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The Washington times., 1927-01-26
THREE GUILTY
IN HOLD-UP

Pleas of guilty to holding up and
robbing Abraham C Luber, lilo
Columbia Rd. N. W.. of 500. Thurs.
day night. were entered by Thomas
.AsbIe, Joseph Henderson and John
Williams. all white, in Police Court
today. They were held without bond
for the Grand Jury.
The hold-up. daring one. was
staged at Thirteenth Street and Cor
lumbia Road Northwest Luber was
struck on his head and his pockets
emptied when he declined to yield
his valuables.
Three men later were arrested in
an automobile when it collided with
a taxi. at Eleventh and Columbia
Road Northwest. The machine was
stolen. the police say.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
E. G. Graham Resignation
Accepted by D. C.. Justices

Justices Of the District Supreme
Court have formally accepted the
resignation of E. c.. Graham as
president Of the Board Of Educa-
ton. No suggestion as to his pos.
sible successor was made at the
time the acceptance was announced.
Mr.. Graham. in his letter of resig-
nation, pointed out that his business
and other connections did not give
him time to devote himself to the
Board of Education activities.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
Continued from Page IL

NVitlihuSo lAOlu Z o5O 1J
eyes, it was" Peaches reiter.
ated..
Nineteen letters and two pen
ciled letters were introduced nnd
identified in all.
When he finished introducing the
letters Mack unexpectedly concluded
his own examination at s10:40 a. m.
Browning Looks AT Her
Browning looked squarely at his
young estranged wife as If to see
what the effect was upon her. She
seemed distraught and on the verge
of another breakdown. She coughed
nervously time and again.
Attorney Epstein took over the
witness for short redirect examina.
ton, regarding the letters and
published diary.
She was then excused from the
etand-at 1858 a. m.
Mrs. Catherine Mayer. q nurse,
was called to the stand. She testi.
fled she had known Peaches" and
her mother for five years. She said
she went to Cold Spring at Mrs.
Heenan's request to pay the Brown
ings visit after Peaches and
Daddy were married.
She also attended Peaches" when
she suffered acid burns. the witness
said.
Heard Them Quarreling
II heard Mr.. and Mrs. Browning
duarreling on their honeymoon at
Gold Spring" Mrs, Mayer testified.
"One night Mrs. Heenan and /
were downstairs talking when we
heard words upstairs. Then a
scream. Mrs. Heenan rushed up
and brought Peaches from her
husbands room"
Finally prevailed upon
Peaches to go back upstairs to her
husband" said Mrs. Mayer. II
told~her I thoufht that was best"
She was then excused.
Peaches mother, Mrs. Carolyn
Heenan, was then called. She wore
Q blue dress and a black hat. She
resembles Peaches in feature al.
though her hair is dark while
Peaches is decided blonde. Mrs.
Heenan is stout and matronly look
ing.
Epstein asked:
Born In Columbus, Ohio
Where was your daughter born?"
"In Columbus, Ohio. she is 16
years old
Are you divorced from your hus-
band?"
''Yes-I divorced him in 1918"
'Your occupation has been what?"
"a nurse"
DO you recall when you first
met Mr.. Browning?"
March Is, 1926"
"Who introduced you to him?''
my daughter"
Mrs Heenan said Peaches had
been to a dance and she was wait
ing up for her when she came home
with. Browning. Browning i'm.
pressed her as a very fine gentle
man" on that occasion. said Mrs.
Heenarl.
when your daughter went out on
other occasions did your daughter
always tell you where she was
going?"
"She did,
Browning usually brough
Peaches" home about midnight.
Showed Her Letters
One night Browning told her he
had serious intentions regarding
Peaches" said Mrs. Heenan. On
that occasion he showed her nu-
merous letters written by girls who
wanted to marry him, she said.
Mr.. Browning said we (meaning
he and "Peaches'D are going to run
up to Cold Spring and get married.
Can you so along?" said yes.
/ could
Mr.. Browning put a roll of
bills in my hand and said I would
need it for expenses
You knew Browning had pro.
posed to her?'
Eyes.
She testified she went to Cold
Spring and leased q house. She
was accompanied by Francis q.
Dale, Browning's attorney.
Mrs. Heenan said her daughter
was married at Cold Spring on April
10. the next day.
Shortly after the marriage her
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
POLICEMAN IS BANKRUPT

Ruby Downs, a member of the
police force, 1901 Park Rd! N. W.,
today petitioned the District Su.
preme Court to be adjudged vol
untary bankrupt. Represented by
Attorney D. E. Clarke, the officer
lists no assets but puts his debts
at $2,753.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
The News Spreads

IN WESTINGHOUSE Chinatown.
as in Chinese colonies through
out the country, bulletins in
native characters are being posted
today. telling Of the progress Of
the war in the. Land Of Dragons.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26

Using some, of the principles Of
radio, an English scientist has de.
veloped apparatus with which mes.
sages sent to the brain by nerves
are recorded phonographically.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
Marines Leave England

bY lML6tuutIOmBI NEWS service
PORTSMOUTH, England, Jan. rs.
The transport Minnesota sailed for
China today carrying 1000 British
marines and two flights of the Brit.
tsh air arm to strengthen the
Shanhai defense forces. The air
unit comprised $50 men and IL
seaplanes.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
Street Car Acts AS Dry Sleuth

w r. AND
Northwest
W @ Hand ef and E. Shelton unbken
The Washington times., 1927-01-26

EFFIF POPE HILL ALsOP "PEACHEs" BROWNING
ngton society girl became the bride Of Edward B. Alsop
millionaire club man, when he was n and she but 90
Not long ago it reported that the beautiful girl now
divorced in poverty in New York. and under treat
Helen Ewood Stokes who was % when she married the
aged W. E. D. Stokes have been told and retold during
the past several years.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
]. s. To retain
PICKING POST
An Times STAN Photo.
Continued from Page II


having under way a Shanghai
Defense Force" consisting of al
most 10000 men.
Meanwhile, though it is vir-
tually certain that it will be
drawn into the fight, the United
States remains undecided as to
whether it viii join in a common
defense with the other powers.
Sun Has Shanghai
The territory about Shanghai is
now in the hands Of Sun Chuan.
fang, who recently allied himself
with Chang Tso-lin upon the theory
that the latter would be able to
check the Cantonese.
But in view of the continued
southern victories it would be no
surprise to observers here to learn
that Sun had suddenly switched his
allegiance to Chang Kat-shek.
Such move would greatly facili.
tate the Cantonese advance upon
Shanghai.
Although the American legation
in Picking has become virtually use.
less to this Government excepting az
an observation post, the United
States has no intention of abandon.
ing 1t, 1t was said at the State De-
partment today.
British Cabinet Meets
LONDON, Jan. 26.-The British
cabinet met today and spent a
lengthy session in discussion Of the
Chinese situation. There was a dis
cussion of the reports that the
United States intends to take an in
dependent course in China.
The preparations of the war office
and the admiralty which have now
provided for joint naval and mill
tary forces numbering approximate.
ly 10000 men were laid before the
cabinet.
Preparations were being made in
Shanghai today for the accomInoda.
ton Of 1000 American troops, accord
ing to Central News dispatch.
Four Japanese destroyers arrived
at the Yangtse river city today from
Japan.
Great interest was aroused by the
statement of Gen. Chang Hsue-Liang
that the moment any foreign power
attempted to invade China the war
ring northern and southern elements
would bury their differences and
unite to expel the invader.
Reports from the interior of
Chekiang province tell Of extensive
looting going on all over the
province.
The Daily News states that Indian
nationalists have raised strong OBJ
jections to plans for sending Indian
troops into China.
The Australian cabinet is reported
to be meeting today to consider the
sending Of Australian troops to
China.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
GIRL ACCUSES MARINE

RICHMOND. Jan. 26. - John
Ruthowski, member Of the marine
detachment guarding the mails. was
arraigned in Juvenile court today
charged with contributing to the
delinquency Of q 14.year.old girl.
The Washington times., 1927-01-26
BOLIVIA ENVOY
HERE SHIFTED

Transfer of Dr.. Don Ricardo
james Freyre. Bolivian minister at
Washington to the Boliy Legation
at Madrid is under consideration by
the foreign office at La Paz, it was
learned authoritatively today. An
official announcement is expected
within ten days.
Doctor Breyre has been the Boliy.
ian envoy here to the United States
since October, 1928. In the con.
templated shift to Spain there is no
suggestion Of dissatisfaction with
his representation here, either by his
own government or >the United
States.
In the more than three years Of
his tenure here Doctor Freyre has
nad difficult post to fill. 1t has
been during that period that the
United States has sought to bring
about an adjustment of the 40.year
feud between Chile and Peru. over
the Tacna africa province.
For some months Doctor Freyre
has been In Ill health. Since Noverrl.
Der he has been confined to his
private apartment.
Removal from the rigorous win.
ters and torrid summers OF Wash.
ington to the more congenial cline
Of Spain would tend to restore his
health, and is believed to be major
consideration in the suggested
Ch4mRSs
The Washington times., 1927-09-30
WEBS
RETURN TO
TOWN

The newest WEEDS" in the Diplo-
matte Corps, which IL to say, those
who were married early in the
summer, have decided on their
homes here for the winter.
The Secretary of the Hungarian
legation and Nine. de Hertelendy
have leased the house at 1921 N
st. for the winter, and viii take
possession on October Is. This is
the house formerly occupied by VIII
liam Mather Lewis, former presi-
dent of George Washington Uni.
versity, and Mrs. Lewis. who are
now at Lafayette University in
Pennsylvania, where Mr.. Lewis is
president.
The Secretary Of the German EN-.
bassy and Mrs. Won Selzam have
decided to stay on At the Chevy
Chase Club, where they have been
since their return from an extended
wedding trip in the West Before
their marriage, which took place
here early in the summer. Mrs. Won
Selzanl was Miss Anita Henry.
daughter OF william J. Henry and
the late Mrs. Henry.
The Assistant Military Attache OF
the French Embassy and Nine.
Lombard will probably pass the
winter at Wardman Park Hotel.
where they had an apartment for
a while before going to France to
visit Major Lombard's relatives.
They are expected back In wash
ington the middle of next month.
The Washington times., 1927-09-30
TO
ADDRESS RED
CROSS

President Coolidge viii address
the evening session of the seventh
annual convention of the American
National Red Cross to be held in
the council chamber Of the Cham.
Der Of Commerce on Monday even.
ing at 1880 o'clock. Judge John
Barton Payne, national chairman
OF the Red Cross, will also make
an address, and there will be music
by the United States Navy Band
Orchestra.
An exhibit presenting a pictorial
history of the housing of the Army
is to be an interesting feature OF the
Army exposition and carnival at the
Army War College, Washington Bar
racks, today. 1t is an exhibit of the
Quartermaster Corps. arranged un.
der the personal direction of Brig.
Gen. William E. Horton, and with
the charming souvenir booklet de-
scribing it, Is dedicated to Mai. Gen.
B. Frank CheathAn, quertermAster
general OF the Army.
Members OF Roxy's gang
Candy" and Douglas Stanbury-ara
to release the birds in the pigeon
races, set for O'Clock this after
noon. which are under direction OF
the Signal Corps. Mrs. Charles
NICK. SaltSman, wife OF the Chief
Signal officer. heads the committee
Of women in charge Of this feature
Many of the pigeons taking part
are bona fidA war veterans.
x
Or. and Mrs. Stanley Rinehart
have returned to Washington for
the winter and are established in
their house on Massachusetts
Avenue, which has oeen remodeled
extensively. They paased the sum-
mer on a ranch in Wyoming.
stephen B. Elkins, young son Of
Mrs. KennA Elkins, will leave next
week for school in Aiken, s. c.
\ Il
Mrs. Brewster Warwick has re.
turned to Washington and Is a
guest at the Mayflower.
49,
Gen. ana Mrs. w. J. Nicholson
The Washington times., 1927-09-30
Times Music
BY Jessie MacBride-

Six grand operas will be given by
the Washington National Opera
Company. at Polls. during the week
of December 5, Edouard Albion, gen.
eral director.
Also. affiliated with the Washing
ton Opera Company il a Saturday
Evening Concert Club, whereby
members may enjoy five concerts.
during the season, at q popular
price.
The first concert viii be on No.
vember 10. with Margery Maxwell.
one Of the yednger opera stars, who
sang Mimi in La Boheme here
last season. and who has been heard
in the Ravinia Park Opera and the
Chicago Civic Opera companies.
Jacques JolAs, brilliant young
pianist who played q 40 weeks en-.
gagement in his first American tour
last year, viii appear on the same
program with Miss MAXWELL. Other
dates for these club" concerts are
December 3. January Z. January u
and February IL.
The Washington times., 1927-09-30
"OVER THERE" AND WAR
TUNES FOR FOX FILM

The Fox Theater Concert Orches-
ira, Adolphe Kornspan. conductor,
gives US q fine example Of music in
history" in the popular var songs Of
II that will be used next week in
connection with the famous film.
What Price Glory" from. Laurence
Stallinks and Maxwell Anderson's big
stage success
over There" wen hear again,
The Washington times., 1927-09-30
COMES TO CAPITAL
FOR STATION

Col. Kenyon A. Joyce. z. 8. A.,
returned to washington today from
London where he was on duty as
military Attache to the Court Of St.
James, and with Mrs. Joyce liz stay
ing at the Mayflower. Colonel Joyce
IL now on the general staff in the
War Department.
4
Mrs. q. Upshu.' Moorhead is again
established In her house on K Street
after having passed the summer at
Cape May, n. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wilcox will
return next week from Banff,
Canada, where they have been for
the summer, and will be at the
Anchorage.
The Washington times., 1927-09-30

have returned to Washington after
being away for the summer and are
at the willard prior to reopening
their apartment for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence c. Eorment,
r., have returned to washington
and reopened their apartment at the
Wardman Park Hotel, after passing
the summer at their cottage at Nan
tueket.
Mrs. William Cumming Storey,
former president general Of the
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton, arrived in washington today
from her home In New York and is
at the willard for several days.
Elihu Root. r., son Of the former
Secretary OF state. Is at the Ward
man Park eIotel while in washing
ton for few days.
Assistant Attorney General and
Mrs. George r. Farnum, after spend
ing a vacation travelling through
Spain and France, sailed today from
Cherbourg on the s. 3. George Wash
ington. Upon their return they will
r. open their apartment at Wardman
Park Hotel.
49,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles J. Bell have
returned to Twin Oaks after spend
ing the summer in Canada.
&A
Mrs. Goodloe- Falconer has re-
turned to washington from Lexing-
ton, KY. where she passed the
summer. She will sail October 1S on
board the President Roosevelt to
pass the winter in Paris. the French
Riviera and Florence, Italy.
The Washington times., 1927-09-30

Photo by Underwood 4 Underwood
MISS MARION GRIMES,
an Army girl who dances
under the name Miss
Marion, " will present spe-
cialty dances tomorrow
afternoon at the fete for
the Army Relief.
Rose Of No Mans Land" Upper
ary," Apache Dance Roses d
Picardy." 'Charmaine." "Massachu
Sets and the Navy Hymn
Evening star., 1927-10-26

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tive.
1923 Marmon 7-pas. Tour. $3.50
1925 Peerless E Spas. Sdn. $50
1923 Marmon Sport Tour. 900
1923 Hudson 7-pas. Tour. $50
1923 Studebaker Spec. E
Coupe .............. $50
1925 Marmon Sedan-Lim. ! 900
1923 Stutz Coupe %. 500
1922 Dodge Touring. ..... 100
1926 Locomobile s Sedan. ,375
1924 Maxwell Coach. 80. $50
1926 Chrysler 20 Coach. SS5
1926 Studebaker Dup. Phi. 800
1923 REQ Touring. ..... 225
1925 Marmon Coupe. 200
1926 Nash Adv. E Coupe. ,O5O
1917 Marmon Touring. %. 200
1924 Studeb'r Big 6 Tour. 500
1925 REQ Sedan. 685
1927 Marmon 8 Sedan. .1,65O
Bring your car to be traded in,
and you will like both Our trade
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North 7155.
Evening star., 1927-10-26

CHRYSLER
USED CAR
DEPARTMENT.
HOW
ABOUT
these cars we are listing below
We feel that they are above the
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more than fair.
1o24EBuick 7-Pass. Touring.
The condition is very
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1926-Chevrolet Landau Sedan.
Everything about
this little car is in ex-
cellent condition -. .$485
1924Chrysler 20 Roadster.
Paint, tires and motor
0. K; this one won't
be here long at this
price .$595
1o26-Ford Coupe.
Looks and runs good .$265
1o26-Ford Touring.
Here is one that
some one has spent
lot of money on; you
can buy it for. .$185
1o26-Oakland Landau Coupe.
Actual mileage only
80 miles and, of
course, the condition
is excellent .... .$625
1o2+Chrysler 20 Touring.
Here is one Of those
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lo27-Chrysler 90 Coach
Like new, is only a
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H. B. LEARY, JR.. & BROS.
1921 18th St.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1927-10-26
THREE DAYS
ROOM-MAKING SALE.

The following cars have been
cut to the bone in order to make
room for the trade-ins that we
are receiving on the new All
American and Pontiac Skies.
Our space is limited and we
must keep Our stock moving.
Evening star., 1927-10-26
HOLLAND MOTOR co.

1905 18th.
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the cars are in good condition
and the terms are very attrac-
tive.
Evening star., 1927-10-26

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prices: also several late models used BUCKS
almost equal TO new attractlveiy priced:
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Evening star., 1927-10-26

1859 HARVARD NW.-Opening home din
ing room Nov. 1. Meals personally prepared
Northern seasoned food; thick. Juicy broilet
steak served weekly: reservations solicited
Adams 9047
Evening star., 1927-10-26

1885 18th St. NV.
L. P. STEUART, INC,
Pontiac. Oakland.
Evening star., 1927-10-26
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

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1T 9Th ST N.E-TWO ROOMS. H-WH.,
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Evening star., 1927-10-26

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Evening star., 1927-10-26

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supplied: $50 to right party. 1914 W st.
Evening star., 1927-10-26

1913 S ST. NV. NEAR AMBASSADOR
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Evening star., 1927-10-26

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SCHOOLS good ianitor service: S35 up. APP
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Evening star., 1927-10-26

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TAKOMA PARK, 121 Grant Ave. tjust off
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YOUNG LADY; near ROsslyn Terminal; new
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Evening star., 1927-10-26
RENT ROOMS-FURNISHED.

1921 JEFFERSON PL. 1Sth and Conn.
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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
The NeW Plays
MONDAY

MONDAY
"THE MYSTERY SHIP play by Edgar NJ Schonberg
and Milton Silver will Monday night at the Garric
Theatre presented by Gustav Blum. The
Elizabeth Irving, Wallace Erskine Sherlng Oliver
Joseph r. Garry Leighton Meehan Arthur Morris, Ellis Nc
Clelan, George d. VIM and Robert J.
MENACE" drama of the Orient by Arthur NJ Brilliant
ushered in Monday night the 10th Street Theatre
leigh Pauline MacLean, Tom Reynolds,
Durand and Wryley Birch head the Kenny
the producer
THAT FRENCH LADY" comedy by Shpman and Neil
Twomey starring Lipman be pre-
sened the Ritz Theatre Tuesday night lyman
Robert Williams Marie Reichard Mary
the other principals
Green production.