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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
LOCAL BUSINESS
WOMEN In MEET
Mrs. Laura Houston Named
President AS Annual
Report Is Made

Mrs. Laura Houston was elected
president of the Brownsville Bust
ness and Professional Woman's club
at a special meeting OF the organ
ization held Wednesday evening at
the chamber OF commerce. Other
officers elected were Mrs. Frances
Chaplin, first vice president; Miss
Isabel Sterling, second vice presi-
dent: Miss Doris Faux, recording
secretary. Miss Effie Ingram. treas
urer. and corresponding secretary.
AS this was the final meeting Of
the year, officers and chairmen OF
standing committees made their
annual reports. It was shown that
the club has practically doubled in
membership during the year. the
present enrolment being As. and
that there are 20 emblem wearers in
the club.
Mrs. Pierce, chairman OF the edu-
cational loan fund. reported that
the loan made last year to a
Brownsville student had been re-
paid, and that SIS of the fund Is
now loaned to a student in the
junior college, with another SIS
available.
The next quarterly banquet Of the
Valley Federation of Business and
Professional Woman'S clubs was an
nounced for May q at Weslaco. at
which time the annual election of
officers will be held. Some discus
sion as To the next president was
had. but nc definite decision was
reached.
Mrs. Katherine Hamilton. presf-
dent. told the club Of a talk to be
given by Dr.. Minnie L. Maffett. of
Dallas. prominent Texas surgeon
and member Of the Business and
Professional Woman's club OF that
city. Dr.. Mafsett will speak on
public health at the Methodist
church in Harlingen. Nav 10. which
Is of special interest to Valley bust
ness women as she has visited here
several times. her last visit being
made in company with Miss Daisy
Leake. state president. at the fall
federation convention.
The club decided to accept the in
vitation OF Mrs. w. w. Bolinger.
Miss Mamie Bourne and Miss May
Lobdell 70 have a luncheon ct San
Carlos May 20. when unofficial re-
ports from the state convention will
be heard.
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COMMITTEES

Continued from Page One.)
what IL would cost at the time the
survey was made 10 build a new sys-
tenn like the old n was when Ii
was new. with all equipment new.
The $500. 404 is the amount of de-
probation from the reproduction
cost of S2.497. 1896. The reproduction
cost less the depreciation gives lis
the item of 81 $50 sol. or present
value as the report puts II. This *
the part Of the report that needs
special consideration.
ITO say that the present value Of
the system Is 81 ,669 .59f would be TO
presume that the system IS in good
condition and could be and would
be continued to be used In its pres
ent condition. But this we all know
is not true. To continue to use the
system IN its present condition is TO
invite failure upon failure. Unless
the rapidly increasing seepage con-
dition Of this system Is speedily cor
rected. the business people as we'll
rs the farmers will face an ex-
tremely dark future.
Must BE Rebuilt
"It must be assumed then that
the present system will be recon-
structed into a modern irrigation
system. III the American company
keeps II. this must be done: If tnev
sell IL to some other company nr in
dividual. this must be done: If they
sell II TO the farmers. this must t.
dcne. IL matters not who nvry
and operates the system. the ssep-
age must be stopped.
Another thing We want TO re-
member Is that the cost or this re-
construction should be practically
the same. no matter who does IL.
we must remember also that this
system should be worth as much IN
n concern as to another. since il
must be used for the same
IN whatever hands ii may be. There
fore. We must conclude that the
present value of the system Is The
same whether the company keeps N
or whether they sell It. And that
value 70 the company Is no more or
MOI less than what II Is worth 10
them In reconstructing the present
seepege system into a modern irri-
cation system. Likewise. ID II worth
no less or no more TO the farmers
than what 1t Is worth in recon-
structing the old system into a mod
ern irrigation system. But sorne
one Will say that at the present time
the company is receiving revenue
on a larger amount than what the
system Is worth for reconstruction
purposes. That Is likely true, but IL
IS being done at the expense of the
land owners through the loss Of
their lands by seepage. and the ul-
innate outcome Of such operation Is
total destruction of our lands and
no income az all to the company.
Therefore. we are forced back TO
our first conclusion that the present
value OF the system. no matter who
continues to operate ii. IS what II
Is worth in reconstructing this old
system into a modern irrigation sys-
TEN. capable OF delivering all the
water that Is pumped TO the lands
OF the system in All efficient man
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
200 RESERVE
ROOMSAT MEET
Decorators Arrive to Put
San Benito In Gala At
tire For Merchants
fsnecial to The Herald.l

SAN BENTTO, May 9.-More
than two hundred reservations for
the 1929 state convention Of re-
tail merchants associations. which
opens here Monday. have been
made, and an equal number Of res
crvations for visiting delegates are
expected TO be made before the
week is over.
Announcement Of this rush OF
requests for reservations was made
by Victor Fl. Mertz. chairman OF
the general committee in charge OF
entertainment.
Most Of the 500 or 500 visitors
who come 70 San Benito for the
convention will be housed in hotels
here and at Harlingen, although a
few will be In private homes. and
some will stay in Brownsville or
other cities of the Valley, where
they have friends or relatives.
Decorators OF the Interstate
Decorating company arrived In San
Benito Wednesday, and the task Of
putting up the large number Of
flags, pennants, bunting and other
decorations already shipped to the
city was started.
Copies OF the official program
for the convention. which were dis
tribated here today. after a large
number had been sent TO all parts
OF the state. show that the visitors
will have a busy round Of enter
tainment and business during their
stay In the Valley.
The business sessions will be
held in the Baptist church here.
starting early in the morning, and
continuing until about 3 o'clock In
the afternoon. Joint sessions will
be held except Tuesday afternoon,
when each OF the three organiza-
tions will hold separate sessions.
Luncheons Of most or the organi-
cations will be held separately dur
ing the three-day convention, with
Joint banquets in the evening.
Two long tours Of the Valley are
planned the first Monday evening,
when the visitors will 20 to Point
Isabel. Brownsville and Matamoros.
and the second Tuesday afternoon,
when they will be taken on a tour
OF Hidalgo and Willacy counties.
AUTOMOBILES are being signed 10
now to take them on these tours
OF the Valley section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
mrs. TAYLOR IS
ELECTED PREXY
Brownsville Woman to Head
9Th District Federation
For Ensuing Year
tsreclal 70 The Herald

HARLINGEN, May 9.-Mrs. Vol
ney w. Taylor Of Brownsville will
head the Fifth District Of the Texas
Federation Of Women's clubs IN
1o29-30. having been elected TO the
! office CT president at the Harrington
<~convention Thursday morning
shortly before adjournment.
4 Other officers elected we're Mrs.
u. Randall, San Antonio, first
vice president: Mrs. Walter House,
Kingsville. second vice president:
MRS. Henrietta Signor. Brownsville,
northumberland. No correspond
ing secretary or parliamentarian
was elected. the office Of CORE
spending secretary having been
combined with that Of the record
ing secretary. and the appointment
Of a pariiamentarian being left to
the president.
Del Rio was chosen as meeting
place for the convention in 1880.
Delegates assembled Thursday
morning In the Christian church.
instead Of the municipal auditorium,
IN which previous meetings. have
been held. Reports OF several dis
trlct chairmen. including the de-
'partment Of public welfare. press
publicity. and International rela-
tons. were heard. and standing
committees on club houses. hospi-
tally. speakers bureau, and junior
membership reported.
Three resolutions were presented
by the resolutions committee, en-
dorsing Is aims for the federated
clubs a public library In every coun-
", music IN 81 public schools. and
pubic health work IN the schools.
al Of which were ADOPTED.
The work Of the convention was
rushed to completion. closing with
announcements and the reading OF
the minutes. The delegates then
joined ~ singing God BE With You
TIL We Meet Again and adj
.iourned.
The larger part Of the group left
Tor Brownsville Immediately after
adjournment, where they we're 70
be entertained BY the federated
clubs Of that city with n luncheon
and sightseeing drives.
wednesday evening was dcsirnat-
Cd Presidents night. Mrs. sam ].
smith. Austin. president OF the dis
trict. and Mrs. w. r. Potter Of
n0wie. president of the state fed
Grafton delivering their messages 10
the fifth district delegates. Mrs. r.
a. Thompson Of San Antonio
brought a message from past presi-
dents Of the district.
Mrs Lee Joseph Of Austin. was
n principal speaker for the eve
h.ng, addressing the gathering on
world Amity." one OF the aims ~
women's clubs everywhere. She re-
viewed the history Of the League az
Nations. and other efforts 20 pro-
mote pesce. and cited figures show
eng the cost Of the past a in
lood. concluding with a discussion
OF the possibilities for world a
y Miss Ora White Of San Antonio. a
<well-known musician. gave several
o. numbers. The Rev. NJ. o. Ewing
gave the invocation. and Mrs. VOL
ney w Taylor, first vice president.
presided.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09

ner without damaging them at the
same time.
Asks Patience
about two Years ago the COM
pany made an offer through the
committee OF Is TO sell the system
to the farmers. I'm which offer they
stated they would see at what 1t Is
worth and include only such items
as are used and useful. It Is a
matter Of general belief that the
company would like 10 sell the Sys-
tenn to the farmers. and a general
belief also that the farmers would
like TO buy the system. If these two
beliefs are true. the situation re-
solves itself into a purely business
proposition.
Assuming that the company Is
still willing 10 sell at what the sys-
tenn is worth and include only such
items as are used and useful. II Il
reasonable to conclude that the
farmers would vote TO buy the sys-
TEN on such a basis. It must be
remembered that used and useful
includes only such items as would
be Of beneficial use in the recon-
struction and operation Of the svs-
TEN. The company will surely Of
Ter TO deal. II at all. with the farm
ers on such a basis: and the farmers
VIII lust as surely offer to deal. II
at al. with the company on such
a basis.
In conclusion. we ask your con-
tinued patience while negotiations
are IN progress. The deal is too
vast and vital to our interest for
nasty action We trust that we NAV
be able In the near future TO sub
NIT a proposition that will meet
your approval.
submitted by order OF committee
Of fifteen.
Wv. G. BAER. Secv..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
SAN BENITO BAND
IN RECITAL TONIGHT
Especial To The Heraldl

SAN BENTTO. May 9.-Large at
tendance at all the musical pro-
grams given in San Benito this week
rs part Of Music Week program has
been reported. and musical pro-
grams will be given during the re-
mainder Of the week.
The San Benito Municipal band i
to be presented In a concert Thurs
day night. 40 the city park across
from the Stonewall Jackson hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
Helen Wills Will
Curtsey Before Her
Majesty At Court

LONDON. May 9.-0P,-HeIen
wills. American tennis queen. in
silken train and plumes. viii cour-
tesy tonight before Queen Mary in
tne first presentation at the court 70
st. James.
Partaking in this evenings pre-
sentation also Will be seven other
americans. As many again from
the United States will be presented
queen Mary in the second court IN
oe held tomorrow night at Buck
ingham palace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
Commercial Course
VIII Be Added At
San Benito School
fSnecial 70 The Heraldl

SAN BENITO. May s.-Addition
OF a commercial course. designed
especially for high school pupils who
do not intend to go 70 college. Is
expected by the next term Of school
here, in the opinion Of Supt. T1ion-
as J. Yoe.
Ernest Baldwin has been en-
pIoyed as a combination instruction
OF commercial and science subjects,
and as junior high school coach.
Announcement also was made
that Orville Brown. who has been
head coach OF the junior high team
during the past year, will become
assistant high school coach.
Members of the school board an
nounced that all teachers in San
Benito schools who have applied for
re-appointment next year have been
reappointed. Several appointments
will be necessary TO take the place
of members of the staff who have
accepted appointments elsewhere.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
rs CARS
SHIPPED WEDNESDAY

Valley vegetable shipments in
carlots by freight totailed l25 cars
Wednesday the railroads reported
today.
Tomatoes with ~ cars lead in vol
Tune Of shipments. with green corn
second. 20 cars Of this commodity
moving. Cabbage was not in the
lineup Of products moving for the
first time In many weeks. but po-
tatoeS. missing from the report Of
Tuesday movement. returned We'd
nesday with 3 cars moving.
Other shipments we're mixed
vegetables q cars. carrots II. beets
and carrots !. beets .. onions , and
parsley I.
The total season movement was
n .969 cars.
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7"7
HOT CHECKS

Every merchant receives his share
Of hot checks. Some get their money
out OF them ... others do not. AS
collection specialists we are capable
OF obtaining the money from any
not checks you may have ON hand.
We are rendering this service 20
clients in all sections of the Valley.
Our charges are not high. Let us
60 into the matter with YOU. Ma
tional Collection Agency. Harrington.
Texas. Over the First National
Bank. Phone 631. w. q. Read,
Manager.-Adv.
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OBJECTS TO
u DEBT PLAN

PARIS. May 9.=P-Conflict IN
the allied nations camp over divi-
sion Of German r~eparations under
proposals Of Owen ID. Young. Amer
lean chairman Of the committee of
experts. has spread 10 Belgium. That
little country appeared today as one
OF the strongest DIRECTORS to the re-
ported revision Of the percentages
agreed upon at Spa after the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
A PRISONER
is RETURNED HERE

Manuel Moreno who escaped from
the Cameron county road gang Dec.
is, was returned here Wednesday by
Deputy Sheriff r. @. Delaney from
RaymOndvillc.
Moreno was recaptured and held
by Sheriff Luther Snow Of Wiilacy
county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
PAUpEr BOY WINS FORTUNE

COVENTRY. Eng. - William n
Nightingale. who passed his boy
hood in the poorhouse, left an es-
tate worth S7.500.0On.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
MILK DESTROYED

Ten gallons or watered milk we're
destroyed at a local .dairy wednes-
dav by the county inspector. The
milk contained ice.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-09
POTATO FESTIVAL.

Women Of the new Los Fresnos
Methodist church are to sell sand
wiches. coffee and cold drinks at
the potato festival 70 be held there
Saturday. May II. Funds realized
will be applied to needs or the
church.
The Washington times., 1929-09-12
BEST PROSPECTS
8p. m.-SelberIing Singers. wRC.
$3.50 p. m.-ShOw Boat, WATAL.
CHAIN PROGRAMS

8p m.-Seiberling Singers. WRC.
$3.50 D. m.-ShOw Boat, WMTAL.
H. CHAIN PROGRAMS
p. a. Mid-week Federation
Hymn Sing tN.B.C.l. New York.
WEAF, WRC. etc.
Hour (N.B.C.l, New York. WEAF.
Health Period tColumbla), WMAI.,
etc.
1918, p. NJ Musical Vignetfes
(COlnmbia), WBIAL. etc.
1880 y. m.-United States Marine
Band (Columbia). WMAI.. etc.
p. m. - Soldering singers
lN.B.C). New York, Wear, WRC.
stories tColuTnbIaS. WMAL, etc.
$3.50 p. m. - Jack Frost Melody
Moments tN.B.C.l; New York,
WEAF. WRC, WAR, etc.;. Gold
Seal Program (COlumsia), WMAL,
8 p. m.-HaIsey Stuart Program
GN.B.C.l. New York. WEAF. WRC,
WEI, WAR, etc.; Temple Hour
(COlumbla), WMAL, etc.
$3.50 p. nl.- Victor Pr0gFa m
N.B.C.l, New York, Wear, WRC,
WEEP, WAR, etc: Hank Simmons
Show Boat (COlumbia), WMAL, etc.
10 p. nl.-NatiOnaI BrOadcasting
and Concert Bur Q Ia Program
tN.B.C.), New York. Wear. WRC,
1915 p. m. - slumher Mnaic
lN.B.C), New York. WIZ, WRC,
1890 p. m.-En the Dreammaker'S
Studio (Colunbia), WMAL, etc.
DANCE MUSIC
IL p. m.-PhiI Spitainy's Orches-
The Washington times., 1929-09-12
Statue of Napoleon
Restored With TT. g. Aid

GLENoBLE, Sept. IL u.N.S.l-
One of the best beloved and well
known statues of Napoleon, In this
city, will be restored with the
help of American funds.
For some time the inhabitants
Of Grenoble have been collecting
funds among themselves for the
restoration Of this statue. They
needed $4,000 for the work, and
succeeded in amassing over half OF
the sum. but no more.
Learning of the impasse, Charles
Evan Fowler. American engineer,
came to their aid with a donation
Of several thousand francs and
promised to get subscriptions from
other Americans to cover the rest.
The Washington times., 1929-09-12
New Government to Be
Elected in Australia

LONDON. Sept. IL U.N.S).-
Premier Bruce of Australia an
nounced the dissolution of the
Australian parliament as a result
of the government defeat on Tues
day, according to an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Canberra
this afternoon. A general election
will be held, probably on October 10.
The government was defeated by
one vote In a ballot upon the
commonwealth Cancellation an d
arbitration bill. a measure dealing
with labor and strike troubles.
The Washington times., 1929-09-12
Local Radio Programs


WkC+-W ashingtOn-316-o6O
i2:ls-Talk By Louis RothschIld, al
rector of Better Business Bu-
reau.
l:ee-Organ recital
A;so-National Farm and Home
2:1s--Band Of Thousand Melodies.
s:o0-U. 8. ARMY Band.
s:so--Ra dio- Filth orpheum hour.
sssg-Jolly BIZ and Jane.
t:oo--yocational Guidance by the
KiwanIs Club
s:is-Blaek and GOldRoom orchss-
s:s7--Motion Picture Guide.
M Mid-week federation hymn sing.
e:31-~Basebali scores
s.Se-Carl Jaspin's Violin Ensemble.
I:0o-Flelschmann Sunshine Hour.
s:00-Seibsrllng Singers.
s:so-Jack Frost Melody Moments.
s:eS S--Haisey.Stpart Hour.
s:So-Victor Program.
10:00-Amos and Andy.
40a6--Weather Forecast
!o:lS-Slumber Music.
l1;OO-Phill Spitalny's Orchestra.
SNgJSV--W ashingtoH-14eO-2OS
12:1S--Farm market.
12:30-Farm chat.
12:46-Music.
s:04--Midafternoon musicale,
b:00-Good afternoon.
6:30-Classified hour.
6:50--United States Army Band
1:b0--Studio presentation.
S:00--The Balser Sisters violin and
piano recital.
s:15-Moreland Sisters. blue harmony,
S:S0-Ray Harper tenor.
S:45-Jeanne lie Van, pianist
s:o0-Fenwick & Keith, Joint recital.
S:15--Miss Drew mezZo soprano.
s;S0-Walter T. Holt Nordica Mando-
lin and Guitar~Club
19:00-Jewell Downs presentation.
if:oo-Good night
I:4S-Dr. Crocker's Health Talk.
2:00--Our Book Shelf; Leicester
Harrison.
9:00--Modulations.
4:00--Cellar knights.
4:30--Twilight Round Table-ClosIng
market prices: Backus and
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Today,s Song Hit
Ansthsr Popular Chorus The Wu.hnston Times Series
Tip Toe Thru the TuLips. With Me-

Fem Warner Bos Picture DICCERs or BRoADwAY")
ptoe to the window BY the window That l. III
&onne tip toe thru the iulpa with m
And TN toe thru the tulips with me;
nee deep in flowers we'll
i'm
Gene Tip toe thru the tulips with -
.-.. (CopyrIght NJ. Imark 4 sonal
The Washington times., 1929-09-12
Summer Months
Hard on Stomach
Sufferers
Quick, Natural Relief from
Simple Herbal Compound

How much suffering weak stom-
ach can cause! Painful gas, bloat~
ing. sleeplessness, loss of weight
vigor. Bad enough at any time,
but when exhausting summer heat
As added, strength is drained from
the sturdiest body.
But here is one Of many thou
sands who found way to relief:
Mrs. + &. Martin, OF 1907 Frederick
Ave-, Baltimore, Md, says: 81 suffered
from chronic nervous and stomach
trouble and had just about lost hope
OF getting well. But here am today
- whole year since taking Tanlac -
feeling stronger and younger than in
years.
It's never too late to try Tanlac.
So go to your druggist now and
get bottle. No mineral drugs
only Natures own medicinal herbs.
put its efficacy is so apparent that
often only one bottle is needed to
bring desired relief. Money back
: If it doesn't help.
Ianlac
81 MILLION BOTTLES USED
The Washington times., 1929-09-12

Clark script act: ''The Lone
Wolf" the grooming tenor;
Going TO Press"
k;30--'Improvfng Your Radio Re-
ception." by Clyde N. Hunt
S:t0--Duke Ellington's Cotton Club
Band.
s:Oo-correct Time.
es00--"Flashes.n
s:15-Scienoe News Of the Week.
s.3O--Shannon-W whitman Trio.
7:O0--TOwer Health Period.
7:16-Whispering Flames.
7:30-The Columbians
S;00--True detective mysteries.
S:30--Gold Seal program.
s:00--Templs hour.
9;3o--Hank Simmons Show Boat,
1.-THE Cape Cod Kid"
10;S0-"In the Dream Makers Studio"
1l;10--Peacock Orchestra.
WOE1-Waahimgtom 810-22e
S4s--Ths Town Crier.
e:00--Publlo service man and what's
on the air tonight.
e:03-Terry White, whistler.
e:20-"Safe Investments" Better
Business Bureau talk.
e;S0-Elsie Varle Lang, soprano, &c.
companied by Jewel Downs.
1:o0--Jimmie and Ray, popular songs.
7:S0-Late news flashes from The
washington Herald.
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Bids and Proposals

DEPARTMENT. OF INTERIOR. wash.
ington. ID c., August 2g, Sealed
pFoposalD. In duplicate, viii be received at
fhs Department until Q o'clock .. m.
Ooecber 10, 1929, and then publicly
opened for the construction. equipment
Rpdtdtng No. at Howard Uniyersity.
and qualifications, copy Of. which, with
forna Of proposal may be had upon appli-
cation to- Chief Clerk of the Department.
AZ certified check for $100. payable TO
Secretary OF Interior. viii be required as
guaranty OF the safe. return OF plans
Leaned. ItemiZed proposals as detailed uti.
der Building No, l. page 3 OF standard
Msnt and furnishing of building will be
received Proposals may also be submit.
tsd for the construction and equipment Of
Buildingss Nos 2, 8, and 5. No contracts
can be- awarded for these buildings. how
ever, until and when Congress makes ade-
Qlate appropriation. Proposals will be con-
etdered only from individuals, firms or
corporations possessing satisfactory finail;
aiaa and technical ability. equipment and
of the contract. and in making awards the
records Of the bidders for expedition ana
satisfactory performance on contracts OF
kinlSlar character and magnitude will be
caEefully considered. The right Is reserved
t9 reject any or all bids, waive technical
dt2ects: accept one part and reject the
other as the interest of the Government
enveloped, 1arxed Proposals for the con-
stEtlction and equipment of q Women's
Dutmitorx. Howard University" and be
addressed to the Secretary of the Interior.
Washingten. D.. G. John Fl. Edwards, AS
distant Secretary.
The Washington times., 1929-09-12
LOTS FOR SALE

BUILDERS of small houses will probably
approve this fifteen acre offering be:
cause the market 10 among employees OF
a busy industrial plant empOying me-
chanics. Employees generally have to go
long distance to their homes and the
in sight of their work Located on 3 fine
road al Alexandria Va. Price averages
about Y4O0 for q fifty foot lot, part Of
which should be for business.
LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER,
14O7 New York Ave ". W. National 1856