Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1924, Page 4

CHILDREN APLENTY N NEEDY FAMILIE Sixty Included in List of 14 Opportunities Presented to Star Readers. Contributions may be sent to Jonn Joy Edson, Treasurer, 1022 Eleventh street northwest, or to The Star office. Make checks payable to the Associated Char- itfes. A contributor to the Christmas op- portunity fund asks that her dona- tion be given to a family where there are children. This wish is easlly complied with. For there are 60 children to be cared for in these 14 familles. In fact, every fan in the list has children in it. Two of them have 7 children each, two have 6, two have 5 and two have 4 Three of the mothers have three chil- dren apiece and only two of the fam- ilies have as few as two children. Ten of the mothers are widows, three of them have deserting husbands, and one an invalild husband in the hos- pital In order to meet the wishes of the ve mentioned contributor in good ure, her gift has been assigned to Opportunity No. 2, where there are seven children and where there is also great need. Because of the ambling propensities of the father, | and his other failings, which have now brought him within the arm of the aw, resulting in a sentence of three vears to the penitentiary, the chi dren, all under 14 years of age, have n sadly neglected. Those of school have attended very irregularly nd the children are much under- ght from malnutrition. The hope- feature in the family is the char- | ter of the mother and her desire to » everything possible to bring her ildren up-in the better ways. When en the Assoclated Charities stepped into the breach, its visitor found the larder swept bare of the st common necessities, even such, r example, as table salt. For month family had bene living in a shack h a leaky roof, and even for this been unable to pay rent for a Now they have been moved per quarters. The children of age will be sent regularly to by school and every effort will made to build them up physically Children's Day Today. Christmas is Children's day. What 15 Washington going to say to these kiddies and their devoted mo > Let us hope the answer will 365 of the new year made :nd happy with the assurance the children will have real s and the devotion and care of »wn mothers—the best Yuletide | that can come to them mall boys came to the Socal Se House yesterday afternoon ith their father. Each of the lads zave $5 to the opportunities. When taken their receipt in a sslike fashion the father drew morandum from his pocket on ch appeared the word “opportuni- among the other things to be membered. This was now checked Then the father expluined that next errand was to buy a istmas tree and wreaths. Bvi- ently these two boys are being .ught to think first of others not uite so fortunate as themselves. As showing the appreciation of the mi-annual reports that are sent to tributors to the opportunities, < Louisa O. Beall, in charge of the 11y work of the Associated Chari- has received this letter: ‘It is indeed gratifying to know t the small contribution that I nade last Christmas to the Christ- s opportunities. helped a little to ake the burden of llving a little for those of whom you 1 am very much inter- the splendid work of your soclation and have been for years.| deeply regret that 1 cannot doj more, but shall gladly help whenever can. Inclosed please find money | srder, which 1 will ask you to apply , Opportunity No. 13.” The Mutual Improvement Club, rough Mrs. ¢ C. Wilkinson, i other organization to contribute to 2 fund, sending $25 to be divided between Opportunities 7, 11 and 13. ©PPORTUNITY NO. 1.—LIVING FOR HER CHILDREN. Total, $784. Closed OPPORTUNITY NO. 2—NO END OF WORKY AND TROUBLE. This mother has had more than her share of worry and trouble. When her husband was sent to the peniten- tlary he left her and seven children, the oldest under 15, penniless and owing six months' rent. There are eight moutns to be fed, eight bodies to be clothed and eight souls and hodies to be sheltered, and no re- urces. The mother can be depend- ed upon to give her seven kiddies good care and training if only the means are provided. A minimum of 335 a week is needed to salvage this family, or $1.820 for the year. Amount asked for, $1.520 Previously acknowledged, $546.50. Additional subscription: W, $10; cash, $2; C. W. K., $2; M. Philipsborn, Inc. $5; $10; M. W. 8§, $5. Total, $582.50. Amount still needed, $1,237.50. OPPORTUNITY NO. 3. — IF DADDY HAD ONLY LIVED. Not long ago Blanche and Emma had a good home and a father and nother who loved them both. Daddy worked hard and mother kept the home spick and span. Then the father was taken sick and “‘went away." Now began the mother's long, hard struggle to keep the bables with her, but she couldn’t make a go of it, and swhen this littls family came to the Assoclated Charities matters were pretty desperate. Now life's much brighter, for they have a real homa once more, just chock-full of happi- ness. Can they keep it? Yes, but only <with help. Thirteen dollars a week, or $476 for the year will mean 12 months of happiness to this mother and her two little girls. They are walting. Amount asked for, $676. Previously acknowledged, $251.50. Additional subscriptions: Miss $2: M. Philipsborn, Inc., $5; R. W. 35. Total, $263.50. Amount still needed, $412.50. OPPORTUNITY NO. 4—THE SUN BEGINS TO SHINE. Last Christmas we called him *Tiny Tim, but he is nearly a man now, for he has a job. He has a clepical position, and, although still crippled, is making good. Of cours we' expected he would. A brother is also working, but their combined carnings are not enough to care for this family of a widowed mother and seven children. When the father died there seemed to the mother no way out but to put the children in institutions. The baby died. “Tiny Tim” became crippled through ili- ness, and the children all pined for “mpther.” Now the sun seems to shihe through the clouds, for they Lave a home and self-support is in sight. Meantime 310 a week, or total of $520, will give “Tiny Tim' and his brother a helping hand. Amount asked for, §52 Previously acknowledg Additional subscriptions: L. N., $5; 1. Philipsborn, Inc., $5. Total, $285.50. Amount ‘still needed, §134.50. OPPORTUNITY NO. 3.—DESERTED WIFE AND SEVEN CHILDREN, OLDEST 12 YEARS. Taken by Kiwanis Club and closed. $960. OPPORTUNITY NO. 6—THREE GEN- ERATION, A widow with four children and an 2ged mother is cheerfully trying to meet the problems of her household, but unless she has financial assistamcs ghe will have to leave her charges to their own devices in order to support them. The grandmother earns a little with her sewing when her feeble strength permits. One child is now old enough to work, and is meeting her own expenses and helping with the family budget. But there are three others of school age, all hearty eaters, and Inclined to outgrow thelr clothes. Twenty-one dollars a week, or $1,092 for the year is needed. Amount asked for, $1,092. Previously acknowledged, $290. Additional subscriptions: F. L. H., $2; V. C. T., $10; M. Philipsborn, Inc., $5. Total, $307. Amount still needed, $785. OPPORTUNITY NO. 7 (COLORED).— REFUSES TO GIVE AWAY HER CHILDREN. P Mrs. Y. didn't apply for help until she had to. She just couldn’t work any longer. A husband, a drug addict, she struggled early and late to keep {a roof over her three bables, but long, hard hours of work exacted thelr price and she was taken ill. She thought it would pass quickly. but it didn’t, and she had to undergo an op- eration to save her life. Some one offered to adopt the children, but this idea didn’t sult Mrs. Y. for they were her children—she had struggled | for them and wanted them. Mrs. Y. | is better now, but she can’t swing | the tire load. Ten dollars a week, or $520, will mean a vear of happi- ness for her and the children. | Amount asked for, §520 5 | Previously acknowledgeds $149.50 | Aaditional _subseriptions utual | 1mprovement Club, ! ]Iv R. E 50 cents { Philipsborn, N Total, $170.50 Amount still needed, $349.50. | OPPORTUNITY NC. 8. —A BUSY | " MoTHEF | Two lively littie boys and a jolly | 11tt1e girl are enough to keep any one | person busy, this little mother finds. { Her husband has disappeared, and she takes her family responsibilities very serlously. The children are seldom out of sight, except when In school. The mother is nout very strong, but is energetic and ambitious, and spends much time scrubbing her floors and her children as well. Relatives and church help, but if the Associated Charities should withdraw its regular allowance it would mean children funning wild or scattered in institu- tions while the mother worked out- side of the home. Fifteen dollars a week or $780 for the year is needed. Amount asked for. $780 Previously acknowledged, $1 Additional subscriptions Mr. and Mrs. C. P. S, $12; M Philipsborn, Inc., $5. Total, $191 Amount still nesded, $589. OPPORTUNITY NO. 9. —ILLNESS EX- ACTS HEAVY TOLL. Not many vears ago, mother and Katherine had a slight cough. They thought it would pass quickly, but the doctor who examined them shook his head gravely and ordered a rest. But a widow who is trying to support three little girls can't rest. Espe- clally when the rent is due and she and her children are about to be evicted. Then the Associated Char- ities was called in. Now they have a home which they call their own, and the doctor no longer shakes his head gravely, for mother and Katherine have a good chance to get well, with constant watching and care. The old- est daughter is taking a business course and looks forward to the time when she and another sister will be able to meet the family's responsibil- ities. Thrifty, cheerful and ambitious describe the members of this house- hold. They are going to make good, but it will take time. A minimum of 230 a week, or $1.560, is required to meet the family budget for the next ear. Amount asked for, $1.560 < Previously acknowledged. $371.45. Additional subscriptions: M Philips- born, Inc.. $5 Total, $376.45. e Amount still needed, $1,183.55. OPPORTUNITY NO. 10.—AMBITIOUS TO BE "SOMEBODY Margaret works all day, and does all she can to help her brother John to support this family of a widowed mother and five children. At night when Margaret's friends seek recr ation, she takes her books and goes off to night school, for she has vision and courage, and wants to be “some- body.” John is learning a trade, and by the time he is 21 he will be mak- ing real money. In spite of Mar- garet's, and John's earnings, there fsn't money enough to go around. Eighteen dollars a week, or a total of $936, will lighten the load of these two children for an entire year. Amount asked for, $336. Previously acknowledged, $612. Additional subscriptions: M. Philips- born, Inc., $5. Total, $617. Amount still needed, $319. OPPORTUNITY NO. 11 (COLORED). —A LITTLE MOTHER. Four days a week Hattle, age 10, comes home from school and prepares dinner for the family of mother and four children. Since the death of her husband, a few years ago, the widow has struggled early and late doing any kind of work (generally hard work), in an effort to keep her little brood together. You know the story —not enough money, not enou; | not enough food. and then collapse- |acute undernourishment, the doctors call it. With our help they have a home of their own, and mother works a little, but not much, for it takes time to recover from the bad effect of overwork and underfeeding. Four- teen dollars a week, or $728 for the year, means that your money has been invested in health, happiness and hope. Real dividends are promised. Amount asked for, $728. Previously acknowledged, $141.50. Additional _subscriptions: Mutual Improvement Club, $8.50; Cash, $1; M. Philipsborn, Inc, § H. W. C, $5.¢ Total, $161. Amount still needed, $567. OPPORTUNITY NO. 12.—FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS. “Gee, ain't this grand,” said Jim on the occasion of his first visit to the beach last Summer. We want to tell you 2 little about this trip—it was a real picnic. The three children went with one of the workers of the A: clated Charities and spent the day at Chesapeake Beach—lunch, paddle in the water, mud ples and fhe joyous merry-go-round. Happy? We think so! Mother was left a widow with three little children and since she was too i1l to do any work, she was in a panic for fear her children would be taken away from her. Now the world's a little brighter, for they are all together and mother's health and food he can be a strong, healthy man. We know we may count on mother to give the proper care. Twenty-eight dollars a week, or $1,456, means that she and Jim and the other children will get the proper food and other necessities of life for a year. Christmas present, don't you think? Amount asked for, $1,456. | will leave school next term and take Previously agknowledged, $166.50. Additional subscriptions: W. 8. Q, $2.50; Cash, $1; M. Philipsborn, Inc., $6; B. H. L, $6. Total, §180. Amount still needed, $1,276. THE SUNDAY - STAR, “MERCIFUL ' JESUS” MEN ENTERING PRISON PAINTS Sasanoff Picture Shows Suppliants Clutching Christ’s Robes. Considered Unique Work | in History of American Pictorial Art. Special Dispateh to The Star. MONTGOMERY, Ala., December 20. —A remarkable painting will be hung In the main corrodor of Kilby prison here tomorrow. It 1s a portrayal of suppliant and repentant souls clutching at the hem of the garment of Jesus with the Master himself as the central figure The painting is the work of Max Sasanoff, who has just completed a portrait f President Coolidge. Sasanoff is known as “the man who palnted his way out of Atlanta' The supreme artistry of the man's work while a Federal prisoner re- sulted in his pardon Thisx painting is designed to com-{by a last minute t men who hind-—some ¢ th forever. Be- fore they arc taken to their ceils one of the last objects to meet their eyes will be Saswnoff's Jesus—a very tender Jesus with eyes full of mercy for sinners, = Sasunoff was commissioned to make the picture by a local Bible class. He shut himself up in a room in MAX SASANOFF And his painting “Christ and a Group | tion and allocation of ofl and the of Supplecants.” those drear walls. > blind man, for three children, is serving a regards the work as 1 it consider it a uniqu. American art The painter satisfled with his he has seen v isis arises the people walking with men whom all but God | Jhenever & crist peop] the prison and drew his types of CHILD’S PATHETIC NOTE RESTORES TWO TO HOME | Tale of Loneliness of Self and Sis-" ter in Orphan Asylum Softens Court’s Heart. Special Dispateh to The Star NEW YORK, December child's letter telling of the p: lonesomeness, which made th of herself and her sister miserable in an institution, touched ths heart of Supreme Court Justice Cropsey ye terday and won for the two girl home with the mother, whose divorce had wrested them from her. Mrs. Augusta Simon of Brooklyn was divorced from Sidney L. Gold- stein last April. Two weeks later she was married to ths co-respondent, Max Simon, cigar salesman, and the court took her children, Edna, eight, and Leonora, nine, away from her and placed them in the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. The following letter from Leonora to Mrs. Simon was respon- sible for the return of the girls to their mother: “Dear Mother: I must write and tell you how lonesome Edna is for vou. She cries every day and T can't make her stop. Please ask the judge to let us come back home again. I close my letter with love and kisses. your loving daughter, LEONORA." NITY NO. 13 (COLORED).— "PED WITH NEAR A widow, nearly blind, is trying to keep her five children together and provide the home influences that will develop good self-respecting men and women. The children are obe- dient, with good maners, and lend mother their eyes. The oldest girl an apprenticeship in a trade for which She seems to have an inherited aptitude. The second child, a boy, #s too young for anything but school, though he, too, will soon begin a vo- catfonal course. Two little girls bring good reports from school and the baby boy thinks he is working hard at kindergarten. Twenty-two dol- lars a week, or $1,144 a year, Is needed. Amount asked for, $1,144. Previously acknowledged, $178. Additional subscriptions: R. V. S., $5; Mutual Improvement Club, $8; a working woman, $1; M. Philipsborn, Inc., $5; H. W. C. $5. Total, $202. Amount still needed, $942. OPPORTUNITY NO. 14.—ONLY ASK- ING A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD. Deserted by her husband many years ago, this mother, although handicapped by ill health, has made a brave struggle to keep her home together and raise her two children. She is making good at it, too. The oldest, 16 years old, just secured a position after special training, but is not yet earning enough to bear the entire burden. In another year a younger boy, who is doing his share now after school, will, we hope, be able to materially assist, and then the goal of independence will be reached. Until then we must stand By. Eight dollars a week, or $416 for the year, is needed for this family. Amount asked for, $416. Previously acknowledged, $14 Additional subscriptions: E. C. M., $7; J. S, $2.50; M. Philipsborn, Inc., $5. Total, $160.50. Amount still needed, $255.50. Summary. Total amount asked'for. Total amount received $13.388.00 5,240.95 Total still needed........$8147.05 The following contributions have been received by The Evening Star: Acknowledged . $504.50 Mr. and Mrs. T. W. N., 325 each Nos. 6, 9, 10 and 13 . 100.00 Cash, any... . T.00 L. M. D., No. 10. . 100 E. B, No. 12. . 10.00 14_Plate Pri Engraving and Printing, all 14.00 A.J. F., No.6... . 10.00 A. and A. D, No. 4. . 200 Mrs. A. G. and Miss Wilkinson, No. 3.... = 3 Mrs. A. G. and Miss Wilkinson, No. 11... Total......oovicansnnn 1d the hangman have forgotten | DEMAND ON GOVERNMENT mmediate and Complete Evacua- tion of Colonial Possessions™ Text of New Ultimatum. | Correspondence of the Associated Press THE HAG 30.—The Dutch Communist apart from plete evacuatio lonial possessions. The program imparialism” ; the complexions complex affairs. AMERICA SHOWS “WILL TO PEACE” TOWARD JAPANESE (Continued from Firat Page. United States agreed to practical and humanitarian measures to preserve peace iIn the Pacific. That and the will to peace are counted upon tu bar radical elements in either or both nations from precipitating a calamity upon the world of frightful dimen- sions. % x ¥ Interest' in domestic politics re- cefved a decided fillip last week when the administration put into effect a stern policy toward deserters from the Reépublican party which {s to be carried out in the future. In taking ge from th who without the realm of the Republican party in follow- ing the leadership of one who had set up an opposing presidential ticket in the 1 tion is that a man cannot be a Republican on paper and an enemy of the Re- publican party in action. Politicians at the Capitol say that no charge can be made that the Pro- gressives are being assailed. It is not the Progressive Republicans who are being attacked, it s contended, but men who are not Republicans of any sort. The object lesson is ex- pected to have a salutary effect upon party regularity and to stiffen up the organization. ¥ k¥ % President Coolidge is expected to recelve widespread commendation for his creation of the Ofl Conservation Board, consisting of the Secretaries of War, Navy, Interlor and Commerce, to protect and stimulate the ofl in- dustry. Uneasiness has existed for some time over a threatened short- age of oil supply in the not distant future. The subject has engaged tha attention of scientists and business men. The use of oil has enlarged by leaps and bounds in recent years and the demand of the future will in- crease every day. The expansion of the airplane industry promises to have no limit. The same may be sald of its adoption to ocean transporta- tion. President Coolidge sees that the conservation of oll is as necessary as its protection. The Government must take care of its own interests, first for the National defense, as well as to see to it that commerce and industry get thelr share of this necessary product. A strong Govern- ment board will stabilize the produc- board being premised the hearty co- operation of leaders In the industry the lowly | everybody's interests will be safe- inside | guarded. This is not to be Interpreted as 2 case of “too much Government in barely | business” by any means. It is just ago | another instance of where Govern- The hus- | ment finds it necessary to take & hand aving the world [ band of the mother, shown with her|in business for the good of the gen- 20- | eral public. * % k¥ e his| wWhen you come to think of it there Other artists who have |y o great deal of Government in bus- achieve- | inogy required by the development of the country and the necessities of clvilization. Tt is a fact also that immediately run to Uncle Sam for help. It is all vary well to theorize about centralization of Government, but the development of civilization continues to present practical every- day examples of the necessity of G BY DUTCH COMMUNISTS | ernmental overiordship of business. * ok ox % No one is better aware of the vast extent in which the Government at Washington participates in the inti- mate affairs of the people than the Senators and Representatives in Con- gress. The National lawmakers who ve their offices in the Capitol Buill- Holland, Novembuer | Mg and the House and the has | Office Bulldings realize what a “going issued a new program of action which, | concern” it is. In their offices they demands of an |are In close touch with every branch disbandment and navy and the recognition of [communication with their constitu- the Russian Soviet republic, makes a |ents. The members of the Houss specific demand for the “immediate and |have found it necessary to make plans of the Dutch co-|for the addition of 375 rooms from of {of business and industry through which to transact their business with : “sharp op- |the people. Ultimately they will need Hoiland's servile attitude | more clerical assistance as well as ad\:- room in which to opsrate. The small the |area of those few squares is a hive League of Nations and announces “wa v Lastialctniations a5 r|of industry, whose operations extend A Batavia dispatch states that Dutch East Indian as- has adopted a motion to close all schools in the to the remotest corners of the land. * k% ¥ The possibility of the necessity of archipelago | an extraordinary session of Congress where communism ie taught or propa- | is regarded as increasing. Some of the leaders in Congress belfeve that it will require unusual effort to pass the appropriation bills. Since re- are| turning to Washington in December, the rank and file who have been .con- ALIBIS PRESENTED IN'POLICE HEARING Testimony at Trial Seeks to Prove Some Deféndants Not Present. Evidence to prove that certain of the defendants were not In No. 7 station house at the time that Arthur A. Davis is alleged to have been beaten by police was offered yester- day before the police trial board when the trial was resumed of Lieut. J. M. Plerson and five other policemen on charges In connection with the al- leged beating. The other defendants are Pvis. E. D. Milstead, R. G. Proetor, J. F. Gawen, R. B. Carroll and Clar- ence Robinson. Pvt. Milstead testified that he was on day duty and was in the station untfl the report of the assault on Policoman Musselman, when ha went to the scene and accompanied the Iatter to the hospital. He sald. he never returned to the station after that, but went to his home in Graat Falls, Va, in an automobile with Archie Cummings and Horace Tram- mel. On cross-examination he told the board that he had never ridden home with there men before that night. Asked when he first heard of the alleged beating he said he never knew there had been a beating. He also testifled that he never heard any discussion of the alleged affair in the station house the following morning. Capt. Dean Testifies. : Capt. T. R. Bean, commanding police precinct No. 7, testified as to his in- vestigation of the incident when it was called to his attention by In- spector Pratt of the Police Tlepart- moent. He testified that when he went to the hospital Davis told him he recognized Plerson by his voice and that he also told him then and sub- sequently that Proctor was not im- plicated In the alleged affair. Capt. Bean also testified that Davis in- formed him at the hospital that it was Plerson he heard say: “Go ahead and give it to him.” Capt. Brown, a member of the trial board. asked Capt. Bean If he asked Proctor, who was on duty at the time, why Davis was sent to the hospital. Capt. Bean said he had, and that Proc tor informed him that Davis had com plained of pains in his aide. Proctor also told Capt. Bean, upon further ques- tioning, the latter testified, that the po- lice had had no trouble with him at the time he was taken into custody. Rules Out Question. Attorney Ryan asked Capt. Bean why it was so dangerous to permit po- lice to enter the celiroom. but the ques: tion was ruled out by President Wahley CHRISTMAS BUYING RECORD SET, WITH PEAK YET TO COME (Continued from First Page.) station, 1802 Twentleth street; North- east station, 703 Maryland avenue northeast; Park road station, 1413 Park roada southeast station, 624 Pennsylvania ~ avenve southeast: southwest station, 416 Seventh street southwest; U street station, 1438 U street, and West End station, 1716 Pennsylvania avenue. A temporary station at Fourteenth and Fairmont streets also will be open during these hours and the central station at 520 Fourteenth street will open at 5 p.m. and close at 11 o'clock. 100 Extra Carriers. Because the Christmas mail started out for its destination much earlier 2nd in larger quantites this year, only 100 extra carriers have been em- ployed and about 125 special clerks and laborers, but Mr. Mooney has an army in reserve ready for the call of duty the moment it appears the post office will be deluged with last-min- ute Christmas mail. One of the outstanding features of the heavy mailing era is the remark- ably small number of carelessly wrapped and addressed packages and letters. The “wrap securely” and “wtite plainly admonitions have reached more ears this year than ever, with the result that more mail will reach the sendee this year than ever before, as far as Washington is concerned. The package “hospital,” which takes badly damaged parcels from the mail and rewraps them, is not overworked. and the Dead Lettar Office epace is much too big for ite contents. 5 Bix Increase Over 1923. mailing period show 4,714.974 latters was only 3015,711; sacks of parcel post packages dispatched, 61,525, as against 52,729 last year; sacks of par | oel post packages received, 18,867, as against 18,732 in 1923; sacks of pack- ages collected throughout the city with 19,444 last year; separate pleces, too large to be inclosed In the mail sacks, 54,498, as against 51921 Spe- cial dellvery letters and parcel post | packages for last vear have a slight | shade In volume over the period for this year, the figures being 20.713 for 1823 and 19,568 for 1 In the financial linc the receipts at | the post office from December 1 to | the corresponding period last year, | the figures being $260,339.73 for 1923 | and $309,717.61 for this year | The main corridor of the City Post. | OMce is bordered on the east side with long desks and numerous scales, behind which a clerk stands ready to dispose of the mall. “Please mail to- day” Is the parting word from Mr. Mooney and his force of employes CHICAGO MARK BROKEN. Tt had previousiy been testified by other | witnesses that police had been refused permiselon to enter the cellroom on orders from Lieut. Plerson. Davis was in a cell at the time. During the morning session resterday Attorney Ryan sought to get in the rec- ord the name of the police informer who told who had aseaulted Musselman. However, the board would not let Police. man Robinson. who was on the stand, | answer the question: Nelghbor Testified. Mrs. Ruth Anderson, 1241 Thirty- third strest northweet, a next-door neighbor of Polleeman Carroll, one of | the defendants, testified that she saw | Carroll come homa about 12:15 o'clock on the night of the alleged beating. She fixed the time by the arrival of her mother from work. On cross-examina- | tion the witness testified that she had never bafore noticed what time Carroll came home. The proceedings vesterday were en- . livened somewhat by frequent clashes Dbetween counsel and between President Wahly of the board and Attorney P. J. Ryan for the prosecution. After hearing Capt. Bean the board adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow, and President Wahly expressed the hope that the presentation of the evidence and the arguments of counsel could be concluded at that session. — ferring among themselves over the Igeislation of a general character which is being planned for the futurs realize that a big program is ahead of the new Congress and that it may be necessary to take it up earlier than the constitutional date of as- sembling rolls around. =OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS it | Individuality in Furniture—At De Moll's 0. J. De Moll 0. J “Where the Piano goes we have the correct furniture of merit for its surroundings” | from our mew department. Unusual Christmas Presents And Remembrances in Fine Furniture--_-fipgcigl Prices Listed below are a few gift suggestions Each article combines beauty with practicability: Pottery Lamps, Bridge Lamps, Spanish Bronze; Reading Lamps, Spomsh Bronze; Floor Lamps, Spanish Bronze; e Individual Desks, Needle Point Chairs, Tea and Smoking Tables, Torchieres, Hand-painted Wall Plaques, Tapestry Panels, Cigar and Cigarette Humidors, Crystal Mirrors, Book Ends, Candlesticks, Hand Painted and Polychrome; Pole Screens. Wall Desks, End Tables, Telephone Cabsnets and Stands, with Chairs io Match; Telephone Cabinets, Davenport Tables, Swmokers’ Stands, Sewing Cabinets, Gateleg Tables, Console Tables. Ladses’ Desks, Spinet Desks, Table Runners, Table Mats, Piano Scarfs, Piano Bench Cushions, Sofa Pillows, Easy Chairs, “Qur Prices and Quality Are Right” De Moll 12th & G Sts. N.W. HRISTMAS shoppers will find us prepared with beautiful and useful gifts for every member of the family and all at popular prices. The tiresome delays usually associated with Holiday shoppi i ping are avoided here, because everything is conveniently located. g Emmons S. Smith and Co. Business Exceeds $120,000,000, Against $100,000.000 in 1923. Special Dispatch to The Star. CHICAGO, December 20.—Managers of loop department stores today were certain that the business of $100,000,- | 000 set last year aiready has been surpassed and that the total this year will reach $120,000,000 Lefore Santa curries the reindcer Wednesday night for his annual chin limbing jaunt Gilbraliar, Spain, plans to erect 20 tenements, capable of housing 3,000 people ! ANSELL, BISHOP UPRIGHT PLAYER FREE siderable to you. ——Extra! Used PIANO *60 See this. exceptional PIANOS For Rent $4 Radio, Pianos |momm EVENINGS Figures compiled by Mr. Mooney | vesterday for the Monday-to-Friday | and post cards were canceled, while | the total for last year at this time from the stations, 22,820, as compared | | 19 were 10.66 per cent greater than | S Musical Instruments, Victrolas, Records SLAYIG ASEAY END ON CHRISTIAS | Fate of Clergyman, Accused With Wife of Sweetin Vic- tim, Near Decision. B the Associated Press. MOUNT RNON, Til, Decembe 20.—The fate of Lawrence M. Hight former Ina, Iil, clergyman, and Mrs Elsie Sweetin, charged jointly with the murder by poison of her husband Wilford Sweetin, would be in the hands of the Jury on Christmas eve i present plans were carried out, it ap- peared tonight. When a recess was taken Frida until Monday morning, Judge J. Kern indicated to the attorneys he would order night sessions next week, 1f necessary, in order to get the case completed before Christmas Prosecution attorneys admitted to night they were not pleased with the prospect of the case going to the jury at a time when the spirit of ( mas would be most prevalent. They al80 were worrled, they sald, as to what effect the anticipated appeal of Attorney R. E. Smith, for Mrs. Swee tin, to send the mother home to her three little boys for Christmas, might have on the jury. Mental Condition. When court is resumed Monday, A | torney Nelson B. Layman, represent fng Hight, will be prepared to con tinue his efforts to show that his client is of unsound mind. An in sanity plea is noy being made by Hight's attorney, but he is attempt- ing to show Hight's mental condition in mitigation of punishment the Jur: might be disposed to infiict if the |former clergyman wers found guilt One of the allenists who have ex Ilm(nefl Hight is prepared to testif: | for the defense that tests show t man, who for 13 years was a minis ter, known as a powerful exhorter | and clasted as a “soul saver,” reaily | has the mentality of a child of 10 Attorneys for the prosecution ar~ prepared to combat this evidence an seek to show that there is no founds tion for the theory that Hight is nr responsible for his actions Rebuttal Expected. At least one more day is expecte to be taken up in testimony as t Hight's mental condition and t | State is prepared to introduce' soma | rebuttal testimony directed agains | portions of the story told by Mre | Sweetin on the witness stand | At least a day will be taken | arguing the case, &0 that even witi night sessions it does not appear probable that the case can reach th |jury sooner than the day . before Christmas, The trial involves on | the murder of Wilford Sweetin co-defendants, how- ever, are also under joint indictmen for the murder of Mrs. Anna Hight the State alleging Hight and Mre Sweetin conspired to poison their mates 8o they might marry ca other. Some Cause for Distinction. going by.” Petunia Tavers tinguished > “Hanged if I know! Probably for t ot that the cat did not take his breat when he was a baby. & TURNER, INC. | Sensationally 'REDUCED PRICES!! In order to increase the space in our RADIO DE. PARTMENT W E 1 BB FORCED TO MOVE AT LEAST " FIVE OF THE PIANOS ON OUR FLOORS Therefore—we have DRAS. TICALLY REDUCED THE PRICES OF INSTRUMENTS ILLUSTRATED BELOW FOR TMMEDIATE ~LEAR :SCEUT‘ warn tou. how er. to be early—as OX THESE FIVE DBSCaink s AT THE PRicEs aroat ES QU Acraticri > CUOTED: UPRIGHT PIANO Stool Free 3229 BABY GRAND FREE A handsome bench whick perfectly matches the wood is incladed at the spe- ciel price. Ansell, Bishop & Turner GUARANTEE TA!KEllNg'Ci} CO.“;SIDERATION FURTHER—that you are not only being offered the most sensational - nable—BUT IN ADDITION, Shisa i ance that what you buy will be 100% satisfactory. Our unfailing reputation for fair dealing should mean con- you have the added assur- Special Ohshingtons Leading Viotor Shop ; 1L BISHOPs TURNE! "1221 F ST NW. OOR R GE 0 GUTONDR CoumECTICNE Special Xmas Players, Grands ”i;‘os UNTIL 10 P. M.