Evening Star Newspaper, August 15, 1925, Page 5

THE EV NG SLAYING A DREAM," SAYSBOY, ACCUSED Signs on Highways Noting Pure Water Are Being Posted A move to mark principal highways throughout the country with signs : e telling where pure drinking water “ Liked Him,” Says Adams, |may be found has been staried. of Driver He Killed After Getting Lift. By the A sted Press. SEDALIA, Mo, A weeks hehind the bar County jail, and then Everett Adam 17-year-old Wilmington, Ohio, bo: confessed slayer of Prof <on of Lodi, N. Y. 1t 15.—Seven A. R. Claw in the Pettis County Circuit Court for the crime. Roy Rucker, county prose- cutor will ask the death penalty 11 phase of the c: started when Adams was ar- He waived preliminary hear. necessar jail to formality, and was sent to await the October An unexpected in the plans adv nary hearing hour vesterday, pointing hundreds who had gathered n the county courtrooms. Adams neatly and stylishly attired aude Wilkerson, local attorney, rep- esented the A touching scene was enacted in nced the prelimi- the jaRlonhan: the Bav's taolhes Mra) Zelma Adams, arrived from Wilming- ton, Ohic Clasped in each other's arms. both were overjoyed—although the meet- was in the antiquated jail The boy still s “it is all a dream” and that he cannot realize e what happened til he was There was only one thing to do—get off the highway and get rid of him. 1 did that T don’t know why 1 shot him— hy it came over me fo do it He a nice fellow and I liked him BOSTON JUDG:E GUARDED AFTER THREAT ON LIFE Court Cleared of All Without Cre- dentials in Fight Over Lotta Crabtree’s Estate. Re "ON August 15. A strong guard was assigned to the ankenburs perjury hearing in Suf. Probate Court today after it was said Judge Willlam M. Prest, the pre- siding justice, received a letter which threatened his life, Though Judge Prest refused to con- firm the report, he was escortéd to and from the courtroom by a police in mpector, and court attendans refused admissfon to every one except attor- nevs and witnesses and those of the public with credentials The threatenin letter, it was re- ported, came from a Westerner 0 fizured in the recent hearing which ended when Mrs. Ida M. Blankenburg of Tulsa, Okla.. was charged with serjury after she attempted to prove herself the daughter of Lotta Crab- iree and thus share in the actress $3.000,000 estate BOS police i In the course of her testimony to-| day Mrs. Blankenburg made a general 11 of any conspiracy, fraud or in- tentional misstatement of fact at pre. vious hearings COMMITTEES NAMED. Fraternal Congress Groups for 1926 Chosen. DULUTH. Minn., Avgust 15 (#).— The executive committee of the Na- tional Fraternal Congress of America has named nine standing committees of the congress for the coming vear. National committee chairmen w. Futch, Brotherhood motive Engineers, Cleveland, legislation; A Ww. Maccabees, Detroit, Mich., soclal in- surance; Norman B. Harris, Loyal As- soclation of New Jersey 3 N.J ‘ational Red Cross; Henry J. Hyman. Independent Order Free Sons of Israel New York City, thrift; George D. Eldrige, Boston, conference with insurance commissioners. Priest’s Death Natural. NEW YORK. August 15 (#).—The death vesterday of Rev. Patrick Fran- National ris Romayne, for three vears chaplain | ! Announcement of the women's division of Seton Hos- pital at Riverdale, was declared to be from natural causes following an autopsy. Dr. Thomas A. Gonzales, as sistant medical examiner, said there was no basis for the reports of vio- Jence. It was reported that Father Romayne had been assaulted in the Spuyten Duyvil Railroad station Knutson Adoption Scored DULUTH, Minn.. August 15 ().— Adoption of Representative Harold Knutson by a band of Chippewas and the appointment of Oscar J. Larson, Duluth attorney, as representative of ihe Chippewas have been protested in 2 telegram sent fo Assistant Secre- tary of the Interior Edwards by the Osage Indian Club of Superior Edmonston & Co., Inc. Duluth and Home of the original Foot Form Boots for Women AT the 1t 1y Stacy-Ada Shoes for gentiemen 612 13th St. West Side, Bet. ¥ & G Sts. Next's Drioov's Musie House PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION Pays 6 Per Cent on shares maturing in 45 or 83 months. It Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be- fore maturing. Assets Over $10,000,000 Surplus $950,000 T Presldent 252 | RAILWAY SALE PRICE tering a plea of not guilty to | t-degree murder charge, | disap- | what he has done worrying about my trouble 1ome over a girl don't know I shot Clawson and I didn't| _The American Automobile Associa- tion is undertaking this work in co- operation with the public health serv ice and State sanitary engineers. Work on marking the roads has been started in Ohio and Pennsylvanis Particular attention to water near camp sites, wi s cenil BRINGS COURT ROW New York Banker Appeals Federal | Court Ruling on Denver and Rio Grande. term of | BY the Associated Press ST. LOUI Mo., August 15.—A and sudden change |brief attacking the price at which the reorganized Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad acquired the |property of the old Denver and Rio Grand Railroad and holdings of the h Fuel Co. was filed in the States Clrcuit Court of Appeals by Harold Palmer, a New York in- vestment banker, appealing from a decision of the Federal Court of Colo- rado. The Lankers' Trust Co. and others are the appellees. Louis B. Wehle of New York, counsel for Palmer, in a statement said that the really impor- tant defendant is the Denver and Rio Grande Western, as judgment for more Ithan $3,000,000 would o against it in |favor of Palmer and other minority bond holders of the old road if Pal- mer’s contentions should be sustained. Palmer’s appeal is based on the Dis- trict Court’s refusal to permit him, over objection of the trustee, to be come a party in the litigation to con- tend for an upset price of $42,883,375, alleged to be justified by earnings. The court has raised the sale price from $14,500,000 to $17,000,000 at this price the refunding bondholders would lose about 85 per cent on their claims. MOFFETT VISITS HAWAII. Chief of Navy Alr Service to Study Defense. HONOLULU, August 15 (#).—Rear | Admiral Willlam A. Moffett, chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, rived here vesterday from Washing ton, said he had come to study pla for' a greater development of Pearl in Hawali and the local plans for the finish of the Navy's transpacific flight. “In s ome respects.” he said, ““Pearl thought it a good time to send me down to look into the situation pre- paratory to reporting to the depart ment regarding the request for con- gressional appropriations. he importance of the air station here and its possibilities are well real- ized. It is desired to plan the station with all possible information at our disposal.” TREASON CASE DROPPED. French Court Finds No Cause to Prosecute Sadoul. | | Par i charged with high treason in connec- tion with his activities in Soviet Rus- sia after he left the French military mission in Moscow in 1918, were ter- | minated vesterday by the investigating | magistrate, who ruled that there was | no_case to prosecute him for intelli- gence with the enemy. The magistrate asked the foreign office it Russia could have been con- sidered an enemy country at the time Capt. Sadoul was supposed to have court was informed by the foreign of- Frye, the|fice that France and Russia at the time were not in a state of war S S A new factory in Australia will turn out 1,440,000 wooden screws a week. | | { who ar-| Harbor, the general aviation situation | Harbor is_considered our greatest air |°f the inheritance divi station. The Secratary of the Nawy |troller's department, said yesterd: August 15 (®).—All pro- | ceedings against Capt. Jacques Sadoul, | committed the alleged crimes, and the | MARQUISE AGCUSED IN'SLANDER ACTION Grocery Clerk Asks Million, Saying He Was Charged | With Theft. By the Associated Press CHICAGO, Augusi 15— Because she accused him uf taking some of her jewels and clothing and vequired him to sign an agreement to repay her. H. J Brel‘nul\, a § -week |grocery clerk, has sued the Marquise ide Jannelli tor sLooo,mm for slander The marquise, who is 42 years old 0o e wilowial Hosmes Yuniai | Ambassador to Japan, is credited ith possession of property worth £2,000,000. Februa ander Mosley, and has entertained and been enlvrmlnrd by prominent | society people. Brennan buses the slander on_circumstances assoclated with party last Saturday, at which he wnd the marquise were present. After the he says, she announced that she had lost some jewels, a hat, a lace collar, u handkerchief, her | cigarette c W« cigarette hold {of a total value of $2,500. She ac- cused him of theft Argument Was Forced. | men, Brennan says, he was compelled to slgn an agreement to repay $10 every Tuesday out of his $25 weekly salary until he had paid $1,110. A8 a result of the charges, he esti- mates the damage to his reputation jat §1,000,000. Hearing of the suit is | set for October 5. Brennan said he had not always been a grocery clerk. Two years ago, when he first met the marquise in Mexico City, he was in the advertis ing business. Since her arrival here he has been entertained frequently by er. The marquise, described as pretty, petite, auburn-haired and shingled | was reported by officials ut her hotel to have suddenly left the city ves- terday. 1 ESTATE TA‘X $500,000. | Texas Woman s Fortune of $7.000.- | 000 Faces Big Levy. | AUSTIN, Tex. August 15 () More than half a million dollars in | State inheritance tax is expected to be | paid by the $7,000,000 estate of Mra. Henrietta King of Kingsville, late owner of the famous King cattle ranch in Kleberg and other south Texas counties, W. M. Woodall, chief on of the con The ranch contains more than 500, 000 acres, and Is the largest e ment of its kind in the countr In Beautiful to Ritten ouse Street: 4 blocke east on The NATIONAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY Wishes to Announce the Location of Its New Headquarters at Between H and | Streets Phone Main 1377 I 816 Thirteenth Street N.W. To better serve the merchants of Washington and vicinity z properly take care of increasing business. M. H. RITTENHOUSE SALES AGENT % % This is the ONLY National Cash Register Office in This City She has lived here since | with her sister, Mrs. Alex- | wction | In the presence of three police- | SACRIFICE Chevy Chase Corner Rittenhouse and Utah Sts. = nnu’ons SEl SHAPIRO O HBUILDERS G’ STAR, WASHI Squirrels Dying Off At Virginia Capitol From‘Overfeeding’ | Speciat Dispaten to The star RICHMOND, Va. August 15, Squirrels at the State Capitol grounds are rapidly dying off. to death, for, relieved of the exercise of foraging for roots and nuts as in their native haunts, they have been waxing fatter and lazier, some- times refusing to give the public sit- ting room on the park benches. The keeper of the grounds is greatly puz- zled by the large toll of deaths. TOURISTS IN TERROR OF FRENCH TRAINS ;Frequem Rail Accidents Alarm—Three Wrecks Occur in Single Day Canse | | By the Associated Press | PARIS, August 15.—-An unusual number of railway accidents have tak- en place in France of late, filling hosts of vacation travelers with ter ror and causing much comment in the newspaper: Two such accidents oc curred yesterday, making three within 24 hours and six within two weeks. The more ous of the two acci dents vesterday was on the northern ad at St. Denls, when, Rhnrl!\ be. | fore midnight, the Cologne- ex press. crashed into the rear of the Lille-Paris express, which had been held up by the signals. Four third class cars were telescoped. ausing three deaths and injury to 27 persons The other accident took place at Pontoise to the Dieppe Express. It is said to have been caused by the throwing of a switch before the train had passed completely over it. Four cars capsized and six persons were slightly hurt by fiving gls No Americans were hurt in eithe Resignation Is Accepted. The resignation of John H. ¥. Haskell, tecond Lieut Corps of Engi tary Academy. | the President. ; Hotel Inn | Phone Main 8108-8109, 604-610 9th St. N.W., weekly: $10.50 rooms, $8. . shower and lavatory, $10 + more. Rooms like Mc¢ Yoult quickiy tradefor tudehaker Power Durability-Finish Spacious Lawns, Wonderful Shrubbery 10 Rooms—3 Baths—2-Car Garage—A.M.1. Selling at $6,500 Below Cost i Reasonable Terms TO INSPECT—Two blocks east from Chevy Chase Circle an Western &venue Rittenhouse Street to Utah Street Open Sund;y from 9 AM. to 9 P.M. 1t is believed they are being fed wreck. | | neers, a recent graduate of the Mili. | has been accepted by SATURDAY Fashion Forecasts The Satin Dress $25 and $39-50 The first and deter fash- ion note for Fall is the fully mined dark satin dress. Smart flares, high necklines long sleeves. add distine tion. Sketch- ed ic one of our typical models in black satin with piping in the popular pansy shade. Many other Tovely models in rich Fall colors are represented in our new showing Women's Dress Section. Thud foor AUGUST Georgette Coats Greatly Reduced $14.75 Besides the wonderful quality and smart lines of these Navy and Black Georgette Coats, they have vet another attractive feature. Bought at this unusually reason- able figure, they may be worn with a dark georgette or print dress as a striking ensemble, thus accom- plishing a complete costume ior street and dinner wear at a verv worth-while saving Coat Section. Third floor. Radium Slips Special, $5 Good Quahty Radium Silk Slips with the shadow-proof hems that sheer Summer frocks require. De- sirable, too, for Fall wardrobes Well made tailored model with hemstitching at top of hodice. In all of the popular colors Petticoat Section Third foor These Interesting Values for Monday’s Shoppers Trim Home Frocks Specially Priced, $1-95 There is a tailored trim ness in the crisp lines of these smart home {rocks of plain and plaid cham bray. Wom en who select their work-a day dresses withcare will find in these these essentials of excellent ht and superior quality that make for sat isfactory service Simply trimmed with belt and tie oi self material, or with vestee front, these dresses come in brown, blue, rose, tan, green, peach and orange Home Frock S on. Third floor Woodwara & Wothrop Closed Saturdays During the Summer Remarkable Values In Women’s Pumps $4.75 Seldom do you find a value as un usual as this one—or which offers vou the opportunity to purchase several pairs of beautiful pumps— for the usual price of orme. These pumps were originally a part of our best selling stock. They have now become broken in size assort- ment, which makes possible this unusual price. Leathers—Caliskin. patent leather. suede and patent leather and suede combinations Models—One and two strap as well as strapless pumps s in the combined Practically all siz Tot smen‘s Shoe Section. Third flon Annette Kellermann Bathing Suits for Girls, $2.95 \'ery specially priced are these at- tractive all-wool bathing suits for the little girl swimmer. The come in all the pnpular beach colors that appeal to the girl of 7 to 16, and in |||e two-in-one piece model that assures freedom of motion. Girls' Furnishings Section, Fourth floor. Handkerchiefs With Name or Initials $2.50 and $3.50 V5 Dozen Orders Should Be Placed Now This handkerchief offer has been prepared especially for the young man or young woman getting ready to go away to school this Fall. WOMEN’S ALL-LINEN HAND- KERCHIEFS with tiny hem- stitched border. Entire name or initials embroidered in Purlock stitch. In two qualities, $2.50 and $3.50 half dozen. MEN’'S ALL-LINEN HAND- KERCHIEFS with l4-inch hem- stitched border, with entire name or initial embroidered in Purlock stitch, $3.50" half dozen. Handkerchief Section, First floor. Colors Grow Richer in New Fall Hats $5 and $7.50 Fall hats originate much smartness and prominence in their irregular brims, simple self trimming and glorious soft colors. Representing all of these are two very unusual groups in felt and velour, $5 and $7.50. The hats are small and. in general, evidence the off-the-face model worn alike by voung and old Colors: Red, Wine, Fuchsia, Black, Tan. Pansy, Green, Navy, Gray, Ashes- of-Roses, -Golden Pheasant, Sand, Poudre Bleu, Henna. Milliners Section. Third floor Women’s All-Wool Bathing Suits Special $3'95 and $5 Annette Kellermanns to help vou enjoy your vacation and enjoy the swim—one of these well-made, col- orful wool bathing suits at a special price. Sizes 36 to 46 in all attractive colors. With thoughts of next year as well as this—this special purchase should interest the woman who swims. Caps of pure gum match the suit in color, Helmet models with and without straps. $1. Bathing Suit Section, Third foor. Rayon Lingerie Attractively Priced $1.95 Rayon undergarments have charm and practicability, style, beauty of coloring, and in addition are moderately priced Chemise—the straightline model with step-in bottom : separate step- ins, and bloomers, all priced at $1.95. \'ests to match, full agd roomy, with tailored tops, are $1.25. A complete set of rayon underwear for travel and vacation will give untold service and satisfaction Silk Underwear Section. Third floor Cash’s Woven Name Tapes Identify Your Clothes at Once Have your name woven distinctly n fine white or black cambric, for marking all articles of vour ward- robe. All names may be woven in red, black, navy, green or lavender. Colors are washable. Orders should be given now so as to insure timely delivery. 12 Pozen..... $3 6 Dozen. . .. ... $2 3 Dozen..... $1.50 Notion Section, First floo: Stationery With Your Monogram Specially $5.50 Priced Orders Should Be Placed Now A note of distinction accompanies this Egyptian parchment deckle- edge paper in both single and dou- ble sheet The large size single sheet is so popular with men, but is mach used by women also. 72 sheets of paper and two packages of envelopes. The paper may be stamped in colors with 13 styles of the latest monogram dyes to choose from—five are illustrated. Calling Cards New .plate and 50 calling cards, script, $2.25. New plate and 350 calling cards, shaded Old English, Antique Re- man or Modified Roman, $4.25. Stationery Section, First floor. - s T