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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
FlOOrcOVerings

i Wool Wilton
Rug, 8Axl012 it. GO Or
$3.50 value ...... ~
Il Wool Wilton Rug, 9x12 it.,
500 95 value; also WOrsted VIII
ton Rug sAxlo12 1905
#. AS is. Choice. ~O
go Chenille Rugs, 1896 1Oc
in. Assorted colors. .. C
. Wool Fibre Rugs, S3 OK
9xl2 it. S5.95 value. %O' 20
$50 Yards 2212 Inch 40
CARPET, esc value. Yard. F1C
Il American Oriental Rug,
9xl2 it. $4,000 $50 OK
Il Administer Rug,
9xI2 it. Second &2C Or
S4e. so grade .... %o@'/o
--l25 Yards Inlaid LinoIeum
Remnants, sl.69 to $2.25 66o
grades. So. yard ..,.... OVC
S3 Felt-Base Rugs,
6xs IT. s4-s5 grade S2.05
damaged ...........
A FeIt-bGse Art % Sn
Snuares, ex12 #. .... pO'OO
200 Stair Treads with %
nostng. soc value. ..... OIC
-6 French b h 90 Or
Rugx. $685. value. pO' 20
A french Oriental Rugs.
4lszs's #. $500 $IO.05
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Blankets
soc ca.

Plaid cotton blankets
with heavy nap at a
new low price. Colors
rose, blue, green and
gold. 70xS0 size.
Kann's-Street Floor.
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Underwear

90 Rayon Petti-knlck- G1 40
ers. Were 50. 05. Soiled. w
A RunproOf RayOn QQc
Combinations. Soiled.
10 Pcs. RayOn Underwear, for
merly CSC. Also 81 RayOn 1Qc
Boomers, formerly $1.00,
IA Children's RayOn COmbina-
tons and md. BlOOmer'' Q E-z 30c
Ia ChlIdren's RayOn 0Qr
Pajamas. Formerly $l.S5.
IS Rayon Shorts. 7Sc
Special ..............
80 Rayon Vests, Bloom 30c
ers and Panties .......
e for $1,000
IA Rayon Brassiers. 8 he
for soc or, each ....
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IL Great Values from Our
ST Sale of Home Fittings

st4s Dotted Marqusette Priscilla Curtains 81 pr
Rayon Drapery Damasks. so in. 2 ydsy 81
"5ack Rock" Mattress Covers Full and twin sizes 81
Ahambra Opaque Window Shades. for 81
69e seven-piece scrin Cottage sets......2 sets s.
19c and Csc Theatrical Gauze ydsr "
piece Rufed Curtain Sets sets, 81
3oc Reversible Warp Print Cretonnes. yae" 81
S14o to S24o Rayon Damasks, so .yd, 81
Reversible Terry Cloth cretonnes ydsy 81
S12e $3.50 Tapestry Wall Panels.
3ec Marquisette curtainnq So in. wde.....5 ydsp 81
Kanns-Thrd Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

KannS-StreeC rlooT.
Bed Coverings
Sample and Soiled Blankets,
ali wool and part wool; plain and
plaid designs. Were sass 70
$40. Now
$l.60 to $7.05
IS ''Raincrest" Kenwood Blan-
kets, in plain colors; bound with
satin to match. Discontinued.
50 to $40 values. @6 OF
Each ,.,.........,. -
LII Comforts, wool filled, with
figured sateen CEN
tiers; plain borders. 90 20
Were 1895. Each. 80. ~
~ Silk Comforts, lambs wool
filled: plain and two-tone; I'm
ished with silk cord to match;
d ouble- bed sizes. HR QQ
Were SASS. Each. :. ~O
* KenwoOd Slumber Throws,
all wool; finished with satin
to match; soiled. Were CT OK
$I2.50. Each .......
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to $3.50 values. -. II
Kann's-Street Floor.
Uniforms and Aprons
IS Maids Uniforms, Of colored
rayon; small sizes only. S1.0O
Us Uniforms, Of white silk
broadcloth; sleeveless
m o d lis; al sizes. @1 90
Were $2.e5 ........ ~
--10 Organdy Tea Aprons, slight
ly soiled. Were $l.s5. 2Qc
is Uniforms, Of white broad
cloth; sleeveless models;
broken sizes, Were $l.00. Zoe
IS Dresses. broadcloth, in print
ed and novelty floral pat
terms; broken sizes. Were SQc
1.95 ......,........
30 Dresses, printed broadcloth,
in extra sizes only. CD 00
Were s2.95. Each. ~@'OO
lie Shocks, of printed material;
small and medium sizes. Zoe
were 81 .UU ana 1 30. EACH
Kann's-Second Floor.
Goats
--3 Black Coats, pile fabric, IA
to 10 sizes. Were $25. @70
Choice ..............
. Tan sports Coats, sizes AZ
and a.. Were $1850. OF E0
Now ................
IS Misses Coats, fur trimmed.
Were $3.50 and $25. O. 90
a Black Goats. with mink-dyed
marmot collar and cuffs;
sizes 40 and ~. Were @TS
S26. Now ..............
Is Black Goats, with wolf collar
and cuffs; SO, 40 and A UCQ
sizes. Were $3.50. Now ~
- Green Coats, with skunk col
lar and cuffs: sizes 10 @C2
and 10. Were $48. Now w.
IL Red Boucle Coat, with black
collar and cuffs; size GIG
Is. Was $25. Now. ...
-3 Black Coats. Persian curl
fabric; sizes IA, 10
and SO. Were $3.50. @2S 00
Kann's-Second Floor.
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Handkerchiefs

Odd Lot Linen IIandker-
chiefs. with E for 45c
Linen and Georgette Hand
kerchiefs. MUSE 7C1nc
use value .......... ~
Small Lot Chiffon and Linen
Handkerchiefs. soc IL Dw;ca
to $1.50 values. -. IL
Kann's-Street Floor.
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Cotton Table Napkins, hem
med ready tor use; lain. SQc
size. Special. a dozen. :.
so Cotton Glass Towels, IN
large block patterns. Reg. 90
l21ac. Special each 49,.
-75 Yards Linen Crash Towel
ing, heavy weight. Reg. OSc
CSC. Special, yard. 49,.
Luncheon Napkins, of linen
damask; hemmed. Special, Qc
each ..............
so Yds. Table Felt, good
weight Reg. Csc. Spe- ROc
cial. yard .........
go Breakfast Sets, 5-pc., con-
sisting of cloth and four nap
kins; made of linen. Reg. 2Qc
soc. A set ............
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: Yr. Guaranteed
SHEETS
89c

8 TOT 30,UV
Choice of the S1x99, 72x99
and 63x99 sizes. Made OF
fine count sheeting - free
from filling. So consecutive
washings prove the worth OF
these sheets.
Kann's-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
3 POLICE SHOT
BY ANARCHIST

ROME, Feb. 5 G.N.SO O.-Michel
A. Schirru, alleged Sandman an
archist, and three detectives, suf-
fered gunshot wounds today as a
result Of a pistol battle which
resulted from police Illustration
Of a suspected attempt to bomb
Premier .Mussolini.
Schirru, who was said to have
come to Italy from the United
States last year, and companion,
were arrested following the dis
covery of two bombs in their
room in the Roma Hotel.
The shooting took place as the
detectives were uShering Schirru
and the other prisoner into the
police station. Schirru suddenly
drew a revolver and began firing.
After wounding three detectives
he turned the gun on himself,
shooting himself through the
mouth. The other prisoner eS-
capped.
Rome police had been advised
that Schirru had come to Italy
for the purpose of perpetrating
bomb outrages, and he had been
under surveillance for some time.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
Cannon OFFERS
HIS DEFENSE
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the charge declared last night
that they have enough evidence
Ito convict 80 men," Much of
the evidence presented is docu-
mentary.
Three sessions were held yes
terday, a night session lasting
until almost II o'clock. Bishop
U. V. w. Darlington, one of the
three bishops presiding at the
inquiry, is leaving today for
Europe, wherefore the effort to
bring the hearing to an end to-
day.
George P. Adams, secretary
Of Blackstone College. an inSti-
tuition Bishop Cannon headed
many years, was the only wit
ness at the night session. He
testified for almost three hours.
Detective Long on Stand
Mystery surrounds the testimony
of Detective Fred Morgan, of
Richmond, Va, who was sum-
moned yesterday and was before
the board a long time.
Many documents relating to
Bishop Cannon's alleged trading
on the stock market were placed
before the board.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
S74,570
SHORT;DR|VE
EXTENDED
U. S. Employees 0versubSCribe
But Special Gifts Group Is
Below Canvass Expectations

With the Government workers
over-subscribing the highest figure
of their frequently elevated quota,
the Community Chest fund never.
theless fell slightly short of the
$1,950,154.4O total set as the
budget for charity during 1881.
The total reported at the meet
ing in Constitution Hall last
night was $1,876,584.04, which is
$73,570.36 short of the goal. The
campaign was extended by Chair
man Edward F. Col'aday until
Saturday noon. Indications are
that the necessary deficit will
be collected before that time.
The special gifts unit, can
vassing the wealthy of the city
for contributions of $500 or more,
failed to reach its quota, as did
the Metropolitan unit. All others
were reported lover the top"
with the Governmental unit hav-
ing the best showing.
The original quota for Govern
ment workers was $325,000
When this was subscribed the
quota was raised to $35O,000, and
when that was given the figure
went up 10 $400,O00. The GoV-
ernment workers had given $436,-
1O6.73 when the report was made
last night. This was nearly 25
per cent over the highest quota.
No One Resigns
Mr.. Colladay told the cam
paign workers that they all were
privileged to resign at the meet
ing last night, and asked any
who so desired to rise to his feet.
Not one stood up.
Gen. John j. Pershing, chair
man, of the governmental unit,
was present at the meeting and
expressed his pleasure at the
showing Of his group.
Among other speakers were
John Poole, president of the
Chest and also president Of the
Federal American National Bank,
who called upon men to be
men," expressed regret at the
temporary loss of confidence
caused yesterday afternoon by
false rumors concerning the Per
petual Building Association, and
declared Washington banking
institutions to be sound.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
MOVIE ACTRESS
CLAWS kEATON

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to TASK Mr.. Keaton what hap
pened."
Keaton declared:
"She wrecked my dressing
room. She clawed and scratched
and tore my clothes"
Keaton said he had bet Miss
Key $500 she could not reduce 20
in weight in 10 days. prom.
Using her a part in motion pic
lures if she would make weight. "
Miss Key accepted the wager, but
lost only six pounds in the stipu.
lated time.
Gave Her Check
Keaton said he told her:
"Well, you tried hard enough.
Here's the $500 check" He
added:
This check was used to col
lect more money. Gossip
reached studio officials. Miss
Key demanded $4,000 to pay
debts. and $1,000 for a ticket to
China. 1 agreed to give her
$4,000 just so the gossip would
be stopped. When 1 offered her
the check she demanded $780,
900. and 1 tore up the $4,000
check in her presence and re-
solved not to give her another
cent"
Keaton was married several
years ago to Natalie Talmadge,
youngest sister of Norma and
Constance Talmadge. They have
two children.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
RUN ON LOAN
FIRM SEEN
ENDING
Many individuals Depositing
Savings and Big Banks Send
S750,0o0 to Meet Pay Need
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over, citing as proof of this the
increasing number of persons who
have arrived to deposit their
money.
The $750,OOO came from the
Federal-American and the District
national banks.
Washington police, Secret Ser.
vice operatives and Department OF
Justice agents are making a de
termined drive to- arrest the cul'
prits responsible for starting the
malicious and unfounded rumors
It is understood they have in
formation which will lead to those
responsible.
Rewards Spur Search
They are spurred in their search
by promises of rewards.
Late yesterday Edmund F
Jewell, publisher of The Washing.
ton Times and Herald, offered
$1,000 reward for definite informa-
ton which would lead to the pun
ishment of the rumor-mongerS
Mr.. Jewell's offer was matched by
officials of the institution.
Confidence Voiced
Expressing confidence in the
strength and stability Of the in
stitution, Robert V. Fleming,
president of the Riggs National
Bank, ordered $500,00O trans
ferred from the Riggs to the
Perpetual offices in the event
that it is needed. The money
was untouched however.
Directors of the organization
matched the reward offer made
by Mr.. Jewell in the name of The
Washington Times Co.. and Of
fered an additional $1,000 for the
perpetrators of the crime.
One business man who yester.
day closed his account of more
than $4,000, today redepOSited
the check. The first man in line,
Michael Kapneck, an electrical
contractor, of 1856 Eleventh St.
N. W., came to make a deposit,
leaving S2,193.96.
Cans Buys Stock
A letter was received from
Isaac Cans. former president Of
the Washington Chamber of
Commerce, stating he had long
intended to invest in the COM
pany and enclosing a check to
pay for stock.
The Better Business Bureau
issued a statement through Louis
Rothschild, it's director, to the
effect that an inquiry made by
the bureau shows that the build
ing association is entirely sound
and that there is no foundation
for the reports. some of which
indicate malicious foundation"
The institution is under strict
Government supervision and the
funds are only invested in first
mortgages on homes, the bureau
reported.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
Alexandria AWdits
Jail SHrUeu ReDOrt

ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 5.-There
is considerable speculation among
city officials regarding the forth.
coming report of the commission
appointed by Judge William P.
Woolls, of the Corporation Court,
to inspect the local jail.
1t is believed the commission
will ask that council appropriate
money to build an addition to
the jail, which is more than so
years old. With a capacity of 65
prisoners confined there in the
the Jail has not had less than 80
last three years.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
DROUGHT BILL
WILL IGNORE
RED CROSS
Hoover Will Veto Measure
Unless Care Is Taken in
Wording; "Food" Omitted

The delicate task of phrasing
a sentence, permitting use of
Federal funds to buy food for
starving Americans but without
saying so in specific language,
stood today in the way of a com.
promise between President Hoover
and the Senate on drought relief.
There was a general agreement
the compromise would appropriate
$15,000,000 more for drought re-
lief and an indication it would be
directed to the Secretary of Agri.
culture for administration.
Money To Be Available
1t appeared the ultimate propo-
sition would merely provide the
money should be made available
to be spent by the Secretary Of
Agriculture IF, when and as
found necessary" to relief suffer.
ing in the drought areas. 1t was
felt this language would meet
the Presidents objections and
also satisfy the coalition.
The President has told his
spokesmen he will veto any bill
appropriating Federal funds direct
to the American Red Cross. Hence.
the name Of that organization
will not appear in the com.
promise. He has also said he
will veto any language directly
authorizing the purchase of food
with Federal funds. So, the word
food will be excluded from the
authorization.
Statement BY Caraway
When asked about the com.
promise maneuvers, Senator Cara.
way Cd of Arkansas, who initi-
ated the demand for relief of
humans in the drought area,
said:
mo sincere person, interested
in relieving distress among per.
sons hungry and cold, will
quibbIe about the method of
relief"
Other Senators pointed out
that the IF, as and when" plan
would avoid every objection made
thus far against a Federal ap-
preparation. 1t would meet the
Presidents contention that Fed
eral funds should not be used un-
til charitable funds have been
exhausted. It would not direct
the money to the Red Cross,
still it would provide a definite
governmental relief fund to be
used during the summer and
after Congress has recessed. If
the President found the Red
Cross had exhausted its resources
and there was continued suf-
tering.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
Christmas Dollars
Given TO Red Cross
By Children

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Feb.
5.-Three youngsters, children
Of a local physician, who listen
ed to the Red Cross radio ap-
peal Of Will Rogers, sidled up
to Edgar C. Trout, treasurer Of
Berkeley County Chapter, Red
Cross, here, each handing him
a dollar, which they requested
added to the county fund.
Investigating, Mr.. Trout found
that the dollar donations were
presents given the children at
Christmas by a relative.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
Civic Group Express
Belief in SOundness
Of District Banks

Confidence in the Soundness
and integrity of Washington
banking institutions was ex.
pressed last night by the mem.
bers of Central Citizens Associa-
tion in a meeting during which
measures calculated to give added
confidence to all the citizens were
discussed.
One of these was a resolution
calling for all quasi-banking insti-
tutions. such as investment bank
ers selling mortgage notes, and
stock brokers, being subjected to
inspection and control by the
Comptroller of the Currency.
Another resolution calls for ap-
pointment of an official appraiser
for the District, whose duty it
would be to declare the proper
value of real estate upon which
mortgages were to be asked. His
word would be final and con-
elusive" according to the resolu-
ton.
CONDITION OF TREASURY
Treasury statement as of Feb
ruary 3:
Treasury balance, $154,212.-
370.50.
Expenditures, $4,4O6.242.9O.
Customs receipts, $2,116,5 ,576.8
The Washington times., 1931-02-05

IHOMAS ,. GATES
APPOINTMENT OF Thomas
s. Gates to the presidency of
the University of Pennsylvania
was followed a short time later
with a plan by the new prexy
to abolish spring football prac-
tice, special dormitories for foot
ball candidates. and scholarship
aid beyond that earned in the
claSSroomS,
The Washington times., 1931-02-05

MARTHA WOLFURD
TESTIMONY IN the trial OF
James M. MaXon, jr., charged
with murder in New York, is
being heard by Martha Wolford,
Southern belle, who was once
the sweetheart of MaXon. Miss
Wolford attends the daily ses-
sions of the trial.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05

Follows Regular Course
He said today:
"The Navy Department will
follow the usual procedure"
In the regular course of events
the charges and specifications
are being made public when
the accused is arraigned in
open session before the court
martial sitting in his case"
Consequently, unless General
Butler himself should make the
charges public-Which his attor-
ney has declined to do-the exact
nature of the complaint will not
be revealed before his trial be-
gins. -,
Fears that General Butler will
lose important supporting testl.
mony when he faces court-martial
for his alleged slurs on Premier
Mussolini were expressed by his
friends.
Story Called "Garbled"
Reports are current that vari-
Gus witnesses whom General But
ler had planned to call to his
defense will fail to confirm his
version Of the statement that the
Fascist leader is a "hit-and-run"
driver.
Among these witnesses are
Cornelius Vanderbilt, jr., former
newspaper publisher, who is
quoted in dispatches as saying
that the version of an automo-
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
Jail Sentence
To Get O. Lesson

TORONTO, Ontario, Fec. s..
Given the choice of a Jail sentence
for theft of a bicycle or payment
to the owner of the bicycles value,
Edgar Jacobs asked for the Jail
sentence "to teach me lesson" !"
He already had been in Jail for
a week or remand and found it
"all right" he said.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
Butler Forced to Prefer
Cocktail Charge in '26

bile incident in Italy four years
ago, involving the running down
of a child by MuSSolini's car,
was related by General Butler
inaccurately and in a "garbled"
manner.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S. -
Philadelphia friends Of Major
Gen. Smedley D. Butler rallied to
the veterans support today upon
receipt of news that the charges
on which the general is to be
tried here February 16 are very
severe"
Judge Harry S. McDevitt, of
the Philadelphia Common Pleas
Court, an old friend, declared
General Butler had been con
victed first" and is to be tried
afterward." He also bitterly de-
nounced Secretary of the Navy
Adams and other Government
officials for "humbling them
selves before the rulers of Eu-
rope.
McDermott said:
Butler Not Yellow
Butler is not infallible, but
neither Is he yellow, and if we
want milk-and-water soldiers
and officers who bow to Eu-
rOpean rulers, then we don't
want Pennsylvania"
Other friends of the Marine
General broke their silence of
years and revealed "the truth" of
the famous cocktail dinner" at
San Diego, Calf, in April, 1925,
which Aesulted in much criticism
of General Butler.
Cocktail Party Barred
The onus falling of General But
Ter for the court-martialing and
reprimanding of the late Col,
Alexander S. Williams as a result
of the dinner was transferred
from the Marines shoulders to
those of the late Admiral William
Ashley Herman Robertson by Mr..
and Mrs. C. S. A. Henry, of Ard
more, and Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
r. Tatnall, of Haverford, Pa.
They quoted Admiral Robertson
as saying when the incident came
up for discussion in social circles
What actually happened
that night was that Colonel
Williams invited General and
Mrs. Butler to dinner. This is
customary when a command is
changed. Arriving at the din
ner General Butler found cock
tails already were circulating
pretty freely. Their host en-
deavOred to force drinks on
them several times. They left
as soon as possible. General
Butler had promised to go to
an enlisted mems dance at the
barracks. He did this and then
went to get his family who
were at a dance at a hotel
in San Diego.
Standing In Lobby
Il was standing in the lobby
toward midnight when Colonel
Williams came in. He was sup.
ported by a junior officer and
he was very noisy. General
Butler also was in the lobby
when Williams reeIed up to him
and warned him he could not
rule with a high hand in the
West. General Butler turned
to me. He said: This fellow
is disgracing his uniform.
hate to arrest him just after
arriving at this station
81 told General Butler
would have to prefer charges
against him if he neglected his
duty in that way. Under these
circumstances there was moth.
ing else for General Butler to
do but put Colonel Williams
under arrest at once"
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
DECIEs BODY CREMATED

LONDON. Feb. 5 Q.N.SD.-
The body of Lady Decies, who
died Tuesday was cremated to-
day at Golders Green crem-
atorium. Lord DecieS, her hus-
band, and immediate members of
the family were present at the
brief funeral ceremony in the
chapel of the crematorium.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05

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has determined to withhold the
charges until the trial gets under
way.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
LelUis Again Elected
President of Miners

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 5
G.N.SO John L. Lewis, Of
Springfield, ILL.,. has been elected
to another term as president of
the United Mine Workers of
America. it was announced at
the organizations headquarters
today, following compilation Of
ballots.
The Washington times., 1931-02-05
SCHOOL CHECKS MAILED

RICHMOND, Va. Feb. s.
Checks totaling $3,340,000 are
being mailed out from the office
of State Treasurer John M.
Purcell. They represent the
distribution of one,half of the
annual amount paid to counties
and cities for school purposes.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
True to Type
LITTLE OIL VERMONT
WINS PRAISE OF
SINCLAIR LEWIS
Rv GILBERT SELDES

/ hope that will be alive and well next winter when
Fashion DEGREES the return of the corset Not that
have passionate fondness for the finer figure but like
my irony to be cheap and and can think of nothing
amusing than picking out few dozen commentaries
the abolition of the corset in 1920 and the emanc
patton of women The whole thing would prove nothing
we do not know nothing beyond the universally accepted
idea that human beings fools and foolish
than when they think themselves WISE
The Washington times., 1931-09-17

Your choice of 50 sheets.
size Az by 9. or 70 sheets.
size 8 by . inches.
The Washington times., 1931-09-17
Two Types of Play

Earlier in the day saw Van Dyn and Lott play another
type of game at the net keeping the ball in play
in longer rallies It hard and fast but it is all that
remains in America of the European game In 1914 the
day Germany declared Brooke and Wding, the
great Australians play two Austrans Brooke the eldest
of the four kept the ball in play mraculously; it
back to him exactly where he as waiting for it, and he
moved tte and with each stroke he sent it an inch
sde then another and another until he had his
SO placed that crosscourt shot found him totally out
of place.
The new hard service chop and smash game doesn't
please the Europeans; the French didn't like it until
a few years ago when they beat best men at it. The
English believe still think there is something unfair
about cut and apologize when they use it. or shout
/ warning as the ball is coming over.