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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
Girl Victim in HOld-up
SlapS Sister Bandit

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27.-An-
other occupation heretofore consid.
cred purely masculine got terrible
jolt when a hard-boiled female high.
wayman flourished a gun and dt
rected the robbery Of Irene tHerbster
and her mother, Mrs. Mary Herb.
ster, as they were on their way
home.
1t was feminine night, however,
for Miss Herbster dealt the flapper
>gunman hearty walIop which
felled her and sent the gun flying.
A young man companion, however,
kept Mrs. Herbster covered and the
bandits escaped with a pocketbook
containing SO. a check for 800
and $50 ring, which was torn
from the younger victims finger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27

posed Cotton amendment would be-
acceptable to him.
Further conferences for the pur.
pose OF ironing out all differences
were scheduled to be held TODAY
by representatives Of the Western
States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27

but few capitals in the world. in
Commissioner GalIatIn's opinion.
During his stay in Washington
Commissioner Gallatin is a freoiient,
visitor to the National Park ) Zoo.
chiefly with the purpose of gettinr
new ideas" for the Central PARK
Zoo in New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
Baby Contest Planned
For 18th FraternaI Fair

A baby contest viii be & feature
Of the fifth annual fraternaI fair to
be held at the Arcadia auditorium.
February 1919. inclusive, It was an.
nounced today by Edward oliver.
cilairmansof the executive COMMITTEES.
The contest will be divided into
three classes and open to the public.
The first class will include babies
from six months to / year; the
second, to 3 years, and the third.
3 to years.
Among the prominent local fra.
ternal orders participating la the
fair this year are Boosters Club.
Woodmen Of the World, WoodmeYl
Circle, Daughters OF America, Sons
and Daughters of Liberty, Sons of
Ionadab, Oriental Court No. /,
Junior Order United American
Mechanics, Company B, 103d Regi.
ment; Woodmen Of the World. Drill
Corps, Orient Commander, r. A.
A. M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
re m q
FOR SKIN. IRRITATIoNSl
her APPETITE FAILING BECAUSE OF GAS
She FINDS QUICK RELIEF. NOW ENJOYS FOOD
Mrs. NJ. Kdwell, Anacostia, D. c. Housewife, Long In
Misery, Says She Can Now Eat and Digest All Food.
Gives Thanks to TOdd's Tonic, Which Il Made of
Finest California Wine.

II suffered considerably with gas
on my stomach and my appetite was
failing me. was in a run down
condition and never felt like doing
my housework. Todd's Tonic was
recommended so highly to me by
Washington people that | decided
to give it n trial. and after taking
a few bottles began to eat and
digest my food properly: have
gained five pounds in weight and
tel greatly benefited, I can frank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
ADVERTISEMENT

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
American Arrested
AS Econ Man. in France

PARIS. Jan. 27.-Joseph johnson,
81 years old. alleged accomplIce OF
the band Of international crooks ar
rested here fortnight ago. was
placed under arrest today. It is
reported that johnson is wanted in
Rochester, N. r. in connection with
4 $4,000 theft.
He told the police he is wanted
In Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago, New
Orleans and Pittsburgh for conf
dence games.
Police found loaded dice in John
sons possession.
You are arresting me for a re-
ward" johnson told the police. IT
have never committed a crime. in
France. / offer bigger reward
for my release"
Your family would appreciate the
ownership Of q good used car. They
could 20 places and see things when
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
Imperfect Towels
&c

Damaged and badly woven Turkish and
Huck Towels. If perfect would sell for 1915 to
25c. Such good values at 7c we have to say:
No C. O. D. or mail orders taken.
Printed Oil Floor Mats, 1899 Inches. 7c
Remnants LOngcloth and MusEn, Yd.. .......12Kc
Terry Cloth Cotton Filled PilOws .s7c
OUerdrapes With Center Valance. Pair 81 81,
Double Bed Robe Blankets. Wool and Cotton, 81 at
Heavy Quality Wash Cloths. White and COlors. e.
Double Bed Sheets, s1xSO and s1xSS Incles.. .e7c
F'0'a 0"se' D'0"kst''| to C"'tOmer. tic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
Wash Fabrics, 19c I'd.

New Spring percales, checks and singhams for
children's frOcks. Also printed alpaca and crepes
that regularly sell for 45c to Csc yard.
Prints and Ginghams, Special, Yard Csc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
Itching, IrritatiOns
Of the Skin and Scalp
Use Zemo, Healing Liquid

Don't suffer shame Of ugly, itchy
akin. Never endure Skin Tortures
and Irritations. Danish Pimples,
pleasant-to-use, dependable Zemo
Liquid. Use at any time. The
safe, sure way to keep skin clear
and free from blemishes. At drug
gists-60c and $1.OO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27

police learning today he had come
TO Hagerstown less than two weeks
ago,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27

Yonr family would appreciate the
ownership Of good used car. They
could go places and see things whan-
ever the desire possessed them. Give
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
6O.Prs. of Play Shoes
CSC

Sturdy shoes for little feet. Tan elkskin with
leather or combination soles. Size range broken,
but good assortment in sizes to z.
IS Prs WOn'sn's Perfect Rubbers sizes IA to g. 30c
100 Prs. Misses and childrens Shoes ....... .0Qc
ia Prs. Infants' High Shoes, Patent and Kid .70c
"0n'e"' ana C""drs"' Felt Slippers ......4Sc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-27
Women's Silk Hose
Rsrfsets 69c Irregular.


the best colors and full size range. Isle welts
give strength to garter hems Some are seconds.
WOmen's Rayon Hose. ITTegulars and Perfects .:37c
WOmen's FullFGshiOned Silk Hose, Seconds pic
ChHdrens 1c to SIC Sport and Long Hose, 2 for pic
chidrens 47c FlanneIette Underthngs .2oc
chidrens Dyawers and Boomers Small Sizes 1(c
WOnsen's Underthings Seconds Of &c to 81 .07
Trade .....s............:...S 7c
WOmen's 47c to S7c Muslin Under Garments .2ec
IS Woren's Brassieres 47c to 97c Grade :27c
81 WOn1en's COrselettes and Girdles, Special Q7c
chiIdren's Blanket BGthroBes, 2. to YRS. ..77c
II Satin Trimmed B0thrObes. Sizes 2 to Yrs S1I47
schildren's Blanket Robes We're S2.47, NOrU ST 81
chiIdrsn's Sweaters We're S2.47. Sizes 2 to
Q AFS'' ...'.."... ST. CT
White MILDLY BIOuses (SOiEedJ, Sizes to 8. ar
WOnsn's FIanneIette Kimonos. We're $1.S7,
NOW ............. f.................07 c
WOmen's White, Blue, Black Uniforms.
were %'H'........ ............ &c
IS Hoover Aprons, Sizes 81 to H. Were 81, NOU 67c
43 Slightly Mussed Tea, white and Fancy
Aprons .................A7r
IS WOmen's House Frocks. Sizes So to a, NOD c7c
IL WOmen's Corduroy Bathrobes. Green Only. .77c
SWOmen's Blanket Robes. Slightly Imperfect 81 ct
IS Pairs WOmen's Fancy Carriers. Were 3zc
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WOmens Black 4 White Isle GLoUes 2 Prs FIR IT.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12
THANKS POLICEMEN
 FOR GIFT 0F $50
ReY. Dr. Klingberg Expresses
 Appreciation for Donation

Chief W. C. Hart of the police de- today from Roy. Dr. J. E. Klingberg. superintendent of the Children's Home, for the $50 Christmas dona- ton raised by the department by subscription.
 The letter follows:
 As we once more have had the great privilege of receiving a dona- ton to the Children's Home, l wish hereby. personally. to express my heartiest thanks to you for your in terest in us here at the Children's Home, as we'll as for your generous gift of money. We all felt very hap py when the officers came with the money and their presence brought smiles of gratitude on the faces of the boys and girls, and juding by the expression on the faces of the off, cers think they also had been caught by the spirit of Christmas and childhood. How good of you, strong men of Commercial street. watchmen of our city. to think of US little folks here on Rackliffe Heights:
 Long will your kindness be re- mcmbered and when we think of you it will not be with a feeling of fear but with sensation of happy delight.
 Thanking you again for your gift and with best wishes for a hap py continuance of the New Year. I am
 Very truly yours,
 "J. E. KLINGBERG.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12
was found on the body of a rebel, Summary of Uprising
A summary of the Catho

A summary of the Catholic upris- ing, as contained in the statement follows:
 State of Guanajuato: The Catholic priests, Ignacio and Pedro Gonzalez heading q group, revolted near Leon, federal soldiers killed II rebels who fled into the state of Jalisco where they were again defeated at San Diego and Sauz with the deaths of II additional rebels. Two hundred men. belonging to the state troops and commanded by Ignacio Mon- toya, also revolted at Apaseo Fl Alto. Twenty-Five rebels were killed, in- cluding Montoya, in the first clash with federal troops.
 State of Chihuahua The only rebel band operating here was head ed by Nicholas Fernandez. The fed erals killed four rebels in a clash at Arroyo Reforma.
 The federal district: A week ago 200 men among whom were several J orders from Zapatista Manuel Reyes and Luis Castro. Federal troops killed Castro and fl others in a fight at TetG. Military Commandant Macias reports that letter signed by Rene Capistrain Garza wah found upon Castro's body and that II rebels, who gave themselves up after the defeat, claimed they had been deceived into the rebellion by Cath ollie priests.
 The state of Jalisco: Two hun dred rebels commanded by Her minio Sanchez defeated a federal force commanded by Generals
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12
WITNESS TALKS :. f SELF INTO JAIL
Pitts Testified He Offered to Take Liquor Bribes

New York. Jan. 12 tP9-A former rI runner and government under c,s~ ; agent who testified in federal cs.s-. that he had offered to "sell 0 -ss- both sides was a prisoner in Tt:..svs today at the request of the government.
 frederick c. Pitts who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bribery charges in the trial of Frank and Edward Costello and 16 others had testified as government witness.
 Pitts, under cross examination, said he "broke' with the Costello gang when he failed to collect s2,- 400 back pay" and after becoming ln 'uuder-cover" agent under A. Bruce Bielaski had made an offer to his former associates not to testify If he received s4S00.
 When Pitts left the witness stand he was ordered committed to jail Iby Judge Winslow at the request Of Assistant United States Attorney Hitchcock AS one of Bielaski's in- formers Pitts said he received s45 a week and for time was associat- ed with Ralph w Bickle. who for several months operated a govern ment speak-easy known as the Bridge Whist club in West 43rd street.
 Pitts testified he had made the money demands on the Costello brothers because his wife was at the point of sending him to state prison on charges of assertion and abn-
 "1 had my choice" he said, "of going to state prison or federal prison."
 ''So you chose the federal prison ?' asked Nathan Burkan chief defense counsel.
 That's correct" answered Pitts.
 Pitts said he had been hired by the Costello brothers to operate the engines of small rum running boats plying between rum row and Fort I Oll'I Day, l.. 1. ne was pdlu S0N a week, he said, and s1oo bonus for each trip of rum row.
 John Lovins, a former member of the coast guard, was granted a mis- trial when he became ill in court. A physician who examined him re- ported to Judge Winslow that he was too i'll to remain In court and he was granted permission to go home
 During the day in another court four members of the so-called Port Chester rum ring. said to have had assets of s1o,00o, ,00o. were found guilty of conspiracy 10 violate the prohibition law. The jury recon- mended "extreme leniency" in re- porting the verdict Maximum pen- atty for the offense Is two years inn prisonment and a sl0.oo0 fine. The four were Emil Wormser. Irwin M Austin, Harry Lawson and Edward Seigel.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12

terday said that q persons were killed and 10 wounded in q clash between Catholics and the municipal authorities in the town of Cocula, the mayor and local deputy being among those killed. The dispatches did not indicate whether the town
 was captured by the insurrectionists, General Miguel Pima, under-sec retary of war. today declared that the present revolutionary activities
 do not offer military problem. He
 said that the uprisings were sporad-
 ic and unconnected and added that
 the fact that a small number of men
 were destroying railway bridges and
 tracks in various sections in Mex
 ico does not indicate a serious mill
 itary situation.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12
BUILDINGS INSPECTED

An inspection of buildings con- cerned in applications to be deter mined before the board of adjust ment at tonight's meeting, was made today by members of the board. Of chief interest at this evenings ses- sion is the application of Mrs Frank L. Traut that she be permitted to conduct a tearoom in q residential district.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12

and eight soldiers being killed, Gen eral Arenas, one colonel and 13 SOL diers being wounded. Military Con- mandant Eulogio Ortiz personally conducted a pursuit of the rebels, killing Sanchez and his Chief Lieu tenant Miguel Jaime.
 The rebels divided into two groups, one of which was overtaken and five rebels killed.
 State of Zacatecas: One hundred Catholics, headed by former Mayor Juan Silva, revolted at Conception Del Gro, defeating q small federal garrison with hand grenades and capturing the commanding lieuten- ant, whose life was pardoned because of his bravery. The rebels abandon ed the town but were overtaken at various places by federal forces, who killed five of them, among whom Silva was Identified. The rebel band has been gradually dispersing since.
 State of Durango: General En- rique Leon, commanding 250 federal soldiers, was ambushed in a canyon in the Mezquital district by 400 Catholics, who killed General Foez, two officers, two sergeants and nine soldiers. wounding Major CastelIan and eight soldiers. A strong military column is being organized to fight the rebels.
 26 Reported Killed
 Special dispatches from Guadala- jara state that o6 rebels were killed when Federal troops captured the towns of Cocula, Aranden and Toto Ian in the state of Jalisco. The towns. military headquarters report cd, were taken by the rebels few days ago.
 Dispatches from Guadalaiara yes
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12
GOVT. CONVINCED;
 CHURCH IS BLAMED
tContinued from First Page)

sihle for the uprising. Although they lack military ability. Tt is distressful to be forcer to sacrifice the lives of these men who. through their fan aticism. follow blindly the episco- pate's instructions"
 90 Deaths Charged.
 The statement charges that the corgymen activities resulted in re- volt in six different states and in the death of 24 federal soldiers and 75 Catholic insurrectionists. In one case t letter signed by Rene Capistran Garza. reported provisional president of new Mexican government"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12

To have survived 10 forest fires in more than 200 years only to fall victim 10 the lum berman's axe was the fate of fir tree in the Black foot valley of Montana.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12
LEGISLATOR BREAKS ARM.

Danbury. Jan. 12 R-John S. Thornhil. representative in the gen. eral assembly from Brookfeld. trip sped and fell at the local railroad station today while on his way to Hartford and fractured his right arm at the elbow. He is at the Dan bury hospital where N-ray exanli- nations were taken to determine the full extent of the injury.
 On the Twin Buttes road between Tucson and Continental. Arizona. scientists declare there is every known variety of cactus to be found il, fhn 1Enrld
New Britain herald., 1927-01-12
CRITICAL OF. U, $.

Madrid, Jan. 12 LPl-El Sol today expressed the opinion that Spain should no longer refrain from join- ing South American countries, with which it is bound by Hispano- American ties. in their protest against the attitude of the United States toward developments in Mica ragua.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-09
MADAME BUTTERFLY"
PRESENTATION PROGRAM
jacques Samossoud, Russian Con-
ductor, to Direct Opera to Benefit
Children of Greek Refugees.

Jacques SamOssoud. the Russian
conductor. who is directing the pro-
duction of Puccini's opera. Madame
Butterfly" which will be given at the
Washington Auditorium the night of
January 21, announces that this will
be a benefit performance, for the
children of Greek refugees. The lead
ing patrons of the affair will be the
Greek Minister. Mr.. Simopolous and
Madame Simopolous, who have ex-
pressed interest and cooperation in
the project.
Madame Thalia Sabanieva, the
Metropolitan Opera prima donna, who
will sing the title role, is herself of
Greek birth. She is the wife of Mr..
SamoSSoud.
The other singers in leading roles
of this opera are all well known in
Washington. Ina Bourskaya. also of
the Metropolitan Opera Co.. who has
sung many roles in Washington, will
sing the contralto role of Suzuki Paul
Althouse, a popular American tenor.
will sing the leading male role of
Lieut.. Pinkerton, which he has sung
here previously. Fred Patton, Amer
lean baritone, will sing the role of
,Sharpless. Smaller roles will be sung
by members of the local operate
group being trained at the Estelle
Wentworth studios, which will also
supply the chorus.
The orchestra of local musicians
will be directed by Mr.. Samossoud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-09
DINNER FOR NASH.
Advocate of Golden Rule in Bust
ness to Be Honored.

Golden Rule" Nash of Cincinnati.
practical exponent of profit sharing
relationships between employer and
employees and advocate of the doctrine
of the use of the golden rule in bust
ness. will be the guest of his friends
at testimonial banquet at the Ra-
leigh Saturday night.
Delegations will be present from
Baltimore and points in Virginia and
it is anticipated that Mr.. Nash will
outline some of his views concerning
industrial relationships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-09
Marine Corps Changes.

Capt. F. A. Hart has been trans
ferred from Cleveland, Ohio, to the
cruiser Rochester: Capt. w. B. Croka
rom the cruiser Asheville to Olongapo,
P. L.: Capt. j. P. Schwerin from Olong-
apo to the cruiser Huron; Capt w. ].
Green from Cleveland, Ohio, to Phila-
delphia; First Lieut.. w. J. Whaling
from the cruiser Huron to San Fran
cisco, and First Lieut.. A. L. johnson
from Norfolk. Va, to Quantico. "A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-09

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Comfortable for house wear Sizes a " to 8.
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100 pairs of Imported leather Slippers, leath-
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soft padded soles.
Wemen's Low Shoes, $1.89
225 pairs, in patent, satin velvet and tan.
Novelty one-strap, oxfords, operas and combina-
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Children's Low Shoes, 81
Misses and children's low shoes, in patent,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-09

81 pairs Mems House
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-09

Double-bed size, in plaids of
all colors. Some plain pink
and blue. 64x76 in. Usually
etc.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-03-18
BOLSHEY GROUP
Expelled From Fur Work
erS' Union

New York-The International Fur
Workers Union has dissolved the
communicated joint board of fur
riers, suspended its constituent locals
and expelled 80 members of the union
who have been directing the organiza-
tions along communist lines. The
joint board issued it's own union
books, thus, in effect, establishing
dual union.
Members of the dissolved locals are
instructed to pay no dues to any or
ganization other than the provisional
one that will be set up by the interna-
tional union.
This action follows report by a
special A. F. of L. committee that in
vestigated conditions in this union, on
request of international officers. The
committee is headed by A. F. of L.
Vice President Woll. 1t was shown
that at the fur workers Boston con-
vention communist delegates received
instructions from the workers (com-
munist) party in Chicago on what
candidates to support in the election
of officers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-03-18
BIG STRIKE ENDS
And All Passaic Mills Re.
sumo Operations

Passaic, N. 1.-THE final chapter ir
the Passaic textile strike was written
when workers of the United Piece
Dye Works at Lodi voted to end their
strike and continue organization an
side the mills. A citizens committee
that has been working for a settle
ment, secured a promise from the mill
management that there would be no
discrimination.
The strike started more than one
year ago, when several mills attempt
ed to cut wages. The first settle
ment was effected in November at the
Passaic Worsted Mills. This was fol-
lowed by settlements with the big
Botany and its subsidiary, the Gar
field Worsted, and week later by
the Dundee Textile. Many thousand
workers are impoverished as a small
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-03-18
PASS WAGE ORDINANCE

Los Angeles.-The city council, by
a vote of 10 to 3, rejected Mayor
Cryer's veto of wage ordinance that
would raise wages for municipal en-
ployed craftsmen.