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The Washington times., 1926-09-29
TO MD
'SESQU| DAY

Teachers and pupils in the public
schools are TO be excused FOR Dis,
trict of Columbia day at the Sesqui-
centennial Exposition in Phlladei-
phia, Superintendent f.. w. Ballou
announced today. IN letter to all
teachers and officers of the school
system, DIR. Ballou wrote: AS you
know, this exposition commemorates
the 150th anniversary OF American
independence. and. THEREFORE, is of
particular patriotic interest. More
over. am told that the exhibitions
to be found in the exposition
grounds are of real historic interest.
Please bring to the attention of your
pupils and teachers the following
information:
Il. That teachers may be absent
with substitute for purposes of at
tending this exposition on October
s, limited, of course, to the number
of teachers for whom competent
substitutes can be provided
-. Pupils are authorized, upon re-
quest of parent, to be absent from
school on October for the purpose
of attending the Sesquicentennial
Special train service is being ar
ranged by the railroads, and teach
ers and pupils should be advised to
make their arrangements ands secure
their tickets as early as possible. -
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
DISCUSS HOME
SANITATION

Problems of household sanitation
will be discussed today by national
experts at the second days sessions
of the American Society of Sanitary
Engineering today in the Lee
House.
Alden z. Smith. sanitary engineer,
of Columbus, Ohio, this morning ex-
planned the problems surrounding
the supply Of proper drinking water
in industrial plants.
Corrosion of drain pipes in kitchen
waste systems was discussed by NJ.
w. Smith, chemical engineer, of
Dayton, Ohio. r. NJ. Dugan, SAM
tary engineer, McKeesport, Pa, will
discuss the civic responsibility in
supplying pure and wholesome
water to house owners.
AT this afternoons session, at ]
p. M, Doctor Charles v. Craster,
health officer of Newark, N. J., will
speak on THE Plumber AS Health
Expert
Two Washington experts are
scheduled to close today's discus
sions before the society Nelson J..
Thompson, mechanical engineer in
the office of the supervising archi-
tect, Treasury Department, will tell
the delegates of the methods of
handling plumbing and drainage in
Government buildings. r. B. Hun
ter. of the Bureau of Standards,
will speak on Possibilities for a
more extended use, of three and
four-inch soil stacks"
Sessions will be held tomorrow
and Friday at 8 a. m. and i D. m.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
PL ANS
B|G CARNIVAL

Elaborate plans have been com
pleted by the Columbia Heights
Business Mems Association to make
their annual carnival the biggest
vet staged in the upper Fourteenth
Street area. October 81 and q
have been selected as the dates fer
the event, President William r.
TDismer announces.
Fourteenth Street, from Column
bia Road to Monroe Street, will be
Illuminated and otherwise decorated.
This section will be the official
domain of the Carnival Queen, who
viii be selected from among young
women representing the various
business houses who have entered
a beauty contest for the honor.
On the opening night there viii
be big parade of floats and deco
rated private cars. All adults are
asked to wear. costumes for the
event. The second night viii be
devoted principally to children.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
FILM STAR IS
HOODWINKED

NEW YORK, Sept. 2s.-The
whole world looks dreary to Peggy
Udell, former Follies girl beauty
and Hollywood motion picture ac-
tress.
II think the whole thing was a
frame-up, but can't name the
man I think was responsible"
That was her conclusion tonight
after the. rapid fire Of strange
events which ended Monday when
the man. who was to star her in
the movies vanished.
She has four checks for $3.50
which the Croker National Bank
of San Francisco says are worth
less.
Il can't help but believe there
was something sinister back of the
offers which brought me here from
Hollywood a week ago to star at
$3.50 a week." she said.
Miss Udell has suit for $500 900
pending in Los Angeles against B.
P Finep1an, motion picture official.
whom she charges attacked her
twice.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
FRANCO GERMAN ACCORD EXPECTED TO AID IT, S. FOREIGN
Hit
BY AMBULANCE

Two men are in 4 serious, condi-
ton in Georgetown Hospital today,
one stabbed, and the other having
been struck by the automobile that
was bearing the first to the hos
pital.
Eddie Cook, colored, rs, 1891
Twenty-eighth st. N. w, had been
stabbed while I'm front Of 1880 South
st. N. W.. and was being rushed TO
the hospital in an automobile oper-
ated by Fred Baggett. colored, "A.
of the same address. The automo-
bile skidded at Thirty-fourth and
NJ SITS. ". W.. ran across the side
walk and struck Thomas +. Myers,
1907 NJ s.. II. W. knocking him
through q plate glass window.
Both men We're then placed In
the Seventh precinct patrol and
taken to the hospital. Myers was
found to be suffering from broken
leg and deep cuts on the body and
leg. Cook had a critical wound in
the side. Police are searching for
his assaIlant.
Miss Leila NJ. Brown. 81. 2S09
Woodley Rd. n. W., received severe
decorations to both legs and pos
sible fracture of the right shoulder
when struck and knocked down at
Seventeenth and I SITS. N. w, by
an automobile operated by Frank
M. Perley, IS T st. N. w.
While waiting for street car At
North Capitol and r SITS n. w,
Miss Ruth Kolb. q, As r st. ". w,
was struck and Knocked down by
an automobile operated by the
Rev Zimmerman. 5000 Georgia
Ave. n. w. She was injured about
the left hip, right arm and leg. She
was treated by nearby physician.
When Louis Kimbell. colored, Is,
43O Franklin st. N W., fell from
truck and Walter Spencer, col
ored, IS, 1921 Temperance Ave. n.
W., attempted to catch him, both
were injured Kimbell received a
severe cut on the leg and Spencer
cuts on the face and body. Both
we're taken to Freedman's Hospital.
Lonita NJ. Colo. colored, Il. 913
French st. N. W., and Lorraine
Hillard, coIored, IS. 1907 T. st. N.
W.. were each slightly injured when
struck and knocked down by auto
mobiles.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
BUILDING Pr AN
FACES DELAY.

President Coolidge will be forced
to intervene to save the public
buildings program in Washington
from further delay ii
His action in declaring against
the merging of the Mall project,
involving the purchase of land
south of Pennsylvania Avenue, with,
the erection of new departmental
structures under existing appropri.
atoms, has upset tentative plans of
the Public Building Commission and
the Fine Arts Commission
Efforts will be made. however. to
show the President that the surest
way of having the new buildings
completed bn an adequate and sat
isfactory basis is to force the Mall
project through by the purchase and
condemnation of all the privately
owned land in the triangle" lying
between the Avenue and Four
tenth Street. If it is shown that
the land purchase project does not
interfere with the construction of
buildings under the present pro-
gram.
The Department of Commerce
and new Department Of Agriculture
buildings, the Internal Revenue and
Archives structures can be put up
without reference TO the Mall pro-
ject, it was said today.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
FLORIDA F j N D
IS $4,000


District contributions TO the Red
Cross Florida relief fund today
neared a total of $4,000, while the
national fund has passed the
So. 900 900 mark. 1t was announced
today.
Several large contributions yes.
terday helped swell the local total.
The Washington Chamber of Com
merce donated $500: William Phelps
Emo, $3.50: w, t. Galliher, 500, and
c. E. Galliher, 800 Patients at
the tuberculosis Hospital raised SIS.
Mrs. W. S. Spencer. in charge
of the Red Cross canteCn at Union
Station, is working night and day
to care for victims of the Florida
hurricane who are passing through
Washington.
Every destitute family In the
storm area will be given adequate
relief, 1t was announced today by
James L. Fieser, chairman Of the
relief division, in a telegram to
Judge John Barton Payne, national
chairman.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
Il AUTOS
He ADMITS

Following his arrest in Laurel,
Nd, James E. Colbert, colored, -,
S31 Missouri Ave. N. w, is said
to have confessed to Detective
Frank NJ. Alhgood last night that
he has stolen IL automobiles.
Colbert is, said to have been
driving a stolen automobile when
he was arrested and turned over
to the Washington police.
Several of the cars were from q
nearby country club, where Col
bert was employed as a eaddy.
All were expensive cars.
Among the cars he admits TAX
ing We're one owned by Guleblimore
r. Buenoru, 1921 Adams Mill Rd.
n. W., an attache of the Mexican
Embassy, and another owned by
Policeman f. n. Mcdaniel, 1925
North Capitol ST., which was
parked in front of his home.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
7 D
OPEN CASE
ieHOro ~ MTERaAnoANL
BY DAVID p. SENTER
International News Service

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-Thel de-
Tense in the trial of Harry NJ.
Daugherty, former United States
Attorney General, and Thomas w.
Miller, former alien property Gus
todian, charged with conspiracy, will
open its case today with q number
OF motions preparatory to legal
request for a dismissal of The in
dictments.
The informal conference in Fed
eral Judge Julian Mack's chambers,
which was held following the clos
ing of the Governments case yes
terday, will be continued. Defense
counsel argued for the striking from
the record of the conversation be-
tween Richard Merton, German IN.
dustrialist, and George e. Williams.
managing director of the Alien
Property Custodian's office under
Miller. on the ground that Williams
had no knowledge of any con-
spiracy.
Merton testified on the witness
stand concerning his talks with
Williams about preparing his claim
papers for the recovery of 81 coo, 900
in German-owned assets seized dur
ing the war. The German financier
said he paid the late John T. King.
Connecticut politician, SAL 900 for
putting through the claim.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
8 BANDITS HELD
FOR MURDER

Direct blame for the death of
Policeman Leo w. K. Busch, who
held bravely to life at Garfield
Hospital until he had identified
the highwaymen who shot him in
the gun battle at Grant Circle Sun
day morning, is expected to be
placed by Coroner j. Ramsay hewitt
following the inquest at the Dis
trict morgue today.
The three bandits under arrest
here, Samuel Marine, Nichols Lee
Eagles and John r. McCabe, are
charged with his murder.
The fourth Smember of the band,
according to those held. is John
Proctor. He is being guarded at
the Benjamin Franklin Hospital in
Baltimore. where he went for treat
ment OF bullet wounds following an
automobile dash from Washington
q few hours after the gun fight.
He is doing well'' today; but
will not be brought to Washington
until his wounds are healed.
Policeman Frank l.. Ach. shot
down by the gunner in the same
fight which has cost Busch his
life, is slowly winning his struggle
to live. DR.. James Kilroy. the
police surgeon, expects him to be
out Of danger entirely If he
survives today.
Funeral arrangements for Police
man Busch win not be completed
until after the inquest today.
His brother officers at the Tenth
Precinct are doing all in their
power to a1lay the grief OF his
widow. who comforted him during
the many hours that he wavereC
between life and death. The cour
age of Mrs. Busch in consolinl
herself that her husband died foi
the sake of duty, has won the al
miration of many. and funds are
being collected to assure hei
welfare. Petworth citizens, lr
whose neighborhood Busch wai
patrolling when accosted by th'
bandits, are contributing literally
Mrs. Busch will receive $i.9O'
from the Police Relief Association
of which her husband was
member.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
INQUEST
IN AUTO DEATH

Deputy Coroner J. D. Rogers viii
conduct an inquest late this after
noon into the death of Mrs Matte
Cromelin. 65 years old. 1853 Spring
Pl. n. w. who was fatally in
jured last night when she was
struck by an automobile at Six
teenth Street and Spring Place.
The driver of the car, Kenneth
Pearce, SOC Kennedy st. n. W.,
has been released on his own
recognizance pending the outcome
= the inquest.
Mrs. Cromelin. on her way to
keep a theater engagement with
her son, Paul b. Cromelin, former
district attorney here, was crossing
Sixteenth Street to board motor
bus when struck by Pearce's car.
Pearce took her to Garfield Hos
Ipital, where she died three hours
later,
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
SELECTED MORTlCIANS
HOLD FINAL SESSIONS

Final business sessions of the
ninth annual convention Of the
National Selected Morticians, at the
Mayflower Hotel today, featured
conferences and discussions OF or.
ganization and professional inter
ests which have for their keynote
the uplifting of ethical standards.
Arthur G. Mann, of Knoxville,
was elected president late yesterday
afternoon. Porter Loring was
named first vice president; Arthur
Mackey, second vice president, and
Fred w. Wilbur secretary-treaslirer
Members of the board of control In
Clude Jack Matthews, Paul Buchan
an. FLOYD w. Estes, b. G. Wallace
y. l.. Boyer. George w. Strceter,
and George w. OIinger.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
COMMERCE:
ENDSWAR
HATRED
BY ROBERT S. THoRNBURGH

BY ROBERT S. THORNBURGH
American foreign trade and
finance will profit, materially by
successful negotiation Of the
Stresemann- BRAND accord. linking
Germany and France politically
and commercially, Government
economic experts declared today.
In the long run experts see in
the possible agreement two in.
portant developments from the
American standpoint:
1. Rehabilitated markets in 'th
countries, leading to an increase
In the sale of American goods.
2. A safe outlet for surplus
American capital.
Prosperity in Germany and
France are inter-dependent, in The
opinion of, American officials.
Under present conditions, owing
to the decline OF the franc, France
is able to undersell German Oro-
ducers not only abroad, but in Ger
many. French competition of this
uneconomic sort must be eliminated
IL Germany is to be commercially
successful.
Germany probably needs stabi-
lization of the French franc more
than any other country an Of
fetal explained
There is every indication that
French and German industrial and
commercial interests look eye to
eye'' on important economic ques-
tions, according to experts. This
Is evidenced by the organization
of huge cartels or trusts in the
iron and steel and other indus
tries, which recognize no national
boundaries.
IF French economic conditions
improve they will soon forget TO
accuse Germany OF war RESPONSE
bility. In fact we are now ior-
getting how the war started. The
main point is to rehabilitate the
stricken countries"
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
JAMES J. o'LEARY WILL
OPEN NEW LAW SCHOOL

The Washington Law School, just
established at 1910 H st. n. W.,
by James j. O'Leary, assistant dis
trict attorney, opens tomorrow.
The review and bar examination
course opens Friday and the law
yers and post graduate course open
Monday. The college and uni
versity course will not open until
Monday. October IL.
Mr.. OLeary is dean of the three
year law course, and Ralph S. Scott
is dean of the college and university
course. Miss Georgia b. Hazlett is
secretary OF the school.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
POTOMAC ANLERS PLAN
SEVENTH ANNUAL TRIP

The seventh annual fishing ex-
cursion of the Potomac Anglers AS
ISOLATION will be held Sunday at
Chesapeake Beach with an expected
attendance Of more than 500. in
Guiding scores OF women. II. /.
Medic is chairman Of the arrange
ments committee.
A special train will leave District
line at $50 a. m. Fifteen or 20
boats will carry the excursionists to
choice fishing grounds.
Numerous prizes will be awarded.
including special prize to the
woman making the best catch and a
$40 gold prize to the person getting
the largest fish of any species.
Officers of the association are c.
A. Burmeister, president: P. E Nc
Kinney, vice president: F. d. Bar
stow. treasurer. and r. A. Wilson,
secretary
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
MT. PLEASANT w. C. r. U.
REFLECTS ITS PRESIDENT

The Mount Pleasant Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. at Il
meeting yesterday in the Mount
Pleasant Library. reelected Mrs.
J. NJ. Doran president: Mrs. l.. -.
Clark, first vice president; Mrs.
Burt w. Andrews. corresponding
secretary; Mrs. J. w. Gregg, record
ing secretary. and Mrs. NJ. c. Ben
nett. treasurer. Mrs. J. Edwards
was elected second vice president.
- Mrs. Wayne r. Wheeler, wife OF
the general counsel Of the Anti
Saloon League, was secretary of
Nhe nominating committee.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
NIECE OF BISHOP
Is VIRCINIAN'S BRIDE

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-Mary
Angela Ostweekes, of Philadelphia,
yesterday became the bride of
Jonathan Kirl1bridge Taylor Of
Winchester, Va. in the Little ChurcI.
Around the Corner.
Mrs. Taylor is the neice of Bishop
Heber Macdonald. The honeymoon
will be spent at Jack Lanes Bay,
Labrador.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
ALABAMANS WILL GREET
MARIE OF RUMANIA IN N. Y.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Sept. 20
Governor w. w. Brandon today APP
poited Mrs. Orline A. Shipman and
Mrs. Morris Bush, prominent Biz
mingham club women. as Alabama 8
official representatives on the COM
mittee which will greet Marie of
Rumania when she lands in New
York City October 20.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
Gets Paris Divorce

PARIS, Sept. PA decree of
divorce was granted in the Paris
courts today to Rufus William
Burrows from Della Roche Bur-
rows. They We're married at Savan-
nah, Ga. April .. 1907 Mrs. Bur
rows did not contest the action.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29

DESPERATE!-De Troy was still
working at the lock, trying his other
keys. It was only a matter of min
utes before he would break through.
l had to do something. The window
in the next room was my only saliva
ton. l could reach the window before
Delroy broke through the door. Then
l could call for help. The hour was
late, but surely there would be an Off
Ger somewhere within call! If worst
came to worst, | could jump-escape
that way!
The Washington times., 1926-09-29

READY TO STRIKE-I S t art
across the room, but my knees sank be-
meath me. The first door had begun
to splinter under Delroy's heavy blows.
How long would it hold? Even as this
thought passed through my mind, it
seemed as though the lock must give
way. Instinctively I staggered over
to pick up stool. I wanted to strike
when Delroy came through. Painting
with weakness, I moved slowly toward
the next room.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
New Slogan Is
DO Your Flat
Hunting Early"

Somebody ought TO p0puIarize
apartment hunting early" 1t
would brighten mp the lives of q
great many citizens at about this
time OF the wear. when they find
their leases coming to an end and
face tile prospect Of having mo-
place to live when October first
dawns.
Women. however, have never
been known TO fail In finding In
geniOus hut perfectly simple meth
DDS OF meeting all emergencies.
They will start out with q conf
dent smile and newspaper and
will return with a highly desir-
able apartment all signed M.
And when asked how they did IL,
they Will answer: ~ found II In
The Times and Herald rental col
umns."
The Washington times., 1926-09-29
Eastern. Star Gard Party

A card party for the benefit of
Loyal Chapter, No. 2. Order of the
Eastern Star, will be given at
p. m. tomorrow at the home of Mrs.
Abigail Zimmerman. 1920 Sixteenth
st. n. w.
The Washington times., 1926-09-29

FOILED!- ii looked down. The key
was in the door. rushed through. |
closed the door behind me. Ny fingers
trembled so l could scarcely turn the
key. l was not an instant too soon.
I could hear Delroy straining at the
lock and cursing. / leaned, exhausted,
with my back against the door. For
a moment everything went black be-
fore my eyes. / realized ! was in q
sort of study Opposite me was an
other room. with window
The Bozeman courier., 1926-07-16

Mrs. DOwdswelrs words we're words Of
You won't go lightning him, aunt?"
she begged tImIdly.
Il doubt whether III demean myself by
speaking to him myself" was the con-
selling reply. Il must just think things
out bit. You go on just as you are do
ing, my dear, and If he comes in here,
treat him naughty. a smile or two at
Harry FOulds wouldn't do any harm,
either. Harry Pounds IS a man, If he
does take a glass or two"
Hes not the man / want" Rose de-
clared tremulOusly.
The man you want you shall have"
Mrs. DOWswell promised, which was a rash
thing to do, but she kept her word.
MIS-. DOWdSWell was well known amongst
the inhabitants Of MelhamptOn and the
neighbOrhOOd, and deservedly esteemed
When, on the following aftern OOn, she put
on her best bonnet, ordered out the pony
carriage, and called at the doctors house,
the clergymans, and at the hall, she had
not the slightest difficulty In obtaining an
interview with the ladies belonging to each
Of thees establishments. AS she proudly
reflected, upon her return, there was not
a single instance in which she had not
been asked to remain to tea, although at
the hall there was town company, and
titles were as plentiful as blackberries.
Wen satisfied with her afternoons work,
however, she kept her own counsel and a
| few days later, having definitely estab-
lished the fact that Mr.. Shields was at
home, sent a boy around with an urgent
/ message, desiring to see him. Mr.. Shields,
with a little grimace, decided to face the
music. When he arrived, however, he found
none to face.
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! (TO be Concluded in Next Weeks Issue)
The Bozeman courier., 1926-07-16

just consumed a couple of whiskies
and sodas, prepared by the deft hand
of the young woman who had so
completely ensnared his affections.
Unable, as it seemed, to escape un-
aided from a web of doubt and con-
lecture, he at last decided to seek
the common resource of all week
minded men-the advice of a friend.
He crossed the road and pushing Op-
en- the swing doors, entered the
bank. Mr.. Tidd, the manager, aban-
doned some task in the background
with apparent reluctance, and came
to the counter.
"Have you a moment to spare, Mr..
Tidd?" his caller inquired.
"On the business Of the bank" the
other asked formally.
Private" was the somewhat nervous
Mr.. Tidd glanced at the clock.
we shall be closing in five minutes,
he said. IF you will step into my private
room and wait there, I will join you
Mr.. Percy Shields did as he was hidden
In precisely five minutes time, the out
side door Of the bank was BUShed to and
fastened by the lanky youth who com
prised Mr.. Tidd's staff. The brown hOl-
land blinds were drawn down. One of the
afternoon events of MelhamptOn had takeL
place. The bank was closed. Mr.. Tide
entered the barlOr airily. He had cast Of
the financial responsibilities Of the tOwT
from his shoulders.
"COme into the house, Mr.. Shields" h
/ invited. 81 have just a quarter Of al
hour to spare. Afterwards 1 am going tt
| bicycle out to the hall for some tennis.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-07-16

little lower on her nose. She was gifted
with elOquence.
"The little snapperJack?' she exclaimed
hOtly. "There was / brought up with his
father, and his father only too glad to
marry a niece Of old Sam Payne, the fish
monger. Gentry, indeed His old dad
didn't go hankering after things that
didn't belong to him. Every night Of his
life he sat in the bar parlOr with Jim
ScrOggins' father and William Mace the
maltster, and old man Dumbell the baker,
uncle to the present man. Gentry, indeed
He used to flop over here in his carpet
SLIPPERS, and his coat all over snuff, and
often had to give him a brush myself be-
fore he was fit to sit in company. They
make me tired, these people do, always
trying to poke their noses where they
don't belong. You leave Mr.. Percy Shields
to me, my dear. III twist his little neck
if he gets fancying that a daughter Of
Jane Stanbury, and q connection by mar
riage Of my own, as it were, isn't good
enough for the likes Of him."
Rose dabbled her eyes. Nevertheless,