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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-12

vas one Of the founders Of Oceas
CITY and who was the State cham
pion tennis player some years ago
has just won the trophy emp q
Sweden presented by the king.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-12
ocean Washed Hin Fort,,s,z

Captain Z. r. Sooy who aisd rxl
Gently at his home in Phsladelpssia
made q small fortune IN an eass
way at Ocean City, where he ou1les
a hotel at Seventh street and 0eeai
avenue When he built the sioss
it was on the line Of the frst boar
walk of the resort assd the ccsaI
washed up sand TO such ah teis;
that he was able to sell the fr0uf
of his land for $4,000
It ought to be huf ..na1Ilra L, u e
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-12

Secretary Of War Dwight F. Dav-
is has approved the appropriation
of si,70o,000 Tor dredging purposes
in New York. and New Jersey dur
ing 1928. OF this amount $4,000
was allotted for tie dredging Of
South River, $4,000 for Shrews-
bury river. $500 for ShoaI Harbor
and Compton Greek, and $1,000 for
eheesequake Greek. The sum Of
$500 has been appropriated for i'm
provement Of Tuckerton creek. and
50. Oo6,e0o for further improvements
Of the Delaware river from Phiia
delphia to the sea.
Exar.roy, T.al,a ..ybo-o Fa.l,o,.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-12

The Cape May County Board Of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-12

Freeholders has ordered a survey
made for the purpose Of building a
bridge at Townsend's Inlet.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-12

It ought to be bus natural to Be-
sharp"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-12

Harvey = Lake, whose fatheI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
WEARY MERRYMAKERS REST
ON EXTRA CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Government Departments and Stores Re-
main Closed While Quiet Celebration of
.>Yuletide Continues in City.

A slender scimitar OF gold over
star-crowned steeples, spruces and
pines abloom in the frosty moon.
simmer with red and orange clusters
of light, church bells in the quiet
evening
Dolls, rocking horses, building blocks,
drums, tin soldiers, electric trains,
toy cats that new, toy dogs that bow
WOW, tin wagons. spvuce needles, cot
ton snow. bushels of candy, stomach
aches, castor oil
Trundle beds, rowed by invisible
angels into harbors of glamorous
cities OF sleep
Thus passed Washington's Sabbath
Christmas Of 1927.
Seldom has the National Capital
known a Quieter. happier or more
bountiful festival of the natal day OF
Jesus. Throughout the city the OBJ
servance was largely that of an old
fashioned home and church Christ
mas which centered about the fire.
sides. 1t was far from a day of riotous
jollitication anywhere, and the Yule-
tide cheer came at family reunions,
with turkey-laden tables and children
chasing mechanical toys over gift
strewn floors.
Yuletide brought with it this year
one extra bounty-an additional holi-
day. All the Government departments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26

and stores were closed today, giving
the tired workers a chance to rest
after the celebration yesterday, pro-
viding altogether a three-day vacation
in the midst of the Winter grind.
Numerous house parties in city and
country are in full swing today. while
the children make closer inspection
of gifts which they lacked time to ap-
preciate fully yesterday.
There were special Christmas pro-
grams in all the churches. Notable
among these was the eventide singing
of English, German, Spanish and
Russian Christmas carols, which was
broadcast by the choir Of the National
Cathedral.
The bounty of the season extended
from the richest to the poorest and
every effort was made TO help the un-
fortunate. particularly the poorer chill
dren. enjoy the day with full stomachs
and warm clothing. Free dinners were
served by various welfare organiza-
tons and many food-filled baskets
were distributed to the homes.
There were services for the poor at
each of the six salvation Army CEN
ters. Dinner was served to ESQ men at
the Central Union Mission. Two hun
dred more were served at the Gospel
Mission, PA John Marshall place. A
hundred free overcoats were given
away TO poor boys by Isaac Cans of
Saks & Co. Charitable societies and
fCor+;r,,nd ~, Doro q f,af,,,,ou ot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
GERMAN CHRISTMAS
HAS PRE-WAR AIR
Generous Buying, Millions OF Yule
Trees and Other Factors
/. Seen Again.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, December 2s.--More than
five and a half million Christmas trees
are shedding their soft radiance In
German homes. Thus. for the FIRST
time since the war, even the humblest
are able TO celegrate the greatest ma
tional feast In the traditional manner
of the fatheriand.
Nor were the jaiIbirds forgotten.
The big MOabit Prison had its Christ
mas tree and the inmates received
presents. The city's "doWn'hnd-out'
era" were looked after by the saliva
ton Army. which supplied $500 par
,icipants in the celebration with bas
kets of food.
Christmas trade IN reported TO have
exceeded the most sanguins sxpscta-
lions. Buying, which in other yea ~
suffered from the monetary strln
eeney, once more resumed It's gen
erous pre- war aspect. The short,
Wintry spell preceding the ptssen'
slush gave d mighty impetus 10 prac'
ticaI presents. such ss fufs, winter
sport articles and gueh.liks, but there
WAS is0 u great run on Jswelry. gram
ophoDes ana musical Instruments o'
all kinds, while the candy trade shows
recoTd figures this year. no fewer thhf
$50 900 tons having been disposed ni
in greater Berlin alone,
Roast goose IL tie typical main disl
0f the German Christmas dinner. Itns
sia, for the first time since the war
IdthIaHis, poIand and even Hungary
and the Balkans competed tE supply
| ing the German demand, which tbit
year was around ~ 900 900 birds.
Another fayofits dish seen on mans
tables for The first time since the wal
| IN Bohemian carp s,ewed In beer, The
traditional custom will he revived O
putting a few carp sfaies In the purse
These, II is said viii ultimately turI
| 10 goid~~tf kept long enough,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
GETS BALKAN POST.
DR., Devereux Named Medical
Director Of Catholic Body.

DIR. John Ryan Devereux Of Chevy
Chase. Md. will leave here IN a few
days to visit the Balkan States as
medical director of the Catholic Near
East Welfare Association. n position
TO which he has Just been appointed,
Announcement ef his appointment was
made yesterday by Dr. Edmund A,
Walsh. vice president OF Georgetown
University and president Of the asse,
citation,
pr. nevereux VIII make an exten.
sive survey OF sanitary and health
conditions In tho haikana. with view
to recommending such medical relief
measures a. the association may tind
Il poasihie 90 efrer.
While In Europe tho new medical
director viii Nisit Rome to conrsr with
officials of tho Vatican on the results
of his study,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
SIX LIKELY DEAD
IN VIRGINIA FIRE
Ruins of Grand Central Hotel
at HopeWeII Being Search
ed for Victims.


HOPEWELL. Va, December ss.-
Fire.blackened ruins Of the Grand
Central Hotel here were searched to-
day TO determine whether six unac-
counted-for guests lost their lives in
the Christmas morning blaze that de-
stroyed the building.
The missing are: Charles Cooke and
Luther Hammond OF Hopewell. Mr..
and Mrs. Maude OF South Carolina, a
Virginian named Ridenbush and n
Mr.. Sanborn of Massachusetts,.
Complete identity of the missing
was not at once available, because the
hotel register was burned. MIR. and
Mrs. Maude were bride and bride.
groom. There were no children among
the approximately SO guests registered.
many OF whom had left to spend the
holidays at home.
l.. L. Edwards. acting night clerk.
discovered the fire when 1t ate its
way through thin partition between
the lobby and furniture store that
shared the lower floor. He ran 10
the second floor 10 spread the warn.
ing. collapsing there in q smoke. filled
corridor. A policeman who entered
by fire escape dragged Edwards TO
safety.
Persons on the second floor ESCAPED
down the stairways. but many on the
floor above had TO wait until fremen
rescued them. One couple tied sheets
together and slid down them TO the
ground.
Search for bodies was begun BY
Fire Chief Cuddihy as soon as the fire
had burned itself out. but the work
was handicapped by falling OF the
front and a side wall. piling debris
that must he moved before complete
check is possible.
The greatest loss was suffered nv
the furniture store, approximately
SIS. 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
nrprGrBLE TO AID SEARCH.


~ the Ass"et~'0N
The Navy Department i"cay or
6.,sa the sirsbip Los Angeles made
yasdv 10 take the air In search OF
IN. missing Grsyson plane, the Dawn.
Ass;sts nj Secretary Robinson issued
,he orders for the Los Angeles. which
x,,,l start It's search ss soon ss the
xts, car be made ready, unless WORD
froTo ihe Dawn 10 received ia the
mes ptime. IA, A.,..
There promised 10 he a slight deisy,
,.eea,lss many members ~ ihs I<'s
l,geles' crew were on Christmas
I've II wss felt that the big air
xbtg would prove " great sssista nee
IN the sesrcb because OF her cruising
ability. u,1
Ia addition 30 tho Los Angeles the
Nsyy Department also ordered Nv"
sssefr0yers st Boston 20 make b.
z4afch. They Will sail sE soon as
emergency crews can he pat sDoaTo.
Naval officers pointed ouL thst ihe
Dawn wac designed for night over
\ ter and that II Ehe came down Oh
aus ees surface there was hope mat
10 stili Wss floating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
Youth Makes Full Confession,
Portland Telegram
Asserts.
LOS ANGELES POLICE
REFUSE STATEMENT
Did Not Intend to Slay Victim of
kidnapping, He Is Reported
to Have Told Sleuths.

BY the Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Greg, December 26.-
The Telegram says today It has learned
on good authority that William Ed
ward Hickman has confessed to Los
Angeles authorities that he alone is
responsible for the murder Of little
Marian Parker.
That it became necessary for him to
do away with her because he had told
her too much" was the reason given
by Hickman, it is understood. for the
crime.
The crime committed in a manner
that Is even more gruesome than the
public has been led to believe, the
Telegram said, and 1t is deemed advis.
able by Los Angeles officials to with
hold the confession until Hickman IL
securely locked behind Jail doors. for
fear that the details would fan into
flame the embers Of the slumbering
spirit of resentment that is said TO
have taken hold of the Los Angles
populace.
Statement Denied.
I'VE will have no statement to
make" said James Davis, Los Angeles
chief Of police, when questioned about
the confession last night.
do you deny that confession has
been made?" he was asked.
I'VE will make no statement now"
he reiterated.
Asa Keyes, district attorney. stated
he could say nothing at present.
Hickman contended that he did not
intend to murder Miriam Parker the
Telegram learned.
1t also was intimated that Hickman
did not commit the INJURED in the
Bellevue Arms Apartment. but killed
the girl nearby and then took the
body TO the apartment and there mu.
tilated 1t,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
Smoke of St. Louis
Held Responsible
For Priests Death

ST. LOUIS. December 2s.-The
smoke pail and fog which have
enveloped this city the last two
days was blamed for the death last
night of Rev. Pierre Bouscaren, s.
j.. professor of metaphysics at the
School of Philosophy and Science,
ST. Louis University.
Although suffering from no viru.
lent lung trouble. he contracted
cold several days ago and COM
planned OF inability TO breathe in
the smoke-laden air. Upon recon-
mendation of his physician Father
Boscaren was rushed away from
the city TO the Jesuit retreat at
Florissant. Mo. During the trip he
lapsed into semi-conscious state
and did not revive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26

NEW YORK. December 20 A1.~wA
regular air passenger service between
key West, FLA, aud Cuba is TO he
added within two weeks 10 tho present
mail service, lho Pan American Air
ways announced yesterday,
,I,asseugsr motnrsd Fokker
cabin planes wiA cot the tfaVal time
~ ons hour and 10 miRuleA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
Two Die at Rail Crossing.

cATTLETSHiJR0. KY. December
20 H1.~~'rwo persons were killed here
last night ana two injured when their
motor car was struck by Chesapeake
Il Ohio train at u grade crossing
The victims were making thriatmas
calls.
The driver had waited for q west
hound train To pass. but failed 10 see
the saAtbound train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
Lloyd George Reaches Lisbon,

tIshoN, rertuxAi. December ~ tss.
~ tnrmer. PREMIER David i.leyd George
ut England. who. With hts family, ~
en route to hsaatl ae<aard the hnsr
ANelena. spent three hours here yeS-
tee,iay whea the vessel made her
rvAalar cali hts dAuShssN Miss
Megan. visited ashore while Aer
father received the hratssA ieAagten
chancellor aad aem slAapsr men Ass>saIsl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
FIVE SLAIN, 4SH0T
IN STREET BATTLE
State Troops Patrol Tennes-
see ToWn-City-
Strike Feud Blamed.

By the Associated Press.
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn, De-
cember 26.-State militiamen patrolled
this small industrial town today to
guard against possible echoes to a
brief but whitening fare OF gunfire
which last night resulted in death for
five police officers and serious wounds
for four others. all members OF war
ring law.enforcement factions.
Meanwhile State authorities en-
deavorcd to penetrate the maze OF
conflicting evidence and the confusion
brought by the affair in order TO fix
blame for the fray.
Witnesses said that less than a min
with shotguns and pistol.
Battle Follows Feud.
Sheriff Wash Coppinger. Deputy
Sheriff l.. A. Hennessey. City Marshal
Ewing smith. Night Marshal Ben
Parker and Special Policeman o. IL.
Larowe are dead. Chief OF Police
James Conner was taken TO a hos
pital, where physicians held no hope
for his recovery. Deputy Sheriff Fay.
ette Nelson and Special Policemen
Charles Pittman and John Bates sur
fered less serious wounds.
The fatal interchange OF shots was
described as the elimination OF teud
between county officers and city ON.
GERS growing out of a strike in a local
manufacturing plant. County officers
are alleged to have sympathized with
the strikers. while city officers and
special policemen were detailed to
stand guard over property anected oy
the Walkout.
The. fatal skirmish was traced to
minor conflict according 10 the story
OF Thomas Connor. deputy sherln
and brother Of the police chief. He
said that In a scuffie early last night
city officers had drawn u pistol on
him.
Later. he said. he. Sheriff Copplnger
and several other deputies encountered
members Of the city force and strike
breakers" on the streets. When
Sheriff Coppinger attempted TO arrest
members OF the opposing group for
drawing q pistol on Conner. the latter
said. the gunfire began.
He charged Ewing Smith fired the
first shot. Hennessey was the first
to fall. II was said. Jim Conner. re.
ports said. continued 10 fire after he
fell with a shotgun load In his abdo.
men. Witnesses declared that the
action was so rapid that no coherent
description could be given. They also
declined to offer statements as TO
those who had engaged In the battle.
outside OF the casualties.
Boy Escapes Bullets.
Fred Bennett. restaurant proprietor
was struck by shotgun pellets when
he rushed 10 the street after hearing
the first voiley. 4 small boy sitting
In an automobile 1b0 feet away from
tho firing saw the radiator cap OF his
car shot away, but was uninjured.
The streets in the Ifeighhorhood
were almost deserted where the firing
began.
Immediately after the battle had
subslded. calls were sent To Chat.
tanooga and Nashville for National
Guardsmen. Members OF tho l09th
Cavalry from Chattanooga. about 20
miles away. we're sent into the town
and word from Gov. Henry Horton. In
Nashville. indicated that a detachment
would leave from there as quickly as
possible To aid In maintaining order.
The town. OF approximately 1000
INHABITANTS. iapaed into apparent quiet
as soon az the shots had died away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26

CINCINNATI. December 20 tsa,~
Norman W, Harris, 81, u aon Of Al
bert W. Harris. Chieago hanker. Was
arrested on a charge of maaslaus hter
Saturday ntght, after his automobile
struck and Killed Airs, Eliaaheth na.n
lar, 30, Witnesses said iiarria attempt
ed 90 eseapf
tie VAS ,fleasea undel taA. 900 bonds
supplied hk Ais father
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26

TULSA, OkIs.. December zs Fp .~-
Hrs. Erie jack Is and her IL
ti3,kntt Old spg EsgsiG we're fataIiy
turned in the .Apipsion ~ 8 stove ~
u4e home ~ fis Eynfhis Gaia%en
In Garden city. a sIj Utb where they
ye4s sltehd4gg arlbttaak dinner
yesterday, 1htes others sTs ia hos
k4lAla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
HUNGER STRIKER DIES,
BEATING FRAUD CHARGE
William NJ Cooper, In Salisbury,
Md, Jail, without Nourish-
ment Three Weeks.

SALISBURY. Md. December "a
After refusing food for more than
three weeks In a self imposed hunger
strike. William NJ, Cooper cheated
embeE1lement warrants ISSUED for
him In connection with an alleged
building and loan company shortage
and died last night.
Cooper established the Wieomieo
Building and Loan Association 81
years ago and three weeks aso Il
closed It's doors after being adjudsed
bankrupt,
Since that time, Cooper. who was
charged with u SO, 900 misappronria
ton of funds, had refused aourishr
msnt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
KIDNAPER CLOSELY GUARDED
Due to Arrive I'm Los Angeles at
O'Clock Tonight.

ABOARD CASCADE LIMITED.
Salem, Greg. December 26 CT.--Appar.
entity resigned to his fate. William Ed.
ward Hickman sped southwark today
In n heavily guarded Pullman toward
Los Angeles. where he will face an
ever.tightening chain OF evidence by
which the State expects to prove him
guilty OF the kidnapping and murder
of little Marian Parker.
In view of the possibility Of en-
countering violence in California. some
secrecy was attached to the routing
OF the Pullman. At Portland II was
hooked to the Cascade Limited OF the
Southern Pacific Lines, which is due
at Oakland at o'clock tonight.
The official party. which included
District Attorney Asa keyes and ChieI
Of Police James E. Davis or Los An
geles and a small army OF newspaper
men, kept a close watch on the pris-
oner to forestail any more attempts
he might make at suicide. He tried
twice to take his own life Saturday
night in Jail at Pendleton. where he
was held after his capture near there
last Thursday.
Plane Journey Seen.
Whether Hickman will be picked up
by airpiane and rushed into the South
ern city remained an official secret An
airplane which took one Of the Los
Angeles officers north last week was
understood to be at Corning. Calf.
which the train will reach about 4
o'clock this afternoon. The limited
ordinarily does not stop at Corning.
The accused youth had recovered
some OF his poise. which left him Sat
urtlay night as the officers from Los
Angeles entered his cell and took their
first good look at him.
Aroused from sleep to look into the
eyes OF the California officers. Hick.
man went into Mysteries. lie lay on
the floor for II moment and was picked
UP by one of the officers. who said:
II have message from Marian"
"Man, man. Where is sheY Come,
let me see her face" Hickman
shouted,
DO you want TO know what Marian
said? Sit up and l will tell YOU" his
inquisitor went on.
The accused youth did not move.
Writhes on Floor.
When officers emerged from the cell
Hickman was again on the noor.
moa ming, "Oh. God"'
Hickman's two attempts at suicide
we're made before being taken To the
train at pendleton. The first was an
effort TO choke himself to death with
a handkerchief Ills guards thwarted
this and revived him with glass OF
| water. Shortly thereafter he climbed
| to n ton bunk In his cell and plunged
head first at the concrete floor. The
watchful guards caught him.
Although he continued Ia deny hav.
ing participated In the killing OF
Marian. tina accused youth senhed the
nearness Of the gaiiows an he talked
about his coming defense.
Amy good attorney won't defend
me. since the public feels the way II
does" he argued. He insisted that
police were bent on getting" him In
stead of looking for Andrew cramer,
the nccompiice he named In his con
fession as the actual slayer of the girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
S-4 SALVAGE SHIP
MOORS AT WRECK
Falcon to Be Securely An
chored to Withstand Threat
of Winter Weather.


PROVINCETOWN, Mass. December
26.-The salvage fleet off this port
turned temporarily today to conclud-
ing preparations for making fast at
her anchorage the Falcon, from which
divers have been engaged in work on
the sunken submarine S-4.
Permanent moorings for the mine
sweeper were deemed necessary as a
precaution against the severe wealth
er that is customarily experienced
here during the Winter.
Anchors Put Down.
Two SIS, ,000-p pound anchors have
been put down at the bow and stern.
and four 6,000-pounders at the quar-
ters viii follow.
AS an added measure. the superin-
tendent OF lighthouses at Boston has
been instructed TO place gas and
whistiing buoys above the submersible
so that its position may always be
certain.
Divers from the Falcon, who spent
most of Christmas day aboard the
So. a sister ship of the sunken craft.
familiarizing themselves with the In
tricacies of her construction In prep
aration for work on the So, were
ready today to begin operations on
the shattered hulk so soon as others
are ready.
The first step. when permanent
moorings for the Falcon are COM
plete, will be TO finish the second OF
two tunnels which are being bur-
rowed under the S-4, through which
cables are TO be passed and pom
toons attached.
First Opening Made.
A survey OF the stern showed 1t was
much less deeply inbedded in mud
than at first was reported. and there
was a possibility that loops might
be passed under the hull there with
out the necessity Of a tunnel.
The first opening under the S-4s
hull was pushed through about ~
feet back OF the bow. and the second
now in process of being blown out by
divers, In about 4s feet aft OF the
bow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
spain Fights Locusts With Planes,

~. AHAisII. Morocco, December
- ~ Spanish army aifpianes, vi
tuaiiy idie since the termination ~
~affars htIe. ha Ne been p'h ~ u new
use II4rY DTr 10 Dghi FnEAinsi ~"
l,eus's, mhich swarm owe tiis fertile
ksTds, ....-u...~........,.s $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
18 CELEBRANTS HELD.
Drunkenness Charged by Alsxan.
dria reliee-Twe prlvera

Special MspatsA ~ Ths star,
Ar.ESANnRIA. Va. December "a,
Eighteen Christmas ee,ehranss were
arrested here yesterday On charges az
heinx drunk, Two Of the defendants
are charged With operating aateme,
hiles while under tho influence es
liquor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-26
DIVERS WIN PRAISE
FOR WORK ON 81.
Men RiSked Grave Dangers
in Effort to Get Air to
Submarine Crew.

articles by Lieut.. Comdr. Edward Els
berg concerning the work of the divers
ON the suuken S-A
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