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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02
MRS. LILLIAN FRYE WINS
MARRIAGE ANNULMENT
Court Orders Separation from Man
She Wed Who Previously Had
Been Divorced.

Mrs. Lillian Frye. 1902 East Capitol
street. was awarded an interlocutory
decree yesterday in the District SUI
preme Court, annulling her marriage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02

IL noon - Pennsylvania Orchestra,
from WIZ.
1 to p.m.-Organ recital by VIII
liam H. Hammil, from Kit Studios.
3 p.m.-Lehman Byck, tenor, from
WEAF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02

3:45 pm.-Weather Bureau reports.
9:55 p.m.-Arlington time signals.
1905 p.m.--Weather Bureau re-
ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02
Local Radio Entertainment
Tuesday, August 2, 1927

NAA-Washington Navy Yard t434.5
MeterSl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02

The Columbia Broadcasting System
also announced the addition to it's in
dependent chain Of WOWO, a L., 900
watt station at Fort Wayne, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-17
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

NatiOnal--"Beau Geste," photoplay
at 2:30 and $50 pm.
Poli's-Chicago opera Co. in 'Resur
rection.' at pm.
BelascO-Dickens "Pickwick," dra
ma, at Sis pm.
Keith's-Cortez and Peggy. vaude
vile. at 2:15 and SIS pm.
Earle-A. & p. Gypsies-Helen Mac.
kellar, vaudeville. continuous 1880 to
IL pm.
Strand-"The Pleasure Seekers,
musical presentations, continuous 1890
to IL pm.
Gayety-"Big Sensation" burlesaue
at 2:15 and Sis pm.
Metropolitan The Auctioneer.'
The Gorilla Hunt, at 1850 am. 100
355, 5:55 and 10 pm.
Palace-"Flesh and the Devil" at
1890 am, II, $50, $50, 5:25, 1925 and
$3.50 pm.
RialtO-"The Lone Wolf Returns.
at 1850 am, 1:40, $40, $40, TAO and
GAS pm.
COlunbia-"T Winning of Bar.
bara Worth" at 1110 am, 110, $40,
$50, 1920 and $50 pm.
TiyOli - Summer Bachelors" at
2:45, 4:30, 6:20, sos and 1856 pm.
AmbassadOr-"M Man Bait" at $50,
8:15 and 10 pm.
Wardman Park--"Charley's Aunt
at 7 and 9 pm.
Central-''We're in the Navy Now
at 1890, .. $50, 5, $50. 8 and $40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-17
BRANCH LIBRARIES
FUND IS ADVOCATED
Chevy Chase Citizens Favor
Appropriation-Want Cir
Gle Beautified.

Washington is a tail-ender in the
matter of branch libraries compared
to other representative cities, DR..
George +. Bowerman. head of the
Public Library, told the Chevy Chase
Citizens Association at a meeting IN
the f. v Brown School, Connecticut
avenue and Mckinley street. last
night. Assistance for the establish
ment of branches has been definitely
curtailed by the Carnegie Corporation,
he stated, and whatever branches are
established hereafter in the District
will be solely through congressional
concentrations DIR. Bowerman said
that if the pending appropriation bill
goes through. the Chevy Chase section
will have a Sub-bran ch of the Public
Library Resolutions were adopted
favorinE branch libraries and urging
the location of temporary branches
pending establishment of permanent
buildings.
Gift of Bound Papers.
Fred S. Lincoln. chairman of the
committee on publicity, on behalf of
the association. presented to the
library two bound volumes of the
Chevy Chase News. which he said con-
tanned items of historical interest to
the community.
Plans were laid for Identification of
Chevy Chase Circle In resolutions
presented by Mr. Hege and adopted,
the committee on streets and parks
was directed to make survey of the
circle and surrounding areas with
view to ascertaining the needed inn
provementS. which would include the
placing of curbing. walks and the
planting of Shrubbery
Members of the Police Department
We're commended for the manner in
which they have handled traffic on
Connecticut avenue since the 15-mile
speed limit became effective. The as
ISOLATION reiterated its plea for a
larger school structure, with more
adequate playground facilities to re-
place the 4. V. Brown School. The
committee on streets, sidewalks and
schools was directed to consider the
matter of having curbs placed on
streets abutting the school and for
the grading of the school grounds to
eliminate the pools of water
Bells Work Commended.
Resolutions were adopted commend
ing Commissioner J. Franklin Bell for
the handling of his duties as Engineer
Commissioner and urging his retention
in office. An amendment was pro-
posed to the associations constitution
providing for the creation of a COM
mittee on coming.
Committee chairmen were announced
as follows: Fire and police protection,
Atwood M. Fisher: water and lights.
Ralph Given; publicity. Fred S. Lin
coin: safety, Fl. V. Schneider; law and
legislation, Maj. John r. Wheeler;
public utilities, Lewis Radcliffe, and
education and public buildings, VIII
liam p. Bartel
= New members elected were: Adams
r. Ruth, Lieut.. Comdr. b. III. Bieri,
Lloyd +. Hoppe, Miss Mildred H.
Clarke. a. c. Williams. DIR. William
Souder and r. S. Hillyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-17
Solomon Asks $4,000.

Alleging that he was libeled by the
bringing of suits against him in the
District Supreme Court and the Mu-
nicipal Court. Samuel j. Solomon,
builder and real estate operator, yes
terday sued the Griffith Coal Co. for
$50 900 damages and the Cafritz Con
struction Co. for $4,000 damages
Of these suits in the news
papers, he says. injured his good
name and hurt his credit. He is rep
resented by Attorneys Sterling, Te-
drow & McCaslin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-17
.ENLARGES POL ICE POWERS
Wadsworth Bill Would Give Park
Force Road Control.

The United States park police in
the District would be given jurisdic'
ton over military roads leading out
of Washington for a distance or
miles. If a bill introduced yesterday
by Senator Wadsworth of New York
becomes law
A letter from the Secretary Of War
urging passage of the bill at this ses-
sion states that there is a particular
need for extending this police protec-
ton to the roads leading from High
way Bridge to Arlington Cemtery.
The bill was referred to the commit
tee on military affairs for report. The
Secretary OF War addressed a similar
letter to the House committee on mill
tary affairs. ~*>--s 7r -~'.'- $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-17
Seeks $4,000 After Crash.

George II. Finch. 5306 Thirteenth
street. yesterday filed suit against the
Washington Rapid Transit Co. for
$40, 900 damages for alleged personal
injuries. He says a bus of the com.
pany collided with his automobile De-
cemher 26 at New Hampshire avenue
and Taylor street. injuring him Sc
verely. He is represented by Attorney
Joseph Ii. Bribery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-17
RECITAL AT CITY CLUB.
Noted Performers to Appear in Fes
tiva1 Tonight.

Daniel Breeskin. concert violinist
and conductor of the Metropolitan The
alter Orchestra, and Nine. Marie Won
Unschuld, concert pianist, will appear
in the twelfth recital Of the season at
the City Club tonight, at $50 o'clock.
The program also includes numbers
by Ludwig Mandy. cellist. conductor
of Washington high school orchestras;
Mrs. Henry Riggs Rathbone. wife Of
Representative Rathbone of Illinois,
readings, and Helen Howison, colora-
tura soprano. William T. Pierson is
in charge of the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-17
Relieves Stiffness
Caused by Chill
Pressman tells how newspaper
workers keep fit

The pressmen working in a news
paper Office at Dorchester, Mass,
used to have great trouble with
rheumatic stiffness owing to fire.
quent sudden draughts of cold
air when the doors were opened
to take in rolls of paper.
One of their number began
usipg Sloan's Liniment, and now
they all chip III to keep Sloan's
always on hand for the entire
shop.
After my days work l rub
little Sloan's Liniment on my back
and legs. 1t never fails"
Apply Sloan's gently, without
rubbing Right away you feel the
comfortable, glowing warmth as
the new blood is brought to the
sore spots, and soon the aching
stops. Get bottle today. All
druggists-35 cents. .-.~.
DR.. Earl S. Sloan, ll3 w. 18th
Street. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-17

The Cassville & Exeter Railroad. OBJ
Grating in the Ozark region of Mis-.
souri,, is said TO be the smallest pas
senger carrying steam railroad in the
country. 1t is less than Ave miles
long and its rolling stock" consists Of
one locomotive and one coach. The
president of the road runs the train.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
PROBE BERRY SUIT
Official Inquiry Begun In Charges
Of Spanish Dancer Against Not
cd Film Comedian.

Los Angeles, Sept. 20 P-An
official inquiry into the charges of
which Juanita Montanya, Spanish
dancer, based her s1,000,000 suit
against Wallace Berry, film come
dian. charging him with twice at
lacking her and with being the
father OF her unborn child, was in
prospect today.
The announcement OF the i'm
pending investigation by the district
attorneys office revealed that the
affair first had been called to the
attention Of the authorities two
weeks ago by Famous Players
Lasky Corporation and Berry him.
self, The film actor accused the
dancer of threatening him and his
employers with unwelcome publ
city.
These charge were renewed by
the actor yesterday in a general de-
NAL of the dancers accusations that
he attacked her
Two or three weeks ago" the
screen star said, Il was informed by
executives of my employer that they
had been visited by Juanita Mon
tanya and that she had remarked
upon the undesirahility of publicity
concerning me with the apparent
purpose of extracting large sum of
money from the company. She was
invited by them 10 another confer
once and was then confronted per-
sonally by me and told by all OF US
in very definite words that black
mail would not be countenanced by
any Of us. The same day I referred
the entire matter OF the district at
torney's office"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
DUYA!L UNBAFFLED
BY DEFENSE STORM
indianapolis Mayor Withstands
Lawyers Attack

indianapolis, Sept. 20 UP)-Sev-
cral hours more of cross eXamina-
ton faced Mayor John l., Duyall of
Indianapolis today as Prosecutor
William H. Remy resumed his at
tempt to break down his story of
admitted attempts TO bride him.
Duvall denied he bartered jobs
under his administration for cash
and campaign support. He denied
that he made promise in writing
TO give the Ku Klux Khan So per
cent of the city appointments. He
denied he had any prediction
agreement with William II. Armi-
tage,. former bartender who became
a political power.
His attorneys drew details from
him regarding Armitasc's offer Of
$4,000 if Duyall would appoint
William II. Freeman chairman of
the board of works; of Duvall's re-
fusal to make the appointment or
keep the money.
]
animation and stormed at the mayor
while his attorneys were frequently
on their feet with objections in his
defense. Throughout the ordeal yes
torday Duvall stood the assault
without wavering. He was worried
at timcs-even "rattled" but he did
not cross himself or change his
story.
The tension of the cross cXamina-
ton relaxed for a few moments
while Remy was questioning the
mayor regarding return Of $4,000
Armitage had given him. Duvall
said he did not know why he had
taken the money,
what did you think Armitage
was,-a philanthropist? the prose
cutor asked.
NO a republican" was Duvall's
answer.
1t was one of the few tines Duvall
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20

According to the testimony. Briz-
gel and Stazba are proprietors OF
stores located near each other and
old baby carriages We're thrown onto
Brizgels' property after having been
put in front OF Stazba's store by
boys who wanted TO play a prank.
Brizgel denied having struck Stazba,
saying he simply took him by the
shoulder and told him to be on his
way. Judge SAKE remarked that the
offense did not appear to be very
serious and he suspended judgment
with a warning TO Brizgel that he
must not take the law in his own
hands.
A feature OF the case was a clash
between Attorney McDonough and
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Greenstein. the former claiming that
the asking of leading questions is
permissible on cross eXaminatlon.
while the latter disputed the asser-
ton. Judge SAKE admitted the ques-
ton that provoked the dispute.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
FOUR ARRESTED FOR
BEHEADING COMPANION
Decapitated Body Found on Road
side - Two Alleged to Have
Confessed to Crime.

Jasper, Ga, Sept. 20 P) - Four
persons were under arrest today and
warrant had been issued for fifth
man in connection with the Staying
of w. L. Cape, 81, Pickens county
policeman, who was killed Saturday
supposedly after he had sought tc
search an automobile for whiskey.
Cape's deCapitated body was found
Sunday on roadside near Adalrs-
vile, ab~ut 40 miles from the place
where it is believed he was killed.
Confessions attributed by officers
to two of the men under arrest &C
cused Lindsey Evans of the murder
His brother, Hoyt Evans, c. l. Smith
Carter Wilson and Carter Jones are
in custody.
Cape was shot three times with
shotgun. One of the charges was
believed to have blown his head off
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
DEATH FOR NEGRO
Given Supreme Penalty for Murder
OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Andrews
in Roadside Robbery.

Macon. Ga, Sept, 90 LP}-Wilmer
Galloway, negro, was under sentence
today TO die in the electric chair at
Nillereville October IA for the muir
der Of W. T. Andrews and his wife
who were killed July "a Galloway
was convicted of the crime last night
after jury had deliberatcd less than
an hour.
Andrews was slain and his wife
fatally wounded when two negroes to
whom they had given a ride in their
automobile. robbed them. Mrs. An
dreWs, shot through the head and
left for dead managed to reach a
neighboring house and tell of the at
tack.
Galloway and another negro. Will
liam Pountree, were arrested. Roun-
tree disclaimed any part in the
Staying and testified as states wit
ness that Galloway shot the couple,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
WOMAN KILLED; )
INJURED IN fire
Flames Break Out in Two Parts
Of Union City

Union City, n. j.. Sept. 20 Up
One woman was suffocated to death
and five persons were injured and
overcome by smoke in fires that
threatened three blocks in two sep
arate parts Of Union City early this
morning,
A two story wood tenement house,
two story combination factory
and storage building, two garages
and a service station were swept
by flames and seven story fac
tory building was threatened. Police
said explosions calsed both fires.
Residents were trapped in the
tenement house at 1T5 Summit ave-
nue. and were forced to leap from
windows as flames swept the struc-
ture after the explosion. Three
children were injured and their
mother died in the blaze.
The injured are:
Alice Meyers. 10. both wrists
broken and slight burns.
Marie Meyers, 81, deep lacera-
ton on forehead and burns.
Charles Meyers, II, slight burns.
Patrolmen Joseph Lawles and
Frank Weber were overcome by
smoke.
Thirty minutes after the tenement
house blaze, fire broke out in the
factory storage building at Pail
sades avenue and 18th street, ten
blocks from the first fire. and spread
to two adjoining garages and a
service station. Residents in the
neighborhood were ordered from
their homes as fear spread that a
huge gasoline tank in one OF the
garages would explode. Firemen
saved a seven story factory build
ing in an adjoining block
Both fires were under control
within three hours. Two general
alarms called every piece of appa-
ratus in Union City to the fires,
and help was called from West New
York,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20

made a show of spirit in his an
swers. Most of his replies to Remy's
questions were merely muttered:
Yes, sir" or No sir"
Duvar brought in the name of
Lew Shank, a former indianapolis
mayor, as a -conspirator Of Armi-
tage in attempting to fix" the
mayor and control letting of con-
tracts for city paving and other
work through appointments to Of
fees which controlled the bidding.
He said Shank was present at q
conference he had with Armitage
and later made an independent at
tempt to secure the desired appoint
ments.
\ few minor defense witnesses
witnesses were to testify when Du-
vail finished today and the state was
reported to have brief rebuttal testi-
mony to introduce. The case may
he argued before the jury late to-
day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
BANTAM VS.. HEAVY
IN court HEARING
Sedan Owner Claims Connecticut
Go. Bus Hit Him
The question as to whether a sedan

The question as to whether sedan
struck a Connecticut Co. bus, or
whether the bus struck the sedan
was discussed in city court this
morning during the hearing OF the
case OF Charles White against the
Connecticut Co. White instituted
action for $500 damages against the
company through Greenberg & LIE
Witt. Judge Henry P. Roche re-
served decision.
Attorney Albert A. Greonberg rep
resented the plaintiff and Harold K.
Watrous was counsel for the Con-
necticut Co. White, a negro. OF 1873
Oak street, stated that he was driy-
ing west on Ellis street at about
1880 o'clock on the morning of July
20, last. The bus travelling on
South Main street toward Berlin, was
operated by Andrew johnson Of
Stanley street.
White stated that he stopped at
the intersection of the streets before
attempting to proceed across South
Main street, and that he was past
the center of the road, travelling at
a rate of speed estimated at five
miles an hour, when the bus struck
his machine, doing damage to the
right front fender the steering gear,
the chassis an dthe hub cap. a
mechanic testified as to the damage
done and Attorney Greenberg stated
that he claimed damages for repairs
to the car, amounting to S77.20. A
passenger in Whites car corroborat-
ed his story. White was absolutely
sure as to the fact that he stopped
when he saw that the bus was not
going to do so. He stated that he
stopped linn ediately, at once.'
Johnson, driver of the bus;1stated
that he has seen accidents At the
intersection in question and that he
always blows his born and slows
down before crossing Ellis street. He
stated that he was proceeding at a
rate of speed estimated at II miles
an hour and that the sedan struck
the bus on the left side. He said
that he tried to avoid the sedan, but
that he could not swing the bus far
to the right because of the fact that
there is a telegraph pole at each
corner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
GREETS POLISH CITIZENS

Chicago, Sept 20 P-Felicita-
lions from President Coolidge to the
Polish citizens Of the United States
were read at the triennial conven-
ton of the Polish National Alliance
as it opened here yesterday.
From the beginning Of our his
tory of Polish stock have made a
most important contribution to our
citizenship, living up to our best
traditions" President Coolidge said
in letter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
HOSPITAL "BABY PUZZLE" SOLVED;
SCORNED CHILD is MOTHERS OWN

mony of Miss Meyer that she re-
calls distinctly the baby was a girl
but that in the stress Of the mo-
ment following its birth she became
excited and told the family physi-
clan, DR.. ]. A. Reutenik, it was a
boy.
DR.. Reutenik was not present at
the birth, arriving ten minutes aft
erward.
Miss Meyer accepts full RESPONSE
biity for misinforming the doctor
and other nurses as to the sex of
the child superintendent Vollmer
said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
CENTRAL JR. II. s. NOTES

The pupils Of the Central Junior
High school did their banking this
morning during the opening period.
The number of rooms having 100
per cent this week is five. an in
crease of two since last week. A
general betterment of room percent
ages as a whole was also noticed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20
quarry WORK DANGEROUS

quincy, Mass, Sept. 90 Pl-The
80 granite quarries which have
made this city fam ous are facing a
serious situation. Casualty insur-
ance companies have just served no
tee that they will dc cline to renew
accident policies. The insurance
men say the concerns have refused
to adopt safety devices and the
death rate is high.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20

Confectionery Sugar, 8 lbs. 2Jc
Good Luck jar Rings, . Tloz. 1oc
Fancy Tomatoes, 3 cans 29C
Toilet Paper, i rolls ..... 25c
Sunbrite Cleanser, cans 19c
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-09-20

Cleveland. Sept. 20 Up - The
Fairview Park hospital baby puz-
zle" has been solved ard the smil-
ing infant girl whose identity has
been drawn into dispute is Mrs.
sam Smiths own child, officials of
the hospital are convinced.
With the return TO the hospital
of Miss Ruth Meyer, a nurse who
assisted in delivering Mrs. Smiths
child, everything has been explain
ed, Phillip Nollmer, ir,, superlnten-
dent OF the hospital, said.
Nollmer said he is ready to go
into court Thursday with the testi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
EDUCATION DAY IN VIEW.
Shiloh Baptist Congregation t.
Hold Special Service.

The Shiloh Baptist Institutional
Church. Ninth and p streets, will OBJ
serve Education day tomorrow. morn
ing and evening. Rev. DIR. Waldron,
the pastor, will preach at IL o'clock on
1.-The Value of Christian Education in
Building a Useful and Abiding Char
acter.''
The normal department, under the
direction of Miss Grace Coleman of
Howard University, will hold an edu-
cational mass meeting in the after
noon, and Prof. Eugene A. Clark.
principal of the Miner Normal School.
will deliver an address on "Educa-
ton" At the evening service Rev. DIR.
Waldron will preach on "Some Les
sons From the Lives of Abraham Lin
coin and Frederick Douglass" The
Christian Endeavor Society will meet
at 6 o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
GROUND |SBROKEN
FOR NEW Church
Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Congregation Starts Work
at Sixteenth and vaTnum.

Ground was broken and work
started this week on the new Grace
Evangelical Lutheran Church, at the
northwest corner of Sixteenth and
Varnum streets. Rev. Gerhard l..
Lanski is the pastor.
The contract has been let to the
Arthur l. Smith Co. of this city
Completion Is promised within Il year.
The church will be built of Guilford
granite, of a modified Gothic type in
t,ruciform plan. The seating capacity
will be approximately $50, with pro-
vision for an overflow expansion to a
maximum of $50. A tower will front
sixteenth street. The complete cost
of the structure now under construc-
ton will be approximately $2oO.ooo.
Later a parish house unit Will be
added. The architect is -. w. I.
Corbusier of Cleveland, Ohio.
Representing the congregation IN
this project is a building committee
composed of c. ID. Nolland, chairman
Earl Haislip, c. +. Umhau, Leslie
Brown. Leon Chatelain, and a finance
committee consisting of Charles Ger
man. chairman; Nicholas Miles. treas
urer of the building fund, and
Shippers II. Heine.
For 30 years the congregation Wor-
SHIPPED in the church located at Ihlr-
teenth and Corcoran streets. rms
nropertv has been sold to the Trinity
Raptist Church, colored. Pending the
erection of the new church, the con
yresation has been conducting It's
services in Joppa Hall, Ninth ana
Upshur streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
FIFTH BAPTIST SERVICES.
Pastor Will Preach on "The Tears
of Jesus"

"The Tears of Jesus" will be the
subject of DR.. John e. Briggs at
Fifth Baptist Church, tomorrow
morning. At night he will preach on
1.-THE Two Sides"
Revival meetings will begin Monday
night and continue all the week. Rev.
Mr.. Howard of Falmouth, Va, will
preach daily at TAO pm.
Representative David Hogg of In
diana will teach the DarlingtonBerea
Bible Class the next two Sundays.