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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10
Fine Rugs Greatly Reduced

3 9xI2 Beauvais Administer
Rugs, in a discontinued pat
tern. Were SIS. Now $3.50
3 8.3x1O.6 Beauvais Administer
Rugs, in a discontinued pat
tern. Were $50. 5 g..
Now $3.50
| 8.3x1O.6 Wool Wilton Rug.
Was $S5. Now: -. 5000
. 9x12 Wool Wilton Rugs.
Were $77.50. Now. .$5o.OO
3 8.3x1O.6 Seamless wilton
Velvet Rugs. Were $52.50,
Now .@o1'oV
= 9x12 Seamless Amin er
Rugs. Were SAT. 5 0.
Now .......... .'''.' @oA'ov
. 8.3x1O.6 Seamless velvet
Rugs. Were $42.5 0.
/ 9xIe Worsted Wilton Rug.
Was s13S.75. Now. :. $3.50
, 8.3xIO.6 Seamless Velvet
Rugs. Were $42.50.
Now .$25.75
3 9x12 Wilton Velvet Rugs.
Were S47.50. Now. ;. $3.50
) 27x54 Worsted Wilton Rugs.
Were SIG. Now. $3.50. $3.50
Rug Section. Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10
Final CIearunces
Women's &Misses Attire

Afternoon, Street and Dinner Gowns OF va
rious materials; sizes 10 to ~. Were 500.
NOW 40
Wool Frocks for street and afternoon sizes
10 to AZ. Were $50 to sos. Now. $3.50
Afternoon and Street Frocks: crepe de chine
and georgette; sizes 10 to AZ. Were $50 to
800 Now $3.50
The Walnut
Camelshair, Lustrosa, Suede and Tweed
Coats; sizes SO to 40. Were $50. so to sos.
Now .................... $39.5O
Venise, Lustrosa and Suede Coats sizes So to
AZ; smartly tailored. Were 5000 to sos.
Venise, Suede, Velvet and Lustrosa Goats;
sizes SO to AZ. Were $3.50 to $3.50.
women. Coat Section Third moor 'To>'0o
Misses Fur-trimmed Coats; fox, beaver,
wolf and caracul. Were $3.50 to sos.
NOW .$54.5O
Finer Sports and Dress Coats many imported
English models. Were Sis to $3.50
Misses. so ce.. Section. Third door p04''o
Little Women's Street and Afternoon Dresses
Were $40. so to SIPS. Now $3.50 to $3.50
Larger Womens Street, Afternoon and Eve
ming Dresses. Were $3.50 to $685.
Now $3.50 to $3.50
Street Afternoon and Evening Dresses; silk
crepe and chiffon. Were $35 to $425O
NOW ..........~... 4Z9.5O
Georgette, Chiffon, Crepe de Chine and Crepe
Satin Frocks. Were SIS to $35. Now $3.50
Dress
One and two piece Jersey Dresses and Silk
Sports Dresses. Were $1675 to $3.50.
Now .$lZ.5O
Sports Dresses of novelty wooens, imported
Jersey and homespuns. Were $3.50.
Now ................... $l9.5O
Sports Dresses of jersey with novelty trim
ming; one and two piece models. Were
$3.50. Now ....................$ $3.50
Spun Silk Cardigan Sweaters. Were $3.50.
Section. Third
Jersey Poiret Twill and Twillsheen Dresses:
one-piece models. Were $1O.75. Now .$6.95
Jersey and Crepe de Chine Dresses in smart,
straightline m s. Were S1675.
Section.
Smartly Trimmed Hats and Sports Hats of
Velour and felt. Were $40 to $3.50 Now$5
Tailored and Sports Hats; many are imported
models. Were $18.5O to $50 Now SIS
Millinery Section Third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10

S 36x63 WOrsted Wilton Rugs.
Were $25. Now. STATS
3 6x9 Seamless Amin t er
Rugs. Were $3.50.
Now .$21.1J
. 6x9 Administer Rugs. Were
$3.50. Now. $3.50
i 7.6x9 Administer Rug. Was
$3.50. Now. $3.50
3 4.6x6.6 Seamless Administer
Rugs. w ere $3.50.
Now .SO.75
2 30x60 Imported Sun d our
Bath Rugs. Were
$3.50. Now. 1915
8 36x70 Beauvais Administer
Rugs. in discontinued pat.
terms. Were 80. Now. 1915
? 27x54 Beauvais Axmin-
ster Rugs. Were $3.50
each. Now. ...... .S3.25
l 3x9 Administer Runner. Was
$3.50. Now. .S11.5O
] 3x12 Administer n u n n err.
Was $3.50. Now. :. $3.50
l 15x27 Administer Runner.
Was $3.50. Now. $3.50
l 10x14 Chinese Rug. Was
$395. Now. .$225
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10

CONFORMATION" V enice,
dear. is the restoration of
graceful contours to the hui
man body by new and sci
entifc methods.
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1nnnhm =! = /, = =. Qnthrnp
10th, 18th, F and Streets

Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable
or exchangeable; not sent c. Q. D. or on
approval; mail or phone orders not accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10

The treatments may be
had at Emile's. and the ease
with which they smooth out
lines and remove double
chins IS amazing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10

Ii Dresses, in small sizes. Straight
line models, in shades of tan and blue.
Wash Dresses, 85c; were $3.50 and $1.75.
so striped and figured Wash Dresses
broken range of sizes SO TO A.
Wash Dresses, Soc; were $f.95. IL, in
high shades. broken sizes, mostly large.
Corduroy Robes, 81; were $295. 8, in
small sizes; short sleeves assorted
colorS.
The border vidette., 1927-12-31
NOTICE or SALE or REAL ESTATE
AT NOCALES, ARIZONA

In the Superior Court of Santa
Cruz County, State of Arizona.
In the Matter of the Estate
and Guardianship of Louis Os.
borne Hudgin, Walter Joseph
Hudgin and Alfred Armstrong
Hudgin, Minors.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That
in pursuance of an order of the
Superior Court OF Santa Cruz
County, State of Arizona, made
on the 21st day of December,
1927, in the matter of the estate
of and guardianship of Louis
Osborne Hudgin, Walter Joseph
Hudgin aud Alfred Armstrong
Hudgin, Minors, the undersign-
ed. the guardian, will sell at
private auction, to the highest
bidder subject to confirmation by
said Superior Court, on Thurs
day, the 10Th day of January,
1928, at II o'clock. a. m., at the
law Offices of Noon & Noon,
Attorneys at. Law, in the City of
Nogales. 10 the said County of
Santa Cruz. State of Arizona, an
undivided one-sixth interest in
and to the following described
real property, to wit:
Beginning at the southwest
corner of lot FIVE % block eight
(8); thence extending easterly
along the, south side line of
Crawford street one hundred
seventy two and six tenths
(172 81 feet to q point; thence
southerly one hundred eighty.
six Q86) feet to g point; thence
westerly along the south side
line of lot five (5) block eight (8)
two hundred seventy seven and
seven tenths (277.7) feet to the
southwest corner of lot five (5)
in Block eight (8); thence north.
erly along the western side line
of lot FIVE (5) block eight (8) one
hundred seventy four and four
tenths (174 a feet, more or less,
to the place of beginning, aud
being o part of lot five (5) block
eight (8) according to the Brad
ford map OF the Town (now City,
of Nogales recorded in the Office
Of the County Recorder OF Santa
Cruz county, Arizona.
Terms ofsale: Cash-bids must
be in writing and delivered to
said guardian al Roy & Titcomb's
on or before the date of sale.
LOUIS HUDGIN,
Guardian of the estate of Louis
Osborne Hudgin, Walter Joseph
Hudgin and Alfred Armstrong
Hudgin, minors. rug
Dated December 28th. 1927.
12-31-3t.
The border vidette., 1927-12-31
1.-THE EsPLENDOR" IS NEARING
COMPLETION

Construction work on Nogales
new quarter million dollar hotel,
The Esplendor," located on the
crest of hill near the Patagonia
highway overlooking the city, is
progressing favorably. accord
ing to Frank Lown, senior mem.
Der Of the firm of Lown & Wood !,
general contractors.
The north wing is nearing com
pletion and the south wing is
not far behind in construction
work. Rooms are being plaster.
ed and plumb bing installed.
Three modern bungalows ada
cent to the hotel proper are also
nearing completion.
Should no unforeseen hold up
hamper the progress Of the work
the entire job will be completed
by the middle Of January or the
first of February, it has been
announced.
The best of furnishings have
been purchased and road way to
the hotel from the Patagonia
highway has been practically
completed.
Clyde Opelt. one of the best
known hotel managers in the
West, will open the new hostelry.
The opening night will be a gala
affair. according to A. M. Gil
lespie, one of the promoters Of
the new hotel. Every detail is
being looked to and when com
pleted THE Esplendor" will
rank among the best hotels in
the Southwest.-The Herald.
The border vidette., 1927-12-31
UNDERMINING DIRT ROADS

Public Roads," q journal of
highway research, published by
the United States Department
of Agriculture Bureau of Public
Roads. for November. contains
valuable information on surface
treatment Of topsoil roads. It
describes CO operative expert
ments by the Bureau Of Public
Roads and the State Highway
Department of South Carolina,
in which state thousands of miles
of topsoil roads have been built.
Public Roads" says: Con.
siderable research is being con
Quoted to develop methods to
eliminate dust and materially re
duce maintenance costs on sand,
clay or topsoil road surfaces.
Experiments generally involve
the use of bituminous materials
for the purpose of reinforcing
the existing surface. either by
impregnation or by the addition
of thin surface layer of greater
resistance to the destructive
agencies of nature and traffic. !"
The article is fully illustrated.
and contains tables of costs of
road treatment. II has a parti-
cular bearing on county road
systems.
The border vidette., 1927-12-31
NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Notice Is Hereby Given that
sealed bids will be received by
the Board of Aldermen of the
city of Nogales, Arizona, at the
City Hall in said city. at 800
o'clock p. m. on the 10th day of
January, 1928. for the construc-
tion of retaining wall along the
west bank of the Arroyo. the
removing of the old bridge and
construction of new bridge on
Grand avenue across the Arroyo,
and the construction of storm
sewers, all in the city of >Noga-
les, Arizona, in accordance with
the approval plans and specifica-
tions therefor, copies of which
plans and specifications may be
obtained from the City Clerk of
said city or from the Weiland
Engineering Company. 725 That
cher building, Denver, Colorado,
for the sum Of $1,000, which sum
will be refunded upon return Of
said plans and specifications prior
to or at the time bids for said
work are received.
Bids will be received until the
hour above named, and all pro-
posals or bids must be accom-.
panied by a certified check upon
some reliable bank, payable to
the order of the city of Nogales,
in sum not less than five (5%(
per cent Of the highest aggre-
gate proposal submitted. The
check of the successful bidder
will be forfeited to the city of
Nogales as liquidated damages
in the event such bidder shall
fail within ten (1O) days after re-
ceiving notice of acceptance of
his bid, to execute the proper
form Of contract and the approx.
ed form of bond, with sufficient
surety.
The city will pay for the work
in cash.
The Board Of Aldermen re-
serves the right to reject any or
all bids and to accept any bid
offered on any one or more of
the items In the proposal. If O.
contractor does not desire to &C.
cept an award of contract on less
than the total amount of work
bid upon by him. be must so
state at the end of his proposal
and he must state the items upon
which he is willing to accept an
award Of contract.
FL. J. KARNS,
Attest: Mayor.
PHIL HEROLD,
(SeaD City Clerk.
12-3l-2t.
The border vidette., 1927-12-31
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior Court of Santa
Cruz county, State OF Arizona.
In the matter of the estate of
D. G. Franklin, deceased;
NOTICE is hereby given by the
~ undersigned Harry A. Smith,
administrator of the estate of D. G..
Franklin, deceased, to the creditors
Of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first
publication Of this notice to the
said administrator at Office of
Duane Bird, Noon Bldg, Nogales,
Arizona, the same being the place
for the transaction of the business
of said estate, in said county of
Santa Cruz.
HARRY A. SMITH,
Administrator of the estate OF D.
G. Franklin, deceased.
Dated at Nogales, Ariz., this 18th
day of December, 1927. 12-24-5t
The border vidette., 1927-12-31

New automobile license plates
for 1928 hsve been received by
County Assessor Harry Farrior
and will be ready for the motor
lists on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Those desiring their old mum
bers are requested by Assessor
Farrior to make application be-
tween January 2nd and January
10th. The color of the 1928
plates is bright red and gold.
Ed. F. Bohlinger, Patagonia
mining engineer and administra
tor Of the estate of the late Col.
r. r. Richardson, was bust
ness visitor in Nogales Wednes
day from Patagonia, the second
best city in Santa Cruz county.
Said the New Years eve dance
at Patagonia promises to be a
joyous affair to which every body
in Santa Cruz county is cordially
invited.
Harry Noon .Renshaw. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Marry Renshaw,
and one of the best marksmen
with a rife in the United States,
is spending the holidays in San
Diego. California, with his uncle
and aunt, Attorney and Mrs.
Fred Noon, former residents of
Nogales. Harry made the long
run in his Ford touring car from
five in the morning to five in the
evening, last Monday.
Sometime Thursday night the
White Front Bar in Nogales,
Sonora, owned by happy-go-
lucky Joe Gross, formerly a Re-
publican politician Of Pittsburg.
Pa, was hi-jacked out of $50
from the cash register and the
.50-cent slot machine. Two bot
ties of the mpss expensive liquor
in the place went with g the
money and machine, and Joe
is sure. his visitors are Demo
crats-maybe from PittsburR.
The border vidette., 1927-12-31
THE DEVIL LAUGHS

The Devil must have had a
good laugh when he read last
..aunday about the reputed love-
Leking of Sebastian S. Kresge,
millionaire philanthropist and
ardent prohibitionist.
Mrs. Kresge evidently does
not believe her husband comes
within the class of saints. La
the New York supreme court
where she is suing for separate
maintenance, Mrs. Kresge &C
cuses the philantropist of living
in New York with Gladys Adele
Fish, of Natick, Mass, a sister
of one of his employees, and who
is known as "The Princess" Il
is said the couple we're found in
New York apartment and that
the young woman was discover
ed under the bed.
The border vidette., 1927-12-31
NOTICE or SALE OF REAL ESTATE
At NOGALES, ARIZONA.

In the Superior Court Of Santa
Cruz county, State of Arizona.
In the matter of the estate and
guardianship Of Louis Osborne
Hudgin, Walter Joseph HMgin
and Alfred Armstrong Hudgin,
minors.
Notice is Hereby Given, That
in pursuance Of an order Of the
Superior Court of Santa Cruz
The border vidette., 1927-12-31
When Old Nick considered

When Old Nick considered
that Mr.. Kresge is identified
with many religious and reform
movements and that he recently
gave a half million dollars to
the Anti-Saloon League. whose
prayers have been blessing his
goodness ever since, he could do
nothing else but sit back and
guffaw. One of Mr.. Kresge's
detractors says that the Kresge
stores sell the materials for max
ing home brew. Mrs. Kresge's
attorneys claim that the defend.
ant is worth $265, 900, 1000. But
still we believe the wicked are
afflicted and perish and the
righteous find favor. THE Ari-
zOna Cattleman and Farmer.
The border vidette., 1927-12-31

Mr.. S. Vershack of Toronto,
Canada, has arrived in Nogale,
to make her home here.
Evening star., 1927-10-11
COLORED.

123bM 9th n.W.-3 rooms. elec,. gas. S40'
Rear SOB P nw.-3 rooms. $50. n. 9l29:
Sole eIec ofbESAbDA bt.wb S... H"... n .s1oo. 90
411a 4fh at nW-6 B., el.., 1900
33s G ST ne-7r b. .,., 1900
40I1 eth ct. n.w.-6 r. b. sel...... $500
'tEy R.v ia' ave. NV H.. % ei $500
a42 q. 81 NV r. b. eli - $3.50
769 KENYON 81. n.w.-6 r. b.. ell. $3.50
40 st. n.w--S r. b. ......... $3.50
oUS WbnS el s'' NV IL o.. eas Bo.50
l415 Columbia al, nw-7 r b. " 5000
1895 CapitoI ave- ne--6 r. b. gas. 45.00
304 G st. n.e,--S r b. " 40.O0
334 I6th at Re-6 r b. $3.50
635 l2th st nee r. b. .,,.. $3.50
1897 p st eeS-5 r ...,.,.. $3.50
ok3 2Bth at nw-6 > b. gas. 1880
If0a RosedaIe ST. peZ r b. -. $3.50
1892 9th st. n.w.-6 r.. b.. gas.... $500
Please call for list Of other property:
CAYWooD BROS & GARRETT. INC.
Evening star., 1927-10-11

McKEEVER & GOSS, INC.
-
g14104 HARRISON ST, CHEVY CHASE, D. C.
detail
1929 JENIFER ST, CHEVY CHASE, D. c.
cost. rfec ccondho out ~ ~ M - 'N ~ ~ '
2817 38th ST. NV.
to in the
ohs sre oa cS6 DS f f %a and d hia
4525 WALSH ST.-DETACHED HOME.
It q
N.
McKEEVER & GOSS, INC,
Realtors.
1415 Street. Main 4752.
Evening star., 1927-10-11
RENT HotIsEs-FURNIsHED.
.ENIT Observation-Disclosures

NEAR DTIPONT CIRCLE tR ST. NV
Very cesirabie location; 10 rooms. 3 baths
EsrsEes vacant: immediate occupancy: rea-
sonable rent Telephone DECATUR oVVf sp'
Evening star., 1927-10-11
gALE--HOUSEs.
sALE-HOUsEs.
CHEVY CHASE. MD

CHEVY CHASE,
S23950-MASS AVE HEIGHTS CORNER.
$19750-DETACHED CLEVELAND PARK HOME.
the tbuysn the
i
$12750-SEMI-BUNGALOW, CHEVY CHASE, D. c.
$11,o50-IN MT. PLEASANT.
incosed break
Phone Main $500 Until PM
BOSS & PHELPS
1417 K St. Main o300
Evening star., 1927-10-11
SALE--HOUSES,


OWNER. LEAVING CITY. WISHES TO SELL
attracpve home. r ct. NV. near Dupont
Circle. 10 rmsA b.: garage. For lmmedtate
sale. VIII sacrifice. Decatur 500, Apt. 22g.
OWNER. FORCED 10 SELL. has RE.
1uced price $4,000: best northwest location;
sleeping s0 porch. baths: garage: : sI$ 500.
$50 9Th SCI ROOMS: BRICK: AMI;
mercial zone. See owner on premises. IL
TERbAYs 81 srAh AHheLfF6oRsS FoR oPP6RTtNITf ASR II &Hs
FIVE Eanv ROOMS: BATH; BRICK: new; DEEPF
Sc. Anaeostla. 13e
18th ST. HEIGHTS. 7416 14t6 ST. NV.
rooms, two baths. etc. Price, $21500. Rea-
ssHbaoIe ssba o tterms Phone as owner FrankIin
ON THE, HEIGHTS. WISCONSIN, AVE-
Corner brick. rooms bath. hot-water heat,
@ s@dectrri5eIy rs " Dorches. garage. fine car serv-
mission pho"S C%Rer 6sysanSd ys SSfn SS1S% 9
$4,000 REDUCTION. sAUL'S ADDITION
@ Sca aSns SSf St Earsse osSer sasR esH ss
me me-, CITY Act now. Mr.. Lee, Main 1885.
66995LQ9RED 695 BARGAIN. NO CASH PAYMENT
922 bth st. s.e.--Six-room brick house, front
diti9a di9g1. fns6eStl9n@ IN ,nyited @ $46 %OntS n:
Shields. owner. no 14th st. NV. Franklin
Is 4th ST. s-E--oWNER SELLING CozY
terms Two sIeeping porches. 1aa LII 1l1' Il.
1905 KENYON ST, NV. =. SEMI DE !:
tacnged, II ri, b.. strictly modern; perfect
oily OWNER. 1927 Girard st. NV. Col 46o3. :
CoLORED--ATTRACTI sIX-ROOM. AND
bath brick house in northeast: Double, en-.
heat. electricity. screens and weather-Strip-
ped thr2ughout. Small cash payment. Call
New. detached home COLONIAL tyne. I
ets asd Prise sIS 600 Phone
BRICK HOUSE, EXCELLENT COMPTON:
bargain for quick sale. Owner. 2O17 Kaio-
rama road NV.
SACRIFICE BY OWNER FOR MUCH LESS
than cost. Chevy Chase bungalow in section
three. Just two squares off Connecticut ave-
nue. between Chevy Chase and COLUMBIA
home with five large rooms. open fireplace
oak floors, ARTISTIC ELECTRIC ftments., large
prvate drive surr91ndng homes Of ne high
est tyne. This delightful home is only two
years old. is thoroughly modern in every de-
So $50 on terms, conveniently arranged, The
il and values in this section have materially
enhanced since he. acquired it. Immediate
o Phone MANS asso aT deta fc'On
WITHIN BLOCKS OF WHITE HOUSE
13 rooms 3 baths. hot-water heat. elec.
Lot Aft. front Arranged to rent in apart
ments Beautiful colonial entrance and
staircase and is ideal for a fraternity. club
or other organization. Price. S23, 500. Any
JAMES MORRIS WOODWARD. Realtor.
723 Goth st. NV.
COLORED; NORTHWEST ID ROOMS
bath, cleo, h.-w,h. porches. tubs garage
ami. Terms to suit purchaser. N. 1917.
SEE PAGE SO. COLUMNS 8 AND z, YES
TERLD6AY'S L6n STAR FOR OPPORTUNITY
TO SETTLE AN ESTATE, OWNERS WILL
sell attractive home on 18th st. NV. near
Harvard ST.. at a sacrifice. 10 rooms. 2
baths. hot-water heat Adapted to rent out
in rooms or apartments. Cost former own
er S12.500. Any reasonable offer consid-
ered 61th 18th ao as 59 p price GeonrUe and terms p.o
723 Goth st. NV. Main bS08.
Evening star., 1927-10-11
1911 S. STREET NV.
r1ryr,T E,TUTT
A. New Home

8 rooms tdlnlIg aICUVtI. UItu UaEI ~
SHANNON> & LUCHS, INC,
1435 X ST. NV. Main 2345.
1871 10th ST. N.W.-GOoD GRIN. AND
bath: gas. cleo. fur. ht,; large rear yard;
rent $50 month.
Evening star., 1927-10-11

city Vacant, Like new. Many for ex.
change. Enera q. p, HOLMEs- $40 10Th
Evening star., 1927-10-11
NEW LELAND HOME.
$o,475.
With Garage
451o Stanford ST., Chevy Chase. Nd.

451o Stanford ST., Chevy Chase. Nd
This delightful bungalow, surrounded by large shade
trees has just been completed and is open for your critical
inspection. 1t contains five and BATH hot-water
heat, hardwood floors and one-car garage.
It May Be Bought Convenient Terms.
block
Wisconsin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12
CAPITAL HONORS
COLUMBUS

Expressing again the New
Worlds admiration for Christopher
Columbus. Italian explorer who, ex.
actly 435 years ago today, on Oc-
tober IL. 1892. stood on deck of
his tiny sailing vessel, the Santa
Marie. and amid the cheers of the
crews of . that ship and those of
the Pinta and the Nina, discovered
the Western Hemisphere. Washing
ton today paid honor to the in.
trepid trail-blazer by memorial serv-
ices and a banquet sponsored by
the knights of Columbus and 1tal-
ian societies.
Columbus Day celebration which
started this morning at the
Columbus Monument. Union Sta.
ton plaza, will terminate tonight
with a banquet at the Mayklower
Hotel at which members OF the
Cabinet. the Supreme Court of the
United States. members of diplo-
matte corps of South America
and European countries, high off.
GERS Of the knights of Columbus,
and many District officials. are ex.
pected to attend.
John j. Boylan, Congressman
from New York, and DR.. l.. s. Rowe.
director general of the Pan Amer
lean Union, will be special speakers.
George O'Connor and Denis f. Con-
nell, will provide entertainment.
McWilliams' orchestra will supply
musical selections in keeping with
the day and a reception in honor of
distinguished participants will be
held in the Chinese room of the
hosiery
Charles w. Darr, state deputy Of
the Knights of Columbus. win be
POSTMASTER. William o. Feeley,
District deputy, will preside at the
dinner. Without regard to religion
or membership in the order, the
personnel of the dinner is expected
to be one of the most distinguished
ever gathered at a Columbus Day
celebration.
This morning at 10 o'clock. de-
spite threatening skies, great
assemblage gathered at the foot of
the Columbus Monument, where
ceremonies were held under auspices
OF the Knights of Columbus, the
| Societa Crist0foro Colombo. and the
! Societa Cattolica Italiana.
| Wreaths were placed on the base
Of the monument. and American
Spanish and Italian airs were
played by Georgetown University
Student Band, while several ad
dresses were delivered by Edward
P. Warner. Assistant Secretary o.
the Navy for aeronautics; State
Deputy Charles w. Darr, and the
| Rev. Francis X. KavanaugE.
At o'clock tonight in st. Mary
Hall, Fifth and G. SITS. n. W., tEt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12


Mr.. Milani is in Washington to-
day. He expressed himself as in
terested in aviation more than any
thing else in the world, and is
pouring thousands of dollars into
these flights purely for the develop
ment OF flying.
In. spite of the heart breaking
losses occasioned by the Dole flight,
he expressed himself as believing
the venture has helped aviation.
He advocated a separate depart
ment of the air for the United
States Government with an expert
enced flier and not desk warrior
or mail clerk at the head of it.
Uncle Sam has not been active
enough in aviation. he averred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12

The fire was the most disastrous
blaze in the city's history.
Police believe it was started when
a lighted match or cigarette was
carelessly thrown into pile Of rub
bish on the boardwalk.
Firemen from 20 surrounding
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of them COM
ing from as far as Atlantic City
and Capei May-succeeded in check.
ing the flames after a hard battle.
The firemen did great work in
checking the flames at the Strand
Hotel, where there were about 200
guests. The guests fled from the
building, many of them in night
attire.
In the meantime the flames had
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12

Association and many school chill
dren today were telling friends o.
the splendors contained in the Iron
Horse Fair marking the centenary
exhibition of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, at Halethorpe, Md.
Yesterday they attended the fair
en- masse, the day having been SET
aside as District Day. Special trains
carried many of the excurslonists
to and from the exhibition.