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Is woven, slab by slab, and slipped down the way,
into the water to the rivers bed. In addition to
1evees and revetment for food-control purposes. a
gigantic Spiway is being built 20 miles above New
Orleans to let out from the main river sufficient
water to reduce that remaining to what pass
the city with absolute safety Monday-Flashes
from the Lighthouse Service.
(An rights protected. Trade mark registered q. ..
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The Corps of Engineers of the United States Army
must work out many inter-related problems winch
are mixed up in the job of controlling the Hoods of
Old Man River. The backbone of the Hood protec-
ton system is the great earthen levee, but levees
alone will never hold the mighty Mississippi when
1t goes on the rampage. To prevent the concave
bends of the river from being cut away revetment
and bank paving are resorted to- Army barge NO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

1712 is one of the unique floating concrete mixing
plants used in laying concrete paVements above tne
low water mark It's great swinging tower makes
possible the placing of concrete 100 feet from tne
waters edge and 40 feet above the water: 1SeveS-
ment Is done with willow mats and with nexioe
concrete mats. These mats are placed below low
water living on the bed of the river to prevent
securing and undermining by SWirlinR currents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
SALE-HOUSES.

NEAR CAPITOL, AND LIBRARY, GOOD
rooms, bath, gas. selec:: excellent condition.
s4S mo. Apply HAYNES, 400 Woodward
1902 EYE ST. N.W.-2-sTORY, GROOM
brick house. ami; convenient downtown.
Apply 343 Pa. ave. NV. IL to s pm. al
937 VIRGINIA AVE. S.W-TEN ROOMS
three baths, hot;;water heat, electricity.
NORMOYLE. $40 F st. NV, National 2255
FOXHALL VILLAGE = SIx-ROOM BRICK
residence offered below cost; well financed;
splendid value, Call w. 8. HOGE, Ill, at
40i5 HAYES ST NE-6 ROOMS, SHOWER.
toilet in basement. garage; detached new
house. Phone Capitol Heights So. rs"
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THOs. ]. OWEN & SON. AUCTTONEERS.
1881 Eye Street NV
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE DWELL
me NO 220a FIRST STREET. NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF NALOA6LE OW E1b-
ING NO. 2209 FIRST STREET NV.
BY virtue Of certain deed Of trust, duly
recorded in Liber No. 1921, folio 169 ct seq,
of the land records of the District of Co
lumbia, and at the request of the party
secured thereby, the undersigned trustees
will sell at public auction, in front Of the
premises. on MONDAY MONDAY. THE TWENTY osI Y;
FOUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK PM, the follow
ing described land and premises. situate
as and being lot 20 in Martin T. Dryden's
subdivision of lots in block 19 in O.. w.
Dobbin's addition to the City Of Washing
ton as per plat recorded in ONCE of sur
veyor for District of Columbia In Liber
County 10, folio IS. Said property known
for purposes of assessment and taxation as
lot 20, square 1923. Subject to covenants Of
record together with the improvements.
Terms of sale: One-thlrd of purchase
money to be paid in cash, balance in two
equal installments, payable in one and two
years, with interest at six per centum per
annum payable semi-annually. from day OF
sale, secured by deed of trust upon prop
erty sold, or all cash: at option of the pur-
chaser. A deposit of $500 will be required
at time OF sale. All conveyancing, recording,
etc, at cost of purchaser. Terms of sale
to be complied with within is days from
day of sale, otherwise trustees reserve the
right to resell property at the risk and cost
of defaulting purchaser, after i've days ad-
vertisement OF such resale in some news
paper published in WASHINGTON. D. G.
JULIUS l. PEYSER,
FRED MCKEE,
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CHEVY CHASE, d. c.
rooms, baths, very attractive home OF
center-hall type in unusually eooo conul-
SITS James Howell Gordon. Clev. 1885:
CHEVY CHASE, MD.
inspection Invited. 80.
640l Rdgewood ave. 'tly0
Also 4-bed-room house. "a acre: 1899. %
z. H. CROxTQN, Ad. s42S.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

R0OMS-FUHNIShED
Iz5I CLIFTON. ST; NWM7;Eoom' pgTriIyy ase
FURNISHED SINGLE ROOM windows;
Son. < North can Sc seen 81
zls 18th ST. N:W..Desira6le modern room.
h os w str and s6f heat; also hail room 30:
1915 ST, N:W.-Bright, cheerful. clean
rooms: newly decorated, homeiike; conven-
lent location; so SIS. SO weekly.
1920, EYE N,W.-single and double; one
small ss So e cheer iea S heated
THE WYOMING, Apt. 114-Large room: pri-
DoWNToWN. NEAR THOMAS CIRCLE. 1918
Mass. ave. n.w.-Dounle room. next patn:
also single, IS and 50 weekly; convenient 20
OPPOSITE MAYFLOWER HOTEL. l7l3 De
Sales st;-Laree front ROOM with kitcnen-
TWO ROOMS adjoining, next to bath. viii
Eoomsrs: home psrdivileEes; rent reasonable
i404 L 81 NW.-Comfortable, large rooms;
tourists accommodated during holiday week;
references. District 4ll2.
WHY NOT spend Christmas at the warm
oysIn lsTse rooms s eacS With private bath
or running water: beautiful parlor with ra-
dio: elevator service: 81 TO $40 weekly.
502i o ST Neutrality-suspicious. for nine
men; plenty hot water. unlimited telephone:
house newly papered; scrupulously clean. IL
1922 ST. N,W.-Lovely bright. warm
papered and painted: So. 50, So, $40 weekly.
1889 EYE ST NV, APT. Pheasant room
next to bath elevator service; walkins, S dis
1909 NEWTON ST-LaTge, bright room,
next to bath. small family; employed person
i22s nth ST. N.w.-LaTge. front room, suit
able for two or three Phone North $3.50
1917 ST. NV. APT. i2--Gentleman, oc-
supyng oo e ss 70 p nas un
usual living room and practically private
Private. next 70 tile bath. newly decorated.
new furniture: large closet; ST.
552 10th ST. SEE large bright front
rooms. hght housekeeping; ami sink; con-
1872 FAIRMoNT sT.-Large 2nd-n. front. 8
windows. twin beds, cont. n. W. private
1882 FILLMORE ST NW-Nicely furnished
room, one or two ladies only considered.
Apt; 4s after pm. home all day sun sasy
second door; heat. electricity; 81 week.
PETWoRTHs.Nisely turnis6nsssdl ROOM with
is 9Th NE-Three furnished rooms for
liEht housssespins second moor 'front.' nj ssS'
as sa. &c tds sIo s.nss.m: :SoP so a
ing distance. Manager, No. 2. II.
HOTEL WINSTON. facing Capitol. ne l.st
weekly; full hotel service.
4 BRIGHT, cheerful. modern rooms. homelike;;
private family: S3.b0-S6 per week Call
after $50 pm. Lincoln 2047.
SIT ST. N.E.-Sineie room. next to bath.
sit per nnCnsh; slnSie rem tsnT. yltn ranni.ns
els Srd N.W.--Large room and kitchenette.
81 weekly; large room, - and vi Clean
10 ard ST. Sc. near Capitol. opposite new
Library. attracttvely furnished. reasonable
bath and all improvements; separate OF ens
sntHa Aat. Gail 1oEenoonA.
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1903 NEWTON sT-Large, bright room,
next TO bath, small family; employed person
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THOS. .. OWEN SON, AUCTIONEERS
1881 EYE ST. NV.
SALE OF THREE STORY
BRICK DWELLING. BEING PREMISES
NO. 1926 TWELFTH STREET NORTH


TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE STORY
BRICK DWELLING. BEING PREMISES
NO. 1926 TWELFTH STREET NORTH
WEST.
October 10, 1923. being instrument No. 1b4,
recorded October "a. 1928, among the land
records of the District of Colun bia. and at
the request Of the party secured thereby:
the undersigned trustee will sell at public
auction, in front of the premises, on TUES
DAY. THE TWENTY THIRD DAY OF DE
CEMBER, AID $780, AT TWO-THIRTY
O'CLOCK p M. the following described land
and premises, situate in the District OF Co
lumbla, and DESIGNATED as and being lot az
In Kings subdivision Of part OF orlginal LOT
ONCE of the surveyor for the District OF
trust for S. 500, further particulars of which
will be announced at time of sale; the pur-
chase price above said trust to be paid in
cash. A deposit of $500 required Convex
ancing. recording, etc. at the purchasers
cost. Terms to be complied with within
thirty days. otherwise deposit forfeited and
the property may be advertised and resold
at the discretion of the trustee.
OLIVER T. CARR,
Substituted Trustee in
Eq0ity Cause No. 52005
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SALE OR RENT-HOCsEs.

COLORED
5-rm. bung., bath, cleo, ami; $500;
terms. Will rent for $35 per month.
3-rm. house; 5000; terms. Will rent for
SIS per month.
s45 X ST. NV. Nat. 1911.
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RENT HoUsEs-FURNIsHED

RENT HOUSES-FURNISHED.
sIX-ROOM BRICK, SUITABLE FOR TWO
families; reasonable, permanent people. llo
18th Sc. ne. " Il
CLEVELAND PARK-COMPLETELY FUR
nished, attractive Groom house, detached;
baths. garage; sl25 monthly. 1907 Idaho
ave. NV -
ROOMS. BATH DETACHED HOUSE;
very well furnished: within 2 blocks Ia
kona School. Avail. Jan. /. Call Georgia
1861.
CLEVELAND PARK, NEAR
Conn. ave-, exclusive residential
neighborhood; beautiful colonial
home containing entrance hall,
drawing room, living room, stair
hall, dining room, solarium, pan
try kitchen. 7 bed chambers, 5
baths, billiard room, servants
garage. Will rent on short term
lease very reasonable. Address
Box 10o-D, Star Office.
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THOS. j. OWEN & SON, AUCTIONEERS.
1881 EYE ST. NV.

TRUSTEES. SALE OF VALUE 6IE- OrNAEA--
EAST SIDE OF CONDUIT ROAD oPp.s-
AND BEING VACANT LOT NORTH OF
FORTY-SEVENTH PLACE.
recorded in Liber. No. Ss2O. folio .46s ct SEQ.
bia, and ct the request OF the party secured
on on P FRfpAY ': THE Second i DAY OF JAN
O'CLOCK IN. the following described land
iumbia. and DESIGNATED IS and being parts
four 90 in the division of the estate of
John w. Baker. being part Of Harlem" as
In Partitions No.. l02. in the Circuit court
of the District of Columbia; beginning for
the same ON the easterly side of Conduit
rSaa en Vest s ss feet from e e
ton Aaueduct stone planted on the easterly
side of said Conduit road opposite the dis
tributing reservoir thence along the easteriy
m Sde 81 West - fset Ssnce Sorth 81 de-
grees 40 minutes east 252.76 feet; thence
south 4S degrees 20 minutes east 3l.96 feet;
e. sshs snsss Is sa as cdns Ts
ass M feet to said Conduit road and the
place of beginning.
Terms Of sale; All cash. A deposit of 800
vesancine. recording. etc. at cost. OF pur-
chaser. Terms of sale to be complied with
within thirty days from day OF sale. other
wise the trustees reserve the right TO resell
Ing Ing purchaser after i've days advertisement
Of such resale in some newspaper published
- " g. Percy McGLuE.
WILLIAM p. NoRMoYLE.
deis. %. a. SAT a, 81, si,iaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
REAL ESTATE-LOANS.

MONEY 70 LOAN ON D. G. REAL ESTATE
in any amount at prevailing interest. JESSE
l.. HEISKELL, Ills Eye st. NV.
SMALL PAYMENTS, QUICK SERVICE; LIST,
End and Bird trusts in d. c.. Loans in nearby
Md. and Va No red tape. DIR. A. HENRY,
INC I0I6 Eve ST
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THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUcTioNEERs.

SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF JEwELRY,
Default having been made in the payment
of certain indebtedness of j. T. Shaw to
partially secure the Eepaymsnt Of which the
as collateral and at the. direction of the
parties to whom said Indebtedness is owins.
at public auction, in our auction rooms. 1881
Eye street northwest; washington, p G.. on
OF DECEMBER. 1880, AT ELEVEN-THIRTY
O'CLOCK AM. one ,breastpn containing
enamel breastpin containing diamonds the
proceeds thefefrom to be applied toward
Satisfaction Of the Indebtedness aforesaid.
Terms of sale: All cash.
THOS. j. OWEN & SON.
delS,20,22,23 Auctioneers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

1928 nth ST NW-Large. front room, suit
able for two or three Phone North $3.50
1912 o ST NV, APT. l2-Gentleman, oc-
cupying three-room apartment, has light
warm room to let to responsible party; un-
usual living room and practically private
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

1922 Z ST. N.W.-L0VeIy bright, warm
rooms, each with running water; newly
papered and painted: So. 81, So, $40 weekly.
1889 EYE ST. NV, APT. Pheasant room
next to bath; elevator service; walking dis
lance: gentlemen 20s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

1852 FILLMORE ST. NW.-Niceiy furnished
room, one or two ladies only considered.
Apt. 40 after 8 pm, home all day Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

FARM. 10 TO is ACRES. NOT OVER 10
miles from city, convenient to hard-surfaced
road. Price limit, $4,000. Address Box
320-E. Star office. 21s
WANTED-A SMALL. FARM WITH BUILD
ings in Maryland. close to Washington. for
lars. Address Box 3l5-E, Star once. 2Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

1872 FATRMoNT sT.-Large 2nd-n. front. 8
windows, twin beds, cont. h. W.. private
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

RENT HoUsEs-FUR. AND UNFUR.
NEW; 9 ROOMS, 2 BATHS; LOCATED OFF
18th st. near Reservoir: large yard, garage;
Frigidaire radio, washing machine; rent
very reasonable. Georgia 1924.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

2fSS ST NV. Apt. i2-Bright, warm,
private, next to tile bath; newly decorated,
new furniture: large closet; sl1.
332 10th ST SEE large. bright front
rooms, light housekeeping; ami, sink; con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

FOR COLORED.
The finest new corner home, suitable for
doctor, that has ever been offered in the city
of washington. Eight rooms. tiled bath with
shower combined. built-in garage, open fire.
place. breakfast room. front and double rear
porches. beautiful lawns. Rent. $3.50.
500 23rd ST. NE.
Open for Inspection.
CHAS. d. SAGER,
National 0036. 924 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

SIS X ST. NE-Large furnished front room,
second floor heat, electricity: So week.
PETWoRTH-Nicciy furnished room, with
or without board Adams OB6l 2l@
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2O2l o ST N.W.--Accommodation for nine
men; plenty hot water. unlimited telephone
house newly papered; scrupulously clean. III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

SUBLEASE-4 ROOMS, REC. HALL, BATH,
s months or longer, $50 per mo-; exclusive
neighborhood; immediate possession 2iSS
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WANTED TO BUY-HOUSEs

CASH FOR BARGAINS, ANY SECTION;
also flats stores, etc: income property; give
price, details. Box 1858, City P. o.
HAVE $4,000 TO S. 900 CASH FOR CLEAR
new 5-room bungalow or house. Address
Box 284-E. Star office. 21s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

1918 o NV LARGE, BRIGHT ROOMS
kitchenette well furnished, inst. b. W., am i.
First-fioor front: clean. quiet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

YOUNG COUPLE desire partly furnishe
rooms cooperative housekeeping plan; VIII
unemployed, excellent cook. Clarendon l48'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

COMPLETE HOUSEKEEPING-lSC FLOOh
I'VE rooms 1.-TWO bed roomsl; all car lines
convenient; to be seen any time; $50. 1915
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

LOVELY, SUNNY APT.-4 EXPOSURES,
large rooms dinette, Kitchen, pantry, pain
Frieidaire; fine, quiet neighborhood Al. 2zo3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

BRODIE & COLBERT, INC,
1907 Eye st. NV National 8875/
FIRST TRUST LOANS AT 5h1 AND up
ward on improved property in the District
Of Columbia also limited amount for the
ginia. Building loans made occasionally.
LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER,
1An1 New York Ave Natl 11R6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

ONLY ONE LEFT-$5S.5O. 4 ROOMS, BATH
. he'd rooms, living room; elegantly iurnlsn-
ed: linens silver and china included. Eesi-
dent manager, 1914 14th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

SIR. COTTAGE-GAS. ELEC., HOT-WATBR
heat, porches. large lot; near car and bus.
B. NJ. SMITH, Arlington, Va. Phone Car
endon 2038. 20e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

is 6th N.E.-Three furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. second moor 'front.' ,o ssS'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

i4ii N-FIRsT FLOOR, TWO ROOMS, KIT
hath Basement one room. kit, bath. Heat,
liz .shnne inciuded: S40.50 and $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

10 ara ST, Sc. near Capitol opposite new
Library. attracttyely furnished. reasonable
bath and all improvements; separate OF ems
-ntEa Aat- Csn torenoona.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

i4i8 M ST. N.W-LARGE ROOM. BEDS,
kitchen, running water, gas, electrlcltS' 80"
mo-; large apt; Kitchen. ----------
1872 2ist NV ROOMS, LARGE KITCH-
en- running water; use of parlor; wen 1ur-
nished; on list floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

WHY NOT spend Christmas AZ the warm
Westminster, 1907 nth st. NV. corner que
Lovely, large rooms, each with private natn
or running water: beautiful parlor with ra-
do: elevator service: 81 to $40 weekly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-22
MRS. OWEN CONTINUES WORK.
Gives Mothers Philosophy Credit fol
Own Greed.

Because she gives her mothers philos-
ophy complete credit for her own creed,
Representative Ruth Bryan Owen of
Florida will continue her work, despite
her mothers death.
A. midnight phone call told her that
her mother. Mary Baird Bryan, had
died in California. yeb Mrs. owen APP
peared at her Office as usual today
and threw herself even more diligently
into the work she found before her.
Il never saw my mother lack courage
in anything" said Mrs. Owen. IT
couldn't fail to follow the philosophy
she Schooled me in. When my hus-
band died thought I couldn't 90 on.
intended to drop all my political
plans. Then I went to California and
spent several months with my mother.
shall never forget the manner in
which she met me.
The philosophic person, in the face
OF trouble, finds work the best conso-
lat1on,' she said to me.
She had handed me my eouipnent
Just as she had formerly done with INV
father. She had given me my task
and that's why I'm here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-22
mrs. v. ]. BRYAN
DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Widow of Commoner viii Be
Buried in Arlington Ma
tionaI Cemetery.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, January a.
Arrangements were being completed
today for the removal to Washington,
u. c., of the body Of Mrs. Mary Baird
Dryan, So, widow of William Jennings
3ryan, for burial beside her famous
husband in Arlington National Gene
terry.
Mrs. Bryan died here last night at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace
Bryan HargreaveS, wife of a Beverly
Hills, Calf, banker She had been suf-
fering from arthritis for about IL
years, but her condition was not con-
Sidered serious until her return here
three months ago from Miami, Fla,
where she had visited another daughter,
Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, member of
Congress from Florida.
With Mrs. Bryan when death came
were her daughters, Mrs. HargreaVes,
and son, William Jennings Bryan, jr..
Los Angeles attorney, and their
families.
Made Home With Daughter.
Announcement of plans for the
burial was made following the receipt
OF word from Mrs. Owen in Washing
ton, with whom Mrs. Bryan made Ter
home most of the time since the death
Of her husband in 1925.
Mrs Bryan, who before her marriage
on October 8, 1884, was Mary Elizabeth
Baird of Perry, Ill.,, recently had COM
pleted writing a biography of her hus-
band, which had been begun as an
autobiography by the Commoner.
Besides her children Mrs Bryan is
survived by three grandsons, children
OF William Jennings Bryan, jr., two
granddaughters and two grandsons,
children of Mrs. Hargreaves, and two
granddaughters and two grandsons.
children of Mrs. Owen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-22

CHALFONTE-HADDON HALL
combines the luxury of un-
usual cOnveniences with in.
fOrmality and comfort.
Come down for the week.
end. SnOOze on the Ocean
Deck. Find a corner for your
mood in one of the MANY
lounge rooms and lose your
self in an absorbing book.
>. There's sure TO be one
TO your taste in the library.
Play squash. Take an all
over sun-bath. A heaIth-bath
under expert supervision.
An oil massage. A salt rub.
Golf. Eat good food and
plenty of it. Breathe in the
tonic ocean air.
Come for one weekend.
and you'll want to come for
many week-ends. And
you're likely to find you can
afford to! We will be glad to
send you literature.
You may leave your car
IN the MOtOramp garage that
adjOins the hotel.
Leeds and LiPpincon Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-22
Business Leader scorns Phones,

NEW YORK, January % (P1,-Ro-
land M. Smythe, rs, former member of
the Stock Exchange and still active i'm
handling securities. is unperturbed by
an increase in telephone rates. He has
no Office phone; he does business by
telegram and airmail. Forty years ago
he decided that the telephone inter-
ferred too much with his work. He had
1t taken out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-22
NEWS is SHOCK TO FRIENDS.
Mrs. Bryan Won Esteem as Lincoln
Resident.

LINCOLN, Nebr., January % DR.
News of the death of Mrs. william
Jennings Bryan brought expressions of
regret from Lincoln friends of the
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan were resi-
dents of Lincoln for more than 80
years, and it was while making his resi-.
dence here that Mr.. Bryan was three
times the candidate of the Democratic
party for the presidency. Their three
children were reared and married in
Lincoln.
Coming here in the Fall of 1887,
when Mr.. Bryan began the practice of
law and was a social intimate of
Ambassador Charles G. Dawes and Gen.
John j. Pershing, Mrs. Bryan gained
high place in the esteem of neigh
bors and friends. Always a close
student Of affairs, both local and ma
tional, she took up the study of law
and in the early nineties she was ad-
mitted to the Nebraska bar.
News of her death came as a shock
to the brother and two sisters of w. j.
Bryan living here, former Gov. Charles
w. Bryan and Mrs. j. E. Baird and
Mrs. T. S. Allen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-02-13
DOG Law TO BE ENFORCED

Seattle-The law that requires that
dogs shall be taxed must be enforced,
is the conclusion Of the Permanent
Sheep Committee, representing the
farm flock owners of Western Wash
ington, and sponsored by Washington
State Chamber of Commerce. The
Committee, of which w. A. Linklater
Of Puyallup is Chairman, met recently
at Olympia and ordered that County
Officers. charged with the enforcement
Of the laws, be notified that they will
be held accountable this year for a
listing of all dogs, and the collection
Of the tax
The law in question, Chapter 198 q,
Session Laws Of 1929, states that the
owners of dogs shall pay a license fee
Of 81 for a. male or sterilized dog, and
$3.50 for a female; that the County
Assessor shall list all dogs; that all
license taxes shall be paid to the
County Treasurer; and that delinquent
license taxes shall be collected by the
Sheriff, as are delinquent personal
property taxes. The Attorney Gener-
al has issued an opinion that the law
is constitutional, and in some counties,
notably Lewis County, the license tax
has been collected this year.
AS the new law went into effect last