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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Looking for New U~nderworlds To
Conquer; Scarface' AL Capone Finds
Himself Just a Piker in New York

said to have been the headquarters.
Isolated off the beaten track. IL
was an excellent base.
Meanwhile warfare brewed with
the illegal beer. They say that Ca
PONIES agents. in their campaign OF
gang-expansion. decided 70 break
irto the rich upstate beer racket.
1t was for the protection OF this
booze fortress that, 80 the police
believe, Diamonds henchmen pre-
pared the arsenal-anticipatinE q
raj At any rate. the body OF one
Harry Western, operator Of q road
house at Kingston, w. Y, was found
In q blood-soaked automobile, and
the underworld murmurings are that
the associates OF Capcne have sound
ed their warning.
Sought by Police
Meanwhile Diamond, with war
fare ahead, disappeared. leaving his
palatial fortress 1T AGRA. a beauti-
full resort In the Catskills.
Diamond Is a typically New York
LAdA1d Va uAA4 AoChGbGCA
For years his name has been linked
with certain night resorts. gamb-
ling lay-outs and beer routes. A
somewhat theatrical figure. he was
a Broadway dandy In certain spots
He might often be seen, perfectly
groomed In night clubs. They tel
how two other tough guys" found
him thus and dared him to fight
Diamond demured. He wasn't look
ing for trouble.
A second challenge to fight wa:
issued. Diamond yawned, reached
for q bottle on the table and tapped
the chief annoyer on the head. Their
wiping off his hands, he sat dowr
while the victim was rushed away
to a hospital. where fifteen stitch.
es were taken In his scalp.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
BROWNSVILLE
COUPLE ELOPES
Miss Frances Blsnton And
Julian Giraud Surprise
Friends

Taking friends and relatives by
surprise. two we,l-known members
Of Brownsville's younger set eloped
Wednesday night and were married
IN Lake Charles, La, according TO
a telegram received here.
Miss Frances Blanton, daughter
Of MI. and Mrs. j. r. Blanton, and
Julian O'Brien Giraud, grandson OF
Dave O'Brien, we're married In
Lake Charles, La, after having
eloped and driven to Houtson, where
Miss Blanton spent the night with
Mrs. Joe Hill. formerly Theresa
Harrison OF Brownsville.
The couple continued TO Orange,
where a visit was made with Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar G. Dancy, Jr. From
there they went to Lake Charles,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Dam
cy, who acted as witnesses.
The elopement came as a distinct
surprise TO relatives, although the
two had been going together for
years. Miss Blanton went TO q dance
in San Benito Wednesday night
with a Brownsville boy. Stuart Har-
rison. and she left about 10 o'clock
with Mr.. Giraud, IL was said. When
the girl failed to return home that
night. parents became worried and
search was made. A wire the fol-
lowing morning explained that the
couple were on their way 10 the
Louisiana Texas border to be mar
ried. She eloped In an evening
gown, and borrowed clothes from
Mrs. Dancy, nee Margaret Ander-
son.
Both MIR. and Mrs. Giraud were
reared in Brownsville and are well
known here. Mrs. Giraud was at
tending Junior College, while Mr.
Giraud was an employe OF the Fl
deity Products company here.
Mr.. Giraud's parents reside In
Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Youths Are Heard
On Rum Running

A preliminary hearing for two
Harrington youths on liquor charges
was 10 be held before y. s. Com
missioner z. X. Goodrich here Fri
day afternoon.
The two youths. a truck and q s.
gallon tin OF liquor were siezed
THURSDAY night in Brownsville by
City Policeman Abelardo Oliveira.
The boys were later turned over TO
Mounted Customs officer r. I.
Campbell who filed charges on them
before Commissioner Goodrich.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Officers Seek Auto
Stolen i'm Edinburg

EDINBURG. Sept. l2.-Officers are
conducting a fruitless search for the
person or persons who Wednesday
night stole an automobile belonging
to B. T.. Kowalsk, Brownsville
petroleum company agent. The auto
was parked i'm front of an Edinburg
drug store and Mr.. and Mrs. Kow-
alski were having dinner In the
store when their car was stolen.
They were on their way 70 Houston
to meet their daughter. They spent
the night In Edinburg and returned
to Brownsville Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

FLUSHING, N. Y, Sept. l2-tP-
Stocky Gene Sarazen, homebred, and
three foreign born stars were left In
the Ecmi-final round Of the profess
slonal golfers association champion
ship today.
ern5en's rival today was Joe Kirk
wood, native Of Australia, while In
the other semi-finai round match
Tommy Armour, Scottish pro from
Detroit. battled Charles Lacey Of
C1ementon. n. j.. q native Of Eng
land.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

CHICAGO. Sept. l2-E-with
two blocks Of q 300-point three cush-
ion match still to be played, welker
Cochran today led Allen Hall OF
chicago by two points today, ZOO to
1893.
Hail won yesterday afternoons
block. 90 20 As In 50 innings. but the
Hollywood, Calf, star came back
in the. night block to win by 50 TO
48 In 81 innings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

Retail cooperative societies OF the
United Kingdom have a member
ship Of 6,378,O00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02

of the District Of Columbia have issued
invitations to attend q banquet to be
given in the club house of the American
Association Of University Women Thurs
day evening, January 16, in honor of
the national officers and delegates of
the Business and Professional Women
from various States who will attend the
conference on the Cause and Cure of
War. Besides the members of the local
group, who are the hoStesses, members
from the Baltimore, Alexandria and
Clarendon clubs are invited to particle
pate.
When the delegates to the conference
withdraw after the dinner to attend the
reception Of the committee on the Cause
and Cure of War, there will be a meet
ing of the District of Columbia Club of
Business and Professional Women. to
which the guests at the dinner as well
as members of other clubs are cordially
invited
Miss Margaret Lambie Is chairman in
charge Of the special committee for the
banquet. assisted by Miss Effie M. Ross.
Miss Elizabeth Haney, Miss Penelope w
Cobb and Miss Toussaint Dubois.
A New Year eve party was given in
the apartment of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
E. Love In the Brightwood Park Courts
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wagner, Miss Katherine Wagner
Miss Marie Burroughs, Mr.. John War-
ner, Jr.; Miss Rosa M. Wagner, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Murphy of Burleith, Miss
Margaret Tet1ow of Poolesville. Mo. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02

leading representatives Of official diplo-
matte, and society circles here in the
Capital. It has become the custom for
many outstanding hoSteSses of official
and diplomatic importance to accept
the invitation Of the Arts Club as
patronesses of the Bal Boheme, and to
attend the ball.
the ball executive committee, this sea-
son, is chairman of the patroneSses,
and invitations will go out next week to
distinguished Washington women, to
serve as 1880 Bal Boheme patronesses.
Owing to the brilliant character of the
Bal Boheme and its value in the world
of society and art there are not,
usually, many destinations. much to the
qualification of the Arts Club.
The variety of costumes will be great
er this season and more enhancing than
ever before, and for that reason ar
rangements have been made to facilitate
the work and decision of the four
judges of costumes, who will have the
responsibility of awarding the three
priZeS-for the most beautiful, the most
original and the most amusing costume
worn at the Bal. Since the number of
tickets to be sold has been limited to
1900 the entire procession Of costumed
guests will pass In review before the
JuNSCo wy hCCOTuIlB 10 hi cIGIcly
new plan devised by the committee. The
judges, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Chandler
Christie of New York City and Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter r. Tuckerman of Wash
ington, will occupy a special box of
honor with Col. and Mrs. John Otto
johnson, the latter chairman of the
ball, and Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Van
Valkenburg, Mr.. Van Valkenburg being
chairman Of judges and awards. The
judges will wear specially designed cos
tunes Of the early American period, In
keeping with their judicial character
and the theme Of the ball.
The ball is open to the public and
tickets are to be obtained now at the
Arts Club, with no increase in the
price. Boxes seating eight persons. as
well as individual box seats, are like
wise to be had at the Arts Club of
Washington. Tickets will be placed on
sale January Is at leading hotels in the
city
Costumers will come from Philadel-
phia prior to the Bal, in order that
there shall be a vast variety of cos
tunes from which ball guests may Sc
lect at their convenience. Information
regarding the renting Of such costumes
may be had at the Arts Club,
| The RuSinAss and profeSeiooa1 ITIoy,. a.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02

debutantes will carry the flags of many
lands, which, maSsed at the head of
the line in their varied and brilliant
colorings. will appear in the order of
the diplomatic precedence in the United
States of the countries they represent.
Towering above the line of March, they
will furnish a striking background for
the picturesque attire of those attending
the ball in costume, all of whom are in
vited to participate in the procession.
Miss Elise Alexander, daughter OF
Mrs. Edward r. Alexander of the board
Of governors Of the assembly, will have
the honor Of carrying the Stars and
Stripes. Miss Anna Parkhurst will bear
the standard of Great Britain; Miss
Helen Walker. Mexico; Miss Vittorla
Engracia Freyer, that of Peru; Miss
Catalani, Italy; Miss Emiscah Gale
Davis, Belgium; Miss Janet Ball, Tur-
key; Miss Katharine Lowman, Ger
many, and Miss Star Eaton, Argentina
Others in the group will be Miss Clara
Lutz Boiling, Miss Catharine McParlin
Davis. Miss Rahel Davies, Miss Bina
Day Deneen, Miss Mildred Huston, Miss
Elizabeth Kennedy, Miss Isabel Lamber-
ton, Miss Mabelita Mead, Miss Margaret
Olmstead, Miss Katharine Phillips, Miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Family
Portraits

As timely warning before the
departures of different members
of your family to various destina-
tons, from which their return
may not be scheduled for the holi-
day season, again we suggest that
you have a group photograph of
your family made.
You are not sure when you all
will be together again-think of
the pleasure of looking back on
the Christmas of 192o-having the
actual photograph of the entire
family before you.
As a convenience have Under
wood & Underwood come to your
home and make your picture
there is no additional charge.
Group pictures may be had for
as low as $4,000 the dozen.
You may be we'll proud of an
Underwood & Underwood pic
ture wherever you go-they are
internationally known.
Decatur 400
1880 Connecticut Avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Sallie Hewes Phillips, Miss Barber Nell
Thomas and Miss Frances Wall.

Thomas and Miss Frances Wall.
Now that the holiday festivities are
well over, the elaborate plans for the
Bal Boheme of the Arts Club are being
rushed to completion by Mrs. John
Otto johnson, and the executive COM
mittee of well known artists who have
charge Of the fate of this years ball
the lucky seventh" in the history of
the club.
This years Bal, known as the ball
Of the Americas" will take place Mon
day evening, January ~, in the VIII
lard, and from all indications, will
prove to be in very truth, the most
colorful and brilliant, in the history of
the club. The alluring development of
the Western World, with all its wealth
OF atmosphere and dramas, will be aptly
epitomized in the "Masque of the Adj
venturerS" which is to be the piece de
resistance" of this carnival event of the
Capital City's Winter season.
For the past three or four seasons
this stunning art event has attracted
the attention not only of local artists,
but artists from all over the Eastern
part Of the United States, as we'll as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Extraordinary
Reductions at
The Bettu Hanna

The remaining Winter stock at
this smart shop is being closed
out this week in a sale which af-
fords the clever buyer some genu-
inc bargains.
There are only few suits left,
but they are stunning 3-piece
ones-one is plain and the others
fur trimmed-the colors are rich
and luscious shades of the season.
The afternoon and street dresses
which remain are silk, satin and
wooden. They will not be here
long, for their Interpretation OF
the new styles is so conserva-
lively and attractively done that
their new prices mean they will
go quickly.
Evening dresses-one a black
chiffon with its only design in
rhinestones, another a suave So
phisticated black satin with a low
V, emphasized further by an inset
of rose flesh satin, and a few more
lovely models in colors are great
~ reduced for immediate clear
ance.
New clothes are arriving daily.
1918 Connecticut Avenue
(Between Que and r Streets)
Potomac 1853
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equally between two children-Mrs
Agnes Patten Wilder Of Santa Barbara,
Calf, and John Lowrie Patten, Chicago.
The other half of the estate Is to be
divided among seven charities. Outright
cash requests included $4,000 to Mon
mouth (Ill) College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Patten Assets Total $15.555.14a

CHICAGO, January R.-The
final account of the estate of the late
James A. Patten was approved in Pro-
bate Court Monday. showing total as
sets of $15,555, 148. Charges against the
$1,525,723 State inheritance tax.
The widow is to receive the income
from the estate as long as she lives
Upon her death the will specifies that
one-half of the estate is to be divided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Du1;n g Martin,

While you are doing your buy
ing OF apparel at all the wonderful
sales of Connecticut Avenue
smart shops stop in Dulin Il
Martins and look about at the
beautiful glassware, silverware
and furnishings which your home
needs to give it a new, bright
touch.
Don't miss the houseware de-
partment. The kitchen is a most
important factor in the home.
With a few of the many con-
veniences (any number of which
are new ones you have never
SEEM here you can make your
kitchen work a pleasure and the
food so much better.
Connecticut Avspue and L Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Mr.. Henry G. Wagner, Mr.. Paul Bur-
roughs and Mr.. Joseph Burrows.

Mr.. Henry G.. Wagner, Mr.. Paul Bur-
roughs and Mr.. Joseph Burrows.
One of the most beautiful tableaux
to be shown at the Soiree Internationale
to be given by the Colonial Danes of
America at the Carlton Wednesday,
January is, will be Russian group to
be arranged under the leadership of
Nine. Mishtowt. Besides the authentic
costumes and headdreSSes to be seen
there will be charming Russian dancer
and q well known Russian singer who
will add greatly to this group.
Miss Ethel Bagley, chairman of the
Women's City Club group which spon-
sored a tea to be given Saturday after
noon in the clubhouse. has announced
a poStponement to a later date when
Mrs. Clifford Pinchot will give a travel
talk, with an initial showing of pic
lures taken on her recent trip to the
South Sea Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Iowa State Society Dance
And Reception This Evening.

And Reception This Evening.
The Iowa State Society of Washing
ton has added more talent to the pro-
gram part of the dance and reception
TO take place this evening in the WILL
lard Hotel at $50 o'clock.
In addition 10 the guest of honor and
speaker, Mr.. A. F. Dawson, in whose
honor a reception will be held, a spe-
cial musical number will be presented
by Miss Helen Tucker and Miss Doris
Willis. These young ladies are being
presented to the society by DIR. Harold
NJ. Dudley, professor of history and di-
rector of the Girls Glee Club at the
American University. DR.. Dudley will
be on the program as a soloist, and will
be accompanied by Miss Lucy Clark
Street, director of music at the
Y. w. c. A.
A special feature of the evening will
be a prize waltz to be danced during
the dancing hours.
The officers of the society are Mr..
Karl S. Hoffman, Mrs. William Fitch
Kelly, Mrs. F. Dickinson Let's, Mr.. Karl
D. LooS and Miss Gertrude NJ. Louis,
secretary.
Many Of the most prominent of the
oebutanteS of this and last season
will take part in the spectacular and
inspiring March of the Nations" with
which the costume ball of the Washing
ton International Assembly will B..
opened Monday night in the Willard
Hotel. Brig. Gen. william E. Horton is
leader and manager of this impressive
Introductory portion of the distinctive
program which has been arranged for
tne entertainment of the evening. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
M.R;lA'!S 5:I1E:E'!IN. Ak

II you saw a dress, a coat. a
suit. a hat, or a gown at FASTER
nak'S earlier in the season and
the price at the time was lust a
little more than you felt YOU could
pay-hurry in now and see if it
is still there.
If it Isl the new semi-annual sale
price which is now presented, we
guarantee, will not let you hesitate
a minute.
You have heard it said that
when Pasternak has a sale it is
really sale-and that is true, for
all the prices are cut to levels not
IN keeping with the fine style,
quality and making for which the
name Pasternak stands.
But there must be a complete
turnover-not a single dress.
gown, hat, coat (fur ones, too, and
fur scarfs) and suits is to be car
ried over.
So shop early at Pasternak's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Resolutions

One of your resolutions should
be that, regardless of all other
dates in your engagement book
(whose success depends a great
deal on your appearance9, an ap-
pointment at Elizabeth Ardens
Beauty Salon should appear at diff
ferent intervals.
Your personal beauty should
not be neglected.
Poise and charm come through
confidence that you can stand the
closeup of critical lorgnettes.
And, too, perhaps you need a
little advice as to the texture,
shades and blending of your
makeup.
Elizabeth Arden's name is the
symbol of beauty in both Amer
lea and Europe. Her Washing
ton Salon is
1884 Connecticut Avenue
Decatur 2040.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Children $ Sale at
MARGARET WitherS'
Your Hair

We wonder how many times
you have lost your good DISPOSE
ton at the dressing table when
you were trying to fix your hair.
Perhaps it was because you
noticed some dandruff, falling
hair or loss of rich color and life.
Remember your hair is like
your body - if something is
wrong you should consult a spe-
cialist and the best is always the
best.
Frances Fox Institute has been
established in leading cities of
two continents for more than 20
years.
Men and women alike sing
praises of these hair specialists.
Stringy, oily hair, dry hair,
dandruff. falling hair and color
less hair is your fault; it can be
cured by the specialists of
Frances Fox Institute.
134l Connecticut Avenue.
Decatur SAYS.
Gust below Dupont Circle,
floor ~
Br. Office, room, 240, Woodward
Bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Now!!

lis the time to join the 1880
Franklin National Bank Christ
mas Savings Club.
How much do you want to
spend on Christmas next year?
We pay $50 on
SOC a week
500 a week
500 a week
$500 a week
10th and Pa. Avenue.
I'LL Connecticut Avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02

qhj1Iip-Louse
Sale
The final clearance is announced
for tomorrow at Phillip-Louise.
Is Hats at $l00
Is Hats at $3.50
Balance at $500 to $1,000
Several models of afternoon
dresses are reduced to $3.50.
1727 L Street
Dust OFF Connecticut Avenue)
- - -
Sale at
Nancy Carter, Inc.
There are still some remarkable
buys left in the sale at Nancy
Carter (Inc.).
Three-piece suits and afternoon
dresses that were $3.50 to $135OO
are now
$11.50-$7o.50.
1921 Connecticut Avenue
Between K and L Streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02

The Business and Professional Women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Sale at
VanS1en'S

Vans1eys
There are few beautiful suits
left in the sale at Vansley's, Inc.
One handsome 3-piece tan trim
med with beaver is reduced from
$l45.00 to $3.50.
A black and white London
Trades suit with red blouse is re-
duced from $135.00 to $500. A
red and black three-piece suit
trimmed in caracul was $l35.00-
now $500.
Many other good values are left
in evening gowns, afternoon
dresses and sports suits.
Potomac 222.
1728 Connecticut Avenue
Gust Below S street,
Children $ Sale at
Margaret W;thers'
Every dress, suit, coat and hat
for children up to IA years will 20
on sale tomorrow.
The close markings make it pos
sible for you to find frocks and
outfits of Margaret Withers' in
imitable children's style-at prices
as low as
$500 and $500
About the shop you will find
unusual novelties that have like
wise been reduced.
1882 Connecticut Avenue
(Below Dupont Circle)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
SAY MAN ADMITS
DRIVING RUM CAR
But Arlington Authorities Un-
able to Obtain Name of
Sweets Companion.
BY Stan Correspondent Of The Sta,

CLARENDON, Va, February Is
Closely questioned by Commonwealth
Attorney William C. Cloth of Arlington
County, at his bedside in a Baltimore
Hospital, where he is being treated for
gunshot wound in the back of the
neck. HarTy sweet yesterday afternoon
Is saio 10 nave confessed to having been
tne orlver OF the rum car which figured
IN chase across the county Wednes-
DAY night, but stanchly refused to
dlVulge the name of his companion.
who is believed to have fired the shot
that wounded Officer RAYMOND Crack.
Up to that time Sweet had held to a
story that he abandoned the car at
Laurel, Md, after being held up by
hi-jackerS, the authorities saw
Cloth, accompanied by Sheriff How
ard B. Fields ard Officer C. Wavne
Carr, went to Baltimore yesterday to
bring the suspected rum-runner back
to Arlington County, but his condition
was considered too grave to move him.
The bullet, which is believed to have
been fired by Officer Carr, who with
Crack figured in the chase of the rum
laden car, is said to have lodged close
to the vertebrae and it will take a
delicate operation to save his life.
Joe L. Whitehead of Richmond, who
was arrested by Baltimore police We'd
nesday night when he made a visit to
the home of Sweet, and Harry Fried
man of Washington. said to have been
in the machine that took Sweet to
Baltimore, are being held in Arlington