Evening Star Newspaper, March 25, 1924, Page 19

GIRL-WIFE EXPOSES SPOUSE AS MURDERER! Harry Fenton, 21, Confesses Brutal Crime, Including Arson, Police Say. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, March 25.—Implicated by his conscience stricken bride, Harry Fenton, twenty-one, has ad- mitted murdering Miss Mary Cole- man, his sixty-year-old landlady, ‘with a hammer and burning her body after saturating it with Kerosene, according to the police. Miss Coleman's body was found two weeks ago when firemen ex- iinguished a blaze in her bedroom. 1t was burned beyond recognition and no suspicions were 4 ] Fenton would have probably ped detec- tion, police said, had not his wife | become consclence stricken and in- formed them of the crime. Story Seemed Improbable, The story seemed so improbable to detectives that they investigated for | several days before arresting Fenton yesterday. He gave robbery as the reason for the crime and said he found §15 in the woman's room . xaminers thought Coleman had accidentally burned y from the | parlor where »d_her to her bedroom and to setting fire to it the | next day after saturating the body in Hundreds Suddenly Killed in Midair as Flock Crosses Farm—Radio Currents Possible Cause, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C; TUESDAY, Shower of Dead Blackbirds Falls Mysteriously Out of Jersey Sky Experts Say. Special Dispateh to The Star. BURLINGTON, N. J., March 24— Hundreds of Dblackbirds suddenly killed in midair as a great flock was crossing a farm near Burling- ton form a mystery that is puz- zling several New Jersey. scientists, A probability that powerful radio counter-currents in some manner electrocuted the suggested solutions offered by agri- cultural officials and ornithologists who have examined bodies of the birds. The strange phenomenon occurred | over the J. R. Lippincott place, one of the largest fruit farms in south Jersey and was witnessed by Wilson Livesey, farm superintendent, and a dozen other persons. Livesey says his attention was first called to the great size of the migrating flock of blackbirds by a friend who was with him inspecting an orchard. “As we watched the birds what seemed to be a whirlwind created a commotion mear the center of the flock, sending the birds fluttering in a sort of vortex,” he said. “The next moment it was literally raining blackbirds. Several hundred fell in a narrow strip of orchard. The birds seemed to have been killed Instantly, flock is one of the | was knocked from an apple tree he was pruning. Livesey has sent the dozen birds to the state station, at ing futile local effort to cause of their death. METHODIST CONFERENCE URGES WORLD COURT Disapproves Failure League and Asks U. S. to Fol- || low Advice of Harding. '! | |! IW YORK, March 2 ing the action of the government in re- fusing to enter the league of natiens the New York East Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church last night petitioned the Senate to concur immediately in the recom- mendation of the late President Hard- four years ago, ing for the participation b; States in the Permanent ternational J 3 Dead Prince Brought to Tokio. 25—The TOKIO, March New _Brunswick, MARCH 25, 192% bodies of a experiment follow- | discover the to Enter —Disapprov- y the United Court of In- body of | Women’s Spring Footwear Crdemat e 3.9 A splendid assortment of new Spring Footwear, including many of the new- est leathers and fabrics, such as patent, suede, black and brown kid satin, tan calf and dull leathers. Late models, in one and two strap pumps, cut outs and Sally sandals, as well as Oxfords. Welted and turned soles. Sizes from 2% to 7, and A to D widths, Goldenberg’s—First Floor. This, one of the greatest wash goods events in our history, will appeal at once to dressmakers and women who sew at home. BOTH SIDES OF 7™ AT K ST. “THE DEPENDABLE STORE' Kayser make Italian- Silk Hose, In grenadine and satin-siriped effects; all strictly perfect quality, in white, Rus- sian calf, beige, cordovan and gray;: also plain Italian Silks, in Russian calf only. Mostly all sizes in the lot. Num- bers we are discontinuing. Goldenberg's—First Floor. A SALE WITHOUT A PARALLEL! A Huge Purchase Direct From the Mill of 60,000 Yards of New Spring and Summer Wash Goods at Savings of One-Fourth to One-Half Consisting of Trial Pieces of the Most Wanted Wash Fabrics, in Lengths Suitable for Dresses, Suits, Skirts, Blouses, Jacquettes, Ete. For we; through a tremendous purchase of 60,00 yards of “trial pieces” of wash goods, offer the season’s most fashionable fabrics—staple and novelty gasoline. Discovered By Firemen. Late in the afternoon of March § Fenton was said to have ¢ he stealthily entc the woman wa: ber over the hea After making sure she w ad the police said Fenton locked the house, went to a dr ore and pur- chased two bott He spent t but scores we mined showed no signs of inju Struck in Prince Hiratada Kwacho, head of one | || of the collateral branclLes of the im- || al family, arrived yesterday from | bo, where he died st week. he face by one of the falling birds and painfully cut by the d. | beak, Harr: Miss' Coleman's - burned the body, which was discovered by firemen, who confined the blaze to Miss Cole- man's room. 4c “husband and in an auto donna rode the to Demopol FIVE minutes is all you need to see the Ruud 95 at work at our display rooms. Ruud 85 and 95 are new,—absolutely new. Their long- lived perfection is guaranteed by the tens of thousands of Ruuds that have been giving large homes a super- service for years. Hot water becomes a known and dependable factor the minute that Ruud 85 and 95 are installed. Perfect ser- vice becomes a fact. There is steaming hot water instantly for everything and everybody. Nobody watches it,—nobody waits for it. The Ruud is ready to work automatically, every minute of every day. 35¢ Dress Ginghams 32-inch Genuine “Treffan” Dress Ginghams, in checks, stripes and plain colors. Ideal for women’s and children’s tub frocks; fast colors. gaemeat ov REQUEST INTERVENTION | FOR JAILED IMMIGRANTS | | Galician Ask Rivera to Help Man Imprisoned at Key West, Fla. By the Associated Pre: MADRID, March 2 ers, through one of their leaders, Basilio Alfarez. have appealed to Gen. Primo de Rivera, president of the militar: 10 intervene farm hands eged to be detained at . for having re; Goldenberg 's—First Floor. Farmers Dow't forget to ask about the Easy Payment’ Plan. Your gas company or plumber can give you fall particulars. RUUD MANUFACTURING CO. 733 13th St. N.W. Phone Main 6985 e | RUUDOR HAMBUR(G, March FOR THE SMALL HOME —Galician {arm- mediation by the the employer: arrived at dock s , resumed to wacks Every yard perfect quality—no seconds or damaged lots. These are all new, crisp, fresh weaves, and every piece.is rolled on board. At these low prices affording savings of 25% 50% you will want to buy yards and yards for all your spring and summer needs. 39¢ and 50c Voiles t‘r.:n- miull]i Jn”\'\!:ll“{;cd(l 11{“:”‘; } Genuine Irish Dress Linen, 36 inches 0 4 1 wide; strictly all pure linen quality, in and dark grounds, in a large : )/ assortment of exclusive and Wayen etnped efiectsilient wanted shades, for fashionable sports and i for lingerie, washes perfectly and requires one-piece costumes, finish two-ply quality for summer frocks for women and children. i S9¢ ’]l‘l“ (t)‘-Toned 39¢c White Dimity atine 38-inch - Flock 36-inch Novelty - 2 o 2 o GALLI-CURCI FORCED Voiies, one of the | JQ@ | Mercerized Linge: | 2@ | 36-nch White 1 36-inch White g ' : 2ok TO RIDE ON FLAT CAR ¢ . toned Ratine, | 39(: ties, in dots, neat figures, set cluding shadow checks, lace e 9c Longcloth, a fine | . : stylish tweed mix- checks, fancy stripes, etc. All b ],l b O,‘ o 3 i 2 5 b of wanted shades | striped quality. ish qualiy, for lingerie. Fast in Alabama i Mud. : Colored Indian Head 65¢ Check Ratine L. 3 . .. INGHAM, Al 36-inch Colored Indian Head Suit- ‘urci made’ part of ric, 36 inches wide, in tan and ; ray grounds h asso A S Miss, on 4 ai car of a gy ’“””"'I' Wil assorted shades. A high-grade cotton fabric, ) d vet practical one-piece 2 3 e H s £ AR e e b bt e e il with the desirable linen finish. Price from the 39¢ Tissue Ginghams | 32 and 36 inch Tissue Ginghams, in a large assortment } 19c ‘ ’ 3 New Untrim- Featuring a Wide Range of the Season’s Smartest Styles at Just the Hats to wear now and all through the season. An interesting col- riety of styles and colors—ready to be trimmed according to one’s individual Thére are close-fitting cloches, off-the-face styles: hats with irregular brims, side-roll effects, etc. Patent Milans. In all the "v(w. wanted shades of sand, wood, royal, effects—at prices which will occasion genuine surprise. 39¢ Print i . . C ed Plisse Crepe 75c¢ Irish Dress Linen 38inch Printed Voiles, light shades; asiwmell a5 tejpopuiar the stylish herringbone weave. All 4 ! X 25c staple designs. ra fine soft no ironing. 8¢ Flock Voiles |50c Lingerie Fabrics . 20c Longcloth 36-inch Two- very finest quali- rie Fabrics, in- ) Dimity, a fine S = S — ) g designs, etc. An assortment { sdft, chamois fin- Automobile of Prima Donna Sticks | tures, in all wanted shades. wanted lingerie shades. By the Associated Press A high-grade all-cotton fab- 5 5 ) day from. Montgomery: i i ) 4 ings, in a complete range of wanted ( c neat colored checks. S 5 c ¢ from Demopolis, piece. 55¢c yard. of woven checks and stripes; fast colors. $1.95 t0$12.50 lection of shapes are here in a great va- taste. Fine Italian Milans, Swiss Hemps, Milan Hemps and Chinese blue, red, purple and orchid, alsc black. Peacock Fancies $1.98 to $5.00 A smart millinery note for spring. Soit long peacock feathers in a variety of lovely pieces, readily adaptable to most any style hat. Priced at $1.98 to $5.00. Flower Trimmings, 25¢ to $3.95 Lovely new flower trimmings, in clusters, wreaths and fruits, poppies, in all the variedscol- ors, lacquered fruits and flowers, also fancy pins, buckles and fob effects. $25¢ to $3.95. Goldsuberg’s—Secqnd Floor, New Silks | Girls Taffeta For Easter Frocks Silk Dresses Plenty of time for the home dress- $5 maker to complete her outfit for Easter Beautiful new models for Easter wear, Sunday parade. Every value-wise woman should avail herself of these Silk Bar- of fine quality silk, in brown, copen and green. Dainty embroidered designs in gains tomorrow. assorted shades. Finished with double $1.50 Crepe de Chine, $1.19 tic belt. Various new and stylish effects 29 inches wide, all silk, firm woven for girls from 6 to 14 years of age. quality; high lustrous finish, in a com- plete assortment of street and evening . shades, including plenty of black. Children’s Pri)r(u:eu Slimh of nainsook; made with yokes and lounces; $1.75 Brocade Crepe, $1.39 | T3 Wi fuces ana embroia: ] ery; sizes 6 to 14 YearS.......pe.. Children’s Princess Slips, of batiste and Fruit-of-the-Loom cloth; trimmed with 36 inches wide, lustrous quality, in navy, brown and black, with self-color laces and embroideries; sizes § to 18 years. Priced at— designs. !;3 Canton Crepe, $2.49 $1.25, $1.50 and $1.98 Girls’ Khaki Knickerbockers, adjustable 39 inches wide, all-silk quality; fich lustrous finish, in black, navy, brown, belt with buckle; buttoned hips and knee; fuil cut sizes $l .98 gymnasium tan and gray. from 6 to 22 years. At...... $1.98 Dishes and Hands reveal Chipso’s magic Compare the clean simplicity of Chipso dish- washing with any other dishwashing method you have ever known. With Chipso, from the big blue and orange package dip out a spoonful of the thin, white flakes. Whip up the quick-cleansing suds. Wash! Dry! With Chipso, no more “dishpan hands,” no more streaked china, glass or silver; strength saved, time saved, greater economy. Women call it “‘white magic.” And see how surprisingly large the Chipso packages are—at your grocer’s—blue, with diagonal orange stripe. Two sizes. Try one of them today. Procter & Gamble 35-inch All-silk Satin-face Oaiffon Satin, in a complete assortment of street and evening shades, also black and white. $2 Charmeuse, $1.59 26 inches wide, all-silk, high lustrous “ quality, in navy, brown and black. Goldeaberg’s—First Floor. $15 Hodge’s Cherokee Rugs 9x12-ft. Hodges’-make Reversible Cherokee Fiber Rugs, in handsome wool designs, in won- derful oriental, medallion and artistic border patterns, in rich colorings of blue, rose, green, Congoleum Rugs Genuine Congoleum Rugs, including Gold Seal and slight seconds; all with gray, tan, gold and brown. complete borders, in handsome wool rug $30 and $32.50 Seamless Velvet and Brussels Rugs Size 3 29 ft, formec 00 grade at $1.69 $19.75 Size 4619 ft, former $450 grade ot $269 $1.89 Chiffon Satin, $1.49 Girls’ Black Sateen Bloomer: $1.75 All-Wool Crepe $1.39 yard One of spring’s favorite materials—a superior high-grade quality with beauti- ful crepe finish, firmly woven, sponged and shrunk. In black, mavy, brown, cocoa, gray and tan. 44 inches wide. $2 All-Wool Jersey, $1.69 54 inches wide, the popular tubular all- Wool quallty, for eperts and one-piece frooks; in gray, tan, French blue, copen. sand, Mohawk, henna, green, navy blue and black. Goldenberg’s—TFirst Floor. 39¢c and 48c Cretonnes Several thousand yards of } 22c yard-wide Washable Cre- tonnes, in light and dark . floral, bird, stripe, tapestry and foliage designs. Mill lengths, but plenty alike for allsneeds. First Floor—Barguin Tabls. style, with regulation plait- ed hips and buttoned belt; all sizes from 10 to 22 yrs.. Goldenberg’s—Thind Floor, 9x12-ft. Alexander Smith and Sons’ make Seamless Velvet and Brussels Rugs, light and dark colorings, in floral, orien- tal and medallion designs. 79¢ Printed Canton Crepe 36-inch Printed Oriental Canton Crepe, a high- grade all-cotton fabric, c in the newest shades and styles. Very popular for overblouses and frocks. ring Coats & Suit $25 and $27.50 Grades The most remarkable groups of high type Coats and Suits we have been able to offer this season at near the price—quality, style and value considered. Women seeking new apparel for spring should take prompt advantage of the savings this event provides Spring Coats Women's Top and Sport Coats, in a varied ment of overplaids, stripes and novelty mixtures of new stgpaightline, flared or belted models, s double breasted. Regulation or crown collars, with verted or plated backs. Finished with large slash or p pockets. All wanted shades and sizes. Spring, Suits New Spring Suits for sports wear, in sty double breasted models, with three slash pocke tion collar and tailored sleeves. irts with slash pocket, shirrings and narrow belt. Coats full silk lined. Choice is offered of novelty mixtures, plaids and broken checks in light or dark colors. Sizes 16 to 44. ' > ¢Tug-Tog”’ Suit Boys ug-Tog” Suils A Khaki Suit Without Buttons The mother’s friend and the boy’s delight—a khaki wash suit, with no buttons on waist line to sew on or. come unfastened. Made of good quality khaki tloth, with sport collar and half sleeves, finished with black sateen tie. Made with metal loops on waist, buttonhole through pants and rubberhide belt. Something entirely new for the boys to keep them neat in appearance, as the waist cannot pull out; full cuf sizes from 3 to 10 years. Boys’ $1 Blouses, 79¢ Of neat striped madras, percale, 80-square quality: attached- button down and plain coilars, In assorted new patterns and colors. Double-yoke back; perfect quality; sizes 8 to 16 years. $1.25 and $1.39 Pants, 95¢ : Good Quality Cloth and Corduroy Knickerbocker Pants, all well tatloged and finished. Pants of suiting mixtures, in sizes % to 18 years, and pants of thick set corduroy, in sizes 8 to 16 years, o 2 $1.19 Pajamas, 88c =k 5 £ a lity cotton. material, in pinkBie e, whits &na Javender. Mads with Trogs and pearl buttons; sizes 4 to 14 years. ‘Goldenbers’s—Third Floor. $1.25 Run of the Mill Bleached Sheets ) 72x90 Run of the Mill Seamless Bleach- ed Sheets, extra heavy round thread quality, o three-quarter bed size. Finished with deep hems. The imperfections will not affect the wearing quality of these sheets. $1.50 Stlsfl‘olltl!l " B‘}negn‘ed 81 ull double- ity . Crochet Bedsp: xltz—hed size; Marseilles $l .49 5250 White Dimity Bedspreads, size 72x99 ches; extra length ok '$1.98 Goldemberg’s—First Floor,