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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
TESTS CHURCH FOLK
ONOWN BAS|CLAWS
Christian Advocate Finds
Many Unable to Repeat
Ten Commandments.

By the Associated Press
CHICAGO. March 19.-Ignorance
OF their own basic laws among
church people has led the North
western Christian Advocate a publ
cation of the Methodist Episcopal
Church here, TO conclude that Amer
lea doesn't know the Ten Com
mandmentS-at least not well enough
TO say them.
There must be no false faces
before me- was one of the most
glarlng examples of ignorance OBJ
tanned in twomonth test Just con-
Guided by the Advocate. Keep
away from your neighbours wife" was
another. quoted in a variety of ways
Hardly any one admitted ignorance
IL was discovered. but after starting
out of course" many weakened on
the actual test and started out
Thou shalt-er," stopped, and started
again Thou shalt not-uh," and on
the average made no more than five
attempts TO give any of the ten.
Ignorance Widespread.
Rural and urban America both are
blissfully ignorant of the letter of
the law, the test indicated In the
little town of Buffalo. ILL.,. one per-
son asked of the Ten Commandments
answered, Sure. 1t was swell pic
ture.' A college girl in Sioux City
Iowa started quoting the Beatitudes.
One investigator believed she found
signs of unusual training among
Catholcs; another found Catholics
sharing ignorance along with the
Protestants; and third was sure that
Catholicism had failed to teach the
Decalogue at all.
Juniors and Adults Alike.
Boys and girls in the Sunday
schools were found to be letter perfect
In reciting the Commandments-pro.
viding no more than a year had
elapsed since they studied them.
Otherwise there was no marked diff
ference among the juniors and adults,
save that the older folk were more
when the terrible truth
dawned on them"
Women were reported to have scored
a little higher" than men.
Among odd answers listed by the
paper, under the title Adventures
While Exhuming the Decalogue,"
were the following;
You should not take your neigh
boris cow"
There is a long one about water
under the earth"
"One says something about adultery
and having other Gods"
Thou shalt not murder" quoted by
a police magistrate).
Love thy neighbor as myself
Keep the Sabbath and make it
holy"
OF those who answered any Com
most got Thou shalt not
commit adultery" identified correctly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
SLAYER Gets Life.

PRYOR, Okla, March 10 LP).--Ben
Schulz of Varina, Iowa was found
guilty by a jury of Staying Leonard
f. Greer, merchant of Spavinaw,
Okla, and sentenced to life impris-
Onment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
NEGRO FATALLY SHOT
FOLLOWING QUARREL
Colored District Employe, Held for
Inquest, Says Slain Man Was
Drunk and Started Row.

Herbert William Taylor, colored, 81
years old, was killed instantly last
night at his home. 791 Irving street.
following a quarrel with Abraham
Sommerville. colored, SIS, according to
a police report. Sommerville, who
lives at the same address, according
to police, shot Taylor twice in the
abdomen.
Immediately after the shooting
Sommerville, who is in the employ of
the District water department, gave
himself up to the police. He explained
that Taylor, who had been drinking,
was making himself Objectionable in
his household, and that the former
started the trouble which resulted in
the shooting.
A number of witnesses were in
structed to attend a coroner's inquest
at the morgue today
Sommerville was detained pending
the inquest on a charge of murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
BR|SCOE GOODHART
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Prominent Grand Army Lead
er Dies in Naval Hospital.
Funeral Monday.

BrisCoe Goodhart. Civil War Vetera n
and for many years a leading spirit
in the local department of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, of which he
was a past commander. died yesterday
afternoon at Naval Hospital following
a lingering Illness. lie was 81 years
old.
Mr.. Goodhart was engaged in the
book and stationery business in his
earlier life before coming to Washing
ton and for nearly 80 years prior to
his retirement was employed at the
Government Printing Office. He also
compiled and published number of
historical documents. His residence
was at 636 l. street northeast
Funeral services will be held Mon
day at o'clock from the Tabler's
undertaking parlors at 1926 l. street,
and interment will be at Arlington
Cemetery with full military honors.
Headed Service Home.
Mr.. Goodheart leaves his wife and
five children: Mrs. Anna Goodhart,
Rowland and r. G.. Goodhart of this
city; f. b. Goodhart of Boise, Idaho;
Mrs. Rose Bryant of Waterloo, Iowa,
and J. III. Goodhart of Detroit, Mich,
Mr.. Goodhart was president of the
board Of management of the temper
airy home for soldiers, sailors and ma
rines during 1924 and during the same
year was department commander of
the G. A. f. here. He was a member
of Lafayette Post.
He was born May 5. 1S45, at Taylor
town, Loudoun County. Va On Au-
gust "a, 1862, when he was in his sew
enteenth year, he enlisted in the
Loudoun Rangers. United States Vol,
unteerS 3rd West Virginia Cavalry
and served subsequently in both the
Sth and End Corps in the Army of the
Potomac. He was mustered out at
Boliver, w. Va, in 1865, after three
years of service.
Drove "Prairie Schooner
The year following the close Of the
war Mr.. Goodhart moved to Topeka,
kans., driving Il prairie schooner"
with five yoke of cattle across the
plains.
After two years at Washburn Col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
FIRE HERO EXPIRES
FIGHTING BLAZE
Capt. James MoWatt Victim
of Heart Disease While
Directing His Men.

Stricken with heart attack while
directing his men. fighting a fire in
the rear of AGO Oakdale street yes
terday afternoon Capt. James Mo
watt, 81 years old, accounted one of
the hravest and most efficient mem
bers of the fire department. fell dead.
At the time of his death he was act
ing chief Of the First Battalion.
Two sheds were ahlaze when Capt.
Mowatt reached the fire and after di-
recting his men to throw water on the
roofs ne led the way inside Suddenly
he collapsed.
Members Of Number I engine com
pany sliced him as he fell in the door
way. At first it was thought that he
had been overcome by smoke. but it
Immediately developed that a heart at
tack had proved fatal. He was taken
to Freedman's Hospital where physi-
clans pronounced him dead.
Seemed i'm Good Health.
Capt. Mowatt appeared in his usual
good health as he directed his chauf.
feur to hasten to the alarm. His
death, fellow firefghters said, was in
accordance with his expressed wish
in the line Of duty.
During IS years in the depa rtment
Capt. Mowatt performed many deeds
of bravery which won him the respect
and admiration Of his associates. He
was decorated by the District Com
missioners for his valor at the time of
the knickerboCker disaster when he
crawed to the aid of the injured and
aided in the rescue work for nearly
"a hours without pause. His heroism
was again marked by official decora-
ton after his work at the kann ware.
house fire In 1925. He received ribbon
decorations on two other occasions.
Acting Fire Chief Philip Nicholson
and other fire department officials
Joined today in praise Of the veteran
fire-fighter, lauding his devotion to
duty and manly qualities.
Born I'm Scotland.
Capt. Mowatt was born in Scotland
on June Is. 1876. He came to this
country while a boy and was dairy
man at the time of his appointment
to the Fire Department on July /,
1900. He became a lieutenant in 1909
and won his captaincy on November
is, 1921. Four years later he was
designated to serve &C acting battalion
chief and was in line for promotion to
high positions. He was in direct com
mand of Number Two Engine Co
Besides his wife he Is survived by
a daughter Miss Ethel MoWatt. Flu
neral services will be held at the resi-
dence, 422 Crittenden street. Monday
and will be in charge of Stansbury
Lodge Of Masons, with which Capt.
Mowatt was affiliated. A detail of
fremen will participate in the services
and act as pallbearers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
SIMON p. PHIFER DIES.
Succumbs in Baltimore Hospital
Following an Operation.

Simon r. Phifer, rs years old, 1910
Hamline street northeast, died at
Johns Hopkins University Hospital,
Baltimore. yesterday following an
operation on Tuesday. He celebrated
his birthday Thursday. He had been
a member of California, Mo, Lodge,
A. F.. and A. NJ. for more than %
years.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
l.. Belle Phifer two sons. George w.
and Z. IT. Phifer, and three daughters,
Mrs. r. VI. Shawen, Mrs. p. L. stone
and Mrs. n. d. Benson. all of Wash
ington.
Funeral services were announced
for this afternoon at the residence
with Masonic rites ny New Jerusalem
Lodge. No. 9, of which his son-in-law
Mr.. Shawen, is master. followed by
burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
Denies Mistreating Wife.

Lee Hechinger, hotel proprietor, to-
day filed answer to suit for limited
divorce brought by his wife. Mrs. Ida
b. Hechinger, and entered a cross
petition against her for an absolute
divorce. The husband denies that he
mistreated his wife and alleges that
he gave her the best of treatment
including breakfast in bed for the past
90 years. Attorney Harry |. Quinn
appeared for the husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
D. C. STUDENTS EXCEL
AT BRYN MAWR COLLEGE
Three Placed on Senior Honor List
as Announced by Institu-
tons President.

The names of three Washington stu
dents appeared on the senior honor
list which was announced yesterday
at Bryn Mawr College by Marion Ed
wards Park, president.
Miss Constance Cromwell Jones,
daughter of Lieut.. Comdr. n. l.. Jones,
1925 New Hampshire avenue, headed
the list in the field of history.
Miss Elizabeth Thomas Nelson,
daughter of Hugh T. Nelson of the
Shawmut Apartments, was awarded
the highest honors in French.
Miss Beatrice Louise Pitney, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Mahlon Pitney, widow Of
the Supreme Court justice, residing
at 1868 r street, achieved the high
est standing in politics and economics.
More than 100000 radio receiving
licenses have been issued in Great
britain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
FOUND.
LOST.

ROSARY BEADS at 10th st. and Louisiana
at 22l5 35th III NV ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-19
JEWELRY FIRM SUED.
Bankruptcy Action Started Against
Whitmore, Lynn g. Alden.

Justice Stafford of the District
Supreme Court has cited the Whit
more. Lynn & Alden Co. a corporation
conducting a jewelry store at 1925 f
street. to show cause March 81 why
the company should not be declared
bankrupt. Three New York creditors
filed a petition in Involuntary bank
ruptcy against the corporation, in
which they say the company owes
$50, 900 and that it's assets are about
SIS 900. 1t is alleged the company is
insolvent and has committed acts OF
bankruptcy by permitting Judgment
TO be rendered against it and to have
made attempts to prefer certain
creditors. Attorneys Albert Il. Steinem
and Milton ID. Norman appear for the
complaining creditors.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
has been filed by Joseph +. Randall,
an insurance agent located in the
Southern Building. He schedules his
assets at $1569 and says he owes
$32 ,907.32. He is represented by At
torney George G. Shinn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
Two BIG ESTATES
USED FOR BUSINESS
Property Of "Ihrondss Kings
Nov Becomes Common

London Rt-Ths Kingdom Of
France" has been turned into =
gravel pit.
Tho Royal Palace" Of Portugal
has become offices for q local street
cleaning department.
Such have been the recent fates
Of the two great Twickenham es-
tates, one OF which was owned BY
the late Duke Of Orleans. banished
pretender to the throne Of France.
and tho other by King Manuel the
exiled ruler Of Portugal.
A year ago bus conductors through
this quiet suburb Of London were
able to point out the shaded lawns
that comprised all that was left Of
the Kingdoms Of France and Portu-
gal. Policemen on beat could indi-
cate simply-clad passers-by who con-
tanned tho blood Of half the ruling
houses Of Europe In their veins.
Now they have gone. and their
memory Is rapidly being erased.
Following the death Of the Duke Of
Orleans Z year ago. Mansion House
IN Fullwell Park. where the bearded
duke had lived among his coats OF
arms with all the grandeur Of =
king. has been sold to = land de-
velopment company. Part OF the
estate has been converted into
cricket fields Tor the members Of a
club Of retired telegraph and cable
officials. Part has been turned to
still more humble ends. 1t Is used
a. 4 gravel pit for local road repair
work.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
Large Part of World
Wears American Hose

Washington. July 1.-LR1An in
creasingly large and. presumably,
important part Of the worlds popu-
lation is wearing American hosiery.
Styles and colors favored in the
United States are taking the fancy
Of more and moro feminine pur-
chaser abroad. The popularity Of
the American exports. the Com
merce Department learns. is in
creasing throughout the world. ris-
ing last year to a total of 6.956,737
dozen pairs valued at $22.111,259.
Though it may seem incredible,
6S per cent of the hosiery exported
was the cotton variety, as COM
pared with IA per cent made Of
silk. The cotton hose represented
only SO per cent Of the total value,
however. whereas the silk account
ed for II per cent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
PRESIDENT COMPLETING
4 REALLY QUIET WEEK
Fast Few Days Havo Given ExeCu.
tivc Chance - Nast and
Eajoy Himssli.

Rapid City. 8. D.. July ! "
President Coolidge u completing one
Of the quietest weeks he las spent
since he entered the White House
almost four years ago.
While he has driven each day 10
the executive office here. - miles
from the state gdme lodge. there
has been little more than the usual
Srist Of routine business to demand
his attention there. Callers have been
very few. There have been no house
guests.
Mr.. Coolidge entered into the
spirit OF things in this different land
enthusiastically but he IS taking this
opportunity OF getting IN some rest
He still likes to make a dsily fishing
trip and on these occasions he wears
the broad trimmed ten gallon" hat
he donned shortly after reaching the
Black Hills. He also wears this hat
on his short walks about the lodge.
otherwise he has been sticking pref
ty close to the summer residence.
Newspapers are getting their usual
close attention from the president,
and he Is keeping informed also by
special wires from Washington and
by mail. The motion picture Aims
and news reels, which he particular
ly likes also are being shown about
twice a week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
RADIO TESTS ARE
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
NsI Records Of Long Distance
Plane Transmission

New York. July / R - Positive
warning OF danger to the mono.
plane America was received IN
France when its automatic radio
transmitter became silent True to
plans Of Commander Byrd. the
cessation OF the staccato dot and
dashes In the storm over France
throughout last night. spread the
alarm and indicated the approx
mate area where search was car
ried on.
In the 1900 mile jump through
the fog walls and headwinds Of the
stormy north Atlantic the auto
matte transmitter kept up Its In
termittent flashes, notifying the
world that the craft was carrying
on. Even In part Of the storm the
radio was kept working.
New records In long distance
airplane communication by radio
established by the America were
hailed today as the safety guaran-
tee In trans Atlantic flights Of the
future.
AS Commander Byrd kept an
anxious world informed Of his
progress and attracted aid by his
crippled radio, so future fliers can
establish constant protection for
: themselves when they become iso-
lated In long jumps. authorities
said.
The navy department has been
advised that the transmitter on the
America, operating on $50 meters,
established a 1000 mile daylight
range in communicating with Its
hangar at Roosevelt field. and
range Of 1900 miles in reaching
the station Of the Radio Corpora
ton Of America at Chatham, Mass.
This radius was fully up to the Sc
cret expectations Of Commander
Byrd, authorities said. The result
accomplished by the America IS
the most astounding example OF the
breakdown OF individual isolation IN
the history OF communication. said
DR.. Alfred N. Goldsmith. chief
UlOAuCdStlu6 CH6iASSi " s4AS
Corporation OF America.
There Is inspiration in the
thought that our men In the will
ds<ness OF fog high over the center
OF the Atlantic ocean, were in closer
touch with the population Of two
continents than If they had been
standing at the business cross
roads Of = metropolis. he said.
Tho public acceptance OF trans
oceanic airplane travel will be
greatly stimulated by such an out
standing accomplishment"
The complete radio installation
aboard the America weighed 115
pounds. A ~ pound transmitter,
modification, OF the standard naval
air craft set, delivered power of
$50 watts into the $50 foot trailing
antennA OF the craft.
Tho WTW signal was sent auto
matically at the rate OF about ten
calls each minute by turning
switch. Lieut.. George O. Neville,
radio operator, was able to receive
either In code or by telephony.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
QUEER .PR0WLER
USES CHLOROfORM
Tries to 0yelpoVtr Bis Victims
This Way

Fullerton, Cal. July l R-A mys-
FERROUS prowler who has thus far
vainly attempted to overpower In.
tended victims by chloroform fumes
injected into their sleeping rooms,
today commanded the attention Of
Fullerton police. following an at
tack yesterday on Ralph Incs. film
director.
The police. despite the fact that
they were thoroughly investigating
were prone to regard the case A.
cause for no great alarm. Reports
Of chloroform attacks on two others
besides Ince. the officers believe,
may have been due to slight hys-
terra Of the victims.
1nce was discovered in q dazed
condition In his hotel room here
shortly after midnight by two mem
bers Of his film company who had
dropped in for a chat before going
to bed. Chloroform was believed to
have been sprayed into the room
through an open transom. The d.
rector received no Ill effect from his
experience and went to location with
his company yesterday.
Carl Bruesch. chemical engineer
who was q guest at the same hotel
as Ince supported the theory that
the fumes were those Of chloroform
and said that he saw man running
away from the hotel shortly after
midnight. No motive for the chlor-
oform attack has been found.
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
OTTAWA OBSERVES
D0MINI0N'S Birth
Three Day Celebration Inaugu-
rated This Morning

Ottawa, Ont. July I R1Flags
wsre unfurled and offices, shops and
factories throughout Canada we're
deserted today for Inauguration Of
the three-day celebration Of the six
tisth anniversary Of the birth Of the
Dominion.
No celebration in the history of
the country has aroused such wide
spread interest. From Cape Breton
Island. on the Atlantic. to Vancou-
yer Island, on the Pacific, the coun-
try was Z mass Of color In honor Of
the anniversary Of the adoption Of
the British North America act the
written constitution OF the Domin-
ion. Even the Indian and Eskimo
settlements In the far north Joined
in the celebration, according to
members Of the committee in charge
Of the demonstration here.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh Is
scheduled to arrive tomorrow In
The Spirit Of st. Louis" the plane
he piloted on the FIRST nonstop
flight from New York to Paris. He
is to BE- the guest OF honor In COM
pany with William Phillips, the first
American minister to Canada, at an
official dinner given by the govern
ment Saturday night. The f1ier also
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
Break in Heat Wave in
Middle West Promised

Chicago. July 1 R-A break in
tho record breaking heat wave which
has held most Of the nation in its
sweltering grip for 4S hours, claim
ing scores Of lives. was the predic-
ton of the weather bureau today.
Thunderstorms will shatter the
heat spell, the prognosticators an
rounced.
Phoenix. Ariz.. was again the hot
spot OF the nation yesterday. but it
divided honors with Fresno, Cal. In
both places maximum temperatures
Of 100 degrees prevailed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01

York House. nearby. IN which
Manuel Of Portugal took refuge in
1910. when he was expelled from
the throne Of Portugal. also has
gone under the auctienssr's hammer.
Manuel has left London for the
south OF France. and his house has
been bought BY the corporation Of
rwickenham. It 10 being converted
into municipal offices. where tax
collector. sewer inspectors. and po-
lice commissioners will soon hold
sway In place Of their royal preds-
cessor.
The two sxiled families were
closely related. Between them they
were able to trace their connection
with almost every ruling house in
Europe.
The Duke Of Orleans claimed d.
rect descent from tho old Bourbon
line, and he based his vain claim to
the throne Of France on that de-
scent. In 1898 he married Princess
Maria Dorothea, q descendant hf the
Hapsburg rulers Of Australia.
King Manuel belongs to the ten
centuries-old families Of Bragance-
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha In 1918.
following his exile. he extended his
connections by marrying Princess
Augusta Victoria of Hohenzollern.
a relation OF the then ruling family
Of Germany.
Tho two families were connected
through the dukes sister. Queen
who was ManueIs mother
tho former queen Of Portugal After
tho assassination of her husband
and her elder son In 1908 and the
overthrow Of Manuel In 1910. she
fled with him to join the Duke Of
Orleans 1T Twickenham.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01

b to receive . gold medal similar
to the jubilee medals which will bs
given to King George, the Prince Of
Wales and Viscount Wilmington.
Clsmsncy toward al prisoners
serving 4 definite sentence viii be
given by the government This ac-
ton will benefit about 5000 prison.
ers and will cut q month from each
year Of sentence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01

a proper eoiffurss shs pointed out
that bobbed styles were only ones
now accepted. pho prevailing mode
u clinsing swirl curled in finger
wave. Or Z permanent wave r..
semblfng marcel" she said.
Bodied hair has como to stay.
Women know that short tair. cut to
At the individual styis, II much
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
ROBBED HAIR no STAY.

Chicago. July ! (UP)-Long hair
for the women 10 but . fad-just as
bobbed hair once was--aa1 will soon
90 out in the opinion Of enc Of CHI
cago's most noted couture artists.
She II Nine. Louise. proprietor Of =
beauty salon. In recent exhibition
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01
QUITS KNITTING AT 1os

% Minneapolis R-At the age Of los
Grandma" Elizabeth Murphy has
had to quit knitting mittens. Last
year she knitted $50 pair, but her
eyesight is failing. She was born In
Canada In 1922.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01

When you buy garment, usually
disposed Of at Sales you get 'left.y
over" doubtful values and 'jjue3ledl
prices" On the other hand, when
you invest in PSQ Clothes, you CAM
absolutely be certain that you eetj
the latest styles, newest models
top-notch values and rock,bottnm
prices at all times
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-01

FHEWORK1 SrART BxAzB
New Haven. Conn. July ~
With fireworks yeetasday
started . ars which burned . house
holders galnte; leo $500,