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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-07-02
RET IRED ARMY
MAN PRAISES
The new HERB
EXTRACT
Tells How He Suffered with
Rheumatic Pains and Stom-
ach Disorders Prior
to Using This Great
Medicine.

"Realizing that thousands. here In
Washington are suffering daily with
gas, Indigestion, constipation and
other common ailments, feel as
though I should tellDof my expert.
ence with this medicine and Il any
Of those who read my statement are
troubled as / was / feel sure, they
too will find Miller's Herb Extract
formerly called Herb Juicel, to be
the ideal remedy.
For 4 number Of years past ! suf.
fered almost continually with my
stomach and there were days when
I was hardly able to do my work,
my food would not digest, but
seemed to lay in the pit OF the
stomach to sour and ferment, gas
that formed caused me lot of suf-
fering, my stomach would swell and
felt real sore. at night I could not
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-07-02
8 HELD AS rum
LAW BREAKERS

ROCKVILLE, Nd, July. e.
Three men were arrested yester-
day by members Of the Mont
gomery county police on charges in
volving the violation of the liquor
laws.
Frank Owens, English Village.
Bethesda, was arrested by Joseph
Oldfield, attached to the Bethesda
station on a charge Of possessing
liquor with intent to sell. Accord
ing to the police Owens had ~
quarts Of alleged whiskey in his
possession.
He was held in $500 bond for his
appearance in the Rockville police
court on Tuesday, July 8.
Following collision with the
car Of Lester Bogley, of Rockville,
Harry Hewlett, 1918 F st. N. W.,
Washington, D. c., was arrested by
Douglas Dosh, of the Bethesda
station and charged with operating
an automobile while under the in
fluence of liquor and not having
in his possession license or reg
istrati0n card. Hewlett sought to
escape after the accident which oc-
CURED near Rockville, but follow.
ing a telephone message from the
county headquarters, he was stopped
near Bethesda.
Elmer s. Iverson, colored, this
county, was charged with driving
while drunk by Officer Robert
Howes, OF the Rockville station,
following an accident on the county
highway. Iverson struck a car be-
longing to Mrs. W. G. Iglehart, of
Germantown, while proceeding at
an alleged reckless rate Of speed.
Iverson was held for subsequent
trial in the Rockville police court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-07-02
HURT I'M AUTO CRASH

STAUNToN, Va, July 2 "a. "A.
shonts. travelling salesman, staun-
ton, was injured In an automobile
accident near Charlottesville. va.
shonts had intended to come to
Staunton BY train, but accepted 4
trip with another salesman In an
automobile, As they topped hill
lust west Of Charlottesville the car
N which the StauntOn man was
riding coliIded with another machine.
Both cars were overturned and badly
wrecked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-07-02
Home Near Culpeper
Is DESTROYED by Fire

CULPEPER, Va. July Fire
Of undetermined origin destroy q
the home Of J. T. Frazier, at Nor
man. The first notice the family
had Of the blaze was when they
heard the back part Of the house
cave in, Only a small part Of the
damage was covered BY insurance.
There were 10 people in the houss
when the fire was discovered, but
all escaped safely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-07-02
STRICKEN As SHE DIMES

Stricken in a lunchroom In the
900 block Of Ninth st. N. W., Miss
Alice B. Lettau, 20. OF AS Sixth
st. N. W., was removed to Elmer.
gency Hospital where physicians re-
ported Miss Lettau was suffering
an attack OF appendicitis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-07-02

Robert i. Ripley, creator Of 'sBe-
Ileye It or NOtl' sold the very first
cartoon he ever submitted to 3
magazine to Life when he YVES IL
years old. But it was many years
before he sold another ONE ana ID
years before he became recognized
a. the greatest cartOonlBt I'm Amer
lea. Rlpley's cartoons win appear
daily IN The Washington Herald be-
ginning next Tuesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26
R00/7In l,HCH hlq51sxNG7SHR EcE3NED
HIS MOTHERS BLESSING
Photograph Courtesy Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce.

Lafayette came with Washington's
nephew, Robert Lewis, to pay his re-
spects to the mother of the greatest
American. She received the courtly
Frenchman in her garden, met all his
fine phrases with dignity and gave
him her blessing when he babe her
good-by. AS he left he said to a
friend, 81 have seen the only Roman
matron of ny day."
It was inl this little home. too that.
| the last scene in the association of the
Washington mother and son took
| place. In the spring Of 1889, Charles
Thompson, secretary of congress, ar
rived at Mount Vernon to notify
Washington that he had been elected
the first President of the new nation.
After preparing to accompany ThOmp-
son to New York, then the capital of
the United States, Washington rode to
Fredericksburg to say good-by to his
mother. Both knew that this would
probably be the last time they would
see each other, for Mary Washington
was then past eighty years of age and
suffering from cancer. After an affec-
tionate greeting between mother and
son, so says one account, Washington
said, "The people, Madam, have been
pleased. with the most flattering unan-
unity to elect me to the chief magis-
tracy of the United States; but before
can assume the functions of that Of
fee have come to bid you an affec
tiOnate farewell. So soon as the pub
lie business: which must necessarily be
encountered in arranging a new gov
eminent, can be disposed of. l shall
hasten to Virginia"
"You will see me no MORE" she in
terrupted him, 'my great age, and the
disease which is rapidly approaching
my vitals, warned me that shall not
be long in this world. trust in God.
1 am somewhat prepared for better.
But 60, George, fulfill the high desti-
MES which Heaven appears to assign
you. Go, my son, and may that Heav-
ems and your Mothers blessing be
with you always" She died on Au-
gust q, 1889, and was buried in a
spot on the Kenmore estate which she
herself had selected.
For many years the Mary Washing
ton home belonged to various owners.
In 1890 an effort was made to take
it down and erect it again at the
Worlds Columbian exposition in Chi
cago. The protest which this plan
aroused resulted in the purchase of
the house by the Association for the
Preservation of virginian Antiquities.
Since that time it has been in charge
of a Fredericksburg branch of the as
ISOLATION which has opened it to the
public. Last year it was the scene
of a special observance Of Mothers
Day, and future years may see this
spot become a national shrine on
Mothers Day each year, when an
Americans join the women of Virginia
in honoring the mother Of the first and
greatest American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26

mate and young mans companion. OF
the mother / was more afraid than
of my own parents; she awed me in
the midst of her kindness; and even
now, when time has whitened my locks
and l am the grandfather of second
generation, could not behold that
majestic woman without feelings it is
impossible to describe"
Mother and son were much alike
in character, personal appearance and
conduct. B0rn were wanting in hu.
Amor and Imagination, and both pos.
sessed In an extreme degree conscien.
dousness, gentleness and determine.
tion," says the writer previously re.
ferred to. More recent historians have
shown that more than once during
Washington's early life there was a
clash of these two strong wills, but
there was strong bond of affection
between them, nevertheless.
At the outbreak of the Revolution
Washington, realizing the dangers
which the war would bring to vir-
ginia, tried to induce his mother to
move into town from her home on the
Rappahannock opposite Fredericks-
burg. She had previously declined the
offer of a home with her daughter,
Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis, declaring
that she preferred to rule her own
home. But at last Washington's in
sistence prevailed, and in March, 1875,
he and his sister moved her, still pro.
testing, into home in Fredericksburg,
which Washington had bought from
Michael and Esther Robinson in 1772
1t was part of the original Kenmore
estate. Betty Lewis home. The gar
den was separated from the Kenmore
garden BY fence and gate. Just as
it was American women who erected
the monument to Mary Washington,
so it was group of American WON.
en- who have preserved the unpreten-
tious cottage where Mary Washington
lived from March, 1775. until August,
17SY.
Although Mary Washington had
strenuously objected to leaving her
plantation, she soon grew very fond
Of her little home in Fredericksburg,
and enjoyed being near her daughter
and her church at which she was a
constant and devoted attendant. 1t
was in this home that she lived, far
from the dangers her son was encoun-
tering in the fight for liberty, but she
was in constant receipt from him of
news of that struggle. Here she re-
ceived the courier to tell her of his
splendid victory at Trenton, and it
was here that he came to her after
the battle Of Yorktown, accompanied
by French and American officers. 1t
was on this occasion that for the one
and only time she shared the honors
that had come to her now.famous son.
A grand ball was given in his honor
in Fredericksburg and the proud moth
er, leaning on the arm of her son, was
the belle of the evening.
1t was here, too. that Marquis de
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26
Handkerchief in History

The handkerchief is one of the re-
finements Of Roman civilization. 1t
came into general use in polite society
during the reign Of Henry VIII of
England. 1t is probably connected
with ecclesiastical costumes and may
have been an outgrowth of the man.
iple. which was originally of linen and
worn over the fingers of the left hand
and used for the same purpose for
which the handkerchief was used to a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26

ment or two to draw the timepiece
from his pocket and regard it grave.
ly.
Every passerby smiled at Bobby's
performance, but the climax came
when his little cousin. Betty. tripped
along and asked him the time.
Bobby regarded his watch perplex-
eddy for moment, and then replied
with dignity: '"Two inches to fourl"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26
% the story Of til


e men. Washington himself
said that his mother was the
beautiful woman he ever saw,
even more interesting than this
atural tribute paid by a son is the
testimony contained in letter writ
ten in 1772. Curiously enough this
letter was found in a deserted house
Lear the York river during the Civil
war. 1t reads as follows:
WINS Burg. We 7th of Octr 1872
Dear Sukey; Madame Ball of Lancas-
ter and Her Sweet Molly have gone
HON. Mama thinks Molly the Com.
Hest Maiden She Knows. She is about
sixteen yrs. old. is taller than Me is
very Sensible. Modest and Loving.
Her Hair is like unto Flax, Her Ewes
are the color of Yours and her Chekes
are like May Blossoms. wish You
could See Her."
The sweet Molly" referred to in
that letter was Mary Ball, who OH
March 6. 1870, became the wife of An.
gustine Washington, friend and
neighbor Of her fathers, and it was
on February %, 1882, that she gave
birth to the boy who was destined to
be the founder of a new nation. In
addition to being a woman of great
beauty Mary Washington seemed to
have been remarkable woman in
many respects. "a silent, serious,
woman, she was, self-contained, self.
respecting, and reserved" says an
early writer. During the forty.six
years of her widowhood she managed
her household and farm without the
assistance of any adviser and reared
her children to usefulness and honor.
and saw them go forth into the world
equipped for its work and pain. That
they, each and all revered her. and
sought her council in every emergency
is sufficient testimony of her worth
and ability. Mrs. Washington's lack
of personal ambition and her consti-
tutiOnal reserve were qualities which
prevented her from becoming popu-
larry known to the public, even at a
time when the people were eager for
any opportunity to show her honor
But no demonstration was ever made
in her behalf and there is but one in
stance recorded when she appeared
in public with her son."
Another tribute to Mary Washington
is contained In the statement of Law.
renee Washington, of Chotank, who
wrote as follows: II was often here
lat the home on the Rappahannock)
with George-his playmate. school
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26
The Time by Inches

When Bobbie was six, he was given
real watch which, regardless of
quality or accuracy, had a loud tick.
Naturally, the little fellow was very
proud, and he would stroll up and
down the street. stopping every mo-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26

certain extent in France in the Eight
eenth century. At this period hand
kerchiefs were richly ornamented.
Women adopted the use of colored
handkercniefs as soon as the taking
of snuff became an established custom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26

mEALY you'll be asounded how quickly PERNA builds
X This old internal medicine, originally Doctors
prescriptions IRONao herbs that physicians
recognize during Soon breaks those stubborn
coughs due colds wakes the Appetite helps assimilation enerees
normal elimination the entire system So pleasant to
take really stimulating. The fact don't have to
miseraby i'll to need and PERUNA. Ask ~
the millions who have enjoyed its benefits the "a
you're merely tired OUT lack pep, have ASK
food, bottle the differ. Your
See how brings back and Keeps there Dme6t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26

There have been more than 100
rainy days above the normal since
1916 in England. S-iit
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26

Teeth of Animals
Among animals the elephant has
he fewest teeth. They number ten,
counting the two tusks. The anteater,
however, has no teeth whatever.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26

to a woman. Perhaps the simple in
scription on the monument explains
the reason for that distinction. 1t
reads Mary, the Mother of Wash
ington."
AS the annual celebration of Moth
RS Day-it is May IL this year-ap-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-04-26
M6SHlWGz0u MINIS NoZ1HgR
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

N THE town of Fred
ericksburg, Va, there
stands a lofty stone
shaft which is said to
have the unique distinc-
ton of being the only
monument in the United
States erected entirely
by the efforts of women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

sale" thereafter took place regularly
at the town hall under the auspices of
the city fathers.
Blushing Gretchens were put on a
platform to be bid for by admirers, the
highest bidder securing the right to act
as the cavalier" of the fair prize for a
twelvemonth, during which period she
was not supposed to dance or associate
with any other swain. Sometimes life
unions resulted, sometimes not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

club women aided in the enactment Of
a law to preserve the native flowers.
Mrs. George r. Kilt, State president,
has asked the club women to furnish
$50 names for walks, bride paths and
roads for the grounds of q new hotel
here. The names are to be of Indian
and Spanish origin and peculiar to the
early history of the State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
GIRLS ARE "AJCTI0NED."
Practice of Raising Revenue Dates
From Seventeenth Century.

ST. GOAR. Germany CP).-Putting
up maidens for auction still is a IA
vored pursuit of the merry, If icy,
Springtime in this part of the Rhine
region.
The practice dates from the seven
teenth century, when some inventive
burromaster thought of a new method
for raising the local revenue, and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

ling Of the strike of employees by force
or show of force"
Col. Lehman. the Times said, made
several attempts to have the corpora
tons headed by DR.. Arthur Mothruff
adjust their grievances with their en-
ployeS in peaceful way. Failing, Col.
Lehman offered his designations, which
were accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
MILLIONS FOR SCHOOLS.
Mexico Sets Aside Huge Sum for
Education.

NEW ORLEANS OpD.-The Mexican
government Is spending millions of dol
lars to raise 1000 600 Indian children
out Of their age-old apathy. says Miss
Adelia Palacios Of the University of
Mexico.
For education of Indians alone the
Mexican government Just has allotted
$40, 900 600 out Of a total educational
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
WOMEN HELP. ENACT LAW.
Arizona Preserves Desert Flower
From Ruthless Vandals.

TUCSON, Ariz. CPD.-Through the eff
forts of Arizona club women the giant
sahuaro, the State flower, and other
desert fora will be preserved from van
dals and destruction.
Finding the flower was rapidly dis
appearing because OF collectors, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
QUITS RAYoN POSITION.
Col. Lehman Said to Have Dis
approved Handling of Strike.

NEW YORK, May IS CP).-The New
York Times said today 1t has learned
that Col. Herbert H. Lehman, acting
governor. resigned April 18 as director
OF the American Glanzstoff Corpora
ton and the American Bemberg Cor
poration of Elizabethton, Tenn, rayon
and artificial silk manufactures, be-
cause he did not approve of the hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Installation Of machinery in the new
Chinese mint at Shanghai has been
completed.
In India last year men killed 1908
tigers, and tigers slew 1888 men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Lights under glass will be footwarm-
ers OF trafic police in Edinburgh.
In Hungary many Protestant minis
tiers get $25 a month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

appropriation of $4,000, ooo." says Miss
Palacios. The money will be used not
alone for elementary school training.
but to get the Indians out of an apathy
settled upon them by the miserable pow
erty in which most of them live"
The plan comprises economic aid by
teaching the Indians various industries
appropriate to the region. including,
canning and preserving of Mexican
fruits"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

A pulpit shaped like a ships prov
has been installed in the Seaman'S
Bethel at Falmouth, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Nearly $4,000 pairs of canvas rub
ber-soled shoes we're sent from this to
other countries In q recent month.
The Washington times., 1929-01-25
COLLEGE.
BOXING SEASON

Georgetown University ushers I'm
the collegiate boxing year here to-
night when the ring representatives
of Western Maryland College are
entertained in the Ryan gym at
$50 o'clock. Athletic Director Lou
Little has made preparations to
house a crowd of 1,200.
Seven bouts are programmed for
the customary three rounds of two
minutes duration. They viii be
conducted under college rules.
Some thrilling bouts are an.
ticipated, especially I'm the
heavier classes where some of
the boxers are known to Dis
trict fans. A warm session Is
due when Bob Greeves, Of
Georgetown, and Bob Ekaitis,
Of Western Maryland, scufflc In
the niddleweight division.
Charlie Fish. OF the Blue and
Gray, and Capt. Dick Norris, Of
Western Maryland, should provide
some spirited action in the middle
weight class. Jack Tierney. of
Georgetown, and Jiggs Downer, OF
Western Maryland, win clash as
heavyweights.
The bouts are open only to those
holding membership in the George
town Athletic Association. Ticket
books can be procured from Lou
Little at the Hilltop.
The Washington times., 1929-01-25
'(Ill
! 'NWvIIn|

Georgetown Recreation, Laague
I'D. G. Paper Manufacturing
Company VS.. Georgetown Recrea-
ton. Il
Athletic Club LeagueAllied
Roofing VS.. RiaIto.
Princes Georges County Leag1,e
Section /: Legion No. 2 W. Ar
cades; international VS.. College
Park.
Bethesda League Rix A. &. W.
Chevy Chase Gardens.
Odd Fellows League Washing.
ton VS.. Columbia.
Northeast Artie Bells
VS.. Acme.
Rebekah League-Ruth VI. Es.
ther; Schuyler Colfax vs. Naomi:
Rebekah vs.. Friendship.
National Capital League--T In.
wood VS.. New England Cafe.
Princes Georges County League
-Hilltoppers VS.. University Park.
Southern Diaries League Au-
ditors VS.. Maintenance; Engineers
VS.. Special Route Statesmen; Ac.
counting VS.. Sales; Route Sales.
men VS.. Frigidaire; Shipping De.
partment VS.. Retinning.
Terminal r. r. Y. M. c. a..
League-Delux VS.. Auditors Of
flee.
District League Arcadia vs.
Stanford Paper Company.
u. S. Naval Gun Factory
League-Hauling vs.. Tube; Out
side VS.. Drafting; Erecting VS..
Planning: Miscellaneous vs. Radio;
r. M. VS.. Broadside Mount.
The Washington times., 1929-01-25
Chicago Fencing Team
Fights to Keen HOnOrs

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.--Led by Capt.
Elmer Friedman, the University Of
Chicago fencing team is ready to
make a tough battle to retain fenc-
ing honors this year in the Big Ten
conference
The schedule is as follows: At
Ohio Wesleyan, February i; at
Ohio State, February Q; at Iowa,
February is: at Illinois, February
%; at Wisconsin, March :; confer.
encs ct Illinois. March ..
The Washington times., 1929-01-25
Basketball Is Blamed
For Flat Feet Increase

II INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25.--Basket.
bali, the major pastime OF high
school students Of the Middle West,
Is responsible for growing in.
crease In broken arches or fiat
feet it was disclosed here by Ma.
rins recruiting service officers.
OF 1872 recruits examined last
year by DIR. e. p. Kunkel. chief
medical examining officer for this
district, 110 were rejected and a
large majority of those turned
down were former high school
basketball players who had "flat
feet" according to DR.. KunkeI.
Eighty yoMths, all Of whom had
played basketball, were rejected FOR
'flat feet" by the South Bend
and.) recruiting office, accordinr to
local Marine officers,
The Washington times., 1929-01-25
HIGHT


At Jackson, Mich.-Johnny RislO,
Cleveland heavyweight, outpointed
Tut jackson, negro, OF washington
Court House, Ohio (1O).
At Johnstown, Pa.--Murray Git
litz, New York, outpointed Ike Nc
Fowler, Johnstown negro heavy
weight QO).
At Lawrence. Mass.--Andy Cal
lahan, Of Lawrence, defeated Al
Del Galdo, New York lightweight (1O).
frankie Dundee. Of Lawrence,
outpointed Lou seyerns, Of Erie,
Pa. (S).
At Philadelphia-R Richie King, of
Philadelphia, outpointed Ernie
Caeser. also of Philadelphia (Sl.
At Elam, Pa.-Gene Jeanette, of
Norristown, Pa, won from Bob
Mitchell, Philadelphia, on technical
knockout (6l
At New York Harry Ferry, Of
McKeesport, Pa, won decision over
Stan Reid. OF Newburgh, ". z. 90.
The Washington times., 1929-01-25
Howard Quint Spurts
To TOppIe Clark, 1892

Trailing by 10 points, the How
ard University tossers spurted to
defeat Clark University, 1882, last
night. The Southerners led the
Bisons. rs to is. at the end OF the
first half. Williams. forward. led
the locals attack with nine goals.
Howard will open the first OF q
series of games away from home
Monday night, playing Hampton
Institute at Hampton. Other con-
tests will be played at Chicago,
West Virginia Collegiate Institute,
Richmond, Petersburg. Lawrence
vile, Va, and Lincoln University
at New York city.
The Washington times., 1929-01-25
Rice Defends Title
Against Rex Beach

PALM BEACH, Fla. Jan. 25.---
Rex Beach, novelist, will meet
Grantland Rice, sports writer, to-
day in the final match OF the an.
nual writer's and artists golf tour
nanent here. Rice is defending
champion.
Beach went into the finals BY
eliminating Jefferson Machaner.
the cartoonist, 2 and i. Rice ad.
vanced over A. w. schepp, Of st.
Louis, and 2.