Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1927, Page 18

"18. GRAND JURY HEARS ORMSTON STORY Radio Operator Describes Own Movements During Ab- | gence of Mrs. McPherson. By the Associated . LOS ANGELES, January 1.—Ken- neth G. Ormiston, phantom figure of the McPherson case, has come to the assigtance of the county grand jury In frs new investigation of the disap- pearance last Spring of Evangelist Almee Semple McPherson and his own flittings during her absence by telling of his movements. He recounted today in detail what he savs was pract ¢ every step he took from May 29. last, when the State charges he and Mrs. McPherson left Carmel, Calif., after sojourning in a cottage there for 10 days, until he was located in Harrisburg, Pa., sav- eral weeks ago. Tells of Quarrel. The radio man said he left Carmel May 29 with his companion, who has been par entified as “Miss Eliz abeth T a trained nurse- of Seattle, Wash., and who Ormiston_re- ferred to as “Miss X" of the case. Journeving south to Santa Barbara, they quarreled there, Ormiston said, and he left her, going north to Oak- land. _After dodging newspapermen until June 3, he went to Denver, Chi- cago, New York and then to several cities in Pennsylvania. District Attorney Asa Keves and his staff, inactive over the New Year holiday, awaited the action of the grand jury Tuesday, when that body 15 scheauied to make its report after hearing a new story by Lorraine Wiseman-Sielaff, self-asserted hoax perpetrator employed by Mrs. Me- Pherson, last week. Keyes Awaits Report. When that report is made, Keyes said_he would file his information in the Superior Court specifying on what charge the evangelist and her co- defendants would be tried. re, McPherson, her mother, Mrs. Minnie Kenedy, a ra. Wiseman are now faeing trial for criminal conspi . while Ormiston is under ment on similar charkes. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JANUARY 2, 1927—PART 1. Recalling Old Days of 60 Below Zero By the Associated Press. WINNIPEG,: Manitoba, January 1.—Even in Western Canada there s a man who thinks that the Winters are not so severe as they used to be, He is Adex Calder. of Winnipeg. who ocame to Western Canada In the wearky 70s, and who says the recent temperature of 26 below zero was a mild “chinook” compared with the cold spells of 50 years ago. “Why back in '79." thermometer sank to 45 helow zero regularly and often remained at that level for several daye. Calder came to Canada from the British Tsles in & sailboat & years he recalls, the ago. Only once has he complained of the cold. That was when he was living in London, Ontario, and drove into Sarnia with both ears frozen. The temperature on that eccasion was 60 degrees below zero. “Those were the days” he sald, “when spats had not made their ap- pearance west of Montreal; when wavy and wiry whiskers were as common as hobbed hair is now; when a prebreakfast shave meant thaw- ing a lump of ice on the kitchen stove for hot water, and \hen one often awoke to find shoes and other things frozen “o the floor. I have seen it so cold in a house that water reveral feet from a red hot stove would freeze solid.” ATTEMPTED EXTORTION IS CHARGED TO YOUTH Accused Is Held for Demanding $8,000 From Lew Cody, Mo- tion Picture Actor. By the Associated Press FRESNO, Calif,, January Charged with writing threatening let- | ters to Lew Cody, motion picture actor of Beverly Hills, demanding $3,000, Vern Shannon, 21, is being held on a charge of attempted ex- tortion. Shannon is said to have made a lengthy written confession. Shannon also admitted writing threatening let- ters to 4Douglas Fairbanks, motion picture star; E. L. Doheny, oil mag- nate, and Willlam Wrigley, jr., chew- ing gum manufacturer, asking in each case for $5,000. The letters written to CoGy were the only ones reported to the authorities and led to his cap- ture here last night. FRANK GUERNSEY DEAD. BOSTON, January 1 (®).—Frank E. Guernsey, former Representative in Congress from the fourth Maine district, died today at the Massa- chusetts General IHospital. Mr. Guernsey rve@ in Congress from 1908 ‘to and was subse- quently defeated hree contests for the Republican senatorial nomination. 1— While in Congress he introduced the first parcel post zene system bill. POPE RENEWS ATTACK ON WOMEN’S CLOTHING |: Pontiff Writes Archbishop All Catholic Clergy Co-operating to Change Present Dress. By the Associated Press. ROME, January 1—Pope Pius, who on several occasions has an- nounged his displeasure over the mofern fashions of women, condemns immodest clothing anew in a letter to Cardinal Schulte, Archbishcp of Cologne, “The entire Catholic clergy is co- operating in the struggle against im- modest women's clothing,” says the pontiff. “It is undoubtedly very painful and deplorable that clothing which by nature was intended to cover the body has in our time, be- cause so many women forget their dignity, served often to offend sacri- legiously the sense of shame, and offer to evervbody, especially the young, occasion for stimulus of the senses.” Y Therefore, the Pope adds, he never fails to take the opportunity to condemn and check such a shame- ful state of affairs. Paris kael Bllok Bomm The Black Bottom is hailed in Paris as the successor to the Charleston and is proving much mere popular than its predecessor. Society has taken it up and a fashionable restaurant has put on a revue called “The Black Bot- tom F " London also is becom- ing interested in the dance. OLD-FASHIONED LAW TRAINING IS PRAISED University Professor Holds Pres- ent-Day Youth Not So Well Equipped. By the Associated Pres CHICAGO, January, 1. of another day, who worked day an attorney’s clerk for his “board and keep” and did his studving at night by the midnight ofl, went forth better equipped to practice law than the modern law school product, believes faculty ot Cali- Prof. George P. Costigan, jr member of the University fornia. Law School. “The old-fashionad . attorney, who made a junior partner of his clerk,"” sald Prof. Costigan, here for the As- sociation of American Law Schools conveatlon, . “Instilled the traditions and ethical principles of the profes- n through his teaching. Nowadays students get only impersonal attention from their instructors. They go forth technically well trained but dflflf‘ir\nl in ideals which glorifled the past.’ Howeve Mr, Costigan would n discourage the young man who wish to he a lawyer, and believes “there is still plenty of room at the top.” FILIPINO GENERAL DIES. Chief of Constabulary, Rafael Crame, Known in United States. MANILA, January 1 (®).—Brig. Gen. Rafael Crame Wied Jast night after an illness of several weeks. Crame, a Filipino, was chief of the Philippine Constabulary. He had many fricnds among high offictals of the United States and was associated with former President Taft when the latter was the Governer General of the Philippines. y Squirrel skins brought to this country from. China in the past 12 months were valued at more than $2.000,001 CHAMBEI ILL GIVE A Com; wete Funeral Eaqual B s §300 One or Or One ns Low as W. W. CHAMBERS CO. The Brownstone Funeral Home 14th, Corner Chapin St. . P . Canadian Sooffs at Present Winters, Storage Free If you do not need your yet wish to take advantage of the special prices quoted during this sale, we will be glad to store your purchase” without delivery Now is the time to furniture immediately, extra charge for Unfinished Breakfast Set This hardwood drop-leaf table and two chairs— The Gre Selling Event In Our Entire History! Save 20% to 30% atest Account A small deposit will open an account for you and give you an opportunity to take ad- vantage of the many au savings that fll every ;o.or during this great sale. You do not need to pay cash—but can pay for any purchi later. We have gone through our stocks and reduced prices to new low levels because this is the time of the year when we clear broken lines and odd pieces on our floors. ter what you buy, you will Every price ticket has a story of its own to tell, a story of economy and reductions that will be mighty interesting news to you. to save! away all short lots, No mat- save tremendously. Italian Renaissance Design Library Table, Special at Come prepared A Wonderful Purchase $1 and $1.50 Girls’ 7 to 14 y. DRESSES 74c Brand-new, fresh dresses, of fast color washable English prints, ginghams and plain cham- brays. A host of charm- ing styles that every girl will went, and in a good vzrie?' that ‘will make choosing eamp Every number is a new style, and suitable for wear now or fe Spring. Extraordinary Sale! $1, $1.50, $1.98 Boys’ Wash Suits On Kroeh]gr Davenport Suites $98.00 Suite now $73.50 $125.00 Suite now $93.75 $165.00 Overstuffed Suite KAUFMAN: This Complete Bedroom Outfit 129 Delivers \ Here's what you get—a large Dresser, Man's ‘Robe, Vanity, Bow-End Bed, Chair, Bench and Rocker. Solidly made of fine walnut veneers combined with gumwood. A real bargain at this price. 4 Saasla gunleu,‘ :9‘.'(;) $250 t 5 Snmp‘l’;:;;lef up to $350 1 98.00 79C Fias;lfl;evl:;::ézms ery_buit, ertect o Sore: _69c¢ Heavy quality striped flannel on light colored grounds; thick, fleeey, double faced: cloth; cut full length and roomy width; long setdn sleeves; V, round or square neck; double yokes front and back, and braid, embroidery or plain trim. ,_$6.95 ‘Quality, weight and wear equal to the Gold Seal Congoleum, these rugs are 'an outstanding value and the lowest price ever quoted for a :‘:'5:.3 E".‘:,’a“‘lyn S L e e ‘< U VA S MR .ss.vs' 7Y4x9 ....$4.75 4%x9 ....$1.98 O 6x9'......$3.75 3x9 ......$L39 supply at i Yo- rice s’ the were mever f..um All sizes 3 years. Every Rug Perfect 66x80 Double-Bed Size s2.50 Blankets Thick, huvy weight, double fleeced Cotton Blankets, in or. tan, with fancy. celered striped borders tni rayon overstitched edges. Abeve the average' cotton blankets in weight and quality, these blankets make an extraordi- nary value at only $1.89 the pair. p Bed Outfit 152 Extraordinary is the only word that truly describes this amazing sale valuel It includes a full size bed with a com- o This $225 Massi Delivers Living Room Suite The suite comes with splendidly designed Davenport, Armchair and Wing Chair covered with good grade of velour. fortable mattress deeply tufted for real comfort and resilient steel springs. You can puy_ the complete outfit during this sale ‘at Jess than you would ordinarily expect to pay for a good bed alone. It is just one of the many reasons why this sals 15 establishing new records for value giving! Women’s High Luster < Entire Stock of Bolivia and Suede o 458 Pt | MEN'S OVERCOATS COATS |1/ Q.75 Good Quality Woolen Coatings, made in the wanted styles of the ‘season, and this lot affords a thrifty woman a rare opportunity to get a good looking serviceable coat at an extremely low price. All colors and all sizes 16 to 44, 255 Choose from any coat in the house and save as much as you spend. Coats for the snappy and conservative dressers are here and all sizes are included, from 33 to 48. $25.00 Coats ..$12.50 $30.00 Coats ...$15.00 $35.00 Coats ...$17.50 $40.00 Coats wsl e T i R DT $45.00 Coats . .$22.50 .$25.00 2 match lr\d 1] quality is l]\"MM and sure to give good and present ® charming appearance. Sizes 10 <& $50.00 Coats a . = $1.50 Yd.-Wide Brocaded 300 Pairs Women’s, Boys’ and Girls’ Dartn Dl'ess ShOes $2°39 i i §1 Yd. All Rayon Brocads bl 1 i R R S B For women we have patent, satin and other wanted materials. All new styles, low or Cuban heels; sizes 3 to 8 in the lot. For boys and girls we have b)ll(‘k and tah high shoes with strong and sturdy leather soles and rubber heels. ' Sizes 39(: 3% to 2 and 2% to 6. goqd variaty of colore, At Storm Rubbers 69(: finish: cut from fal Genuine first quality, with strong Made of a very strong ruhheflmd , ey o R i T Women's and Misses' $ 95 $1 Double.Bleached Bed GALOSHES : s Sheets and durable #Bles and heels. All sizes | jersey uppers with durable soles and 69c in the lot. heels, All sizes. 1593 4-Piece Walnut-Finished Bedroom 723 5 Suites Up to $200 Now $149.50 30%, Off on All Odd « Bedroom Furniture $10 and $12.95 Silk Shp PARTY DRESS This 10-Piece Delivers Dining Room Outfit 129 The ten pieces consist of a large Buf- fet, Server, China Closet, Extension Table, five Side and one Armchair. The chairs are all beautifully upholstered in genuine leather. et 6%c Rayon and Pure Silk Hose 39¢ . Woman's silk o the welt. fine wenvagaron' Dire Sl mixed hose: Tongd les. mn ‘all the newest Free With Every Purchase of $10000 or Qver a Dainty Dinner Set or a 26 - Piece Nickel Set of Rogers Table Ware. foct ' rac atin in_ali_colors. 59 Sateen Printed Cretonnes With Every Purchase of $10000 or Ovet a Dainty Dinner Set or a 26 - Piece Nickel Set of Rogers Table Ware. Union Suits 89c Ravom sirive. taflored ton; knee 3 Rl | rme——— 24x24 med Birdeye Diapers $1.15 Doz. X\"%n»lrfl.!:nl ‘Bll’flfi" s Closely woven. round thread cot_| ton. welded seam, m 1 e el ender reddy 10