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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Mrs. Aidrich Entertsins Auxiliary

The Auxiliary to Frank E. Good
ricn Post, No. 6, American Legion.
was entertained at q social meeting
az the home of Mrs. Mabel Aldrlcn.
Inc nostesses were Mrs. Aldricn'
the Misses Lyndell and Mabelle Ald.
rlch and Mrs. Sophie Aldrich. Tne
evening was pleasantly passed N
needlework, social conversation, ara
the discussion OF plans for future
activities. There was q very good at
tendance. Refreshments of straw.
Derry sherbet and various kinds o.
cake were served by the hostesses'
The evening was very enjoyable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
1ins Cone club rns.rt.,r..

Inc Pine Cone Circle met thi. val,
Win MRS. Louise Pratt Win,hre,s
street There was an excellent ~.
.enoance. 20 in all. including ma,nnsss
"a augusta. The main enploymant -
me evening was lacking 4 ans,t +.
vas decided to hold the circle sais *.
"nicn work has been done for so ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Bring in your automobile tops.
cushions and curtains and have
them repaired or built new at Gill;
sons Carriage Works. +. NJ. Far
mer.
may10- -23-26s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Mrs. Edith Kravit and John and
Anthony Campana of Boston were
recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Campana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

For Sale at sos Water street. Gar
diner. Potted plants and seeding,
Tulips. Narcissus. bouquets and
baskets for Memorial day. LILLIS
TAYLOR. may22-29d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Miss Marjorie Hewes was the win
ner of the big Star Club doll. Miss
Barbara Shaffer, who was second,
received a smaller doll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William Bassett of
Montauk, L. l., n. Y, are visiting
Mrs. BASKETS sister, Mrs. F. r. CO.
burn. They made the trip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

L. B. Slosberg has an ad in this
Issue that you can't afford to miss
reading.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Crummell Of
Bath were calling on friends in the
city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Cranes Garage. Randolph special.
Tres in Ford Generator work.
may22d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

We are prepared to cut ladies'
hair in the latest fashions such as
the shingle bob. semi shingle and
Paris. NJ. J. Burns, 207 Water
street. Gardiner. Me.
may17-1e-el-23
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
LOCAL NOTICE

wonderful value double brim blacs.
sairos. 1913. Other values at So
and $S.eS. Mary e. Ledew, 2s4 We.
Ter street. Tel. 1251-M. naayssdA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Hallowen women are asked to re-
member the necessity Of helpers in
the making of wreaths for Memorial
Day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Mrs. Anna S. Ham has returned
from a winter spent in California,
and has opened her home on Acad-
envy Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
AUCTION SALE

OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND
FARMING TOOLS AT THE
RESIDENCE OF DR.. 3. E.
LAMB, MAINE AVE, SAT,
MAY ~.
This lot consists Of chamber sets,
dining table, 2 small roll top
desk book case, I marble sink,
mission set, couch. Morris chair,
divan, Oak rockers, spring rock
or, oil stoves, cutting tables,
trunks, kitchen table. fiax wheel,
Black Walnut parlo- chairs, one
Hsminway case and silk oak
stand, silver wear, rie-hrael<, I
Winchester rifle, 3S-55, ! Clark
cutway, one horse harrow,
spike tooth harrow, one hay fork
and falls, set Of hobbies, driving
harness, I set Of light double
harness. poles, whifietrees and
other articles TOO numerous 20
rention. Sale starts at I o'clock
starp. II stormy next fair day.
A. c. BRAGG, Auetioneer.
may2ld;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Stephen Weber of East Pittston
was In the city on business Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Marston
passed Thursday with relatives In
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

David Cronin Is to present dane
ing act at the baseball benefit ball in
Augusta tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Caribou, is the guest of Mrs. Herbert
Hall during the library conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

To the People OF Gardiner and
surrounding towns who have mason
work to do call G. II. Nichols. s.
Brunswick Ave. Tel. 554-M.
Mar5eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Old fashioned dance Farmingdale
town hall Friday evening. May %.
may23d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

The H. H. s. Venture" is we'll under
way and will be out on Granduation
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue

Claude wooks of Portland was q
business caller in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

DR.. Lucy Shepherd of Flushing. \.
T. - the guest Of Mrs. Albern
Walls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

vyndel Hewes goes today to Port
land oh business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 95-Buffalo brand sewing
unread. COlOrs. 1900 yards IN
q spool. Reg. price soc.
SALE PRICE zoe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
HALLOWELl@

Mrs. Clyde Ames Is housekeeper
for Mrs. Mabel G. Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Mr.. L. F. Field has installed tele-
phone. The number is 1929.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Miss Abby Eveleth and Mrs. Ma
bel Goodwin Hall attended the State
Library Conference yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 98-Clarks' Mill End ii. Is.
cotton and the II. Nj. c. cro-
chet cotton. All colors, no white.
Reg. price 1Oc.
SALE PRICE SC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 12-Ladies' silk sweaters,
tuxedo and slip-on styles. Reg.
price $2.9S.
SALE PRICE $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Mrs. Ada Britton. librarian at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot Ladies wolfe dresses,
trimmed with lace, some are self
trimmed. New Spring models.
Reg. price $3.50.
SALE PRICE $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot S-Ladies' gingham dresses
for street and house wear. Made
OF real Bates ginghams. Reg.
price $1.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 9-Iadies' bungalow aprons,
or coveralls. Can be used for
house dresses. Reg. price csc.
SALE PRICE SOC
2 for $1.1O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot HLadits' silk dresses,
made OF canton crepe, all sizes.
Reg. price all this season $500.
OUR SALE PRICE $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 1S-Ladies' medium weight
sweaters, tuxedo styles. Reg.
price $3.50.
SALE PRICE $1.9S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 5-Ladies' silk dresses,
made OF canton crepe and crepe
back satin. Reg. price $500.
OUR SALE PRICE $14.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 6-Ladies' basket weave
material for summer wear. Reg.
price $1,000.
SALE PRICE $4.9S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 9o-Bias tape ON reels. Reg.
price &c I'd.
SALE PRICE S yds. for &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 1O-Ladies' silk and wool
sweaters. Reg. price $3.9S.
SALE PRICE $1.O0 each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 11-Ladies' silk and wool
sweaters, shp-On styles, large
sizes. Reg. price $3.50.
SALE PRICE $1.19
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 49-All linen crash, extra
heavy quality. Reg. price 29c.
SALE PRICE 1Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot Ladies Spring and Sum-
mer coats. These are all high
grade coats. All sizes. Price
has been all this Season 5000.
OUR SALE PRICE $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot S-Ladies' summer coats,
have been selling all this sea-
son for $3.50.
OUR SALE PRICE $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 4S-Stevens unbleached lin
en- crash, all linen. Reg. price
29c.
SALE PRICE lie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 47-Stcycns all linen crash,
bleached. Reg. price &c.
SALE PRICE 15c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 72-Babies' cotton hose, fine
ribbed. COlOrs, black, white.
Drown and pOngec. Reg. price
Soc.
SALE PRICE csc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 74-Bath o Sweet powder.
SALE, PRICE 2Sc can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 4j-Unblcached linen crash.
bleached. Reg. price CSC.
SALE PRICE 1Sc
O ydS. for $1.OO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 2-LAdies' all wool Wolver-
: inc coats, have been selling all
this season for $500.
OUR SALE PRICE $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot sO-Chillren's hose, fine
ribbed. Reg. price soc.
SALE PRICE o9c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 7f-Babies' cashmere hose.
black, white and brown. Reg.
price soc.
SALE PRICE sac
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 14-Ladies' knit suits, skirt
and sweaters. All colors. Reg.
price $3.50.
SALE PRICE $2.0S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 44-Ratine i'm the new
Spring colors. Reg. price 75c.
SALE PRICE 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 93-Baby roDipcrs ana
creepers. Reg. price $1.U0.
SALE PRICE SOC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 92-Small boys play suits
IN q good assortment of colOrs.
Reg. price $l.OO.
SALE PRICE SOC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

CRASHES
Lot 45-Stevens all linen crash.
Reg. price SOC.
SALE PRICE 2Oc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Lot 1S-Large size Turkish
towels. Reg. price soc.
SALE PRICE Csc
Evening star., 1924-09-24
LUNCHEON IN HONOR
OF MISS HAZEL MORAN
Woman Lawyer, Assistant Prose
cutting Attorney in Detroit,
Guest of Zonta Club.

Miss Hazel Moran, assistant prose
cutting attorney for the city of De-
troit, Mich, was the honor guest at
the weekly luncheon of the Zonta
Club of Business and Professional
Women of Washington yesterday at
the Raleigh Hotel.
senting the legal profession in the
local club, introduced Miss Moran as
"a Detroit Zontian whose speciality is
murder cases" Miss Moran is in
charge of cases in traffic accidents in
particular. and gave the club a few
interesting details along the general
lines of her work and the details of
several cases which she has handled
recently.
There have been S25 people killed
and more than 1850 injured in De-
troit because of careless driving or
of pedestrians" said Miss
Moran. She also told Of 80 little chill
dren in the childrcn's hospital who
were made happy by dolls presented
to them last Christmas by the Detroit
Zontians, the children all having been
victims Of automobile accidents.
Following Miss Moran's informal
talk, a short discussion regarding the
work of the local club to be adopted
for the coming year was held. No aC-
tual diSCiSion was reached and the
taking Of vote was POSTPONED until
the meeting next Tuesday. Miss
Mary Lindsey, president Of the club.
presided. and about 80 members were
present.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

NATIONAL-"The Far Cry" COM
edy, at 2:20 and $50 pm.
BELAsCO-"Cock of the Roost,"
comedy, at EGO and $50 pm.
POLI'S-"Sitting Pretty musical
comedy, at S:20 pm.
kEITH'S -Houdini. vaudeville, at
2:15 and Sis pm.
STRAND - Barber Of Seville.
vaudeville, continuous performance,
1880 to II pm.
GAYETY-"Stop and Co" bur
lesque. a 2:l5 and SIS pm.
MUTUAI-"Beauty Paraders," bur
lesque, at 2:20 and 500 pm.
PALACE-Elinor Glyns "IIis Hour
at 1895 am. 1926. 2:l0. 40, 6, 5 and
$50 pm.
COLUMBIA-"The Covered Wagon
at 1850 am, 1880, 8, sos, 40 and
9:l5 pm.
RIALTO Her Marriage Vow" at
1875 am, 1:35, 3:35, 5:35, .:&o and
9:35 pm.
METROPOLITAN-"Vanity's Price"
at 1895 am, 1:45. 3:45, $40, 7:4J and
9:45 pm.
TIVOLI-Moore's Navy Orchestra
and photoplay, at I:f5. $40, 6:45, 1915
and 8 PIN.
CENTRAI-"Tess of the d'Trbcr-
rilles" at l1:l0. 1850, 4:20. S, 6. 7:45
ASSADOR-"Rroke Barriers
at els. 7:25 and 9:1o pm.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
D|SAPPROVE USE
Of 0NE-MAN CARS
North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Association Says
They Add to Congestion.

Disapproval of the proposed intro
duction of the one-man type of street
ear was expressed in resolutions
PASSED by the North Capitol and Eek
ington Citizens Association at its
first Autumn meeting. in the Emery
school. Lincoln road and Randolph
streets northeast. last night.
The association reiterated its previ-
Gus stand in the one-man car matter,
IN that the system as at present con-
Stituted tends to a congestion of
traffic. 1t was stated by members
who had been on some of the test
runs OF the newest type of one-man
car. with front entrance and rear
exit. that too much responsibility is
placed on the motorman.
The commissioners will be request
ed TO make repairs to the roadway on
Lincoln road between Second street
and Rhode Island avenue and V stree;
between Summit and Second streets
.tn end"avor also is to be made Il
have V street from North Capitol
street TO Rhode Island avenue widen
ed and a sidewalk placed on IN.
north side of this thorouEhfaTe. In
Stallation of an illuminated Scntine
at the intersection of Lincoln road
and Il street will be urged.
The association was assured Ey
Health officer Fowler that unneces
ssry noises from escaping steam and
blowing of whistles on locomotives
OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
along the Company's roadway through
tn" northeast section would be clllni-
mated.
Several vocal selections were given
by Miss Florence Eocum, assisted al
the piano by Miss Marie King. a.
J"han was elected to membership.
President Selden NJ Ely presided.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
Fine Raiment

CATER Doodle's looking seedy as
he treads the paving stones; you
might think him poor and needy, but
he has all kinds of bones. With his
assets he is weighted, he is not an
also-ran; he has rubles kegged and
Grated, he has kopecks in a can.
Yet he's always looking dingy, and
his neighbors sadly say: "Gaffer
Doodle is too stingy, to appear in
brave array. He might be, i'll fine
apparel, quite credit to the town,
but in firkin. tub and barrel he salts
all his money down. And the
strangers in our city, who are look
ing at the sights, say. 1t seems
beaStly pity you've so many hard-up
wights. Gonder graybeard needs
the Doodle that would buy suit of
Clothes and they point to CATER
Doodle, as in rusty duds he goes.
Oh. it is a public duty for a money
laden man TO become a thing of
beauty. or as near il as he can. But
the gaffer buys kelly for six bits,
or 10 cents more. hunts for cloth
ing old and smelly i'll the cast-otf
garments store: yea, the way the
Old man dresses makes the village
boosters writhc, and he trims his
beard and trcsses with sickle or a
,cythe.' CATER Doodle mutterS
proudly. 1--WE been humble since my
firth; man does not, by dressing
loudly. prove he's fixed with sterling
worth. Men may scott, but | can
ear it. for their jeers ! care no
hoot; for man OF worth and merit
needs no hundred-do suit"
(Copyright.O WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
COLORED BAPTlSTS MEET.
Ministers Conference Opens at Nc
Kinley Church.

The Colored Baptist Minister'S Com
ference of the District of Colum ba
and vicinity opened Monday at the
Nc ckinley Memorial Baptist Church,
Fourth and L streets northwest, with
Dr. VI. W. u. Norman, president, and
Lr. j. |. Loving. secretary, in charge.
Devotional exercises were conduct
ed by Rev. Robert Anderson, while
DR.. kiezer led the singing. The
opening sermon was delivered by
Rev II. Z. Brown. pastor of the Mount
Zion Baptist Church.
Following the opening session din
nor was served in the lecture room
10y the following committee: Mrs.
Mary +. Turner. Mrs. Cora Dean. Mrs.
Anna Hall. Mrs. Cora Bennett, Mrs.
Rosa Lee, Mrs. Lucy Jackson. Mrs.
l.oxie a. Burrell Mrs. ). Nelson.
Mrs. +. ". Dogistiana, Mrs. Lon
Ncnia Moore. John W. Dean. james
bennett, Howard Hall and William
Hall.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
BALL0U PAID TRIBUTE.
Educational Journal Ranks Him
High in School Work.

A glowing tribute is paid DR.. Frank
W. Ballou, superintendent of the Dis
trict public schools. in the current is
sue Of American Education. a monthly
magazine, devoted strictly to educa-
tion. The publication carries the su-
pcrintendent'S picture on the front
cover.
The article points out that DR.. Bal
lou's reputation as an educational
leader and administrator is nation
wide, and also gives an outline OF his
varied educational career
Evening star., 1924-09-24
SICK VETERAN ESCAPES.
John w. Spindle, OH Way t.
Hospital. Leaves Train.

John W. Spindle. World War vet
sran, and said to be a brother Of Cir
cult Judge Spindle Of Norfolk, Va,
escaped from train near Alexandria
Monday while on his way to St
EliZabcth'S Hospital here for treat
ment, arranged for by the Veterans
Bureau.
Lobbies of downtown hotels arc be-
ing watched by the authorities here
in the belief spindle will frequent
them. The escaped patient is re-
ported TO be addicted TO drugs.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
NAVY DAY OBSERVANCE
LIKELY TO BE DROPPED

Possibility that the annual observ-
ance of Navy day, scheduled for Oc-
tober 27, the birthday of the late
Theodore Roosevelt might be aban-
doned this year was seen yesterday in
the statement at the White House
that President Coolidge had not been
convinced that it was necessary
The recent observance of Defense
day, 1T was said, would seem to satisfy
the approximate purpose for which
Navy day was inaugurated.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
FOR FOREIGN SERVICE.
Examination for First Glass il
State Department Training.

The first class in the State Depart
mentS fCrtign service training school
will be selected as a result of eXami-
nations for appointments TO the for
eign service TO be held at the depart
mcnt January 10.
Announcement Of the date was ma de
today at the department. and more
than $50 applications for appointment
to either the diplomatic or consular
branch of the new consolidated for
eign service have been received al
ready from all parts Of the country.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
Brewer Seeks Injunction.

Charles W. Hoover of the Culum bia
Brewing Company Of Columbia. Pa.
has filed a suit in the District
Supreme Court for an Injunction
against David II. Blair, commissioner
of internal revenue; Roy A. Haynes.
prohibition commissioner; William
II. Murdock. prohibition director for
Pennsylvania; Albert /. Durkin, act
ing federal prohibition director for
Pennsylvania TO prevent interference
with the company'S business. Hoover
says his alcoholic permit has been
illegally revoked.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
Commissioned in O. R. C.

Commissions in the Officers Reserve
Corps have been issued by the War De-
rartment to Harry l.. Lourie office Of
United States Tariff Commission. as a
captain. Chemical Warfare Service
Marshall Q. Exnicios. 5303 Reno road
as a second lieutenant. Quartermaster
Corps; Harry IL. Hendricks, 1885 Cali
fornia street. as Il first lieutenant,
Finance Depa rtme mt. and Gordon c. 1ib-
bits. 321 Essex avenue. Chevy Chase
ID. c., as a first lieutenant, Ordnance
Denartment
Evening star., 1924-09-24
ANSWERS WIFE'S CHARGE,
Charles H. link Asks Divorce Suit
BE Dismissed

Charles II. link has filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court an answer to the
suit of his wife, Lillian link, for an
absolute divorce lie denies the
charges of the wife and asks that
her suit he dismissed.
Zink explains the automobile trip
to Baltimore. which the wife assert
ed gave her cause for filing suit. He
says there were two men and two
ladies besides him on the trip and
while in Baltimore he visited friends
of his wife Mrs. link knew about
the trip before il was taken. he
states. The husband also denies that
he makes s1o0 a week, or anything
like il. He is represented by Attorney
Alfred y. Smith
Evening star., 1924-07-10
WASHINGTON FIREFLIES
REMINDERS OF ORIENT
Organization Ability of lightning
Bugs of Far East Told by
Recent Visitor to Siam.

The firefy season is on in Washing
ton, and at dark parents have 3 hard
time persuading enthusiastic little
people to cease their efforts to catch
them and to come to cool, inviting
beds. The flashing pin points of
light make pretty sight against the
dark bank of trees. Looking at them
the other night reminded DR.. Hugh
Nj. Smith, former commissioner of
fisheries, now special adviser on fish
cries to the government of Siam, and
home on a brief vacation before he
takes his family back with him, Of
the firef1ies of that far-away oriental
kingdom.
THE firefiies there" said the dis
tinguished scientist, who is enthu-
siaStic in his praises of the country
in which he now makes his home.
ARE no more brilliant, perhaps, than
those of the good District of Columbi
and of America generally. But they
have an accomplishment which our
flies have not. They cluster thickly
in a tree and so synchronize their
lighting apparatus that the tree is
perfectly dark during one brief in
terval and during the next Is illu-
minated as brilliantly as Christmas
tree In fact, 1 have seen on river
bank during the rainy season as many
as twenty big trees in a row, aver
aging forty feet in height, which all
night long went regularly from dark
ness to dazzling brightness as if con-
trolled by an automatic switch. These
firef1ies are one Of the sights of Siam,
and visitors often go for miles to the
localities where they perform"