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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
S1%,O)D SCHOOL
BOND ISSUE URGED
Bill to Provide for Prince
Georges Building Program
Is introduced.
BY staff Correspondent of The Star.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, February 90
The Prince Georges County school,
building program for 1929 and 1880 is
provided for in bill introduced in the
House yesterday on behalf of the
Prince Georges County delegation by
Henry L. Morris of Upper Marlboro. 1t
authorizes the board of education of
the county and the commissioners to
issue bonds to the limit of $194,0 to
bear interest at per cent, and to run
in series from to 80 years.
While specific projects are laid down
in the bill as introduced, a clause also
has been inserted which would give the
board of education, after approval by
the county commissioners, power to
abandon any of the projects named in
the interest of another project if, in
their opinion, it would result in better
distribution.
The projects provided for are $4,000
Tor the construction and equipment of
a new building at Mount Rainier; $685.
600 for the construction and equipment
OF a new building at Decatur Heights
$4,000 for the construction and equip
ment of a. new building at Bradbury
Heights; $4,000 for an addition to the
Riverdale School, including the pur-
chase of additional land If necessary;
$4,000 for the construction and equip
ment of an addition to the Hyattsville
Elementary School: $4,000 for the con-
struction and equipment of a building
for colored children at or near the
present site of the Holly Grove School;
$4,000 for the construction and equip
ment Of a school for colored children
at Mitchellville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
GOVERNOR FROWNS
! ON TAX INCREASES
Byrd Urges Counties Not to
Raise Levies as Result
of State Cuts.
Special Dispatch to The star.


RICHMOND, Va, February 20.-Gov.
Harry F. Byrd last night issued a state
ment to the people of Virginia, urging
against any increase in local tax rates
throughout the State except in cases of
urgent necessity.
The governor called attention to re-
duction Of SLAP, 1926 in the States
aggregate tax bill by the repeal of the
% cent levy on land and tangible per-
Eonai property. He pointed out that re-
sidentS of SO of the counties and 6
cities enjoyed this reduction in full,
while the other county governments re-
imposed the State tax in full or in part.
Added to this, Gov. Byrd said, was the
appropriation by the State of $625,000
for schools and the inclusion in the
State highway system of 1886 more
miles of roads.
Another increase of $1,000,000 in the
States contribution to the costs of
maintaining the school system is fore
cast by Gov. Byrd for 1880. The gov
errors statement, in part, follows:
Without any desire to interfere in
the administration of local governments
of Virginia / express the earnest hope
that the local tax rates will not be in
creased throughout the State except
as a matter of urgent public necessity.
I. of course. appreciate that conditions
vary throughout the State but as q
general proposition can see no neces-
sity for an increase in the local tax
rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
ROCKVILLE TO SEEK
NEW, MODERN HOTEL
Chamber of Commerce Sets Meet
ing for Next Month to Con-
slider Project.
special Dispatch to rhe Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, February 2O.--A
special meeting of the Rockville Cham
Der of Commerce will be held the
evening of March IL, it was decided at
the monthly meeting last night, in an
effort to interest business men in
proposition to give Rockville modern
hotel.
1t was stated that several citizens
have had the matter under conSidera-
ton for some time and reached the
conclusion that such a project might
be put across If sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce. The special
meeting was, therefore, decided upon
at the suggestion of these men: Robert
G. Hilton. Harold C. Smith, Rufus e.
Milor and Rossell e. Mitchell.
The resolution authorizing the Spe-
cial meeting directed the secretary to
invite representative of well known
hotel promotion concern to attend In
the capacity of advisor.
The chamber again considered the
courthouse project. 1t was pointed out
that If the Farmers Banking & Trust
Co. persists in its announced purpose
to proceed at once with the erection of
a $4,000 bank building on the site
of the present banking house 1t would
preclude the possibility Of acquiring the
whole of the block immediate to the
west of Courthouse Square. and resolu-
ton was adopted urging the officers and
directors Of the bank to suspend for
the present steps looking to construc-
ton of the new bank building President
Curtis L. Ward presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
CLARENDON CITIZENS HALL
BRINGS $4,000 BID IN SALE
Ball and Douglas Offer to Buy Civic Struc-
ture-Lyon Village Proposes
Joint Building.

While the corporation or association
have no plans for future housing of
the civic activities of the town, the
money to be derived from the sale, in
excess of indebtedness on the property.
amounting to approximately $1,000,
will be used to erect a new structure.
Erection of a community building
for joint use of Lyon Village and Clar-
endon was proposed at a meeting OF
the executive committee Of the Lyon
Village Citizens Association held last
night at the home of the president,
Robert N. Anderson.
Because of the proximity of the two
localities 1t was thought that one build
ing could ably take care of the civic
activities of both communities.
Monroe H. Stockett reported that he
had appeared before the Board of
Supervisors and been informed that
steps would be taken to improve con-
ditions on Rucker avenue.
The committee considered the reso-
luton offered before the Arlington Dis
trict Council of Citizens Associations
Monday night, regarding the retroces-
sion of the county to the District Of
Columbia, deciding to refer it to the
association for action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
FIREMEN ELECT HEAD
AT GAITHERSBURG
Douglas B. Diamond and Other
Officers Announced for
Department.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


Special Dispatch to The Star.
GAITHERSBURG, Md, February 20.
Douglas B. Diamond of Gaithersburg
was elected president of the Gathers
burg-Washington Grove Volunteer Fire
Department at the annual meeting of
the organization in the Gaithersburg
High School Auditorium. The other
officers chosen were: Vice president,
Ernest @. Gartner; secretary, Clyde E.
Thomas; treasurer, George F. Reber, jr.:
fire chief, Merhle T. Jacobs: assistant
chief, Edwin r. Kinsey: directors, Her
bert L. Diamond, James M. Mount, DR..
finance committee, Ernest C.. Gartner,
James M Mount, Joseph Brake, Frank
B. Severance, Lewis Reed, John B. Dia-
mond, r. r. Wayland and Harry B.
Kanode; purchasing committee, Norman
B. Jacobs and Merhle T. Jacobs; first
aid, DR.. William D. Barnett, and engi-
neer, Moffatt Grimm.
The question of erecting a fire engine
house was given consideration, and a
committee consisting of Douglas B.
Diamond, chairman; James NJ Mount,
Edward r. Kinsey, Merhle T. Jacobs,
Marion Selby and Clyde E. Thomas was
named.
1t was announced that Eddie Erick-
son and his troupe will give a program
of vaudeville and musical selections In
the Gaithersburg High School Audi
forum the evening of March 10 for the
benefit of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20

citation lay the plans to raise money.
j. r. Malloch, chairman of the legal
committee, reported that the preamble
of the charter of incorporation and the
constitution which his committee was
instructed to see was in conformity re-
ported that there was discrepancy in
the meaning of sick benefits which was
referred to a committee on bylaws
composed of Malloch, H. G. Roberts.
Luther w. Strobel, Grover E. Payne and
W. Frank Allwine, together with the
legal committee.
The applications of the Herndon and
Vienna Fire Departments as recon-
mended by a special committee led by
George Robey of Fairfax, were accepted.
The auditing committee reported that
the records of treasurer of the relief
funds had been examined and reported
a balance of $5,859.31. and that $356.84
had been expended for relief during the
past year.
A rising vote Of thanks was extended
to the auxiliary of the Arlington-Fa Fair
fax Counties Association for its work
during the carnival and the executive
committee was instructed to arrange for
q reception and dance.
The meeting was presided over by
Walter U. Varney, president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
HOTEL MAN DIES.

FRONT ROYAL, Va, February 90
Especially William G. Stricken died
at his home at the Stricken House
Monday night following a long illness
of heart trouble and complications at
the age of so years.
MIR. Stricken was the son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Stricken and
was born and reared In Front Royal,
practically spending all of his life in
the hotel business, being one of the
best known hotel men in the State. He
succeeded his father in the manage
ment of the Stricken House.
He Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mat
tie Baxter Stricken, and one sister,
Mrs. Frank Buckley. formerly of Win
chester but now of Albion, Mich.
Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at his late home, con-
Quoted by Rev. T. w. Tayloe of the
Episcopal Church, and interment was
in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
Special Dispatch to The Star.

CLARENDON, Va, February 20.-Ac-
ceptance of cash offer of $4,000,
made by Frank L. Ball and Lawrence
Douglas, dealing through the Office of
O. Robert Howell, realtor, of Clarendon.
for Clarendon Citizens Hall was last
night Overwhelmingly favored by the
Clarendon Citizens Corporation, holding
company of the citizens association.
Under provision of the bylaws of
the corporation, however. the sale cam
not be consummated with ratification
by the citizens association and pro-
curement of this must await two meet
ings of the latter. AS directors of the
corporation are members of the associa-
ton, ratification is said to be assured
Plans were made to expedite the mat
ter to carry out the wishes of the pros
pectlve purchasers, who, in prelim-
mary contract, handled for the corpo-
ration by C. r. Taylor. request that
negotiations be closed within go days.
The association will meet Tuesday night
to expedite the matter l.. c. Meme
mar was appointed to draft the reso-
luton.
In addition to the community. build
ing, the deal includes approximately
$4,000 square feet Of land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
BOYS ARE ARRESTED.

By Staff Correspondent of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. Md, February
20.-Two 16-year -old boys and a guam
tity of loot they are said to have con-
fessed stealing from Capitol Heights
stores were returned here yesterday by
Deputy Sheriff A. w. Hepburn and
Policeman v. M. Nichols, following ar
rest Of the boys in Baltimore as they
were entering another store there.
The boys. each of whom is charged
with HOUSEKEEPING and larceny, gave
their names as Benjamin Russell of
Seat Pleasant and Russell Meadows of
Maryland Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
GAITHERSBURG SCOUT
TROOP is PLANNED
Stewart Seaton Gives Demonstra-
ton of Activities Before Com
'munity and School League.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The STAR
GAITHERSBURG, Md, February 20.
EARLY formation Of Boy Scout troop
at Gaithersburg is believed to be as
sured as result of action by the
Gaithersburg Community and School
League at its monthly meeting, held in
the Gaithersburg High School Audi
forum.
Stewart Seaton, scoutmaster of the
Washington Grove troop gave demon
STATIONS of Boy Scout activities, and a
committee, consisting of Sydney Karr,
Ernest c. Gartner, Thomas w. Troxall
and Richard Walker, was named to
give the matter consideration.
Following the business session a pro-
gram of vocal music was given by
pupils Of the Gaithersburg School I'M
der the direction of Mrs. Edgar Rogers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
JONES PUTS LIMIT
ON BOND SUPPORT
State Senator Says He Would Favor
Only $4,000 Maximum
for Courthouse.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, February 90
Jones, there was a misunderstanding
at the conference here Monday after
noon as to the amount of an additional
bond issue he might be willing to favor
for the Rockville courthouse project.
He stated today that under no cir
cumstances would he support legisla-
ton providing more than $l50,0O0 to
augment 100000 already available, and
that he was definitely opposed to the
expenditure of more than $450,000 for
the construction of the building, &C
QUESTION of additional land should it
be decided necessary, grading and all
other work in connection with the I'M
dertaking. He further stated that he
was not quite sure that those figures
should not be trimmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20

this method works-only takes
longer. It's a simple compound the
druggist has in tablets. Pleasant
tasting, but it surely has the
authority"
Plenty Of people with a bad cold
in the morning have been rid of it
by night; and the secret is Pape's
Cold Compound. You'll think It
just luck the first time, but it al
ways goes to the spot. Druggists
have it for Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
PLANS COMPLETED
FOR FIREMEN'S FETE.
Rockville Smoker Friday Night
Will Be Attended by 1900
or More.


ROCKVILLE, Md, February 90
Final arrangements for the eighth an
nual smoker of the Rockville Volunteer
Fire Department, to be held in De
made at a largely attended meeting In
the fire engine house last evening.
F. Barnard Welsh. president of the
department, who heads the general
committee in charge. instructed the
various committees as to their duties,
and the consensus seemed to be that
the $500 men and boys expected to at
tend will be smoothly handled.
The program will start at 8 o'clock
and run until midnight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
JESSE JAMES, JR., SUES.
Claims $4,000 for Aid in Filming
Fathers Life.

LOS ANGELES, February 20 CP.-
Jesse James, son of the famed outlaw,
was plaintiff in court here yesterday,
seeking redress for claimed financial
wrongs.
James brought suit against the Fa-
nous Players-Lasky Studios, charging
that they had agreed to pay him $40 1000
for his aid in filming the story of his
fathers life, but that he received only
5000. He said he lent costumes and
acted as technician, consultant and
writer.
The plaintiff. who is Sc years old,
brought the action through his wife,
Mrs. Stella F. James, as guardian, the
complaint setting forth that he is ILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
Fall Of Rock Kills Miner.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FROSTBURG. Md, February 90
Robert Plummer, 81 years old, en-
ployed in the Midlothian mine Of the
Mcneil Coal Co., near here, was In
stantly killed yesterday while riding a
car into the mine when his head struck
the roof. dislodging fall of rock. He
is survived by his widow and four
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
REV. M. E. STANTON DIES.
Golden Jubilee as Priest Celebrated
Six Years Ago.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, February 2O.-
Rev. Michael E. Stanton, native of
this county, died at the Ammendale
Normal Institute. An1mendale, Md, IS
miles from Washington, aged So. He
was chaplain to the Christian Brothers
at Ammendale for about fourth of a
century until his retirement several
years ago. His golden jubilee as priest
was celebrated six years ago.
After his ordination Father Stanton
was attached to st. Patrick's parish In
Cumberland and at Homecoming He Is
survived by sister, Miss Mary Stanton,
Ammendale, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
H. D. Burke Rites Tomorrow.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
POTOMAC, Va, February 20.-Fu-
neral services for Houston David Burke,
40 years old, who died Monday night
at his home, on Raymond avenue, will
be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
o'clock at the Del Ray Baptist
Church. Rev. John s, Sewers, pastor,
will conduct the services and burial will
be in Bethel Cemetery. His widow and
two small daughters survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.

Ante-mortem Statement Of Victim
Frees Lynchburg Man.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, February 90
James Frazier. 81, was acquitted of
charge of murder in Municipal Court
yesterday, growing out of the death
from bullet wound of Mrs. Hendrika
Bingen, SO, wife of j. H. Bingen.
The evidence revolved about state
ment made by Mrs. Bingen before her
death in which she said that Frazier
roborated this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
MAN Is ARRESTED
IN ANTIQUE THEFTS
Colored Alexandrian Says He Pur-
chased Ravensworth Relics
at Auction.
Special Dispatch 70 The Star.

Special Dispatch 70 The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February 90
L. j. H. Newman. colored, was arrested
here last hight by Virgil williams of
the Fairfax County police force and
Detective Sergt. Edgar Sims of this
city, in connection with the theft of
valuable antiques from the Ravens
worth Farm, in Fairfax County.
Police say that many of the antikues
missing from Ravensworth Farm were
found at Newman's home. Newman told
police he bought the antiques at an
auction sale held at the farm following
a fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20

CN@to 50 ~
to hold a jubilee
instead of the an
nual carnival at
the monthly meet
ing of the Airing
ton Fairfax Coun-
ties Firemen's As
ISOLATION held in
the Town Council
rooms. The reso-
luton was defeat
ed.
Another resolu-
ton was offered by
Don a | d S o n and
adopted that the
organization give
an old-time con-
vention and that
the executive COM
mittee of the aSso-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
Fall Fatal to Woman, 70.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MOUNT SAVAGE Md, February 90
Miss Harriet Roher, 70 years old, died
yesterday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Malloy, Mount Savage, with
whom she resided. Miss Roher died as
a result of injuries suffered when she
slipped on some ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
COUNTY BIRD APPROVED.
Ritchie's Signature Alone Needed
to Give It Official Status.

By staff Correspondent of The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, February 20.-The
cardinal bird will become the official
bird of Montgomery County just as soon
as Gov. Ritchie affixes his signature to
the bill of Senator Eugene Jones of
Kensington. The measure passed the
House yesterday. 1t was adopted by
the Senate last week.
The bill does not carry any special
provisions for its protection, but says
that the school children of the county
have decided, in voting contest, that
it is the most popular bird of the
county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
Wife of Former Pastor Dead.
.cial Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, February 90
Mrs. Eva B. Reck. wife of Rev. Harry
E. r. Reck. former pastor of Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church here, died
yesterday at Maryland General Hos
pital, following an operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
MACHINE GUNS STOLEN
FROM LYNCHBURG STORE
Burglars Ignore Thousands of Dol
lars Worth of Jewelry to Take
Arms and Ammunition.
,eeial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG. Va. February 20.--
Bootleggers or bandits in need of arms
are held responsible for the burglary
of the L. Oppleman store here last
night.
The thieves took several submachine
guns and large quantity Of ammuni-
ton from the store, but ignored many
thousand dollars worth of jewelry and
other valuable stock. Police have been
unable to obtain any clues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
Bond Defects Corrected.

By STAFF Correspondent of The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, February 20.-The
House yesterday passed bill curing
certain defects in bond issue of the
Prince Georges County commissioners
totaling 100000 for the construction
of the present Edmonston road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
SCOTTISH RITE ELECTION.
L. G.. Maurer Named Venerable
Master of Lynchburg Lodge.

Special Dispatch to The Star
LYNCHBURG, Va, February 90
Lynchburg Lodge of Perfection, Scot
fish Rite, has elected the following Of
f1cers:
L. G. Mauer, venerable master; G.. r.
Howell, senior warden; Julius Davis, jul
nior warden; l.. G.. Woddord, orator;
H. B. Watson, almoner; C. G. Gambler,
secretary; Med. Landrum. treasurer; H.
B. Watson, master Of ceremonies; G. D.
Reinhart, expert; w. w. Manley. jr.,
assistant expert. and Morton Anderson,
captain of the host.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
FARMERS AND DAIRYMEN
ASK BETTER ROADS
Montgomery Commissioners Told
Need of Improving Smile Stretch
in Upper Part of County.

in Upper Part of County.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, February 90
Delegations continue to appear before
the county commissioners here in the
interest of road improvements.
Yesterday SIS leading farmers, dairy
men and others of the upper section of
the county asked that the three miles
of road from Comus to the Clarksburg
pike, at Miles Corner, be improved.
Windsor w. Hodges and Rev. William
e. Nelson were the spokesman.
A delegation headed by James A.
Broome and Bowie F. Waters urged the
improvement of the two and one-half
miles from Germantown to Bentons
Corner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
F|REMEN OPPOSE
PLAN FOR JUBILEE
Arlington Fairfax ASsocia-
ton Also Votes to Hold
0Id-Time Farley.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

FALLS CHURCH, Va, February 90
Clayton c. Donaldson of Cherrydale. the
father and treasurer of the relief fund,
vigorously last night fought resolution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
ROGER MYERS DIES.
Hamilton, Va, Man Leaves Wife
and Three Children.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PURCELLVILLE, Va, February 90
Roger Myers. 80, prominent citizen of
Hamilton. died at his home there last
night. He was the son of j. Frank
Myers of Hamilton and native of this
county. He is survived by his widow,
two daughters. one son. his parents, one
brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held Friday
at 80 with burial in Hamilton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24
RANRnW SHOWER

RAINBOW SHOWER
Mrs. A. Y. Baker and her daugh-
ter. Miss Emma Gene Baker. were
the charming hostesses at a miscel-
laneous shower and bridge party on
Thursday afternoon honoring Miss
Bernice Curry, a bride-elect OF
March. Beautiful bouquets of pink
roses were placed about the spa
cious rooms in which the games
were PLAYED. The bridal note was
struck in the TALES. In the bridge
games. the high score was made by
Mrs. w. d. Gardner and Mrs E 3.
Hearne was successful in making
the most games In hearts AT the
conclusion OF the games. the host
esses served a delicious dessert
course and coffee.
Having been given q number,
each guest was instructed 70 find
a rainbow colored ribbon with that
number attached and follow It 70
the end. with the promise Of q pot
OF cold at the end OF the rainbow
for the lucky one Miss Curry
found the pot OF gold. and 10 con-
tanned a veritable treasure OF beat
tiful gifts.
The guests at this charming af-
fair included: Mesdaraes r. b.
Curry, r. S. Holman. J. NJ. Doss'
J. M. Jetton. z. A Brown. r B.
Newman. j. K. Miller. Katherine
Miller. Frances Kirk. A j. Ross.
Jr., A. J. Ross. ST., John McKin-
ney, w. ID. Gardner. j. G.. Epper-
son. y. j. CloSner. j. ID. Turner. Il.
:. Hearne. M. McTlhenny. John
Hendricks. w. y. Southwell. J. r..
Norvell. r. Il. Norvelle Of Denver.
G. L. Jones. r. Z. Stebbins Of Co
iumbus. Kans-. E. r. Chandler, NJ
r Turner. T. A. Miller. I. NJ
Stout. Charles Weber. A. r. Bak-
or. L. A. Genaway. z. NJ. Everitt.
6cottie Dorsey. Misses Gertrude