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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16
Conventional Idea Of
Lightning Found Wrong

At q meeting Of the British Asso-
citation for the Advancement Of
Science in 1856 the Scottish engineer.
James Nasmyth, son Of q landscape
painter. stated that ''in no instance
among the many thunderstorms whose
progress he had most attentively
watched had he ever observed such
forms Of lightning AZ that usually
represented in works Of art; In all
such the artists invariably adopt q
conventional form. namely, that Of a
xigzag combination Of straight lines"
Nasmyth believed the error Of the
artists originated in the form given to
the thunderbolt In the hand Of Zeus
as sculptured BY the ancient Greeks.
Some decades after these remarks
were uttered the photography Of
lightning began to be common. and
the photographs all showed that he
was right in believing that lightning
is never truly xigzag. Its path gem
orally includes many sinuous curves,
and II often branches. but q sharp
angle ls very rarely seen in a photo
graph. and It IL then doubtless an
effect Of perspective.-Charles B. Tai
man In "Why the Weather"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16
ALMSHOUSE FOR SHORE
URGED BY BOARD
Central Institution Best Plan
Queen Anne's Site Is
Suggested

Members of the special Eastern Shore
Commission. recently appointed by
Governor Albert c. Richie. with Col.
w. Hopper Gibson. of Centerville. as
chairman. to investigate the advisa-
bility or necessity of creating an Eastern
Shore home for the poor and INDECENT.
to replace the present system of county
almshouses. have gone on record favor
ing the establishment of a centralized
home for the nine.county area to cost
about $500. 900.
The commission cites tho architect
who prepared plans for the proposed
centralized home. believes the Queen
Anne's county home property could be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

two hundred inmates; one hundred white
and one hundred colored.
Buildings needed would be two cottag-
es for white people. providing quar-
tiers for 100. to cost SIIo, 900; two cot
tages for colored people. providing quar-
tiers for 100, to cost $IIo. 900; an admin
istration building to house the superin-
tendent and the necessary quarters for
attendats dining rooms and kitchen to
cost Sos, 900. power house contain
ing laundry facilities and heating facili-
ties for the entire institution, to cose
$4,000
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

Railroad train dlSpatching by tele-
phone is on the increase. Trains on
nearly two-thirds of the total rail- mile
age Of the United States are now be-
ing handled by telephone, according
to officials of the telegraph and tele-
phone section of the American Rail-
way Association. Reports Just re-
ceived from the railroads show that
the telephone is being used for the
transmission Of train orders over
154,277 miles Of track as compared
with 1864 miles of railroad ten
years ago.
Since 1908 the American Railway
Association officials state there has
been a rapid development of tele-
phone service on the railroads so that
not only are orders regulating train
movements now largely handled by
telephone, but this service is used
generally for communication purposes.
Material progress, officials say, has
been made in the past few years In
the development and installation Of
centralized train controlled systems,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16


the telephone playing an important
part In the handling of trains over
these sections. 1t is the practice OF
such railroads to maintain a telephone
line from the dispatcher's Office over
the centralized control section. The
telephone lines also connect the rail-
road stations and telephone booths
located at points along the right-of.
way where there are switches and
signals. In this way train crews may,
IL the signal is set against them or If
the switches or signals for any rea.
son fail to function, get in commune
cation with the dispatchers and re-
ceive orders in person by telephone.
Through the use of portable tele-
phone sets, bridge and building gangs
and others at work along the right-of-
way also keep in constant communica.
ton with headquarters. The use Of
the telephone also enables the rail-
roads to bring about many other efflci.
encies and economies which otherwise
would not be possible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

IA NONEY doesn't grow on
N bushes. it's true-but 1t
grows and thrives In the
bank. The increasing popularity
Of dollar dinners" among house
wives throughout this country
testifies to the fact that American
women, long accused Of being
extravagant in matters Of food,
are becoming thrifty. When you
serve q dollar dinner for four
persons, you are saving money
which can grow for you In your
bank-and II your dinner is care
fully planned It will rival far
more expensive dinner.
Here is q dinner designed to
please both the palate and the
pocket-book. Be sure that 1t Is
served as attractively as your
more elaborate dinners. and 1t
will be err~".' ir-'itfp~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

To bring the Office quarrels
home or relate the housekeep-
ing troubles of the day spells
the evening.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

Fact that poison gas is used
in war, makes war more hate
full than ever. That poison gas
is going to choke war itself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

1t still requires good man
ners to secure any social stand
ling, whatever. no matter what
ew notions may prevail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

To get applause from the
grand-stand, one will pass up
the applause of posterity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

There is no nuisance in the
ordinary relations of men like
a touchy disposition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

Trying to unlock a chest to
which the key is lost is as good
q way to entertain guests as
any.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

Have your fun before you are
Y; after that. it will be hard
me up with.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

No man is wholly dumb who
applauds what you say.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

Trying to keep out of dept Is
about as hard as being In 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16

A parson ends many pleasant
engagements.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-16
MENU

MENU
GrilIed Frankftrters. .......ko.S6
Potato Salad sotth Sliced
C1cwnteers aluminium. ~
Hot Corn Sticks sDith BStter 81
Iced Applesosce. ........... 10
S1.00
Corn Sticks: Nix and sift the
following dry ingredients: one
and one-fourth cups nour. one cup
yellow cornmeal, four and one-half
teaspoons baking powder. one-half
teaspoon salt, one-half cup sugar.
Add three-fourths cup diluted
evaporated milk and two we'll
beaten eggs. Add one-fourth cup
melted butter. Pour into we'll
creased corn stick pans and bake
in a hot oven-400 degrees-for
about 20 to rs minutes. Servo
hot and snrsaa with butter.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Board, third New York naval district.
He also served as president of the Spe-
cial General Court-Martial, Navy Yard,
New York.
A native Of Lexington, Mo, Commo-
dore Wood was the son of the late
Judge William T. Wood. He was gradu-
ated from the United States Naval
Academy in 1875 and was promoted to
captain.
He commanded the u. s. s. Eagle
from September 20, 1902, to August 81.
1904; the Dixie from November 20,
1905. to November !, 1907. and the
u. S. S. Maryland from July 20, 1908.
to the Summer of 1909, serving In the
latter capacity until retired with the
grade of commodore.
Commodore Wood was a member of
the Army and Navy Clubs of this city
and New York and the New York Yacht
Club.
He IS survived by his widow and a
daughter, Miss Murlel Wood, residing
at Stoneleigh Court. and son, Lieut..
Comdr. Valentine Wood commanding
the U. S. S. Destroyer Tracy, with the
ASiatic Fleet.
Funeral services will be conducted
in the chapel at the United States
Naval Academy, Annapolis, at pm.
Monday. Interment will be in the
Naval Academy Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
SWIM ENROLMENT
TO CLOSE TONIGHT
More Than 400 Boys Have
Entered Classes for Free
Instruction at Y. M C. A.

All applications for enrolment in
the annual Learn to SWIM campaign
of The Star and the Y. M. C. A., which
begins Monday, must be in the hand,
of officials Of the Boys Department Of
the Y. M. C. A. by 9 O'Clock tonight
it was announced today by J. G. In
gram. director of the department and
supervisor of the campaign.
More than 400 boys already have en-
rolled for the free swimming lessons,
and many additional enrollments are
expected today Director Ingram stated.
Group registrations have been sent in
from numerous public schools, due to
cooperation of school authorities In
bringing the course to the attention OF
students.
Application cards were distributed
to the school children by principals,
i'll accordance with arrangements made
by DR.. Frank w. Ballou, superintend-
ent of schools. Many other registra-
tions have been made through the spe-
cial application blanks published day
in The Star. The last of these blanks
is printed herewith.
Mr.. Ingram said it will be impossible
10 accept any luTtner appncanS lot
the course after today. All boys who
are unable to swim at least so feet
and who are between 10 and 18 years
old may enroll for the lessons, which
will be given daily through next Satur-
day in the pool of the "Y" Boys De-
partment, 1892 G street Competent In
Structors will be in charge of the classes.
The campaign has received the in
dorsement of the District Commission
ers, Maj. Pratt, school officials and the
Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

by Lne hSSOCldLeQ Press
j. Theodore Mariner of Portland,
Me. was being mentioned in diplomatic
circles today for the Assistant Secretary
ship of State, made vacant by the pro-
motion of William r. Castle, jr., to
undersecretary.
Castles appointment by President
Hoover filled the vacancy caused by the
recent death of Joseph Potter Cotton
of New York
A close confdante Of Secretary Slim
son at the London Naval Conference
and later in the department. Mariner
will leave soon to become counselor of
the American embassy in Paris. Re-
quirements of an act of Congress made
necessary his transfer to the foreign
field after four years as chief of the
western European division of the de-
partment. Castle became Assistant
Secretary after heading the same di-
vision.
Those who believe Stimson might
seek an assistant outside the depart
ment have mentioned the name OF
George Rublee of washington, former
personal adviser Of Senator Dwight w
Morrow, while he was Ambassador to
Mexico. Rublee was an adviser during
the London Conference and played a
large part in drafting the final agree
ment
With the forthcoming general dis
armament conference of the League OF
Nations, 1t was considered probable
Stimson would seek an adviser upon
whom he could depend for guidance
in policy during the sessions of that
conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
Marriage Licenses.

connel osburn. %, and Hazel Geer, 80;
Eimore s. Kins. 20. and Daisy B. Neal, Is;
Ft Clarence Nsss0f l. o6 5th g. and Mary j.
Samuel H Miller. a. and Rose DuIitsky,
20. both Of Brooklyn, N Y; Judge Robert
Robert pouslas. 81. and Lula M. Jackson,
10: Rev. Wiley Westray,
EtSs aSS 1. Evans. j., Clifton Forge. va; Rev.
joseph G EaTkin sn ~ and Mildred Thorn
Joseph II. Howard, 49, Baltimore. Md, and
Edna M Burnside, %. this city, Rev. Leo L.
Lee T. Richardson. IS: this city. and Ann
R. Moschoyich, ~. Roseue Park, N. J.; judge
E; Cole. %. Sioux Fails s. OAK; Rev. F.
FSps S IT, fs1o s 4 PARK city Md ?f h!2 G.
Alexander H Dunlap, e. this city, and
charlena S. Hart. 81, Rosemary. N. C.; Rev.
Ronald ?. Grimes. II, and Alta V. Price,
ID: Rev, Mark Depp.
Pne Knsef a TIES cta judge ROB-
.Lury 4. Matthews, 81, and Maude L. Caudle,
Poore
Arthur T perg. q. AND Ethlen a. Hickey.
p Fcor both Of Hampstead N y Rev. Allan F.
Dorsey 8: Campbell 81, and Ethel Harris,
&c; Kenneth, De Mar, %. this city, and
oieta 4: jenkins: p; Takoma Park, Md
James E washington, "a: and Eleanor
Osborne, %; Rev Frank w Alstork.
Edward E Winters, %, and Rebecca Bar
net, 20, both Of Cedar Heights, Md; Rev.
William NJ Murray. 20, and Sarah N.
Stock, "a; Rev. Marx E Stock.
John F.. Tippett. 50. nd Geneva v.
Broadus, 40; Rev. j. Maurice King.
William c. Collier. &c. Birmingham, Ala,
and Dorothy B, Paine, 20, ProYincetown,
Mass; Rev. Frederic w Perkins.
Walter L. Kemp. 49, and Annie J. Moore.
90 both Of Fredericksburg, Va; Rev. John
E. Briggs,
Margaret r. Trainham, 20, this city; Rev.
William II. Reed. 49, and Ruby NJ Kelley,
~; Rev william D. Jarvis.
Frank NJ. Williams. 20, and Olivia L.
Nuckols, e. both of Hylos, Va; Rev. Henry
Arnold H. Berman 90. and Evelyn Flag
man, 20; Rev. Abram Simon.
Henry D. KinnAn1an, 20, Piscataway. Nd,
and Clara J. Perry, ~, this city; Rev. George
N. Cummings
Lewis A. Hancock. 26. and Eleanor F.
HiEgs, Al; Judge Robert z. Mattingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
BRITISH OFFICIALS
AID ATHLETIC CLUB
Bruce Chosen Head at First
Meeting-DipIOmatS
View Quarters.

Prominent officials and attaches of
the British embassy and Canadian le-
CATION turned out to inspect the newly
acquired headquarters of the British
Athletic Club at 1923 N street at the
initial meeting of the club Thursday
night.
Following a short business session,
during which 1t was announced that
the club will organize teams in soccer
and cricket, and will attempt to slim
ulate interest by British subjects in
the Capital in golf, swimming and
fencing, seven silver trophies were
presented to the club. to be awarded
in athletic events to be sponsored by
the club. The names of the donors
were withheld from publication, but it
is understood they were representative
of the interest of British diplomatic
officials.
Robert Bruce, president of the Wash
ington Soccer Association, was elected
to head the club. Other officers are
Fred S. Row, vice president; Archibald
Boyd, financial secretary, and Hugh La
mont, secretary.
Heading the diplomats attending the
inspection tour were Sir Ronald Lind
say Ambassador of Great Britain, and
Lady Lindsay, Ronald Ian Campbell,
counselor of the British embassy; the
military attache. Col Maurice F1tz-
maurice Day, and Mrs. Day; T. A.
Shone, first secretary of the embassy,
and Mrs. Shone: A. r. Dew, third sec
rotary of the embassy, and Mrs. Dew;
Archibald Stone, second secretary of
the Canadian legation, and Mrs. Stone.
and Keith Crowther, second secretary
of the Canadian legation, and Mrs.
Crowther.
The present membership of the club
is approximately 100 but it is expected
the total figure will be in the vicinity
of $50 or 300 after drive for members
Is inaugurated. 1t was announced that
games with the German Athletic Club
soccer team will be sought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
Two Remain Awake
100 Hours to Test
Effect on Health
Preliminary Check Shows
Little Change in Condi-
ton of Students.
By the Associated Press.


ATHENS, Ga, April 1.-Two Univer-
sity of Georgia students have just COM
pleted insomnia maratf1ons for science 3
sake.
Under an experiment conducted by
DR.. A. s. Edwards, head Of the univer-
sity psychology department, Harry
Gerofsky, Trenton, N. j., freshman, and
Wendell p. Morris, Pensacola, Fla.
graduate student, remained awake for
100 hours.
Final conclusions as to the results Of
the experiment have not been COM
pleted, Dr. Edwards said yesterday, but
preliminary studies showed little change
in the condition of the students.
Both lost O little weight, were slightly
weakened and experienced slight head
aches. They had trouble with their
eyes and had difficulty in mental work.
Plenty of conversation and cold water
we're employed by the two in lodging
sleep, DR.. Edwards said. They walked
about the campus, ate meals, drank
water and attended classes regularly.
Gerofsky drank a little coffse and
Morris a great deal. Cigarettes were
the only other stimulant.
At the conclusion of the experiment
Morris went to sleep for IL hours.
Gerofsky attended a wedding after an
hours sleep and then returned here
and slept long period. Both are still
catching up with their sleep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
SHOEMAKER FUNERAL
TO BE HELD MONDAY
Widow of Commander of Revenue
Cutter Service Died Yes
terday.

Funeral rites for Mrs. Rhetta Shoe
maker, 78, former resident of Wash
ington and widow of a former COM
mandant of the Revenue Cutter Service,
will be held Monday morning at II
O'Clock at Wrights funeral home, 1887
Tenth street. Rev. Hubert A. Wollfall,
rector of st. Marks Episcopal Church,
will ofhciate. Interment will be in Ar
lington National Cemetery.
Mrs. Shoemaker, who died in New
York yesterday, had lived there for the
last IS years, following the death of
her husband, Capt. Charles Frederick
Shoemaker, for 10 years commandment
of the Revenue Cutter Service, now in
corporated with the United States Coast
Guard. Capt. Shoemaker retired from
the service in 1906.
Survivors include three daughters
Miss Helen Lea Shoemaker, Mrs. Henry
Stephenson, New York, and Mrs. Henry
j. Hole of Washington, and son, Rear
Admiral William r. Shoemaker. U. S
N, retired, of San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
Canadian Governor Arrives.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 4 (P)-
The Earl of Bessborough, new governor
general of Canada, arrived here early to-
day on the liner Empress Of Bedford.
The city was prepared to welcome the
members of the vice regal party when
they disembark at IL am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
COMMODORE WOOD
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Resident of Washington Had
Commanded Several Ships
During Career.

Commodore Moses Lindley Wood,
U. s. N, retired, the possessor of a
distinguished record in the Navy, died
of pneumonia in Naval Hospital last
night. He was rs years old.
Commodore Wood had been a resi-
dent Of this city since 1921, residing
at Stoneleigh Court Apartments Al
though he had been placed on the re-
tired list in 1909, at his own request, he
was recalled to active duty during the
World War and served as president of
the Naval Examining and Retiring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Speaking before a large audience Of
her schoolmates assembled at Dunbar
High School, Jessie v. Holloman, a
senior, Is years old, triumphed over the
competition of four other entrants to
win the 500 cash prize offered every
district winner in The Evening Star
area of the National Oratorical Con-
test She also will represent Dunbar in
The Star area finals to be held in
Washington in May.
THE Citizen, His Privileges ana
Duties Under the Constitution" was
the subject of the oration which won
first honors in the opinion of Judges
William H HASTE, j. Francis Gregory
and Rev. Robert w. Brooks. The other
contestants were George Desmond,
Dorothy Hawkins, Jennie Thompson
and william Wormley.
The Dunbar winner has been pronni-
nent in many branches of school &C
tivity during her four years at that in
stitution. She is the daughter of Rev.
and Mrs John L. 8. Holloman OF 403
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
TRINITY CHURCH ROBBED

A thief chose Good Friday to rob the
Trinity Baptist Church, in the 1900
block Of Thirteenth street, of four silver
collection plates, valued at $12.
Entrance was gained through q door
left unlocked, according to the report
OF an attendant, Irving Semple Of 1918
G street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
MACHADO APPEARS
VICTOR OVER FOES
Revolution Seems Ended With
Opposition to President
CrumbIed.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
Musicians Ordered Unemployed

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 4
(P).-The First District Court today
issued an order obllging motion picture
houses which have installed sound
equipment to re-eInploy all musicians
who were discharged with the advent
of the film music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-05

net income $685. 1877, equal to 26 cents
class A share in 1880.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Rail-
road reported ready to drop plans for
acquisition of Denver & Salt Lake,
Federal Water Service gross reve-
nues, 1928 to February 20, up 48 per
cent; net income of 1876 per cent.
General American Tank Car March
quarter common share earnings, $1.48
VS.. SALT
General Gas a. Electric 71l cents
dividend on class A and IS cents divi-
dend on common payable in cash or
stock.
General Motors May Chevrolet out
put expected to reach 10000 units vs.
100000 in April
Grant CW. IT, April sales I'D lit
per cent; 4 months up 9.8 per" cent
Inland Steel operation at 40 per cent
VS.. so per cent week previous.
Holster Radio Corporation-New COM
pany. holster Radio, Inc, chartered
in New Jersey by interests aflliated
with International Telephone q Tele-
graph, which are engaged in reorgan-
izing properties Of this corporation sold
recently to Orange Security Corporation.
kroger Grocery & Baking advances
prices OF popular brand cigarettes in
NHlCHlndIl CerrlCOry 10 IL Genus q pack
age or two for ~ cents.
McCrory Stores April sales UP IA per
cent; four months. up 2.5 per cent.
Mcclellan Stores April sales up 16
per cent; four months, up IL per cent.
Pacific Telephone 81 Telegraph March
quarter common share earnings 81,
against $1S8.
Standard Power & Light 1880 COM
mon share earnings 1913. against $4.25
United Gas Corporation offers to ex-
change 81 preferred for bonds Of Dixie
Gulf Gas, Houston Gulf Gas, South
Texas Gas and Southern Gas Utilities
on basis of one share preferred for each
500 principal amount of bonds.
Woolworth IF. W. Co. April sales of
% per cent; four months of 1.3 per
cent.
Creole Petroleum makes arrangements
with other operators for unit exploita-
ton Of Eastern Venezuelan properties.