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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24
Crossword Puzzle with Questions and Answers

HORIZONTAL
1-Who was the husband of
LiIith?
6-Who wrote "The Divine
Comedy?
10-Window glass.
14-What dirigible did Arnund-
sen, the Norwegian ex-
plorer, sail over the North
Pole?
15-Each.
16-Refrigerated.
17-Dry.
18-Plural pronoun.
19-Alternative.
20-Seal, as with wax.
21-A seaman.
23-What President Of the
United States was nick
named sold Hickory?
25-Chinese herb Of the bean
family which Is used for
making a sauce.
26-What was the birthplace of
the Swiss mathematician,
Euler?
27-Tint.
30-A river in Chosen.
31-Auricles of the heart.
35-On what river Is Shake
speare's birthplace?
36-Reverend (abbr.)
37-One who is skilled in art or
who makes a profession of
any of the fine arts.
3S-College degree (abbr.)
39-What French naturalist be-
lieved in the evolution Of
species by adaptation TO en-
vironment?
41-Hebrew name for God.
42-Who founded the Ottoman
Empire?
45-Rodent.
46-Who was the Queen of the
Greek gods and the wife Of
Zeus?
4S-Male voice.
49-Drink slowly.
50--Fruit (plu.l Of a variety Of
palm tree.
61-Vale in ancient Argolis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

Q hack az his fathers cherry tree.
Beginning az the upper lefthand cor
ner the squares are numbered, left Co
right. from ! 10 so. The words or the
riddle and the answer are traced
through the squares as follows: i,
=. g. = s.. z 4. = 4. q 81 > q !. Ii : III iS
j. E g. q. y. & 3. e g g. & q q. q q:
e. :: 3. 9: g. z g. q q, 81 q. z 3. = 3, :, . J. 5 y. s e:
50. 70. eS. Is. u. 81. 81. Is. 90. 50. "a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24
How to Play michigan

surely keep
your party
full of fun.
The Ace
of Hearts,
the King
Of Spades,
the Queen
of Dia-
monds and
] K T
Clubs
put in the
middle Of
the table
face up in
a row. The
rest OF the
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and dealt
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player q
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

ball" any time you wish Just
change one letter at a time, spell
ing a real dictionary word nc
each step until your "snow" has
become a ball" after seven
changes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

the word vehicle" and 'hack."
What is the missing link2 Just
think of another meaning Tor
hack" and you will have il, thus,
"a cash" Therefore, the solu-
ton is: vehicle, cash, hack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24
Solutions of Last Weeks Puzzles

A GEORGE WASHINGTON Riddle,
~ The Question Is: When ala George
Washing to1 hrst ride In a car
risgef The answer is: when he tool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, February % (Spe-
cial) Miss Annie Miller of Bridge
water, Va, has been selected to succeed
Miss Julia Foley, who recently resigned
to engage In health work in New York,
DaS county health nurse. Miss Miller is
graduate of Garfield Hospital WASH
ington, and has done postgraduate
work in the Richmond School OF Social
and Health Work.
Rev. P. c. Helmintoller, pastor of the
Methodist Church at Potomac, officiated
at the marriage at Potomac of Miss
Nellie Green, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jonn w. Green, and John KiSner, both
of Potomac.
The suit of Margaret v. Prince of
Prince Georges County against the
Vasco Products Co. of Brentwood. Md.
which Is an action to recover damages
IN the amount of $4,000 for injuries
alleged TO have been sustained In an
automobile accident, has been docketed
for trial at the March term of the
Circuit Court for this county,
announcement has been made that
Rev. B. Franklin Aud Of Baltimore will
deliver an address in the Rockville
Christian Church tomorrow evening.
Miss Jane G. Carver and Charles I
Wilson, both of Washington, were mar
ried in Rockville Thursday evening by
Rev. S. j. Goode of the Christian
Church, at the home of the minister -
Under the direction of Rev. Z. IT
Kelley of Baltimore, district elder GUAR.
terly conference began in the Rockville
Free Methodist Church last evening ID
continue through Sunday. The SUNDAY
evening service will be under auspices
OF the Maryland Anti-Saloon League
with Rev. B. Franklin Aud of Baltt.
more as speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, February %
especially Representative of the lodges
OF the Independent Order Of Odd Fell
lows in this city will attend a confer
ence at Richmond Monday, with Frank
Martin of Boise, Idaho, grand sire OF
the Sovereign Grand Lodge, presiding.
Daniel r. Stansbury. past grand master
OF Odd Fellows in Virginia; Col. w. L.
Martin Of Alexandria Canton, No. l.:
Mrs. W. Clifton Cunningham. chaplain
OF the Rebekah Assembly, and Fred
erick l.. Flynn of Sarepta Lodge, No. 46,
are the local people who viii attend
the conference
Mrs. Leonard Miller has been elected
president of the junior board of the
Anne Lee Memorial Home for the Aged
for the ensuing year. Miss Alice Gronau
was named treasurer and Miss Anita
Noble, secretary. Mrs. George w. Roop
was appointed general chairman of a
committee to arrange for "a concert
in the near future.
An automobile owned by r. w. Robin
son was stolen Thursday night swhile
parked in front of the George Mason
Hotel.
Mrs. Julia Culbreth Gray of WASH
ington has been named soloist and
choir leader of the First Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Arthur Harrison
Lawson, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred B. Lawson, who died Thursday.
were held today at the residence of
his parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
FOUR AWAIT TRIAL
IN ROAD FUND CASE
StaIlings to Be Arraigned on
Larceny Charge in Balti-
more Tuesday.
special pispatch 70 The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, February 23.-Plans
have been completed by States Attor-
ney O'Conor for early arraignment of
the remaining four men of the IL re-
Gently indicted in the $376,I38 State
Roads Commission thefts.
Turbitt E. Bush, former superintend-
ent of maintenance. who was convicted
by jury before Chief Judge Samuel
K. Dennis in Criminal Court Thursday
is in jail awaiting sentence.
Bush, the first to stand trial was con-
victed on "a of SO counts charging lar
ceny and Misrepresentation involving
more than $4,000. Six others have en-
tered pleas of guilty.
Elmer S. Stallings, Glenburnie con-
tractor, indicted on charges of obtain
ing $4,000 through larceny and misrep-
resentation, will be arraigned Tuesday
Others still to appear for arraignment
are Enoch and ARA CLANCY, brothers
and j. Franklin Shirley, contractor.
Those of the recent group who have
entered pleas Of guilty are Charles "
Miles and Donald Dutrow, former as
sistant paymasters; Charles L. Ewers,
commissions Glenburnie garage fore
man; Joseph B. Dess. foreman and me-
chanic; George Harding, Waterman and
laborer and Left K. Doe.
Five former employees were sentenced
last year. They are Thomas A. Butler
former office manager and purchasing
agent. and Charles l.. Robins, former
paymaster, three years in the peniten-
tiary; James II. and Frank j. Woods
brothers and former superintendent OF
maintenance, three years. and William
J. Falkenberg. former clerk. who has
completed term in the House of Cor
rection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
TRASH COLLECTION
SOUGHT FOR TOWN
Mount Rainier Citizens to Vote on
Disposal Project if Bill Passes
in Annapolis.
By staff Correspondent Of The Star.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, February 23.-Es-
tablishment of garbage, trash and ash
collection and disposal system. or any
one of them, in the town of Mount
Rainier is provided for in bill intro
duced in the House by Delegate William
F. KEYS Of Prince Georges County. The
law Is declared in the text to be an
emergency one, which requires vote of
three-fifths of the membership OF both
houses.
The proposed service may only be es-
tablished after the mayor and council
have been petitioned by at least 10
per cent of the registered voters asking
them to submit the matter to refer
endum. If the referendum vote shows
majority in favor, then the service
may be put into practice either as a
municipal project or by contract. II
the vote is in favor of the establish
ment, the law provides that it shall be
paid for by the levying of a tax of 20
cents on each $500.
Failure of the voters to approve the
project, or any of them, at any special
or general election will not kill the law.
but it may be submitted again and as
many times as the petitioners desire
upon the presentation of other petitions
showing signatures of 10 per cent of the
town voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
40 AND 8 INDUCTS
is IN HYATTSvILLE
Veterans From Capital and Two
States Hold Banquet in
Masonic Hall.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md. February 3D.
Members Of the 40 and 8, American
Legion honor organization, from the
District of Columbia, Baltimore, Fred
erick Hagerstown and Alexandria at
tended the promenade and banquet
given in Masonic Hall here Thursday
night. with Consenvoye Voiture, No 265,
OF Prince Georges County as host. Bal
timore Voiture was represented by its
bugle and drum corps.
Festivities started with a colorful
parade, which formed at the National
Guard Armory and moved to Masonic
Hall.
Featuring the program at the hall was
the initiation. conducted by Alexandria
Voiture. Eighteen candidates were in
Quoted.
Orion r. Butler, chef de care of Con-
senvoye Voiture, was~in general charge
OF the evenings arrangements. assisted
by John A. johnson, grande sous chef
de train: Carl Wall, correspondent
locale. and c. L. Aielle, commissaire
intendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
COMMISSION OPENS.
FARM AID STUDY.
Virginia Experts, Acting on
Byrd'S Orders, Ask Data
on Conditions.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, February 23.--Dr
Julian A. Burruss, president OF the Vir-
GINA Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege at Blacksburg and chairman Of the
committee created by the General AS
sembly of 1928 to study the condition OF
the farmers has addressed communi-
cation to members of the Farm Council
in Fairfax County and to practical
farmers and business men asking Tor an
expression of opinion on the betterment
of Virginia agriculture to guide the de-
liberations of the commission.
This committee, which serves with
out compensation, includes, in addition
to DR.. BurruSs, G. F. Holsinger, secre-
tary: A. j. Terrell, F.. K Whitehead, w
Stuart Moffett, S. j. Thompson, j. B.
Watkins Warren Fuqua, T. c. Johnson
Edward G. Tankard and j. v. Nichols.
Gov Byrd. who suggested the creation
of this commission. has asked the men,
bers not to spend their time in prepare
ton of a report on theoretical causes
of the present crisis. He says, in a
statement sent out with DR.. Burruss
letter: 1.-The problem of the American
farmer is world wide. He is not
enjoying the same prosperity as exists
In other branches Of endeavor, and the
result is in many sections of Virginia
abandoned farms and a gradual reduc-
lion of our farming population. Factors
exist, many of which are beyond the
power of Virginia to remedy, yet the
difficulties presented do not excuse Vir-
GINA from eXerting herself to the ut
most to relieve the present agricul-
tural depression, because agriculture has
been and will continue to be our most
important single industry"
Gov. Byrd has suggested that the
commission concentrate its efforts on a
study of Federal relationship, co-operat-
ing with the Federal Government in
the adoption Of sound plan for ma
tional farm relief; standard of living,
with concrete suggestions for the i'm
provement of rural health, schools and
roads without the imposition of addi-
tional tax burdens; taxation, with sug-
gestions for relief; transportation of
products; marketing and business
methods; rural identification: regula-
ton, Standardization and inspection of
products; correlation of existing
agencies; conservation of timber and
reforestation, and encouragement of
State use Of State-raised products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
STATE TO ELIMINATE
rs GRADE CROSSINGS
Shirley Announces Plans of Vir-
ginis to Reduces High
way Dangers.
BY the Associated Press.

RICHMOND, Va, February a.
Twenty-Five or more grade crossings will
be eliminated this year from the State
highway system in connection with the
crossing elimination. program now being
formulated by the Highway Commits
sion. 1t was predicted today by State
Highway Commissioner H. G. Shirley.
During the last several years grade
crossings have been eliminated at the
rate of about 20 year, it was stated.
Within recent years the highway be-
tween Washington and the North Caro-
lima line by way of South Hill has been
freed of all but three grade crossings ex-
cept for those within city limits. other
main highways are being freed of cross
ings as quickly as arrangements can be
made.
An increased amount Of work along
this line has been done in recent years,
it was said. The cost of the work is
shared on a $3.50 basis with the rail-
roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23

only one OF the most prevalent ailments
Of today. but one OF the most difncult to
treat. and has for years banned the skin
of leading specialists everywhere. Good
health. therefore, depends largely upon
vigorous, healthful actions of all ORGANS
that assist In Kidding the body OF poison-
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1t is said that this new herb extract
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Acting rs It does on the organs of elimina-
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Gladly we welcome you to test this
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We want every person to know Il. We
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use the medicine according TO directions
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Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
ROBINSON WARNS
AGAINST TYRANNY
Tells Masons Attacks on
Constitution Hold Danger
to Nation.
snecial nisnatch to The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, February 23.-
Destroy the Constitution of the United
States. that heritage George Washington
left us after designing it with his own
philosophy and liberty will be gone and
tyranny will again raise its head on
these Shores" Senator Arthur r.
Robinson of Indiana stated last night
at the celebration of Alexandria
Washington Lodge of Masons, No %,
held at Armory Hall amid sparkling
setting of patriotic Splendor in COM
memoration OF the 18th anniversary
of the birth Of George Washington.
Fifty ladies OF the Order of Eastern
Star, attired in Colonial dresses, served
direction of Miss Cora Cochran.
In his address, the Indiana Senator
asserted that America Is a republic that
will live forever
washington was a man inspired by
principle and not by the love of worldly
gain," ne said. He proved this at
Valley Forge when he kneeled and
prayed to God to aid his small and
inadequately equipped army while In
Philadelphia. "a miles away, the strong
British forces bathed in luxury
W. Selden Washington, a descendant
OF Gen. Washington, and past master
OF alexandria washington Lodge, of
which Gen. Washington was first wor-
shipful master, was presented with a
past masters jewel on behalf of the
lodge by Charles H. Callahan, himself
past master.
Louis A. Watres Of Scranton, Pa.
president of the George Washington
Masonic National Memorial Association,
and John T. Cochrane of the Plains
grand master of Masons in Virginia
made short addresses Charles Aubrey
Callahan, worshipful master of the
lodge, presided. Invocation was deliy-
cred by Rev Percy Foster Hall of this
city, while benediction was offered by
Rev. j. w. Townsend of Aurora Hills, Va
William H. Black, past master OF
Liberty Lodge of Beverley, Mass. at
tended the celebration and delivered
greetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23

was MED by Amos w. w. Woodcock,
United States district attorney.
1t was the outgrowth of a raid made
by prohibition agents on a still near
Collins Wharf Wicomico, in which mash
was. seized. Phillips was sentenced to
80 days in jail.
The suit lists items covering Phillips
failure to pay an occupational tax as
manufacturer of stills; the unit tax
on one still and one worm; the tax as
distiller. doubled under the national
prohibition act: IS per cent penalty
for failure to make return and specific
penalty as manufacturer unher the
national prohibition act. ri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
PLANS SPECIAL RITES.

EVANSVILLE Md, February %
(SpeciaD Rev. B. P Robertson, pastor
of the First Baptist Church. will preach
tomorrow at IL am. and at pm. He
is arranging for special evangelistic
services from March Is to April 6.
During the first week of the meetings
he will be assisted as follows Monday,
Percy S. Foster: Tuesday, Rev. H. T.
Smith of Petworth: Wednesday, DR.. w
s. Abernethy Of Calvary; Thursday. DR..
H. W. o. Millington; Friday, DR.. John
E. Briggs. Fifth Church. The second
week Of the meetings Dr. Briggs will be
with the pastor every night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
DELEGATION OF I0WANS
TO VISIT CUMBERLAND
Party En- Route to Inauguration of
Hoover to Stop in Mary
land City.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star. /.
CUMBERLAND. Md. February %
Mayor Thomas W. Koon has been
advised by Mayor N. P. Olsen of West
Branch, Iowa, that under the auspicies
of the Hoover birthplace committee. a
special train carrying the Iowa .delega-
ton en- route to the Inauguration OF
President-elect Hoover, will arrive in
Cumberland March 3. and remain here
for an hour
Mayor Olsen states in his letter that
he and his party will be accompanied
by Gov. John Hammil and staff of Iowa,
and the Coe College Military Band
The excursionistS will spend five days
in Washington in connection with par
ticipation in the inaugural ceremonies.
Both Mayor Koon and the Chamber
of Commerce advised the Iowans big
welcome awaits them here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
EW POLICE FORCE
: URGED FOR STATE
caps Bill Would Provide
Major as Superintendent
Over SO Men.
BY WILLIAM ]. wHEATLEY.

Stan Correspondent OF The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, February 2S.-Re-
1rSanization of the State police force of
aryland is provided for in a bill in
oduced in the House of Delegates yes
friday by Marshall T. Heaps Of Cardiff,
afford County. While the force. under
ne proposed reorganization, is kept
nder the commissioner of motor
%1l1icles, as at present, its direct super
lsion and operation is to be under
Z major and superintendent. The pro-
osed new law would prohibit any men,
er of the force from assisting either
nployer or employe in any labor trouble
= dispute in the State, except to enforce
re State law. 1t also would prohibit its
rse as a posse in any town or munich
atty of the State, except on order of
he governor, to be given only after a
'sritten request from the town or
municipal authorities, and adds that
he force shall be used primarily in
furnishing police protection in the rural
districts.
The major and superintendent would
ne paid $500 year, and be bonded for
10000 for the proper performance of
IFS duties. 1t puts the whole force
mder the civil service, but provides that
he present captain of the force shall
,e the major and superintendent. Power
4 appointment of the officers and men
nder him is placed in his hands. The
orce would consist of a captain and
Inspector at $4,000 a year, and two
roops, each to consist of one lieutenant
-roopS, each to consist of / lieutenant
It $4,000, l first sergeant at $1,000, 5
.sergeants at $1,560, corporals at
81 400, 36 privates at $1,000 each and
one cook at 81 200
1t also would provide for a central
headquarters force. consisting of one
mechanic with the rank Of sergeant at
$3.50, one supply sergeant at $1.56O.
one secretary to the superintendent at
81 800, and various clerks. 1t also pro-
WOES for the establishment of n State
detective division and central identifi-
cakion bureau, with the installation of
a nngerprtnt system. II this service is
instituted the bill authorizes the addi-
ton of five additional men, two of
whom are to be sergeants and two cor
porals. Under the law the police would
also be made forest, fish and game
lWardens and given general power to
enforce all of the State laws.
AL uniforms and equipment would be
furnished and a salary promotion sys-
tenn is provided for 500 a year. after
the second year. until a limit of 5000
mas been reached.
!. ANY citizen of the United States. he
tween 81 and 40 years of age, would
pe eligible for appointment except To
the positions of superintendent, can
1aln-inspector and lieutenants. who
must also be citizens of Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
Convicted Distiller Faces Tax Suit
Under Maryland Occupation Levy Law
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
BALTIMORE, February 23-Boot.
leggers who manufacture their own
whisky or other distilled liquors and
are convicted on such charges in the
United States district court here will
be held liable for failure to make re-
turns on the "occupational tax" accord
ing to verdict given yesterday by a
jury in the Federal Court.
The decision was tax judgment for
| $2.38S SO against John T. Phillips of
Wicomico County. The case has been
pending since March %. 1929. when suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
Mrs. Lucy feathers Dies.

FRONT ROYAL, Va, February %
(SpeciaD Mrs. Lucy P. feathers, 81,
died at her home Thursday. She was
the widow of W. K. feathers and the
daughter of the late Capt. James Mar
shall and was a grandniece of the late
Chief Justice John Marshall. Services
will be held this afternoon at Episcopal
Burial will be at the old Happy Greek
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-23
ACTUALLY GIVING MEDICINE AWAY
FOR SUFFERING HUMANITY
No Obligation Whatsoever Other Than Test
His Medicine. Heads of Families Only In
vited To Call. Headquarters Peoples
Drug Store, sos 9TH St. NV.

1t will no doubt be of vital interest
to all sufferers as well as the public
in general to know that Mr.. NJ. L.
Church, the famous health teacher
and philanthropist, and whose cam
paign in behalf Of natural treatment
of present-day ailments has aroused
so much interest in other cities re-