Evening Star Newspaper, June 14, 1924, Page 19

. REAL ESTATE.’ CONTEST OF $500,000 DAVIES’ WILL OPENS Opera Singer, Widower, Declares Capt. Zeitun Intruded in His Household. :DEATH PLOT IS CHARGED ! Woman Was Victim of Liquor and Narcotics, Doctor Says. 7 BY the “esrciated Prese. 5 LIBERTY, Mo, June 14.—The half- million-dollar estate of Mrs Julla : Woods Davies of Kansas City, who +died in December, 1922, was at stake Lin circuit court here today with at- for George Westlain Davies, opera singer of St. Louis, contesting Ta will under which Mrs. Davies cut off her husband and left the bulk of slth to Capt. Harry Zeitun of srney . whe is said to be an inter- THE EVENING STAR. 'WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1924 PURCHASED FOR INVESTMENT memory of a girl T thought was the sweetest I had ever met. 1 intended to write—often—and always some- thing came along to occupy my thoughts. 1 knew 1 was coming back to Paris and that may have made me wareless. Yet I counted the days. Ho Wowie have married her. She knew that now. wculd have mar- ried her even if she had been doomed to die on the morrow of their wed- ding. It is easy to say you counted the days," she said. Had you come back T might never been La Phalene.” s eves flashed angrily and then softened ." he sald quietly, “is a lie." he flushed. “What do you mean?" hat attitude of indifference; this show and extravagance. 1 read it in vour face that afternoon when I call- u about Ahmed. You are .« much off the stage as on You are not La Phalene—but Elise Duchanier still.” Her hands moved hopelessly, though she tried to restrain their movement. You deceive yourself. It would be very much better for u to go back rica and forget all about Paris fe abandoned his assertiveness, and tried another avenue of attack. “Why do you do it? he asked gently. “Please don’t deny that it is make-believe any more, will you You are suffering, and you are mak ing me suffer. Why?" She knew that ‘any moment she might lose all control of herself and has brought me to the verge of a breakdown. Apart from that I have everything one can wish for—admi- ration, wealth, fame—what more can I ask He said: She smiled. “Love comes after- yard. You had no time for love while buiiding up your health.” God help me, I had not,” he said “But love came to me, and I think love has come to you.” He stepped closer to her. “You love me,” he said evenly. e shook her head. ow can you deny it? t tell me that you love me, that you are the girl whose memory I have treasured all these months. Her face was averted, so that he could only see its profile. Acting on the urge of an impulse, he stepped close to her and put his hand on her shoulder. She twisted, so that his grip fell away, and, with that, his arms went about her. He stooped as though to kiss her. It you don't let me go T snall die of shame,” she gasped. ‘“None of the others has ever dared this. And that you of all of them His arms fell and he She stood, swaying, ken. ¢ ek ald at last: “I can find mo words—there is nothing to say. Only I love you so, and I can't bear to tand by and watch you—as you are. That is all.” He did not wait for her to speak, but turned abruptly and walked from “Love. stepped back. white and NEW CLUB FEDERATION HEAD TAKES CONTROL Mrs. Sherman Calls Conference ‘With Directors to Decide on Policies. By (he Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, June 14.—Mrs. Jokn D. Sherman, newly elected president of the General Federation of Wom- en’s Clubs, arranged today to confer Wwith the federation board of directors on organization plans and policies for the next two years. The reins of office were handed over to Mrs. Sherman by Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, retiring president, at the close of the federation's biennial con- vention last night. In her parting address, Mrs. Winter pleaded for united support.of the movement for better international understanding, but warned the club women that “ihese steps we take to- —— R than a holiday. She was golng away, and she refused to tell him where. Yet he thought he could find out. Lolette might know, for Lolette knew 50 _many people who knew Elise. Within twenty-four hours of Elise's traveling south. Kendrick was en route to Monte Carlo. Lolette followed him. Brunel and Mordac were already there. REAL ES gether must be untainted by partisan hatreds and prejudices, nor must we let ourselves be guided by ill-con- sidered advisers. There are still in the world wolves who wear sheep's clothin, STONE UPHOLDS TODD. Prosecutor Ordered to ‘With Trial of Means. In spite of efforts of Gaston B Means to have removed the special assistant to the Attorney General who is directing Means' prosecution on prohibition cases in New York, the prosecutor, Hiram C. Todd, will pre cced against Means “without unnec- ecssary delay Todd was so ordered in a te yesterday ~from Attorney Stane, which said: Please proceed with tr without unnecessary delay. yet to learn that zeal for the cause of the government disqualific a prose- cuting attorney or that the courts of IRIEIRG I of Means I have Come Out Sunday Afternoon And See the Excellent Home | Proceed TATE. 19 the southern district of New York are not fully capable of safeguarding the rights of the defendant.” Means and Todd recently clashed a hearings before the Senate Daugh committee, when both were called as witnesses.' In a letter to the Attorney General Means charged that Todd was prejudiced against him. | Maj. @ T. Everett Recalled. Maj. George T. Everett, a retired Infantry officer living at 2116 Kalo rama road, this city, has been recalled to active gervice and detailed to duts | as professor of military science and tactics at the University of Maryland Gollege Park, Md, to take effect June 1 STUDEBAKER Just Drive It; That's All the Bow street police court was employed by Mrs. confidential secretary. here by counsel reveal the pitiful sham she was pra the room. 5 v e i - having taken her oy ticing. She would only be inflictin He did not regret on him a share of her own a % [in his arms. The momentary Sham®| momerrow: A City of Delight. was best for him to go away, best had succeeded the action had |- Behind a Wonderful Shade Tree which that the memory of Eiise should be|given place to defiant exultation. She those viped out b c him. She had shown it in P Enarenel A GSERED of L htn had shown 1t clearly. admit that 1 am nervous and by she should deny 't troubled. It was because of my folly |should try to send him &ar BEEICE that thoke two men quarrele his comprenension. The thought that {don’t think I shall ever forg her departure savored moi laying the g eigger-husbarel's case. 4 Charged Zeitun Intruded. €imrall charged in his opening statement that Zeitun “intruded” into ifle Davies household while Davies and his wife were living in Rome, Ijred Mrs. Davies to London, where Ne secreted her, and by encouraging hor in the use of drugs and liquor ecerced her into drawing @ will in ' '\xg{ravor. B e also charged that Zeitun had * plotted the death of Davies. “Zeitun threatened Mrs. Davies with death and told her if she ever failed 1o love him he would send her a token of death—a vellow chrysan- themum, said Simrall. “The token was received by Mrs. Davies and she was made hysterical when it was re- ceived.” Will Made in London. The will under dispute was made London May 8, 1922, and Mrs. s died the following December. Dr. R. L. Sulzbacher of Kansas City testified that Mrs. Davies for six years prior to her death was a victim of liquor and narcotics and declared « that during the whole period she and incapable of making RIRS a@a@mmm@mmm@mg Apartment at 500 10th xtreet sold by Shannon & Luchx, Inc., for Harry Wardman, to the Cornwell Investment Company. The building contains 136 apartmentx, The consideration was not named, but ix understood to have i extate (ome for wub- |a_well established realtor's office with a limited amount of sales- men. Must have experience and mobile. Splendid opportunity r the right man. Replies confl- dential. Address. giving age and | amount of experience, Box 242-X, | FOR COLORED PURCHASERS High-class ten-room brick house, semi-detached, on Sth street between M and N. Deep lot to alley; room for 3-car garage Especially well adapted for a doctor, or for undertaking parlors Will be sold at a sacrifice for quick sale. 1828 TEA ST. N.W. bath house, tapestry brick, containing all modern improvements, unusually large living room with massive fireplace: large ballrc in basement. This home is especially well suitable for social entertaining and represents ome of the hest buys in this high-class location at the price at which it can be purchased. 433 13TH ST. S.E. Substantial home of 6 rooms and bath, containing all modern improvements, in excellent condition. Can be purchased on reasonable terms. WARDMAN 1430 K Street N.W. Eight-room and Sixteenth Street Heights 1301 Floral Copyright. 1924, in United States and Canada But you found me just fin- | U North American Newspaper Alliance. : 4 38 rations for an ex- his Criends h showed are you goin; Al righis reserved. Copyraght 16 England eyes. CHAPTER 54. Lies. HE was about to tell Baba that she was not at home, when she saw a movement in the open ¢k again, and then stopped in | doorway, and Kendrick stepped f""'" of ’“r' 3 s | 5 “1 cannot leave without saying that mu:v e SO, > which T came to say. | want to talk | Elise nodded to Baba. With a|; when you swift glance at Kendrick the man withdrew. Kendrick said: *I pardon the unwarrantable took. But I was afraid you refuse to see me.” Elise steadied herself. She had steeled herself to make the journey, and now he had come to break down the barriers of her resolution. Why should you think I would re- fuse to see you?” she asked. Why should I think you would re- fuse to see me? Because I believe vou find it hurtful.” he tried to smile willing to see my n Dav “So you where you are going?” refer not to do s0.” He walked across the room o t it was brought out that Mrs. Da- Yies entered into a contract under which Zeitun was to become her sec- retary 00 a month. She spent ‘o erage of $4,000 $5,000 it was testified Reconciliation Reported. A. McCarthy of St. Louis that he brought about a iation between the Davies and clared Mrs. Davies asserted Zeitun er husband daughter of Woods of Iliam Mo, is WERIRIU RV RIRIRIE) indiffarently Wondered at Main 3830 own courage Ho looked. at her qu And T find it i and hope you will liberty 1 would to Kly I returned to Paris | “That was cruel of | t “It is one of ving o forget— found wh Sh Wonderful opportunity to buy b. iful home in this rapidly growing sec- e MT. PLEASANT—New William R e :1 City, after whom College, at Fulton, so cold and 1 could i not resist 1 was more than cruel.” She did not answer him He we “When 1 left Paris— that last 1 carried with me the T B. H. Gruver Homes 3201 to 3227 Adams Mill Road Northwest These delightful tapestry brick homes are situated between Ken- von St. and Klingle Rd. facing Natlonal Zoological Park. —One Square from intersection 19th and Park Road. Ideal location and en- About 725 Acres in e vironment for family with children. Montgomery County, Md. Features: | 32t frontage, 8 Foods’ named KLAN RIOT TRIAL DRAWING TO CLOSE Murder Charge Against Samuel Evans May Go to Jury First of Week. v Price $160 per acre A prime large home in the heart of Mt. Pleasant. Nine 2 complete baths. Hot- se, and every other feature am alway e Eight rooms. Tiled bath. Living room, 30 feet long, with sun parlor, has oak floors and large fireplace. Kitchen with tile floors and numerous built-in conven- icnces. Hot-water heat. Two-car garage. large rooms (6 bedrooms) and water heat and electricity of is modern, too. The house is semi-detached of pleasing design and sub- stantial brick construction. It Is Priced to Sell Right Away HANNOI\II"-C S & LUCHS REALTORS 713-715 14th St. N.W. place, beamed-ceiling dining room. outside pantry, screened breakfast and sleeping porches, floored attic Pittsburg Automatic Heater, built- in heated garage. LOW PRICE—EASY TERMS Sample House, 3217 Adams Mill Rd. Open for Inspection H Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Over ome million dollars in new homes built and sold in this section. Open Saturday evening and Sunday—other times Lillie & Hendrick Citizens Bank Building Takoma Park Col. 10182 Adams 4542-J T T ey T T T T e T e e ST ey : e s « EBE AGH, Pa. June 14.—Coun- el wealth defen ful whe Xvans, al ‘pn trial ehe de . pril glleged klansmen Lilly., would get the first of next week. While both %0l endeavor to finish today, the eommonwealth has several witnesses nd the defense has sum- a score. first of eighteen al- and thirteen Lill. tried on the charg: of the thirty vesterday were and unlawfm‘ not” guilty of the The other thirteen. aving been returned forty-four men, were given their freedom last night, upon the re- t of the district attorney, who 1 that the murder and man- ughter charges be nolle prossed. jeven of those freed. alleged klans- en. were placed under $500 bond | to answer ¢ ges of carrying | apons iurder Indictments were | and the lared it was doubt- of Samuel Close to the New and Magnificent Congressional Club Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 ged Ku Klux murder in conn M Main 2345 h of Frank T RIS DT D U RN NN RN DRI O AR R VSRR the affray between and resident of the jury before last, 3 For Sale By Any Broker or B. H GRUVER Owner and Builder 921 15th St. N.\W.—Main 8072 Built Right--Priced Right 7 Sold Before Completion Only 2 Left to o/ examine v, fponed almost ~ Evans is the lansmen be i is one who affras but . must be granted jury was complete before court d for the day er or not th ¥ he thirty This large Six-Room ses ag: defendant: outcome 3 largely | of the| beautifal Section of the city ~ $7,250.00 (1| Just Around the Corner from Grant Circle —gives you an opportunity to buy a high-class home at a moderate price Our Terms Are Liberal 311 Webster St. N.W. Open and Lighted Until 9 P.M. TODAY and SUNDAY Don’t Put Off Seeing It ||| Priced at $15,000--516,000 ——_TO INSPECT—— Large colonial front porch, hot-water heat, elec- Take 16th St. bus, marked “lowa Ave. and ! tric lights—all modern conveniences, and very taste- Grant Circle,” to Webster St.,, or Sth St. car, fully decorated. marked “Soldiers’ Home,” to 3rd and Upshur, and walk north to Webster Street. D. J. DUNIGAN 1319N.Y. Ave. Phone Main 1267 . For This Modern | Two-Family Apartment Inspect Sunday 3to6 P.M Exhibit House 4211 16th St. N.W. Open and Lighted Daily Til 9 P.M. Cor. Conn. Ave. and Jenifer St. 9 Large Rooms, 2 Baths Built-in Tub—Large Attic One of the best buys in the city, on lot 29.75 by 150 feet to 15-foot alley. 'HESE are, indeed, homes of unusual merit and dis- tinction. They are exceptionally well-built and are beautifully designed and decorated throughout. This operation represents the largest single home de- velopment ever attempted on 16th street, and their pop- ularity is proven by the fact that twelve have already been sold. These homes can not be duplicated at the price asked. —Three-car built-in garage. —Two white-tiled baths, built-in electric heater. —Four large bed chambers, roomy closets. —Inclosed porches, upstairs and down. —Cheery living and dining rooms, wide fireplace. —Breakfast sun parlor. —Servant’s room, with bath. —Finished attic. —Finest kitchen in city. 622-A Hobart St. N.W. Containing 8 rooms, 2 baths, back porches. Separate en- trances make each apartment & private, individual home. Monthly payments like rent. “7%JO/LDL SUADIRO CO 19 _1eel nw s 1140 A ‘[ | il Francis A. Blundon Co. 805 H St. N.W. Phone Main 10 They Are Worth Your Inspection iB. E. Saul Co. ~Main 2100. 1412 Eye St. N.W.