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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
MOTIVE
IN SURE NDER
n TACRED
Prosecution Is Closing Arg,-
naent Says Accused Sought
TO Put Something Over
BY JACK ClARBERISY,
Int ational News service.

WHITE PLAINS. III. vi, sept,
~. Walter Ward surrendered
himself thinking he could put
something over here. but you can,
get away from the fact that It was
his finger which pulled the trigger
Of the gun which killed Clarence
Peters. 4 Attorney General Sher.
man declared today III beginning
the States closing argument IN the
murder trial of walter B. Ward
accused Of Staying Clarence Ne
Peters.
Sherman held the death gun q
his hands his finger On the trtg
ger, Illustrating with oratoricaI
dramatic effect the story Of tns
Killing.
Mrs. ward looked pale when she
entered the court room, but she
said she had q restfuI night end
stand foday's ordeal Mrs. Ward
insisted upon being at the side %
her husband today above all lays, I
Judge Mills. chief counsel for Ward
said. 1T was super-hunnan cour-
age which made It possible for her
to attend today's session after her
collapse yesterday.
In the two weeks Of the trial
Mrs. Ward has received more than
$500 letters from all parts Of the
country.
Almost without exception they
are from people / do not know
people who express their sympathy
Tor me and their belief In Walters
innocence" Mrs. Ward said.
There are some, Of course, who
condemn. They are unsigned"
The court room was crowded to-
day, many spectators standing IL
the back aieles.
Sherman said he had no apology
to make for the prosecution Il the
case and bitterly attacked Mills fos
his plea Of sympathy, made III the
name Of Mrs. Ward and her two
children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
Concert

WaghfnKkom Barraclkss 80 p. ms
BIZ The Army band, Nv. sian
nards band leader.
Program:
March from ..Tamnl1au user Wagner
0vef4t tre sEfverhoe KnhlAu
or Praise.
b. n Court Function.
q. Duet II Love Thee 1.-THE
Prince and Aana y.
III The Destruction of Atlanta.
Grand scenes from Atkila Verdi
VaIse. Tres Joiie Vnldtuefel
Ballet Music from William Tell n
Rossini
q. Allegretto.
b. sBolero.
q. sSoIdtera March,.
Excerpts from sweet hearkN
Herbert
Finale March Major Gemseral
Hanson Ely .. Is. Dahluuist
The Star -Spang1ed Hammer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
OF
TG0|NERY
HOPEFUL
County Committee Organizes
and Begins Preparing
for Campaign.

ROCKVILLE. Md, Sept. 27.-The
new Democratic State central COM
mittee for this county-Major q.
Brooke Lee. Berry q. Clark, j.
Forrest Walker, Lloyd J. Jones,
Lewis p. Allnutt and B. AsIaby
Leavell-met here yesterday after.
noon and organized by electing
Major Lee, chairman; Mr.. Clark,
treasurer, and Mr.. LeaveII, secre-
tary.
The meeting was attended by
party workers from various parts
OF the county, who reported Demo-
cratic prospects in the county
good. Arrangements were made to
look after the registration and other
matters pertaining to the campaign.
Albert M. Boutc and Robert G..
Hilton, trustees, yesterday sold at
public auction here the Frank Crit
fifth farm, near Etchison, this coun.
ty, to the Montgomery County Ma.
tional Bank, of Rockville, and the
Farmers Banking and Trust Com.
pany, Of Rockville, for $10,501. The
farm contains 2S3 acres.
Raymond M. Hudson, of Washing.
ton, has bought at public auction
78h acres Of the property of the
International Shoe Heel Corpora
ton, at Halpine, this county, foI
81, 900.
A license has been issued by the
clerk OF the circuit court here for
the marriage Of Mrs. Sarah Brown
and Nota r. Mckinley, poth OF
washington. Their ages were
given az So and 81, respectively.
The home Of Frederick A. PARK,
hurst, at Edgemoor. was entered
recently and oriental rugs and other
articles Of an aggregate value
of about $1,000 stolen, and yester.
day Samuel Wick, a young Rock
vile negro, was arrested on a
charge OF stealing a diamond ring
valued at $500, from Mrs. Sadie
FfeIds. OF Rockville. The ring was
recovered by Deputy Sheriff Gin.
CELL, who found it in Vick's home
it is alleged.
The county commissioners have
approved the contract entered into
by the citizens committee Of Mar
tins addition to Chevy Chase with
the George B. Mullen Company, OF
washington, for the improvement
of certain streets Of the subdivi-
sion. The price was $31 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
NEW POLICE PRECINCT
TO BE READY BY DEC I

The new Twelfth precinct, Seven.
teenth and Rhode Island avenue
northeast, will be ready by De.
cember 1, Major Daniel Sullivan.
superintendent of police, announced
today.
Inspectors Evans Pratt and
Shelby, and Captains Lord and StoiI
have been made a committee ia
establish the territory OF the new
precinct. It will be made up OF
parts OF the Ninth and Tenth
precincts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
Z EAD 6 HURT
IN B AST 1T
OIL PL
citys Whole Fire ghting
Force Battling 70 Hail
Biz Blaze.

BAYONHE, ~. 81, Sept. ~ Two
men were killed and six others were
injured III an explosion and fire early
today ii the plant of the Baker
Castor OIL Company.
Shortly after the explosion the
blaze reached several nearby oil
tanks. and the entire fire fighting
force of Bay0nne WAS called out to
prevent further spread.
The dead are Theophile Tepefit, 8
french war veteran, and John zelen-
thids, both employees.
The building partially collapsed
from the force of the explosion.
Several of those injured may die.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27

per zone. Lateral air-maiI lines win
feed the transcontinentaI route.
Unless the Government officials
wreck 1t. The postoffice depart.
ment asks the relatively insignifi-
cant sum OF $1,000, 900 Tor its air.
mail service next year. This year
1t Is spending only $4,000, 900.
Carrying ON policy Of nfggard-
~ economy, the budget officials
here have thus far refused b.
grant . penny for air-ma1 service
next year.
The postal authorities say airmail
has been the greatest experiment
and demonstration ever made OF
commercial aviation, whose pos
sibilities are yet undreamed. They
say the service they are building up
Will expedite delivery of important
mail for the public, will eventually
pay for itself and viii grid a supple
mental arm of defense for the ma
ton.
Heads In Sand.
The United States Navy estimate
for aeroplane defense development
for next year is $14,500, 900, or less
than the present year. The army
estimate is about $25,0Oo, 900, as
compared with $12,S95, 900 for this
year.
Uncle Sans guides, with neaAs
buried in the sand, are ready to
spend less upon this vital form of
national defense than European
countries which are one.tenth in
size and population and probably
1r10Oth in wealth and solvency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
CARAVAN CT JB 10 AN
WINTER oGRAIM Al MEET

The first fan meeting Of the Cara
van club. composed 81 washington
ssl,rIners viii be held 81 Is.soI
O'clock tomorrow afternoon iii the
ballroom Of the City Club.
been arranged for this meeting,
which win be largely devoted to
the completion OF plans for the
coming season. Henry g. Stein,
president Of the club. win preside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
MONEY ORDER EXCHANGE
WITH BULGARIA RESUMED

For the first time since the World
war international money order ex-
change will be resumed between the
United States and Bulgaria begin
ming October /.
finder the agreement recently
signed by Postmaster General New.
money orders for Bulgaria will
be limited to $25 and the exchange
will be made direct with that coun.
try instead Of through italy, which
acted az Intermediary prior to the
war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
Columbia School Exercises

The Columbia University School
S06h street northwest, win hold
Its tall commencement exercises at
7:5O tomorrow night. DR.. Thomas
w. Sheppard, president Of the
school, VIII preside, The invocation
VIII be given by the Rev. Michael
Sailagher, and John s. White viii
deliver the address.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
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D|STN
Of RUM
Gang Returns litter Oae laId,
Ties Up Guards. and Gets
Eight TruckIoads


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estimated Ct thirty q more. &C. 1eq
With LIQUOR valued at tnoueanus 01
dollars shortly after 3 9: na' toQax
tran g wine description 81 tie
bandits has been sent btoadcns.
Night trucks were used by the
bandits.
Tbe robbery il the second one On
the disfiIlery within the past thirty
fiave. on Aug. 27 number II
BANDITS were repuIsed 81 lone
state trooper.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27

Officials Win Heads Ii Sand
q May Wreck Worlds Greatest
Commercial System.
By JOHN Z. LAMBETH.
Oesnsopolltsn News Service.

- i
CesnopolItan News Service.
Government Officers here !. are
engaged in wrecking the wonder
fuI progress Of the aerial mail
service.
The onward march Of the air
plane mail is without parallel in
al the history Of commercial avi-
alton.
Air-mail pilots have flown
2T0,0 900 miles on the central divi-
sion, Chicago to Rock Springs,
Wyo., Of the New York-San Fran
cisco transcontinental route, with
ont q single accident or delay.
They carried 10000 900 pieces Of
mail.
They have gone twenty con-
tinuous weeks without accident or
delay. That does not include
$4,000 miles Of perfect night fly
ing in recent tests.
Have Wonderful Record.
The entire trans-continental mail
: service Of Uncle Sam went through
tho month Of August without acci-
dent or delay. The pilots flew 1884,
go miles with mail. more than
five times round the world. In
July ana August, the record Of per-
o
Wa9 but q single slip, caused by
There was not an accident.
Uncle Sans airlnaiI service has
= better record OF efficiency than
the railroads The roads call %
Der cent. very good. AirpIane mail
averaged IS per cent last year. in.
Guiding the severe winter. A de.
lay OF q minute In transferring
mail from one place to another
counts q miss.
Mail pilots nv every day over
more water than the French pilots
who ply over the English Channel
hetween Paris and London.
\ Foreign experts smiled behind
their hands when Uncle Sam tried
the experiment. But" they said,
1T can't be done. It Is so lar from
your one coast to the other; and
the rivers, the lakes the forests,
the mountains and air.
The mail service began on hand
Me-down De Havilands from the
war. More than $50 improvements
have been made in the planes. The
best Is the changes from canvas
% laminated wood, which does not
ru1t or tear or chafe, ana which
viii hold nails and bolts.
Carrying capacity Of the planes
has been increased from 500 TO
1000 pounds. The postoffice de-
pa<tment now makes its own planes
&c q new factory in Chicago.
Menaced By Politics.
Before starting, the planes are
subjected to the most thorough
inspection Of any force in the
world. Exactly 1O4 parts are tested
and checked. Morale of the pilots
Il unusually good. On recent tests
Of night flying they refused to put
up in hotels. They slept on the
ground beneath their planes.
The planes now pick up late mail
and carry It ahead to speeding
. trains. Mail is thus saved about
Sslxteen hours between the coasts.
As soon as night flying. is estab.
lished, mail viii get from New
York TO San Francisco in thirty.
six hours, q saving Of at least
three days.
Giant beacons, each Of 600 600. 00o
eAndle-power, viii be laid across
the country to guide the flyers on
their nightly way--beacon lights OF
progress. There will be three air.
mail zones, New York to Chicago
Chicago to Cheyenne, Cheyenne to
San Francisco. Mail will be cents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
IN w ASHINGT ON

This means very few ARcoLA
outfits for this city. While they last.
these outfits WIN BE sold st reeu-
lar low prices (see the dealer sign
reproduced below).
Nextweeki Is ARcoIA WEEK. Your
Heating Contractor win sell his
allotment quickly. # you want the
comfort ofradiator warmth in your
home this Winter, ask him today
for an ARcoEA estimate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27

In the States Attorneys investigation into the charges made ID
Chicago by EIwood husband WI 81 D.
Stokes multi millionaire New York victim Of the hoot
ing show gs seeking BY conspiracy to defame her reputation
private letters from Stokes to Chicago detective
seized These letters indicate that Stokes seeking affdavs
that Mrs Stokes formerly member 81 the
Everleigh Club Chicago n his divorce action IN New York.
which he Stokes named his BY his first wife
Stokes the suit the trial Judge died before signing
and the be tried again Il e n the preparation TINT
fidayts. SNs #s.sss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
Only 81 Suits Sold For
Every 100 Men,
Clothier Saws

CHICAGO, Sept. About
so per cent Of the American
male population is practically
in rags, Fred Voiland, president
Of the National Association Of
Retail Clothiers, said at q meet
ing Of the association here, atld-
ing that the retail cIothier
stands in the midst Of . virgin
field of endeavor. Last year
only fifty-two hats were sold
for each 100 American men and
sixty-two suits were sold for
each 100 men.
This means" he said, 'sthat
should q series of material mis-
fortunes enguH American men
overnight about one-half would
either have to seek refuge in
overalls or go to bed.
"Outside appearances of the
average male are even better
than the clothing found under
meath" he said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
From Oyster Bed
to Ice Bed

In restaurants and homes
the Oyster is being welcomed
back to town-and to his nat
ural table habitat sparkling
bed Of pure, crystal-clear
American Ice. And it is such
a comfort to know that Amer
lean is clean and pure-that
YOU can safely use it for all
delicacies of the table.
American is made from pare, fiI-
tered 4Vnter, is frozen IN CLEAN
plants and delivered IN clean
4OG1O1ts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
De Aquinas' Testimony.

Another striking example Of tho
way God was looking after me and
my children is the testimony, dur.
ing the divorce trial, Of woman
named De Aquinas, who testified
that on January 10. 10l6--twelve
days after Muriel was born--ahe
saw me In a compromising position
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27

rHSEzERE IS 4 shortage Of heating
equipment this Fall. in spite Of
the record reduction ofour plants.
In fairness TO our customers, we
have allotted the entire available
supply Of ARcoLA outfits ian outfit
consists of ARcoLA and an Ameri-
can Radiator for each roon) to
cities and towns in proportion to
their population.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-25
Capitol TO REOPEN
With ALL-STAR SHOW
Big Bill Arranged for Thursday
Night Patrons

One OF the big star acts listed for
an appearance at the specially selected
show to open the Capitol theater next
Thursday evening is the popular act
of Murray and Allan. These two boys
have been featured principal coined
fans with many Broadway musical
comedy hits and have appeared more
recently with THE Music Box Revue"
and the 1922 "Follies Another big
time offering is Miss Bobby Folsom,
Jack Denny and their Metropolitan
Orchestra, combination of songs,
dances, and music, with the big fea-
ture the playing of this great aggre-
cation of musicians. This act has been
hit in the Broadway theaters and
goes directe from here to Keiths
Palace theater in New York. the thea
ter that shows the last word in vaude-
Vile. New Britain will also see real
big high salaried star in the appear
ance of Ed. Janis and his company
of entertainers. Mr.. Janis Is one Of the
most popular stars In vaudeville to-
day His company of entertainers in
clude four girls. Carmen Rocker,
premier danseuse. Peggy White. Alice
Van Allan and Rita Jarvis Together
they offer advertisement of music.
song and terpsichore. Those of the
fair sex whose quest for health and
beauty has not been successful might
flint 1t profitable to heed the advice
of Rose Selden. Miss Selden claims
that health and beauty are contingent
on physical culture and she is an ex-
cellent example of her theory. Miss
Seldom, who is assisted by her brother
is an excellent gymnast. In addition to
the above named acts there will be at
least four or five big time attractions
that will be announced later. The
photoplay will offer Barthelmess and
Dorothy Gish in THE Bright Shawl"
a photoplay selected because it has
been acclaimed one of the best of the |
new pictures. Richard Barthelmess is
seen in his greatest role, that of a
young adventurous American youth
who runs into an instruction in Cuba
All seats are reserved for the grand |
opening night and are now selling at
the Palace theater box office.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-25
BEBE DANIELS STARS
IN PALACE FEATURE
''The Worlds Applause To Top
Film Bill ..

Lewis Stone, one of the best known
stage and screen actors in the profess
sion, has been engaged as a regular
member of the Paramount Stock COM
pany and will play leads IN special
| Paramount features.
His first appearance under the new
arrangement is as leading man in Will
liam de Miles production, The
Worlds Applause. in which he Is fea-
tured opposite Bebe Daniels who plays
the feminine lead-probably the
ture will be shown at the Palace
theater next Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The vaudeville bill will have four
first class acts with Onri and Dolly in
a novelty offering; sybi Gray, clever
singing Coincidence: Daily and Allen
In bright comedy act; and Pritchard
and Rock, who present nifty variety
offeringl The Sunday night attractions
will consist of two excellent features
presenting Frank Mayo in ''The First
Degree a dandy melodrama; and
Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven in
Marry the Poor Girl comedy
drama that is bound to please. On
next week Thursday for the last half
of the week the photoplay offering
will present the Chicago Daily News
prize winning story, Broken Chains"
story of the rugged Kentucky
mountaineer and featuring Colleen
Moore and Ernest Terrence.
AS an extra added attraction for
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday pic
lures will be shown of the Conn. A. A.
u. Field Day at Bridgeport a few |
weeks ago in which several local
youths made fine showing. The pic
ture clearly shows Edward Delaney,
son of Postmaster w. F. Delaney,
winning the 100 yard dash in 10 is
seconds; Joseph Connolly taking sec
ond place in the 220 yard dash; Ed
ward AcAloon winning second in the
broad jump; and Algert zeldon win
ming the high jumping event.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-25
CAPITOL Completely Remodeled,
Presents Brilliant Appearance

the dome AlkSnew lighting fixtures
embrace the walls of the building.
John Boyle & Co., of this city, was in
charge OF the interior decorating,
while G., Fox s; Co., of Hartford fur
nished the carpets.
Changes In Stage.
An attractive velour drop of Grim
son red has been hung from the top
of the proscenium arch down dis
lance of 10 feet to cover the asbestos
curtain. On the stage new safety
slides have been installed in which the
asbestos curtain is to be operated. All
new sets of scenery have been provid-
ed by the Lee Lash Studios of New
York.
In the rear top balcony of the the
alter new ventilating system has
been installed. John Quinlivan was
in charge ,of all plumbing at the
house, Barry & Bamforth installed
the electrical fixtures, Crowell in
New Britain herald., 1923-08-25

his banner--a play of novelty Of form
and development of story, drama Of
human emotions and human expert
ences, a story of a hayward woman's
life and its loves, sorrows, shame and
degradation.
Edward Knoblock, the author of
THE Lullaby" is as we'll known as a
successful dramatist in London as he
is in New York. His best known works
include the colorful "Kismet," the I'M
ique play Milestone" and the vivid
and interesting story Of MY Lady's
Dress"
New Britain herald., 1923-08-25
FLORENCE REED AT PARSONS

Charles Dillingham; will offer his
new emotional star Florence Reed in
a new and powerful play written by
Edward Knohlock and entitled THE
Lullaby as the initial attraction of
the new theatrical season at Parsons
theater beginning Thursday, August
80. The engagement of Miss Reed will
be for three nights and Saturday
matinee, and The Lullaby" will be
taken to New York for a run after
fortnight in Boston. Miss Reed has
risen to eminence in her profession
through sheer merit. coupled with
hard work and comprehensive stage
experience. She has entrusted her flu
ture destinies to the skilled direction
of Charles Dillingham; and this astute
manager has provided Il new and
powerful drama for her debut under
New Britain herald., 1923-08-25

Completely remodeled.
The playhouse today in no way re-
sembles the old Fox theater and has
been entirely remodeled by B. Stein
& Co. contractors The organ has
been removed, thereby enlargins the
stage, five doors have been placed in
both of the outer entrances where
there were but two and three in The
inner entrance where there were for
merly but two. The entire front of
the lobby has been torn out and re-
built and an electric marquise. the
first of its kind in this city, has been
Installed in front of the theater.
New Lobby Effects.
Marshall Davidson of Hartford has
completed the sculptural work in the
lobby, which gives it much of the eff
feet of the Capitol theater in Hart
ford Three combination mirror and
display frames built by the Stanley
Frame Co. Of New York have been in
stalled in the lobby with two addi-
tional frames placed at the entrance
to the outer lobby. Four Italian de-
signed chandeliers have been installed
in the lobby and a special lightning
effect will be produced in the outer
lobby.
Beautiful Coloring.
Passing through the lobby and en-
tering the theater proper one will i'm
mediately notice the change in color
throughout the playhouse. and the
most artistic designs in a beautiful
shade of green and cream color on
the walls. An exit on the left wall
has been removed and an additional
one has been constructed in the right
wall making total of four on that
side Of the building on the main floor. |
The seating has not been altered |
but a new taupe colored carpet has !
been laid on the floor in the rear and |
in the aisles. Looking towards the |
stage a new design bordering the |
proscenium arch is the first thing to |
attract attention The inner border
close to the stage is a mass of gold. |
while the outer border is worked in .
black and white, an exact duplicate
of the arch at Polls Capitol in Hart
ford and the Palace in New Haven. A |
plain but attractive design has been |
worked on the ceiling of the theater
and q new lighting effect installed in
New Britain herald., 1923-08-25
NENyY NOTES OF THE SPOKEN STAGE SILENT DRAMA AND MUSIC

an eight piece orchestra and special
attention will be paid to the music at
all performances. David Mathewson
piano, will be the leader. Aldo Ber-
mini will be at the violin, Harry
Schneider will play cornet, Raymond
Janick Mt the trombone and George
Sarsley will play drums. Three adj
ditional players are to be secured. On
the opening night ten men will play
in the orchestra.
Vaudeville and moving pictures will
be played on six days of the week
with only moving pictures on Sunday
evenings. Because of the theater
playing Ave acts of the better kind"
there will be a slight increase over
what has been charged for admission
at the Palace. At the latter play
house the present policy will be con-
tinued and a'hve piece orchestra will
be featured