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The Washington times., 1931-03-16
NAVAL HOSPITAL
To Be RAZED
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The medical school at the Ma
val Hospital will be razed as the
first step in the building program,
for which Congress appropriated
$3,50O,000 at it's last session, dur
ing the coming summer months,
it was announced today.
While the school will be the
first structure to be razed, the
entire hospital establishment,
with the exception of the Of
ficers' and nurses quarters, is
slated to be replaced within the
next two years.
Both the hospital proper and
the school will be continued dur
ing the process of construction.
The school will be housed while
the new structure is in course Of
erection in the temporary build.
ings fronting on Constitution Ave
nue..
The new main building of the
Naval Hospital center will be
constructed in the shape of an
"H," and across its southern
end will be another rectangular
structure which will face the
Lincoln Memorial.
Funds for construction work
will be withdrawn from the Navy
hospital fund unless appropria-
tions are made by Congress, it
was said today. This withdrawal
has been authorized by Congress
to expedite the work.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
26BANKRUPTCY zoo At HEARING
INVESTIGATED ON FISH NETS

The Department of Justice and
the District Attorneys Office are
conducting an investigation of
the five-year-old bankruptcy of
the Commonwealth Finance Com
pany.
Senator Smith w. Brookhart
of Iowa, has called the matter to
the attention of the Department.
pointing out that there may be
some connection between the de
funct company, and c.. Bryan
Pitts, former head of the H. F.
Smith Co.. now under sentence of
IA years in connection with the
operations of that company.
According to Senator Brook
hart, the finance company sold
securities throughout the country
and had extensive dealings with
the Smith company while it
operated here.
In announcing he had asked
the Department of Justice to
look into the matter, Senator
Brookhart said that at the COM
ing session of Congress he will
insist on a further investigation
of the local commercial situation
by the Blaine subcommittee of
the Senate District Committee.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
COUNTY VOTES
$4,000 FOR
TURNPIKE
RosSIyn Business Men Win
Fight to Have Alexandra
Road Fixed; To ResurfaCe

ARLINGTON, Va, March 16.
Efforts of the Rosslyn Business
Mems Association to have the
county improve the historic Alex
andria- Georgetown Turnpike were
rewarded Saturday when the
Arlington supervisors voted to in
clude an item of $4,000 for the
purpose in the spring appropria-
ton.
Although this turnpike is one
of the most heavily Travelled roads
in the county, it has been in a
poor condition for many years.
RumOrS Delayed Work
Improvement of the road in the
past has been held up by rumors
that the Federal Government
planned to do away with a por.
ton of the lower Military Road,
running through RoSslyn. How.
ever, recent information from the
United States War Department
stated that there we're no such
plans for the next 10 years at
least.
Instead of improving the pres
ent road, the board voted to con-
struct an entirely new concrete
road over the present bed of the
road. This will cost approx
mately $4,000 while the drainage
system will probably cost $4,000.
Traffic COngested
Acting upon a petition of the
RoSSlyn Business Mems ASSocia-
ton the board also voted to abol-
iSh all-day parking in the business
section of Rosslyn. In the past
there has been much traffic COLI
gestion, due to double parking.
1t was the opinion of Sheriff
Fields that much of this conges-
ton could be done away with
through adoption of a two-hour
parking limit.
The board also voted an appro-
priation of $4,000 for, the pur-
chase of a fire rescue truck, with
full equipment. This truck,
which will be for use throughout
the county, will be housed in the
Jefferson district fire hall.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
YEGGMEN DROP
BUCKET Of COIN

RIDGLEY, Md, March 16
GN.SO.-Old-fashioned but sue
cessful methods were used today
by bank bandits who "blew" the
vault of the Bank of Ridgley with
a heavy charge of nitroglycerine
and escaped with $4,325 in cash
and securities.
Fire and burglar alarms that
burst forth in a bedlam of noise
Immediately after the blast
frightened the bandits who fled
after dropping a coal bucket full
of gold and silver, amounting to
about $500.
The men cut their way into the
bank with a high-powered torch,
severing three bars on the front
door.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16

ALEXANDRIA, Va, March Is.
More than 200 commercial fisher
men and anglers appeared before
the State Game Commission to-
day to present opposite views on
the controversy over nets in the
coves of the Potomac which are
the breeding grounds of the large
mouth black bass.
The rod and reel anglers say
that for every cent loss caused
the fishermen by the removing
of the nets they will gain three
by renting boats and selling bait
to Sportsmen.
The commission also is con-
sidering a petition which asks
that the trout season be curtailed
because of the drouth.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
NelU American Club
In Paris Is Dedicated

PARIS, March 16 QN.SD-
Hundreds of Americans attended
the dedication of the spacious
new American club located on the
outskirts of the Capital.
The club occupies the grounds
of the old Chateau de Sagneaux.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
EDUCATORS WILL MEET

A meeting of the Board of
Education of the District will be
held at the Franklin Administra-
tion Building, Wednesday at $3.50
p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
CHINA, HER TOPIC

Lady Dorothea Hosie, an Eng
lish woman who was born in
China, will lecture on China"
this week at the Y. w. C. A.
for the benefit of the work of
that organization in Uruguay.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
CONCERT TOMORROW

GAITHERSBURG, Md, March
16.-"Chick" Godfrey, the singing
marine; John and Harry Daw-
son, of Rockville, and Sammy
Wardell, violinist of Washington,
accompanied by Mrs. Howard
Blandy. will head the musical por-
ton of the musical and literary
program to be given by the Ep-
worth League, of Epworth M. E.
Church, tomorrow night at the
high school auditorium, according
to announcement made by Miss
Elizabeth Virts, president of the
league.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
of Tourist
Camp Car SOu0ht

Park police have asked CO.
operation of the Metropolitan
force in locating the owner of
an automobile which was parked
at the tourist camp March S by
a man who left and has not been
seen since.
From a receipt found in the
machine, police obtained the
name Alexandria c. Drozak.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
Mirrors ShOw Which
Cars in Garage Are
Parked by Women

YONKERS, N. Y, March IA
O.N.SO. A Yonkers garage
mechanic collected a tidy sum
from his coworkers over a
period of time by betting that
when he came to work in the
morning he could pick out
every car that had been parked
by a woman.
He was always right. Even
rearranging the cars did not
make him miss. Then his
system was revealed. The me-
chanic would simply look at
the cars rear-view mirror. If
it had been turned down to
reflect the drivers face. the
driver was a woman.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
% Arrested, 19 Ask
Trials in Rum Cases

Twenty-three persons were ar.
rested in Washington over the
weekend on liquor charges, and
10 of that number we're arraigned
in Police Court today.
No papers were made out for
four of them, while II demanded
a jury trial.
Frank Harris, and Ezekiel ste.
venson, both colored, pleaded
guilty to illegal possession and
each was sentenced to 80 days in
Jail or pay a fine of $50.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
Policeman Injured
As Machine Skids

Park Policeman A. L. Black
burn reported today that his
motorcycle skidded in Rock
Creek Park yesterday, injuring
his leg and bruising his body.
He was given first-aid treatment
at a drug store and remained on
duty.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
PLAN MASEFIELD PLAY

"The Locked Chest" a one-act
play by John Masefield, will be
presented by the Pierce Hall
Players at their annual meeting
on April 8. 1t will be directed
by Catherine Palmer Mitchell, of
the American Laboratory Theater
of New York.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-11-20
Clear Lake
BY r T CHRISTENSEN

Mr.. and Mrs. John Steeg OF Dris-
coll and Mrs. Steeg's cousin of New
Rockford spent Tuesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Olsen.
Mrs. Ernest Schoon and son re-
turned to Verona with her father
Tuesday. He had been visiting here.
Mrs. Alfred Olson spent Wednes-
day with Mrs. Henry Olson.
Mrs. j. w. Boyer was surprised
Wednesday evening by a number of
friends who gathered to help cele-
brate her birthday at her home.
Miss Jennie Waste and Bob Har-
grave had Wednesday evening supper
with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Christensen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selden Bryant and
daughter Betty spent Wednesday and
Thursday with Mrs. Bryant's sister,
Mrs. Dorothy Hargrave at Bismarck,
Miss Jennie Waste visited with her
parents near Wing Thursday evening
Christ Schoon and daughter Tillie
spent Friday at Bismarck.
Richard Clausnitzer, who was en-
ployed at the Allen Van Vleet farm
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during the summer, has returned to
his home at Bismarck.

during the summer, has returned to
his home at Bismarck.
MI. and Mrs. j. w. Boyer and son
Bobby were Bismarck callers Friday
going up to see physicians about
Bobby's arm.
Miss Jennie Waste, teacher of Clear
Lake school No. l attended the teach
ers institute at Wing Friday.
A. Ambers called at the L. B. Olson
home Saturday.
Miss Jennie Waste was shopping in
Bismarck Saturday.
Mrs. Carrie Nielsen and daughter
Hazel spent Saturday afternoon visit
Ing with Mrs. Christ Selland and Mrs
George Whitney.
Wayne Olson visited with Bobby
Boyer Saturday.
Ernest and Willie Schoon left Sun
day for Verona for q few days visit
Julius Klucksdal was a Sunday Wis.
itor at the Roy Smith home.
Miss Evelyn Thomas, who teaches
at Sterling, and Mrs. Edward Thomas
and son Donnie of Driscoll were Sun
day evening visitors at the Alder
Christensen home.
Willie Olson was a caller at the L
B. OlSon's Sunday.
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Aunt of Historical
Society Chief Dies

Mrs. l.. A. Weed, 57-year-old aunt OF
Russell Reid, superintendent of the
state historical society, died at her
home In Hannah Thursday, according
to an Associated Press dispatch.
Death was caused by a paralytic
stroke, which occurred more than q
year ago.
Mrs. Peter Reid, Bismarck, sister
of Mrs. Weed and mother of Russell
Reid, will leave Saturday for Hannah
to spend a week with her family. She
will drive as far as Lakota with her
son and the remainder OF the way
with relatives from Hannah.
Funeral services for Mrs. Weed
we're being conducted Friday.
Mrs. Weed leaves her husband; a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-11-20
for children who dislike spinach an

for children who dislike spinach and
carrots, and for parents who don't
like to compel their children to eat
them. The vitaminl- producing ma
terial contained in spinach and car.
rots, known as carotene, may soon be
supplied in the form of a powder or
pills, according to the American
Chemical Society. A new process
has been devised whereby this sub
stance can be produced in a highly
concentrated crystalline form at low
cost.
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THE BIsMARCK TRIBUNE. FRIDAY, NovEMBE 20, 1881

son, Arnold, Grand Forks: . daugh-
ter, Mary, and her father, Samuel
Balfour, both living at Hannah; and
| her relatives In Bismarck.
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MUST DIE IN CHAIR

Columbus. O., Nov. 20.-(R-His
last hope blasted by failure to win
executive clemency, Tilby Smith, 90
year-old Ashtabula truckman, must
die Friday night as the murderer. of
his wife, Clara.
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CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors for their kind assist
ance and sympathy during the be-
reavement of our beloved brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Eliason
and Family.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Eliason
-. and Family.
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New York.-Here is good news both
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-30

A mild Indictment, it is true, but still an indictment.
is that returned against Valley shippers of grapefruit by
Fred G. Rogers Of the Houston office of the u. S. bureau
of foreign and domestic commerce.
Charges made by Mr.. Rogers against Valley shippers
are TO the effect that they are not yet as conscious as they
should be Of the necessity of developing foreign markets.
That justification should exist for such a charge is
surprising. We had held the opinion that our Valley ship
ping interests were making every possible effort to de
velop new markets and were taking advantage Of every
possible bit Of assistance offered from every possible
source.
Department Of commerce officials state that on va
rlous and sundry occasions they have sent trade advices to
Valley shippers. advices received from foreign markets
telling Of a demand for Texas grapefruit.
In very few instances have Valley shippers displayed
by such inquiries.
Undoubtedly there are good reasons for such lack Of
interest. which IS probably inaccurately called a lack of
We al know that Valley shippers have had their
hands full tending TO the immediate present of their
business. is hard for a man who is working day and
night TO sell this seasons crop to become excited over a
possible market two or three years hence.
And yet, with a probable 5000 car crop coming on
the market within 2 few weeks and the prospect Of dou-
bic that crop the following year, it would seem time for
Valley shippers to bestir themselves about the markets
of the future as well as the markets of the present.
At the present time Texas grapefruit would seem to
have the edge on its competitors abroad. Texas grape
fruit Gin keep that edge only by going after that foreign
market and playingft up in such a manner that when the
European becomes sold on grapefruit as being an edible
necessity to his daily diet, he will demand Texas grape
fruit.
The average European, including the average resi-
dent of the British Isles. is a stranger to the succulent
deicacy which lies within the golden skin Of the grape
fruit. When he does become aware Of the tastiness Of
those luscious %globules, he is sure to become a good Gus
TONER, and that producing section which first gains him
as a customer will have gained a good customer. Your
average European makes a ceremony of eating and is an
Epicurean right.
The Valley is having its marketing troubles. but in
the midst Of those troubles we must lose sight of the great
objective to be gained by creating a demand for our
product in a potential market of no mean proportions.
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Quotations

positively expect that within
the next decade new sources or
energy will be opened up which will
put al the disposal OF mankind
everywhere power In unlimited
amounts.
-Nikola Tesla.
Greatness is always masculine. &c
Is always productive. recep-
tive. Always gives. receives. !
Emil Ludwig. |
Europeans bring their paintings.
music and manuscripts TO America,
not unlike a peasant woman bring
ing her milk and eggs TO the mar
ket.
Paul M0rand. French writer.
knowledge OF the vitamins Is
not modern. II is as old as prisons
and sailing vessels; older than
Columbus. and probably contem-
porary with Noah. 1t Is only the
name which is new.
DIR. Ruth F. Wadsworth-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-30

THE flowers went into cold
N water in a squat pottery vase.
Norma Tipped the cover from the
gate-leg table and opened it out
to its full size.
What could be keeping Chris 50
long? Perhaps she had started
now, would be there any minute.
Oh, Of course she must have
started.
Norma looked al her watch.
Five minutes past six. Luckily
1rk had been invited for seven
o'clock. Norma told herself that
II she would only be calm, take
things quietly, there would be
time enough. She'd do the vege-
tables. then set the table and try
TO steal q few minutes 70 freshen
up after the long day in the Office.
Firmly Norma held a potato IL
her left hand. bringing the sharp
pairing knife forward in a vindic-
tive slash. The knife slipped and
with a little cry Norma saw a
wavering line on crimson stain
her fingers. II wasn't a deep cut
Just another FIVE minutes of de-
lay hunting for gauze and adhe-
sire tape.
WELL" thought the girl philo-
sophically, "the foods here. /
don't know when il win be ready
or whether wen be able to eat
ID az all unless Chris shows up
pretty soon but at least It's here!"
She bound up the cut finger,
returned 10 the screened on
kitchen" and took up the pairing
knife again. The bandage made
her clumsy but she finished peel
ing the potatoes and covered
them with water. she was wash
ing lettuce when the downstairs
bell buzzed sharply.
Who in the world could that
be-?
The girl ran across the room.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-30
n r. THE
AnnlOerSdu
r NAVY BILL

on Aug. 1917. the Navy depart
ment's estimate OF $3.50. 900, 900 for
new destroyers TO combat the Gcrs
man submarine warfare was approx
ed BY Pres. Wilson.
Under the speeding-up plan ach
destroyer will be produced In about
half the time II took before the war.
That Is. 10 viii take from 10 20 II
months 10 build a destroyer instead
OF from l8 70 20 months.
AS this bill was being approved A
German submarine sank the Belgian
relief ship "KongSli" off the coast
OF Norway.
on this date also Capt. Giulio
Laurence OF the italian Aviation
record in a flight from Turin TO
Corps established a new worlds
record In a flight from Turin Co
Naples and return. $40 miles. The
flight took him 10 hours 80 minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-30

into the hall. and peered down
stairs over the bannister.
Someone % see you. Miss
Kent" The voice of Mrs. Haw-
thorne. the custodian. rose shrilly
from the entrance hall.
'Ill-Ill come down." the
girl agreed. II seemed the quick
est way 10 be rid OF the Interrupt
tlOn.
CHE reached the first floor. Mrs.
- Hawthorne had disappeared
but through the half opened door
OF the vestibule Norma glimpsed
a shadowy figure.
The girl went forward. "You
wanted % see mel" she asked.
There was a light in the hall
way but il glimmered dimly. Nor
ma saw that the stranger was a
large man, st0ckily built and in
clined 70 plumpness. Middle
aged. He wore a gray suit and
held a gray felt hat In n hand.
"Are you Miss Kent?" he asked.
The tone was crisp. formal.
YES"
There was an instant's pause.
The man glanced about, family
ill-at-ease. my name II Trav-
ers," he went on. "F. NJ. Travers."
He produced a card and handed Il
to the girl. There ~ a matter
on which I would like 10 talk TO
you. Miss Kent. II is-of con-
siderable Importance. Is there
some place not quite 80 public?"
Norma had been staring az the
card in her hand. Now she stared
at the stranger. But l don't
understand" she began.
The man interrupted.
II will explain" he said. 81
as I said l have come on a subject
! am sure will interest you. /
think you would prefer to hear
what / have 10 say in private"
The words had the precise effect
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The
Once O,er
By n I PHILLIPS

Education In Return for Vegetables
GA West Virginia college an
nounces that farm produce will be
accepted in payment OF students
tuition the coming year.-News
item.)
Letter from a boys father to the
college president.
Dear Sir.
I am DESTROYS OF sending my boy
Zeke to college this autumn and.
having read about your special Of
fer, / wish TO ascertain what IL
will cost me to fill him with learn
ing for the coming year. 1 am in
a position to pay for his education
in corn, oats. hay, potatoes or ap-
pies. and would appreciate an early
reply.
Lemuel B. zithersby.
The President replies.
Dear Mr.. Zithersby:
Since the faculty offer was made
public we have accepted SO many
potatoes for tuition that We will
have them on our hands for years
the potatoes, l mean. Conse-
quently We are compelled TO refuse
potatoes In payment Of tuition for
the present. We are also pretty
we'll fixed with apples. but I think
We could educate your son for the
freshman year for 800 ears of corn.
three loads Of hay and fifty bushels
Of oats. This offer is made in the
assumption the boy will not be
Very truly yours,
hard to educate.
Alonzo 3. ster Us. President.
The father agrees
Dear Sir:
Your proposition with regard to
tuition is acceptable TO me on the
whole, although I think you are
hornswoggling me out Of an extra
load OF hay. taking into considera-
ton that Zeke Is a smart boy and
will be easy 10 educate. lie hates
examination, however, and if you
would take a chance and admit
him without the usual tests /
would be willing 10 throw in six
crates Of eggs and a Thanksgiving
turkey.
Hopefully yours.
Lemuel B. Zithersby
From the president.
Dear Mr.. Zithersby:
So many parents have sent me
Thanksgiving turkeys that I am
compelled TO refuse further offer
ings. but everything will be okey
If you will send me the equivalent
in nuts, celery, cranberry sauce
and mince pie. Sincerely,
Alonzo B. SterkeS.
p. SHOULDN'T you make it sew
en- crates Of eggs?
TIE matter Is closed.
Dear President:
All right. You get seven crates
OF eggs and the "fixinsr mention
ed. Zeke will report opening day.
Give him the best education you
can for the vegetables and produce
involved.
Lemuel 3. Zithersby
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-30
Bystanders Who Somehow Never
Get Shot in Crime Waves

DF1NnAA0GA6 WIN EOAtAtAibN 4NGNNA
Get Shot in Crime Waves
Merchants who sell pistols
promiscuously.
2-Movie magnates who flood the
country with crime pictures.
3-Movie censors who let the pic
lures pass.
4EShyster lawyers who will take
any case. regardless Of the COM
munity's best interests.
5|udges who let gunner off
with light fines.
6-Political bosses who interfere
with the proper punishment or
crooks in the courts.
Politicians and retired police
captains with a half interest in
disreputable speakeasies.