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———————— WOULD DENY TOWN SHARE OF ESTATE Son of Emmons S. Smith + Asks Old Will Be Held Revoked by Court. N. H.,, may ! fourth of the . £ S. Smith, hington busine and finan: r, who died Dece - A will of Smith, executed in 1886, many vears before provided that the tow; fourth e of The portion willed t« to be invested and the procee for the poor Emmons District Sur o the will contalning the bequ town of er was_impliedly re e of his father to 895, stice Adolph A. I cltation to the Town of I show cause why the reque heir should not be granted and why letters of administration should not be issued as though Mr. Smith had died intestate. Pendin, he decision of the question, Justice Hoehling mercial National Bank, of the Emmons & and driv rket space onal prop otel, $117,000; firm of H sh deposits of | bonds of $1,150 | hotel and other | 8 il e held invalid the | widow would be entitled to one-thir te and a dower in: The son \\'Du!d, subsequent marriage did not invalidate | the document. -If the same ruling will | &pply when the testator is a man re- malins to be seen. 700 HOURS IN AIR IN YEAR| RECORD OF NAVY FLYER| Feat of ILieut. Thomas, Schiff Trophy Winner, Without Mis- hap to Plane or Personnel. By the Associated Press. BOSTON, December 18.—Establish- ing what IS believed to be the world record for hours of flylng in one year, Lieut. Reginald D. Thomas, officer commanding the United States N: Reserve Alr Station a terday completed his 19 hours 30 minutes official flying At an average speed of 68 to 70 miles an hour, Lieut. Thomas this Year has rolled up a mileage of 98,000. The record has been made without injury to plane or personnel, and all the flving was done while carrying student pilots or other officers as part of naval fiying duty. Lieut. Thomas last Fall won the Bchif? trophy for the greatest number | of straight hours of fiying in the United tes Navy from July, 1924, to July, 5. He had flown 583 hours 43 minutes Lieut. Thomas entered naval avia- tion at the outbreak of the orld W He served overseas in sub- marine patrol, convoying and testing work. ppointed the Com: | BAKING CONCERNS MERGE Indianapolis Plant Absorbed by Big Midwestern Operator. ional Baking Co., a nized recently to own P keries in m: western cities, was announce day by Russell L. White, secretary and treasurer of the Indianapolis con- cal plant. 'BANKER TO GET DIVORCE. $5,000,000 Heiress. CHICAGO, December 18 (#).— don A. Rose, president of the M Avenue Bank, will recei divorce from his wife, ) ©uise Grot Hill Rose, it was indicated court here 'he wife, who is a widow of thur Hill f of Michig: | made the first cha charging d tered a similar counter suit. a | Killed by Own Revolver. Special Dispateh to The Star RICHMOND, Va.. December 1+.— B. Leftwich, an elect an, 1t of a wound rece.ved s cleaning a revolver. He Louis The Music Corner 7th and K3 o lessly. anced stock. o £ Trr, Hecr Co-F STREET hite becomes vice president and | y general manager in charge of the lo- | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1925. Santa puts his best foot forward MAYOR HYLAN DENIES GAMBLING CHARGES .|Says He Will Act if Walker Will Furnish Names—Latter Prom- ises Change. By the Associated Press. 3 YORK, December 18.— ‘L Walker that ed in New ayoralty election t of a telegraphic Mayor Hy- vor Hylan i were made the subj battle yesterday bet lun and Mr L A. Rose to Be given Decree From | i1 ng to go on a hunting tnp. | garding vice conditio; Skin Head—Maple Finish Complete Line of Banjo Ukuleles Up to $25.00 Complete Line of Ukuleles Up to $20.00 A New Xmas Folio A collection of 28 carols and melodies ol e———al o] a5 pHEESE e s T T The Gracious Gift An Expected Pleasure “Trojan” Cravat wearers have a right to that “well dressed” feeling. For the maker gathers fine silks from many climes, and cuts them fault- There are hundreds of pat- terns and colorings in our well bal- $3.50 demand. Lin; dr My ker replied that the infor mation a dy had been_furnished to | “7n requently th adm tra f alized vice. Mr. last night in s before the Fifth Avenue e W. Olvaney, Tammany lead to the support of Mr. Walker « town is wide open, but -d within 48 hours, and | that this | the town on January 1 Mr. Enright said no report had been made to the police from the mayor- elect, or any one representing him, re- & Co. G N.W: E———al——[o|c——[a|c———=[a]e——|a|c——0] St etitotatetatotatetatotated HEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXE R AR AR AN R R RN R A R RN AN RN R + Pt et et etatetetatatatatatataty L al lhe Family Sfioe Slore Gift Items For The Family! Hosiery— For men, women and children—a wonder- fully fine assortment in new holiday goods —specials through- out the department, all packed in hand- some Christmas boxes ready to give! New shades—in silks, chiffons, lisles or sports. Phoenix, McCallum or Kayser makes. All popular prices. Grover’s— These celebrated “Grover’s” and other comfort shoes for women Common sense and street shoes —high and low. Remember mother, wife or daughter — they'll appreciate a gift like this. Strap slippers, $3.00 up; Oxfords, $3.50 up and High Shoes, $5.00 up. Galoshes— Four-buckle Arctics or Zipper Boots for men, women or chil- dren in different shapes. An unusual- 1y practical gift. For women, special, $2.95, $4.50 and $6.00. For children, $3.50 and $4.00. For men, $5.50. Oxfords— For women and girls. Winter- weight types in tan or black leathers— sport styles or street styles—new swagger e ff e c ts — the kind you'll enjoy walking in—and they’re com- fortable. Military, Cuban or straight walking heels. Priced $5.00 to $10.00. We've about the biggest variety in Washington. Ballet— Ballet Slippers for girls in the newest type, in soft black leather. This makes a most acceptable gift. Prices for chil- dren are as follows: Sizes 6 to 131, $2.50; 1 to 7, $3.00. R Boys’ or blick b fords—sol construction. wid 9 to $3.50; 1 to 6, $1.00. Holidays Are Outdoor Days for the Children Just a week from today! Santa Claus will have finished his rounds—leaving a trail of joy behind him. The homes where he left comfortable shoes and slippers from the Family Shoe Store will be particularly happy—for the quality built into every- thing we sell insures lasting comfort for a long time to come! % Gift Items For The Family! They’ll be romping around outdoors every day during their vacation. They won’t want to stay in even when the bad weather and sloppy streets would make it wise. If they have sturdy shoes from the “Family” — you won’t have to worry Men’s Shoes- about their feet! Christmas Candy in Santa Claus Containers With Children’s Purchases Oxfords- leather AtoD 1335, Storm King Boots, nd dur- $4.00. s and to $4.00. Slippers—Sure to Please Hundreds of Kinds for Men, Women and Children! You can't go wrong when you give slippers. body is always glad to get a new pair. In all our 52 years we have never had a Buy “him” shoes from the “Family.” Stocks are complete with oxfords or high shoes — the young man type of foot- wear—full of style— built for every wanted leather service— Children’s Nifty Red- top Boots, sizes 6 to 1015 — . 5 in all $300 widths. Oxfords or high shoes, $5.00 to $10.00. £l High Shoes—Of tan in black or tan and sizes and Overshoes— Boys’ High Rugged for wi d Rubber Overshces make a practical gift for every one in the family. We carry the U. S. Brand ex- clusively. Plain styles, roll edge, san- dals, storms and Alaskas (felt lined), 85c to $2.00 a pair. Shoes Everybody wears them—every- better assortment than this Christmas season! Children’s Felt Hilos, decorated sole: Rose blue, beauty and ecru. $1.75 and $2.00 Men's Felt checkered cuff: ded sole, in gr: brown The Opera — In me- dium height heel: in Velvet or Patent leather:"a very §Q popular model & @ { An Arch-Support Shoe in Patent leather or Black Kid—— made over a combination last. Bulilt-in steel shank. AA to E width Family Shoe Store 310-312 Seventh St. N.W. For Fifty-Two Years a Christmas Footwear Gift Store with flaps and padded v or American R New Holiday Shoe Styles for Women! %f‘!@ Women’s— Women’'s High Shoes —the only store in Washington carrying a complete stock. Treat yourself to a pair. You'll need them sooner or later. Our selection includes black or brown kid or tan calfskin, with mili- tary or Cuban heels. Priced $5.00 to $12.50 sizes and Felt Hylos, for men or padded For 0: for men, $2.50 Men's Operas, Everetts or Romeos, in soft tan kid—flex- ible leather soles. A $2.95 very special value at Extra quality quilted satin, in all colors—soft soles or feit mo colors with soft ded soles Women's Quilted Satin Slip- . th satin-covered heels. in all widths. For Baby— By all means, don’t forget the tiny tots. We've darling little slippers, shoes and hosiery. Shoes in sizes 0 to 8, $1.00 to $4.00. Slippers, 75¢ to $1.75. Hosiery, 35c to 75c. Rubbers, too, at 85c a pair. So don’t forget baby! D'Orsay — Colonial The_ever-popular_South- Elastic Gore Pumps buckle; opera, in Pat- Tan Calf or —in patent leather; military heel; $5.00 cut-out front.. Velvet; black i e broad shape . satin trim .. . | Keds— A Real Arch Fitter—stylish in every respect—built-in steel arch support. AAA to EE wide. In patent, tan or black kid—also black P $8.50 A new Christmas number in Blonde Kid—with leather bow. Trimmed with S For indoor wear now. For outdoors soon! The boys and girls will “joy” over such a gift. Our stock is complete— plenty of styles in brown and white both high and low. Priced reasonably and according to sizes.