
Hotel Roosevelt, 1890
Mai Gen. James G. HGrbord., Comdr.
Richard E. Byrd. w. Fellows Morgan.
Commodore Herbert Hartley and Bc2ui
Del Piatta. sculptor OF the memorial.
spoke. SThe dinner was attended by $50
representatives, OF business and ma
rinr Interests in the country.
The memorial is to be dedicated 80 all
Americans who have lost their lives
at sea.
Congress he's given the memorial sit"
and the model of the monument h2a
been completed.
Tho proposed Navy and Marine, Me-
sn,orial Is TO be located in East Potomac
Park, on the bank OF the Georgetown
channel. about midway between the en-
trance to the park at the railroad briogc
and Hclns Point. the latter originally
selected cs the site The National Com
rissicn of Fine Arts. has approved tho
ste and the design. which depicts a
giant Sca-green wave over which sea
Suns are flying TIL, monument will be
OF Bronze
Tho act granting authority for the
site and STIMULATING that the Goven-
ment was TO b. placed at no expense
was passed by Congress on February Is
1924 Models. sketches and other plans
have been completed tor some time: a
subscription campaign was started sew
eral years ago A list of donors iva:
published showing the names Of many
prominent persons who have given a:
much as $4,000 cac.:,
The arcH::-ct Is Harvey Wiley Cor
bett Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske.
u. S. NJ. retired. heads the executive
committee of the organization which Is
handling the project. o..
The site in Potomac Park will give a
view from the roadway directly down
the river in the direction Of Alexandra
Looking from the front of the memorial
an observer will see nothing but water
behind Ii. The project involves
changing OF the roadway in the vicinity
OF the site and the cutting OF an inlet
into Potomac Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08

More than 100000 pairs OF mems
socks were sent from this country 10
Syria last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
NJ STREET BRIDGE
PLANS INSPECTED
Fine Arts Commission Withholds
Action-Wright Memorial
Approved.

Plans for the new M Street Bridge
already approved by the commission in
principle, came before the Commission
of Fine Arts today for approval az TO
Its location with respect TO the Rock
Greek. and Potomac Parkway. which Is
10 be constructed underneath the bridge
over Rock Creek at NJ street. The
commission viewed the plans for tho
steel girder structure and withheld
action.
At the same time Representative
Warren OF Pennsylvania was In con-
ference with the commission on the
physical details Of the memorial tower
proposed to be erected at Kittyhawk.
N. c.. to commemorate the first flight
In motor -drisen airplane by Ortille
Wright. The plan was approved and
4 design viii be submitted later The
commission also conferred WITH Frank
Morrison. secretarnaof the American
Federation OF Labor. 'on the proposed
memorial 70 Samuel lGompers,r former
president or the federation. TO be erect
ed at Tenth street and Massachusetts
avenue
This afternoon the commission men,
bers were 10 inspect model of the
proposed treatment OF the plaza ives. of
the Lincoln Memorial. involving the
water gate and the proposed underpass.
which has already been approved In
principle. A model prepared by the en-
2ineer department of the Army illus
trates the treatment at the water gate
and the proposed underpass. II time
permits the commission will also visit
Meridian nm Park. view the progress
of the south retaining wall and inspect
plans for treatment OF the lower gar
dem In which the statue to President
James Buchanan is TO be placed.
---------~-----s ---~----------
More than 100000 pairs OF mems
&pAPa sent fPNp1 tt1{a country IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
Boxing Bill Near Report.

The Senate District committee may
meet tomorrow 10 take action on the
amateur boxing bill and the bill passed
recently by the House for q new child
labor Law for the District The COM
mittee already has taken testimony re.
lating TO the two different amateur
boxing bills that are pending. but has
not decided on details on the measure
~ be reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
COAL OUTPUT GAINS.
West Virginia Tops Pennsylvania
for. First Time.

For the first time in history. Yves,
Virginia moved in front of PENNSYLVANIA
@ the largest coal-producing State in
The Union. Preliminary estimates By
the Bureau OF Mines today placed Yves;
Virginia bituminous production in. 1927
81 ISL $50 900 short tons. against 1884,
o07.000 for Pennsylvania.
/ Pennsylvania, hOHcver. still leads al
production of all kinds OF coal. lis
combined anthracite and bituminous
outpu: having been 2li.65a.o00 tons in
1877. The coal industry employed more
than $1,000 men throughout the United
States in 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
INDIANS GET RIFLES:
5000 Krag Pieces. With Access
SORES. Given for School Use.

At the instance OF Senator Hayden
Democrat. Arizona. 1000 modern Kras
rites. with accompanying equipment of
bayonets. scabbards and cartridge belts,
have been turned over by the War De-
partsnent 10 the Bureau OF Indian AZ
fairs for use in the military training at
Indian boarding schools
The rifles are unsuitable for Army
uss k;nce They are net OF the same cali
Der d. the standard Sprinsfield rife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
SHOE THIEF is BUSY.
Store Robbed for Third Time in
Past Two Months.

Some one who wears No. shoes
and who literally believes In window
shopping il apparently keeping him.
self well siiod at the expense OF the
University Shop. sos Ninth street
Three times in the past two months
Dolice have received reports that the
show window of that store has been
rified End each time shoes OF the same
size and manufacture have been taken
The last robbery was reported rester-
day afternoon. when one pair OF tan
and two Of black shoes. ell size T.
we're taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
FARM RELIEF BILL
REPORT IN SENATE
=.
Changes Far Reaching, Says
Chairman McNary. of $780,.
oco, 900 Measure.

The long-awaited McNary- Hausen
farm relief bill. modified III an enort ID
meet objections Oh Prtsiuen, Cooio2
but retaining the controversial e9uail-
zatiou tee. was reported fa"oraoy u
the Senate today by Chairman McNary
Orrcon, for the agriculture committee
Tbs report noted that "far-rsacfinS
change" make the bill very OH ,
fesent measure" from that which passeo
thc Isst CONGRESS-, adding that lit is ao.
dressed Ia the same problem ana Is
based upon the same general prinei-
piles"
Provision for Leans.
The changes which have been
made" i; continued. meet. III large
par;. the objections expressed by the
President i'll his message Of February
-. 1922. III returning the former meas
rfc without his approval. Especially
Goes the. present bill provide an almost
unlimited opportunity for the admins
trativc body created under it IL deal
With the problem az agricultural sur
p'uscs throug', leans and advances.
which tNoSc VINO have npposed the past
committee bills urge would be fully sde-
ecaie 10 meet the situation
Tbs bill. which was iavorably acted
on By the agriculture committee nearly
month ago. would authorize an ar-
prcpriatiou Ct $40. 900 900 10 carry c.it
IS provisions. the main one {! which
Is that expenses of marketing any sur
pius crops shall b. borne by the
producers through means of the equal
igation fee levied back on those
producers.
One administration objection met is
that no limitation would be placed on
'he presidential power OF appointment
to the Federal Farm Board created
under tbs bill the e&-oaicio chairman
Of which would be the Secretary OF
Agriculture. Twelve additional mcm-
hers would compose the board. one
bank district.
For All Commodities.
The new bill also would be applicable
for all agricultural commodities. instead
Of enunl Grating six basic cemnooi-
ties as a result of the opinion expressed
by President Coolidge that the former
measure singles out few products
chiefly Secticnci" for It's operations.
The extended report. pointed out that
the bill proposes two distinct and en-
tirely separate remedies, first. loans TO
cooperative associations at low rate
OF interest. as frequently suggested by
the Secretary of Agriculture. Mr.. jar
dine. and second, in case of failure Of
the first remedy TO accomplish the pur-
poses of the act. the making of market
ing agreements providing that losses on
Transactions authorized under the
agreements would be absorbed by the
commodity whose producers receive the
direct benefit
Both methods" the report adds. ARE
directed toward promoting orderly mar
ketirg. and in the case of tariff pro-
: tected commodities, making the tariff
: effective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
BROTHERS DIE IN HOUR.
Blacksmith and Farmer in West
Virginia Each Leaves Family.

Special Dispatch To The star.
SHErHERDSTCWN. w. Va, March
s.---James NJ. Myers. 20 years old, =
blacksmith. and Henry Myers, 81. farm
"a, brothers died within ain hour or
each ether at their separate homes near
here last night
Each hau been Ill for some days
Zach Ice res a fcmi..
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20
Microscopic Analysis
Now Available At The
Community Hospital

The Holmes County Community hos
pital continues to add to its equipment,
in order that all suffering humanity may
be benefited in the greatst scope, and
this week finds the laboratory aided
with the latest model Spencer microscope
adapted especially for hospital needs and
work.
Microscopic examinations are now
made possible, state Miss lone Shows
and this phase Of hospital work - Of
utmost Importance in treatment Of
disease, as the microscope Is used in de.
termining minute examinations Of blood,
urinalysis, and hundreds Of other de-
mands made upon it.
This equipment is not only a great
convenience to the hospital staff, who
are able TO use it in every way, but the
doctors Of Lexington and over the coun-
ty may avail themselves Of its use and
laboratory work IS the. occasion arises
1t Is the ambition Of the Holmes Coun.
ty Community hospital TO add all moderr
equipment to its increasing service, il
order that the citisens Of Holmes count,
may enjcy one ~ the best hospital unit
In the state. According 70 information
sas nd bis q raridly b1ing rsalixed
and is furnishing much e1ation to TIE
ones in charge.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20
Svo Killed and One
Wounded in Gun
Battle in Delta Cafe

= Sam Cataldi, restaurant owner OF
&Ehcrnton, and S. p. Broomhall, farmer
SS& Eden are dead, following pistol
bSttls = the formers cafe in Thornton,
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Osie
Broomhall, son Of the slain man IL In
I the hospital at Yazoo City, suffering
from wounds also as one Of the partici-
pants Of the gun play, according to state
ments from the sheriff's office Of this
city, who answered the call with Deputy
Sheriff W. L Ellis, Jr.
According to witnesses, Broomhall
entered Cataldi's cafe and ordered a
lunch. The order failed to please him
and he made complaint. Cataldi then
gave him his money and asked him to
leave. Broomha1l it is then said, started
abusing Mrs. Cataldi, whereupon he was
elected from the place. He was heard to
say that "it was not over with" and drove
away, later arriving with his son, both
opening fire upon Cataldi, who returned
the shots with the above results.
Cataldi received 8 bullets in his body
y III. 1rSoashsii ana sIIs IN sr4t
Si,d headed towards Yaxoo City in car.
Sheriff W. L. Ellis telephone Sherif !
Lee Gibbs Of Yazoo county, who reported
later that Broomhall had died, and the
son was in the hospital suffering from
wounds and would be held for further
detention.
Cataldi was former citizen Of Tchula,
and operated the Postoffice cafe, moving
to Thornton recently continuing the cafe
business. He is survived by his widow
and four little girls.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20
Merry Xmas To All,
No Paper Next Week
Force Takes Holiday

In compliance with a custom Of many
years observation, The Advertiser will
take rest during the week, beginning
Monday, December "a, and only a legal
paper will be published.
In the friendly spirit Of the season
we tender to you our sincere apprecia-
tion of your generous patronage during
the past year.
Earnestly we have sought to give you
our best service, and your good will has
been constant source Of inspiration to
us, in this endeavor.
We hope that our efforts to please,
have repaid in measure your loyalty
to us.
With a sense Of deep appreciation we
offer to you our best wishes for JOY
Gus Holiday Season!
THE ADVERTISER FORCE.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20

The Epworth League, of the Bowling
Green Methodist Church, will have d
White Christmas Program on Christmas
night, December 25, 1925 Beginning
at $3.50 o'clock. Everyone is invited and
all that will are asked to bring Gift
Of some kind, even if it is small. Let's
all remember that in giving, it makes
life worth living. The gifts are all to
be sent to the Orphans Home. We
have program that we are sure YOU
will enjoy, so be sure to come,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20
Trustees Close Schools
Following Flu Outbreak
125 Cases Are Reported

In keeping with recommendations of
the doctors of Lexington, and at the
suggestion Of the Lexington Rotary Club
the city schools were dismissed Friday
on account of the prevalence of flu
among the students.
The. schools closed Friday afternoon
and will not reopen until the first Mon
day in January, stated T. ]. Trull, presi-
dent Of the Board Of Trustees, and this
action was made necessary owing to pre-
ventative measures in curbing the
malady that was beginning to make
heavy inroads of the pupils. Action Of
the board will no doubt meet the ap-
proval Of the parents and is very evil
dent will meet the whole-hearted sane
tion Of the pupils themselves.
The schools have been badly crippled
on attendance the past week it was
stated on account Of the flu and bad
colds. At the close of school Friday
afternoon, it was stated 125 students out
|of 500 were absent on these accounts
and several Of the teachers unable Il
carry on longer owing to the same
|mAladiss.
The board Of trustees felt that II
Wouiu De an Injustice 60 CHe iafBe mum.
Der Of pupils absent to continue work,
it was stated, and after carefully review
ing the situation they thought it wise
act to add one more week of holiday
to the Christmas calendar.
Thus the dismissal of school now be-
comes parental responsibility, it is
said, and many of the children who are
sick will be able to recuperate when
the New Year activities begin and full
attendance once more registered.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20
Presbyterians Cancel
Social for December q

The social plsnhsd By the msnsbsf,
Let the Prssby yterdan church for FridEy
night. December 21 to Be held in ti1e
basement Of the building, has been call
ed off owing to the prevalence of flu
in the community, and in keeping with
the orders not to hold any public
gatherings, in an effort to check the
malady that is rapidly bordering upon
an epidemic.
The members of this splendid denomi-
nation after consultation with leaders
OF the different organizations Of the
church, decided to cancel all plans as
announced the past week, and request
that all be notified Of the cancellation.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20
Eastern Star Will
Hold Installation
Officers, January 4

At regular meeting Of the Lexington
chapter of the Order of the Eastern
Star, an election Of officers was held
for the ensuning year, and resulted in
the following named:
Worthy matron, Mrs. Matte Jordan;
Worthy patron, C. C. Pahlen; associate
matron, Mrs. J. c. Peck; associate
patron ]. H. Williams; conductresa,
Mrs. Mary Williams; associate con-
ductress, Mrs. Bette NJ. McCarley;
treasurer, Miss Minnie Jordan; secre-
|tary, Mrs. Mary Stigler; chaplain, R.
A. Stigler; organist, Mrs. Nurrie Reid;
Adah, Mrs. Margaret Trull; Ruth, Mrs.
Elena Norquist; Esther, Mrs. Minnie
Diggs; Martha, Mrs. Daisey Hall; Electa
Mrs. Ruth Rathell; warder, Mrs. Luke
Darnell; marshal, Mrs. Myrtle Williams; !;
sentinel, Clabe Bowman.
On Friday, January 4, 1929, the newly
elected and appointed officers will be
installed. This installation will also
carry fine musical program followed
ny i luncheon. Each lady, whos6 Nus
BAND Is not member and vice versa
are requested to attend the eventa where
~ vtil1 ~ sxeenS "
visitors. 3
Mrs. Maude Rayner, of Tchula, promi-
nent in Eastern Star circles, together
with Mrs. Irene Eggleston as marshal,
will act as installing officers, of the
occasion.
Lexington has one of the most active
units in O. E. S. activities Of the state
and fine years program is announced
by the members.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Terry and little
daughter, Juanita, motored from Acona
Saturday to take advantage of the
Christmas sales
Miss Eva Coleman, of Emory, was a
social visitor to our city this week.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20

Holmes is proud Of her football team
who are Capt. Walton Pickens, of A..
& M; Robert Logan and Percy Brown,
Southwestern athletes and Campbell and
Clements of Durant of the University
|of Alabama
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20

Many friends of R. A. Povall will re-
gret to learn of his absence from duties
lat The Advertiser this week ON account
of the flu. Best wishes for his re-
covery have been received from over
the city and county, all hoping to see
him back in his usual role where he is
greatly missed.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20

Rev. M. E. Scott, of Pickens, was
among the callers at The Advertiser Of
flee on business matters Monday, ar
ranging for the annual budget drive of
the Methodist church, Of which he is
pastor.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-12-20

~. J. Goodell and J. E. McRae motored
to Black Hawk yesterday in interest Of
the Lexington Creamery.
Evening star., 1928-03-29
Special Notice

M iuknp Club Ginger Alr bottles
pay he returned for deposit after sat
urslaN March 3tst.
Evening star., 1928-03-29
Missionary Speaks Tonight.

Fation Army missionary officer from In
dia. will hold special services tonight at
3 O'Clock in the Salvation Army Temple
Auditorium, COG e street He first went
70 India in 1899 seven years after the
Salvation Army commenced operations
there His last command vas in the
Punjab. where. Salvation Army oficia!s
say the organization has a constituency
Of nearly 20 900 adherentS.
Music Wili BE- furnished by the Sal
Yation Army Male Chorus and Head
Qua rters EanS
Evening star., 1928-03-29
SAYS OWNERS OF AUTOS
WILL FIGHT WAR TAX
Associs ton President Declares
Motorists Are Opposed 10
Restoring Duty.

Automobile owners are prepared 10
fight any attempt to amend the House
tax bill by restoring the motor vehicle
var excise tax. Thomas p. Henry.
president of the American Automobile
Association said yesterday adding
that motorists are particularly resent
ful against the Treasury Department
and the Bureau Of the Budget
The unsympathetic and even hos
tile attitude Of these two units of
the Government TO the equitable de-
mands Of $4,000. 900 car-ownina citi-
zens. some 100000 Of whom are
farmers" Mr. Henry declared. "is un-
questionably provoking a strong feel
ing against the administration and. If
continued the Nation looks to Con-
gress 10 exercise its rights in lifting
unjust and unreasonable taxation from
one class Of citizens"
Evening star., 1928-03-29
Greek Debt Bill Returned

The measure ratifying the proposed
Greek debt settlement has been returned
10 the Senate finance committee at the
request Of Chairman Smoot He ex-
planned that some members OF the COM
mittee who were absent when the bill
was ordered reported had asked further
ron giderati0t9
Evening star., 1928-03-29

Marvs City was tn" third orator Of the
meet and she was followed by Miss
Sterling
Miss Sterlings speech carried criu-
CiSm Of the trend toward governmental
bureaucracy. which, she contended, en-
6anecred States rights ms provided for
in the Constitution she praised,
Miss TAYLOR was the concluding
speaker on the program and then, while
the orchestra PLAYED its mcrricst, the
audience waited As ballots were COM
piled. Finally the names OF the win
nerS we're given to Judge Loker on
folded slip of paper. Before looking
at II himself he congratulated the
entire contestant field. declaring each
had done nobly Miss Sterling's name
as winner of second honorS was an
nounced first and when the cheering
applause had diminished. she eagerly
graSped young Muldowney's hand. tell
ing him. laughinglv and proudly, II
appeared 70 observers that his name
would be called as victor Muldownev
Writhed and then his name-pande-
moniun broke and the victor seemed
to melt in his chair while Miss Sterling
showed her craftsmanship by wringins
his hand in delight.
Must Compete Again.
Muldownev. who was trained for his
battle last night by Brother Walter. c.
F. X. coach of "Aleck" Loker, now
must compete with Miss Mary Eugenia
Hardy Of the Takoma Silver Spring
High School, B F. Dennis Of the
Georgetown Preparatory School and the
as yet unchosen winners OF tonightS
meeting and the concluding group test
tomorrow night.
The contenderS in the meeting at
La Plata tonight and their respective
topics. are Miss Myrtle Woodward Of
the Laokey High School. on The Pres
ent Significance Of the Constitution:
Kermit f. Rice of the Glasva High
School. on The Present Significance Of
the Constitutions: John Dudley Diggs
Of the La Plata High School, on The
of the Constitution. and
Michael Of the Hughesville
High School. on The Development OF
the Constitution