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WOMAN SHOOTS TWO; ATTEMPTS SUICIDE One of Victims Dead, Following General Fight in Home Near Hagerstown, Md. AT Special Dispatch to The Star. HAGERSTOWN, Md, July 14— Jbhn H. Figafoose, thirty-one years old, of Brunswick, a rallway. brake- man, s dead, and Frank Burger, a tarm worker, is dangerously wounded, while Mrs. Cora Ricketts, aged thirty- two years, of Hagerstown is a pris- oner, charged with shooting them. Tho shooting occurred early today during a brawl at the home of Henry Orcutt, near Hagerstown. From disconnected stories it was learned that Rurger and his wife and Figafoose and the Ricketts woman had spent Sunday at the Orcutt home. late last night, according to Orcutt, Burger and hi§ wife quarreled, the husband threatening to shoot her. The Ricketts woman grabbed the re- voiver from Burger and Figafoose Bot into the argument. He was shot down by the Ricketts woman, who turned the gun upon Burger and wounded him. After trying to_kill hersel?, but finding no ‘more shelis in the ' revolver the Ricketts woman hurled the gun into a field near the scene of the shooting. When the officer arrived she was lying prone upon the body of Figafoose. Vhen aroused she admitted the shooting, hut ctated that she had fired to pro- tect Mrs. Burger. TENURE OF BUTLER IS UP TO OFFICIALS Philadelphia Police Head Says Re- forms Will Be Completed by End of Year. By the Askocinted Press. ELPHIA, July 14—Whether diey 1. Butier, alrecwl o safety of Philadelphia, will re- main at the head of the Phiiadelphia EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON Woman Swimmer Fills Pulpit; Demonstrates as Parson Lectures| FROM POTOMAC WATERS ‘Wades Into River to Pull Four- Year-Old Boy to Safety——Canoe- BOXFORD, Mass, July 14.—The congregation of the West Boxford Congregational Church yesterday lis- tened to an address from the pulpit by Miss Ethelda Bleibtrey, bob-haired woman swimmer; then went down to Stiles Pond and saw her in exhibi- tions of the swimming strokes which brought her world records and na- tional championships. Rev. Harold S. RINGLING LOSES SUIT. Judgment for $322,008 Returned Against Showman. BUTTE, Mont, July 14—A judg- ment for $322,098, was returned against Richard T. Ringling, promi- nent ranchman and showman, by & jury which heard the case brought by Hans Biering and M. S. Cunning- ham. The plaintiffs filed suit for $59,- 000 for an alleged conspiracy on the part of the defendants to force the plaintiffs out of the Southern Mon- tana Livestock Company. The case will be appealed to the supreme eourt. e H EMPLOYES LOSE SUIT. Court Denies Plea of Shopmen and Clerks Against Pennsylvania. PHILADELFPHIA, Pa, July 14— The United States Circuit Court of appeals today dismissed equity suits brought by System Federation No. 30, of Shopcraftsmen, and the organi- zation of clerks against the Pennsyl- vania Railroad for the enforcement of wage increase and working condition decision of the United States Rall- road Labor Board, on the grounds that the charge of conspiricy made in the suits had not been proved against the carrfer. Cutbill, pastor of the church, himself a former athlete and long known as the “Flying Parson,” introduced the speaker to his parishioners from the pulpit and at the pond described the different strokes that she employed. Miss Bleibtrey, now an exhibition swimmer and instructor at a New Hampshire resort, told the congrega- tion of the benefits sho had recelved from swimming. THREE DIE AT CROSSING. Train Crashes Into Automobile Driven on Tracks. BUTLER, Ind., July 14.—Three per- sons were instantly killed by a fast New York Central train at a crossing three miles west of here late yester- day when their automobile was driven on the track in the path of the traln. The dead are: Mr. and Mra Charles Platt, both fifty-two years old, of Montpelier, Ohio, and Louis Tringle, also of Montpelier. The party was en route to their home after visiting relatives over Sunday at Kendallville, Tnd. The bodies were so badly mutilated that identification was delayed several hours. Franklin Sq. Hotel Coffee Shoppe guist efictent_servics com. s with exeallent food and _unusually pleasant at- mosphere. 14th Street at K D 1 N E STUDEBAKE Just Drive It; That’s All GIRL, 12, SAVES CHILD ist Falls Overboard, Is Saved. Faling overboard at the foot of Wisconsin avenue, only a short dis- tance from his home, at 1010 Wiscot sin_avenue, louise Philpott, 3223 n- and being rescued b; twelve years ol M street, was the experience of four-year-old Raymond Rose yester- day morning. - The littlo child was playing abo the Tiver front when he arcidentaily ut fell from a log, landing in shallow water and rolling in the mud. Giving no thought to the question of ruining Mer clothes, Louise wad. through the muddy water and dra; ged_little -Raymond ashore. Mrs. ed - L. E. Rose, mother of the rescued child, street in time to his way home with his rescuer. , Raymond was none the worse fe his experience. John F. Smith, residing on a bo: 26th street. the river by persons whose nam \The Demands of Hygiene —arc_better satisfied b; the Shower form of bnl: than by tub bathing. {f11i your bathroom Ia |up-to-date shower equ |ment it’s time to see us. told of the accident, . reached the reet her child on or at anchored off Analostan Island, fell overboard late Saturday night while allghting from a canoe at the foot of He was rescued from t obtained by the police. SEEKS DANISH EMIGRANTS Canadian Minister Wants Farmers to Come to America. COPENHAGEN, July 14.—John Martin, Canadlan minister of agri- culture, who is visiting Copenhagen, is reported to be nogotiating with the Danish authorities to obtaln the urplus Danish population for Can- ada. According to interviews with him published in the Copenhagen newspapers, Canada is ready to ac- commodate any number of Danish settlers on first-class sofl near rail- ways at_extraordinarily ‘favorabte terms. He describes the Danish emigrant as a most desirablo type. — ‘Woman Killed in Plane. OAKLAND, Calif,, July 14—Mrs. Vera Goyle burned to death last night in an airplane which fell in the foot- hills east of here, and Dewey Ward, the pilot, was badly injured. ~The plane fell 200 feet. The accident was witnessed by about 500 persons. Ask about car Hand Work FLIES IN DARKNESS. Air Mail Pilot Makes Coast Field |[f ‘Without Lights. SAN FRANCISCO, July 14—Dark- |[f ness did not stap the alr mail last|ff night, although there were no beacons | |3 and searchlights to help the homing pilot find his landing fleld. Vance, who took the first plane east from here in the new day-night service brought in the mail from Reno, riving at 9:43 o'clock, having flown the last lap in darkness. His time was 1 hour 59 minutes, one minute || better than schedule. Charan] Claflin Optical Co. 314,55, | New Branch Store 922 14th St. OPPOSITE FRANKLIN SQUARE =Mnx 14260 IRvING ST.NW Phone Adams 4936, 4937, 4938, 4939 Personal Service When you think of Laundry Work, Dry Cleaning and Dye- Half Yearly Clearance Just as regular as the sea- sons come and go—WE HOLD A HALF YEARLY CLEARANCE. This clear- ance has become an estab- lished fixture in the his- tory of Washington's yeariy business— initiated not merely to make many sales—but to make more permanent iriends of the hundreds of new customers who an- nually are attracted by the incomparable values we offer in our usual Quality merchandise. Ladiées’ Hand Bags 259%, Off Usual Prices Kora Konia Great for Sunburn For Sore Skin ing, think of the¢ Ambassador | Laundry and Personal Service. The best way to explain this is to let us demonstrate just what our Service means to you PER- SONALLY. A trial will prove Plumbing Service. PRICES REASONABLE. Maurice J. Colbert Heating—Plumbing—Tinni 6211 i:" St a8 3016-3017 LT o e Texan Kills Slayer of Sister. FORT WORTH, Texas, July 14.— Belasco Hill, who six his nilece, Gladys Hill, thirteen years old, for which crime h# was ad- judged insane and sent to an asylum, was shot and kflled yesterday by Louis Hill, brother of the girl. Ppolice force after the end of the pres- ‘ent year is a matter to be arranged by Mavar Kendrick with President Coolidge, said the general today. ' He refused to confirm or deny a report from Washington that he had made tnquiries of Maj. Gen. John A. Le- jeune as to where he would be as- signed if he returned to active duty in the Marine Corps-on January 5 next Gen. Butler s on a one-year lcave of absence. “Irrespective of whether I remain here or not” Gen. Butler said. “T shall keep right on doing what I con- Eider my duty toward the citizens of Philadelphia and expect to com- plete all the changes and reforms contemplated In the department by the end of 1924." DEAD MARINE IDENTIFIED AS MINNESOTA PRIVATE Headless Body Was Found South Carolina by Fisherman. Desertion Theory Offered. i Leather Goods Company 1324-26 F St. N.W. NN Pittsflurgh Effective July 17, 1924, a new train, No. 19, will be placed in service from Washington to Pittsburgh on the following schedule: Lv. Washington 2:30 P.M. Ar. M, rg. 7 P. Ar. Cumberlan, 00 P. Ar. Connellsvill 33 P.M. . Ar. McKeesport J'9:35 PM. Ar. Pittsburgh. .. ‘10:00 P:M. Equipment: Through Coaches, Drawing-room, Parlor Cars and Dining Cars Effective above date the CAPITOfl;o LIMITED will discontinue handling passengers m Washington to Cumberiand, Connellsville, McKeesport or Pittsburgh. For renervations or detalls of service call TRAVEL BUREAU—MAIN 3300 City Ticket Ofice, 15th and H Streets N.W. or Union Station WALTER V. SHIPLEY Amst. General Passenger Agent Baltimore & Ohio SO S in 1214 F St. N.W. Our Great July Clearance Highest Character Apparel at Savings of /» and More Our Rule of Never Carrying Goods Over From One Season to Another Compels Us to Take Drastic Reductions on Finest Coats, Suits, Dresses, Blouses, Skirts, Sweaters, Etc. Here Is Your Opportunity to Fill Your Vacation Needs at Great Savings. By the Associated Press. SAVANNAH, Ga, July 14—The headless body of a marine found on Horse Island, Beaufort County, S. negro fisherman several days 0. hus been jdemtified as that of Private Aaron Yredericksen of Or- chard Garden, Minn., published today by Press. This announcement, adds, was made over long-distance telephone by an officer of the marine barracks at Parris lsland, S. C., who is said to have stated the man was declared by a board of Inquest to have met his death while attempting to desert. PASTOR’S WIFE KILLED. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. July 14— Mrs. V. G. Smith was killed and her husband, Rev. V. G. Smith, pastor of a Presbyterian Church at Parkton, was seriously injured when their automobile was struck by an Alantic Coast Line pissenger train at Park- ton last night. Rev. Smith is in & local hospital today, where it was said he_ probably would recover. Mrs. Smith's body was taken to Farmville, N. C., for burial . says_a story the Savannah the newspaper Our Entire Stock of Suits Now divided into four groups Suits Originall - tiesnd § EL Suits Originall $35and 3950 * 1922 Suits Originally 3232 $45 and $55 13040 Dresses Normandy Voiles g)]:;‘ginally made to scll at. Sport Coats Downeywool—full silk lined. Orginally $35.00... ...... Twill and Sport Coats . Full silk lined. Originally $35.and $45. . . Silk Capes and Coats, Twill Coats Some fur trimmed. ] Full silk lined. ; $ 25 ‘00 Originally $49.50 and $55.00. . Silk Coats—Twill Coats poctreims $31.00 $39.00 Originally ’52.50 and $65.00. . Highest Type Silk $5.00 Store Closed All Day Saturdays During July and August Suits Originally $75 and $89.50. . Linen & French Voile Dresses Some Embroidered. 3 All Desirable Colorings. $7 .85 Originally $12.50 A Printed Crepes, Linens French Voiles $0.75 Reduced prices for quick clearance Rich’s twice-yearly Reduction Sale Women’s High-Grade Footwear A sale with a definite purpose with prices actually reduced and offering savings worth- while. - Originally $15 and $18.50. . .. Dresses that will please the most fas- tidious. All the new colorings and trim- mings and Charmeen Coats Originally $75.00 and $89.50. . Skirts Sport and Silk Skirts Pleated and wrap-around mod- els—all colors, including white. Originally $10 and $15.00 Satins—Printed Crepes— Georgettes $ 1 9 00 Originally $35.00 Paris-inspired frocks for all occasions in all colors. Individual Distinctive Frocks Originally $49.50 to $79.50 ' Satins, Chiffons, Gelc{rgetges, d in, Cre] omaine, S::g: I“.?izaneTh—Be:;cd Frocks, imported direct from France. Frocks for all occasions, strept, afternoon and party wear....... All Our Blouses Reduced %% and More Footwear from the best makers, of all mate- rials and colors. Five styles illustrated here- with. <o 300 Hats Originally $5.95 to $10.00 $°).95 A special group consisting of Dress, Sport, Tailleur, Leg- horns, Felt Hats, including white. An unusual op- portunity to seeure your vacation hag at a great saving. Rich’s entire stock is not included in this sale. Three Lots—All Greatly Reduced B G us A few Missess and Clearance entire stock Growing Girl Low . Women’s Silk Hosiery, Shoes, Reduced to Reduced to S1NEI3N $138EpeQu18 ICHS Silk Princess Slips Made to sell at $5.00 $2.95 Fines® quality tub silk, in flesh and white. Silk Scarfs Originally $5 & $7.50 $.00 All new colors and combinations. $1.49 Silk Hosiery orieimais s225 S.We.at.ers ! 200 pairs, full fashioned, chiffon. ROI{?" (artificial silk) in the $ 95 . All the new colors. Specially % 5 New Kid Boots style. ¢ Specially Priced Proper Footwear F Street at Tenth