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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
III. l.. CONSTABLE, Attorney
RUTH PARSON,
Complainant
VS..

CHARLES PARSON
Defendant
In THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR CECIL COUNTY
EQUITY NO. 1884
The object of this suit is to pro-
cure decree, divorcing the Conn
plainant vinculo matrimonii from
the Defendant.
/. The Bill states, that on the
28th day of October, 1881. she was
married to the Defendant, Charles
Parson with whom she resided in the
State of Pennsylvania until the
day of 1882.
2. That your Complainant and the
Defendant have voluntarily lived
separate and apart without any CO.
habitation for more than five c0nsec-
utive years prior to the fling of her
Bill OF Complaint, and said separa-
ton is beyond any reasonable ex-
pectation OF reconciliation.
3. That the Complainant and the
said Defendant have had one child
born to them from said marriage.
viz. Jean, age nine years.
A. That your Complainant has re-
sided in Cecil County, State Of Mary
land for more than two years past
before the filing of this Bill of Com
plant.
s. That Charles Parson was last
heard of in the City of Wilmington.
State OF Delaware, but that your
Complainant does not know his pres
emit whereabouts.
1t is thereupon, this 18th day Of
September, 1y4O, ordered by the
Circuit Court for Cecil County, IN
equity, that the Complaint, by caus-
ing copy OF this oruer to be insert
ca in some newspaper, published in
said Cecil County, once in each OF
four successive weeks before the
l4th day OF October, 1910, give mo-
tice to the said absent Defendant, OF
the object and substance OF this bill,
warning him to appear in Court in
person or by Solicitor. on or before
the 9Th day OF November and show
cause If any he has why decree
ought not to be passed as prayed.
WALTER e. BUCK,
Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
WALTER Z. BUCK, Clerk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
DEATHS
MRS. ADA w. NEsBITT

Mrs. Ada w. Nesbitt died Sept.
80, at her home near Port Deposit.
she was rs years OF age and was the
widow Of the late Charles T. Nesbitt.
Interment was made in Hopewell
cemetery.
Mrs. Nesbitt is survived by two
sons, Charles R. and Earle D., one
daughter, Mrs. Ellis B. Armour;
four grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
THE STRANGE MYSTERY OF
THE STONE BENCH

Another inside story by H. Ash
tonwolfe. celebrated detective. re-
vealing how an incredible crime
mystery was solved by the greatest
Of European police. Don't miss this
feature III lie October zvtn issue Oh
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
the big magazine distributed with
Ile As1AA4IlMOi.A1 SUNDAY
AMERICAN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
TRAIN CONTROL TOWER

The Pennsylvania Railroad sys-
tenn is building a new tower at
Perryville enclosing the present
building and upon it's completion,
will be one Of the most complete
along the rail line. The tower will
also have the centralized train con-
troll, handling all traffic in this Sec
ton, and also on the Columbia
branch. Cost of the tower is placed
at $175,OOO.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
True Copy-Test:
WALTER Z. BUCK, Clerk

A bake and rummage sale will be
held in the store building Of Alice
and Sheppard, October 18th. Bene-
fit of the Womens Society Christian
Service of the James Methodist
Church, Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
PROMOTED TO CHIEF ENGINEER

PROMOTED TO CHIEF ENGINEER
Samuel r. Hurst has been pro-
NOTED to the post Of chief engineer,
maintenance of way for the Eastern
Division of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, succeeding H. H. Garrigues.
Mr.. Hurst, formerly supervisor of
the Wilmington-Perryville terri
tory and later superintendent of the
Maryland Division in Wilmington,
was sent to Harrisburg, Pa, three
years ago when the division was
merged with the Baltimore Division.
He will reside in Philada.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Little an
nounce birth of their second daugh-
ter, born past week in Union Hos
pital, Elkton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Stevens, of
Calvert, announce the birth of twins
ON Wednesday, October End.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

Mrs. William B. Really. Elkton,
and Mrs. Naomi Hasson. Port De-
post. have resigned their positions
in the Clerk OF the Courts Office at
Elkton. Mr.. Buck has appointed
Ralph Hostetter. Rowlandsville, and
Denny Shelton. Cecilton. to fill the
vacancies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
SHERMAN ROWLAND HINDMAN

Sherman Rowland Hlndman died
Oct. /, at his home in Sharon Hill,
Pa. He was son of the late Thomas
and Elizabeth Hughes Hindman, of
Oxford, Pa, and was in the employ
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Florence Baker Hindman, four sis
tiers and two brothers: Mrs. Fred
Smith, Mrs. Frank Grub, Mrs.
Charles Kimble, Oxford; Mrs. Ed
ward Snodgrass, Philada; Howard
and Thomas Hindman, Jr., of Ok
ford; Charles, St. Paul. Interment
was made in Oxford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
QUICK SALE

Household furniture. Fine china,
Linens. Glassware. etc. Everything
sold at fraction Of cost. Make offer Of
anything. Call Thursday, Friday or
Saturday, October 10th to 18th,
from / to . P. M. Rachel T. Mac
Clure at Woodrow's residence. Kor-
ner Ketch. West Nottingham.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
MRS. RICHARD e. REYNOLDS

Mrs. Margaret M. Reynolds died
September 80 at her home in Ches-
apeake City. She was the wife of
Richard Edward Reynolds and 66
years of age. Surviving are her hus-
band and the following children:
Edward w. Reynolds, Of Toilette,
ILL.,; Mrs. Edward Whitlock, Elk
Mills; Mrs. Ruby Mcclure, WASH
ington, D. c.; Clarence T. Reynolds,
William r. Reynolds, Mrs. Sue Wal
ton, John B. Reynolds and Wilson
Reynolds, all of Chesapeake City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
WILLIAM LEEDS

William Leeds, 80 years old, res
ident of near Barksdale, Cecil coun-
ty, for many years, died at Union
Hospital, Elkton, Friday, after a
short illness.
The deceased was unmarried.
Formerly he was a. farmer but re-
tired some years ago. Funeral SER
vices were held from Abernathy's
Funeral Home, Cherry Hill, Sunday
afternoon, with interment in Cherry
Hill Methodist Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

WE PAY Sc for selling ten 81
boxes. SO beautiful assorted, Christ
mas Cards Sell for S1-your profit
so cents. Greeting Card House, leo
Main, Ossining, N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
ALIEN REGISTRATION IN CZECH

Postmaster ]. Mercer Terrell and
Assistant Postmaster j. Writ Bou-
cmhelle of Elkton report the work
of registering and finger printing
aliens has been conducted smoothly
IN the local postofice with nearly
100 already registered.
A number Of them, without being
asked, signified their intentions of
being naturalized as soon as pos
American citizens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

The U. s. hospital system uses ave
pounds Of cotton q Mia9tel
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

A man isn't necessarily gar
dener because he has q dollhouse; he
may have scolding wife.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

Say the wrong thing ct the right
time and aoms feel wiz envy yoa,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

A mans opinion of himself does
MT necessarily increase the circum-
ference Of his headgear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25

RFDROOM walnut waterfall. Mr.. Green
saysNsWhen / opened this store out Of
the high-rent district 1 said-NOW l
can give the good people of Washington;;
talk-of- the town values - When you deal
with us, you pay for the furniture you buy
with a legitimate profit added on-Winy
not save 20G to 40ec? Remember. were
open every evening and YOUR CREDIT IS
GOOD Green Furniture, 5000 Georgia
ave Georgia 22.23.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25

914 22nd STREET N.W.-3 r.. K.
and b. sac. 90
5. A''N ''' e'' nv ~ $500
B. t' ave- -A-"- ~ " w $500
gas and lights furn. ~ " $500
JAMES MORRIS WOODWARD. Realtor,
723 Goth Street NV.
SUITABLE FOR MAN AND WIFE.
APT. /, 1928 l4th-1 R., K, B.; $27 80.
AFFLECK, 2423 Pa. AVE. REP. 1858.
1882 BELMONT ST. NV.
rooms, kitchen and bath, cleo. refg.;
THosTE. FARRELL CO.. MA. o765.
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14O4 TUCKERMAN ST. NV,
Kitchen, dining alcove and bath. tHeat. hot
water. refrigeration and gas included in
rent)
open and Lighted Until 8 PM
E. NJ WILLIS g. SONS.
S16 Investment Bldg. Natl. 7479.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25
HOUSES FURNISHED.

6611 18th PL. Nw-BR1CK BUNGALOW,
5 nice rms, fireplace, tile bath, mod. kit.
sun porch. attic, full basement auto. heat.
center. buses, schools. A dream home for
right party; must be rented at once; SIS.
Get key, 1922 GEORGIA ave NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25

SFDROOM, solid maple, anchor design:
out of model home: looks brand-new; deep
drawers: substantial suite, one that VIII
n nav Open from am to 9 pm. ACME
SToRAGE CO. {showroom), 462s 14th ST.
NV Georgia 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25
SUBURBAN ROOMS.
ROOMS WITH BOARD.

ARLINGTON, VA-Nicely furn. room
reasonable. Bus stop at door. 1925 Wilso
blvd
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(Continued.)

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED.
ANTIQUE JEWELRY, old gold. diamonds.
watches. etc. Get our high price before you
sell A. Markell RIM. I'll. BIS st. NV.
BEDROOM, dining, living room furniture
wanted: contents of apis or homes; also
odd pieces WE DO MOVING CAREFULLY
AND REASONABLY. Georgia 1416.
BOOKS. all kinds. and old Natl Geo.: best
cash prices Phone Met 1S46 or bring in.
Storage Book Shop. 420 10th st. NV.
DRESSERS, chest of drawers, beds, springs,
mattresses and chairs. 700 H st. NV.
Republic 1896.
FURNITURE bric-a-brac, china, glassware,
rugs silverware. paintings; highest cash
prices paid. Call Murray. Taylor 1898.
FURNITURE, russ. household goods, etc.
Best prices paid. For best results call Natl.
5244; after &. Lincoln 54SS. Reliable NOV.
ing done, lowest pIces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25

BEDROOM, solid maple Mr.. Green sayS|,
BUY this suite, 3. 4, 8 or pieces; 6 Its
a beautiful open stock pattern. OaK
Interiors, dustproof construction, YOU
love it. YOUR CREDIT IS COOL. open
evenings Green Furniture $500 Georsis
ave. Georgia 1923. p. Sine price ID
the talk of the town"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25
APARTMENTS SUBURBAN.

50 WINE AVE EVANSVILLE, Md
rooms kitchen, bath. screened porch oil
heat. hot water. electricity. electric re-
frigerator; garage included $4,000 north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25

BEDROOM, S1975; dining room, S32 e:
living room, $3.50; studio couch, sla.oU;
peach); upright piano, SO. Many other
Items. This is a warehouse storage clear.
ance sale OPEN NIGHTS. Liberal creole
ARRANGEMENTS ACME STORAGE co. tshoW-
rooml. 462S 14th st. NV. Georgla 343A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25
APARTMENTS UNFURklSHED.

WIND VENTILATED BULLYING.
Copley Courts, 1914 18th st. n.w.-De-
sirable apartment, 2 bedrooms. spacious
kitchen bath. All outside rooms. 1850
One room, foyer, outside kitchen and bath,
furnished dinette; $45.50. Electricity,
refrigeration. gas. switchboard included
in rental. Res. mgr.
ROYDON, NEAR 18th NV.
large outside rms. entrance hall,
3 large . outside rms. entrance hall. ''oo
:" D.. 0A'i sIs MANAGER. - 01.00
aO2 TODD PL. NE.
a$6 end ST.. NE. APT. Q. o
5 rooms and porch $3.50
L. j. HELLER, Owner Natl. 7343.
DUPLEX APIS.
2 rms. kit. bath: S37 30.
2 rms, kit. bath: $3.50.
Apply owner, w. B. CATION. 1928 Pa
ave. Sc. Atlantic 3517.
2SIs l4th ST. NV
2 rooms bath. ami, heat furnished.
GEoRGE JAMESON COLUMBIA 1888.
MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE.
55S Newcomb st. Sc, Congress Heishts-
New 4-family apartment building. un-
en-. tile bath: shower. large rear screened
''i'A' '"i LEE p B. LAT1MER CO.,
722 Investment Bldg. National 4146.
1920 ONTARIO RID. NV.
2-bedrm. apt, vic. Rock Creek Park.
Modern nreproof bldg. Refg. On house.
$47 .5O-$52 80. Res mgr Adams 530s.
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tifmI veneers: a marvellous reproduction.
This is quality furniture. WE ARE STAY AZ.
ING OPEN NIGHTS. Well give YOU ~ no-
eraI credit plan ACME STORAGE CO.
1showroom), 1925 14th ST. NV. Georgia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25

GROCERY, meat market, with or Wlthout
property; wonderful opportunity: restricted,
growing neighborhood. Alexandra ndsZ'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-01-25

FURNITURE BARGAINS-Fine quality fac
tory floor samples at great savings for cash.
STAHLER'S, 625 F st. NV. Open till 8.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Just like new:
bargain prices on bedrm, din. rm.. selected
odd pcs On sale daily, 9-5, at METRO
POLITAN WAREHOUSE so Florida ave. ne.
FURNITURE-Sacrifc z rooms, dishes,
See after 5 pm. No dealer. 936 New
York ave. NV. go
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APARTMENTS UNFURNIsHED.
1925 COL. RID. NV.

1879 COL. KID. NV.
S37. Solving rnl., large dressing room.
Murphy bed. dinette-kitchen.
S4b. 00-Most desirable front and corner
to apis. Three different plans. Two
$47.50 rooms, foyer. kitchen, bath.
RES. MGR. COL. 2704-J.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

ACCoRDION-If you want to learn to play
fhe accordion, we will loan you an instru-
want without charge or deposit of any
Ei ind-the only cost to YOU being 8, nominal
charge for PRIVATE LESSONS ~, WHICH aSf,y you
Sou are free to take the instrument home
If you wish kits. 1880 g st. --
ADDING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dalton
S27. so: Corona, Allen, bargains. l44s
Park I'd. Apt. Z. Col 1925. Blausteln S.
Early American glass for sale. Mrs. Lucy
W. Smith, Mt. Airy Md.
ANTIQUES large collection; secretaries
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

DRIVING TO MIAMI SAT, DODGE ST
dan: take 3. share expense. Call FRE
SNAIL 314 9TH st. ne. 20
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

ever-present Communist spokesman exhorted them.
You wouldn't want to be like them
oh no." the Russian women answered family
and, of course, they wouldn't want to be housed
in five-room apartment, were the American,
his parasite and maybe one child, instead of an
entire large family in one room Soviet style.
The Soviet Government controls everything
printed in Russia, or seen in any theatre or heard
the radio. insurng that little but Communist
propaganda appears, and never anything favorable
to democratic countries.
Yet all the government lies about the supposed
pitiful fate of women in America were exploded at
the first sight of these wel-fed, well-cothed, OBJ;
viously happy women Lied to- swindled by ty-
ranncal government in which they had no voice
the disilusioned Russian women made no COM
plant because they knew it would do no good
With quiet determination they set out to find
way to attain of these good things.
And it was the universal enemy, the GPU,
which showed them the way. the easiest way.
Many have wondered that Russian women
permitted to enter these museums to agonize
over things that are not for them and thus become
the more disconnected. Perhaps one reason is that
they are good bait for the GPU. A woman told
me how it approached her.
1.-THE museum was on my way to work" she
told me, land did not realize how much time
was spending yearning those lovely things
One day man whom had supposed to be the
manager of the place whispered in my ear
You come here so often-why do you never
buy?
II told him that was Russian to which he
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

PIT is all the government can do to feed, cothe and
house her, even on the lowest scale.
! This enforced ignorance seems to work pretty
well until girl is about eighteen. when she goes
to work because she mustn't be a parasite"
| This may mean brute-strength labor, if she
happens to be woman with a weak mind and a
strong back. If intelligent, she goes to work in an
bffice
| Though its industries have always been in
state of chronic collapse since the Revolution the
Hhsian bureaucracy which runs them is enormous
{tyond belief. Everybody seems to be writing
etters that never read and filing records that
hre promptly lost but this red tape employs almost
unlimited numbers of women, on diet of black
bread, mush and cabbage soup favored with sun
Flower seed oil
| She can Just live on it and turn out languid
Hays work, so it is plenty good enough for her
That is all right until she sees woman who really
lives
After the Revolution, engineers, technicians
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

from Communist announcement, reverse it. For
instance, the band of Americans recruited by
Stains agents to fight for the Red side against
the Fascists and Nazis in the Spanish war was
because the great emancipation would have been
more Mortified than perhaps any other modern
person at Communist slavery and terrorism.
Now they told the world that never again in
Russia could tyrant husband dictate to his wife.
If he did not treat her right she could drop into
the same marriage and divorce bureau that had
married them, where for a nominal fee and in
few moments time she would be rid of him. IN
fortunately for her, the same privilege belongs to
her husband and how he does avail himself of it.
In America women complain to the courts of
breach of promise to marry but not in Russia. If
a man leads Russian girl astray on the promise
to marry her he makes good that promise.
Why shouldn't he?
1t means nothing to him and as she soon finds
out nothing to her either. The ceremony costs
no more than dog license in the y. S. A. and
next week next day he can have it cancelled to
marry someone else with equal unconcern. Girls
having been married and divorced a few times and
finding that it is nothing but an empty gesture
cease going through the mockery and thereafter
conduct their affairs without bothering register
them.
Marriage and family life having deteriorated
to such a shameful level, the Russian woman
thinks it little worse to have her amours conducted
and paid for by the GPU. In my forthcoming book
| explain when and why got into the GPU, after
handing them my own death-warrant. This a
true and honest report of corrupt conditions in
the shipyard where / worked rather walked
around.
Any time the GPU cared to liqudate me after
a public trial. they could send the report to the
yard where all from top to bottom would deny
what had said Therefore must be liar sabo-
teur and paid agent of Trotsky, Hitler the Arch
(Continued on PAGE I00
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

and all sorts of experts had
to be imported to replace
the native ones who had
been Slaughtered or driven
rom the country. These
foreigners simply could not
exist on Russian standards
of living and had to have
milk. butter, meat, fresh
vegetables and other items
considered rare luxuries to
the natives. Special food
stores were opened for for
eigners, which the natives
called food museums" be-
cause only foreigners who
were provided with foreign
currency could buy any
thing in them.
That was bad enough,
but worse were the wives
the foreigners brought
along, especially the Amer
leans. These were married
to men earning SIS to $3.50
a week and were dressed
Just as in their home towns,
but to the pauperized Rus
slams, they were "costumed
like Queens and Grand
duchesses of the old era
And that was not the
worst of it. At the Torg-
sin. where only foreign
money is accepted, they
were forced to display silks,
high-heeled shoes and much
of the other feminine "trip
peries which Russian wo-
men were not supposed to
know about IA clothes
museum"
Never mind the rotten
capif a lictio nara citac " tho
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

market witt out passing
windows. full of alluring
things she wants to buy,
and her publications have
advertisements of newly-in-
vented delights.
Nothing like that in So
Wet Russia. Her masters
not only would shoot any
one for putting a new want
in a woman's head but they
are striving their hardest
to make her forget as many
as possible of her old ones.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

Pre-War Russia Was Irritated at German Women
Agents Enough to Picture Them HOmng Pigeons
in This Sketch by Mr.. Otarov, Propaganda Artist
Who Portrays the Spy-Birds En- Route to Gather
State Secrets From CzechO Slovalia,
France and America.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
No. l-How Communism Has De.

. I-noW communism f1oS De.
graded Russian Womonhood
Instead Of fhe Workers
Paradise The Author Ex.
pecfed to Find Under Soviet
Rule. He Found Himself in q
Workers He'll, Was Tricked
Into Serving the Dreaded
Secret Police. and Saw at
First Hand How the Commits
sars Enmesh Young Girls
Into Official Moral Slavery
to Help Their Evil Schemes
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

Continued on Page 100
Evening star., 1940-02-11

hasten completion of the additional
units of the center. The sum of
81 500 900 was provided in the 1899
District supply bill to erect the first
unit. During the latter part of July,
1888, P. w. A. grants were made for
a number Of local projects, many
Of which are scheduled to be com.
pleted early in this new decade
Among them are new school build
ings, sewer projects, buildings for
Gallinger Hospital and the District
Jail. water works and a new fire
alarm headquarters. and moderniza-
ton and extension of the flre-alarm
system.
On August 30, 1898, in a surprise
move. P. w. A. officials announced
the allotment of $500, 900 for the
Municipal Center Project, more than
doubling the original request of the
Commissioners. The allotment was
divided into loan of $3.135. 900 and
Federal grant of s2,565 900. This
brought to a total of $l3,531 900
the amount approved for municipal
construction work in Washington.
In making the allotment the P. w. A.
explained that it was justified so as
to provide suitable administrative
offices to allow concentration of Dis
trict activities in one location" More
than three years earlier the District
Commissioners had expended So
100000 to purchase the necessary
land for the Municipal Center de-
velopment. .
Evening star., 1940-02-11

center, on a site facing Constitution
avenue at Third street.
Congress, at the same time, au-
thorized a $4,000 900 slum clearing
and low-cost housing construction
program for the District-another
of the purely local projects which
promises, during the new decade
to bring important changes to
Washington. This $4,000, 900 was
earmarked to the credit of the
District by Administrator Nathan
Straus of the United States Hous-
ing Authority. subject to enactment
of new legislation which would give
the Alley Dwelling Authority here
the same status as other housing
authorities in the States.
The first wing of the new District
administration building is being
constructed under terms of the
June. 1888, authorization, on the
south side of Indiana avenue. be-
tween Third street and the line OF
John Marshall place. A limit OF
cost of $1.500, 900 was placed on the
structure, which is to house the
police and fire headquarters and
other general activities of the local
government.
The District Commissioners had
requested a P. w. A. allotment OF
$2,570,000 for the new Municipal
Center, but pointed out at the same
time, in the latter part of June
1888, that it would be desirable to
spend as much as $5,50O,000 to