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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

These fine scarfs are
indeed an exceptional
value at this low price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
WORSE KICKS, FARMER
SUES MAN WHO SOLD IT
lays He was Not Warned, Asks
$4,000 Damages for Injuries
to Son.
correspondence OF The Star,

to Son.
correspondence OF The Star,
SYRACUSE, n. Y.-If one neighbor
ellis another a horse with a penchant
br kicking. it is a duty to acquainl
be purchaser with the animals vi
lous nature, especially IL the new
Hner has children who are likely to
b endangered.
This is the novel claim advanced by
PIN Ronalds, farmer residing on
lead Creek road, near Baldwinsville,
an action in Supreme Court for
$4,000 damages because one son,
hmes, s. was kicked by a horse
cquired from Fred Breed, neighbor.
Ronalds purchased horse from
reed in the Spring and was not IN
lrmed 1t was unsafe for children to
ht too close to the animal. according
I Ronalds' claim made in the action
Jed through StG1e + Garvir, st.
t~neys
One morning :; 5nalds sent his two
bung sons into the pasture after the
brse. James was standing near the
hinal when it kicked. Both of his
Avs were fractured and several teeth
ere knocked out. The boy was I'M
luscious for some time. He was
tken TO a hospital and remained
tere several weeks.
lRonalds claims his son will be dis
cured permanently, in addition to
bffering shock which has made the
BY extremely nervous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Girls Jersey
Dresses, $3.95

Jersey Dresses, at
tractive styles. ALI
wool jersey. Smock-
ing ribbon and en-
broidery in contrast
ing color.
Middies, Of Lonsdale
jean. Solid white
with three rows of
braid trim-and black
ties, Sizes s to %, 88c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

Carter and Vanta Shirts.
Silk and wool. Single and
double breasted. Winter
weight. A very special value
at this pricef Sizes, in 81
fants' to 3 years. 49,. /
$3.98 Infants Chinch la
Coats. Infants warm, practi-
cal coats of chinchilla. Well
lined. Boy and girl style. In
blue, tan, pink or white. Coats
that will give splendid
wear. Sizes | to 8 $).9S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

CREEPERS, solid white will
shocking. Also pink, green, blue ant
peach. Sizes | to 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
al! Sale Of 1000 Cinderella Garments,

PANTY DRESSES, in solid color.
and prints with collars and cuffs il
plain colors. Sizes 2 to 8 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

BABY BOY SUITS. in Oliver Twist
and MILDLY styles. Solid or combina-
ton colors. Sizes 2 to 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

S4.9S Apiece Brush Wool
Sets. Set of sweater, leggings,
cap and mittens in green, rose.
powder blue, cocoa and bluff.
Warm attractively
styled. Sizes 2 to E $1.Ss
years .......... "
Red Star Diapers. The 27x27-
inch size. An excellent quality,
very absorbent. / dozen to a
package. A really won 81 ~
derful value. Dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
300 Jersey Panty
Dresses, 1928

Cunning little jersey
dresses with gay shocking
and colorful hand-embroid-
cry. Deep hens and collars
of self material. Inverted
pleats. Sizes 3 to 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Children's Sharkskin
School Shoes, S3.05

This durable leather is guaranteed against
scufing and peeling Ideal shoe for school and
play wear A most unusual price for these
shoes.
8H to II in oxfords or high shoes.
1lH to in oxfords only.
Little mems sizes l1H to 1874 in high or low
models.
Second F1oor-IAnsburgh Bro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
800 Girls Coats Featured $1C
In Anniversary Sale at ~

Trim, smart coats of bolivia, sport plaids, tweeds,
angora and buckskin cloth Soft fur collars many
with matching cuffs. Interlined deep and slash
pockets. There smart belted models in the group
Sizes to Ia.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
GENERAL
NEWS SEcTlON
8 HURT, 8 BADLY
IN TRAFFIC

Automobile accidents last night
caused the serious injury of three
persons and the less serious injury
of five others.
Mrs Catherine Lowe, 40, nurse
at the United States Naval Hos
pttal. suffered possible skull
fracture and other painful injuries
when knocked down south of the
White House grounds by an auto.
mobile operated by Claude Ashton
Jones. 81. 3104 Cathedral Ave. NV.
Mrs. Lowe was taken to Emer-
cency Hospital. where her condition
was pronounced critical.
Knocked down at Seventh and P
Streets Northwest by an automobile
driven by John /. johnson, 3723
Thirty-sixth ST. Mt. Rainier, Nd.
Mrs. Sarah Montague. 355S Univer-
sity Pl. n. W., was first taken to
the office of a nearby physician and
later removed to her home. She
suffered a lacerated scalp. an in.
iured back and possible internal in.
juries.
Robert Fletcher, colored. so. 145 F
ST. N. W.. was treated at Freedmen 8
Hospital for a possible skull fracture
and other injuries after he is said
10 have walked backward into an
automobile driven by Carl Strick.
hart, 614 Franklin St. n. E.
The other injured were Policeman
l.. E. Burton. of the Fourteenth pre-.
cinct: Eva Jervis. 54 4724 Ninth
st. N. W.: George Greenhow. colored.
81. l112 Eighteenth st. N. W.;
William Dorsey. colored. 9, 27O9
Dumharton st. n. W.. and Henry
Clagett, colored, "a, 1543 Sixth st.
n. w.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

The jury grappled with the evi
dence and the courts instructions
from 10 o'clock yesterday morning
until late in the night, without be
ing able to reach an agreement
One juror, A. Percy Diggs, asked
Judge Mathews to shed additional
light on what is meant by 'rea
eonable doubt"
Claiming he had come into the
possession of vital evidence. Com
monwealth's Attorney Dave Satter.
field sought permission of the court
to call hack the jury, and place. a
girl witness on the stand
L. o. Wendenburg. chief of de-
fense counsel, opposed this move,
stating that the prosecution could
not present such evidence, but that
the defense could do this.
Miss Elizabeth Doles, 1912 Grove
Ave-, telephone operator, accord
Ing to the State, says she heard a
conversation over pay-station line,
In which a mans voice said to a
woman, What did you invite me
to that roughneck party for? I'm
going to Kalamazoo tomorrow and
want you to go with me-"
The Commonwealth claimed Faison
admitted he talked with Mrs. Snipes
from a pay station around II o'clock.
the hour named by Miss Doles as
the time of overhearing a conversa-
tion.
The defense contended that the
law governing telephone conversa-
tions prohibits the giving of testi-
mony, unless the party hea ring a
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
Limitless Speed Roads
Built for Safe Driving

What is claimed to be the fastest
public highway in the world for mo.
tor vehicles has been developed in
the vicinity of Milan. Italy, with
such success during recent months
that plans have been projected that
call for the ultimate addition Of
many hundreds of miles of such
highways.
Believing that speed in itself Is
no serious hazard in modern motor
car travel, because of the high de.
gree Of mechanical reliability Of
these vehicles. the Italian highway
builders have created roads leading
to four divergent points, near Milan,
on which there are no speed restric.
tions. On these broad, smooth thor
oughfares, motor cars travel from so
to so miles an hour and the records
show an almost negligible accident
factor.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

conversation positively recognizes the
voice which is speaking.
Counsel on both sides cited numer.
Gus authorities.
Judge W. Kirk Mathews, who is
presiding, ruled against the ad.
missibility of Miss Doles' testimony,
aid the jury was locked up until 10
O'Clock Tuesday morning.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
F | R { DAMAGES
FREE SCHOOL

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Dec. 20
Fire caused by furnace pipe yes.
terday afternoon threatened to de.
stroy the HallowelI School on South
Washington, claimed to he the first
free school in the State. In t7S5
when the school was built George
Washington gave thousand
pounds sterling to endow it for poor
children and 1891 all the children
of the city were admitted TO the
school free of charge. Robert E.
Lee was student at the school
in 1928 and 1925.
The fire was discovered In the
basement just a few minutes after
school had been dismissed for the
day.
The civic bureau of the Chamber
Of Commerce met last night and
received reports on various activ-
tiles. The extending of the city's
electric system to Franconia In
Fairfax county was reported under
way. A protest was made against
the removal of the revenue stamp
office to Richmond.
The store of L. Shuman at $50.
King Street was entered night be-
fore last and a handbag and II
boxes of candy taken.
Tire local Post OF the American
Legion is putting up a community
Christmas tree at Duke and Wash.
ington Streets. The Business and
Professional Womens' Club will
hold special exercises at the tree
Christmas eve when school children
will sing carols.
The relief Truck and Ladder Com
pany at it's annual meeting elected
Harry Baader president, Robert P.
Whitestone first vice president and
Robert F. Lucas, second vice presi-
dent, Harry B. Lemon treasurer,
Frank Davis secretary, and Julian
Whitestone recorder. The active
officers are John w. Travers, cap
tain: William DeSilva. lieutenant.
and Michael Sutton commander of
hose.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
What's Doing;
When, Where

Today
Mesting-Kalorama Citizens Assocla.
ton, ST. Margaret's Church, s p. m
Meeting-D. c. Congress OF Parent
Teachers Associations. Oysters Audi
torium, Twenty-sixth Street and Penn
sylvania Avenue Northwest. 1:45 .. m.
Meeting-Vincent 3. Costello Post,
American Legion. District Building,
s p. m.
Meeting-Officers Reserve Association,
Interior Building, p. m
Meeting-Georgetown Clinical Society,
Hamilton Hotel, 1880 p. m.
Mseting-womens Home Club Of
North Beach, 1925 Massachusetts, Ave.
n. w. p. m
Luncheon--Y. D. Club of Washington.
Army and Navy Club, 1880 p. M
Luncheon-Civitan Club Lafayette
Hotel. 1880 p m.
Luncheon-Argonaut Club. Hamilton
Hotel, 1880 D. m.
Luneheon--sales Managers Branch.
Real Estate Board, Hamilton. l2:sop. m.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
John Is a Poor Trader,
So Wife Serves Notice

RICE LAKE, Wis. Dec. 20.-Mrs.
Kate Daniels. wife of John. adver-
tises in the Rice Lake Chronotype:
Hereafter, any one either selling
or trading my husband. John Dan
iels, a horse. without my consent,
will be liable to get into trouble with
me-"
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

President Gales, Former President
General Obregon, and Dwight Nor.
row, American Ambassador, were
scheduled to be taken aloft by the
young aviator in the Fairchild pas,
senger plane, Spirit of San Diego.
1t will be President Gales first
airplane ride, and of it he has grimly
joked to Lindbergh:
IF we crash. we will be buried
together"
Plans were progressing further
today for the reception to Mrs.
Lindbergh when she arrives by air
plane on, Thursday. According to
present arrangements. her dis.
tinguished son will effect the first
mother and son greeting somewhere
in the clouds. He will take up the
Spirit of st. Louis and meet the
plane carrying his mother at some
point between Tampico and Mexico
City.
Late last night the young Ameri.
can flier was treated to a student
serenade. More than $4,000 students
marched to the American Embassy.
massed in front of it, and sang
Mexican songs for an hour.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
FOR DISABLED VETS

Disabled veterans at Mt. Alto
Hospital will be given Christmas
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

chiIdBuys Present For
Missing Mother
Je0nie Bell Hardison Still
Longs For Mamma
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
Faison Jury Can t
Agree On Verdict

RICHMOND Dec 20The jury in the of John Wesley
Fason charged with numbering Mrs Elsie Snipes ap
parently is hopelessy deadlocked.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20
THE FAvoRITE RECORD De s'-l FA''''
Indy to Take Gales
On AirpLdne Ride
By international News service

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 20-Unless unforeseen circum-
stance ntefere Col Charles A. Lndbergh will show three
distinguished the sights of Mexico City from the air
TODAY.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

The one who receives your choice
or good car for Christmas will have
IN aH-year-roHnd reminder Of YOU.
wake your selection now through the
Classified Automobile columns.
The Washington times., 1927-12-20

party by the American War Mothers
and the disabled American veterans
tomorrow night. Gifts will be dis.
tributed.
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
The Washington and New York
Receptions to LindbergEl

The frantic efforts Of New York nervewers to get from
Colonel Lindbergh an admission that his reception there
about the only worth while resulted in the tacul state
en that the volume Of the denomination there greater
thar in Washington, "but not the sentiment. "
And t answer shows that Indy quite that noise
camor and confetti not necessarily the Of
peoples sincere admiration or regard for person
Washington people, long accustomed to seeing and knowing
the mighty great viewing historic parades national
assembaes do not control Of themselves though their
sentiments may be deep and earnest.
STILL the demonstrations here to Lndbergh remarkable
and the chances that this young hero modest and dgnfed
will always remember them most favorably in comparison to
public fetvor In other places
Washington people satisfied with the welcome they gave
Lindbergh. The District Commissioners expressed this
pete satisfaction in letter commentator to John Hays
Hammond and the members Of the committee which handled
the reception.
There wes nothing to the Warrington program from
beginning to end Everything orderly and happily car
red through
At the dinner given Colonel Lndbergh by the city Of New
York 34ad that prominent with tickets Of admission
were shovel around by overeient and dscourteou guards
Just as they Bowery kids trying crash the gates
one Of Tex Rards Madison Square Garden prizefights
John Hat Hammond and his committee deserve the COM
Mndaton the Commissioners and Of the whole city. Mr..
Hammond muchloved WashngtOnan who never fails
Hepond to any call to public private duty had
de way s tssyng public appreciation Of service to the
cnmput John Hays Hammond would stand high the list
rs ttpge this fisy would honor.
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
DR.. FRANK CRANES
DAILY EDITORIAL
By DIR. FRANK CRANE
Dog Heaven

VEN those who do not acknowledge an excessive love
III for dogs awake to desire least to have them
treated kindly.
The dog has always been mans most faithful friend and
any boy who has had dog and loved him knows
feels when he that dog abused.
IL be true that dogs dangerous and should
be put out of the way but least should be done humane
II and panlessy. dog has feelings and no man can
claim to be humane person unless he is kind to animals
and does not want to them suffer.
The people at large will be interested to know what they
are doing in Dayton, Ohio Over there they have dog
pound of order.
1t is almost entirely due to the interest Of Mrs George
Shaw Green who, during the war; representative of
the Blue Cross English society for the prevention Of
cruelty to animals She still loves animals and sees no
reason why dogs should not be taken deceny and
with their feelings rather than being hunted
into slaughter house a morgue.
Through her efforts Dayton has unique animal shelter
the most scientific refuge in the country It is modelled
after Belgian cottage The ground about is landscaped
If we were building pound for wild animas' said Mrs
Green in other words zoo the people would put that in
park But because the animals dogs they are nut down
IN the slums, and that is not reasonable
The dogs therefore kept in Dayton in comfortable
house The money for their comes from the County
Humane Society and is furnished by the county the civ
dog license money, the Community Chest and SO on
The dogs kept Dayton three days before thew ara
killed, If they killed at all. It is the policy Of this
shelter however to find home for every worthy dop re-
ceved there and last year 400 dogs were so placed
II stray dogs therefore, could this article and If the
finders of stray dogs do read it. let them know that fbe
is one place in the United States at least where dor are
treated with consideration
Copyright 1897 BY Mcclure Newspaper syndeata)
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
Crest Of the Wave

William Randolph Hearsts offer Of 100000 to Chambern
and Levine for return flight to New York from Berlin puts
aviation in the class Of BIG BUSINESS.
Great aviators ranking with the movie stars prize
fighters putccrats of the first water Chambern and
Levine make this return hop they will accomplish the
most difficult air feat far attempted because the prevailing
winds from west to east and the chances they would
have The wind AGAINST them instead Of with them.
While are at it. why not go ahead and break all the
records and then establish definite national policy that will
make supreme in the air? We have the men We have
proven we make the machines.
Lindy flight has awakened tremendous interest in ava
ton in this country Let's ride this on the crest Now
is the time for congressional action to put air deenses
where they MUST BE # this country is to be properly pro-
tected from foreign air attacks.
ou people are just beginning to be airminded and we
must not permit this interest to die out without solid gain
Why does somebody hang up prize for .'roundthe
world flight? The existing record Of Linton wells
in IS days would that this could be cut in half
round flight the greatest test Of all for pilots
engines and planes globeencirclng flight is the faest
sport Of them all question Of get there any way you
can, but get there in the shortest time
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
ion faculty forbade students to

Not long ago the Princeton faculty forbade students
have automobiles
Airplanes may be next
appears that shortly after Princeton banned motor cars
George Lambert, wealthy senior, acquired plane.
Now for anything know to the contrary, the young
may be sincere and earnest student of aviation But
running out Of gasoline Canarse little hop from New
Brunswick to Curs Field doesn't reflect credtaby his
sdu as fler
Anyway Lambert had to descend in Canarsie lot and
taking off, his boat struck and severely injured little girl
Interest flying among American youth is great and is
going to grow by leaps and bounds with the ethu
Gasm for aviation.
Nevertheless we have pers enough in this crowded age
without the additional menace Of amateur pilots gaivanng
through the air cities.
There are regulations governing the ownership and operation
Of aircraft The story Of the flying Princetonan suggests
that they may be little loose in the joints
With nation eagerly preparing to take to the air. the
rules should be frightened up before any innocent by
ISLANDERS get hurt. 49,
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
By ELSIE ROBINSON
TOO MICH
cnp!

In a something supplying,
as II were slowly but surely
being cut off from air.
My senses and emotions, INV
very thoughts. grow lazy and
flabby. l feel satiated--
There's too much Of every.
thing
Too much color
Too much noise
Too much speed
Too much excitement
To much competition
start by wanting to take 1t all
IN and | end by taking in moth.
ing. I'm over stimulated. Fed
UP.
I think that Is why the aver
age city person is much more
stupid. much less alive than the
average country person.
Or course, you won't get any
city person to admit that. City
people fondly believe that they
are sparkling, alert and ingenious,
all popped up by competition, full
OF fizz. But in reality they're
not. They're full Of gestures and
wise cracks and smart manner.
isms, but they have little indi.
'Vidual flavor or punch.
Stale sodas.
But the country-that's differ.
ent.
You don't do as many things
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
NEGOTIATIONS
OF A WIFE
BY Helen Rowland
When the Wife's Away

NO man realizes what a fettered
IN soul he has become until his
wife goes away for the summer and
leaves him to his own Devices!
Just at first he has q sinking
feeling that he Is going to be lone
some and neglected and probably
get all balled up: about things.
But after few days of sweet, un-
trammeled freedom, when he finds
that he hasn't persisted of starva.
ton or anything. he sits up, begins
to take notice, stretches out from
his long matrimonial cramp and
discovers that life, after all, is full
of sweetness and light-for a sum.
mer widower.
Think Of 1t! He doesn't have TO
get UP in the morning until he
FEELS like 1t. He can turn over
on his good ear and take another
beauty-nap, and nobody will re-
mind him that he'll be late at the
office"
He can drop his pajamas and his
bath-robe in the middle OF the
floor. ard know that he will find
them right there when he comes
back.
He can sing and splash around
to his boyish hearts content in the
bathroom, and fling the towels
over the place. and LEAVE them
there!
He can wear his soft collar. his
Scotch-plaid socks, and his soup
spotted cravat, and nobody will ask
II he hasn't any pride"
He can drink TWO cups Of
strong black coffee In the morn
ing, and do his own Worrying.
without being reminded Of the doc
tors orders.
He can read his morning news.
paper in quiet and peace, let his
eggs get cold. forget his rubbers,
and rush off without having to kiss
anybody good-by, answer any ques-
tions or fearing to slam the front
door.
He can 60 out to lunch with his
stenographer--or with somebody
else's stenographer-without the
haunting fear of being discovered
and misunderstood"
He can sleep in an unmade bed,
ana NEVER get out a clean towel,
wash dish or change the pillow.
slips, If he doesn't want to!
He can let his cigarette ashes
and newspapers fall where they
will. lay his hot pipe on the piano,
throw his wet raincoat over the
back of a velour chair. and put his
feet comfortably on TIE satin sofa
cushions, knowing that nobody g
heart will be broken
He can linger over his desk until
The Washington times., 1927-06-16

CURED infrequently. When they
did occur they were not part Of
the herd. They were individuals.
They had not grown in masses,
like the seedlings one sees in the
florists boxes In spring. Each
one had grown alone, with room
for his own unique development.
Each one was an animated car
cass.
They knew nothing about fads,
fashions, or finance and little
about current events, but they
had an immense sophistication in
matters pertaining to their own
lives. They had more personality
and useful knowledge to the
square inch than city folks have
to the acre.
Hicks?
It's your product Of the city
street who Is the real hick-not
the man who rides and runs the
range.
believe that's the right way
to live.
. Going at It in leisurely, roomy
fashion - absorbing eagerly when
the chance arises and chewing
your cud in between.
Like Abraham Lincoln.
Can you imagine Abraham LIN
coin sprouting in a zone room,
furnished apartment with kitch
enette"? Hoisting up his vitam.
ines on a dumb waiter!g
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
QUESTIONS OF
ETIQUETTE
LBy Cornelius Beeckman-
A Shower

A shower
nEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
~ l. I have never been to a
shower, and. as l am to be given
one this month, I should like to
know how to acknowledge the
presents. Should the acknowledge
ment be written, or not?
2. How and when should your
friend be thanked for giving the
shower? UNCERTAIN.
T the shower, as the presents
"A are given you, you should
thank every giver, enthusiastical-
~ and most graciously. Use your
prettiest ma-ner, for you are the
guest Of honor and every one
win be watching you! And don't
mind making your expression of
thanks very expressive.
But thanking the guests at the
party is not enough-you are APP
parently an appreciative person,
and so YOU should the next day,
or within few days, write every
guest note thanking her for her
thought of you and for her gift
Q. As you are leaving that day,
thank your friend for her kind
ness and for her hospitality.
Then, too, write her a special note
of thanks the next day, and per-
haps enclose the note in a box
of flowers to send to her or with
present commemorative Of the
occasion.