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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-04-14
Ambassador Flowing
Gold"

cliff BowcS furnishes the laughs at
Crandau'S Ambassador Thcater tho
first two days OF this week in Dusty
Dollars" where the feature, FLOWING
Cold is the same as at Crandalrs
Metropolitan. News pictures, short
reels and pipe organ music complete
the bin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-04-14

ent. At the conclusion of fve-mfnute
speeches general discussion will fol
low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-04-14

Whistling is forbidden in the coal
mines in Lcicestershire. England
Workers consider il Il sign Of i'm
pending disaster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-04-14

From to 90 per cent of the fuel
used in ships is wasted through the
rctardation of speed by the algae and
barnaclcS on ship bottoms.
Evening star., 1924-05-03
SALE-SUBURBAN PROPERTY

NORTH WOODsIDE. MD.
Acre and one-third. . blocks west and
block north Grace Episcopal Church. Phone
THAD. K. RAGSDALE, Owner, Woodside 132,
or Main 1918 3s
Evening star., 1924-05-03
FOR SALE-APARTMENTS

SPLENDID VALUABLE CORNER PROP
erty. 424 East Capitol St: most beautiful
street and finest location Capitol Hill. 3-
story brick, 81 rooms baths. large colo
water system; bargain price. so. 900: terms
act quickly. Apply Mt 217 East Capitol st. 14'
COOPERATIVE PLA NJ NORTHUMBER-
pantry. reception hall. large closet and bath:
southern exposu-". "rice. 81 500: terms Apply
TO manager in building. North $3.50. or UNION
REALTY C0RPN.. 1410 e st. Main S415.
COOPERATIVE PLAN THE NORTHUM-
herlGnd. Apt. Cots large rooms, kitchen ana
bath: terhall plan; exceptionally at
trartive apartment. Can be seen by appoint
ager in. building or UNION REALTY CORPN..
1410 st. NV. North $3.50 Main s115.
COOPERATIVE PLAN - TIRE NoRTHUM
berland, Apt. t03-3 large rooms. kitchen.
pantry. reception hall. large closets and
Apply to manager in building or the UNION
REALTY CORPN.. 1410 q ST. NV. North
$3.50. Main S115.
COOPERATIVE PLAN, No. :. THE LEAN
ington. 25G 1ith st. n.w.-J-room. kitchen
bath and porch. large rooms; can be seen by
appointment: price, 81. $50; terms. UNION
REALTY C0RPN. Exclusive agents. I4l0
& 81. nv. Main s415.
FOrR-ST0RY. WALK-UP BUILDING, FIRST
commercial zone. containing Is apartments;
average rent per room, about S13, showing an
excellent return on money invested Pur-
chase price less than seven times annual
This is a real buy
For further information call
Mr. KIISECKER.
BUSINESS PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT,
WILLIAM X. HARTCNG & CO.
HOS 18th St NV.
Phone Exchange Main S13.
Evening star., 1924-05-03
WANTED-sUBURBAN PROP'TY
SALE OR RENT SUB. PROPERTY

FINE 9-RooM HOUSE WITH DEsIRABT-E
features for rent sale. Also desirable g.
room cottage Apply 5. W. PARMELEE
RerHyn. Md. Ss
Evening star., 1924-05-03

HOUSES AND
BUNGALOWS at
Prices you have
Been waiting for
Five to eight rooms.
With steam heat and
All conveniences. On
Car line in beautiful
Rosemont section.
Check these values with
Anywhere else. $1,000 to
$1,000. If you want a home,
And an investment do not
Delay, as they are moving
Rapidly.
Real Estate Dept,
INTERNATIONAL BANK,
S07 18th st. NV.
Main S64.
Evening star., 1924-05-03
REAL ESTATE LOANS

on d. G. REAL ESTATE SECURED by FIRST
or second trust. A. T.. MCLAUGHLIN. 10 l4th
st. NV. Washington. ID. {. Frank 2S21. -
ID. C. AND MARYLAND, 1st AND md TRUST
real estate loans at 5h, 9. 0hT: liberal loans:
loW charges; we get results. VIM. X. BAR
IUN4 & CO.. HOS 18th st. Main 372.
Immediate consideration to applica ations. Pre-
vailing interest rates; reasonable charges.
Evening star., 1924-05-03
WOODBRIDGE. D. C..

Speciai-5-room bungalow, all modern i'm
provements; electric lights, hot-water heat.
extra large lot. garage; q good buy for 81, ZOO:
easy terms. Groom bungalow, new; the best
buy In Woodbridge for 81 200: easy terms. See
B. +. HOLMES, 1901 Rho 10 Island ave. ne.
Phone North 1912.
Evening star., 1924-05-03

NEAR 1Ith AND NEW YORK AVE NV
Two Groom and bath bricks, two-story brick
garage in rear on 20 foot paved alley; wide
and deep lot. All rented Convenient and
EIitable for most any business
Price less than $50 600. on good terms
GARDINER & DENT. INC.
Main 1881 l409 |, ST NV
Evening star., 1924-05-03
RROOkLAND d. c.

Special-6-room house, Ami; corner lot
fine location; a speculative buy for $1,000;
easy terms. Groom house, Ami; good loca
tion; a good buy for $4,000; terms easy. See
B. F. HOLMES. 1901 Rhode Island ave. ne.
Phone North 1912.
Evening star., 1924-05-03
LANGLEY FARMS

LANGLEY FARMS.'
The Most desirable section of nearby Viz
ginia. Located between two macadam roads
only miles from the city. Three miles be-
yond CLAIM Bridge, surrounded by handsome
residences and i'll progressive cighborhood,
with increasing values. See this new sub
diyisinG for yourself before selecting a building
site for your home.
Large lots ard building sites that cannot
be duplicated at the present prices.
An unusually handsome bungalow nearly
completed. three bedrooms, living room with
fireplace dining room, kitchen. pantry, hall.
storeroom and closets, bathroom, large base
ment, laundry, heat light, front and rear
porches, oak floors. A home located and
planned that it is sure to appeal to you. So, 800
Large 2-story new dwelling located on one
of the handsomest building sites in Virginia
with 5R acres valuable land. Ga miles from
city. SIS, 200 This IN a bargain.
Several tracts OF valuable land with abund-
ance and variety of trees on the Potomac. be-
tween Chain Bridge and Great Falls. These
properties. besides being most desirable for
country estates, are likely TO become unusually
valuable ia the near future.
> acres with old bungalow, located on ele
waited site near Great Falls Highway, in the
midst of large oak trees: spring branch Could
be made most attractive place for a sum
ner home or camp 81 900
C0CRTLANDS TITLE COMPANY, INC,
Mclean. Virginia.
Phone Main 1918
Evening star., 1924-05-03

l10S CONN. AVE. N.w.-A STORERooM
containing about 600 So fl. floor space with
large show window. located directly opposite
'he new walker Hotel. Per mo-. 500.
18th and Belmont stS.--Large corner store
sbOut 15x50. $50 mo.
242J 18th 81. n.w.-Modern storeroom,
15x50. S1fO.
4l2S Georgia ave. n.w.--A new modern
storeroom. inc. large cellar and doube-car
garage. Per mo-. So.
ALLAN L. WALKER & CO.. INC.
Sl3 18TH st n w Main 1890
Evening star., 1924-05-03
WANTED-MONEY

WANT TO BORROW $500 for 8 months; good
percentage and premium Security and refer
ences given. Address Box 244E, Star office.
Evening star., 1924-05-03

3i6l Mt. PLEAS. ST.. near Park Rd-store
ana nat above; eler. It,, h.-w.h.: price. $125
per mo. l. =. Lipscomb. 612 l4th ST. NV. Re
Evening star., 1924-05-03

S65.
includes all carrying charges beautiful
new home. r. and tile bath; hardwood
floors; sleeping porch; gas: elec.; large lot; +;
must be sold at once. Address Box $50 L.
Star office.
ROOMS AND BATH, NEW BUNGALOW.
corner lot. S4.750.
rooms and bath. attic and basement fin
ished; III acre lot: shade, fruit. grapes; near
kensington SO, 900.
rms. & . baths; large porcncs: double gar;
fruit, berries grapes; a complete suh. home;
near electric and steam roads; $4,000.
H. w. WANNER & CO..
KensinctoD Md kens 40
Evening star., 1924-05-03
FOR SALEr-HOUSES.

MOST ATTRACTIVE 5-R AND B.. AMI.
bungalow: built. garage. open fireplace. oak
floors; lot 5Oxlo0. Small cash and easy mo.
payments. Col. 9i'2-W. Iii Elm ave. la
koma Park.
Evening star., 1924-05-03
FOR RENT-DESK SPACE.

DESK SPACE IN BRIGHT, FRONT, 2u,
Iioor room, rtNt TO new Times Herald bldg:
also mail, phone; wire and stenographic serv
Gnfurnished. with heat. light and ianitor serv-
ice included. Something new and reasonable
Tor those wanting business headquarters
without bother or large outlay. Ask about our
terms and service. Rooms A and B. 1913 II
NV. Phone Main 1895
Evening star., 1924-05-03
SALE-SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
Continued.
SALE-SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
Continued.

ROSEMONT
Six Lovely Rooms and Tile Bath Best Corner
in Rosemont.
home
possible highly
because is
o
Walnut
station
f. c. GOODNOW COMPANY
Evening star., 1924-05-03
FOR RENT-STOREs.

2lo4 PA. AVE: N.W.-SToRE, 500. GEO. w
LINKISS. 1719 H. St
, 1924-03-28
TELEGRAM MS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

Paris, March gath. M. Poincare on
Saturday scored another victory in his
movement to stabilize the nations imam
goo and restore economic equilibrium IN
Rance when both the Senate and the
Chamber OF Deputies passed the Govern
went;s taxation and fiscal reform bill. The
vota in the Senate was 146 TO Il IN ia
gonr of thp bill. The fiscal bill is expect
al IN bring to the Treasury and add
t;onol 6 323 900. 900 francs through lHcra-
sd toxa,i0n yearly and effect one million
IN The bill was presented
- - the senate for final vote by M Pom
cora and Minister of Finance DE- Lastey-
c;o II was understood on good authorl-
~ that the Governments next lscaI
mova in its efforts to improve Fra
6rsncial situation will be to present q plan
for the consolidation of a national float
;Dg deh, about eighty billions, before
Parliament dissoives for the general cleo
'0 Psris. March 24th,-A conference at
Trrdon etwee Mr.. Mac DOnald and
Cunt lie Staulaire, the French A'nbas'
eador at which questions relatlong TO
tba ronarations, the palatinate, the re-
naration experts findings and security
For France were discussed IN their
hroader outlines, developed a particularly
cordial atmosphere. This was the only
comment the Foreign Office wolld make
upon the meeting.
washington, March gath. Government
Counsel ia the oil cases, on returning to
Woah;noron today, announced chat pre-
@sat;on of criminal evidence in the
sen would be started about April 10Th
eases cases a special District of Columbia
Grand Jury.
, 1924-03-28
TO The Respectful Public
Of St. CrOix

ON Sunday morning, 6 o'clock
" March %, The Lowry nilI
Dairy will open its doors, and Of
fer it's services to the general public
of Christiansted. 1t will be located
on the premises i'm Company Stree
once known as Miss Fross' grocery,
The Administrator of the Dairy
guarantees that the milk sold to
the public will be pure, without any
adulteraticn whatever.
The Sanitary condition of The
Lowry Hill Dairy is excellent,
and your kind patronage is solicited.
Prices reasonable, wjthjn the
reach QfGL.
NJ. A ROMAN,
Adm niStrUt0T.
, 1924-03-28
LIST OF UNCLAIMED MAILFO THE
WEEK ENHED MARCH %. 1924.

Mr.. Daniel Barde,
Miss AudreyBashton,
Miss Louisa Benjamin., ~
Miss Lealia Brandt,
Miss Miriam Cox; 35 King St.,
Miss MarQret Faacoe,
Miss Leoneale Francis,
Miss Mylria Gregory,
Mr.. Charles Humpris,
Mrs. C. Jos phi: 16 King Cross St.,
Miss Sue Arm Lewis,
Miss Mary Martin; Free Gut,
Miss Rose Mullett,
Mr.. Dennis Orily,
Mr.. Abram Petersen; Orange Grove,
Miss Henriqueta Petersen,
Emily Petersen,
Mrs. James Roach,
Mr.. Samuel Roberts,
Mr.. James Smith; Water Gut
Mr.. Ashland Smith; clO Miss Loretta Jo-
Mrs. Dagmar smith. seph,
Miss Magdeline V. Thomas.
Mr.. Fritz Y. Tuitt.
MIR. Thomas James Webbe,
Miss Huldpr Wilson: King ST.,
Mr.. Joseph Yarwood.
Post Office, C~hristiansted, Virgin Is
lands, March "a, 1924.
B. R. LARSEN, Postmaster.
, 1924-03-28

Entered as second class motter May
26th 1917 at the Post Office at Christian
sted. st. Croir, V. /. of the U. S. A. IN
der the Act of MGrck 8, 1879.
, 1924-03-28

THE ST. CROIX AVIS
is printed and published daily (SuadGy8
and Holidays e1cepted) by G. JohonSen at
the AUjs Office.
TERAfS:--5O cents monthly IN advance,
9 cents per single copy.
, 1924-03-28

Contribution to this paper WU be glad.
n yoceived when the same deals Nth mat
ter8 of general interest, and IS Gccompo-
MED with the authors, name, as a guar
antee of good faith. The editor cannot be
responsible for the Views Of has coTTeSpon-
doTfs no3. does he necessarily endorse them.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-24

dicted will be one of the best and
most interesting in the southland
when it is completed, with its pic
turesque outlook and fine natural
and artificial hazards, is now ready
for play although work is sill be-
ing done on some parts of it. A
croquet ground and baseball field
have been laid ont and horses and
burros brought in for amusement for
grown ups and kiddies.' Many
other entertainment devices are be-
ing planned, which when completed
will make this one of the most ex-
tensiVe Fairgrounds Of Southern
California as well as one of the
most beautiful in point of natural
scenery.
Many residents of Imperial and
San Diego counties declare that they
have occasion to congratulate
themselves in having such a resort
under way in such central loca-
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-24
Says Companion
Killed Officer

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July pa
Reiterating his innocence in the
murder of Major Samuel II. McLea-
ry near Columbia, s. c., July 2,
Frank Harrell, %, today told police
he was ready to return to Columbia
and face trial. Harrell spent most
of the night PRAYING in his cell, fol
lowing his arrest yesterday. lie de-
clares his companion Mortimer King
killed McLeary and that King
threatened him with death if Har-
rell squealed. King is also un-
der arrest. ~.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-24

The oldest apricot and pecan trees
in the lower San Joaquin Valley are
on the ranch of G. S. Fillmore,
Bakersfield; 81 years old.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-24
Accessibility Makes Big Hit
With People of Imperial Valley

Every week sees greater mum
1 Der of Imperial Valley people seek
| ing the cool breezes and tonic al
| tltude of Pine Valley, the big new
resort among the pines and oaks on
the Bankhead highway, about 20
miles west of FL Centric. Many
Imperial Valley families have estab-
lisiled headquarters among the mur-
muring pines in that locality, where
the men of the household Join them
| for week-ends. +'-
One of the chief characteristics
OF the resort which appeals to valley
! people is its easy accessibility, as
this lovely place lies almost mid
way between Ell Centre and San Di-
ego, being only two hours, drive
from Imperial Valley. 4s-
Last week saw the opening of
Subdivision No. 2 at Pine VALID.
Every lot in Subdivision No. /,
opened about a year ago, has been
sold to those who wish to establish
permanent headquarters for an De,
N"''oiti NhahSt, citntT summer OF
winter, from their home places and
business. A good number of those
who have bought cabin sites at the
resort are Imperial people as this
not only makes an ideal vacation
spot with its magnificent environ
ment of mountain scenery, big trees
and streams, but it also makes a
splendid stopping place for over
night in making shopping or bust
ness trips to the coast.
While the greatest number of
cabin site owners naturally com
prise Imperial county or San Diego
county residents, q surprising mum
berAof persons who call Los Ange-
les and other northern counties
their home are building cabins at
the new resort.
Much Money Expended
While over $150,000 has already
been expended at Pine Valley in
construction work and improve
ments, the work here is still in ifs
and it is generally con
sidered q splendid investment ven
fure, as well as n wonderful place
to spend play hours.
This week saw the completion of
the championship size concrete ten
mis- courts. The niue hole sand and
turf golf course, which it is pre-,
Evening star., 1924-01-27
FREE CAR SERVICE
ABOLITION PRAISED
is Progressive Step for Owner and
Dealer, Mr.. Coolican
Declares.

Abolition of free service is one of
the most progressive steps ever taken
by automobile dealers. and manufac-
turcrs and is in a large measure re-
sponsible for lower prices on cars and
better service. in the opinion of Oscar
Coolican, local Packard dealer.
Under the regime of free service
IL was necessary to charge the mo-
torist either directly through an in
crease in the initial cost of a car or
indirectly through II burden upon the
d.alcr. ard. therefore, q decrease in
"a efficiency, says Mr.. Cpolican.
Free service was a misnomer. but it
took n long time to discover the fact
Gain for Owners.
Since service has been put on a
sound business basis car owners have
not only benefited through lower
prices, but have gained materially
through cooperation with the dealer
The custom d few years ago was for
the car owner To drive in whenever
anything went wrong, which was
generally too late to be effective.
Under the new plans III force among
progressive dealers he brings his car
in for an inspection before il needs
repairing
Car owners are now Obliged to
pay for the service they receive but
the systematic care of the ear in the
hands Of mechanics who are experts
because the dealer can afford to hire
tho best. saves money for him in the
long run. Preventive attentions has
taken the place OF corrective repair.
The car owner pays Il little to be in
*urcd against repairs which amount
TO II great deal.
when people pay for anything il
invariably follows that they ara de-
'ermtu"d to get it, and upon this fact
hinges the success of the newer trend
IN service.
believing that he was not actu-
ally paying anything for his first
year's service. the motorist used to
postpone having something attended
- until his neglect had resulted in i
lot of trouble and expense for every
body concerned Now he reminds
and the result is lie brings his car in
at the appointed time. Attention Is
given the car when it can be most
useful in preventing trouble.
Tho Who'll" Plan works out TO the
mutual benefit Of all concerned, and
'r@rti' ulafly because ii helps make
. ths automobile more useful aud sat
lSfactnrT. Under the present plan tn"
motortst pays for just " hat b" gets
~ the way Oi service. but gets the
best. Under tn" free serN ice regime
anything vas likely tc happen and ii
always cost him more than he should
pay forth" &erN Icing Of Il car. Wheth-
-r nc knew il or not"
Evening star., 1924-01-27

fence. and within the fence grow
fig bushes, descendants Of those
which grew in the Washington
garden and which are mentioned
in old chronicles.
The Washington house. which
was Il plain Virginia farm house.
one story and attic high. with a
slanting or hip" roof and native
stone chimneys. was destroyed by
fire, but there is no record of the
date. The farm passed out of pos
session of the Washington family
in 1913. when il was sold to John
Gray of Stafford county by George
Corbin Washington. who was u son
OF William Augustine Washington,
who was son of Augustine Wash
ington, who was the elder half
brother of George Washington
That Augustine Washington in
herited the farm from Augustine
Evening star., 1924-01-27

Washington, who was his and
Gen. Washington's father. George
Washington's father, Augustine,
inherited the farm from his father,
Lawrence Washington. who in
herited 1t from his father. John
washington, the immigrant, who
probably bought IT from or came
into possession of 1t by marriage
WIN the. daughter of Nathaniel
rope, who was the first patenteo.
or the land
The property. passed from the
ownership of John Gray to his son,
Atchison Gray, to Daniel Payne, to
Henry r.. Garnett and to Charles
c. Jett. Jett bought 1t In 1889, and
then the house was a fire ruin, but
when burned no one knows. Jett
used the stone In the chimneys,
which were standing. and the
brick in the foundation for other
purposes on the farm. The farm
bought by the executor of the es-
tate of Daniel Payne. His daugh-
ter Betty married In l840 DIR. VIII
liam Writ. son OF William Writ,
great American and Attorney
General under President Jackson.
In 1876 Or. and Mrs. Writ sold the
farm to John F. Wilson, who gave
1t TO his son, John h. Wilson. who
married Betty Washington, u
granddaughter of William Angus
tine Washington. who once owned
the farm. Mr.. Wilson lived there
Evening star., 1924-01-27
FIGURES ON FEATURES
OF AUTO ACCIDENTS
Majority of Adults Killed or In
jured Declared Above Fifty
Years of Age.

The majority Of adults killed or
injured by automobiles and the ma
jority of drivers whose cars figure in
automobile accidents are past fifty
years of age, according to T. l.. Haus
mann. president of the newly rcor-
ganiZed Templar Motor Car Company
of Cleveland, in an address there.
Moreover the deadliest half hour in
automobile accidents is between i:30
and ) o'clock in the afternoon, Mr.
Hausmann declared.
Watch your step at fifty" said
Mr.. Hausmann. 1t is a smart man
who knows he is old when he is old.
II usually takes a man several years
to learn that he is not SO young as
he used to be. AT fifty physical
powers are on the decline. Mental
faculties have become less alert. Co
ordination between mind and body is
Evening star., 1924-01-27
GOOD TRAFFIC TRICK.

When trying to pass around anoLh-
"r Nehicl. quickly and knowing that
having passrd it you will have 70
stop. drop int" Second" give the
engine gas un.il you've passed the
other car aud then take your foot
off the accelerator. The compression
"f the engin. and the friction Of the
gears Will pull the speed of the car
right down to around ten miles per
hour. thus making il unnecessary to
ride the brakes.
Evening star., 1924-01-27

slowing down. Thought is no longer
followed by instant action. Dangers
are less easily avoided.
The fact that between 4:3O and 5
o'clock is the zero half hour for auto
mobile accidents is easy Of expIana-
ton. Those who drive cars are tired
at that time from the days work
Fatigue has robbed them of their
usual qic vive. The senses are
drowsy. Danger Is more slowly ap-
pretended and less quickly avoided.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
AutOists' ScraDbOOk.

print Trips for Motorists To
Nearby Historic Points" for the
benefit OF those desiring TO
make short journeys out of the
city. Maps and descriptive mat
ter concerning objective points
and their Significance will be
presented for the convenience
of the Sunday Stars thousands
of motoring readers.
Cut them out, paste in scrap
books and carry them always
In your ear for quick reference
on all your tours.
Evening star., 1924-01-27

Men of fifty tire more easily than
younger men. and, as a result, fftv
marks the beginning of the aga when
persons fall victims more readily t.
accidents than at any other time Of
life"
Evening star., 1924-01-27

1T never rams but it ponrs" is pes,
appreciated by the motoriSt who is
a little out of practice in putting VI
the rain curtains
Evening star., 1924-01-27

until his death a few years ago
and was survived by his widow,
nee Betty Washington.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
W AsHTNGTON's BIRTHPLACE.

- OR every thousand strangers
~ who visit Mount Vernon not
one pilgrim strays so far as
the spot where Washington
was born, where the bones and
ashes of his ancestors lie and
where many of his kin live.
About seventy miles below
Washington and on high land fac
ing the Potomac and between two
creeks. one called Popes creek and
the other Bridges creek, is gran
itc shaft, built by the United States
and inscribed "Washington's Birth
place" IT stands on the site of the
house. long ago u ruin, in which
Evening star., 1924-01-27

George Washington was born.
Around it's base is an iron picket
The Washington times., 1924-08-11
A Group of
Lovely NeW
Crepe
KinnOnOS
S and s5''S

There are the slip-over
styles, and sleeveless, with
the very new long collar and
tie-some are embroidered
in contrasting colors, some
with wide folds of colors,
and all in new styles-dif-
ferent from the usual crepe
kimonas.
Colors are rose with blue
piping, flush, peach with
colored embroidery and cord
quilting, orange with tur-
quoise blue piping, orchid
and lavender, embroidered
and ribbon trimmed, black
with orange embroidery, black
with wide white folds, flesh
and other attractive plain
colors.
Palais Royal-Third Floor.