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The Washington times., 1931-07-02
Conduit Residents
Arrnnne 4th FrOlic

The Conduit Roads Citizens AS
sociation today announced a COM
prehensive program for its July
4 celebration at the Palisades
Playground. Potomac Avenue and
Sherrier and Edmunds Places
northwest.
Games and athletic contests
will begin at 1 O'Clock, with
special events for boys of IL and
under, and prizes will be awarded.
Baseball games will begin at 2
o'clock. There will follow pa
triotic ceremonies and a salute
to the flag under auspices of
the Palisades Chorus.
w. A. Roberts will be master
of ceremonies and Mrs. E. c..
Rittue is chairman Of the general
committee. with Mrs. E. S. Hobbs
director of the Palisades Chorus.
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
HOWE 50 YEARS
On JOB HERE

A half-century of service to the
District government was cele-
brated today by George A. Howe,
of the inspection staff. of the
Department of Weights, Meas
ures and Markets. George M.
Roberts, superintendent of the
department, praised the veteran
worker.
Mr.. Howe was appointed July
2. 1881, at the age of 13. His
first job was as messenger, but
in 1886 he became a clerk in the
Tax Assessors office. In March,
1890, he went to Ohio, but the
following year returned and re-
entered the service.
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
GETS
180-DAY TERM

Alleged to have participated in
the operation of charity
racket" in Washington for some
months, John Joseph Biggs, IS.
today was sentenced to 1SO days
in Jail by Judge John P. NC
Mahon in Police Court on a
charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses.
Biggs, who pleaded guilty, ad-
mitted soliciting funds from va
riOus business and professional
men of the city. In the case
on which he was sentenced, he
is said to have solicited money
from. a local business house. say
ing he was selling advertising
space in the building Trade
Guide and Information Book, !"
and that a portion Of the pro-
ceedS would go to charity.
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
CANINE LICENSE.
PLAN CHANGED

Tax Assessor William P. Rich
ards threw the proverbial monkey
wrench into the machinery de-
signed by Major Daniel j. Dono-
van, District auditor, for a new
system of issuing dog licenses,
with such force today that the
machinery was carted away to
the junk pile.
As a result, thousands of forms
printed in contemplation of the
new system are virtually useless.
The old system of having the tags
issued and the fee paid at the Of
flee of the Collector of Taxes will
be resOrted to on July Is.
Major Donovan's plan viSioned
the elimination Of the long lines,
which each year congregated at
the office of the Tax Collector.
The plan was to have tax bill
issued at the Tax Assessors office.
Upon presentation of the bill at
the collectors office and payment
of the customary So fee, a brass
dog license tag would be issued.
In designing the plan. Major
Donovan and his aides failed to
take up the natter with Assessor
Richards until today.
He pulled out copy of the Dis
trict laws, turned to a section
passed by Congress on June 19,
1878, which provides that lit
shall be the duty of the collector
of taxes" upon payment of the
So tax to provide "a suitable me-
talIic tag, stamped with the year
showing that said tax has been
duly naid."
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
sMQn Says Estranged
y Wife Took Furniture

Percy James Osterhoudt, an ac-
countant in the Bureau of In
ternal Revenue. today answered
! the limited divorce suit of his
wife. Mrs. Nellie Walton Oster-
houdt, 1886 Nicholson St., and
claimed that she and her parents
entered his apartment during his
absence and removed practically
his entire household equipment.
= Mr.. Osterhoudt says that his
wife is well provided for and has
81, 500 in a building association
and has saved twice as much
since her marriage as before. He
has spent $1,000 on his wife in
addition to his salary, he says,
and after declaring that she left
him without cause. asks the court
TO compel the return of his fur
niture.
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
j. s. OFFICIAL
HELD IN FRAUD

Charged with obtaining SO
under false pretenses. Charles
West, alias John G. West, 38, of
451O Canal Rd. N. w., was held
on $500 bond by Judge John P.
Mcmahon in Police Court today
after he had demanded a jury
trial.
According to Assistant United
States Attorney Wilbert Nc
Inerney, West telephoned James
L. Norris, local patent attorney,
and represented himself as an
official of the Patent office. He
is said to have told Mr.. Norris
that employees of the patent office
were planning an outing and
asked for contribution.
Then, Mr.. McInerney asserted.
West went to the lawyers office
where he continued to pose as a
patent office official, and obtained
SO check, which he cashed.
City and Suburban homes for sale
all sections, all prices are
advertised for sale In tOday'S Classified
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
Fingerprints Lead
To CAPTURE of BOu

Facing two charges Of house
breaking to both of which he
pleaded guilty, Eugene Hum.
phries. colored, 18, today was
held for the Grand Jury under
bond of $4,000 by Judge John P.
Mcmahon in Police Court.
Humphries admitted entering
a cleaning and dyeing establish.
ment at 421 H st. N. E., on June
20, and taking 81 in pennies. He
also confessed that he broke into
a filling station at 308 H st.
N. E., on June II and made off
with SIS. He was apprehended
through fingerprints found in
the two places.
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
Van DHzer Luncheon
Guest of Chamber

w. A. Van Duzer, who as
sumed the duties Of director of
vehicles and traffic for the Dis
trict of Columbia yesterday, was
the luncheon guest of the trans
portation committee of the
Washington Chamber of Com
merce at the Raleigh Hotel to-
day.
The committee, headed by
George e. Keneipp, held its last
meeting until September.
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
Gales, Bolts Cause
Alexandria Losses

ALEXANDRIA. July Zone
man was slightly injured and
damage amounting to several
thousand dollars was caused by
the gale and deluge which swept
over Alexandria yesterday after.
noon breaking the intensive heat
wave under which the city had
sweltered for several days.
The principal loss was caused
at the unloading tower Of the
American Agricultural Chemical
Company. when the wind hurled
the Structure 10 feet. A wharf
was badly damaged when the
tower crashed, narrowly missing
two buildings.
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
DIR. BGLIOu to Enjoy
Vacation in Maine

DR.. Frank w. Ballou, superin-
tendent of schools, who was
granted two months vacation by
the Board of Education yester-
day, will leave the city shortly
for his camp at Bellegrade Lake,
Me.
The name of the Ballou camp
is Farnelca, made up from the
first letters of the names of the
members of the family, Frank,
Elizabeth and Catherine.
The Washington times., 1931-07-02
SECTIONS
SUFFER GALE
LOSSES
Winds Yesterday, After High
Temperatures, Fell Trees;
Lightning Causes Fires


More thunder showers, but not
as intense as the storm which
broke over the city yesterday,
driving the mercury from SO to
IT degrees in little more than an
hour and causing considerable
damage in all sections, are fore.
cast for tomorrow.
The thermometer will hover
around 80 degrees or above, &C.
cOrding to the forecast, and the
showers merely are going to af.
ford slight relief.
Reached Peak of SO
Official temperatures at the
United States Weather Bureau
yesterday were 79 at 8 a. m.
reaching a peak of SO degrees at
3 p. m. and dropping to n de,
grees at 6 o'clock when the storm
was at its height,
Just before the storm broke
the gale swept limbs from trees,
overturned automobiles and drove
cloud of dust before it. Flag
poles were thrown down and the
lightning that accompanied the
wind and the deluge that fol-
lowed caused damage in many
parts of the city and in nearby
sections of Maryland and Vir-
ginia.
A torrent of water caused
streams in the District to over
flow their banks, and stalled
automobiles hurrying to the city.
Official measurements at the bu-
reau showed that approximately
~ inches of rain fell in less than
an hour.
IL Heat PrOstrations
Twelve heat prostrations were
reported during the early hours
of the day before the storm
brought welcome relief and five
persons hurrying to their homes
were injured when the deluge
broke.
Mrs. Martha Jarboe, 81, 1905
First st. N. W.; her son, John, z;
Judas Beale, II, 1881 Belmont st.
N. w.; Mrs. Mae Mortimer. 1743
Webster st. N. w., and Walter
Mortimer, IL. were slightly hurt
when the automobile driven by
Mrs. Jarboe skidded over a 20
foot embankment near Silver
Hill, Md. They were treated at
Casualty Hospital for shock.
Three small children who were
playing in Logan Park, AnacOstia,
ID. c., narrowly escaped death
when a 15O-fOOt flag pole was
hurled to the ground in the first
sharp gust of wind that heralded
the approach of the storm. They
had been playing at the base of
the shaft.
Struck by Limb
B. L. Murray, 72 Of 1912
Thirtieth st. N. W., was badly
bruised when a limb torn from a
tree near his home struck him on
the back.
Several homes in the city were
damaged by lightning bolts and
the red lights in the top of the
Washington Monument were put
out of order temporarily when
a bolt Of lightning struck the
shaft.
Lightning struck the home of
Morris Gewirz, 1920 Ingomar st.
N. w., starting a small fire.
Another bolt tore a hole in the
roof of the residence of Frank
A. Frost. 1888 Jonquil st. N. w.
Telephone communication be-
tween Rockville and Washington
was completely cut off during the
storm.
The terrific wind and lightning
also caused considerable trouble
here and the many calls severely
taxed the facilities of the COM
pany. The greatest amount Of
damage occurred in the southwest
section Of the city served by the
Lincoln exchange. This morning
449 telephones were in trouble
and 280 we're out of commission
in nearby counties.
Gales BOLTS Cause
The Washington times., 1931-07-02

City and Suburban homes for sale
all sections, all prices are
advertised for sale In tOdRy's Classified
Section.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
MRS. NICOLL
MRS. KELLEY

THE NATIONAL executive committee of the
ems organization for national prohibition reform
meeting in New York to discuss the 1882 presi-
dental campaign and its possible effect existing dry
laws. They crusadng against the present laws.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
Doing Nothing at AR
Costs Man $40
for Contempt
HERRICK

All because he did nothing
at all" Frederick Hurd, colored,
was fined $40 for contempt of
court in Hyattsville Police
Court yesterday by Judge J.
Chew Sheriff.
Hurd's wife, Laura, had been
arraigned and f; I'd $25 for
drunk and disorderly conduct
when the court was advised
Frederick was in the room.
Called before the bench, and
questioned regarding his ap-
pearance in court on charges
some time ago, Hurd advised
Judge Sheriff that he had been
there and had been sent to
jail for nothing at ALL"
His condemnation of Judge
Sheriff's former action was
held to be in contempt and the
$40 fine imposed.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
TEACHERS SAVE
TUITION UNDER
NEW PLAN
TWo-hour Course to Be Given
County instructors Every
Third Week Without CHARGE

A different system for the
teachers extension courses which
Montgomery county teachers may
take has been worked out by
Superintendent of Schoolo Edwin
w. Broome, whereby both the
teachers and the county will be
saver an expense.
So much is going on in ad-
vanced educational methods, DR..
Broo said, that teachers are
almost forced to keep pace with
the times. From 4 to 6 .. m.
courses will be offered teachers at
Rockville every third Monday, be-
ginning next week.
Glasses will be taught by spe-
cialists in their fields who are
already in the school system. For
merly tutors were brought from
Johns Hopkins. Maryland and
George Warrington. This meant
that each teacher enrolled had
to pay tuition charge which will
be eliminated under the present
scheme.
A course will be conducted for
high school teachers in which the
latest approved methods Of high
school teaching will be worked
out. There will also be a course
for elementary school teachers
which will offer classes in music,
FIR srts. and industrial arts
(handwOrk). ,
Teachers who were trained long
ago, or who went to normal
'lools did not have the oppor-
tunity to learn much about these
things, DR.. Broome declared.
Thirty hours of actual work
will be gaineA which will be com.
parable to 30-college recitation
hours. This is equivalent to 2
semester hours of college work.
Teachers will not be compelled
to take the training. although it
is expected that ! great number
will avail themselves of the oppor.
tunity.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
'0URKpD|ES' Do
SELVES PROUD

Finished yes, the Fox Theater-
talking comedy. titled "Disarma-
ment." is now safely lodged in
the projection booth of the the
ater, all ready to be flashed On
the screen Friday morning.
Director Herrick and Lou Brown
returned yesterday via airplane
from New York. after having
spent two days and most of the
nights in screening. cutting and
assembling the $500 feet of film
shot during the filming of this
picture.
Both Herrick and Brown are
greatly pleased over the comedy
Pre-Viewed BY Bosses
The comedy was previewed in
the Fox New York studios for
several executives of the Fox
Film and Theaters Corporation,
and they were all unanimous in
their opinion that all the children
showed considerable talent and
have proven themselves to be real
little actors.
The pie sequence. Fatso's in,
ventions, poor Purina's mishaps,
all brought outbursts of laughter.
and IN fact, there we're broad
grins during the entire screen
ing.
This alltalking comedy is a
special feature of the Fox The
ater's fourth anniversary program
starting Friday.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
Fairfax Asks Change
For Prin11ru LnlnS

Revision and amendment of the
primary election laws, which we're
termed complicated and uncer-
tain" was asked in a resolution
adopted yesterday by the execu-
tive committee of the Fairfax
County Democratic Organization.
A committee, composed of John
w. Rust and Wilson M. Farr, of
Fairfax. and Edmund H. Allen, of
NeWington, was named to bring
the question before the next ses-
sion of the legislature.
The meeting was addressed by
Representative Howard w. Smith,
of Alexandria, who urged harmony
as a means of assuring a Demo
cratic victory in the general cleo
ton.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
8 GROUPS PICK
D. {. IN 1882

The National Capital is sure of
another large convention for 1882
following word received from C. N.
Nichols, convention manager of
the Washington Board of Trades
Greater National Capital Commit
tee. who reports from Montreal
that the American Health Asso-
citation and eight affiliated or
ganizations will meet here next
year. The nine groups will bring
5000 visitors to the District.
Besides the Health Association,
these groups will convene here:
American Association of School
Physicians, American Social Hys
giene Association, Association Of
Women in Public Health, Confer
ence of State Laboratory Direc-
tors, International Association of
Dairy and Milk Inspectors, Inter
national Society of Medical Health
Officers, and Delta Omega Fra
ternity.
While the convention is here
the new U. S. Public Health
Building will be dedicated, and
cornerstone will be laid for the
Health Institute Building.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
Inmate of Hospital
Fined on Rum Count

Fred Martini, who claims to be
a Walter Reed Hospital patient,
was fined 5000 in Hyattsville
police court yesterday for posses,
sion of liquor. The charge was
lodged following his arrest on De
fense Highway when he was said
to be an occupant of a liquo,
laden car.
Robert Wills. driver of the ma
chine, who said he was the son
of the Commonwealth's Attorney
at Woodstock, Va, was ordered
to pay a fine of $1O0. Wills de-
MED knowledge of the Z cases Of
liquor found by police in the car.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
FORCED To GET.
HELP FROM
DISTRICT
Lowering Of Sandy Spring
Reservoir Blamed for Muddy
CoIored Substance in Mains.

Montgomery and Prince Georges
county consumers of water served
by the Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission are now
getting rs per cent of their sup
ply from Washington.
Assistance from Washington's
supply became necessary lfter
complaints had been received that
the water had a repulsive odor,
taste and muddy color.
Lack of Rain to Blame
Lack of rain in the past few
days, which has lowered tn, sur
face of the water in the reservoir
at Sandy Spring. is blamed by
Robert Morse. chief engineer Of
the Washington Suburban SAM
tary Commission, for this condi-
ton.
According to Mr.. Morse, the
lowering of the water level has
caused the bottom level to i)e
served to users.
Water Unpleasant
The first he knew of the trou-
BILE, Mr.. Morse said, was when J..
Donald Clagett. a member Oh the
commission and a resident Of
Montgomery Hills, spoke to him
about it. Tests were made and
the water was found to be "un-
pleasant" but safe --- conSump-
ton he declared.
The commission already WAS
using about Is per cent Wash
tngton water hen it was decided
to increase the flow.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
.Ardn1Ore Woman
Freed in Rum Case

Mrs. Mary Enig. Of Ardmore,
Nd. was freed in Hyattsville Po-
lice Court yesterday when evil
dence reviewed by Judge J Chew
Sheriff indicated that charges OF
manufacturing and possessing
LIQUOR were unfounded.
The home of Mrs. Enig was
raided by Constable A. GaSch, who
discovered a 40-gallon still and a
quantity of mash in the cellar, but
the woman proved to the satisfac
ton of the court that she had
rented her home to tenants and
had not been responsible for the
violations.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
Plea for Hearing
Bu judge Denied

An attempt of Catherine Lane,
recently arrested on liquor charges,
to withdraw a plea for a jury trial
and be heard by Judge J. Chew
Sheriff was refused in HyattSville
Police Court yesterday.
Mrs. Lane, following a raid on
her home on September 10,
charged police with unbecoming
conduct but later dropped the
charges States Attorney Alan
Bowie refused to permit a trial
before Judge Sheriff and demand
ed that she be tried by jury.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
Tank Company Off
For Fort EustiS, Va.

BALTIMORE, Sept. IL En-
route to Fort Benning, Ca, its fu-
ture station, Company F. Second
Tank Regiment, left Fort George
G. Meade for Fort Eustis. Va, yes
terday. There the unit of two Off
GERS and l22 enlisted men will
transfer to motor transportation
of the Thirty-fourth Infantry. The
company. which was a part of the
Second Heavy Tank Battalion
which became inactive Tuesday, is
to be re-equipped with medium
tanks
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
J. W. DAVIS TO SPEAK

OND, Sept. 1.-THE
Washington and Lee Club of
Richmond at it's fall meeting
September % will hear an ad-
dress by John w. Davis, former
Democratic nominee for the pres
idency. Joseph E. Birnie, secre-
tary of the club, has received &C
ceptance of an invitation to Mr..
Davis to speak. His subject is
so far unannounced.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17

For many years. the Cadillac va has been one of
the most eagerly sought-after commodities in the
world for with it has gone a measure of prestige
and distinction provided by few other possessions
could acquire.
So obvious has been this fact, and so universally
acknowledged, that men and women have seldom
considered price when the time has come in their
lives for Cadillac ownership.
Certainly, however, it should be matter for ad-
dtiona satisfaction that this distinguished car is
mOdestly priced.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
2 Couples Obtain
Licenses to We'd

Two couples obtained marriage
licenses in Upper Marlboro yester-
day. They were Frederick Joseph
Bowles, and Elizabeth O'Neil, of
Cottage City, and Marshall Simms,
and Viola Smith, Of Croome Sta
tiof1.
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24

Liquid Gold oil Company
wildcat, northwest Of the discov-
cry well In the Berthelote field
In the sweetgrass alIs. has
made hole past 170o and ia ex-
peeted 10 have easy sailing un-
I'll the pay horizon Is reached at
around z40o feet
with good lack he well may
be a completes inside 81 two
weeks II win 40 much 10 de-
termine the structural condition
ii the field and provide 4 gnids
for future operations
Nearby, Al PetFoieum Com
pany has spudded ia and Is drill-
ing az $50 fest ID wsll which
will 80 only 10 the gas sands
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24

aE0naIta- Bmcstiey No. q ~
the cemfraI part og the Bor-
der-EsesH Coulce osl nead.
hiss 500 seef ~ OIL in de
hole and 4 now looking like
q producer accordimg -
word from swcesgrnas. when
the well drEIled IA Il drill
81 flmough she oal samd with
only q ssnall showing. Pack
eEs are mow being rum on
the SIX inch pipe preparatory
70 . test
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24
\. r.. Q. Subsidiary
Will Drill Well 70
Wilcox Sand Horizon
Block OF 10000 Acres Covers Entire Field
Operations Scheduled To Commence AS
Soon AS Weather Permits

Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Com
pany concern which drilled the discovery
well in the now world famed Oklahoma City
field, may be the first to usher in big-scale
deep production in Montana
This has become known through an
nouncement by the Delmar Oil Company of
plans for the drilling Of a 7,OO0-foot deep
test in the Lake Basin field in southern Mon
tana, with operations scheduled ID commence
early this spring Del1nar is d subsidiary of
/ T. l. O., which is in turn Cities Service
subsidiary.
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24

Drilling past 2z00 feet and
within a few hundred feet OF
completion. Askalta- VoIlbrecht
No. /. half a mile south Of the
nearest producermn the Border
Rcd CouIss Oh field. is one Of
the most importanf wells now
drifting IN northern Montana The
we'll ia checktng somewhat high
or than producers IA the field.
II II gets production AZ win lead
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24

scontinued 90 Pass nlsAsl
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24

According 70 euTrent reports.
shs deep test d to b drilled
nsas what % mow ire haagt OF
tAe pesSAf pSuaesne aeas. on
shs hsah % ths ss9amre al &C.
ffnsa ~ wells arsllea u aaes.
fsaomsen BlaA
1.Ake Basin b one 81 Nor
9anaa pioneer fields. with ! pro-
daetion record dating fr0m 1895
when the field prodneed s7.sf2
barrslh Of 44-gravity paFaffin
base Grade.
The fields banner year was IA
1895. when = total output Of
5o.e17 barrels wan recorded.
D@kota samd on
Production is coming from the
Dakota sand at about $500 feet.
Discovery Of on ID the gisid was
followed by a rush a drflling.
hone Of which resulted Ia fhe
discovery Of other shan wells With
csannnsa es raes Fsvsl
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24

to q large amount Of drilling ia
the southern and southwestern
parts Of the field, IN territory
that has been neglected TO date.
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24
City Council Hears Surprise Application By
Coolidge Henley Interests Also
Seek Grant

Sharp decreases in natural gas prices IN
the city of Great Falls are in prospect as the
result of competition instituted by two con-
Germs, both of whom made formal requests
for franchise elections at the Monday night
meeting of the city council
Montana oil journal. (Great Falls, Mont.) 192?-1931, 1931-01-24

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