Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1923, Page 21

ADSOFFERED TOCLEAR URDE Washington Police Communi- cate With Richmond About Recent Mystery. An offer to assist in the investiga- tlon of the Edward Wright murder mystery in Richmond, Va., the night of October 15 is contained in two Mmessages sent the Richmond police authorities by Inspector Clifford L. Grant, chief of detectives, one sent several days ago and the other today. This morning’s message contained a Suggestion that a detective be sent ere from Richmond if the authori- {es there so desired. Incidentally Mrs. Ruth Stewart ‘Wright, twenty-seven years old, sis- ter-in-law of the slain man, roomer &t 3000 13th street northwest, is un- der arrest here in connection with the investigation of the passing of alleged forged checks. Inspector Grant wired the Richmond police that he had touched on the murder case in an interview with Mrs. Wright and that she declared she had no knowledge of the murder. Separated from Husband. It is sald by the police that Mrs. Wright has been separated from her[ husband, a resident of Baltimore, Md., the past few months. The husband Was at police headquarters in this clty yesterday discussing the cime Wwith Detectives Keck and Mansfield, Who arrested his wife in connection With investigation of bad check transactions. Mr. Wright, according to the polise, oxpressed the belief that the slaying of his brother was a matter of mis- taken tdentity. There was a striking resemblance between them, he stated, and he said he thought the brother had been mistaken for him and shot to death, although he was unable to ;::r:e any particular person as & sus- Edward Wright, the slain man, wa & printer, one of his close friends an companions in Richmond being D. Cordney. The night of the tra Y. it Is stated, the two men were out au- tomobiling, and Cordney drove Wright home. Just as Wright stepped into the doorway to enter the hougge, it is stated, tha Teport of a pistol shot was heard and Wright fell dead. Suspect Cleared. Cordney was arrested by the Rich- mond police and held as a_suspect. Police ‘wers unable to connect him with the slaying of his friend, how- , ever, and he was released from cus- tody. Nothing has developed since that' time to enable the police of Richmond to solve the m the slaviyg. No ch, k transactions. She is being 'the house of detention. E DESTROYS VILLAGE. TREENT, Italy, December 38.—The completely destroyed by _fire Yesberday. Hundreds of persons we: mede homeless. 006600000000 00006000000606000060606060600004 - - - 333ee 3333 2000004 inthe e PLANS FOR BLESSING CATHOLIC Fourth Ceremonial at Immaoculate Conception Crypt Site for May 18. The fourth celebration of the blessing of the site of the Natlonal Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at Catholic University, May 18, will be attended by 1,000 Knights of Columbus and their wives, according to word received from New York by Rev. Dr. Bernard A. Mc- Kenna. When the site was blessed the offi- clating prelate was the present Car- dinal Bonzano, who was then apostolic lele) ce te to the United States, the serv- i eing held Sunday, May 18, 1920, Since that time work has progressed swiftly on the erection of the shrine, ind today the crypt is completed, will soon be ‘under roof, and the interior work will be pushed to completion. Five ls of the fifteen that are to be “The King of Lubricants” MOTOR OILS You Wouldn’t Breathe Foul Air 'HEN why expect your motor to run efficiently on “dead” oil mixed with impurities and robbed of most of its lubricating qualities by gasoline? Drain out the old oil today and fill your crank case with Rexoline, the one motor lubricant you can depend upon to give your motor instant and thorough lubrication in the coldest weather. crypt will be completed by Ea Sunday, according to Dr. McKonna " The shrine is being financed by voiun- ——— SHRINE ‘woul tary contributions of which have come world. Dr. M celved a heavy cHased gol a pura white diamond of four wt&hl, on either side of which was & ruby and sapphire setting, the value of which is estimated at $2,000, smaller diamond, set in platinum, was recelved at the same note accompanying the gift stated it was the engagement ring of the donor. g\h McKenna also received word terda; THE EVENING STAR, ‘WASHINGTON, D./ C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1923. and jowels, twm parts of the cKenna y reo- 1d with ts 2,330 Miles Away. A| Henry Chapel of Woodbum, Ore., won the $35 prise offered by the|sustaining members of the ‘Wardman Park Hotel management for the radio fan at the most dis- ‘Ram’s Head Meeting. ime, and the yes- playhouse, 13283 18th etreet that seven more marble columns be in Washington by Saturday, and thag all the St. Genevieve marble for the completion of the northeast aspt would arrive at the same time. GIVEN 360 DAYS. Wilbur Alexander, colored, 618 T street northwest, charged with house- breaking and, dc..rrylnn' concealed weapons, pleade raigned in the United States branch of Poilce Court today before Judge | John P. McMahon. 7 In two housebreaking cases against him he was held for the action of the grand jury and the bonds fixed at $5,000 in each case. He was sen- tenced to serve 360 days on the con- cealed weapon char; Detectlves Cox rested Alexander, say that he oon- fessed to them that he had commit- ted several burglaries, netting him loot valued at more than cast by WCAP, the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. The winner is 2,330 miles from Wash- ington by air line. ‘The oontest was oonduocted in order to determine how far the music was being transmitted by WCAP. Telegrams came from all sections of the United States, Canada and Cuba. Two prizes were offered. The win. ner of the second prize, however, has not been determined. Theater From the Standpoint Actor,” Newbold Noyes will “The Value of an Experi; the Standpoint Jam players, is to e an which gullty when ar- "ind King, who ar- Pre-Inventory Sale Before taking inventory we are going to sell fixtures to you at cost. The following are a few of the many bargains $1.000. 4 light covered top fixtures that for- merly sold for $2250 will sell at Crystal candle fixtures that sold as high as $65, will sell for 3 light pan fixtures $30 We wish to put in a new line of fixtures the first of the year, and intend to let our entire stock go at cost. 3 28th, 29th and 31st Come early and get the pick of the lot. DAYS ONLY T T Rexoline cost no more than any other good o Rlin cot o ot o l@ Geo.F.Miller Electric Co. SHERWOOD BROTHERS, INC. T. F. MATTINGLY, District Sales Agent Phone Potomac 2037 $2 and $2.50 Grades For values that are worth much more 0066666060606 06066064 Broken Lots of by g '|!|! i Pure Chiffen Silk Hose —What are left from the Christmas rush; Black and colors—but not all sizes in any one shade. Perfect qualit % 903 New York Ave. N.W. Main 2757 % V60566666 9% H-"v| 0 :' anliya, ki foalimigen TN G 7 ity. resih Ao Advance Special Offering of New Spring Frocks Not only the new materials—which are very attractive, but in the high colorings which are to be the favorite this coming spring—and in brand 51315 In the Bargain Basement 4406400043 $S242028222202222000000000000000000004041 Womel}’s and Misses’ Fur-Trimmed Coats —to be on sale tomorrow at three sensational prices— Both Sports and Dressy Models—and you'll save from 56975, | Dresses | PO PPIP0H PP 00 0400004044000 000000000040000400000040061980200000000006000000060000004030006040400000000409000046000490000404 b $8 to $10 on each one. 20002 022222223223322000006000000000000000000000000002022 WINS HOTEL RADIO PRIZE.|NORMAN TREVOR TO SPEAK Listener Hears Wardman Orchestra | Newbold Noyes Also to Address A meeting of the founders and; Ram's | Head Players {s to be held at their north- of an speak mental of a olds, director of the address in will tell of the plans for the erection of & larger theater next o 7] i /77{ (SIS S B & [ $38888838338388838323888888888888888888 $888382888882888883888888883888838888838838832888882888388 9400040000000 0604000008000000000000900000000. Closed AllDayon Tuesday On New Years Day our stores will be closed all day. Nutmargarine “First Prize” Brand, Ib. Oleomargarine “Top-Notch” Brand, Ib. 25¢ Best Quality Products Canned Tomatoes, (large can) Can, 12;c Blue Ridge Corn, Silver Label Peas, Blue Ridge Succotash, Del Monte Spinach, Keystone Spinach, Large Heinz Dill White Potatoes, 15 1bs. . . . .28¢ . Sweet Potatoes, 4 Ibs Onions, 4 Ibs. . .. Cranberries, 2 lbs Eating Apples, fancy, 41bs. . 25¢ Cooking Apples (York Im- perials), 6 Ibs. . . Grapefruit, 3 for.........25¢c SANITARY Per Doz. Selected EGGS 40° Large Prunmes, Ib.........19¢c Medium Prunes, Ib. ... ..12}c Small Prunes, 3 Ibs. for. . . .25¢ Blue Ribbon Peaches, 2-lb. carton, 29¢ Choice Evap. Peaches, Ib.... ... 10c Fancy Evap. Peaches, Ib Canned Beets We offer “Blue Label” brand Canned Beets, packed by Curtice Bros. Exceptional quality in an item that’s much in demand. Blue Label Beets (Canned) No.2can,19¢ No. 3can,25¢ “Clean-Up” Prices We have small stocks of various items, as listed below, left in various stores. To “clean up” stocks quickly, we have cut prices to figures which ought to close them out quickly. These items are offered subject to be- ing on hand in any store at which you may call for them. As these items are such as we carry only duringethe holiday season, we are anxious to dis- pose of them quickly. These prices shou.ld be.interesting. California Almonds, Ib. . . .22¢c California Walnuts, Ib. . . . .25¢ Brazil Nuts, Ib...........15¢ Filberts, Ib. .. .. ........12}¢ Superba Pecans, Ib. .. ....43c Mixed Nuts, Ib...........19% Dixie Pure Sugar Hard Candy, Ib., 15¢ Eureka Mixed (Creams and Gums) .. 15¢ Superfine Mixed, Ib. . ... ..19¢ R. & R. Plum Pudding, No. 1, can, 23c R. & R. Plum Pudding, individual, Orange Peel, bb...... Lemon Peel, bb. .......cco.c.... . 19¢ Smyrna Layer Figs, Ib. ....19¢ , 10c 15¢ 15¢ 20c 19¢ Pickles each 5¢ Taylor’s Pork Roll,Ib. .. ......45¢ Pure Lard, carton. . Jos. Phillips’ Original Sausage, Ib., 35¢ Loffler’s Sliced Bacon, Ib. . Loffler’s Sliced Bacon, ¥z Ib 15¢ Philadelphia Cream Cheese, pkg. . 15¢ Phoenix Pimento Cheese, pkg. . . 18¢ Shefford’s Snappy Cheese, pkg. . . 15¢ Kraft’s American Loaf Cheese, %lb. ... . Kraft’s Swiss Cheese, %4 Ib. . . . .15¢ Gelfand’s Mayonnaise, large. . . .25¢ Gelfand’s Mayonnaise, small. . . . 12¢ Sar-a-Lee Sandwich Spread, small, 19¢ Sar-a-Lee Sandwich Spread, large, 39¢ Potato Chips, pks. .....ccc00...8¢ Cooked Hominy, pkg.........10c Sanitary Catsup, large........20c Sanitary Catsup, small. ... ......12¢ Ritter’s Catsup A Blue Label Catsup 15¢ and 25¢ Blue Label Chili Sauce . . . 20c and 33¢ Lea & Perrin’s Sauce . Mcllhenny’s Tabasco Sauce Sanitary Salad Dressing, 12-0z. . . Premier Salad Dressing, large. . .37c French’s Cream Salad Mustard, 12%2c Gulden’s Mustard : Re-Umberto Olive Oil, pint Re-Umberto Olive Oil, quart. . . $1.00 Beechnut Peanut Butter, glass. . .19¢ SANITARY re: reamery Per "BUTTER 60 Have You Tried OUR FAMOUS Green Bag Coffee Van Camp’s Evapo-