Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1924, Page 14

DECLARES HUSBAND TOLD OF TWO MURDERS Mrs. Ray D. Smith Claims He Kill- ed Father as Well as Grandmother. THREATENED HER LIFE l Massachusetts Police to Investigate First Story. By the Associated Press, LYMOUTH, Ind, February 12. Ray D. Smith, prominent local farm- er, lield here in connection with the ving of grandmother, M neis Sweet, eighty-three ©ld, whose body was found buried the Smith farm Sunddy after H had been missing two years, told his ¢ wife that he had Killed his father at} their farm home near Pittsfield, Mass., seven years ago, Mrs. Smith declared §n a statement yester to county o ticials. . Smith said her husband told e obtained $6,000 in life insur- ance at the death of his father. his vea she Will Investigate Stories. Alvin Marsh, prosceuter, said la nizht investigators will be sent Pittsfield to 100k into the matter. He ions into the deaths of cumstances, also wiil |V ustody here | tion fur- | wife, was taken into night on who Mrs. Smith said she has kept silent for more than two vears because of foar. ¢ first knowledge of my hus- band’s murderous mania came to me when T was a bride of only a few aonths,” she sald. “I had learned that he was a victim of tuberculosis and insisted that we separate.” Threatened to Kill. “I'll kill you if you leave Smith threatened, she said. “You don't mean that, Ray. You wouldn't kill any one,” the wife said she replied. Becoming shouted: “I'll show you whether TI'd kill any me,” incensed, she said he { When informed Carnegio had been Coolidge Wires Edison Greetings on Birthday ; Hopes for Many More President Coolidge yesterday sent Thomas A. Edison the fol- lowing mesage of congratula- tion on the inventors birthday: “Birthday congratulations, I'as- sume that. as always, you are mercly doing the day's work. 1 hope for your sake and that of your clientele, which is all human- ou will havé very many more ersaries of the same kind to spend In the same way.” D. C. AUTOIST JAILED FOR LAUREL OFFENSE! Gets Year for Driving Car After Li- i cense Revoked—Womsn Causes Excitement. Special Dispateh to The Star. BALTIMORE, VFebruary 12—Rich- ard Carneglo, 707 224 street north- st, Washington, and a weman. who med to be his mother, created con- | rable ex ment in i traffic | court and the automobile commission- :sterday. In efforts to nt back to Laurel to ca sabled the Fuller, motor as he was being tak hose lice: nhor 17 issioner | of having vio- * wutomobile laws, broke the iguition Wircs on the motor cycle as he sat handeuffed in the car. Policcman Fuller then obtal zutomobile and, with eputy Autémobile Comm Stansbury,” landed (¢ at Laurel, where he was sentenced to one r in the house of correction by trate Hatch. Shortly after Ie left with the po- licoman ‘a woman, who saild she was hix mother. appeared at the automo- bile commissioner's office und when she attempted to get something out of he handbag woman clerks fle thinking she was about to pull a gun. taken to Laurel she rushed from the building, knocking down ho_were about to enter. two men THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, 1 D. C., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1924 Table Salt Two Packages 7¢ ‘With Thix Coupon Only Triangle Brand Table 2-1b. packages on Regina Peaches Two Cans for 27¢ With This Coupon Only Well-known Regina Brand Peaches, large norrow at TWO cans. on sale tomorrow with this coupon. at TWO for 27e, with (s) this coupon' only. ) Goldenberg’s—Basement, row at 14e, Goldenberg's—Basement. A Clean Swéep of Women’s $29.75 to $37.50 Coats $17.50 Because we do not want to carry over these gar- * ments to next season, we have cut prices deeply—so deeply in fact that the clearance price is actually below the regular wholesale cost. Women who have waited until now to purchase a winter coat will find extraor- dinary values in this group. All are richly fur collared—Viatka Coney, Moufflon, Natural Opossum and Wolf And the materials are the deep-pile, lustrous faBrics only available heretofore at much higher prices. Tailored and fancy models of Normandy, Bolivia, Plush, Crushed Plush, etc. Straightline models, finished with narrow belts. Colors of navy, brown, black and kit fox. All regular sizes—16 to 44. ) Goldenberg’s—Second Floor. Tomato Soup Two Cans for 14c With This Coupon Only Campbell's Soup—the quality, on standard of sale with this coupon only. Goldenberg's—Basement, Wonderful Sale of Girls’ Spring Dresses Just Unpacked—Really Wonderful Values at $1.19 Sizes 6 to 14 Years. Tomato tomor- cans for very large selection of styles. made and correct in every detail. years. 81 Stenciled Table Covers Slight Seconds Hand Stenciled le Covers, in a variety of attractive designs on Sanitas washable oilcloth. Size 48x3 inches. Classed as seconds, but the defects are hardly notice- able. Goldenberg's—First Floor. =T 39¢ Dress Ginghams 32-inch Dress Ginghams, in a wonderful array of plaids, checks ) and plain shadcs—fine qualitics that c fresh and dainty. Warranted fast 5 ”: colors. Some arc imported, others are fine qualities oi domestic ginghams. Tomorrow at 29¢ a yard. 27-inch Apron Ginghams, in the wanted blue checks: warranted fast colors. ally priced at 16e yard. Goldenberg's—First Floor. Superior Imported and Domestic Grades—32 inches wide will ‘tub well and remain bright, 20c Apron Ginghams, 16¢ 45¢ Indian Head, 35¢ Three Styles Sketched Here, mothers, is a sale of Girls’ Spring Dresses that offers values way out of the ordinary. They are brand new styles, fashioned of fine quality Ginghams, in bright-colored checks and guaranteed fast colors of red, gold, lavender, blue and rose; with white organdy collars and self trimmings. hand-embroidered models in the assortment. A Every dress well Sizes 6 to 14 Goldenberg’s—Third Floor. Some Final Clearance of Women’s $35 and 840 Dresses $14.95 We have taken these better dresses fr wur higher priced lines and marked them for final disposal tomorrow at $1495. All are late winter models, fashioned of chiffon velvet, poiret twill and Juiana cloth, in straightline styles; some with side drapes; short and long sleeves. Three-tier skirts and circular flounces. Trimmings of lace and embroid- ered designs, narrow or crushed girdles. Colors of brown, navy and black. Sizes 16 to 42. Goldenberg's—Second Floor. $1.50 Crepe de Chine At 98¢ Yard Al lengths ranging from 2 to 10 yards—suitable for every purposc. A fine woven quality, with the icel and appearance of linen. The width is full 44 inches—a feature worth mention. 29c White Nainsook, 36 inches wide, close 19 woven, soft-finish quality ene or not. I killed my father—I hit Lim over the head with a hammer buried his body under a i on our furm at Pitts you and our baby, tos i Chew a few Pleasant Tablets The zrandmother was slain about ‘: m s later, Mrs. S declared. Instant Stomach Rehef! d woman s shot ck by Smith, who placed the body in a trunk and later buried it be- neath the outhouse, according to her | story Lovely Crepe de Chine quality, in rich colors for the new models in daytime and party frocks. All pure silk and 39 inches wide. A complete assortment of beautiful street and evening shades, also black. $2.69 $3 Corkscrew Crepe, 40 inches wide, extra heavy. pure silk and wool fabric. with deep crepe finish, in black, Clearance of Boys’ $7 and $8 Two-Pants Suits $6.69 Good, serviceable suits for school wear, all with two pairs of full lined knickers. Dressy Norfolk models in neat dark patterns of gray, tan and blue colors. Sizes 7 to 16 years. f Boys’ 69¢ Pants, 55¢ Boys' Cloth Pants, in straight knee style to button on little fellows' of dark patterns. Sizes 4 to 9 years, Goldenberg’s—Third Floor., ¥ Women’s $2.50 Perfect Chiffon Silk Steckings $1.79 a Pair We're discontinuing this particular number—that's why the price has ~been lowered for a quick clearance. Please bear in mind, every pair perfect— a fact that makes the saving all the more important. Very sheer chiffon-weight silk stockings, in black only, with “Wydeseem” back. Silk all the way up, including the garter top. All sizes—extra special at $L79 pair. Women's Fiber Silk Stock- { Women's Heather Cotton Children’s Mercerized Rib- | in_ the navy, brown, gray and tan $2 Chiffon Satin, 35 inches wide, pure silk. satin-face quality, in a complete assortment of street and 13 shades, also black.... S 59¢ White Chiffon Voile, 44 fine 69c¢c $125 Stripe Shirtings, 33 inches wide, extra high lustrous plain colors.. fiber silk quality, with self or beautiful colored stripes..... sheer, two-ply quality, with wide taped edge. Goldenberg's—First Floor. Goldenberg's—First Floor. IMPORTANT SAVINGS ON HOUSEWARES ¥arn mercerized cotton fabric, in all wanted lingerie shades 5 35¢ Printed Plisse Crepe, 30 inches wide, in a large assortment of new printed designs and me constantly,” e went and got his shot- the same weapon he used to Kill Local said that on the | death of the grandmother Smith would | imately §$20,000. | il refused to di he charges against him. He ap- red cheerful and talked on other waists. Variety s, however. 2 The moment “Pape’s _Diapepsin” reaches the stomach all distress goes. Lumps of indigestion, gases, heartbur: sourness, fullness, flatulence, palpita- tion, vanish, Ease your stomach now! Correct di. gestion "and acidity for a few cente Druggists sell millions of packages { nith, whose story brought the of her husband, ‘was formerly Miss Margaret Bernhardt of Hibbard, Ind. At the time of her marriage to Smith she was employed at a school in Anderson, Ind. Smith was an instructor of music ther: $1.25 Aluminum Coffee Percolators, vanel sides; 2-quart size— Glass Mixing Bowl Setw. ried size 4 Metal Waste-paper bowls in set— Contalners, assorted colors; well made-—— 49¢ Scrubbing W ofo, with long handle: well made— Not 1f your gums bleed easily CheckPyorrheawithForhun’s Pyorrhea plays no favorites. Dental records show that four personsout of every five past 40, and thousands younger, too, are Pyorrhea’s Heed Nature’s warning— tender, bleeding gums—be- fore it is too late. Better still, stop Pyorrhea before it strikes by regular visits to your dentist and by brushing your teeth twice $1.98 Selceted Lum. her Lace Curta Stretchers, with cen- ter brace; 6x12-foot size— $1.49 ings with three-seam back, | Stoekingw. in green and | pea in black and various | cordovan—a clearance lot | goo T;"‘"‘:‘:‘;;:a"::" wanted colors. Excellent of slight seconds 25C | et of Soring shages: witn wearing _quality. of regular 3sc turn - over cuffs. 35 Goldenberg’s—First Floor. C $2 All-Wool Crepe Tomorrow, $1.59 yd. 248 Nickel-plated Electric Iroms, full size: a guaranteed 12-quart trade size— Ahighegrade iron— 0. 16 size— $1.29 $2.59 49c Wednesday— Housekeepers’ Day In Our Fourth Floor Home Furnishings Section $1.98 Aluminum Cooking Kettles, with #Sc White Japanned cover and bail handle; Bread Boxes, roll-top style; good size— 79¢ ranized Iron Coal grade. 54 inches wide; all-wool, firm-woven quality. One of the* most popular fabrics for dresses and skirts. Choice of navy, brown, gray and tan. Lowered for one day to $1.59 a yard. $1 Storm Serge, 40 inches wide, $2 All-wool French Serge, 54 st 69c Sescimiiica qur . T T Tk aray-: 1ty inavy. browii $1_6Q Fl . d i 4 bed Soa 0o0r coverings raperies an edwear .50 All-wool Suitings, 54 gS, ¢ wide: are featured in tomorrow’s sale of Home 36-inch Check Dress Goods, in the stylish neat diamond checks; for for daily with Forhan’s. Atalldruggists, 35cand 60c in tubes. More than a tooth paste —it checks Pyorrhea dresses, skirts, etc. 69c 1 Goldenbers's—First 3 | $1.79 and $1 Bleached Sheets At 79¢ Each Slight Seconds 72x8 Seamed Bleached Sheets, three-quarter bed size, of good durable grade, hand-torn and ironed; finished with deep hem. These are subject to slight imperfections, which do not impair the wearing quality. 81x90 Seamless Bleached Sheets, full double-bed size: free from starch $l.49 or dressing; $1 value. At s 81x99 Seamless Bleached Sheets, extra length for 5 double beds: heavy $l 69 round-thread qual- ity; $1.89 valve..... .0 $1.69 Crochet Bed- npreads, single-bed size; in Marseilles l. patterns . 5 $4.00 Crochet Bedspreads, full gouble-bed size: $2 98 heavy raise . seilles pattgrns. 2 ’39c Bleached Pillowcases, large quality; 45x36-inch size, wide; close-woven soft- 196 heavy round-thread bed size; slight 3 $ bed five: siight see- $1.75 ikize: l\dBnd fl!m’n and Yo e armiwoven =l = 29¢ 25c Bleached Muslin, 36 inches finish grade; free from starch or dressing...... 25c Unbleached Sheeting Cot- tom, 39 inghes wide, 16 quality . C Golden! Important Savings On KNIT UNDERWEAR Women’s ‘and children’s knit underwear have been re- duced for immediate disposal—your chance for real savings tomorrow. Women's Gauze Cotton Vests, low necks and sleeveless, also in Dbodice style. Regular and extra sizes. 50c 296 value, at ..... R . Women's Mercerized Jersey Knit Pettibloomers, made with elastic waist and knee; large brown, @reen and seat. In black, navy blue. Regular $1.75 value, at . 51.59 Goldenberg’s—First Floor, reinforced Boys' Heavy Gray Fleeced Union Suits, high neck‘and long sleeves, ankle pants. _Seconds 89 (¥ “of $1.25 qualities, at Children's Fleeced Cotton Un- derwear, the shirts made in Dutch neck and short sleeve style: pants in - ankle and knee length. Per- fect quality. Regular 65c value, at S 45C X Something New! Something Different! -COMFORT CORSET-BRASSIERE Here is a garment that skillfully combines all the advantages of corset and brassiere. Makes the figure look youthful, graceful but never carelessly uncorseted, and dchieves the modish silhouette with a degree of comfort hitherto unknown. Sizes 36 to 50 bust measurements. Prices, $2.00 and $3.00 Furnishings at interesting prices—affording timely savings on the things needed now and for the future. © $27.50 and $30 Brussels Rugs . Alexander Smith & Son's rooms. Heavy-weight, Seamless Brussels Rugs, subject to slight de- fects which in no way interiere with wear or appearance. Sizes 8.3x10.6 and 9x12. {t., for large Floral, oriental and medallion designs, 1519 in light and dark colorings. Only a limited quantity. $7.50 Grass Rugs, $4.85 9x12-ft., Large Room _Size, Heavy, Double-warp Grass Rugs, perfect quality; oriental, medal- lion, floral and neat stenciled de- signs, in green, blue, tan, brown and combination colors. $3 Congoleum Rugs $1.85 3x9-ft. Congoleum Rugs, choice of four handsome wool rug designs. 39¢ Felt-Base Runner 22¢ 22-fnch Felt-base Stalr or Hall Runner, green, with neat tan and blue key border. $1.50 Grass Rugs, 88¢ 3x6-ft. Heavy, Double-warp Grass Rugs, green, blue, brown and combination colorings; orj- ental, medallion and novelty de- signs, — (First Floor — Bargain Table.) $1.25 Panel Curtains, .79¢ Notgingham Lace Panel Cur- taing, white and ecru colors; 23 yards long; neat and hea worked designs. | | | 48c Cretonnes 24¢ Just half price for these New Cretonnes, full 36 inches wide, in mill lengths or full bolts. Regu- lar or radio finish. Large assort- ment of pretty patterns and col- orings.—(First Floor — Bargain Table—and KFourth Fleor.) $6 and $7 Comforts and Blankets, $4.45 Choice of 72x80 Double-bed Size Sateen-covered Comforts, filled with soft, fluffy Hygeia brand cotton; also a few filled with wool; or pair of 66x80 Part-wool Blankets, for dou- ble beds; plaids of blue, tan and red. $2 Couch Covers, $1.58 Fast-color Lincne Couch Cov- ers, b4 inches wide: 23 vards long; finished with ~ knotted fringe; natural-color grounds, with green, blue, red and tan stripes. $1 Bed Pillows, 67c 18x25 Large Size Bed Pillows, filled with sterilized curied feath- ers; covered with heavy-weight art’tickings. Goldenberg's—Fourth Floor.