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The Washington times., 1929-06-17
Wilbur Glenn Volina
Circles Flat
World

NEW YORK. June IT Q.N.sA
Having traversed this terrestrial,
so-called sphere, Wilbur Glenn
Vollva, overseer Of the Christian
Catholic Apostolic Church at Zion'
III, where smoking is a felony,
the seer announced upon arrival
here that the world Is still flat.
VolIva today renewed his offer
of $4,000 to anyone who can
prove the earth doesn't have
edges. Furthermore, Voliva de-
clared that he learned, during his
10000 miles of travel, that the
sun Is only 2,70O miles away.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
Two Escape Injury As
Coupe Crashes Building

STAUNToN, Va. June 1.-TWO
persons escaped injury here when
a whippet coupe swerved from the
street. crossed the sidewalk and
turned over on the right side, after
crashing into the side Of a brick
building. A hole large enough for
a man to pass through was driven
in the side Of the building.
The coupe was driven by q Miss
Van Fossen. witnesses state that
just az the woman made a right
turn she was crowded off the
street by a large truck. Crossing
the sidewalk, the car struck the
building and overturned in a small
yard In front Of little pool room
operated by q negro, The woman
was accompanied by her nephew.
who gave his name as Crun.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17

Rooms, houses or apartments for
rent are easily located through the
Classified ads.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
Sisters Jail Break Plan
Novel But Ineffective

CUMBERLAND, Nd, June IT,
When Marie Tingler, Of Eyenwood,
W. Va. was placed in the county
jail two weeks ago on a minor
charge, her sister, Mrs. IONA Wy.
mer, thought It an excellent idea to
visit the Jail, change dresses, and
allow the arrested sister to escape.
Carrying out the plan. Miss Ting
Ter telephoned the sheriff as soon as
she was free and demanded that ner
innocent" sister be released. Neither
sister thought so much Of the idea
when each was sentenced to six
months for Jail breaking and assist
ing in Jail breaking.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
School Head Warns on
Street Playing Risks

Garnet G. Wilkinson, assistant
superintendent Of schools. in charge
Of divisions 1919, the colored divi.
sions, today sounded his final warn.
Of the year to parents and children,
warning the latter not to play In
congested streets.
Wilkinson said the greatest need
Of the city now is additional play
space. He deplored the natural
carelessness of children engaged in
play and suggested that the Police
Department rope off certain streets
during the vacation perioid.
He warned parents to keep their
children from the streets. declaring
"our children must be IMPRESSED
with the dangers lurking every.
where in modern speedy ana con.
gested traffic"
The Washington times., 1929-06-17

Select apartments for rent are fea-
tured II the rental columns Of today's
Clnaslffed ads.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
CHEMICAL COMPANY SOLD

HAGERSTowN, Nd, June II.
Purchase Of the Central Chemical
Company, Of Hagerstown, by the
Dawson Chemical Company. has
been announced. The Dawson
Company also purchased the Ian.
caster Bone Fertilizer Company, Of
Lancaster, Pa, and recently 40.
quired the Berkshire Chemical Cor.
poration Of Bridgeport, Conn.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
SAVES PALS LIFE

HAGERSTowN, Nd, June II.
Thomas Durboraw saved the life
Of Duke Bowers, a fellow lineman,
when the latter grasped wire
carrying $500 volts. Durboraw
quickly knocked the wire from his
hand. Bowers was partially par.
alyzed by the shock and burned.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
Rep. LaGuardia Ill
From World War Crash

Representative +. H. LaGuardia
R.) Of New York, who crashed on
the italian front during the world
war, planned to leave today for the
Government hospital at Hot Springs,
Ark, for three weeks treatment.
LaGuardia, who was q major In
the air service, occasionally suffers
III effects from the air crash, In
which his side and legs we're badly
In ttrnd
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
Leesburg Grand Jury
Holds IL on Indictments

LEEsBUR0, Va, June IA
special grand Jury consisting Of W.
G. whitmore, foreman; II. G. Little
John. T. M. Fendall stilson H.
Man, J. Homer Mock and Wallace
George. r.. at the June term Of
court returned true bills in the fol-
lowing cases: william corum. Glenn
Henry Roland Jewell, felony;
waiter Jones, Roland Jewell. Glenn
Henry, felony: Clifton Harper
Vergil Farmhouse. Ernest Barn
house, felony: Ralph Riley. mis-.
demeanor; Walter Jones, Roland
Jewell, Glenn Henry, felony; Charles
jackson Ernest Grayson, felony;
peter Tebbs, misdemeanor: Benja'
min Smith misdemeanor; BENJAMIN
Smith, misdemeanor.
Select apartments for rent are fea-
tuFed IB the rental columns Of tOdsy'i
NJ a.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
ELECTED MAYOR

STAUNTON, Va, June Ill. Ho.
mer Stephenson was elected mayor
Of Monterey, Va, in the recent town
election. Councilmen elected were j.
F. Arbogast, II. B. Wood, A. M. East.
ham, Robert Hedrick, c.. T. Shumate
and J, B. Hicklin,
The Washington times., 1929-06-17

THIS special offer introduces the
remarkable Hotpoint Automatic
Table Timer-a most valuable addi-
ton to the Hotpoint line. It Is .
device Of amazing versatility and
utiIity-long wanted in every home.
It makes all electrical appliances
automatic. With it coffee is made
just right every tiIne-there Is no
more guessing at the time. It can
be used with the waffle iron, heating
Dad, grill or table stove, electric iron,
washing machine, radio, radiant
The Washington times., 1929-06-17
SHnPPE HAS BLAZE

sTAUNToN, Va. June 17.--Fire
did considerable damage last week
to the third floor Of the building oc'
cupied here by the vames Sweet
nhoppe. Little damage was done
tha floors below.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17

heater, and q dozen other apph-
arces. You can set it for any time
interval between two and twenty
minutes. Price alone, $3.50.
This beautiSul Hotpoint electric
perc0lator makes the most deli
cious coffee by the Hotpoint HOT
drip method that extracts every bit
Of favor from the coffee grounds.
The percclator is attractively de-
signed with green handle and green
silk cord and is finished in rich
polished nickel. Price alone, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
WASHINGTON'S LARGEST
USED CAR STORE.
OPEN UNTIL 10 PM.
REAL BUYS.

1923 Chevrolet cabriolet. .$45C
1927 Chrysler ~" coupe
rumble seat ..... S5C
1928 Pontiac coach ....... 57s
1923 Late Pontiac sedan. ;. AZ
1923 Oakland All-American
SEDAN ............ o.
1927 Essex coach ......... 25(
1926 Pontiac coach ....... 25l
1927 Chevrolet coach ..... 2os
1927 Chevrolet coupe ..... %:
1925 Hudson coaches 49,. 25C
1927 Pontiac coupe ....... 2s
1923 Oakland All-4American
roadster ........... SZs
1927 Chevrolet cabriolet :. 34S
1926 Dodge coupe ........ 2Ss
1925 Dodge sedan ........ 25C
1926 Chrysler "58" sedan. 35C
1928 Pontiac cabriolet -. 62S
1927 Pontiac coach (late).. $50
1926 Pontiac coupe ....... 25C
BARGAIN BASEMENT!
Observation-Disclosures
Buicks-Essex-Dodge
1925 14th, St. NV.
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STOREKEEPERS,
II you need money. see us.
24-hour service.
Capital Adjusting & Finance Co,
9th Floor, Dist. NATL Bank Bldg.


Capital Adjusting & Finance Co.,
9th Floor. Dist. Natl Bank Bldg.
WANTED An individual to
invest from $500 to 5000 in a
local business that will pay from
209o to $3.50 net annually; spon-
sored by a nationally known
company with % years expert
ence; requires no more than
two or three days of time each
month; earnings payable month
" in cash, no accounts; investor
will be sole proprietor and han
die all funds; investment COM
pletely safeguarded; full details
will be given those interested.
Address Box 234-E, Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
USED CARS WITH
THE O. X. THAT
COITNTC

1928 Chevrolet Roadster.
Excellent condition throughout, tires veIy
good; one of the few to be hao AZ THIS p'''e
1927 Essex Coupe Rumble SeaO.
one of the snappiest coupes in town;
original finish like new. mechanically Q: IL
fully equipped. including Balcrank bump
-' 1927 Chevrolet Touring.
Has a new blue Duco finish. new TOD
tires excellent; looks like a new car; re-
'N' 1920 Ford Coupe.
Has all good tires. body and upholstery
excellent. mechanically o. X; one OF the
best buys in town. sl65.
1923 Chevrolet Coach.
Very low mileage: looks like new; re-
Io2S Chevrolet Coupe Uate).
Mechanical condition perfect; clean an, as 81;
quickly; only s475 fully equipped s ,o2e
Disc wheels; very snappy little car and
! looks excellent; complete even to curtains
io57 Ford Coupe Wire Wheels:
being offered at this price; only $685.. and
in perfect shape.
1927 Pontiac Coach (Latel.
Positively locks IKE 1 neT ear csan
a pin; fully equipped; priced special at s4lo.
1926 Ford Coupe.
Has had the best of care. orisinal hnisn
nike new: has new tires-compiete even
to lock wheel: special. SITS:
1927 Chevrolet Cabriolet
Rumble Seat.
Refinished. looks like new, has been re.
conditioned mechanically, new tires; reduced
to 1915.
1923 Chevrolet Sedan.
Very low mileage; in mechanical condi-
tion the average "a sedan does not COM
pare with car; fully equipped, even 10 seat
covers: special at s495.
1927 Chevrolet Landau Sedan.
New. over $3.50; used by. careful driver
and shows it; special at 1895.
1927 Chevrolet Coaches (3).
All reconditioned. excellent. condition.
fully equipped with bumpers and spare tire;
priced from S325 UP.
Dodge Touring. s45; Chevrolet Touring,
s45: Ford Touring. SOS.
Generous G. NJ. A. c. Terms.
r. l.. TAYLOR MOTOR CO.,
1dth and r SIS NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
USED CAR DEPT.
MARMON MOTORS, INC,
1888 14th. North 7155.
SAVE MONEY.
LOOK THESE OVER.

1929 Buick Sedan. New car
buyer. see this one and
save money.
1923 Buick Std. Coach, like
new 9c0U
1927 Buick Sedan, ALL. $50
1927 Buick SPIT. Roadster. 675
1926 Buick Sdn. and Coach 500
1926 Buick Touring, lots OF
extras .............. SO
1924 Buick Sdn., new tires 200
1928 Buick Red SPIT. Rdstr. 225
1923 Essex Sedan, like new SIS
1927 Essex Sdn., new tires 3z5
1927 Essex Cch., new tires 375
1927 Chevrolet Sedan. 49,. 365
1925 Chevrolet Coach. -. 125
1927 Stutz Sedan, beautiful
car ,UUO
1926 Cadillac 7-pass Sedan,
3l4 1850
1926 Chrysler Roadster -. AIS
1926 Dodge Sedan ....... 325
1925 Willys-Knight Sedan. 375
1926 Jordan St. 8 Sedan. :. $50
1925 Oakland Sedan ...... $50
Many Others, $50 Up. i
JUSTICE MOTOR SALES co.
1910 18th. North 1918.
1T,onfIrgea an Ne1f pa. 7------
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GOLD SEAL"
HEADLINERS.

1926 Willys-Knight Sedan, 5000.
Only $241 Cash.
1927 Chandler Sedan. $500.
Only $l52 Cash.
'26 Chrysler Coach. $625.
Only $246 Cash.
1925 Hupp. Club Sedan, 1875.
Only SIS Cash.
1923 Whippet s Sedan, $3.50.
Only 1920 Cash.
~ Whippet Coach. $500.
Only SIPS Cash.
20 Willys-Knight Coach, $725.
r Only 1924 Cash.
Many Others.
.STERRETT & FLEMING, Inc.
Home of the Gold Seal Cars.
Champlain St. at kalorama Rd.
1711 18th St. GOA H St. NE.
Any One of These High-Class
Used Cars Cost So Little That
You Can Easily Afford 1t.
1927 REQ Flying Cloud Brom.
1923 Chrysler "72' Sedan.
1928 Chrysler "72' Roadster.
1927 REQ Flying Cloud Coupe.
1927 REQ Flying Cloud Sedan.
1923 REQ Wolverine Sedan.
1927 Studebaker Sedan.
1926 Buick Coupe (rehnished).
1926 Chandler Sedan.
$50 to $3.50
WILL BUY LATE MODEL COUPES SEDAN.
ROADSTER. INCLUDING DODGE. BUICK,
REQ, PEERLESS.
II IT'S A TRUCK
WE HAVE IT. ....
$50 UP.
THE TREW MOTOR CO.,
1909 14th. Decatur 1910.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
SALE---AuTOMORILES.
MOTT MOTORS, INC.

MOTT MOTORS, INC.
Rumble Seat, Many $500. ~
E s45s: 100.
1000 Hupp 8 Custom
Willys-Knight 66-A q I'M
Sedan,
$3.50. ,ooc
Hupp Century 1895.
$1,000. 1923
800 Packard 5-Pass.
Nash a. IT, r.; Roadster 9 's4s'
Chandler Sedan. Nash A .sys Sedan
MOTT MOTORS, INC,
HUPMoB1LE DISTRIBUTORS.
1926 18th St. NV.
Used Car Br.. 1865 H St. NE.
REFERENCE ANY BANK IN WASHINGTON:
AUTO MART.
New Address,
2014 14th NV.
1904 Packard Spas Sport De Luxe Touring
io2a Chrysler ''65" Coach.
io28 Oakland All-AmcriGan sport coupe
i928 Oakland Ali-American Sport Roadster
iaS8 Chevrolet Sport Coupe, rumble seat
1928 Chrysler So Coach.
1923 Chevrolet Sedan. c.a
1927 Buick Standard Coach and SEDAN.
1928 Essex Coach, late.
1927 Dodge Sedan.
1927 Chevrolet Coach.
1927 Ford Roadster.
Many Others.
FORDS! FORDS! FORDS
1928 Model A Sport Coupe.
1923 Model Tudor Sedan.
1928 Model Phaeton.
1927 Tudors and Coupes.
1926 Tudors and Coupes.
1925 Tudors and Coupes.
Some OF these cars can be bought as low
as s25 down. balance IN E-Z payments.
STEUART MOTOR CO.,
al 1otb Ct NE Lin $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
PACKARD
REPUTATION.
We Do Not Risk 1t When
Selling a Used Car.
All makes-Alt prices-Eair terms.

Packard 2-26 Sedan. ...... $3.50
Willys-Knight Coach. 325
Diana Sedan. ............. 900
Packard 1888 Club Sedan. 1000
Packard 4-33 Club Sedan. | $50
Packard IS" Sport Tour. 1900
Buick Coupe ............ AIS
Nash Roadster. 500
Hupmobile Sedan. ........ $50
Nash Touring. ........... 425
Buick Coach, 1926. $50
Packard 49, Phaeton -. 1,75O
Cadillac Sedan, 1924. -. $50
Packard 3-26 Coupe, 1926. 1000
Packard 3-2o Sedan, 1925. 800
PACKARD, WASHINGTON,
Seventeenth at Kalorama Rd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
SALE MISCELLANEOUS.

VICTROLA Victor; worth $50; good con-
dition; $50 worth of records, record file
worth s1o all for s35. Call 1884 East Cap
itnl St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
MANY OTHERS.
$50 UP.
2O15 18th NV.
BETTER USED CARS.

BETTER USED CARS.
1923 Nash Coach, adv. $3.50
1927 Auburn Sedan, S-cyl.. 700
1927 Nash Sedan, adv. -. $50
1927 Whippet Coupe, s. -. 400
1926 Nash Sedan, special. $50
1926 Ford Tudor 200
1926 Nash Coach, special. $50
1926 Buick Sedan, master. $50
WALLACE MOTOR CO.,
Nash Distributors,
1909 l. St. NV.
Decatur 22S0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

Show Cases and Store Fixtures.
Ruse & Company, B ARuy af sbs m sac.
tory" Baltimore phone. Plaza 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
H. B. LEARY. JR., g. BROS.
Distributors.
1921 18th St. NV.

North 1926. Night. North 1926.
You can't afford to buy any car
until you have seen the used
cars offered by Emerson &
Orme. 18th and M SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
SALE-AuTOMOBILES.
NORTHEAST OLDSMOBILE

CLEARANCE
SALE.
PRICES SLASHED.
5 DAYS
ONLY.
We must have room. Our entire
stock has been greatly redu-ed; this
is your opportunity. Take advantage
OF this situation.
$500 to $500.
1923 Pontiac coach.
1928 Odds coach.
1928 Chevrolet landau.
1926 Chrysler 20 coach.
1927 Odds coach $1,000 miles).
1926 Nash Advanced coach.
1925 Willys-knight sedan.
1927 Pontiac landau.
$lOO to $3.50.
1924 Nash touring.
1926 Essex coach.
1925 Dodge sedan.
1925 Chevrolet touring.
1924 Buick touring.
1925 Essex coach.
1924 Dodge touring.
1926 Chevrolet landau.
1926 Chevrolet coach.
1924 Odds sedan.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CO.,
1925 18th. Decatur $3.50.
WASHINGTON AUTO
EXCHANGE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
Dodge Touring. s45; Chevrolet Touring,
$45: Ford Touring. SOS.
Generous G. NJ. A. c. Terms.
r. L. TAYLOR MOTOR CO.,
18th and Z SITS nav.
CLEARANCE SALE

OVbIIHIlu IOUFINg, I3G0 . %
Plenty Others. Terms or Trade
Robert Herson's Auto Exchange,
100 Fla Ave NE North l040s.
OAKLAND PONTIAC
l.. ?. STEUART, INC,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
A THOUGHT

open Evenings and sunday.
1122 Goth ST. NV.
NORTH 347.
HUDSON-ESSEX
Used Cars.
1923 Essex Coach, original finish
like new; motor perfect. Only .$42S
1928 Chevrolet Coach. 1896
OTHER BARGAINS.
1923 Whippet E Coupe.
1923 Essex Sedan.
1926 Hupmobile Sedan.
1927 Essex Coach.
1927 Essex Sedan.
1923 Essex Coupe.
1923 Chevrolet Coupe.
Forty Others in Almost All Popular
Makes, $50 Up.
Lambert-Hudson Motors Co.,
1.-THE HOUSE OF CONFIDENCE"
1851 14th ST., Corner r NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

1927 Jordan Line Srd. -. $675
1926 Chrysler 20 rdstr... 625
1927 Chrysler 90 rdstr... SIS
1927 Chrysler u cab. -. 1,1S5
1927 Willys-Knight sedan US
1926 Nash spec. 6 coupe. $50
1927 Buick std. SPIT. rdstr. 6S5
1923 Chrysler u royal
sedan ............. LIS
1929 Chrysler Is sedan
(1,7oo miles) ...... 1,5oo
1926 Ford coupe ........ Us
1928 Chrysler 62 rdstr... US
1923 Chrysler 81 coupe... SIS
1926 Chrysler So coupe. '325
1927 Essex coach ....... $50
1926 Ford 2-door sedan. 1875
1927 Hupp 6 sedan. 800. 65
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

STERRETT & FLEMING, Inc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
SALE MISCELLANEOUS.

FURNITURE-sl75 Comeback suite, pieces,
with loose cushions: slightly used; $50.
Standard Upholstery Co. 403 18th NV. Ia
excellent bedroom and living
room; refrigerator. new Radiola: sell cheap,
leaving town. 1895 Calf. NV, Apt. 10. IA
GAS RANGES, new and sIightly used, all
sizes; less than half prices. Why pay more?
Every range guaranteed. ]. w. Williams.
60Q 9Th n " MAR, 2036 i8s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
SALE--AUTOMOBILES.

CHEVROLET CABRIOLET, 1927-,very CLEAN
| throughout: excellent mechanical condition;
rumble seat and other extras; 1865. 1917
| 14th
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| GAS RANGE, Acorn, good condition; 10
| inches square; left-side oven; ST. 1910
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-22
KITTEN MOVING
HALTS CARS

SILVER SPRING, Md. Oct. 22.-
"Tabby," a neighborly specimen of
the feline tribe who performs special
part-time duties as guardian at
the Silver Spring police station. has
now qualified in the role of a traffic
cop.
Recently Mrs. Tabby's household
was increased and as youngsters are
always frisky and wanting to see the
world the mother cat elected to take
the kittens out walking. A local
officer yesterday related having wit
messed the family on their jannt
across the busy intersection at
Georgia Avenue and the Sligo Road.
AS the kittens are still COMPARE
tive infants the mother cat decided
to take one across at a time, much
in the manner in which traffic Of
ficer escorts an elderly person. ex-
cept, of course. that Mrs. Tabby uses
the unique transportation method OF
carrying her young ones by grasp
ing then back of the neck with her
teeth. According to the officer the
heavy traffic failed to daunt her, al
though on her last trip across the
busy thoroughfare motorists came
to her aid by hating for several min
utes until Mrs. Tahby reached a
haver on the opposite side of the
street. The officer said that the cat
refused all other proffered assistance
in moving her family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-22
CHARGED
To BROKER
Photos by lntcrEational

John Gordon Yates. 80. a broker.
is at liberty today under bond Of
100. following his arrest yester
day on charges of larceny "ftet
trust sworn to by Mrs. Aida NJ
Bird, $500 block Garfield ST., Chevy
Chase. He was arrested by De.
tective Sergeants Ira keck and B.
w. Thompson.
Mrs. Bird told detectives she gave
Yates stock valued at 100 to be
traded in for other stocks, hut that
10 date she has been unable to get
either the original stocks or the
new securities. Yates Is said to
have told the detectives he was
ready to turn Mrs. Bird stock over
to her.
Yates was recently indicted by
the mcpherson Grand Jury" on
two charges. one of larceny after
trust and the other embezzIement
He Is charged in indictment with
converting stock belonging to Belle
V. Shaw and Carrie l.. Clarke, the
total value of the securities being
placed at $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-22
R|CHMO IND
! WILL FILE
PROTEST

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. %.
ACCESSIBILITY of residents of
Richmond and it's adjacent
trading area, who have already
been mulcted out of close to
100000 by stock manipula-
tors, to refrain from dealing
with stock statesmen, agents or
concerns not under the super
vision of authorities and iuris-
diction of the State of Vir-
ginia, is emphasized in
statement issued by G. V.
,Werns, counsel for the Vir-
ginia Better Trade Association.
Worms announced tina he would
leave some time this week for Wash
linton and New York to present aft1-
davits and complaints against sew
eral investment firms of the two
cities. who are believed to be en-
aged in shady financial dealings. he
, will present his affidavits to United
States attorneys.
The association further advises
that circulars have been received
from various sections of the country
in which concerns represented they
handled stock transactions through
members of the New York Stock Tx
change. and that investigation has
revealed that such is not the case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-22

Nine actors and actresses. includ.
ing Argentina's famous comedian,
Florenico Parravicini. became seri.
ously i'll within a few days of each
other. One actor and one actress
died before physicians were able to
dia gnose the trouble.
Then a parrot which had taken
part as a sailors pet in their play
also died. The Public Health Service
investigated and issued a statement
that the players were suffering from
parrot disease and published warn
ing to the public either to get rid of
pet parrots or to keep them away
from rooms in which people live.
The disease is deserted as a form
or poisoning contracted from par
rots, which first affects human be-
ings in the lungs and the intestines
and is accompanied by severe vom
ting. The disease is said to be better
known in the warmer northern prov.
inces where parrots are plentiful and
that several persons recently have
died in Santa Fe Province from its
effects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-22
CITIZENS HEAR
HARPER PLAN

The matter of improving east
Washington was brought up at the
first fall meeting of the Lincoln
Park Citizens Association last night
in the Bryan School, 1900 block d
st. s. f.
Col. Robert N. Harper proposed
the building of permanent State
buildings in the Capital, suggesting
that this proposed Avenue of the
States be located on East Capitol
Street. extending from the Mall to
the Anacostia River. The association
went on record as actively in favor
of the project
The matter of installation of traf-
fic lights at the intersection Of
Eleventh and B SITS. s. F.. was
brought up by ]. T. AIbers, and the
matter is to he taken up later.
Officers elected at the meeting
were: Joseph L. Gammell, president
l.. j. Buehler, first vice president;
Harry X. Kimball, second vice presi
dent; William F. Carlin, secretary;
John p. Kern. financial secretary;
Frederick Mueller, treasurer. and
Joseph l.. Gammell and Clifford F.
Jameson. delegates to the Federation
of Citizens Associations,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-22
TALK ON EUROPE
At DUNBAR

Reports from the international
congress on education in Europe was
given in detail by Lydia Brown, of
the Cardoza high school. at meet
ing Of 55 teachers in the Dunbar
high school. yesterday.
Sadie |. Daniel. who also made
special European study trip reported
upon the conditions of the working
groups in Germany, France and
Belgium, as compared with life here.
Mrs. A. J. Houston and W. L.
Savoy, w. M. Brewer and DR.. Ote1ia
Cromwell, head of the department,
presented new aims and materials.
The literature of the month was
reviewed by C. S. Shipper and the
text books b" n. NJ. Quander. Chas.
NJ. Thomas. chairman of the group,
presided.