davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1927-08-03

others o know nothing about. Some
time you may be approached to make
a trade by a plausible person claiming
to have better Investments to offer
than those you have. Recently a wom-
an owning a block OF gilt-edge public
utility stock was approached by two
smooth sharpers and urged I o ex-
change 1t for stock in a fruit company
which. she was told. was not only very
valuable then but would increase rap.
idly in value and soon make her indie
pendently wealthy. Fortunately she
told her neighbor about her offer. It
happened that the neighbor had re-
Gently been defrauded in . similar
way. She advised the second woman
to report her offer to the local better
business bureau. Having handled
many similar situations the bureau
instructed the mi to make an
appointment for the traders to meet
- s28l her In her home.
, 1927-08-03

in which II is held by the American
people is at the highest point in
Nash history. 1t is generally con-
coded, I believe that we are de-
livering a line of ears beyond any
thing we have yer achieved in the
way of high quality, perfect work
, 1927-08-03

New schemes to defraud
are being Matched daily. The u
INSCRIPTIONS promoter v
sleeps but is continuously plotting
new methods Of attack on h saver
hard-won accumulations. The liberties
he takes with the law and h schemes
he designs for belittling the sound
advice OF responsible persons makes
It even more essential for investors to
get the facts.
Remember that anything that is
worth investing In is worth knowing
about as to its safety. its iTcome. and
its marketability. Any Investment
which is enshrouded by a screen Of
glowing promises or is SO complicated
that neither you nor your banker can
fathom 1t ard get the hard facts isn't
an investment you can AFFORD to put
your none into.
Make 1t an u~nbreakable rule to get
all the facts. whether the Investment
yourself the heartaches and bitter dis
appointment OF losing your savings.
Millions OF dollars which have unfor-
~tunately been lost through poor invest
ment might have been saved II the
investors had taken time to investi-
cate before investing. There is always
ed for capital in safe, honest bust
as and SO great is the legitimate de-
and for investors funds that not one
mt need be wasted by them on fraud.
,ent schemes.
Don't Trade Good for Bad
Don't exchange your Investments for
future. srtteIs vsD ton Of more
sdvtsrs.l
, 1927-08-03
WAYS TO BLOCK CROOKED PROMOTERS
BY W.. r.
Public Relations Commission

11Te "1HT7Hs o0rHHsHo' EmeTcdh mixer EssocTadon
fThs Is one OF q srs Of articles exposing The uae, of sharper. NJ are
after pour moneyJ
M ANY reliable corporations, firms and individuals are engaged
4S1 in developing mining properties, drilling for possible new oil
wells and promoting new inventions and enterprises. On the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
PUT At HEAD
Of DRY FORCE HERE
Enforcement Official Promot.
ed to Deputy Administra-
tor for the District.

Robert d. Ford, who has been at
tached to the local prohibition enforce
ment office since December is, has
been named Deputy Prohibition Adj
ministrator in charge of the District
Of Columbia, it was announced today
at the Treasury. Mr.. Ford has been
assistant prohibition administrator
here since February Is, under Maj,
Fl. Fl. White, former prohibition adj
niinistrator, who has been promoted
to special prohibition investigator and
is acting as assistant to Acting Pro-
hibition Commissioner Roy A. Haynes.
At the same time the Treasury an
nounced that George p. Busch, who
has been zone supervisor for the
Northeastern States. was made as
sistant administrator for the Mary
land-District of Columbia section,
under the prohibition administrator.
Col. John F. j Herbert, whose offices
are in Baltimore.
Mr. Ford, who also operates under
Col. Herbert. entered the prohibition
forces in 1920 at Baltimore and has
been active in several sections of the
East, including Maryland. PennsyI-
vania. New Jersey and New York. He
was born in Philadelphia, and prior
to entering the prohibition service was
a travelling salesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06

and stood by 1t until 1t had passed the
Senate by q unanimous vote, WIS
thanked for his efforts in resolution
offered by Mrs. Florence L. Cannon.
The meeting voted down proposal
for a non partisan county election
referendum among the civic organiza.
tions affiliating with the federation.
The plan was reported favorably to
the meeting by a committee to which
it had been referred following its in
PRODUCTION at the last meeting.
Speaking against the plan Charles
r. Kfncheloe stated that he was ready
to Join with any organization that
would help to purify politics in the
county and improve conditions, but
for the federation, supposedly a pure
~ civic organization, to take 1t up
would cause splits among the civic
bodies and result in the ultimate dis
indignation of the federation. The mo-
ton not to adopt was offered by Ed
gar w Humphrey.
A draft of a new constitution and
bylaws proposed for the organization
was read by Amos G. Crounse, chair
man of a special constitution commit
tee. This being considered a matter of
great Importance, requiring much time
for elaboration. and the hour being
late, it was decided to make it a spe-
cial order of business at $50 o'clock
at the next meeting.
The public utilities committee was
instructed to bring in a report to the
next meeting on the status of the
Washington-V Virginia Railway. which
it IS reported is to be sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
UNREST REPORTED
IN PORTO RICO
M'Fadden Tells President
u. S. Must Administer Af-
fairs More Firmly.

President Coolidge today was ad-
vised by Representative McFadden of
Pennsylvania that the anti-American
feeling in Porto Rico Is increasing
and that unless something is done by
the United States TO bring about more
amity and to promote confidence in
this country the future Of the Carib-
bean island possession will become one
Of the problems of this government.
Mr. McFadden said that while there
is considerable unemployment, the real
cause for this prevalence of hatred
and unrest among the natives in
Porto Rico is the activity on the part
of local politicians in their efforts to
shake confidence in the United States
Government and to promote indie
pendence movements. In his opinion,
the surest way to bring about better
condition in Porto Rico is for the
United States to give the people of
that island a stronger administration
than has been the case in recent years
and TO impress upon the natives that
Porto Rico is an insular possession,
and always will remain SO.
He said that he doubted very much
if tho administration of affairs in the
island has been sufficiently firm to
command the respect and confidence
of the natives.
During a discussion of the eco
nomic situation in the island Mr.. Nc
Fadden, who is chairman of the House
banking and currency committee, and
who has just returned from a visit to
the West Indies, said that the agri
cultural industry in Porto Rico would
be greatly helped If a branch of our
Federal Reserve system was establish
ed there. He believes also that the
Federal Land Bank system should be
extended ii Porto Rico to permit loans
up to $4,000. instead of only $4,000
as is now the case. This extension
of credit would serve as the means of
relief to agriculturists in the island
and would serve to increase termen.
dously the agricultural development
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
SECOND CASE AGAINST
BRlCKNELL is UNCERTAIN
Montgomery Prosecutor Undecided
Whether to Try Garage Man
for Death of Kelly.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md. April 6.--Acquit-
ted of manslaughter in connection
with the death of Walter Lee Sears, a
soldier of Fort Humphreys. Va. who
was killed by his automobile near Be
thesda June 10 last. Franklin Bicknell,
a garage proprietor of Bethesda, nov
faces trial on similar charges in con-
nection with the death of Stanley p,
Kelly. also of Fort Humphreys, who
was with Sears when both were struck.
Prosecuting Attorney Robert Peter,
jr., said today he had not decided
whether to nolle pross the second case.
which depends upon the testimony of
the same witnesses as in the case tried
yesterday. when acQuittal was voted
by q jury after half an hour of de-
liberation. Bicknell, who was defend
ed by Charles w. Woodward repre-
scented that he was driving at normal
speed and did not see the men on the
highway as he attempted to pass an
other automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
HONOR FOR OGDEN MILLS.
Dinner in New York Tomorrow for
Treasury Official.

A huge testimonial dinner is to be
rendered tomorrow night to Undersec-
rotary of the Treasury Ogden L. Mills,
former member OF Congress from
New York, at the Hotel Astor, New
York City.
Arranged by a committee in New
York, headed by Herbert n. Straus,
the dinner, according to indications
reaching here today, is to be a dis
tinctive tribute to Mr.. Mills. Already
applications far exceed the seating
capacity. and it is understood more
than 1000 persons, including several
from Washington official life, win be
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
County to Close Asylum.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, April G.
Sylvan Retreat, the only county insti-
tuition for the insane remaining in
Maryland, located in the suburbs of
Cumberland, is to be closed by June
l and the SO patients there removed
to State hospitals. Dr. Arthur p.
Herring, State commissioner of mental
hygiene, and DR.. Frank w. Heating,
a member of his staff. advised the
commissioners that with the compile
ton of several new structures at the
State hospitals there were accom-
modations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Wake Forest Victorious.

WAKE FOREST, N. c., April Up.
Wake Forest College last night de.
feated Emory University, 3 to 0, in a
debate on whether the United States
should cancel its European war debts.
Wake Forest argued the negative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
THREE RIvERDALE
STORES ARE ROBBED
Smashed Window Escape Detec
ton Until Morning-County
Police Are Notified.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RIVERDALE, Md, April 6-~Three
stores were robbed by window smash
ers here last night-the Sanitary
grocery, Derkin grocery and Stein de-
partment stores
Discovery was made about $40
o'clock this morning by Mr. Brown,
manager of the Sanitary store, and
the Prince Georges County police
were notified. Articles were taken
from the window OF each store, but
the amount of loss has not been as
certaIned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Lille N. Groff's Will Filed.

The Washington Loan & Trust Co.
has asked for the probate of the will of
Lille NJ Croft, who died March q. She
left an estate valued at about 100000.
Her nearest relatives are sisters and
the children of a deceased brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
.OWNERO OF ANIMALS
|. FINED FOR CRUELTY
0ffutt Appeals Fairfax
County Case and Is Arrest.
ed on Federal Charge.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

! special 1tsoatch to The STAR
FALLS CHURCH, Va. April G.
Ollin Offutt, wealthy Virginia real es-
| tate operator was fined $50 and $14.50
costs yesterday by Justice Of the
| Peace John T. Moling of Falls Church
! on a charge of cruelty to animals, y
! preferred by the State Humane Socie-
-, ty. Offutt's attorney, +. d. Richard
| son, noted an appeal and the defend
! ant was released under 5000 bond.
AS he was leaving the courtroom at
| Falls Church. Offutt was arrested by
United States marshal and taken
to Alexandria to answer charges of
/ interstate transportation of live stock
without a permit. He was released
under $1,000 bond by United States
Commissioner John Barton Phillips to
await the action of the Baltimore
grand jury on the Federal charge.
Arlington Officials Testify.
Offutt is well known in Arlington
and Fairfax Counties through his ac-
tivities in buying up real estate and
live stock. The farm on which the
alleged conditions prevailed lies on
the borderline of the two counties
Sheriff Howard Fields and Common
wealth Attorney William c. Cloth.
both of Arlington County, testified
yesterday that they visited the farm
some time ago after complaints by
the Humane Society. but found all
the live stock kept on Fairfax County
territory. The matter was then taken
up by the authorities of Fairfax Coun-
~ and Offutt was arrested last month
The defendant testified yesterday
that he had ample food on the place
and that he visited twice a day to
care for the stock. The death of the
five animals was due, he said to
disease and accidents, not to starva-
ton as charged.
Tells of Feeding Dog.
Walter Jones, tenant on the farm
contended he was not responsible for
the livestock, but admitted feeding
dog on the place because, he said, the
animal was likely pup"
Representatives of the State
Humane Society asserted there was
not sufficient food on the place to
last two head of cattle for two
months. and that throughout the
Winter. the animals were left TO seek
shelter in nearby pine thickets Sim
liar conditions, they charged, have
existed for the past three years. Pic
lures purporting to show the ENACT
ated condition of the cattle, and of
animals said to have died on the place,
were exhibited by the humane society.
After the investigation, Offutt said,
he hauled the remaining livestock to
a buyer in Maryland. The Federal
charges against him are based on
this action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06

The Dalai Lama Of Tibet claims TO
be the supreme head of the Tibetan
State. In spiritual affairs this is con.
ceded but. in temporal things the
Tisha Llama is his rival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
New 2-cIasp Silk Gloves

High GRADE Silk Gloves. styles for SpngEaster Pms ms
2ap double In shades of black,
white white with black Sizes 5h to w. Smarty aEaBA
embroidered backs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Satin and Flat Crepe Dresses

FOR MISSES, sizes IS and 20 FOR WOMEN q q a TE
So 49, A limited quantity of fashionable y 10
styles for Spring and Easter Youthful models dis III
playing ne Of Fashion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Al Al FuI-Fashioned Chiffon HOst

VERY SLIGHT IRRECULARS OF SIPS GRADE.
These hose have fashionable French lace cox and of
famous make noted for its wearing qualities. Shades
of ecstacy, fawn, nude Aesh gun metal Sizes in lot
Sl to TO-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Women's and Misses Dresses

Many styles crepe and fouards, printed many
patterns So So OuIard Sizes 10 So p =
in fat crepes Limited quantity. @
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Sale Cedarized Garment

Universal Cedarized Garment Bags have side opening
and equipped with swivel hooks and arrangement
for hangers. 26x57nch size. Made of red rope cedar
paper, mOhproo dustproo vermn proof and damp proof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Trimmed Wolfe Gowns

Beautiful ces and intricate hemstichngs featured in
these Wolfe Gowns, which have round necknes 10 60
Also the pested front model All styles pastel NM
tints Sizes Is and II, So A. Also cheme step-ns wv
and boomers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Mems Muslin Pajamas

High grade muslin tailored Paamas that feature full
dimensions. Long wearing garments with frogs
Shades of white lavender blue and Sizes A. b. and d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
ski Plate Glass Mirror:

Genuine plate glass mirrors with picture The panel
shapes artistic versions Very attractive pictures and heavy
plate glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
New French Panties

New shipment of French Pane in the Spring Easter pastel
shades All and points OF strain reinforced
very special price for such fine garment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Boudoir Lamp Shades

Shades for the above Boudo Lamps of parchment paper
and silk. selection of ship and floral designs, very
artistically DONE Specially priced Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Dresden China Base Lamps

Dresden china child figure and plain china base lamps have
metal bases and being shown color of blue, d
orange and red Special
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Pottery-base Boudoir Lamps

Complete with cord and socket These artistic BOudor
Lamps with pottery bases, offered in selection of y Cd
blue, black rose, and green. Very specially I'LL
priced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Arch,Supporting OxfOrds

Kreders Arch-Supportng Oxfords of black and brown
kid comfortable and corrective. They being of
fered Thursday at FRACTION OF THEIR ACTUAL
WORTH. All sizes 3 to 8, and widths A and E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Percale Aprons, 35c;; 3 fol

Crisp, fresh and Aprons, eon models bound with
contrasting coors Some with Calloped edges Very unusual
values
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06

A fortunate purchasing of limited number of Chill
drens black and calf oxfords, high shoes, pumps
and sandals makes possible this exceptionally low price
Purchase quickly for they will sell Sizes to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-04-06
Boys BroadcIoth Shirts

Genuine Broadcoth Shirts in plain shades of white
blue. Collar-attached style only. Also Percae Shirts
fancy stripes and pads The famous Model and Securt
makes Sizes IL to II.
The Washington times., 1927-03-26
PRAISES
Cantonese

Addressing the National Good
Housekeeping Conference at it's
dinner in the Mayflower Hotel
last night, senator william K.
Borah. Idaho, thanked God that
the Chinese Nationalist have
marched into Shanghai.
Taking issue with II. G. Wells.
noted English author. who con.
tends that democracy has broken
down, Senator Borah declared tnat
while Wells was busy writing
democracy was trfunphing more
pronouncedly throughout the world
than ever before.
The Good Housekeeping Confer.
ence dinner brought together one
OF the largest assemblages of of.
ficials and members of national
women's organizations, representa-.
tiyes of government bureaus, uni.
VersItieS and authorities on home
economics, ever convened.
The governments home deVelope-
ment program was outlined by of.
ficials of the United States Bureau
of Economics, the United States
Woman's Bureau, the United States
Health Service, the United States
Bureau of Education. and the ex-
tension service of the Department
OF Agriculture.
The speakers included, Secretary
of Agriculture Jardine. Senator
George H. Moses. n. H.; Mrs.
Mable Walker Willebrandt, assist.
ant attorney general; Arthur II.
Simpson, assistant surgeon gem
eral and William friedrich Bieglow.
The Washington times., 1927-03-26
SCHOOL PATROL
IS UPHELD

Establishment Of schoolboy pa.
trolls to assist children in safely
crossing traffic thoroughfares in
the neighborhood of schools has
been Endorsed by the National Motor
Conference of the American Auto.
mobile Associa lion.
The final session of the confer.
ence was brought to close at the
Willard Hotel yesterday with gen,
eral discussion of safety proposals
as we'll as numerous subjects rela,
tive to the problems faced by the
everyday driver.
The fee system practice of many
rural sections of the country was
scored vigorously by a, number 81
speakers, who denounced it as an
injustice to thousands of motorists
who annually are fined millions OF
dollars by the small fee-system
courts. -
1t was the opinion Of speakers
that schoolboy patrols are effective
In minimizing fatalities and in.
juries among school children, mum.
Der of statisticians asserting that
the patrol had been responsible in
reducing such mishaps as much as
20 per cent.
This was in contrast to the action
OF the Federation of Citizens Asso.
citations action last week in recon.
mending the abolition of such pa.
trolls in the ,vicinities of Washing.
tons schools following the recent
accident in which a patrol boy was
seriously injured by skiddins
truck This occurrence, how.
ever, was declared by speakers to
be the result of an entirely diff.
ferent cause and not involving the
patrol system as in use in other
cities.
The Washington times., 1927-03-26
Dissolution Asked
OF Home Club Here

A dissolution and settlement of
the Home Club, organized by EN-.
pioyes' OF the Interior Department.
was asked yesterday in q petition
filed in the District Equity Court
by Lucy Shaw and Marion Smith.
The corporation ceased to do
business in 1922, and at the present
time has on hand $2,500, tiistribu.
ton Of which is asked, DIR. w. ID.
Writ. Fred H. Randall, and Robert
"a. Towson, trustees, and Sheridan
Ferree, president, are named de.
fendantS, -
The Washington times., 1927-03-26

ciate having It's attention called to any ad
Sertisemeat not onnformiins 70 the hiRhesl
standards of honesty -
Correction Of errors IN classified eds musl
|De made before the second insertion. No
allowances will b. m9do for more than one
|unc0rrected insertion ~
Count aix uverase Wofda % the tina. An
average word has eix letters.
0fdere can Be sent Oy mail or teiephonG
Ads ordered for moro than one day ana
stopped before that time viii BE- charged for
the actual nnmher Of tiHnea the I'D apOeare
|charginR the rate earned
situation wanted adj accepted on eash
basis only.
The Washington times., 1927-03-26
Indians Ask Tribunal
To Name Their Chief

TO settle long standing dispute
among the Onondagua Indians,
who are divided in opinion as to the
ffghtful chief OF the tribe, Chiefs
David r. Hill, Jesse Lyons and
Reuben Jones, of Syracuse, N. Y,
have called upon. the Indian office
to recommend a tribunal.
The Indians, through an agent,
have endeavored to obtain $780,
100000 from the State of New York
for lands they still claim.
The Washington times., 1927-03-26
1925 Overland, Model

Only driven about 5000 miles.
The latest model. It is finished in q
venetian srey-azure blue color. The
paint is duco, so il is like new In au-
pearancN This great performing car
has 1oiIr wheel brakes of the Bendix
type and the ease of stopping is thor
oHFhty IN keeping with its Quick
Eetaway. We recommend his car %
anyone. Priced low for q quick sale.
The Washington times., 1927-03-26

onls 49, -'o''
Each advertisement n charged for at rat
earned according TO number of DAYS Il run
without relation 70 other copy the adver
uSef may havesin tho paper.
ChanRe OF COPY on 3.time ana T.t,m,
orders permitted but not change OF SPACE
Change OF both COPY ana sDace uermitte1
on S0-tfme order. but additional advertiae
ments are chsrEed at rates earned anc0rsinI
to number Of days thew run
The Tines and HerAld erdeayors IN nr1n
oelg tEuthful aiaali9ied aaS 0ad win aSnFe
The Washington times., 1927-03-26
fa2a Peerlesa sedan

Five-paasenger. This high-cIass ear
has just come in and We are Offering
IL at q very low price for 8 duick
turnover. The paint is black and a
little dull. It fe far from being fn
need Of refinighine: 5 tires are n
high grade brown mohair and is nof
worn or In need of repair. All
mechanical parts are in good condi-
ton. This car IL strictly modern IN
appearances and an. unusual value at
The Washington times., 1927-03-26
1925 Ford Sedan

=. Five practically new balloon tirea,
shows careful Use: paint IL in nice
condition. We have gone over the
motor and you may be assured il Is
excellent. The chassis has Just been
painted. This 10 genuine bargain at
The Washington times., 1927-03-26
$500

1924 Lexington Touring
Refinished with q high-t.Iass good
quality paint Job in our shop n
looks like new. This is a low car o.
nnllsualIy ROod-looSing lines Ali
GOOD lures, BURNERS front and rear
intact, 1t 10 powerful with the
AnEted motor. Only a Demonstration
viii prove its excellent condition.
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