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Chemicals Initiate Life.

Making lifeless chemicals act as
though they were alive is the feat
reported by NJ. Herrera. a widely
known French chemist. NJ. Herrera
made a solution of IA parts of caustic
soda and one part of rhodamine in
100 parts of water and poured few
drops of this into a second solution
consisting of one part olive oil and
two of gasoline. The drops staged q
close imitation of the Behavior of
amoebae, one of the simplest of animal
forms. They divided, moved about
slowly, elongated. formed vacuoles
within themselves and constantly
changed their shape. Under proper
conditions they kept up this perform
ance for as long as an hour. M. Her.
rera made no claim that the drops
had any properties of life. The phe.
nomenon he said. Is probably due to
diffusion currents, changes in osmotic
pressure, surface tension and other
physical and chemical influences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
Damocles a Flatterer.

Damocles was a flatterer in the
court of Dionysius of Syracuse, says
The Dearborn Independent. By way OF
answer to the constant praise of the
happiness of kings, Dionysius seated
him at a royal banquet, with a sword
hung over his head by single horse
hair. In the midst of the banquet
Damocles, CHANGING to look upward,
saw the sharp and naked weapon.
This Immediately taught him that
fiattery was dangerous course to
pursue when dealing with kings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
Civilian Army News

Specialists Reserve. headquarters
Sd Corps Area.
Provided proper energy Is devoted
to the task, large and efficient Air
Reserve Officers Training Corps can
be built up in this country. Is the
opinion of Mai Maxwell Kirby, Air
Service, who is in command OF the
Air Corps Reserve officers Training
Corps unit at the University of Him
ois. That university. one of the
largest educational institutions In the
country and which. has an enrolment
of approximately 10000 students, has
two years of compulsory military
training, while In the last two years.
of the university course such training
is elective on the part of the students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

OltlSCln 4 Id4lliAlS1
Corps unit from
esachusetts In
stitute Of Tech
rIoIogy. which this
past week end
c o lu lie d its
six weeks course
Of instruction at
I h e Chemical
Warfare School,
Edgewood Arse
nal. NJ ar Y land.
The success Of
this organization
was such that
plans are being
formed to have a
second one in
training n e X t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
He Knew the Doctor.

From the Outlook Magazine.
Harold, ! am really surprised at
you putting out your tongue at peo-
ple!'
'Oh, that was all right, mother; it
was only the doctor going past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
Sizing Him Up.

From the Kansas City Star.
THE editor of the Weekly Torch
is growing old, isn't he?"
Yes. He is getting so he prints
great deal about young girls stock
ipgs."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

Mai. Gen. Amos A. Fries, chief of
Chemical Warfare Service, is pleased
over the results obtained by the mem
hers Of the Clinical Warfare Reserve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

The new car announcements Of General Motors
have swept Fisher into the greatest eminence in
motor car history.
Everywhere you see the emblem Body by Fisher.
In all price classes, it is the inescapable badge Of
quality. The leaders, such as Cadillac, Buick Chew
rolet Oakland, Oldsmobile and Pontiac all display
as one Of their proudest assets the symbo1-Body
by Fisher.
It is their assurance Of public satisfaction-in
safety, in charm Of line in beauty Of color and
appointment in comfort and convenience.
Fisher-the greatest body builder in the world
stands head and shoulders above all others in
quality. The new General Motors cars all help
to prove Fisher leadership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

The largest postwar gift to the
British Government was $4,000 by
an anonymous donor, believed to be
Sir Stanley Baldwin, the Premier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

recommendations have been made
on several different occasions that
authority be given for the organiza-
ton of a second chemical warfare
unit, but up to this time it has never
been given War Department sanction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31
GOINGS-ON
At the Theuter!

Plat, Oliver De Grant, Jack
Heath.
MIJTUAL--Harry Jarboe shas
considerable novelty for patrons
the new week in the form OF the
Illuminated horseshoe runway
Special numbers will take plat
an this novelty bridge the coming
week in connection with the APP
,earance of Bright Eyes, Dolly
Davies and Harry, Levine are the
featured players supported py
half a dozen other principals ana
the Greenwich Village chorus.
Misunderstanding Saturday,
New Year Day, the Rialto sponsors
the latest farce comedy for Regi:
nald Denny, 1.-THE Cheerful Fraud.
in which the star is cast as a no.
bleman who, meeting a pretty girl
IN the street, becomes plain Mr..
Simpson and eases himself into
secretariai job In order to be near
har. Gertrude Qlmsted Is the
haantiful one. other principals
ara Gertrude Aston, Otis Harlan
ana Emily F'itzroy. The presenta-
tion feature will bring Al Lavine
and his Broadway entertainers IN
music and other forms OF svnco
patton. Shorter reels viii round
out on the screen.
PALACENora Bayes, billed
as "the highest priced singing
comedienne on the stage" begins
at Loew's Palace Sunday, q tour
of the entire Loew circuit. Nora's
silver headgear and her throaty
voice will undoubtedly pack them
in. On the screen will be Cos
mopolitan's film version OF James
Oliver Curwood's story, The
Flaming Forest with Antonio
Moreno and Renee Adoree, the
sensational heroine Of 1.-THE Big
Parade" The story Is laid In the
gorgeous mountain scenery Of
the Canadian Northwest and
switches TO Montana where
further opportunity for excuses
in natural grandeur are afforded
the camera. Shorter features IN
clude Dick Liebert on the organ,
orchestra music and a tim
comedy and news reel.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. funny
stage farce which helped Otto
Kruger while away a profitable
season on Broadway. THE Ner-
vous Wreck finds its way 10
the Metropolitan screen for the
new week, with Harrison Ford,
Phyllis Haver, Chester Conklir.
Mack Swain and others. This 10
the. story of the hypochondriac
who went West to die, encounters
a young lady and becomes very
robust patient, finally emerging
in such glowing health as to en-.
able him to lick half dozen cow
hands. On the stage will be
heard Van and Schenck, song.
STEERS who are known to pLono.
graph. revue and radio listeners.
Shorter films, including news
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31

PLAYED to capacity business all
week when showing the United
States official Government war
film, Through He'll and Back
Again With the Allies" Some OF
the scenes shown are the smash
ing of the Hindenburg line, the
battle OF Cha eau-T hierry, the Ger
man fleet at the Kiel Canal, the
Canadian, British, French. Aus
tralian. Italian, Belgian and Ameri.
can troops fighting side by side.
A vivid Imitation Of an American
dug.out in France IL shown IN
front of the theater, as We'll 40 q
very elaborate display.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31

GAYETY--Sliding Billy Watson
brings bis show to the Gayety for
the new week and little else need
be said for information or bur.
lesque fans. He includes this
year in his production the Whirl.
wind Four, colored singers: Sen
Orlta CarIita, Dick Lewis, Benny
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31
His Own Tunes

AL Lavine. known as BroadWay's
youngest song writer, who appears
at the head Of his own band Of
syncopators at the Riaito 40 the
presentation feature. win play sew.
eral OF his most popular compost
lions. '.r Never Care About To-
morrow" ''I Was All Wrong, Old
Sweetheart" and I'm q Lovtn
Fool"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31

since the release Of Were In the
Navy Now, which starts It's sec
ond week at Lcew's Columbia
sunday afternoon. Standing room
ouly prevailed at Loew's Columbia
when the picture opened there last
Sunday afternoons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31

reel and q comedy, VIII round
out.
COLUMBIA-At last we get the
fine Douglas Fairbanks pictures
1.-THE Black Pirate" and Manager
Mark Gates has already trained
extra ushers to handle the n1obs.
The picture will follow the current
run OF Were In the Navy Now"
featuring Wallace Berry and Ray
m0nd FIatton in a series Of
boisterously funny experiences con-
corning life In the Navy. To
watch this picture, one gets the
idea that the late war was I'm.
cidental to the unbelievable things
happening to this twain. Shorter
features as usual.
LEADERThe Leader Theater
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31
Strands Forecast
Of Coming
Plays

Victor Hyde, who is putting
on the musical comedy pieces
down at the Strand Theater
each week. promises a big sea-
son for this new year. Among
the future productions he will
stage. viii be his snappy, syn.
cOpated hit, "Sizzlin' Feet"
his Broadway Brevities:" and
i'm the next show. The Strands
Company viii be Steppin'
Some" After these. there will
he more Of the new kind Of
shows that seem to have been
pleasing Strand patrons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31
they're Over

All doubt that may have been
entertained as to whether Wallace
Berry and Raymond Hatton could
score another war comedy hit,
following their success In BE
hind the Front" has been dispelled
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31
yh Month Begins Tomorrow, Of Al Days

The engagement hers y prior to
the New York opening, Miss COwi
having decided To fOrego playing
ia Romeo and juliet this season
ia. London and remain IN this
country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-31
Jane CoWl Jan. IL

Jane COwl win appear &C the
Belasco for the week of January
IL IN new comedy, THE Road to
Rome" BY Robert =. Sherwood.
The Washington times., 1926-11-04
T0P
STOCK DEALS
~ Interna1losal news servlea

/ ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS &NENNN AyEA 49,
NEW YORK. Nov. 4.--A squirt
in the industrial sticks at the be.
ginning Of trading today, due
chiefly to short covering, failed TO
carry through. ana the higher
price levels Invited food Of
selling orders which promptly
wiped out the results Of the early
price gains.
The overnight developments were
favorable. including the main;
tenance of record car loadings, the
continuance of the. per cent re-
discount rate BY the Boston bank,
and the constructive survey Of the
automobile trade BY the head Of
General Motors Corporation. Call
money was unchanged at ~ per
| Leading railread and industrial
United States Steel and Dupont
sold up q point or more for fair;
sized blocks Of stock ct the open
] Buying demand Tor Mack trucks,
Hudson Motor and other OF the
market favOrites was SO thin that
prices dropped one 20 three points
In the first half hour.
Stocks of the public utility COM
panfes and the sugar companies
made the best showing, the former
being led By Consolidated Gas and
BROOKLYN Union Gas. and the latter
by American Sugar Refining
Commodity markets were steady.
Vienna has almost SO per cent:
OF the telephones III Austria.
The Washington times., 1926-11-04

Liverpool Cotton

IsIVEfsP FOOL. Nov. pot cotton
vas ii fair demand hers today. win
prices easier. sales tokaIed 1900
bales: receipts. 5000 bales.
MIddIlnRs fair was quoted III $50:
strictly good nliddtine8. 7.Ss; good
middIiags. 7.4S: strictly nliddIinrs.
7.2S: niddIlngs q. 8: strictly low mid.
dlings. 6.Bs: low nliddlings. eos
strictly good ordinary. SIS; good
ordinary. S.uS.
Futures opened steady, with De.
celflber at 500: January, 6. ~: March,
s.s1; May, 6.9l;.Illy. 6.9s
The Washington times., 1926-11-04

"A compressed-air device to apply
core paste In foundriea. work here.
tofore done By hand. has been in-.
vented ~ resident 81 Buffalo.
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Clearing House Statement

NEW YORK. NOV. 4-Exchanges,
1.O66. DOC. 900; balances. s11s. 900, 900:
Federal Reserve Banks credit bal
ance. SOS. 0oo, 900.
The Washington times., 1926-11-04

With an airplane camera hat he
has invented. an Australian has
made obliaue photographs whale
flying at 3 speed Of 1875 miles an
The Washington times., 1926-11-04
Road Is Appra ised

The Interstate C0knmerce Com
mission today placed tentative
valuation of Ss57 900 900 as III
June so 1917. Oh the property
owned and used hy the Chicago and
North Western railroad
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Short Term Securities
LibertY Bonds

(Furhis1ed by W. b. HIbbe a Col
31Sa die 1877 . !. !. NJ. g. n. r 10D.13
First 4 Il J. dis II 10 ~ 8. = t04.1
second Il 4b, due 1912 .s... ...sis4 I00.l6s
Third 4La. due 1923 ......... 101.03
Fourth ~ 81 due 1928 ......s... 1917
y s Treasury ctf, due 1882. s.... 102.15
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Fur Trimmings

Beautiful furs that are suitable
compliments to these lovely fabrics.
Beaver, fox, wolf, gray squirrel,
cocoa-dyed squirrel, vicuna fox,
Manchurian wolf and marmink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08
Fall Fabrics

The soft, warm weaves that are
SO luxurious yet cling without a
suggestion OF bulk. .Vivette, 1us-
trosa, Venice, velsheen. Colorful
plaids and tweeds.
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Clearance Of WOmen'S
s5.05 and $50 Shoes
s3.85
All taken from regular stock
and marked for quick dispersal

All white and colors.
Pumps, D'Orsays, one
straps, and Theo ties. In
the Summers most fash
ionable models. Many
weeks ahead to wear
them!
Beautiful kidskin, in
white, blue, red, green,
blonde and gray. Patent
pumps. Tan calf. Black
satin and Florida cloth.
(Fifth Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08
Style Features

The advanced winter style fea-
lures are all here. Blouse effects,
side panels, side trims. Tuxedo,
shawl and mushroom collars. Up
standing collars. The new sleeves
and yokes.
The Washington times., 1926-09-30
CALLS
DOCTORS
by International News Service


NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-Although
the greatest secrecy prevailed, It
became known today that two
physicians were in attendance on
Jack Dempsey at his suite at the
Hotel Belmont this morning.
No member of the ex-champIon's
staff would admit that he was i'll,
neither would any one deny it. How
ever, it is known that one physician
was called in early this morning to
attend Dempsey and that later an
other was summoned for CONSUL
tation. The former champion has
not left his quarters since coming
to New York from Atlantic City
two nights ago.
Dempsey had gone to the resort
following the stunning defeat he
sustained at Philadelphia Thurs
day when Gene Tunney lifted the
world heavyweight title. Beyond
swollen and battered eyes, the de-
throned champion apparently left
the ring in good shape, but his
actions within the ropes were sub
Jected to considerable comment.
An attache Of his camp expressed
complete mystification today con-
corning the nature Of the former
champions trouble.
Hes got all OF us guessing -
this man said. HE hasn't been
right since the fight and no one
apparently knows what it Is all
about. Jack can't keep any food
on his stomach, and that rash
Continued on Page 2. Column 81
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Ave. N. W., confessed driver Of the
getaway" car following the rob-
berry of the Million Dollar Grocery,
2606 Connecticut Ave. N. w.
He told police that Mar1no'
Eagles and John Proctor left his
machine TO steal another before
they arrived at the grocery. They
abandoned the second machine, re-
turning to him to be driven to
place where the loot was divided.
Shepherd. say police. acknowledges
sharing the loot.
Prosecution Rushed
The cases of Eagles, Marine,
Proctor, and Joseph McCabe, all Of
whom were held for the action Of
the grand jury by an inquest in the
death of Policeman Busch yesterday,
will be presented to the present
grand jury before its term expires
Monday.
Harris J. Atchison, 1894 Thirteenth
st. N. W., and James w. Callan, of
Alexandra, Va, each of whom, say
police, has confessed to participating
in the hold-up of the gasoline sta
ton at Sixteenth and Taylor Streets
northwest, viii be brought to court
as soon as investigation by de-
tectives can be compelled.
No definite action has been de-
cided on as yet in the cases of
Shepherd and Mrs. Cooper, alias
Mrs. pal Eagles.
The Washington times., 1926-09-30

The place was crowded with
diners when a taxi drew UP before
the entrance and a beautiful but
entirely unclad young woman
alighted. The surprised audience
gazed at her back as she calmly
counted out the fare to the driver.
But when she turned around to
enter the restaurant it was dis
closed that she did not even wear
the conventional fig leaf. AS she
came into the crowded room there
was a Juror. Some people jumped
to their feet to depart others the
better to gaze.
The young Eve walked with
leisurely pace through the rows Of
tables on the terrace and into the
main dining room. She sat down
at a table and nonchalantly waited
The Washington times., 1926-09-30

She is said to have confessed
that she held up John J. Twig. sta
ton agttendant, while her COM
panions robbed him.
The woman has been known as
the wife Of one OF the bandits who
are being held in connection with
the death Of Policeman Leo K.
Busch. Another man was arrested
yesterday and is being held in
connection with the affair.
After spending greater part
of the morning in Police Head.
quarters, Mrs. Cooper was allowed
to return to the House of Deten-
ton for lunch. At the station this
afternoon she is expected to sign
a statement in standardization OF
her vocal statement that she par
ticipated in a number Of Virginia
hold-ups and posed as Eagles wife.
Although she is herself married,
she told detectives that she was
is years old and the mother of
a child one year old, who had been
adopted by a wealthy woman.
The two have been living as a
married couple at 319 c St. S. w.
for a month.
During her questioning at head
quarters today Mrs. Cooper told
headquarters detectives II have
learned my lesson and intend to
go straight in the future"
A new prisoner lis John A
Shepherd. "a, 818 New Jersey
The Washington times., 1926-09-30

TVERY angle of the approaching world
IA series will be covered completely and
accurately for readers of The Washing
ton Times by trained staff of baseball tech
nicians, feature writer's, color writer's, descrip-
tive writer's and pastmasters at narrative.
Miller Higgins and Rogers Hornsby, the
managers of the Yankees aml Cardinals, re-
spectively. are already contributing daily
The Washington times., 1926-09-30
AM ASSED
FORTUNE
SINCE

PROVIDENCE, R. 4, Sept.
30.How Aimee SempIe Nc
Pherson is said to have once
threatened t. Kill herself and
her divorced husband, Harold
Nc Pherson, and how she later
amasasd So, 100000 through
her eyangelistic activities was
revealed today.
Divorce papers Of the evan
gelist, who now faces a trial
in Los Angeles for conspiracy
in connection with her sensa-
tional disappearance, were
found on record.
Given to Temperament
According to these papers, Nc
Pherson obtained a divorce from
Aimee on April IL, 1921, on the
ground of extreme cruelty. Testl-
mony was given to the effect that
Aimee had threatened to kill her
self and her husband on various
occasions, and that she had fire.
quently Thrown a fit" when do
mestic difficulties confronted her.
"GOOd Actress"
The evangelist was described as a
"good actress" by Elizabeth Reid, a
witness. Miss Reid said that il
Aimee couldn't have her own way
she went into fits" Of rage and
dependency.
the evangelist being given the GUS
tody of her little son. Mcpherson,
now in Florida, has remarked and
is in the lumber business. McPher-
sons attorney in the suit was Leon
ard Horton, of divorce mill" fame,
now serving a two-year sentence in
Jail for fraud in connection with d.
vorce cases here.
Ainee's present situation was
called "a huge publicity stunt
by her former mother-in-law, Mrs
Annie Mcpherson, now a matron
at Bethany Hall here.
Divorced Preaching
"I gave Aimee her first money
to start her evangelistic career"
Mrs. Mcpherson said today. THAT
was when she was my daughter
in.law, living with my son here
at IT Claverick st. My friends
aided her in this spiritual work,
starting in little room in East
Providence. Gradually her influ'
ence grew until she managed to
procure a tent in Providence. Here
Aimee held her first public re-
viva1s.
with the aid Of my money she
Travelled all over the country. grad
ually becoming richer and more
influential. She left my son two
Continued on Page 3. Column ~
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Staff of Trained Writers Will Cover World Series for The

Besides the written features, The Washing
ton Times will picturize the world series games
both i'm New York and st. Louis in manner
second to none. Airplanes viii bring to Times
readers photographs of the games in each city.
The Times extras will be published Immediately
following all except Sunday games and the
public is invited to watch the progress of the
games on The Times scorebOard in front of
this Office. fxnh ,.ss.. as. xssasn
The Washington times., 1926-09-30

articles and will continue to do so throughout
the series.
Babe Ruth the imam who came back" after
the dopesters had ticketed him as through, will
write daily stories for the benefit and edifica-
ton of Times readers, as will Nick Altrock, the
one and only baseball comedian.
Besides the baseball men mentioned above
who will give their impressions, large staff
The Washington times., 1926-09-30

official Unise0 States Weather
Showers tonight and
Friday; no change in
temperature; east winds.
Temperature yesterday
Highest, So; lowest, b.
The Washington times., 1926-09-30

of trained writer's will cover the series, this
staff including Louis A. DOugher, Times base
ball expert; Kirk Miller, Times sporting editor;
Dave Walsh, International News Service sport
ing editor; Ford c. Frick, who has watched
every game the Yankees have played this and
other seasons and Sid Mercer, Bill Corum and
Frank F. O'Neill, baseball writer's of note and
experience. nasyuea.sss...
The Washington times., 1926-09-30
RANGE
REOPENED
BY HES5E

Immediate steps % make
every policeman on the WASH
ington force . "dead shot, =
with ! well-oiled gun constantly
carried where It can Be
reached and put into action IN
. Hashthat's the police de-
partmentss answer sent out to-
day to the menace q gangstera.
d menace made real b the
murder Of Policeman Leo ".
*. Busch last Sunday.
Hesse Takes First step
The first step in this cam.
paign was taken today by Major.
Edwin B. Hesse, superintendent
Of police, in the acquisition Of
the old target range under Polls
Theater for use Of school Of
intensive pistol practice to be in
stalled there.
Five target units viii be set
up in this range as soon as the
Treasury Department records now
stored there have been cleared
away.
Training To Start Soon
This IL expected to take about
10 days. Within two weeks, the
range win be ready for use. Then.
old men on the force. as well a.
the new men, win be put through
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column IL
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Save
That
Car=Fareg

A brief survey of
The I'll m e s and
III erald Classified
Columns will con-
vince you Of the
really genuine val
ues to be had in
the w a s hin g ton
used car markets.
IL you haven't a
car you can afford
one at the prices
advertised: if you
have a car you can
trade it for some
thing better - and
the trade Is listed
in this paper to-
dayl