Evening Star Newspaper, November 20, 1921, Page 20

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTOX, HELDFORASSAULT AND THEFTOF AUTD Three Under Arrest at Rock- ville on Charge of Hold-up Near Chevy Chase Lake. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLBE, Md, November 19.— John A. Ramsdel of Eagle Pa; ex.,; Samuel Yanco of Boston, and Emmett Robinson of Washington are under ar1ast here on a charge of assaulting and robbing Willlam Franklin, i Washington chauffeur, near Chevy Chase lake, this county, at a very early hour Thursday morning. They have been committed to jall here to await the action of the grand jury now in session. It Is eharged that the three men engaged Franklin to drive them to Chevy Chase, and that when the lake was reached one of them struck the chauffeur on the back of the head with a club, knocking him from the car The three men then, It is said, drove off. The tar got stuck in the mud near Tobytown, this county, and was aban- doned, the men starting back toward Washington on foot. ‘When they reached Rockville, they were placed under arrest by Deputy Sheriffs Cay- wood, Gingell and Rogers: Franklin was not seriously hurt. ALEXANDRIA. ALBXANDRIA, Va, November 19 (Epecial).—Circulars bearing & photo- graph of Willlam H. Oehlert and offering @ reward of $300 for his ap- prehension this evening were maliled by Bherift J. R. Alllson of Fairfax county to police and sheriffs of dif- ferent countles. In addition, a re- ward .of $50 I8 offered personally by the sheriff. 'The announcement of the $300 offer today was made by Acting _Commonwealth's Attorney Willson Farr. The circular carrles a full description of the fugitive. His age Is given as thirty-four, He broke jail Friday morning at Fairfax, where he was held for the alleged be appreciated —this splendid Victrola Combination =featuring the popular 90—one the Vic- trola favorites [ Eight10-in.85¢ { Double Disc 6.80 Victor Records o Complete 1312 Pay Only $10 Cash And the machine of your selection Will be. delivered or held in reserve for you. Balance in small monthly pay- ments, without interest. All Talking Machines are NOT Vlictors—so be sure to choose a Victor—and enjoy Worch service. Hugo Worch 1110GSt. Established 1879 , i Dr. E. B. Jackson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, has returned } INCORPORAT ED _MAN 2 1316 01824. 7 STINIW. - from Portsmouth. Va,, where he at- ———————te Greater Apparel Values Here! A Gift that will $125.00 Large dwel Chase, M BUYS COLONIAL HOME. Whiman Cross Purchases McFar- land Property in Chevy Chase. ‘Whitman Cross of the United States geological survey has purchased the residence preoperty on East Lenox street, corner of Brookvil road, Chevy Chase, Md., from Mrs. Horace McFarland. Mr. Cross will make ex- tensive eratlons and additions to the dwelling, preparatory to ocoupy- ing the premises. It is understood the consideration was about $35,000. The large house is of colonial architecture &nd contains. twelve rooms and two baths. There is an acre of ground improved with shrub- bery and forest trees. The interior woodwork I8 finished in mahogany and white and the decorations are 1 keeping_ with the colonial atmos phere. The house, formerly known as the Weaver property, was transferred to Mr. Cross through«the real estate office of Thomas J. Fisher & Co, Inc. FIVE PERSONS FREED. Grand Jury Drops Cases From Cor- oner’s Juries—True Bills. The grand Jjury has exonerated two women, two men and a fifteen- year-old boy of charges of homicide on which they had been held by coro- ner's juries. Four of the cases were traffic accidents. The accused were John J. Schmitt, Herbert Bomgard- ner, David Boulder, Maggie Marshall and Nina Baumgartner. The frlnd jurors also ignored a charge of b- berv against Ethel Moore and one of joy riding against Jesse Briscoe. Murder in the second degree is charged in an indictment reported against Alberta Garner, who is al- leged to have shot to death Arthur Garner September 14 last. Others In- dicted and the charges against them are: Norman F. Brady, assault with a dangerous weapon; Lee Stokes, nom- support of wife; Walter Smith, Wil am Sayles and Lillian Durham, rob- ber: Earl L. Hackley, Norman A. erson, house- g and larceny; Patrick Me- Neely, Harry R. Webster and John W. Beach, joyriding; Thomas Randolph Smith and Richard Eugene Smith, forgery. west, Washington. Besides his wife, Mrs. Julia Ashton, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Robert A. Kane. The funeral will take piace at 10:30 o'clock Mon- day at his late home, and burial will hlu‘ in the Presbyterlan cemetery, this city. ‘The second annual ball of Capt. George R. Spaulding Post, No. 472, Vet- erans of Forelgn Wars, will be held in the gymnasium at Camp A. A. Hum- phreys. Va., November 26. The pre- sentation of the new post colors will be @ feature of the evening. The majority of the members of the post are still in the service. Commander Miller extends an invitation to com- rades to attend. The turkey dinner which was to have been given December 1, by sec- tion_B of the Women's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Episcopal Church has been postponed to December 8, on account of the ladies' night celebration of the Kiwanis Club on December 1. The final performance-of the black- face fantasy was presented tonight in the auditorium of the Alexandria High School and was attended by a large crowd. The auxiliary board of the Alex- andria Hospital will give a card party and musical tea November 29 at Lee Camp Hall. The Ladies’ Aid Society of Christ Episcopal Church will hold a sale of fancy articles in the parish hall Tues- mittee representing the Virginia Bap- tists to and present in per- be held in Newport News, and Dr. Jackson was deslgnated to preach the at his_residence, 921 H atreet south- tions, in straight-line and belted effect: silk-embroidery trimmed. An odd lot that #old In regul: tock Wemen’s All-wool Velour Brown ts, with luxurious large 95 . =] plain trimmed. tures—mad 3 beélt, mannish pockets, etc. Sizes 16 to 44 in this sale of values to $12.50. son resolutions to the conference on opening sermon. to $10. Come early it you want baglk, full sleeve and belt. ‘Women’s sport models, in rich blu $77.98 — $15 Big Qirls’ Baptist Association of Virglnia. He was appointed chairman of & com- limitation of armament now sitting in Washington. The next session wili Albert Lee Ashton, fifty-seven years old, a former resident, died last night ‘Women's all-wool blue serge, fall crea % $4.98 — New autumn i{deas that sold In res- ular stock to 320. Silk-braid and green, olive, brown and gray heather mi: le with notch or wrappy coll: AllWoal Conts, [ dorells Dy » |CinderellaDr $9.95 maerellapresses o ;’of m’\'r' fln}}r nnelrnonn fr;:rr‘xdfl to 6;;'clot':‘k. to 6 ope is now held out for the re- g o IR 1 Worth to Mo $l 00 covery of S. G. Grim of Richmond, the B eyt Th o ° Chesapeake and Ohlo railroad detec- Hardtagy otc, Jdsas and an Double. tive who was shot early Friday morn- designed 1n the latest| Marvelous shipment of fast color, plain |[||ing by an unidentified negro whom fashions. Warm plush|shade and checked gingham frocks, in blue, he had placed under arrest. His as- collar and self-collar| pink, green, tan, etc. Embroidery trimmed sallant has not been apprehended. mndgll that assure long | in nursery designs—made in newest styles, service _and elegant | with belt smocked. sheerings and contrasting style. A bargain for the ‘wise mother, Monday! HOLY ROLLER SENTENCED FOR HAVING TWO WIVES stitching. Endless variety t On‘sale Monday for the fizst Hrer "> oM 96 All-Waeol 29¢ Underwear PLISSE CREPE. .......18¢ Fast-color, pink. white and biue, perfect e P quality crepe, eut 12¢ 19¢c Outi: prms g Variety of pretty fastecolor e stripes mgwflm-l:& u%flquflty lm'utamunuey. One $1.25 Yard-' i F‘BENCH SERGE 64c ay fast-color Navy Blue hem slightly . imperfect; Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va. November 19.— J. L Pettit, alias W. L. Gray, is in the Virginia penitentiary, reaching here today from Warren county. The man i{s a “Holy Roller” preacher in ‘Wasren county, and had lived in va- rious places in that section. He had two wives and the court gave him three years in the penitentiary. It i expected he will be sent to the roads to serve his time. 'Bleache“tll‘ Sheets. ... Made. of exi all BEDSPREADS. ... .$1.39 m“:u - :ny; 't quality. Ome A r DAMASK.............79¢ Plaih White Déma; several 3 o, R i S e ey SLIPPERS, $1.60 Women's $4 (o $1.60 and and $2 ""'"'n’.l’m"‘:?.’:.' High & Low Shoes, .95 blue, wine, brown and Black and tan vicl | 8 to'8—warm and comfortable, one and two strap Slippers. Gun metal and tan, with cloth top shoes with high low heels; sises Inspect our large assort- ment of Finest Grade “Whiting & Davis” Mesh Bags Every size and shape, in the miracle TWO-PANTS SUITS ‘Wonderful Clear- gold filled, silver plated and Pleta Soata “ahy sterling. big shawl collar s '95 rge pockets, = es 7 to 18 Dark striped £nd mixed patterns in natty suits for boys 7 té 17 {:::n Cvmp::!::tclam‘“ngg values are wo o 80 for Mon- day. Take your.pick. $10.50 to $55 Small Deposit Will Reserve for Xmas D. ALPHER *Like Ao S0 o9 to $2.50 907 G St. NW. ng on East Lemox street, cormer of Brookwille road, Chevy d., recently pvrchased from Mrx. Horace McFarland for about $35,000. —_—eee e MUSIC fr THANKSGIVING . Thanksgiving ‘D‘Jnf,"bm.lq.m?fibwlmw in happy accerd. Lot beaui.ful music complete your happiness. plano, brings the greatest artists into your family gathering, not intruding their presence, except to give you their wonderful art. . They will play for you just the music best suited to the fes- tive day, the o/d home songs, patriotic songs, plantation sengs. They will play for you to sing and to dance—any music that any member of the holiday party may wish. There it is ready to be heard by merely magic, but all delightfully troe, and yours to possess, if you will consider the exchange of your little-uecd or silent piano for the Ampico. Pisnws and player phaves of olf tiods tokom b9 ancheongs fiv the Aupics. Torss of payment in acoor dasies with your sonvsniones. ARTHUR JORDAN PIANO CO. D. U., NOVEMBER 1921—-PART 1. JRODANDGUNCLU BURNED TO GROUND Harpgrs Ferry Building, Owned by Washington Men, Valued at $100,000Q. BSpecial Dispatch to The Btar: HARPERS FERRY, W. Va., Novem- ber 19.—The Blue Rldge Rod and Gun Clup, owned by prominent Washing- tonjans, was burned to the grotind fihere early tonight. An overheated furnace 18 thought to have caused the fire, which completely gutted the building, causing & loss estimated at $100,000. The clubhouse was bullt about 138 It stood on & high hill across Potomao river from Harpers Ferry and_commanded a picturesque view of the river. Many distinguished per- sons, Including representatives of foreign governments, have been en- tertained there. H. D. Crampton of Washington is the president of the club, whose membership is limited to fifty per- sons. Charles E. Hood |s secretar: Tho board of directors fucludes W1 liam C. Johnson, G. Thomss Dunlop and W, F. Ham, in addition to Mr. Crampton and Mr. Hood hs ex-officio SUSPECTED DOPE SELLER, |y, Hovd uid Jast nieht. the vunia: S —" opinfon there would be an early m Lewls Orris, thirty years old, of 508 lnf of the board of directors to con- I street, wa sider plans for rebuilding. WOMAN DIES OF BURNS. |7, “icsaret, Broant 25l » served in the Union army in the war, is dead from burns, her clothing Special Dispateh to Th wecialDispatek to The Star. Igniting, it is believe WHEELING, W. Va., November 19.—' she SPECIAL!!! For Thanksgiving We are. going to show our ap- preclation—AND GIVE THANKS TO OUR PATRONAGE—n the way of a VALUE-GIVING BALE. One of the many savings offered 1s $100 BAY SEAL 2, See—— F U R will—the large cape eollar is also a feature. rrested yesterday by |"impg 'siub had an extensive collec- This exceptional model s7 3 .50 Detectives Evans, Sanders and Raku- | tion of mounted game and fish, donat- SR ol b CAPITOL [FUR| SHOP looks—the full back is sesalon two ounces of cocaine, in vio- | Sessed valuable paintings Most of § 1208 G St. N.W. caught at the waist with a lation of the Harrisom anti-narectio|the equipment burned. Consult According to the detectives, & num- ber of strip revenue stamps, & pair of scales such as are used for messuring drugs, & gallon of champagne, & quart of corn whisky and & qu"rt of gin were found among Orris’ effects. * ' cmst PAINTING —PAPERHANGING and Iuterior Decorating. Estimates and sugges- tions are yours for the asking. “Square deal” prices and service. HARRY W. TAYLOR CO. 2333 18th St. N.W. Phone Col. 1077 PERPETUAL - BUILDING ASSOCIATION Pays 6 Per Cent on sharss maturing in 45 RUG CLEANING TIME Your Soor coverings not thoroly cleaned unless electrically washed Dby eur process. Poaitively mo fnjury er shrinkage to the most delicate fabrics. The Luwin Co. 2018 14th St. N.W. Phome N. o100, WE WILL SELL Royal Bengal Oriental Rug Reproductions Are the most faithful reproduc- tions of the handmade Orien- tals to be had. They possess the unlimited colorings, the lU. L"A. Air- or 83 months. It depth of pile and the lustrous P ane imnen. h f ‘h £ Yard.....c.cnnnn 93 C Pays 4 Per Cent z)r:::t owhosee ?:)E: isnf):::.xrth'f Basket-weave on shares withdrawn be- et ® Cotton ........ 50 (U fore maturity ve times; gredtet, Heavy Cotton We show these faithful repro-" pro- ot s 19¢C Assets More Than plor i i ey Beginning Monday, 21st, at $7,000,000 invite your inspection. 1115 14th Street Sirplin Hiwing M Washington, D. O. $800,000 ayel' & CO. Seventh St. between D & E Corner 11th and E Sts. N.W. | JAMES BERRY, Presideat JOSHUA W. CARR, Secretary Columbia Sales AMPICO IN THE The Light That Fails Haven't you been reading nights and sud- denly find that your eyes were smart- ing? Yes, surely, and possibly you thought you were getting old, when it really was the unsatisfactory light from a hanging fixture. The soft rays of a floor lamp make reading easy and will keep yon away from the oculist—besides making your room more attractive. As usual—you'll find the best-looking lot of lamps in Washington at the Lifetime Furniture Store. g a button. you will ey, and indeed it is very nearly Mayer & Co. Between D 8 E Seventh Street G Street at Thivteenth HOMER L. KITT, Sco.Tresa,