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vy N AR Why Have a Country Home When the Boy Can Play in Potomac Park? The best value: and sur- roundings in the District of Columbia are offered in this new modern apartment. A call will convince you. POTOMAC PARK AR RAL RS £ AR, AT THE EVENING Villagers in, Wild ROBBERS TORTURE i ANDSLAY FARMER Story of Recluse of Brother’s Death and Own Beating Under Probe. By the Asscciated Press. SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Ttaly, January 8.—A wave of re- ligious excitement reminiscent of medieval times is sweeping the countryside surrounding this vil- lage, in the Province of Foggia. The peasants are besieging the monastery in pilgrimages for frus- tration of what is called the “Judas stroke against a young monk, Pletralcina, known as “the saint.” Pietralcina' is reputed to have powers as a healer und miracle worker. Ie has attracted thou- sands of country folk. who show- B the Astociated Press. SCANDIA, Kans, January 9.--A story of torture at the hands of rob-| Fervor Over “Judas Stroke” at Saint STAR, AVIATIONPOLICY OF NAVY PROBED, Dual” Hearings on Lighter- Than-Air Problems Now Under Way. By the Associated Press. The future policy of the Navy with | reference to lighter-than-air | wrapped up in executive hear WASHINGTON, "D. SATURDAY, pand its lighter-than-air withdraw from that field. Aviation officers who have appeared this week have urged the construction {of dirigibles much larger than the Shenandoah or Los Angeles and the erection of a permanent station on the West Coast_to_ supplement that at Lakehurst, N. J. Some other naval opinion is said to Incline to the view that any extensive development of dirigibles in this country should be left with private mmpun!ou TRADE | REWAHD OFFERED. service or i Manila Merchlnts ‘Who Double Re- tail Business to Get Prizes. MANILA, January 9 (@).- courage Filipinos to engage in the re- s | tail business in Manila, the Phillppine .| Chamber of Commerce has authorized | JANUARY -To en-| 1926. LASH IS RECOMMENDED. Baltimore Grand Jury for Punish- ment of Wife-Beaters. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, January 9.—A recom mendation that wife-beaters be lashed at the whipping post was made by the retiring September grand jury in its final report submitted vesierday. The inquisitortal body was moved by a number of gravated cases of wife. bheating. The whipping post has not been used in this city more than twice in the last d Establishment of the domest relations court, the re port declared. would do much to re. lieve the congestion in the criminal courts through the growing number of cases Involving domestic disputes. New Apartment Building Nearly Ready for Occupancy One square from Capitol and Library, Senate and House Office Buildings. 211 Delaware Avenue S.W. One room, kitchen and bath, $45.00 and $47.50 Two rooms, kitchen and blth $57.50 to $65.00 Make Your Reservations Now APARTMENTS 21st and C Sts. N.\W. The Pioneer House on the Park ment of a reward of $230 to any ilipino retail merchant who may double an original capital of § within a period of five years. According to the plan, preference bers told by Oscar Lundquist. npe\l“ sshdaiof cauntey ol T A B under nvestigutlon bY| \\ogne (he envy of his fellow authorities here, following the monk. Miscio. Through a third Bdward, | party, Misclo is said to have tried | to blackmail Pietra The conspiracy was bared by the third . and Pietralcina now is in a e ‘of complete nervous collapse s 4 consequence. lisclo is under arrest, guarded ugainst the fury of the people, who interpret the plot as an attack on Pietralcina’s saintliness. I B. F. SAUL CO. 925 15th St. N.W. gun simultaneously before @ subcom mittee of the House appropriations committee and the general board of | the Navy. Pursuing separate paths to the same end, both bodies are following out recommendations of the recent naval court of inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster thut the question of whether | dirigibles should be retained or abun- doned ‘be studied thoroughly by com- | petent bodies at the first opportunity While the results of the considera- | tion, involving both naval as well as ippropriation " policles, will not e available for some time. it is regarded 3 axwured that they will go far to-| 1460 Euclid St. N.W. Stoneroad, | Ward determining whether the Na o s et aant replace the Shenandoah und ex- Ready for Occupancy or probate. She leaves 20 shares of | — Convenient to 14th Street car Tnited States Steel to her sisters, d’ line and 16th ‘eet bus., One- 77 First Mortgage Bon ' Mrs. Anna M. Dashiell and Rebecea half square from Meridian Caltor write for Booklet N*1 o Loss 10 A O ANY {Owners of athermakes: trade quichly for tudebaker Puumr Duratility Finish | ST ARGONNE 16th and Columbia Road N.W. ALL-YEAR LOCATION IN THE RESIDENTIAL HUB 0 F NORTHWEST, O N HIGH ELEVATION, OVERLOOKING THE EN- TIRE CITY AND ROCK CREEK PARK. APART- MENTS WITH LARGE OUTSIDE ROOMS, SPA- CIOUS CLOSETS, BUILT- IN BATH FIXTURES, RE- CEPTION HALLS AND BALCONIES; LATEST IMPROVEMENTS; 2 4 - HOUR SERVICE; MOD- ERATE RENTALS. RESI- DENT MANAGER ON PREMISES. THE ARGONNE 16th & Col. Rd. N.W. is county death of Lundquist’s brother who dled as the result of a beating. Oscar Lundquist reported that two | men entered the Lundquist farm | house, where he and his brother lived | 4 secluded life, and attacked them | early last Tuesday. The men beat him and his brother and seared their feet with a red-hot poker in an effort to make them tell where their money | was hidden, he said. | SnnhD S!onernld Will Filed. dward Lunquist died without re-| sc | The will of Sarah D. Main 2100 | be given those Filipinos who can | [ e in the face of competition of foreign retail dealers in the districts il business is vir- Il in the hands of the Chinese RZAL ESTATEL LOANS MADE AND SOLD J. LEO KoLB ‘ k 923 NEW YORK AV. MAIN 5027 Strtthe N Ya Rtght “BUY A HOME” $500 CASH BALANCE LIKE RENT “Garage in Your Cellar” Cor. 17th and Monroe Sts. N.E. Drive out R. I. Ave. N.E. to 17th St. and then north, or use R. I. Ave. cars. Inspect Today or Phone Us for Auto. INSPECT TODAY il Brand- New Apartment U concerning the aff: ind vefuses to say whether the rob- hers obtained money. The eccentric brothers were reputed Stoneroad, for the benefit of their | Park. Al outside rooms. ave had sums of mioney brother, John T. Stone , for life. | T H, Sm\th Co. | 2 Roomsg Kitchen and Bath ,_: ‘Building, 813 Fifteanth Strest en in the ho More than ten| A bequest of $1.000 is made to Samuel | Apartments, $62.50 INVESTOR IN 33 YEARS - cked it up in & building | Dorothy Dashiell. Robert I Mnrn, and never drove it, contenting them. | gets $500. The remaining estate is | selves with running the motor once | devised to the two sisters for their ! in & while. own use. v hought « smail motor | A. Dashiell and a_lke amount to | 31 Apts. Already Rented Only One Left B. F. Saul Co. 925 15th Street N.W. “vicTor B. DEYBER. P: New Apartments BROOKLAND COURTS 1218 Perry St. N.E. Brand-new huildings and five room apartments; all outside rooms. Now ready for occupancy. Open for inspec- ton till 9p Rentals from 57 Make your James E. Schwab, Lansing Valk and Benjamin J. Canby Four eservations now Sullivan Brothers 819 15th St. Main 7821 CHARLES T (formerly associated with Boss & Phelps) AR MARSH ANNTAL M Announce the formation of a partnership for ANNOUNCIN(: A NEW MASTERPIECE] the conduct of a general real estate business under the firm name of In SCHWAB, VALK & CANBY Beautiful Fourteenth Street Terrace With Offices at 1704 Connecticut Avenue INSTRUCTION COMPANY. Blis . Washington. D. .—G; 830 Telephone Potomac ed in his Ted in his | ~ For the Discriminating Purchaser NUAL MEFTING OF the HOME BI™ JAMES M. WOODWARD. TO SECTION 1 N the wide range of this City’s attractive res- idential environs there are some which serve proudly as “backgrounds” of this Nation’s Capital. IF YOU WANT T0 SELL (LASS P w g Addvean n = 1926, 1 WILL Alhome in such a section has commanding valu¢ as an investment, due to three indisputable factors: Its safety, its productiveness and its high desirability as a place to live. WOODLEY PARK is such a section. WOOD- LEY PARK HOMES represent not only the fac- tors mentioned above, they are also home of en- during comfort, rich in conveniences and of taste in keeping with the natural and material wealth of their spacious surroundings. e orida all Win DRY AN e maderate VIROTD. INC FANING HAND LATNDER worle FANTED—A RETURN 104D OF FURNT rure N P! 7 i AND STOR- | Designed for Beauly—Built for Permanence— Equipped for Efficiency— HE new semi-detached homes in Fourteenth Street Terrace (1300 Block Ingraham Street), strike a new chord in Home Construction Advancement. Each home has eight rooms, two baths, one with shower. The Club Room Feature and kitchens that are model scientific laboratories for food preparation, add to the livability of these homes. The construction is colonial brick with white clapboard gables, accentuating the pure colonial design. Purple and green slate roofs complete a lasting home. In .\hl)fl these home are what you have been seeking. m\ \(*\mn,n\yrmy- LETTE n~ S A FR SH District WANTED AT ONCE TOAN OF $1.000 ¥OR | ) | 7 10 e You Are Also Wondering —why the bed looks hrmoy and feels wn- comfartable.” We. are uwalting vour order | to renovate it. | Main Bedell Mte. Co. 610 E St NW | | Your 1926 Printing Needs ‘ $17,500 With Reasonable Terms ans Visit 2917 Cathedral Avenue Sunday Any Hour Until Nine at Night—Open Daily Also WARDMAN 1430 K Street N.W. “Deal with a Realtor” will mest vour avers requirement . it executed by this establishment. HIGH GRADE. BUT NOT HIGH PRICED. BYRON S. ADAM NTER, | ROOFING—by Koons S1LAG ROOFING RS, ROOF FALNTIN work always ussured serve vou. Estimates free. KOONS RO9FING 119 2rd COMPANY _ Phone Mal 2 } | { | Take any 14th Street car (the Best Service in Washington) to Ingraham St. or drive out 16th St. to Colorado Ave.; then one block up to Ingmham. 1 Ofpen All Day Every Day for Your Inspection |SHANNON & LUCHS}|——- Members of Operative Buriders’ Ageociation of D. C 713-15-17 14th Street N.W. Main 2345 G, ROOF Thorough, | Let us | IT’S TIME FOR ROOF REPAIRING Before heavy rains and cold weather, | have us put your roof in “tip-top shape.’ TRONCLAD{R02, shome dami Profitable Printing Results | in 1926—consult this million dollar plant. The National Capital Press 1210-1212 D ST. N.W.