Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1924, Page 15

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PLANES PONERED BY RADIOSOUEHT Navy Engineers Look to Day When Gasoline Can Be Abandoned. SMALL, ge and some overnment offi- clals arc 3 out a possible depletion of the national oil suppiy ¥oung engineering minds of the Navy forward to the time in distant future when their air- will be entirely independent of volatile fuel. e develop- ment of ra that eventu; send power to cther waves. en do not regard Iready radio 1 e many of the of air navi- end to motor been dio power own individual wa er each nation would | d wave length, which broadcast- t that the not been electivity use of waves fractions of enjoyment | the question, sets v mit the e T As EBONITE Strings"” to a Stigk, 'f’ o S0 1t Winds = Around the Gaars ALL’S NOT EBONITE THAT’S BLACK EBONITE'S real com- plexion will show when you get it into the Transmis- sion or Differential Cases (rear axles) of your car or truck. It will form a cush- ion or film over contact points that prevents wear, friction, conserves power and wears like iron. At dealers' in five pound cams, amd at the Checke r-board pumps, only. SN Fliters' 'Sunlight Instead of Paint or Window Shades HEN the sun reaches that point where his glaring rays pour in through windows and skylights, what ‘relief is provided for yourself and workmen? Is the glass painted, are shades pulled down and the electric lights turned on, or do the rays burn in without hindrance, tiring eyes and nerves, and slowing up pro- duction? When Actinic Glass is used, most of the fatigu- ing glare rays are filtered from the light that passes through. The im- provement in efficiency is immediate and is measurable in dollars and cents. Thicknesses of % and % inch and in various pat- terns, with and without wire. Special sash is not needed. Consult our engineering staff. HIRES TURNER GLASS COMPANY BERNHARD W. EPILLE, Mazager. (Rosslyn) ‘Washiagton 60,000 VISIT SHRINE ___ OF ST. PETER IN ROME Each Kisses Side Post of Door Opented for Year of Jubilee by Catholics. By the Associzted Press. ROME, December 26.—Streams of the faithful were still pouring today through the “holy door” in St. Peter’s, opened by Pope Pius on Christmas eve in inaugurating the year of jubi- lee. Each one passing through kissed the side posts from which the door had been removed. It is estimated that 60,000 persons visited the great shrine of the church on Christmas day, the exalted and the humble mingiing democratically. Among those seen passing through the door were Princcss Stephanle, daughter of the late King Leopold of Belglum, and her husband, Prince Lony: 6"1’;‘\ ’ THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1924. 15,000 LACK AUTO TAGS. Coombs Issues Warning—Four Days of Grace Left. Now that the rush of preparing for Christmas - is over, Wade Coombs, superintendent of licenses, reminded automoblle owners today that tney have only four days left in which %0 bay fheir new license plates. Although 45,000 tags nave been sold, Mr. Coombs estimated that there are more than 15,000 who have not pro- cured tags. The superintendent says that he does not expect to recommend an extension of the time beyond Wed- nesday. N Gen. Johnston's Gift to Police. Gen. John A. Johnston, former Dis- trict Commissioner, accompanied his Christmas greetings to the Pol nd Fire Departments with a check for $200 for the policemen’s and firemen’s relief fund. In the letter Gen. John- ston expressed the wish that every man in both departments would have a .happy and prosperos ew Year BRINDELL ARRESTED AS PRISON DOORS OPEN Former Labor Leader Charged ‘With Fraud in Income Tax Returns, COMSTOCK, N. Y., December 26.— Robert P. Brindell, former dictator of New York City Building Trades labor organizations, was arrested by a Fed- eral officer upon his release on parole from Great Meadow prison here' to- day.’ He was charged with making out fraudulent Federal income tax re- turns, Brindell was arraigned immediately before United States Commissioner Herman Mintgner of Glens Falls, who HERRIOT IS IMPROVING. Sick Premier Is Permitted to Oc- cupy Armchair. PARIS, December 26.—Premier Her- riot, who has been confined to his room by iliness since December 10, was allowed to leave his bed for the first time yesterday. The doctors, however, have ordered that the pre- mier must stay off his feet for the present, owing to the continuing stiffness in the muscles of the calf of one of his legs. Consequently, for the time being, he will work in an armchalr. . Southern Editor Dies. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., December 26. JURY TAKES UP CASE -AGAINST KID McCOY | | Released for Christmas Holiday, Venire Is Called Back for Decision. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, Calif, 26—The jury which will decide whether Norman Selby, the “Kid” McCoy of pugilistio fame, killed Mrs. Theresa Mors in the apartment they occupled here as Mr. and Mrs. N. Shields, or she killed herself despite his attempt to prevent her, as claimed by the former prize fighter, was call- ed back to court after a Christmas holiday to receive instructions from December up and shooting orgy in the Mors |y antique shop the morning after Mrs. Mors died of a bullet wound. CRACK SAFE IN VAIN. Yeggmen Pay Fruitless Visit to 5-and-10 Cent Store. Yeggmen paid an early Christmas visit to McCrory's G-and-10-cent store, Seventh and I streets, but failed to find any cash in the safe, the holiday trade receipts having been taken from the store at closing hour Wednesday. The safe was ripped open. Detectives Cul- linane and O'Dea. are investigating. Hot Coffee Buttered Rolls Soup, salads, crisp, dainty pastries — anything you wish to eat, from a full meaty sandwich, prop- erly garnished, to a more elaborate plate luncheon. 2 came here with Brindell's attorney, (—James G. Rice, 69, former editor of |Judge Charles 8. Crail. James McPhillip. Bail was fixed at $5,000 and Brin- dell was allowed to proceed to his home in New York. served nine months after cenviction on an|was a native of Columbia, Tenn., and extortion charge. for a term of from five to ten years. Cemetery Head Dies. MEMPHIS, Tenn., . December 26 pleted last Tuesday, but the court|James William Burns, 75, decided not to have the jury delib- erate over Christmas. Should the jury acquit MoCoy he still would face several other indict- ments charging robbery and attempt- ed murder, which grew out of a hold- the Chattanooga News, and well known Southern journalist, died at Alexandria, La., yesterday, from a stroke of apo- plexy, accordihg to information re- celved by his family here. Mr. Rice Arguments in the case were com- terday, following a heart attack. Mr. Burns served l&(he Union Army dur- three years and 1223 F St ing the Civil War, being a drumme: " S His sentence was|began his journalistic career at Pensa- , boy with the 16th Michigan Infantr: 7 cola, Fla. THE CANDY OF THE SOUTH 2 " The Month-End Clearance Sale provides seasonable merchandise at the time when it is most popular, and at most decided savings. The reductions in all instances are genuine and generous. Shop here tomorrow—and save. Women’s Sports Coats, plaid fabrics, beautifully fur trimmed. Greatly reduced Women’s Sports Coats, handsome models, some with fur trimming. 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Little Folk’s Hats in velvet, velour, poplin, felt; 2 to 6 years. Reduced to........................$350 Little Folk’s Coat and Hat Sets, variety of colors and styles; 2 t0 6. NoW......ccuuerunnnonnn. .. $17.50 Infants’ Section, Fourth floor. TWoeodward & Lothrop See Our Other Advertisement on Page 22,

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