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New Britain herald., 1928-01-06
NEW INSANITY LAW SOLE HICKMAN HOPE
Kansas Youth Indicted On Two
 Murder Charges

Los Angeles, Jan. { R-A com plets tryout of California's new laws governing insanity as a defense in criminal cases apparently will be involved in tho trials of William Ed ward Hickman on the two murder indictments which he faces here.
 The 19-year-old youth few days ago pleaded mot guilty by reason of insanity to charges of kidnap- ing and staying Marian Parker. Yes terday within . few hours of his indictment together with his l6- year-old accomplice. Welby Hunt. for the murder of c. Ivy Thoms. in . drugstore holdups, he entered the alternative plea of the new and lit- tic tested California law-''not gull ty and not guilty by reason of in- sanity"
 So little used has been the new 1aw-Hickman's being the first case in Los Angeles county-that court attendants were confused by the new plea and 1t first was reported as the same as that entered to the Marian Parker murder charge. The confu- sion was increased by the fact that on his arraignment Hickman first started to state his plea. When the defendant himself became involved in the legal phraseology, his attorney stepped forward and asked the court to permit him to plead for his client.
 In the Parker case Hickman le- zally admitted his guilt by the plea he made and his trial. set for Jan. e5. will be sanity hearing only. On the Thoms murder indictment he first will be tried to determine his guilt and If found guilty will be giv- en a. sanity trial to determine pun ishment.
 Although Hickman's trial in the Thoms case was set for Feb. 1. at- torneys indicated that long drawn out trial in the Parker case might cause & postponement. .s
 With the attorney for Welby Hunt reiterating that his client would plead guilty to the Thoms murder charges and throw himself on the mercy of the court, court attaches predicted that the trial on the hold tip killing would find Hunt testifying against his former accomplice in crime.
 Despite the fact that the juvenile court. to which Hunts case first was referred, sent it back to the super for court for handling, due to the seriousness of the charge, the youths attorney said he would at- tempt to have Hunt tried in the juvenile court In any event, he said. he would ask . separate trial. Hunts superior court arraignment was set for Jan. 10.
 Another angle in the investigation of the activities of Hunt. was believ- ed to have been cleared up when the authorities declared they were convinced that A. R. Driskell. the youths grandfather. took his own life here last May.
 Driskell's death was investigated when handwriting experts suggested that purportcd suicide notes found on the aged mans body might have been forged The inquiry was or dered when Hickman and Hunt con- fessed to . series of crimes and it was established that Driskell took large sum of money from the bank | short time before his death. It was agreed. however. that the sui eide note apparently were genuine.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-06
Marvin Hughitt III
 At Lake Forest Home

Chicago, Jan. R-Marvin Hughitt. only contemporary of Chauncey M. Depew in point of age and length of railroad service. lies gravely i'll at his home in Lake For est a suburb.
 Mr. Hughitt. who observed his 9o,h birthday fast August. was stricken with paralysis yesterday as he was about to leave for his office. He was until recently president and chairman of the board of directors of the Chicago and Northwes ern railroad. Upon retirement in June. 1925, he was made chairman of the finance committee of the board.
 Herald classified ads never fail to satisfy. -...
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-07
THE FAR-FLUNG CRY
IS
"ONWARD-UPWARD"

Today as never before Washington faces its future
with supreme confidence. Throughout the entire
city there is found growing realization Of the
unlimited resources for civic development.
Excellent railway facilities link Washington with
the markets of the East. Smooth paved highways
connect the Nations Capital and make it 4 mecca
to all travellers from the north and south There
il sufficiency Of water and the schools, streets
lights police and fire protection the best avail
able No single physical obstacle blocks the path
Of progress for Washington.
On every hand can be seen the signs Of progress.
One-tirne coWpaths are now stately boulevards D.
ancient buildings are being replaced by beautiful
structures Washington has needed the touch of
prosperity's magic wand and the response is ever
visible.
Lack of vision might have made Washington back
ward Nations Capital. But the visionary powers of
its founders were unshackled and the result is the
Washington Of today A city whose far-fung cry
is Onward and Upward
That's why, I'VE believe IN Washington We
solicit your patronage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-07


making bigger and better
represent present them IN this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
THE VEGETABLE
GARDEN.

Paintings at this season of turnips,
kale. Swiss chard. spinach and radish-
es may be expected to give results in
late Autumn The kale may be cut a
little this Autumn and then allowed to
stand throughout the coming Winter
with the expectation of supplying an
early Spring crop,
Tomatoes have suffered from the lack
Of sunshine End are losing their foli-
age in certain instances from leaf-spot
and other diseases Spraying with Bor-
desuX mixture will help retain the foli-
age and ripen the fruits in a normal
manner.
1t is not too early TO SOW Winter rye
In the unoccupied soil or between the
rows Of tomatoes and other plants
Winter rye will make but little growth
this Autumn. but will develop strong
roots If planted carly.
j A Hyslop. entomologist IN charge
Of the Insect Pest Survey Office, prouhe-
sizes that in the near future every local
hcme gardener will have TO spray his
bean plants if he hopes TO protsct them
from the Mexican bean beetle. II looks
as though tbs time is coming when
practically every vegetable crop will
have TO be consistently sprayed just as
fruits now are, This is rather hard
outlook for the horne gardener. but
there is always 4 bright side which may
yet be disclosed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
|. COL Or IN THE PEACH.

Much as people prefer red color Il.
ths skin Of apples, many also prefer
yellow flesh in peaches. The liberia
owef is popularity In part at least 10
the yellow color u the flesh There Is
however, no actual association between
quality and flesh color, IL Is more Of
market wf1inl. Just as certain markets
prefer brown eggs and certain markets
white eggs, many people have developed
> desire for yellow peaches For some
unknown reason almost all The Hery
early peaches are white fieghed aad
usually rather poorly favored This fact
may probably have led 10 a public dis
snpfovai Of white fesbed peaches As
10 quality, some Of the later ripening
white neshed varieties. such az Cham
r,iou. for example are top-notch. and 10
those who know peach varieties are
often preferred IN the yeilows.
The New Jersey Agricultural Expert
n,ent Station has bred some very early
reaches with yellow flesh and good
quality which seem certain To oiEplace
the poorly Favored early white peaches.
peYFspg then the really meriboriouE va
rieties Of white peaches VIII take their
proper place as choice table varieties.
For canning. yellow varieties "iii
likely always be- most popular because
Of their finer appearance ID The jars
slant breeders are now buhily engaged
fn breeding cllngstofe yellow -neshed
reaches for ti1e Eastern housewife
clingstones have the advantage Of re"
tanning their shape after boiling ano
thus present q more attractive product
in the glass. can and On the table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
SEEDLESS FRUITS.

Generally speaking. the lack Of secds
In fruits is q desirable feature. The
navel orange. the banana. the pineapple
end the seedless raisin are all examples
of useful fruits which contain no seeds
end from which no one misses the seeds
In fact. il is only the plant breeder that
really cares wf1nther fruits contain seeds
or rcs.
The consumer Is interested in tic size
snd quality of the fruit itself, seeds are
usually an added burden. Several CT
the common pears notably Bartlett
eili form eood-sized fruits without seeds
under certain conditions. There are
ESQ a few seediess apples. The famous
frziit-nreedina station at Geneva, N. y.
recently announced the development OF
en- Eastern type grape without seecS.
This variety lis 10 be named Stout. In
honor Of DR. A. B. Stout OF the New
York Botanical Gardens.
The production OF seeds Is really an
tinessentiai task for the fruit plant. IN
exi1austing function that might verG
sell be dispensed with in many species.
who would not be pleased to see the
seeds disappear, in part at least, from
the hlaekberries and raspberries. ANY
plant that is propagated by budding or
grating or cuttings. as is the case OF
most fruits, no longer requires seeds as
o means Of increase. The seed becomes
incidental TO the life of such plants. and
es such may be dispensed with without
cetrinnent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
Gardening i'm Washington

AND ITS ENVIRONS

that all tomatoes are of this same gen.
eral character. However, there arc few
more variable plants In the vegetable
line. Once in a while one runs across
a home gardener who makes hobby
of growing the various odd kinds OF
tomatoes. There are the golden or yell
low types of the ordinary tomato: there
Is red cherry tomato. with small,
round fruit horne in clusters: the red
currant tomato. with red fruits the size
of large currantS; the red peach, red
pear. red plum. yellow cherry. yellow
pear and yellow plum, all named on
account Of their outward resemblance
to the various tree fruits. Lastly, there
is the husk tomato or ground cherry.
which is really not tomato at all. but
has similar flavor,
Several Of the Small-fruited tomatoes
are valuable in preparing attractive SAL
ads and in making pickles and con-
serves. Most of the small types are
tremendously productive, being literally
covered with fruits. For eating fresh
out of hand the small types cannot he
surpassed. being generally mild and at
uactively favored.
In this locality all tomatoes. except
the early crop may be successfully
grown hv sowing seed directly in the
open after fr0sts have passed, Most Of
the large seed houses Of the country
carry a full variety Of these odd type
tomatoes. indicating that there is quite
demand for these uncommon men,
bers Of the tomato family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
GARDEN ITEMS.

Literally thousands of young holly
heck seedlings may be found springing
uu about the base of the old plants. II
Trimmed out ana given some care these
little plants VIII attain blooming size
by next Spring
Strong young grape vines have a
tendency to ripen their fruit little
earlier than co old vines Of the same
variety unless the latter have been care
fully prlned and fertilized. The grape
is one fruit that colors very satisiac-
tcrily in the shade of its own leaves.
ALTHOUGH some practice l7af-pruning
there is nothing 10 be gained by re-
moving part of tne leaves to allow
Greet SUNLIGHT 10 reach the clusters.
tn inheritance of healthy leaves on
9 fruit rian. mt ripening season may
be Quickly estab. shed by tasting fruit
OF ninnts dafoliated by disease or in
Sects There Is a total lack IN sweet-
nses eni favor in such fruits even
th9uga fully ripe The leaves are the
feed manufacturing organs for the en-
tire plant including the fruit, Another
result OF loss of leaves is tha evil effect
on fruit bud formation which is in most
species now in progress for next year
Fruit trees should, even as late as
this, be protected by sprays or dusts
ffcrl insect and disease enemies
The petunia is another OF the more
common flowers. such as saliva and
plsiox which has great possibilities de-
spite its commences and hun1bleness.
A bed of petunias of mixed cclors can
be very slightly object at this season.
Grape myrtle presents many inter
esting variations not only in color Of
Covers but also in season Of blossom
ing, rs a result Of propagation by seed,
Some plants are now beginning to show
color. while others have almost finished
blooming. II one desired a uniform
planting of myrtle 1t would be necessary
to insist on plants from cuttings or
b g.
The rainy weather has not been par
ticularly beneficial To the gardener. II
is almost impossible to practice tillage
and many plant and fruit diseases are
unusually severe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
THE JAPANESE
HONEYSUCkLE.

Few Of the home owners who have
endeavorso to eradicate tbs trailing
hoasysuckle from the fence rows or
bcrders probably realize that this per-
slstent plant is not a native Of this re-
gion. but was originally introduced from
Japan as an ornamental vlre. That
the japanese hcneySucEle has pros
psred IN its new home there IS no qucS-
ticn. for it is TO be found almost every
where in this vicinity alcng the road
aides and in the open woods.
This japanese honeysucSle has so12
very desirable qualities, II Is very tree
from icsecte and disease pests, 1t Is al
ntcst evergreen, the flowers are delight
fully fragrant and are borne at least
twice each year. Furthermore, the
plant thrives III poor soils which would
not support better species. For cover
Ing an old fence or wall no plant can
be more effective provided one is will
iag TO work diligently to keep it from
spreading into the adjacent field or
garden japanese lloneysuckie will
smother out climbing roses. grapes and
nnrst ether cultivated plants and must.
therefore. not be planted where other
vines ara desired To grow But. CT IN"
other hand, If one simply desires a
strcnz persistent plant cover for some
unsirhtIv fen e or wall. japanese honey
suckle may be counted On to meet the
needs.
Jerznese fone.slckie roots readily
frorn cutti2g7 ana from tbs nodes along
stems which liz On the soil. 1t sears
strange. but this plant is offered in
nursery catalogues and is purchased
frequently right IN this vicinit2 even
Though the woods are Literally fun Of
available plants Most of the vines
bear white flowers which turn yellow
at maturity. Once in q while plants
may BIZ seen with pink blooms The
leaves Of the latter plants are also
tingsd with reddish purple cclor. Were
the japanese honeysuckle difficult 10
grow. It might be considered valuable
plant. As it is now. it ean be classed as
little else but al obnoxious weed. which
the gardener should b. careful noI 20
iYs frrssi,ee frtn hts garden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
THE GLADIOLUS.

Plant breeders are making remark
able progress in the development Of the
Siadiolus A few years ago there was
little grown besides the large Powered
forms, but these are now being replaced
in public favor by many of the smaller
lowered and daintier varieties devel-
cped by crossing the common gladioluS
eth newly introduced species. With
She new race came new coiors, beauti-
Hal shades and blends Of yellow. orange
and pink. To many who do not par
ticilariy set up large size in flowers as
an ideal the daintier new forms are
distinct Improvement Perhaps not
quite SO SNOWY. but more attractive for
display in the home
The gisdiolus is really an extremely
valuable asset in the flower garden. If
planted at intervals flowers may be had
over a long period in Midsummer and
early Autumn small area will grow
q large number of plants. so that the
smallest flower garden may grow Its
quota of gladiolus
Cultivation Is relatively simple, II
one starts with strong bulbs he is al
most certain 70 be repaid with abundant
blooms and in addition be supplied
with an increase in bulbs for next sea-
son. Rapid propagation Of q variety
is attained by saving the little bulblets
which form about the base Of the
plant and which. after one year Of
culture. generally reach Towering size.
Cladiolus bulbs. like the tubers of the
6slllia. must be lifted in late Autumn
and stored in = frost-fres place. It Is
not rare. however. 10 see volunteer
plants coming up in the Spring from
scnae misplaced bulb which has spent
the Winter in the soil.
The gladioluS is q flower for every
one to grow. Bulbs are relatively mex
rensive. culture is simple and success
viii almost without fail reward a mod
crate amount Of diligence. Insect and
fungus troubles are few and rare
Eotanists tell us that there are over
$50 species Of gladiolus, from Africa.
Asia and southern Europe. Most Of
the improved garden forms have been
developed from South African species
The number Of our garden flowers trac-
Ing .heir origin to African sources Is
very small but two species 81 least
the cladiclus ard the gersniun,-are
notable contributions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
A FINE FLOWER SHOW.

The Federai-American National Bank
has for the past few seasons been rem
dering an important service to local
Horticulture in its annual presentation
of a Midsummer flower show. The ex-
l1ibition held on Monday and Tuesday
of this week at the bank building. at
Fourteenth and g streets northwest. Is
worthy Of high praise. No other flower
show held during the entire year quite
measures up 10 the Federal-American
flower show in meeting the popular
fancy.
The arrangement of the flowers with
regard TO their beauty and attractive
ness rather than botanical relationships
and characters meets popular approval,
as does also the great variety on dis
play Coming as IL did in a period
rather devoid Of flower exhibits, the
Federal-American show was particular
iy welcome The bank officials are to
be congratulated on the fine civic spirit
manifested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
HALL INDEX TO HOME.
Entrance Should Reflect Care Civ.
en- to Rest of House.

en- to Rest of House.
First impressions Of the home are
usually gained in the entrance vesti-
bule and front hall, so that the owner
who takes pride In his house does
well TO. care for their planning and
equipment in fashion which reflects
the thought given 10 the rest Of the
house
Proper appointments IN the hall and
ycstibule are in large degree dependent
upon adequacy Of electrical installa~
ton When you enter your home al
night your first need Is light. II has
been authoritatively estimated that an
average home installation for yestibule
and hal requires seven tumbler
switches one twin convenience outlet
and two ceiling outlets, for modern
con VenienCe and comfort.
The tumbler switch by the front door
should be ready at hand when you
enter Just touch Of your finger
or even If your elbow~~and the ve5ti-
bule IL flooded with light. Beside 1t is
another tun1bler switch that controls
the entrance lights
Two NJ the three switches Just in
side the entrance 10 the hall repeat
the function of the two in the Vesti-
bule the third operates the hall CEN
ter light. which Is also separately con-
trolied through the switch IN the hall
next the living room door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Is well to buy that Of simple lines and
monumental appearance. One excel
lent rule to follow in buying the mex
pensive, Is to show the preference for
simplicity above ornateness.
Two examples of taste above expense
came to my attention recently. In the
home of some well-to-do persons Is
what appears to be handsome Chinese
panel Of lacquer red, framed in black.
In reality 1t Is a small piece OF very
handsome wall paper nothing more.
Elsewhere, are two beautiful plumed
peacocks among clusters of foliage and
blossoms. which appear over an Old
fashioned sideboard This again is
wall paper which some one of artistic
tastes recognized as handsome In itself,
for the beauty of color therein con-
tanned. In the home of man who
has collected beautiful things from
many countries of the world, and to
whom expense is slight matter, there
Is very handsome chandelier. What
Is the surprise of the visitor to learn
that It was assembled by him and made
out of pieces which cost 10 cents apiece
TO be- sure the entire chandelier though
INFINITELY less expensive than If bought
ready constructed cost more than a
trlf1ing sum, but wall fixtures and cam
delabras so adorned would not
wooden chest of ordinary sort,
painted lacquer red. and given brass
handles and studded nails. looks costly
beyond Its real value. Ordinary crockery
Jars electrified and topped with a dull
cretohno shade. TO which a coat of
Farnlsh has been added. arc stunning
tCopyright 1922
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
CAREFUL CHOICE AND ARRANGEMENT OF ARTICLES
GIVE AN IMPRESSION OF LUAUR4

open to all has the discretion TO know
good from bad anywhere, from de luxe
stores even to Junk shops. 1t should
be considered as part of the equipment
of the person of limited means and ex-
uuisite tastes 10 avail himself of that
knowledge which will take the place OF
money.
It often happens that those who have
money to indulge their faster also have
this requisite knowledge because they
have studied into the lore OF beautiful
things, and to them the bargain is likely
to fall, If the person of limited means
has not the cultivated eye to recognize
it. What does 1t mean to them that 1t
is within their reach, when they do not
know it?
Arrangement is often what contributes
much to the artistic effect Of simple
pieces Some people have a gift for
this. and others must cultivate the
ability. Color Is one thing that can
be obtained almost as successfully In
things of trifling cost as those which
are expensive There is much colored
glassware available for small eXpend-
iture which will contribute to the at
tractiveness of buffet. dresser. etc. It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

The woman who has a modest
amount to eXpend upon beautifying her
home does we'll to consider two things
first. the large sums expended upon
nideous results by persons whose tastes
are inartistic, and second the satisfying
effects possible to those whose tastes
are superior and purses small. Of the
two evils the latter is the lesser and,
indeed, may be made to be no evil at
all. If ingenuity is added to artistry,
and particularly. if one has the eye to
see what is good in inexpensive wares,
and select accordingly.
An experiment was once made by a
man in private life who wished to show
what really good effects could be OBJ
tanned for sums even SO insignificant as
10 cents. An exhibition of artistic
articles which could be purchased for
a small outlay was assembled and held
in the public library of a large city
near New York.
The results gave cement to
many In the display of Taste versus
Expense" taste was given the honors
This goes to show that person who
makes a point of studying beautiful
effects In the many avenues that are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

use of q slip cover? The material
which may be used for this is inex-
pensive and the making very simple.
There Is no such thing as slip
cover pattern. for each one must be
cut directly on the piece which it is
to cover. The seams should be piped
with a plain chintz or sateen in a
color which is in contrast to the
ground of the material, and the bottom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

may be plain, as illustrated. or trim.
med with box-pleated ruffle.
Material to match the slip cover may
be fashioned into a fiat scalloped val-
ance dined) and used over simple
glass curtains, thus making the sofa
a very important part Of the decora i've
scheme. The extra pillows may be
covered with material to match the
piping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
Home in Good Taste
BY SARA HrLAND.

There is nothing which so helps to
transform a drsb room into a CHEEKY
one as chintz or cretonne.
Your sofa may begin to look a bit
shabby. and yet you may not see your
way clear to having 1t recovered at
present. You know how ii $50 many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
Claims Immediate Diagnosis.

The perfection 81 a new K-ray APP
ogratIe In Germany, ID Ia claimed, WI
revoiutionize present methods Of sur
gica diagnosis According 10 the Gre
a'or II Is now possible 10 make 81 Inn
mediate exact diagnosis.