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The Washington times., 1930-12-04
DesertiOn Charged
In DiDOrce Suit

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Dec.
4.-Charging that she was de-
serted by her husband, Floyd
Gray, in 1922, Mrs. Minnie Gray
filed suit for divorce here yes
terday through her attorney.
L. G. Sasscer. The Grays were
married in 1922, and have no
children.
Hewes Gibson, Of Dupont
Heights, also filed divorce pro-
ceedings against his wife, Abbey
Gibson, through Mr.. Sasscer.
The Gibsons were married in
Washington in. 1921, and sepa-
rated In a926.
The Washington times., 1930-12-04
Mailman Asks Second
Xmas Holiday in
13Years

LEONARDTOWN, Nd, Oct.
4.-Thomas Lose, Of Washing
ton, driver Of a truck which
brings mail from Washington
to Leonardtown and OF n er
parts Of st. Mary's county, is
circulating a petition asking
that no mail be delivered on
Christmas Day so carriers may
spend that day with their fam
lilies.
Mr.. Lose says he has been
able to spend only one Christ
mas Day at home in 13 years.
Many people are signing the
petition here and In all the
postoffices between here and
washington,
The Washington times., 1930-12-04
LICENSED TO WE'D

ROCKVILLE, Md, Dec. A.
Marriage licenses were granted
here to Clarence w. Lealand, %,
Of Columbus, Ohio, and Nancy
M. Bowen, 10, Of Washington;
Arthur G. Rose, a, Of Richmond.
Va, and Margaret H. Black, a,
of Frederick, Md: Leonard r.
Reed, 80, Of Arcola. N. c., and
Fannie q. Hansbrough, ~, Of
Fairfax, Va, and John M. Mar.
tin, 46, and Josephine Tyler, SO,
both Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1930-12-04
Boy, IL, With Rifle,
TerrOrizes School

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Dec.
Alarmed with a small caliber
rifle and a supply of cartridges,
a 12-year-old boy spread terrorIat
Mt. Carmel School, near Glen
gary, this county.
Slipping away from his home
unobServed with the rifle, the
boy purchased 100 cartridges and
proceeded to school. Officers who
were called to quell the dis
turbance were told the youth sud-
denly jumped from his seat and
began shooting through the
front door of the building.
The Washington times., 1930-12-04
T0kOn1n School Gets
Gas for Cafeteria

TAKCNEA PARK, Md, Dec. 4
The Takoma elementary school
will soon have gas for cooking in
its cafeteria and for other pur.
poses. The Washington Gas Light
Company is now connecting at
Maple Avenue the section on
Philadelphia Avenue between that
point and Takona Avenue. -
Besides supplying the school
and several residences along the
route, the additional main will
complete the hookup Of this vicin.
ity with other sections Of the
town. IN addition to the Philadel-
phia Avenue main under con.
struction, an additional line will
be run from that highway along
Holly Avenue to Hodges Lane.
The Washington times., 1930-12-04
CARD PARTY HELD

ROCKVILLE, Md, Dec. A
benefit card party, sponsored by
the Montgomery County Chapter
80, Order Of the Eastern Star,
was held in the new Masonic
Temple here. The committee in
charge consisted Of Mrs. Raleigh
Chinn, chairman; Mrs. Hugh r.
Thompson, Miss Helen Ramey,
Mrs. Lester Bogley and Mrs. Ed
ward s. Barnsley.
The Washington times., 1930-12-04
HdgerstOlDHr Plans
Health Department

HAGERSToWN, Md, Dec. A.
HagerStown will have a depart
ment Of health, Mayor Reuben
Musey has announced, which
will be organized and begin func-
tioning following a meeting Of
the city council tonight.
DR.. william D. Campbell, a
leading physician Of the city, and
States Attorney Harper Ballen.
tine win be members Of the
board.
The Washington times., 1930-12-04

shop Early for Christmas and avoid
the ruehl' a timely "ChPlStmas- Glfts
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
HUCHESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
NEWS

The school was entertained In as
sembly Wednesday, Feb. 4, with a
clever entertainment given by Miss
Jones room.
After the program the leaders OF
each grade we're presented their report
cards on the stage by the Principal
T. G. Martin.
The leaders were as follows:
FIRST GRADE
A. Class George Jonos-First
Lawn Shorter-Second
B. Glass Ethel Htonestreet- First
Kathryn Admas-Second
G. Glass Edward Buckler-First
Margaret Stonestreet-S Second
SECOND GRADE
A. Glass Dick Steffens-First
Arabelle Jenkins-Second
b. Class Perry Buckler-First
Frederick Jiguere- Second
THIRD GRADE
A. Class Chester Jones a n d
Ollie Tiled for
FIRST
Helen Beach-Second
B. Class Francis Padgett-First
Mary Nicholson Second
FOURTH GRADE
Mary Steffens-First
Inez Robey-Second
FIFTH GRADE
Thomas Chappelear and
Allison Roberts Tiled for
first place.
Polly Chesley Second
SIXTH GRADE
Jennie Herbert-First
Harold Wilkinson
Harry Messick Tiled for
secoud)
SEVENTH GRADE
William Gibbons-First
Helen Shadrick d
Cecilia Huntington Tiled
for second)
FRESHMAN CLASS
Geneva Jameson-First
Erms Jenkins-Second
SOPHOMORE CLASS
Bobby Bean-First
Edwin Adsms-Second
JUNIOR CLASS
Elizabeth Wolfe First
Lucille Robery-Second
SENIOR CLASS
Archie Jameson--First
Horace Smith-Second
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
OBITUARY

Mrs. Annie Wallace, 46 years Of age,
beloved wife Of Henry Wallace, do.
parted this life on Monday, February
3, following . stroke of paralysis.
A faithful wife, Ioveing mother
and a kind and sympsthic person.
She leaves to mourn their great loss,
devoted husband, eleven children,
Lawrence, Horace, Anna, Lucille
Frederick, Robert Herman, James
Roy, Edith, Frank, Sarah, Elinora
and Elizabeth. two sisters Edith Goats
and Lucille Smith, Of Baltimore, six
grandchildren and many friends.
Pallbearsrs were her i've sons, one
son-in-law, Sylvester Frederick, and
two friends, Richard johnson and
Richard Shivers.
Funeral services were conducted at
Christ Church, La Plata, Reverend
q. 81. Bogert officiating. Interment
Mt. Rest Cemetery. Mr.. Willie Robey
was the undertaken in charge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
GLAsvA P. T. A.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Glasva P. T. A. was held in the school
auditorium Thursday, February the
9th.
Four new members were enrolled
A committee was formed to make a
drive for larger enrolment.
The program committee reported
some interesting programs for the re-
mainder of the year.
Avery interesting program was rend-
dered by some of the High School and
Elementary girls. 1t consisted of a
Candle Light Pagent celebrating the
thirtieth birthday Of the National
Parent Teachers Association. A
silver collection of IS was donated as
birthday gift to the National P.T.A
Refreshments of sandwiches, cake
and coffee were served after the meet
ing.
Reporter
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
MAkTIN-MoRRIs

On Saturday, February 9Th, a very
pretty wedding took place at st. Steph
ems Church, Washington, when Miss
Dorothy Morris became the bride OF
DR.. George W. Martin.
The bride is the pretty and attractive
daughter of Mrs. Adelaide NJ. Morris
and the late S. Huston Morris, of this
County, She attended school at the
former McDonough Institute, and is q
graduate nurse of Providence Hospital.
DR.. Martin is now taking a special
course at John Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, and upon completing this
course, the young couple will leave for
Texas, where they will make their
home.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
4TH AND sTH DISTRICT ITEMS

Mr.. Leon Lloyd has recovered from
his injuries and has resumed his stud
les at Glasva.
Mrs. c. H. Lloyd and Mrs. A. r.
Middleton we're guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. E. X. Lloyd at Rock Point.
Miss Catherine Swami, OF Issue,
spent the weekend with her grand
mother, Mrs. C. Swami.
The Junior Glass, of Glasva High
School, attended the performance OF
The Merchant OF Venice" at Polls
on Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Hayden, OF Rock
Point, motored to Washington Sun
day.
Mrs. John Cooksey has returned
home after pleasant visit with her
daughter, in Washington.
Miss Mary Edith Farr spent the
weekend In Baltimore.
Mrs. H. E. Edwards is spending
sometime in Washington.
r. n
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
THE GUARANTEE IS
ON THE TOOL BOX
John Deere Wagon

and properly conferred. Skeins
are individually set by means
Of a special machine which
carefully measures the inside
of the skein and cuts the axle
to fit perfectly-proper pitch
and gather is assured; the John
Deere tracks perfectly and
pulls lighter than other wag-
ons. High-grade paints are
used.
Remember, John Deere
Wagons are longer-lived and
give better everyday service
money saving features for
every user.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

You get the benefit of nearly
q century of experience in the
successful manufacture of farm
equipment when you buy a
John Deere Wagon.
Wood stock is selected in the
forest and subjected to rigid
inspection through the process
of air-seasoning and assembling
of the wagon.
The workmanship represents
the best that skilled workman
and the most modern machinery
are. able to produce.
Wheels are extra strong, alb
solutely true in circumference
Insuact thia durable and li1l
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
IN MEMoRrAM

In sad but loving remembrance Of
our dear father, Samuel Marbury,
who departed this life at his home in
Pisgah, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1880.
His weary nights are over,
He has found sweet rest secure;
We do not wish you back, dear
father,
In this world of sorrow and woe.
But We hope to meet some day
On that bright and shinig shore.
BY his loving daughter,
Ollie Barbour.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The County Board of Education re-
quests bids on the construction Of a
new school building at Waldorf,
Charles Co.
The building is to include four class
rooms, assembly hall and toilets, and
to be constructed of hollow tile and
brick
Plans and specifications may be had
by applying to the office of the County
Board, La Plata, Nd.
Bids will be received until 1900 M.
Friday, Feb. q.
The Board reserves the right to re.
ject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board,
F. B. GwYNN,
County Superintendent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
Reporter
JANUARY TOBACCO SALES

The Maryland State Board of Agri-
culture reports the following summary
of returns from selling agents OF
leaf tobacco on or through the Balti.
more market for the month OF Nov
ember: Sold for producers first hand
l02 hogs heads of Southern Maryland
Tobacco weighing 60, 9oS at an average
price OF .230l cents per pound. This
is better than two cents per pound
more than the average price received
during the previous month of Decem-
Der.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
INDIAN HEAD ITEMS

Mrs. Louis X. Jones, wife OF Capt
Jones, U. s. NJ. c., spent last week.
end with her brother and sister-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Thomas.
Messrs Ralph and Richard Dement,,
sons of Mr. and Mrs. r. n. Dement,
were home for few days with their
parents The former goes to the Uni.
versity of Pennsylvania and the latter
to the University of Maryland.
Mr.. Garfield Jenkins returned from
Yorktown. Va, last Saturday, where
he has been experimenting the equip
ping OF new Laboratory for the Navy
Mine Depot.
Mr.. F. G. Thames, Of Goldsborough,
N. G., has taken over his new duties
as chemist at the Naval Powder Fact
ory Laboratory. He accepted the va
cancy which occurred by the death Of
Mr.. Jaeger.
Lieuts. Parsons and Murphy spent
last week at the Naval Powder Fact
DRY to study the manufacture of pow
der; they are now at the Naval Prov
ing Ground, Dahlgren, Va taking .
course in Ordnance.
Chief Pharmistist Mate Charles
Wood and family are now in Indian
Head. Mr.. Wood has just returned
from tour of duty in Honolulu. He
will take over the duties of Chief
Pharmistist Mate II. E. Gillette.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Duckett entertained
the Tuesday night Bridge Club. Mrs.
Fowler and Lieut.. Fullinwider won the
prizes.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. r. n.
Kray entertained at Bridge Lunch
con. Prizes were won by Mrs. Anna
Clifford and Mrs. T. C. Jenkins.
Mrs. William Matthews gave
Bridge Party Friday night. Mrs.
Harry WINS won first prize, Mrs. Al
len Funk, second; Mr.. Marvin Coster
end Mr.. w. W. Farnum first and Sec
ond.
Mrs. Rudolph Floyd gave Bridge
Luncheon on Saturday last, in honor
of her mother, who left for California
on Sunday.
Mss Nellie Livingston entertained
the Teachers Club Thursday evening.
Miss Farr and Miss Ruth Moon won
the first and second prizes.
N. ].
Mr.. ]. Robert Knott, of Indian Head,
has gone to San Juan, Porto Rico,
for four months where he is employed
by the Federal Bureau of Census. We
wish him much success.
The many friends of Miss Pendegast
will regret to learn of the death of her
mother, who died Wednesday, Janu-
airy 20, at her home in Cumberland
Miss Dorothy Knott, daughter of
of Mr.. r. Hugh Knott, of Indian Head,
is recovering from an operation for
appendicitis at Georgetown University
Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. j. W. Bense who has been visit
ing her sons in Orlando, Florida. and
Charleston, s.. c., has returned to her
home in Indian Head where she lives
with her daughter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14
TRINITY PARISH CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday, February 10th.
Trinity Church, Newport: Q a. M,
Sunday School; 10 a. m. Litany, Ante
Communion and Sermon.
Trinity Chapel. Old Fields:1.30 p. M,
Sunday School; 2.S0 p, M, Evening
Prayer and Sermon.
All are cordially invited to these
services,
J. Letcher Shovel, Rector.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

We are glad to learn that Mr.. Leon
jameson, of Faulkner, is recovering
from recent illness at Providence
Hospital, Washington.
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LOCAL BREVITIES
tCOntinued from Page ~

Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Turner spent
the weekend in Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Mrs. Catherine Posey and little
daughter, Mary Stone, spent Monday
in Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Mrs. Foster Reederi is visiting friends
in New York.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

the weekend in Baltimore.
Mrs. Foster Reeder is visiting friends
in New York.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. Leon
jameson, of Faulkner, is recovering
from a recent illness at Providence
Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Catherine Posey and little
daughter, Mary Stone, spent Monday
in Baltimore.
Mrs. Rosalie Bourn, of Montana, is
visiting Mrs. Adrian Posey at her
home 1.-THE Naples" near La Plata.
Miss Martha McGervey underwent
an operation on Thursday at the Eye
Ear and Throat Hospital. in Washing
ton.
Mrs. Slaton Wilson, of near La
Plata, visited friends in Washington
during the week.
Miss Louise Matthews gave delight
full Bridge party on Tuesday in honor
of Miss Julia Homer Wilson.
Mrs. James Wills entertained a
Bridge on Wednesday.
Miss Elizabeth Bouchet entertained
at Bridge on Wednesday last in honor
of Miss Naomi Ryon.
Miss Marguerite Jenkins, of near La
Plata, has gone to Buffalo to spend
several weeks with her brother Mr.
Frank Jenkins.
Mrs. Bruce Matthews gave a Bridge
party on Thursday for her sister Miss
Wilson, who is visiting her.
Misses Catherine and Margret Posey,
daughters of DR.. and Mrs. A. A.
Posey, of La Plata, spent the weekend
with friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Drinkard and
son, of Washington. visited friends in
the county last Sunday.
There will be the regular meeting of
the Nanjomoy P-T-A on Friday even
ing, February IA, at 1880 O'Clock in the
Baptist Hail. Cross Roads. Every
one interested is cordially invited.
''Cities of the Future with their
ky-touching buildings, remarkable
creations of man-this is the subject
OF an usual illustrated article of The
Washington Stars Magazine for Sun
day, February 10Th. But there are
score of other features in this same
Magazine Order your copy of next
Sundays Washington Star from your
newsdsaler today.
Honest 10 per-centTobacco Bed
Fertilizer carried in stock by R. V.
Norris. Call and see him Special
price for cash. Advt.
Teas that please
Lady Mary
Delicious either hot or iced
at your Grocers
Advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Mrs. Rosalie Bourn, of Montana, is
visiting Mrs. Adrian Posey at her
home 1.-THE Naples" near La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Honest 10 per-centTobacco Bed
Fertilizer carried in stock by R. V.
Norris. Call and see him Special
price for cash, Advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Teas that please
Lady Mary
Delicious either hot or iced
at your Grocers
Advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

There will be the regular meeting of
the Nanjomoy P-T-A on Friday even
ing, February IA, at 1870 O'Clock in the
Baptist Hall, Cross Roads. Every
one interested is cordially invited.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Miss Martha McGervey underwent
an operation on Thursday at the Eye
Ear and Throat Hospital. in Washing
ton
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Drinkard and
son, of Washington, visited friends in
the county last Sunday.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Misses Catherine and Margret Posey,
daughters of DR.. and Mrs. A. A..
Posey, of La Plata, spent the weekend
with friends in Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-14

Mrs. Slaton Wilson, of near La
Plata, visited friends in Washington
during the week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15

granddaughters Betty and Dorothy
Of Lima, came Thursday to spend a
few DAYS with Mr.. and Mrs. <. T.
Hollingsworth Friday being Sarah s
S4th birthday, a very happy day was
enjoyed. Mrs. Chas. Maynard OF
Stockport was also a guest.
Mrs Delmar Roberts and children
of Malta were Saturday and Sunday
visitors of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo Kennard.
Robert Dougan is better, after
having to go about on crutches for
a while, on account of having rub
bed blister on his heel, and al
most having blood poison in it.
Emmett Hooper and Miss Mary
Steele of Newark were week end
visitors of his uncle Jesse Hooper,
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Van Fossen
had as their Mothers day guests,
John McKitrick, wife and two chii-
dren, Ripley, w. Va; Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Van Fossen and daughter
Elizabeth of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Mary
Robert McKitrick and son Ivan Of
Hickory Ridge were callers in the
afternoon The McKitricks of West
Virginia report dry weather there,
so that the farmers can't get their
planting done.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Balm Of Utica
attended the funeral of his aunt.
Mrs. Belle Balm here, Saturday, and
remained until Sunday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15

and some other things, he will re
ceive slightly higher price for his
product. III he happens to be an
employe Of any of these industries
the new tariff may help him to keep
his job or get better one created
by expansion in that particular bust
ness
If, for instance, the consumer hap
pens to be producer of olive oil
the rates now agreed upon will en-
able him to sell his oil at 9 " cents
a pound more than at present. OF
course he can today furnish only
about one percent of the olive oil
used in the United States, so that
of the $12.000,000 more which con-
sumers will pay annually for that
product he will receive only about
$120,00O. The remainder will rep
resent a tax which all consumers
will pay in order to help him. The
collection of taxes in this way, of
course, may enable the government
to reduce some other levy and
thereby help the consumers. Then,
too, those consumers who are also
wool growers and clothing manufac-
turers should be able to pay more
for their olive oil out of the $780,
/ 100000 extra which the whole body
of consumers is expected TO pay for
clothing under the proposed sched-
ules.
But, somebody asks, out of what
! is the ordinary garden variety of
consumer going to pay the extra
charge on his canned tomatoes, shin
giles, onions. cement, shoes and
! household furniture? According to
the theory, he is supposed to benefit
so much from the prosperity OF
those who sell all these things that
he can pay the increase in prices
without selling it, Whether he does
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15

Penrose. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Hart
Strobe and three children of Ames
vile were also guests at the Pen
rose home
Mrs. VIM. Wymer, Miss Florence
and Miss Dorothy Geddes motored to
; Newark, where they met Miss
Evelyn Gibbons of Fredericktown,
who came to spend 10 days visiting
relatives here.
Rev. Van Voris of Roseville will
start a series of meetings at Tabor,
beginning next Sunday, May 49, a
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Mrs. l.. HI. Geddes wishes in this
way to thank all who sent her
cards, letters. flowers and candy,
during her stay at Bethesda hos
pital. They were certainly appre
ciated and enjoyed to the fullest ex-
tent.
AT James Price Home
A Mothers day dinner was enjoy
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Price, Sunday, when the following
people enjoyed the day together:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w Price and son.
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Price and three
children of the twin cities; Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Dawson. Westland; Oh
i've Abel and brothers Fred and
Floyd, Pennsville; Mr. and Mrs Ed
Raney and two children of Hickory
Ridge; Mrs. Fern Carpenter and
daughter of Triadelphia; Mr.. and
Mrs. Vernon Appleman and son and
Mrs. Jane Wagner of Crooksville
and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Muse of near
Stockport.
Jerome Wagner is very poorly
from kidney trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs Kenneth Startling
and baby of Chesterhill and Miss
Helen Startling of Columbus, spent
Sunday with their parents Mr. and
Mrs. Mart Startling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Hilaman and
son Teddy were Sunday visitors OF
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Roush and family of Watertown.
/ Raymond and Donald Dougan OF
Columbus were down Sunday and
spent the day with their parents Mr.
and Mrs. j. F. Dougan. They re
turned Sunday evening, accompanied
! by their mother, who will spend a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Click and
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Haskins and
daughter Dorothy were Sunday din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Berkley
/ Tracy, near Malta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reverdy Best and
two sons of White Pigeon and Mr.
and Mrs. Delmer Niceswanger and
children of Elliott were visitors OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Niceswanger,
Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Page Seven

or not is the crux of the whole tariff
question. Probably the average con-
sumer is far from convinced that
he does. Why, then, doesn't he
stop tariff increases, particularly
when they go to excess? The an
swer which political scientists usual
ly give to that is that each con-
sumer's share of the tax is small,
while each beneficiary's share is
large, so that the latter brings much
more pressure to bear for a tariff
than the former does against it.
Congress, which makes the tariff,
moves in accordance with the great
est pressure.
] Sometimes, of course, the great
body of consumers who have been
inarticulate during the making OF
the tariff develop a very big voice at
election time and congress is made
to regret its action. That is what
some political prophets are pre-
dieting will happen this year. But
whether congress misreads the po-
litical skies is not the important
thing. The big question is whether
1t misreads the economic needs of
the country; whether the total ben
efits of tariff taxes are greater than
the total cost 1t is not whether the
consumer will revolt, but whether
he ought to revolt Both possibili-
ties may usefully enter into the con-
siderations of members of congress
who will soon decide how much the
tariff is TO cost. Today most Amer
leans agree that some measure Of
hut a
ly most of them also agree that
some SUBMITS of protection-in-
deed, many SUBMITS in the present
Smoot-Hawley bill-are too steep
in price.-Christian Science Moni-