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The Washington times., 1927-10-14

Esdale has gone to Chicago and
the Rev. Mr.. Hall to Aberdeen.
Texas. The Grand Dragon is said
to be attending a national Khan
gathering in Chicago.
The prosecutor refused to say
what steps he would take to obtain
the presence of these Two men be-
fore the grand jury or what effect
their nonappearance might have on
the inquiry. Mr.. Mccall has
already asserted that he hoped to
place sufficient information before
the Grand Jury to justify ninety or
more indictments.
Despite the absence Of Esdale and
Hall, the work of giving this evil
dence to the Grand Jury, has pro.
eeeded steadily. The stream Of
witnesses which began pouring into
the grand jury on Monday has con-
tinued without interruption. The
attorney general plans to present
125 witnesses, among them, many
k1ansmen.
Ten persons have been arrested IN
connection with the series of flog.
gings, two of the prisoners being
The Washington times., 1927-10-14

to cross the constellation Of the
Lion.
Although no danger il to BE- an.
ticipated from either comet, the
"Schaumasse" 10 . flying star
which has already proved q men
ace to heavenly traffic.
Astronomers first observed "shau-
nnasse" in 1911, could not account
for its appearance, but finally found
that It was a. fragment Of q. much
larger comet last seen in 1879. BY
mathematical calculation they dis
covered that during the thirty.twS
years when the parent body OF
"Schaumasse" was invisible from
the earth, it had "skidded'' into the
periphery of the planet Jupiter, and
through contact with the enormous
gravitational influence of the planet,
had split into several pieces, one of
which is the comet now known as
"Schaumasse."
The Washington times., 1927-10-14
COMETS NEAR
EARTH NOW

BERLIN, Oct. 1.-Two comets
will be near the earth in October
and November. announce German
astronomers. The so-called "Schau.
masse," a comparatively small
comet, only nineteen times larger
than the earth, will be visible in
the first weeks of October, and the
"Enke" will come into the ragne
of vision in November.
The "Schaumasse" will best be
seen just before daybreak, and will
be close enough to be observed
with the naked eye. 1t will spin
across the heavens at the rate of
several million miles an hour, but
will nevertheless take several days
The Washington times., 1927-10-14
DRAGON IS CONE
IN KHAN QUIZ

LUvERNE, Ala. Oct. 14.-James
Esdale, Grand Dragon of the Ku
Klux Khan in Alabama, and the
Rev. L. A. Hall, Cyclops of the
Luverne Khan, have left the State,
1t became known, when they failed
to appear before the grand jury
which is investigating a score of
floggings that have taken place in
Grenshaw County in the last two
years.
While Attorney General Charles
Mccall who is conducting the in
quiry, has been unable to ascertain
the exact whereabouts of the men,
he has received information that
The Washington times., 1927-10-14
Blood Test May Tell
Ownership of Canine

DENVER, Oct. 14.-science and a
blood test will be called upon to
determine who owns q police dog.
Morris House lost a dog said to
be a grandson of Strongheart, dog
movie star. Then Leon Grass
walked past the home Of House
leading a dog. House attempted to
claim it. When the debate grew
heated neighbors called the riot
squad.
Grass admitted he had found the
dog. but questioned Houses owner
ship.
"I'l have a blood test made to
show he is grandson of Strong
heart" House said.
The Washington times., 1927-10-14

Own q car Of your Own-lt can be
aelected and purchased from the Used
Car Specials advertised for sale in
tOday's Classified Ads
The Washington times., 1927-10-14

charged with the murder of
negro girl. This case will prob
ably be tried this fall, soon after
the grand jury completes it's work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18
Guests Being Enrolled
For Harvard Club Concert

Special invitations to attend the
concert TO he given by the Harvard
University Instrumental club on the
evening Of December %. in the garden
Of the Meyflower Hotel have been ex.
tended to members of Congress who
are Harvard men, and their wives
This list includes Senator Frederic
Moseley Sackett of Kentucky, Senator
Frederick Hale of Maine, Senator
Hiram Bingham of Connecticut. Sena-
tor Frederick H. Gillett of Massachu-
sets Sena tor Henry Wilder Keys of
New Hampshire. the Speaker of the
House, Representative Nicholas Long
worth of Ohio; Representative Richard
r Freeman of Connecticut. RepreSen-
tative Morton y. Hull Of Illinois, Rep
resoutative George +. Stohbs Of Mass
chusetts Representative Robert Low
Bacon, Representative John J. O'Con-
nor and Represc ntatiVe Hamilton Fish
of New York and EppreSr NATIVE
Richard s. Aldrich Of Rhode Island.
Mrs. Hennng Jennings and Mrs
Frederic NJ Sackett are among tho
additional patrOnesScs for this inn
portant musical event of the Christ.
mas holiday season. While i'm Wash
inSton this group of representative
Harvard men, many of whom are
prominently connected with various
college activities, will be extensively
entertained enc of the most import
ant events to he given in their honor
being the luncheon at which Mrs.
Henry r. Dimock will be hostess De
Cember %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18

Representative and Mrs. George H,
Combs. jr, of Missouri left Washing
ton late yesterday for Kansas City,
where they will spend Christmas They
have taken an apartment at the May
flower for the season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18
Benefit Party Given
At White Cross Center

4 card party for the benefit Of the
samaritan Order of the American
order of the White Cross was given
Friday evening at the White Cross
Center at 1879 Adams Mil road. This
branch has been active in visiting
the mentally deficient children of st.
Elizaheth's and other homes. under
the chairman of the children's bra nch.
Mrs. Louise Speike. Boxes of toys
and Winter clothing have been sent
to the mission at Simmons Gap for
the moUntaineers under Mrs. HaWri
and other boxes are being prepared
for local organizations. The benefit
also included the library of the orr
eanization under the charge of the
secretary, Miss Louise Williams. The
party was a great success, % tables
being filled and many others pres
emit Prizes were donated by the
Keith Theater Co, Lansburgh & Bro.
kann Sons Co, Hecht Co. and Golden
berg. Small Blackstone. Budd Men
nier Freres, Garfnckel and many
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18
Vice President and
Mrs. Dawes Plan Visit
To Home in Illinois

Continued from Fifth race)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18
Gov. Brewster Entertains
For G. A. R. Veterans

Gov Ralph Brewster Of Maine en-
tertained at luncheon yesterday in
the banquet room of the Carlton
Hotel, in honor of the Maine deleca-
uion of the Grand Army Of the Re
public aud the Virginia. North Caro-
lima and Texas delegations of the
United Confederate Veterans. The
luncheon followed the return on the
steps of the Capitol of the flags cap
tured in the Civil War by the Maine
regiments from the armies of Viz
ginia, Texas and North Carolina.
After the return of the flags the vet
Grams We're conducted to the White
House, where they were received by
the President. Other guests present
at the luncheon were Dr.. Hubert
Work Secretary of the Interior: SEN
ator Morris shepherd Of Texas,
Senator Frederick Hale Of Maine
Representative Ira G. Hersey. Repre-
sentative Wallace II. White. jr., Rep
resentative John r. Nelson. Repre-
sentative Carroll l.. Beedy, Attorney
General Raymond FelloWes Of Maine
and Gen Freeman of the United
Confederate Veterans.
New York City has three women
=.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18
Massachusetts Society
To Meet December 90

The next meeting Of the Massa-
chusetts Society Of Washington, D. c.,
Inc, will be held Tuesday evening, De
cember %, at the Washington Club.
1901 X street northwest. at sis
o'clock. The election of officers for
the ensuing year will he held. A
wonderful and interesting motion pic.
ture portraying life in Czechoslovakia
viii be shown. Mr. George II.
Farnum. Assistant, United States At
torney General. who has just recently
returned from Europe, will interpret
the titles and speak of conditions as
he saw them These films are to be
shown through the courtesy Of the
Bureau of Commercial Economics
Dancing and refreshments will follow.
Representative Edith Nourse Rogers
will preside Plans are under way for
a large reception and ball to he held
at the Wardman Park Hotel in
January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18
Delta Theta Phi Group
Sponsors Supper Dance

The Woodrow Wilson Senate of
Delta Phi Legal Fraternity of George
Washington University held it's semi
annual supper dance at the Carlton
Hotel last evening. The dance was
from $50 10 100 o'clock and among
the guests present were Prof Earl
G. Arnold of George Washington
University Law School and other
members OF the faculty of that in
sUtuuon. Mr.. LYLE w Ohlander of
the clerks office Of the supreme
Court was in charge Of the arrange
mentS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18

Mr. Rufus G. Dawes brother of the
Vice President. is iii the Carlton for
a short stay. He is accompa nied by
Mr.. C. II. Geist and will return to
Chicago tomorrow.
Assistant Attorney General and Mrs.
L0hn Marshall viii he mined The FIRST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18
IIlinoisans viii Honor
Societv's New President

The Illinois State Society will give
a reception TO its newly elected presi,
dent, Representative Henry r Rath-
bone. and Mrs. Rathbone Wednesday.
January II. at the Willard Hotel
Dancing will follow the reception. All
residents Of Illinois in the District are
eNnected 10 attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18

of the week by their oldest son. Mr..
John Marshall. jr., who attends Beth,
any College in West Virginia.
The director of the National Parks
Service and Mrs. stephen Mather have
been joined at the Wardman Park Ho-
tel by their daughter, Miss Bertha
Mather, who is a student at NaSsar
College Mr. and Mrs. Mather and
their daughter will leave early in the
week to spend Christmas at their old
home in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18

Representative and Mrs. Frank
Hamilton Funk viii have with them
over the holidays in their Wardman
Park apartment the formers son. Mr.
Ben Funk, who graduated from Yale
University two years ago, and Mrs.
Funk's son. Mr.. Edward 3. Morris.
who is a student at the Kingsley
school. EsseN Eells y. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18

Continued from Fifth race)
Wilbur will go To Wayne Pa. the end
of this week to spend Christmas with
the Secretarys brother-in-laW and SIS
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Paist
Secretary and Mrs Wilbur viii re-
main over Monday.
The Secretary of the Interior. DR..
Hubert Work. will leave the middle of
the week for Denver. Colo, to spend
Christmas with his two sons and their
families, Or. and Mrs Philip Work,
and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Work. lie
will return 10 his apartment at the
Wardman Park Hotel the middle OF
the following week.
The Secretary Of Agriculture and
Mrs. Iardine viii have as their guests
for Christmas Mrs. Iardine's sister-In-
law. Mrs. II. G. Nebecker. and her
husband MIR. Horace Nehecl>er. who
will arrive the middle of the week
from their home in Ogden. Utah.
The Secretary returned last evening
from q short stay in New York.
The Secretary Of Labor. Mr.. James
J. Davis, will be Joined Tuesday by
Mrs. Davis and four Of their children.
who are spending the week with the
children's grandparents in Sharon ia.
Mrs Davis will be accompanied on her
return by the SecretarY's niece. Miss
Esther Ford Jones. who will spend her
holidays from Grove City College with
Secretary and Mrs. Davis.
Senator and Mrs. Royal s. Copeland
will have with them in their apartment
at the Wardman Park Hotel for the
holidays their son, Mr.. Royal s. Cope
land. jr.. and Mrs. COpeland's brother
and sister-in-law. DIR. and Mrs. Lyman
j. Spaulding. Mrs. Copeland will go TO
New York tomorrow To meet her son,
who will come from Syracuse CnlVer-
Sity. where he is in his freshman year.
and they will be Joined by Senator
Copeland Wednesday and return TO
Washington on Friday.
Representative James A. Hughes Of
West Virginia. who is making his
home at the Maytiower this season
left Washington yesterday for ms
home in huntington where he VIII
spend the holidays with Mrs. Hughes.
Representative and Mrs. Adams
WANT vii! have as their guests at the
Wardman Park Hotel for the holiday
AIRS. " Va nj G sister. MIS-. II. ~ hliiEl o
and her sons Lucien and Frank, who
will arrive the first Of the week.
Representative and Mrs. George n.
Combs. jr, of Missouri left Washing
ton late yesterday for Kansas City.
where they will spend Christmas. They
have taken an apartment at the May
flower for the season.
Representative and Mrs. Frank
Hamilton Funk will have with them
over the holidays in their Wardman
Park apartment the formers son, Mr.
Ben Funk, who graduated from Yale
University two years ago, and Mrs
Funk's son. Mr. Edward 3. Morris.
who is student at the Kingsley
School. Essex Fells. \. J.
Mr.. Rufus G. Dawes. brother of the
Vice President. is ii the Carlton for
a short stay. lie is accOmpa nied by
Mr.. c. II. Geist and will return to
Chicago tomorrow.
Assistant Attorney General and Mrs.
John Marshall will he Joined the first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18

Representative and Mrs. Adams
Wyant will have as their guests at the
Wardman Park Hotel for the holiday
Mrs. WANTS sister. Mrs. H. y. Miller
and her sons Lucien and Frank, who
will arrive the first Of the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18

New York City has three women
O. monitors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-06
MARMON HAS
BICPROCRAM
Mile Air Trip Is
Made in Behalf of
Sales Scheme

travelling BY airplane TO make an
Introductory announcement q the
1928 expansion program Of the Mar
mon Motor Car Company, II. H.
Brooks, general sales director Of the
company, has departed on a b,DOO-
mile journey that will carry him IN
just twelve days 70 twenty-six q the
largest cities IN the eastern and
southern sections Of the country.
Mr.. Brooks will visit Marmon dis
tributors in each Of the cities on the
houte and before a meeting Of dear
ers from the surrounding territory
will make official preliminary an
nouncement Of next years Marmon
program which will include the
manufacture 81 $4,000 automobiles
and which will be the largest, by far,
in the history Of the company.
The tour IA being made In the
five-passenger Stinson plane owned
by the harmon company and used
by q. NJ. Williams, president and
other officials for commercial pur-
poses for nearly q year.
From indianapolis, where the fac-
tory Of the Marmon company, Is sit
uated, the route Of the tour leads to
Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, ko-
chester and Albany and thence 70
Springfield. Mass. Along the eastern
seaboard the trip will include prae-
ticalIy every city Of size from Port
land, Ne, 10 Miami, Fla, with Bos-
ton. New York, Philadelphia Balti-
more and Washington holding places
Of Importance on the itinery.
Following the visit TO Florida, Mr..
Brooks will proceed to Mobile, At
lanta. Birmingham, Nashville, Tenn,
and other key cities in the south.
The return 10 Indianapolis will be
made by way Of Louisville and Gin
cinnati.
Nearly q year ago Marmon began
the manufacture Of its new straight
eight and sales this year throughout
the entire country have been main
tanned at so large a volume that Of
ficials Of the Marmon company have
decided to greatly increase eight
cylinder production for the next
year. Manufacture OF the large
Marmon Series rs, which has held q
place al the head Of Marmon pro-
duets for a quarter of a century, al
20 will be continued on a substantial
schedule. Nj. Brooks viii announce
the details Of these plans at meet
ings in the variout cities on the route
Of the air tour.
President Williams Of Marmon the
executive head Of the Dayton
Wright Airplane Corporation be-
fore coming to Marmon. Believing
that the airplane will he M Of the
chief methods Of transportation In
the next two decades, Mr.. Williams
has sponsored many commercial air
ventures and Is recognized as one
Of the leading authorities on avia-
tion in the middle west.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-06
CHRYSLER MEN
TAKE TUITION
Weeks Service School
Is Opened at De-
troit Plant

"A bulletin OF unusual interest Just
sent out by the Chrysler Sales cor
poration to its dealer organisation
announces that Chrysler Service
school is about 10 reopen its SEES
sicns at the factory In Detroit.
This school, now beginning its
second year, proved 20 be remarkably
successful last winter In point OF at
tendance and Of enthusiastic APP
prevail by those who went to Detroit
70 take advantage Of its offering.
The course Ia arranged for Chrys-
Ter service managers, shop superin-
tendentS and service field men, and
Is designed TO put ut the command
Of all the company's distributors and
dealers the opportunity Of providing
in their home communities expert at
tention to every detail Of practical
and successful automobile service.
The course offered in the school
cover every branch OF service sta
ton operation. II includes among
other subjects accounting, stock
keeping, shop equipment, trouble
diagnosis and correction, standard
lied maintenance and all technical
and mechanical phases Of Chrysler
products.
Class lectures by selected ex-
perts in the famous Chrysler engi-
neering and service staff are sup
plemented by actual demonstrations,
Illustrations and screen pictures.
Many who attended the school last
winter have reported to the COM
pany that not only has the training
received proved invaluable hut that
the direct contact with others hav-
ing the sam problems and duties
as themselves was found 70 be al
most as profitable in their work af-
ter returning home.
The course prescribed requires a
weeks attendance. Sessions are held
daily from $3.50 a. m. to 8 p. m,
with an evening class Friday.
From the very beginning Of the
company that bears his name Wal
ter r. Chrysler has laid especial
emphasis on the imperative necessi-
ty for providing continuously inn
proving service to owners" said J..
L. Kenyon, director Of Chrysler
service, in explaining the purpose
and plans Of the service school,"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-06
AGENTS
VISIT PLANT
Sarvis Talks on Lub-
rication Ease of
New Car

FLINT, Mich, Nov. 5.-Buick n
gineers' provision for easy and pos
tive chassis fabrication in the mod
els for 1928 Is one Of the most wide
ly appreciated features about the
new car, declare dealers who are
visiting the factory here this month.
The dealers praise has been doubly
gratifying 10 factory officials be-
cause IL reflects comment heard
among owners Of the new Bucks.
while the dealers are enthusi-
astic about the style, comfort and
performance OF the new cars, all Of
which we knew they would like, it Is
plain that some comparatively minor
refinements also are going ver
big" said A. II. Sarvis, assistant
general sales manager, who Is act
ing as host to the visiting dealers.
-Not only women owners, but men
too. are finding that she adjustable
steering wheel, the re-designed seat
cushions, and the remarkable ac-
feasibility Of all controls from the
drivers seat provide an entirely new
experience in driving. And everyone
who has bought the new car. appar-
emily, appreciates its new ease o.
fabrication.
THE change which makes greasing
OF Buick for 1928 SO easy Is in
genious, yet simple. II is merely
the extension Of the inaccessible
grease connections, formerly reached
by crawling under the car. TO q
point where they may be fabricated
from the side. "A little trapdoor on
either running board apron gives ac-
cess to them. Similarly, rear grease
connections. which used to necessi-
tate lying under the real axle, have
been brought out within easy reach.
The whole job Of greasing may be
done now in a few minutes without
soiling hands or clothes"
The refinement Of Bucks lubri-
cation system was adopted after ex-
periments with every greasing sys-
TEN known. Buick engineers be-
lieve it the most practical arrange
ment that can be worked out, since
II insures positive fabrication OF
every point requiring grease, and
makes the job Of greasing so easy
that no part ID likely 20 be sighted.
They feel that II is one OF the many
reasons why Buick for 1928 is en-
joyinr the most sensational public
reception in all Buick history. a re-
ception 10 which record-breaking
sales figures testify.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-06
Federation to Form
Reference Bureau

SAN ANTONIO. Texas.-tPp-A
complete Texas historical reference
bureau will be developed as a part Of
the biennial convention OF the Ma
tional Federation Of Women's clubs
to be held here next year in order 20
give delegates from the other states
an opportunity 10 become acquainted
and interested In the romantic story
Of Texas.
Mrs. w. L. Stoner. state historian.
is cooperating with the historian of
the San Antonio clubs In an effort
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-06

to bring together In a useful ccllec-
ton the historical facts about which
delegates from other states may Ia
quire or express an interest In.
The state and local organization
are laying a very complete plan for
the convention, which will be one Of
the largest the organization has
ever had, an advertising. financing
and housing committees are already
deep in their work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-06
HARD m PICK

CENTERVILLE. Mich.-A lock
weighing 25 pounds adorned the
first jail in st. Joseph county. II Is
related in the Michigan History
magazine. A local gunsmith in the
days Of 1910 made the lock, and he
took delight In creating n stagger-
ing and complicated mechanism that
by sheer weight nearly broke down
the Jail door.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-06
sIfRsTIruTE FnR RnsIN

FRANKFORT, Germany #1--A new
substitute for the rosin used to
waterproof packing and wrapping
material il being tried here. IL il
known as 'montacol" and is said 10
protect paper and cardboard from
water or chemical erosion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-06
15O KILLED AT WEDDING

C~APETOWN.-A fight among ma
tives at a wedding in Uganda result
ed in $50 men and women being
killed.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-13
Locomotive Engineers
Face Nine Million Suit

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 10 R}-New
officers of the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Engineers today faced four
suits asking total of more than
100000 following the filing OF a
fourth suit yesterday in common
pleas court here by stockholders of
the Brotherhood Investment COM
pany.
Heads of the Brotherhood's or
ganization. including Laveny John
ston, grand chief engineer, were on
their way to Venice. Fla, today to
confer with Claudius P. Huston,
New York and Chattanooga banker,
concerning the Brotherhood's land
holdings there.
The fourth and largest suit filed
yesterday asks that the Brother
hood be compelled to return $751;
1Ts to the investment concern as the
result of an alleged Illegal land deal
at Venice.
The three previous suits, filed
within the past four weeks. charge
that the Brotherhood bank had
turned assets of little or no value
over to the investment company for
good prices to save the bank from
loss.
The three earlier suits ask a total
Of more than 100000.