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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
DIR. PARHAM TO PREACH

DR.. S. L. Parham, of High Point,
N. c.. will preach at. the Second Bap-
tist Church, Sunday morning and
night, September IL, 1927.
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FOR SALE-One rear lot, back of
$40 North Third Street, 26X4S p !;
good for storage or garage. Apply
200 East Marshall Street.
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DANVILLE, VA, Aug. 31.-A
four-hour hearing. held under an
oak tree at Bachelors Hall this az
ternoon, failed to determine the
status Of Charles W. Wilson, aged
60, who recently shot and killed j..
Claiborne Sparrow. one of the group
of men alleged to have been hooded
He is asking freedom on the claim
of home defense.
Fourteen witnesses were heard.
Many of them were mercilessly
cross-examined by the defense to
show, if possible, some connection of
the Klan with the visit. One of the
three magistrates then said he would
have to adjourn as he has a sick
wife. 1t was decided to hear the
final arguments at o'clock Friday.
Commemorative Attorney P. J..
Hundley asked that the case be sent
to the grand jury and waived argu-
ment. Defense counsel said they
wished to be heard, probably at
length"
The village has No hall and so a
wire was stretched on open ground
near a tobacco barn in which the
witnesses were kept A door across
two benches was the desk OF the
three magistrates. About soc per-
sons were present. In the limbs of
the trees many farmers we've perched.
They had called it a day to hear
Charlie Wilson's trial." ~ Z
Witnesses forHthe State, men de
clared to have been, on, a; mission at
the Wilson home the night of the
shooting, denied that they saw any
hooded figures. Members of the Will
son household testified they were
terrorized by the late visit and said
that all of the visitors wore hoods
and robes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
Child Is Heard.

Seven-year-old Jack Wilson,
grandson of the accused, gave the
most vivid testimony. After admit
ting that he knew that small boys
who tell untruths burn up, he said /:
"Some men shouting outside woke me
up. They opened the window and
flashed a light in. They were old
Ku-Klux with high white cans and
all had on white. | counted five.
They tried to bust in the window,
didn't they granddaddy?" turning to
the accused.
Three hoods, two silk belts and a
piece of white cloth were exhibited
today, also revolver bullets found in
the victims pocket. Cornor Taylor
testified that he had found Klan
membership card on the body. The
fact that Sparrow was hatless was
emphasized by the defense.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10

DR.. H. E. Barco, of Blackstone,
Va, was in the city last week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10

Nicely furnished rooms; modern
conveniences; quiet surroundings.
4O7 West Clay Street. Madison 6727.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
Constable on Stand.

County Constable Oakes, who is
said to have led the party, swore that
none of the men wore hoods and
that there were only six persons pres
ent. Oakes was on the stand nearly
an hour. The burden of his story
was that some one, he could not re-
call who, also the anonymous author
of letter, hao made reference to
visits by Negro to the Wilson home
1t was the plan to talk to Wilson
about it and that was why he took
along group of men, none of them
deputized. 1t was said that Oakes
after seeing Sparrow shot and after
aiding him to his brothers car, went
home and to bed and made no effort
to arrest Wilson until six hours later.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
Dickerson's Oyster
Punching Machine
7rd AnniVersarys.= Editor Mitchell Speaks There

-NSS0AhSJ e'3 cNPS' ~
The third anniversary of L. R.
Dickerson's invention of the oyster
punching machine took place today at
st. Paul Baptist Church, with Rev.
H. E. Green, the pastor, as master of
ceremonies. After the devotional ex-
ercises. music was rendered by the
Nesting quartet. Rev. Green pro-
cepded to introduce Editor John
Mitchell, Jr.. from Richmond, who had
comn to deliver the address. Mr.,
Mitchell discussed the oyster. tod of
its habits and peculiarities as defined
in the encyclopaedia. He. then smoke
of the purpose of Mr.. Dickersnn's ma
chine, to minimize labor and to in
crease the output. He complimented
those WHO had aided Inventor Dicker-
son in his works, and urged them to
continue so to do.
He spoke of the progress of the
colored people, citing statistics from
the United States Census. He was
rapturously applauded at the conclu-
sion of his 45-minute address. He
was followed by Mr.. w. A. Kersey, of
Indiana, who is in charge OF the
Planets circulation campaign. Mr..
kersey gave sound advice, telling of
the handicaps of the Negroes. He
ualed all to help Mrs. Carrie Dicker-
son IN her drive for subscriptions and
votes in the automobile contest.
Other speakers were Mrs. M. 5.
Reede, Mrs. E. c. Moody, Mrs. Bessie
Green. Miss L. j. Corbin read
composition on Mr.. L. R. Dickerson's
invention.
Tie following resolution was unan-
irnous.y adopted:
Whereas, L. R. Dickerson, citizen
of Middlesex county, has invented a
machine known as Dickerson's Oyster
PuNcher; and
Whereas, it has lessened the labor
in the shucking of the oyster and done
much to advertise and promote the
we. fare of the oyster industry in this
section; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we endorse him and
his work and pledge to him our sun
port in promoting the sale of the same
and to do all else deemed necessary
TO aid him in his great work.
Mr.. Dickerson made an award to.
those who had rendered service after
which the meeting adjourned. Re-
freshments were served on the church
grounds. :.
Mr.. Mitchell and Mr.. Kersey left
at about $50 by car for Richmond.
Especial by John Mitchell, Jr.)
| left Richmond Labor Day, ac-
companied by Mr.. W. A. Kersey, cir
culation manager in charge of the
automobile campaign. For the first
time in my life, boarded one of the
motor coaches for Saluda, Va. 1t
left the News Leader Square at 8
A. M. Mr.. L. C. White, who has re-
Gently chung out his shingle" as an
Attorney at Law in the Mechanics
Bank building, joined US, he being en-
route to King William County in the
interest OF, the Negro Organization
Society. The bus driver was master
at seating passengers. A colored
woman with two girls and one boy
was en- route home to Urbanna. She
said that she had been down in
Continued on Page Sd
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Mrs. Mary Duvall, of Youngstown,
Ohio, is visiting her sisters at 1924
Brook Road, Richmond, Va. where
she will be glad to see her many
friends while here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10

Mr.. Horace Hall, who has been very
sick is improving slowly at his rome
1900 Old Dominion St.
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WILLIE JOHNSON
KILLED HER
Mrs. George Pearson Fatally IN
jured by RyIand Hunters Car
Was Repairing Machine=sGIa Broken i'm Door
Was Repairing


The Police Department scored
heavily in the arrest last Monday OF
w. Mckinley Johnson, of 1910 VIII
liam Street. upon the charge of reck-
less driving and the killing OF Mrs.
Georgia Pearson, of 1011 st. James
Street. Mrs. Pearson was crossing
St. James and Baker Streets when
she was knocked down and fatally
injured by driver in an automobile.
No one seemed to have taken the
number of the car, although 1t was
midday. The remains were placed
in charge of Funeral Director X. Z;
Scott. Later Johnson was arrested
by Sergeants Rice, Gentry, wills
Cousins and Wiltshire. He admitted
that he struck Mrs. Pearson and eX-
plained that he did not stop because
he did not know that he had injured
her.
Johnson's Statement.
The case was called in the Police
Court, Judge John L. Ingram pre-
siding. Later, a visit to the city
iail brought out the following In
formation: Mckinley Johnson came
TO the gate and he proved to be i
short, dark-skinned individual: de
wore his hair in pompadour style anc
when questioned said: 81 did moi
know that | hit her. was driving
west on Baker Street and just be-
fore | crossed the street saw
woman crossing Baker Street at St
James Street with her head down
Taylor's wagon was on one side OF
the street and a car on the other
and swerved to keep from striking
her with the front of the car anC
then | made another curve to keeI
from striking Taylor's wagon.
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Worked at Filling Station.

thought | had missed the woman.
On last Saturday, a fellow named
Hovey told me that the woman was
dead. In reply to queries he said
that he did not tell any one. Il did
not think l had struck her until they
told me-" he said. Johnson worked
for MIR. Vaughan at filing citation
on Chamberlayne Avenue and Lom-
hardy Street. please tell him to come
down here and see me. The car was
a Chevrolet. 1t belonged to Mr..
Hunter, a grocer On Aoams street
between Clay al Leigh. The way
they found out about me must have
been by Taylor's telling them. l
worked at one time for j. w. Brown
on Second Street. He knew me there.
He put out the report that | hit her
and ran.
That Driving Permit.
Asked about his not having a driv-
ing permit, he said, 81 lost my per-
init. | had it in a pocketbook and
lost it. l have no people. All are
dead. Johnson is said to have come
here from Rice, Va. He claims to be
10 years of age, but looks older.
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HELP-DOMESTI(
cor nD

COLORED chamhcrmdId. ASSIST with two
children stay nights. experienced, refer
eHccs. $50: vor; at Cleveland Park sec
huusekeeper. Burlington Hotel. ll@O Yer
mont ave.
COON AND HOUSEWORkER IN new home;
family of >. stay nights: must have refer
ences. CalI Mr.. RAYMOND AT Main 3aS3,
COOK ana baker nan. for institution: stay
nights. Address Box 4S0-R. star Office, ..S'
COOK ard general housewnrll table
'ol9ft1 Glti or Wofudh. - - l.itl ST. u ".
GlRI-$etflcd. white. 10 help with hruse-
work and children and home. SO. room and
board Adams SnSS.
MAID for general houseWork; references.
Apply 5i3 Ipshur ST. nv.
WOMAN White wanted settled 10 cook
for lady and keen small apartment clcan,
on n = O'clock Sc a week. Address Box
nffit nSs
WOMAN white thoroughly experienced In
general hoHseWOTk: stay nights: good wages
Main 1lIS .tSs
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GARAGE MATFRlA1.--New galvanized met
a lumber doors and sash complete at low
est rrices Hechlnser Co. Bth W.
1tk & Fla ave up--Jgtl Ga ave, NV
Evening star., 1927-11-28

Tnunee MIIM MIIM I5S5 OF MaIM 9o3y;y
Household effects. merchandise stocks
automobiles. etc. Thirty,seVen years ser vipg
: the WashslRgtQR pAplie, =: .- - !, ss...- -
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Guaranteed in Writing.
Prices Marked in Plain Figures
the nice things about Il car-hut ITS only
human nature to feel better when YOU SEE
it rsnp "cRs chRs look kooGhey %oFor run noS so
'9a% Tarv, ,,i. fID N WI WR,fIy$ fSARATTET WITH
S1n thst '0GT ,herre rnS" ATf! H.f fRIcEB f p' IS
PLAIN FIGURES which means
ONE PRICE FOR EVERY ONE.
1927 Nash ADV. 2-door Sedan
1926 Dodge Sedan.
1924 JeWett Coach.
1927 Buick Master Sedan.
1927 Olds Coach.
1925 Ford Tudor Sedan.
1926 Oakland Sport Roadster.
1927 Dodge Touring.
1925 lIupp Sedan.
1924 Dodge B Sedan,
1923 Buick Touring, 4-cyl.
1926 Buick Standard Coupe.
1924 Buick Sedan.
1924 Master Buick Coupe.
Packard Roadster.
1924 Olds Touring.
1923 Hudson Coach.
1924 Dodge Coupe.
1927 Chryslcr Brougham.
DICK MURPHY. INC,
1885 18th st. NV.
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RECOMMENDED SERVICE.

'APERING at special low prices satisfac-
ION absolutely guaranteed Call us Adams
k2h The Aircraft 1n Col rl W .,ut
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GAS RANGES. two. suitable lunch or board
ing hoIlsr. cheap. :i-hurnrr SS' overhead
oven $3.50: perfect condition. Ilnc. 20 j
Evening star., 1927-11-28

VIOLET RAY ELECTRIC TREATMENTS BY
nurse. "501 Pa. ave. WeStover, Ant II.
md nnnr Id 10 =. no nhOmc. 3O'
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CLOSING HOURS
FOR CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
IL pm. day before publication.
For Sunday. $50 pm. satur-
day.
Al the Branch Agencies. one
hour earlier. both for daily and
Sunday.
> Only Exceptions

Death Notices and Lost and
Found advertisements for the
daily Will he accepted up 70 noon
DAY OF issue except Saturday and
Legal Holidays. when the closing
time is 1920 am. Death no.
tees and Lost and Found for The
Sunday Star viii he accepted up
to IL pm. Saturday.
Evening star., 1927-11-28

sdeboard, mahogany
chest of drawers, chairs. secretary. Win
throp desk. brlc.a brac. S12 18th st. NV
ANTIQUE,---Curly maple four-poster bed per-
feet condition, with springs. Telephone
Cleveland Aha. .9'
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HELP-MAlE AND FEMALE.

MEN AND WOMFN-OppOrtunit 10 adj
o v0Ur income by spare time work IN real
estate. For information Address Box / - 4.
Star office .r9'
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WILL GIVE FREE THE RENT OF = ROOMS
and tath. heat and half the gas in my home
lncuding SI5 per month. in exchange for
board for father and son. Address Box
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Observation-Disclosures

ANTloUEs1,mInlaid sldeboard. mahogany
throp desk. brlc.a brac s12 18th st. NV.
ANrl9mEdonry maple bed per-
Cleveland Ala. 20
ANTIQUE SOFA, chest OF drawers and other
| pieces. 1867 Irving st.
ASH CANS. y. S; Government limited ouan.
BICYCLE. go0i condition. reasonable; Ives
ecs,rG tram pSolr SSX,ra traGR and 'pnne very
nodhEk aLIo.s hot water for 6room house new
91l IA st. NV. Frank: 1Ols3.
BOOKS. Toe, each: ali kinds; wonderful
values Big Book Shop 933 G St. NV.
BuFFET, antique. massive. italian carved:
ISL chairs heavy ova} carved fahle. 'D If v voa
a IT. ffnrs st., .a Apt
obs e sood p%ssa Sssd eSst SF'fss
| all kinds. sash. doors. brick. beams, plumb
fEciSNeGER' Ne ''i'os ~o oGd th and c'aHs'S sts. sW ~
IIEClllNGER CO. 5th and Fla. Ave, Ne.
COAT. brown. caracul fur, fox trimmed: also
cheap. Cleye. 3i02 1920 Ingomar ST.
! Chevy Chase. D. c.
DESK, mahogany; 3 chairs K!earhax rug,
| framed photos Washington and Lincoln. Gus
rldor and coat hanger. CO., Transportation
DIAMONDS, zoe A DAY--WiH put a 2-carat
s'Ta ess Box rs N f2ar s,ar o@e oaEsr Dealer
| DINING ROOM SUITE odd chairs. electric
| fans, porlieres: no dealers. Call Franklin
DOORS FRENCH--Beautlfy your home
| with new, glazed .'rench doors at the low
qrlce OF s6.35: Hechnger Co, 9th & c s,w'-
/ ELECTRIC FIXTURES, new, l to 3 lights,
cellar bath wired complete, $40, work guar
anteed terms Il desired North $50. J.
/ ~ ,l,fff q.
! MulIiner lathe with ali attachments; large
aemte service grease gun aemIe t,rran, iFams.
large work hench 2x22 It.: one counter.
"xt0 IT one set Of 10 Munsen wheel pull,
"rs: large lot Of small tools large stock OF
! ignition parts. including brushes for starters
and generators; one steel and one wood parts
cabinet: one welding. outfit. with large acety-
! lene tank two cash ticket machines. with
! large amount of sales tickets. See Mr.. Nes-
| lm" rear ! 10 l4th st. .n.w.-- Nv.
SIZE rs: SD Adams hafa
FULL DRESS SUIT, including .i!Se tuxedo coat;
EuRNlTuREmNew samnie III 81 piece .,a LYME 1n;
only Sl75; mohair bed davenport suite. $500
! value Tor only 500. New York Upholstery
| Co. 6lI st. NV:
FuRNITuRE - Three, niece mohair, ,. Lying YIN
walnut wood ends: all perfect condition.
S a, 'HstTesn s' 81" SS" 20 aaaeis a% and 0m ~ Nn"
! FGRNIIti RE--Anniber large consignment OF
! fancy rockers. chairs and several iihe hed-
' hrI"w tho thnjr ~ rraI I yaI'e. They must he seen
| to he appreciated. Just see what cash VIII
do for YOU Apnlv 633 Louisiana ave. NV.
FURNITURE. ETC .--Mdweek sale of house
hold effects OF every description: also car
pet. rugs. pianos. restaurant equipment ai-
| tomohiles etc, all by auction at Weschlcrs.
$40 Penna. ave. NV. Wednesday. November
| 80. commencing am.
FURNITURE-Almost new living room
. suite. covered in imported mohair. mahog any
frame na' M ssSs9s3h1sse' 931ss' 41eo SSs9Rpaa Ea'
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INTERESTING

well paid employment for
Young women, regular and fire.
uuent increases. Apply 100
Melrose Ave, Bethesda, Md,
6 am. to 5 pm. The Chesa-
peake & Potomac Telephone
Co. of Baltimore City. ,.a,1zss.sss. /.
Evening star., 1927-11-28
PERSONAL.

WOMAN colorcd desires position as first
class cook III private family. best city ref
rrencrs Address nnll l. NV. @S'
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HUI thFW pettet
FOR Better USED CARS"
'27 Buick Coupe, reduced. $3.50
'25 Nash ADV. Touring... SIS
20 Ford Coupe, special. :. 325
'27 Nash Special Coach Il $50
~ Studebaker l.. S, Tour. $50
'27 Nash 4-D Adv. Sedan. $50
"a Buick Sedan, IS" -. 375
'23 Nash Four. bargain. -. $50
"a Chevrolet Coupe. ..... Us
% Stude. Spec. Coupe. -. Us
~ Buick SPIT. 7-pass. IT,. 3S5
'23 Essex -" Touring. -. Us
"A Dodge Touring ....... 225
% Buick 90 Touring. -. 125
"a Ford Touring Car. Is
20 Dodge Sport Touring. $50
% Dodge Tour. extra fine $50
'23 Willys-Knight Touring US
'26 Stude Spec. Sedan. -. o75
p Franklin Coach. l30
'27 Nash SPIT. Roadster. =, 075
'25 Ilupp Tour, Ser. r.. 275
p Lincoln Coupe. 650I
80 Other Cars.
"WALLACE."
Remember the Address,"
1909 L St. NV. ~
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u DOWN: BALANCE MONTHLY
OWENS MOTOR CO..
h5lS ia Ave. Col. $40.
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CLERK for electro store; state eXncrIence
AMI references. Address Box BIN. star
office
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SALE-AUTOMORII.ES.
OWENS.

Used CARS WITH Az o. X. THAT COUNTS
AZ LOWEST PRICES In IHE CITY.
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WON 4 \ OF tH kACI f>k
, ......,,.,,, trn,yst ttprT F,nat tthp

tn i'll important travelling position mat Ia
moi routine work and offers unusHal oppor-
tupitv for advancement; high school cduC1-
ZION entirely unencumhnred: aged rs To -.
No investment required: guaranteed income
and onpnrtunity tn earn 5000 year. DO
pnt teiephone; call IN person; canvaSs"rs
need not apply. Mrs Wredman Lafayette
Evening star., 1927-11-28

LIGHT colored man To do houseWork and
drive car: must know city. ,rcicrHnccs re,
Cuired age over S0: no NIGHT work: :
week. Ses Macahoy. Vermont Garage. reaT
Evening star., 1927-11-28

BOOKKFFPFR for busy city Office: answer
in own handN ritlnG. applications must state
salary cNpccted. fun rNperlenCe and axe. Ad-
dress Box 4fa-M. star office
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" " n = Y y " "
WON AN-Colorcd. wants place III private
family: plain cooking. city ref. Phone \.
Evening star., 1927-11-28
A FACT.

Our reputation has established itself
Among other things Important
Our ears are tower IN
prlCe and upon inspec-
ton You'll actually"
find them better
Evening star., 1927-11-28

PACKARD WASHINGTON
KAi DRAMA AT SEVENTEENTH.
OPEN y A NJ 70 81 Pm DAILY.
Evening star., 1927-11-28

MAN Italian as pastry cook Apply at
once. 800 Mount Pleasant 81. NV. Adams
1n3n2. 2S'>
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FL RNITT RE-Must he sold at once laaV-
in= city living dining and :, bed room sllttcs
Apex washer. Hoover sweeper. Kitchen rahl-
mi - vi MIIlnM ShnnhnrN ',n, w
Evening star., 1927-11-28
SITUATIO\-iDUNIESTIC.

WOMAN. c0lorcd from country, wishes day ;
Nnrl, I1G Z II n
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IIEI.I'--N.tIE.

ACCOUNTANT for evening work: may lead
70 excellent permanent day position. Ad-
dress BOX 355.M. Star office.
Evening star., 1927-11-28

BAKER good second. all around; also helr-
er; state experience. references and salary
received Adliress Box "q7.R. Star Office
Evening star., 1927-11-28

Bt-ICK AGENCY now located at 10Th & You
invites YOU III 10 soc the new Fail models
also those and Other most excellent valres
Buick 1926 STANDARD u coach. Spas, 500
Buck standard coach. 4pass.. -
Bmcii 1877 std. q coach. Jpas.. $500 mi
Buick l9i1 try club coupe. 4-p., /. loo mn
> brand-nnw 1877 Bucks at reduced prices
Easy terms, Your car as part payment. ASH
for StOclttnn GA1h.ss North 30.
Evening star., 1927-11-28

| HAVE TRANSFERRED MY ELECTRICAL
work tn my assistant; for appointment
Evening star., 1927-11-28

. suite covered in imported mohair niahog any
frame: half sasrshee- 40 ,Col4mbla 81.
Evening star., 1927-11-28

PAPERHANGlNG AND PAtNTING-Gtnr-
antred work at reasonable rates estimates
given. :. j Koran. North 5SS 1850
Evening star., 1927-11-28
S.iLE-NiiSCEII.ANEOIS

FURNITURE AND RUGS--We underscll all
in uuaitv Bedroom. living room. dining
room and hcddaVenpOrt suites. springs. mat
tros~es single and duuhic beds Windsor
chairs gate ieg tables. sninrt desks and see
rctarics breakfast sets droplcaf and kitchen
troughs mirrors bridge and floor Iamns,
Soc our handsome line of CoesWell chairs.
oyrr,tun6d wig chairs and rockers of all
Einds We have the greatest rug values IN
the city. Visit orr toy department. See our
fun Inc of handsome Christmas gifts aud
compare prices. also where we save Nou
time and money. Open to 10 nm. Phone
North %ai3. New Bargain House "n0l
IAN - u "a "u+
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-07
FRENCH A|RPLANE
IS READY FOR HOP
BIuebird Waits on Weather,
Drouhin Ties Up Levine
by Legal Action.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. August 6.-The big Farman
biplane Bluebird, which Maurice
Drouhin abandoned fr what he be-
lieved to be a quicker chance to get
across the Atlantic aboard the trans
atlantic monoplane Columbia, today
was ready to take off as soon as the
weather man says go. The Columbia,
also groOmed and ready for the flight.
was paralyzed by the legal conflict be
tween Drouhin and Charles A. Levine.
The controversy between the owner
of the Columbia and the French avi-
ator led to sharp discussion between
Levine and Drouhin'S friend and con-
fidential adviser, NJ. Mathis. this after
noon. When Levine accused Mathis
of making trouble the Frenchman re-
torted You didn't talk that way
when you begged me to go and get
Drouhin away from Farman. No one
asks anything of you but to make
good, that's ALL"
Motor Tied Up.
Levine's answer to this was a fourth
attempt to get possession of the Co
lumbia's second motor and spare parts
shipped from the United States. Work
ers had tools under the case and were
ready to hoist it on a motor truck,
when Drouhin's lawyer, arriving in
the nick of time. called halt.
The lawyer informed the director of
the Air Union. in whose sheds the Co
lumbia is housed, that Drouhin had
claim against the owner of the motor
and spare parts, as well as the plane
itself. He showed documents in Drou-
h ssNf- -
to the terms of what Drouhin claim
to be his contract for the flight
Thereupon the doors of the shed were
ordered closed.
Levine then called ar the offices of
Drouhin's lawyers and was told that
all that Drouhin wanted was that the
insurance and forfeit fund of 100000
francs about S12, 00O) be deposited in a
bank. Levine replied that he would
have to cable New York to arrange
for the transfer of the money.
Given Until Monday.
Both sides then agreed to allow mat
tiers to rest as they are until Monday,
endeavoring in the meantime to frame
q contract satisfactory to both.
Leon Givon, who replaced Drouhin
as pilot for the Farman Bluebird,
tonight told the Associated Press tina.
he was ready to take the air any min
ute. THE Bluebird may make one
more test flight" he added, but if
there is u good turn of weather tomor-
row or Monday, will not let it pass"
The chances are, say aviation eX-
perts, that neither the Bluebird> nor
the Columbia will get off before the
middle of next week because of
weather conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-07
IMMORTAL" CHOSEN.
French Academy Formally Fills
Two Vacancies by Election.

PARIS, August 6.-France has elect
ed two ''immortals" to fill the vacant
chairs of the French Academy They
are Abel Hermant, novelist and play
wright, and Emile Male, historian and
authority on medieval religious art
They fill the chairs left vacant by the
deaths of NJ. Rene Boylcsye and NJ
Jean Richepin.
The Countess Anne de Noialles, one
Of Frances most prominent woman
poets, although frequently mentioned
Is likely to become Frances first
woman member of the academy, was
not discussed.