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Evening star., 1928-11-27

Zionist congress, at Basel, Switzerland,
he has played an important role.
Rabbi Silverstone is a former vice
president of the Union of Orthodox
Rabbis of America. He Is also one of
the founders and former director of
the Hebrew Home for the Aged where
the general committee on arrangements,
consisting of more htan $50 prominent
Jews of Washington. has been meeting
to plan the testimonial dinner.
Morris Garflnkle, chairman Of the
banquet, asks that all reservations be
made not later than December l. This
must be done, because the center has
a seating capacity of 800 couples, and
it will not be possible to accommodate
all desiring subscriptions. 1t is under
stood that Rabbi Schwefel Is to be toast
master
Executive Offices of the committee are
at 1410 H street, where the secretary.
j. B. Lightman. is present to furnish
tickets and information.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
RETIRED HEARST
MANAGER IS DEAD
William Bradford Merrill
Dies of Pneumonia in New
York Hospital.
Rv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. November 27.-Wilian
Bradford Merrill, general manager o.
the Hearst newspapers from 1917 unit
his retirement year ago because oi
bad health, died yesterday from pneu-
monla in a private hospital.
Merrill had been engaged in newSpa-
per work for 40 years, for 20 as ar
executive on Hearst newspapers. He
had worked on the editorial business
mechanical and managerial sides of the
business.
Reporter i'm 1879.
Born in Salisbury, N. H. February
81. 1861, he became a reporter on the
Philadelphia North American in 1879
A year later he was telegraph editor
and in another year he was in charge
of the Sunday edition and was dra-
matte editor of the paper. From 1896
TO 1901 he was managing editor of the
Philadelphia Press.
After 10 years as managing editor
of the old New York Press, he went to
the New York World as managing edi-
tor and later as financial manager. re-
naming there seven years until he
joined the Hearst organization as man.
ager of the New York American, and
later as general manager of all Hearst
papers.
Married Twice.
He married in 1882 Sara Louise Tay-
lor Of Georgetown, D. c. In 1913 Mrs.
Merrill, their only son and their oldest
daughter all died within eight months.
In 1922 he married Mrs. Josephine H,
Bissell, widow of Maj Joseph BiSsell
In June, 1927, he was stricken with
hardening of the arteries. A years
treatment by Austrian specialists did not
cure him, and after returning home he
lost the power of speech and the use OF
his right hand.
He is survived by his widow and one
daughter.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
BARRYMORE DIVORCE
MYSTERY IS SOLVED
Use of Actors Real Name in Peti.
ton Prevented Action Becom-
ing Known Sooner.
BY the Associated Press,

| BY the Associated Press.
| KINGSTON, N. Y, November 27.
The secrecy which surrounded the
divorce which Michael Strange obtained
from John Barrymore before his mar
riage to Dolores Costello was dissolved
yesterday with the disclosure that the
petition was filed and the decree
granted in the actors real name-John
Blythe
Attorneys for the wife quietly flied
the papers in behalf of client identi-
fed only as Mrs. Blanche Blythe of New
York. The petition was pushed for
ward and on August IS last Supreme
Court Justice Russell granted the de-
cree. 1t became permanent three
months later, just six days before Barry
more and Miss Costello were married.
1t is not generally known that the
actors real name is Blythe, as is that
of his sister, Ethel Barrymore. Barry
more has been the stage name of the
family since the days of their father,
Maurice Barrymore. Sealed papers in
the divorce action. in the records of the
county clerk at Kingston bear the no.
tation: Blythe VS.. Blythe: Petition
for divorce. Custody of daughter,
Diana Joan, granted to mother"
Michael Strange, nee Blanche Gel
richs, was Barrymore's second wife.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
dinner, December IL, at pm, at the
Jewish Community Center.

dinner December IL, at pm, at the
Jewish Community Center.
Morris Stein, director of the Hebrew
Home for the Aged. general chairman in
charge of arrangements, reports enthu-
siastic cooperation on the part of all
Jewish organizations and synagogues in
the city
Rabbi Silverstcne is descended from
a family whose members, for many
generations back. have held Rabbinical
posts. His father was Rabbi Isaiah
Mayer.
twenty-five years ago. Rabbi Silver
stone was called from his post as chief
rabbi of Belfast, Ireland, to serve in
the same capacity in the United States.
A few years ago he made special study
of immigration while on trip to Pales-
tine, and he was called in as an expert
before the Senate committee on immi-
grafton during its Investigations in 1924.
AS an active figure in Zionist Circles,
and as a one time delegate to. the sixth
Evening star., 1928-11-27
MARINE WITHDRAWAL
Is FIXED FOR JANUARY
u. S. Forces Will Remain in Mica
ragua for Inauguration of
President Moncada.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
American Marines are expected by
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur 10 re-
main in Nicaragua until after the in
auguratioin Of President-elect Moncada
in January
No further recall of Marines is con-
templated for the near future the Sec
retary said yesterday, and, although
Navy Department plans are contingent
upon conditions in the Central Amer
ican republic, the present forces will
probably remain there until after the
inauguration
There are at present approximately
1000 Marines at various stations in
Nicaragua. Ae detachment of rs is to
be withdrawn on board the U. S. S.
Maryland when the battleship brings
Herbert Hoover to Corinto today.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
African Parking Law Hit.

Cape Town, South Africa, is having
trouble in enforcing its new 10-minute
parking law, which is proving unpopu-
lar w. K. Dose, an attorney, was
among the first who were arrested.
Charged with parking in busy street,
he was driver of his car at the time
and that he left it at the parking place.
This the police could not do, and Dose
was dismissed
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Telephone
Order Service
6 Till 0O'Clock
Tonight

"\HESE decidedly not the ordinary One Dollar Silk
Stockings! They product of the Westcott
Mills!-perfected through ingenious process of
automatic weaving! The shaped seamless foot, the
slipper soe the trim toe, the pointed, French and
heels make Westcott Mode Modelled" Hose superior
Isle wets and feet Others have Is1ened wes and isle feet
Here the shades in which you may have them
Evening star., 1928-11-27

tendent, by Frank l.. Middleton, teacher
of the adult Sunday school class.
Tonight's program also includes off,
cial presentation of the new church
edifice to the congregation in an ad-
dress by Harry Blake, chairman of the
church building committee, followed by
a speech of acceptance by Rev. James
H. Miers, pastor.
A general congregational meeting and
reception for visitors will conclude the
program. Colin H. Livingston, president
of the congregation, will act as official
host.
Next Sunday the church celebrates its
e-hundredth anniversary.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
ORGANISMS RECITAL
IN CHURCH PROGRAM
DR.. F. I. Coates Scheduled Tonight
at Fourth Presbyterian-0rgan
to Be Dedicated.

Dr. Franklin L. Coates, organist of
the Little Church Around the Corner
New York City, will give a recital at
1880 o'clock tonight in exercises open
ing the Fourth Presbyterian Church
Building, Thirteenth and Fairmont
streets. At o'clock the new organ will
be dedicated to the memory of James
A. MacElwee, former church superin-
Evening star., 1928-11-27
DINNER WILL HONOR
RABBI SILvERSTONE
Competition Of Quarter Century Of
Activity to Be Marked by Jewry
Here December IL.

Washington Jewry virtually has COM
pleted its plans 10 honor Grand Rabbi
Gedallah Silverstone on hit eevent of his
rounding out quarter century of ac-
tivity in the American Rabbinate. This
is to take the form Of a testimonial
Evening star., 1928-11-27

Dealers in lot untriec have been
invited to take part in activities Of In
ternational day (January y at the
twenty-ninth annual auto show in New
York CITY,
Evening star., 1928-11-27
LOAN INCREASE ASKED.
Rumanian Premier Threatens to
End Negotiations in America.

BY the Associated Press.
BUCHAREST, Rumania, November
CT C4o).-The MANU- government was
understood today to have decided to in
form the Bankers Trust Co. of Amer
lea that it would interrupt negotiations
unless terms were modified and the
amount of the loan was increased.
Otherwise. Rumania would seek a loan
through the League of Nations The
governments decision caused a sensa-
ton in political and financial circles.
Evening star., 1928-11-23
HOWARD u. is GIVEN
$4,000 FOR STUDY
Rosenwald Grant to Be Used in
Five-Year Geological Re-
search by DR.. Just.

A grant of $4,000 by the julius
Rosenwald Fund to the department Of
zoology of Howard University was an
nounced today by Dr. Mordecai w.
Johnson, president of the university.
The grant, which is to be apportion-
ed in five $4,000 annual StipendS, with
an additional sum of $4,000 for books
and equipment needed during the FIVE
years, will permit the continuation of
the research of DR.. Ernest E. Just, head
of Howard's zoology department and
the establishment of a department
which will offer instruction to graduate
students, with view to developing biol
ogiStS capable of holding important po-
sitions in other colored colleges.
DR.. Just, colored scholar and one of
the foremost biologists in this country,
has been Julius RoSenwald fellow in
biology of the National Research Coun-
Gil since 1920. He is an honor gradu-
ate of Dartmouth College and the Uni
versity of Chicago and member of
many learned societies. The research
which he will pursue under the new
grant will embrace general physiology
and the physiology of development.
This work will include research with
cution of the plan, DR.. johnson an
nounced, will require additional men,
bers for the teaching staff and the es-
tablishment of graduate work.
The Julius Rosenwald Fund Of $20,-
o.000 was established by Mr.. Rosen-
valid. Chicago merchant, at the instance
of Booker T. Washington, late colored
educator, primarily for the development
of Southern rural schools for negroes.
In IA Southern States there are 4,l90
schools whose construction has been
aided by the fund.
Evening star., 1928-11-23
TELLEGEN LETTER
WINS WIFE DIVORCE
Once Prominent Actor Wrote
Her He Was "Living With
Some One Else"
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, November ga
letter from Lou Tellegen, in which he
declared he was living with some one
else and intend to continue to do
so" won an interlocutory decree OF
divorce here yesterday for Mrs. Isabel
Craven Tellegen, third wife Of the once
prominent actor.
Mrs. Tellegen, who also won the
custody of their 4-year-old son, Rex.
testified that her husbands inf1dellty
had caused her much pain and unhap-
piness. Prior to last August, when
She received the letter. Mrs. Tellegen
averred, her husband often had accused
her of associating with other men.
Letter Text Is Given.
The letter introduced by Mrs. Tel
legen said:
I'm answer to your letter Of last
week I can only admit that the truth
is that l have been unfaithful to you
with several women. The time and
place doesn't matter Who they are
YOU could find out, but that can make
little difference to you.
The fact remains that I am liv-
ing with some one else and intend
to continue to do so. You can let
me know how you fee. in the matter
and what you intend u do about it."
Notified in Columbus. Ohio, that the
divorce had been granted, Tellegen
said:
"Fate guides us; we cannot guide
fate
Says Love Is Dead.
''Whv should 7 hold her when we no
longer love. each other as we did five
years ago when We married? She is
Young, only 25. 1t is utterly foolish
for us to be unhappily bound together
when life is so short. Over the past
two years there has been misunder-
standing I thought it best that she
be released"
Tellegen's second wife was Geraldine
Farrar, the opera singer. The actor
recently filed voluntary petition in
bankruptcy here.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

M. Jett and is now serving time The
man was picked up on suspicion and
admitted the crime.
The police are attempting to unravel
the case today of man who appeared
at the third precinct station house, gave
the name of Peter Cummings, 1718 II
street, and reported that an attempt had
been made early this morning to hold
him up on H street between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets.
A telephone call to the address given.
which is the home of Col. Blanton Win
ship, u. S. A., brought the information
that Cummings lives at 1917 H street,
which is the home of Maj. Gen. Clar-
ence e. Williams A man by the name
of Peter Cummings was located there,
Evening star., 1928-11-23
WASHINGTON'S GROWTH
TRACED IN MAP DISPLAY
History of City's Development
From Early Indian Villages
Shown in Collection.

The history of the development of
Washington from the early Indian vii
lagos and quarries to completion of
the proposed building program on the
Mall and the Arlington Memorial
Bridge is shown in collection of maps
now on display at the Public Library's
central building.
The maps, many hand colored, were
loaned to the library by the National
Capital Park and Planning Commits
sion and they may be seen daily from
8 am. until 4 pm, except Thursdays,
when they are on view until pm.
Beginning with maps showing the
location of Indian villages, quarries and
workshops about 1885, the series in
Cludes plans of the city as laid out by
IEnfant in 1871; the Ellicott plan of
1922, and view of the city show
ing the original holdings in 1892 The
series includes also a variety of maps
and views from 1900 to the present
time.
The later plans embrace drawings of
the completed Mall and triangle de-
Selopments as well as sketches of the
Memorial Bridge and its approaches.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

Washington's second "stop-light ban
dit made his appearance yesterday
afternc-:,, selecting William r. Haynes,
119 Fifteenth street southeast, as his
victim. Haynes lost $35 in cash and
$25 watch.
Haynes told police he was driving
east on Massachusetts, avenue and had
stopped for the red light at Eighteenth
street when he was approached by a
Evening star., 1928-11-23
"Stop-Light Bandit Robs Man Who Gave
Him Lift on Massachusetts, Avenue

young white man, who asked to be
driven TO Union Station.
They proceeded to Massachusetts, ave-
nue. and Fourth street, where the self
invited guest produced pistol and or
dered Haynes to drive to the H street
viaduct, where the robbery took place.
The first "stop-light bandit" who oper-
ated for several months before he was
apprehended, was caught by Headquar-
ters Detectives Jake Wolfe and Henry
Evening star., 1928-11-23

but denied that an attempt had been
made to hold him up or that he had
made such a report to police.
Carrie Armes, 2136 Newport place, re-
ported to eighth precinct police that a
colored boy attempted to grab her pock-
etbook at Connecticut and Florida ave-
nues, but was frightened away.
Evening star., 1928-11-23
Public Is Fickle.

From London Tid-Bits.
Father wrathfully)-Your conduct
has made you the talk of the town
Daughter-Yes, but how long will il
last? Some airman will fly across the
:Atlantlc again or something, and II
have to do it all over again.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

An unexploded aerial bomb 2 feet
long and weighing go pounds. which is
supposed to have been dropped by an
enemy plane during the World War, was
recently found in a quarry hole at
Earl Sterndale. Ireland
Evening star., 1928-11-23
AL Smith Club to Meet.

The Al Smith Democratic Club ex-
tends an invitation to all Democrats In
the District to a special get-together
meeting in the ballroom of the Burling-
ton Hotel. 1920 Vermont avenue, next
Friday night at 8:l5 o'clock.
Charles w. Darr, president, and A.
L. Sugrue, secretary, are arranging for
speakers Of national Importance to ad-
dress the gathering.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

Furs shaved so fiat that they resemble
cloth are having run in London.
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-05
Personal and
Social News Of
Mandan Vicinity

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Lanterman
entertained at dinner Wednesday
evening in compliment to Mr.. and
Mrs. E. r. Lanterman. The evening
was spent with bridge, and high
honors were held by Mrs. J. A. Tim
norman and Z. R. Lanterman.
Mrs. Hannah Shields, pioneer resi-
dent Of Mandan, left today for St.
Paul. where she will make her home.
Mrs. Shields was guest of honor
Wednesday afternoon when Mrs. M.
K. Fread entertained.
j. K. Kennedy, state commander
Of the American legion, left Thurs
day for Fargo, where he will join
other legionnaires on the trip to the
national convention at San An
tonic, Tex.
Supt. and Mrs. w. F. McClelland
of the state training school announce
the birth of son Thursday.
Mrs. H. H. Williams has been ad-
mitted to the Deaconcss hospital
for treatment.
w. S. Arthur, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
s. E. Arthur Of Mandan, and Egg
bert Roth of Hebron, who are at
tending the United States naval
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-05
Community Chest
Needs All Money
That Is Donated

Though the Community Chest
drive is going "fine," all possible
contributions are needed If the cam
paign is going to be success, II.
P. Goddard, secretary of the Asso-
citation of Commerce, said today
"Our quota is $4,000" the Sec
retary said. "lt now looks as though
we will secure the quota If every
citizen in Bismarck responds to the
relief call properly. Because the
drive is progressing SO well is no
reason for anyone holding back con-
tributions. We need all that we can
possibly get"
"The campaigners have been
working like Trojans in the 36 dis
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-05
Misses Muriel Hart
and Esther Noggle
Entertain at Bridge

Miss Muriel Hart and Miss Esther
NoxvIe were hostesses at bridge
Wednesday evening.
There were guests for three
tables, and high score was won by
Miss Marie Jaeger.
At the conclusion Of the games q
course luncheon was served and The
guests were presented with tiny
sachet bags a. favors.
The hostesses used garden flowers
to decorate the rooms where cards
were played.
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-05
Former Resident of
Bismarck Is Married
to California Cir

The marriage Of William C. Cars.
ke of San Francisco, Calf, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Garske of Bis
marck, to Miss Dorothy Bolles of
Del Paso, Calf, occurred Septem-
Der / at Reno, Nevada, according to
word received by relatives here.
The bride wore a pale yellow chif-
fon afternoon frock with hat of cor
responding color. She was attended
by Miss Barbara Gordon, who wore
apple-green chiffon voile. Leslie
Cross was best man.
Mrs. Garske is the daughter of
Mrs. Alma M. Bolles of Del Paso,
and is graduate of the Sacramento
high school.
Mr.. Garske attended high school
in Bismarck, and is employed by B.
Clark and Sons Of Alameda, Calf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garske are at home
in Sacramento.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Berg of Bis
marck announce the birth Of a son
Thursday at St. Alexius hospital.
st. Georges Episcopal guild will
hold food sale Saturday at
O'Clock at the A. w. Lucas store.
A daughter was born Thursday at
st. Alexius hospital to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Albers of Hazen.
Mrs. Anne S. Nelson has returned
from Minneapolis, where she spent
several days on business.
Judge I. c. Davies left Thursday
evening for Duluth, Mimi, where he
will spend the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Maddox of Bis
marck announce the birth of a
daughter Thursday.
j. S. Lobac1 of Bismarck has been
admitted to the Bismarck hospital
for treatment.
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-05
s. A. REPORTS
GREAT RELIEF
Annual Report to Community
Chest Group Shows Vast
Salvation Army Program

That the Salvation Army during
the year just ended gay, to the
needy ITO free meals, 2,213 garments,
visited 1,548 poor and sick persons
and carried on a great amount Of
relief work exclusive of its usual
Christmas and religious work is in
dlcated in the annual report.
The report was presented to the
directors o he. Community Chest
drive by Miss Clara j. Slettcn, en-
sign of the local post.
"The report shows Why We need
money from the Community chest
and also why we work so hard with
our harvest festival preparations"
the ensign said.
The itemizel report follows:
Meals given free of charge ITO;
furnishing bed for night 80; gar
ments given away 2,2l3; shoes given
away 213; loavcs of bread given
away l24; furniture articles given
away Is; persons supplied with
work 65; people interviewed and ad-
vised 535; individuals assisted 902;
number OF hours spent In visiting
poor and sick 1,54S; War Cry mag
azines donated to state penitentiary
2,749; special meetings held at peni-
tentiary 2; value Of free work"
$449.O2.
Christmas work: Dinners fur.
nished 121; toys, candy, nuts, fruits
given to children 221; inmates of
state penitenti:.ry, county jails and
institutions remembered with Christ.
mas cheer. All Christmas money
raised through the Salvation Army
Christmas kettle.
Religious report: Street meetings
l76; attendance at street meetings
1924: indoor meetings 253; attend
ance 1887 mothers meetings 18
attendance 1868; children meetings
12S, attendance 4,492; conversions at
the Salvation Army hall 108.
The 10th is the Last da7 Oi
diecOhnt nm FMS ,,llc
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-05
City-County Briefs

A marriage license was issued this
week to Adolph krause Of Wilton
and MissiLydia Schmidt of Morris,
S. D.
H. L. Barchenger Of Center has
been admitted to the Bismarck hos
pital for treatment.
II. NJ. Weiser of Fargo is trans
acting business in Bismarck this
week.
Mrs. Bessie link and Mrs. Tilman
Saagstad of Minot are in Bismarck
this Weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Miller of
Gackle are here on business today.
A. w. Schaeffer and Miss Ruth
Schaeffer of Washburn spent Thurs
day in Bismarck.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Reeves of
Minot are spending few days in
Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-05

st. Georges Episcopal Guild
Food Sale Saturday afternoon
1t Lucas Store.