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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-07-23
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
NOTES OF INTEREST


Mr.. C. E. Sharps was at Kingwood
Thursday on business.
Mr.. William Winterberg, Grants
vile, was here on business last Thurs
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Martin and
daughter Maxine returned Monday
from a short trip to Akron and Cleve-
land, Ohio.
Rev. Thomas J. Stanton, Of Cations
vile, Nd, spent a few hours in Oak
land Tuesday with Mrs. j. M. Stanton
and family.
Mrs. Oliver Nethkin, of Baltimore,
is spending few days with her faith
er, Mr.. Richard Maroney, and other
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Lancer have
taken an apartment in the home OF
Mrs. Harry L. White, where they are
now residing.
Roger Maroney, who has spent the
past ten months or more in Leonard
town, Md, and Washington, D. c.,
visited relatives in Oakland over the
weekend.
DR.. Fred. Williams, of Cumberland,
visited his sister, Mrs. w. w. Grant,
in Oakland, yesterday afternoon for
a short time, returning to Cumber-
land last night.
Mrs. Harry L. White will continue
to take orders for the Home Laundry,
of Grafton, w. Va, which business
was conducted for a number Of
months by her husband, before his
demise.
Rev. and Mrs. D. M. Funk and two
children, of near Cincinnati, O., ar
rived in Oakland Monday evening
and will remain here as guests Of
Mrs. Funk's mother, Mrs. John o.
Thayer, for some time.
Judge and Mrs. George Stewart
Brown and their son, the latter law
student at Harvard, are occupying
their summer home south of Alta
mont, the family having arrived in
Oakland few days ago.
Mrs. John Howard Hopkins, Laurel,
a former resident of Oakland, and
Miss Katherine Taylor, of Baltimore,
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wilson of the Park, motored
to their homes Tuesday.
Miss Mary Virginia Wilson, who
spent several weeks in New York as
the guest of her brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Keister, has
arrived to spend the summer with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson,
Mt. Lake Park.
The regular monthly All club radio
broadcast will be held Saturday, Aug
:, ust 1, from 1890 to 1870 p. m. Sub
jects of interest to All club members
will be discussed by specialists. Musi-
cal selections will be played by the U.
S. Marine Band.
Rev. James E. Connell, of Washing
ton, D. c., was here a day or two this
week where he visited Rev. FIR. Nc
Weigh, who recently returned from a
hospital in Cumberland where he had
been for short time receiving treat
ment for injuries suffered in an auto
mobile accident.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-07-23
Misses Gertrude and Norma Casteel
are visiting relatives in Fairmont.

are visiting relatives in Fairmont.
Mrs. J. G. Mealy is spending week
in Cleveland, Ohio, the guest of her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Loomis are
spending two weeks with relatives in
New Comerstown, Ohio.
Mr.. Lawson L. Loar, of Clarks-
burg, West Va, spent Sunday in Oak
land as a guest at the Loar home.
Miss Catherine Moon, who spent the
past three months with relatives in
Merchantsville, N. j., has returned
home.
Mr.. Joseph E. Harmed was in Fair
mont, West va, where he addressed
a class in botany at the summer nomal
school.
Mr.. Bernard Faherty, Clarksburg,
w. Va, is visiting at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Faherty,
on Oak street.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Stemple and son
Billie, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Daw-
son spent the weekend in Clarksburg
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hall, of Fair
mont, spent the weekend here the
guests of Mrs. Halls mother, Mrs.
Margaret Casteel.
DIR. and Mrs. Dana Moore, of Lo-
gan, W. Va, spent last week here as
guests of the formers parents, DR..
and Mrs. A. Moore.
The Ladies' Aid Society of St.
PauPs NJ. E. church will conduct a
supper in the Parish House on We'd
nesday, August IL.
Mrs. Elizabeth Singleton, Parkers-
burg, W. Va, spent Saturday and
Sunday here with her sister, Mrs. J.
W. feathers.
Mrs. Margaret Casteel is entertain
ing the Ladies' Aid Society of st.
Paul's M. E. church at her home on
Fifth street this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Maroney and
niece, Edna Newan, of Baltimore,
are spending ten days. vacation with
relatives and friends in Oakland.
Mrs. Emma Reppard returned to
Middlebourne, w. Va, Tuesday after
having spent the past ten days here
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Butt.
Miss Virginia Giessman, who spent
several weeks in Newport, KY, with
Rev. and Mrs. D. M. Funk, returned
to her home here Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dinterman and
son Paul, of Walkersville, Md, were
recent guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. A.
Shilke, returning to their home on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Immohr Hammill and
child, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Harry
McComas, of Frederick, are visiting
at the home of DIR. and Mrs. Henry
W. McComas, Second street.
Rev. and Mrs. w. E. Waybright, of
Red House, will leave on Monday by
automobile for a tour of the west, ex-
pecting to visit points on the Pacific
Coast and Yellowstone Park before
their return, which will be the latter
part of August. During their abb
sence, Rev. E. Roy Hauser, pastor of
the Clearfield (Pa.) Lutheran church,
will conduct services in the Red House
church.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-07-23

"The Hope of the World" by Judge
Rutherford; greatest RADIO hook-up in
history. About four hundred stations
July 26th, IL to 1 o'clock noon, EST.
Advertisement 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-07-23

WILL the world again see good
times or is civilization doomed? Hear
a clear crisp, straightforward pre-
sentation of this subject via your ra-
dio, July 26, IL o'clock noon to 1 o.
clock Advertisement 1t.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
COMMISSIONERS OK.
CONDEMNATION BILL
Unfavorable Report, However, Is
Sent to Congress on Proposal
for Special Kosher Inspectors.

The Commissioners sent to Congress
yesterday the draft of a bill to give
more power to the Board of Condem-
nation of Insanitary Buildings. together
with favorable report on bill to in
corporate the National Society. Army
OF the Philippines, and an unfavorable
report on bill to employ special in
spectors for kosher meat.
Under the present law PROPERTY
owner may take the District to court
ana receive an award or force a COM
promise on worthless building. The
proposed bill would empower the board
to compel property owners to raze
buildings which have deteriorated more
than SO per cent of their restoration
value, and to force repairs to insanltarv
dwellings and installation of sanitary
plumbing conveniences in buildings
condemned by the board which are in
sanitary, but have not deprecated as
much as so per cent.
The Commissioners reported on the
kosher inspection bill that they could
not recommend employment of meat in
spectors on other than health grounds
They reported, however, that they
would not oppose a provision giving the
inspectors now maintained at private
expense police authority.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
|F|VE BILLION RELIEF
bill is APPROVED
Senate Banking Subcommit-
tee Returns Favorable Ac-
ton With Reservations.
The s5,oooooo,oOo Reconstruction

The s5,O0O,OOO,OO0 Reconstruction
Corporation proposed by President Hoo
yer to assist economic recovery was
voted a favorable report by the Senate
banking subcommittee last night after
a tWo-and-on -half-hour executive seS-
sion, concluding four days of hearings.
Certain provisions of the plan will be
revamped, Senator Walcott, chairman,
announced. He did not divulge the ma
ture of the alterations.
Prompt action on the huge relief
measure has been promised by congress
sional leaders of both parties, President
Hoover said yesterday. The vote of the
Senate subcommittee is understood to
have been unanimous in adopting the
proposal, with reservations.
The revised bill will be submitted to
the whole committee Immediately after
the holidays.
Amendments Proposed.
Various amendments were proposed
by prominent business men appearing
at the subcommittee hearings Melvin
provision permitting loans to closed
banks. Other recommendations urged
that the corporations debentureS be
made eligible for Federal Reserve bank
rediscount. and that the bill provide for
Interstate Commerce Commission GER
ttflCatlon for loans to railroads.
Another favorable sign for one of the
groups that would be aided by the re-
construction corporation-the railroads
came in an announcement by the
Association of Railway Executives that
plan for helping needy roads would
be put into effect as soon as possible.
Another Middle Western banker. Will
son w. Mills, board chairman of the
Peoples Wayne County Bank of De-
troit, Joined in urging the corporation
be permitted to loan to closed banks.
John G. Traphagen. president of the
Bank of New York g. Trust Co., told
the committee that until there is a
restoration of confidence and a cor
responding resumption of the normal
flow Of credit there can be no return
to prosperity.
Other Witnesses Heard.
The Importance of the measure as
means of aiding the railroads was
stressed by the presidents of the Metro
polltan and Aetna Life Insurance Cos,
Frederick S. Ecker and Morgan Brain
ard. They pointed out that rail bonds
now low in value. comprise a large
paiU Oh the investments OF insurance
companies.
Other witnesses We're Milton w. Har-
rlson, president of the Association of
Mutual Savings Banks, New York. and
George st. Jean, New York, president
OF the Federal intentional Corporation
a research body specializing in export
credits
The mass Of evidence collected at the
hearings will be studied by the subcom-
mlttee IN preparing report The re-
port Is expected to be favorable, al
though including recommendations for
amendment of the measure in some de-
tails.
There were indications today a ma
Jorlty OF the subcommittee favored an
amendment giving the Interstate Com
merce Commission authority to pass on
loans to the railroads by the corpora
ton.
The l. c. c. informed the committee
today 1t would take only about a week
to pass on applications.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Ex-Sultan Loses
Honorary Titles
By Order of King
Misrule in Nigeria and
Deals With Sorcerers
Blamed by British Paper.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, December 23.-The London
Gazette today printed an announcement
saying Muhammadu, former Sultan Of
Sokoto, Nigeria, has been deprived of
the title of honorary companion of the
Order of ST. Michael and St. George,
conferred on him in 1929.
The announcement, as printed in the
Gazette, read:
The King has been pleased to direct
that the appointment of Muhammadu,
formerly Sultan of Sokoto, Nigeria, to
be honorary companion of the Order of
ST. Michael and st. George, dated
March l, 1929, shall be cancelled and
annulled and his name erased from the
register of the order"
Behind the announcement lies the
story of the eX-Sultan's six-year rule
over Sokoto, which, latterly, caused
much dissatisfaction. 1t was officially
declared he used his authority to pro-
cure two grave miscarriages of justice.
Furthermore, he is said to have shocked
Nigerian Moslems by dealings with
SorcererS.
Under stress of public opinion, the
Sultan abdicated and fled into French
territory last February. But early in
November he re-entered Nigeria, where
he now is detained by British authorities
at Kaduna.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
MAN NEAR DEATH
AFTER SUICIDE TRY
Shoots Self Near Heart Fol-
lowing Telephone Quarrel
With Young Woman.

Norman A. Doerr, 28-year-old auto
mobile mechanic, who shot himself in
an attempt to end his life following an
argument with young woman yester-
Gay afternoon, was reported in sink
ing condition, at Casualty Hospital to-
gay. stan physicians said they hold
little hope for his recovery.
Doerr fired one bullet from a 80
calloer pistol into his chest near the
heart shortly after telephoning Miss
Elsie Grinder of Woodside, Md, typist
for the Joseph Phillips Provision Co.,
and asking If he could see her. Miss
Grinder told police she refused and
after arguing for several minutes the
young mechanic hung up, angered by
her reply.
Soon afterward a shot was heard
In Doerr,s room, at $40 Maryland ave-
Evening star., 1931-12-23

nue. northeast, and the man staggered
down the steps with the revolver
clenched IN his right hand. Stopping
Felicia Wilson, colored maid, he asked
her to telephone Miss Grinder,
I have just shot myself" the wound
ed man told Miss Grinder. please call
my brother and tell him good-by for
me-" He then collapsed. The maid
summoned police.
Miss Grinder said she has known
Doerr since July.
Mrs. Regina Crouch, who operated
the boarding house, told detectives
Doerr showed her marriage certificate
and said he was married, but was not
living with his wife. He formerly lived
at 621 street, police said.
His brother is John c. Doerr of 343O
Connecticut avenue.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Party Given 80 Children.

CLARENDON, Va, December %
(Speciab Arlington County Mon
arch Club and Business and Profess
sional Womens Club last night enter
tanned 80 poor children at Christmas
party in st. Georges Episcopal Church
Toys, candy and nuts were distributed
Dy roland Harrison, Sr., as Santa
Claus" and entertainment was fur
nlshed by the women's organization.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Elderly Actress Dies.

NEW YORK, December % (P).-Vir-
ginia Ellen Buchanan, 88, an actress for
more than so years, died yesterday in
the Brunswick Home, Amityville, N. Y.
She had been guest of the Actors
Fund home from 1910 until last Octo-
ber
The daughter of Mexican Buchanan,
an American tragedian, she was born
in Cincinnati on August 16, 1843, and
made her first appearance with her
fathers company.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
NOTES TO BE PUBLISHED
New Pan-American Periodical Will
Disclose Diplomatic Papers.

The first issue of new pan-American
periodical, the Pan-American New
England Dispatch, which Is to appear
soon, will disclose heretofore unpub-
lished exchanges between the United
States and Latin American countries,
its editor, Senor Mariana Laos Lomer
former commercial attache of the
Peruvian embassy, states.
Senor Lomer left Washington for Yale
University last night, after spending
several days here comforting with Latin
American diplomats.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Christmas Play to Be Given.

MOUNT RAINIER. Md, December
% (SpeciaD A Christmas play en-
titled why the Chimes Rang will be
given at the local Christian Church to-
night The cast includes Mrs. Violetta
Brown, Elton H. Brown, Howard Brown
and Harry Whalen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
MEMORIAL SERVICE i
 AT THE ELKS LODGE.
William A. GleesOn Princi- pal Speaker at Crowded
 House Last Night
WHY THE ORDER GROWS

The Elks' lodge rooms were crowded to capacity last night for the annual memorial service con- ducted by the local lodge of de- parted members. An impressive ceremony marked the services which were conducted by officers of the Waterbury lodge. William A. Gleeson of Torrington, past ex- alted ruler of the lodge in that city was the principal speaker, stressing friendship as his keynote. The services were open to the pub- lie and included among the assem- blaze were many families of Elks who have died. Sixteen members have died this year.
 Past Exalter Ruler Robert F. Birt opened the program with organ selections which were fol- lowed by several selections by n string ensemble including Anna Fruin, Antoinette Hevey, Helen Lawlor, Mollie Storm. May F. Birt and Theresa Hennessy. This was followed by the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" Exalted Ruler Charles K. Ahearn read the opening ceremony and the prayer was read by Chaplain Joseph E.. Bowen.
 Officers of the lodge then partici- pated in the memorial ceremony. Several selections were played by the string ensemble. The altar service was conducted by the lodge officers and the eulogy was read by MT Gleeson. Aud Lang Syne" was sung by the lodge mem- bers after which the string ensem- ble rendered Lamb of God. Bene- diction was given by Chaplain Jo- seph Bowen.
 Pointing out the growth of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
New Haven Man
 Heavily Taxed;
 Becker Jailed
Participant Is Handed SlOO Fine = Both Take Appeals to Court of Common Pleas

matter of fact more explanations were required after the smoke of the battle cleared away and the fragments of smashed bottles gath. cred up. MT. and Mrs. Puleo were taken to the hospital and Becker went to jail.
 Pacileo, who is apparently a friend of the parties interested, was seen in the building shortly before and. after the fight. He was picked by the police who were waiting his return and sent in to headquarters. A search of his automobile, which he claimed Is his brothers, reveal- ed the presence of the gun It Is German make and according to the police departments experts Is the latest in weapons for firing car- tridges which on exploding emit gas that is guaranteed to put per- sons within range to sleep for q few minutes. They are excellent ac- complices in a closeup fight or for staging a hold-up in a bank or a house.
 It was news to Pacileo that the gun was found in the car. He knew nothing about it and could offer no explanation concerning 1t.
 we are having too many wis., itors here from all parts of the state whose regulations are not only open to suspicion, but whose ac- tions are questionable. This gun toting practice must be stopped. I am convinced that this gun is gas weapon and was not in the car without a purpose," remarked Judge Meyer.
 Becker was sentenced to jail for thirty days and Pacileo lined $100 and costs. Both gave notice of Ap- peal to the court of common pleas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

For toting a vest pocket gat, a supposed blank cartridge pistol, but in reality gas weapon, Phillip Pacillo, 23, of 116 Wooster street, New Haven, was fined $100 and costs in police court this morning. He was arrested last Tuesday morning following a free-for-all fight in an apartment house at 523 North Main street. Beer bottles fig- ured in the bombardment.
 Otto Becker, 35, of that address pleaded guilty to-day to tossing one of the empty bottles, which crash ed against the head of one Steven Puleo and sent him to St. Mary's hospital for extensive repairs. He appeared in police court Saturday morning with his head swathed in bandages and proved a reluctant witness. He didn't wish to testify and the whole affair was misun- derstanding. In fact several wit nesses claimed the same thing. One of the states witnesses to remove any possible suspicion of her so- cial standing was married Satur- day afternoon, so she admitted in court to-day.
 A discharge from the United States army introduced as charac- ter evidence for Becker proved a boomerang for the young man It contained too many references to A. w. O. Ls and other little in- cidental features which failed to impress Judge T. V. Meyer in 8 favorable light.
 Becker claimed that someone hung a ham bone on the door. of his room. He suspected the family next door and he went to their apartment and demanded an exs rylanation. And did he get it? As a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Opening Of First
 Congress Recalled
Converting of 7znd Congress Tomorrow, Far Cry
 From That of the Coantry's First in l7S9

Washington, Dec 7.-The con- vening of the 72nd Congress on December in the National Capital brings forth some interesting facts from the United States George Washington Bicentennial commis- sion about the meeting in Federal Hall, New York city, of the First United States Congress.
 Congress was to open on March 4, 1789; but on that day, however, only twenty-one members of Con- greas were present. eight senators and thirteen representatives, not quorum for either House.
 Day after day, week after week, th0 members present met in Fed- erN Hall, which has been done oveS for their accommodation. But 1t was not until the first day of April that any business could be transacted because 8 quorum was , lacking. On that day, thirty mem bers of the House having answered to their name, the body was or- gauized and General Frederick Mshlenberg was chosen speaker.
 xhe senate did not get together until April 6, when quorum was finally mustered. A temporary presiding officer, whose sole duty it was to open and count the elec- Washington had the vote of every elector, which was generally known and was therefore, president. The second votes of electors were wide- ly scattered. John Adams had the next largest number and was therefore, vice-president, although he did not get a majority of the whole number of electors appoint ed. It was two weeks before Washington could be appraised of his election and reach the seat of government.
 It is difficult to realize in this day, when senators and represen- tatives arrive by airplane. train and motor. what an achievement journey was in the days of the first United States Congress. It took a day and half to make the trip from Philadelphia to New York. The fastest travelling might bring the representative" from Charleston in ten or twelve days. weather and roads permitting. Through certain sections of the ceed for days at time, with mud up to the hubs of the chariot wheels. Members from the far South came by steamer.
 Taverns were indifferent in ser vice and often so crowded that it was impossible to secure comfort able accommodations, so it was small wonder that the members of Congress were loathe to leave their homes and firesides for the uncertain comforts of the long highway to the seat of the nation al government.
 Wealthy New York citizens had contributed the sum of $S2.0O0 for the purpose of remodelling the old city hall, repainting and renovat- ing the building, which when com- pleted, received the new name of Federal Hall. and was placed by the city council at the disposal of Congress. These alterations, in- cidentally, were made by Major L'Enfant. who later laid out the city of Washington.
 The appearance of the hall was impressive for those days. the basement story in Tuscan style with seven openings and four mas sive pillars in the center. support ed by heavy arches, above which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
For More Skill
 Among Drivers Post Graduate Course Suggested By Dept of
 Motor Vehicles

A course in postgraduate driv- ing for operators of experience but incomplete skill is being prepared by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. It will be offered first in the form of lectures, supple mented by motion pictures. to those interested and will also serve as part of the service offered to new operators. Announcement of this plan is made in a bulletin. written by Commissioner Robbins B. Stoeckel, which was issued to- day.
 Mir Stoeckel says in the bulletin that experience has shown there are many operators with consider able driving experience who are still unable to perform many or dinary acts which are necessary in the traffic of today. He points out that this lack of skill causes inconvenience to other operators, and ofttimes delays in traffic, if not serious accidents. He cites such things as inability to park . car in downtown" areas. lack of Judgment in entering lanes for right or left turns, improper back ing practices. the habit of giving "sloppy" hand signals and other improper driving performances on the highway.