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Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1948-04-16
APPEL Narodniho Svazu Ceskych
KatolikHG - Pomozme vydatne
a rychle bezencIGm z komunis-
ty nasilns ovladaneho
Ceskoslovenska.

Hned pc uskutecnenf komu-
nistickeho puce We stare vlasti
byla vyslovena domenka, re
mnoz1 z tech, kdo nesouhlas1 S
|timto nasillm a zotrocenim &C.
|skeho a slovenskeho lidu unik-
nou "a hranice. Ojedinele
|zpravy O uprchnutf toho neb
onoho pTedaka do zahranici
byly nam podany tiskem. Ma
sklonku minuleho tydne byl
dodan do uradovny Narodniho
|Svazu ddverny dopis cd jedno-
no z bezencd, osoby to nanej-
vys veruhodne.
Dotycny bezenec p1se:
"Mnoho lidi utfka do u. S.
zony Nemecka. Je to vetsinou
intelligence, 1redn1ci a studen-
I'll. Je mas zde v Nemecku cd
nekolika tydnd 3 tisfce. Anne
ricka policie mas posfla do ia
borG, kde jsme drzeni Nemci.
Jfdlo je velmi spatne - name
hrozny HAD. Dosud u. S. au-
|tority nevedi CO s mani Dude,
kan mas poslou. ia osobne,
Ijsem v tezke situaci - hledam
pomoci mym bratrfm, ably OBJ
drzeli kousek chleba, mydla,
prada, boty, saty, i cigaretu =
vzdyt prosli jsme tajne hrani-
ce jen abychom zachranili Ii
vot.
Hledam pomoc u americkych
1radn v Nemecku, mic vsak
nam nechtejf dat. Ma Vas dra-
ri bratfi Sc obracfm jmenem
til tis1cG uprchl1kG z CSR. O
rychlou pomoc hmotnou. Vim
lax velke byly Vase obeti pro
II. Odboj a pax ty Diary do
CSR., ale verfm pevne Vast Sic
chetnosti a doufam, re brzy
obdrz1me Cd Vas, trebas letec-
ky, zasilku sebemens1,zac Yam
vrele dekuji a volam B6h "a
plat!"
Re samozrejmych ddvod1
nemozno uveTejniti jmena a
dalsf podrobnosti dopisu. A
vsak udane zde vynatky w
mluvne nam povfdajf O hmotne
potrebe bezencG. Vykonny
VVbor Narodn1ho Svazu Ces-
kych Katolfk1 odpov6del bez-
odkladnvm odeslanim jednoho
tisfce dollarG ma bal1ky CARE
spolecnosti. Jest jisto, re tato
pomoc bude jen kapkou do
more, jeiich potreb. Vykonny
Vybor Narodnfho Svazu obra-
CT Sc tedy s prosbou ma sve Glen
stvo a nasi veTejnost vGbec O
bezodkladnou financni pomoc
pro tyto nebozaky.
Ably tato pomoc byla co nej-
presnejsi a nejrychleii dodana
tam, kde jest il nejvfce treba,
navazali jsme prostfednictv1m
.Jeho Eminence, kardinala
Stritche, jednanf S Katolickou
Blahobytnou radon. Ocekava-
me dalsf ddlezite podrobnosti.
Tyto uveTejnfme pokud ohled
ma bezpecnost pisatele a be-
zencd dovolf, k informaci ma
sich ctenaTG.
Jiz ted vsak jest jisto, Re be
zenci Sc nalezaj1 We velkem ne
dostatku nejobycenejsfch Ii
votnfch potreb. Otevreme jim
sve srdce a poskytneme financ-
nj pomoc, pomozme Jim prezft
tuto hroznou bouTi zivota.
Dairy svoje zaslete bezod-
kladns do 1fadovny Narodn1-
no Svazu ma adresu: National
Alliance of Czech Catholics,
1896 w. 18th ST., Chicago : 8,
Illinois.
Jmenem trpfc1ch bezenc1
vyslovujeme VAN jiz pTedem
ieiich a nase srdecne: "PAN
BUH ZAPLAT!"
Vykonny Vybor Narodniho
Svazu Ceskych KatolfkG.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1948-04-16
Neklid " Iranu.

Jak sc sdeluje. sc chysta ko-
munisty ovladana strana Tu-
deb odstranit slabou vladu mi
nisterskeho precisely Hakimi-
no. Akce ma byt pTipravena
v olejovych pollch v
Abadanu jakoz i ma iranskych
zeleznicich. Soucasne ma "a
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1948-04-16
PTedbezne ornament zabav.

- V sobotu vecer, "a. dub
ma Sok. Jedn. "Blesk" a BALTIC.
Jedn. Sokolic porada "VeTejne
cvicenf' V Sokolovne.
V ned6li, 18. cervence
Vylet do Annapolis porada
Americko-Cesk6 UstTedf Wash
ington, d. c.
V nedeli. 18. cervence
Vylet ma CvachGv Sor poTada
]. Cesky Dem. Klubu 7. wardy.
Program pro tanecni zabavy
"POKROKU".
1. kv6tna 1913 = Majova.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1948-04-16
Sportovn1 Hl1dka.
KRfzKOVE ZAPASY
v

Pro prfsti 1tery, dine 20. dub
ma Mr.. Ed Contos pofadatel
kT1zkovych zapasG v Coliseum
pTipravil zajfmavy program.
NECO
ROZCILUJfCfHO
THE INTERNATIONAL
WRESTLING E A
s. PANZERS IS
JOE "TOOTS" MONDT,
Manager
VS.
BALTIMORE E
BILL DARNELL 225 lbs.
MARVIN MERCER 208
GEORGE FLYNN 218
OLAF ERICKSON 222
SMITH 217
Toto jest neco noveho v "a
pasnickem oboru. Toots Mondt
ktery "a sveho casu byl vyni-
kajfc1m zapasnfkem pfivezl
do teto zeme 5 muz1 zvanych
5 Panzers. Tito muzi budou
maskovani a .jmena jejich nej-
sou znama. Kazdy z Mich po-
znan Dude jen die c1sla. Utkajl
Sc s p6ti muzi WISE uvedenymi
kteTi pTedstavovati budou Bal
timore Team.
Kdo sc chce mile pobaviti a
rozclliti necht sc dosta-
vi v 1tery, 20. dubna do Coli
scum a uzT1 tyto zapasy.
Evening star., 1948-04-17

q. :. Handmade trio . ethereal
is the word for these hond-em-
broidered offoirs: gown, slip and
ponties to motch. Cloud white
only and olI-nyIon, even to
their exquisite net trim. Sizes 81
to SO in gown and slip; pontie, 5
to 7. Pontie, $lo.s5; Slip, $zs.e5;
Gown (seoted fieure) --$35
b ). From another handmade
trio, white with nylon hond-run
AIeneon-type loce the gown.
$35
G. >. Niehte with nyIon net in
sets just about as delicate
looking as q nyIon- sturdy gown
could be. Blue horizon, cloud
white or dawn glow; sizes 81 to
AZ ----------------.-S1o.95
d Jomette :. brief P. }. -.
and niehteown to match OF
breeze-weieht nyIon Blue
horizon, dawn glow, cloud white
or sea foam. Gown mot pic
tured), sizes 81 to AZ, $l4.95.
Jomette, sizes 81 to 38---$lo.95
e. From q set, dressed up with
net and embroidery. slip in sizes
81 to 40; black or white $8.95
Pettieoot, S.; Pontie, $3.50.
Gown, dawn glow or cloud white,
Ss.s5
Fieure-srhoothine nylon
power net erdIes and pontie eir-
dies, too. Pontie eirdIe pictured,
blue horizon or sun yellow; small,
medium or large
Others, 81 to $e.e5.
Toilored treasures, too . ponties
and slips .,. the slips all the way
from size 81 to 46.
w&I-Knit Underwear, Third Floor
At our Bethesda and
Pentoson Branches, too.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-One power corn she'll
er, one asparagus buncher, good con-
dition. Mrs. Mary E. LemeX, Milford,
Route No. 3. a16-2t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
PROPOSAL

Sealed proposals for the con-
structiOn of a Warehouse at Della
ware Colony, the State Training
School, StOckley, Delaware. will be
received promptly by the Delaware
Commission for Predetermined at
300 P. NJ, d.. II, Tuesday,
April q, 194S, at Delaware Colony,
StOckley, Delaware.
Plans and specifications may be
obtained at the office Of the Archf-
tect, G. Morris Whiteside End, 2162
Dupont Building, Wilmington Al,
Delaware.
A certified check or a satisfac-
tory bid bond executed by the bid
ders and acceptable sureties in the
amount equal to five percent (5@o)
of the bid shall be submitted as a
guarantee that the successful bid
der will execute a contract.
The Delaware Commission for
Predetermined reserves the right to
reject any, and ior all bids.
By Order Of
DELAWARE COMMISSION FOR
FEEBLEMINDED
]. Edward Goslee, President.
4-16-1t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
NOTICEl

Notice is hereby given that Let
ters Of Administration we're in
due form of law granted unto the
undersigned, on the 5th day Of
April A. D., 194S, and that all per-
sons having claims against the
estate Of the deceased must pre-
sent the same, duly attested, to
the said Edith H. Reed, Admins
tratrix of the estate of George
Arthur Reed, deceased, on or be-
fore the 5th day Of April 1949, or
abide the Act Of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
EDITH H. REED
Address, Administrative
S. E. Front st.
Milford, Delaware. j9-3t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
IN MEMoRlAm

In memory Of John L. Banning, who
went 70 be with the Lord, April IA,
1916:
Two years have gone by
We MISS him still. but in our hearts
we hear him say:
''DO not weep for me, dear, loved ones,
Ger this form you laid away;
This was just my earthly. temple,
Ali earthly things must pass away
"In that bright and glorious morning
When Jesus comes to take His Bride
This body viii be resurrected,
And I viii stand by Jesus side.
"Oh! Repent and turn to Jesus!
His blood can wash your sins away,
Meet me in that home in heaven,
That happy land of endless days
u His Family
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-3O Gu. #. electric air
condition refrigerator, oak finish.
Old Bell Dining Room. Georgetown.
Phone 329R1. a9-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
EDWARD b. KINNEY, yR.
Tor
Fuel Oh and Kerosene
7-tf Cali S19B2. Milford, Del
NOEICRI

Protect your roof and POUR root
viii protect you. Built up asphalt
roofing q specially. Metal roofs
and old built up roofs coated. For
fo00ns service, call A. II. Short
and Son, EllleRdale, Del. Phone
Greenwood 1891. m30-tl
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
CARD or THANKS

We wish to acknowledge with
thanks and appreciation the kind
expression Of your sympathy in
the way Of letters, cards and ser
vices rendered lis during the re-
cent death Of Clarence A. Wertz.
(Signed): Wife, Mother and Sis
fnrs .1tn
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
IN MEMoRlAM

In memory of Oscar w. French,
who was called to his heavenly home
to rest on April 10, 1915:
Three years have passed since that
sad day.
And we are so far apart,
No one can tell the sadness
Concealed within our hearts.
Sadly missed by Mother. Dad, Sis
ter and Brothers. 1tI
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-Back again with pre-
war, first grade pure white asbestos
siding, also roof shingles, double
thick, any color. We furnish material
and labor to complete your home, new
or old. All work done by experienced
men only. As long as years to pay.
Free estimates given by wpiting AL
Mcgee or phone 1854, Seaford, Del.
a2-tf '
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE - One Toastmaster,
practically new; two evening gowns,
size 49, one pair evening slippers. Call
Milton 5542 a9-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALEETen piece dining room
suite, good condition, $4,000. Mrs
Willis Is. Hall, Lincoln, Del. Phone
Milford 525J1. a9-2t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
YOU BREAK AND BEND
We Weld and Mend
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many relatives,
friends and neighbOrs for their
kindness and expressions of SYM
pathy, flowers and cards received
during the recent illness and death
of our husband and father, espe-
cially we thank Rev. Ruark and
Rev. Tull for their kind words ex-
pressed during the services. Mrs.
Ethel BOwdle and Son. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
NOIICRl

For water pfo06ng service call
A ii. Short and Son, Ellendale, Del.
Phone Greenwood 1891. m9-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
DIGS PIGS PIGG FOR SALE-

PIGS PIGS PIGS FOR SALE
From thrifty s0ws and purebred
bOars of lean meated strains largely
Hampshire). FarroWed in disinfect-
ed pens and raised in clean alfalfa
inside and out. Males castrated.
None vaecinated, but veterinarian on
hand at time of sale. Sold between
P. NJ and p NJ Saturday afternoon
at Nassau, Delaware q miles from
Lewes on Milford Highway. Buyer
selects pig from large number avail
able. Pig is then weighed, and SELL
ing price calculated at $2.50 per pig.
plus 25c per ID. Hence 25-ib pig costs
$S.75; 30ib pig costs $1,000, Select
what you want, know the health and
weight of the pig you are buying,
pay at one fair rate charged to all,
without waste of your time and pa
tience. Charles Mills, Lewes, Della
ware. al6-St
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

SEWING MACHINE LIGHTS FOR
SALE-For all makes. Have your
Singer made into a good portable,
cheap. Buttonhole attachments for
Singers and Sears makes, 1915 each.
All parts and attachments mailed upon
request. Phone $40. =. Harry Butler,
Harrington street, Seaford, Del.
m19-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

School expenditures in the Uni
ted States totalled s9.9 billion in
194Q
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
us rs HAIL SCHEDULE FOB
lLFORD, DELAWARR
fhhoura Wni7a
NOTICEt

Fred Harrington's Taxi Service.
Riders insured, Call 172, Milford,
Morris Hotel a16-4tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
IN MEMoRlAM

In loving memory of my dear dad,
John i. Banning, who went home to
be with Jesus, April IA, 1916.
I'm waiting for the day
When we shall meet again
1tp Alice
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
I CARD OF THANKS

/ wish to thank all the nurses
and doctors for their kindness to
me while q patient in the Milford
Memorial Hospital. Also the
friends and relatives for the nice
cards, flowers, gifts and sympa-
thy during my recent illness. Mrs.
Katie Baker, Laurel, Del. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-Farm, 95 acres; 10
ture, nice barn, 5000 capacity broiler
house and equipment layer house,
dwelling newly decorated, six rooms,
bath, modern kitchen, including new
electric range, closed in back porch,
laundry tubs. hot and cold water. Lo-
Gated 8 miles N. w. of SeafOrd on
good road Call 4858 Seaford. a9-2t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-Farm, on Route No 16.
Milton -Ellendale Road, 16 acres, clear
under rye, lined and fertilized. 26
acres timber land. Foundation laid for
house, 26 x 30 with rock faced blocks.
Floors already laid. Pump drilled, elec-
tricity contracted; also includes all
window and door frames, plus doors
and some windows. Price, 50,
Francis G. Mellon, 800 Madison street.
Wilmington, Del j16-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

WANTED-At oncei Man or woman
to service customers for famous Wat
kins products in Milford. Established
business. Brings $45 weekly average.
Starting Immediately No investment.
Write J. r. Watkins Co., Dept. O..
Newark, N. j. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-Building lots. so 200
mile vest of Milton; also number Of
desirable inside lots. so IT'S, on so
ft. streets. School bus service, con-
Venient to all transportation, school.
and business center, excellent OppOr-
tunity for builder at surprisingly low
prices. See George Collins, Milton.
Del. Phone 5565. a16-3
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-22 it. Chris Craft,
three cockpit, runabout. 80 h. D. Ker-
math motor. Complete with life pre-
anchor and fire extinguish-
ers. Boat and motor may be inspect
ed between 500 a. m. and 4:30 o. m.
at Draper Canning Co., Milton, Del.
Phone 5591 or 554S. a9-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-57 acre farm house
with electric and bath. good barn and
milk house, situated on concrete
highway, three and half miles from
Wyoming. Immediate possession. Sc,
800. E. HUM, Camden. Phone Bed
ford 4941. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

WANTED - First class auto me-
chanics, incentive pay, hospitaliza-
tion, vacation with pay good work
ing conditions with wel4 established
Ford dealer, in new modern, well
equipped shop. Edw. r. Smith Motors.
Seaford Phone 555. m26-4t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-House, 4 acres of land
Built last year. rOoms, porch, on old
S6e Ssfse Pee B9ea 99s e m sasso5 F9gsa 81 Esa ay
1, 194S. 1910 International D30 fiat
truck. New motor, good tires. S75O.00
cash. 1885 Ford dump truck, tires
fair, good mechanical condition, $3.50.
1886 Dodge 4-door sedan, good clean
upholstery, S250.00. Elmer G. Morgan.
Phone us, 216 N. E. Fourth street,
Milford. a9-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-one Wilson Zero Safe
Farm Freezer Model S. F. go, capac-
ity go cubic feet. Mrs. Lloyd E. Da-
wilson, Georgetown. Phone Milton
427S. a9-2t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-Asparagus two year
Mary Washington: 25, $1.OO; so, $1.5O;
100, $3.50. Rhubarb, two year Vic
Postpaid. Send for free price list of
seed and roots. H. Austin, FELTON,,
Del. m26-4tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-1942 Ford coach, in
excellent shape. rebuilt engine, with
new crank shaft. new paint job, and
white sidewall tires. Must be seen to
he appreciated. Phone 1859, Milton.
1tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-CoaI brooder stoves, in
very good condition. Used but one
time. Earl Keel, Greenwood Phone
6SS1- a16-4tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

GAS RANGES FOR SALE-Mod-
crate price. Immediate installation.
Lynn and Jacobs, Milford, Delaware.
1t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

del D3O Cargo; Dodge 1941 Model
WE 10 Wheeler Poultry body, capac-
ity 100 coOps; 2 Dodge 1945 Models WIZ
10 Wheeler, TruXmore rear axle units.
All steel poultry bodies, capacity 203
cOops. Paramount Poultry, Inc, Har-
beson. Delaware. f27-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-One used 2l4 plow, in
excellent condition.; one power corn
sheller' with bagging attachment.
Del. a9-2t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

ence stove, good as new; roll away
bed and mattress, good as new; one
antique drop-leaf table, walnut; four
ice boxes. buffet and writing desk.
Other things too numerous to men,
tiOn. Call 812M or 206 Truitt avenue,
Milford. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR 'SALE-House, six rooms, re-
Gently remodeled inside, electric, oil
heat, new chicken house, 20 x 80: good
garage, meat house, one acre of land,
on improved road, in Lincoln. Willis
B. Hall, Lincoln, Del. Phone 525Jl.
d19-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-V-C Case tractor, cul-
tiyators and plows: Richard Morgan.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

WANTED-We are huying cob corn
and shelled corn, either delivered to
our mill or at the crib. Call US before
you sell Woodrow Steen or Jack
Ayres. Dagsboro Milling Company.
Phone Rodney 1921. f7-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One Ford hammermill,
never been used. VIM. B. Truitt and
Son, Bridgeville, Del. a16-4t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-19S4 Ford four-door
sedan with five new tires. Car in
good condition. Call Lewes 6842 after
p. m. a16-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

WANTED-To Buy: Unpeeled pine
pulpwood in carload lots. Load at your
nearest siding. High prices paid. For
information call Vienna 7S1 or write
to Apex Wood Products Co.'S Inc,
Vienna, Maryland. a16-2t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-One small Bolen gar
den tractor one large Bolen garden
tractor, one 2-rOW corn stalk cutter
two hand lawn mowers. one rubber
tired farm wagon, Allis Chalmers farm
machinery. Draper Brothers Machin-
cry Co., Milford. a16-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
FOR SALE

POP-UP TOASTERS FOR SALE.
Toastwell Toasters, fully automatic.
Lynn and Jacobs, Milford, Delaware.
1t
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

WANTED-Two experienced clerks
for general office work. Permanent pC,
sition in interesting business, located
Rehoboth. Apply in own handwriting
to P. o. Box 173, Rehoboth, Del
j23-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR .SALE-One Mccormick Deer
one, nine-spout grain drill, in good
condition; one John Deere moving
machine, in good condition: one two
horse wagon, in good condition.
Guernie D. Joseph, Harbeson, r. F. D..
Del. a16-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-Restauran and store
combined in Millsboro, opposite Mills
borO Poultry Plant. Fully equipped.
Good business. Apply within. Mrs.
Hudson. Phone 4631, Nillsboro, Del.
j3O-tf
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-One Model B Allis
Chalmers used tractor, cultivators
and plOws; one corn shelter, one IL
inch hammermill, one second hand
corn shelter. $4,000; one New Ideal
mixer. $2l5.00. No pipes to run. no
buckets to wash. Draper Brothers
Machinery Co., Milford, al6-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16
Cost Two Cents each word for each insertion
FOR SALE

BALED HAY FOR SALE-Vinal H.
Carey, Milford. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

FOR SALE-Row Eureka potato
planter. high speed picker type, with
either horse or tractor hitch. Price,
$125.00 or would trade for good milk
COW. Also slab wood for sale, $500 per
cord. J. Maringola. Lincoln, at Road
side Market. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-16

WANTED-Top-f flight salesman to
work with aggressive local organiza-
Paid during training period Out
standing opportunity. Write to p. o.
Box 21O, or phone $780, Georgetown,
Del. m12-7t
Evening star., 1948-08-15

Meet Michele and Patrick Walsh,
A Pair Of The Hecht Co.'S "Own" Twins!
Well :. not ours exactly "Pot" and "Mke," as they're
called were born to Mr. and Mrs. John l. Walsh lost Christ
Day :. and yes you guessed 1t. Mrs. Walsh had
bought the oyette at The Hecht Co. So having Twin
Insurance. she received another Ioyee for the unexpected
additional orrvo
Evening star., 1948-10-13
Man Held for Grand Jury
In SHOOTING OF Neiqhbor

Joseph w. Cotter, 5S was held for
the grand jury today in a shooting
last July just outside his home in
the 1900 block of Monroe street NE.
He is charged with assault with q
dangerous weapon.
In a Municipal Court hearing.
Judge Walter j. Casey fixed $4,000
bond. But in holding the defendant
he disagreed with the Governments
claim that Cotter deliberately used
excessive force" when he shot
George H. Bostock, 81, a next-door
neighbor, late the night of July %.
Bostock remained. near death for
a week before recovering from 81
caliber bullet wound in the right
chest.
The Judge commented that testi-
mony given by both sides indicated
that Cotter,s property had been "in-
vaded" at a late hour by George
Bostock and his brother William. 10.
The young men admitted they had
fought in a driveway between the
Cotter home and the house where
they room
Evening star., 1948-10-13
Inventor of Device to Report
Fires Fined for False Alarm

with Engine Company Is from 1886
until he entered the Army in 1941.
Shortly before his induction he in
vented his automatic alarm system,
which he claimed to be equally effec-
tive as a burglar alarm.
Between 10:45 and l am, equip
ment was called consecutively to
Thirteenth and B streets Sc, Fourth
and F streets S..W., Sixth and G
streets NV. and Ninth and G
streets NV, where Bell was ar
rested. No fires were found at any
of the locations.
Bell was in the news in 1912, when
he sued the District Commissioners
for a salary increase of which he
claimed to have been deprived
illegally when he entered the Army
The suit was dismissed in District
Court. 4
He was subsequently denied re-
appointment to the Fire Depart
ment after his discharge, "for
physical disability incurred not in
the line Of duty"
Bell lives in the 800 block Thir-
teenth street NE.
Evening star., 1948-10-13
High Court 10 Review Suit
On Attack Aboard Boat
BY the Assoeioied Press

The Supreme Court has agreed
20 review the damage suit brought
,y two women who say they were
nistreated by cook on a Norfolk
Washington boat. A jury once
ioted them $4,000, but the award
vas thrown out by an appeals court.
The women are Mrs. LiNian A.
Weade and Mrs. Roberta L. Stine-
meyer. They said that on August 8,
I945, a Negro cook entered their
'tateroom, raped Mrs. Weade and
,aused fright and shock to Mrs.
Stinemeyer.
A jury in District Court decided
hat the steamship operating COM
sany, Dichmann Wright & Pugh,
nc, should pay Mrs. Weade $50, 0,OOC
md Mrs. Stinemeyer 5000.
The Circuit Court in Richmond
ater ruled the company need not
,ay the damages. It held the COM
,any was general agent, operating
he boat for the United States Gov
rnment, and not owner of the
,essel.
Mrs. Weade and Mrs. Stinemeyer
appealed this ruling to the highest
ourt. The tribunal on Monday
tgreed to consider the case and
land down q final decision after
nd.
Evening star., 1948-10-13
Charter Decision Rules
County Budget Action
Is Not Legislation
12-Poee Opinion Gives
Appeals Courts Reasons
For UphoIdine Plan
Earlier Story on Page A-3.)
BY the Associoted Press

ANNAPOLIS, Oct. 13.-The
Maryland Court of Appeals today
ruled that budgetary appropria-
tions by a county council under
the proposed Montgomery Coun-
ty charter are not legislation as
the word is used in a 1915
amendment to the State Con-
stitution.
The ruling was contained in a IL
page opinion outlining the courts
reasons for its decision last week in
which it reversed a Circuit Court
decree eliminating the budgetary
provision from the home rule
plan. The lower court ruled it was
unconstitutional.
The appellate court also ruled that
the proposed charter, as drafted,
should be voted on in the November
general election.
The charter amendment provides
that all legislation by a proposed
seven-member county council be
enacted in one month.
Section Held Constitutional.
Charter foes said a charter Sec
ton calling for an appropriation
executive session in June was un-
constitutional, since regular council
legislation would be in May.
The appeals courts opinion, writ
ten by Chief Judge Ogle Marbury,
stated specifically that "the budget
and the appropriation and the tax
levy are none of them legislation y
in the meaning OF the word as
used in the home rule amendment
to the State Constitution.
A narrow construction of the word
legislation would "emasculate" the
charter, the court held.
1t would give straight and un-
natural meaning to the word to hold
that it included such activities of
(See CHARTER, Page A-3.)