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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-06
gu" FARM PREPARING
FOR FIELD CROPS DAY

Field and plots should be at their
best when Field Crops Day is observ-
ed at University Farm Tuesday, July
IL. under the joint auspices of the
Minnesota Crop Improvement asso-
citation, the Minnesota Experiment
Station. the agricultural extension di-
vision Of the university, and various
railroad companies. Reduced rates
will be given by the railroads and
there are assurances that large dele
cations will be present from Murray,
Watonwan, Cottonwood, Brown, Wa
dena. Stearns, Redwood and other
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-06

the campus. Visitors should bring
their own lunches. Coffee and cream
will be furnished at the farm.
The speaking program will be brief
and to the point in order that most
of the time can be spent in the fields
in the study of plant breeding meth
DDS and results, plant diseases, and
of varieties recommended for plant
ing in Minnesota. Trained workers
and guides will be on hand to pilot
the farmer guests and explain the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-06

counties.
This will be the second annual mid
summer outing of the Crop Improve
ment association, and two of its Of
ficers. President J. w. Evans of
Montevideo and Secretary Andrew
Boss. vice director of the experiment
station. will speak. Dean w. C.
Coffey of the University's Depart
ment of Agriculture and several 9TH
ers will have parts on the program
which will follow a MONDAY lunch on
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-06

A supervisor of nutrition classes
has been appointed for the school de-
partment Of the city of Boston. This
action is the result of examination
last year of $4,000 children, when it
was found that 1899 needed special
observation and care.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-06

projects. Seed growers and crop pro-
ducers of all parts of the state are
cordially invited to spend July IL at
University Farm.
Evening star., 1927-05-01

During the afternoon Mrs. Marian
Stewart sang, accompanied by Mrs.
Elizabeth Coombs. The members OF
the cha pter We're afforded the pleasure
of meeting Mrs. Pickens friends as
the guests were served from the well
npuointed tea table, presided over by
Mrs. Edgar Allan, Mrs. s. P. Hall and
Mrs. IT. l.. Thornton.
Capitol Society, Children of the
American Revolution, in its annual
report submitted to the National
BOARD during the recent C. A. r.
Convention, counts 1927 as the most
active and successful year since its
organization, June. 1895.
Being the oldest G. A. r. society
In the District, and the second IN
the National organization, the color
be arer of Capitol Society had the
honor of leading the procession dur
ing the annual pilgrimage to Mount
vernon, and John Greer Andrews.
the bugler, who gave taps after the
impressive ceremonies at the tomb, Is
also a member of Capitol Society.
James Bailey, son of the National
chaplain, Mrs. Percy NJ. Bailey,
served as right guard to the Flag,
and the left guard was Philip DeYer.
eux Johnston, 3D., the little grandson
of the National vice president, Mrs.
Lawrence II. Quirollo. and "A former
life member of Capitol Society, who,
on account of change of residence, has
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recently transferred to a Western

recently transferred to western
society.
During the past year Capitol So
ciety has been represented by its pres
ident and members at all affairs spon'
sored by the National Board, and
groups from the senior division have
danced the Capitol Society Minuet,
and individual members contributed
numbers on programs for number
of state societies and entertainments
by patriotic organizations.
Outstanding events in the year
activities were the annual large
Christmas party given to poor chill.
dren and the special joint patriotic
meeting for junior and senior dl.
visions, held as usual in Statuary Hal
Of the Capitol, when the members, in
Colonial costume, with appropriate
exercises. decorated with flags and
laurel wreaths the statues OF IA
revolutionary heroes. Capitol Society
is proud OF the privilege Of being al
lowed to hold this memorial service
on each recurring Decoration day.
and it is always we'll attended by
members, their parents and friends,
and each year the National officers
have sanctioned the custom by per
sonaI attendance or notes of greeting.
Capitol Society was we'll repre-
sented in the ceremonies attending the
District celebration of the 150th ami
versary of the establishment OF
American Independence at the east
Evening star., 1927-05-01

the past year, to bring some measure
of relief and JOY to less fortunate
children by the Christmas party and
Thanksgiving dinners to needy fam
lilies filled Easter baskets, scrap
books and dolls to Children's Hospi-
tai: money to Ellis Island; bound
magazines and boys books to scouts.
furniture, etc. to Salvation Army,
hats. shoes and clothing TO public
school children; two loads of wood
and warm clothing to deserving fam
lily; large boxes of Winter clothing.
toys. candy and games to southern
mountain families; cut flowers and
plants were sent to local hospitals;
and members have carried flowers and
words of cheer to sick and aged.
Capitol Society was the first to con-
tribute to the Harriet Lothrop Me
mortal, and during this Springs con-
vention. through James Bailey, added
$40 to its first donation.
Evening star., 1927-05-01

front of the Capitol Members from
junior and senior divisions in Colonial
costume. representing the presidents.
their wives and families and several
members in Colonial costume took
part in the Cherry Blossom Festival
on Hams Point.
The members of Capitol Society
thoroughly realize the great honor and
distinction of belonging to the c. A..
r., and realizing that the success of
their society Is dependent upon the
active support and cooperation of
each individual member. have, except
in case of illness, attended each
monthly meeting and shown such en-
thusiasm in responding to all appeals
for help that the work of the society
along charitable and AmericaniZation
lines is estimated in money value as
over $780,
1t has been the pleasure of the
members and their president during
Evening star., 1927-05-01

The monthly meetings of Capitol
Society viii be discontinued for the
Summer, but as il has the distinction
of counting as active members a num-
ber of the children of former mem
bers, there has developed an unusual
feeling Of fellowship and a number
Of informal meetings are being
planned.
AS Capitol Society Is next to the
largest local G. a. r. society, and it's
regular monthly meetings are always
neld In the home of it's president. 1t
was found necessary a few years ago
to limit its membership. but at present
there are IA few vacancies on account
of members coming to the age Of
transfer into the d. \. r., 50 requests
for membership may be sent to the
president, Mrs. Henry Fenno Saw
telle. 5000 Connecticut avenue, Chevy
Chase, Md.
H0ur EIauH EhanSas. t.-iI1 rviv-a The
Evening star., 1927-05-01

last of the series OF card parties
Wednesday afternoon from . 10 I
pm. in the auditorium clubroom at
Hecht's. Call Mrs Grattan Kerans,
Adams 60S6 for reservations. Mem
bers OF the society and their friends
are invited
Evening star., 1927-05-01
D. A. r. ACTIVITIES

dition the baby will be presented with
a gold spoon by the regent.
Mrs. Richard r. Owen, who formed
the first Living Flag" in the Ma
tons Capital, told of how the flag
was honored by Miss Elsie Janis. be-
coming its founder, and who had taken
a keen interest in the forming Of the
flag. Miss Janis has been a member
of the chapter for Il long time. Mrs.
Owen delivered the certificates Of
membership to each one, saying how
proud she was that the chapter was
formed and founded by its own mem
bers. Mrs. Owen also showed the
letter to her from Col James A.
Moss, director general of the United
States Flas Association, telling her
she would be presented with medal
for forming the first Living Flag"
in the Capital City by President
Coolidge at the Daughters of the
American Revolution reception. Presi-
dent Coolidge is honorary president of
the association.
Mrs, r. Ea Steward sang several
solos. Miss ELLA Lorraine Dorsey ad.
dressed the chapter on the foundation
OK the National Society of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, and
the chapter gave her a rising vote
Of thanks. The tea table was deco
rated with Spring flowers and both
chapter members and many tea guests
enjoyed the repast.
The American Libery Chapter was
entertained April by Mrs. Il. Nj.
Pickens of College Park. in the parlors
Of the Hotel Roosevelt, Washington.
The meeting was largely attended.
having as the speaker of the day Miss
Ella Lorraine Dorsey, who gave an in.
teresting account of THE Early Days
of the Daughters s''--how the society
was founded; the enthusiasm of the
women; the determination to make an
organization that would be worthy of
the cause: the inspiration for patriot
ism as taught by our forefathers; the
education of the youth Of the land.
The American Liberty Chapter has
formed and founded a living flag
through the United States F.ag Asso.
citation, and is now planning to make
a triptto Monticello. the home of JEFF
ferson, as its field day meeting the
latter part of May. Reports OF the va.
rious committees showed the chapter
in excellent condition and that the
chapter house committee had added
materially to its fund, with a benefit
to be held in June to still further the
cause.
A card of greeting was received
from the vice regent, Mrs. +. H. Jack
son, who is enjoying a trip on the
Isthmus of Panama.
At the close of the business meet
ing the afternoon was converted into
a delightful tea, when Mrs Pickens
had as her assistant Mrs. r. C. Wiley
of College Park. Md.
Evening star., 1927-05-01
Flask in Sock Brings Fine.

Special Dispatch TO The star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. April S0.-II
F. Campbell. arrested by Police Chief
w. W. Campbell. was fined $50 and
costs yesterday when haIfp.nt flask
containing liquor was discovered
tucked in mis- sock just above the
shoetop. Chief Campbell dlsclaims
any relationship TO the offender.
Evening star., 1927-05-01

The new capital of Australia, Can
berra, is to Re formally opened by tie
Duke Of York May 2,
Evening star., 1927-05-01

"Our Flag" Chapter win give the
Evening star., 1927-05-01

The American Liberty Chapter was
entertained at its April meeting by
Mrs. i. NJ. Pickens in the Hotel
Roosevelt, assisted by Mrs. Edgar
Allan and Mrs. S. p. Hall, Mrs. II. S.
Iidgely. regent, presiding After the
usual opening exercises the regent
read her chapter report given at the
State conference. which she was de
priVed Of reading at the chapters s
March meeting on account of death
IN the family. The report showed the
chapter to be in a flourishing condi-
tiOn and the excellent work accom-
pllshed during the year. Reports Of
Fli officers and chairmen Of committees
were most favorable. Mrs. John Howe,
chairman Of the floral committee, was
asked to send flowers TO Mrs. NJ ].
Eolibart, who had presented the chap
ter with a new granddaughter. In ad.
Evening star., 1927-12-30

The Christmas pudding Of the King
of England is to rs entirely OF F.nY
ljsh products.
Evening star., 1927-12-30
JEWISH CENTER TEAMS
ENROLL 100 MEMBERS
First Reports of Drive Workers In
dicate Success for Com
munity Project.

First reports Of team captains In
the Jewish Community Center's en-
rollment campaign, made last night at
a meeting of the enrolment council
at the center, showed approximately
100 new members enlisted with several
teams not reporting.
Louis L. Spreigler, chairman Of the
drive, presided and expressed satisfac.
tlon at the early progress Of the work
ers. He pointed out that the bulk Of
the memberships would not come in
until after the new year.
Julius Eanet. chairman Of the com.
mittee arranging the open smoker
Tuesday night. reported that arrange.
ments for the function have been com.
pleted.
Senator Walsh Of Massachusetts will
address this meeting, which will be
attended by women as weell as men.
novel departure for smokers. A
luncheon and several teas are being
arranged for the drive workers next
week.
Reports on new members were read
from the following team captains:
Morris Garfinkle. Ethel Wool, Mrs.
Morris Gewirz. Miss Goldie Paregol,
Louis Goldberg. Sarah Oscar, Isidore
Levine, Abraham Goldstein, Nathan
Piotnick, Albert Shefferman, Mrs. Ed.
ward Cafritz, Mrs. l Meriman, Isaac
Topper. Zolman Henkin and A. l..
Schiller
Evening star., 1927-12-30
CONGRESS CLUB GIVES
PARTY FOR CHILDREN
$50 Attend Huge Christmas Affair
and Receive Toys in Clubs
Ballroom.

One hundred and fifty children Of
members of the Congressional Club Of
Washington gathered yesterday after
noon at n huge Christmas party in
the ballroom of the club, given under
auspices Of a Santa Claus, who
brought with him toys, ice cream.
cake and candy, as well as numerous
suggestions for games to he played.
HostcSSes were Mrs. James J. Davis.
who brought with her her five child.
rem: Mrs. Clyde NJ. Kelly. wo acted as
chaperon to many young ladies: Mrs.
7. II. Caraway. Representative Lang.
ley OF kentucky, who was accom-.
panied by her daughters; Represent
ative and Mrs. Samuel Il. Hill, former
Representative and Mrs. John NJ.
Raer of North Dakota. Representative
Ramseyer of Iowa and Mrs. David
kinCheloe of Kentucky. Nine. Samy.
wife Of the Egyptian Minister, was
also a guest of the club.
Mrs. Kelly was chairman Of the
entertainment committee. which also
included Mrs. Henry A. Cooper, Mrs.
Porter Dale. Mrs. Alben w. Barkley,
Mrs. Harry c. Ransley and Mrs. Louis
c. Cramton.
Evening star., 1927-12-30
nTHDEN|ESKLAN
PLEAF0R|NQU|RY
werner Flags Purposes of
Order in Refusing Probe
of Ban on Parade:
{ The Associated Press.

me Associated Press.
ALBANY, \. y. December So
,,e purposes Of the Ku klux Khan
: regarded with adherence by Gov.
NTH.
This expression Of opinion is con-
med in a Letter in which the gov
nor declines to investigate police
reference with participation by the
IAN in 4 Memorial day parade in the
'orouch Of Queens last Spring. In
fusing 10 order an investigation or
bevNiSe take personal action in the
latter. the governor told tho COM
ainant. Pau NJ. Winter Of JAnaica,
nat the Khan could seek redress in
= courts. bat not through him.
Il rec3rd the purposes of Your or
ni2ation with ahhorTence and | CON
der them SubNcrSjVo to the funda-
-ontalS Of American Democracy he
'rCte Winter. Nevertheless. in so
ar as 1t lies within my power under
1e Jaw. / would accord TO YOU exactly
le same cven-landed justice that !
oUld give to ANYBODY else"
The governor declared that the law
'oes not place unon him the duty of
seeking redress for differences Of pri-
ate individuals who claim to have
zen injured by local maladministra-
ion
'As long as YOU invoke the power
Z the law, be prepared to abide by ii
IS il exists" he advised.
There is no clause in existing State
aw that requires him 10 order mis-
Investigations OF happen
0g in any locality. the governor said.
Neither does the law permit him to
3irect the actions Of the mayor of
New York City regarding an investi-
alton OF police interference.
Evening star., 1927-12-30

shock. Her condition was undeter-
mined.
While alighting from a street car
at Columbia road and Eighteenth
street last night. Louis Norman, col
ored, 2S, 1851 Champlain street, was
knocked down by an automobile. The
driver did not stop. Norman was treat
ed at Freedmen's Hospital for slight
injuries about the head.
John Fox. Sc. East Washington
Park. was knocked down on the road.
way near the east approach to Penn
sylvania Avenue Bridge early last
night by the automobile of X. Il. Ruhl-
man. 1923 G street southeast. lie was
given first aid at Casualty Hospital
and transferred to Gallinger Hospital.
William Jikowski. Ga. 21S John
Marshall place, was knocked down at
Pennsylvania avenue and Eighth
street shortly after 6 O'Clock this
morning by a motor truck driven by
Harry Gray. 1922 Maryland avenue
northeast. He was treated at Emer.
Evening star., 1927-12-30
BEATEN BY RUFFIANS.
Taxi Driver Robbed Of 90 by Col.
ored PASSENGERS.

Hired by TWO colored men at Sew
erth and r streets southwest TO drive
them 10 Arlington, Va, Garrett NJ.
Frye, taxi driver, Of 20I7 Fourteenth
street. last night was beaten into un-
consciousness and robbed OF SIS by his
fares near the Agricultural Depart
fnert's experimental farm, according
20 his report 10 Virginia and loo Il
police.
Frye said he was directed TO stop
tbs CAP and get out and the moment
ne alightcd he was dealt a blow and
Knocked down. AS he fell his head
struck the running board Of the taxi
cab aid he lapsed into unconscious
ness. when he regained conscious.
ress he hailed a passing n1otorist, who
took him 70 Fort Myer Heights, where
ne reported the attack. coming into
The city later and reporting ~ police
headquarters.
Evening star., 1927-12-30

1913 of the country's population. The
death total for the registration in
1925 was 1,219,019. The death rate
per 100 900 estimated population was
1,222.7 In 1926 and 1888 in 1925.
Deaths from diseases Of the heart
increased from .226 in 1925 to 209'
80 in 1926, tho rate jumping from
1855 to 1891 per 100000. Pneumonia
caused 107 ,797 deaths; nephritis. 103..
1872: cancer and other malignant
t,Imors, 80 ,s33, and all forms Of tuber-
culosis, 1868.
Among the diseases showing marked
increases in death rates. in addition to
heart disease. were influenza, pneu
monia, measles and whooping cough.
Evening star., 1927-12-30
HESSE PROGRAM O. KID.
Commissioners Approve Proposal
for Reorganizing Detective Bureau

Reorga niZation Of the Central De-
tective Bureau Of the Metropolitan
Police Department as proposed by
Maj. Edwin B. Hesse. superintendent,
was approved today by the Board Of
District Commissioners.
The change. which Will become
effective Sunday, more firmly estab-
fishes Detective Sergts. Edward j.
Kelly, ". o. Embrey and Joseph c.
Morgan in the designated status OF
Aeutenants. Kelly will have charge
OF criminal investigations with a row.
ing commission, and the other two,
with Lieut. Walter Emerson, desig-
mated a captain. will share the super
vision OF the Detective Bureau under
Inspector Henry g. Pratt, supervisory
assistant superintendent.
Evening star., 1927-12-30
Will Address Filipinos.

Charles &. Lobingier Of this city,
fGrnerjy justice IL the Court Of First
Instance at Manila. VIII he the prin-
clUai speaker Al O'Clock tonight at
e1egc3ses al the y. 81. e. A.. coiHnerno-
raliDg tire execution 81 years ago Of
III. Jose Eizai, Filipino patriot.
The program is under auspices of
the Filipino Club, and viii include ad'
61esseS by club members. readings and
fNaIAlf-
Evening star., 1927-12-30
CHILD OF 8 STRUCK
BY DELIVERY TRUCK
Lorraine Lyons Condition Still in
Doubt After Accident-Three
Others Hurt by Autos.

Lorraine Lyons, s. 1740 Bay street
southeast, was seriously injured yes.
tcrday afternoon by a delivery truck
driven by Raymond Boone, colored,
SIT Marks court southeast, at Virginia
avenue and Second street southeast
She was treated at Casualty Hospital
for a possible fracture of the skull and
Evening star., 1927-12-30
WOMAN ESCAPES FLAMES
BY LEAP FROM WINDOW
Two Others Jump to Roof of Wood
shed as Fire Sweeps
Home.

Trapped by smoke and flames, Mrs.
Anna Johnson. Colored. 45 years old.
leaped from the second.story window
# her blazing home at Florida ave-
nue. northeast early today and re-
ceived a fractured ankle. while two
other occupants Of the upper floor,
suffering from burns about the hands
nd arms, escaped through a rear
window TO the roof of a woodshed.
The house and its contents were bad
~ damaged.
Louis Johnson, husband Of the
woman who jumped from the window,
was in the kitchen when the fire was
discovered. but the flames spread so
rapidly that he was unable to ascend
the stairs and render assistance. Fire
men believe that the fire was caused
by a defective fiue.
Evening star., 1927-12-30

gency Hospital for an injury to his
right eye and bruises on his face and
knee
Evening star., 1927-12-30
JUDGE MAY RESIGN.
Former Governor of Porto Rico
Said to Be on Way Here.

SAN FRANCISCO. December 80 (H1.
The Examiner says United States
Circuit Judge William Henry Hunt of
San Francisco Is en- route to Wash.
ington, ID. G.. to present his resigna.
tion to President Coolidge.
Judge Hunt is 20 years old and so
entitled to agelimit retirement, but
the paper says i'll health caused his
decision to resign. lie was Governor
of Porto Rico from 1901 to 1904.
Evening star., 1927-12-30
HEART DISEASE LEADS
AS CAUSE OF DEATHS
Pneumonia Ranks Second, With
Nephritis, Cancer and Tuber-
culosis Following.

Heart disease maintained first rank
in 1926 as the greatest killer Of
Americans. Ranking next az causes
OF death were pneumonia, nephritis or
inflammation of the kidneys, cancer
and tuberculosis.
Figures for the year, announced to-
day by the Commerce Department,
showed that 1,285,927 deaths occurred
in the registration area Of continental
United States. which comprised the
District of Columbia. al States and 25
cities in non:registration States, or
Evening star., 1927-12-30
Santa Claus Birth
On Official Record
In Massachusetts
BY the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
FALL. RIVER, Mass. December
So.--The much-mooted question as
to whether there really is n Santa
Claus was settled here today.
There is Santa Claus.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Connors, registered his name
at tho city clerks office today.
Santa Claus Connors was born on
Christmas day.
Evening star., 1927-12-30

Athens Is to have an underground
railway station.
Evening star., 1927-12-30
Bow. 13. Shoots Himself.

Earl Bass. 10, 1880 Thirty-third
street, Mount Rainier. Md. acclden.ly
shot himself In the side yesterdsy
afternoon while tinkering with
small rife. At Sibley Hospital his
was reported undetermined
Evening star., 1927-12-30
Congressional Library to Close.

The Congressional Library will close
tomorrow afternoon at 4:20 O'Clock.
but will he open Sunday and Monday
from 2 until 40 nm