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Evening star., 1924-12-06

evening at the Chevy Chase Club in
compliment 10 the formers niece, Miss
Mary Elizabeth Thompson, daughter Of
Mr.. Joseph NJ. Thompson. The company
will remain for the. dancing.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ Green will
entertain a company OF so at dinner this
evening at the Chevy Chase Club.
Mrs Richards S. Hill is entertaining
q company at bridge this afternoon for
her daughters, the Misses Hill. There
are five tables OF bridge. and additional
guests will Join the company later for
tea Mrs. Hill will be assisted by Mrs.
Francis w. Hill.
Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock will arrive
in New York Tuesday on the Aquatania
and is expected to come TO Washington
the middle OF next week.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Otey Pearre, daughter Of Mrs. James
Graham Pearre, to Mr.. John Doug
lass Burnham, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Blodgett Burnhsm of New
York, will take place this aftern oon.
The ceremony will be performed at
o'clock in the home of the bride S
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
G. warden, on - street, tfl6 rev. JoIil
S. Moses, rector of St. Johns Church,
Georgetown. officiating in the pres
ence of only the members of the two
families. A reception Will follow at
4:30 o'clock.
The bride VIII wear gown of
white satin made with a train hung
from the shoulders, the gown trim
med with rare old lace and her tulle
veil will be held by a cap. OF lace and
a band Of tiny orange blossoms. She
will carry gardenias and lilies Of the
valley. Her sister, Mrs. Robert Ira
vers Rohrer, will be natrons OF honor,
and Miss Katharine Berry will be
maid Of honor. They will be dressed
alike in chiffon gowns of pale pink
and blue and Will wear blue hats and
carry snapdragons and blue dolphin
ium. Mr. Daniel Blodgett Burnham,
jr., will be best man for his brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnham will leave
later in the day for a wedding trip
TO Florida and on their return will
make their home IN Philadelphia
Among the out-cf-town guests are:
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnham, parents of the
bridegroom; Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph
Evening star., 1924-12-06
MISS A. C. PURSELL DIES.
Was for Years Prominent in
Metropolitan M. E. Church.

Miss Ann Cornelia PurseL, 81 years
old, for many years a prominent
member of the Metropolitan NJ. E.
Church and whose relatives have been
well known in the District of Column
bia for many years, died at her resi-
dence, 125 New York avenue, yester-
day
Miss Pursell was the daughter of
the late Thomas and Mrs. Mary A.
Purseu Her father for many years
ran a china store on Pennsylvania
avenue. Also a brother, the late c. c.
Pursell, opened a book store on G
street, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. which, still bears the name,
Pursell
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
Countess Szechenyi Fosters
Hungarian Sale at Legation.

Hungarian Sale at Legation.
Countess Szechenyi has loaned her
house at 2929 Massachusetts avenue
for a sale this afternoon from to 6
O'Clock when handsome and unusual
articles of hungarian embroidery will
be sold to aid the purchase of an
American motor ambulance for the
First Aid Society of Budapest.
Senator and Mrs Robert l.. Owen
will entertain at tie Embassy Club
at lie Paradis on Sunday evening.
The military attache of the Italian
embassy and Marchesa di Bernezzo
entertained at luncheon today in their
apartment at Stoneleigh Court. hav-
ing among their guests the air at
tache of the embassy and Signora
Calderara and the first secretary and
Contessa Rogeri di Nillanova
Nine. Weide1, wife Of the CONNER
cial counselor of the Swedish lega-
tion, entertained a small company of
young people at luncheon today at
Rauscher's for her niece, Miss Jean
Gano Of Philadelphia. who Is a de-
butante of the Quaker City.
Representative Hays 3. White Of
Kansas, Mrs. White and their young
granddaughter, Catherine, have ar
rived in Washington for the short
session. They are again located at
their former address, 1892 Alabama
avenue southeast. Mr.. White Is
chairman of the House committee on
election of President, Vice President
and Representatives.
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Albert C. Dali
ton entertained at dinner last eve
ming, having az their guests Col. and
Mrs. Frank E. Hopkins, Col. and Mrs.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
MYL0N ROCHE DEAD.
Former Business Man aSuccumbs
After Brief Illness.

My1on Roche, 81 years old, for
merly, in the metal and tile business
here, and a resident Of this city for
tho last 40. years, died at his resi-
dence, 5029 Hutchins place, yesterday
after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted d
at Chambers funeral parlors Mon
day
Mr.. Roche retired from business
about 12 years ago. He is survived
by his widow. three daughters, Mrs.
Florence Drake, Mrs. Mazella Baker
and Miss Laura A. Roche, and son,
Aalon II. Roche Al Of this city.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
SOCIETY
German Ambassador, Dr. Wiedfeldt,
Returns From Visit of Some
Days in New York.

Ambassador of Germany,
DR.. Otto Wiedfeldt. returned
this morning from New York,
Il where he has been for few
dayS
Evening star., 1924-12-06
Deatbs.

YOUNG. December-J. 1874 at the Vermont
Avenue Baptist Home. 1907 anl ~ p.w.
LCC1 YOUNG. aged 50 years, beloved fnoth
ef or Isaac Young, and two neceB- Mis-
hartha Shepard aud Mrs. Laura Wood, and .
nephew, john Wood. Funeral notice later.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
FOUND.
LOST

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; one bJsck and tan and
one blue and tan. Apply the Washington Ami
mai Rescue League, 349 Nd. ave. s.w.
Evening star., 1924-12-06

Cloves Of Waterbury, Conn: MT
Robert Burnham, Mrs. George Pearre
of Cumberland and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dannis Of Frederick, Nd.
Miss Martha Cluverius, daughter of
Capt. and Mrs. Cluverius, will arrive
from Vassar on December 19. to spen d
the Christmas holidays with her
grandmother, Mrs. W. T. Sampson. at
1913 New Hampshire avenue
Evening star., 1924-12-06

Mrs. Joseph Letter will return 10
Washington the middle OF next week
from Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1924-12-06

Former Attorney General and Mrs
A. Mitchell Palmer will be hosts at
dinner this evening.
Evening star., 1924-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Britton will
have a. company of 80 at dinner this
Evening star., 1924-12-06

The Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives and Mrs. Gillett were
guests in the box of Mr., and Mrs
Frank B: Noyes, who; also had with
Newbold. -.
Senator and Mrs. Robert N. Stan
field entertained at dinner for theis
daXghteEa ~Miss Barbara Stsndsld.
Evening star., 1924-12-06

evening at the Chevy Chase Club in
compliment 10 the formers niece, Miss
Mary Elizabeth Thompson, daughter Of
MIR. Joseph NJ. Thompson. The company
will remain for the. dancing.
Evening star., 1924-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Green will
entertain a company OF so at dinner this
evening at the Chevy Chase Club.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
D!eatbs.

ALDER Friday December ). 1924, at 1;l0
pm, at his residence, Vienna, Va.
BROADUS X, beloved husband Of Annie A.
Alder. Notice of funeral later.
Evening star., 1924-12-06

Among those at the cabaret were the
Ambassador OF Spain and Sonora dc
Riano, the charge daffaires of Austria
and Nine. Prochnik, Miss Ailsa Mellon,
Mrs. Thomas +. Walsh, Mrs. Harold
Walker, Mrs. John Allan Dougherty,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Tuckermann,
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Evening star., 1924-12-06

Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Albert c. Dali
ton entertained at dinner last eve
ming, having as their guests Col. and
Mrs. Frank z. Hopkins, Col and Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
N. H. ROAD BALLOTING
Indication are That Grand Officers Of
 Brotherhood Have Been Given Full
 Authority in Negotiations.

New Haven. April 5.--It was an- nounced in railroad labor union con- ferences today that General Manager c. l.. Bardo of the \. r., \. H. and H. railroad had asked for conference with the committees Of the engineers and iremen which have just sent out a ballot to members Of those brother hoods on the system for instructions on certain points of disagreement over operating schedules. Yiee-president Fred w.LeH-is of the brotherhood who is here. said that assistant Grand Chief L. c. Grifing Of the brother hood Of locomotive engineers will be there Monday morning and that the committee conference with Mir. Bardo will take place in the afternoon
 No statements was issued by the offices.
 It Is said that returns on the ballot sent out indicate that the grand offi- cers have been given full power tode- eide what shall be done if an agree ment is not reached. Mir. Bardo con- yeded a wage increase but he has in- sisted on certain changes in working rules which the men do not wish to grant. The changes desired by NIT. Bardo were in those which cover 'deadheading" passenger switching. learning the road and the examin- ationA
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
PATROLS SEEK BANDITS
Complete Cbcckup At Bellmorc, \, Y, shows That Bank Robbers Got Away With Almost ss.000.

Bellmore. N. Y., April 5.-strong patrons of state troopers, Nassau county police and citizens volunteers maintained q search today for the bandits who yesterday held up the First National Bank here. killed Ern- est l.. Whitman a bond salesman and escaped in an automobile with almost ss,0O0 in cash. Since the automobile used by the bandits was found late yesterday afternoon no further clews to the identity of the men have been uncovered.
 District Attorney Weeks Of Nassau county asked the New York police to lend him several detectives to aid in the search. He expressed the con- viction that the crime was perpetrated by New York gunmen who had made careful plans and had timed the hold up to take place while most of the bank officials and employees were at lunch.
 4 check-up Of the banks cash to- day disclosed that the bandits had taken s7,ss6.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
RADIOS, AT MORE THAN
 $50 WHOLESALE, TAXED
Others to Be Exempt-Jew- elry Limit Now Put at
 S25 by Committee

Washington, April 5.-All radio sets selling for less than $50 whole sale wNre exempted from the proposed ten per cent tax by the senate finance committe today In winding up its con- sideration of a revenue bill.
 The committee also agreed 10 ex- empt only articles selling for s25 or less from the iowelry tax Of five per cent instead Of articles selling for less than $40 as voted by the house. Watches selling fer less than s6o are exempt from the tax as passed by the house.
 Previous agreement to change the brackets to which the estate tax rates would apply so that sl2.o0o,O0o ad- ditional revenue would be raised an- nuaily was set aside and the present rates of the estate tax restored to the bill. Tho house had increased these rates to a maximum Of 70 per cent over the present 25 per cent and this was opposed by Secretary Mellon.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
NOMINEE FOR POSTMASTER M PARK CITY IS ATTACKED
 ASA "CORRUPT" POLITICIAN
SUES SCREEN BEAUTY FOR $2O0,O0O DAMAGES Mrs. Brewster Claims Miss Palmer Stole Her Hus-
 bands Love Away

New York, April 5.-Mrs. EIean Brewster, wife of Eugene V. Brewster. wealthy publisher of motion picture magazines, formerly of Roslin, l.. l.. today filed suit in the supreme court against Miss Corliss Palmer, charging her with alternating her husbands af- fections and asking s200,000 damages.
 In 1922 Mrs. Brewster began suit for separation maintaining that her husband had housed in his Roslyn home screen actress. After the suit was settled out of court, Brewster took up his home on an estate at Morristown, N. J., where he installed Miss Palmer, her mother and family. He declared he would marry Miss Palmer "as soon as the law permits" ["
 The complaint says Brewster and Mrs. Brewster were married at Stam- ford, Conn.,. December 27, 1916 and lived happily until Dec. 1920. A son Virgil, was born 10 them February 20, 1920, and the boy remains in her custody. The couple had homes in Roslyn, New York city, and else- where.
 Mrs. Brewster says she aided her husband to establish himself and that as an author and moving picture pro- ducer, he has become very wealthy. She says Miss Palmer arrived at Ros- lyn in December, 1920.
 The complaint alleges Miss Palmer alienation Of Mir. Brewster's affection for the purpose Of winning his financial assistance and depriving his wife of his society, comfort and support and that money was the basis of her desire to accomplish this de- sign.
 The complaint alleges that Brew ster and Miss Palmer have openly ''consorted together" and that the two lre now living in Morristo@n, N. J., where. the complaint says, Miss Palm nr induced Brewster to set np an elaborate luxurious establishment for her use.
 The complaint alleges Brewster has given Miss Palmer many costly gifts and is maintaining her in the Morris town ,home in a lavish manner, while Mrs. Brewster and child are abandon ad, deserted and deprived of support.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
DRY NAVY PREPARES
Fir~ Init. of Coast Guard outflt That k 10 Enfor,c Prohibition wn Put to Sea in Few Weeks.

Washington, April 5. - The first units of the coast guards new pro- hlbltion navy probably will be ready to put to sea within few weeks.
 With s1s,00O,O0O additional avail able under a recent congressional ap- propriation coast guard officials have drawn lip plans for the acquisition Of 300 large and small vessels equipped to chase rum runners away from American shores and for an enlarged personnel to man them.
 The nucleus of the force will be 20 destroyers, which congress authorized the coast guard to purchase from the navy. The present intention is to select 20 ships from the destroyer squadron now lying out of commis- sion at Philadelphia. Coast guard have inspected these ships and are. drawing up specifications for their reconditioning.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
GEORGE ". PARTRIDGE DIES
 ON EYE OF BATH BIRTHDAY
Nonagenarian Passes Away at Home of Grandson, Ex-Mayor George
 A. Quigley.

George w. Partridge, who would have observed his 94th birthday if he had lived until May, died at the home of his grandson. x-Mayor George A. Quigley, at 130 Maple street at an early hour this morning. Mir. Part ridge has made his home with Mir. Quigley for a considerable length of time and enjoyed wide acquaintance in this city. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Caroline Quigley Of this city and Mrs. Sarah P. Cook of Los Angeles, Cal.
 The funeral will be held from the Quigley home at o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. Henry w. Maier, pastor of the First Church of Christ, will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
Princeton's Rowing Shell
 Hits Snag and Is Wrecked

Princeton, \. J., April 5.-Princeton university's favoriie rowing shell. which has won many victories for the Tigers. was wrecked and the varsity crew plunged into Lake Carnegie yes terday afternoon when t struck a snag in rowing practice. The shell was ripped from end 70 end and sank immediately. The crew swam shore in water made icy by recent melting snows.
 The wrecked boat was Princeton's prize craft. having carried Heinie Leh and his crew 10 championship over Yale, Harvard and the Navy in 1921. I ast seasons only Tiger victory. that over Harvard, was made fin the same shell.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
DEATH COMES TO WIFE
 OF BRISTOL FIRE CHIEF
Mrs. John H. Hayes. Aged IS, Dies Today at Home at i5 High
 Street, Bristol
sneoIaI ,o Tle lIornilI,,

Mrs. John II. Hayes, 4S years old, wife of Fire Chief J. II. Hayes, died this morning at o'clock at her home, IS High street, after an illness of sev- eral weeks with pneumonia. She was born in this city in 1876, the daughter of the late James and Bridget Mis- sett, and has been a lifelong resident. Following attendance at the Federal Hill school, she entered the local high school, of which institution she was a graduate. She was married in May, 1902, to MT. Hayes. Besides her hus- band she leaves her mother, Mrs. Bridget Missett of this city: a daugh- ter, Miss Rena Hayes, student at Trinity college, Washington, D. C.; six sisters, Mrs. Mary F. Coyle of New Haven. Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald of New Haven, Misses Annie, Grace and Tillie Missett of this city and Miss Ellen Missett of New York and a brother, Joseph Missett of Hartford
 Mrs. Hayes was lifelong attendant at st. Joseph's church and was a member of the Rosary and Scapular society of that church. She was Sso active in Isabella Circle, Daughters of Isabella and in the Royal Neighbors of America.
 The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9 o'clock at her home. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock at st. Jos eph's church and burial will take place in St. Thomas cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
LAND GRANTS HELD UP
2,550,O0 Acres in Glacier Bay, Alas ka, May Be Developed Into a Ma tional Monument.

Washington, April 5.-Temporary withdrawal from settlement and homestead entry of approximately B. 550, ,000 acres in Glacier Bay, Alaska, to determine the advisability of in- cluding the whole or part of the area within a national monument is pro- vided in an executive order made public today by the interior depart ment.
 Glacial formations in the bay are believed to be of great scenic value and the American geological society is sponsoring creation of a monument there.
 As most of the area is unsurveyed there are comparatively few claims pending for al1otments. The order provides, however. that the tracts oc- cupied and claimed as homesteads In- dian allotments, and other sites for should not be invali- dated.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
SLAIN,
 MURDERER GETS AWAY
Killing Closely Resembles That of Father Dahme
 Two Mo a Ago

Bridgeport, Ap Man mur-
 dered here last nf xta.assfn 'dsnti- fled as Joseph Sc ~ n
 He was identifi sa sof Ets5 other in-law Antonio casAsYa tas6 Lex ington avenue, earlsnshs linh
 The shooting Of nifcrm- stances of which l.sn # sombled those in connection witis-eeh shssting two months ago of Rev. Huf bahm pastor of St. Joseph's church. cared a stir in police circles todes.
 Four bullets were fired inir the body of the nlnrdeted man h. the assassin who iiihe iiatoly bearded an automobile and waa rushed away by another man who vas driYing.
 As in the murder Of Father Damn, no eyewitnesses of the crime had been found by the police up to this after noon. The murder was committed about 1i:So o'cick at the top of the Arch street hill in the rear of Con gross high school. Frank McDonough who was walking through Arch street from Main says he heard revolver shots. He believes there were five. He then saw an automobile which had apparently been facing Main street turn quickly and race away.
 Dashing to the top of the, hill Me- Donough found the body of scrofani who was still alive. He died at the hospital fifteen minutes later.
 Neighbors who were interviewed had heard men arguing in the street but no one was found who had seen the tragedy.
 The police this afternoon said they had a good description of the car in which the murderer escaped. It was 3 red, light touring car with side cur tains.
 The police, in absence Of any eyi- 1ence as to what has happened re- gently in the murdered mans fam fly inclined to the belief that there was the working out of a vendetta. The murdered mans nephew. George Strofani, on December 2, 1918. was 'tabbed to death by one Charles Piaya n a light which rose over family af- airs. Piava escaped and the police nave been looking for him ever since. They are trying to fit a description # the man seen this morning in the ,ar to what they hold as a descrip- ion of the slayer of the nephew.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
Morris Gest, Producer, Is
 Sued Today for S510, 900

New York, April 5.--Princess Maria Carmi Natchabelli, known on the stage as Marie Carmi, today brought suit in the supreme court against Morris Gest producer asking s51o,ooo damages for alleged breach of con- tract and asserting that Lady Diana Duff Cooper, English actress, had been substituted for her in q role for which she had been engaged.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
GOV. SUGGESTS AVIATION FIELD

Mayor A. NJ Paonessa today re- ceived from Gov. Charles Templeton a letter suggesting that this city make plans in its city development program for an aviation field. The mayor replied in a letter explaining that he would take the matter up with the board of public works and the city zoning commission and that he would also bring it to the stten- ton of the chamber of commerce..
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
BANNER YEAR PREDICTED

Seattle, April 5.-During 1924. Alas ka will witness a banner trade and production season and will increase greatly its gold output. according to data received by the Alaska bureau of the Seattle chamber Of commerce today. Products shipped from the territory during February totalied s1,- szO.s compared with t1,70ssss5 a xear aro.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
sTRrRL1NG aGREEs ro nox

New York, April 5.-Young Srtib- ling, Georgia light heavyweight today agreed, through his father-mansger. "Pa" StribIfng. to box Mike Burke of New York in a six round bout for the benefit of the Olympic fund here on April ss providing Atlanta promoters will release him from a contract to box there on the same date
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
MURDER AND SUICIDE
Md, Young Woman slain bu suitor Because She Refused to Become His Briae.

Frederick, Md, April b.--Miss Leona Estell Whittier, 25, who was shot last night by Clinton Shepherd, her 42 years old suitor because she said she refused to marry him, died at the city hospital here early today Shepherd shot himself at his brothers home here and was found there in dying condition by the sheriff a few hours before the death of the victim, who had received four bullet wounds. He died at the hospital
 Shepherd was member Of a prominent family. Miss Whittier was the daughter of John c. Whittier, a
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
POSTMASTER ARRESTED
LaLcyilIc, Conn.,, official Is Held on Charge Of Embezzling s5,135 fin Government Funds.

Hartford, April 5--Michaei J. stan ton, postmaster of Lakeville, was ar rested today on a warrant charging him with the embezzlement of s5,135 in omney order funds from the Lake, vile postoffice. He was bound over to the next term of the United States district court In s1,0OO bonds which his mother furnished.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
BATTLE FLEET PLANS

Los Angeles. April 5.-The L. s. battle feet will leave Panama for southern California waters April 12 arriving here April 2i, according Co dispatches received from the flagship California after completition last night Of the fleets two months program winter maneuvers Tn the Caribbean sea.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
Message of Sympathy Is
 Voted Sent to Anderson

Troy, \. T.. April 5.-A message Of sympathy and a pledge of abiding friendship was sent to William II. Am derson, resigned superintendent of the Anti-saloon League of New York, by the Troy Methodist conference today. North Adams. Mass. was chosen as the scene of the 1925 session of the conference.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
Nesta Fined SIS
Motor Troubles Cause New
 Delay for World Pliers

Seattle, April 5.-Motor trouble with the plane of Major Frederick L. Martin, commanding the flight of four cruisers of the United States army around the world. stopped a hop-off today. just as the machine were ready to rise from Lake Washington after the engines had been started with dlf- ficuity.
 Major Martin said that another start would not be attempted until tomor- row.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-05
SCOITON ASKS S20,OOO FOR
 INJURIES TO HIS FAMILY
Hartford Man Sues Stanley Street Resident As Result of Col
 lIsion March 27

Damage of $20,000 are asked by Arthur G. Section of Hartford for in- juries to himself. his wife and baby as a result of the collision between his machine and one owned by Lester B. Morecroft, who was found guilty in court this morning of driving under the influence of liquor on Stanley street, March 27 at the time of the accident.
 The complaint in the case alleges that Morecroft's machine was being driven negligently and that it turned abruptly in front of Scotton's ma- chine so that 1t was impossible for the plaintiff to stop soon enough to avoid the collision.