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The Washington times., 1927-11-17
DO 1T NOW. DRIVE
FOR CLOTHING TO CLOSE soon

The eight hour law has no terrorS
Tor Mrs. John Allan Dougherty and
her assistants in the Red Cross drive
for clothing for the Mississippi flood
sufferers. The headquarters at 1722
II St. are open from o'clock a. m.
until 5:45 y, m. and workers are
on hand all through the day TO sort
and pack contributions for shipment.
The drive will close on Wednes-
day evening. November %, SO. If YOU
nave anything in the way of warm
clothing to contribCte, send it in
promptly.
In this praise Of her work for the
Red Cross, Mrs. Dougherty has Veri.
fled her theory that it is only busy
people who have time 10 be helpful.
Her ablest assistant has been Miss
Nav Curran. who is employed in the
Treasury Department. but who has
been on duty after office hours Al
1T22 II St. every day since the drive
opened. In the mornings the head
quarters is opened UP at S o'clock
sharp by Mrs. Jennie Adams. a lit
lie lady who las proved hard and
conscientious worker in spite Of tho
fact that she is unable 10 get about
without the aid of crutchas. And
all the heavy packing is done ny a
member of the Fire Department. NJ.
Cantor. who STAYS on a headquarters
every day until it is time for MIN
10 90 on duty.
X
The second illustrated travel talk
in the Art Promoters Club series will
ne give~ on Friday evening at z
o'clock in the Oriental Studio. 14N9
Twentieth St. n. W, by Miss Ger
trude Richardson Brigham, on Mas
rpeces-English, Du"ch, Flemish
and French" A social hour will fol
low the lecture. The public is in
Vited
The Washington times., 1927-11-17
CHTCKERING HEAD AND
PIANIST MARRIED

Congratulations are being received
hv Gertrude TIenneman. concert
rianist of Washington, and Franz
II. kimme1, head of the Arthur
Jordan Piano Company of this city
upon their marriage which TOOK
place quietly in Philadelphia on
November 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. kimmel are at
home" to their friends at 1900
Lamont ST., another home center
for music in the National Capita |.
Mr.. Kimmel is we'll known for his
talks on music over the radio. Mrs.
Kimmel, still retaining Gertrude
Henneman as her professional
name. will continue her concert
work with occa sional short recital
tours.
The Washington times., 1927-11-17

This ball is an annual event and one
which has a special interest for the
members Of Wsshington's "csve-
dweller' contingent. many of Uhom
are On the board Of the hospital.
Byron Price will be host to a
party of thirty al luncheon Sunday,
IN the Presidential Suite of the
Willard Hotel.
The Washington times., 1927-11-17

iature Of Nine. EmmanuaI LON.
hard. formerly Miss Helen CariIsi, is
one of his favorites.
~
Mrs. Frank Hume has been added
to The list of boxholderS for the ball
to he given on Thanksgiving Eve at
the Willard for the benefit of the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital. Mrs. Hume Is also patroness.
The Washington times., 1927-11-17
MRS. MESTA HOSTESS
IN NEW YORK

Mrs. George Mesta, of Pittsburgh
and Washington. who is spending
the early winter in New York. en-
tertained at supper dance last
evening at the Park Lane for Rosa
Ponselle. of the Metropolitan Opera,
who had sung tbs leading role in
Belhnis Norma" at the Met"
that evening.
Percy L. Crosby, ot Mclean, Va,
Is at the Carlton for several days.
He leaves shortly for an extended
trip of six weeks through the
South. Mr.. Crosby is author of
''skippy."
Miss Helen Galley entertained at
luncheon today at the Chevy Chase
Club in compliment to Miss Florence
Wetherill. Other guests We're friends
of Miss Wetherill among the debu-
tantes.
Mrs. William F. Dennis and her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Nelson
Riker. will be at home tomorrow
afternoon from to o'clock at their
residence. 1853 r ST. They have not
sent out invitations
Mr.. ard Mrs Juan r Maver are
a. the Ritz IN New York for a few
days.
The Washington times., 1927-11-17
Observation-Disclosures
IN AIKEN, S. c.

Mrs. John r. Williams has gone
to Aiken, s, G., TO be with her
daughter, Mrs. John Ballantine
Pitney, who has bought a house
there. Mrs. Pitney entertained at
luncheon yesterday for Mrs. James
F. Curtis, who is in Aiken superin-
tending alterations on the Gotta &c
she has taken for the season, Mrs.
Curtis will return to Washington
on Monday.
X
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gibbs Nc
Adoo have gone to New York and
are staying at the Plaza Hotel.
Mrs. T. Septimus Austin and
Miss Madeleine Austin will re-
turn from Europe next week on the
Majestic and will be at the Glad
stone in New York for a while be-
fore coming to Washington.
The Washington times., 1927-11-17
TINES MUSIC
BY Jessie NIacBride-

ence. This is a tremendous benefit
to the young of the city, a big
idea. for which the Fox Theater
directors should be heartily thanked,
1t will be a fine party for the
children too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15

had flown 81 900 miles last Summer
without a single forced landing, which
proved to him conclusively the prac-
ticability of worldwide air travel.
The start of Mai Gardeners trip IS
contingent upon the opening of the
Lufthansa and Derulest. the German
and the Russian commercial air serV-
ices, which will be inaugurated be
tween Peking and Moscow. Maj. Gard
ner will be a passenger on the first
flight of these aviation agencies at
their invitation and that of Theodore
Rothstein of the Soviet general eXecu-
tive committee.
The eight day voyage around the
world will soon be made possible by
the use of night flying, directional
radio, aircraft carriers and air refuel-
ing. He estimates that relay of 10
planes would be required to make this
trip.
Maj. Gardner plans to fly from New
York to Victoria in "a hours. From
there he will go to Yokohama by
steamer and on to Hardin by train and
boat. He will fly from Hardin to Chlta
and thence to Irkutsk, Omsk, Moscow.
koenigsberg, Berlin, Amsterdam and
Cherbourg or Southampton.
He expects to save one day of travel
in the United States and three days in
Siberia because of the recent establish
ment of new commercial airlines, thus
requiring four days less than Evans
and Wells did. Mai. Gardner said that
two Soviet members OF the AViOchin
were going to make the record break
ing attempt at the same time, going
around the world in the opposite direc-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15
BONDS CONDEMNED
. BY STANTON PARK
Citizens, However, Indorse
Pay Increases for
Commissioners.

Resolutions relative to the proposed
10000. 900 bond issue for the District
government and the proposed increase
in salaries for the District Commits
sioners and the District Engineer
Commissioner resulted in heated de
bates at the meeting of the Stanton
Park Citizens Association, il Peabody
School. Fifth and G streets. last night.
The proposed bond issue was re-
ported upon favorably by the commit
lee on economics, S. b. Frantz, chair
man. The proposal to indorse the
bond issue at this time was opposed
hv the ma jority of the members, who
denounced the plan as needless
method of increasing taxes.
The association acted favorably on
The motion indorsing the proposed
increase in Commissioners salaries
from $500 to $4,000.
4 resolution favoring the amend
i4eut OF the present District laws con-
corning the condemnation Of property
required for public use was passed.
II was charged that spectators have
taken ADVANTAGE Of the present laws
t. increase the price of property de-
u.
exorbItant prices for land needed for
public Improvement.
The retainment Of Col. j. Franklin
Eon as Engineer Commissioner for
smother term was indorsed.
Or. Joseph ID. Rogers. superln-
;endent of Casualty Hospital spoke,
asklrg the ala II members Of the as
ISOLATION in the campaign for S250.0o0
-or The hospital. The association voted
10 donate So TO the campaign fund
and promised further contributions
~ later date
President Harry \. Stull appointed
: Il. Fran1z. Il. l.. Bier and ID. r.
Manning as a committee to inVesti-
kate the ACCESSIBILITY of printing
booklet containing the constitution.
the names Of the officers and members
of the association and other informa-
ton concerning the organization.
Mrs. John W. Davis, chairman of
the entertainment committee. reported
SIS receipts from card party held
February T. Four new members were
admitted to the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15

7.49- Inch Rainfall Reported
in Santa Ana Canyon.
Fruit Growers Joyous.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, February Is
Under internationally weeping skies.
the mountain and coast district of
southern and central California dried
itself somewhat today after having
been deluged since Saturday with tor
rental rains.
While reports of damage in the
storm area Wed with expressions of
satisfaction from the fruit belt, an
almost unprecedented situation was
reported from Hoegees Camp, in Big
Santa Ana Canyon of southern Cali
fornia. The camp was abandoned after
7.49 inches of rain had fallen.
Storm Causes One Death.
A similar cloudburSt was reported
from Valley Forge, on the San Gabriel
River, which had 6.56 inches of precipi-
tation in "a hours. Mount Wilson reg
istered $40 inches.
One death was indirectly attributed
to the storm when j. A. Hampton
slipped and fell on a wet sidewalk in
Los Angeles, dying later of a fractured
skull.
In San Diego and Tia Juana the
downpour was so pronounced that
racing on the track across the inter
national boundary was ordered sus
pended for several days. Roads in the
district were dotted with miniature
lakes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15

and a friend "who will understand"
Mrs. G. l.. Ford of 1850 northwest
Fourth street, Miami. Fla.
She also left a letter to DIR. Wade.
with the return mark legend reading
From Renee Wade. Gen. Delivery.
Washington. ID. c.
Mrs. Leustgarten is known to have
stopped previously at the hotel. once
some time ago in company with her
husband.
At Emergency Hospital at noon to-
day it was said she was out of danger.
but was not sufficiently recovered
from the shock of her experience to
speak about it. Policeman III. T.. Davis
of the first precinct, who investigated
took charge of the letter and notes
pending her recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15
ROSA RAISA DUE TODAY.
Prima Donna and Others III
Masked Bali Cast Expected.

Rosa Raisa, prima donna for The
asked Ball" Nerdis opera, which
will be given at Polls Theater tomor.
row night by the Chicago Civic Grand
Opera Co: Cyrena Van Gordon, con-
tralto: Richard Bonelli. baritone, and
Charles Hackett. tenor, all with this
company, are expected to arrive in the
city early this afternoon with the van
guard of the company, which will give
two performances in Washington.
Mary Garden, prima donna of AL
fanos opera, Resurrection" which
will be given its premiere here Thurs
day afternoon, and others in the cast
for that opera will not arrive until to-
morrow They are presenting that
opera tonight in Baltimore.
One member of the company arriv
ing today is Eide Norena. Norwegian
prima donna who is making her first
tour of the United States. She will be
while in the National Cap
TIA! at the Norwegian legation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15
POLAND APPROVES
BUDGET AFTER FIGHT
Marshal Pilsudski Subdues 0pposi-
ton by Threat of Dis
solving Diet.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WARSAW. Poland, February IS
Marshal Pilsudski Poland's militant
premier and minister of war, APP
peared in the Diet last night pre-
pared, it is believed, to dissolve that
body if it showed a hostile attitude
toward the budget. An adverse vote
was expected. as opposition had de-
veloped the last few days. but the
marshal by his appearance disor-
ganiZed the opposition and the 1929
budget was adopted
1t marks the first time since the
republic was established that a real
balance has been accomplished. with
surplus of 100000 ziotys. The big
gest item in the list OF expenditures
is the army appropriations, amount
ing to 624 900, 600 zlotys. Next come
the appropriations for the ministry of
education. 325000,000. THE zloty is
worth about u cents under current
Quotations.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15
PLANS TO CIRCLE
WORLD IN 8 DAYS
Maj. Gardner, With Eight
Planes, Expects to Beat All
Records in May.

The cif'cumnavigation Of the globe
in eight days will be a reality in the
near future, with the present facili-
ties of aircraft travel
Maj. Lester ID. Gardner, publisher
of Aviation. who plans to lower the
present record Of world girdlinS in
May, declared today that 1t soon will
be possible to travel from New York
back to New York. a distance of APP
proXimately 1903 miles. from Satur-
day to Sunday of the week following
Maj. Gardner said he expects to go
around the world in "a days this
Spring, travelling 16 days by steamer
and days by air, thus lowering the
record now held by Linton and Wells
and Edward +. Evans by i days.
Cost to BE Reduced.
Not only will it be possible to lower
the time involved, but Maj. Gardner.
by the use of commercial planes and
minimum steamer fare, expects to re-
duce the cost of his 24-day voyage
from $32 900 which was the approXi-
mate cost of the EvansW ellis eXpedi-
ton. to $500.
Maj. Gardner said today that he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15
COOLIDGE TO FIRE BLAST.
Denver to Broadcast Boom Open
ing Moffat Tunnel.

From the. heart of the Continental
Divide. 5000 feet under the earth,
three miles from daylight and two
miles above sea level, kOA, Denver,
will broadcast the muified boom
that marks the historic blasting of
the last granite barrier in the world
famed Moffat tunnel.
About s o'c'ock tomorrow night,
President Coolidge will touch a
golden key in the White House, set
ting off high explosive to break down
the final wall of rock separating the
east and west portals. When the air
is cleared Gov. Adams of Colorado
viii walk through the opening from
the east side and greet Gov. Dern of
Utah, who viii enter the pioneer
bore from the Utah side.
AS the governors shake hands.
radio listeners will hear the informal
greetings exchanged by the State
leaders marking the event that
brings their two States 118 miles
nearer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15

rush her to Emergency Hospital
where she was shortly revived from
an unconscious condition. The dog
also was overcome by the gas, but
quickly revived upon being taken into
the open air
Mrs. Leustgartner registered yester-
day as Mrs. Lew Lesser. Chicago,
but she left a note saying: Notify
Lew Leustgartner Is East Eighty
eighth street, n. Y. He is my hus
band" Another note to 1.-The Law
stated that she was grieving because
she could not prove her love and
added: my only true pal is going
with me. Put her in my arms In
an unfinished letter on her desk she
referred to Minnie" the dog, as my
only true pal" again.
She left the names of three others
for the police. viz; her brother, DR..
j. II. Wade of a New Orleans hospital;
a sister, Mrs. Fred earn of 2064 L.
McLemore avenue, Memphis, Tenn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15

Simply adorable styles
for TIL e yonn g n'lSs.
Plenty of youthful styles
for 7Vomen. Sizes II to
40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15
ACTRESS ATTEMPTS
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
After Writing Explanatory Notes
Mrs. Leustgartner Turns on
Gas in Hotel Room.

Mrs. Lew Leustgartner, an actress
known also as Mrs. Lew Lesser and
as Renee Wade. with her only true
pal" Minnie. a Boston bull terrier, in
her arms, attempted suicide as the
result of dependency in her room at
u downtown hotel today. An attend
ant of the hotel. smelling gas in the
corridor. notified the management and
the room was broken into in time to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15
Dies in Lynchburg.

Special Dispatch TO The star.
LYNCHBURG. Va. February Ia
Mrs. Rhoda Barnett. 81 years old
died in FairvieW Heights here yester-
day. She was u resident of Campbell
County and is survived by "a sister.
Mrs. Lucy A. Robinson. of CAtawba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-15
Four Cars Stolen.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, February ID
Four automobiles were stolen from
the streets here during the past week
END. This makes Is cars stolen here
this month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-04
I. C. Root Named Md.
Engineer Of Zoning

Irving c. Root Of Kansas city.
No. has been sppointed planning
and zoning snsineer for the Mary.
land Park and Planning Commission.
Warren Adams Of Kenaisgton and
a. Frank Carr. Of Hyattsville. viii
be his assistants. Mr.. Roots work
win Sc largely Ia Montgomery and
Prince Georges counties
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-04
D. 6. WILL COIN
500. 5000

~ fntsrnatloaaI News ssrSiee
DENVER. Aug. 4.-America's
gold reserve, approximating $4,000
100000. win be aided 70 whom
United states mints In Denver,
Philadelphia ana San Francisco be.
sin to coin an additional 31O0.O0o. 900
IL the yellow metal ID i few days.
The new coinage, according to
Robert ]. Grant. mint director
here, will be ali IN $50 gold pieces,
and has been ordered By the treas
ury department as q reserve for
$30O 900 600 ii gold certificates that
Uncle Sam win shortly issue.
Heavy shipments Of merchandise
ii the regular trade channels, ac-
cordtng to Grant, are responsible
for most Of the gold recently ac-
cumulated Ii the United States.
Smuggling, however, also plays q
part IN bringing gold into tn.
country. especially from Mexico,
Grant said. Mexican gold, origin.
ating along the Mexica.. border, ID
going to San Francisco banks.
Grant said that large percen.
tage Of the increased gold received
here Is IN the form Of coins. These
all reach the various mints event
ually, and are melted down and
made into United States money.
Grant revealed the fact that of
All the nsmall change, coins made
In the United States, IS per cent
are used west Of Chicago. declar.
ing that the Denver mint alone
sends out shipments In carload lots.
Grant said that one Of the per.
petual puzzles to mint directors
was the disposition OF millions %
pennies coined. No one seems
to know what becomes Of all the
pennies, Grant said. ''but the
minis keen busy coming them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-04
HyattsviIle Chief. Of
Police Freed Of Charge

Lack Of prosecution resulted IN
the dismissal Of charges Of reckless
driving preferred against Chief Of
Police Carl M. Blanchard. OF Hyatts.
vile, by Chief Of Police. u. s..
AldridKe. Of Riverdaie, in the police
court Of the former town yesterday.
Blanchard was arrested last week
for chasing a speeding motorist
into Riverdale and for discharging
firearms. No prosecuting wit.
nesses appeared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-04
evine and French Ace
End Row, Take Flight

ID BoUR0ET AERoDRoAdk.
Aug Apparently on excellent
telznSs Charles 4. Levine and Mareel
Drcuhin made test flight ii The
Asllanca plane today and we're ii the
- an hour and quarter.
The Bellanca planes hep.off for
New York is now scheduled for Be.
tween 3 and a n. Sunday morning.
Neat1sf permitting,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-04
Elk Gov Tom Campbell
Is Reported as Envoy

Ex.Gov. Tom Campbell, of Ari.
zcna, has been tentatively chosen AZ
the next American ambassador to
Mexico, succeeding James r. Shelf
field. who recently resigned. accord
ing to authoritative reports here
today.
The State Department declined
either to confirm or deny the reports.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-04
Mrs. NJ. f. Preston Wins
| AI Award Of AlimOny

Madeline Farrar Preston, wife
Of Emanuel Preston, today was
awarded $50 per month temporary
alimony, pending the final outcome
Of her suit for divorce under the
terms Of q decree signed BY Chief
Justice Walter /. Mccoy, Of the
District Supreme Court.
The husband was also discharged
from bond under which he had
been placed preventing him from
leaving the jurisdiction Of the
court.
visit the World Series at the ex-
pense az The Times. Contest starts
on Monday. Watch for It,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02
SALE-BUSINEsS PROPERTY
BOSS & PHELPS
1417 K St. NV.
BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES.

100 acres on Rockville road Best subdi-
vision tract near Washington Cheaper than
surrounding property. Terms to responsible
party who desires to develop.
14th ct. south of Thomas Circle: four
story brick business building; ground floor
leased for five years. Recently put i'll first
class condition. Only one trust. Price.
S67 500.
Two parcels of ground in vicinity Of 14th
street extended One contains about $1,000
feet the other about IA 900 feet. Priced at
a speculative price of 25c per foot. Lots
in this neighborhood are selling for 60c per
foot up.
One block west of 18th St: 81 SIT front.
Detached brick home four bedrooms. cen
ter-hall plan. LIST floor. Has everything
home. Beautiful shrubbery Price. $4,000.
Owner will trade for business property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02
RENT HOUSES-UNFURN
E0nfinnel.l

4nO IRVING NW,-SIX ROOMS AND
bath. ami. garage Keys at 422. TEL CO.
lumbia 1908.
l49 ADAMS ST NW-6 rooms and bath.
hot-air heat. JOHN QUINN CO. INC. Main
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Eonttuuedl
Observation-Disclosures.
Contineed.l
NEWTON HALL,

NEWTON HALL,
1417 Newton St NV.
Just Completed,
Modern 5-Story Elevator Building.
FRIGIDAIRE
Many Other Features.
2 Rooms, Dining Above. Kitchen and Bath,
$500 to 5000,
Including Current for Refrigeration.
Manager on Premises.
Open and Lighted Until 9 PM.
SHANNON & LUCHS,
INC,
1885 K St. NV. Main 2545
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-02
]. NJ BEALL. Pres.
1896 Calvert St NV. Washington. D. c.
FDGFWATFR REACH.

EDGEWATER BEACH.
No halfway verdict-Edgewater Beach Is
Washngt9n's nearest cieanest most beau
T i've aa mics BY wsy of Hall and
Davidsonville 20 miles over Defense High
Gently .loping sandy beach for bathers,
several piledriven community piers, with
divin: pavilion built to ontlast lifetime
deep Tor diving, swimming; channel "a feet
TO 40 feet deep for launches and cruisers.
When storms and rouEh water ma eo 1t
we are ENJOYING real swimming weather at
Edgewater Beach. While heavy breakers are
shore line at Edgewater Beach remains per
When bad roads. indifferently maintained
make it impossible to 20 and come in com
fort to other saltwater colonies. we come
and go in comfort to and from Edgewater
Regular BUS service over State highway
to and from Edgewater Beach throughout
While other waterfront colonies. sur
rounded by fresh-water sWamps. are adopt
ing measures to combat the mosquitoes we
Beach.
wide tno one-way streets). so that automo:
biles may pass each other IN comfort and
without endangering the lives of the pas
No rapid-fire., high pressure methods are
necessary to sell our property; A.
over a quarter of million dollars. which
have been erected at Edgewater Beach in
les than four years BY some Of the most mos;
ness men Of ,n Washngt1 mr1 e realize NaI, that
CAREFUL sELECTioN have been consid.
cred paramount in the development OF this
We have wonderful lots as low as S400 90.
Nearly every lot commands view OF the
water, Our safe and sane restrictions have
cheap cottages that must depreciate the
value OF property. Every house at Edge.
water Beach Is a real home with modern
conveniences. hence every new home en-:
hances values and adds to the desirability OF
Edgewater Reach for Summer home Or All
Look at all the other waterfront colonies
frst. but don't be DISCOURAGED visit to
Edgewater Beach win relieve your depres.
II waterfront homeseekers could know
the truth about Edgewater Beach. the re-
manning lots would all be purchased within
week. Ask any Edgewater Beach home
Lots. $500 up: can be purchased az low
% $50 cash and 50 monthly. Cottages.
wi WILLIAM MATTTEsoN. OCT 18th Il.
Annapolis 1885, s-.s /. III $50 2.l IS