Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1923, Page 24

FINAL FIGHT BEGUN ON GOULD ESTATE, Eight Mail Sacks of Deposi- tions Will Be Read Into Record of Trial. Ty the Associated Preds | NEW YORK. December 18.—De- econdants of Jay Gould, one-time farmer blacksmith's book- Joeper 4w half dozen dlroads at his death in 1§92 begun the final phase rawn-out legal fight which ulti- determine what is to be- 1 18 the outgrowth of tion in 1817 by the four of the railroad magnate’s an approval of their ac- Tts filing was the signal for al controversies be- | . interwoven anagement { J. Gould. who | nd who was xecutor and who con v terday Tor wately will in ently died in F'r father's princ i compli ultimate steps toward o until one settling years before tinue hegun will cor for ler age at t death! ! By the Ass: JAILED MYSTERY MAN | WANTED IN NEW YORK Warrant Sent to Indiana After | Canadians Doubt His Identity. nd., December 18.—Police N. Y., yesterday added ngle in the mystery of Lorenzo T. Farley, alias Jack E. Feaston, who i8 being held here, by forwarding alleged identification and_a_warrant for his transfer to New York, where a charge of attack with murderous intent has been flled aguinst him. Farley has been In jail here awaiting action of Canadian ~authorities, who now express doubt regarding his real identity. The suspect first was jailed as George Norton, wanted at London, Ontario, The Aurora prisoner has marked physical disability. which does not check with police records at London. Police Chlef J. C. Elllott, London, arrived to- day to take over the suspect, but hesi- tated to do so cause of doubtful identification. He said he belleved the man was not Norton, but added that he could give no definite opinion. JAMESTOW Lorenzo F. Far Y.. December 18.— beld by police at Aurora, Ind., is wanted here for the holdup of a truck driver in 1920. With two companions he is alleged to have robbed the driver of $75. NAMED ACTING MAYOR. ted Pross. MANILA, December 1S.—Acting Governor General Gilmore hus ap- pointed Santiago Artiga to be acting mayor of Manila, following the dis- approval the Philippine semate of the nomination of Geronlmo u ago, mede by Governor General Wool mber 1 a Give Electrical Presents This Xmas PERCOLATORS 7-Cup Aluminum $10.50 Make your coffes in the br John J. Odenwald 1209 H St. N.W. few minutes at t table THE EVENING {RESERVES DECISION Counsel in Contest Over Mrs. Webb's Estate. By the Awsociated Press. NEW YORK, December 18.—Surro- gate Foley yesterday reserved de- cision on arguments of counsel for contestants of the will of the late Mrs. Gertrude Gorman Webb that the document, leaving an estate of $1,500.000 solely to her husband, Charles Webb, was invalid because it contained an ineffectual trust. Counsel for the defendants clared the ten-line will a jury verdict last W being Mrs. Webb's 1 without undue influen band’s part, attem trust and as such cause specific de was invalid - be- beneficlaries were not Perfect halves put up in vacuum- packed jars or tins. Crisp and delicious asthedaytheywere shelled. Ask your Grocer ON $1,500,000 WILL Surrogate Considers Arguments of STAR, WASHINGTON, named. Webb previously had been ex- oaerated by a White Plains grand jury of suspicion in connection with the death, September 25, of his wife in a fashionable club at Rye. During arguments today, John P. Cohalan, representing three contes- tants, charged Col. Howard T. Kings- bury, attorney for Webb, with con- tradicting testimony he ve before the surrogate last Tuesd: Col. Kingsbury declared Webb's ex- pressed Intention to carry out his wife's intentions incorporated in a previous will, disposed of the ques- tions raised by contestants. He in- sisted the will intended not a trust but a straight devise. Contestants are S. Jennings Gor- man, Mrs. Webb's father; S. Jennings Gorman, jr., her half-brother, both of Bridgeport, Conn.; Willlam T. Hun- ter, jr, Bdmund S. Hunter and Mrs. Irene Augusta Derbyshire of Devon, Pa., all cousins. Apples Breathe Like Humans. | Sclentists have found that apples breathe juet as human lungs do. An paratius has been perfected by which the taking in of oxygen & measured, the most successtul experi- having been performed with of Newtown pippins. The additlon to taking In oxy- off carbon dioxides 9 Funsten’s packaged PECANS ———— o4 X N Funstens\ Y Funstens ! PECANS _ | PECANS. . D. C, |MRS. HUGHES, SUICIDE, HAD BEEN DESPONDENT By the Assoclated Press. PEKING, December 15.—Mrs. Ru- pert Hughes, wife of the author, who is reported to have committed suicide &t Haiphong, Indo-China, arrived in ! Peking last autumn with a trained Men’s Boxed Knit Ties 2 for $1 A hundre_d beautiful patterns. Also aat this price are flowing- end Silk Four-in-hands in great variety. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1923. nurse. The latter soon returned to America. Mrs. Hrghes leased an eccentrically furnisheu Chinese place at the edge of the clty, but shortly after moving in became’ {ll and despondent. She remained isolated for days until her | servants revealed her plight. fmmediately had her remo to a hospital. Upon her recovery she de- parted for Parls via the Suez canal, intending to make a number of stops on the way. Friends —_—————— on the Swanee but in Tissofee for ¥ Children's Land of Liberty. here you could do as you 1iked William McAndrew in World's Work. Sl A Jo aeryou Dked John Beverige of the Omaha schools | what You wanted and play wha recognizes that we must train the hed. Mrs. Harding was curlo) children to understand what the |“What Is this country of Tissofee’ liberty the children sing about reaily |“It's what we sing about, My Country Teacher Belle Harding |Tissofee Sweet Land of Liberty.” ught to her principal & welrd pro- tion showing this. The childre —e ad been asked to write and Hlust: a composition on “A Land I'd Lil. to[nial national convention of the United Live In" This child has chosen to|Mine Workers of America, to be held live in Tissofee, not in Tomasee, nor |at Indianapolis, beginning January 2 A call has been fssued for the bie to Mflmwm&%wx»w:m%««wwmwx&% ! Satisfaction First Since 1§59 \ \J) Women’s Handker- chiefs, 12 for linmense selection of linen, lawn handkerchiefs in colors with embroidered corners. give “her” a dozen? Silk and Fiber Hose Women's Perfect Quality Gift Hosiery, Such in black and leading colors. vored makes as Gordon. Gold Phoenix and True Shape. Turknit Guest Sets ists of bath towel White, edges crocheted in pink, blue, gold and The set cor towel and heloth. lavender. wiss and d white, Why , gu not Mark, with 810-818 Seventh Street E Christmas Economy for All! Women’s Petticoats $1.00 Of soft, lustrous material that resembles lingette. All colors. @ ZAQ Finished with deep, accordio pleated flounces, showing beau- $1.25 Lace Curtains, Pair White Nottingham Lace Curtains. of terns, including plain centers with bor ders and more c;abora{c patterns. 3 Pairs for $ Famous Monito Mercerized Lisle wear. In black and colors. Perfect, of course tiful color combinations. excellent quality, in a number of pat- I Men’s Monito Socks Socks, noted for good looks and good I I'ie big Dollar Xmas Shirt Sale goe merrily on with thousands of pe shirts from noted makers. Pl col, and fancy patterns. (First Floor, in Rear.) $ the Boys’ Play Suits Practical Gifts—including fa us Koveralis and other standard makes in plain blue and stripes, mostly trimmed Turkish Towel Sets Boxed for giving. The set consists of large Turkish bath towel and wash- cloth, embroidered in colors. Sensible Fhone Fr. 6003 accounting. sacks filled ad into the red in the re eight ocuments to be T $ $ $ $ the will of ced, the 8 unor stablish GOLD MARK QUOTATIONS CAUSE BETTER FEELING German Tradesmen Welcome Law That Eliminates Long Rows of Ciphérs. ns list. The tradesmen for some < have been eliminating the cum- ersome TO ¢ ciphers from the lists and th ht of the old-fash- foned ma d pfennigs has stimu- | Yated a cheerful ing. It came as a sort of revelation. how ever, to find that under the new d in of the smaller fr3 ¢& were quoted only tead of in billlons of yensation ce among the fn pfennigs ir marks { Al to compel the traders to ir books and balance sheets from January 1 will fore the new year un- government's Private companies 1 not less than s not be- limited } fn gold mark 1o enacted der the o ers. forth 10 zold mark I while t ¢ lHability companies are and 10, respretively i Thrift Is Poor! ] Taxi drive t e move | sing | spotted and 1gh to | His pause to pick | n a trafiic jam s and he was hillings for msl E pen that loads withaclean,quick cartridge of liquid ink—22,000 words to each cartridge. The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster's Shop) 14th Street ,, On,300r . Ave. Also 1229 Pa. Av Open Evenings until 9 o'clock To those who are refurnishing or redecorating —their homes in preparation for the festivities of the ho idays we direct special at- tention to our unusual show- ing of the newest ideas and latest conceptions in cur- tainings and upholstery ma- terials. Our Decorating _Depart- ment, under the supervision of Mr. Thropp, offers not alone a service in the show- ing and making up of the new materials, but a service in the planning. estimating and finishing of all or any part of your decorating ideas. The Lansburgh Co. Interfor Decorators 729 11th St. hristmas Savings Checles Cashed Singing the Old Songs With the Gulbransen It's great to sing the old songs when the family gets together at Christmas! And that's where the Gulbransen shows its superiority by responding to every mood, to perfect time, to the very soul of singer and player and song! BRANSEN TheRegistering Piano This trade-mark identifies the real Gulbransen. The price stamped on the back of each instrument is the same evervwhere. Come in and try the Gulbran- sen—you’ll own no other reproducing piano! $2.50 a Week —is all you need this wonderful pla Juliue Lansburgh, Pres. and Treas. is yours. We especially fea- ture the Gulbransen Com- munity model, priced $420. It is an instrument of marvel- ously fine tone. We are the sole Washington agents. Spec pay and yer-piano can play knows n play like ial Features Gulbransen keys are pressed down as if by human fingers, not thumped down. It is so easy to operate a child it. And a special guide enables a person who othing of music to an artist. Open to 9 P.M. Until Christmas gifts. Men’s Belt Sets buckle, including lodge Consisting of Lisle $ boxes 1 Hickok Solid Leather s emblem styles. Boxed 1 ior givine Web Suspenders, with kid ends and armbands Men’s Gordon Socks, 4 Pairs for Belt, with initial Men’s Suspender Sets to match. In giit Round emieaiooiepalonieserts oeradeoiens Gordon Ticket Socks, less for durability comfort and economy Black and colors. Window Shades, 2 for White and green in opaque shades of per- s fect quality. Perhaps you wish to replace your old shades for Christmas. Men’s Hdkfs., 10 for Plain White Hem- med Handkerchiefs, of good, givable quality: also khaki handker- chiefs. Women’s Hdkfs., These are the dainty and much desired plain colored handkerchieis with the wide net edge. A very special value $1.25 Boudoir Caps This means choice of our entire $1.25 line— s containing a wealth of novelties in silk, net, Jace and ribbon. Al colors. Boys’ Knitted Caps Snugly Knitted Caps, in assorted colors, also s the popular polo hats of chinchilla, some with leather tops. Kitchenette Aprons Women’s Well Made Kitchenette Aprons, of black sateen, attrac- tively combined with fancy cretonne. Two pockets. Infants’ Dresses, Infants’ Short White Nainsook Dresses, in Bishop and yoke styles, showing dainty touches of trimming. 1 Infants’ Bath Robes Our_ Regular §! Bath Robes, of fufiy, § felted cloth, in p and blue with white Pantie Dresses plain chambra; checked dimity collars. (033 and with fronts. Trimmed with narrow pleating or with plain colors. Men’s Silk Ties Thousands of them! Of beautiful and u- § rable silks, also in the * newest knitted effects. No end of colorings and patterns. Men’s $2 Silk Socks Men’s Pure Ingrain silk Socks, in biack, sl Interwoven Socks brown and gray. Pure Thread Silk— $ Faults so slight that it would be a shame to call them seconds. with the superior fea- tures of construction that have made Inter- woven sacks the syno- nym of quality. Jewelry, Choice Quality In re ¥ Penknive: and other artic ismond Cortex F Crib ish animal patterns. and warm —Second = -weave Flesh and white Childre Plain Derby R Hose, in brown. perfect—not hurt for wear. rated Japanese Chin Set metal dishes. MILL tructed wooden Choice A wood parlor alleys; posts FOLU ancy Women's dren’s Smart gifts at low the asso Beads, also Men’s Purses Combs Cuff Link Gold-tc s, Bat and Mus appropr Blanke Albums. Size 30x40. Floor. Bandeaux aisted and coutil cloth In blue 2 Four for n’s Hose, 6 Pairs Ribbed and s s the ibbed School blac and Slightly im- at all metal, others others ars metal Sale in ng of D . Candle ome are oi burnish metal lined with g of glas trimmed with nickal or m red. Leather Bags and Vanity Boxes Leather ecc Holders ttles ideal smoK2r. d aull ss. of TOYLAND h various S—Deco- canvas, $1 From - frame LBRO TOYS—Delivery other WHITE ¥ solidly nd decorated cradles and sus; pend- metal ds swings, trimmed with gilt... Gift Handbags and Chil- $ Leather Gifts Leather Music Rolls Cases make iate gifts. Also in the sale are beauti- fully bound Post Card $ Ash Trays, Choice kinds. ’1 HAMMOCK, $1 VAMELED FUR- NITURE— $1 BAGATELLE BOARDS, the ever-popular game for every member of LLEYS the family bowling winter fun for AN T water wagons towers, Chofes .. engines, circus $1 IRON TOY S—Hook and $1 EDUCATIONAL BOARDS— Instruction for the DIN: TABLES tea pa Fountain Pens and Boys' Re- ‘with 14-k Self-filling leakable. untain Pens, t. gold points and non- $ 1 ish, Powder ery Boads, in Women’s Rubber A giit keeper wi Full Size Red Aprons any house ill_appreciate Rubber Bib Apron, with white pleated r In fancy Sewing Novelties Choice Fitted Fitted S and Desk consisting and Pap case. Surprise Sewing A Clus cial mounted ing bodkin, s crochet silk and other sewing n gift. Ivory-Like Heavy rivals real ivor. Hair Re der Bo Frames Bott! Sewing Flowers, thimble, the textu ubber border box. Five-picce Sets, with of Sweetgrass handles. Mats, ewing Boxes Sets, the last of er Kn ity Arrow Bouquet ter of Artif durably and contain- needle asteners. Men's Dept. nap eeds. A rovel white. Articles $ quality. y.. Ch ceivers, Pow- xes, Picture and Perfume Soit, firm, | quality made red borders and voung f Round and ov Heavy Quality bleached Shecting Cot- ton that soon 5 yards make a double-bed sheet Huck Towels, 8 for styles. Cutex Manicure Dainty gifts. Remover, Liquid pol- Cuticle Polish, Orange Stick and Em’ gift box in- and put Un- washes bsorbent 17x34, fast-color nusement Manicure Sets, 3 for Manicure ivory-like Why not buy three for those y tend to rememb. Arrow Hdkfs., 4 for Men's Superior Qu Handker- chiefs, laundered ready for use, ai up in sealed package 1 1 Sheeting Cotton, 5 Yds. 1 s | Children’s Cape Gloves Dressy and_Service- able Cape Gloves, in $ brown shades, lined with warm fleece _ Silk Camisoles Women’s Wash Satin Camisoles, with lace s tops and straps. Gifts to please every woman. Women’s Blouses Inexpensive vet worthy i Of Bureau Scarfs, 2 for Dainty and useful s l gifts. These are trim- med with lace or er broidered in white and colors. Pillowcases, 4 for Excellent Quality Pil- lowcases, 4ok Li: & strong cotton, with wide hems. Imported Blankets Singlebed Single s weigh Infants’ Shirts, 3 for pounds. Infants’ Hose, 3 Prs. for Fine Quality Pure $ Cashmere Hose, in white, black and brown. Fiber Silk Vests Women's Beautiful Quality Fiber Silk § Vests,” with bodice tops. In number of high shades. Chamoisette Gauntlets Kayser Chamoisette and Wear-Right Suede $ Fabric Gauntlets, h embroidered bac Popular shades, Burson Hose, 3 Prs. for Women's Burson Seamless Hose, in heather shades. Slight seconds, but not a bit hurt. mi-tailored s voile dair embroidered Size Straight and Ruber styles in Infants' Warm Under Shirts, with high neck and long sleeves Children’s Sport Hose, 3 Pairs for Part-wool Sport Hose, in assorted heather colorings with fancy cuff tops Slight seconds Napkins, 6 for 18518 Hemmed Nap- kins, of mercerized cot- ton damask. nicely boxed for giving. Cocoa Door Mats Every home needs one. Why not make s the useful presents— or maybe you need one for your own home. Brussels Rugs 54 Durable Brus- Rugs, in attrac- tively colored patterns. A bargain—for vour- self or for giving Children’s Night Wear Misses’ and Chil- s dren’s Flannclette Sleepers, Nightgowns and Pajamas, in a range of attractive stripes.