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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
RULES NEW TRIAL PLEA
REMAINS UNDECIDED
Judges Unable to Reach Decision
in Request of Washingtonian
Convicted of Manslaughter.


Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
= ROCKVILLE, Md, December 81
After considering for more than four
hours the motion for new trial for
Richard Henry Rule, young Wash
ingtonian. recently found guilty OF
manslaughter by n jury in the Cir
cult Court here in connection with
The shooting of William j. Barbee,
ir., of Washington, near Burnt Mills.
this county, the night of October 80,
Judges Robert B. Peter and Glenn Ii.
Worthington, who heard arguments
on the motion in court here yester-
lay, announced just before court adj
burned at O'Clock yesterday after
noon that they had not reached an
agreement and would require more
time to consult authorities in an eff
fort to clear up the differences of
opinion.
Judge Worthington, who lives in
Frederick and who is presiding at the
term of court now in session, stated
that he would not be able to come to
Rockville to resume consideration OF
the motion for some time, but init
mated it might be convenient for him
to do so before the first of the year.
Rule was sent back to jail.
The motion for< new trial was
argued by Attorneys Thomas l.. Daw-
son and f. Barnard Welsh on behalf
of the defendant and by States At
torney Joseph c. Cissel for the State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
ROADS TO STAY OPEN.
Virginia Makes Plans to Prevent
Tie-up in Event Of Snow.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, December I'll
Announcement is made by the State
highway department that steps have
been taken to provide for the keeping
omen of the highways in this State in
the event of a snowfall of conse
uuence. In every part of the State
the several crews engaged in keeping
the roads in shape have been organ
lied into snow crews and the machin-
cry made ready for sweeping off the
snow for the entire length of the sys-
tenn.
For several years, however, the
snowfalls have been so light that no
demand has been made for the snow
crews, save in the Valley and south
west Virginia 1t is believed that the
crews are large and numerous enough
to clean the entire system in the State
in SO hours, the men working in
double shifts and going. night and day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
SAILORS FREED IN DEATH,
Two Acquitted of Charge of Throw
ing Third From Window.

NORFOLK, Va, December ri R).-
Edward l.. Bookhardt and Grady l..
Newbourne. sailors from the u. S. S.
Vestal, were acquitted Of a charge
of murder growing out Of the death
last month Of Joe Menuel, a yeoman
on the u. S. s. Patoka. Menuel was
found dying in an alley beside hotel
in the downtown section. Investiga-
ton showed that he with the two men
acquitted had had a fight in one OF
the hotel rooms and 1t was charged
Bookhardt and Newbourne had
thrown him out the window.
The jury trying the case was out
only 80 minutes before bringing in a
verdict of not guilty. 1t in the
evidence they had beaten Menuel, but
they denied that they had thrown
him out Of the window, saying he
must have fallen to his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
WOUNDED MAN LEAPS 3
STORIES FROM HOSPITAL
Orchard Manager, Who Slashed
Own Throat With Razor, Breaks
Leg in Fall From Window.
special Dispatch 10 The star

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, December 2l.
w X. Bonham, Round Hill Orchard
Co. manager of Clarke County, who
slaShed his throat with a razor at his
home at Berryville Saturday morning,
eluded nurses and orderlies at hos
pital here yesterday and leaped from
third story window, fracturing his
leg as he fell in a pile of debris. He
was found nearly a block away hud-
died In a garage.
Bonham. suddenly becoming VIC.
lent, previously had tried to hang
himself with bell cord in a ward, and
also endeavored to tear open the
throat wounds surgeons had sewed
up. Hospital authorities said he
would be strongly guarded until he is
we'll enough to be moved to the State
Hospital for the Insane at Staunton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
SCHOONER IN DISTRESS.
Helpless With Rudder Torn Away
Vessel Asks Assistance.

NORFOLK. Va. December FL up.
The American schooner Leader Is
in distress about 105 miles southeast
of Diamond Shoals lightship and has
asked for assistance.
Her signal of distress was seen
by the steamer Rowan Park, which
sent a message for aid to the Norfolk
Coast Guard. The schooner's rudder
was torn away and she is helpless.
She was bound from New York to
Charleston and her present position
was given by the Rowan Park as
latitude 34.4 north and longitude
1890 west.
The Rowan Park was unable to
tow the ship because Of shortage
of coal. One OF the Coast Guard
vessels was dispatched today to tow
the schooner to the nearest port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
SHOOTS BALTIMORE
MAN AND ESCAPES
Mysterious Visitor Misses
Wife-victim Says Assail-
ant Was "Cat'S-PaW."
BY the Associated Press.


BALTIMORE. December 21.-Tal-
bolt Trusler. A, dealer in marine
supplies, was shot and seriously
wounded in his suburban home last
night under circu mstances which
have baffied police.
He was shot, his wife told police, by
one of two men who called at their
home, ostensibiy to inspect the dwell
ing, which was for sale. Two shots
directed at her went wild, Mrs. Trus-
Ter said.
Neither she nor her husband knew
their assailants, Mrs. Trusler as
serted. and she could ascribc no mo-
tive for the attack. Money and jew
eIry in the house were left I'M
touched.
The men escaped in an automobile
bearing a Florida license tag, the
number Of which could not be dis
cerned.
The Truslers came here from In
diana six years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
Runaway Auto Leads Prospective Groom
Into Much Trouble Instead of Matrimony

office was called, and while straight
ening out the tangle they found liquor
in the car. Hines, looking for his
car. unwittingly asked the sheriff to
helm him. The sheriff arrested him
on the liquor transportation charge
When Hines announced his name, the
officers remembered he was wanted In
Keyser to answer charges preferred
by girls. and they held him on that
score.
On his way to Jail here Hines broke
away from a deputy and outran a
half dozen people before he was finally
recaptured and taken to Keyser by
member of the state police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
Public High School
May Charge $40 to
Each of Students
Special Dispatch to The Star.

opECIaI DIbpdtCH 20 TIC oIHr.
HAMPTON, Va, December 21.--
Lack of sufficient school funds has
made 1t necessary for the city
council to propose a definite tuition
rate for high school students. This
county--Elizabeth City--has been
rated first among the 100 counties
"of the State in the efficiency of it's
school system. but the authorities
here are now faced with the alter.
native of either lowering the stand
ard of the principal high school in
the county or charging $50 tuition
for every high school student. Last
the Woman's Club and the Patrons
League by the school board and
ton1kAt q mass meeting OF all citi-
xeu1 WIN be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
Sewer Contract Awarded.
pecial pispatch 10 The stal

EpECIdI
CLARENDON, Va, December Ell
The Clarendon Community Sewerage
Corporation has awarded contract for
the laying of rs, 900 feet of sewer lines
to L. Morgan Johnson, according to
announcement by Harry G. Saffell,
president of the company. Mr.. Nor
CANS bid is said to have been 100000.
Approximately 500 residents viii
have modern sewer facilities by rea-
SON Of the extension Of the system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
BIG GIFTS ANONYMOUS.
Johns Hopkins Gets Greatest Do
nations From Unknown Sources.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, December 21.--An-
nouncement of the $50. 200 bequest of
the late Julius Levy, Baltimore straw
hat manufacturer. to the Johns Hop
kins University has brought out the
unusual fact that the largest gifts re-
Gently received by the institution from
private individuals have been anony-
nous.
One of these amounted to $3.50, 900
and is said to have put the Harriet
Lane Home for Children and the de-
partment of pediatrics upon a much
firmer foundation. other anonymous
gifts included one for $780, 900. one for
$4,000 and several in the neighbor.
hood of $4,000, with many smaller
denominations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
TWO SAVED FROM FIRE.
Lynchburg Man and Wife Rescued
From Roof in Night Clothing.
special Dispateh to The star

special Dispatch To Inc star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, December 21.-
John w. Craddock, head of the Grad
dock-Terry Shoe Co.; Mrs. Craddock
and a fireman were trapped in the
Craddock home here early Sunday
morning when they awoke to find
their residence on fire. Mr., and Mrs.
Craddock could not come out by the
stairways and were forced to the roof
Of porch. where they called for help
for 90 minutes before being rescued In
their night clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
West Virginia Coal
Miners Off Habit
Puzzles Experts
By the Associated Press.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Decem-
Der 21.-Why West Virginia coal
miners are more careless between
10 o'clock and 10:l1 on Wedpes-
day mornings is a question mine
experts are seeking to answer.
Figures compiled over a series
of years and given out at the COM
pensation commissioners office
here show that more fatalities oc-
cur at that time than any other
because of lack of observance of
safety precautions. For a full day
Monday has the fewest accidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
OLUMBIA LODGE ELECTS.
w. l.. Golden Named Master at An
nual Meeting in Clarendon.
,pecial Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, December 21.--
w. Leonard Golden was elected mas
ter of Columbia Lodge, No. 2S5, A.
F. & A. NJ, at the annual meeting
of the lodge in Masonic Temple here
last night. Other elections resulted
as follows: Eugene NJ Moreland,
senior warden; DIR. J. A. Whitehead,
Junior warden; William G. Wibert.
treas urer; Jesse w. Rohrback. secre-
tary; Freeland F. Chew. senior dea-
con; Timothy A. Sullivan, junior dea-
con. Officers will be installed at the
December % meeting. Appointive Of.
ficers will also be announced at that
time. the new master stated.
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Special Dispatch to The Star.
1FAnn>YNvCn rxnr wy

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va. Decem
Der 21.-Clyde Hines of Keyser
alleged extraordinary breaker of girls
hearts, was captured here by train
of untoward circumstances that
promptly sent him back to Keyser
to answer charges there and also
placed later claim on him for ap
pearance here. Hines applied for a
marriage license here, giving his home
as Boonsboro. Md, and his f1ancee as
Miss Mabel Rudy, this city.
While he was in the office his car
drifted from its parking place and
smashed into a buggy. The sheriff
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

are in no happy mood at the present
time.
1t is said that Sundays game has
wakened the fighting spirit of the
local boys and they are determined
to show the fans that they were play
ing a preseason game and did not
show the form that this week prac-
tice viii show them capable of, and
that when they play q first string
team they will tighten up right from
the start and play baseball as it has
never been played here before except
in special games with extraordinary
talent.
Already on the streets there comes
a great deal of speculation as TO the
games with Scobey next Sunday and
Monday. Fans from all over North
eastern Montana will be present to
witness the games. Every fans should
be out with his trumpet and leave his
hammer to home, and keep it in his
pocket until after the last man is out,
if he has to use it at all. Remember,
that the fans make half the team, the
players the other half. Let's go.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

DEFEATS GRE
NORA SUNDAY
Spectacular Rally In Ninth Inning
Gives Local Team Game After De-
feat Was Conceded By Most of the
Fans-ErrOrs Mar Game.

In a game filled with spectacular
plays, heavy hitting and errors, Plen-
tywOOd defeated the Grenora baseball
team at Brush Lake by a score of IA
to Is.
Polling hurled the game for Gre
nora while Chuckaluk took the mound
for Plentywood. Both pitchers were
hit hard and at times were given
very poor support by their team
mates.
Grenora started the game off with
a score in the first inning, which was
evened up when Plentywood came 70
bat. In the second inning, Grenora
was blanked while Plentywood an
nexed one tally, making the score 2
to 1. In the third, Grenora came
back with two while brentwood
forced one run across the plate, max
ing the score 3 and 8. In the fourth,
Grenora annexed another run while
Plentywood drew a goose egg. In
the fifth GrenOra got another score,
while brentwood annexed another
tally, making the score 3 to 4 in fav-
or of Grenora. In the sixth, Grenora
drove two runs across the plate while
the local boys drew a goose egg,
score Z TO 4. In the seventh, Grenora
ran wild on the bases and when the
fireworks died down had chased four
runs across the plate, while the local
aggregation got busy and drove in
two runs, score II to in favor Of
GrenOra. In the eighth inning, Gre
nora drew its second goose egg while
the PlentywoOd boys who were get
ting to Polling hammered two runs
across the plate, score u to s.
In the ninth, with the fans already
to 90, figuring the game was won by
Grenora, the North Dakota boys were
BANKED in their half by Chukaluk,
and then the fireworks commenced.
The local boys following the lead of
HOlgerson, hammered the ball all ov-
er the lot and after driving six runs
across the plate with one man down,
the game ended with a score Of "A to
ID IN favor of PlentywOod.
The game was a disappointment to
many who had expected a close. we'll
fielded game, with the Plentywood
team showing real class.
The first game Of the season, how
ever. IS not the best to Judge the
playing qualities of a baseball artist
and while the air has been full OF
fire and birthstone and a lot Of fans
have shown their disgust in no uncer-
tain way Of the errors made in Sun
days game, the games next Sunday
and Monday will tell more about
whether the fumbles Sunday were &C
cidents or a thing to be expected.
The Scobey team is a well organic
ed machine and their actions will bc
carefully compared with those of the
Plentywood players by the fans, who
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

No, / didn't say that, dearest, but
well, take those chairs in the liv-
ing room, for instance. They're too
small honey. They'd be all right for
q girls tea party, but, my idea of
place TO sit is in a big, he-chair with
lots OF room and nice SQuaShy cush-
ions" He hesitated.
60 on I prompted, you might
as well finish
"Well, there isn't a man living
who doesn't want a decent light to
read by" he continued
But there's one by every chair, .
I interrupted.
eyes, I believe there is, but such
dinky, fluffy little things that they
don't give as much light as q candle
and, speaking Of candles reminds
me that want to SEE when I'm
eating. You had the chandelier r.
moved IN the dining room and those
candles last night made my dinner
worse than crossword puzzle
Please be reasonable" I pleaded,
'glaring electric lights are not ar
tstic honey, and besides, I love can
dlelght-it'S so romantic" con-
cluded-
That's all right, Sallie, in novels.
but want a real home, a comfortable
place 70 live In. The deuce with all
this sham and pretenSe. I won't sac
rifice comfort to being aesthetic.
And" he hurried on, determined evil
IDENTIFY TO point out all the defects
once he had started, "loOk at this
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tablet The darn things sticking"
He referred to my adorable gate-leg
table that I had found in an antique
shop and had paid a fancy price to
have redecorated.
If you'd bought it from a regular
furniture store instead Of that darn
Frenchman the paint would have
been hard and dry-like varnish. And
those benches that you've got in the
dining room, instead Of chairs to sit
in Our guests viii have a back-ache
for a week after one of our dinners.
I'd rather bring in a normal kind Of
chair from the kitchen. At least
they'd enjoy the meal better"
He ate for a few moments in 81
lence.
What did all this fol-de-rol cost
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28
Friday May Is 10.

S yf0ss v which Reserve ~
to toe the versa 5; until he sssasd
to ?. In mt the inning Di2sg VIII
serve players conf ont ming
square 1l15l but aS50 ts.t tie /. pate s2' :
out at the plate ~ ne nan ~ 4
they did not bai;..Ias ualpi,s
fffSa ten c,nsly erred, t s he M nj. s
6 hall; a Sqo that At. he pisgs S1sP
was tagged. e Plate 49, p
Inc game now sat.l., :
ers duel which f SS.;;ed h.o -.
, Whitehall securing s : sds5 -, :.
Those who wit1 - l-l5g.
claim that it was -, ~ lie =,
they had ever vitne Ne: = gena s.
and the way some I = /. oy s1s.s-.
with With many Of the hire15' | !. \ q
Nave So,fbPp played With 6iggsg;. ays's Is
1t IS claimed tbst : ~,
the season, some a. g ale ls.s !
teams are going to ~ ~ = s' Ma n,
evening games vits T" Srsass =
which will give them hl. sssa'gsn.
and show how mscL 30 99a ma,
strength exists betEes, e9ile .sacs !
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28
WHITEHALL WINS IN
TWELVE INNINGS
Defeats Reserve After Twelve In
nings of Exciting Baseball-Piteh-
ers' Battle.

Last Sunday afternoon the Reserve
team journeyed to Whitehall, where
they took on the baseball sluggers of
that town.
The game was a pitchers battle
throughout, Bromberg opposing a
dark horse pitcher, who is rumored
to have had a try-out with Mime
apoEs not long ago. The players on
both teams supported their pitchers
in every possible way, picking up the
hot ones and pulling down the high
ones.
Inning after inning went by with
men going out in one, two, three or
der, Whitehall occasionally making 8
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28
A DREAM SHATTERED

In my delight the picturesque appearance the
house presented after completely furnished had failed
to notice that Curss over-enhusiasc about and
not until the morning at breakfast did ask him what he
thought of my taste in interior decoration.
Il don't hurt your feelings honey he said kind
N and had resolved say anything about your seec-
TONS but since you have asked I'll be absolutely frank
about it he house pretty and dainty but there isn't
thing it that practical disable that will last for
than few months at the longest
Why, what do you mean by that?' | demanded.
Well for instance, the bed slept in last night is just
about four inches shorter than and had sleep all night
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

Dear Miss Flo:-When a lady and
gentleman are dancing, Is It permits
slole for the lady to suggest stopping
before the dance is finished!
Thanks. V. NJ.
1t Is the lady's privilege to stop
dancing whenever she wishes.
Dear Miss Flo:-When a gentle
man is introduced to a lady is it
proper for him to offer his hand, or
should he wait for the day to offer
him her hand? R. N.
The gentleman never offers his
hand when introduced to a lady. He
must wait for her TO take the initia-
tive.
Dear Miss FIo:-When a lady ac-
companies a gentleman to a dance,
may she dance with other gentlemen?
P. w.
It is quite permissible for her to
dance with other gentlemen. How
ever, she should first ask her escort 5
consent. A gentleman should not
ask the lady to dance directly. In
stead, ne should ask her escort, "Do
you mind if I ask Miss--to
dance"
Dear Mis- Flo:-A number of peo-
pie eat asparagus with the fingers.
Is TINS good form? A. S.
The tips Of asparagus should be
cut on and eaten with the fork. The
other end may be dipped in sauce
and eaten with the fingers.
Dear Miss Flo:-After having
spent a weekend with friends. is It
necessary TO write them a "thank-
YOU letter? Should be letter be adj
dressed to the hostess and host, OF
Just to the hostess? Could you give
me a form, please?
Thank you. NC.
II Is not only considered necessary
to write a bread and butter" letter
a1er being a weekend guest, but il
Is considered gross neglect to fail ia
do so. II the invitation was extend
ed IN the name Of the husband and
wife, the note should be addressed "a
both. However, if it was extended
IN the hostess name only. the thank
you note should be sent to her per
sonally. The letter may be as long
and as chatty as one pleases, or II
may be only a brief note. Here Is q
form that Is used freCuently:-
Dear Mrs.
want to tell you again how
much l enjoyed my delightful
weekend at your home. and
how glad I am that you in
cludeG me.
Let me know when you are
coming 70 town. Perhaps we
can arrange for lunch together
somewhere.
Cordially yours,
Dear Miss Flo:-When one Is z
guest at an informal dinner. is il il
good form TO comment upon the
food? May one accept a second help
ing. if II Is offered? J.B.
Comments on food served. except
in praise, should not be made. It /.
quite permissible TO accept the second
helping.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

in cramPed position In the first place wouldn't have
recognized 1t tor bed if you hadn't told me- with the foot
board gone the blankets wouldn't stay put and the winter
will be impossible keep them tucked the bottom and
last night sample guess III be pretty uncomfortable
during the cold weather.
Well: what else is wrong2' | questioned you said
there wasn't anythng in the house that wasn't siv'
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PRECAUTIONS

Son:-"Daddy says he's be "a.
you ?" - A-l o
Mother think 50. WV,
signed" ~ 's91
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28
THE WOMAN or

..,S some girls say they es,E
thirty till they're MARIE 1i'' S'ats
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We Gods. Salliei 1
told you 10 consult Lee
tilIa Evans. She told
pl' she had furnished
houses this size before
ard she mentioned half
that ffure.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

Producers News-sSOO a Year.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

II you want the news while Il Is
news, read The Producers News.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

Dear Miss Flo:-When a lady ac-
companies a gentleman to a dance,
may she dance with other gentlemen?
P. w.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

The gentleman never offers his
hand when introduced to a lady. He
must wait for her TO take the initia-
tive.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

Dear Miss FIo:-When a lady and
gentleman are dancing, is 1t permits
slole for the lady to suggest stopping
before the dance is finished?
Thanks. VM.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

It is quite permissible for her to
dance with other gentlemen. How
ever, she should first ask her escorts
consent A gentleman should not
ask the lady to dance directly. In
stead, ne should ask her escort, do
you mind if I ask Miss--to
dance"
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

1t is the lady's privilege to stop
dancing Whenever she wishes.
Dear Miss Flo:-When a gentle
man Is introduced to a lady is it
proper for him to offer his hand, or
should he wait for the day to offer
him her hand? R. NJ
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

Dear Mis- Flo:-A number of peo-
pie eat asparagus with the fingers.
IS this good form? A. S.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-05-28

Dear Miss FlO:-After having
spent a weekend with friends, is it
necessary to write them a thank
YOU letter? Should be letter be ad-
dressed to the hostess and host, or
Just to the hostess? Could you give
me a form, please?
Thank you. NC.