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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02
ACCoKEEK MERCHANT FIRED
UPON

Late Saturday night while carrying
a money box from his store to his
home, Clarence J Pearce. of Aecokeek,
was fired upon and slightly injured.
His assailant used shot gun and
few shot struck him about the knees.
Pearce called for help and the per-
son who fired fled. A quick search
of the surrounding woods was made
by posse armed with relvolYers
and shotguns but without success.
An investigation by sheriff Charles
S. Early and County Policeman Frank
Prince led them to declare robbery to
be the motive of the shooting. AS
Pearce could not tell wheather his S.
sallant was white or colored or in any
way describe him they are without
any clues.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02
MANY SCHOOLS TO TAKE PART
IN INTERSCHOLASTIC MEET

County high schools from all over
the State have made entries for the
big interscholastic meet at the Univerl
sity of Maryland. Saturday There
are five special events for the county
high schools which also will have many
of their men in the IL open events.
In addition to the interscholastic
meet, which will be started at 1:30
there will be three varsity contests.
A track meet with Virginia will be
run concurrently with the scholastic
competition, there will be a baseball
game with Catholic University at 2
o'clock and two hours later a lacros-
Sc battle, that should be thriller. is
is to be played with st. Johns.
Maryland and st. Johns both are
unbeaten at lacrosse and the national
championship may hing on the out
come.
Maryland has hansome new base
ball field in use and its cinderpath
being used for the first time this year,
is the finest In the South All of the
other events will be over before the
lacrosse game is staged in Byrd Stad-
ium.
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Christening

A happy fete in the way of the christ
ening of the little infant girl of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Simms took place at
Cobb Neck Church on Sunday last.
Rev. Father Wade performed the GER
emory. Mr. A. Posey and Miss Lucy
Brady, of Texas. stood god father and
god mother for the cooling babe and
she was called Catherine Estelle Jenk-
ms Simms. A number of friends of
the happy father and mother were
present to witness the christening of
their first born girl.
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Base Ball

The Bryantown Base Ball Club play
ed their first game of the season with
the Charlotte Hall Club on the latters
grounds on Friday evening last, and
were defeated by score OF Fl to 9.
On Monday, the Baltimore City Col
lege team defeated the Charlotte Hall
boys, by a score of 5 to 2. Mr.. w.
NJ. Digges umpi.ed the game.
The Rough and Readies' and
S. NJ. P, S boys Will play their sesoad
game tomorrow evening Saturday
on the ball park of this town. Game
to begin at $3.50 2. NJ.
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SPECIAL NOTICE

There will be meeting of st. Paul's
Chapel congration in the Waldorf
Parish Hal. on Wednesday evening,
May It'll at 1870 o'clock. Mrs. Taber,
of the National Council, will speak
on the work of the church. 1t is earn,
estly desired that full attendance
will be had, to hear this interesting
speaker.
Harry Howe Bogert,
Rector.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

La Plata, Md, April Is, 1880.
Ordered by the Court that Annie
Adams give notice required by law
to the creditors of John F. Adams de-
ceased, to exhibit their claims legally
authenticated, by advertisement pub
lished in some newspaper printed in
Charles County, Maryland, once in
each of three successive weeks,
True Copy-Test:
GEORGE A. WADE,
Register of Wills for Charles County.
NOTICE.
This is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Charles County, Maryland,
letters of administration on the person
al estate of
JOHN f. ADAMS
late of said county deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with vouchers THEORETICALLY
authenticated, to the subscriber on or
before the 18th day of October 1880.
They may otherwise by law be exclud-
ed from all benefit of said deceased
estate.
Given under my hand this 18Th day
of April, 1880.
ANNIE ADAMS,
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POLITICS AND FUNCTIONS AT
OLD DURHAM CHUCH

The new vestry of Old Durham
Church met at the Church on Easter
Monday and organized by electing
George w Gray, Treasurer, Emily
L. Linton. Envelope Secretary, Sam
uel c. Linton, Registrar and Carroll
Rison and Wallace Wheeler, Ward
ems
Carroll Rison was chosen delegate
to the Convent m of the Diocese to be
held in Rock Creek Church, Washing
ton on Wednesday May 18th Will
liam Linton, Wallace Wheeler and
Samuel Linton were chosen to repre-
sent Old Durham Church at the
Bishops Dinner on the night of the
Convention.
The new Vestry was plunged imme.
diately and with spirited fervor into the
eternally recurring question of Third
and even Fourth Term Men, whether
in State politics or on Church Vestries
The White House, by tn g George
Washington precedent, has been saved
from the third term ambitions of men
who would be king. George Wash
ington, however as Vestryman, has
failed to set us the same high minded
example, or the Old Durham Vcstry
would have been spared the need of
appointing special Committee
with view to making the election of
Vestrymen both more democratic and
more representative of the whole com
municsnt membership of the Church.
Mr.. George W. Gray's Motion was
that Vestrymen, after serving two
years in office, should not be eligible
for reelection for one year. The whole
question however was referred to a
committee to consider it, seek advice
and give their decision. After all,
there is much to be said for the old
custom OF both Minister and Vestry-
men holding on to a good thing for
life-unless somebody makes trouble
or dies.
OF much greater popular interest
than either the method of electing, or
the term of Office of Rector or Vestry-
men was the really and truly serious
question of luncheon Graves. On a
motion by George w. Gray, seconded
by Samuel c. Linton and voted I'M
animously the nav Vestry has placed
itself on record against puncheons
being used in the future in. Old Durham
Churchyard.
This strange local custom is always
the subject of amusing comments or
the part of people from the City, and
all who have been away from this
County, whenever they happen to re
turn on the occasion of burial L
is interesting that Webster has never
heard of puncheons in connection witt
human burial. Careful research, how
ever, among old books of Negro Gus
toms and Follsways," traces the origin
of this burial custom, like SO man.
mildly amusing superstitions, TO ou
Afro American neighbors.
The old slave burials, in many case!
were regarded as scarcely differen
from the purely non-relgious buryinl
of domestic animals Oftentimes NJ
no casket or even the crudest form o
rough box was used for none to-
obedient slave, Hand sawn board
could be secured only as the result o
hard work and much delay; Will
small round logs could be easily spill
and placed over shallow grave an
thus afford some slight protection fror
ravening dogs or other animals.
xxx
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JURORS FOR MAY COURT

Judge w. Mitchell Digges on Satur-
day last drew the Jury for the May
term of Court, which will convene on
May 10Th. The following are til e
names of the Jurors:
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Mr.. Henry Garner is visiting friends
in Baltimore
Mr. Pere Wilmer, was a visitor to
Baltimore during the week.
Misses Kate GardiIsr ard Irma
Mudd, Waldorf, Wis ted Baltimore
during the week
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The annual meeting of the State
Department of Health will be held at
the State Office PAIL North Charles
St, Baltimore, MAY 9th and 10th.
The County Commissioners n d
School Superintendent of each County
are cordially invited.
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LOCAL sREvITIES

Mrs. P. r. Wills, of Bel Alton. en-
at Bricge last Saturday in
honor of her daughter, Mrs. Woi tn
ington Kemp, of Granite. Prizes for
high score we're awarded Mrs. N. G.
Moore and Mrs. Robert Brown
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02

Miss Mary Ida Wilmer and Mr..
Fenwick Marsh we're the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas B. 4. Mudd over
the week end.
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THIRTY YEARS AGO

Miss Mae Hamilton, who has been
visiting friends in Washington re-
turned home on Friday.
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Mrs. J. j. Jones has returned to her
home here spending the winter in
Washington.
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in today. See
it. And investi-
gate Chevro-
l e t. s e a S y
payment plan
-one of the
most liberal in
the automotive
industry.
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The regular monthly meeting of the
La Plata Volunteer Fire Department
will be held in the Court House on
Thursday May sth, at 500 p. NJ. All
members are asked to attend.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Wright
of Indian Head, were visitors to Wash
ington last Sunday.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02

sprines-the four Lovejoy hydraulic
shock absorbers-thew eatherproof
4-wheel brakes-and the sturdy
hardwood and-steel construction
of the luxurious Fisher bodies.
1t will take only few minutes to
confirm all the reasons why it is wise
TO choose Chevrolet Sir. So come
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brown are re
ceiving congratulations upon the ar
rival of a fine son last Sunday.
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Moore and Mrs. Robert Brown
Mrs. ]. j. Joaes has returned to her
home here spending the winter in
Washington.
Miss Mary Ida Wilmer and Mr..
Fenwick Marsh we're the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas B. 4. Mudd over
the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles f. Wright
of Indian Head, were visitors to Wash
ington last Sunday.
The regular monthly meeting of the
La Plata Volunteer Fire Department
will be held in the Court House on
Thursday May sth, at 500 p. NJ. All
members are asked to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Brown are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the ar
rival of fine son last Sunday.
Miss Cecilia Lloyd accompanied by
h school friend, Miss Catherine
Hughes, of Laurel, Md, has returned
to school after spending the Easter
Holidays at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. K. Lloyd, Rock
Point.
Miss Rose Budd, of Washington,
spent the weekend with her mother
Mrs. Clara Budd, at her home in La
Plata.
Mrs. Mamie C. Gardiner, of Wash
ington, spent the weekend with rel
atives in the county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Schwartz and
two little sons. of Washington. were
the weekend guests of Mr., and Mrs.
Leon Baily.
4 Mr.. Norval Ward, returned on
Monday to Dewitt Preparatory School,
Washington, after spending the Easter
holidays with his parents in Indian
Head.
CONTINUED on Page ~
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Everywhere, buyers are agreeing
Its wise to choose a Six" And if
you want to know why, get dem
onstration of the Chevrolet Six.
Learn what an amazing difference
two more cylinders make-in
smoothness, in silence, in fexi-
bility and in comfort.
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srrn 1885 OR pnArros

The Coach or Coupe s565 The Club Sedan s625
The soo,t Road,,ey ss55 The Sedan .-....-, S675
A"s 'P''' -''1-''e' 800 The Special Sedan $725
The Sport Coupe s655 70 wire wheels sfGndGrdD
Trucks: Light Delivery Chassis, 1905; The Sedan
Delivery S505: / u Ton Chassis, $50; u Ton
Chassis with Cab So25; Roadster Delivery Pickup
box extra, $40.
ALL PRICES F. o. B. FACTORY, FLINT, MICH.
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And learn what
a difference all
of Chevrolet's
other modern
features make
the four long
semi elliptic
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-01-06
TR|uMv|RATE SPLITS
100000 ESTATE
COOLIDGE, Smith And RosenWald
Announce Distribution of
Huge Fortune

New York. Jan. 6.-R)-A list was
published today Of 81 hospitals, edu-
cation institutions and social welfare
organizations selected by q commit
tee composed Of Calvin Coolidge, Al
fred E. Smith and Julius Rosenwald
to share In the 100000 estate Of
Conrad Hubert, electric flash light
manufacturer.
The will Of Mr.. Hubert. who died at
Cannes, France. Feb. II, 1928, pro-
vided that three-fourths Of his estate
be divided among q group Of religious,
charitable and benevolent institutions
to be selected by q committee Of three
prominent citizens.
Mr.. Coolidge, Mr.. Smith and Mr..
Rosenwald, chosen b. trustees Of the
estate, began their Investigations last
summer with Mr.. Coolidge Is CHAIR
man.
After investigating more than 500
organisations they chose the 81 bene-
ficiaries. divided into three classes, is
to share In cash immediately avail
able from the estate and eleven to
share In the remaining unliquidated
assets.
The plan under which the money Is
70 be distributed contemplates that
more than 100000 additional be
raised by beneficiary organizations.
The distribution Of 44,600.O00 In
available cash includes boy Scouts Of
America. 100000, and Girl Scouts.
Inc, 100000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-01-06
Limiting ALL TYPES
Of WARSH|P OBJECT
F0RLONDONPARLEY
Pre.Conference Discussion Oh.
I. stacles Not Recognized
As lnsurmountabIe
HOOVER WILL GUIDE POLICY
America Wants Restriction
Without Endangering Re.
pubIic's Security

Washington, Jan. 6.-RD-Thc basis
considerations which are to guide
American diplomacy at the London
naval conference, nov definitely eS-
tahlished after weeks Of preparation.
arc directed toward the original ideal
of q treaty signed by all five Of the
great sea powers, limiting every type
of warship.
President Hoover's final consulta-
tions with the american delegates,
who leave next Thursday for London.
are taking into account the obstacles
which have arisen since the pre-con-
ference discussions began. but In no
case are these obstacles recognized as
insurmountable.
The delegation looks hopefully to-
ward French signature of the pro-
posed treaty. Disclosure over the
weekend that the French statesmen
are willing at least to limit construc-
ton in the near future is taken as q
most promising sign after the recent
strong announcement of French ma
tional policy. The Americans will 60
to London holding to the faith 1t will
be possible to translate this promise
into actual treaty terms.
To Adjust ZAP Demands
The American plan also forsees q
way of adjusting the cruiser demands
of Japan on a basis satisfactory to
all concerned, and It a~lnassttakes for
granted the troublesome details OF
parity between the United States and
Great Britain can be reduced to
terms regarded as mutually accept
able.
The delegates will communicate
freely with the white house as the
conference proceeds, and Mr.. Morrow
himself will remain In q position to
guide instantly the important decis-
ions of American policy.
Such parting guidance as the presi-
dent can give at the present stage Will
be impaired to the delegates tonor-
row at a white house breakfast. Then,
accompanied by its advisers, tho dele
CONTINUED on page nlne.J
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-01-06
North Dakota Cattle
King to Judge Annual
Scotland Exposi

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 6.-(F-Kenneth
McGregor, manager of the Hartley
stock farm at Page. has accepted an
invitation to act as a judge at the an
nual show and sale Of Aberdeen An
gus cattle society which Is to be held
at Perth. Scotland, on February 3.
He will sail from st. John, New
Brunswick. on January "a and he ex-
poets to start his return voyage Feb
ruary IL.
Scotland is the home Of the Aber-
deen-Angus breed Of cattle and an
invitation to q young American to
come to Scotland and act Is . fudge
of this great annual show Is constd-
cred a high honor by local livestock
men,. Last year more than 800 Aber-
deen-Angus cattle were on exhibition.
II consider THIS invitation one Of
the greatest marks of distinction to
a cattle breeder which could be con-
ferred upon him." said DR.. J. H. Shep-
perd, acting president Of the Agricul-
tural college and for many years head
Of the livestock department there.
McGregor is now visiting his faith
er. ]. D. McGregor, governor general
of Manitoba. at the latter's home In
Brandon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-01-06
Shades of the, West!
Cow Town CHARGED
With Bovine Cruelty

Alton. Wyo.. Jan. 6.-R9-Way out
here In the once wild and woody west
where the word "cowpuncher" was
originated-and for good reason
they now convict and fine entire
towns for cruelty to = COW.
Alton was first victim Of this new
conscience Of the cattle country. The
city was convicted on complaint Of A.
Porter CLARK. veterinary surgeon, who
named rs defendants the city Of
Alton: Gene Williamson, city mar
shall, and taxpayers and voters Of the
city Of Alton"
Clark testified Williamson I'M
pounded stray COWS and kept them
Is long as Is horrs without feeding,
watering or milking them.
Justice Of the Feace Herman Hyde
levied q fine Of SO against the mu.
nicipality and assessed $3.50 court
costs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-01-06
IS CYLINDER AUTOES
ARE INTRODUCED FOR
AMERICAN MOTORIST
Power, Noise Abolition, Aviation
Influence, Unit Build
ing, Feature

New York, Jan. 6.-fPeThe stars
Of the 1880 automobile show. 325
models standing for review in Grand
Central palace, hum a theme song OF
power.
Eyes catch striking colors, stream
lining and low-hung bodies. But
half the story of the new Monarchs
Of the road lies concealed beneath
hoods where engineers have centered
their talent.
Sixteen cylinders are introduced for
the first time In American automo-
bile history; there are more Fights
than skies: and where cylinders have
not been added there often are larger
boreS or more compression.
Skies Become Fights
-Four cars, formerly powered by
six-cylinder motors, appear as Fights.
Two are additions to lines of SKIES,
but the others are Fights exclusively.
Engine noise has been reduced and
isolated in many instances so it may
not be carried back to passengers.
Aviation design influences not only
motors but bodies. Where smooth
curves and smart lines reflect hid
den power and less air resistance.
Two front-wheel-drives, taking part
for the first time in the annual FASH
ion parade, are extremes in display
ing ground hugging, air piercing
trends.
Units Succeed Parts
All models present units, rather
than q succession of parts fastened
together. Tenders flare naturally
from the bodies, many Of which are
Of mono-piece construction. Wheels
are smaller.
Some bodies are not only "air
minded" but follow architectural
styles, patterns being taken from
modern skyscraper effects, with per-
pendicular lines and recesses. Shat
ter-proof glass IS Of more general use,
as Is four-speed transmission. There
are more cars equipped with radio,
finger control" Of starters, lights,
and heated windshield cleaners.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-01-06
DISAPPEARS DURIEc
Binding BLIZZARD
ON FLIGHT TO MOI
Three Cabin Planes Down, One
Wrecked, One Lost, One
Weather. Bound
STORMS DELAY AMERICANS
een's Flying Companion Fails
To Sight Canadian Ship On
200 Mile Flight
STORMS DELAY AMERICANS

Fairbanks. Alaska, Jan. 6.-Hy-
With the loss of another plane and
three men to add to their worries, the
searchers for Carl Ben Eielson and
Earl Borland. whose plane disappear
ed November 9, today were held at a
standstill by adverse fortune and
fierce Arctic storms.
Three powerful cabin planes, rushed
here from Seattle and put at the dis
poSal of Arctic-hardened Canadian
pilots. were down-one wrecked, one
apparently lost and the other weather
bound at Nulato, halfway point be-
tween here and Nome.
The missing plane was m Of two
that left Saturday for Nome. Arriv-
ing over the mouth of the Koyuk
river, at the head of Motion Bay. the
two planes ran into a binding bliz-
gard. One, piloted by Matt Niemenen.
with Maj. H. G. Deckard and Mech
anic Sam McCauley as passengers, re-
traced its curse to Nulato. The other
plotted by Pat Reid and carrying
Mechanics William Hughes and Jim
Hutchinson. failed to land at either
Nome Or Nulato.
Third Smashed Up
The third of the big cabin planes
was smashed up in an attempt to take
off for Nome several days ago.
Two open cockpit planes operated
by pilots Joe CroSson and Harold
Gillian, American flyers, who man
aged to reach North Cape, Siberia
from Nome recently, were held down
because the weather of northeastern
Siberia made flying impossible.
EielSon and Borland disappeared
while flying from Teller to the fur
trading ship Nanuk, frozeu~i IN the &c
near North Cape.
Frank Dorbandt, Eielson's flyina
companion, who q few days ago VIC
withdrawn from the rescue work and
ordered to take a rest took off iron,
Nome yesterday and flew 200 rifles
inland, hoping to sight Reid's plare
Late last night, from Solomon. 3l
miles from here, where he was forced
down, Dorbandt reported he had not
sighted the overdue plane.
Niemenen made ready at Nulato Il
60 In search for Reid at the first op.
portunity.
Hope Not Abandoned
Moscow, Jan. 6.-(R-Prof. Karpin-
sky, president Of the Russian Academy
Continued on page ninel
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-01-06
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FROSH
KILLSFATHER, WOUNDS MOTHER
Crime Attributed To Mental De-
rangement Caused by Ex-
cessive Studying
DO you BELIEVE IN GOD?'
Tells Parents To Pray, Starts
Shooting, Then Calls and
Tells Friend Of Deed


st. Louis, Jan. 6.-FY-Obscssed
with q desire to kill, Alan r. Shumm,
17-year-old Univerity Of Illinois
freshman shot his father, william
Schumm, q. to death and wounded
his mother, Mrs. Fayettc Schumm, 40
in their home early yesterday. Police
believe he va under temporary men,
tai arrangement caused by over
absorption in his studies. He Is held
In the observation ward at city hos
pital.
Returning home from q party
Schumm retired to a bathroom. He
stayed so long, his father asked him
II he was sick. The elder Schumn,
had lust returned to bed after his sor
answered In the negative when thu
youthful student asked his parents K
come into the living room.
DO you believe in God?" Alar
asked.
Certainly" his father answered
I'm q Mason. naturally I believs
there Is q supreme being"
"Tien pray" the son commanded.
xl0 p0GeIItSs puAAIcU w AAN CAtA0
ordinary remarks, did not comply and
the son drew q revolver and began
shooting
The elder Schumm died almost In.
stantly but the youths mother rar
into the kitchen and her son fol-
lowed her. She disarmed him ant
tossed the pistol away, running to
neighbours apartment where she foune
she had been wounded twice in thu
hip.
The student called q family friend
told him what he had done. and thel
picked UP the revolver and left in hi
fathers automobile. He tossed tn
weapon into the Mississippi river an,
went to the friends house. where h
was persuaded to await police.
Questioned about the Staying
Schumm said he was dominated b.
the thought Of killing and was deter
mined to slay his parents and any
one else who attempted to interfere
He borrowed the weapon saying h
wanted it for target practice.