Evening Star Newspaper, January 3, 1924, Page 21

'SAYS DOCTOR FAILED 10 NOTE DIPHTHERIA Father Blames Electic Phylininn for Paralysis of | His Son’s Leg. WHOLE FAMILY AFFECTED Failure to Diagnose Tubereulosis ] Also Alleged. By the Associated Press. HARTFORD, Conn., January 3.—C. E. Buck of Hebron, testifying before the extrsordinary grand jury inves- tigating the medical fraud in Con- necticut, gave evidence yesterday tending to show that the diagnosis made by an electic physician in the case of his son Raymond failed to bring to light the presence of diph- therla, as a result of which the boy has lost the use of one leg. According to statements made by Buck outside the jury room, was taken ill last October limantic doctor was called. declared - that the physician treated the boy quinsy sore throat. lancing throat twice. for the When the boy's condition grew worse Dr. W. L. Higgins of Coventry was called ‘and ordered Raymond to_the Isolation Hospital, in Hartford, where he was confined for three montas. When he was discharged, two weel ago, one leg was completely. par- alyzed. / - Family Takes Slek. Shortly - after the 'con was com- mitted to the hospital the father and five other children were ted, and the school which Raymond attended was closed for two weeks when seven cases of diphtheria developed and examinutions showed nine puplils to be carriers of the germs, Other evidence before the jury was sald to huve dealt with a case under ihe care of a graduate of the Kanses City Coliege of Medicine and Surgery, in which it is charged by several per- sons that an erroneous diagnosis was made when the presence of tubercular germs was evident. The names and the patient and doctor were mot re- vealed, but It was learned that" tie doctor’s examination showed the case to be trivial, and it was not until a specialist was called in that the patient was sent to a sanitarium. 1t was learned today that an investi- gation will be made into the circum- stances relative to the treatment given an aceldent victim, who, It 1s alleged, was badly burned by X-ray light about the head when the attending physiclan endeavored to take an X-ray photo- graph of the injuries. A number of witnesses were called in today's Investigation, among whom were Dr. Samuel J. Purcotte of Wil- limantic, said to be a_graduate of the Kansas City College: Dr. Frank E. Gav- las of Bridgeport, Dr. Harry Chamson of Brideeport and Hartford, recently appointed secretary of the Connecticut electic medical examining board, and Dr. Daniel Slabotsky of Derby. EDINBURGH BELIEVES PRISONER IS GUERIN Man Resembling Noted Fugitive From Devil's Island Captured. 3 PAST EXPLOITS THRILLING Noted\Chicago Crook Has Checker- ed Career. By the Associated Press, EDINBURGH, Scotland, January 3. —The police of this city belleve that they have in custody Eddle Guerin, a notorfous crook, well known in/Chi- cago, who made a dramatic escape years ago from Devil's Island, a French penal colony off the coast of French Guiana. A woman entering a hotel room found_a man trylng to open a trunk that contained valuables. She raised an alarm &nd the man fled, but was pursued and acrested. His resem- blance to photographs of Guerin, linked with other circumstances of the case, lead the authorities to sus- pect his identity. Guerin, an internationally known crook, who mad Chicago, was st for taking $30,01 Express Company in P: He served -four years and then es- caped to the mainland of French Gulana in.a.canoe. - His subsequent return to London and his reassocia- tion with his former pal, the woman as o May,” culminated in“a quarrel between 'Guerin and Charlés Smith,.an American, over the woman, Smith shot and wounded Guerin, and for this offense was sen- teftced ' to penal servitude for life in Dartmoor prison, southmrw. Eng- land. This was in July, 1907. Smith was liberated in May, 1922, and was deported to America. At the time of the shooting the French.government demanded _that Guerin be extradited, but Great Brit- ain refused to compiy, declding that he was a British subject. ROBBERS TAKE JEWELS FROM HOME OF BROKER Enter David Palter Apartment. Steal $4,000 in Gems From Wife's Bedroom. By the Associated Pres NEW YORK, masked robbers with drawn revolvers this morning invaded the suite occu- pled by David Palter, a stockbréker, on the fifth floor of a West 79th street apartment house, forced thelr way into_Mrs. Palter's bedroom and es- caped with $4,000 worth of jewelry. DEMOCRATIC WOMEN . TO TEACH POLITICS By the Associated Presa. CLEVELAND, Ohlo, Januaty 3.—A chool for woman students of demo: racy will be held here:January 29 | to February 2 under the auspices of | the democratic women's organization, it _was announced here following & conference of democratic women. ‘Willlam G. McAdoo, cand/date for the democratic presidential nomination, will bo asked to open the institute. A regional conference of the fourth district has been called by Mrs. Ber- nice S. Pyke, Lakewood, national com- mitteewoman for Ohio, to precede, the school. State committeewomen from Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Illinols and' Minnesota are | expected to come here from Wash- i ington, where they will attend the | meeting of the democratic national committee. Mrs. Halscy W. Wilson, who pre- sided over the first school of democ- racy in New York, a year ago, will officiate in the same capacity here. She will be assisted by Mrs, Emily Newell Blair, chairman of the demo- cratic women's national committee. The general plan of the New York institute will be followed here. Since that experiment proved successful, it was decided to hold similar schools in each of the states, with each of the national committeewomen commis- sloned to organize her state. Public speaking, technique, organi- zation activitles and the history of democracy will be taught. Tomorrow—A Remarkable Rug Sale Five Hundred Best-Known Seamless Axminster Rugs Mach Under the Regular Prices Superior Quality Axminster Rugs Pure Wool Rugs, stamped with the maker’s name—the best known maker of Axminster Rugs in the country. Every Rug Underpriced There is a real, worth-while saving in every rug at the low prices at which they are marked. You had betfer purchase now. Colors and Patterns All the variety you could poniBIy want— most of them beautifully blended, I?ut some plain. Blue Brown Rose Sand Gold Gray Mulberry Tmfpe And many other artistic and wanted tones. Durable, Long-Wearing Well made Axminster Rugs are as durable and satisfactory as any domestic rug can be; as these are the best make, and we have sold this make for years, you know they will be satisfactory. Deep pile, soft and velvety. Where They May Be Used Good-looking and good enough to be- used most anywhere: living room hall office dining room library school bedroom club hospital Because they are slightly imperfect —but many of them look perfect Here are the five important reasons why these Seam- less Axminster Rugs are such remarkable values at the extremely low prices. - Reason 1—First time we have ever offered seconds in Rugs, because it is the first time we have ever been able to get Seconds of Rugs that we considered worthy of offering to our public. Reason 2—A quantity—over 500 Rugs in all—room sizes and all desir- able scatter sizes; 6 sizes in rugs and 4 sizes in hall runners; matched in the various sizes.” \ Reason 3—These Rugs are the most widely known and best grade of Axminsters, made by America’s most famous Axminster Rug maker, and are stamped with manufacturer’s name and trade mark on the *back. \ Reason 4—An unusually wide range of patterns ahd colorings, including many new patterns not shown before — Persians, Orientals, Chinese and plain colors with darker band borders. - Reason 5—Secured at a great price concession because they are sec- onds. Many of them.show no imperfections at all, so far as we can see; others show slight wire impressions or a small skipped tuft— such imperfections that will not affect wearing quality. + And thesearethe prices%pricesthatyou will rec=” ognize at once as remarkable in their lowness— R"&’S—Répm Sizes - Ra@——Sflzail Sizes» 'Hall Ranners | 9x12 . . - 83x106 . 5467 76x9 . . : 549.75 . $3775 4.6x6.6 . 27x54 878 . 27x12 . . . 314D L 48 '3x9 . . 27x9 . o 3x12 .. R ’. £ .814.75, .. 319 / 35c each. Extra size. 5 5 ASHINGTON, D. ¢, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1924. Woodmard &Lnthvfip DOWN STAIRS STORE Friday Is Remnant Day Remnan o . D. or on Approval; Day Merchandise Is not Returnable or Exchangeable; not Sent Mail or Phone Orders Not Accepted Sports Coats—Silk Dresses, 10 . Sports Coats, $10 20 brown, tan and shadow plaid warmly lined sports coats. With tailored or storm collars. Special. Sports Dresses, $10 35 well-tailored sports dresses in checks and plaids. Brown, tan and color combinations. Silk Dresses, $10 20 silk dresses in navy, black.and brown. In straightline effects. Well tailored. Sports Skirts, $5 25 plaid or stripe skirts, in tan and brown, gray and blue and plain brown. Special price. Fur Chokers, Special, $5 30 fur chokers greatly reduced. In the lot are chokers of imitation fox, single and double opossum and moufflon. DOWN STAIRS STORE Sports Hats, $1 Were Very Much Higher 67 of these remarkably low priced hats. Tai- lored, trimmed and plain sports hats in ma- terials of velvet, suede-like beaver and duve- tyn. The shapes include the straight sailors, pokes and off-the-face models. 21 tams, 50c; were much more. Of suede-like material and velour. In colors of tan, navy and black. , DOWN STAIRS STORB Blouses, $1; Were $1.95 60 slightly soiled or mussed- blouses at $L. In the lot are blouses of English Broadcloth, dimity and handmade models. Overblouses and tuckins, with Peter Pan collars and V necks or Tuxedo collars. Sizes from 34 to 44 in the lot. DOWN STAIRS STORE Chiffon Hose 50c pr. Were much more. 100 pairs of women’s silk chiffon hose, in black, gun metal, gray and beige. Irregular. Broken sizes. Sports Hose, 35c; 3 prs. for SL 50 pairs silk and mer- cerized hose, in black and brown. Irregular; Sizes 8% to 10. Cotton Hose, 3 prs., 50c. 200 prs. mercerized cotton hose, in black and brown. Irreg- ular. Sizes 8% to 10. DOWN STAIRS STORE more. women, $2.95. House D $1.95. rials. 18 kimonos, 95 39 Princess Slips, 68c. This price is a very special ome. Just 3 Corduroy Robes for priced - resses, 12, of splendid mate- DOWN STAIRS STORE Men’s English Broadcloth Shirts, $1.50; Were $2.50 60 splendid quality shirts in white and tans. Perfect, but slightly soiled from display. Broken sizes. Men's Shirts, 75c; were $1.50. 75 shirts of madras, percale and fiber stripe madras in neat designs. Slightly soiled. Broken size range. Shirts; $1; were $L.75. 60, of high-grade Rus- sian cord. Perfect, but soiled. Broken sizes. Men's Ties, 38c. 200 fiber and cut silk ties in a fine variety of designs. Perfect. Flannel Shirts, $1.50. 30, in khaki, brown. If irregularities. Broken sizes. Men’s Kid Gloves, $1; were $1.65. 75 pairs of high-grade kid gloves in brown and gray. Sizes 7% to 10. Men's Cotton Socks, 15c pr. 50 pairs cotton socks in black only. Perfect but broken sizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE 4 Dressing Sacques _ ‘ Gloves, 50c pr. Now 95¢ 60 dressing sacques of fine quality materials. 60 Aprons, 15c; were much Were Higher 85 pairs Women’s Fancy Gauntlet Fabric Gloves, with silk embroidery. Women’s Gloves, 25c— 80 pairs 2-clasp Fabric Gloves with silk band tops. White only. Per- fect, but slightly soiled. Broken sizes. DOWN STUIRS STORE were $1.95. $1.95; were 95¢c; were Double-Bed Sheets, 1 Each 240 hemmed, bleached and welded seam 81x90 double-bed sheets. They are splendidly made of a fine quality sheeting.' Perfect in every respect. Scarfs, $1; Were $1.25 js (18x50), linen and 5 lacestrimmed dresser sca; ghtly soiled. With pur cotton centers. Remnants of Cretonne, terry cloth, scrim, marquisette, gingham, percale, satin, voiles, ¥ to 75 less than the regu- lar price. In the lot are 200 yards of these materials. DOWN STAIRS STORE Plaid Blankets, $1.25 100 Nashua plaid cotton blankets, in pink, blue, tan and gray. Size 64x76. Very spe- cially priced. Wool-mixed Plaid Blankets, $4.25; were $650. 10 wool-mixed plaid blankets (66x80), in_ pink, blue and a few gray. They may be slightly soiled. . Wool-mixed Plaid Blankets, $4.75; were $7.25. 10 blankets, size 70x80. Slightly soiled. Crib Blankets, 50c; were $1. 40 Nashua Wool- nap plaid blankets, size 26x50 inches. In pink and blue with soisette binding. Slightly soiled. DOWN STAIRS STORB Women’s Union Suits g A Women's cotton union suits, tailored, with re- inforced crotch and armholes. With built-up shoulders and tight knee. Irregular, broken sizes. 8 Glove Silk Vests, now 50c each. 4 Mercerized Cotton Pettibockers, 50c each. Vests, 12c. 50 women’s fine combed yarn vests in built-up shoulder style. Broken sizes. Per- fect. DOWN STAIRS STORE Philippine Chemise, $1.50 Was very much -higher. The lot includes chemise in strap shoulder and built-up_shoul- der style. Of sheer material. Slightly soiled or mussed. 7 Gowns, $150; were $195. round, square or V necks: 17. Soiled. Princess Slips, $1; were $150. 12, of white muslin. With a very neat embroidery edge. Strap shoulder style. 15 gowns with Sizes 15, 16 and 2 Boudoir Caps, 10c; were very miuch higher. * Underwear at 35c, that was very much higher, 1 flannelette gown, 1 flannelette bloomer and 1 sateen bloomer, slightly damaged, in orchid. DOWN STAIRS STORE Children’s . Princess May Vests an Pants, Now 38¢ 75 garments. Children’s Fleece-lined Vests and Pants. Long sleeves and ankle length. Sizes 1 to 16 vears. Winter Coats, $15; were $20. 2 interlined throughout. Of brown Bollvia; Astrakhan trim- med, with side tie. Size 14 years. Polo sport model, with fur collar. Size ars. Coats, $10; were $15. 2 Brown Broadcloth Coats, Size 14 years. Girls’ Gingham Dresses, $1.50; were much more. 31 Checked and Plain Gingham Dresses. Slight- 1y soiled. Sizes 6 to 14 years Coat Sweaters, $1; were $1.95. 17 White Wool Sweaters. Slightly soiled. Sizes 6 months to 4 years, Knitted Leggins, 75c¢; were $1.25. Slightly soiled. _Sizes 6 months to 3 vears. Girls’ Knitted Bloomers, 25c. Flesh and White Bloomers. Broken sizes. Boywx’ Blouses, 2 for $1. 40 Wash Blouses, in light percales, blue and khaki. Sizes 8 to 14 vears. Boys Wool Sults, $2.25; were $6.50. Suits of wool jersey, in brown, dark green and tan. Button-on and middy styles. Sizes 2% to 7 Bath Robes, 50c. Size 2 only. Brushed Wool Tams and Scarfs. 50c; were higher. 35, in red, copen, brown, buff and wh Girls' Princess Slips, 38e. 15, of muslin, with or embroidery trimmings. Broken sizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE - Knitted Wool Slip-Ons $1; Were $1.95 24 fine looking slip-ons of knitted wool. A few of them have white collars, while others round or high necks: These are just the kind of sweaters for wear with separate skirts. In green, navy and black. Cotton Blouses, 50c; were $1.00. 18 blouses with Peter Pan collars and V necks. Sizes range from 38 to 42. Slip-6ns, 50c; were very mch higher. a fine quality of mohair. In copen only. DOWN STAIRS STORE 20, in gray, green [t lace 19, of Fur-Trimmed Coats $28 and 38 This Sale offers you an excellent oppor- tunity to purchase a smart and well wearing coat at a Brice that affords sub- stantial sgvings. egprpi!e fabric coats, Navy Black DOWN STAIRS STORE dilke fined and interlined. straightline models, . Collars of plati- num wolf, jap mink, squirrel, wolf, viatka and fitch. : Brown , Flare and