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announced purchaser for de-
velopment purposes and the well known inten-
ton of the Government to remove the buildings
I'm the two squares to the south and erect
thereon a new Post Office Department building,
1t will not be many years before this area viii
look entirely different from the one we old
timers have been accustomed to see so many
years; for the writer does not believe that
Pennsylvania avenue between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets has changed so per cent in
the past so years.
Undoubtedly both of these blocks-Nos 291
and 292-have been solidly built up for long
while, and have for nearly hundred years
been part of Washingtons business center.
The first assessment of washington, known
as the general assessment of 1903, shows that
let in square 291, at the northwest corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Twelfth street, then
belonged to William Thompson and John Ken
nedy and that the improvements consisted of
two houses of the value of 81 200 each. Lot 2,
OH the Pennsylvania avenue side, belonged to
Elias and Nicholas Traverse, whose dwelling was
assessed at $500. Lot 3 belonged to William H.
Dorsey and and were the property of John
Lavid. On lot g. which belonged to David
Williamson, was a house upon which the asses
sors put value Of $4,000. Lot also belonged
TO David Williamson, and lot 9, on which there
a small house, to Isaac Pollock. Lots 10
and IL belonged to Charles Loundes.
Square 292, the one at the south side of the
Avenue, was divided into only four lots, lot l
being at Twelfth street and lot at Thirteenth
street Lewis Morins house lot /, and
in 1907 was assessed at 81 500. On lot 2 in
this square Coltman 81 Calder in 1907 had
built an $500 house, quite likely for business
purposes.
p BOARDING, Lewis NORM there seems to be
little known about his business activities
in this city. w. B. Bryan in his sketch of the
Hotels of Washington Prior to 1914" tells us:
Another hosiery that plays no small part in
the lives of the citizens at this early period was
what was known as Morin's Tavern This place
was established by Lewis NORM of Baltimore
who in May, 1900 bought from the City Com
nissioners lot l, square 1872 at the southwest
corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Twelfth
street, paying for this deep, triangular piece of
ground the sum of S549.77. Here he erected a
two STORY frame dwelling house, fronting 80
feet on Pennsylvania avenue and extended back
to ID street, and used by him tavern as
the deed Of that date, November I6, 1901,
recites.
"Fhs inn was selected as the polling place
for the ward in which it was located in the
first city election and for a number of years
subsequently. BY the year 1911 Mr. NORM
opened a grocery store in the same locality.
There is but little further mention of the hotel.
Mr. NORM died in the Fall of 1911. AS late as
the year 1913 a MIR. Espey is spoken of as his =
successor" sss4 t.a s.s sEa :.
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rea Facing the A0en Bu 2 and 18Th Streets Haze Unusual
of
Wanhigtm E0iug Is Remembered 1lmjnS Ta4en
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-17
SEASON IN SCOTLAND
is OPENING EARLIER
Highland Exhibition at Inverness
Is Attracting Many
Visitors.

LONDON (N.A.N.A) The season in
Scotland is opening earlier this year, as
the King and Queen are about to go to
Balmoral, while the Duke and Duchess
Of York are already at CLAIMS Castle.
An event attracting number of
visitors is the Highland exhibition now
In progress at Inverness and continuing
until September TO- This has been ar
ranged to illustrate the evolution Of the
Scottish people and includes relics of
romantic, dramatic and historical cpl
sodes.
The display Of Tartans is the most
complete ever exhibited, and there are
badges and distribution maps showing
the rise and fall of the different clans
specimens of the arts and crafts of the
people, their old tools, their old furni-
ture and photographs Of typical working
scenes and cottage interiors
An old-time cottage might be COM
pletely equipped and furnished with the
exhibits in the domestic housing section,
which includes all sorts of cooking
dairy and weaving implements and a
collection of arms, including flintlocks
belonging to the Fraser Fencibles, two
handed swords. Highland guns and
Cromwellian breastplate.
Many of the historical relics relate to
the great Marquis OF Montrose-his
knife, fork and carverS are there, and
also part Of the helmet won by Claver-
house Bonnie Prince Charlie, If he
lived again, would find an almost COM
plete wardrobe and there are many of
Flora MacDonald's most priced posses
sions including the brooch given her by
the prince.
The whisky flask filled and taken
daily to James Fraser TX Of Foyers by
his faithful aeIherents when he was in
hiding in the Highlands has been
brought 10 the exhibition. and there is
also an interesting piece Of armor
worn by an earlier Fraser of Foyers in
the lists Of France when he overcame a
well known French champion in 1925.
Downright. 1880 by North American News
paper Alliance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-17
INFANTRY RESERVE MEN
ORDERED TO FORT MEADE
Fourteen officers, Washington Resi-
dents, to Take Two Weeks Train
ing Under Army Instructors.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE August l6-Fourteen
more Infanty Reserve officers. residents
of Washington, were today ordered TO
report to Fort Meade to begin two
weeks training under Regular Army
instructors. They are:
Captains-Nelson Bennett 406 South
ern Railway Building, and William
Tyree Hardaway, United States Veter-
ans Bureau.
First lieutenants-Wallace Beattie
Hoover, 1912 Ingraham street; Altus
Garvy Moore, 628 Kenyon street north
west; Albert Chrisman Reed, 624 Mary
lend avenue: Isaac Nantes Capayas,
gOIp l street; John Philip Schaefer,
2T00 @ street; John Phillips Davey, l0l6
Massachusetts avenue northwest: Ralph
McTier Graham, 68l0 Eighth street;
Charles William Phifer Kendall Green
northeast; Robert Van Rensselaer, Haig.
2s0l Adams Mil road and Joseph
James Stubbs. 3489 Holmead street.
Second ieutenants-Charles Maurice
Mcknight. United States Patent once
and Herbert Hilton McMurray, 1895
Park road.
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
CAR TANPER|NG
IS CHARGED

Parking his car where police
man thought that it was OBJ
structing traffic and then having
his distributor wires removed from
the car by the policeman, was
the experience of Samuel Sha-
piro, Eighth Street Northwest.
Policeman B. r. Terrence did
not like the way that Shapiro
had his car parked at Eighteenth
and Biltmore Streets Northwest,
so he removed the distributor
wires from the car so that Sha-
piro could not get away in the
car. Shapiro returned and found
a ticket and tried in vain to start
the car.
While on his way to phone
Major Pratt, the Police Superin-
tendent, Shapiro was arrested by
Terrence. Two charges awaited
Shapiro when he arrived at No.
8 precinct, these in addition to the
ticket which he found in his car.
Judge Gus A. Schuldt, in charge
of traffic court. yesterday declared
that it was not his duty to COM
ment on police methods. but he
readily dismissed the charges
against Shapiro.
Shapiro doesn't think that po-
1icemen should tamper with auto
mobiles and will make a formal
complaint about the affair.
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
MINERS FACING
WAGE CUTS
Times Staff Photo

NEW YORK, July II QNSD
Anthracite miners, fighting for .
higher wage level and insisting
upon maintenance of present
wages. at least, were confronted
today with the possibility that
mine operators would suggest .
wage reduction.
While it is not likely operators
will press demands for a wage
cut, it is known such a proposal
has been worked out and may
be presented to the tri-district
conference here to formulate q
new contract to replace the one
expiring September /.
Maintenance of wage levels
and the check-off system for
dues collection constitute the
heart of the miners program.
The operators committee ac-
knowledged the miners demands
that operation costs be cut in
stead of wages. but intimated that
wage cut also might be un-
avoidable. John L. Lewis, presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers
Of America, insisted that no wage
cut would be tolerated.
Miners also demand the new
agreement provide for a clear
cut arbitration clause, abolition
of the contact system, transfer
of monthly men to an hourly
basis. in periods of depression,
remedying alleged inequalities in
the wage scale, and incorporation
of the principles of seniority.
Operators contend many of these
are uneconomical.
The conference was expected to
adjourn today for the weekend,
to take UP the actual work of
formulating clauses of the new
agreement next week.
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
SERVICES
ARE SIMPLE

CROWBOROUGH, SUSSEX,
England, July II QN.SD With
an utter absence of the usual
signs of mourning. Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle, who forsook litera-
ture to probe the mysteries of
death, was laid to rest here to-
day.
The body of the great writer.
creator of the worldfamous
Sherlock Holmes" was inferred
in the garden of his estate, Win
dleSham. Plans for an impress
sive funeral in the parish church
was abandoned when it was
learned Sir Arthur had expressed
a wish to lie forever beneath the
rolling terrain of his Sussex
home.
Two non-conformist ministers,
In simple suits of black, conducted
the brief ceremony as the coffin
was lowered into its grave, dug by
faithful retainers of the Doyle
family. Besides Lady Doyle, her
two daughters and her son and
other immediate relatives. only a
few close friends gathered in the
fragrant garden IS the body was
lowered into its last resting place.
Sir Arthur's first communica-
ton from the spirit would, conf,
IDENTIFY looked for by all members
of his family and his host of
followers throughout England,
will be listened for at a Seance
on Sunday night.
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
GIRL, "A, BEATS,
JA|LS UNCLE

Henry N. Hill. ~, 1900 block
Maryland Ave. N. E., today is
nursing a badly cut head and
awaiting Police Court action on
a charge Of assault lodged against
him by his niece, Helen Hill. IA.
According to police, Hill en-
gagged in an argument with his
niece at the Maryland Avenue ad-
dress last night which ended when
the girl smashed a vase over his
head. She waited until he had
been treated at Casualty Hospital,
then laid the complaint
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
TEST CASE NETS
MARTEN HEIRS
ONLY S416
Judge Holds Only Incidental
Damage Is Sustained, But
Attorneys Reserve Appeal

MARTINsBURG, w. Va, July
11.-Holding that the tract of
.462 acres was rendered no. less
valuable by the cutting Of some
$4,000 red cedars by the State,
Judge D. H. Rogers in special ses-
sion of Circuit Court yesterday,
at Charles Town allowed the
Marten heirs, owners Of the tract,
located near Shepherdstown, $416.
The heirs had asked for SIS, 900
for the trees which were destroyed
as a menace to apple orchards.
Their attorneys reserved the right
to appeal within 80 days.
Settles Long Fight
The ruling followed a long
period of strife during which the
destruction Of the cedars was
vigorously protested, and when
they were cut down suits aggre.
eating more than $250,000 were
instituted for damages by the
various owners.
The trial without jury con-
surned six days, two, days in this
city and four in Charles Town
and the verdict at that time was
withheld.
Judge Rogers stated that "inci-
dental damages" alone, since the
Marten attorneys had relinquished
practically all other grounds, were
to be considered in the case.
Those were damaged fencing
caused by the cutting: injury to
pasturage and the burning of
brush, etc. The State legislature,
he indicated, in making the cedar
cutting law, plainly revealed that
the red cedar held little com.
mercial value.
Suit to Test Case
The court pointed out that the
Marten heirs had filed damage
claims totalling $74,0O0 in the bill
of particulars, which were to be
satisfied by payment of $4,000
and that the Marten case is the
accepted test case for almost so
similar suits on file in jefferson
county.
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
Outgoing ROtGriGn
Head GiUen GdUeI

STAUNTON. Va, July IL
Major L. L. Sutherland, retiring
president of the Staunton Rotary
club. at yesterdays meeting
turned the gavel over to the in
coming president. Charles K.
Brown.
Mr.. Brown presented to the re-
tiring president, on behalf of the
club. a diamond studded past
presidents pin. paying tribute to
his administration of Rotary af-
fairs. which in many particulars
set a new standard for the local
organization.
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
Md. Psychic Claims First Doyle Message

In room filled with spirit
paintings, the first reputed de-
tailed message from Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock
Holmes. was received yesterday
afternoon.
The purported message, a
CHEEKY one, came to Miss Helen
Frances Colburn of the first block
of Carroll Ave, Takoma Park,
Md, in the presence of repre-
sentatives of The Washington
Times.
Using a planchette board, Miss
Colburn, who is pyschic herself,
began her attempt to receive COM
m unicatioLs with all due
solemnity.
Message Starts Slowly
For a time in the quiet dark
ened room the control on the
board remained motionless. Soon
a few feeble movements were de-
tected and then like lightning
the piece moved about the board
spelling out the message claimed
to come from Conan Doyle.
A stenographer stood near Miss
Colburn and as the rapidly NOV
ing control sped across the board
the words were taken down in
shorthand.
At the first soft scratching
sound of the control the air
seemed electrified and all were
held spell bound until the final
word "goodby" was spelled out.
Sigh Sweeps Room
AZ the last words following the
signature Conan Doyle" were
heard, a sound like that of the
wind signing seemed to sweep
The Washington times., 1930-07-11

small but what it can give some
life to your world.
II am pleased to think you
wished some word from me in
America, so / come to you from
across space even greater than
all the oceans, and 1 will be
happy to think some little word
from me was welcome at this
time. 1t was rather sudden for
me to feel at my best, but 1 am
doing all I can to tide ever
until / can master my present
conditions. A change so great
must be adjusted for many long
periods ahead. / now viii say
with all the warmth of an Eng
lishman's heart, 1 thank you and
call up me at any time. Conan
Doyle. GOOd-by."
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
Hit Parking Sign But
Man Can't Collect

WAYNESBORO, Va, July IL
John Brownlee, of WayneSboro,
who sought redress for injuries
received here some months ago
in a collision with a city park
ing sign, was informed yesterday
oy the city council. that the city
would not assume any respon-
Sibility for his injury.
Parking signs and those direct.
inG traffic, as well as water hy-
drants, light poles and other like
things, are essential, in the opin,
ion of the city authorities.
The Washington times., 1930-07-11

through the room and in the
ensuing silence one could almost
hear a sibilant farewell" 1t may
have been imagination, but the
sound was there and on the
table lay the message. Spelled
out it read:
81, Conan Doyle, come to
ycu in a -lew light from my
recent passing over. 1 return
a spirit in eternal life now
translated. I am no longer the
man who writes continuous
detective stories. I am one
changed from that. This world
mus be a world of living be-
ingS, gaining their income and
making for their homes and
families a life of comfort, as
far as it is possible to make it.
/ now will minister to them in
nOther life giving them
strength and aid and courage
and faith.
II love to greet my friends
Of America. 1t is a pleasure
and I am grateful for all cOur-
teSieS extended to me as q for
eigner when / was a visitor in
their country. / am now gain
ing strength and shall continue
to gain, for 1t came to me sud
denly, and 1 developed a power
strangely strong for one so new
to it. When one puts all his
power into it, it is bound to
bring some master truths. /
trust / have been given power
to give back to you. 1 now hope
to still help my living ones with
this gift. In so doing / will
have done a great thing, not so
The Washington times., 1930-07-11
Boy, z, Hit by Auto,
Left Lea Fractured

Felled by an automobile, John
Koory, Z, OF the 500 block Four
and-a.half st. S. W., last night
was treated at Emergency Hos
pital for a fracture of the left leg.
Police reported that the boy
walked into the side of an auto
mobile driven by Carl P. Jettson.
The Washington times., 1930-07-11

lRn0KER r ASs q st. NV.
DVVW6n (TaIkie
Lawrence Gray-Helen johnson
CHILDREN OF PLEASURE"
New Britain herald., 1930-04-08
WOMEN'S COLLEGE
 PRESIDENT TALKS
Dr. Blunt Reports Further Need
 of Scholarships

Dr. Katharine Blunt was the speaker on the occasion of the New Britain College clubs annual guest night, Monday evening, at St. Mark s parish rooms.
 Dr. Blunt, who is the new presi- dent of Connecticut College for Women, spoke on education at that college. It is her opinion that Con- necticut Colleges youth-it is only fourteen years old-is to it's advan- tage, for it has no hampering tra- ditions and it is under no obligation, as were the older colleges, to prove itself just as good as a mans col lege by being just like one. It is therefore free to try experiments in education for women. It can dare to offer cultural and vocational sub jects side by side, child study and home economies beside literature and philosophy. IL should consider how to fit the modern woman for the economic, social and political which are hers, Dr. Blunt said. So far, however, it's chief task has been to prepare its students for the professions-teach- ing, commercial art, music, etc.
 The location of Connecticut col lege, on hill overlooking the Thames river at New London, is ideal for beauty and hcalthful sport, and the students have an opportu nity to enjoy tennis. hockey, riding and even rife practice, pr. Blunt told her audience.
 Dr. Blunt is liberal on the sub- ject of student government and stu dent cooperation. There has recent ly been organized under her auspices a joint student-faculty committee on which is studying such problems as educational guidance and the reading period. The stu dents themselves have been grap- bling with the problem of chapel and have finally adopted a plan for compulsory attendance.
 The president feels that Connecti- cut College is deficient in scholar ships. It can help with scholarships only tenth of its 5G0 students, the average value of the scholarship be- ing s1e5. Dormitory and tuition charges arc 5000. Tassar college aids one-fifth of it's HOO students with scholarships averaging $500. However, Connecticut college has recently received a gift which will enable it to offer two or three new scholarships, one of which will be offered to Connecticut freshmen and
New Britain herald., 1930-04-08
Alleged Lottery Leader
 May Be Brought Back

Bridgeport, April 8 (UP)-Extra- dtion proceedings for the return here from New Rochelle, N. Y, of Clifford J. (Connie) Lewis, alleged leader of the Fairfield county treas ury balance lottery, were expected to be started by States Attorney William H. Comley today.
 Arrest of Lewis at the home of friend in New Rochelle yesterday afternoon ended q search begun last December when Comley set out 10 eradicate the lottery in this section.
 Lewis. proprietor of a local bowl ing alley and billiard parlor, was ar rested by d New Rochelle detective as a fugitive from justice. The de- tective was accompanied by State Police Lieutenant Leo Carroll of Westport, who carried bench war rant charging Lewis with setting up a lottery"
New Britain herald., 1930-04-08
Alabama Warns Up to Violent Political Battle With Sen. HeAin
 In Storm Center of Democrats
Fireman Stops Train;
 Engineer Found Dead

Philadelphia, April s P.-Its engineer dead on the floor of the cab, a Reading railroad locomo- tive, finishing it's run from Allen town to this city, was brought to a halt last night by the fireman.
 The engineer, Emmanuel Schwartz, 45, Allentown, is be- lieved to have struck his head against some projection as he leaned from the cab.
 As the locomotive neared the freight yards at Frankford and Lehigh avenues here the fireman, Harry Lenhardt, also of Allen town, noticed the engineers seat empty. He found Schwartzs body lying on the floor and stop ped the train. How long the en- zine had been running with no one at the throttle was not de- termincd.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-08
MERIDEN MAN PAYS
 REMINGTON COURT
Driver Gets Charge Reduced and
 Is Lightly Fined
(Spscial to fhe Ueraldl

Newington, April S.-Harold Birk Of South Meriden was arraigned be- fore Justice of the Peace Clinton S. Barrows last night on the charge of reckless driving.
 Birk was arrested Saturday night by Constable John Walsh after an investigation of an accident which occurred at the intersection of the Berlin turnpike and South Main street. He ran into the car of Guy D. Cheney of Hartford tearing off the whole left side of Cheney's ma. chine as well as the left side of his own car and turning over in the center of the highway.
 It was stated that Birk wished to settle the damages with Cheney after the accident, but to this Cheney would not agree, preferring to take court action.
 From the testimony offered, Cheney was driving north on his way to Hartford. When Birk, it was alleged, tried to pass another car, and, being blinded by the lights, slowed up and tried to get his bear ings. It was at this point that Cheney claims Birk struck his car.
 Birk testified that he was driving south, and that it was Cheneys car that struck his, causing him to swerve and turn over. He claimed he was alone in the car and his speed was not over 90 miles an hour.
 Birk was represented by Attorney O'Brien of Meriden, who said that the charge of reckless driving had not been proved and asked for dismissal.
 Grand Juror Webster amended the charge to one of violation of the rules of the road.
 Judge Barrows found him guilty on this charge and fined him $lo and costs.
 Legion Smoker
 May-Davis- Slotzer post, American Legion, held the first of a series of smokers last evening in the town hall There are 104 ex-service men in the town. and every effort is being made to enroll them in the Legion. Several new members joined last night.
 NeHington Notes
 The League of Women Voters held a meeting at the home of Miss Nina Blair this afternoon.
 A rummage sale under the aus pices of the Ladies Aid society will be held in the parish house on Wed nesday, April oS, and will be in charge of Mrs. Emily Rowland and Mrs. George W. Rowe.
 A meeting of the Grange auxiliary will be held on Thursday afternoon at the home of MT. Everett Stowell.
 The Hartford Farm bureau will hold an all-day meeting in Grange hall on Wednesday, April Is. This will be the last meeting of the sea- son, and odds and ends will be fin ished up.
 Miss Margaret Sands will have her last block for the benefit of those unable 10 take advantage of the last demonstration.
 A meeting of the officers and di- rectors of the Newington Public Health association will be held on Friday evening at o'clock at the home of Mrs. George Lewis.