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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-07-06
Ceremonies At Monticello Stir Patriotic
RACEDOS LEASE
HOLLYWOOD FOR SUMMER

The Charge d'affaires OF Argen-
tina and Nine. Racedo returned to-
day from Atlantic City, where Mr..
Racedo Joined Nine. Racedo Tor the
weekend. They are giving up their
apartment at Wardman Park Hotel
and win move to "Highwood,'' the
estate Of Mrs. Henry c. Corbin, In
Chevy Chase, which they have
leased for the summer.
Mrs. Corbin accompanied her
sisters, the Misses Patten, to Eu-
rope. where they will spend the
summer.
Capt, e. A. Varona, former mill
tary attache at the Cuban embassy,
spent the weekend at Wardman
PARK Hotel. He left today to re5
sumo his duties in Cuba, after
completing a several weeks tour
of the various military camps In
the United States.
sg Il u
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Merrill have
arrived at Avalon, their summer
home at Pride's Crossing, Mass,
where Mrs. Merrill will remain
through the season.
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CLOSES APARTMENT
FOR SUMMER MONTHS

Mrs. Blaine Lipscomb is closing
her apartment at Wardman Park
Hotel and Il leaving for New York.
where she will join her daughter,
Miss Rebekah Lipscomb. and VIII
90 to Prouts Neck, Mass.
Reginald A. Fl. williams. son OF
DIR. and Mrs. Tom A. Williams, of
Miami Beach. Fla, will come to
Washington from New York. where
he arrived on the Carrnanla en-
route from Cambridge University,
England. He will be at the May
flower Hotel.
Mr.. and Mira. A. A. Cooper, jr.,
Miss Helen Cooper and Austin
Cooper, 3rd., of Dubuque. Iowa,
are at the MayfloweF Hotel, for a
few days before sailing for Europe
for the summer.
Mrs. Richard Townsend will close
her house in Massachusetts. Avenue
the latter part of the week and go
to Bar Harbor for t1e summer. Her
son-in-Iaw and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. Sumner Welles, are already
at Bar Harbor.
80
Mrs. Truxton BeaIe will leave
town on Saturday for her home in
San Rafael. Calf, where she will
remain a greater part OF the sum
mer.
Mrs. Waiter Wilcox has arrived
in Stockholm, Sweden. where she Is
the guest of the former Swedish
Minister and Nine. Wallenberg.
Later she will go TO Norway, Swift
erland and France, returning to
Washington in the autumn.
Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock will ar
rive today on the Olympic from
Europe and will go TO Newport to
open her villa for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Addison are
at the Belmont at Bar HarlDor while
getting their Gotta ge in order.
DIR. and Mrs Daniel Webster
Prentiss have returned to their home
on M Street.
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COOLIDGE IS PLEAsED
WITH THIS conc EsS

President Coolidge Ii highly graft.
fled over the work Of the last ses-
sion OF Congress, It was declared
at the White House today.
The President was particularly
happy over the tax reduction and
over the fact that Congress, while
not trimming expenses as much -
he desired. kept expenditures wen
within bounds.
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SHELL MAKER SUES U. s.
FOR $17,7eo IN BACK PAY

George r. Lang, of Beaver. Pa,
who says he was manager for the
Metal Products Company of that
city during the war. when it was
making shells for the Government
today filed suit IN the District 81.
preme Court against the company
Tor $17,7S9.29 back salary.
The suit, which names Andrew
Mellon. Secretary Of the Treasury.
and Frank White, Treasurer of the
United tSates. as defendants. seeks
an injunction to prevent paymet of
. postwar settlement Of $S55.765 ia
the company unel Lans's claim il
. makxaaA -. q
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swimming club.
You apply to the
m a n a cement for a
membership of course,
and all things being
equal, you will prob
ably receive it. The
fee il small.
Evening swimming
at Wardrnan has been
under way for several
days. AS soon as the
hot weather began,
people began clamor-
ing for an evening
swim, and inasnnch
an the management
nAl r%aa1A aAUAP01 at
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OPEN KENTLANDS
FOR SUMMER MONTHS
Photo bs Harris i Ewing

Mrs. Joseph P. Sanger, her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. MandvilIe Carlisle, and
Miss Katharine Carlisle, have gone
to Kentlands, their summer home
at New London, N. III. Mrs. Carlisle
il social secretary to Mrs. Dawes.
81 Il ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Kaufman
started this morning by motor for
East Gloucester. Mass. where they
will spend part of the summer.
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COLONEL FOWLER
A VISITOR HERE

Col. William Eric Fowler. who
has been at the Hotel Martinique
for the last month. will leaYe wash
ington shortly for Los Angeles,
Calf, where he Is now making his
home. Before his marriage to Mrs.
Edwin Earl, Colonel Fowler lived in
Washington and he and his wife had
Q charming house here. but since her
death he has spent very little time
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Lerch's as
been for 80
many ga RS
he depend.
able cleaning
establishment
o n W h / C h
w a shington-
hns depend,
that to en-
large u p o n
the superla-
tive benefits
of using their
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NEAREST GENEvIEvE:

NEAREST GENEVIEvE:
~ Well, we are all busy today
resting up from our lovely holiday,
so il there is not much shopping
done 1T will be because we are all
too weary from having a good time.
About tomorrow we will all begin
to register the fact that all the shops
on Connecticut avenue are sparkling
with bargains, and will then set out TO
take advantage of them.
For many Of us the trip away has
served To help US to decide exactly
what clothes we do want. and perhaps
emphaticalIy what we do not want
which Is quite az helpful as the
first.
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tempts to open the pool, the weather
permitting, they were all ready to
do so
After a busy day at the office it
il verv pleasant to meet ones friends
for a. cool refreshing swim at an out.
door pool, so very conveniently To-
Gated, such tiny distance from the
city.
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Epery One Tells Me
Ab0ut SgCtmmtna

at wardman Park yesterday. They
say that at no time was the pool
over.crowded, which is the advantage
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Our Clothes Need
FreShentnq

after the weekend Of course. and
so I suppose Lerch's Dupont Circle
branch will have q busy telephone
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old landmarks. The way to enjoy a
holiday is to give oneself up to the
pleasures afforded, with no thought
OF ones clothes. You can do that
safely when you know that upon
arrival at home you can send every
thing you have worn to Lerch's and
your garments will come back in the
pink of perfect condition.
The telephone number for the Du.
pont Circle branch is Pot. 2137.
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knows. everybody who has been IN
Washington long enough to learn the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-07-06

Mrs. Truxton BeaIe will leave
town on Saturday for her home in
San Rafael. Calf, where she will
remain a greater part OF the sum
n1er.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-07-06

IEuEuEuEuElJElIElfEIuf
lII Observation-Disclosures
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Mrs. JanfAs r. Mann will 90 to
day TO Lenox. Mass, to remain for
two months.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
FOR sALE-AuTOMORIIES.

tContinued.D
FORD ENGINES WELDED IN THE CAR.
$500 and 200. Frozen engine heads ex-
snanged. 50 SO. weldit Co. 516 lst NV.
FRANKLIN 20 COUPE. special body: ideal
aor physician. Apt 7l2. the Chastleton.
HUDSON COACH, 1926 new lacquer paint
perfect condition. Call Mr.. MacAvoy. Bur.
Mngton Hotel Main $3.50
NASH ADVANCED SIX 4-DOOR SEDAN
feGt care; must sell; only run l 900 miles;
ssswesn s take Gafa r SO terms Gaa Sa b sso Roper
PACKARD 5-PAsSENGER CAR elegant;
bargain. Emerson & Orme Garage. 1920 NJ
pEBaKEa sass caadGn R4APs%fk s95d ras as@s IL s:l
Cheap. Owner leaving city. Apply $50
North Carolina ave. Sc.
AUTOMOBILES by auction at Weschlers;
Saturday 10 am.
PARTS TO all cars in stock; old cars bought
regardless of condition. Isadore Chaser. Sl2
9th st. NV. Franklin 65b3
FROZEN ENGINES WELDED IN THE CAR.
Weldlt Co. SIG lst 81. NV.
CHEVROLET ENGINES WELDED in the
car. S5 % Sl5. Weldit Co. SIG lst NV.
LAST WEEK
OF OUR
SENSATIONAL
STOCK-REDUCING SALE
OF
HIGH-GRADE.
USED CARS.
25%6
DOWN PAYMENT.
12-LB. TURKEY FREE
WITH EACH CAR.
30-DAY SERVICE ON ALL
MINOR SERVICES.
THE PRICES QUOTED ARE
UNUSUALLY LOW.
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After the Gale

6uT The COW HAO WADE NO EFFORT 70
ESoArE- TIE ROOF OVER AER PAST OF
nE SHED uAD BEEN TORN OFF eT
TIE GALE ANO she SvoOO PATIENTLY
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THE PRICES QUOTED ARE
UNUSUALLY LOW.

THE LAST WEEK.
See the Other Cars We Have in
Stock.
Your Car in Trade.
H, B. LEARY, JR., & BROS,
1921 18th NV.
NORTH $3.50.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
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HIGH LIGHTS OF HISTORY

Adv MAY ~, 1863. THE UNION CUN6oAT FLEET
UNDER ADMIRAL PORTER ARRIVED BEFORE
VcKsBURC TO COOPERATE WITH GRANTS
ARMY. COMING WITHIN RANCE. THE WARSHlPS
AND MORTAR BOATS BEGAN A HEAVY 6oM-
BARDMENT OF THE RIVER FRONT AND THE
CONFEDERATE BATTERIES ON THE BLUFFS.
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WHEN ERNEST RETURNED FROM
CuvvlNG FORAGE Ne FOUND TIE DONKEY
MISSING FROM TIE nur- TIE ANIMAL
NAO ESCAPED NHEN THE DOOR WAS
TORM OpFN RH DAE NIINn
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RENT ROOMs-FUR. & UNFUR.
BURLINGTON HOTEL IIeO Vermont ave
seryiee. $15 uD monthly. Two persons
t12O Also apartments furnished or un.
furnished. with or without hotel service.
Evening star., 1926-12-27

GROOM AND BATH APARTMENT. NEWLY
papered and painted throughout: large rear
norch in apartment building. located at
727 3rd at. ne. third floor: rent S3S per
month. j. A. HAYDEN. Agent. 1410 G st.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

- AN AuH<4N S--r GNNNACEtEstF.
TUDOR La HALL Iod,,A APT 5o9 ION AND MASS
Irs,,ssy IIrsctiyeiy furnished Owner leaving s,tS.
THE NETHERLANDS. 1860 col. RD-
Completely furnished rooms. . bedcham-
hers and bath Call Col. slt. 27'
4o24 ILL. AVE. N.w-sEcoNp FLOOR.
Tsts ynT batS stem poRsh ha donF 0 asSS g99m 'ehe9
12l3 10th ST. Nw.--FRONT APT, "
large rooms kitcheRette bath. porch; thor
oughly heated; modern apt bldg; reasonable.
MT PLEASANT ROOMS KITCHEN
cite. bath. porch. southern exposure; com
pletely and attractively furnished; adnits
reasonable. 1889 Lamont st. NV 81.
200l EYE ST. NW.--TWO ROOMS KFIC.
en- and private bath completely furnished
ami. ideal location: newly decorated 20
3614 CONN AvE-APT FOR SOS Up
lsarEe living room, kitchen and dining aieoVe,
Phillips TERRACE. 1901 ARGoNNE PI.
Handsomely furnished rooms. kit bath
all night elevator and phone Adams $40
4012 18th Nw.-DELIGHTFUL THREE
rooms completely equipped; kitchen gas
elec., telephone included; ami. owner
SOUTH EXPOSURE: 3 ROOMS KITCHEN
and bath: all outside rooms: most desirable
sec. of n w: cleo. gas. tel. and garage; very
reasonable TO adults. Phone Adams 4075
BEAUTIFUL ., 8 AND ROOM APTs
completely furnished for housekeeping: EeF5
reasonable. Ala 81. ne. Lincoln 5000
1862 KENYON ST. NV ROOM KTTCH
enette and dining alcove. End floor, $40
I449 sT-THREE ROOMS. SEMI
private bath. we'll furnished: hot-water heat
electricity continuous hot water 20
NEAR CAIRO-CHOICE or l OR R.. Z
and b. apts. glassed porches. artisticaIly
fuTnished. clean. refined. h. w h. cont. NV.
e9iseS 6anitor: garage; also large front s9c0eni sce
NEAR CAIRN-DELIGHTFUL ARTISTIC.
homelike, l or r. and b. apts.; glassed
sleeping porches garaasssa clean refined a.
PARK RID. w OF 14th-SUNNY, CLEAN
r. X. and b apt 3 exposuresl attractiyely
iurnshed abundant heat; h.w.: eieyStor
f. CAPITOL SIT OUTSIDE. 2nd-sTORY
rooms and bath; ami telsrhone: private
no children: $50. Line. 1927
THE BUCHANAN APTS 4526 18th ST
Nicely fur, hv. RIM. bedrm.. K. b: and open
porch S57 so $50 and S62 so. Adams 1891
b k. ant: close downtown: rent reasonable.
NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE.
Can rent fine ants in most exclusive hotel
proof bldg: all large. outside rooms excel
lent exposures. tiled baths, parQuet uoOrs,
finest appointments and service; cafe IN
bldg: either by day, month or year the
rates are amazingly low: nothing like IL in
city. Phone Mr.. REAMS. North 1896. Also
| ROOM, FURNISHED, $40.
Phone North 43a6.
CITY'S BEST FURN. APTS.
Finest group of apt. bIdgs. in .. 8. ga
downtown. 9 car lines. Accommodations and
service unsurpassed. Rates as low as 500.
furnished. for ! rm.. kit. rec. h., tile bath.
UsSfls saw Ast quickly. a Phone @ E Columbia 7S44
Clifton Terrace. entire block. 14th and Clif-
ton SITS.
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IOO6 Nj ST. NV ROOMS AND BATH.
bright and cheerful; ami: weary seasonable.
BARGAINS ROOMS AND BATH: AMI
very low rent to reliable tenant 613 Pa. ave.
Sc Line 1885
Evening star., 1926-12-27

FOR RENT[210 18th ST. N.w-S RMS.
and b.. front S48; 3 rms. and b. rear SAL
HENRY SCHAFFERT. $40 John Marshall
Evening star., 1926-12-27

WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED AND HAVE
ready for occupancy five Broom and bath
apis. in the Valiean Apartment, Ola Eye
st. NV. Large rooms. electrically lighted,
Soo, ot ,,d9 nsas aho snoEe az, Mei
Front apartments $50 Rear apartments
S45 Adults only JOSEPH A. HAY
nEN Auf IAN n a.
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TVS LOWEST RENT
DOWNTOWN.

Overlooking park modern fireproof bldg
24-hrs. elev. service; 2 extra large rooms
kitchenette, rec. hal; Tile bath, only $50
Ave. practically rooms and bath special al
S76. Positively extra low rents 20 reliabla
parties only. II will pay you to irvqgtigReo.
Zee The Plaza Penna. ave. and WashlnRt03
Circle NV. or phone Main b437.
CONTINUED en- naxt Ra3A-l
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SINGLE ROOMS WITH BATH. FURNISHED
and with complete hotel service, S75 mo-
and up: double rooms with bath. S120 and
lp: Groom suites. non-houeekeeping IN
1920 Vermont ave- NV Main 1880.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
HUDSONESSEX.
SACRIFICE OF
USED CARS.

Now is the time to buy a used
car. Without question, we have
the lowest prices in Washington.
Evening star., 1926-12-27

SOUTH EXPOSURE: ROOMS. KITCHEN
and bath: all outside rooms most desirable
sec. of NV: cleo. gas. tel. and garage; very
reasonable TO adults Phone Adams 4075.
Evening star., 1926-12-27

BEAUTIFUL .. 8 AND 4 ROOM APIS
completely furnished for housekeeping: very
reasonable. Ala II 81 ne. Lincoln 3OO5.
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-
WARDMAN.
1923 Willys-Kn;ght tour.
1922 Studehaker sneCial s
$500

1923 Willys-Kn;ght tour. $500
1922 Studebaker special s
touring ......... $50
1925 Dodge coupe. ...... 625
1923 Willys-Knight sedan $50
Late Chevrolet sedan. -. ESQ
1924 Nash touring. ....... $50
1924 Overland touring. 125
Willys-Knight touring. $50
1926 Willys-Knight 6
sedan. 1875
1925 Overland sedan. 49,. AIS
1925 Buick coach; master
IS" $50
1925 Knight sedan. 925
1925 Hupp touring. ....... $50
1925 Willys-Knight coupe. $50
1925 Overland touring. 200
1928 Cadillac sedan. =. 1900
1928 Chevrolet coupe. -. 200
1928 Ford tudor sedan. 100
1923 Star touring. ....... 65
1923 Overland touring. SO
1923 Overland coupe. -. 225
WARDMAN,
1926 14th St. NV.
17l1 14th St. NV.
1901 H St. NE.
ATTENTION. .
Now IS your opportunity to
purchase a good used car at a
price which is more than rea-
sonable.
A fine selection to choose
from.
BUICK.
All models and prices. Also
various other makes of cars, in
Guiding:
DODGE,
FORD,
STUDEBAKER,
ETC.
Best Terms.
Your Car in Trade.
EMERSON & ORME,
1920 III St. NV.
Fr. 1850.
Open Evenings--Sunday.
Evening star., 1926-12-27

We have never before sold
cars at such low prices. Your
car in trade, but they must
come in at the right price.
Lambert-Hudson Motors Co.,
l722 l. ST, West of Conn. Ave.
Evening star., 1926-12-27

1915 ct N.E-3 ROOMS BATH: STEAM
heat. gas tnclosed porch pulley lines neatly
decorated C0A
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I44Q N ST-THRTE ROOMS SEMI
private bath well furnished: hot-water heat.
electricity. continuous hot water; sag 80.
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IL QUE ST. N,w-3 ROOMS AND BATH
heat and light furnished; hot water. $50 so
Evening star., 1926-12-27

COLORED-s00 G ST. NE. AND 100 9th
e. ne. Bird floor; rooms. bath; ami
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

DOwNTowN-ONE LARGE ROOM AND
bath: clean. warm, attractive: price lust
right. PRINCESS. 1915 Eye st. NV. 29'
1000 EYE ST. Nw-In the heart of the
city. 3 rooms. kitchen. bath: $50. Amply
corner store 20s
Evening star., 1926-12-27

n1ent home in a new building Just half a
square from 10th at Scott Circle. Your pur
chase represents a definite saving of one
Tar suite For details nhone Main s770
Branch 1l--Or Adams 1243 after 8 ID m
Evening star., 1926-12-27

NEAR CAIRO-CHOICE or / OR . R.. Z
and b. apts.: glassed porches: artistically
furnished: clean. refined. h.-w.h-. cont. NV.
slec Ianitor: garage: also large front room
Evening star., 1926-12-27

1860, RAUM ST. NE. East MontellO ave-
Three rooms, bath. porch: h.-w.h.: sea. so:
also rooms. bath entire floor; this is very
Evening star., 1926-12-27

4012 18th Nw-DELIGHTFUL THREE
elec ielenhone included. a m l. Owner. &c
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RENT ROOMS-FUR. (Cont'd).

1888 MERIDIAN N.W.-=-Two bright rooms
ami; with board or Ink. privileges; rea-
Evening star., 1926-12-27

1875 KENYON ST--Large well furnished
rooms. End floor. near bath; large closets; ;
Evening star., 1926-12-27

1862 KENYON ST. NV ROOM KTTCH
enette and dining alcove. End floor. $40.
Evening star., 1926-12-27

YEAR-END
CLEARANCE SALE.
Prices on our used cars are
extremely low, which makes
them bargains which you cannot
in justice to yourself, overlook.
TERMS ARE LIBERAL AND
ALL CARS ARE GUARANTEED.
USED CAR CORNER,
r 10th and u SITS.
Washington Cadillac Co,
FSank. 5000. Open Evenings
Evening star., 1926-12-27

1896 9th ST. Nw-3 LARGE ROOMS
and bath and closets second floor. gas and
electric light; good heat: cheap rent. 2Ss
Evening star., 1926-12-27

homelke; l or r and b. apts.: glassed
sieepng porches garage clean. refined at
mosDhere ianitor. H33 0. 3OR
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THE BUCHANAN APIS. 4526 18th ST
Nicely fur, liv. rm.. bedrm.. k. b. and open
porch. $3.50 $50 and S62 80. Adams 1891
1902 VERMONT AVE-TwO ROOMS, L
b K ant clnse dnWntnWn. rent reasnnahle.
Evening star., 1926-12-27

MT. PLEASANT ROOMS KITCHEN
ette. bath. porch. southern exposure; COM
pletely and attractively furnished adults
1882 Lamont st. NV. 81
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PHILLIPS TERRACE 1901 AR6oNNE ri
- Handsomely furnished 3 rooms kit. bath
all night elevator and phone Adams s7lO
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1922 18th ST. BROOKLAND-3 ROOMS.
kitchen. private bath. h.-w.h.. gas electric
a(luita 1Te
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NEAR WARDMAN PARK HOTEL. large
pleasant room, continuous hot water: free
phone; S26. Col 1892 27s
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LONDON HALL.

1888 18th st NV
DOWNTOWN MODERN APARTMENT
Convenient TO shopping district vet located
IN quite home-ltke section. Very desirable
appointments OF one room. kItchenette and
tile bath. Bright outside rooms with splen-
did view.
24-Hour Elevator and Switchboard Service
Resident Manager
BOSS & PHELPS.
I417 St Main $500
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-20
MAN DRESSED AS
WOMAN LURED ON
HOLDUP VICTIMS
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 20.-Mas-
querading as woman, rouged, and
wearing henna colored wig, Bern
ard Rudderham became flittatious
with Los Angeles detective to-
day, which caused his arrest and the
alleged revelation he was one of
the cleverest holdup men in the
business.
"I lured 'em with pretty
smile the d" fIapper bandit told
police, it is alleged, land then |
stuck 'em up. They fell easy
A .45 calibre gun was hung in a
fascinating silk brassiere, beneath
an extreme decollette waist.
Detective j. 5. koehn claims he
gave Rudderham lift in his
automobile. ~ thought at first
was really being vamped,' the
sieuth admitted. ''When we got to
The outskirts of the city she, l mean
he, reached in that silk waist and
jerked out Il long gat.'
Rudderham is said to have admit
ted Turing scores of victims by his
Simulated feminine wiles. 1t s the
best racket on the list he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-20
WOMAN C0NrESSES
TO MURDER OF z
MATES, Is CLAIM.
By United Press Leased Wire

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio, Jan
20.-Convinced that the woman has
an Unsuitable mania for killing, au.
thoiities today impaneled sanity
commission to examine Mrs. Laura
T.. Christy, AZ, who has confessed,
according to police, that she murd
cred two Of her eight former hus.
bands.
Stubborn and defiant, Mrs.
Christy, who admitted she gave
poison capsules to her seventh hus.
band and arsenic to her eighth
the Rev. William Christy, attache
Of the Christian Missionary ALI.
ancc, who died suddenly Wednesday
faced another barage Of question
crs today.
County Prosecutor Robert r.
Brookcs obtained the alleged con.
fession and brought out that Of the
woman's eight husbands Six died
suddenly and under mysterious cir
cumstances.
81 poisoned two Of my husbands,
but the others died naturally
Mrs. Christv asserted, belligcrently,
when questioned further today.
"Thev were mean to me-" she
snapped. "Thcy had it coming to
them
Mrs Cbrsty's seventh husband
was John Ebert, Newell, W. Va,
pottery worker.
~ gave him an arsenic capsule,
Mrs. Chrsty confessed, according TO
Brookes. 'John treated me brut.
ally. He was i'll at the time ard !
fed him arsenic instead Of the medi
cine prescribed by his physician.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-20
Recommend Ethyl
Gasoline Be Put
Under Regulation

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O-Thcrc s
no valid reason why the sale and
use of ethyl (anti-knoek) gasoline
should be prohibited, the committee
of experts appointed last May by
Surgeon General Cumming of the
United States public health service,
reported today after prolonged in
vcstigation.
lis distribution and use should be
controlled by proper regulation,
however, the committee said, and
its manufacture. which involves Il
serious health hazard, must be the
subject of ''precisc regulations and
InpticUlous carcs.'
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-20
HEREDlTY, SOBER
LIVING CITED As
LONGEVITY CAUSE
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STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal,
Jan. 20.-Sober living and heredity
were credited for his longevity BY
David Starr Jordan, noted natural
ist and former Stanford president,
as he observed his 18th birthday
here yesterday.
1.-The world is pretty good place
in which to live for a good man."
DR.. Jordan said. "and it will be
better place in which to live when
fools cease to promote those twin
sisters, war and drink.
~ can't climb mountains auy.
more and | gave up baseball Is
wears ago when my batting average
began to fall.
Although may be old in body,
! Am not old in spirit and l never
will be-
DR., Jordan was guest Of honor last
night at his hone, when friends and
relatives gathered in birthday
event.
DR.. Jordan was born at Gaines.
vile, \. y, January 10, 1851. Be-
fore he came to Stanford as its first
president i'll 1891 he was president
Of the University OF Indiana. He
retired in 1913 to be chancellor of
Stanford and now is chancellor
emeritus. He is one of the world s
foremost authorities on fish and is
noted as a peace advocate.
The first carload of tale was re.
Gently shipped from Shasta county
to San Francisco and more will
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-20

ment captain, early yesterday. was
virtually abandoned today by po-
lice who were holding two men sus-
pected of cmulating the ciubber s
methods.
The men under arrest are V. k.
Orwiller of Whiteford Center, a
suburb, and Charles Warnok of
Svlvania. Police have established
definitely, they say, that Miss
Handlev spent Monday night in Or
willers cottage at v hiteford Cen
ter, instead of with relatives, as she
led her mother to believe.