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Evening star., 1925-09-20
SHERIFF SURRENDERS
FURBERSHAW TO u. S
Date of Trial for Killing of Bootleg
Suspect to Be Set Early
in Week.

BALTIMORE, Md, September 10
Hartford County authorities today
surrendered Joseph A. Furbershaw
Washington prohibition agent charged
with first degree murder, to the
United States Government, and he
was brought to Baltimore by United
States Marshal George W. Collier.
Sheriff Thompson surrendered Fur
bershaw, who has been denied bail
since the killing of John Bungori,
August l, only after Federal Judge
Soper countersigned a writ of GER
torari and habeaS corpus.
FurberShaw is now a prisoner at
the Baltimore City Jail and will be
tried for the killing of Bungori before
Judge Soper.
The date of Furbershaw's trial for
the killing will be set some time
early next week, Amos w. w. Wood
cock, United States district attorney
said, and bail would not be asked
for Furbershaw if a speedy trial
could be arranged. Attorney General
Robinson, however. is expected to ask
postponement of the case until the
Lawrence Wenger case, a similar one,
is settled in Supreme Court.
Evening star., 1925-09-20

their way through the laL yrinth of
official red tape to Secretary Davis
desk. Then. if approved, they must
go right straight back through the
channels whence they came. Arriv-
ing there, after some more details
are attended to, the officials may be-
gin assembling a court.
Certainly no effort is being made
to rush the court martial. 1t is
rather believed Col Mitchell will not
be called to trial until after he has
testified before the Presidents board.
There is no desire on the part of
War Department officials to embarass
him in such an important mission.
Two or three weeks is the least time
mentioned at the War Department
for the convening of the court, and
by that time it Is thought Col.
Mitchell will have finished at least
his first session with the Presidents
board.
There is some doubt as to the
charge or charges that will be pre-
ferred against the colonel in event
the court martial is ordered. Under
Section 96 of the War Department
code an officer may be brought to
trial for conduct considered to the
prejudice of good conduct and mill
tary discipline and under this charge
a court would be called to pass only
upon whether the colonel actually
made the statements. This is the i'm
preston given at the War Depart
ment, but some officers believe that
if this charge only was preferred, it
would not prevent Col. Mitchell from
representing the statements already
] made.
Evening star., 1925-09-20

be infinitely better served than ever
before.
That is why business men have pro-
tested vigorously that the snowstorm
could be taken care of and the streets
kept open, easily within available ap-
propriations.
The suggestion Of Supt. Hacker that
business men should cooperate after
a severe storm by cleaning off only a
portion Of their sidewalks and not in
creasing the gutter pile any more than
necessary is a good one, and the bust
ness men will be glad to cooperate in
this or any other practical way.
Controversy Over. Oil.
(B) In regard to the policy of using
oil asphalts instead Of lake asphalt.
There is a big and bitter controversy
on this subject, in which the District
street authorities refuse to take part.
The street engineering profession
knows that lake asphalt will stand the
traffic strain. Those who lay both the
lake and oil asphalts prefer the lake
asphalt, and many Of them believe 1t
will give better service. The District
authorities, while refusing to take
sides in the controversy, do know that
the lake asphalt gives street surface
that has actually given good service
under our peculiar climatic conditions
for 80 to 40 years. They do not know
that the oil asphalts will give similar
service; but they do know that some
of the oil asphalt surfacing first laid
broke down in 5 to 10 years. They ex-
pect better results from improvements
made since then in the production Of
the oil asphalt.
The defense that the District street
authorities make for using oil asphalt
is that It Is cheaper. and consequently
they can cover more street area With
The funds alloHsd BY Congress.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
CITIZENSHIP SCHOOL
TO OPEN TOMORROW
Evening Glasses in Americaniza-
tion Will Be Resumed Next
Month.

Americanization school day classes
will open for the new term tomorrow,
it was announced yesterday by Miss
Maud E. Alton. principal. The night
classes, however. will not be organized
until October s.
In the day school, Miss Alton said,
classes would be organized for begin
ners as well as for those taking in
termediate work, advanced English
and special citizenship subjects. The
time schedule has been so arranged, |,
she pointed out, that the school work
will not conflict with the employment
Of pupils.
The Summer evening classes, or
ganized on the departmental plan,
proved so successful, according to
Miss Alton, that the plan will be
continued through the Winter. The
subjects in the evening classes will
include civics, speaking, reading,
spelling, business English, history
and mathematics.
Miss Alton will be at the Webster
School, Tenth and H streets, TO give
Information to prospective students.
Her telephone number is Main 5000,
branch 356.
Evening star., 1925-09-20

William Shepherd Benson, to com
memorate the completion Of so Yea re
OF service under the United States
Government, has been received. II
is very seldom that one person has
an ofhcial connection with the Gov
ernment for so long a period. 1t is
one that well may be marked by an
propr1ate ceremonies. Public sery-
ice has very distinct and real mean
ing. 1t ought always to be applied
singly, not for the benefit of any sec
ton or class but to promote the well
fare of the whole people. In it's most
successful form it is without any
trace of selfishness. l wish YOU
would extend to those who are gath
cred to honor one of the prominent
veterans of our country my best
wishes, and to Admiral Benson INV
hope that the increasing years may
continue to bring him increasing wis
dom for the performance of his duties
and that in his declining days he
may look back upon his public serv-
ice with great satisfaction"
Among other messages received
were those from Vice President
Dawes and Gen. Pershing.
Many at Dinner.
The testimonial dinner was ar
ranged by committee of 100, of
which Secretary Wilbur was chair
man.
Among the guests of honor in addi-
ton to the speakers were Gen. Le-
jeune, command of the Marine
Corps; Secretary of Labor Davis, JUS
tice Butler Of the Supreme Court; as
sociates of Admiral Benson on the
Shipping Board and Right Rev. Peter
Fumasoni-Biondi, the papal legate
Bishop Thomas J. Shahan Of Catholic
University, the District Commission
ers, Rear Admiral Hilary T. Jones,
Maj. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, Edward J.
Sanford, John Barton Payne and John
Hays 1amond.
Martin Conboy Of New York was
POSTMASTER.
Music for the dinner was furpishn'
by the Navy Band.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
'CONV|CTS OF EASE
REPORTED At ODDS
Chicago Has New Cleanup
of Dry Forces as Chief
Swings Ak.
By the Associated Press.


CHICAGO, September 19.-The life
OF ease and serni-freedom lived by Chi
cago beer runners serving sentences
on Federal charges in jails in and near
Chicago continued today to come un-
der the scrutiny Of Government
agents, while the prohibition Office
here gave evidence Of activities likely
to put more prohibition law violators
behind the bars.
Frankie Lake, beer runner de luxe,
who got out of the Cook County jail
80 days before a years sentence for
contempt expired. and who is now
back in serving the rest Of the SEN
tence, and Terry Druggan, his part
ner, who enjoyed frequent trips out of
Jail while serving his sentence, were
reported to be wrangling among
themselves in the county Jail over
| their difficulties.
Bribe Talk Probed.
The two, with Sheriff Peter Hoffman
and half a dozen jail employees and
| former employees. will appear in court
next week to show cause why they
should not be held in contempt for the
| liberties allowed Druggan and Lake.
Meanwhile Federal agents were inves-
tigating stories told by Jail guards and
later denied by them that Druggan
| had paid more than $40 900 to those
who accorded him special favors in
| Jail.
Johnny Torrio, beer runner. doing a
nine months stretch in the Waukegan
| Jail. has Cancelled reservations for
| trip to Europe which he expected to
start next Wednesday, two days after
| his release. Instead he will probably
| be brought before Federal Judge
Adam c. Cliffe, who sentenced him, to
! tell about reported liberties he en-
| ioyed Sheriff Edwin Ahlstrom, once
previously cited for contempt for lib
critics allowed Federal prisoners, will
| appear before Judge Cliffe next week
| to relate the circumstances Of Torrio' 8
/ imprisonment.
Druggan Played Races.
Statements obtained by Sheriff Hoff-
| man from other guards were made
public today, and among the charges
was one statement that Druggan had
| been allowed to use a telephone in the
| Jail storeroom to play the races and
for business calls.
Meanwhile the ak was being swung
with a vicious swish about prohibition
enforcement headquarters. where E.
| C. Yellowley recently assumed charge
as administrator. Nine other agents
were fired yesterday. These men and
many others, it is reported, are to be
replaced by "aces" picked by Yellow
ley from throughout the country.
Temporary injunctions were issued
today by Judge Cliffe against nine
well known cafes and clubs, closing
| them for violations of the prohibition
laws.
One bootlegger was. arrested while
doing business in the city hall and 13
men were arrested in raid on a ga
rage, where a large quantity of liquor
was seized.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
FOUR AIR POLICIES
OPEN TO COUNTRY
UP TO PROBE BOARD

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1925-09-20
WOMEN'S CLUB PLANNED

LONDON, September 10 R.-Gen
tlewomen of small means are to have
a residential club in London. built by
funds collected by members of the aris
tocracy. Lady Bertha Dawkins, who
is a lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary
has organized the original appeal, and
formed a committee of so prominent
women to tackle the various trades
and professions for funds.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
BANKER is FOUND DEAD.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, September 10
CP).-J. K. Knox Fleming. president
of the First National Bank of Bir-
mingham, was today found dead in
cottage on Shades Mountain from a
bullet wound. A pistol lay by his side.
Coroner Russum began an inquiry at
once, and officials said preliminary
Investigation indicated suicide He
had been in i'll health,
Evening star., 1925-01-29
RECElVERSHIP SOUGHT
FOR HOTEL. FURNISHINGS
Roosevelt Hostelry Sale Involved
in Suit Filed Here
TODAY

r. II. White Co. of Boston. Mass.
yesterday asked the District Supreme
Court for a receiver for the furniture
and equtpmentof theRoosevelt Hotel,
at Sixteenth and V streets northwest.
and for the foreclosure of three chat
tel deeds of trust secured thereon.
The plaintiff declares there is bal
ance of s75,319.62 due on notes given
by the Roosevelt Corporation under
three deeds of trust made in 1928.
The real estate was sold last year
and bought in by Harry Rankin, who
is described in the suit as agent of
the Globe Indemnity Co. Rankin, 1t
Is stated, has remained in possession
of the chattels secured under the
deeds and the notes have not been
paid.
Named as defendants are the Roose-
welt Corporation, Harry Rankin,
Globe Indemnity Co. and Abner II.
Ferguson and Woodson p. Houghton,
trustees, under the deeds Of trust.
Attorney II. Winship Wheatley ap-
pears for the plaintiff
Evening star., 1925-01-29
DEFER WOMEN'S MEETING.
Diocesan Auxiliary of Episcopal
Church to Meet February 5.

Mrs w. D. Hurd, president Of the
woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal
Church in the Diocese of Washington,
has sent notice to the presidents of
the several parish branches of the
postponement of the meeting sched-
uled for February because of con-
fict OF dates. The February meet
ing of the auxiliary will be held in
the Church of the Epiphany, 1917 G
street northwest, February 5, at s
pm. Rev. DR.. Ze B. T. Phillips, the
rector Of Epiphany parish, will be
the speaker.
Bishop James E. Freeman has ar
ranged meeting In Epiphany Church
on the evening of February 8, to
which he has invited the clergy of
the diocese and the lay delegates to
the annual diocesan convention, as
we'll as all other interested church
men Of the diocese, to whom he
will deliver his annual address. The
diocesan convention will meet the
following morning at 10 o'clock In
ST. Adams Church, Wisconsin avenue.
Evening star., 1925-01-29
MUSIC PATRONS FORM
MACDOWELL SOCIETY
Organization to Foster Greater
Interest in Music of
American Composer.

A new musical organization, the
MacDowel Society Of Washington.
was organized Sunday night in honor
of the famous American composer in
the studio of Henry X. Bush-Brown
by a group of music patrons espe-
cially interested in spreading appre-
citation OF the work of the American
and supporting the remarkable col
ony maintained by Mrs. MacDowell at
Peterboro, N. H, for the advance
ment of all the fine arts.
The officers Of the new society are:
Executive committee-Carl Engel.
chief of the music division, Congress
siona1 Library. Edward H. Droop,
Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe, Mrs. Eu-
gene Byrnes and Mr.. Bush Brown,
chairman; Mrs Duff Lewis, Falk-
stone Courts, secretary; Mrs. Edward
Hood Watson, 1112 Fairmont street,
treasurer; Mrs. Helen Corbin Heinl,
chairman OF the committee on enter
tainment and program.
The Mcdowell Society Will present
three concerts during March and
April as the first in a series of con-
certs of Mcdowell music to be pre-
sented to raise funds for the Mac
Doweu Colony. The first of these
Will be given March Z. Local singers
and musicians will appear in these
programs at Rauscher's.
One or more concerts VIII be given
every year in Washington, devoted
primarily to MacDowell's compost
tIons An annual meeting Is to be
held at which a secretary, treasurer
and executive committee will be
elected Annual members pay dues
of SIS and have q vote in the affairs
OF the society. Associate members
will pay 81 dues.
The Mcdowell Colony Is spread
over wide acreage with simple
studios scattered at good distances
from each other where talented
writer's, artists, poets, sculptors and
musicians can each work undistur bed
at some definite piece of work during
the Summer months at low cost and
in ideal surroundings 1t is to main
tain and further this work that the
Mcdowell Society was established.
Evening star., 1925-01-29
ASQU|TH REMAINS
LIBERAL LEADER
New Peer Sets at Rest
Rumors of Transfer of
Power to Lloyd George.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, January 29.-Rumors
widely prevalent since the announce
ment of former Premier Asquith's
elevation to the peerage that he
would relinquish the active leader
ship of the Liberal party to David
Lloyd George were set at rest for the
time being at least when, speaking
st the opening of the great conven-
ti0n of the Liberal party here today,
he said:
II have not resigned my post. 1t
IS, therefore, in that character that l
presume once more to speak to you"
Mr.. Lloyd George, who followed the
new Earl of oxford in addressing the
convention, also let it be known en-
phatically that he did not seek the
long time leaders post.
"I accepted Mr.. Asquith's leadership
without reserve" Mr.. Lloyd George
said, and I have no reason now to
alter my views"
Evening star., 1925-01-29
Weeks Heads Commission.

Secretary Weeks has been named
by President Coolidge as chairman of
the Lexington Concord sesquicenten-
NAL commission, which will arrange
for the celebration April 19 Of the
one hundred and f1ftieth anniversary Of
the battles in Massachusetts, which
marked the beginning of the American
Revolution
Evening star., 1925-01-29
Misses Dresses Reduced
Remarkable Values
Description

Dresses of crepe, satin, faille
and figured georgette; black,
brown and gray. Sizes IA,
I16 and Is.
dresses of georgette, crepe
satin, flannel and twills.
Black, brown, green, navy
and combinations. Sizes IA
Ito 18.
Bengaline Street Dresses
Satin Afternoon Dresses
Faille and Trico-sa a ii n
Dresses. Mostly dark shades.
Smart styles.
Imported Handmade Geor-
gette Dresses from France,
beaded - afternoon, dinner
land informal styles. Black
light and pastel tones and
dark colors for daytime
Iwear. Sleeveless and with
ismall sleeves.
Individual Afternoon, Din
ner and Evening Frocks, in
lovely chiffon silk velvets.
B la ck, American beauty,
lgold and light shades.
Misses Dress Section. Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1925-01-29

Smart Ensemble SUITS, $95
Were marked $112.50 and $125
(8) Ensemble Suits at lowered price indeed an
exceedingly worthwhile purchase. Besides being
complete and distinctive costume the dress and the
coat may both be used separately if desired
The Dresses to these suits of suede and faille
silk very lovely combination and all of them suit
able for afternoon and semformal Coats of
suede cloth. Beautiful fur trimmings in krimmer
squirrel, fox and sable dyed squirrel.
Black, brown, navy and cranberry.
Sizes SO, SO and 4O
Evening star., 1925-01-29
SAVES FAMILY IN FIRE.
Storm Building in Flames
as Man Goes Through Window.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PETERSBURG, w. Va. January %.
The Simmons home, near here, was
blown down during windstorm and
]. L. Simmons, his wife and baby
were trapped. The stove was upset,
and a fire started which threatened
to cremate the family. Simmons got
outside through a window. secured a
ladder and released his wife and baby
after they had been burned slightly.
The house was destroyed.
Evening star., 1925-01-29
Women's Blouses Reduced
Month-End Clearance
Description

liz Wool Challis and Is Pom
gee Tailored Blouses; club,
Peter Pan and V-neck lines ;
long sleeves, turn-back cuffs.
The wool blouses have white,
black, tan and gray back
ground. Stripes and checks.
|Overblouses and Tunics, in
crepe de chine, satin and
jersey; beaded and embroid-
cred; black. navy, brown and
white.
|Overblouses, in crepe de
chine, wash silk, printed
crepe and velvet; black,
brown, tan, navy and white
with contrasting stripes; V,
Peter Pan and round collar
less necklines.
Blouse Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1925-01-29
Month-End Clearance Read y-to-Wear
Brings Many Drastic Price Reductions
Dresses for Larger Women
Greatly Reduced

Description
Faille Crepe Dresses, hand
somely tailored. Black, navy
and brown. Sizes 461a t
5OH.
Bengaline and Faille Crep,
dresses, coat models will
fancy braid trimming o,
vestee of georgette. Size,
I42H, 461z and 48H.
Coat Dress OF brown faillt
with vestee of embroidered
batistc. Size 461a.
Larger women's Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1925-01-29
Quantity

Silk Petticoats and Slips
S6.95; were $3.50 and $11.5O
(40) Silk Petticoats and Costume Slips of georgette
radium, crepe and crepe de chine. Fine quail
ties reduced because lines are broken
Slips in double-to-hip and semi-but-up shoulder
styles, daintily embroidered White tan, flesh and
real lace. Flesh, white and black.
Peticoat Section
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-02
FOR THE NOTEBOOK

The prices of loud speakers range
from 81 to 800.
A handy tool to have on the work
bench is pliers which turn the wire
into a round loop.
When wiring a new set or repair
ing an old one turn the panel up.
side down over a box. II saves the
dialS.
Because of dust, moisture and oxi-
dization a crystal should be cleaned
with gasoline every ten days or two
weeks.
gh-frequency radio currents can
not travel efficiently if the surface
Of parts is permitted to become dull
or corroded.
Never use an ammeter for testing
"B" batteries. An ammeter is a
low-resistance instrument and will
act in the same manner as placing
a direct short circuit on a battery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-02
FATHERS DEATH
SILENcEs HALL
Famous Broadcaster Stills
Air Melodies.

Radio fans have been wondering
where Wendell Hall. the Redheaded
Merry Maker, has been the last two
months. Word has just been re-
ceived that he has been temporarily
off the air" owing to the death of
his father. He was called into Chi
cago while appearing at Station
WHAS louisville the latter part OF
last January. and was with his
father about two weeks before his
death.
Out OF respect to his father Halls
voice has been silent and the IA
nous melodies have been stilled.
Fans hope it won't be long be
fore he is back with us again with
his cheer4o jingles. appy-go-lucky
ways, and 6. heart full OF joy
spreading happiness.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-02
HARRY PLAYS RECORDS
SnOdgrass Pounds Out First Tunes
for Photograph.

Harry Snodgrass, who gained the
sobriquet OF King OF the worries
when as Convict No. 1871 at Mis-
souri, State Prison he broadcast
every week through WOS micro
phone. is making Brunswick rec
ords. His first record. with an
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-02
CONNECTIONS
WATCH
Must Not Cross Wires Under Screws
and Nuts

When connecting a wire to a flat
screw or nut the wire should pass
nearly around the screw. but not
cross itself. This allows the nut or
screw to seat itself evenly. If two
or more wires are to be clamped
under the same screw, washer
should be put between each wire, or
the wires should be twisted together
before being bent around the screw.
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that not only represents his best
thought, but that Is couched in
correct language.
Fraternal organizations are reach
ing their members by radio. VIVID
is not very old but members Of the
Loyal Order Of Moose know that
they can tune in on Mooreheart and
hear the music and latest news from
headquarters.
From kilograms, cards and letters
that have poured into the Times Of
flee since the broadcasting OF the
State basketball finals we believe
that every basketball and radio fan
in the State had box seat for the
tournament.
A great many Indianapolis fans
have been complaining that WSAI
the United States Playing Card sta
ton at Cincinnati. has been coming
in very poorly for the past several
weeks.
Something should be done to clear
hope to command the attention Of
the listener under these conditions.
For some reason or other WSAI
has had considerable trouble in get
ting out as clearly as they might
for some time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-02

sure sigh Oh spring. WIZ Is 10
broadcast the Ringing Bros, and
Barnum and Bailey Circus direct
from Madison Square Garden, New
York City.
WFBM station he Merchants
Heat and Light Company, Indiana
polls. needs no excuses for the pro-
grams that have been broadcast
since the station went on the air
several weeks ago. Orchestra num-
bers by the Gus Edwards orchestra
are full of pep and this organiza-
tion ranks among the best in tne
country when it comes to real dance
music.
The wave Of the station Is sharp,
and clear and the meditation is all
that could be asked for. This sta
ton has been reaching out con-
sistently and is sending Indiana
polls music and good will to AL
parts of the United States and
Canada daily.
Radio is destined to have a
wholesome effect on our English
language. It's advent into this field
is quite timely, for many forces
have been contributing to the de-
generacy of our mother lounge. The
man who broadcasts an address
knows that his invisible audience
will give more attention to the
language Of their invisible speaker
than if he were speaking to them
directly. He will take more pains
to articulate every word in order to
make himself understood.
In speaking from a platform to
an assembled audience, the speakers
personality will counteract many de-
fects Of his speech. He might
scramble his English, slur letters
and syllables, descend to sterotyped
phrases and even slang, and make
1t all pass muster, because he is
there himself.
1t is quite different when he is
heard and not seen, and no one is
more conscious of that thar the
speaker himself. The ears of those
who hear are greeted by a message