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Evening star., 1926-10-14
JUDGES IN NAMING OF GIRAFFE
CONTEST FACE HARD PROBLEM
Nearly 400 Letters Already Received Must
Be Read-Scores of Good Suggestions
Have Been Made.

The judges in the giraffe-naming
contest-Assistant Secretary Alex
ander Wetmore of the Smithsonian
Institution, William Fl. Blackburn,
head keeper at the Zoo, and Oliver
Owen Kuhn, news manager of The
Evening Star-will have a mighty
hard and delicate job on their hands
when they come to pick winner next
week.
In the first place, there are nearly
400 letters which must be read. In
the second place, there are 40 or
SO names of almost equal merit. AS
the contest goes into its final stretch
letters continue to pour in. There
was a box full of them this morning.
II should like to name the little
giraffe Rubber" because every one
will want to rubber at him and he
will have no trouble 'rubbering'
back" writes Norbert Behrendt, 1402
Lawrence street northeast.
Lucky Guy Is Proposed.
John Brudy, % New York avenue.
wants the giraffe named Lucky
Guy" because II think he was
mighty lucky to be caught and
broughtto our Zoo. to be admired by
all the visitors -
Mortimer O'Sullivan and Elijah
Seidenberg, 1901 East Capitol street.
send in a typewriter drawing of a
giraffe and suggest that he be named
"Skyscraper Spotty."
"As he is brought from a foreign
land / think he should be named for
one of his foreign subjects" writes
Gladys Jeffries, 1919 Thirteenth street.
Therefore / take great pleasure in
naming this baby giraffe Marcus
Garvey.'"
Charles Collingwood. 512 Old George.
town road, Battery Park. writes: II
would like to name the giraffe Jere-
miah. In the first place, it makes a
nice sounding name. In the second
place. the lamentations Of jeremiah
are hard to understand, and most
Evening star., 1926-10-14
SAYS He PAID FEDERAL
AGENT FOR "PROTECTION"
Convicted Dry Law Violator Testi-
Aes Against Seabrook In
Charleston.

BY the Associated Press.
CHARLESTON, 8. c., October IA
Robert T. Masters. now serving a
sentence for prohibition violation in
the Federal Penitentiary at Atlanta,
testified here yesterday that he paid
Alonzo B. Seabrook, suspended Fed
eraI agent, on trial. charged with con-
spiracy to violate the prohibition law.
81 900 while a bootlegger to keep him
posted on impending raids. Glenn
D. Mcknight, former ~moonshiner. and
Evening star., 1926-10-14
BAN ON FILM TO STAY.
British Exhibitors Will Not Lift
Bars Because Of "Ad" Hoax.

LONDON, October IA OP.-Renewed
efforts designed to lift the ban on the
American film, phantom of the
Opera" the arrival of which a year
ago reused a storm of protest in the
press because British troops were used
to escort it from Southampton to Lon
don. have failed.
The British Cinematograph Exhib-
itors' Association today voted finally
not to show the picture. Representa-
tives of Carl Laemmle, the American
producer, gave assurance that all parts
of film showing the British escort
Of troops had been turned over to the
war office, but the latter still stands
by it's declaration made last year that
the use Of the troops was brought
about by q "clever, humiliating, ad-
Vertising hoax"
Evening star., 1926-10-14

now a Federal agent. had testified
Tuesday that he had paid Seabrook
as much as 81 900 a month for pro-
lection from the law.
Before resting. the Government in
troduced marked money which is al
legged to have been paid Seabrook as
bribes. Defense testimony was intro
duced to try to prove that money
found in Seabrook's home was placed
there by enemies. A defense witness
testified that he had seen two men
run away from Seabrook's house on
the night when Mcknight was in the
house.
Defense Counsel w. Turner Logan
Evening star., 1926-10-14
"J0HN- -ALDENS" FAIL.
Reporters Sent by Actor to Get
Girls Answer Can't Find Her.

HOLLYWOOD. Calf, October IA
dP).-Newspaper men failed in John
Alden role here last night, when they
attempted to confirm the reported en-
gagement Of John Gilbert, film star,
to Greta Carlo, Swdish motion pic
ture actress.
Go ahead and ask her." Gilbert
said, after admitting his love for Miss
GarbO.
IF you do ask her 1 hope she
says yes That's the answer I've
been waiting for for three weeks"
Miss Garbo, who told questioners
a day or so ago she would have an
answer in q week, could not be
reached.
Evening star., 1926-10-14

Peggy Furlow, 1912 X street
''Nonesuch."
Marion G. Carter, years old. 1900
Trinidad avenue northeast-"Star
Boy"
Gwendolyn Reynolds, II years old,
445 p street-"Watch-Ma
Nancy Barlow. 1887 Riggs Place
MANLY"
Evening star., 1926-10-14

Sport skirts in Paris are being
made to hang from the hips instead
of the waist
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13

model it Is made of black cloth with
pointed cape sleeves of broadtail and
a wide fur collar.
There is much front fullness to
gowns with straight back, and a
swathed belt movement, sometimes
coming only from the side seams,
terminates in bow In the center
front that may repeat the line Of
a bow finishing V-neck. The open
work twisted lace-like velvet trim
ming which Renee habitually exploits
borders the skirt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13
Automobiles Will Skid
When Tire Rubber Is Wet

Did you ever place dependence on
your rubber heels when walking along
a rain-swept, sidewalk only to be
shocked and perhaps bumped by their
inability to grip the cement? That
proves that rubber must be dry to
cling. Once rubber has become wet
it is much more slippery than oily
metal.
This simple little fact should mean
much to motorists, for by it we see
that 1t isn't wet pavements, but wet
rubber tires, that skid automobiles.
Steel tires wouldn't skid, because
neither wet steel nor wet concrete is
slippery. But automobiles skid in
rainy weather because wet rubber is
slippery.
All of which points to the necessity
of nonskid chains whenever the tires
are damp or wet. Only the presence
Of steel cross links will effectually
stop skiddipg. And If all accidents
from skidding should suddenly and
completely be eliminated, motor ia
talities and injuries would be reduced
nearly one-third. Such is the effect
Of slippery wet rubber-and the i'm
portance of nonskid chains.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13
BARTON TO. HEAD
BAPTIST PROGRAM
MisseurIan .WnI Lead Effert % In.
y crease Mloslon and Benevolent
Budget
CHURCHES aIvE roo LITTLE
Survey Reveals Low Standards Main.
talnsd by Many-Pians Are Laid
Fer Improvement In too7

To lead Southern Baptists IN great
ly Increasing their budget for the sup
port Of missions, Christian education
and benevolsnces. DR.. A. J. Barton
Of Kansas City. superintendent Of
Baptist work In Missouri for the past
three years, and one Of the most
prominent men in the denomination,
has accepted the position Of general
director Of the Baptist Cooperative
Program. and win move to Nashville.
Tenn. to assume his neW duties at
once. So
Southern Barttsts are seeking to
raise 100000 for the Cooperative
Program during this convention year
and DR.. Barton will seek to enlist the
aid Of every agency and church Of
the Southern Baptist Convention In
the accomplishment Of this task.
Has Served Denomination
To his new position DR.. Bsrton
briags q wide denominational and
public experience. He has held promi-
nent reIstorates in the South and has
iorysF as associate secretary Of the
Fe GA Mission Board, field secre-
ttE Of the Home Mission Board
general secretary Of the Arkansas
State Mission Board, and secretary
Of the Tees Baptist Education Com
mission prior to taking up his work
In Missouri. He has also long been
prominent in the cause Of temper.
ancs. Fer sixteen years he has been
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13
Straight Line Is
Feature of Coats
New Fur Wraps for Wintry
Days Are Sure to Be
Comfortable.

Perhaps the most significant models
b the recent Renee fall and winter
exhibition were the fur coats, which
are always made on the most be-
coming lines with view to embrac-
Ing the slender silhouette the smart
Parisienne demands Particularly eff
fective. observes q fashion correspond
ent In the New York Herald-Tribune,
Is one In gray caracul trimmed with
gray astrakhan. II Is made perfectly
straight. and Is worn over a charm
Ing frock Of gray velours de laine
trimmed with horizontal lines of
darned silk. the ends being left to
hang in fringed tassels. Another Is
all In sage green moleskin with a
georgette dress Of the same shade.
The uneven hem line Is frequent
In the Renee collection. One-sided
effects are very popular also, both
In afternoon and evening gowns.
Many Of the latter are made sloping
OF one shoulder. Others have a
side drapery that slopes down on the
opposite side to a shoulder drapery
following the same movement.
Scarfs appear on many frocks,
some wide md others narrow. A
new and original type is made Of
wide ribbon velvet lined with georgette
or chiffon like the dress it trims.
Renee's sport clothes are quiet and
restrained. There is q gray-green
ensemble in spotted tweed with a
cape trimmed with buttons, and fur
dyed to match the cloth. The dress
beneath 1t is straight In line, trimmed
with buttons and made with V-neck
and wide box plaits. A clever coat
Is. in gray damage lined with giraffe
skin. worn over a dress Of gray djersa
made with a long tunic and strapped
with the damage. Yet another coat
Of diamond check tweed trimmed
with fur is cut. with a full circular
movement and raglan sleeves. It is
worn over a simple frock Of ele-
plant gray crepella.
The cape coat appears frequently
chez Renee. It is trimmed with. the
new Siamese fur and many buttons
In one instance. In another dressier
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13

The Valve 10 Electrically Connected
With an Annuneiator on the Dash
Which Informs a Motorist When the
Proper Amount Of Air Has Been
Delivered to a Tire.
pacities. When a tire equipped with
the valve is being filed, it is pumped
only to the pressure recommended by
its manufacturer, for when this Is
reached the adjusted valve automati-
cally closes, releasing the further
flow coming through the supply tube.
At the same time an" electric contact
Is made which trips q leaf on the an
nunciator, indicating that a specific
tire has been adequately inflated.
When it is not wished to equip q car
with complete set Of the valves, one
Of them may be used as a pocket
gauge. Likewise the DEVICE can be
attached to the supply tube at I'LL
ing station and similarly used.
ular Mechanics Monthly.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13
Tires in Hot Weather

Many motorists still believe that in
hot weather the air in tire expands
to the danger point. 1t is true, Of
course, that on a warm day the air
does expand, but so slightly that it's
effect is negligible. The practice Of
running tires at less than the recon-
mended pressure instead of effecting
a saving has cost motorists thousands
Of dollars, for internal tire heat re-
suits not from the temperature Of the
outside air but from constant bend
ing Of the tire as it rolls along the
road.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13
] ;
Improper Tire Imitation
10 Prevented by q Valve

To insure the proper imitation Of
motor-car tires at all times, a North
Dakota inventor has developed q pres
sure-indicating and controlling air
valve which Is capable Of being en-
ployed In several ways. Primarily.
however. the instrument is supposed
to be attached permanently to the
valve Of each Of the four tires Of a
machine and connected by means Of
wires to an electric annunciator in
stalled on the dash. 1t Is TX inches
In height, w inches wide. and ad-
Unstable so that 1t Is suitable for
pneumatics Of various sizes and ca.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13

tN ~ SSsSS = sO0'~s"
q memb2r of the executive and legis-
lativs committees Of, the Anti-saloon
League Of America, and during his
lncumbency ~ superintendent Of the
Anti-saloon League Of Texas he saw
prohibition written into the oonstitu-
ton Of that state.
Bringing the Baptist churches of
the South to q higher standard in
giving to the missionary, educational
and benevolent program of the de-
nomination, known as the Co-opera,
tive Program, will be the first and
chief task to which the new general
director will address himself.
According to a recent survey of the
record Of the Baptist chui ches Of the
South, compiled from the letters of
the individual churches to their dis
trict associations for 1925, made by
DR.. e. P. Alldredge. statistical secre-
tary of Southern Baptists, 1927
churches listed as cooperating with
the Southern Baptist Convention.
gave nothing to missions and benevo-
lences last year. Other interesting
Information cleaned from this survey
reveals that 1850 other churches.
or slightly more than ene-half OF the
total number OF churches, retained
from 7e to 80 cents out Of every dol.
lar coming into their treasures for
purely local work: 1855 churches ap-
piled from 81 to 76 cents, and 1865
churches from 81 to 66 cents out Of
every dollar contributed to their own
local work; whereas, only sol churces
In all the South gave 80 cents or more
out Of every dollar coming into their
treasures to missions and benevo-
lences beyond the borders of their
own communities.
The Southern Baptist Convention
has established an ideal Of a fifty
fifty distribution in that 1t Is recon-
mendinG to the churches that they
endeavor to give half Of all the
money raised by them to the general
work OF the denomination, retaining
the other half for their own local
expenses.
Included in the plans Of the Coop
erative Program Is an every-member
canvass this fell in every Baptis:
church with a view to enlisting
every member In making q subscrip
ton to missions and benevolences.
Another effort Is that Of enlisting
ct least 100000 Southern Baptists as
tithers, or giving one-tenth Of their
incomes to religious work through
their churches. In this connection
the number Of tithers which each
state in the Southern Baptist Con-
vention will undertake to enlist is
given as follows: Alabama, 1880;
Arkansas. 21.250: District Of Column
bia, 1000; Florida, 1850; Georgia,
$780,; Illinois. $500; Kentucky, A..
$50; Louisiana, 1890; Maryland, g..
450; Mississippi, 10000; Missesri. 81.
400; New Mexico, $780,, North Caro-
lima, $4,000; Oklahoma. 1900; South
Carolina, 29,5O0; Tennessee, $1,000;
Texas. 1850. and Virginia, $4,000.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13
Elaborate Coat Innings
Are Used in Fur Coats

Innings used in fur coats this sea-
son are extremely lovely since many
of them are embroidered or appliqued
with velvet flowers down the side
fronts or around the hem. Many fur
riers are showing unlined fur coats
and permitting one to select ones own
lining and floral design. This is far
more sensible than showing a ready
lined coat since no two women have
the same idea as to Innings. One can
have one Of these exquisite embroid-
cred Innings placed in a coat at rea-
sonable cost.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13
Plaits in and Out

Plaits continue to be ''in" so far as
fashion is concerned. The problem
most women, especially those of stout
figures. have to solve is how to keep
them In. If one has not maid, it fire.
Quently means constant application of
an electric iron. But some manufac-
turers of knit fabrics are now weaving
the plaits right in place and these can
not come out
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-13
Cape of White crepe

A cape of white crepe de chine to
be worn with an afternoon dress is
being featured. It is quite plain with
a small rolled collar attached to which
are two tie strings worn in a bow at
the neck. This cape has no lining and
Its only trimming is deep fringe
around the bottom.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
Nevada's Only Woman
Lawyer, a Jewess,
Made u. S. Referee

Reno. Nevis. Az Miss Fellcc
Cohn. whose parents were pioneers In
Nevada when the Goldheld mines were
first opened, has been appointed United
States referee In bankruptcy proceed.
ings, the first woman In the country to
he given such n position. Miss Cohn
Is Nevadn's only woman lawyer and IL
credited with the authorship Of the bill
for woman suffrage as 1t now appears
on the statute books Of the State OF
Nevada. She obtained her law school.
ing ut the George Washington Law
School and Leland Stanford University.
Her first law office was In the gold
mines. and during the war she wns a
Government expert In mining claims
and land disputes
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
French Academy Honor
For Horace Liveright

New York City,-tS. Al Horace
Liveright. noted American Jewish pub
Usher and theatrical producer. and head
Liveright, was awarded the title and
decoration of Officer d'Academie by
Maxine Mongedre, French Consul Cen
cral for New York. on behalf Of the
French Ministries Of Public instruction
and Fine Arts in recognition of Live
rights work for the better appreciation
of French authors in this country. This
is the first time that the decoration has
ever been awarded to an American
publisher. aY
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
THE JEWISH REALM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Mistaken Identity

The mistake was made by the Lam
caster Historical Society evidently
arose from the fact that Michael
-Gratz, father OF Rcbecca, and proml-
nent Philadelphia merchant. married
Miriam simon. u Lancaster.
The memory Of Rcbecca Gratz. in
stead Of fading since her death, in Au-
gust, 1863. has mounted steadily, not
because of her good works, and they
were considerable. but because Of her
luminous. witty mind, and her chnri-
with the growth of the memory Of her
bencvolencc. IL the tradition Of her
beauty--a beauty that, in conjunction
with her felicitous disposition, gave her
n reputation throughout the United
States. She was painted by the famed
Gilbert stuart, and miniature artists
almost WED with one another for the
privilege OF transcribing her lovely
features upon their plncques.
Washington Irving's Friend
Rebccca was born in Philadelphia.
on March 4, 1881. On visit to a
young Jewish friend in New York
City, Matilda Hoffman, she met the
author, Washington Irving, who had
fallen in love with the beautiful Ma
tilda. Washington Irving and Rsbsc-
ca became friends. When Matilda
Hoffman, to whom Irving had become
engaged, died unexpectedly at an
early age, the author turned to Re-
bscca, Matilda's closest friend, for So
lace. Barton is authority for the
statement that as the years went on
Irving's esteem for Miss Gratz be-
came stronger, and that she was his
ideal for perfect womanhood, and. he
often spoke of her high character to
his friends.
Irving Told Sir Walter SeQtt
During Irving's long residence
abroad in diplomatic position he
visited Sir Walter Scott, and in their
conversations about their art the
American informed the Scotch novel
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
POPE DENOUNCES
ANTI -SEMITISM

Rome. Italy-S. Al-IIis Emncncc.
Pope Plus NJ. declared himself ms Op-
posed to -Scmitsm, pointing out
that he and many Cardinals were doing
their utmost to discourage any anti
Jewish activities, although nc admitted
that i-Scmitism was on the increase
in some Catholic countries. "lt is
against tho principles Or thc ratholi,
Church to pcrsecrtc Jews in any form
said the pontiff Of tho Holy Romnn
Church
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
Poet Israel Fine
Is Seventy-Nine

Baltimore Md.-tS. Al Israel
Fine n local Hebrew poet. celebrated
his 10th birthday hy endowing a farm
school for girls in Palestine. The school
will he built on land donated some
years ago by Mr.. Fine In honor Of the
HadnSsah, the womnn'S Zionist Organi-
zation. The gift followed Il recent trip
to Palestine. whore the Hebrew poet
was surprised at the lack Of facilities
for the agricultural development Of
Jewish girls.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05

ist about his charming and brilliant
friend in Philadelphia. Irving told
Scott that he had hoped to introduce
Rebecca into one of his own stories,
but that he felt his powers were in
sufficient to do her justice. Scott said
he would consider placing her in one
of his historical novels, and Rebecca,
the beautiful Jcwess who was so
strong in her faith, became the noble
character in "1vanhoe.'
Philadelphia's Bencfactor
Rcbccca was founder and active of
fccr in various philanthropic enter
prises, and in addition did much char
liable work in private, and when she
died, at the age of sS, she was
mourncd not only by her family, but
by the entire city and by numerous
notable men and women throughout
the nation, who were her friends.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
Where Is Rebecca
GratZ, Heroine of
"IvanhOe," Buried?
NEW PHILADELPHIA
HISTORY REEVES
INTEREST IN HER

Philadelphia,-P Il. A)-An inter
eSting controversy, revolving around
the burial place of Rcbecca Gratz, the
model for the Rebccca who figures so
conspicuously in Sir Walter Scott's
novel "Ivanhoe." arose here with the
publication of Little Journeys Around
Philadelphia, by George Barton.
Barton spoke OF the famed Rebecca
as being buried in The old Mlkve-Israel
buryine ground. on Spruce street, one
Of the oldest cemeteries in Philadelphia.
In which are the graves of many OF the
members of the original Jewish colony
here.
England Claims Character
The Barton monograph was seen by
q resident of Lancanster, who brought
to the authors attention the following
statement In n booklet published by the
Stevens House of Lancaster. containing
historical facts about the city:
'In the Jewish Cemetery is buried
the greatest Of Jewish characters. Re-
becca Gratz, the prototype Of the hero
inc of lvanhoe.' the intimate friend
and companion of Sir Walter Scott"
The assertion that Miss Gratz. the
friend of Washington Irving, and ac-
quainted with and esteemed by such
men as Henry Clay, was buried In Lam
caster sent many Jewish residents and
students Of Philadelphia history on a
visit to the Mikve-Israel Cemetery,
where they found that Barton was
right. As recently as last March 9Th
school children of Philadelphia placed
wreath on the grave, and seven years
ago, on The semi-centennial anniversary
of the death of Rebecca. Jewish well
fare Societies, several of which the
kindly woman was i Instrumental In
founding. held services there.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
LEADING RABBI 60
OF JASSY DIES

Bucharcst-(J 7. ALL Rabbi L.
Taubes Of Jassy died in that city yes
terday.
Rabbi Tnubes was the last member. of
the Jassy rabbinical family of that
name.
a. L. Caster. father of the well known
Jcwish scholar and former SephardIc
his nln;ieth birthday here He receiv-
cd many messages of congratulations.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
LONDON RA N X E IS JOIN
SYNDICATE FOR HAIFA
BAY DEVELOPMENT.
tJewlsh, Telegraphic Agency

London-A financial syndicate for the
purpose of aiding the Haifa Bay De
vclopmcnt Company WIS formed here
with the participation of Il number of
influential persons of the city, includ-
ing many nOn-JewS.
The establishment Of the syndicate
was accomplished by Charles Passman,
Palestine representative Of the Amcri-
can Zion Commonwealth. Mr.. Loewy,
Mr.. KutzclocEl and Bernard \. Rosen-
blatt. chairman of the Board of Trus-
tees Of the American Zion Common
wealth. who are now in London.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05

Sidou. Syria Al \ Syrian
guide VIII" was leading n party of
Americans WIS horrited when they de-
cidcd to hold n party on II particularly
inviting stretch of sand on the Mediter-
AMMAN near here Lets have n swim
here" proposed one of the party. The
guido protested and finally explained
that the suot va5 Nshi Yunis. ie. the
spot where Jonah landed.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-05
JEWISH CONGRESS
IN SOUTH AFRICA

Johannesburg. South Africa-(S. Al
The first national congress of South
African Jews will be held here August
lst The chief questions 10 he consid
cred are the rise Of anti .ScmiiiSm and
the problem of Jewish education.