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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
BALTIMORE ACCIDENTS
SHOW BIG INCREASE
"a More Deaths Reported In First
Six Months Of 1927, Compared
With Year Ago.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, July 5.-Fatal acct
dents during the first six months in
Baltimore showed an increase of "a,
as compared with the same period
during 1926, according to records of
the police department.
Sixty-one of the total Of 90 deaths
resulted from injuries received in auto
mobile accidents. Seventeen deaths
were caused by trolley cars, II by rail-
roads and one by a horse and wagon.
An increase of 81 is shown in the
number Of accidents which were not
fatal, the total being 2.503. OF this
number 1910 were hurt by automo-
biles, 29S by street cars and II by
railroads.
The records show that during the
past six months 81 men and one wo-
man committed suicide with firearms,
two men by drowning, eight men and
three women by gas, two men and
three women by poisoning, five men
and one woman by hanging and enc
man with razor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
RECORD CROWD GOES
TO RESORT ON BAY
1000 Automobiles Set New Mark
for Chesapeake Beach-Steam-
er Arrives.
Snecial Disnatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md, July
5.-Independence day here proved a
record day in many particulars. There
were more than 1000 automobiles and
the largest number of visitors to the
popular bay resort Of any time in
it's history. Notwithstanding the I'M
usual crowd there was no untoward
incident to mar the pleasure of the
day. There were no arrests for dis
order, an unusual sequence for the
day, and the police had very little to
do but to direct the throngs in their
movements.
= The steamer Indian Head came
down from Baltimore with about 500
on board, which was the capacity Of
the ship. 1t is expected that arrange
ments will be perfected for steamer
service from Baltimore every Satur-
day and Sunday during the remainder
of the season.
Capt. Noah Hazard reports very
successful fishing parties for the
triple-day holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
FIVE BATHERS DROWN
In SEA WHIRLPOOL
Three Women and Two Men Perish
Under Waves, 0nlookers Being
Powerless to Aid.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WILMINGTON, N. c., July s.
Five persons, three women and two
men were drowned at Elmo Inlet,
near Hamsted, few miles from here,
yesterday. Their bodies have not been
recovered.
The dead: Miss Susie e. Blood.
worth, Charlotte, formerly of Rocky
Point; Troy Woodcock, Rocky Point;
Mrs. Troy Woodcock, Rocky Point;
Miss Annie Wake Bloodworth, Rocky
Point, and Leon Barnhill, Hamsted.
The party, advices reaching here
said, had been on a picnic at Elmo
Inlet and decided to take swim.
They entered together and had been
in the water for some time when the
tragedy occurred. A whirlpool caught
them and they were carried seward.
The eddying pool sucked them
under, spectators said, rendering them
helpless against it's force. Others in
the surf at the time were Unable to be
Of aid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
TALIAFERRO ON VACATION.
Commissioner Departs for Three
Week Rest in. Canada.

Commissioner Sidney F. Taliaferro
closed his office in the District Build
ing today and left Washington for a
vacation of three weeks. He ex-
poets to return July 26.
The Commissioner will make his
first stop in Alexandria Bay, N. Y,
and from there he plans to go to
Canada. Commissioners Proctor l..
Dougherty and Col. William B. Ladue
will conduct the affairs Of his office
during his absence. The former will
take his vacation upon the return Of
Commissioner Taliaferro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
FATHER AND DAUGHTER
INJURED BY BOMB
Man Blinded in Both Eyes When
Dynamite Explodes in His
Hands.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, July. 5.-Al-
bert Winters, AZ, and his. daughter,
Myrtle Virginia. years old, are in
a serious condition at Allegany Hos
pital from injuries received in the ex-
plosion of q dynamite bomb, which
Winters was preparing at his home
at Cresaptown for Fourth OF July
celebration.
Winters was preparing the cap
when his knife struck the detonator.
Winters was blinded in both eyes and
his right leg was shattered. The child,
who was standing by, was badly man.
gIed, Both were hurled several feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
COAST GUARD HERO
CAPTURES RUM SHIP
Ensign Duke, Former Star
EmpIoye, SingIe-Handed,
SEXES $500, 900 Cargo.

NEW YORK. July 5.-A 27:year.old
ensign Of the Coast Guard, who
almost single handed captured a rum
steamer with $500, 900 cargo and a
crew Of %, today was hailed as one
of the greatest individual heroes In
the Governments war against rum.
Charles Duke, armed with a rife
containing only three cartridges.
Ieaped from a small Coast Guard
patrol boat to the. deck of the liquor
running craft, bowled over sailor
who sought to stop him and then held
off the crew for three hours until help
arrived.
The capture occurred in the harbor
almost in the shadow of the Statue OF
Liberty after the craft, the Economy,
had slipped through Gordon OF IL
Coast Guard boats guarding the Mar
rows, the entrance to the port. Inc
Economy is a steel screw steamer, 1913
tons.
Duke was in charge OF 30-foot
cutter with a crew Of three when he
spied the rum ship near the Narrows.
In a 4O-mile gale the small craft
quickly oyerhauled the steamer,
which showed but two dim lights as
it sped toward the Jersey shore.
! Commands to halt went unheeded.
Two shots were fired across its bow
from the light gun Of the patrol boat.
Duke Springs Aboard.
The patrol boat drew alongside,
sturdily plunging through the white
caps, and Ensign Duke sprang
aboard. A sailor who barred the way
was sent sprawling with blow from
the butt of the ensign's rifle.
Where the patrol boats gun had
failed, Dukes exhibition OF BLUM ana
bravado succeeded. When the helms
man refused to obey command to
halt, Duke shouted to his men VINO
were keeping the Coast Guard boat
alongside: Turn the machine gun on
this gang if they don't bring this ship
up at once"
The Coast Guard boat carried no
machine gun, but Dukes threat sue
ceeded. When the helmsman was
slow in heaving to, Duke entered the
pilot house, leaned on the wheel and
the ship was swung about so Sharply
that she ran onto mudbank be-
tween Bedloes Island and Greenyille
n. j.
Herds Crew Below Decks.
Then, calling another of his crew
10 aid him, Ensign Duke herded the
rum.running crew below decks, while
he ordered the remaining two to SET
cut for aid.
For three hours the ensign sat on
guard with his rifle across his knees
Finally two larger patrol boats
: reached the steamer and took over
the prize and it's crew while Duke re
turned to the base to get his nrs'
sleep in 26 hours.
Inspection of the vessel revealed
$780, 900 gallons of alcohol. Officials
said the steamer was registered in
Belfast as the Creyp0int. She
cleared from Antwerp with her pres
ent cargo consigned to the British
West Indies. they said, but stopped In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
TRAIN KILLS BROTHERS.
Auto Hit at Grade Crossing Near
Elizabeth City, N. C..

NORFOLK, Va, July P).-Hay-
wood Madrin, 20 years old, and Carl
ton Madrin. aged IT, brothers, of
South Norfolk, were killed yesterday
afternoon at a grade crossing on the
George Washington Highway near
Elizabeth City, N. c., when a Nor
folk Southern train hit and demolished
their automobile.
The youths were sons of Mrs.
Lydia Madrin and the older boy was
an honor graduate of the South Nor
folk High School last month. Accord
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Morgan
of this city, eye-witnesses of the
tragedy, the boys failed to stop at the
crossing and were hit squarely by the
passenger train, which was enroute
from Elizabeth City to Norfolk. The
automobile was dragged several hun
dred yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
COAL C0MPANY'S SAFE
ROBBED OVER HOLIDAY
Thief Saws Through Rear Door Of
Dry Goods Store and Steals
Garments.

Finding the outer door open of the
safe owned by the Concumers Coal
Co., and located on the second floor of
1415 K street, thieves succeeded in
unlocking the inner compartment and
obtaining $165, it was reported to
the police this morning. The bur-
glary was committed some time after
Saturday night.
A thief sawed a hole through a
rear door Of the dry goods store of
Harry Lester, 1875 G street, on Sun
day night and stole an assortment
Of silk garments valued at 1882 and
Sc in cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
MOVIE PRODUCER ROBBED.
Burglars Take Cases Of Jewels
From De Miles Home.

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, July 5 CP.-
The home of Cecil B. De Mile, motion
picture producer, was burglariZed last
night by two men, who took several
jewel cases, which were reported to
have contained thousands of dollars
worth of valuableS.
Fred Rowland, Waterman of the De
Mile home, told the police that while
he was making his rounds he noticed
a package on window ledge. He de-
clared that as he reached for 1t gun
was pressed into his back. and he was
marched several blocks to a waiting
automobile. where the bandits hastily
drove away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
DUKE A WASHINGTON BOY.
Star Employe After World War, Then
Entered Coast Guard.

Duke is a Washington boy. Until
his marriage last September to Miss
Marie Slaymaker, also of Washington.
he lived with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James E. Duke, 1901 Nineteenth
street.
After serving in the Navy during
the World War, young Duke became
a linotype operator on The Star until
he resigned to enter the Coast Guard.
While still employed on The Star he
took a competitive examination, win
ming a temporary commission as en-
sign.
lie was educated at the Force and
Adams schools and took IL special tu-
toring course for his Coast Guard ex-
animation at Emerson Institute. His
twenty-seventh birthday Tas July !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
BOY SCOUTS GET CAMP.
Business Men Of Oakland, Md, Buy
12-Acre Tract on Lake.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OAKLAND, Md, July 5.-The Boy
Scouts of Oakland have been pre-
scented 12-acre tract on the famous
Deep Creek Lake, about a mile above
Glendale Bridge, by business men of
Oakland. The purchase Of this land
by six citizens was brought about
by the Scout troop committee, com.
posed of Walter Dawson, cashier or
the First National Bank; County Su-
perintendent Of Schools Franklin T..
Rathbun, Mayor l.. M. Fraley, Har'
land Jones and d. r. Sincell.
The Scouts will erect permanent
barracks and dining hall on the
property, which is about Is minutes
drive from Oakland. The barracks
will be 26 by so feet. The boys VIII
shortly go into camp for two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
46TH SMALLPOX VICTIM.
Two Suspects Also Are Placed Un-
der Surveillance.

Another case Of smallpox developed
over the week end, it was announced
today by the District Health Depart
ment, making a total of As since the
outbreak in April. The victim is
Annie Jones, colored, Alb l. street.
She has been taken to the smallpox
hospital.
The Health Department also an
nounced that two suspects are under
surveillance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
POWER PLANT CHANGED.
Bedford, Md, Company Taken
Over by Penn Corporation.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, July 5.-The
Penn Central Light and Power Co.
has taken over the operation of the
Bedford Electric Light, Heat and
Power Co., at Bedford. The Bedford
plant has been acquired by the Ma
tional Electric Power Co., parent COM
pany OF the Penn Central.
The lines of the Bedford plant will
be tied in the with the transmission
system of the Penn Central at Clays-
burg. Pa. a high-tension line now be-
ing under construction from that
point to Bedford. 1t Is expected to
have the line completed by Noyem-
Der 4. sss.fsas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
PLANS LEGION WELCOME.
French Government Asks $3.50, 900
to Entertain Visitors.

PARIS, July CP.-The govern
ment today asked the Chamber of
Deputies for an appropriation of
$3.50, 900 francs about S150,000 at the
present rate of exchange) for receiv-
ing and entertaining the members of
the American Legion at their conven-
ton in Paris next September. The
bill was referred to the finance COM
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
FIREMEN TO ELECT.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RIVERDALE HEIGHTS, Nd, July
5.-Officers for the ensuing year will
be elected at a meeting of the River.
dale Heights Volunteer Fire Depart
ment, Inc, tonight at 1880 o'clock at
the fire house. Though among the
youngest companies in the county. the
department has substantial member
ship and@a chemical truck for winch
L. has -aaiA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
STATE SENATOR BALL
GIVES HISTORY OF FLAG
National Emblem Presented to
Nremen's Hall at Cherry
dale, Va. ,e
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch 70 The Stdf.
CTIERRYDALE, Va, June 5.-The
history of Old Glory and all that it
represents was interestingly told to
large gathering by State Senator
Frank l.. Ball, Crandall Mackey, for
mer commonwealth attorney, and Rob-
ert E. Janson, former president of the
local fire department. at the countys
only public independence day celebra-
ton held yesterday at F'iremen's Hall
here.
Another interesting feature was the
raising of a large American flag over
Firemen's Hall. The flag, which was
a gift to the department by Cherry
dale Council, No. %, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, was pre-
scented by William d. Topley and ac-
cepted by l.. w. Strobe, vice presi-
dent Of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
Glass to Plan Picnic.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CHERRYDALE, Va, July 5.-The
next regular meeting of the Cherokee
Bible Class Will be held Tuesday eve
ming, July IL, at the home Of Mrs.
Tallman. At this meeting arrange
ments will be made for the class pic.
mic to be rendered the winners Of the
recent contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
EVANSVILLE BEGINS
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Two Projects to Be Completed by
August 15-New Bids to
Be Opened.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special DISPATCH 70 The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, July 5.-Con.
struction of concrete road, sidewalks,
curbs and parking on Shepherd street
from Garfield avenue to Wine avenue
has been started, and similar improve
ments soon will be undertaken on
Olive street from Spencer street to
Franklin street.
Both projects are expected to be
completed by August Is, says e. B.
Teal, chairman of the road committee
of the town council. Bids for concrete
improvements on McCreary street and
lakewood road will be opened at the
next regular meeting Of the council
July IL, at s pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
Drew Rests Comfortably.

SAN FRANCISCO, July P.-John
Drew spent another comfortable night.
but there was no marked improve
ment in his general condition today.
The veteran actor, who has been criti-
cally i'll in local hospital since May
81, is suffering froE arthritis. Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
ANNEX Is OPENED.
Addition to Home for Aged Doubles
Institutions Size.
Dispatch 10 The star.

Special DISpdtcn 10 the star.
FREDERICK, Nd, July 5.-Formal
opening of the new annex Of the
Home for the Aged was held here
today. The board of managers opened
the handsome. new building to the
public this morning at 10 o'clock and
visitors will be received until 9 o'clock
tonight. The addition makes it posi-
BILE to more than double the number
of persons making their home there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05

Cuba, if transposed directly north,
would extend from New York City TO
Indiana, with Havana farther west
thai she city of Cleveland. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05

America. averages only 10 persons to
q square kaile Z. ;s-s--s-ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05
Former Star EmplOye.

Duke formerly was a linotype op-
orator on The Washington Star. He
is feet tall, has black hair and eyes
and a soft Southern draWl. During
the war he served as an enlisted man
in the Navy.
The Greypoint was owned by Kirk
wood Line. Ltd, of Belfast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-05

Halifax, took on a Novas Scotian
crew. and after clearing had her
name changed for the entry to New
Evening star., 1927-06-24
Grace.

Grace is q matter of. gesture and
position. 1t is most important, for
every woman can be graceful if she
will try; no matter how homely she
may be otherwise, there will always
be some to think her bea utiful for her
graceful lines, and many to admire
her.
Therefore cultivate grace. Now
wha. is it?-for to cultivate anything
you must know something of it. Some
people are graceful and some are
not-and why? Well the nearest
any one can come to definition or an
explanation, is to say that grace is
the result Of absolutely perfect muscu-
lar control. Do you remember how
you held the steering wheel of your
car when you first learned to drive?
You clutched it tightly and nervously,
and the car responded by going for
ward awkwardly and jerkily. the
whole method of driving was difficult.
But once you were used to driving,
you held the wheel lightly, turned and
swung your car quietly and certainly.
drove it steadily and easily-grace-
fully. In other words, you We're in
perfect control Of its mechanism.
When you have perfect control of
your own physical mechanism, you
will be able to handle your own body
easily. and therefore gracefully. If
many sets of muscles are never used,
or not used enough, your walk. your
running, your very seated positions,
will lack grace, because these unused
muscles do not respond to the COM
Evening star., 1927-06-24
Answers to Food Questions

the time when he comes home for
vacation.-Mrs. r. f.
Regular exercises and physical
training cause certain changes in the
blood and for the most part these are
very good for the individual. The
body's powers Of endurance are in
creased. Because Of the increase in
oxygen, the blood becomes. in the pop
ular phrase, richer" Quickening of
the flow Of blood means that there is
an increase of oxidation in all the
processes Of the body and this will
make itself felt in many ways. There
will be q sense of mental vigor as we'll
as physical and the athlete who does
not overdo the matter Of exercise will
be conscious Of an increase in his gen.
eral health.
AS to your question about your SON S
diet when he returns home for vaca.
ton. I should say that you really have
comparatively simple problem. If,
as / said. he has not overdone in the
matter of his training, you are likely
to find that there is definite alkaline
reserve in the blood and this means
that all you have to do is to keep con.
ditions as you find them. To put this
in simple words. give the young man
an all around mixed diet with plenty
of fruits and vegetables, milk to drink
and only a very moderate amount OF
meat, not more than two ounces a
| day.
Evening star., 1927-06-24
EAT AND BE HEALTHY
Dinah Days Daily Talks on Diet
The Right Food Is the Best Medicine

Finally came apples, pears, grapes
and plums, with spiced wine and sweet
wine from Cyprus.
We of today have become more
moderate in our desires. 1t Is not
necessary to serve both fish and meat
at the same meal. although on a fes.
tive occasion an appetizer" may be
some fish concoction. But for every
day, use only n moderate serving of
either fish or meat. 1t should appear
at the main meal Of the day. 1t would
also be unnecessary to have minced
fowl. highly spiced and served with
thistle roots, and then a stuffed hare
and salad.
AS for spices. health is better when
they are used in the greatest modera-
tion. But a suspicion of thyme. sage,
cinnamon. garlic or cloves will give
life to many gravies or sauces. Very
young children do not need these.
Normal adults can indulge when guild
ed by common sense.
AS for the light pastries, pear pie
and cream cakes, a very small portion
would not have been deadly to the un-
derweightS or those normal in weight
II they had eaten the rest of the meal
in great moderation.
Readers desiring personal answers to
their questions should send self-addressed
stamped envelope to Dnah Day, cafe of The
Starr
Evening star., 1927-06-24
STRAWBERRIES SOAR
NEAR SEASONS END
Melons and Other Fruits, How
ever, Are Becoming Plenti-
full at Market.

While strawberries are nearing the
end of their season and are conse.
auently demanding higher prices
generally 35 cents a quart-plums and
apricots. along with watermelons.
which came in two weeks ago, are ar.
irving in increasing numbers to as.
sure the marketing housewife that
her fruit menu need not be abbrevi-
ated.
Both apricots and plums are selling
for Is cents a box of 10, and water.
melons remain at S1.25 apiece. Both
red and black raspberries are to he
had at Center Market also and they
are bringing 40 cents a quart. Black
berries. which arrived three weeks ago
with the demand of nearly SO cents a
quart, were selling this morning at 25
cents, and this price. as we'll as the
other fruit prices quoted, will remain
through tomorrow.
Old potatoes are gone now and tho
new variety are a little cheaper, with
most dealers selling them at pounds
for a quarter, against last weeks TO-
cents-a-pound rate. Beets are down,
too. as they are selling generally at
10 cents bunch.
SeaS are 10 cents a pOunu. aSpard-
gus so cents bunch and turnips 10
cents a bunch. Spinach is Is cents a
pound. cabbage 10 cents pound and
rhubarb 8 punches for 25 cents. Mush-
rooms disappeared from the market
this week and kale, too, is gone. There
Is no okra and no artichOkes.
Pineappes are bit cheaper, selling
at % cents apiece. They have been
that low before, but smaller sizes were
to be had. This morning. however,
the largest 'apples" and the best were
quoted at that price. Oranges remain
at IS cents a dozen, while eating ap.
pies sell at cents apiece. California
cherries are cents cheaper, with
most dealers charging 60 cents a
pound. Grapefruit is Is and 20 cents
apiece and is scarce due to the near
ness of the end of its season. There
We're no grapes at Center Market this
morning. Cantaloupes are selling to.
day at Is and 25 cents apiece and are
particularly mellow
The best creamery butter at So and
60 cents a pound and the best eggs at
80 and 45 cents hold the dairy products
markets steady. Cheeses remain un-
changed with American at 40 and the
mild sharp at 45 cents.
Meats and poultry show no price
changes and baking chickens were
selling today at As cents apound, fry.
ing chickens at so cents and stewers
at 40 cents. Beef. pork and veal are
the same as last week.