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Invitations Issued for
Johnson Flynn Wedding.


Johnson Flynn Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur E. Hess of Ken
sington, Md, have issued invitations
for the marriage of the latter's daugh-
ter, Miss Mabel Walker Flynn, to Mr.
Elmer Yoder johnson of Washington
Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the
Presbyterian Church in Chevy Chase,
D. C. A reception will follow imme-
diately after the ceremony in the home
of the brides uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G. Hearst, at 1864 Tennyson
street, Chevy Chase, for the two fami-
lies and wedding party. Miss Flynn s
ancestors date back to one of the oldest
and most prominent families of Vir-
ginia, being great-granddaughter
of the late Gen. John Thomas and
Anna Liza Boiling Walker of Augusta
County, Va.
Mrs. George A. Deering and her
daughter, Mrs. William Barrett Ridgely,
have returned to their home at 1908 @
street after spending the Summer at
Gloucester, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Luquer who
have been spending the Summer at
Chevy Chase. will return today and will
spend the Winter at 1701 New Hamp-
shire avenue.
Mrs. John Ryder Wellington and her
daughter, Miss Rebecca Wellington, will
return to Washington Wednesday, Oc-
tober 3, and will occupy the residence
of Mrs. K. v. H. Wylie on Thomas
circle until the middle of November.
when they will be in their own home
at 1743 Connecticut avenue.
Mrs. Clara Duxbury and her daugk-
ter, Miss Katherine Duxbury, of st.
AIMS, England. were the guests in
whose honor Col. Wade H. Cooper gave
dinner last evening in his home at
1922 Massachusetts, avenue.
Miss Dorothy Stanford, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Elwood Lloyd Stanford,
whose engagement to DR.. Rodney Fitz-
gerald of New York City and Florida
was recently announced, was the guest
of honor at a bridge party last evening
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Brown
ing, Sd.
Mrs. Browning, who was Miss Cath
crime Sylvester Crawford before her
marriage in London, England, several
years ago. is we'll known in Washing
ton, having spent much time here be-
fore her debut and the year previous
to her marriage. She and Mr.. Brown
ing are in Washington for month,
after which they will spend some time
with Mrs. Browning's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Crawford, in their country
home, translate, in southern Pennsyl-
vania, and later will go to New York
for the Winter.
The guests at the party last evening
numbered go and included Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Joyce, jr.; Mr.. and Mrs
Lee Lands, Mr.. and Mrs. John Curtis,
jr.; DR.. and Mrs. M. A. Mitchell of
Baltimore, Md; DR.. and Mrs. Morton
Archibald, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Acres,
Mr.. and Mrs. Itharton Homer South
worth, Miss Sally Major, Miss Phyllis
Wright, Miss Mary Wright, Miss Judith
Ashton, Miss Eileen Middleton, Miss
Elizabeth Calyne, Miss Caroline Stewart,
Miss jeanne Cottins, Mrs. Phyllis
Lamar, Miss Amy Moore, Miss Dorothy
Moore, Miss Jessie Harding, Mr. Henry
Biddle of Pennsylvania, Mr.. William
Carter, Mr. John Byrn, Capt. Charles
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British Charge d'Affaires
To Be Host at Dinner Tonight.

The charge d'affaires of Great Brit
ain, Mr.. Ronald Ian Campbell, will en-
fertain at dinner this evening for the
rretiring secretary of the French en-
bassy. M. Frederic Knobel, who will
sail Saturday, october 6, for France, en-
route to his new post at the French
4egation in Athens. Greece.
The charge daffaires of Belgium, M
Robert Silvercruys, viii be host at
luncheon tomorrow for M. Knobel and
Tomorrow evening the second secre-
harv of the British embassy, Sir
Adrian Baillie, will entertain at dinner
for the retiring second secretary OF the
French embassy.
Mr.. Alexander Kirk of the State De-
partment will be host at dinner Mon
day evening for NJ Knobel.
The charge d'affaires Of Germany,
o. C. Kiep, has taken the mouse
on Cathedral Heights, at 1929 Idaho
avenue. at the corner of Macomb
street, and will take possession the first
of next week. when Frau Kiep returns
iwtth her son Albrecht from Man
chester, Mass. the German embaSSyS
Summer location. to washington.
Senator and Mrs. William j. Harris
will entertain at a tea dance Monday
afternoon, December %, to present their
daughter, Miss Julia Harris, to society.
Senator and Mrs. Walter E. Edge are
spending few days In New York, hav-
ing gone there from their home at
Ventnor, N. ].
Senator and Mrs. Royal S. Copeland
have taken an apartment at the
Warwick In New York.
Mrs Aldrich. wife of Representative
Richard Aldrich of Rhode Island, Is
making a short visit In Washington and
is at the Mayhower accompanied by her
daughters, Miss Dora I. White, who is
about to enter Holton Arms School, and
Miss Janet White, who is on her way
to school in Aiken, S. G. Mrs. Aldrich
will return in few days to Warwick,
r. l., until November.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Willard H.
Brownson, who have been at Newport
for some time, are now at the Weylin
Hotel in New York en- route to Wash
ington.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. r. j. Cowie
have returned to the Hotel Grafton and
are occupying their apartment for the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont enter
tanned at farewell luncheon yesterday
at Newport, in honor of Capt. j. A.
Herbert, Royal Horse Guards, and Lady
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Mr.. william M. Cushman, Mr.. Oscar
Thorp, Mr.. Guy Herring and Mr.. Albert
Reside.
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Retssst,a

Indeed how could you forget
your troubled scalp and falling
hair when the evidence of both
just ruins the appearance of your
so lovely Autumn frock and cos
tune! There is nothing more dis
tressing and embarrassing than
falling hair and bad scalp condi-
ton. 1t cannot be hidden or inn
proved with only shampoo and
hairdress-it needs scientific treat
ment to bring back its health and
beauty.
Free consultation for your hair.
scalp and skin.
Russina.
1909 Conn. Ave.-Dec. 1917.
Scientific skin and scalp treat
ments, Russina Toilet Prepara-
tons.
IMPORTED RUSSIAN
NOVELTIES.
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Blundon- Padgett
Wedding Last Evening.
The marriage of Miss Mildred Pad
gett, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
S. Padgett, to Mr.. Earl A. Blundon, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Blundon of Be-
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Radiant and

Radiant and
vivacious-real
-E1iz "a b e t h
Arden (whose
n a M c is the
sy m b oil Of
beauty to mil
lions of women
all over the
world. always
thinking of the
beauty of her
clientele, pre-
Seuts IN Won
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1>I,s#s GGI!s,,N
J ViIIiNeT

hiilNI/
q 1917 cosseeT'euTAve"us
presents for special selling to-
morrow and Saturday-as long as
they last-a beautiful showing of
the very finest jersey frocks for
the college girl. miss and matron.
Owing to the fact that the
manufacturer is going into the
wholesale coat business Mrs.
Allen was able to procure these
striking models below cost. The
quality and workmanship is beau-
tiful. The colors are burgundy.
blue. browns, tan, green and
orchid.
Regular price is 5o.50-begin-
ming tomorrow and while they
last
$500.
1917 Connecticut Avenue.
Between Que and r Streets.)
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maddcning ruSh-what to get
when to find time to get it.
So - Underwood and Under
wood have decided for you to
give your picture.
There is no more compliment
airy present to both giver and re-
clpient than an Underwood and
Underwood portrait.
Now-when your Fall and Win
ter wardrobe is fresh and new
and you have some minutes to
spare and Underwood and Under
woods famous artists have more
leisure time-now is the time to
make your appointment and have
your sittings made.
Underwood and Underwood
Studio is presenting a number of
new styles and wide range of
prices to suit your Christmas
budget.
Special combinations of differ
ent size pictures make up an ideal
assortment.
Call Decatur 4l00.
1880 Connecticut Avenue
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SOCIETY
cabinet Officers to Be Honor Guests at
4 Dinner for Distinguished Japanese
Visitor.

Mary Herbert. who are visiting Cap
Herbert's aunt. Mrs T. Shaw Safe.
prior to sailing for England next week.
Bishop and Mrs. Rhinelander have
come to Washington from Gloucester
Mass, and are at the Carlton for some
time.
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Rear Admiral and Mrs. Willard H
Brownson, who have been at Newport
for some time, are now at the Weylin
Hotel in New York en- route to Wash
ington.
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Senator and Mrs. William j. Harris
will entertain at a tea dance Monday
afternoon, December "a, to present their
daughter, Miss Julia Harris, to society.
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Rear Admiral and Mrs. T. j. Cowie
have returned to the Hotel Grafton and
are occupying their apartment for the
season.
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Senator and Mrs. Royal s. Copeland
have taken an apartment at the
Warwick In New York.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont enter
tanned at a farewell luncheon yesterday
at Newport, in honor of Capt. j. A..
Herbert, Royal Horse Guards, and Lady
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and Saturday are the last two
days for the
1870 Discount
on the chic new Fall models in
hats and gowns on display in
Phillips-Louise beautiful showing
in the formal opening.
Phillips-Louise is making a fea-
ture, too. of the stunning 3-piece
homespun ensemble on display in
the window. 1t is an exceptional
value at $3.50.
= Take advantage of the sub
stantial savings and marvellous
values for Friday and Saturday!
North 2052.
1900 Connecticut Avenue.
6 doors north of Dupont Circle.)
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Senator and Mrs. Walter e. Edge are
spending a few days in New York, hav-
ing gone there from their home at
Ventnor. N, ],
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1t isn't ( o o
early AMI it isn't
hard to- think
about Christmas
these biting Fall
days.
AS a matter of
fact two months
will pass quickly
and then the
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Maison Jules

WATSON jules
will feature as special showing
a collection of unusually smart
crepes and satins in the prettiest
Autumn shades for Friday and
Saturday selling at
$1,000
For street and afternoon Maison
Jules is showing luscious chiffons
and velvets in Spanish wine, In
dependence Blue, Fuchsia and
Marion Glace.
About October fifteenth Miss
Nails will present a showing of
exquisite dinner and evening
dresses.
1927 Connecticut Avenue.
Between Que and r Streets).
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Mrs. William A. Lockwood of New
York City, accompanied by her son. Mr..
John Edward Lockwood, is spending
some time at the Carlton.
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Continued on Nineteenth Page.
Evening star., 1928-03-27
"CURLY" BROWN FREE
IN MANN ACT CASE
Indictment Returned Here Is Dis
missed-Defendant Charged
Blackmail Plot.

By the Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, March 27.--An
indictment charging H. D. Curly"
Brown. well known race horse owner,
with violation Of the Mann act vas
dismissed yesterday. George Hatfield.
United States attorney here. announced
after receipt OF telegram from WASH
inzton. The indictment Was returned
in Washington at the time Brown was
living on his ranch, in Shasta County.
The complaint was originally made
by former Salt Lake resident, NOW
Mrs William Welby McCune OF Wash
ington. She charged that when she
was Miss Constance Clayton and i6
years Of age Brown took her and three
other girls from Los Angeles To Cuba.
thence TO Washington. d. c.. and later
to their homes in Salt Lake City.
Decision 10 ouash the indictment vas
reached by Federal authorities after
Brown produced evidence tending TO
support his charge of a most gigantic
nlackmailing scheme. which the COM
planning witness and some OF her rela- .
tlves have organized and kept alive for
three wears"
Evening star., 1928-03-27
RY THEODORE DRESSER.

In connection with the national as
sumption that Russia. as the head and
front OF the Communist movement is
called upon TO Sovietize the word. is all
that countryS serious and gloomy milf
tarv preparation, which really to a
large extent darkenS the Russian scene.
For since it is assured that capitalism
and in0ividualiSm are twin evils when
must be crushed, and that RuSsia'S is
the duty TO do the crushing ii follows
that capitalism tin the minds OF the
Russians. at leasD will prepare to de-
fend Itself and. worse yet. very likely
attack Russia with a view TO defeating
an enemy whose intention is to attack
II.
And so--aS in Germany before the
war~all over Russia there is a constant
nervous military preparation which
keeps one thinking all the time of
war and what will follow ir case such a
and watchfulneSs on the part of Russia
as we'll as. very likely, on the part of
her feared and hated enemies.
Surprising Militarism.
Indeed it Is positively astounding 10
see the amount of real military prspa-
ration The general statement reiterated
by all Russian officials and Communists
Is that there is only a defense army OF
some $50, 1000 men, with such equipment.
and no more, as is necessary to protect
the country,
But if Russia has only an army Of
$4,000 1t is the most effectively dis
tributed and active army have ever
seen. For IN every city and tewn of
any size. all over the great empire, but
more especially where its borders reach
the seas or march with those of another
nation. soldiers. soldiers. soldiers-in
Leningrad. Archangel Perm, OmSk,
Tomsk. Irkutsk and all along the
Chinese and Polish frontier. at Baku
and Tiais. between the Black and the
Caspian Seas. all along the northern
shores OF the Black Sea. particularly
in Pot Adler. Suchum. Sorchey. Mo-
vorosisk. Feodosia, Yalta, SeVaStopol
and Odessa. and in every other sizable
city and town.
And well clothed and well armed,
with barracks. machine guns. cannon.
gas masks. bombs. army trucks and
trains. military airplanes and what not
else But worst of all, with all the
additional propaganda and accessory
preparation which goes with keeping a
Evening star., 1928-03-27
SIX DISTRICT BILLS
PASSED BY HOUSE
Two Defeated and Two 0th-
erS Deferred at Session
Yesterday.

Six District bills were passed by the
House yesterday two were defeated and
two were not taken up for consideration
owing to serious objection that would
have meant lengthy debate
The measures passed were the fol-
lowing
Permitting the District Commission
ers 10 settle by compromise suits
against the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad re-
sultine from subsistence of First street.
east due 10 the railroad tunnel under
that street This measure has already
passed the Senate,
To regulate the bonding business in
the District 50 as to cure abuses This
hill has not vet been considered in the
Senate
A bin amending the District code
With reference 10 liability for partiCi-
patton in breaches Of fiduciary obh-
cations as urged by the bankers as
S1ciationS No action has yet been
taken by the Senate.
Detention Of FugitiveS.
Providing for detention Of fugitives
nom justice apprehended here, This
remedial legislation was recommended
last year by the Gibson subcommittee
and was urged this year by the Police
Department No action has vet been
taken by the Senate.
A bill amending the act incorporat-
ing Catholic University SO as To grant
powers already allowed to George
Washington. American and Howard
Universities. This measure was pre-
vioGSly passed by the Senate.
At FFDs, for the District hN1lfh
officer to issue q permit TO open the
grave of Nellie Richards in Congress
sionsl Cemetery 50 as to allow her late
sister 10 be buried in the same grave
The measure imposing penalties for
the giving Of false or fictitious informa-
ton regarding the commission Of
crimes was defeated BY a vote of llS
20 after an attempt had been made
10 amend it by inserting the oualifiCa-
lion 'konwingly. willfully and with in
tent to iniure another"
The bill to give the corporation coun-
sci and his assistants the right to ad-
minister oathS and take afirmations
was defeated on the contention that IL
would defeat the fundamentals of jus
tice. Representatives Gilbert Demo
crat. Of Kentucky and Stobbs. Repub-
hcan. Of Massachusetts, argued against
this measure, The motion by Repre-
sentative Blanton to strike out the en-
acting clause was carried.
Paw Bill Deferred.
Owing 10 opposition of Chairman
Madden of the House appropriations
committee and other leaders the bill 10
increase the nav Of police and firemen
was not called I'D although il has been
awaiting action on the calendar
BY agreement also the Police Wom-
ems Bureau bin was not acted upon
Mr Blanton extolled Mrs Nina Van
WinckIe in charge Of the Police W0m-
ems Bureau and told the House that
former Commissioner Rudolph has tes-
tffleo that she had spent $50 900 of her
0wn money in establishing this bureau
Representative Underhill called atten-
fion that there were many "iniustices"
fn the bill as first introduced and
served notice that he viii endeavor 10
amend the measure At the suggestion
8 House Leader Tilson action was de-
feTred
Evening star., 1928-03-27

and flags were at half mast Activities
Of the State government we're halted
in his honor.
Accompanied by company Of the l26th
Infantry, Michigan National Guard
and friends. who marched through the
snow and in the face OF severe sleet
storm. the body was taken yesterday
from the special train which brought
1t here to be placed in the library OF
the rambling house which the Sena-
tor had called his home.
To-day the catafalque was in the Ma
tional Guard ATmOry.
An escort consisting OF the command
ing officers of all Michigan National
Guard units and five companies Of the
l26th Infantry was to lead the funeral
cavalcade to Highland View Cemetery
where from the mausOleum can be
seen the tower Of the school no founded
Evening star., 1928-03-27
Earnings Reduced.
Mrs. D. A. Grubbs, 81, Dies.

SPECIAL Dispatch 10 The star
RICHMOND, Va, March 27.--Mrs
-. A. Gruhbs Of Mineral was buried
yesterday near Mineral, Louisa County
She was 81 years old, and is survived
by her husband a son and a daughter
and two brothers She had resided In
Louisa County all her life
Evening star., 1928-03-27

great nation In tho mood and the faith
that such a war Is unacceptable, and
that the very intensive, internal labor
that must accompany all this is right
and necessary. too.
Capitalism Attacked.
In consequence. posters. posters
posters, showing in a score OF forms
capitalism about to pounce on Russia
and destroy it, And then more posters
and pamphlets and radio talks and
lectures by the G. p. u. and others TO
convince the populace that not only Is
1t necessary to have the army In ques-
tion, but (worSe or better. as you
pleaSel large civilian popuation-in
fact. all the able bodied men and
women in the country who are not IN
the army. trained TO fight or to nurse
or 10 help IN some other military
fashion. with the necessary equipment
10 take up the struggle along with the
army in case Russia is attacked.
And so in every factory, every moving
picture studio. apartment house. library.
office building or institution housing the
workers of some great bureau. hotel
theater and what not else, is a Red or
Lenin corner with always a picture or
a statue of Lenin and some Of his most
inSoiring communistic words
And then nearby or in an adjoining
room. rack or shelf for guns. bombs
gas masks. firSt-aid kits. and / know
not what else. all intended as a part of
a school or class for war. a local or
neighborhood or industrial training In
attack and defense.
1t is really astounding and of a Slnis
ter and most disturbing hue For one
says 10 ones self, and can scarcely help
it: For heavens sake. what a theory!
And how mad a people, And how
straight they are going toward some
great III which fate has willed Girls
learning to shoot TO hurl bomb, TO
adjust a gas mask. TO render first aid
And men and women as well as boys
and girls"
Depressing and Ominous.
found 1t intensely depressing as we'll
as ominouS And 1t is all over Russia.
from Poland TO China. from the Arctic
to Afghanistan. The entire Russian
people made to believe and to feel that
II Is ineScapablel
Can you imagine that 10 be a pleas
ing or anything less than a depressing
atmosphere in which TO move and have
your being? And along with 1t spy
hunting And rumors of secret trials
and executions. The G. P u seeking
here and there for men and women who
NAV not be loyal: who, perchance. are
selling secrets to the enemy.
could sense all OF that and II
affected me much more than does the
knowledge OF poverty or financial de-
preston, or even panic. / never saw
anything quite like 1t before, not even
in Germany before the war.
tCopyriSht 1a2s "a all countries by North
American Newspaptr Alliance.l
Evening star., 1928-03-27
FRIENDS Of FERRIS
PAY LAST TRIBUTE
BODY of Senator Lies in
State at Former Mich
igan Home.

By ihe Aas0CIaieH FTPss.
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. March 27-
The body of Woodbridge N Ferris, be-
loved schoolmaster. counselor and law
maker. lay in state today surrounded
by the flowers friends had sent him
and guarded by unit Of the Michigan
National Guard as final tributes were
paid by State and Nation.
II was one Of the distinguished Sena-
tors last wishes that his body be guard
ed from the time it reached his home
until laid to rest.
This city, where Michigan's Demo
cratic Senator and former Governor
dreamed and founded the educational
institution which was to give freely the
advantage of education 10 young men
and women. was plunged In grief
Schools and business places were closed,
Evening star., 1928-03-27
SPECTER OF MILITARISM TRAILS
OBSERVER THROUGHOUT RUSSIA
Preparation for War Astounds Dresser
Populace Taught That Ultimate
Strife Is Inescapable.

Note This is the ninth Of ten articles
hv Mr. Dresser famous novelist and an.
thor ~ An American Trsgedv." n
which he sets forth what appear tu
him the ynod snd bad features of Soviet
rule in Russia He returned recently
after II weeks Of observation IN that
country The Star presents this series
~ The conviction that there is deem nuh-
hr interest in the Russian situRilou
without ~ any wav tdeNtttving ltSe'f
with the opinions EXPRESSED NV the
writer
Evening star., 1928-03-27
INVITES COAST GUARD.
Fox Theater Sends Bids to All Men
Within 100 Miles.

All members of the United States
Coast Guard stationed within radius
of 100 miles of Washington have been
invited to attend the performance a.
the Fox Theater tonight as guests Cf
the management. The playing Of the
recently adopted anthem Of the Coasf
Guard, "Semper Paratus." accompanied
by drill by q detachment Of 80 mem
bers Of The guard, is part Of this weeks
program
Evening star., 1928-03-27
TRAIN WRECKER JAILED.
Youth Gets Prom 10 Years to Life
in Reformatory.

ERIE. Eans.. March 81 GpD.-Admit-
ting he caused the wreck OF a Mis-
Eouri. Kansas 6s Texas passenger train
near Parsons on the night Of Febru-
arY q. Vincent Williamson. 10. yester-
DAY vas sentenced to serve from 10
years 70 life in the State Reformatory.
In written confession. Williamson.
Tho escaped from a home for the
feeble-minde6 In Oregon. said his mo-
tive Ras TO rob and kill One train
man gas killed In the wreck
Williamson already was under SEN
tence for an attempted train wreck
near Lenape. Kang.