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Mrs. Sullivan Entertains
At Bridge Tea For Visitors.


ME-. Patrick Sullivan was hostess
at an attractive bridge tea given yes.
tsrday afternoon at her home 109
East Tenth street complimentary to
Mrs. Arthur Herbert of Jacksonville.
Fla, sister and house guest of Mrs.
Charles Campbell. Mrs. G. p. Thomp.
son of Muskogee, Okla. sister and
house guest OF Mrs. r.. r. Rose, Mrs.
John Theme OF FIT. Wayne, Ind,
mother n house guest OF Mrs. T. S.
Cooke and OF Mrs. Gene Hurley. who
10 a visitor in the city from Ohio.
Honors for the afternoon were TAX
en- by Mrs. b. b. Brooks, Mrs. r. r.
Rose, Mrs. L. y. Mcmahon and Mrs.
A #. Hoff.
Among thoss who attended were
Mrs, r. NJ. Andrus, Mrs. p. c. Nyico-
1sysen. Mrs. H. L. Patton. Mrs L +
Mcmahon. Mrs. a. ]. Cunningham.
Mrs. r. S. Cooke. Mrs. John Theme
of TT. Wayne. Ind, Mrs C. p. Thomp-
son OF Muskogee. Okla. Mrs. Arthur
Herbert of Jacksonville. Fla. Mrs.
Charles Campbell. Mrs. A. F. Hoff.
Mrs. T. a. Dean. Mrs. B. b Brooks,
Mrs. r. r. Rose. Mrs. Jean Hurley of
Ohio, and Mrs. Jeremiah Mahoney.
rhrzsAay Club .f...!.
vii Meet.
Mrs. Pitt Covert Jr., WIN entertain
tbs members OF the Thursday club
tkis wsek at her home on CT
U~z<vexsify Faculty Trio
Give Splendid Concert.
A faculty recital was given July 10
at Laramie by members of the faculty
OF the division of music. University
OF Wyoming. Those who took part
included Miss Adelaide Dampiere, for
msrly supervisor OF music in the local
high school, Miss Mabel Babinston.
and Miss Daisy Wharton. Miss Dam.
pierre vas soprano sololst, Miss Bah.
ington. pianist. and Miss Wharton vic.
linist. The concert went over in a
bis way. It being one of the best OF
this nature that has ever been given
at h university. Tho following
numbers were given:
Piano and Violin
bse1Aaa, Opus 100 ------.--Brahms
Allegro amabile.
Andante tranquillo.
. AleEretto groziosso.
Misses Darlington and Wharton.
Nokca-
D-d1ca1ion ---------- schumHnn
Transcribed by Fritz Liszt)
Prelude, from "A Cycle of Life
---------.--.-------- Ronald
BY Ths Waters of Minnetonka---
Lieurance
Violin ObllEato by Miss Wharton
ms Little Brown Owl Ssnderson
whsn Song is Sweet - Sans souci
Miss Dampiere.
Piano and Violin
he1rats Virsinianesque - Powell
In h Quarters.
In the Woods.
At h big House. Virginia Pe.D
Misses Darlington and Wharton.
DsFs Party
Tussfsy Evening.
Members OF the Senior world
wide guild Of the Baptist church viii
srve a kid party" Tuesday eveninx
at the church. Each member 4. asked
10 be present and to be dressed as a
child and to bring a Gift for tn. mis-.
sion box There will be a tree and
proxram
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Mrs. Nfahoney VIII
Entertain Tuesday,

Mrs. Jeremiah Mahoney will enter
tain at an informal morning bridge
party Tuesday. July "a. At her sum
mer home at the foot of the Casper
mountains in honor OF Mrs. John
Theme Of TT. Wayne, Ind, mother
and house guest of Mrs. T. S. Cooke
and Mrs. Arthur Herbert Of Jackson
vile. Fla. sister and house guest of
Mrs. Charles Campbell.
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Regal Neighbors
VIII Meet.

The Royal Neighbour. OF America
will meet Monday evening at 8 O'Clock
at the !. o. o. f. hall. Business of
Importance will be transacted after
which Refreshments will be served. All
members Of the organization are
asked to be present.
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in Cheyenne by Miss Rose Ryan of
Omaha. cousin of Miss Dunn who will
return with them and will visit here
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Chrhstisn Association
Meeting Is POSTPONED.

The regular meeting OF the Chris
tian women's association will not be
held this week but all members yho
can are asked to meet Wednesday
morning at 9 O'Clock at the church to
sew. All those who attend are asked
TO bring needle and scissors.
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for some time at the home of her
aunt and uncle. Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.
Dunn on North Durbin street
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of our forefathers to obtain this priced
family possession with the opportunity
that is offered today.
In our Music Rooms we have for your
approval the latest models of a number
of the most noted piano designers and
manufacturers. Whether the instrument
is intended for the modest bungalow, or
will grace the conservatory of the finest
residence, there is a model here that will
blend with its surroundings. The durabil-
ity of construction and great beauty of
tone will insure the owner lasting pride
throughout the years of its usefulness.
Not only can you select a Piano, a
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Bridge Psrty
Thunday.

Mrs. William Kocher will be hos,ss.
at the second of a series OF informal
morning bridge parties to be given on
Thursday of this week at her resi-.
dsnce on South Wolcott street.
Twelve guests will be present.
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Player Piano or the marvellous
Ampico Re-Enacting Piano at
just the price you wish to in
vest, but our Dividend-Payment
Plan will surely meet your ap-
proval because of the conven-
lent features it offers.
You may have your new
piano tomorrow-it is only a
matter of selection.
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w. ] Stone representative Of the
Equitable Life Assurance company has
returned from Lander where he spent
several days on business for his com
pany.
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pianos planted the influence
of good music in our pioneer
communities and it has endur-
ed through time.
Love of music Is an Ameri-
can tradition, with the Piano
as the favorite and most desir-
ed instrument in the American
home. Compare the difficulties
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Greatly Desired Home-EssentiaZ Notv
available to Every Family

In the early history of our country,
wnen strong men and women made their
way westward, family possessions were
stripped down to actual necessities and
loaded into OK cart or Prairie Schooner"
and started on their long journey to the
new home in the land of the setting sun.
In the new communities that sprang
up, the one source OF amusement and en-.
tertainment wal often the old family
piano that had been transported with
great difficulty, through the insistence
OF mother and the indulgence of father.
OF crude construction, the most of
the finish gone through the years of use
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which they will return to Casper from
where Mr.. and Mrs. Shaffer and
daughter will go to Salt Lake and
Los Angeles.
Mrs. j. W. McGrady. mother of
Charles T. McGrady leaves tomorrow
evening for her home in FL Paso. Tex.
after spending several weeks here Wis.
iting at the McGrady home. She
VIII be accompanied as far as Denver
by Mrs. Charles McGrady who will
spend several days there, returning TO
Casper on Wednesday.
Patrick Sullivan, accompanied by
MS daughters Kathleen ana Patrtcia
VIII leave tomorrow overland for chey.
enne where they will attend the From.
tier days.
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ingston. Mont. and other Montana
points where she will visit with friends
for some time.
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Ben Pelton and Julian Lever. sr.,
WIZ return today from jackson Hole
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Mr.. and Mrs. Luke H Ballard and
baby son, Bobbie, will leave tomorrow
overland for the Yellowstone National
park from whore they will go TO Ida.
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Miss Cora Likely will leave tomor-
row for Cheyenne where she will at,
tend the Frontier days. While there
Miss Likely will be the guest of Miss
Mae Mahoney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
WOMAN Is JAILED
FOR KILLING THREAT
Alleged to Have Molested House.
keeper Of Husband, Who Is
Suing for Divorce. -,
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, July 5.-Mrs.
Margaret Silvius. dashing young
divorcee, who recently turned her
children over to her husbands lawyer
and left for Harrisburg. Pa, declar-
ing she did not intend to continue
lighting Gilbert r. Silvius' suit for
divorce, was In Jail today In default
Of $1,000 bond to keep the peace for
one year. Without the necessary
cash and apparently without friends
sufficiently Interested to become sure
ties. the length Of her stay In jail
was matter Of conjecture, authori-
ties said.
After going to Harrisburg and re-
naming a week Mrs. Silvius SEEM
ingly changed her mind about having
left Winchester never to return" for
several nights since she appeared at
her former home and Is charged with
threatening to kill Mrs. Bertha
Randall. an elderly widow. who had
been employed by Silvius to care for
his little boys and girls. who had
been taken from their mother by
court order. 1t was upon Mrs
Randall's complaint that Mrs. Silvius
was arrested, and in court Bhe was
convicted of threatening to kill the
housekeeper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
ARLINGTON FOURTH
BANNER CELEBRATION
Citizens From All Sections of
County Participate-May Be
Annual Event.
Special Dispatch TO The Star,

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CLARENDON. Va, July 5-Patri-
otic addresses by speakers of nation
al prominence. talks by candidates
for state and local Offices in interest
of their candidacy. a decorated auto
mobile parade, athletic games and
Boy Scout demonstrations were fea-
lures Of about the most elaborate
Independence day celebration held in
Arlington county in many years. The
exercises were held with the Fort
Myer. Citizens Association as host.
but citizens from all sections Of the
county participated and made up the
attendance.
Addresses Made
Philip P. Campbell, former repre-
sentative from Kansas but now a
resident Of Arlington county, Maj. E.
w. r. Ewing of Ballston, Colin III.
Livingston. head of the Boy Scouts
Of America, and James T. Lloyd of
the District of Columbia Board of
Education. were heard in addresses.
the character Of which never fail to
thrill the hearts of all Americans.
were there to exploit their aims and
views on questions of state and
county Importance were: Frank L.
Ball, commonwealth attorney, and
James Sherrier of Fairfax, oppon-
ents for a seat in the state senate;
Charles r. Taylor and Wade Ball.
candidates for county treasurer:
George D. Lee, candidate for COM
monwealth attorney; A. Parke Payne.
Charles T. Jesse and Hugh Reid. can
In view. of the success of the
county get-to-gether party. IL has
been decided by the promoters to en-
deavor to make 1t an annual affair.
holding It in a different community
each year.
Found Dead in bed.
Charles Mccoy. seventy-six years
Of age. of Pittsburgh. Pa father of
Mrs. Mildred Allen. wife of the chief
electrician at the Arlington Amuse-
ment Beach, was found dead in bed
at the resort yesterday morning. The
discovery was made when Mr.. Mccoy
and other attendants at the beach
attempted to arouse Mccoy from his
apparent slumbers for breakfast.
According to information received.
Mccoy was apparently in good
health. had retired for the night in
the usual way, and was found as
though enjoying a comfortable sleep.
county was notified. and after view
ing the body 1t was removed to the
undertaking establishment of c. j..
Ives at Clarendon, where an inquest
will be held tonight. Coroner Swain
has selected a jury to consist of the
following: William Ames. Howard
Fields, Richard Langley, William E.
Cartwright. A. K. Mason and A. C..
Putnam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, July 5. Especially.
Roy B. Fahrney. for several years
an employe of the Washington navy
yard, has filed suit in the circuit
court here for an absolute divorce
from Mrs. Fleta NJ. Fahrney, charg-
ing her with infidelity. He is repre-
scented by Attorney Albert NJ. Bouic
of Rockville.
According to the bill. the couple
March 10. 1912, and lived together in
Warrington, and in October, 1920,
took up their residence at Silver
Spring, this county, where they now
reside. The couple have no children.
AdJudEed Insane
On the advice Of two physicians in
each case. the county commissioners
have decided Louis L Burroughs and
county. to be Of unsound mind and
have directed that they be commit
ted to Springfield Asylum, at Sykes
willie, Nd, for care and treatment at
the expense Of the county and state.
A large number Of guests from this
county, the District of Columbia and
elsewhere attended a dance at the
Montgomery County Club here last
evening. 1t was given by the enter
tainment committee of the club and
was in charge of a committee con-
Riggs and Miss Rose Dawson. Dur
ing the evening refreshments were
served.
A hicense has been issued by the
clerk Of the circuit court here for the
marriage Of Miss Florence J. Jenifer
and Clarence T. Carter, both of
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
BRING DRY CHARGES
IN PROBE OF DEATH
Two Are Arrested for Alleged Sell
ing of Liquor to Eppa c.
Reed Up Potomac.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, July 5.-Growing
out of the investigation by the Mont
gomery county authorities of the cir
cumstances surrounding the death of
Eppa c. Reed. thirty -five-year- old
carpenter Of Great Falls. Va, who
was reported to have been accidentally
drowned in the Potomac river, this
county, short distance above Great
Falls the night of June IS, but sus-
pected by the authorities of having
met with foul play. charges of violat-
ing the local option law of the county
have been preferred against William
Anderson and Robert Jenkins of
Great Falls, this county, who are held
in Jail here as witnesses in the Reed
case.
Charges Preferred.
The warrants were sworn out by
direction of States Attorney Thomas
l. Dawson. The specific charge
against the men is that thew sold corn
whisky to Reed and James Rollins.
They will be tried in the police court
here within the next day or two.
kins. Rollins, Harry Houchens and
Ernest jenkins are still being held
here as witnesses In the Reed case. AS
the investigation. however is vir-
tually closed. with the authorities
still unconvinced one way or the
other as to whether Reed was muir
dered or drowned. but realizing the
impossibility of establishing the fact
IL he did meet with foul play. all
five are expected to be released. so
far as the Reed case Is concerned, just
as soon as the liquor cases are dis
posed Of
Death May Remain Mystery.
All but Houchens were on the is
land. just above Great Falls, where
Reed and Rollins went to procure
liquor the night Reed lost his life,
when Reed and Rollins paid their
visit. and they agree that there was
no trouble there of any kind. Rollins,
who rowed Reed from the Virginia
shore to the island and back again,
has insisted all along that when near
ing the Virginia shore after the visit
to the island Reed deliberately walk
ed overheard in fifteen feet of water.
1t Is understood that States Attorney
Dawson has about reached the con-
clusion that Rollins explanation as
to how Reed met his death may be
true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
CHILD.WIFE CHARGES
CRUELTY IN DIVORCE
Declares Husband Compelled Her
to Act in the Capacity
of Servant.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, July 5.-Charg-
ing that her husband compelled her
to act In the capacity of a servant
at their home, where she was obliged
to live with his mother and niece,
who. she was informed, were per-
manent guests. Mrs Mary G. Robin
son. aged fifteen years, wife Of Olin
T. Robinson, thirty-eight, lumber
broker of Frostburg, has entered suit
for separation. Judge Albert A. Doub
has ordered Robinson to pay $40
counsel fees and $40 month ALI
mony during the tendency of the suit.
The bill states they were married
in June, 1922, and that since the
the husband has been brutal.
has assaulted her and has threatened
physical violence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
SEES NATION SAFE
FROM ALIEN SWAY
q. s. Institutions Need No Locking
Up, Riverdale Celebration
Speaker Says.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RIVERDALE, Md, July 5.-"Our
republican institutions are not Ores
den china that must be locked up in
storage to protect them from foreign
evolved out of the ideals of men who
love liberty, and it is idle to say that
they will surrender that liberty for
the autocracy of an Italian Mussolini
or a Russian Lenin."
Around this thought James p. Egan
delivered an address at the first Fourth
of July celebration Of the Riverdaie
volunteer fire department. The speak
err secuted the theory that our govern
ment Is in danger of being over
thrown.
Revolutions are the last resort of
a people desperate to relieve them
selves from oppression and who go to
the other extreme. They are not
ordered or prearranged, but are ele-
facts Is to answer alarmists who talk
of revolution in our country. where
the people have the power to right
every wrong in lawful manner"
Firemen ms Guests.
The Hyattsville and Cottage City
fire departments were guests of tho
local fire department and Joined in
the celebration, which was also the
occasion for breaking ground for the
new firehouse.
DR.. S. S. Mcmillan was grand mar
shall of the parade. which included the
Rerwyn Band, the three fire departments,
city officials. civic organizations, boy
scouts, community clubs and citizens in
decorated automobiles.
In his welcome address Mayor J. B.
Waters referred to the development of
a community spirit in Riverdale, which
is making possible the erection of a
fire house and community center. Rev.
J. K Lynn delivered the invocation.
The Riverdale Boy Scouts raised the
flag and the assemblage sang THE Star
Spangled Banner" Other features Of
the program were a flag drill by girls
and demonstration contests by the fire
departments.
The base ball game between the Phils
A. c. and Riverlale proved to be one Of
the sharpest encounters on the local
grounds this season. Pills A. c. won
by a score Of to 0.
The committee in charge Of the cele-
bration was T. w. Veneman, chairman !;
Mayor J. B. Waters, master of cere-
monies; Albert Felter, music: W. c.
Gray. fire department Prof c. A. Ma
coon. Boy Scouts. w. d. Kneessi parade i;
Harry c. Nickum and Fred c. Lutz,
decorations; George F. Montgomery, ST.,
athletics. and Mrs F. M. Riedell, con-
ceJSionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
FREDERICKSBURG GETS
B. P. O. E. GOAT ON TOUR
Animal Starting From Pennsylva.
MIA Town on Way to Atlanta
Convention.
Special Dispa tch 70 The Star.


FREDERICKSBURG Va, July o.
A unique affair took place here when
Fredericksburg Lodge. No. s75, Order
of Elks, got the goat of Union Hill.
Pa, Lodge, 1t having been presented
to them by q delegation Of about
twenty-five members of the Elks
lodge in Alexandra.
The goat, which is a hardy speci-
men, was started on his travels from
Union Hill, Pa. some time ago. des
tined for Atlanta, Ga, to attend the
annual Elks convention, which as
sembles there July 9. Travelling in
easy stages, the goat has been es-
corted from place to place under the
care Of various lodges of Elks, reach
ing here in good shape Monday
night after a trip by automobile
from Alexandria.
The goat was warmly received by
the Fredericksburgers. His excel
lency was given a place of honor and
turned over to the care of the lodge
with speech of presentation by ex-
allied Ruler William e. Moore of the
American Lodge. Exalted Ruler Will
liam r. McGhee accepted the animal.
turning him over to c. s. Hunter,
chief custodian, who will care for
him until a delegation from Fred
eriQksburg lodge will journey to
hdlottesville and deliver him to the
GlSsiodge in hat city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
LACK OF RAIN AND HEAT
MENACE VIRGINIA CROPS
Truck Farms Principal Sufferers
and Prices Are Showing Eff
fects of Drought.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, July 5.-Reports
from many sections OF Virginia are
that the crop outlook is being LESSEN
ed each day because Of the returning
heat and the lack Of rain. From
southwest Virginia tho complaint is
that the rains are incessant, that the
damage from too much rain is seri-
GUS No rain OF consequence has fall
en- here for more than a month, and
there are little indications that the
drought is to be relieved at any time
soon.
Gardens and truck are in bad shape.
as we'll as farms. Prices Of produce
are beginning to show the effects of
the drought. The white potato crop
is seriously handicapped for lack Of
rain, except that In the potato Sec
ton Of tho eastern part of the state
the crop Is very good. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
~ ROANOKE GRADUATES
COLLEGE PRESIDENTS
DR.. Henry W. Hansen Latest to Be
Honored-Will Head Gettys-
burg Institution.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SALEM. Va, July 5.-Word has
been received at Roanoke College Of
the election of DR.. Henry w. Hansen
Of the class Of 1901 to the presidency
OF Gettysburg College, Pa He will
be the twenty-seventh president Roa-
noke has given to leading colleges
and universities and Is the third man
in the class Of 1901 to be SO honored.
DR.. Hansen Is distinguished
clergyman and educator of Harris
burg. Pa Last year he served as
university pastor at Harvard Uni
versity. He has frequently visited
Roanoke College for lectures and
ranks among the most popular Of
Roanoke alumni with the local stu
dent body. DR.. Hansen has accepted
the call Of the presidency Of Gettys-
burg and will enter upon his duties
in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
FALLS CHURCH FOURTH
is WITHOUT ACCIDENT
Varied Program Proves Delight to
Many Participating-Musical
Program Feature.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

| Special Dispatch to The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, July 5.-The
Fourth of July celebration, held I'M
citation at the Lawton property yes
terday, was without an accident and
the crowd was unanimous in praise
of the event.
J. o. Martin, chairman of the COM
mite on arrangements, presided. and
the program was carried out as
scheduled. opening with a prayer by
Rev. r. Reese Murray.
The music of the Clarendon Band.
which was engaged for the occasion.
added greatly to the success Of the
day, also the community singing un-
der the leadership of c. N. McGroarty.
president of the Music Study Club,
used and distributed them among
those present so every one could sing.
Civic Efforts Praised.
Frank H. Eastman, newly elected
president of the citizens association.
in an address Of welcome emphasized
the fact that the association, former
ly known as the Village Improvement
Society. had always worked for civic
betterment, and cited some OF the
benefits the town enjoyed as the re-
suit of it's efforts. He urged every
one to show personal interest In
the association and help 1t take
advantage Of the opportunities which
the increasing population and i'm
proved roads are bound to bring.
Mrs. r.. ]. Formal gave message
of welcome from the woman's Club
and Mrs. 8. H. Styles, regent of the
d. A. R., introduced Mrs. John F.
Bethune, member of the Falls
Church Chapter, who read a paper
lage. This paper met with so much
approval that several plans were i'm
mediately considered for having suit
able copies of IL made by one Of the
local organisations. The Boy Scouts,
under leadership of Rev. r. A. Castle
man, gave q short demonstration, but
owing to the absence of many Of their
members who are in camp, they could
! not give a drill.
Girl scoat Demonstration.
The Girl Scouts. under leadership of
Miss Hannah Bonell, gave a demon
stration of songs and activities which
showed their skill in many lines and
| met with unanimous approval.
The athletics and games for chill
dren were greatly enjoyed, and were
under the direction of r. A. Cushman,
a: L. Anderson, NJ. N. Pope and Guy
| teams ended the day. The team of J..
T. Unverzagt won the cup.
In a few remarks John F. Bethune
suggested the desirability Of pur-
chasing the Lawton tract Of fourteen
acres by the town, to be used as q
public park. The proposal met with
many expressions OF approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-05
DEATHS NOW -FOUR
IN GASOLINE BLAST
Child SuCcumbs to Burns Re-
suIting From Tourist Re.
pIenishing Tank.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FREDERICK. Md, July with
the death of Gladys Jessman. seven
years, last night. there are four ia
talities as the result OF the gasoline
explosion at Urbana, Md, last Tues
day, when Andrew Miller endeavored
to replenish the tank on his auto
mobile from an emergency can.
Miller. his wife and five-year-
daughter died of their burns. The
party came from WATERFOWL, n. Y,
and was en- route to Florida.