Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1924, Page 13

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MADMAN’S CHATTEL BEGINS LIFE ANEW Woman Victim's Modernization and Christianization Seen as “Modern Miracle.” WAS ENSLAVED BY FANATIC Bobs Hair and Closes Door to Hor- rible Past. Press, LOS ANGELES, April 15 —Mary Smith Foust has had her hair bobbed and with that gesture puts behind her more than thirty years of a be- nighted and cruelly fantastic life spent in the midst of civilization— from which she emerzed but a short time ago without the slightest knowl- cdge of the world or its ways. The daughter of a New York school teacher, grown to full womanhood on lander Skrzynski, adult members sickened and died with the fear of the spirits gripping them us they passed into the calm of death. Then Hinde died. Vera and Mary Smith and a son of Hinde were all who re- mained. Recently the thres gathered courage to cross the boundary of the ranch. Tho rode to Fullerton in a bus, spend- ing their first money for the ride. At Fullerton they found Mr. and Mrs. M. 1. McCarthy, whom they recognised as former neighbors, although they had never dared to speak to them. Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy consented to £o to the . Then began the Christianization and modernization of the three grown- ups. Young Hinde soon died. Vera Smith decided to leave the ranch, and to be married, Mary elected to remain. She is married—and she has had her hair bobbed. Poland Names Geneva Envoy. WARSAW, April 18.—Count Alex- who was foreign minister under Gen. Sikorski, has Leen appointed permanent represen- tative of Poland at headquarters of the league of nations. Poland f merly was represented in le ¢ matters by Constantine Skirmunt, minister to Great Britain. THE CHANG’S AMOY FORCE SURRENDERS TO YANG Virtually All of Tukien Province Now Controlled by Wu, North- ern Commander. By the Associated Press. MOY, China, April 15.—A small garrison left here by Gen. Chang Tse Ping has capitulated to Admiral K. S Yang, and this eity, as well as vir- tually all of Fukien province, now is | under Gen. Wu Pei-Fu, the northern commander. Large numbers of Gen. troops are returning from | Tongan and are being disarmed for transportation to_Shanghai. A dispatch yesterday reported that the Chang garrison, outnumbered and unfavorable was ¢ngaging in a rifle and machine gun fight With troops of Gen. Wu, the latter being supported by a light bar- | rage from gunboats anchored out- side the harbor. Gen. Chang two weeks ago reluctantly took under orders from Chen Chiun Chang's EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON WOMAN DEAD IN FLAT, THREE MEN ARRESTED Restaurant Cashier Found Bound to Bed and Strangled When Reported Missing. | By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, April 18.—Three men are held in_connection with the killing of PROTECTION Oldest Hoalth and Accident Insurasce Co. In ca. 0000 eartvs mekiies: pavh $40.00 wesiz, every wickness and accident coversd it Kitied, indemnity sd many | extras. For both men lld women; no medical Cxamination or wseksmen | NORTH AMERICAN Aocmm INSURANCE | ©0. OF CRICAGO \\.shin‘lou offie 1022 Vermont Ave. N.W. Ground-anper Shoes Relieves All Foot Pains 1315 E St. quacer B Theater Bldg. also doy FRIDAY, Al Mrs. Bessie Gacnsslen, twenty-six, res- taurant cashier, found last night tied to & bed in her flat with an electric light cord and strangled with & sheet. They are Alexander Gordon, who, po- lice sy, posed as her brother and for- merly was her partner in a restaurant; Abraham Weiss and Harry Cohen, hir friends. No iuformatien in the solution of the mystery was obtained from them “ler an all-night questioning, accord- o the polic: ‘The womun was found Don’t Go By, But Go Buy! In Woodside Park When you drive out PRIL 18, 1924. when police broke into the flat after her employer reported she had not been at work for some time. ighbors said that they heard disturbances in the flat Wednesday nigm Two Killed When Wall Falls. ‘WORCESTER, Mass, April 18.—Two men were instantly killed and one fatally injured by a collapsing wall during the razirg of the old Casino vullding here today, WOoooSsiDE® PARK to look Blue Serge Special! For a Limited Time Only Guaranteed Fast Color Blue Serge Suitings Made to Measure $32.50 Z{United China ieader. 5 ... conl M degree of is conferred b ronto thi a ranch in a thickly settled country he had not even heard the name of Christ up to @ short time never stepped foot ¢ aries of the mad worship sot by the man knowr . L, Th who ruled 1 Jeots through the power of It Rulers Wiped Ouw 0 the visitati Actual $45.00 Value! A SUPERIOR quality BLUE SERG! —all wool in every thread and posi tively guaranteed not to fade. A special purchase brought a special price—and while this group of suitings lasts, we pass the saving on to you! “Manhattan Cleaning and Dyeing Co. Linc. 7700-7701 over the places where you might like to live. Rarely, indeed, can you combine so much safety with the probability of really large profit. cording to her sister, of Columbus . will be per- ten da NJ er the hio, cmpire of mi Mrs who t home o is in o ent we s of death arked, this olony for its ow A wip- ed out its rulers and left- none to mpose its rites and rituals, the three remaining members who had | been brought there children held fast to its traditio mtil loncliness ban ntured for SIXTEENTH STREET Fine, new homes built and build- ing. Improvements complete to a large portion of the property and more under construction. Match Your Odd Coats With Our Special TROUSERS 4.65 - s g0 to waste by allowing them to hang idly ching them with our special all-wool trousers comprising all materials in a A Special Group of Regular $45, $50 and $55 Worsted Suitings Made to ;35_ 39;0 The most desirable Newcorn & Green 1002 F Street N.W. Our remarkable low prices advance very shortly. Hopkins-Armstrong, Inc. 1319 F N.W. Main 2303 ranch, where will have been | famous believed to ales Lockwood, d which he called Bought Californi man of some w to California and bought a| bout 4 mile north of the tow lerton. There he built h 4 mansion fantastically fin autiful woods and bright good spirits, b wn, Just 20 Little Girls’ Coats 98 your odd coats and vest Put them to usc by 1 - an cnormous stock of high-grade trousers, ; of colors and patterns UGUG hdl an S Go to Eiseman's for trousers. Get the pa He drew conve < « the guarantce of a new pair if the pair vou b ot e dereiegt ic guarantce of a new pair if the pair you fourteen. Mrs York 1 Was designed’ in vou need at the right price and with ght wears unsatisiactorily. EISEMAN'S OUTFITTERS TO MEN SEVENTH AT F n from t the invi Another law w no marriage. Al of religion was t and fear pirits as practiced in the | religious orgies held in the mansion. Three of Colony Left. Thales died a horrible death. raving about the spirits that had left him and | would not come to hi Hinde, a member of took over leadersh the same mad way as Thales of the world w: the colony. should nists knew that there olo- | blue, etc. Neat style: srshin belted, pockets full lined. Sizes and 4 only A handsome assortment of Fine 2 Prs. Pants Our first sale of these Thursday swamped us and hers another shipment. and gray tweed 14 a few dark pat- And every one at a saving of put this special price on all our they're charming styles, extra fine quality, a beautiful in every respect. *Styles for miss or 23 A Saleof Nationally Advertised “—Boys’ Suits At 60c On the Dollar—Buy Now You will find the label in every suit, but we cannot advertise the name. Spring Suits bought at a saving and sold the same way. Sizes 8 to 18, and all with 2 pants. $13.50 Suits, $8.10 |$22.50 Suits, $13.50 $18.50 Suits, $11.10 | $25.00 Suits, $15.00 to 6. The Season’s Best Bet in This Sale of 30 SUITS 1Us the greatest buy in town, and if you wll agree with us Cinderella Kids’ DRESSES, $1 Fine, olors: piain or cheks: Mars Jane, panty or sep. arate dress szes 2 to 6 Fears Infants’ New BONNETS, 59¢ ace. embroidery or _ribbo ime; “Hne aoality orsandy: fresty and new we are showing told us that “if you can't pleasé your customer. he doesm't want a suit. are terges. worsteds, cassimeres, herringbones, ete, in this lot: in at the price you want Sizes 33 to 48 this price. One Girls' 7 to 14 Year DRESSES, $1 Of fastcolor ginghams in_ new weaves and patterns; all $1.50 ow styles. §1.25 Sateen SLIPS, 98¢ Women's Hish ] Costume S e black am light colors New Fur Chokers, $1.95 Women's Black or Brewn FPur Chokers, with bushy tail; mice head and clasp mouth, Brand-New--Patent, dale AnC GraY. eeeem .- “Chic* mode!, in Satin, Pat ent, Gray and Airedale Aire- &5 75 . $5.75 $2 Glos Trico BLOUSES, $1.39 o sizes 3. Women's 50c New Neckwear, 29¢ A sample lot of Callar snd Onft Sets. to all new wpring nombers; 30 stzles 10 chonse from. $2 Full-Fashioned Pure SILK HOSE, 98¢ Al ized lis the fops: “Ankle Strap cood taste—Patent snd Gray Teathers .. A noverty in extremelr " $5.75 Smart novelts stylo of Sunde, in Patent, Alredale und ( For Men %ES Right up to the present day in Men's Spring and Snmmer Oxfords in tan. light and dark shades; black. gun metai calf, new patterns, new lasts, Eoglish and inglish_styles welt. soles to 11 Get For Boys %$29 o SIeRIE steck of Mgk sheen, bisck and fn tan only, all u- klu thi All Sizes and Widths, 2%, to 9 e new calore: tone: irresuiar oaly io silks perfeet. 16-Button Pure Silk Gloves, $1 Silk Gloves, all sizes in Children’s one and two strap Pat- "'""v neat form toes, Women's Long double " tnger We Hirsh Designed creations in Women's the Hour—Dbefit- ting the occasion and meeting the de- mand of the critical woman or ms illustrate eight stunning new 65¢ Perfect Glos SILK HOSE, 39¢ . High hoot glos: mock fash- foned” back: lisie tops: all siges in the desirable colors. AGLANSLASL LSS Footwear—Styles of \One Strap.” low walking heel,_in Patent Loatnst. Buf or com-" 5 75 A gracetol pum, 1 Pateat and &ray deathers $5.75 fort and style. New Underarm . SILK BAGS $1 $10 to $20 Sport ?" . platie v i o e Choose your Easter footwear from this beautiful line and you will have no re- 1\ WSS/ grets. Children’s New SOCKS, 25¢ Finely mercerised ; plain colors and Sizes 4 to $1 Kayser Sik GLOVES, 79c¢ All the new plain_eolors or contrast backs; tips; all sizes. Dozens of Other Styles Not Shown Here at $5.75 all fancy new tops. All the newest hits in the $0 and $25 models are copied into this lot N PrELE) “Tie Front"--an exquisite effect, in Patent and Satin ‘“Three Strap” front. low walking hecl In Patent and Tan Calf. Rub- $5. 75 ber heels _ 3 FULL FASHIONED KAYSER SILK HOSE TO MATCH, 3.95 HIRSH’S SHOE STORE 1026-1028 Seventh St. N.W. of extraordinary value dresses. Fine georgettes printed georgettes, satin-face can- georgettes, with lace, selt double finger ] ton, flat silk crepes—all handsomiely made and beautifully trimmed. Never have we shown such a gor- geous array of charming dresses to sell at the little price of $9.95. Children’s 7 Sport SOCKS, 50c Flighly mercerised ; derby ribbed with zios silk top; all sises; in pongee, tan, ete. cow o0 Reducing the price before Easter to give our cuitomers the benefit of the holiday’s wear. Fine grades of coatings, and all tailored like coats at double or more the price. DU BRSO

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