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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
ESTATES BEQUEATHED.
Wills of Alfred Higbie and George
L. Dant Filed.

Alfred Higbie, realtor. who died
December 10. left an estate valued at
S22 900. according to the petition of
Louis w. Richardson. his executor,
for the probate of his will. He is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Rather
inc Higbie, and two sons. Harold and
Willard. Mr.. Higbie owned no real
estate and his estate consisted chiefly
of securities. The executor is repre-
scented by Attorneys Peyser, Edelin,
& PeySer.
Securities also form the bulk of the
estate of George l.. Dant. former en-
ploye of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, who died November 10. Ac-
cording to the petition of his brother,
Joseph Dant. for the probate of his
will, the estate is valued at $45, 105.
Two brothers and a sister are the
heirs of the deceased. The executor
is represented by Attorneys Sheehy &
Sheehy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
KING TO GIVE JEWELS
AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS
British Rulers Present to Queen
Kept Secret; Prince Brings
Oriental Objects.
By the Associated Pres,

By the Associated Press.
SANDRINGHAM. England Deem
Der 21.-King Georges Christmas
gifts to the members of the family
are to be chiefly articles of jewelry,
but just what he is to give the Queen,
and vice versa, remains by tradition
a secret.
The Queens remembrance to the
Prince of Wales includes cuff links
of the enameled racquets, commend
rating his recent splendid play in
the army squash racquets champion
ships.
An Oriental touch will be given to
the royal Christmas this year, owing
to the arrival of Prince George, the
youngest son, from the Far East,
where he served as naval lieutenant.
He brought with him wealth of
carved ivory, ebony. lacquer and old
china.
The gifts will be distributed at the
royal breakfast table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
CAT THAT SAVED
FAMILY RETURNS
"GrapeS" Found in Ruins of
Home Where Little Girl
/ PeriShed.

Cranes gray maltese heroine
whose timely warning early Sdtui va y
probably saved other members VI 'iie
Solomon household at 1212 IhlfteeIieh
street from flames which took tne
life of six-year-old Blanche, her niue
mistress, came home last night.
Found wandering, mewing plteous.
". about the charred wreckage of
the little home, friendly nelghoor
took the bereft cat to her home, fed
and conforted the nervous animal
and last night brought her back TO
the Solomon family, which is quar-
tered temporarily at 1915 Thfrteenth
street, directly across the street from
the scene of the tragedy
Is Plainly Disconsolate.
With practically all of their world
~ possessions destroyed, although
their. loss is forgotten in the greater
grief over the tragedy which befeil
little Blanche, members of the family
this morning were sorting the few
things which escaped the flames, now
and again turning to scorched smear
of pictures from which smile a babY
face whose smile no longer brlSntenS
their days save in ms mory.
Sill nervous, plainly disconsolate
over TIE loss of her mistress and feel
ing strange in new surroundings
Grapes was found under the couch'
Sylvia, the 4-year-old, coaXed her
forth and the gray cat curled up III
her arms, purring for the frst Tune
since the fire.
She consented to have her picture
taken. but not until she was held by
Never Rosenblatt, uncle of Blanche,
who was aroused just in time to warn
the household when the cat clawed
frantically at his face as his room
was invaded by smoke and flames.
Cat Now Priceless.
Members of the family, the father
and mother. grandmother and grand
father, some of them wearing BAN
dages. mute evidence of burns sus-
tanned during the fire, and all or them
stunned by the blow which befell them
only a few hours before a day which
had been set aside for merry double
birthday celebration, in token of
Branches sixth anniversary and the
fourth birthday of little Sylvia, cling
to the cat as their most cherished
possession stating that no amount of
money could deprive the household
OF the animal.
Blanche loved her, you see," the
mother said simply.
The mother can speak with reslg-
nation of a newly made grave in Adas
Israel Cemetery, where a beloved
form was laid Sunday at the very
hour when it had been expected that
the house would ring with her gay
laughter at her birthday party, but
there is a little pasteboard box, mar
red by smoke. but with it's contents
untouched, which no member of the
family can approach save through a
mist of tears, nor speak of in other
than husky accents.
1t contains the birthday cake, pitt
fully brave in it's white and pink
icing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21

the hearings, declaring that an in
quiry would show Mr.. Woods record
to be above reproach.
The committee postponed action on
the nomination of Abram F. Myers of
Iowa as a member of the Federal
Trade Commission on request of Sen
ator Walsh, Democrat. Montana.
Senator Walsh explained that he
wanted to investigate Myers activities
while he was a member of the De
partment of Justice staff in connection
with the consent decree worked oNt
for dissolution of baking mergers.
The Montana Senator IS chairman of
a. committee appointed yesterday to
inquire into this subject.
The committee approved the re-
nomination of Hywell Davies OF Cali
fornia to be a member of the Railway
Board of Mediation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
Byrd Honor Bill Advanced.

The Drewry bill proposing congress
sional medals of honor for Comdr.
Richard e. Byrd of North Pole fame
and his mechanic, Floyd Bennett,
rounded another milepost on it's jour
ney toward becoming a law with its
report to the House yesterday by the
naval committee.
This action places the bill on the
House calendar, where it must await
it's turn unless it's author, Representa-
tive Drewry, Democrat, Virginia, OBJ
tains unanimous consent for earlier
consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
PAN-STATE SOCIETY
At BRILLIANT BALL
First Annual Function of Or
ganization Attended by
Throng of 800.

Brilliant with the beautiful gowns
of the participants and enhanced by
appropriate decorations, the Pan-State
Society. representing 20 State societies
in Washington, held its first annual
ball at the Willard last night, attended
by more than 500 guests, including in
formal delegations from other State
societies whose scheduled meetings
have not vet afforded opportunity to
affiliate formally with the Pan-State
organiZa ton.
Men and women who rank high
in the social and professional life of
the Nation participated in the event,
which enabled leading representatives
Of MANY States to mingle with q com.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
TWO FILE PETITIONS.
Voluntary Bankruptcy by Local
Firms Entered of Record.

G. Karl Schuerger, trading as the
National Tire Service, 1927 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast, today filed a
petition to be adjudged bankrupt He
lists his debts at $948.33 and estimates
his assets at S679,93. He is represent
ed by Attorney Simon II. Rourke.
A volunt airy petition in bankruptcy
was also filed by James w. Norris,
trading as the Northeast Laundry, at
F12 Twelfth street northeast He
schedules his debts at 81 ,237.15, and
SAYS his assets are worth 1896 so.
Attorney q. II. Allison appears for
the bankrupt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
PARIS FACING DEFICIT.
Budget for 1927 Reveals 100000
600 Francs Lacking.

4. PARIS. December II P).-Paris
faces q. deficit of 102 900, 900 francs. it
~ shown by the budget for 1927, made
nuhlic today. The budget totals 1884
f1on 600 francs, or seven times the cost
of operating the city government be-
fore the war
The municipal council proposes to
~vipo out the deficit by increasing the
customs duties on articles entering the
city rather than increase the already
high taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
MAKES GIFT OF 100000
TO TEACHERS COLLEGE
Wade II. Cooper, Head of Cont
mental Trust Company of D. c.,
Aids Peabody Institution.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associ ated Press.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, December
21.%Wade Hampton Cooper, presi-
dent of the Continental Trust Co and
the United States Savings Bank Of
Washington. d. c., has made "a gift
of 100000 to George Peabody Col
lege for Teachers, it was announced
here yesterday. The fund is to estab-
lish a scholarship foundation to aid
Southern rural school teachers. Pea
body College draws quite a number
Of its enrolment from foreign coun-
tries and all parts of the United
States.
The gift was made to the Tonnes
see institution several months ago,
Mr.. Cooper said today, to enable coun-
try school teachers in the South to
obtain advanced education without
cost to themselves. Mr.. Cooper said
he did not care to discuss the gift.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
FOUR u. S. CAVAL RYMEN
HELD ON DRUG CHARGE
Two Others Sought at Fort Meade
in Alleged Smuggling Con-
spiracy.
By the Associated Press.

BY AsaOCIdtEU
DEADWOOD, S. Oak, December
21-Four United States cavalrymen
are under arrest at Fort Meade and
two others were sought by Federal
officers investigating operations of an
alleged narcotic clique.
The two sought are on furlough.
officers charge that narcotics have
been smuggled from the post hospital
to the soldiers at the post. A SER
geant and three privates are in the
guardhouse.
Discovery of the operations of the
alleged narcotic peddlers came when
one of the troopers became seriously
i'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
MAN HELD IN HOLD-UP.
Patrons of Lunchroom Turn AL
legged Robber Over to Police.

Colored patrons of Vernice Toison's
tables on an alleged armed robber last
night.
A man, who afterward told the 20
lice his name was John Edward La
Gree, 33 years old. of Soldiers Home.
was overpowered by the customers
when he tried to st age hold-up, they
said. They were holding him when
Capt. Burlingame and others from
the second precinct arrived.
A loaded pistol was turned over to
the police. La Gree told the police
that he was a World War veteran, had
been drinking. and was in need Of
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
Little Congress" to Meet.

The Little Congress. composed of
secretaries to members Of Congress
and other employees of the Senate and
House. will meet tonight in the caucus
room of the House Office Building at
SIS o'clock to discuss the question of
whether the railroads of the United
States should be acquired and oper-
ated as Government property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21
Hearing on Couzens' Taxes.

The United States Board Of Tax
Appeals has announced that a special
hearing will be held by one of it's
divisions sitting in Detroit January
ii on the income tax controversies
over payments Of Senator Couzens,
Republican, Michigan. in connection
with sales of Ford Motor Co stock
and payments by heirs of the estate
of the Dodgs Bros. automobile manu-
facturerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21

The obsolete wireless station at
Puerta Catilla, Honduras, is to be re.
placed by a powerful one that will
send messages to the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-21

Nearly S 900 900 worth of non-in-
toxicating drinks were sent from this
country to other parts of the world
In the past year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-12
Gun FIGHT ENDS
AUTO CHASE

A number of shots. followed by a
loud splash, featured the sensational
arrest on the Speedway yesterday OF
three negroes. who were afterward
charged by police Of the Fourth
precinct with the theft OF an auto.
mobile.
According to the police, the three
We're driving through the Speedway
at high rate OF speed. during the
early morning hours. when Motor
cycle Policeman G. III. Bradley
ordered them to halt,
He was answered by four shots
from the car, he AYERS, as 1t picked
up speed. Bradley gave chase, but
Policeman ID. A. Curley, who was
standing at the Highway Bridge,
saw them before Bradley could
catch up and held up his hand.
All three then jumped from the
car and ran down the enhancement
George Wells, % years old, plung-
ing into the water. He swan out,
however, when Curley raised his
pistol and threatened TO shoot.
The others, who gave their names
as Richard Johnson, "a, 1873 Reeves
Ct. N. w: and Henry Wade, SO, 32S
r ST. N. W., were captured by
Bradley. They are said to have adj
mitted stealing the oar in which
they were riding and are held at
the Fourth precinct station house
on a charge Of joy riding.
No charges Of carrying or using
concealed weapons have been placed
against them, despite the alleged
Shots
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-12
GIRL IS HELD IN
CHECK CASES

Young and pretty, Miss Opal
Beatrice Merrett. % years old. of
1881 8 ST. n. W., is in the house
Of detention today. said by the
police to be the victim of pen
chant for fine clothes and luxurious
surroundings.
The young woman was arrested
yesterday by Detectives John Fow-
Ter and John Flaherty, who went
to her apartment and found her
In bed.
They. had a warrant for her.
they told her, charging false pre-
lenses, and intimated that several
other similar charges would be
placed against her.
Without word. she arose ana
dressed, then accompanied the detec-
tives to headquarters, where she
was booked, and sent 70 the House
Of Detention
The police claim that she ad-
United having passed a number or
worthless checks on local merchants
in order to obtain clothing and fur
niture, despite the fact that she
claims to be employed at q good
salary IN one of the Government
departments.
Miss Merrett came here three
years ago from Los Angeles. Calf.
and has been a resident of the
apartment house for some months.
Al number OF warrants Cor her
arrest were issued some months
ago. the police claim. She viii be
arraigned In Police Court tomorrow
morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-12
COMMUNITY cENTERs
WILL STAGE PAGEANT

War and Peace pageant, will
be given by the community center
department OF the SO colored schools
OF Washington at the Armstrong
Technical High School auditorium.
April 80, at o'clock.
Nathaniel Guy and Mrs. Marie
Forest viii conduct the entertain.
ment. .
The entire financial proceeds viii
be used to develop the music ex.
tension classes which were inau.
gurated for school children by the
community centers last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-12
TREASURY LOCAL WILL
MEET AND DANCE

Treasury Local, No. 262, Federal
Employees Union, win hold its regu-
lar April meeting tonight in the
Interior Department auditorium.
Former Representative Charles I.
Stengie OF New York VIII address
the meeting In favor Of retirement
legislation, and a dafce win follow
the business meeting
Treasury Local, No. 262. win give
it, second dance OF the week next
Friday evening in the Franklin
Square Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-12
GREEK REPUBLICS FIRST
PRESIDENT IN OFFICE

ATHENS, April 12.--Premier Pan
galos entered today upon four.year
term az president Of Greece. He is
the first president of the republic.
Pangaios will continue as premier
until the parliamentary elections,
scheduled for the near future.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-12
CITIZENS TO DISCUSS
MATTERS or IMPORTANCE

Matters of civic Importance will
be discussed tonight at o'clock
in the Ludlow School. Sixth and q
Streets Northeast, by the Northeast
Washington Citizens Association
The Piney Branch Citizens AS
ISOLATION will meet tonight at
o'clock in the Hamline M. f..
Church, sixteenth and Allison
Streets Northwest
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
RASPBERRY FRAPPE

Dissolve contents of one and one
half packages Of raspberry gelatine
In one and one-half pints of boiling
water. Stir well and let chill. Pour
one can raspberries in dish, pour
two-thirds Of the gelatine over rasp-
berries, whip the other third and
cover over the gelatine. Whip one
half pint of cream and place on top.
Decorate with maraschino cherries.
Serves eight persons.
Ruth Fitzwater, 1858 w. Wilcox
St., Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
MOCK OYSTERS

Boil medium sized caulidower In
slightly sailed water until tender.
Beat an egg very light, add one
fourth cup Of cracker crumbs and
the well-drained caulihower which
has been cut into small pieces dis
carding tough parts and beat the
whole into a smooth paste. Drop by
spoonfuls on boat creased griddle.
Let brown on one side. then turn
and brown on the other. If too thin
to drop well, add more cracker
crumbs.
Addie I. Lipes, Middletown, Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
KNICKERBOCKER SALAD

Six grape fruits, one can sliced
pineapple, two pimentos. twelve
firm apples, lettuce, twelve oranges,
one bunch celery, one ounce gela-
tine. Cut fruit and celery into
cubes. Add gelatine, which has been
soaked in cold water until soft and
then dissolved IN one cup Of boiling
water. When mixture has set, place
on lettuce leaves and serve very cold.
Serves twenty-six persons.
Mrs. James Hobbs, 1921 w. WAL
nut ST., indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
JEWISH MEAT LOAF

One pound shoulder steak well
ground, two large onions grated, two
eggs, salt, red pepper and a little
sliced garlic to taste (slice garlic
very thin, two tablespoons Of salty
cracker crumbs. Mix thoroughly.
form into loaf. roll lightly in cracker
crumbs and bake until brown and
crisp in a creased loaf pan.
Mrs. Bertha Cohen, 1902 s. Me-
ridian ST., Apt. 81, city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09

NOTE-The Times will pay 81 for
each recipe submitted by a reader
and printed in this column. One rec
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when twenty are given. Address
Recipe Editor of The Times. Checks
will be mailed to winners.
Write only one recipe, name, adj
dress and date on each sheet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
HAM CROQUETTEs

Two cups finely chopped boiled
ham, two cups mashed potatoes,
three egg yolks, two tablespoons
butter, two tablespoons cream. Add
ham to mashed potatoes. Then add
cream, butter and three-fourths Of
"a beaten egg yolks. Mix well.
Mold the ham into pyramid shapes,
roll in the beaten egg that remains
and then in cracker crumbs. Fry in
deep fat.
Mrs. l.. V. Drane, 1859 w. Twen-
tiy-Fifth ST., Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
SURPRISE MUFFTNS

One-half cup cornmeal, one CUP
hour, three teaspoons baking pow
der, one-half teaspoon salt, one Ia
blespoon shortening and liquid con-
slsting Of one well-beaten egg with
about seven-eights cup Of milk.
RMS will make a soft batter. SIT
together the cornmeal, baking pow
aer' Hour and salt. Rub In shorten
Ing and liquid. Fill creased muffin
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
FRENCH POTATO PuFFs

Bake six good sized potatoes (all
same size). When done, cut in halves
core and mash. Add one-half cup
of melted cheese, one-fourth cup
melted butter and one-half cup of
cream. Beat until creamy. then add
one-half cup diced pimentos and one
diced mango. Beat all together we'll
and put back in potato shells. Bake
twenty-five minutes in moderate
oven.
Mrs. Mary Underwood, 5507 Green
field Ave-, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
TIMES MARKET BASKET

canned fruit. One cup boiling water,
one cup fruit juices. Dissolve
strawberry gelatine in boiling water.
Add fruit juices, chill. When 1t
begins to thicken add fruit cut into
pieces. Peaches. pears and prunes
make a good combination. Mold
and chill. Serves six.
Miss Juanita Helms, 31S S. Taft
st. Indianapolis.
Turn to Page 2D
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
STAFETO

Cut two pounds Of fat veal into
small pieces and place in stewer
with two dozen very small onions
peeled and cut half way through, but
left whole, two tablespoons Of whole
mixed spices sewed in cloth sack
and one-half cup vinegar. two quarts
of water. Salt and pepper. Cook
one and one-half hours. Keep stewer
we'll covered.
Mrs. John Lazaro, 1888 w.
Twenty-Third ST., indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09

cloves, one teaspoon nutmeg. two
thirds cup Of milk and butter size
Of an egg. Boil for five minutes;
then allow to cool; beat until creamy
and pour in q buttered platter.
Miss Carolyn Zimmerman, 2212
Hazel ST., mdi, napolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09

tins one-quarter full. then put in
each one a teaspoon Of strawberry
jam. Cover with batter and put in
hot over for twenty minutes.
Miss Teresa Noel, 2421 Broolzside
Ave-, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09

spoon salt. one-fourth teaspoon pep
per, one-fourth teaspoon ground
cloves. Add one egg and beat all
together. Fry in hot grease in small
cakes. Serve while hot.
Mrs. Edith Huckleberry, 1920 w.
Michigan ST., Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
LIVER PATrIES

Grind together one pound OF liver
and three large onions. Add two
tablespoons flour, one-fourth tea
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
SPICED FUDGE

Mix together two cups granulated
sugar, two teaspoons cocoa, one tea
spoon cinnamon, one teaspoon
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-09
WINTER COMPOTE

One package strawberry gelatine.
one and one-half cups stewed or.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-30
Idaho Grange Asks that
DIR. Work Resign Place
as Interior Secretary

POCATELLO, Ida, May 20. - A
resolution asking for the reSigna-
tiOn of Hubert work, secretary of
the interior ''fOr he is continually
breaking his word and has de-
voted 4, greater part OF his add
ministratiOn towards deDriving
destitute farmers of water for
their growing crOp~,' was passed
at meeting of the POrtnuf
Grange held Saturday evening.
'"The action OF the grange"
said Fl. C. Harris, master, s'was
the result of the direct appeal OF
Nebraska farmers who Informed
us of the dire need for water for
irrigation caused by the action of
Secretary work shutting off the
headGates on western Nebraska
government irrigatiOn.''
Harris continued that "the un-
reasonable attitude of the secre-
tary in relation to farmers living
in the Boise project is stiIl re-
membered here and we feel that
some action should be taken.