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The Washington times., 1931-04-18
5 LOSE $4,000
To z BANDITS

BALTIMORE, April 18 (IN.SO.
Jewelry worth $4,000 which C.
Wilbur Miller, his three daugh-
ters and Miss Peggy Chew Stew
art wore to the opera last night,
today were in possession of two
youthful bandits who held up
their automibile in secluded
Green Spring Valley and stripped
the valuables from their fingers
and neckS.
Stopped on Drive
Miller is president of the Davi-
son Chemical Company and was
driving Miss Stewart to her val
ley estate when the bandits au-
tomobile blocked their car on the
Stewart driveway.
They were forced at pistol
point to turn over their jewelry.
One of the bandits started to
strip off the jewelry they didn't
surrender but became frightened.
His accomplice took up the
job, pulled off the necklaces and
rings and relieved Miller of his
watch and wallet.
Fired Three Shots
The bandits fired one shot
when they stopped the Miller
limousine and fired two more at
the rear tire when they ordered
the occupants into the Stewart
home.
Their abandoned automobile
was found later by police.
Miller was accompanied by his
throe daughters, Edith, Nancy
and Grace, Miss Stewart and his
chauffeur.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
Marine Corps Denies
Captain Wood Is Slain

Marine Corps headquarters to-
day received a cablegram from
Managua denying rumors that
Capt. John C. Wood had been
killed. Stories from Nicaragua
previously had listed "Lieuten-
ant Wood" as being killed, and
this gave rise to fears that Cap
tain Wood had fallen.
The cablegram received today
said that Captain Wood is "in
good health on duty in eastern
area" Captain Woods mother,
Mrs. Johnston Smith, is a resident
of Washington.
COLON, Panama, April 18
0.N.S0 The U. S. S. Rochester,
which arrived here after unload
ing relief supplies at Managua,
will probably proceed to Puerto
Cabezas today to join the three
naval ships already in the Mica
raguan waters to fight threatened
bandit attacks.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
ROYAL VISITORS
ESCAPE POMP

Prince TakamatSu and his bride
were free of official pomp today
for the first time since their ar
rival at the Capital Wednesday
and devoted the day to sight
seeing just like ordinary folk.
Tonight the Japanese royal
hOneymOOners will be the guests
at a dinner in their honor by
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Adams. They will spend tOmOr-
row resting and at night will at
tend an informal dinner at the
home of the Japanese naval at
tache, Capt. ShOsuke ShimOmura
At the Naval Academy at An
napoliS yesterday they caused a
precedent to be set when Capt.
c. P. Snyder, superintendent,
granted amnesty to all midship-
men who were to be punished
that day for infraction of the
strict discipline of the institution.
This was done at the Princes
request in accordance with a Gus
tom in Japan whenever members
OF the royal family visit the
Japanese naval and military
schools.
During their informal outing
today the Prince and Princess
planned to call on Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson. widow of President Will
son, who visited Japan last year.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
U. S. Attitude Causes
Alarm in GERMANY

BERLIN, April 18.-News that
the American Government had
decided to withdraw armed pro
lection from American residents
OF bandit-infeSted Nicarag
caused a genuine sensation in
Germany today.
Because of large German inter
ests in the Central American ma.
ton and the fact that America
has always been looked upon as
unofficial protector" of foreign
residents and business in Mica
ragua, newspapers gave wide
prominence to the story, but of,
.flcialS were reticent to comment
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
NO Nicaragua Protection
Policy May huolue u. S.

drawal of marines from Nicaragua
and Haiti.
1t was condemned by others.
Representative Hamilton Fish
(R.) of New York, for instance,
said he was "digusted."
Senator Borah, chairman of the
Senate Foreign Relations Com.
mittee; Senator Norris, leader of
the Senate Progfessives: Senator
La Toilette of Wisconsin, Senator
Walsh CD of Montana, and
others identified with the progreS,
sive faction, expressed SatiSfac
ton. Borah said:
II take it that this is a step
tOw,.rd our getting out of Mica
ragua. In that view, 1 am in
hearty accord. Our marines
have been in Nicaragua for
FL years. We have set up
governments, taken down gov
ernments, and run govern
mentS.
Let Them Alone
81 am in favor of the Mica
raguanS having any kind of
government they want, chang
ing it as often as they want,
and in the manner they want.
We ought to get out and stay
out"
The ranking Democrat on the
Foreign Relations Committee,
Senator Swanson of Virginia
however, took a more cautious
position.
"The information sent by the
State Department to the Ameri-
can legation at Managua, that
American citizens who remain
in the interior of Nicaragua
cannot expect governmental pro-
lection. presents serious Situa-
ton. 1 would not like to COM
nit myself as to the wisdom of
this policy at this time."
Investments Heavy
American investments in Mica
ragua are fairly extensive, al
though mostly confined to the
two coast lines, where the State
Department has indicated protec,
ton will be afforded.
Roughly, American firms and
individuals have some $25 100000
invested in plantations, business
houses, etc, two-thirds of which
are on the east coast.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
With Rule Waived,
Dog to Ride Plane

Waving it's rule forbidding ami
mails from flying in its passen-
ger planes, the Eastern Air.
Transport will carry Buddy, q
dog who acts as guide for Nor.
ris S. Frank. blind managing di-
rector of "The Seeing Eye" and;
his master from Newark to Wash.
ington tomorrow. .
Mr.. Frank, who has been in
New York attending the world
conference for work Of the blind
will address another conference
for the blind here. ''The Seeing
Eye" is a school for training dogs
as guides for the blind. 1t fur
nishes dogs for sightless persons
and is sponsored by popular sup
port,
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
SANDING Denounced
BY U. S. Official

PHILADELPHIA, April 18
QN.SO Augustine Sandin
Nicaraguan rebel leader, was de.
nounced today before the thirty.
fifth annual meeting of the Amer.
1can Academy of Political Science
by Walter C. Thurston, chief of
the State Department Division of
Latin-American Affairs.
He blamed Sandino for the
present wave OF outlawry on the
east coast of Nicaragua, in which
a score or more of Americans and
foreigners have been killed, caus
ing the American Government to
send three warshipS to that coun-
try. Mr.. Thurston said:
ut is an irOnical commentary
upon the unequal struggle be-
tween truth and propaganda
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
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full expression to what he con
ceived to be the duty of the
United States under the Monroe
Doctrine in a speech in 1927. He
said:
"The person and the prop
erty of a citizen are part of
the general domain of the
nation, even when abroad. The
fundamental laws of justice
are universal in their applica-
ton. These rights go with the
citizen. Wherever he goes these
duties of our Government must
follow him."
AS Concerns BritOnS
There have been few more
positive commitments by any
President concerning the Gov,
ernment's intention of putting
the flag behind the citizen.
Other governments have ma,
tionals and property interest in
Nicaragua and throughout Cen,
trail America.
Should the Nicaraguan rebels
kill some of these foreigners or
destroy their property, British,
for example, there might arise
an incident that would be ex-
ceedingIy embarrassing to this
Government.
British policy is nOtOriOusly in
tent upon protecting British
rights wherever located. French
policy is similarly positive.
Secretary Stimson's announce
ment met with a varied reception
on Capitol Hill. where many
hours have been consumed in de-
batting the marine occupation OF
Nicaragua.
Fish Is "Disgusted"
Generally, the new policy was
hailed with satisfaction by those
elements which have always op'
posed American intervention in
Latin America, and which agi
tated increasingly for the with,
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
Americans QuitMcaragua
As Rebels Advance

that this petty chieftain,
SchOOled in Outlawry and dedi-
Gated to rapine and destruction,
should have assumed the pro-
portions of a hero, even of a
defender of the vestiges of SOW
eringty in an invaded republic.
Turning to Sandino'S claim
that his only purpose is to drive
the marines from Nicaragua,
and not loot, ThurstOn recalled
that last February the Amer
ican Government announced a
program for the gradual with
drawal of the marines by next
June, and complete withdrawal
after the elections there in
1882"
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
1900 Chicks Perish
As BrOOder Burns

Fire early today destroyed 1900
baby chickens in the brooder at
the Rockville Poultry Farm, near
Rockville, Md
A neighbor turned in the alarm
and members of the Rockville
Fire Department arrived at the
scene after the flames had de-
stroyed most of the building. B.
w. Kohl manager of the farm,
estimated the damage at $500.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
Church Help Asked
In Cleanup Campaign

Because churches exert 6 great
er influence over the public than
any secular agency, in the opinion
of the Wa, .1ington clean up cam
paign committee, the committee
has requested every minister in
the city to bring the campaign
to the attention of their congre-
cations from the pulpit before or
during the drive. The campaign
begins Monday and ends May 18.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
Shdd Fishermen
Having Good Luck

Alexandria shad fishermen re-.
port the best fishing in the lower
Potomac for several years. Gill
ing net fishermen are making
large haulS and Steve Davis, the
last of the local fish runners, is.
making daily trips from the fish
ing grounds to the local and
Washington fish markets.
The hard rains last month
washed much of the salt water
out of the river and relieved the
fishermen from the fear of hav.
ing their nets destroyed by crabs.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
Alexandria Credit
Men Meet MOndGy

The fourth annual meeting of
the Alexandria Retail Credit AS
sociation will be held Monday:
night at it's office, 1O4 South
Washington Street, Alexandria.
Officers for the coming year will
be elected.
The association now claims to,
have credit reports on 10000 per-
sons living in the city and the,
neighboring counties.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
TAKOMA P. T. A. PARTY

The Parent-Teacher Association
of the Takoma Park Elementary
School will give a card party Tues
day, April 81. at the school at 8
p. m. Proceeds will be devoted to
welfare work. Mrs. Arthur @.
Tool and Mrs. E. j. Hurdle are
in charge of arrangements.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
7 SHOP KILLING
CLUE FAILS
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however. will continue their task
of showing the pictures to all of
the witnesses in the hope identi-
fication can be made.
Both of the T Shoppe bandits
were yong men. Their faces were
concealed with black rubber
bathing caps. Detectives will take
the pictures to a downtown drug
store to determine if these are
the men who purchased similar
caps a few hours before the rob-
berry, explaining that they were
going swimming in a hotel pool.
This has been a banner week
for the detective bureau. starting
when Albert Baker, confessed
slayer of his wife, Mary Baker,
walked into headquarters and sur
rendered himself.
Capture of Seven
Next came the capture of Al
bert Owens. who confessed that
he was one of the bandits who
held up street car a month ago
today. He charged that his uncle,
Gary Owens, was the man who
shot the motorman. James H
Lane. Gary was arrested, but has
denied any part in the crime.
The detective bureau also broke
up a plot to loot the disbursing
office of the District Building of
$130,000 payroll, taking the two
plotters into custody at a down.
town hotel. The two suspects
were held for a preliminary hear.
ing on April "a in Police Court
Yesterday,
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
BROTHERHOOD TO MEET

DR.. Louis Kaplan. director of
the Board of Jewish Education
of Baltimore. and Judge Nathan
Cayton, will be the speakers,
Monday night at a meeting of
the Brotherhood of the Adas
Israel Congregation, Sixth and /
Streets Northwest.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
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Is standing by. The cruisers
Memphis and Sacramento are
also in that vicinity, ready to
defend the port.
Marine planes have been dis
patched repeatedly from Puerto
Cabezas to bomb rebel sectors.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
CITIZEN FORUM TO MEET

The Citizens Forum of Colum-
bia Heights will meet at the
Wilson Teachers College, Eleventh
and Harvard Streets Northwest,
Tuesday at 8 p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
MISS MARROW A NOTARY

Miss Pearl NARROW, of F'airland,
near Silver Spring, Md, was TO-
day appointed by Gov. Albert C.
Ritchie, of Maryland, as a notary
public in Montgomery county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-15
EUREKA ADDS
new EQUIPMENT
Two. Pressing Machines And
Two Delivery Trucks
Are Added

Prompt and efficient service has
been the aim Of the Eureka Clean
ers and Dyers since their establish
ment In Brownsville, Marcel Sauber,
proprietor. states.
In line with this ideal Of service.
the plant has recently added 10 its
equipment with the installation Of
two new pressing machines. Two
new delivery trucks have also been
put in operation. enabling the Eur
eka 70 give fast service. calling for
and returning your garments.
A bachelor laundry service Is
q Eureka feature. and unmarried
men can have their socks. shirts.
underwear and handkerchiefs laun-
dered here efficiently AZ a moderate
price.
Phone number Of the Eureka Is
1882.
A call viii prove 10 YOU the SER
vice rendered and the high quality
OF work done by this establishment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-15
BOWLING IS
POPULAR HERE

Bowling has become a popular
recreation IN Brownsville since
installation Of the Campbell alleys.
The alleys have filled q long felt
reed-a place Of business men o
exercise regularly.
The alleys are among the best
In South Texas n nave been pa
tronized literally.
Although bowling Is essentially a
winter sport, many people continue
to play the game through the sum-
me- The Brownsville Ten-Ptn
League comes 70 an end this
Thursday. with Doc EeTlin certain
70 capture individual honors. and
Brownsville Tailoring sure to take
first in team play Numerous 7rizes
Will Be distributed among the
teams and individuals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-15
GOOD SEEDS
NECESSARY

The valleys chief industry Is
farming. and therefore good seeds
are virally important no this sec
ton" SAYS s. z. Groves OF Groves
az Company. Brownsville.
Integrity Of the dealer Is doubIv
important in the ss-d business. for
no seeds are guaranteed. When one
purchases seeds he has 10 trust IN
the Judgment and honesty OF the
dealer. An unscrur glous dealer can
easily sell poor seeds and get away
with IL for there Is no comeback
Groves g. Company has ordered
new seeds for the coming season.
We have ordered seeds only from
reputable firms OF long standing.
Groves states. We have selected
seeds which have proven them
selves best adapted 10 Valley con-
ditions which We ourselves would
use II We we're planting"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-15
RMA CORRECT
CREDIT info
Local Association Aids
Merchants For Many
Years

The Retail Merchants AsSocla-
ton OF Brownsville was the first
organization OF its kind to open In
the city. and for many years has
efficiently furnished local mer-
chants with credit information and
has collected bad accounts and hot
checks"
Miss Bernadine Price Is secretary
and active head OF the Retail
Merchants here. The local r. NJ. A.
Is affiliated with other similar as
sociations IN every valley town.
and with the national association
With these numerous connections,
exceptional service can be main
tanned.
The association IS located II the
Seabury-G George : Taylor Building.
Elizabeth and Ninth. The offices
are on the second floor. Telephone
numbers are 443 and 444.
The organization has a large
membership. practically every lead
ing merchant IN Brownsville be
longing TO the r. NJ. A
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-15
WELLER OPENS
MEAT MARKET
Service Station and IGA
Grocer Offers Added
Service

Weller's Service Station. located
on the corner OF N. Elizabeth where
IL joins state highway No. 4, has
long been one OF the leading es-
adjustments OF It's kind in Browns
vile.
Operated by VIM. Q. Weller, the
station Is also an I. q. A. grocery,
and handles nationally advertised
brands OF merchandise.
The Most Convenient Place 70
Shop Is Weller's slogan, and plenty
Of parking space Is always avail
able.
A meat market has been install
led recently, with j. NJ. Camera in
charge of this department.
Weller's Service Station features
the best gasoline and oil on the
market, does tire repairing. and
gives curb service on bottled
drinks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-15
CITY PRINTING
COMPANY BEST

The Brownsville Printing Com
pany. 1888 Elizabeth. specializes IN
quality prin---.
Owned ana operated BY A. p.
Viduarri. the Brownsville Printing
Company Is located in the very
heart OF the business section. on
the main business street.
The shop has installed the mNt
modern OF equipment. and Mr..
Viduarri has had years OF expert
ence in the printing business.
Satisfaction IS guaranteed. Work
is delivered promptly.
No printing JOB Is too small. and
none Is TOO large. Anything from :
calling card 70 a newspaper can
be turned out BY the Brownsville
Printing Company.
For further Information. tele-
phone $50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-15
NEICHBORHOOD
STORE PLEASES

Advantages Of the neighborhood
grocery store are many" states 0.
Rangel, proprietor OF the o. Ran
gel Grocery at l4th and Monroe
streets.
Housewives In particular feel
these advantages. People dealing
with a neighborhood store are never
bothered with the parking problem
frequently encountered in the down.
town sections. Articles can be OBJ
tanned or short notice without a
trip TO the city. Nor Is II necessary
to change a house frock for a trip
to the city when one deals with the
neighborhood grocery
The Rangel store carries q full
line Of staple groceries and cold
meats.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-15
MATTRESSES
Are REBUILT

Good mattresses are essential 70
comfort during the warm summer.
and the Gonzalez Furniture a.
Mattress company. l4th and Mon
roe. is in a position 10 fill that
need.
Tie firm ha Snew mattresses and
also specialiZes III rebuilding old
mes. a lumpy mattress can be re-
built into a soft, comfortable r az
a minimum OF expense.
The concern also carries q full
line OF furniture. At present 10 Is
specializing in q summer line az
vickers and light woodwork.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-04-23
SWANTON

The people of this community are
very sorry to learn of the death Of
Mrs. Charles Rexrode, of Crellin. Mr.
and Mrs. Rexrode were former resi-.
dents of this place, moving to Crellir
about a year ago. Mrs. Rexrode has
a large circle of friends and acquain'
tances in this community.
The Ladies' Aid of the Swanton U
B. church have beautiful ginghan
quilt completed to be given away. The
date will be announced later.
Arthur Friend and family, of Terra
Alta spent the weekend with rela.
tives here.
Miss Frances Sweitzer, of Pied
mont, is spending few days here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Sweitzer.
Misses Ildra Friend and Nina
Sweitzer attended the All Rally hello
in Oakland last Saturday evening.
Guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Jerry Sweitzer on Sunday were Lloyo
White and Goldie and Winifred SWEET.
ger, of Cumberland; Mr.. and Mrs. Car
Lohr and Lawrence Hinebaugh, Deer
Park, and Misses Virginia Lam an6
Rosalie Click, of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Thrasher, Of
Deer Park, were guests. of Mrs. Stella
Friend on Sunday.
All. Friend is spending a few days
with his brother, J. G. Friend.
We are pleased to note that Mil.
fred Glass is able to be back home
after spending several weeks in q
hospital at Davis, W. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Lohr announce
the birth of daughter, on April IL
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-04-23
LY N d A L E

Miss Alma Beckman, of Washing
ton, is home for short vacation.
William Vonnersdale, who was en-
ployed at John Moons, left on Thurs
day.
Miss Alice Beckman, of Loeb Lynn,
was visiting Misses June and Nina
Fulmer last week.
Preaching service here at the regu-
lar hour next Sunday.
Singing at the school house on next
Tuesday evening.
Miss Vera Swain spent the week
end with Miss Mary Sisk at Loeb
Lynn.
Among the visitors at Mr.. Isaac
Beckman's on Sunday were Mrs. Hur-
ley Miller, Miss Grace Mason, of Ma
son; Mrs. Nora Swiers and daughters,
Loeb Lynn, and Walter Schlossnagle
and family.
Charles Beckman and family, of Mt.
Lake Park; Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel
Beckman, of Swallow Falls, were Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Beckman
on Sunday.
Isaac and Elwood Beckman have
moved their saw mill to Hartmons-
vile, West Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-04-23
MAY DAY PROCLAIMED BY
PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR
Entire Nation To Observe May
AS Child Health Day

A call for the nationwide observ-
ance of May Day-the first day of
May-as Child Health Day, has been
made in special proclamation by
President Hoover.
Governor Richie, in a proclamation
duly signed and carrying the Great
Seal of the State of Maryland, has
designated the day as Child Health
Day throughout Maryland, and has
directed that it be devoted to further
ing the health and well-being of moth
ers and growing children throughout
the State. A similar call for Balti-
more City has been issued by Mayor
Broening.
In all of the arrangements for Child
Health Day, emphasis is placed upon
community responsibility for secur-
ing for every child his right to health
and happiness, and proper care and
guidance for one day only, under
the auspices of the State Committee
for Child Health Day, to interest the
fathers and mothers and other grown
ups in the need for regular medical
supervision for all children; for pro-
lection against communicable diseas-
es; for special care for those who are
handicapped; for adequate recrea-
tional facilities and for protection
against unfavorable surroundings.
In the counties the day will serve
as the starting point for the annual
series of child health conferences for
the examination of children who will
reach school age this year, in prepara-
ton for their admission to school in
the fall. The schedules for these con-
ferences are being arranged under the
joint direction of the county superin-
tendents of schools, the county health
officers, the Bureau of Child Hygiene
of the State Department of Health
and the parent-teacher associations.
The aim of the examinations will be
to find out what the children may
need in the way of dental or medical
care, and to encourage the parents to
have the corrections attended to, so
that the children may enter school
free from handicapping conditions.
There will also be special May Day
exercises, athletic contests, games,
plays and pageants, in which the chill
dren will take a leading part. The
Maryland Committee for Child Health
Day consists of the directors of State,
City and county department of health
and of education, with representatives
of all organizations interested in the
health and well-being Of the children
of the State. The chairman of the
committee is DIR. ]. H. M. Knox, Jr.,
Chief of the Bureau of Child Hygiene
of the State Department of Health.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-04-23
Thieves Enter SmOkehOuse and
Carry Off Meat

Thieves entered the smokehouse Of
Mr.. Richard H. Friend, of Blooming
Rose, on Wednesday night, April Is,
and stole eight hams and one Shout
der, four of the hams belonging to
Mr.. Friend, and the balance belonging
to his son, Houston Friend.
Entrance to the house was gained
by tearing off a board that was
nailed over the door. No arrests have
been made, and other farmers are
warned to be on the lookout for the
culprits,