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and I'm glad did it," said Elsie's
husband the other day.
1T has all been fun" chimed in
Elsie," hard times, economy and
allp'
The Washington times., 1929-02-02
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX
CORRECT
MANNERS
t.Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman-I
!. sending Annonncements

Sending Announcements
DEAR MRS. BEEcKMAN:
II 1t proper to send wedding
announcements out before or after
the wedding takes place? II
after, Just how long after the
wedding, or, IL before. just how
long before the wedding?
A READER.
Wedding invitations are sent out
about three weeks before the we'd
ding. Wedding announcements
are sent out as soon as possible
after the ceremony has been per-
formed. Usually the announce
ments are all ready to send out
+ before the wedding engraved,
stamped addressed--and they
may be mailed 40 that they reach
the friends in town the day after
the wedding.
p Wedding announcements are
not sent to the relatives and
friends who were invited to the
wedding.
The Engagement Ring
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
Do you consider it correct or
good taste for an unengaged
girl to wear the enclosed type of
diamond ring, on any finger OF
either hand? Ny parents have
given me such ring for .
birthday present, and II always
causes comment when I wear Il.
What do you think about it?
A. G..
~ realize that most people are
always eager to scent"
romance, and when they see q
girl wearing a solitaire diamond
ring on any finger, they imme-
as a matter OF fact, really it ID
the. finger on which the dia-
mond solitaire is worn that
makes the difference" and II
you do not wear it on the finger
of-fingers, you may feel quite
unconcerned and fortified in
wearing your lovely present
Widows Signature
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
/. am a recent widow and la
doubt as to how l should sign
Scott or Mrs. John Scott?
2. How should 1t he on my
cards and I'm the directory?
A. 8.
AS q widow you sign your name
exactly as you did when your
husband was living. A business
letter or a letter, to a person who
is to be informed of your formal
name, you sign like this:
Very truly yours.
Alice Scott.
Tor Alice Miller Scott.
~ a Mrs. John Scott.
Your social letters are signed.
as they always have been, Alice.
or Alice Scott, according to the
degree of friendship YOU have
with the person to whom you are
writing.
2. Your visiting cards should
read: Mrs. John Scott. and this
too should be the form for the
telephone directory.
The Washington times., 1929-02-02
This DAP in our History

The treaty of Guadaoupe Hidalgo ending War
was signed on February Mexico agreed to cede Texas
Arizona California and New Mexico to the United States
payment Of S15,OO0,O00
The Washington times., 1929-02-02

Rosali, being one of those
fortunate enough to have break
fast in bed, is fearful of taking
cold by exposing her arms and
shoulders on cool mornings,
consequently when she was able
to obtain a late fur creation to
avoid this she was elated, A
Jacket OF white fur, beautifully
lined so that il is reversible pro-
tects her from the chilly atmes-
phere, and It has also occurred
TO Rosalie that it would be a very
useful garment Il one s1srs
coavaleseinE.
The Washington times., 1929-02-02
Experiments Proue value Of Rest

Practical factories and mercantile establishments
controlled conditions spell of work broken by
short effective than unbroken spell of the
length---
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ApvERTIsEMENI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-12

to take care Of the increasing volume
of books which the institution is re-
ceiving was voted
Robert L. Rhine's resignation as town
bailiff was accepted. He has removed
to Virginia.
Report of Town Treasurer William A.
Shepherd showed receipts for the past
month to have been $7,22137. the big
gest items being S2,653.52 in taxes and
cash balance from the month before
of S3.143.78. Disbursements totaled ST.
22259. leaving a cash balance in bank
or in the general fund of S5,998.78. Cash
in other towns funds was reported as
follows: Fumper. $8O2,83; rebate, 81
37744; road. $2.07978; special road,
$26.27, and fire department. $70.39.
Reports of Chief of Police Carl M.
Blanchard and Town Electrical In
spector E. B. Maddox showed they had
been active Building Inspector Herbert
J. Moffat reported he had issued per-
mits to Carr Bros. 81 Boswell for re-
pairs. Annie v. Saing for garage, Lewis
Yancey for dwelling and garage, Mrs.
Pantha Smith for repairs and altera-
tons, w. r. Wilson for dwelling and
Mrs. Hawkshaw for garage. Chief Noble
F. Rushe of the fire department report
ed seven fires the past month.
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ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, March 12.-The
Thursday evening Lenten sermon in
Christ Episcopal Church, Rockville, will
be delivered this week by Rev. DR.. Alsop
Heffingwell of Bar Harbor, Me.
A license has been issued by the clerk
of the Circuit Court here for the mar
riage OF George E. DeShazo, II, and
Miss Pearl M. Cunningham, 10, both of
Washington.
A decree has been signed by Judge
Robert b. Peter in the Circuit Court
here, granting to Mrs. Anna X Strohm
of this county an absolute divorce from
Charles l.. Strohm of Fort Mycr. Va,
and awarding her the custody of the
couples two children, James Carroll and
Antolnette Strohm, aged and 4 years.
respectively. She was represented by
Attorney Hewitt Gripgs Robertson of
Washington. The bill, which charged
desertion. represented that the couple
were married in Rockville February 6,
1920, and lived together until March
81. 1925.
Mrs. Louise HUMPHREYS Of Chevy
Chase, Md. yesterday filed suit in the
Circuit Court here for limited divorce
from Tucker G.. Humphries of 2318
Thirtieth street northwest. Washington,
d. c., charging that on March 9. 1927.
she was deserted. She also asks the
court to award her the custody of the
couples two children. Mary Jane and
Patricia Ann HUMPHREYS. aged 4 and
years, respectively. The bill sets forth
that the couple were married in Wash
ington, May 81, 1924. The plaintiff is
represented by Attorney Kenneth Lyd-
dane of Rockville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-12

During Schubert's short life he wrote
more than 500 songs, besides his many
other COMMISSIONS
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VOTE
PLANS ARE MADE
Candidates win Be Named
April DEMONSTRATION
on April 8.

Special Dispatch to The Star
EVANSVILLE. Md, March r.
There will be a registration for new
voters here Monday, April 8, it was
decided at the March meeting of the
mayor and Common Council held in
the Municipal Building here. This will
be in preparation for the annual
municipal election to be held Monday,
MAY 6. Registration officers will sit
from $50 am to 7 pm. April 8; There
also will be a sitting of the registration
officers from pm. to pm. Monday.
April IS. for the purpose of revising the
books only. Both sessions Of the regis
tration officers will be in the Municipal
Building. April Is was set for the nomi-
mating convention, when voters will
name candidates for mayor and for five
seats in the Town Council. Herbert j..
MofTat and Mrs. Edward S. Ilislop were
named registration officers. with Will
liam p. Blake and Mrs. Anna Hart
alternateS.
AT least two members OF the council
whose terms will expire will not aspire
to succeed themselves at the coming
election they have let it be known.
They are Dr. Ira K. Atherton, first
ward. and Dwight B. Gait, fourth ward.
Terms of Councilmen Harry Boswell,
second ward. and E. Murray Cover and
E. 3. Teal, third ward. also expire. but
they have made no announcement as to
whether they will stand for renomina-
ton. DR.. Hilleary II. Willis, mayor, has
announced that he would rather some
one else be chosen mayor
Several Contests Expected.
Indications now are that the election
will be marked by several contests,
though it probably will be some time
vet before the full list Of candidates is
definitely in the field.
With a view to permanently iinprov-
ing the thoroughfares as soon as funds
are available it was voted to employ
County Surveyor Edward l.. Latimer to
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$1,000 REDUCTION
FOR SCHOOLS ASKED
Supt. 0rem Shows Increased
State Allowance in
Prince Georges.
BY staff Correspondents of The Star

BY STAFF Correspondent OF The Star
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. March
IA $500 reduction i'll the amount
asked from the county levy i'll the 1929
school budget was requested of the
Prince Georges County commissioners
today by Superintendent of Schools
Nicholas Orem.
Appearing before the commissioners
this morning, Superintendent Orem ex-
planned the various items in the budget
which was submitted to the county
heads two weeks ago.
Explains Request.
In regard to his request for the $1,000
reduction, the superintendent explained
that in making up the budget an allow
ance of $4,000 was made for State aid
for salaries of certain high school teach
ers and principals
His office was informed by the State
Board of Education last week, however,
that the State vas allowing Prince
Georges County $4,000 for this purpose,
Superintendent Orem reported.
This increased allowance lowers the
total amount requested for schools by
the county from S449,230 to SAT-, 900.
This is only approximately $4,000 more
than last years estimates,
In addition to considering the school
budget in detail the county commission
ers today are giving close attention to-
several other budget estimates and &C
counts against the county to be cared
for in the annual levy, which will be
signed by March IS.
Refund Considered.
Another matter to be presented to the
board before the completion of the days
session is the refunding to incorporated
towns of quarters of their road
tax based on automobile assessments.
Arthur c. Keefer, corporation counsel of
Mount Rainier. is scheduled to present
the request of that community for such
a refund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-12

prepare plans showing grades and
drainage on West Madison avenue
from the west side of Calvert street to
the west side of Nichols avenue; Ella
vile street from west Madison avenue
to Colesville road; Shepherd street from
Wine avenue to lakewood road and
Bayly street from Wine avenue to Oak
wood road. Forest drive is the only
other street which the town is con-
sidering for permanent improvement at
an carly date.
An appropriation of $500 was voted
for the purchase and installation of
new street signs, and the roads COM
mittee. of which Councilman Boswell is
chairman, was authorized to go ahead
with the work.
Daniel C. Fahey, ir., of Riverdale adj
dressed the council, pointing out that
it.Would be of much advantage to the
town to employ city planner with
view to making the development of the
town attractive He offered his services
in such capacity. Mr.. Fahey. a grad
uate of the University of Maryland. is
a landscape architect. The matter was
referred to the parks and Fairgrounds
committee for recommendations.
Gait Asked to Face Commission.
Councilman Gait was asked to repre-
sent the town at hearing before the
Maryland Public Service Commission at
an early date, when the motor bus COM
pany operating between Washington and
Baltimore will make application for per-
mission to take on and discharge pas
sengers between these cities. Mr.. Gait
also will represent the Chamber of
Commerce of Hyattsville at this hear
ing. Mr.. Gait Will support the bus
company in its petition.
Mayor Willis was given authority to
sign proclamation IL glng citizens of
Hyattsvle to do all in their power to aid
the American Legion in increasing its
membership.
1t was announced by the roads COM
mittee that after careful consideration
it had decided that it Is not necessary
for the public benefit that the area
known as Avalon avenue from the
Washington Baltimore boulevard to
Wine avenue be opened. A petition for
the opening of this area recently was
made by w. r. Wilson. n property own
err and it was voted not to grant this
petition. This ended, for the time being
at least, controversy which has eX-
tended over period OF several months
The councils action was pleasing to
several taxpayers from the section who
were present, but counsel for Mr. Wilson
told the council that in his opinion it
had acted without legal authority.
Resignation Accepted
An appropriation of $50 to put In adj
ditional shelves in the Public Library
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WALTER JOHNSON NAMED
AS HUNT CLUB DIRECTOR
Maryland Foxhunters' Association
, Decides to Affiliate With Ma
tional Sport Body.

ROCKVILLE, Md, March u (Spe-
ciaD At meeting of the Maryland
Foxhunters' Association at Soldiers De-
light. Baltimore County. Sunday. it was
decided to affiliate with the National
Foxhunters' Association. Walter john
son. manager of the Washington Base
Ball team, was named to represent the
State on the board of directors of the
national organization.
Johnson is an enthusiastic follower of
the hounds and spends much of his
spare time between base ball seasons
enjoying the sport.
It was made known at the meeting. at
tended by many of the leading foXhunt-
ers of the county. that an effort would
be made to have this years annual
meeting and field trials of the Maryland
Association held in Montgomery County,
with Rockville as the headquarters. The
selection of place was left to COM
mittee.
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COLVIN RUN WOMAN DIES

Funeral Services Will Be Held To-
morrow for Mrs. Martina Wheeler.
CoLvIN RUN. Va, March IL tspe-
cial) Mrs. Martina wheeler, died yes
terday morning in Columbia Hospital,
Washington.
She will be buried tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock from Browns Chapel
here. Services will be conducted by Rev.
NJ. A. Baker of Leonardtown. Md, for
merry pastor at Browns Chapel for
many years.
Mrs Wheeler, who was born in Lou
doun County 81 years ago, the daughter
of Charles and Frances Wyncoop. was
married in Browns Chapel 30 years ago.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph
A. Wheeler; daughter, Mrs. Mack
Crippen, and son, Roland, all of Col
vim Run.
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Two Hurt in Auto Crash.

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, March II
(SpeciaD .-Quak Kecseclzer, Govern
ment inspector of fruits and vegetables,
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, and his wife were injured near
here recently, when their automobile
crashed into ditch. They were able
to continue later to South Carolina,
where he has been assigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-12
PURCHASES FOUR FARMS.
General Motors Official Buys 1852
Acres of Stafford County Farmland.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, March IL
Especially John L. Pratt of New York,
one of the vice presidents of the Gen.
eral Motors Corporation, has just con-
cluded the purchase of four adjoining
farms in Stafford County, close to this
city, having total of 1882 acres. The
price paid was $4,000 cash.
The properties border the Rappahan-
mock River. The farms were owned by
Mrs. Gunyon M. Harrison, John T..
Hart, j. B. Lee and r. B. Olive.
Mr.. Pratt is a native of King George
County. He is a brother to DR.. Frank
c. Pratt of this city and Henry Pratt of
the metropolitan police force in Wash
fnptOn
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PARTRlDGES RELEASED
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Nearly 500 Mexican and Texas
Quail Are Liberated for
Propagation.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, March 12.-Ap-
proxmately 500 Mexican and Texas
partridges, provided by the State Con-
servation Commission, have been lib
Grated in varicos parts of Montgomery
County for propagation. They we're
consigned to Carroll Waters, chief
deputy game warden for the county.
They we're turned loose in pairs. and
no part of the county was overlooked.
Only very few of the birds died on
the long trip from Texas, and virtually
ell of those liberated were in fine shape.
The Winter has been favorable to all
kinds Of game. and If the imported
partridges produce the results expected
the county is certain. it is thought, to
haze more partridges and rabbits next
1all than for a number Of years.
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An appropriation of $50 to put In adj
ditional shelves in the Public Library
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Will Discuss County Recession.

LYON PARK. March - (Special -
The Lyon Park Citizens Association
will meet In the community house to-
night at 3 o'clock TO discuss the recent
proposal for the recession of Arlington
County to the District of Columbia.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23
STORING GRAIN ON THE FARM


Montana and North Dakota are about to make
experiment in grain storage the farm which, il
successful may revoutonze the grain marketing system
not only Of the Northwest but Of the whole United States
These two states leaders In spring and durum wheat
production, nave just adopted laws which intended
to make grain stored the farms. under official
specticn and rcsuaton attractive security for bank
financing.
farmers able to borrow money on grain stored
On the farm 1t will not be necessary for them to hurry
their crop to market after harvest They will be able
to hold back. wait for favorable price ana then ariet
under the most advantageous conditions What Is per-
haps Of greater ultimate Importance conditions
viii Be created suitable for the development Of cooper
ative marketing
The grain pool idea has to grief in the United
States because the farmers themselves do not the
physical facilities for storage. but have been compelled
70 operate through private local and terminal elevators
The brilliant success of the Canadian Wheat Pool may be
chiefly asctbed to its ability to process ana mar
ket The grain " ~ inemberk In North Dakpta and
Ao0t0na te farm c4ganixAttous and particularly the
HafmesD Union. win attempt accomplish the sae
purpose n system Of rsgulhted storage On the farm
To practical difficulties enormous but farm lead
81 think thoy have been overcome They have worked
o4f pl4n which tiny think Win make funds of the
ye944l 1utmediate Credit hanks available ~ grain
qgketino finance Trey sucoeed It Il possible that
IT, bk e ~ Megthvests wheat 81 the future viii be
na!keted through iapn ossanzatons and not the grain
exehanees = is ~ exrerment. holding cut hope Of
material Improvement II farm harketIn which deserves
70 = watehed With vmpathetic intcrsst
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23
FOR POSTERITY

A fault sometimes found with Americans is that they
absorbed in the present that few of them have
either the time the inclination reflect upon the
past tn oot beyond the immediate future Because
they old most OF the monuments about them
they cannot bring themselves to believe that they
but temporary sotourners surroundings that will
yive them.
So 1t Is that the psope Of this throbbing. dramatic
and revolutionary country about tho business Of the
day giving thought to recording what is sad heard
and done. because TO them these things have become
commonplace When they die most OF them leave behind
not much . tombstone eptah. OF course the
deceased leaves behind . personal memory but that
sputters out with the demise Of surviving friends and
relatives.
Historical societies. newspapers custodian Of govern
ment archives and historians preserve the material form
from which future generations may construct picture
Of the obvious and general features Of the day. but how
far do they fall short OF ebains those intimate de-
tails that are actually the flesh and blood person?
There u but practical means Of filling this need
It Is simple that escapes the attention Of most
persons. It Is merely the keeping Of diaries.
Most individuals time SlAcr in their lives
consider the matter Of keeping diary but dismiss the
thought before after trial because Of lack Of time
loss Of interest the modest argument that there is
nothing In their drab and uneventfu lives poscrity will
be interested In And yet 1t Is to the diary of such
commonplace person. to whom everything Of today is
news for the next generation that posterity will turn
for truth about the past.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23

consisting Of states linked together ederally. thus min
iniang need Of international type Of court. The
detached states Of Europe, deprived BY old hates,
languages, customs religions and even tho character Of
Their climates and produconal zones from that smooth
and close cooperation for peace. and political
relations that the federated character Of the American
union provides have In the World court substitute in.
sumentaty for the kinship Of the American states to
ease and minimize their normal condition Of friction
:. Is TO their interest. since the United States has
assumed dominating . role In international affairs,
that they should gain The cooperation OF this country by
membership In the international tribunal This country
on the other hand by no means consent to risk.
II not sacrifice. its interests and policies through
reserved entry to any form OF world council where any
other nation, would find the nstrumenalitics to
else their caouses against because Of the asccndancy
in world power We have inherited from their quarres
among themselves.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23
Editorial Comment
IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Fergus Falls. Minn., JournaD


In these days when bribery and corruption are caus-
ing to lose faith In popular and other kinds Of govern
ent It Is interesting to get glimpse OF the long ago.
when everyone was good and honest and vrtuous These
prompted by an appeal just made to
st. Paul for appropriation Of $25oo to be used in
erecting monument to the memory Of Joe Rolee. who
stole the bill for the removal Of the Minnesota state
capitol from st. Paul to st. Peter and thereby changed
the history Of the state. group Of land spectators
had acquired the townse Of st. Peter and wanted to
raise the prices Of their lands by the removal Of the
capital to that city Members Of the legislature were
given deeds to lots In st. Peter-ots which would immed
atey advance in price the capital movedand the
bill to 1t passed by both houses but before
could be signed by the governor. Joe Roette got hold
OF It and disappeared, keeping 1t until the time limit
had passed. Following adjournment st. Paul men are
said to have given Joe $500 token Of appreciation
Of the theft and then gotten the money back by engaging
him In game Of poker. which played openly in all
public places in those good old days Joes only surviving
Is asking that suitable monument be erected,
but 1t Is suspected that monument company may
be behind the deal and else seems to be very
much interested
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23
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GIVE ME LIBERTY Or
On March q. IT'S, Patrick Henry
roYsed the Virginia delegates to the
Provincial Convention with one Of the
most stirring speeches In the worlds
history. The speech has come down
to US as the greatest piece Of oratory
OF the colonial era.
It was delivered in defense Of reso.
lutions which Henry himself intro
duced. to organize . militia and put
the colony in an attitude OF defense.
Its most stirring passage was:
There is no retreat but in submis-
sion and slavery. Our chains are
already forged. Their clanking may
be heard on the plains Of Boston. The
next gale that sweeps from the north
will bring the clash Of resounding
arms. Our brethren are already In the
field. Why stand we here idle7 what
Is It that gentlemen wish7 What
would they have? Is life 50 dear or
peace 50 sweet rs to be purchased at
the price Of chains and slavery? For
bid 1t. Almighty God! I know not
what course others may take. but rs
for me. give me liberty or give me
,deathl"
The resolutions were passed unani-
mOuSly.