Evening Star Newspaper, March 13, 1924, Page 11

SO0 STATEAD FORFARS SOUGHT Montgomery County Senator Introduces Bill in Mary- land Assembly. ROAD MEASURE IS PASSED $40,000 Bond Issue Is Authorized for Highway From Bladensburg. Bpeeial D'spateh to The Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 13.—Agri- eultural fair assoclations fn the state would be alded to the amount of $100,000 yearly from the state treas. ury by a bill introduced in the Mary- land general assembly yesterday by Sonator Eugene G. Jones of Mont- somery county. The bill amends & law now In existence appropriating $5,000 annually for the putpose. The sum allowed will be divided equally among the various fair associations and will be naid to thelr treasurer upon warrant by the state controller. The entire amount must be expended in payment of premiums on exhibits and for repaire to the various fair plants, At the same time tho measure raises fhe requirements for the formation of associations by reauiring a capital w ® Farnitare Carpets of $2,500, or the ownership of real ostate equivalent to the former sum. No more than ons association in each county may benefit by state aid nor can assoclations organized for Lhe financial profit of its members. All applications for state funds must be filed by the first Monday in December and Include a statement of the assoclation’s financial condition and a certificate by the president and treasurer that an agricultural ex- hibit has been held during the year for which statement s filed. Agri- cultural faire are construed by the bill to mean a dixplay of the products of agricultural and horticultural pur- sults, the promotion of live stock and animal industries and Instru- ments used in these industries. Charter Amendment Sought. A bill amending the charter of the Savings Institution of Sandy Spring, Montgomery county, and prescribing regulations for the election of direc- tors was introduced in the house by Delegate George L. Edmonds of that county. 'The following are named directors by the bill: Asa M. Stabler, Benjamin H. Miller, Alban G. Thomad, Roger B. Farquhar, Charles F. Brooke, Josiah W. Jones, George Earle Cooke, Newton Btabler, Wil- 1 Kverett Brown, Thomas Cran- mer Griffith, Willlam John Thomas, Frederick 'L. _Thomks. Tarleton Brooke and A. Douglas Farquar. ‘This board is given authority by the bill to clect one other person as di- rector of the institution. Vacancies occurring in the board shall be filled by bullot vote of the directors not later than six months after the va- cancy occurs, and notice in writing of the purposed election must be given to each surviving director at least fifteen days before the meeting. In an attmpt to secure a lower telephone toll charge between Upper Marlboro, Prince Georges county, and Washington, Delegate Andrew Car- rico, jr., of Prince Georges county, yesterday introduced a joint resolu- tion directing the public service com- mission of the state to investigate the fare charged. If this axcessive, the commission is req to issue an order directing the C | peake and Potomac Telephone | pany to reduce tie rate to & charge commensurate with other calls. The stock subscription of 10,000 Instead | resolution states that the telephone THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, educational requirements necessary to obtain a license to practics em- balming in the state. The measure is sponsored by the state depariment of health. Bill Faverably Reperted. | The Prince Georges county delega- i tion favorably reported the bill of Delegate George J. Hess, authorfsing the mayor and council of Laurel, that county, to issue bonds to the amount of §6,000 to pay for general improve- ments. The measuro is subject to. referendum and taxes for redemption of the bonds will be levied on the! town. Two companion bills author- ' 1#ing tho mayor of Laurel to raise tho tax rate of the municipality and pro- viding for the payment into the elec: ‘rlo light bond sinking fund of all payments received from the Annapolls favorably reported yesterday by the|und Chesapeake Bay Light and Power judiclary committee, Company were also favorably re- l ' company demands a greater compen- sation for these calls than It doss for like service in othe: communities near the city of Washington. Road Bill Paseed. The house of delegates yesterday passed the bill of Delegate George J. Hess of Prince Georges oounty pro- viding for the comstruction of a cement rosd beginning at Bladens- burg and éxtending north along the line of the present Edmonsion road. The bill authorizes a $40,000 bond itsue by the county commissjoners to pay the cost of the proposed con- struction. Taxes for the retirement of the bonds and paymont of the in- terest will be levied on a section of the county abutting on the road. A bill Introduced by Delegato George L. Edmonds of Montgomery county provi‘ing for the lcens'ng of undertakers and embalmers was The bill raises and prescribes the | norted. RRLARLNRLARLNANALLRNRLLLLXTRRNR Awnings Can’t Be Sold by the Yard Nor Figured by the Pound There is a very important element of craftsmanship and artistic taste which enters into their price—and their satisfaction. When you are buying an Awning you want advice and suggestion as wel n’s material and make. And do not forget that time is a requisite for the best work. NOW’S the time. Tent and Awning Section Merchants and Manufacturers’ Assn., Inc. ‘Walter J. Procter Co. The Clph:!u-my v Franklia Square 210 to Z14 H Street N.W. 1315 I Stheet N.Ws Cap'tal Awning Co. W. E. Russell 1303 North Capitol Street FEFTHEEFHEE R ASEFERFRRTEVEF TR FESY . C. M. Barton & Son 911 B Street N.W. 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Witnesses in the case tes- tified to having seen the little girl whipped with a stick, ears pulled Special Dispateh to The Star. untfl they bled, slapped with such GRANTSVILLE, Md, March 13.— |force that the child was sent hurtling Mrs., Lewis King, twenty-five years old, wifo of a wealthy farmer. pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and battery at Somerset, growing out of lll-treatment of an eleven-year-old girl, and was glven 2 maximum sen- the fyll length of the kitchen, tled tence by Judge John A. Berkey. She was fined Drowned While Fording “Rappa- hannock River Jenuary 20. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va., March 13. ~The body of Mrs. John Timberlake of Richardsville, Culpeper county, ||| wash off, a was found in Rappahannock river|liin use for 14 years, made by The near Fredericksburg yesterday, after ||| ‘0., 536 Lake Shore Drive, being in tho water since January 28, Zo0. At drug and department t when she was drowned while fording prepaid in plain the river during a freshet at Richarde | | wrapper ne dollar, to ins'st on Ferry, eleven miles above here. DEL-A-TONE Searching partics had dragged the || river and combed the banks following ||| Removes Superfluous Hair —Advertisement the tragedy, but no trace of the body Easily Removed superfluous bajr. proved Del-a-tone—always sure, and eafe! To remove any growth of “hair “apply in_emogth " paste, wash off, and marvel at the dif- Be sure ment. ———e The Turkish government has ng- propriated money for the establish- ment of & model farm similar to agri- cultural experiment stations in this fast tb & wagon wheel with a cow chain around her neck, and subjected $1,000 and csts. The defend- ant, soon to become a mother, was was found until yesterday. Deceased was the wife of John Timberlake, sawmill man of Culpeper Don't sufte? another day with | Use trisd and| sclentific preparation | —————— Any Hair Now to other barbarous and inhuman treat- absent, but Judge Berkey refused to | country. county, who came here for the body. MBROKS G STREET BETWEEN |I™g 12 Special Offering of New Spring Dresses Including the Latest and Most Correct Styles Pos- sible to Present at This Unusually Low Figure. Many of these styles are exact duplicates of dresses you have seen elsewhere for several dollars more, and will be surprised to find them here marked so low. But this is one of the many events that have made this store a favorite shopping center for those who demand the better things at lower prices. Note the limitless assortment to choose from. 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Plaids, stripes, neutral tones and high 'sport colorings are favored. \l}’leated Crepe Skirts Very Special $ 4.95' Separate ekirts are indispensable for spring, combined with sweaters, blouses or mannish shirts. These are of a practical wool crepe, re- markable in quality, and may be chosen in a box-and-knife pleated model or one with broad front and back-pleat. Tan, gray and navy.