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The Washington times., 1929-11-16
Story

THERE are some questions
which every man must de-
- eide for himself. When
he balances fortune in one hand
and love in the other no other
man can weigh them for him.
It is his choice and his alone.
Such a choice now faced
Bob ,Grannet, not yet 30, but
six years out Of an engineering
school where his brilliant Schol-
arShip had given promise which
he had more than fulfilled.
The Consolidated Mining
Company wanted him and
wanted him badly. Enough so
to offer him double his present
salary and q share Of its profits.
It was q tempting and flatter-
ing offer and, under ordinary
circumstances Bob would have
gladly accepted. But it meant
aoing to South America and
living there.
More than that it meant leav-
ing Eleanor Chadwick and leav-
ing her forever. Leaving her
to another man and leaving his
heart behind him.
The Consolidated Mining
Company had given him q
month to decide and make the
necessary arrangements should
he accept, but two weeks had
passed without his arriving at
a decision.
He had thought and studied
it from every angle and still he
couldn't decide. To pass up such
an opportunity would be fool
ish in the extreme. But to &C.
cept it would mean a lifelong
heartache. And there was no
compromise it was one or the
other.
II only he could talk to Flea
nor but, then, he couldn't. He
never had been able to talk to
her, not as he wanted to. He
realized that she regarded him
as merely one Of dozens Of per-
Sonable young men she knew
and though his eyes followed
her whenever he was near her
how could she know Of that?
Or care in the least about it?
He couldn't go to her and
say, Give had O splendid op-
portunity offered me to go to
South America and work. I'll
go if you'll go with me aS my
wife. I can't go without YOU"
Why, she would Just laugh
and say, Bob, you're so funny.
I couldn't think Of living in
South America"
Other men might have been
able to ask her. Bob had read
Of such men but he couldn't.
whenever he was with her he
became dumb or Stammering.
He couldn't, he just couldn't,
stand the thought Of her laugh
ing at him when he attempted
in his clumsy manner to lay his,
heart and name at her feet.
He had talked about the
offer to his friends but he had
never mentioned Eleanor and
the unknowing part she was
playing in his inability to
make up his mind. He didn't
even know that she had heard
Of the offer until he met her
at the Saturday night dance ct
the country club and she came
up to him as he stood moodily
smoking on the porch.
81 hear you're thinking Of
going to South America, Bob"
she said. That's fine because
I'm going there, too. Father
wants to establish q factory
branch there and he's taking
The Washington times., 1929-11-16

"Pat, you can answer that
yourself. If you were absolutely
sure Of Guy, If he kept telling
you with every other breath how
marvellous he thought you, you'd
not be going hot and cold with
suspense, would you?"
Eyes, but If he did care like
that, he WOULD say 1t. IT'S
only the girl who has to worry
about keeping him guessing.
It's not fair"
Life isn't fair--it doesn't
have to bother about being fair.
You play the game with the
The Washington times., 1929-11-16


She turned, saw her moth
knew And you never told
Then her father stopped the
new little car, poked his head
from the window and with q
wide, boyish grin. "Come on out.
girls"
Pat flew across the patio. She
stood with one foot on the run
ming board, her eyes full Of big
shine and q torrent Of eager,
excited questions rushing from
her lips.
without waiting for any an"
swers she stood aside and sur
Veyed the spiffy little sport
coupe. Very small it was-very
inexpensive, but gallant and
sturdy, with trim lines and q
jaunty air. It was painted a
cleaning purple, with long sill
yer line streaming across the
body.
"And you never told me a
word! I dent see how you
dared! That's why you asked
what color I'd like the old boat
painted. Oh, It's lovely. It's q
little dream"
Then, as Pat fingered the
clock, the bit Of inlaid wood at
the window and fooled with the
gears: well, get in, won't you?
Drive her down the road q bit"
"Oh, we better wait for
mother, hadn't we? And
Dickie'll be wild if I take the
first ride without him. Where
is he? Never around when you
want him! Oh, dear!"
Laura pushed open the, win
dow and called. Both hair and
eyes glinted: '"Try it. out, Pat,
dear"
They went humming and
laughing down the drive.
"PurrS nicely, Pat"
"Oh, it's q bird. It's a thrill.
It's. just q darby. Dad, aren't
you extravagant? We can't af-
ford two cars, can we?"
"Oh, we'u scrape by. Do you
really like it?" ~. -.
do I? It's so easy and Sinky
to sit in. Are you going to take
this one to work and leave the
old one for your. ladieS?"
The ladies would love that,
"Oh, is mother to have this
one? No wonder she looked so
thrilled. Aren't you the old
sport, thought"
"We'1l toss for it," --.
Laura came out as they drove
back. They all stood there
prattling happily. finding new
qualities to praise as though
such a car had never before
rolled on wheels.
you're pleased, Pat?" said
"Am I. But what about your"
Perhaps you'll take me for
. ride now and then"
"What do you mean, rnother?"
1.It'S yours Of course"
MINE? Why should 1t be
Hnine2" She looked up almost
with dismay. saw her mother
brush her eyes; heard her
mother laugh.
'sDidn't you tell her. Rich
ard?"
Il will now. It's yours, Pat,
old thingl''
completely stunned. 'But why?
/ wouldn't feel right taking 1t.
Oh, mother, why should he give
It to me?" Then with q gay,
teary appeal, "after all, he was
your lover firsti"
Richard Dawn came over and
tucked an arm about Pat. "She
wants you to have it, girl. We.
want you home every night.
And, Of course, you counldnt
hike I'D these hills from the
train every day. SO we're send
ing you off to college like the
lady we know you arel"
Pat looked from one to the
other, her cheeks red, her eyes
wet. She kissed them and said
silly, half-hysterical things.
Then to cover her glowing, I'M
controIlable happiness she darted
down the path, grabbed the
neWly-arrived q n d aStounded
Dickie by the arm, hauled him,
jabbering, explosive, protesting
to the car. They waved excited
" and went rolling off together.
That night after dinner Pat
and her father went out. They
The Washington times., 1929-11-16
GOVERNORS
All Frankly Reveal What
Then Think of Prohibition

Some of the most startling state
ments on the evils of Prohibition
submitted in the Hearst $4,000
Temperance Contest came from
these men whose work and training
place them among the highest in
tel1ectual groups in America.
These men are trained in viewing
national questions effectively.
Their statements cannot be con-
strued as the hasty utterances of
personal feelings.
What they have to say, and what
they would do to save America in
The Washington times., 1929-11-16
This Day in Our History

The British, commanded by General Howe captured Fort
Warrington on the Hudson November 16 i776 After
this defeat Washington began his famous retreat which
ended with victory at Trenton on Christmas Eve.
The Washington times., 1929-11-16
Dr.. Bisch's Daily Health Hint

When the baby suffers attack Of colo keep the feet
warm place the child upon les abdomen hotwater
bag In older children half soda mint tablet in table
spoonful Of amogt hot water may be useful
The Washington times., 1929-11-16
Read
Tempera ance
orPrOhibitiOn? or
Bv FRANCIS J. TIETSORT

A remarkable book, summarizing
the 71,248 plans and statements
received by the Hearst $3.50
Temperance Contest. Fascinating
as a novel, accurate as public
document, this book is the first
complete and authoritative anal
ysis of the Prohibition problem.
The Washington times., 1929-11-16
NOW CONTINUE
CHAPTER IL
BY ELEN0RE MEHERIN
luthOr Of "Chickie' and Other Famous Serials

TMAT had been standing at the window Idly-m glow
and day dream Suddenly she sprang back and called
to her mother with startled slowness Wel-wiN you
look what's coming up the drive. Just look at mm!
She turned her mothers flushed, happy eyes, You
knaw9 And Won never told me? Well-the pair of you
The Washington times., 1929-11-16
AUTHORS, EDUCATORS,
ARTISTS, SENATORS, MAYORS,

the gravest crisis this country has
faced since the Civil War consti-
tute a part of the most startling
book ever published on Prohibition.
The Washington times., 1929-11-16
A $500 book for :

Just clip the coupon, pin
one dollar bill to it, then mail
to the Temperance Editor, The
Washington Herald, 1319-1s21 H st.
N. W., and your volume will be for
warded to you Immediately.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
MAN FLEES, LEAVING HIS
COMPANION TO BE CAUGHT
Prohibition Agents Seize George
Bittinger Monday Evening.

Charles Hanlin leaped from the car
which he was driving down lane
Monday evening near New Germany,
this county, and left George Bittinger,
his companion, holding the bag" or
rather the kegs, with result that
Bittinger is lodged in the county jail,
Cumberland, in default of 81, 800 bond
on Federal charges of the manufac-
ture, transportation and sale of intoxi-
eating liquor.
Federal officers from the Cumber-
land prohibition office were en- route to
a still they believed to be located near
New Germany when they met the
Hanlin coach on the narrow road. The
machine backed away and the officers
dismounted. When they approached
Hanlin fled and Bittinger was collared.
In the car the officers found three five
gallon kegs filled with recently-made
liquor.
Bittinger was taken to the city jail,
Cumberland, and lodged over night.
He was given hearing before U. S.
Commissioner Thomas j. Anderson
Tuesday morning. Hanlin's car is
held
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
.5COUT BENEFIT PICTURE
WILL BE HELD TOMORROW
Richard ''Skeets'' Gallagher to
Star in alexander the Great"

H. c. VIEWERS Merry go-round,
alexander the Great" featuring
Richard "Skeets" Gallagher, will be
the moving picture presented Friday
night, July 10, at the Maryland thea
IRE, for the benefit of the Oakland
Troop of Boy Scouts. There will also
lie two reels of sound film, "The Col
legians."
The proceeds will help the Boy
Scouts defray their expenses at their
summer camp on Deep Creek Lake,
which will start either on July 20 or
30. Everyone is asked to buy ticket
md assist the boys. Tickets are be-
ing sold by members of the troop,
which will be good on Friday, July 10,
instead of Wednesday, July II, as
stated on the ticket. Admission will
oe-15 and 35 cents.
From $500 to $500 is required each
year to sc I'd the boys to camp for two
weeks eac.. year," Mrs. B. l. Gender,
pres dent O. the Ladies' Auxiliary
said, land it S hoped that substan-
Jial amount w be raised at the bene-
it picture. E&ch boy who attends
camp is charged S. if he is able to
pay it. If not he is taken along any
way, provided rs troop record
throughout The year has been good
one"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
so PRESENT AT MEETING
OF MT. LAKE COMMUNITY
III. V. Leighton Elected Presi-
dent-E. E. Friend Secretary.

The annual meeting of Mountain
Lake Park community was held yes
terday, with 80 property owners pres
ent, either in person or represented
by proxy. Mr.. H. V. Leighton was
elected president and Mr.. E. E. Friend
secretary. Harvey and Fouch, retir-
ing members of the annual committee,
were reelected for the ensuing year.
J. L. Echard was reelected superin-
tendent of roads and streets.
The report of the annual commit
tee disclosed that the assessable prop
erty in the Park totaled approximately
$494,500, which at 65 cent tax rate
will produce a revenue of about So,
600, on which the budget for the COM
ing year was based.
The question of a quorum being
present was raised, but the president
held, under advice of counsel, that
under the charter and constitution a
majority of the property owners pres
ent and voting constituted a quorum
and in that respect the meeting was
legally constituted. 1t further trans
pired that the charter of the Mt. Lake
Park Association had expired some
four years ago.
The question Of adequate fire pro-
lection was presented, but no action
was taken.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
Arrests Made Yesterday by Fed
eral Prohibition Agents.

Alfonso Borelli, Oakland; Mrs.
Maggie Right, south of Gortner, and
Mrs. Meyer, Of near Wilson Station,
were arrested yesterday by Federal
Prohibition agents on alleged viola
tions of the liquor laws. They were
brought to the Oakland jail where
they were held until yesterday after
noon when they were taken to Cum
berland, where they will be given a
hearing before U. S. Commissioner
George Anderson on charges of sale
and possession of liquor.
Borelli was indicted at the last term
of court but his trial was never
brought up due to insufficient evil
dence and the fact that the informer
could not be found.
Federal and county officers discov-
cred still Tuesday afternoon which
is alleged to have belonged to Dave
Sisler, of Salt Block, this county, but
those in charge of operations fled be-
fore the officers could make any ar
rests. The plant was destroyed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
Baltimore Epworth Leaguers in
Session at Park.

The Baltimore conference of the
Epworth League opened at Mt. Lake
Park on Monday with $50 registered
the first day. Those in attendance
will be busy with class work from
seven until II o'clock in the mornings,
rest or recreation in the afternoons,
and services again at nights.
The Pittsburgh conference closed on
Sunday night with very impressive
candle service. During the week quite
a number of young people made
known their intention of engaging in
special Christian work, six of them
to become ministers. 1t is said that
most of the young men entering the
ministry in the Pittsburgh conference
come through the Epworth league.
The Baltimore conference will close
on Monday when the leaguers will re-
turn to their home by special train.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
UNINSPECTED CARS TO Be
HALTED BY STATE POLICE
Total of LAOS Cars Inspected in
Oakland in "Save-a-Life Cam
paign Which Just Closed

All cars which do not display the
inspection stickers of the Save-a-Life
campaign, which ended at Midnight
Monday, will be stopped by State Off
GERS and action taken against the driv-
ers, according to an announcement
from E. Austin Baughman, commits
sioner of motor vehicles, Baltimore.
Official examining stations were
notified that after July Is, State off
GERS would stop the uninspected cars
and compel their drivers to take them
to station for examination, and the
garages were notified to continue to
inspect cars until further notice.
LAOS Inspected at Oakland
A total of 1,40S automobiles were
inspected at the five Oakland inspec-
ton stations, and between 60 and IS
percent of them were found to be in
good condition, according to those in
charge.
The five stations and the number of
cars inspected follows:
Kerins Brothers garage, 1856; E. S.
Evans, 351; Standard garage, 252;
Edwards Chevrolet Sales, 225; and
Treacy's garage, IA.
1t was estimated that 10000 auto
mobiles in the state were still unin-
spected when the campaign ended on
Monday night. Mr.. Baughman
warned motorists who have had their
automobiles inspected to keep the Gin
spected" tags on the windshields for
thirty days.
The 900 official inspection stations
throughout the state were crowded
on Monday, the last day, with belated
motorists taking their machines in for
the going over, provided Yor in an act
passed by the last session of the Gen
eral Assembly. The law was passed
in an effort to forestall motor acct
dents which are the result of mechan-
zeal defects in automobiles.
Motorists have had sufficient
length of time to comply with the
law" Mr.. Baughman said, "and we
will not extend a single day of grace
to those who have not had their motor
vehicles examined" The campaign
began on June Is and was conducted
for period of thirty days. The first
of these campaigns was conducted in
October, 1927 and a total of 1908
automobiles were inspected in Oak
land and it was estimated that about
So per cent were in good condition.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
To Hold Good Citizenship Day
Sunday, August Is.

Good Citizenship Day, under the
auspices Of the Lords Day Alliance,
will be held this year on Sunday, Au-
gust Is, at Mt. Lake Park, it has
been announced by H. V. Leighton,
chairman for Garrett county.
There will be three meetings.; IL
a. M, 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. Hon. Guy
D. Golf, Clarksburg, W. Va, U. S.
Senator from West Virginia, has been
secured for the afternoon program
and he will speak on "The Funda-
mentals of American Civilization"
Other noted speakers will be pres
ent, it was stated, and all are invited
to attend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION
TO ATTRACT OVER 1000
Young Men and Women of The
United Presbyterian Church to
Gather at Mt. Lake, July 24-2S

Over two thousand young men and
young women of the United Presby-
terrain Church, representing fifty-sev-
en- presbyterics from coast to coast,
will attend the thirty-seventh national
convention of the Young Peoples
Christian Union, July 24-28, at Mt.
Lake Park.
Leaders of national prominence will
give addresses and conduct discussion
groups, among the number being
Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell, D. D.,
LII. D., of the New York area of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, president
of the Federal Council of Churches of
Christ in Christ in America; William
Hiram Foulkes, D. D., Ii. D., of New
ark, N. j., vice president of the Inter-
national Society of Christian Endeav-
or; Miss Edna Geister, recreation eX-
pert; Mrs. Catherine Miller Balm, of
Philadelphia, director of young peo-
Piles work of the Reformed Church in
the United States; Robert Allen Pol
lock, D. D., of Denver, Colorado, chair
man of the national committee; Rev.
Walter J. Skellie, missionary, of Cairo,
Egypt; Rev. John M. Bigham, of An
derson, S. c., general superintendent
of young peoples work in the Asso-
ciate Reformed Presbyterian Synod of
the South; and John E. Bradford, D.
D., of Chicago, general secretary of
the Board of Education. Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert H. Heinz, of Columbus, O., will
lead the singing.
Divided into small groups delegates
will study subjects such as vocations,
music, missionary and stewardship
education, building worship programs,
Bible school methods, young peoples
society methods, principles of recre-
ational leadership, organizing conven-
lions, and publishing papers. All of
the convention meetings will be open
to the public.
Eight fnalists, four young women
and four young men, selected from
a field of thirty-two district winners,
will compete Friday evening, July Sc,
in national oratorical contest, using
the theme, "The World for Christ"
Medals and one hundred fifty dollars
will be distributed to the winners in
the final
Stunt night is Saturday night, July
81, when delegates will make merry.
A series of recreation ball games ar
ranged between teams representing
presbyteries has attracted unusual in
terest.
The 1880 convention will be held in
Estes Park, Colorado. Last years
convention met in Conneaut Lake
Park, Pa. In 1927 the gathering was
held in Kansas City, and in 1926 in
Seattle, Washington.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
BIBLE SCHOOL TO CLOSE
WITH SPECIAL SERVICES
Will Be Held Sunday Evening in
Methodist Church-EnrOll-
ment Is Increased.

The second week of the Union Daily
Vacation Bible School, which is being
conducted in the Oakland Grammar
school building, got under way last
Monday morning with nine new pu-
pills, bringing the total enrolment to
12O.
The work is divided into grades
similar to the weekday school. Mrs.
w. W. Grant is superintendent of the
first three grades and Mrs. Delbert
Davis superintends the four upper
grades. Much interest and enthusiasm
have been shown in the work and the
attendance has been almost one hun
bred per cent throughout, those in
charge stated.
The boys of the fifth, sixth and sew
enth grades are given an hour day
in manual training, supervised by o.
T. eraser of the agricultural depart
ment of the high school. Each boy
has a project to be finished and ex-
hibited at the close of the school,
A picnic was provided for the chill
dren yesterday afternoon at Cherry
Run, south of Gortner. Games were
played and ice cream was served to
them.
To Hold Closing Service.
Owing to the Bow Scout benefit pic
ture on Friday evening, the closing
exercise of the school will be held
Sunday evening in the Methodist
Episcopal church. The public is in
vited to hear the program and in
spect the work done by the pupils of
the school, which will be on exhibit.
Credit will be given to the pupils on
that evening.
The children will render the follow
ing program:
"America;" prayer by the children;
explanation of the purpose and work
Of the school, by Mrs. w. W. Grant;
song, "The Bible" first grade; plant
ing Gods Garden" first grade; dram
atizing "The Good Samaritan" third
grade; song, Saviour like Shepherd
lead u.s." mission play, "Look unto
the Harvest" fourth grade; dramatic
ing "Peter's Friends Pray for Him. -
Continued on Page Eighth
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
Additional Spoke in Wheel of
Progress Is Said to be Slowing
Up Business Somewhat

The new size currency is a spoke
n the wheel of progress; everyone
seems to be in agreement on that
point. 1t is engraved on the best
paper obtainable; it is regarded as
counterfeit proof; it is designed to
save the government fabulous sum-
Since its appearance last Wednes
day, July 10, numerous quips and
funny stories have been told of the eff
feet its coupon-like size has had on
the public.
But now come the other stories, not
so good natured. Shopkeepers, bank
tellers, cashiers and others, who
handle large amount of the paper
currency during the course of days
work while in harmony with the YER
dict that it's spoke in the wheel of
progress, have agreed also that the
new spoke has made the wheel a
little bumpy.
Oakland Not Affected Much.
Banks and stores of Oakland have
not been affected much by the change
in size of the currency, tellers, cash
iers and merchants say. Although
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
knights Beginning to Prepare
For Labor Day Picnic.

Preliminary plans for the annual
Labor Day picnic, to be held under the
auspices Of the Knights of Pythias, on
September 2, at Oakland, were laid at
a short meeting of the leaders on
Tuesday night.
1t was decided to purchase car to
be given away on that date, but the
make of car was not announced. At
a meeting to be held in the near fu-
ture definite committees will be APP
pointed and then work will start in
earnest, Harry Stemple, one of the
members stated.
Installation of officers was held at
the meeting last Friday night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
Two Large Pate Glass Windows
Broken in Grrouse S Store.

Two large plate glass windows in
Smouse's store were smashed last Fri
day night when Rich rd West threw
a passerby into then. The flying
glass from one windoU caused the
other to break. No one was injured.
West was placed under arrest and
given hearing on Monday before w.
A. Gender, justice of the peace, who
fined him So and costs on a charge of
being disorderly. The windows were
not insured.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
YOUTH is CONVICTED OF
SECOND DEGREE MURDER
Killed Man on April Is Who He
Claimed Threatened Him.

James Greathouse, IS, yesterday
was convicted of second degree MUIR
der for the Staying of Charles Cas-
sidy near Reedsville, W. Va, on April
IS, by the Monongalia county circuit
court. The jury deliberated almost
two hours.
Defense counsel gave no Indication
that new trial would be asked. The
verdict carries a penitentiary sentence
of five to eighteen years.
Cassidy was found dead along a
highway and later Greathouse was ar
rested at Detroit. In confession in
troduced at the trial, Greathouse was
quoted as having said he killed Cas-
sidy when the latter threatened him.
Greenhouse is said to be former Gar
rett county resident.