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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
CITIZENS TO DEBATE
new BOND POLICIES
Change in Fiscal Relations Will Be
Considered at Public
Hearing.

The adoption of u new fiscal policy
for the District of issuing bonds for.
expensive public improvements will
be considered by the fiscal relations
and law and Legislation committees ot
the Federation of Citizens AssociI .
lions at n public hearing in the hoard
room of the District Building Thurs
day night at s o'clock.
1t will he the first pubic hearing
conducted 10y committees of the fedora
ton. under a new policy announced
recently by James G. Yaden. its
president.
The federation has before Ii Il resolu
ton adopted several weeks ago by the
Petworth Citizens Association. recon
mending bond issues to raise funds
for extension of the public school
building program. but the two COM
mittees plan to canvass the whole
question of bond issue. including the
project for a $10.000.000 fund to
finance purchase of land for parks.
The committees VIII recommend n
policy for the consideration of the
federation after the hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
.LARKIN C. GARRETT
ALLOWED $4,000 BAIL
One of Brothers Serving in Vir-
ginia for Staying Pastor Wins
Unusual Ruling.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

RICHMOND. Va, December 20
Larkin G.. Garrett of Cumberland. one
of the two brothers convicted of the
murder of Rev. L. $. Pierce. a Bap-
fist minister. some three years ago.
yesterday moved in the Circuit Court
for a writ of habeas corpus TO obtain
his release, His counsel appeared be-
fore Judge X. Carter Scott and pre-
scented the petition. The attorney
general was at once notified, and
when his assistants appeared they de-
clared they had been taken unaWares
by the move and were not prepared
to answer any of the questions raised
or to consult the laws cited as the
basis for the demand. Judge Scott
allowed the prisoner 5000 bail until
February 10 in lieu of the writ. The
ruling establishes u precedent
Counsel for Garrett contended that
his, Imprisonment should date from
the day he was sentenced, two months
prior to June "a, 1924, when he and
his brother, r. &. Garrett. entered
the prison-Larkin to serve four
years and Robert five for the same
crime. For good behavior they are
entitled TO one-third off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
FIRM ASKS INJUNCTION
TO UPHOLD STORE LEASE

Parker, Bridget & Co, who say they
have a lease Tor 20 years on the
ground floor and basement Of the new
Washington Building, in course of
erection at Fifteenth and G. streets.
at Il total rental Of 81, 100 900, yester.
day filed suit for injunction in the
District Supreme Court against the
owners and contractor Of the build
ing to prevent the proposed depres-
sion Of the first floor of the structure.
Through William G. Johnson the
clothing firm SAYS its. lease, calls for
the first floor TO be flush with the
sidewalk, and TO have certain
height. The building as now prog
ressing. calls for the first floor to be
below the street level ii is stated. in
violation Of the contract of lease.
Named as defendants are the Ma
tional Shamut Bank and Robert NJ.
Burnett Of Boston, trustees, holding
title To the property; James Stewart
& Co. of New Jersey. the builder,
and Ralph o. Wilson and Frederick
L. Markus OF Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25

with their playmates among the lega.
ton staff. But Christmas finds the
large and happy family Of the Pan.
anna Minister, Senior Don Ricardo j.
AIfaro, homeward bound, and the
spacious mansion at 1885 New Hamp.
shire avenue will miss the echoing
laughter of their children, the largest
diplomatic family in Washington.
While. a recent death in the family
has served to interrupt the heretofore
gay celebrations of the Honduran
Minister and Sonora de Bogran. their
two little children will celebrate the
day in their own chosen way. Luis
is four years old and his brother
Fausto is only 20 months of age. but
they We're the recipients of many at
tentions.
. No Rumanian Children
AT the Rumanian legation there are
no small children in the family OF
Minister CretZiano. who has been here
scarcely more than IL month, but he
has a charming. ond talented daugh
ter, Mile, Jeanne, who is the young
est diplomatic hostess in Washington
Mile. Jeanne is old enough to preside
with poise and grace over a diplomatic
household, but her Is years do not
bar her from entering into the genial
Yuletide spirit. TO her the round OF
social events during Christmas week
has been a source of genuine pleasure.
The British embassy, usually the
scene of such joyous Christmas cele-
brations, is in mourning. Sir Esme
Howard and Lady Howard have just
returned to Washington, following the
death of their eldest son. Esme How
ard, jr.. whom they buried In England.
Consequently, there was no formal OBJ
servance of Christmas at the embassy
today for the younger children of the
family. Nor will the children of the
embassy staff make merry as usual.
being content to spend the day quietly
at home.
An interesting diplomatic colony is
housed at the Wardman Park Hotel,
including members of the Spanish,
Irish Free State, Bolivian and Mica
raguan legations, besides the. attaches
of q number of others. The Ambas-
sador of Spain and Sonora de Padilla
will entertain at dinner ell famille in
the Florentine room at the Wardman
Park Hotel tonight, when those pres
ent will include the members of their
own family and the embassy staff. The
Ambassador has three charming
daughters who assist their parents in
receiving guests.
The two young ladies of the Irish
Free State household have been en-
joying the round of social events incl
dental to Christmas week, leaving to
their 7year-old sister, Ethna Smiddy,
the full enjoyment of their Christmas
tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
Press Club Fete.
SINGERS GREET HOLIDAY.
Midnight Services Also Feature
Rockville Christmas.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, December 20
Singing of carols on the streets and
midnight services ushered in Christ
mas here. The carolers assembled
at the Baptist Church proceeded in
automobiles from place to place, and
for two hours and until midnight
kept the town astir with their songs.
A large congregation of all de-
nominations gathered i'll st. Mary S
Catholic Church for the usual mid
night services. Mass was celebrated
by the pastor. Rev. John Il. Coda
han, and a special program of music
was rendered by the choir. The
sanctuary was beautifully decorated.
Midnight services We're also held at
st. Martins Catholic Church, Cal
thersburg, and at St. Roses Catholic
Church, Choppers. At st. Martins
the pastor, Rev. John $. Cuddy, cele-
brsted mass, and at st. Roses the
celebrant was Rev. Edward Duff of
Woodstock College. At each place an
elaborate musical program was rem
dered. and both churches were beau
tifully decorated. Rev. Charles o.
Rosensteel, the pastor conducted mid
night services at st. Johns Catholic
Church, Forest Glen, where u large
congregation assembled, and similar
services We're held at st. Mary's
Catholic Church, GAINESVILLE.
Services, which began at 1870
pm. and continued until after mid
night, were conducted by the rector,
Rev. Willard f. Minnick, in Christ
Episcopal Church, Rockville, and at
o'clock this morning the usual
Christmas services We're held in The
Rockville Baptist Church, being con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Bertram
NJ. Osgood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
SAKS GIVES OVERC0ATS
TO 100 DESTITUTE BOYS
Brand-New Garments Are Donated
by Clothing Firm-Some
Get New Dollar Bills.

A hundred boys became the proud
posseSsors Of brand-new overcoats this
morning, Christmas gifts from Saks
4 Co, Seventh street and pennsyl-
tania avenue, who observed their an
rual custom of giving clothing to
needy wards of the Associated Chari-
lies. Crisp new dollar bills were also
thrust into the grateful fists Of many
nf the little boys.
A long line of boys stretched along
Seventh street to the store entrance.
where Mrs. l.. +. Glenn. representing
The Associated Charities, ushered
them inside TO be fitted by a group of
Soilcitous statesmen. Acting Sergt. J.
[. Thompson Of the first precinct kept
he eager lads in check as they
pressed excitedly forward. r..
The youths arrived early OH the
scene, accompanied mostly by their
older brothers or sisters, who voiced
their gratitude to the donor. Some
were shy. some We're visibly jubilant,
AS the equally happy store attaches
busted themselves finding the best
possible fit for each pair of arms and
Strengthened shoulders.
The families of many OF the boys are
severely handicapped by illness OF
are utterly destitute. according 10 the
records which Mrs. Glenn checked
As each group of two or three boys
vas &tlnitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
CHEVY CHASE BAPTIST
PLANS YULE PROGRAM
"The Shepherds Vision to Be
Staged by School Members
Tomorrow.

THE Shepherds Vision is the title
of a Christmas service which will be
rendered at the Chevy Chase Baptist
Church tomorrow evening at o'clock
by members of the church school. II
will be a white gifts for the King
service, with organizations and indi'
viduals bringing gifts.
The pastor, Rev. Edward y. Clark,
will preach at II am. on Our Eternal
Home" This will be the last Sunday
at which devotional books will be on
display. At 9:45 am. the church
school meets and at the close special
features concerning Christmas will be
given. A Christmas social evening
will be held for the school Tuesday
at o'clock, at which a Santa Claus
play will be rendered.
A watch night service will be con-
Quoted Ivy the pastor and the young
people Friday at o'clock. During
the first hour the story of Ben-Hur,
by Lew Wallace. will be given as an
Illustrated lecture, followed by SO
cial period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
FLYERS DELAYED
IN REACHING GOAL
Pan-Ame1ican Planes, Bearing
U. S. Presidents Message to Mexi-
can Executive, Are Halted.
by the Associated Press.

by TIC AksOeIdtcu
MEXICO CITY, December 25.--
Failure of the pan-American flyers
to make their scheduled arrival in
Mexico City yesterday caused much
disappointment in the American
colony here. A welcoming dinner had
been planned at the American Club
last night, at which Ambassador Shelf
field was TO he present.
II is believed the two aviators
reached Vera Cruz Thursday and will
come to Mexico City by train today.
Possibly the other flyers will come In
by train from Tampico. where Capt.
Eaker and Lieut.. Fairchild left them
behind Thursday. Ambassador Shelf
field plans to entertain the aviators
at Christmas dinner and also will give
dance at the embassy in their honor
Monday night. Other American offi-
cials also are arranging entertain.
ments.
Arrangements for the delivery of the
goodwill letter which the flyers are
bringing from President Coolidge to
President Gales will be made after
they arrive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
ENGINEER BLAMED
|. FOR CRASH IS DEAD
Nineteen of Twenty Killed in
Southern Wreck Are
Identified.

DT ttIt -AsSOtIdtcu IICs~F
ATLANTA, Ga, December 35.--
Bodies of ~ of the 20 victims of the
crash between the Ponce De Leon and
the Royal Palm, both crack Southern
Railway trains, at Rockmart, Ga,
Thursday night, had been identified
today, and most of them had been sent
to their homes. The six remaining in
an undertaking establishment here
had been claimed and We're expected
to be shipped today.
No trace to the identity of the
twentieth victim, found in the wreck
age yesterday afternoon. had been
found The body was mangled so
badly it was believed Identification
would be impossible.
Reports from hospitals, where near
ly a score of injured We're taken. were
that all were expected to recover. Mrs.
George Hardy of Toronto, Ontario.
whose 7-year-old son and S-year-old
daughter were killed in the wreck,
was reported improved today.
Among those fatally injured in the
crash was Robert NJ. Pearce of Rome.
Ga, who was at the throttle of the
northbound Ponce de Leon when the
flier crashed head on into the Royal
Palm, southbound from Chicago. The
Royal Palm was standing on the main
track awaiting the passing of the
northbound train on a siding. While
Pearce was conscious until half an
hour before his death, he was injured
so seriously that members of his fam
lily would allow him to talk but little.
Engineer CoI'rie of the Royal Palm,
who jumped to safety when he saw
the northbound train pass the switch
and head toward him, gave a graphic
account of the accident.
I'VE were waiting for the Ponce de
Leon to take the switch and pass us"
he said, when instead she reared past
and came toward us. I yelled to the
fireman to jump and tied. the whistle
down. Then l jumped, cleared a fence
and leaped a ditch before the crash
came"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
VALENTINES ESTATE
SUED BY POLA NEGRI
BY the Associated Press.

LOS ANGELES, December 20
Pola Negri, finance of Rudolph Val.
entino at the time of his death, has
filed claim against his estate for S15.-
600 with interest, which the Polish
actress says is due her on loan made
to Valentino a year ago.
1T was a business proposition from
one person to another" said Miss
Negri- "Fhe money was loaned to
meet Il payment on Beverly Hills
property on which Nj. Valentino had
contracted to build pretentious
home. This happened about the be
ginning of the year 1926, and at the
time the loan was extended it was an.
parently very much needed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
CANDLE SERVICE is HELD.
Anacostia M. E. Church Hears Ser
mon on Light"

A candle service was held at d
o'clock this morning at the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church, Four
teenth and u streets southeast.
While the congregation was seated.
each holding a candle. four Boy
Scouts who had obtained lighted can
dies from the pastor, Rev. T. Howard
Lambdin, at the altar, went through
the church and lighted the candles of
the congregation.
The pastor preached a short ser
mon on Light" Carl Willard. organ
list. rendered Christmas numbers and
the choir sang Christmas carols,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
House of Detention
Inmates Have Big
Christmas Party

The House of Detention was the
scene of a big Christmas celebra-
ton last night. when gifts We're dis
trihuted from IA Christmas tree
and carols were sung by all the in
mates.
The program WAS arranged by
Mrs. G.. NJ. Wilbur. superintendent,
with the help of Lieut.. Nina Van
Wrinkle, head Of the Women's Blu
reau. The songs We're lead by Her
bert Aldrich of the Epworth Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, accompanied
by Miss Emma Byers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25

The Indians of the New World had
already domesticated the guinea pig,
llama, tuIkey ana alpaca BY the time
/ Columbus afx4veA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25

In the days of Hamurabi, 1000
years ago. perfumery was considered
so essential that even the servant .
were ordered ~ use II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25

a scientist has figured that once
around the universe is $4,000. 900 ,000,-
900 times the distance from the earth
to the sun.
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limited abilities. A special Christmas
dinner was on the program.
Service Men Celebrate.
Celebrations were staged at all local
military and naval posts, with appe-
tiZing dinners as the centerS OF attrac-
ton for the men.
Numerous veterans organizations
looked after the entertainment of
needy ex-service men and their fami-
lies. The American War Veterans
Club was active in the distribution of
necessities and playthings to such
families.
Weary travellers, called from their
homes by a wanderlust that could not
be foregone, because of special eXigen-
cies, took part in the caroling that
featured Christmas eve under the
auspices of the Travellers Aid Society
at Union Station. Rev. John ii. A.
Bomberger, assistant pastor of the
Church of the Epiphany, directed the
singing.
Press Club Fete.
Church and stage joined in the pres
entation of a Christmas program at
the National Press Club yesterday.
Christmas carols were sung by the
choir of the Church of the Ascension,
under the direction of DIR. Albert w.
Harmed. The Soloists We're Miss
Mamie Rouse and Miss Jessie
Masters.
Misses Jane and Ginger Rodgers.
appearing this week at Keith's, pre-
Sented q musical act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
CAPITAL is AGLOW
WITH YULE SPIRIT,
LED BY PRESIDENT

Continued from First PageJ
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
IRISH At
IL N OIS
SATURDAY
NOtre Dame Five in Attempt
to Take Another Big
Ten Scalp.
BIZ Times Special

m IfnicS SDectdb
URBANA, Ill, Feb. 5.--University
of Illinois basket players are braced
For brisk battle with Notre Danes
fast quintet, which invades the local
floor Saturday night. The Irish, I"
with record of clever victories to
one defeat, are eager to add the
Illini scalps to those of Minnesota,
Iowa and Northwestern, three Big
Ten teams which they have con-
quered.
Mike Nyikos, brother OF Johnny,
regular center on the Irish" I'M
doubtedly will break into the game.
Mike was high scorer in the Big
Ten and all-conference forward when
he played for Indiana. He migrated
to Notfe Dame and after two years
is eligible. His home is at South
Bend.
CHUCK" Kassel, 1925 football cap
tain, has been improving so steadily
that he is likely to start for the
Illini. Jack Lipe probably will alter
nate with Holly Martin at forward
The Illini expect big turnout Of
fans from out of town, attracted by
the promise that there will seats
available even at the last minute
This guarantee is possible because
<&any students have gone home for
kzGe brief recess between semesters.
The game will start at 1880.
WRM, university station ,24S meters,
will broadcast.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
HUGE CROWD
Evansville Expects 5000 at
Franklin Game.

BIZ Times Special
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. o.
Evansville Colleges clean home slate
of six contests may go glimmering
here Saturday night when Franklin
comes to meet the Purple Aces.
Despite the chain Of six victories,
the PUPPIES hopes for a clean home
slate this season are going to wab-
Bile with great uncertainty until the
final gun fires in Saturdays setto
with Franklin.
Last Friday Evansville made a
very poor showing against the little
Hanover five. The Aces were off
form and it was only with supreme
final squirt that they came out on
top.
Unless 5000 people cram into the
Agoga Tabernacle to witness the
fray the Purple officials are going
to be disappointed. 1t will be the
first appearance Of the Baptist five
here and all southern Indiana is ex-
pected to contribute to- the gather
ing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

Vincennes University defeated Oak.
land City College here Thursday
night, 20 to 10. Brian was outstands
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
n OFF Is
NJ "A s 7 { r
IN VAULT
Norway's Star Sets Record
in New York--Houben
Is Defeated.

BV United PrSss
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Making his
first appearance in this country,
Charlie Hoff. Norway's greatest
athlete, made new indoor record
for the pole vault of 10 feet. l inch,
in Thursday nights meet here. The
former record was 10 feet, made last
year by Nelson Sheriff. of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania.
Hoff also holds the worlds out
door record Of 10 feet IL 1915 inches.
The Norwegian star was the only
one Of the foreign stars who dsrin-
guished himself at the Millrose
games here Thursday.
Hubert Houben; German sprint
star, was beaten by Loren Murchison
and Truck Miller In the forty-yard
dash in 4 Clio seconds and the run
ners finished in the same position
In the 60-yard dash in 6 $40 seconds.
Adrian rauIlen. Holland, middle
distance star. finished last in the
600-yard race. behind Allan Helffrich,
Johnny Gibson. Charlie Hoff and
Allen Christie.
Gordon Goodwin, British walking
champion, finished third in a three.
mile test behind Harry Hinkle and
Mack Wiss in 21:49 2-10.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
ROMANO DOWNS M'CARTY
Mike Wins Two Straight Falls in
Broadway Mat Show.

Mike Romano, Italian heavy
weight, won the wrestling match
from Jack McCarty Thursday night
at the Broadway Theater in two
straight falls. Referee Wiggam dis
qualified McCarty in the first fall,
after warning him for rough work.
The time was 16 minutes, IL seconds.
Romano took the final fall in A
minutes, 81 seconds, after applying
a series of headlocks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

VINCENNES U. VICTOR
BIZ Tfmss Special
OAKLAND CITY, Ind, Feb. 5.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

Technical az West Newton.
Broad Ripple at Mt. Comfort.
Cathedral and Anderson Catholic Al
Z. G. Hail.
Boys Prep at wmtestown
Deaf School at Marshall.
Advance at Waynetown.
Alexandria at East Chicago.
Attica at West Point.
Bloomfield at Smithville.
Bowers at New Ross.
Brook at Remington.
Brownsburg at Danville
Bedford at Bloomington.
Bosse (Evansville) at New Harmony.
Boston At Cambridge City.
Cicero at Noblesville.
Cutler st Colfux
Columbia City al North Manchester.
Central Eft. Wayne) at Auburn.
Charlottesville at Rochester.
Cathedral DECATUR at Fl. Wayne.
Conuersville at Montmorenci;
Central (Evansville) at sullivan.
Columbia at Franklin,
Cloverdale at Roachdale.
Darlington at Rossville.
Douglas at Greensboro.
Delphi at Covington.
Emerson (Garyf at Whiting.
Fortville at Maxwell.
Paramount at Gas City.
Fisher at Westheld.
Garrett at Decatur.
Glen at Normal (Terre Haute).
Greencastle at Brazil.
Goshen at Bristol.
Greensburg at Rushvllle.
Galveston at Royal Center.
Huntington at Wabash.
Hartford City at Berne.
Hagerstown at Carthage.
Jefferson at Clayton.
Joneseboro at Van Buren,.
Jeff Lafayette) at Lebanon.
Kokomo at Frankfort.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
H. S. Basketball Tonight

Lawrence OF Arcadia.
Liberty at Brcokville.
Ladoga at Jamestown
Linden at Wingate.
Lapel at Pendleton.
Liberty Center at Warren.
1.ogansport at Anderson.
Lawrenceburg at Aurora.
Montpellier at Button.
Michigan City at Hammond
Mishawaka at La Porte.
Marion at Muncie
Moores Hill at Versailles
Morgantown at Center Grove.
Madison at Scotteburg.
Middlebury at Dalevillc.
Mitchell at Orleans
Mooreland at Newcastle,
Morristown at Westland
New Salem AZ Laurel
Miles at Plymouth.
Petersburg at Princeton.
paoli at French Lick
Qssian at South Side eft. Wayne).
Otterbeln at Fowler.
Owensville at Monrovia.
Reitz (Evansvillel at Mt. Vernon.
Rensselaer, at Monticello.
Stoney Greek at CentervIlle.
Steel (Daytonl at Richmond.
Scircleville at Little JEFF,
Shelbyville at Martinsville.
South Bend at Elkhart.
Upton at Elwood.
Vincennes at Washington.
Warren at Liberty Center,
West Lebanon at Pine village.
Wallace at jamestown.
Wilkinson at Kennard.
West Lafayette at South Side Get
Winslow at Huntingburg
Wiley fTerre Haute) at cambridge.
Whiteland at Edinburg.
Waldron at Moral.
West Baden at Corydon
Zionsville at Greenwood.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
MUNCIE NORMAL WINS
Teachers Down EarIham on Hard
wood by One Point.

BU Times Special
MDNCIE. Ind. Feb. 5.--Muncie
Normal defeated Earlham here
Thursday night on the basketball
court. % to "a. The score at the
half was IA to IL in favor Of Normal.
The score was close all the way and
was tied in the second half at 10
to 10.
Schooler OF the winners was the
big star, with seven field goals and
two fouls. Wallace and Huntsman
got four field goals each for the
Quakers.