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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27

the new ball helps him in getting 1t.
Fortunately for him, nature aids In
reducing the angle such ball drops
to the green. AS the force impaired
to his ball dies, by reason Of air re-
sistance and gravity, the forward
progress Of the ball is checked. Then
gravity brings it down almost ver-'
tically. Play them high, as the new
ball allows, and you'll be holding
the greens this season as never be-
fore.
Long Iron Shots" is Metzger's
new, free. illustrated leaflet. Write
for 1t. Address Sol MetZger, In care
of this paper, and be sure to inciose
a sef-addressed, stamped envelope.
(Copyrieht, les1.)
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
Need for Wider Highways

1t has been found by students Of the
subject that many automobile accidents
are due to narrow streets and roads.
OF course the mania for speed still
holds the lead in the accident record ;
but even many of these speed ac-
cidents might be avoided if drivers of
a reckless type had more room on
streets and country highways; at least
their victims, in many cases, would
haze better chance to get out of
their way. and thus escape serious
injury. But independent of this as
pect of the problem. wider streets and
wider highways in rural sections close
to urban centers are pressing need,
and public boards having to do with
these matters, as well as the general
public, may as we'll face the issue thus
presented with determination to do
something about it.-Mobile Registr-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

NSP' '"So" had insisted that the
government should adopt what would
be really the dole principle in reliev-
Ing the distress of the people. Unless
radical Republicans carry on a fill
buster against regular appropriation
bills, the danger of a special session
seems to be passed.
Under the compromise there will be
4 broadening of the credit machinery
set up for the drought area. The sum
Of S20O00,000 will be added to the
e45,000O00 already appropriated. The
money will not be available for char
ity, but will be loaned to individuals
or to agricultural credit corporations
and secured by liens on crops or 9th
Or security.
The loans may be used for "agri-
cultural rehabilitation" in addition to
seed, feed and fertilizer, to which the
money provided by the original act
was limited. Under the guise of "agri-
cultural rehabilitation" some of the
money may be used by farmers for
food and clothing, but it will not be
Intended as charity or as a dole.
The plan was Incorporated in an
amendment to the senate's amend
ment to the Interior department appro-
priation bill appropriating 100000
for the purchase of food and medical
supplies and for other forms of relief.
The $25,O00,000 amendment was re-
5ected by the house, after which the
bill was sent to conference. The pro-
cedure will be for the conferees of the
senate and house to offer the COM
promise as a substitute for the senate
amendment. Technically the con-
ferees will report a disagreement.
Representative L. G. Cramton of Mich
igan then will move in the house that
the substitute amendment be accepted.
This will be followed by its acceptance
by the senate.
The final touches on the agreement
were given at conferences partici-
pated in by Senator James f. Watson
Of Indiana, majority leader of the
senate; Senator Charles L. McNary of
Oregon, assistant majority leader;
Speaker Longworth, and Representa-
tive John Q. Tilson of Connecticut.
Another compromise, also acceptable
70 the administration, was in prospect
In the matter of soldiers bonus legis-
lation. The house ways and means
committee planned to report bill in
ereasing borrowing privileges for
World war veterans holding bonus GER
tiflcates, from % per cent, as at pres
emit, to 80 per cent of their face value.
This was the suggestion Of Owen D.
Young and apparently was approved
by Secretary Of the Treasury Mellon.
1t was estimated that the cost to the
government would be upwards of
$500000,00O.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

Pearson Is well known as an educator,
lecturer and author, is a native of Illi-
nois and is fifty-nine years old. The
Virgin Islands were purchased from
Denmark in March, 1917, and since
then have been under the control of
the Navy department. Capt. w. Evans
was the last naval governor.
D EPEATED earthquake shocks of
AN great severity wrought havoc In
the Hawkes. bay province of the North
island of New Zealand, and were fol-
lowed by CONGREGATIONS and tidal
waves that added to the destruction.
The large towns of Napier and Hast
ings and at least three other towns
were virtually ruined. The number of
time, but 1t probably is nearly a thou
sand. Other thousands of persons
were injured. All means Of communl-
cation in the stricken area were de-
stroyed and the only news reached
Wellington and the outside world from
ship wireless station and eyewitnesses
who had fled from the scene.
At Napier, the capital of the prov
ince, which has population of 10000.
all the stone and brick buildings fell
with terrific roar, oil tanks exploded,
and flames consumed most of the re-
naming structures. Bluff hill, which
stood high above the city, collapsed
and toppled into the sea, and the bot
tom of the harbor rose IS feet, the
anchorage pool becoming an island.
Hastings, plains town - miles from
Napier, where most of the buildings
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
Keep Up Building Work
During Winter Months

Large savings can be effected by
builders If they will start their op-
erations during the winter months, ac-
cording to local builders, who declare
that cold weather is no longer a bar
to construction operations, says the
Cleveland News.
Direct advantages of winter build
ing are as follows: Owners would
get the benefit of earlier rentals and
savings of interest and taxes on in
vestments lying idle; labor supply
would be plentiful and turnover re-
duced; greater savings in material
costs due to discounts and lower sea-
sonal transportation rates; contractors
would be more willing to lower their
margin of profits to keep their or
CARNATIONS intact.
Custom, not climate. has been main
~ responsible for winter idleness in
the construction industry, it is said.
There is no reason why building op-
erations, except small houses and
other small buildings. should not 60
forward, as large savings could be eff
fected if builders would get a greater
proportion of work under way during
the winter months, instead of confin-
ing their activities to five or six
months of the year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
Stupendous Fire Losses

Fires annual cost in America In
round numbers is 100000. add
ing to actual fire losses the expense
of fire department upkeep, necessary
extra water supply and fire alarm ser
vice, a figure beyond human concep-
ton.
This stupendous sum would build a
road 400 miles long. at $4,000 a mile
and develop on either side 100 foot
lots with a $1,000 house and $1,000
garage and a $500 car on each, con-
tanning furniture costing $1,000, allow
$1,000 a year for household expenses,
and a vacation fund for each family
of $1,000.
After all this had been paid there
still would be $500, 100000 with which
to build schools and churches.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

own expense, once offering fine house
when Calvin Coolidge was Vice Presi-
dent. Its upkeep was too expensive
and he declined. Now Mrs. Henderson
is trying again, offering to present to
the government a handsome residence
valued at something like 100000 and
situated on one of the exclusive streets
of the Capital city.
At the writing congress had not de-
cided whether or not to accept the
gift. but Mrs. Henderson's grand
daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Wholean, has
asked the District of Columbia Su-
preme court to prevent the aged lady
from disposing of any Of the real
estate belonging to the estates Of her
former husband and son. According
to Mrs. Wholean. her grandmother is
mentally incompetent properly to per-
form her duties and functions as
trustee under the wills of her hus-
band and son, and her removal as
trustee is asked.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
|Cornrn11nitq
~ " BUILDING
Excellent Reasons for
the Painting of Brick

the FalntlnR OF bflCk
Chief among the reasons why brick
is often painted is that paint brings
color variety to this material. OF
course there are a number of technical
and practical reasons why many PED
pie prefer to have their brick homes
protected with paint, but it is safe to
warrant that color advantages play Il
strong and prominent part in inhuenc-
ing their decision.
"Can brick be painted, though. and
just what effects may be obtainedT
many people ask.
To the first part of the question the
answer is. of course, YES" while the
second half requires elaboration.
The fundamental principle underly-
ing successful painting is TO adapt
the type of finish to the material used.
So, although brick may be painted
nearly any color of the spectrum, 1t is
wiser and in better taste to paint
brick as brick and not try to make It
look like something else. 1t is con-
ceivabe that under certain conditions
a brick house might be painted white
or cream with green trim, but since
the color scheme is irrevocably asso-
ciated with Colonial houses with clap
board siding, it is not in the best of
taste to advise this color scheme un-
reservedly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
Misuse of Highways

It is quite common for drivers of
motor vehicles used for delivery pur-
poses to operate such vehicles us II
streets and highways existed for their
sole use. They violate every traffic
rule and regulation that it pleases
them to ignore. They drive at recl-
less speed. They crowd lighter cars
to the extreme edges of the highway
and thus invite accidents. They cut
in ahead of other cars whenever il
suits their convenience; they pay no
attention to signals given by drivers
in the rear who desire TO pass, as the
latter have right to do. Such and
other misuses of highways ought not
to be permitted under any circun+
stances.-Florida Times Union.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
Russia's Great Railroad

The great Trans-Siberian railroad
stretches from Chelyabinsk to Vladi-
vostok There is a branch line from
Kharbin to Port Arthur. At the 9TH
er end it connects with the railway
to Moscow. The railroad crosses the
northeastern corner of Manchuria,
crosses the Altai mountains, circles
around the southern end Of Lake
Baikal, turns north across to Kras-
noiarsk, then west to Omsk, and on
across the Ural mountains. 1t is not
now operated as a system as in the
days of the Russian empire, but its
sections are controlled by the sep
arate states through which the line
runs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

Washing clothes in India is no sci
ence. It's just a hereditary vice
passed down from father to son
from ancient vedic times, says an
English woman living in that coun-
try.
The dhobi takes your clothes down
to the river bank or to some pool
of water, soaks them and then vigor-
Ously bashes them against some
handy stone. After that they are laid
out on the ground to dry or else fes-
TONED over bushes. Thorn bushes
are preferred, as the thorns hold the
clothes when the wind blows.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

EOE some years
Mrs. Mary Hen
derson, ninety year
old social leader in
Washington, wealthy
widow of John B.
Henderson who was a
senator from Missouri.
has grieved because
Uncle Sam does not
provide a residence
for the Vice Presi-
dent. She has made
several attempts to
ro,,,a1u tbfc or hoF
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

a LBERT B. FALL, the only man
A convicted on criminal charges
growing out Of the oil leasing scan
dals of the Harding administration,
bases his hope Of escaping punish
ment on the claim he had no author
ity from congress 20 make the leases.
The case was argued In the District
Court of Appeals.
Frank Hogan, his counsel. In seek
ing reversal of the former interior
secretary's conviction of accepting a
bride from Edward L. Doheny, said
that since Fall lacked the proper au-
thority he could not be guilty of ac-
cepting a bride to influence a lease
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

TOR the second time the senate
L voted on the appointments Of
Smith, Garsaud and Draper rs men,
bers of the power commission. and
the Democratic Republican
coalition rejected Smith by vote
of 40 to 80. The two others, however.
were confirmed. The administration
considers all three are legally mem
bers of the commission. The leaders
Of the coalition hold that this latest
action perfects the senate's record in
case the matter is taken into court.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

elders find the accusations have suf-
ficient merit, they will order a trial
which will be held at the next general
conference Of the church in 1884. The
bishop. who is undergoing treatment
at hospital for arthritis, was accom-
panied by two Of his sons.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

n NE of those ia
nous leaky con-
gressiona: trunk cases
that amused the coun-
try some time ago Is
going to get a further
airing. Justice Josiah
Var Orsdel of the Dis
trict of Columbia
Court of Appeals has
made a ruling that
Representative Ed
ward E. Denison of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
Plan Porch Carefully

A feature of the home which should
be carefully planned is the porch.
Make provisions for its proper incor.
poration into the composition at the
start, and it will never look like g
hopeless appendage or an after
thought.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

CAMERON NJ o R.
" rison, appointed
recently to succeed the
late Lee S. Oyerman
as senator from North
Carolina. disregarding
the senate tradition
that new members
must sit silent for
months. arose to
warn his fellow Dem
ocrats that the De-
mocracy of the South
- .,.L .sA -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

RESIDENT HOOl Err was advised
by R. @. Stephenson Of South
Bend, Ind, president of the American
Bankers association. that business
conditions are improving in all parts
Of the country and should continue to
get better during the rest of the
year. Mr.. Stephenson expressed the
opinion that the business depression
struck bottom on December 20. and
that conditions have been on the up
grade since that time. He said also
that II there were less talk of unem-
plOyment those who are employed
would spend more.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

trial on an indictment charging him
with illegal possession of liquor in his
office on Capitol Hill.
Representative Denison was In
dicted by the district grand jury on
November 10, 1929. eleven months aft
er a leaking suitcase addressed to
him was discovered by federal agents
in the union station in Washington.
An investigation led to the discovery
of a trunk containing liquor in Mr..
Denison's office. and in spite of the
representatives assertion that both
the trunk and suitcase were mistaken
ly delivered to him, an indictment was
brought.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

VIXEN Maj; Gen Gen
w Smedley D. But
Ter vas Philadelphia's
director of public
safety six years ago
he naturally made en-
emies of a number of
bootleggers. 1t is re-
ported that one of
these disgruntled in
dividuals first called
the attention of the
Italian government to
Tho nnnaral.c cnnank
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
O FFIcIAL an

OFFICIAL an
nouncement was
made In Washington
that the administra-
ton of the Virgin Is
lands was being trans
ferred from naval to
civilian rule. Soon
afterward President
H over appointed
Paul Martin Pearson
Of Swarthmore, Penn
sylyania, to be the
first civilian governor
ne tho forritorv Mr.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

COMPROMISE on
~ the drought relief
program was reached
by the Republican
and Democratic lead
ers in congress after
days Of argument, re-
C ri m n alton and
threat. The settle
ment of the dispute
was virtually a victo-
ry for President Hoo
yer over those who
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
News Review of Current
Events the World Over
Congress and Administration Reach Compromise Over
Relief Appropriations Earth
quake in New Zealand.
By EDWARD W. PICKARD

were Of wood, was razed by temblors
and fire. The hospital and nurses
home collapsed on the inmates. The
towns of Wairoa, Walpikuroa and
Waipawa also were wrecked.
The Hawkes. bay province is a rich
agricultural, pastoral and fruit district
and has, at Waikaremoana, one of New
Zealand's largest hydro-electric devel-
opments. Napier, which is 210 miles
northeast of Wellington, is an impor-
tant export and manufacturing city.
Martial law was proclaimed for the
ravaged district. and the immediate
evacuation of Napier was ordered by
the authorities because of the danger
Of an epidemic. The city's water and
drainage systems were entirely de-
stroyed. Several British cruisers
reached Napier harbor and Commodore
Blake took charge of relief measures.
Other vessels carried many refugees
to Auckland. Property damage in the
Napier area alone was estimated at
$10,000.000.
DRESIDENT HOOVER backed up
Attorney General William D.
Mitchell in the latter's controversy
with Senator Thomas D. Schall of
Minnesota over the appointment of
Ernest Michel to a Minnesota judge
ship. In a communication to Schall
the President called attention to Mr..
Mitchells objections to the selection
of Michel for the judicial post, and
stated that in view Of the attorney
generals report he would not send his
name to the senate.
In his letter the President suggest
ed Senator Schall submit eight or ten
names of men he thought would make
fit appointees, and added, From such
a list shall hope to find some one
with fitness for that position"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

in which Premier Mussolini was de-
picted as a hit anG run motorist and
which is causing the gallant marine
SO much trouble.
General Butler will go on trial be-
fore court-martial board in Phila-
delphia February 16, and the public
will be admitted to the proceedings.
Meanwhile he is free to go where he
pleases in preparing his defense. He
has engaged Roland Morris, former
ambassador to Japan and a prominent
Pennsylvania Democrat, as his chief
counsel. Mr.. Morris is assisted by
Maj. Henry Leonard, Col. A. NJ. Hold
ing and Col. Jesse F. Dyer. From
close friends of Butler it was learned
that he will argue that the Mussollni
story was simply an illustration, used
in military preparedness speech. 1t
will be urged that no otfense against
the Italian premier was intended.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

Learn to entertain yourself; then
you are sure of an audience.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

A MONG those taken by death dur
"A ing the week were the duke of
vendome of the royal Bourbon line !;
Philip L. Hale. American artist and
son of Edward Everett Hale; Mary
Hampton, veteran actress. and Lady
Decies, the former Helen Vivian
Gould, granddaughter of Jay Gould.
ia 1881. Western Newspaper Union.l
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

IsHoP JAMES CANNON, JR., ap-
- peared in Washington before
twelve travelling elders of the Meth
odist church, South. to answer to
grave charges the exact nature of
which was not made public. If the
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

n ERMANY'S big flying ship. the
" DO-X, which is on its way to
South America. made the first jump
from Spain to the Canary islands
without mishap, but in attempting to
take off for the Cape Verde islands
it was damaged by wave. Repairs, 1t
was believed. would take at least two
weeks as it was necessary to get new
parts from Germany.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

the wet wing Of the party, and to call
for the appearance Of a dry leader for
the party. Said he:
II am a party Democrat. And !
am also a dry. believe that millions
of Democrats in this country feel as
do. If the great city organizations in
array against the Eighteenth amend
ment seek to capture the Democratic
party and put wet plank In its plat
form they will ini US resisting. We
will not be driven out Of the party,
neither will be submit to such domi-
nation. They will Lever override our
consciences on that matter or force
US to bow to party decree"
DY NO means satisfied with the
ID prospects for self rule in India
held out by the British government
and the plans devised by the round
table conference, Mahatma Gandhi
and his lieutenants have decided that
their campaign OF civil dlsobedience
shall be continued. A resolution TO
this effect was adopted at a meeting
of the working committee of the ALL
India National congress, the members
of which were released from Jail when
Gandhi was set free. 1t looks now as
If they and the holy man. will be in
durance again before long. The Ma
tionalists decided that all political
prisoners must be freed before they
will treat with the government. and
that meanwhile the picketlng of for
eign cloth, narcotic and liquor shops
and the illegal making of salt shall
be continued.
The Washington times., 1931-07-03
It's LASER to
GET q Man
than to HOLD Him

n KANY women fad to realise the
IV vital importance Of keeping
up appearances, especially
when married. They tocea that Il Il
etten eaSter to get thG" to hold their "sAH,
HI. Lop~, admiration and loyalty. TAAf|
why there are 70 many yuHhApPy "aArrtAHer.
Outward appearance is only, one e.
sential to welded bliss. The wife must
keep in healthful, attractive, dainty
condition. A most important factor is
regular. correct methods for intimate
feminine hygiene. Any physician can
tell of mental and physical suffering
including serious operations, followed
by arrangements and divorce-caused
by neglect or incorrect methods for
feminine hygiene.
Your physician will also tell you that
preparations containing carbolic acid,
bi-chloride or any other form Of mer-
curry are dangerous, and should never
be used for feminine hygiene. Ordinary
antiseptics may be inefficient and dis.
appointing. Be cautious-read the la
bcls carefully-avoid using anything
of caustic OF mercur;al nature for fem
mime hygiene.
You may now obtain a prescription
for feminine hygiene that has been used
in private medical practice for over lS
years, with remarkable results. 1t is
antiseptic, dainty, effective. beneficial
absolutely y safe and does not contain
any ingredients that could injure the
delicate membranes. 1t is also an instant
deodOrant. This prescription is called
"Femite".
Made into dainty little cones. packed
in small metal box. "Femite" is ready
for immediate use. anywhere, anytime,
without Inconvenience or mussy prepa.
ration.
Write for feminine Facts" the
booklet written especially for women
by physician. Mailed free of charge
in a sealed. plain envelope. Address
JOhnson-Neilly Company. Inc.
Dept. &C, HagerStown, Md.
"Femite" is on sale at all Peo-
pies Drug Stores and all good
druggists.