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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-01-25
Big PARTY 10 Be
HELD FRIDAY NIGH.
Island Will Be- Represented By
Fair Young Miss

Expecting an attendance OF 500
the Consolidated South Distiici
Commercial Club is making pre-
parations for It's second annual
meeting and installation OF Off
GERS, to be held at the Sears, Roe
buck & Co, plant at Gals O'Clock
Friday evening.
Featuring the Misses Of the
South End" idea, large delega-
tons viii be present from the
thilty-eight community clubs com
posing the Consolidated Club 5
membership. Each club has cilos-
en- a Miss" as its representative.
Tie Ihirty-eight young ladies viii
present the principal setting for
the evenings entertainment. IN
niyersary cake presentation and
the election by the giIls themsel
YES of a miss South End fof
1929 win be parts OF the pto-
gram.
Charles England, president Of
the Nashon-Maury Commercial
Club, refused to diyulge the iden-
tity Of our local Miss.
The secret will, however, be di
yulged al the meeting at Burton
next Tuesday evening where ii Is
hoped large crowd will be or
hand to greet our fair one.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-01-25
oRTHoPEDlo NOTES

The Vaslon Orthopelie Auzii
larry held its regular all-day nj If
ing last Friday az the Island Club
Tine a.orning hou were spent il
sewing followed by social loai
around the llncheou table, aftel
which the annual election Of Off
cera took plac Mrs. Ii a, Staa-
| ity oil Burton was reelected Pres
ident, Miss Mary Dysart Vashon
Heights, wa chosen IL. Vice, Pres
ideat Miss lallu Needs, Yashon.
Secretary, and Mrs. John ". Rob
erts, Treasurer. The President ap-
pointed the following committees;
Sewing & Knitting Mrs. L. c.
ileall. ST. Chairman; Mrs. q. Gates.
Entertainment-Mrs. f. Il, AIil-
Ter, Ghairmani .iIs. ". D. Gov
ington, Mrs. George 3Ioulthrop,
Mrs John W. Roberts.
Gorner Cupboard 5irs. G. J.
Robinson.
Thrift shop-lIrs. W. d. Gov
mgon.
Melting Pot AIRS. ". c. Garynl
Canned and Fresh Fruit. Miss
Mary aud Miss Ida Dy5art.
Publicity Mrs. J. w. Roberts.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-01-25
WHAT SHALL WE PLANT?

70 years ago Prof, Vandieman
then o. S. Ponologist aud whom
We knew in New Jersey, visited us.
We were then thying out many
varieties OF pears, budded diroe,
OF double worked on quinc
stocks All the varieties seemed
TO do exceedingly well. Wien
Vandieman saw these he exclaim-
ed: Harmeling, why don't you
tell your people 10 plant pears
You have regular pear heaven
here on Yashon.
Upwards Of seventy separate
varieties OF pears have been testeo
out here on the island. From
some fifty varieties the Island Mar
series have come down to two, the
Beurre Bose and the Dorset, The
former because it is an early, pro-
liiIc, annual bearer, lot Inclined
to be seabby, OF good size and iii
demand in the market, These pea IS
have brougt us satisfactory re-
turns when put into cold storag
and handled by the commission
men The Dorset is not SO well
known, but is also an early and
prolific bearer OF large clean pears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
5(|O-ACRE AIRPORT
TO Be ADVISED BY
DAWSON FOR D. c.
Model Plant Costing $3,000,-
600 to s4,00O,00O Favored
After Inspection Tour.
LOCATION QUESTION
NOT TO BE INCLUDED
Recommendation Will Give Details
as to Hangers, Runways
and Such.

Assistant Engineer Commissioner
Donald A. Dawson. who returned to his
desk today after brief visit to the air
ports at Cleveland. Detroit and Buffalo,
said he would recommend to the COM
missioners the construction of model
500-acre airport for the city of Wash
ington. to cost between 100000 or
$4,000 600.
Maj. Dawson has not yet had time
to enter into the details of his recon-
mendation, but he will set at work
upon them at once. They will include
recommendations as to the type and
size of hangers number and construc-
ton of runways and other technical
engineering details which occupied most
of his attention during his trip. The
commissioners must report to Congress
on recommendations for an airport In
December and they will use Maj
Davisons technical report as a basis
for their recommendations.
Mai. Davison's report will carry no
recommendation for a location for the
airport. but it is we'll known that the
city heads favor a site to be developed
out of the low lying land at Gravelly
Point. Va.
Mai. Dawson said his recommended
ton would probably call for the ex-
penditure of 81 100000 to . ST 100000
during the first year. He would not go
more into detail at this time. but
promised a detailed report for publica-
ton later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
MAN THOUGHT SHOT
IN ROBBERY ATTEMPT
Watch Is Kept at Hospitals for
Intruder Believed to Be
Wounded.

Miscellaneous loot valued at over 5000
was lost to burglars and thieves over the
week end, while one intruder, attempt
ing to enter the home OF Fred H
Wright, 2242 Twelfth street, early yes
terday morning, is thought to have re-
ceived several bullet wounds.
Wright fired on the man as he ran
into the alley behind his home. Wright
said the thief had stocking pulled
over his face as mask. Police have
been on the lockout for the man, think
ing he might turn up at hospital
Robbers gaining entrance through a
basement window last night made off
with jewelry valued at 5000 from
the residence of Waldo j. Tastet. 4l40
Seventeenth street. he reported to police.
Some one entered the Chinese laun-
dry of Lee Linn, 2134 p street, he dis
covered yesterday afternoon. and forced
the cash drawer. getting So in change
and several packages of laundry
Bessie E. Hurt, 1887 Shepherd street,
reported the theft yesterday of $50 in
currency and six pairs of silk hose.
Bennu Ennis. property manager at the
Fox Theater. reported the theft of
revolver valued at $40 from locker at
the theater. The gun was missed yes
terday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
NINE ARE INJURED
IN TRAFFIC M|SHAPS
Automobile Carrying Party of
Six Crashes Into Pole
on Highway.

Nine persons figured in traffic acct
dents reported to police yesterday, six
of them members of one party.
An automobile driven by Elmer NAL
colin, 80, OF 219 P street, in which five
other persons were riding, crashed into
pole on the Defense Highway, near
Lanham, Md, about 2:30 o'clock when
rear tire blew out. Malcolm was
slightly injured. as were his daughter,
Betty Jane Malcolm, 10; Mrs. Louise
Steeks. "a; her husband, Frank Steeks,
"a; their daughter, Shirley Steeks. 10,
and their son, Frank Steeks, jr., 9, all
of I'll INLAND terrace.
Malcolm took members of the party
to Emergency Hospital. following the
accident, where each was treated for
bruises and decorations.
Child Hurt, Driver Arrested.
Mary Mulaney. 10 years old. of 1882
street, was seriously injured about
GAS am. when struck by an automo-
bile at Eleventh and G. streets. She
was taken to her home and then TO
Emergency Hospital. where DR.. j. E.
Lewis treated her for possible fracture
of the skull Ernest Charles Thomas
of 2611 Sherman avenue said by police
to have been driving the car that struck
the girl. was arrested and charged
with committing assault with an auto
mobile. He was released in custody
of an attorney for appearance in court
when called.
Clarence G.. Lee of 1923 Thirteenth
street was seriously injured at Union
Station about 7:45 O'Clock last evening
when struck by a street car of the
Washington Railway & Electric Co. A
passing motorist took him to Casualty
Hospital where he was treated by DR..
Gilman for possible fracture of the
skull
Woman Hit by Automobile.
Another accident on Defense High
way resulted in injury to Mrs. Theo-
dosia Johnson, 54 years old OF Bladens-
burg, Md. who suffered minor bruises
about the body when struck by an
automobile while crossing the highway
near South Corners. She was taken
to Casualty Hospital where her con-
dition today was reported not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25

velopments of motor cars come from
racing and I look for some to come from
this last and greatest test against time.
There are many questions about auto
mobiles that I can answer now that /
couldn't answer before. This matter of
tires, for instance"
Elimination of accidents in super
speed trials, such as occurred to the
Triplex, the giant three-motored jugger-
naut Of j. M. White of Philadelphia,
which took the lives of its driver, Lee
Bible, and news cameraman, will come,
he believes. through the demand by the
governing body for such races for dri-
yers of unquestioned skill.
THE drivers themselves, such men as
Mai. Segrave and Tommy Milton
there are others-will eliminate such
machines as the Triplex," he says.
Safety for the driver should be the
first consideration in the design of a
super-speed car, Capt. Irving AYERS. 1t
is the prime factor of the game, and,
while projectiles can be built capable
of super speeds, they must be con-
trolled. Speed without control is worth
less. he points out, adding that it Is
highly dangerous.
Rocket cars, recently tried out in Ger
many, are just freaks and not destined
10 go very far, the British designer
says.
Segrave Due Tonight.
Mai. Segrave arrives in Washington
tonight. The silver trophy he won
when he broke the speed record at Day.
tona, which is the gift of the city of
Daytona Beach. will be presented on the
steps of the Capitol Wednesday morn
ing at II o'clock by Vice President
Curtis. Sir Esme Howard. British Am
bassador; Gen. Charles P. Summerall,
chief Of staff of the Army; Admiral
Hutchinson Cone. Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen
Of the Florida delegation to Congress,
Mayor E. II. Armstrong of Daytona
Beach and Mayor w. F. Broening OF
Baltimore, where Mai. Segrsve was
born, are expected to attend the presen-
tation ceremony.
Capt. Irving has brought to the United
States an invention in which he seeks
to interest American motor car manu-
facturers. 1t is "free-wheel" attach
ment for the automobile gear box,
which would lift the engine drag from
a car when the foot is lifted from the
accelerator. 1t works, Capt. Irving
points out, very much like the coaster
on bicycle. and saves. in allowing free
coastlng. up to 25 per cent of the cars
consumption of gasoline
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
BUILDER OF SECRAVE'S CAR
SEES SUPERSEDED DAY NEAP.
Three Hundred Miles an Hour
May Be ChiId's Play
in Year.
Capt. Irving Here Awaiting
Arrival Tonight of Driv-
ing King.

Two hundred miles an hour is mere
child's play, 800 may be child's play
after next year, If we get some COM
petition" Capt. j. S. Irving, designer
and builder OF Maj. H. o. D. Segrave'S
Golden Arrow superspeed car, which
recently set mark of 231 miles an
hour on Daytona Beach. said today.
Capt. Irving is at the Willard Hotel
waiting for Maj. Segrave to arrive in
Washington for short stay before
returning to England.
Capt Irving believes he will see in a
comparatively few years superspeeds on
superhighWays for general travel
There is no reason why you shouldn't
have in this country now buses capable
of 100 to 1875 miles an hour. travelling
with perfect safety" he said That
will come. surely. 1t must come. The
mechanical facilities are all available,
there is no limitation, on tires at such
comparatively slow speeds, and motors
can be built to drive any projectile
at almost any speed"
Capt. Irving sees the driver-the hui
man element--as the weakest link in
all speed tests. Next, he says. the tires,
or substitutes therefor, are the big prob
lem.
245 Miles Cars Capacity.
Capt. Irving set the limit of the Gold
Ell Arrow as 245 miles an hour. 1.-The
car was capable of much more than
that" he says, but we could not get
assurance that the tires would stand
up at better than PAS. They were the
best we could get and they marked
naturally, the limit of the Golden Ar
rows speed. Maj. Segrave could have
tried for a higher speed, and 1 did
want him to get the car up to 24O
miles an hour. at least. but the UNI
fortunate accident to the Triplex car
and the big margin we established over
the old record. made that unnecessary
Capt. Irving already is planning a
300-miles-an-hour car.
What about tires for car like
that?" he was asked.
We may not use rubber. I have an
idea. cannot say what it is at present,
but We'll have something to answer any
breaking of our record" he replied.
How about Maj. Segrave's state
ment that he is through with the
superspeed game?" the engineer was
asked.
"Oh, he always says that" Capt. Irv-
ing replied. Just let some one hit
about 238 miles an hour on Daytona
Beach and he will be right back in the
fight"
Answer for Critics.
Capt Irving has several answers ready
for those who criticize superspeed trials
on Daytona Beach as unwarrantedly
dangerous.
L am a consulting automotive engi-
neer. he said. Il have learned a great
many things about automobiles from
Maj. Segrave'S test that will be of in
estimable value on the bread and but
ter side of motor design--tl1at is. guam
tity production. 3 All of the great de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
Judge Directs Verdict of Not
Guilty on All 10 Counts
in Indictment.
ACCUSED OF FORGING
DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS
Collins Admission Prosecution Evil
dence Largely Circumstantial
Brings Defense Victory.

Mrs. Lorraine Horner, wife of STAN
ley Homer, automobile distributor, was
acquitted of charges of forging and
passing narcotic prescriptions this
morning in Criminal Division / of the
District Supreme Court, when Chief
Justice Walter l. Mccoy directed the
jury to return verdict of not guilty to
all 10 counts in the indictment.
Chief Justice McCoy's direction had
been anticipated since last Saturday
when it was known he had determined
to grant the motion of defense counsel
to that effect. Owing to the fact that
the jury had been excused until today
he had withheld announcing his deci-
sion until the reopening of court.
Accused of Changing Figures.
Mrs. Horner had been on trial since
March Is, accused by the Government
of having raised the figures on five pre-
scriptions written by DR.. M. c. Dollman,
so as TO obtain larger amounts of drugs
Following an admissions by United
States Attorney Ralph B. Collins that
the Governments case against Mrs.
Horner largely was circumstantial. Mil
ton King and John H. Burnett her at
torneys, filed a motion last Friday that
the court direct verdict of not guilty
on the ground that each Of the five pre-
scriptions was invalid under the Har-
rison narcotic act and could not have
been forged under the law.
In explaining his action to the jury.
Chief Justice Mccoy, in support of the
argument of defense counsel, said:
In every case of forgery under the
law, the forgery must operate to the
prejudice of others. The law also pro-
vides that narcotic prescriptions must
not only bear the signature of the ply
sician. but also must be dated 1t has
been testified that none of these pre-
scriptions before you was dated. and
therefore they could not be valid pre-
scriptions. Neither could they operate
to the prejudice of another. because no
one had the right to fill them
Sister Expected to Be Absolved.
In view of the acquittal of Mrs.
Homer on these grounds, it is con-
sidered probable that the Government
will move to nolle PROSE- the indictment
man, her sister, who was indicted with
her on the same counts. Through her
attorneys, Harvey Cobb and Daniel S.
Ring, Mrs. Tillman obtained severance
March 6.
During the trial of Mrs Horner testi-
mony given by DR.. Dollman and c.
P. Beckley and Morris Rodman,
pharmacists. who filled the prescrip-
lions, admitted that none presented had
been dated when made out and filled
DR.. Dollman is under indictment on
three counts of misuse of narcotic pre-
scriptions in connection with the case
He admitted in court that he had given
Mrs. Horner 222 narcotic prescriptions
within few months.
Mrs. Horner did not appear in the
courtroom this morning during the s.
minute proceedings. She awaited the
anticipated action of the court In the
witness anteroom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
EPISCOPALIAN LAYMEN
CONCLUDE CONFERENCE
Thirteen From Maryland, Virginia,
Delaware, Pennsylvania and
Illinois Attend Sessions.

The final conference Of series for
laymen which has been held during
Lent by the College of Preachers OF
Washington Cathedral took place Fri
day, Saturday and yesterday at Mount
st. Alban DR.. William c. Sturgis,
formerly educational secretary OF the
department Of missions of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church, was the leader.
Thirteen laymen from Maryland, Viz
glnia, Delaware. Pennsylvania and ILL
noia were III attendance.
The sessions took place in the me-
mortal wing of the Cathedral library,
with devotional exercises in the Bethle-
hem Chapel. Those attended Included:
Boiling w. Barton, p. l.. Colds
borough, J. A. W. Iglehart and c. M.
Sears. all of Baltimore: c. c. Chaplin,
ir.: Everard Meade. c. B. Valentine and
p c. Wood. al of Richmond; T. j. Hall,
ed. of Tracy Landing, Md; H. l.. Har-
ris of Wilmington Del; w. A. Lippin-
colt, jr, and G. H. Randall OF Phlla-
delphis, and Melvin Spencer OF Spring
field III,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
SPECIAL BOARD
WILL TRY ALLEN
Hesse Grants Accused Po-
Iiceman's Request for Trial
Starting Thursday.

Mai, Edwin p. Hesse. retiring super
intendent Of police, today granted the
request of Pvt. Robert ]. Allen of the
third precinct and appointed special
police trial board to hear the charges
against him of unwarranted use of his
service revolver. Allen will go on trial
at 10 O'Clock Thursday morning in the
sixth precinct police station.
The special trial board will be COM
posed OF three captains, T. r. Bean,
Martin j. Reilly and j. E. Wilson. 1t
Is the same board which exonerated
Allen several months ago on a charge
OF falling to cooperate with an in
spector of the District Health Depart
ment in the case of delicatessen store
proprietor on the policeman's beat. who
was accused of using unsterilized drink.
ing glasses.
AZ Witnesses Supoenaed.
Aliens trial will be held in the same
room in the sixth precinct station
where the extraordinary board which
eXonerated Capt. Guy E. Burlingame
Of the charges growing out of the &C
cusations of Mrs. Helen F.. Blalock
conducted its hearing. At the same
time, the regular trial board, made up
of Inspector Louis j. StOll and CaptS.
Fred M. CornWell and William c. Stott,
will be in session on the floor below.
The Allen trial is expected to rival
that of Capt. Burlingame in the num-
Der OF witnesses. Forty seven already
have been subpoenaed, 33 by Allen and
IA by the prosecution.
Hesse Summoned by Allen.
Maj. Hesse and large group of
ranking officers of the department, in
addition to a number of privates. are
among those sumomned by Allen These
include Inspector Stoll, Capts Burlin-
game and w. E. Sanford, and Lieut..
II. II. Grove of the central detective
bureau.
The charges against Allen followed
| his shooting Of coored youth who
failed to halt at the repeated com
mands OF the officer. The boy was
shot in the right leg and was dis
charged from the hospital several days
later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
THREE SAVED FROM RIVER
AS SPEED BOAT CAPSIZES
Party Rescued by Tugboat After
Pleasure Craft Is Upset
Off Hams Point.

Three persons were saved from death
yesterday on the Potomac River off
Hams Point. when a newly-built speed
boat in which they were riding at high
speed capsized after nearly striking
floating log and tug. hauling gravel
for the new Arlington Memorial Bridge.
rescued the trio. The three-William
F. Higgins. % years old, of 1903 Penn
svlvania avenue, who was at the boats
wheel; his 7-year-old daughter, Mary,
and Charles Cumberland. 81, of 1908
Twenty-eighth street, were described to-
day as being little the worse for their
experience.
The speedboat, the Jimmy Junior. was
constructed by Higgins father. Lau-
renee Higgins, a machinist. of 1908
Pennsylvania avenue and was being
taken on its maiden run yesterday. The
boat was said to be going about 40 miles
an hour when a log loomed up In its
path. Seeking to avoid collision, Hig-
gins spun the Wheel but the light craft
turned over. The three passengers were
thrown out, but as all could swim they
made their way back to the craft and
chung to it for some 20 minutes until
the tugboat rescued them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
AMERICANS TO AID
BARCELONA EXHIBIT
Committee Announced by
Spanish Ambassador to
Serve as Advisers.

Appointment of an American inter-
national committee to act in an ad-
visory capacity for the Forthcoming
exposition at Barcelona has been an
nounced by Spanish Ambassador
Padilla.
The committee was appointed by the
Marquis de Foronda, president of the
exposition, after consulting with Ambas-
sador Padilla.
Committee Personnel
The members of the committee in
clude Alfred Sloan, president of the
General Motors Corporation; Gen. Har-
bord, president of the Radio Corpora
ton OF America: l.. A. Osborne, presi-
dent of the Westinghouse Electric In
ternational Co.: Condo Mast. president
of Condo Mast Publications; Otto H.
Kahn, New York banker; B. F. Yoa-
KUN, president of the Empire Bond &
Mortgage Co.: John F. Tinsley, vice
president and general manager of
Crompton 81 Knowles Loom Works
Worcester, Mass; Noble Foster Hogg-
son, president Hoggson Brothers; P. F.
Saylor, president of the Canada Dry
y,
president of the Packard Motors Co.
Since American manufacturers and
sales organizations have sent extensive
exhibits to the exposition. and many
merchants have indicated that they
will send buyers. the appointment of
the American committee was considered
necessary to act in an advisory capacity
to both the American exhibitors and
visitors.
10000 Square Feet of Space Reserved.
Approximately 10000 square feet of
floor space has been reserved by Ameri-
can exhibitors in the arts, chemicals,
and construction sections of
the exposition.
Special Offices have been reserved by
the American Chamber of Commerce in
Barcelona.
One of the largest exhibits will be in
the agricultural section. which will oc-
cupy two entire buildings.
The exposition will open May Is and
will continue for seven months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
Weather Prospect Inspires Prediction
Cherry Trees Will Bloom Easter Sunday

Hope was held out today by Charles
Henlock. in charge of the horticultural
division of the office of public buildings
and public parks. that with continued
favorable weather, the single blossom
cherry trees will be in bloom Easter
Sunday
Yesterdays Summerlike temperature
wrought wonderful change in the
buds. Mr.. Henlock said, and unless
something unforeseen occurs in the
weather, prospects are bright that
Nature will put on her Easter finery in
the shape of countless Oriental blooms,
April was the previously announced
probable date for the initial blooming
of the cherry trees, but the mild and
warm March weather has fastened
their growth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
MAN SHOT IN QUARREL.

A shooting described by police as the
elimination OF a crap game early this
morning sent George Haines. colored,
q, of 2l4 Band a-Half street southwest,
to Emergency Hospital with a bullet
Wound in the abdomen which may prove
fatal.
Fourth precinct police were told
H.in"s had been in fight with Ayler
Williams, "a. of 1926 G street southwest,
where the gun play occurred. Police
have been unable TO locate the latter
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
CUBA HONORS SUMMERALL

The award of Cubas highest decora-
ton. the Order Of Military Merit. TO
Gen. Charles p. Summerall. Army CHIEF
Of staff, was made public yesterday at
the War Department.
Gen. Summerall as an officer OF the
Army is prohibited by the Constitution,
however, from accepting any medal OF
decoration of a foreign government and,
therefore. the Cuban decoration will be
retained in the custody of the State
Department until these constitutional
provisions no longer are applicable. The
announcement of the award was made
after Secretary Kellogg had advised
Secretary Coed Of the Cuban govern
ments action.