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Evening star., 1926-03-12
RULING FAvORS U. S.

Government Given Right to Inter-
vene in jackson Barnett Case.
Because the Indian is a ward of the
Government. Chief Justice Mccoy of
the District Supreme Court has
granted the request of the United
States to intervene in the contest over
the estate of Jackson Barnett, an H.
literate Indian. said to be one of the
wealthiest in the United States.
Anna l.. Barnett, wife of the In
dian, is claiming 100000 worth of
Liberty bonds now on deposit in the
Riggs National Bank. and a counter
claim is being pressed by commit
tee appointed in Oklahoma for Bar.
nett. who has been adjudged of un-
sound mind.
Evening star., 1926-03-12
Troops Off for China.

NEW YORK. March II P).-The
Army transport st. Mihiel, sailing to-
day. carried 500 foreign service troops
for the relief of United States garri-
sons in China. the Philippines and
Hawaii.
Evening star., 1926-03-12
Major Is Retired.

Mai. Rembert G. Watson, judge ad-
vocate generals department.. station
ed at San Francisco, has been placed
on the retired list of the Army on ac-
count of disability incident to the
service.
Evening star., 1926-03-12
Former Cuban Official Dead.

Garlic, former Vice President of Cuba
and who was a general in the army of
independence, died last night of Old
age.
Evening star., 1926-03-12
GAS TAX BILL SIGNED.
Virginia Governor Approve:
Change to 4 1-2 Cents a Gallon.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, March 1.-THE
governor has approved the bill which
makes the tax on gasoline in this
State Az cents, and the measure be-
came effective at once. Dealers all
over the State will attach the extra
cent and a half to the cost of the sup
plies they purchase. The counties
are to get one-third of this tax and
the roads the other This is expected
to add about $1.500,000 to the road
fund The governor. had recommend
ed tax of cents. but the Senate
added the extra half cent and the
House consented without much of
fight. Advocates of the measure say
that if the auto owners want good
roads they must pay. The cities will
pay about one-half of the tax and re.
ceive none Of the fund thus created.
Evening star., 1926-03-12

Mrs. Henry Ford, wife of the auto.
mobile manufacturer, has purchased
the block in Detroit where she was
born and will erect church and IL.
brary as a memorial
Evening star., 1926-03-12

Under the present law in England
about S,O0O,0 women have the right
to vote. and If the equal franchise bill
becomes a law, the feminine sex will
outnumber the man voters by about
DOT. 900.
Evening star., 1926-03-12
33 New Cases of Measles,

Thirty-three new cases of measles
reported to the District Health De
partmcnt today increased the total to
531 SevO1 additional pneumonia
cases and four deaths from the dis
ease also were reported.
Evening star., 1926-03-12

Public school teachers in Wilkes
County. North Carolina, both male and
female. are prohibited from smoking
cigarettes,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
WONDER DOG AT PALACE

Following the final performances of La Boheme tonight at the New Palace where Lillian Gish Is adding new laurels to her fame, the pro- gram changes tomorrow. La Boheme will be shown for the last times to- day at 3:10, goo and $40.
 The program for tomorrow con- sists of the following two features. Thunder the marvel dog of the screen will be the headline star in The Phantom of the Forest" As the title would indicate the action takes place in a forest, but such a forest-the magnificent redwoods of old California-forms the scenic background for the story. Lovers of anima ls-and who Is not-will find great enjoyment in this picture. Co., starring with Thunder is White Pawn" the only pure white police dog in the world. The Phantom of the Forest is considered one of the best melodramas that Thunder has ever appeared in.
 The companion feature for this program is Money Talks" which is considered one of the funniest pie lures of the year.
 The fourth episode of the Fighting Hearts series with Kit Guard. Grant Withers and Alberta Vaughan Is also on the program.
 Thursday night Sammy Wells and his amateurs will be on hand to pass out some more laughs. Several locals have been accepted to appear this Thursday night.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

William J. Humason, who plays the part of the villain in "Maytime In Erin" Is no stranger 10 the lovers of amateur theatricals in this city. He has appeared in Don't Ask Me-" and Going Up" presented by the Tabs; also in The Time, the Place, and the Girl" staged by the K. of C. and Everyman's Bible class min strels, the T. A. B. minstrels and the K. of C. minstrels.
 His experience will stand him in good stead in the role of Harlow Kenzar. 9 part which calls for a con- summate skill in acting. Appearing in the first scene as young Eng lishman, visiting Ballybane, he falls in love with Patricia O'Neil at first sight. As the story goes on he open ly shows his affection for her, but Is repulsed. His anger against Miles O'Dowd, his successful rival, causes | him to reveal his identity, as the Only then is his real character shown, and Humason is required to play 8 different character in the closing act from that which he DOT trayed in the carly scene. He is re-
 vealed as designing villain, ready,
 because Of his disappointment in ! love. to bring disgrace and unhap- piness upon the innocent Patricia. The skillful work of Humason makes kenzar q character which
 will long remain in the minds ot the audience.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
md William Collier IT. in featured

and William Collier IT. in featured roles.
 God Gave Me Twenty Gents" Dixie Wilson's short story. is the colorful record of 6 short time in four lives. They were persons who might we'll have come from the ends of the earth. All were young, but three were old in { ways of the world. The fourth. Ma ;, was thrown into vortex created by life. and only saved because of her faith and trust.
 After having been married less than week. deliciously happy In her new paradise, she is told that Steve has taken another woman aboard his ship. It Is unbelievable, but as the hours pass, her mind starts distorting this awful thought. She sets out for the dock and
 There you have one of the most dramatic, poignant episodes ever transferred to the silver screen. God Gave Me Twenty Cents" Is said to begin where most pictures leave off.
 On Saturday at the matinee Santa Claus will appear Tn person and dis tribute Xmas toys to the lucky boys and girls attending.
 Beginning Sunday night for four day run the Capitol will offer the new hit "Just Another Blonde" with Dorothy Mackaill in the leading role. Those who saw her in Subway Sadie" will like her much more In this new role. her greatest to date.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

mon treatment for hemorrhoids. Since then the condition Of the king has continued 10 satisfy the physi- cains in attendance so well that they have reached the decision to operate again tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

ton in q letter to stockholders Of the company. submitted yesterday.
 Representatives of the bankers announced their intention to cont.n- ue the present management which built the Victor Company To first place in it's field The company employs more than 11.Qo0 men and has branch organizations in almost every country in the world. It has been a closely held corporation. with much of it's stock owned in Eng land.
 New High Rcrcrd.
 The stock yesterday touched it's record high on the curb and Phila- delphia stock market when it sold at lolI4. Slight profIr-taking opera tions just before the close carried the price off to l20, or S5 q share above the price offered by the bank ing syndicate.
 The company holds an agreement with the Radio Corporation of America whereby superheterodyne receivers are installed as part of the Nictrola. In January of this year if also arranged with the West ern Electric Company for the per lection of an improved phonograph,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
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THE STRAND

Tonight will mark the final show ings of the comedy sensation, "Ladies at Play" at the Strand. The vaudeville bill which scored a decid- ed hit the first half of this week will also have it's final performances tonight.
 Tomorrow an entirely new pro- gram of vaudeville and photoplays will be presented. The film portion of the program will be featured by Gene Stratton Porter's celebrated story. "Laddie."
 The vaudeville portion of the bill for Thursday, Friday and Saturday will include. Seminary Scandals, Mcdonald and Oaks, Rimona and Co., Catherine Sinclair and Co. and Bobby "Uke" Henshaw.
 The management announced as it's Sunday attraction, Constance Tal- madge in Her Sister from Paris" This special film will be shown on Sunday only. An entire new bill of vaudeville and photoplays will be
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
THE NAKED THUTH''-Lyceum.

The Naked Truth" motion pie ture showing at the Lyceum this week, with the audience restricted to women except on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday nights, when men will be admitted, is plain state. ment of medical facts dressed up in a scenario for for public presenta- ton. The producers have assembled a good cast to put it over and the theme in carried out in a romantic manner. Jack Mulhall is the lead ing man, Helene Chadwick the girl who thinks twice before marrying and Emmett King the family phy- sician. Pauline Curley has thank less role and q number of youngsters also have parts.
 The plot reyolves around the theme of sex hygiene and makes a strong plea for the enlightenment of children through comparison Of
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

given next Monday headed by Thomas Meighan in The Canadian"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
VICTOR CO. WILL
 HEAR NEW VOICE
Talking Machine Co. Taken
 Over by Bankers

New York. Dec, S.--CFl-- The Victor Talking Machine company, which spread it's trademark of a listening dog all over the world, will soon hear the voice of Q new master after having successfully met radio competition for it's present share holders.
 A group of Now York bankers headed by Spayer and company and J. and W. Seligman today held an option on a controlling interest of common stock that calls for a pos sible outlay of $40, 250 900 for 35O,- 900 shares of common stock at $l15, well above par.
 Eldridge R. Johnson. president Of the company, who Is said 10 control e45,000 shares, has granted the op- tion saying that he was greatly in fluenced by the condition of his health. MT. Johnson specified that minority stockholders should be al lowed 10 turn in their shares at the same price if they desire. MT. John-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

the lives of three boyA Many start ling incidents take place. not the least of which Is . wedding which Is stopped by doctor.
 A lecture is given by an e1peri- enced talker. a special representa- tive of the Public Welfare Pictures Corp. which produced the film.
 Following the lectures, some spe- cial subjects are shown on the screen which add much to the value of the presentation.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
Don't Fuss With
 Mustard Plasters!

Don't mix mess of mustard. flour and water when you can relieve pain. soreness or stiffness with lit- tie clean. white Musterole,
 Musterole is made of pure oil Of mustard and other helpful in gredients.' and takes the place Of mustard plasters.
 Musterole usually gives promp' relief from sore throat, bronchitis. tonsillitis. crop. stiff neck. asthma neuralgia, headache. congestion pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest Git may prevent pneumonia
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
Ferdinand May Have
 Second Operation

Bucharest, Dec. B Pl-kinE Fcr- dinand tomorrow will undergo an operation of a more radical nature than that performed on him Mon- day provided there is no change in the patients condition between now and then. l. is considered that this will offer better chances of affording operation was described as the com-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
Sinclair and Fall to
 Be Arraiqned Dec. IT

Washington, Dec. 8 Pl-Harry F. Sinclair and Albert B. Fall will be preliminary to their trial for con- spiracy in connection with the Tea pot Dome naval oil reserve.
 A date for the trial will be fixed after the arraignment, inasmuch as Fall now is being tried on an oil conspiracy charge with E. L. Do- heny, the date for the trial with Sinclair probably will depend on the time necessary to complete the case in progress.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
BREAKFAST AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington. Dec. $ P-Another White House breakfast conference was held today and was attended by Senator's Robinson of Arkansas
 Swanson of Virginia. Bayard of Delaware, Mayfield of Texas. demo- crats; Frazier of North Dakota, Howell of Nebraska. Keys of New Hampshire, Means of Colorado, Vel Ter of Maryland, Willis of Ohio and Pepper of Pennsylvania, republicans.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

sons holdings were on deposit in the banks today to bind the agreement.
 Gigantic Plant
 The Victor company. with plant at Camden. N. J., which covers six city blocks, and a large one in Oak land, Calf, maintained uninter- rupted payment of dividends on its common stock until last year, when radio competition caused suspen- sion. Through an agreement with the radio corporation Of America and the production of an improved photograph. however. business pick cd up and payments were resumed last August. Only s6,90o of an authorized s500,00O seven per cent preferred stock is outstanding and payments on this were never sus- pended.
 Remarkable Company.
 The company has one Of the most remarkable records for payment of dividends in industrial history. IL has paid a total of more than 500 per cent on its common stock since it's inception in 1901, and in 1922 distributed a 600 per cent stock d. vidend. It's extra distributions ran from 10 per cent to as high as 60 per cent.
 After last years depression. the company wrote off more than s5,- 000,000 against it's profit incidental to the disposal of it's old-type in struments, thus showing q loss of S4,1S7,S79 for the year 1925. Its slate was clear. however. with cur rent assets of sla,529,911 now com- pairing with current liabilities of only S5,090,069 and it has s3,694.527 cash on hand.
 MT. Johnson announced the op-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
"GOD GAVE ME 2Oc" AT CAPITOL

With a comedy cycle now seeming to hold sway in cinema circles, it Is still refreshing to herald the com ing of a worthy drama. Such a pie ture is Herbert Bernon's latest Para mount production, God gave Me Twenty Cents" which arrives at the Capitol today for days, with Lois Moran, Lya de Putt, Jack Mulhall
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
STOMACH UPSET

Get at the real cause. That's what thousands of stomach sufferers are doing now. Instead of taking tonics, or trying to patch up d poor digestion, they are attacking the real cause of the ailment-clogged liver and disordered bowels.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse the liver in a soothing. healing way. When the liver and bowels are per forming their natural functions, away goes indigestion and stomach troubles.
 Have you 8 bad taste, coated tongue, poor appetite, a lazy, don't care feeling, no ambition or energy, trouble with undigested foods? Take Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. Know them by their olive color They do the work with out gripping, cramps or pain. All Druggists.
 Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief. Eat What you like. l5c, BOG. 60c.--Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23

Two messages are recorded, both
Of them occurring on the evening Of
November 2. One Of them Is as
follows:
Astral soul Is vested at last, Weiss
says God is welcome creator-God
is truth-God is love--God Is with.
out peer. Astral trembling soul en-
tered susurrus of full surname rolled
by death useful secret servant Of
God.
''Tussle with death was agony but
sower Of life used death to establish
contact with soul. Eolian life is
weak but foam Of Internationally
soul awed and trusting entered
amercement, saying death save
ghost of Eolian body. Death save
ghost Of Eolian body. Death save
ghost of Eolian body.
"Obstruct not minds of men with
doubt, nor treat useful death stoniIy
for most souls believe wollen truth
=" greet Eolian matter stems and
Master Doyle, of London, essence oil
Margery that Astral susurrus hears.
See some of my friends and tell
them Houdini lives"
Ghost" the medium explains
means in spirit circles soul
"eolian" means earthly" and "s' orn'
means ''body." It will be recalled
that Houdini's name before he
changed it was Weiss. The other
message Is similar.
Houdini as q member OF the Scien
tific American Committee on Psychic
Investigation analysed the claims
Of many spirit mediums and denied
them all.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23

This 10 the famous Eureka High
Vacuum" Test. Y0u'll he amazed at
the torrent of embedded dirt dis.
charged from Rn apparently clean
rug. This explains why Eureka
OutselIs all other cleaners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23

BY Robert Burnett, 81, 4SOs wis.
consin Ave. N. w. She was first
taken to Emergency Hospital, and
then to Georgetown.
'Eit-and-run" drivers figured In
two accidents during the early morn
ing hours.
Following q collision az Benning
bridge northeast, when the horse
and wagon owned by Hillary
Wheeler. colored, 1929 Clay st. N. H..
collided with an automobile that
failed to stop. Gibson e. Hicks. 80.
Capitol Heights. Nd, was arrested
and charged with leaving the scene
Of an accident. The wagon was
demolished but Wheeler escaped
sunhurt.
An automobile truck operated by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23
BUTLER URGES ACCORD
OF WORLD ON LABOR

Solution Of economic disputes de-
ponds upon the closer union of
capital and labor, Harold B. But.
Ter, deputy director Of the Inter.
national Labor Office, Geneva, de-
clared last night at a dinner held
in his honor at Rauscher's. He
spoke on social legislation.
Mr.. Butler, who is making an
industrial survey OF the United
States, said that labor has become
an international problem and that
an accord on an international basis
would be needed to avert trouble
in the future.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23

Floyd ColweII, CoIcred. S421 Con.
necticut Ave-. was struck By ON
automobile. the driver Of which
failed to stop. Police say he wIn
be arrested today.
jamie Thorne, lis, 2EOS Fourteenth
st. M. W., was injured on the face
and head when the automobile IN
which she was riding was IN col.
llsion in front Of West Clifton
Terrace with an automobile oper.
ated By Harry DobbIn. rs. 2032
Seventeenth st. NJ. w. She refused
hospital treatment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23
NEW Works. WEALTHIEsT
FETE MARIE ON LAST DAY

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Queen
Marie Of Rumania today says her
farewell TO America-over the RADIO
At $50 o'clock this afternoon Her
majesty will speak through station
WMAC.
The Queen left Tuxedo Park this
morning, with Princess neana and
Prince Nicholas. The last day here
will be spent In a tour Of the har
Dor. a visit with Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt, dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. Vincent Aston and finally the
trip to the Berengaria, on which
the royals party i'll sail tomorrow
for Europe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23
NJ D Mt GOMERY
BREV|T|ES

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Nov, %
After he had pleaded guilty In the
circuit court here to attacking ana
robbing Mrs Olive Hancock, wife
of Ma ior Hancock, in her home on
Bradley Lane. near Bethesda, on
December "a last, John Bailey, alias
william Murray, colored, of Wash
Ington. was sentenced to the Mary.
land penitentiary for eight years
by Judge Robert B. Peter.
Mrs. Hancock told Judge Peter
that while alone in her home the
defendant, as she was about to pay
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23
he never
tumbled''

BECAUSE some wise friend
gave him q good dashlight
last Christmas. He can see
where he's going now after
dark. He negotiates the dark
stairs with assurance, and
has thrown away his arnica
A good fiashlight prevents
many a barked shin besides
warding of more serious
casualties. Always q conve-
nience, often q life-saver, q
fiashlight il one Of the best
presents you could make to
anybody young or old.
Just be sure that Il Il q
genuine Evereadythe best
looking, best-behayi1g fash
light you can buy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23
GIRL, 6, BADLY
HURT BY AUTO

Struck by q Euck while crossing
Twentieth StreeN between x and
Il Streets Northwest, 6-year-old
Susanna Blaeveet, 1921 Tweni eth
st. N. W., is in a critical condition in
Georgetown Hospital today. Sur
geons say that she has q fractured
skull.
Police say the child was walking
behind g. passing automobile when
she was struck by a truck operated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23

Norman Chappell. Of Washington,
was sentenced to the House Of Cor
rection for four months. by Judge
Robert B. Peter, in the circuit court
here, following his conviction on a
charge of assaulting Deputy Sheriff
Vincent Mullican, at Glen Echo
Park, several months ago, and was
given a similar sentence on a
charge of carrying concealed
weapon--a blackjack-the sentences.
however, to run concurrentTy. Chap
pell's brother. Oliver Chappell, was
acquitted of charges Of assault and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23
Heads Horticultural Club

l.. w. Kephart is the new presi-
dent of the Takoma Horticultural
club, He was elected last night
at the annual meeting of the club
in the Takoma branch of the pub.
lie library. Other officers elected
were E. C. Powell. vice president:
Joy Hopkins, corresponding secre-
/, tary: Miss Margaret-C. Lancaster.
recording secretary and treasurer
and B. z. Morrison, landscape
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-23
Houdini Ghost Talks,
Medium Claims

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The Scientific American has re-
ceived it's first message from spirit medium purporting
from Houdini The communication is sent by
Aeboro, Mass who asks that her and address be
not disclosed.
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him for work done for her, struck
her on the head a number of times
with what she thought was re-
volveT and so badly hurt her that
she was under treatment in a hos
piral for several months. The man
admitted taking $3.50 from Mrs.
Hancock's purse after he had struck
her twice with a cigarette case
shaped like a revolver.
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For economy--buy during the final
week of the FAN Clearance Sale of
good used cars $3.50 see the Ciasais
fled Ads
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disorderly conduct, growing out OF
the same affair.
Licenses have been issued by the
clerk of the circuit court here for
the marriage Of Felix E. Mon
donedo, 81. and Miss Juliana Oil.
ware, %, both Of Baltimore, and
Fayette M. Latham, 81, of Washing
ton, and Miss Lillian r. Bury, %,
of Mechanicsville, Md.