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Evening star., 1926-12-12
MARINE MUSICIAN
ENDS LONG CAREER
Robert S. Mackinnon Given
Corps Tribute After 80
Years Service.

After So years, months and days
of excellent service, Principal Mu-
sician Robert S. Mackinnon, U. S.
NJ. c., 1414 Potomac avenue south
east, laid aside his clarinet and viola
Friday when the Marine Band hon
cred him with retirement ceremonies
at Marine Barracks.
IN continuous service since OK ober
/, 1896, MIR. Mackinnon has 4. :N?ord
of perfect attendance and was retired
with character excellent. During his
service with the Marine Band he was
awarded a good conduct medal and
six good conduct medal bars. He was
promoted to principal musician on
November %, this year.
Among the distinctions claimed by
the retiring musician is the fact that
he attended St. Johnsbury Academy,
st. Johnsbury, VT, at the same time
that President Coolidge was a student
there.
He was born at ST. Johnsbury, De-
cember 21, 1873. His parents were
the late Robert and Mary E. Mackin-
non. After graduating from St.
Johnsbury Academy, he studied music
in Boston under Eustace Strasser. He
came to Washington in 1896 and en-
listed as second class musician in the
u. S. Marine Corps.
During his service career, Mr. Mac
kinnon has travelled throughout the
United States, having served with the
Rowing Marines in 1920 during a tour
of the country.
In 1907 he married Miss Addie
Pascal Foble, daughter of the late
j. James Foble, past high priest of
the Masonic Lodge of Maryland, of
Cambridge, Md.
II am sorry to leave the boys, but
I am not sorry to retire." the vet
Evening star., 1926-12-12
NEED MORE FUNDS
FOR SETTLEMENT
Neighborhood House Seeks
Generous Donations to
$4,000 Fund.

Members Of the board of trustees
of Neighborhood House settlement.
headquarters 470 N street southwest
who began an appeal the first of last
week to increase the house budget to
| $25, 900 to pay current expenses dur
ing the coming year, yesterday en-
i phasized that many more contribu-
, tions are still necessary to bring the
sum up to that amount.
The settlement finance committee
conducted a sale of various articles
suitable for Christmas presents in the
| TRANSPORTATION Building, 829 Seven
teenth street, during the past Week.
from which about 5000 was made, 1t
| is reported.
In view of the fact, however. that
onlv about $4,000 had been received
prior to the issuance of the appeals
there is still great deal more money
needed. It is pointed out. Various
personal appeals were made to
individuals during the week by
members of the board of trustees.
some of these have been heard from
while many others had not up to last
night. Hope was expressed, now
ever. that more contributions VIII De
received in the near future.
count of the contributions re-
ceived during the week is to be made
at the next meeting OF members OF
the board Of trustees. Until then the
exac4 amount received to date Will
not be known, it is stated. with no
estimate having been obtainable up
to last night. =.
Mrs. Wilbur ]. Carr, presiosnt VI
the board Of trustees; Mrs. Cnaries
DENNY. vice chairman Of the finance
committee and member OF tne
board, and Mrs. ]. P. s. Neligh, neao
resident of the settlement, were
| among those who yesterday told OF OF
the need of raising more money 10
carry on the work OF the mouse our,
ing the coming year. 1t was poin.eu .,s
out by them that the friends OF tne
| settlement have been generous IN tne
past and that all aid given oy tnenl
has been greatly appreciated.
The giyers of large sums are 10 pe
| .,ossed as follows: Those giving
e. ooo as patrons: $500, sustaining
,,,ennhers. and 500, associate mem
hers of Neighborhood House.
Ne;rhborhood House has for more
than 25 years provided educational
amusement and various other 1acih'
ties Of a practical nature for the
1 nao,,e of Southwest Washington.
Last year it had a total of 2.221 regis
tered on its rolls for various activi-
ties. Mrs. Neigh said. That number
included those participating In the
bows clubs, girls club and various
other social activities. In addition
an average of 3s was scored in the
daily attendance to the kindergarten
department, while 45 children were
admitted to the day nursery.
Evening star., 1926-12-12
TRIANGLE HEARINGS
TO OPEN WEDNESDAY
House Public Buildings Committee
to Take Up $25, 100000
Purchase.

Hearings on the bill to authorize
acquisition Of all the land in the
triangle south of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. to the Mall. at cost not to
exceed s25,000,0o0, are to start Wed
nesday before the House committee
on public buildings and grounds.
This legislation is fathered in the
House by Representative Charles L.
Underhill of Massachusetts,, who has
had a similar measure pending for
four years. It has the hearty sup
port Of the House committee, which
is expected to report the measure
without any dissenting voice.
Secretary Mellon, who really put
through the project of acquiring all
the privately owned land in this area
at one time, has been invited as a
witness on Wednesday by Chairman
Elliott.
II this measure can be rushed
through both House and Senate in
time, part at least Of the $25, ,000, 900
fund will be provided in the urgent
deficiency appropriation bill, on which
hearings soon will be started before
the House appropriations committee.
Chairman Madden of the committee
said yesterday that this land should
have been acquired years ago and that
It Is the businesslike and right thing
for the Government now to purchase
all the privately owned land.
Evening star., 1926-12-12

eran musician stated. He and Mrs.
Mackinnon will continue to reside IN
Washington.
Col. F. L. Bradman, commander OF
the Marine Band. and Sergt. Maj.
H. D. Pryor paid tribute to the retir-
ing musician during the retirement
ceremonies. Both complimented him
upon his splendid record.
Mr.. Mackinnon Is a member Of Leb-
anon Lodge, No. Z, of Masons and re-
tains his membership at st. Johns.
bury Congregational Church.
Evening star., 1926-12-12
MERCHANTS NOT FORCED
TO SELL DISPLAY GOODS
Articles in Berlin Windows Held
Immune From Sale If Removal
Spoils Exhibit.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, December II. - Retail
merchants in Berlin do not have to
sell what they advertise in the show
windows unless the articles are price
Ia.rxed. The Civil Court of Appeals
he.- so suled IN a suit brought
against a department store by a Gus
toner on grounds Of fra audulent ad-
vertising.
Even if the article Is price-msrked,
the court decreed, and there Is no
similar article in stock. the proprietor
is not compelled to take it out of the
show window "if it's removal would
destroy the attractiveness of the win.
dow display" The customer, how
ever, can crafty his desire and make
the purchase when the window is
retrimmed if he cares to wait that
long.
scbooI for h,1S operatOrS has been
Evening star., 1926-12-12

Nitrogen, an unsocial element, dis.
likes to join into chemical combina-
tions and retires to it's elemental con-
dition under the slightest provocation.
Evening star., 1926-12-12

One egg per hen per year, 1t was
found, paid for the electricity used to
stimulate egg production on poultry
farms in England.
Evening star., 1926-11-21

BUS DRIVERS WANTED.
Steady work for dependable men: 25-35
wears of age preferred. with truck driving
Apply mornings w R. T. Co., 1908 14th
Evening star., 1926-11-21
WANTED-SALESMEN.

WANTED-SALESMEN.
se. LAET 1oar po sS cs Does sE.
essnns machne' hin ss qstg g.ps nSpe % Our zrnsa
BOOK Statesmen. fastest selling offer on
market ma. S3s og paid Rich
product will assist right party to build good
commission business by selling TO hotels
xis;s:s s.. az Y1Ss ysse :s
3t RSn92s s'S5s: oSSs:
ct ar for sales
tees., plun1Sers and o5bers imporsant ] reeai: raa
sse drsss Box sao SEW ssr ss eee nrs' le''er Aa
NEW free cut service sells our printing;
Merchants Association. $40 South Dearborn.
Chicago.
sive salesman for the. new season for Wash
%nrphy line ,@sSd.. Sf ar sdSsTssinx
fsn. aSse. SS@sil .sTyics ;ad sdvsSsislns
Upward Experience in our rI line : not tn neees. s
sssg We W. wan, geiasre capable voraer
viii not Consider de.line man. VIC STEADY.
sood-paying position to the man who can
qualify, - Liberal @ copmisslons PAYABLE week;
Of customers furnished. Write the pioneers
n this line. the Thos. D. Murphy Co. Red
0aA: l9Ga:
sorry stores. ETC.. secure dealers for new frst-
class auto product: exclusive territory: lib
@zson fss1 er1eNs09 3 y. louis No LA00r''0l:e'
sALEsMEN-openings for men who can
sell. not house 4, house canyasstng. You
Columbian Bldg. 9th ct. between d and e.
sALEsMEN-side line; calling on meat mar
kets as and md, hotels to sell & newly patented de-
ssSs Eesn9 fss ase ssa cheo
statesmen with cars to call on merchants:
permanent position. good pay. Room sol.
BIG g NV.
sALEsMEN-If you are real CONSCIENTIOUS
est remunerations are being: paid with the
tfo those whG az, qualify. Apply Room .is
sALEsMEN-seasoned mortgage company
sacs
two real producers for reloads. No advances
you Add.. fns Ro.
16S-R star Office.
ALEsMEN-Manufactur with staple well
advertised line. selling to retail trade: lib
eTs s Ta ass c 1s.
STARTING with an investment of ST in No
vember, 1922. Warren Cobb has built a per
ed to over $50 900 last year. Our PROPOSE
tion sells to every one using tires one sale
hundreds. tAn amazing invention that elimi.
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more, Write Henry D.'Judy. Box $780, Day
TWO NEAT appearing men satisfied with
$50 to $40 weekly to start with real chance
for rapid promotion. 227 Investment Bldg.
between 10 and
We NEED four experienced subdivision sales
men to somplste our selling oreanizatio for
is close in. on main highway in D. C. An
opportunity to connect with an ONCE Of es-
tablished reputation engaEed in clean home
make 81 600 a month in the Winter and far
beyond that from April ! to December l.
Evening star., 1926-11-21
statesmen!

statesmen!
Next year is our fortieth ami
>versary in the manufacture of
an exclusive line of high-class,
quick-selling advertising ma
terial, including art calendars,
celluloid and leather specialties.
We have now in preparation
samples for our next big selling
season, opening December u,
which represent the last word,
both in quality and values
openings Gin both city and out
side territory for experienced,
capable statesmen seeking per-
manent full-time connection.
Weekly remittances against a
liberal commission schedule
full allowance for mail and re-
peat orders. Our commercial
rating is AA-A1.
For preferred attention please give age,
business experience and references in first
The American Art Works, Inc,
Coshocton, Ohio.
Evening star., 1926-11-21
CIRCULARS PROHIBITED.

In order to protect its adver-
tisers from receiving circular
matter. it is expressly under
stood and agreed that all sucn
matter will be withheld. as Tar as
possible. by The Star. Only oona
fde answers to advertisements
addressed to box numbers 1T
care of The Star will be deliverea
to advertisers on presentation o.
the box number .icEet.
Evening star., 1926-11-21
WANTED-SALESMEN (Cont'd).

statesmen wanted, expert
enced, to sell our copyrighted
exclusive line of calendars for
1923. Large commissions paid
promptly each week. Exclusive
territory. F. J. Offermann Art
Works, Inc, Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening star., 1926-11-21

MEMS BARBER SHOP.
THE .HECHT CO: REQUIRES A THOR
eTIDMEn eTSIHEx nExRERENEER Td BARRER rHE A
BEST WASHINGTON CLIENTELE IN
THEIR MEMS BARBER SHOP. APPLY
MONDAY FROM o:15 TO 4 00 AT THE
EMPLOYMENT OEEICE 624 z ST
Evening star., 1926-11-21
Exceptional Opportunity.

sales organiz alton who are willing to work
hard and follow instructions. Your earnings
will be better than. S35 per week from tie
honesty and ability. Apply 1882 woodward
Evening star., 1926-11-21
HEIP-MAtE.

An oPP0RTCNTTY to connect yourself erf,,nitn Win
F. pselons 4se passWord vii Re given 10 the men
having the qualifications. neat apps;sraaii pps;spain,s
rood character honest and GonscleniIoaNs N
Workers Apply Room 6lo lntetnatoha'
Evening star., 1926-11-21

you desire % cell OF purchase anything.
large or small, valuable or insigni6eant-mske
IL known by means Of the Classified Advertise.
ments Of The Star.
Evening star., 1926-11-21

AN old-established Ford dealer
desires the services of three
wide-awake men to sell service.
Wonderful proposition to right
men. Address Box 4oO-M, Star
office.
Evening star., 1926-11-21

HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.
CHRISTIAN WoRKERs .or home mission.
sry work: can earn $50 per weak men OF
women. Address Box lair. Star once.
Evening star., 1926-11-21

WE NEED fOur eXperenced eubdlvfsion salee-
men to complete our selling organic alton for
the Winter selling campaign. Our property
is close in. on main highway in D. c. An
opportunity to connect with an ONCE Of es.
tablished reputation engaEed in a clean home
selling business where experienced salesmen
make 81 600 a month in the Winter and far
beyond that from April I to December l.
Evening star., 1926-11-21

Observation-Disclosures op-
portunity for experienced or in
experienced men; permanent
positions; begin now and get
the big Christmas business
good pay; replies confidential.
Address Box OR. Star office. y
Evening star., 1926-11-21

OIL BURNER SALESMAN.
Only 6rst-class need apply.
The only oil burner of its kind.
814 18th st. NV. Selling 1897
installed. ~ ZZF
Evening star., 1926-11-21

II you are looking for Office help. ehsuaeurA
porters laborers, domestic help, desire TO offer
your services, place an advertisement in The Star
under appropriate classification.
Evening star., 1926-11-21

SALESMEN
MEMS FURNISHINGS DEPARTMENT
SPORT SHOP
LY EXPERIENCED Statesmen WHO ARE
Ton CLIENTELE FOR THEIR MEMS Fur
NIsHTNGs DEPARTMENT AND SPORT
SHOP, APPLY MONDAY FORM e:15 tc
Evening star., 1926-11-21

CLOCK DEPARTMENT
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ACCUsToMED 70 THE BEST WAsHfNG,
TON GLIENTELE II THEIR CLOCK AND
JEWELRY DEPARTMENT. APPLY MON
DAY FROM OILS TO 4 100 AT THE EN-
PLOYMENT OFFICE. 624 F STREET.
Evening star., 1926-11-21
Agent, Telegraph Operator.
station 1s miles from Mashineton; comr nr
pensation, S120- $3.50 per month. Address
EXPERIENCED SALESMAN

La Sale Extension Univer-
sity, the largest business train
ing institution in the world,
offers an unusual opportunity in
the States of Virginia, North
Carolina and South Carolina to
the salesman who can success
fully deal with the better type
Of men as an equal.
Our sales have been steadily
climbing for. more than ten
years, each years total far ex-
ceeding the previous one. We
spend over one-half million dol
lars annually in national adver-
tising. Our business is sound,
Our field is widening, and the
man selected will have genuine
opportunity for growth in per-
sonal power andincome.
We prefer a man between 28
and 40 years of age, with high
school or college education and
a demonstrated earning capacity
of four thousand per year or
better. Financial arrangements
satisfactory to the right man.
Telephone Main 1920 for ap-
pointment. Do not call in per-
son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-06
Run Down and Weak
Now Hale and Hearty
MIR. Boyd Chewing, Wash
ington, D. c., Gives High
Praise to Health Building
Qualities Of Todd's Tonic

''I was in very much rundown
condition. My appetite was poor,
my stomach was in bad condition
and was very weak. / had heard
SO much about Todd's Tonic that
decided to give it trial, and /
am thankful / did. After taking
three bottles I have gained ten
pounds in weight. My appetite IL
splendid and I feel strong and
healthy. I can truthfully recon-
mend Todd's Tonic to all who are
in need of a real health building
and appetizing tonic" BOYD
CHEWING, Gil IL st. n. W.,
Washington, D. C..
Todd's Tonic is made Of finest
California wine. For sale at all
Peoples Drug Stores throughout this
city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-06
Bedroom Furniture

Eght-piece with beds $595OO
Eghtpce Mahogany Suite twin beds $495OO
Six-piece Ivory full bed $86OO
Sevn-pece Decorated Suite full size bed $475OO
Seven-piece Mahogany Suite, full bed $4,000
Eghtpee with twin beds .$O5OO
Six-piece American Suite twin beds $4,000
Four-piece Suite full size bed $285OO
Four-piece bed .$2825O
Six-piece decorated full bed $4,000
Purchases Forwarded Prep0
En1,,s~o About 0ur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-06
RADIO HELPED
BUILD ROAD

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Show
radio sets, together with steam
ahoveIs and dynamite, helped put
through on time one OF the largest
railroad construction jobs Of the last
10 years, completion of which is
now being celebrated throughout
Oregon, was told here by George
w. Boschke, chief engineer for the
Southern Pacific Railroad.
During the past three years more
than 10 radio sets were in con.
slant use in isolated construction
camps in the Cascade Mountains
along the route of the new $39, 000.-
600 main line built to shorten the
distance between San Francisco
and Portland.
Throughout the summer and
fall of 1924" Boschke said. IAN
average of 1000 men lived and
worked in the depths of the wilder
ness penetrated by the new line and
radio was one Of the principal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-06

August Of small of Lace Curtains Rufed
Curtains Upholstery and Drapery Materials
Lace Curtains 21A yards long
Points Reg price, $3.50 Now $3.50
Good Irish Points Reg price, $5.75. Now $3.50
Good Irish Points Reg price, 1925 Now $3.50
Curtains and yards
Regular price $780, Special $685. pair
Regular price, $1,000. Special $500 pair
Regular price, $780, Special $3.50 pair
Curtains 21a yards Insertion motifs and edge
Regularly $780, Special,
Special, $500
Regularly $785. Special, $500
Panels with lace and Insertions greatly reduced
large panels fnged and with handwored
borders; al inches wide, 215 yards long
Regular price, S1225 Now $500
Regular price $15.75 Now $1,000
Regular price, $10.50 Now $500
pairs White Blocpaern Rued Curtains Regular rice
$3.50 Special 85c pair.
Many small CD to six e. pairs Rufed Curans plain col
ors, with vaances to close out half regular prices
All and short lengths of upholstery and drapery materials
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-06
$4,000
Dining Room Furniture

lg hofsred p n hue baireoth $9s5OO
Tnpiece Decorated Rosewood Suite chair seats and backs
hostered in tapestry. SoS0OO
Mahogany and Walnut Suite chair seats in
cloth tn e..a . -. $4,000
Tenpiece Suite chair upholstered in wnecoored
haircoh - 80 ]. .............. $495OO
Tenpiece Mahogany Suite chair upholstered in blue hair
cloth g.. $495OO
Suite chair upholstered blue haih $8OO
Tenpiece Walnut Suite chair seats upholstered in wnecoored
haircoh $375UU
Tenpece Suite chair upholstered blue haircoh $4,000
Tenpece Suite upholstered blue ac $4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-06

The September sale represents months Of careful conscen
tious planning bring you furniture which will give enduI
ing satisfaction furniture Of high character and dignity at
prices decidedly lower quality for quality than elsewhere
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-06
The Linen Shop
Pure Linen TablecIOths

Pure Linen IablecOths
Reg $875 Anen Tabecoh size 2x2 yards Reduced $5
Reg $875 Anen Tablecoths 22 yds Reduced 1886
Regular s1O Heavy Large Size White Bath Towels Reduced
to 89c
ELITE" Cotton Piowcases 45x4O5 Reduced to Ssc
$3.50 Anen Hemstched Napkins Reduced $500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-06
Living Room Furniture

Twopce Living Room Suite solid mahogany carved frames
backs reversible cushions in mohar and damask $6O7OO
Mahogany Ladies Chair to match $045O
Twopce Oversuffed Suite moha and frieze $477OO
Threepiece Mahogany Suite upholstered in rich null
mohar with reversible damask cushions $458OO
Twopce Overstuffed Suite taupe and tapestry
Two-pece Overstued Suite upholstered in aupe mohar
versibe tapestry cushions $36OOO
To-pece Overstuffed Suite velour with reversible
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
City Items

William A. Meehan, secretary tc | ex- Mayor X. M, Paonessa during the latter part of his term, has accepted q position in the office of the New Haven Dairy Co. He entered upon his duties today,
 Miss Rose King. daughter of Po- lice Sergeant and Mrs. John J. King, underwent q minor operation at the New Britain General hospital today.
 \ son was born Sunday to Mir and Mrs. Kenneth W. Griffing of Norris town, N. J. Mrs. Gril1ing. before her marriage was Miss Harriet E. Flagg of Madison street, this city,
 Harold Hamilton of Lawrence, Mass, was weekend visitor in this city.
 Joseph Loughery of Common wealth avenue has taken a position in Long Island City, L. I.
 A. G. Hammond Auxiliary will sn- tertain members and friends We'd nesday afternoon at the state ar mory from to o'clock.
 Camp Clara, R. N, of A.. will hold it's meeting tonight at 7;S0 o'clock in St. Jeans hall.
 Laurel Court Sewing society will meet Tuesday from 10 to 4:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs, Robert Buddc of 645 Corbin avenue,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Encountered storm

Rome. May IT LPl - The final lap of the drigihle Norge's flight from spitzbergen over the north against an arctic storm, of which the result was in doubt until q momentary Hull permitted the air ship to be landed near Nome.
 An official account of the flight, sent by Commander Mobile, design er and navigator Of the Norge. to Premier NIusso1ini from Nome this morning, reads:
 The tripf rom Spitzborgen over the north pole 10 Alaska was car ri"d out successfully, covering about $500 IliIometers (3.29& miles) in T hours
 "1he first part Of inc polar flight was accomplished without difhcul- ties, but during the second part, between the pole and Point Bar row (Alaska), dangerous ice for nations on various metallic parts Of the dirigible hindered flying, causing damages which fortunately were not serious bccausn Of pre- cautionary measures which had been taken.
 Prom Point Barrow 10 here, tho flight was very difficult because of strong winds and thick fogs which caused deviations toward the Bor- ing straights. making the last few hours of navigation very painful. Flying on the outskirts Inf Nomo. there was a cutting wind, with snow"
 "Proffing hy a momentary lu)L we landed successfully in perfect shape. If atmospheric conditions and the operations Of the radio -- which during the last two days tailed to work -- had permitted. We could have continued our flight for another thousand kiIomotcrs. as the reserve gasoline on board was sufficient
 During the three days in which rh" flight was made. amid really exceptionally had atmospheric cou- di'ions, thn crew conducted thom- selves admirably.
 Thus was accomplished tho Eome-north pole-hIaska flight orr i@,nen Ellom.f,rs tE.D17 milrsl in i72 hours, exceeding inc program mapped out in a5unce.
 "Thn airstn showed it's ability to remain ator in any circum- stance"