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The Washington times., 1929-06-21

WAS SET OFF
BY ACCIDENT
BELIEF

Expecting to surprise rob-
bers as they had been sum-
moned by an automatic burg
lar alarm device, a Gordon of
detectives and policemen sur
rounded the home of Mrs.
Mary s. Townsend, prominent
society matron, in the 2lOO
block Massachusetts, Ave. N.
W., early today.
The house was searched from top
to bottom without an intruder be-
ing located. As it was ESQ o'clock
when the alarm went off, the mem.
bers Of the Townsend family were
asleep.
Reception Had Ended
Il las explained that a recep.
ton had been held earlier In the
evening. One Of the guests Is BE-
lieved to have accidentally set off
the alarm.
Two robberies in which the loot
totaled S471 today baffled polics.
Jack Watts, of the 800 Clock
Pennsylvania Ave. N. W., reported
an unidentified man pushed pistol
in his ribs in the 200 block c St.
N. W., at 2:30 a. m.
Give me your money or III blow
you to pieces" the highwayman told
Watts. He was givea Watts bank.
roll. $35. without further talk.
$436 in Box Disappears
The robber, an unidentified coIored
man, sauntered away in a leisurely
manner after "frisking" Watts.
Glenroy Toombs, Of the 900 block
Eighth Street Northwest, notifie1
police today that a strong box con-
tanning $436 had been stolen from a
clothes closet where he had hidden
It in his home.
The burglar entered Toombs' home
by jimmying a rear window.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
Lieut.. ]. ]. He'll Passes
Marine COrns Course

Taking another step forward in
his chosen profession, Lieut.. John
Joseph Hell, 100 block Otis st. N.
E.. has successfully passed a post
Basic School. Philadelphia.
After attending Wa1lach Towers,
Mckinley High School and Severn
Prep School at Boone. Nd. Neil
entered the Naval Academy. On his
graduation a year ago he was COM
missioned a second lieutenant in the
Marine Corps.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
U. S. viii Pay Heurich
s$1O4,649 for Mall Land

arrangements were made yester-
day by the Government to purchase
the properties at 1904 and 1905
Pennsylvania Ave. N. W., in pur-
suance Of the Federal building pro.
gram on the Mall.
The Treasury win pay Christian
Heurich, the owner, $104, $40. so after
the abstracts and deeds have been
drawn up. This win be done by
the Department Of Justice and
win take several months. It Is ex-
pected the building win be torn
down as soon as title passes.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
Mrs. Ruby Miller Freed
On Md. Traffic Charge

Mrs. Ruby Miller, Of the 400
block Thirty-seventh st. N. W., was
found not guilty on charges Of reck-
less driving and driving while under
the influence Of liquor when she APP
peaied a 3O-day sentence in a Balti.
more court, It was learned today.
Mrs. Miller was arrested in Bal
timore last month and given the
30-day sentence. She was freed on
bond and was given final freedom
ON anneal.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
Boys Band to Continue
Fete Through Tomorrow

The carnival being conducted by
the Washington Boys Independent
Band at Fourteenth Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast,
will continue through tomorrow, 1t
was announced today.
Proceeds of the carnival go to
pay expenses of the band. Among
the chief attractions are the band,
a ferris wheel and games.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
MIDI City Citizens to Get
Street Widening Report

A special committee to study the
proposed widening Of Thirteenth
Street Northwest, viii make its re.
port at the regular monthly meet
ing Of the Mid City, Citizens Asso-
citation next Monday night at 8
o'clock in the Thomson Community
Center. Twelfth and L Streets
Northwest.
This win be the last meeting till
September.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
Child Is Cut Severely
In Fall From Window

Ysibra santivo. s. SIS East Capitol
ST.. yesterday fell from first
story window OF her home and was
treated at Casualty Hospital for
severe cuts about her head and
body, and loss of blood.
The child was playing on a porch
Of her home, when she slipped
through the window pane.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
PUTS ONUS
FOR ROW !.
0NF0E5

Senator j. Thomas Helm
returned to the Capital this
morning determined to defend
! his son, who is at liberty
under 1000 bond for driving
ms automobile into a laundry
truck on Pennsylvania Avenue.
! The police blotter charge against
young Helm, who Is %, Is opera
ting an automobile while under the
Influence Of drugs, but the Sena.
tors son says 1t wasn't veronai,
but straight grain alcohol that
81 at the bottom of his trouble.
a. Stands BY Son
''of course. I'm going to stand
} by him." said the Senator. THAT
bunch Is shooting at me through
Mn
He did not specify who was meant
by that bunch
They don't care what they do to
my boy just so they get me-" con-
tinued the Senator. But they're
not going to deter me. Not for one
minute. God has called me to this
fight and I'm going to see it
Through.
''of course. I dorr't want anybody
u driving an automobile when drunk.
my son or anybody else's son. He
has repudiated the narcotics story
end made a clean breast of the whole
thing. hasn't her At that, I don't
know but what something may have
been put in those drinks he took.
Hopes For Future
Senator Heflin expressed the
opinion that it was that bunch
which persuaded his son to go out
on the party the night before his
Arrest.
Young Tom" explained after his
arrest sstaat he had been out on a
marty the night before and had
1feeded ''sorne bracers the next
day to-straighten out. 1t was after
i the bracerRs that he drove his auto
mobile down Pennsylvania and
bumped the truck.
my boys get fine future" said
the Alabama Senator as he pre-
rared to go to the hotel where he
and his son live. He just hasn't
hit the trail yet
Young Tom was not at the sta
.&ion to meet his father. It was
said at his hotel that he was sleep
ing late"
Formal Statement
? Senator Heflin later issued
statement in which he said:
at am deeply panied and grieved
- learn that my son has been
drinking again. shall do my best
TO help him see the folly and
danger of such indulgence.
II l1aveNa firm faith in him and
his future. am confident that
God is willing to help him become
master. of himself and make what
he is capable Of making, a good
and useful man.
Ellis mother died when he was
"A years old, and he is all that /
have.
.God helping me, I shah con-
finue as a father who loves his
ebn, to help him in every way that
] can.
INV enemies who are willing to
exploit my son in the newspapers
and injure him in every way posi-.
bic for the purpose Of. worrying
and grieving me win yet see him
resist the temptations and conquer
the harmful forces that beset him.
and be what his mother prayed he
would be, and what expect him
TO be, fine ana useful man to his
day--and generation.
\ Anxious to have his name cleared,
4 young Helm is ready to go on trial
fefore q jury Monday.
He was arraigned In Police Court
yesterday, and the case was set aside
!. Tor jury trial when he pleaded
not guilty. No date was set, but
young Helm said today he wants
, IL over with as soon as possible. He
Is confident of acquittal.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
Summer Schools Open
In District on July 5

Summer schools in the District
will open July 5. Registration may
be made between o'clock and noon
on July and 3, according to an
lnouncement yesterday.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
Children's Drama Group
Will Give Two PLAYS

The children's drama group of
Burleith will give two plays at
7:45 o'clock tomorrow night at the
BurIeith Terrace playground; Thirty
fifth and S Streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21

Fourth of July celebration was the
order of day, have been sent to the
police department complaining Of
children shooting off firecrackers in
the street.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
Breeze Is Promise of
Relief From Heat
snapped this picture.

Summer officially began today, with promise of cooling
showers to break the heat spell which Washington has
sweltered for the past few days
The Washington times., 1929-06-21
Pratt Orders Check
On Fire Works

Major Henry g. Pratt superintendent Of police, today
issued warning all precinct commanders to that the
regulation governing explosive fireworks strictly enforced
The Washington times., 1929-06-21

Stewart, Of Bradbury Heights, Md.
No serious effects were" suffered
by any OF the five.
The Washington times., 1929-06-21

TAKING TURNS UNDER THE SHOWER
MARGARET SCHROFF and Claire Wrenn both OF
the 1000 block of Thirtythird ST. N. w. turned hose
into shower to keep cool under the rays of the
sun yesterday. It was Miss Schroffs turn under the
shower when Times photographer happened by and
snapped this picture
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

Tea HOnOrS
Bride-ELect

Mrs. Ward Dean and her daughter
Mrs. George Maynard Halverson,
entertained this afternoon with a
4 o'clock tea at Mrs. Wards home,
1885 North New Jersey street, in
honor Of Miss Emily Dean Bross-
man, whose marriage to Francis w
Meyer will take place Monday night
Dec. 30.
The tea table was centered with
a bowl of flowers in Dresden shades,
and lighted by lavender tapers in
silver holders.
Guests with Miss Brossman and
her mother, Mrs. Charles BroSs-
man, were Mrs. Stuart Dean, Mrs.
Edward Dean, Mrs. Ferris Taylor
Mrs. Hartley Sherwood, Mrs. Pau
Richey, Mrs. Frank Nusbaum, Mrs.
John Collins, Mrs. James Ray, Mrs.
Ray Hoffman, Mrs. Harold Abr
becker, Mrs. Emil Linegar, Mrs. V.
j. Boyle, Mrs. Bruce Savage, Mrs.
Louis Lowe, Miss Elizabeth Laing.
Miss Alexandria Sherwood, Miss
Constance Coleman, Miss Con-
stance Stanton, Miss Lorena Nc
Comb, Miss Mary Margaret Patrick,
Miss Eleanor Raub, Miss Ruth
Hodges, Miss Margaret Woessner,
Miss Joyce Jackson, Miss Katherine
Kinnaird, Miss Lucia Schofeld,
Brazil, and Miss Frances Bell,
Connersville.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06
Plat Photo.

moved to Indianapolis recently and while
have met few girls. it seems difficult
to meet a nice one who appreciates the
things one tries to do. I am so lonely
for the company OF nice young people,"
Dear Miss Lee-I have no girl chum
few girls friends and no boy friends. I
never have had a date with a good boy
I don't think they come that way any
more. would love to go to parties If
some one only would see me safely home
but the boys never pay any attention to
me-"
These are letters from boys and
girls under 20, who have reached
the age when they desire the COM
partnership of other boys and girls
their own ages. They are desperate
youngsters, desperate as only
youngsters can be.
Teens Trying Age
The teens are the most trying
age. During this period characters
are nodded, habits are formed. 1t
is most important that the best in
fuences predominant. Friendships
that affect these youngsters lives
when they are men and women are
formed.
Young people are not going tc
stop to investigate matters. They
are lonely. They can not stand that
loneliness any longer. And often
the result is heartbreaking.
The boys and girls of today are
the men and women, the mothers
and fathers, of tomorrow. All the
money that is being spent on re-
forming the old dogs, who won't
learn new tricks anyway, might be
expended prof1tably in helping these
struggling youngsters while there
yet is time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

Here is the biggest doll you
have ever seen for Csc. Dressed
in gayly colored rompers, with
bonnet, socks and slippers. 1t is
truly remarkable value.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

This sturdily constructed veIocipede
with spring saddle seat, heavy ham
die grips and rubber tires will bring
any boy or girl hours of real Joy
this Xmas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

A new, sweet Incompatible doll that
walks and stands all by itself. Dressed
in several tractive costumes.
"Dimmie" and Jimmie" are the new
sensation in dolls.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
Alpha CHS
Make Plans
for Concert

Sixth annual municipal concert
given by Beta Beta Alumnae chap
ter, Alpha Chi Omega sorority, will
be held at IL Saturday, Dec. 81, at
Christ church on Monument circle.
Every one is invited to hear the pro-
gram of sacred Christmas music.
This civic enterprise was begun
in 1924. The Ogden Chorale, under
the direction of Mrs. James M
Ogden, again will give the major
part of the program, assisted by a
chorale composed of members of the
Butler chapter, Alpha Chi Omega
sorority.
Mrs. Orval S. Hixon, president of
the Beta Beta Alumnae chapter,
has appointed the following commit
tee to be in charge of the Christ
mas concert:
Miss Dorothy Peterson, chairman;
Mrs. Ralph B. Clark, Mrs. w. w.
McBeth, Mrs. Bradley Height and
Miss Lucille Hurd.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

Let him have a car just like
lads; this sturdy little car with
bumpers, radiator emblem
gas control; has heavy rubber
tires and is finished attrac-
lively in two tones.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06
PAGE q

Moore will be assisted by Mrs. L. ,.
Stokesberry and Mrs. Christian
Olsen.
The table viii be decorated with
holiday greenery and lighted with
tall red tapers. Individual tapers
will mark each place. Following
luncheon, Mrs. Stokesberry viii pre-
sent a program of Christmas music.
Mrs Kate Gambold Dyer will read
an original story.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06
STUDY CLUB HOLDS
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mrs. Frank Moore will be hos
tess for the annual Christmas party
for members Of the Violet Demaree
Study Club at her home at / Sat
urday afternoon. An indoor picnic
luncheon will be served. Mrs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06
Party and Food
Sale Slated by
Good VIII Club

December circle of the Good Will
Club of st. Josephs church will
entertain with card and lotto party
Monday afternoon and night in the
parish hall.
A food sale will be held in con-
nection with the party, and will be
in charge of Mrs. John Meyer. Hos
tesses for the card party are Mrs.
Henry Trimpe, Mrs. William Elk
man, Mrs. Thomas Feeney, Mrs. Ray
Fleetwood, Mrs. Sadie Young, Mrs.
Louis Reinbold, Mrs. Tillie Suess.
Mrs. Frank Miller.
Mrs. Michael Weilhammer, Mrs.
o. L. Hubbell, Mrs. Mary Hurley,
Mrs. Sarah Mattingly, Mrs. Walter
Mattingly, Mrs. George Morrison
Mrs. Christina Fox, Mrs. John
Crapp, Mrs. Anna Dcnohue, Mrs
Guy Owens and Mrs. Howard Lair.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

Marriage of Miss Lillian Spur
len, 2023 Dexter avenue, to Ernest
Moore, took place Thanksgiving
day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

Sorority Meeting Tonight
Mrs. Herschel Johnson and Mrs.
Laverne Walker will be hostesses
for the meeting of Kappa Sigma
Chi sorority, which will be held at
the home of Mrs. Walker, tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

Give Dance Saturday
A dance will be given Saturday
night at the P. H. and c. hall,
East and Michigan streets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-06

Mrs. Roscoe T. Hand
Marriage of Miss Clara Steffen,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. An
thony Stefen, 704 Orange street,
to Roscoe T. Hand took place
Thursday, Nov. %.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-06-28

The business expansion now under
way in Maryland is making itself felt
In nearly every industry. Particularly
Is this true with the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company of Balti-
more City which furnishes telephone
service throughout the State. This
company now operates more than 202,-
600 telephones, which is an increase of
about 10000 during the past five years.
Five years hence the company expects
10 operate about 243, 1000 telephones, &C.
cording to Graham X. McCorkle, gem
eral manager of the telephone COM
pany.
To provide the necessary facilities
for this anticipated growth, the COM
pany's construction program calls for
additions and improvements to the
telephone system in the State involv-
ing gross expenditures Of more than
$2S, 100000.
This tive-year program will include
Rew central offices and Office buildings
involving expenditures of $4,400, 1000:
telephone equipment including private
branch exchange systems and asso-
ciated apparatus, 100000; long dis
lance facilities including pole lines,
wire and cable, N2,900,00O; and under
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-06-28
From Earth TO Sun

The distance between the earth and
sun varies from semeth iasg slseae-tt 100
Oh 600 900 lilies to something more
imam s4OS 300. The mean distance Is
calculates to be about 02.8O0,m. The
earth Is nearest the sun In early Janu-
airy and farthest away in early July.
That the distance has nothing to do
with the seasons may be seen from
the fact that while II is winter In the
northern hemisphere, 1t is summer In
the southern. The real reason for the
seasonal changes is the fact that the
earth's axis is at an angle (2Sh de-
grees) with relation to its path around
the sun. At that season Of the year
when our northern hemisphere is
tipped toward the sun, its rays fall
more directly upon us, and we have
summer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-06-28
Washington Put Office
Above Personal Regard

When friend made a personal APP
peal to George Washington to appoint
a man whom Washington did not be-
lieve to be competent, the first Presi-
dent said to him:
"My personal feelings have nothing
to do with the case. I am not George
Washington, but President Of the
United States. AS George Washing
ton 1 would do this man any favor in
my power. AS President of the United
States l can do nothing"
Lincoln said to visitor who came
to the White House in the course Of
the Civil war and commiserated with
him on his trials and his burdens: ut
isn't the war that is burdening me and
killing me; 1t is your plagued Pepper
ton post office" I have found this
remark quoted in score Of books
on politics and government. Jackson
and Lincoln, from all accounts, were
more besought by Office seekers than
any other men who have been Presi-
dent Of the United States. Edward G..
Lowry in the Saturday Evening Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-06-28
Gene His Playthings

Many, varied, and strange are the
belongings kept in safe deposits. Dur.
ing the recent visit to England of the
ruler of semi-independent Indian
state score or more of gorgeously ap-
parelled retainers visited the prem
ises OF one company every day to col
iect three heavy chests filed with cut
and uncut precious stones. These were
AIKEN away for the dusky potentate to
,lay with, and returned to the vaults
when he tired of his daily amusement.
The jewels were said to be worth over
f10,000000 and were probably the most
valuable collection ever stored at one
time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-06-28

When Mark Anthony said friends,
Romans, countrymen, lend me your
ears" he very probably addressed a
small audience, some of whom were
able to hear what he had to say, while
others on the outskirts Of the group
very likely looked at each other In a
blank sort of way and wondered what
It was all about.
According to the encyclopedia Mark
Anthony was at the height of his
power about 80 B. C. Strange as it
may seem, from that far distant date
until the second decade of the twen-
tieth century, there was no change in
the method Of speaker getting his
message across to large audiences.
Public speakers not blessed with
stentorian voices were handicapped In
addressing large gatherings whether
In the open or in auditoriums, churches,
schools, and theaters having poor
acoustic properties. Frequently such
speakers were unjustly criticized when
in reality they were doing their level
best to be heard. But the natural con-
ditions were against them to such an
extent that they could be heard by
Just few.
With the Presidential Inauguration
of March 4, 1921, great change was
brought about in public speaking. At
that time the Bell Public Address
System came into use and since has
been used on similar occasions and as
well at State inaugurations and for
many other occasions where large
groups assembled.
The public address system de.
velcped by the Research and Develop
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-06-28
Wa.hington's Cherry Trees

Mrs Taft shortly after going into
the White House ordered so Japanese
cherry trees to be sent to Washing
ton and planted. She had seen and adj
mired these trees while travelling in
the East. A Japanese resident of New
York made her a gift of 1000 of these
trees. When they reached America
they contained an insect that was in
furious to American plants. For that
reason they were thrown overheard.
The city of Toxic then gave the United
States 5000 of these trees The water
side around the Speedway and the
Tidal basin In Washington have these
trees in blossom during the early
spring.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-06-28
Rejuvenation

An old man went to gland spe-
cialist and asked how much 1t would
cost to rejuvenate him.
'To make you feel like thirty again,
1t will cost you $1,000" said the sur
geon. "But to make you like twenty
five again will cost $1,000, and any
thing below that age, $5,00O."
II don't care about the cost; just
make me eighteen again." said the old
ster. The operation was success.
But when the surgeon sent his bill the
rejuvenated one sent It back with this
notation:
"You can't collect from minor"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-06-28
I $3.50 <7ia
Trade Board Big Factor
In Chicapo's PF6Sress

The Jobs Of 10000 men and women
are directly dependent on the exist
ence Of the Chicago Board of Trade !;
100000 are employed indirectly be.
cause OF the worlds largest COM
modify exchange. These figures indi-
cate the important part the board
has taken in building Chicago into
the fifth city Of the world and the
financial and marketing center Of the
Middle West.
Early In 1848 a small group Of in
fluential leaders, engaged in pulling
Chicago out Of the mud that was old
Fort Dearborn, organized the board of
trade. Memberships in those days
could be bought for comparatively
few dollars. Today the total value
of memberships, at conservative es-
innate, Is $50,OOO,00O.
In the old days, toiling wagonloads
Of wheat and corn arrived from across
the prairies in Chicago and were
promptly sold at the exchange. Long
before the end of the boards eighty
first year, Chicago was the railroad
center Of the world and farm prod
uets moved to market in modern style.
1t Is estimated that one-seventh of all
the revenue Of midwestern railroads
now is derived from the transport Of
farm crops to market. A great part
Of their shipments go to Chicago for
sale on the exchange.