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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
DIVORCE RUM0RED
FOR M'CORM|CKS
Diva and Magnate Dickering
on Financial Details, Chi.
cago Hears.

Hv Consolidated Press
CHICAGO. February 2.-Reports
from Paris that dickerlrg over
financial settlement is all that stands
in the way Of divorce between Harold
Mccormick. former reaper king" and
Gamma WalSka, Polish diva, scarcely
causes a ripple of surprise in Chicago
Something of that sort has been ex-
pected because OF the refusal of the
temperamental Mrs. Gamma Walska
Mccormick TO live in America. Her
lti-millionaire husband is under
stood TO be equally opposed to living
IN Europe AS a result, they have
spent out little time together during
the past two and one-half years.
When the two were married in Paris
IN 1922 Mr.. Mccormick is understood
to have given his new wife a block OF
stock in the International Harveste,
Co OF which he had been presiden,
Now she Is supposed to be asking s4..
100000 for the return of these hold
ngs. while her husbands lawyers seek
to settle for 100000
Should this rumored divorce actual,
come about. 1t would be considered mere
As another chapter in the unusual
career Of the diva Mr.. Mccormick
"AIO was OAfoaICQ cQIliI fSOCkeIctlST
only daughter of John D. Rockefeller
just year before he married Gamma
Walska. is her fourth husband
Since his marriage. he has spent
hundreds OF thousands of dollars In ar
effort 10 satisfy his wifes ambition to
be an operate star Recently she
practically admitted failure in those
musical ventures by opening an exclu-
sive perfume shop in Paris. where per
fumes are said TO retail as high as $500
an ounce.
There is interest here in the size OF
the settlement 10 be demanded by the
diva. She already Is understood 70
have fortune of nearly $4,000 900. IN
Guiding the famous Yossoupoff emeralds
worth $1,000 600 When her third hus-
band. j. A. Cochrane. known up to his
marriage TO Gamma as the riches,
bachelor in the world" divorced her
shortly before her marriage TO Nc
Cormick. She sought So 900 900 as set
Element. Finally she received $500 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
COMMUNITY CHEST
EXPERTS TO MEET
Business and Professional
Leaders Will Gather Here
February 20.

The first business and professional
mems conference on community re-
SponsibilitieS for human welfare. IN
Gliding city development and growth
Of the community chest movement.
Will be held at the Mayfiower Hotel.
February 20 and p Invitations were
forwarded today by the National Citi-
7cas Committee. appointed by the As
ISOLATION Of Community Chests and
Councils. 10 members throughout the
country.
Secretary Hoover and former Secre-
tarv of War Baker are among those
listed 10 address the conference. Other
speakers include Louis Marshall. New
York LAWYER and phllanthropiSt; DR.
". II. p. Faunce president of Brown
University. and c NJ Bookman Of Gin
clnna:i. president OF the Association of
Community Chests and Councils.
William Cooper Proctor Of Cincinnati
Is chairman Of the committee in charge
az ARRANGEMENTS. This committee L.
composed Of 90 leading business and
professional men and women Of the Ma
ton Gov Smith of New York is A
member Included on the committee
are.
Senator Couzens OF Mich gan. Secre-
te-y Of War Davis. Secretary Of Labor
Davis. Secretary Hoover. Edwin B Par
ker, Miss Belle Sherwin and Mrs. John
= Sherman. all Of Washington
Mr.. Proctor. az the suggestion OF MI
Hoover. appointed eight committees "a
gather facts IN regard 10 questions L.
b. discussed al the conference. Ire
major question IS How Should Welfare
Work Be- Supported"
The conference committee expects
these business leaders 10 define COM
rnun,tv ard municipal government re-
spoas!bllities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
RECEPTION TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS GIVEN
Rules Announced for White House
Affair for Members of Con-
gress Tonight.

TIE following traffic regulations att
announced in connection with the con-
e-essional reception al the White
House this evening
South entrance-Guests having carcs
@. admission By way of the south por-
t;cc and blue carriage cards for en-
trance by the southwest gate Will enter
by the southwest gate on West EXecu :
tive avenue and cars will leave the
grounds hv the southeast gate on East
Executive avenue and will be parked on
West Executive avenue and State place
until called. When called they will pro-
coed 10 the south portico by way OF the
southwest gate on West Executive ave-
rue and will depart By the southeast
gate or East Executive avenue.
East entrance - Guests having cards
Of admission for the east entrance and
white carriage cards for the east gate
will approach the east gate in south
e-ly direction along East Executive ave-
rue. and cars will be parked on the
cast side q. the Ellipse until called
When called they will proceed north
along East Executive avenue TO the east
cate. The east entrance will be open
for admission of guests after 8 pm.
No parking will be allowed in the
south grounds OF the White House.
Gate cards should be placed on t.i2
right SIDE Of the windshield Of vehicles
so as 10 be easily seen by the police
This will save time and prevent annoy
ance 10 guests through being stopped by
the police IN order 70 examine gate
cards
The following roads will be closed 10
veh.cuiaT traffic between the hours 2:
Bpm and midnight:
Road south OF the Treasury Treasury
place..
East Executive avenue.
West Executive avenue
Road north Of the Ellipse IN White
10; South Executive avenue.
Road south Of the State. War ana
Navy Building State place..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
|RHODE ISLAND AVE.
| TO Be EXTENDED
Mount Rainier Meeting for
Definite Steps Insuring
Thoroughfare in Year.

Officials OF Maryland communities In
the vicinity of Mount Rainier met this
morning III the boardroom of the Prince
Georges Bank. Mount Rainier. and de-
cided to take definite steps to insure the
extension of Rhode Island avenue fror,
the District line to Hyattsville within a
year il possible.
After Engineer Rcindollar Of the
Maryland State Roads Commission had
displayed charts for the proposed ex-
tension. calling for 40-foot right OF
way passing on the western side OF the
Washington Suburban street car line
tracks 1t was decided to obtain prop
erty for the right of way through any
legitimate means.
Several landholders have signified
their intention of donating land. 1t was
stated while other lands will be ac-
quired by purchase and condemnation
proceedings may have to be resorted 10
in a few cases.
J. Enos Ray presided at the meeting,
which was attended by representative:
from Hyattsville. Mount Rainier. Brent
wood and North Brentwood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02

dress and four bridesmaids in costumes
Of the Stuart period
Numerous wedding presents included
gifts from the Queen and Princess
Mary.
The wedding attracted thousands Of
women. most OF them fur coated and
fashionably attired who packed all the
streets leading to the church perched
on house balconies. chung TO ratings
, and struggled for good positions To see
the bride and the royal wedding
guests
A great rush vas made when the
duke and duchess appeared and the
police cordons were broken three times,
| the royal car being surrounded by the
: spectators. who cheered while the police
forced passage TO the church door
There was another tumul'uous scene
when the bride arrived and made her
way INTO the church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
STEWART. OIL KING,
FACING CONTEMPT
CHARGES IN PROBE
Continued from First Page

Senator. Stewart said. but while I'm
talking to YOU l don't want that man
there taking my picture.
Very WE'LL" Walsh said, and the
photographer was banished.
Stewart described Humphreys as
PICTURESQUE character" who needed
money. Stewart said my friend Be-
man Dawes came along" and his COM
pany. the Pure Oil of Ohio. bought some
stock holdings, giving Humphreys the
money he needed.
In October we heard that the Pure
Oil had gotten in there and gotten
so per cent OF the Mexla field produc-
ton"
Stewart said this was the situation
up to the time of the New York
meeting" when the Continental deal
went through.
Walsh read correspondence between
Stewart and Blackmer, which was iur-
n;shed the committee by Schubert. ask
ing the meaning of statement from
B,ackmer TO Stewart that Humphreys
was ripe" for a trade
"Oh. bless your heart. I'm not going
to try to interpret that" Stewart re-
piled
Stewart insisted that Humphreys was
seeking him out and that he was not
seeking out the Denver operator.
OF course. ! wanted TO trade with
Humphreys. but not on his terms" the
witness added.
Certainly. you were all after that
oil down there" Walsh observed.
Yes. We all were" Stewart replied.
Previously he had stated that in 1921
shortage of oil was feared and many
oil companies were trying TO get the
oil which was coming in on the Mcxia
field.
Blackmer Mentioned.
Al one point in the correspondence
It appeared that Blackmer was seek
ing Stewards advice and Walsh wanted
To know If this was due to the fac,
that Stewart controlled Blackmer' &
company. the Midwest
Bless you, no." Stewart said with a
chuckle. L don't think Blackmer evei
followed anybodys orders In his life
And l am certain Senators on this
committee who know B!ackmer viii
agree "
Blackmer Is now in Europe and has
refused To heed subpoenas In the Fall
Sinclair oil conspiracy trial. as vel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Auto Victim Succum bs

spDcta sJst.sstt ~ Tbs stas
CUMBERLAND g1, February q
FRS Alice Ray Collins. 50 years Ole
VIE " joseph Collins. Baltimore 4
Ohm railroad ct5nc0ctor. and forn1ei
g,1e,ylger ri me MARYLAND House ~ Dele
patfs ciec ~ hllegany Hospital tn
morning from lHiUries rFceivfc ea!i1
s-.etSrcsY when tir automobile II
~n.cr she g#s riding overturned m .
ma o. rhs National E32n@aV about
,,gDlfs east 81 CilnDeTIsrf Miss Egn"i
DAVIS. N daughter ~ !! r. DaYls ID -
me eafns hospltsl suffering from shoe,
kEG D!UsSfG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Two Burglars Flee
As Intended Victim
Justify Calls Help

J. w. Lloyd. 23l0 Ontario road,
went to a garage In the rear OF his
hous, at 10 o'clock this morning
and when he re-entered the house
he found two burglars standing IN
the front hall.
The burglars advanced toward
him. "gritting their teeth" he said.
and he. being unarmed. retreated to
the back yard and yelled Justify tor
police.
Taking alarm at his cutlery the
two men, both of them colored.
jumped through front window and
ran away, They entered the house
by prying open the front door. which
they fastened behind them.
Police investigating the house
breaking episode succeeded in ind
ing man who knew one OF the
burglars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Crime News Influenced Youth to Steal,
Say Police After Arrest of Suspect

aas said By police today 10 have partial
iy motiyated Lacey CORTLAND Zapf. jr.,
l3 years old, BAIT Quebec street. who
was arrested last night and charged
with HOUSEKEEPING and discharging
firearms in connection with recent en-
try al the home Of Frederic. Wilson.
34i5 Quebec street
Young Zapf police stated Is alleged
to have obtained revolver when he
broke into the Wilson home and suisse
quently To have discharged the re-
Volver accidentally while standing on
his front lawn. the bullet crashing
through neighbours window and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Youthful ''Tiger Hunters of Baltimore
Stop Here on Way South and Hunt Ends

Just where the White House was
located. The officer was convinced that
they were runaWays and took them to
No 8 police station.
They were later taken to the House
OF Detention. where their appetites
were satisfied. Groschboth's mother
arrived at o'clock this morning and
escorted her son to Baltimore. Hay
woods father arrived this morning and
young Hyatt Is awaiting the arrival OF
his parents sometime today
Haywood and Hyatt were placed on
probation in Juvenile Court at Balti-
more following their first escapade.
Groschboth's mother said 1t was his
first attempt to ctxend his explorations
beyond Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Klemm Dry Candidate.

Special Dispatch IN The Star,
MOUNT RAINIER. Md. February ?
DIR. John william Klemm OF tbs
place. who has announced himself
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Congress in the nth Maryland dis
trict, yesterday declared that he Is
dry candidate and In favor Of rigid en-
forcemcnt Of the eighteenth amend
nieNt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02

Nursing woman By inches
Capt. w. G. Stott. who conducted the
investigation preliminary to the arrest
which was made By Sergt. J. L. Nc
Lucas, stated that the prisoner con-
fessed To breaking into the house and
taking a revolver. four suits OF clothing
and other articles. He took police 10
some bushes near the bus stop at Chevy
Chase Circle. Capt Stott said. where
he had concealed the revolver and bull
lets which were recovered A sweater
an6 shirt we're recovered also. police
stated
Sergt A. c. Bell and Patroiman @. A.
Cooke assisted In the investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
MANY PACK STREETS
TO SEE WEDDING

BY the Associated Press
LONDON. February English So
ciety. headed by the Duke and Duchess
of York, assembled in force at st.
Georges. Hanover square. today for the
picturesque wedding Of the Duchess
bridesmaid and lifelong friend. Eliza
beth Gator to the Hon. Michael Bowes-
Lyon. brother Of the Duchess OF York.
The bride wore a plain ivory satin
gown with Brussels lace She was at
tended py four pages in full Highland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02

Henry Hyatt. IL years old, and George
Harvard, 10, both of Baltimore. who
where about to leave their native city
several weeks ago for Florida and
tiger hunt when Baltir.. ore police In
terfcrrcd and returned them to their
parents, met with more success In their
adventures yesterday and got as far
AS this city before police again halted
their travels. Edward Groschboth. IA,
also of Baltimore. was with the other
Youths this time.
A desire to see the sights of the city
and the inquisitivencss of a police
man at the Capitol resulted In the
apprehension OF the lads, After giving
the Capitol a thorough inspection one
of the youths inquired OF the officer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
WILLS SELF MONUMENT.
Rich Farmer Provides for Conver
sion of Estate When Wife Dies.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER. Va. February p
Charles S. jefferson. prosperous farmer
who died recently. left a will in which
provision is made that the entire estate
owned by him shall be converted into
cash after his wifes death and the
same used in erection OF monument
at his grave in the cemetery here. Mrs
jefferson was left life interest IN
the estate.
George cambridge, who owned five
acres of valuable farming land in Fred
erick County. left his wife Nancy and
son Holmes 81 each in his will. lust
probated and the remainder OF his
estate Ito my friend. Gertrude john
son. wife OF Lee Johnson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
PRESIDENT INVITED
TO WASHINGTON EVENT
Birthday Observance Will Be al
National Theater Morning of
February 90.

The President and MIS- Coolidge we're
invited today 10 attend the community
Washington'S birthday celebration a;
the National Theater on the morning
of February -
The invitation committee. which was
headed by Mrs. Edgar B. Merritt, first
vice president of the District of Column
bia Federation of Womens Clubs. IN
GUIDED Isaac Cans and Brig. Gen.
George Richards of the Marine Corps
Gen Richards Is chairman of the COM
mittee OF IS having arrangements IN
hand He explained that 90 organiza-
tons will participate in Washington
Official celebration.
Senator FeSs OF Ohio will be the
principal speaker Senator Walsh o!
Massachusetts will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Two Hurt in Crash With Tree

ST. 81 Dtsu9tft ~ J Sc At4f
AkhhPCIIG Mo February 2
t.]gce Rgi! IL years olc. u Zui!ingem
~ enc Mis- Mary Weideriolo ~ u
W.llsnsport. nc were injured mean
WsyneslIDro. BIC this nlornjng WHEN
fae.r automobile struck tree ahiie
treY we're oil ,fle1r way N that place
s.. sgrl k0lI Is SAID ~ have ff&c-
2 REQ SKULL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
MRS. NJ. G. SIMMONS DIES
Funeral Services Will Be at ST
Nottbeu,.r Church Tomorrow

Matthew's Church Tomorrow.
Mrs. Marie G. Simmons. 40. 3Il5 7
street. native Washingtonian and vile
of Francis "A Simmons. died IN Prov.
dence Hospital yesterday after snort
illness.
Mrs Simmons was daughter OF
Mrs, John Armor Besides her hus-
band and mother she leaves two
daughters, Miss Alice Mary Simmons
and Miss Dorothy B. Simmons, and a
son, Francis Leddy Simmons
Funeral services will be conducted
at st. Matthews Catholic Church to-
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock, Inter
ment will be private in Mount Olive'
Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Hits Cotton Speculation.

A bill described by It's author as de-
signed 10 wipe out the manipulation
now being carried on by the specula-
tors" on the cotton exchange was
introduced today by Representative
Vinson, Democrat, Georgia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
COURT CASES INCREASE.

Georges County Last Year.
Special n.pa,cn tn The Star
UPPER MARLBORO. Md, February
last year 365 equity cases were
docketed in Prince Georges County CIR
cult Court Sheriff Charles S, Early
lays the large number TO an increase
IN county business. The total Is more
than the combined number OF cases
throughout the other counties OF the
seventh judicial circuit-Charies, ST.
Marys and Calvert.
Sheriff Early has been conducting
sherigs sales. Al times has had as
many as six or seven a day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02

Glasgow Veterinary College the first
I'm Scotland 10 admit woman students
has awarded merit prizes 10 two girls
Miss Marion Stewart of Glasgow win
ming tho highest award
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-24
NdfiOndIIdedLS
Lead Great
Movement
New Building i'm Process of Com
sfruc ton SEE Mrs. Leila w. Ban.
keff Makes 500 New Members

method employed in conducting the
business; but the fact is that the
citizens and friends, as we'll as the
entire membership of the Nationa!
Ideal Benefit Society, feel elated over
the work now in progress of extern
sively remodeling the Ideal Home OF
flee building. This added much in
terest and enthusiasm to the drive.
If one wants to visualize, with the
natural eye, the progress the organi-
cation really is making, stop az 210
East Clay Street; take 81 view
gaze and note the two-story brick
addition in the rear. then observe the
excavating work being conducted to
build the front addition, bringing
the structure out TO the street line.
The building, when completed. Is
anticipated to be one Of the prettiest
in Richmond. Of course nothing else
could be expected when the famous
architect, Prof. C. 7. Russell, drew
the plans. Contractors A. T. Holmes
and George Moody, with their we'll
trained men, are on the job daily,
giving first class workmanship. The
beautiful, spacious building will be
ready for occupancy about the mid
die of June, and the 18th annual
convention will meet in it the first
Tuesday in September, 1928.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-24
NATIONAL IDEAL BENEFIT
SOCIETY HOLDS GREAT
ENTHUSIASTIC DRIVE
Over 800 Recruits Added

One of the biggest and most sue
cessful events ever held in the city
of Richmond was the termination of
the membership drive of the Nation
al Ideal Benefit Society, Inc, at the
Sharon Baptist Church, Thursday
night, March Is.
At eight-thirty o'clock the edifice
was filled to its capacity with old
and new members. Rev. R. S. An
derson, special guest and pastor of
st. James and Center Baptist
Churches, Amelia County, Virginia
conducted the devotionals, after
which Supreme Master, Mr.. A. w.
Holmes, presented Mrs. Leila w.
Bankett, National Lecturer and di-
rector of the drive.
With everything Systematically ar
ranged for receiving reports, Mrs.
Bankett proceeded to call the roll of
the various local lodges and nurser-
les. 1t was inspiring to listen to the
responses which Melted the organiza-
ton 861 new members.
Mesdames M. S. Payne, S. B. Cog
bill, o. w. Smith and Susie E. j.
Grant, the efficient clerical force ;
deputies J. R. Hicks, T. L. Beverly
and B. w. Perkins, with others as
sisting, handled the reports with
satisfaction and rapidity. The gen.
eral committee comprised the local
deputies, associate deputies, counsel
ors, guardians and the office force,
all of whom contributed largely to
the success of the effort.
Mrs. Sarah Tunstall, of Hanover
County, accompanied by large num-
Der of her members, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Carter, of Glen Allen,
Virginia, were present and made en-
couraging remarks. Other speakers
were: Mr.. Jno. S. Powell, DR.. w.
H. Smith, and Rev. r. H. Johnson.
The overwhelming success of the
drive is not only attributed to the
high esteem in which the leader and
Supreme Master is held and the even
tenor in which he has managed and
controlled the affairs of this growing
institution throughout the years of
its existence, and the clean, honest
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-24
improved Order
Shepherds Pay
III Death claims
Deputies RaIIyin9 to Great Drive
Grand Shepherd Ora B. Stokes
and Grand Secretary a. g.
CLARK Tell the Story.

21st was huge success. Much in
terest and enthusiasm were mani
tested. A prize will be awarded next
Wednesday night to the person
bringing in the highest number of
members over five. Every week
thereafter prize will be given to
the successful canvasser.
Deputy Mary E. Freeman sent in
a very fine report on the sale of
lodge supplies for the month. She
is the leading saleslady in our Or
der and sells more supplies than any
other Deputy. In the sale of uni
forms, etc, She is increasing her in
come, and all other deputies might
do we'll to copy her example.
Please do not forget the enter
tainment which win be given by
Mrs. Ella M. Thompson at her home
in Ziontown on the 9th of April,
which is Easter Monday, for the
benefit of the Welfare Department.
Every Shepherd in Richmond and
vicinity is expected to attend this
entertainment. This will be a day
of real enjoyment and pleasure for
you. Don't miss it. The Westhamp-
ton car will take you to her home.
St. Elizabeth Fold is giving on the
26th an entertainment at SOP West
Clay Street for the benefit of the
Welfare Department. Let every
Shepherd in Richmond attend it.
Purity Company wena over the top in
an entertainments given on the goth
at Captain Pearl G. James home.
The entertainment was a success
from every angle. Many congratu-
lations to the officers and members
of this company.
Every male member of the Order
in the Folds in the city of Richmond
will be called to meet at Shepherds
headquarters Friday night, March
3Oth, for the purpose Of further per-
fecting the organization of our Uni
form Rank here in Richmond. Let
every member of the Order answer
the call when it is made.
Honor Roll of Welfare Contributors