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Evening star., 1926-04-11
ANNUAL BANQUET HELD
BY "LlTTLE CONGRESS-
Secretaries of Senate and House
Members Entertained With
Speeches and Dances

Representative Busby Of Mississippi
headed the list of speakers at the
seventh annual banquet of the Little
Congress-" composed of secretaries Of
the members of the Senate and
House., at the Arlington Hotel, last
night.
Other speakers We're Robert +
Davis Of Tennessee, the speaker Of
the Little Congress-, Kenneth
Momney of Montana, and Judge
Barker of Illinois. Milton l.. William
OF Arkansas. was toastmaster.
Music was furnished by the Arm
Band Orchestra, and others on the
entertainment program were the
Shaffner sisters, Helen Dulin, Esther
Cloyd and Mildred Frederick. dancers.
The committee in charge Of the
banquet was composed of William r..
Murry. chairman; Howard +. Sedg-
wick. wee chairman John NJ. Robin
son, jr., Marx Lewis, Robert Young,
Guy Mooney, +. J. Waterield and
David Lynn, 5th.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
SALVATI0N ARMY HOLDS
MEETING TO AID DRIVE
Has Program at Point Where Or
ganiza tion First Met in Wash
ington 40 Years Ago.

A public meeting, during which
prayers were offered for the success
Of the 100000 appeal. was held yes
terday by the Salvation Army at
Seventh and Pennsylvania avenue, one
OF the open air meeting places of the
army. An elaborate program was
presented.
Staff Capt. Ernest r. Holz, divisional
commander, conducted the meeting
and Dad James Murphy, rs. Oldest
SalvatiOnist in the United States, led
the singing. Members of the organi-
Zation offered testimonials. Tambou-
rines used by lassies of the army were
also part of the program.
Forty years ago the army held its
first meeting in Washington and it
took PLACE on that corner. Brig. Will
liam II. Barrett, divisional com
mander, and other officers of the army,
made brief talks.
The appeal to date has brought in
s23,O6425.
Brig. Barrett announced last night
that the Washington base ball club
will present eight official American
League base balls to the army, signed
by Walter Johnson. This Summer
these balls will be given to the best
behaved boys at the army's fresh air
camp at Patuxent, Md Presentation
OF the balls will be made at IL am.
tomorrow at the ball park.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
MRS. C. K. MCNEIL DIES.
Candy Company Executive Victim
of Heart Disease.

Mrs. Carrie Kraft Mcneil. associ-
aled with the Ellie Sheetz candy
stores 26 years, died OF heart dis
ease at her home, 214 North Liberty
street, Baltimore. yesterday. She
was about As years old.
Mrs. Mcneil had direct control of
26 Sheetz stores in the East
Funeral services will be conducted
Tuesday morning. after which the
body will be brought to the residence
of Mr.. Sheetz, 500 Twelfth street,
here. where services also will be held
in the afternoon. Interment will be
in Rock Creek Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband,
William Mcneil; her mother, Mrs.
Mary Kraft; q sister. Mrs. Sadie
Keys, and two brothers, Edward and
William Kraft.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
FAGA FUNDS SHORT,
SERGEANT INSISTS
Declares Lieutenant Prom
ised to Make Up Deficiency
| With Race Winnings.
Albert O. Woodrow, quartermaster

Albert O. Woodrow, quartermastei
sergeant of the marine post at An
napolis, yesterday was forced to take
the witness stand against personal
friend, Lieut.. William II. F'aga, Worlo
War hero. who is before general
court martial at the navy yard here
and tell of apparent shortages he dis
covered in Faga's accounts just before
the latter disappeared from the post
on absence without leave.
Sergt. Woodrow told of Faga' s
failure to turn over money he is said
TO have received from cash sales OF
clothing and food which were under
his keeping.
WOodrOw'S testimony was the most
important yet adduced in the trial of
Faga. who faces a possible maximum
penalty of 50 years imprisonment, If
he should be found guilty of all
charges made. which include en-
bezzlement, theft, desertion, neglect
of duty. conduct unbecoming an Of
ficer and a gentleman and conduct
prejudicial TO the service.
Sergt. Woodrow testified that he
took over his duties as quartermaster
sergeant of the marine post Septem-
ber 10 and Immediately began an in
Ventory. He said he found there was
q discrepancy of $3.50 between the to-
tai amount of sales and the amount
OF money which he could account for.
Says Faga Was Worried.
Lieut.. Faga plainly showed by his
spirit that he was worried about the
situation" Woodrow testified. 'and l
told him not to be discouraged, that
If he would stay on a few months
longer, / could straighten out MS EN-.
tire account SatiSfaCtOrilE.'
Faga, the witness said, promised to
produce funds to cover tie sales rec
ords, but never did.
"On October %, Lieut. Faga re-
turned from a period of leave and
said he had won $500 on horse races
and would be able to straighten out
the account the next day." Woodrow
continued. He went on leave over
the week end. however, and did not
come back"
Woodrow said he had opened the
quartermasters safe at the post and
had found in it neither any money.
which he supposed Faga had in keep
ing there. nor any memoranda show
ing that it had been withdrawn.
Seeks to Defend Smith.
Attempts by the prosecution. which
IS being conducted by Capt. T. T. Tay-
lor, judge advocate, and Lieut.. A. w
l.. Gordon, assistant, to get into the
record statements showing why Sergt
Smith was replaced at the Marine
post by Sergt. Woodrow, were blocked
by the court.
Il want to show" declared Gordon,
that there was something wrong be-
tween the accused and Sergt. Smith.
The defense has tried to put the
blame for these irregularities, on the
shoulders of Sergt. Smith, They
have tried to show that that is why
Smith was relieved as quartermaster
sergeant. Sergt. Woodrow can tes-
tify that that was not So
The court, however. cverruled the
assistant judge advocate on TIE
ground, apparently. that the question
called for an opinion by the witness.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
ALBANIAsS BOYISH PRESIDENT
HAS HANKERING FOR THRONE
Ahmet Zogu Wants Title
as Well as Power
of King.
| n f o r m e d by Powers
Time Is Not Yet Ripe
for Crown.
BY HIRAM KELLY MODERWELL

Correspondence Of The Star and the Chicago
| Daily News.
TIRANA, Albania, March 19.--
"Ahmet Zogu is going to proclaim
| himself king"
] Nobody was particularly surprised
when the report spread through Du
razzo, and then, like wildfire through
all Albania, that the 30-year-old noun
taineer, the wealthy, mysterious re
cluse of Tirana, contemplated joining
| the ranks of royalty. Ahmet has the
| country SO completely in the hollow
of his hand that about the only re
naming thing that he can do for
himself is to put crown on his head
Under Ahmet's rule Tirana talks
| only when it is sure no third person is
listening. But when it talks it is al
ways entertaining.
Approached the Powers.
Ahmet, 1t says, approached the pow.
ers about the king idea, and they re-
piled: Not just yet, young man.
There is still plenty of time for that. "
But Ahmet cannot get the idea out
of his head. Recently he designed for
himself a new uniform. 1t is of white
broadcloth, with red braid, long white
boots and a white cap with a straight
Ahmet has long been engaged to the
daughter of a hey down Elbassan way,
There are no roads between ElbasSan
to Tirana, only mule tracks. SO her
father. at his own expense, began the
construction of road, so that the
young lady might travel all the way to
her husbands house on her own per-
sonal boulevard.
Chance for Heiress.
The wedding had been set for Jan.
uary "a, the anniversary of the AL
banian republic. But it didn't come
off. Why? Because Ahmet began
looking for real princess of the
blood. An American girl who is an
heiress on a really large scale might
also have a chance.
Ahmet, whose title is President of
the republic of Albania, is relatively
the highest paid ruler in the world.
When he seized power he appropriated
to himself a salary of 1000 napoleons
a month, which works out at about
$4,000 a year. Yet Albania has but
zoe. 900 inhabitants and is the poorest
country in Europe.
Ahmet lives in a two-story eight
room. white house, so feet from his
equally small executive building.
Ihey nave wall around Inem ana
are guarded by soldiers in magnificent
red uniforms with black braid. Ahmet
never emerges from this inclosure eX-
cept for rare and furtive motor trip
in a closed automobile. Two years
ago a political enemy tried to assas-
sinate him while he was entering
Parliament. Two bullets entered his
flesh and he still bears the scars. He
has shed a good deal of blood on his
way to power, and in this country of
personal yendettas he knows his life
would not be safe if he appeared
abroad. Recently he had his chauf-
feur arrested for completely in a. plot
against his life.
Ahmet Quiet Lad.
Ahmet's almost unlimited power
rests partly on his personality. In ap-
pearance he is no ferocious tyrant, but
Evening star., 1926-04-11
ONE OF TEN PLEADS
GUILTY TO JURY FIXING
Seven Deny Charge in Ohio, Two
Excused Temporarily
by Court.
By the Associated Press.

CLEVELAND. April 10. - James
Donovan, Mansfield politician was the
only one Of 10 defendants indicted by
the Federal grand jury recently on
charges Of Jury fixing" in the two
trials of Josiah Kirby. former presi.
dent of the Cleveland Discount Co..
to plead guilty when arraigned today.
Seven entered pleas of not guilty,
while Kirby. and William r. Irwin,
Akron attorney, We're excused from
appearing. Kirby is in California
Strengthening his business before be-
ginning seven and one half year
sentence at Atlanta penitentiary for
using the mails to defraud
= Kirby is to return here June ID to
plead to this and two other indict-
ments. Irwin was excused because
of illness, and will be arraigned later.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
RUNNER WINS DEATH RACE
Lloyd Hahn Reaches Mothers Bed
side After Long Journey.

FALLS CITY. Nebr., April 10 R).-
Lloyd Hahn, famous American run
ner, this morning won his greatest
and most exciting race-a race with
death to the bedside of his mother
here.
Hahn arrived home at $3.50 am.
and. with his presence, his mother
rallied. Physicians said this morn
ing she was much improved, but said
another heart attack may prove fatal
The famous Olympic runner, who
had been touring the Antipodes, first
received word of his mothers serious
illness while at Honolulu. He started
home at once.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
ANNUAL DINNER PLANNED
I.BY SOCIETY OF NATIVES
Anniversary of Laying of District
Corner Stone to Be Observed
Ia at Mayflower Hotel.

The Society of Natives will hold
their annual dinner Thursday at the
NaSflower Hotel, in celebration of the
13bth anniversary of the laying of the
corner stone of the District of Colum-
l,f1. The dinner is held annually on
the anniversary of this event and the
program for the forthcoming occasion
is sregarded as one of the most at
tlhctive ever arranged for banquet
of the society.
The entertainment features will be
provided by George OConnor and
Matt Horn; Miss Mary Apple. con-
tlalto: Miss Meta Craig, soprano;
Earl Carbauh. baritone, accompanied
by Mrs. Carbauh and Ross Farrar.
r.Nore than 300 members of the
society will attend the banquet, which
viii be followed by dancing from 8 to
IL o'clock, with music furnished by
the YMRA Orchestra.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
PALESTINE APPEAL
WORKERS TO MEET
"FIying Squadron" Later
viii Campaign in Many
District Clubs.

Workers for the $50,0O0 United
Palestine Appeal will get together foI
the first time Wednesday evening at
the Jewish Community Center to hear
plans for the campaign to be held
here by the allied Zionist organiza
tions April 25 to May 5.
Isidore Hershfield. chairman Of the
drive, announced the personnel of the
flying squadron" which will solicit
the larger pledges and deliver many
Of the campaign talks. They are
Jacob Hickman, DR.. M. A. Halfgott,
Evening star., 1926-04-11
HUGE BUILDING PLANNED

CHICAGO, April 10 R).-A half
block in the, Chicago loop. between
Clark, Adams and Quincy streets, has
been sold by the estate of Levi q.
Letter. it was announced tonight.
The consideration was reported as
$4,000, 900.
The purchasers. the bond house Of
P. w. Chapman G. Co. and Ernest
Jackson, a broker. plan erection on
the site of a 41-story building. 4S4
feet tall. 1t will be taller than any
building in Chicago, except the Nor
rison Hotel, close by, which is 500
feet high.
Evening star., 1926-04-11

near AmmandaIe ,
Md.
About 200 mem
bers of the club,
their wives and
guests, have al
ready planned to
attend the party,
which will start at
9 pm. in order to
give ample time
to those who at.
tend the opening
ball game to get to
the Chateau.
Two orchestras
and a number of
local acts have
been engaged to
e n t e r t in the
=.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
Kenyon Receives Lawyers Club.

Col. J Miller Kenyon rendered
reception yesterday afternoon to MEM
bers of the Lawyers Club, of which
he was recently elected president, at
his residence, 1921 N street. ,Promi-
nent members of the District bar and
bench were among the guests re-
ceived by Col Kenyon, who was a law
partner of the late Henry B. .F. Mac~s
fariand, former Commissioner.
Evening star., 1926-04-11
Spring FR0LIC' TUESDAY
BY COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
Annual Party at Chateau LIE
Paradis, Near Ammandale, to
Begin at O'Clock.

Preparations have been completed
for the annual Spring frolic" of tbe
Cosmopolitan Club which takes place
Tuesday at the Chateau I.e parndiS
Evening star., 1926-04-11
The Pupils Version.

From the Open Road.
Sophomore-Teache are worse
than immigration officers nowadays
Alumnus-How Come?
"They's swiped the slogan: They
shall not pass
Evening star., 1926-04-11

and helping at campaign headquarters.
which are located in the Jewish Com
munity Center,
Evening star., 1926-04-11

transportation arrangements have
been made. Fred j. Rice is the gen.
eral chairman in charge, and George
Wyne is in charge of the refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-02
PRINCE BORN AND DIES
ON LINER IN ATLANTIC
American Mother and italian
Father Lose Race With Stork
In Midocean.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK. August "A little
prince, heir to one of the oldest titles
in Italy. was born and died aboard
the liner Carmania during her voyage
from Southampton, England, which
ended here yesterday.
The Prince and Princess Guido
Pignatelh de Montecalyo were coming
to America that their child might be
born in his mothers native country.
The stork outsped the ocean liner,
however, and the princess gave birth
to boy last Monday. The baby died
Wednesday.
The princess was formerly Miss
Constance Grenelle Wilcox of New
York and Madison. Conn. She mar
ried Prince de Montecalvo last August.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-02
ADAM A. WESCHLER SON. Auctloneers,
Trustees Sale Of Valuable s.
Story and Basement Brick
Dwelling, No. 257 N St. NV.

BY virtue of q certain deed Of trust. dated
November 10 1925, and recorded November
"a. 1928. among, the land records Of Of. the he
District Of Columbia. and at the request OF
the party secured thereby. the undersigned
trustees will offer for sale b.. public auction
in front Of the premises, on MONDAY TIE
NINTH DAY of AUGUST, 1925, AT FIVE
and premises, situate in the District of Co
iunbia TO wit: The south 100 feet by the
full width thereof. Of lot loo in Henry
Hinges subdivision Of original lot 40 in
square 654 as per plat recorded In the ONCE
of the surveyor for the District OF Columbia
in Iiher 20. at folio 90, improved az ahoye
Terms Of sale: The above property viii be
sold subject to prior deed Of trust Tor
Sl25oo overdue balance 9, 1,,s,c sa a.sr a
time Of sale. All conyeyancing, recording,
purchaser Terms Of sale to be complied
with within thirty days from day Of sale,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right TO
resell the property ct the risk and cost Of
the defaulting purchaser, after ave days
advertisement Of such resale In some news
paper publtshad Ia the city OF Washington.
NE WILLIAM u. ANpRUss.
JOSEPH ". 0'AAHE,
fV2o-d&da ofSn Trustees.
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THos. J. OWEN & son. XUcTToNEERs.
Trustees Sale of Valuable
Three-Story Brick Apart
ment House, Known as
l410 Girard Street North

BY virtue of certain deed of trust, duly
recorded In Liber No. 5000, folio 220 et
SEQ of the land records of the District Of
Columbia, and at the request of the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees
will sell at public auction, ~ front Of the
of AUGUST, AID. 1929, AT FOUR THIRTY
O'CLOCK p M, the following described land
and premises. situate in the District OF
Columbia. and designated as and being parts
of lots and in block Al in the sub
division known ae north grounds OF
Columbian University as per plat recorded
the records of the Office Of the surveyor OF
the District of Columbia. described as fol.
lows. Beginning for the Same at point 81
Of said lot and running thenee east along
thence south LAP feet to the north line Of
an alley condemned by proceedings in Dis
trictS Court case No. 6H0 in the Supreme
Court of the District Of Columbia: thence
west along said north line of said alley 81
feet 8 inches, and thence north 142 feet to
the place of beginning.
Terms: Sold subject 70 prior deed OF
trust for $4,000, 90, further particulars of
which will be announced at time OF sale
the purchase price above said trust to be
paid in cash. deposit OF 81 500 90 re-
quired. Conveyancing recording and revenue
complied with within thirty days, otherwise
deposit forfeited and the property may be
advertised and resold ct the discretion Of
~ 11ss Jesse Il, HEDGES.
a,-af 4 a. ecu TS.,,Iaaeana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-02
FUTURE DAYS.
THoS. j. OWEN & SON. AUcTIoNEERs.
Trustees Sale Of Valuable s.
Story Brick Apartment House,
Containing IL Apartments,
Known as Premises SAG New
ton PL NV.

BY virtue of certain deed of trust. dated
July Sth, 1925. being instrument No. la,
recorded July 9Th, 1925, among the land
records Of the District of Columbia. and at
the request Of the party, secured thereby. the
ton IL front Of the premises on On WE9 pE
AID. 1926, AT THREE M. the following
described land and premises. situate In the
District of Columbia. and designated as and
being part of lot is in s. J. Gass' subdivi-
sion of part OF mt. Pleasant and Pleasant
Plains" Jas per plat recorded in the Office of
the surveyor for the District of Columbia in
Liber Levy. Court 2, at folio SO, and de-
scrfbed as follows: Beginning at the north
east corner of said lot Is and running thence
west along the south line of Newton place
406 feet: thence south along the east line
Of public alley as per plat recorded in, said
surveyors Office In Liber 54 at folio IS ga
feet thence east parallel TO Newton place
400 feet and thence north 81 feet to the
place of beginning.
Terms: Sold subject to prior deed of
trust for $50 900 co. further particulars of
which viii be announced at time of sale: the
purchase price above said trust to be paid
In cash deposit of 81 10000 required
Convey ancing. recording and revenue stampe
at purchasers cost. Terms to be complied
with within thirty days. otherwise deposit
forfeited and the property may be advertised
and resold at the discretion of the trustees
CHARLES K MALLORY
CHARLES o. KERR.
jy29-d&ds.exSu Trustees.
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RAYMOND n. EVANS,
PHILIP KERNER.
ty2e, 3I-au2.46,7 Trustees
THos. J. OWEN { son. AucTIoNEERs

TRUSTEES. SALE OF yALTABLLE BRICK
RESIDENCE, NO. 391 FLORIDA AVE
NUE. NORTHWEST
By virtue Of a certain decd Of trust, dated
May 3. 1925, being instrument No. 1b2, re-
corded May 8. 1929. among the land records
of the District of Columbia. and at the re-
quest OF. the party secured thereby, the I'M
dersigned trustees will sell al public aug
t9n, in trent Ct the premlsseess on FR1 Iosa
AT FOUR Pm, the following rdescribed, land and
lumhla. and DESIGNATED az and being lot 2S
"Ie Droit Park" as per plat recorded IN the
office of the Surveyor for the DISTRICT Of CO,
. now known for assessment and taxation
Terms: Sold old subject to first deed deed Of Q;
trust for about So 900 GO 90 and third deed
ticulRrs of which will be announced at time
of sale: the purchase price above said trusts
to be paid in cash. A deposit OF 5000 90
required. Conveyancing. recording, etc.. at
purchasers cost Terms 10 be complied
with within thirty days otherwise deposit
forfeited and the property may be adver-
tised and resold AZ the discretion of the
trustees. 1,rr,s
J. Fl. GORDON.
iy27 .2e 31-au2.4.6 Trustees.
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KING AND PEASANTS
HONOR ST. FRANCIS
italian Throngs Journey to
Assist to Celebrate Tooth
Anniversary of Death. !
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press. +1H
ASSIST, Italy, August From
King to the lowliest peasant. all Italy
Joined yesterday in ceremonies mark
ing the opening Of the observance of
the tooth anniversary Of the death Of
St. Francis of Assist. go
King Victor Emmanuel was the
central figure in the Tuscan celebra-
ton at the famous Monastery of
Verna, where st. Francis lived. He
was accompanied by Cardinal Mis-
trangelo, archbishop of Florence. and
Prof. Fedele, Fascist minister OF
public instruction 49,
The cardinal expressed qualification
over what the Italian government had
done to restore the Franciscan
churches and monuments in Assist 20
their original beauty and in building
road leading to the monastery in
Verna, among other things. go.
Many Pilgrims Present. e
The celebration assumed it's most
imposing character here. Before the
tomb of the saint all bishops of
Umbria gathered around Mgr. Luddi,
bishop of Assist, while the faithful
poured in from all parts of the world.
Some came by train. others by auto.
pilgrims, Journeyed on foot, carrying
offerings and holy images.
Large numbers of worshipers are
sleeping in the arcade around the
church square built about seven CEN
turtles ago to shelter Pilgrims.
Despite rain, the city presented q
gala appearance, decorated with flow
ers, flags and tapestries. Tonight the
brilliantly illuminated slopes Of the
hill on which Assist stands appeared
in the distance as if ablaze.
The climax of the ceremonies con
sisted of a pontifical mass in the his.
torical cathedral where St Francis of
Assist was baptized. This was followed
by a procession which, crossing the
city, went to the tomb of the saint.
as bells pealed, cannon doomed and
bands played.
ST. Francis of Assist was essential.
~ a preacher of the brotherhood of
born in 1852, the son Of a, merchant
in Assist. and his conversion cans
after a severe illness. Then he freed
himself of his possessions, and, with
q group Of followers. devoted himself
to serving his fellow men. Later in
life there came to him the vision of
Christ, and he wrote his great hymn
to the sun when blindness had over
taken him.
After ST. Francis death, in 1925,
one Of his followers used his influence
to bring about the building Of the
magnificent church and monastery Of
St. Francis of Assist.
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THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUCTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO.
STORY BRICK DWELLING KNOWN As
PREMISES 1898 9th STREET NORTH

BY virtue of certain deed Of. trust duly
recorded, in Liher No. 5370 folio 462, et
Columbia. and at the request of the party
secured thereby the Undersigned trustees
premises, on FRIDAY THE SIXTH DAY OF
AUGUST, AID. 1926. AT F0UR.TH1RTY
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises situate in the District of Co,
lunlbia and DESIGNATED as and being 10y 11U
square 444. as per plat Recorded in Liber 10.
folio "a, of the records of the office OF the
Surveyor for the District OF Columbia.
Terms: Sold subject to a prior deed OF
trust for $500 90 ard q second for about
50 900. 90. further particulars Of which viii
price above said trusts to be paid in cash
deposit Of $4,000 required. Convey
ancing, recording and revenue stamps at pur-
chaaar'a cost Terms IN be complied with
within thirty days. otherwise deposit for;
faited and the property may be advertised
and resold at the discretion of the trustees.
ROBERT L. EVANS.
FRITZ w. ALEXANDER.
iy27 % 81 au246 Trustees