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The Washington times., 1930-07-30

Man Pays For Stocks
Tip With Liquor;
Fined $50

HARTFORD, July 30.-Frank
Diamond was fined $3.50 yester-
day in police court when he adj
mitted that gifts Of liquor he
had made were not inspired
purely by friendship or ad-
miration. He said he never
sold liquor. but occasionally
gave a jug of it to a salesman
who, he thought, had q pretty
good line on the stock market.
He admitted:
These statesmen know when
the market is going up or down
and IL You make them feel
good they will tip You off as to
the right time to buy"
But Judge Schatz said:
''Its the old Connecticut sys-
tenn start with q nutmeg and
come back with . horse and
wagon, but the liquor law reads
to sell or exchange intoxicating
liquor"
Diamonds counsel said he
would appeal the conviction.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
5 From LOMdOun Are
Du Point Scholars

LEESBURG, Va. July 30
Among those from Loudoun coun-
ty who hold Du Pont scholarships
for the 1930-31 session of the Uni.
versfty of Virginia are Miss Ocie
Graham, principal Of the Hamil
ton grade school and daughter of
Mrs. Margaret Graham, of Hamil-
ton, and Miss Mildred Neil, teach.
er at Paeonian Springs, both of
whom will enroll for the rural
supervision course: Howard S.
and Richard Lee Simpson, sons of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Simpson, of
Paeonian Springs, and Werner l..
Janney. son of Mr.. and Mrs. "A. M.
Janney, of Lincoln, Va.
The Du Pont scholarships were
made possible by a legacy Of S.
100000 left the university two
years ago by Philip F. du Point,
of Delaware. an alumnus.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30

tracted rain-producing electricity
from the air.
Prayer meetings were held on
the streets Of Stanley, this coun-
ty. yesterday for rain, while sim.
liar meetings were held in Luray
last night on the streets. The
meetings were in charge Of Rev.
Girden A. Cave, q minister liv-
ing in the neighborhood Of Pres.
ident Hoover's fishing lodge on
the Rapidan River.
Throughout different parts Of
Page county q dozen or more
services were held on Sunday
when prayers were offered for
rain.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
People Praying for Rai1,
In Streets of Luray

LURAY, Va, July 30.-The
forty-ninth circle Of drought is
responsible for the disastrous dry
weather prevailing throughout
the country, Is the opinion Of
Elder D. N. Spitlar, a distinguish
ed Brethren minister Of this
county.
Elder Splitter says that in 1881
the drought throughout this
section was more severe than the
present one. He points out that
in the Hawkshill Valley four or
five miles south of Luray in that
year farmers hauled water five
and six miles, that cattle were
driven ever further in some in,
stances that they might Slakc
their thirst and that all vegeta-
ton was burned up
Springs Were Dry
Old records show that in 1888
40 years before-the drought
was so severe in Page county
that some Of the springs that
are now furnishing water were
dry.
Elder Splitter is Of the opinion
that the present Scourge is for
the purpose Of turning people
away from earthly pleasures"
and that the Lord gives them
these half-century warnings Of
what He can do" He says that
he is sure that more people have
prayed In Page county within
the past two monthS-the period
Of drought-the burden of their.
petitions being for rain-than
have ever before been known to
pray.
Pray In Street
Other local weather chronolo-
gists charge the drought to al
most universal radio wire opera
ton which they believe has ex-
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
Wac County Suffers
Fall in Land Values

MARTINsBURG, w. Va, July
3O.-Real estate in Jefferson
county has been valued by the as
SCISSOR at $66,738 less than its
value in 1929, while personal prop
erty has Shrunk $234,735 in the
same period, making the total de
crease $3O1.473.
The total assessment Of real
estate in the county last year was
$11,243, 1853 and the personal prop
erty $4.886,475. This year real
estate is assessed at $l1,17T. 215
and personal property, $4,65l,740.
In only one municipality, the
town Of Ransom. was any increase
noted. There the gain was $14.-
$40, both classes Of property con-
tributing to the gain.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
P 0. LEASE QUIZ
SOON READY !
To OPEN
Investigators Find Evidence
OF Millions in Graft to Lay
Before Senate Committee

The long-delayed Senatorial In
quiry into Federal postoffice
leases, which have cost the Gov.
dernment huge sums in the last
decade, will get under way next
month, it was learned today, with
the special committee holding
hearings il a score Of States.
A staff Of trained Investigators
has been working on Government
records for weeks, studying leases
And the financial operations oE
groups Of lease-nolderS. With this
study complete, probably in two
weeks, the committee viii initiate
public hearings. 1
May 10000 Leases
At first the investigation will be
limited to leases, costing the Gov.
eminent more than $1,000 q year
each. It was said the Government
is paying rental on 800 to 400 such
leases. while the total Of all leases
may exceed 10000. In each i'm
stance, the buildings leased were
used as temporary or commercial
poStoffice subStationS. They are
scattered all over the country.
The preliminary work revealed
the inquiry will involve not only
justification Of the leases and
methods pursued by various
groups in negotiating them, but
the manner in which such opera
lions have been financed. Z
The investigators found that q
small. group Of professional bid
ders obtained scores of leas.s, is
sued huge securities against the
leases and reaped tremendous
profits.
Big Graft Indicated
It was found a few men dom
mated the leasing operations, get
ting leases which gave them mil
lions Of profits without monetary
investment. The total lease cost
to the Government will run into
hundreds Of millions over the next
decade, since most of the leases
were for 20-year periods. The
securities issued against these
leases and sold to the public were
said to total nearly $500, coo. 900.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
FAIR DATES AND
RACES SET

WHEELING, w. Va, July 30
September 4 has been fixed as
governors day at the Golden
Jubilee State Fair, August, 80 to
September II, inclusive. Cover
nor and Mrs. Conley and num-
Of State officials will come here
from ClarkSburg. =
With the observance at the fair
grounds on September 10 and ID
Of the fifth annual West State
Safety Day celebration, the fair
will extend two full weeks. This
is q marked departure from the
usual one-week fair.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
DIVORCED I v D
YEARS, SAYS
WATKINS
Drops Proposed 100000 Suit
And Files One to Establish
Legal Identity Of Infant

CHICAGO, July 80 u.N.S.).
The Watkins Bamberger baby
mix-up developed new compiled.
tions today as Mrs. Anna Van
Stan Watkins, 29-year-old night
club entertainer, threatened to
bring bigamy charges against Will
liam Watkins. father Of one of the
two babies.
The first Mrs. Watkins. who de-
MES her husband legally obtained
q divorce, is now in Philadelphia.
She said she was Is when she and
Watkins were married, just before
he enlisted and went to France.
They separated. she said. after he
returned.
He Claims Divorce
Through his attorney, Watkins
declared he had divorced his iirst
wife here in March, 1928. He said
he married his present wife here
June 90, 1929.
The charges brought by the
Eastern Mrs Watkins were fol-
AOWV0 Ny dUdI1OO11A1S1lG VI p1dIlS
Tor a 100000 suit against the
Englewood Hospital, where the
Watkins baby and that of Mrs.
Charles Bamberger were born
June 80.
!, According to a jury of scientists
the babies were shuffled at the
hospital, the Bambergers taxing
the Watkins baby home and the
Watkinses taking the Bamberger
offspring.
Suit to Fix Identity
Attorneys for Watkins have
filed bill in equity in Circuit
Court to establish the identity Of
the two infants. The plaintiff in
the bill is John Doe" the month
old youngster now in the keeping
Of the Watkinses.
Defendants included both sets of
parents and the Englewood Hos
pital Association.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
ARMY BAND CONCERT

The United States Army Band
viii play tonight at 1880 o'clock at
the Sylvan Theater. Monument
Grounds. The program includes
a selection of world war melodies
compiled by William ]. Stannard.
The Washington times., 1930-10-24
County Democrats Deny
Plot to 'tRead Out" Foes

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Oct. "A.
When the Democratic State cen
tral committee for Montgomery
county. Of which Berry e. Clark
Is chairman, and the candidates
committee, Of which Stedman
Prescott is chairman, issued q
Statement to the Democrats Ct
Montgomery County" on Tuesday.
they seem to have stirred up q
hornets nest.
After stating that we have no
intention or desire other than to
cooperate with all Of the Demo
Gratis Of the county" the two com
n1ittees further said:
we propose to consider as
Democrats al who viii work or
vote for the duly and legally
nominated candidates Of their
party ON November 4, and win
be glad to continue to cooperate
with all loyal members OF the
DenA0crMtic party who support
The Washington times., 1930-10-24
FILM SPONSORS
ARRESTED

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, oct. "A
R1Ns,l Because Richard Pier
son. wealthy Cincinnati. Ohio,
youth, was suspicious Of their
proposition" H. J. Josh"
Binney. former actor and direc-
tor, and Robert .. Wharf. radio
man and screen player, today
were under arrest on suspicion Of
theft.
Binney is president Of q con-
cern known as the Interstate
Productions and Amusement
Corporation, Ltd, and Wharf, is
vice-president and treasurer Of
the same company.
Pierson was approached by
Wharf, invited to the offices Of
the company and offered . Nbig
chance in the movies; according
to officer several days later Pier
son, detectives said, was told by
Binney that it would be necessary
for him to make $500 invest
n1ent" to assure him q part In
the production.
After informing police Of his
negotiations with the two men,
PierSon returned to their offices.
When police arrived they found
on desk before Binney . stack
Of stock certificates embossed
with Persons name, ready for
his signature.
Binney is said by officers to
have admitted that he obtained
money from q number Of other
persons in the same manner. He
is also said to have admitted
promising Pierson a job in q
forthcoming production" IL he
signed up for stock in the con-
cern.
The Washington times., 1930-10-24

and actually vote fer the Demo-
cratic state congressional, judi
ciaa and county candidates"
Anti organization Democrats
charge that this statement, In
effect, serves notice upon them
that II they do not vote for the
organization ticket they win be
read out Of the party. This inter
probation Of the statement has
obtained such widespread circu-
lation that both Clark and Pres
colt were yesterday impeIled to
disclaim any such intention when
they issued . manifesto which
said:
''The object Of this state
meat In perfectly clear and
definite. Ia is q direct invita-
tion TO nh Democrats, no mat
ter which faction they favored
I'm the primary, 70 cooperate
for the success Of their party.
The Washington times., 1930-10-24
CITIZEN GROUP
/. FIGHT CROWS

The battle between Dr.. George
C. Havenner, Of the Anacostia
Citizens Association, and Charles
r. Stengle, Of the Petworth As
sociation. for the presidency Of
the Federation Of Citizens As
sociations win be waged to the
finish.
with election only eight days
off, spOkesmen for both candi-
dates emphaticaIly denied any
intention Of either man with
drawing at the last minute.
Coupled with this Is q growing
feeling In federation ranks Of a
"dark-horse" third candidate be-
ing injected into the fray, but
both supporters Of Dr.. Havenner
and Mr.. Stengle declare they
have no such intentions.
The Washington times., 1930-10-24
Hoover May Speak
At Lincoln D0U Fete

Richard Lawrence Of New York,
president of the National Repub-
Hcan Club, yesterday invited Presi.
dent Hoover to speak February IL
ct the clubs Lincoln Day dinner.
The President was told by Mr..
Lawrence that every Republican
President since Harrison had
spoken at the Lincoln Day din
ner. Mr.. Hoover is a former
member Of the club, and is now
an honorary member. Mr. Law
renee said he also gave the Presi-
dent his views on the New York
political situation, and Sold him
the race between Governor Roose-
velt and Charles M. Tuttle for
governor was "in the lap OF the
gods" and the fight depended
upon the next two weeks IN New
York city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
Teacher Appointments Nearly
Completed.

Appointments of teachers and prir1-
cipals of the schools of Garrett county
for the present school year, have been
completed with one exception, accord
ing to an announcement made this
morning by County Superintendent Of
Schools Rathbun.
E. S. Smith, former head of the
commercial department in Washington
Irving High School, Clarksburg, w.
Va, and who for the past two years
has been principal of the commercial
department of the West Virginia Bus
mess School at Bluefeld, w. Va,
has accepted the position as head Of
the commercial department of Oak
land High School.
The following named schools, by an
order of the school officials, have been
closed: Painter, Frazee's Ridge,
Harris Elder Hill, N.Y.
ers, Sebold and Bishoff. Pupils be-
longing to these schools will be trans
ported to centers yet to be announced.
Vacancies which have existed in the
teaching forces of various schools UNI
til within the past two or three days,
have been supplied, the appointments
being as follows as announced by the
County Superintendent:
Friendsville, third assistant, Leona
Wicklow; Kempton, Flo Helmick and
Veronica Rafferty,; Red House, Mar
garet Marley; Deer Park principal,
Marshall Brown. Another teacher is
yet to be appointed for Oakland Gram
mar school and one for Lake Ford
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
OFFICIALS OF ALL TOWNS
TO Be ENTERTAINED HERE
Mayors and Councils of IncOrpO-
rated Towns in Garrett County
= to be Guests of Oakland

All the mayors and twon councils
of Incorporated towns of Garrett
county will be entertained with
banquet and program in Oakland on
Wednesday, September II, it was de-
cided Tuesday evening at the regular
monthly meeting of the Oakland
Mayor and Town Council, held in the
council chamber.
This will conclude the goodwill
meetings between officials of various
towns, which were held druing the
summer when the Mayor and Town
Council of Oakland visited Kitzmill-
er, Grantsville, and Friendsville COM
munities and were entertained.
The banquet will be held at the
Manhattan hotel, and Mayor W. F.
Broening, of Baltimore, is to be
asked to make the principal address
following the dinner Other features
are being arranged for the entertain
nleHI VI IllOSe pISoeIlI. n HuAlDSi VI
business men of Oakland will also be
in attendance. R. T. Thayer, R. C.
McComas and Grover C. Stemple,
mayor, compose the committee in
charge of arrangements.
Still A Water Shortage
The water situation of the town
was also discussed by the council and
it was found that the low condition
of the towns wells still prevailed.
1t was urgently requested that all
citizens continue to conserve the
water until conditions improve.
Several citizens appeared before the
council asking for revision of their
taxes. The passing of the monthly
bills and other routine matters occu-
pied the remainder of the meeting.
The next regular meeting of the coun-
Gil will be held on October 6.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
APPROXIMATELY 1000
MORE VOTERS IN COUNTY
Nearly That Number Added
Tuesday To Registered List

Names Of approximately 1000 per-
sons were added Tuesday to the
registered list of voters of Garrett
county, al various points in the coun-
ty, according to an estimate of Wade
H. Hinebaugh, president of the Board
of Supervisors of Elections.
Although official returns will not be
made until after the primary election
next Monday, it is estimated that the
number registered ran 3 to in favor
of the Republicans.
In the three Oakland precincts,
which includes Crellin, approximately
300 were registered. The number of
Republicans eligible to vote in the
Primary Election on September 8, is
about $500, while the number of
Democrats eligible totals about g.
200.
A facsimile of the Republican and
Democratic ballots are appearing in
this weeks Republican and show 81
are aspiring for nomination on the
Republican side, and four on the
Democratic side.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
Frostburg Youth To Try Deep
Creek Lake Swim Sunday

Francis Blake, 20, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Blake, Frostburg, who was
to have attempted swimming the full
length of Deep Creek Lake last Sun
day, did not appear for his try on ac-
count of strained ligament in his leg,
but will appear on next Sunday, Sep
TENDER 7, and attempt to go the entire
length of the lake, according to infor-
nation received by The Republican
from Frostburg yesterday.
Young Blake already holds a record
of a continuous ten mile swim in the
James River at Old Point Comfort,
Va, making the distance in six hours.
He also holds the post championship
for the 220-yard dash and 100-yard
dash at Fort Eustis, Va, made while
member of the Citizens Military
Training Camp.
Many people were along the shore
of the lake last Sunday expecting to
see the swimmer in action.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
DISCHARGE
OF SHOTGUN KILLS MAN
Life of Martin Hughes, Crellin,
Snuffed Out Monday Night In
vestigating Noise in Hen House

Martin ]. Hughes, aged SO years, Of
Crellin, three miles west of Oakland,
was accidentally killed Monday night
about eleven o'clock when shotgun
he was carrying exploded from some
unaccountaole cause, the charge Of
shot en- ,sFing his chest just above his
heart, death being instantaneous.
Mr.. Hughes, is was stated by
brother, Mr.. John A:ssHughes, had
gone to the henhouse on his property
to investigate commotion made by
a house watchdog, and it is supposed
that he stumbled and fell or had suf-
fered heart attack with which he
had been afflicted for several years,
and in falling it is presumed the gun
was discharged, although there were
no powder burns upon his clothing
and when found the firearm was ly-
ing across his body. Mrs. Hughes had
retired and was not disturbed by the
report of the gun, but family living
nearby was aroused and thinking the
report was that of a gun fired in an
opposite direction, did not make an
investigation.
Later in the evening young man
residing back of the Hughes place
and who used the driveway of Mr..
Hughes as a shortcut to reach his
home, discovered the body and called
a neighbor to the scene. Immediately
a brother of the deceased, Mr.. John
A. Hughes, residing at Hutton, was
notified and with other relatives went
to Crellin where an investigation was
made by Sheriff W. D. Casteel and
other officials, who deemed an inquest
unnecessary.
The remains were brought to Oak
land and prepared for burial at the
undertaking establishment Of the Boil
den Company, later being taken to
the Hughes home in Crellin.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
two brothers, John A. Hughes, of Hut
ton, and Thomas ]. Hughes, of Terra
Alta, W. Va, and by three sisters,
Mrs. Michael Garrett, of Baltimore;
Mrs. James Clark, of Pittsburgh, Pa,
and Miss Della A. Hughes, also of
Pittsburgh, and by large circle Of
other relatives and many warm friends
in Oakland and other parts of the
county where the deceased was SO we'll
known and liked for his genial per-
sonality and exuberent spirits.
Funeral services were conducted at
o'clock this morning from st. Peters
Catholic church, Oakland, with inter-
ment in the Catholic cemetery, Rev.
FIR. McVeigh officiating.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
Barn Destroyed by Fire.

The large two-story frame barn of
Thomas Mckenzie, we'll known farmer
of Finzell, Garrett county, six miles
north of Frostburg, was destroyed by
fire at six o'clock Sunday evening. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
Quantities of hay, oats and wheat
stored in the barn, farm implements
and three calves stabbed in the struc-
ture were consumed. Members of Mr..
McKenzie's family saved two horses
from the blaze. The loss is estimated
at over $4,000. The loss of the hay
and grain, this years crops, is very
heavy blow to the owner.
Members of the family with the help
of neighbors endeavored to combat the
fire by forming bucket brigade, but
their efforts were useless. The farm
was originally, owned by Adam Rosen-
berger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
TO PRESENT CHARTER TO
LOCAL LEGION AUXILIARY
Meeting in School Auditorium,
September 9, Open to Public

At a joint meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary and Proctor Kildow Post
of the American Legion, to be held
Tuesday, September 9, at p. M, in
the new auditorium of Oakland High
school, Mrs. Emma Giles Parker, the
State president, will present the local
unit with it's charter.
The meeting will be a joint one of
members of the local post and ladies'
auxiliary and the public in general is
invited to be present.
A program suitable for the occa-
sion is being arranged. Mrs. Parker
will be accompanied by Major George
E. Parker, U. S. Marines, who is well
known as Maryland's hero of the late
war. Among his decorations are the
Congressional medal of honor, the dis
tinguished service cross, the French
croix de guerre with palms, and other
ones from Belgium and England. He
is also a member of the Legion of
Valour. Major Parker will deliver
a short address.
Members of the legion are urged
to be present in body and meet at
the City hall at 7:45 o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
County Chairman for Horseshoe
Tournament Is Chosen

w. E. Spoerlein, Gortner, was
named county chairman for the pro-
motion of the County Horseshoe
tournament, to be held on Thursday,
September 18, at the Fair Grounds,
Oakland. The election took place, at
meeting of interested people last
Thursday evening at the City Hall.
All those desiring to enter the
tournament should communicate with
him. A final meeting for those in
terested, will be held on Thursday,
September II, at which time complete
arrangements will be made. The
county winner will participate in the
State tournament, to be held in Balti-
more on October Is, under the aus
pices of the Baltimore Evening Sun
and the Playground Athletic League.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-09-04
RESULT OF FARMERS DAY
AT PARK IS ENCOURAGING
More Than Sixty Persons Attend
Morning Conference at Noun
tain Lake Park on Saturday

Farmers Day, Saturday, August 80,
at Mountain Lake Park, while not well
attended by farmers of the vicinity
was productive of results that should
have an important bearing on the fu-
ture development of the Allegany ia
bleland. This tableland, reaching
from the northern parts of Somerset
and Fayette counties, Pennsylvania,
through all of Garrett county, Mary
land, and including most of the coun-
ties of Preston, Tucker and part of
Mineral and Grant counties, West
Virginia, has been designated as a
typical region of like characters and
having similar detectives. Therefore,
in the estimation of over sixty per-
sons attending the morning confer
ence at Mountain Lake Park, repre-
senting all parts of this region, it
was voted upon and agreed to set up
temporary committee of one man and
one woman with the county agent of
each of these seven counties, who are
to meet October Is at Grantsville, Md,
or Addison, Pa, for further study and
discussion of a joint plan for the de-
velopment of the region in all its
phases.
Attending the meeting at the Park
on Saturday, in addition to the agri-
cultural extension men of the three
states and the forestry delegates of
Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsyl-
vania, was a group of men and women
from Pittsburgh representing the
largest and most powerful organiza-
lions of that district.
The afternoon meeting was ad-
dressed by W. D. Grimes, acting as
chairman, and by the principal speak
ers of the day, including Hon. Gray
Silver, of Martinsburg, w. Va; Nat
T. Frame, director of the Agricultural
Extension Division of West Virginia
and by Hon. David ]. Lewis, former
member of Congress from this Dis
trict, and former member of the Tar
iff Commission. All the speeches were
instructive and technical, but were
greatly appreciated by those present.