Evening Star Newspaper, August 12, 1927, Page 4

I]AVIS HOME “PLOT” Police Believe “Suspect” Was Looking for Friends Among Servants. Police and detectives today regnrded | lNghtly the suspicion that a radical had attempted to get (o the home of of Labor Dav 12 setts avenue last night A!'hmu.h there were a few h ht by hea from th the rep following t by a watchman enth precine Joseph Luxom, ises nearby. ti proached by a rat ing stranger see the investigat 10 the b stranger than of een ap us ook was one of peice rather destruction. He. {8 believed to have been looking for friends of his in the servants’ quarters. The hullaballoo created by quest for direction to the Davis home however, resulted in his speedy disap pearance from the neighborhood. that when inct re o y. Darnail arrived on the woods nearby It the po er over sent_upon openly in and on to scour the was nowhere in sight 1 time to thin decided v ely ett, confiden s, who took occasion Davis had re tters about Mr. Gar C retary of Mr. Da to deny today that Mr. ceived an threaten the Sacco-Vanzetti case. rett denied that the occurence had re- sulted in causing him any anxiety. Secretary Davis was due to arrive ! in Rapid City, & dent Coolldge toc CATHOLIC DENTISTS HEREJ PLAN WEEK END RETREAT! Capital Group Will Leave Today | on Spiritual Mission to { Manresa. | ting what is to become an | air, the Catholic dentists of spiritual re. Manresa-on-the-Severn, the | laymen’'s house of retreats, this week end. They will leave at 5 o'clock this | afternoon and retarn Monday morning. | Rev. Francis A. Tondorff, S. J., of | Georgetown University a company them as spirit re The retreat be made in conjun tion with the Maryland Council of the | Knights of Columbus. The Washington dentists, of whom Dr. George R. Ellis is the head, are a part of the Laymen's League of Re- treats, which is composed of similar groups of Catholic professional men. P. J. Haltigan is president of the league. — el THOMAS D. WHYTE DIES; IN BUSINESS 39 YEARS Funeral Services Will Be Held To- morrow for Sheet-Metal Contractor. Thomas D. Whyte, 72 years old, of 1649 Hobart street, died yesterday aft- ernoon at his home, following a brief iliness. Mr. Whyte had.lived in Washington since 1888, when he left"Dayton, Ohio, 1o enter the sheet metal and cornice business here. He was a member of the Order of the Cincinnati. Mr. Whyte is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rose Riddle Whyts Clifford R. and Russell 1. W of Washington; three Hl!( rs, ton, and Mrs. Kennedy Comland of Celina, Ohio, and_two brothers, Lin- coln A. Whyte of Dayton and Willlam G. Whyte of Springfield, Ohio. Funeral services will be held tomor- row afternoon at 4 o'clock at the family residence by Rev, Bernard Braskamp. lmennem will be in Day- ton. CURWOOD N NEAR CRISIS. Rallies Slightly After Blood Transfusion. OWOSSO, Mich., August 12 (#).— The condition of James Oliver Cur- wood, suffering from a blood infec- tion, remained “extremely critical” early today, his physicians an- nounced. A blood transfusion was perform- ed yesterday and the patient respond- ed to the treatment, apparently rally- ing for a short time.. However, his physiclans say his condition still s extremely grave, with the crisis yet to be reached. Author Burglars Take Pistol. An automatic pistol kept as protec- tion against hold-up men was stolen last night from Frederick L) Watkins' store, at 4301 Sheriff road portheast. Burglars gained entrance to the store through a rear window, police were told, and stole the pistols20 cents in cash and $10 worth of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco. ¢ Ordered to Training Duty. Maj. Fernando T. Norcross, Corps of Engineers Reserve, and Capt. Charles E. McCullough, Air Corps Re- serve, both of this city, have been ordered to active duty in training, the former at Fort Humphreys, Va., and the latter at Langley Field, Va. ——— Abe Martin 9a§ s: Girls must be glad when they' git married an’ kin turn ther real dispo. sitions loose It Dr. Mopps lives till th’ 31st o' August his whiskers 'l be thirty-one inches long. an' he's only voted th of prem- | | ief that the mission of the | his re- | Dak., to visit Presi-| gained through a b: athroom window, | | police were told | ing apparel. perfumery { woman to manage a place he intended |15 Raids Reveal | Whisky Piped In Special Dispateh to The S BALTIMORE, Aumm 12.—After { unsuccessfully raiding an | \ Baltimore saloon 14 times since the | first of the year, prohibition agents | vesterday discovered the source of | the whisky they had been looking for. There was nobody at the saloon and after searching for some time ihey found a spigot behind a bar. They turned the spigot. they said, and liquor flowed. DIgging into the plaster of the wall they found a pipe line going up the wail fou " Beeond. floor, where they found a 50-gallon tank concealed u the floor. A pipe led to the where they found an n. tireplace |:v|\'n\l):h “h the tank was filled. Having “;\‘fuv‘\,"’.- e allexed whisky the agents are now trying to locate the owner. BURGLARS STEAL CASH AND JEWELS FROM HOMES Reported by Robert Devine, Lily Whitehead and Mrs. Hugh McKenzie. reen from a window 1 floor op: in the | Losse Removing a sc an unidentified individual last night \ined entrance to the apartment of Devine, 142 00 from a bure at $10 Twelfth street. | u drawer ring valued also was diamond ring Lilly White- val was \nxl(‘l. from her ar uent yesterday, Local police )‘I\O been asked to assist in the investigation of a ‘mml ry committed in the home of | Hugh McKenzie, 32 61 Webster nue, Chevy Md., during | the past five weeks. Intrance was | Chase, and a pistol, wear- | and cigarette | property | holder stolen. The stolen was valued at § 'WOMAN IS SWINDLED | OF $20 FOR FAKE J0B { Gives Money for “Bond” as Man- | ager of Mythical Beauty | Parlor. { Florence Ray. 1526 Seventh | has been swindied out of $20 novel manner, she told police lnl While she was working in a be y parlor several days ago. she said, a man came in and asked the proprietor to recommend a young Miss ~"n-\ t, to open in Maryland. The proprietor recommended Miss Ray. She went to a hotel with the stranger, who said his name was F. Eugene, and signed what “Eugene” said was a bond and for which he told her she would have to pay $18. Miss Ray gave him $20 and he said he would give her the change the next morning when she met him at the W. B. & A. station to accompany him to_the M nd beauty parlor. Miss Ray was at_the station the next morning, but “Eugene” was not. She hasn’t seen him since. Nor have the police. ARREST FOLLOWS SALE OF RECEIPT FOR STOCK Defendant Denies Violation of Law in Dispasing of Paper for $725. Charged with larceny after trust, Robert Emerson Humphries, 35 years old, Hyattsville, Md., was arrested this afternoon by Detectives Cullinane and O'Dea and held for a hearing in Police Court tomorrow. Humphries was arrested on com- plaint of Miss Lydia J. Woods, 1530 Eleventh street, who alleges that he converted to his own use a,temporary -eceipt for stock of the Mortgage, Bond and Guarantee Corporation, valued at $1,250. The defendant, a former Philadel- phian, explained that he sold the re- ceipt for $726, saying there was not much demand for the stock, and claims he gave Miss Woods a note covering the deal that has not yet become due. He denies that he has violated any :7“‘ in connection with the transac- on. Two Hurt in Auto Collision. Joseph C. Melton, 20 years old, 647 Lexington place northeast, and Dar- by L. Keblinger, 18 years old, 2200 Nineteenth street, were slightly in- Jured last night in a collision between two automobiles at Fourteenth and In- graham streets. They were in Keb- linger’s machine that collided with a car driven by Frederick H. Dodge. Jr.. of 1347 Madison street. Excursions Round Trip SUNDAY August 21 SPECIAL THROUGH TRAIN Via Delaware River Bridge Eastern Standard Time Leaves Washington 12:01 AM. Returning, len\?‘:. K. Carollna Ave, Similar _Exeursions §undays September 4. 18 | caricature of the Irish | clted t SHREDDED THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. pathy and accord with the purpose of this committee as outlined in this resolution for the reason: First and primarily, that the vast majority of the members of this council are mem bers of Irish plood and extraction, and that the council necessarily and natur- ally has a f FILM IS PROTESTED BY K. OF C. GOUNCIL erving th ecivic rights and the racial “Vicious Caricature of Irish Race.” | dr and their posteri council as an integral great American Catholic saclety terested fn th€ civic rights of .m our people. irrespective of race and na tlonality, and those who attempt to bs- tion ple- | jitje or insult a raclal group do, in the Viclous | inion of this meeting, stove up strife and N |and il fecling among the peace-loving tlonality” and providing for the partl- | {16 UL fEET T ARPRE 1 cipation of three delegntes at the joint [ /NS oL oUE COURtIY-L o meeting of protest agninst this MM, 0040l of the committee of p tonight at the Knights of Columbus | {1 g i ooy o o Hall. was adopted last night by Keane | jyjop. was appointed chalrman of the Council of the Knights of Columbus. | .;mittes of delegates, on “\.n»n. The resolution in its preamble re-| Grand Knight John E. Burns and 1t a protest was made at the |y qon William A, Mulligan also will utset against exhibition of “thix dis | 000 graceful film.” and that an effort was made to remove the objectionable por tions, but that the revised film failed to render the film unobjectionable. The resolution further plans were made to continue exhibi-{ Mexico und n of the film in Washington and [ Pan-Amerfcan The reso- | questing _intercession on hehalf of lution stated also that it indorses the | Nicolo Sacco and Bartolme movement of protest to be Initiated! zettl in Massachusctts, Santiago 1gle- tonight and “expresses complete sym- as, secretary, has ann thf\' 'No heavy foods for summer ! ! against ex A resolution protesting ption pic- Libition here of a certain m | ture on the ground that it is Labor Leaders Send Protest. s representatives in Peru Cubx have cabled the leration of Labor re | Crisp whole wheat dehcxousness A satistyingly complete meal with fruit and cool milk and cream EISEMAN’S 7th & F Sts. N.W. Come to Eiseman’s for Odd Trousers To Match Your S A. UP 0Odd Coats ] We carry a stock of over 5,000 pairs of special trousers, embracmg all matcna]s, col- ors and sizes. Bring in your odd coat or vest—we can match it. "M I 5 $42.000 worth of Nationally known Rugs to be sold for 325,000 See a Page in Sunday’s Star for the details. The Hecrr Co-F STREET _ Cathedral Mansions—South 2900 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Corner Conn. and Cathedral Aves. Every Comfort— of a house—with the con- venience of an Apartment Pennsylvania Railroad Democratic ticket once, an' then he had a2 goate Links and Blinks O chain is stronger than its weakest link. No human is stronger than his most vulnerable poin the eyes are the first to weaken under strain. To realize the t To remove the cause and abuse is an urgent, vital ni to begin. Cail now, for a ination without obhgali\m. See Etz and See Better’ NOPTOMETRIST] 1217 G Street~ t. And in most people, ruth is a prime essential. 1 correct the result of eye eed. Today is not too soon thorough, expert eye exam- REAT big spacious rooms, with pleasant outlook, every modern facility—even to Frigidaire refrigeration—and in perfect condition. Mrs. Simpson, the resident manager, sees to it that the halls are kept spotless and that every feature of service is rendered ef- ficiently all the time. Suites of from one room and bath to six rooms and two baths are available. Twenty-four-hour switchboard and elevator service. Under McKeever & Goss Management See Mrs. Cathedral Mansions, Pfl(El:'\lEll-mi Simpson in charge at SOUTH—or Rentals from $40 to $165 QKO 1415 K Street Main 4752 1927.° request of agents of the Department of Justice. e report was requested by Maj Hose following & compiaint regaraint the arrest. Policeman R. B. Carroll | of the second precinct made the arrest while he was assigned to duty as » guard of the Department of Justice Building, it was reported to Maj. Hesse, and the arrest was made at the instigation of the agents with whom he was working at the time The release of McNally, also MaJ Hesse was informed by the report was made at the request of the De- Officials of the second precinct today | A% TR B I, A e an 1n had forwarded to Maj. Edwin B. Hesse | vestigation by their agent. a report stating that Benjamin J. Me partment of -Justice officials, in 1010 K street, who was detained | terviewed Tuesday concerning the and Tuesday following |case, disclaimed any connection with the Department of Jus-!the ter of the arrest, stating that was so detained at the it was entireiy a police matter FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, POLICEMEN EXPLAIN M’NALLY’S ARREST Say Department of Justice Agents Ordered Suspect Detain- ed Tuesday. near tice Bullding, What Studebaker “Commander” will_do —will out-speed —will out-clim —uwill out-live any other Automobile made, selling under $3,000! MAKE US PROVE IT! Studebaker “Commander,” fully equipped and delivered, new Reduced Price, $1,695 JOSEPH McREYNOLDS, Inc. = 1636 CONN. AVE. STUDEBAKER BUILDING = Potomac 5718 d R—Potom~c 1631 fillllil||IIIIIIHIIIIIIIlIIllllllMI|I||I|IIIIIIIIII|||I|||IIIIIlIII|lHIIlIIIIII|IIIIlIIIIII!IIlllllllIlIIIllll‘WI|Il||||l||l||l||||l||| g Sl Everything Ironed 10c - Shirts Hand Ironed 1 ! ‘ : Apiece Extra This combination gives our customers almost a com- plete, well done Family Finish at a very low rate. For 10c a pound we wash and iron (not by hand) everything ready to use with the exception of fancy pieces. These need a little touching up that can be done ‘easily and quickly in the home. Some prefer that we hand finish the shirts contained in the EVERYTHING-IRONED Bundle. We have been glad to add this feature at the small extra cost of 12c apiece for the shirts. Whenever you want your shirts hand finished wrap them up separately, leaving them in your EVERY- THING-IRONED Bundle. Phone for Our Routeman to Call The Home Laundry 1101-1109 Raum St. N.E. Lincoln 8386 Lincoln 8387 We Also Call in Nearby Virginia ZYWWW To Close Out Reductions Now Effective on All Tropical Suits b xow %1450 }vow $1950 $3.50 52,650 $3()%0 $3()%0 Alterations Made at Cost $15 Linen Suits $15 Palm Beaches $20and (Mohairs and $2250 \Linen Suits $25-528 y'Trop. Worsteds and $30 \and Mohair Suits $35 Linen Suits $35 Trop. Worsteds $35 3-Pc. Flannels $40 Triple Weaves. . } Now NOW Now NOW $45 Mohair Suits } $45 Trop. Worsteds $45 Silk Poplins } $50 Gabardines NOW Stein-Bloch Tropicals Included Flannel Trousers All s All All $10 & $12.50 $15 & $16.50 $18-$20-522.50 $845 $1285 $14.8 e 1d1%7 West (INCORPORATED) 14th and G Sts. N.W. XX AT A ARAARAARAAARAARAAARARAAAARARARAAR AKX AR SSSSNIISSINSSSRSSS Wm\\“mmmt\sm\“\ LOOK OVER OLUMBIA HEIGHT “The City on the Hill” Four Ways from 14th & Park Rd. t’s A Shopping Center What other business and amusement sec- tion has made such rapid advance in the past few years? Notice the Firms Listed Below! They typify the high-class goods and serv ices you find “On the Hill. They are proud of their Association slogan, “Fair Dealing, Honest Values”—your security. Their aim is your convenience. Most of them are open every week-day evening. Any of them will gladly prove to you that— It Pays to Buy “On the Hill”! ABBOTT'S FORD Gennine For “Parts 1425 Irvirg St ACME K\"l(ll,"( TRIC Radion & ’lum-hu 3109 14 as S 2000 13t 6t Col. 9530 ARCADIA MARKET & MUSEMENT CO. 14th ‘and Fark Road BAFSSELL'S Homemade Ice Creams u. 8 14th St. W, BAILEY Rito™ Acconss Toor it He 1. C. BARBER MOTOR Hudson ~ ° Essex 14th and lrving Sts. BARKER BARERY Gluten Bread CHARLES CAFETERIA NUMBEI o1 11t S, COLLIFLOWER ART 2008 T4t %, M. F. DISMER Hardware, Painte 314 iath st L. _GARY & CO. Plumbers 3111 14th St FLOWER P Tower Profit 7 1ith IRVING uluu— Snanpy Men's Wear 3112 14th St JIMMIE'S ber Shop and Beauty &y 14th St 3043 T4tk st. LOU DAN SHOE SHOP Novelty Shoo of the il 2926 1ith St. MISS MILLS SHOP Tadley' Wearinx Arwul 14 MT. PLEASANT SHADE Shades. coral 3418 Georeia Avene Awnings MADAME NOHF Milliners ‘of Distinetion 7404 14th St PARK ROAD COFFER teteria 0T park Woad PARKWAY FILLING STATION (Opp. Tivoli) 1ith and Park Road H. ¢, PHILLIPS Advertising 3531 14th St. RADIO SALES SERVICE Kadio & Accessories 1401 Monroe St. Indian Sprin 2913 14th (Col. 7571) SANITARY CLEANERS 2012 14th. (Col. 2171) STRATFORD GIFT 3322 14th St FHILIP SURES Onticians St 1 A DEPARMFAT STORE 3116 14th St. WIZARD LOCKSMT G0 L ™ Park b St. (Col. 3122) FIND OUT ABOUT OUR AIRPLANE EXCURSION SEPTEMBER 14th COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Business Men’s Association Telephone Columbia 7488 Tomorrow---and then Quick Curtain! HERE may be a few straggling Sales again before the end of the season—but this is the real end of our Midsummer Clearance Sale. Surely, take advantage of the last day—tomorrow! One of the best Women’s Shoe Sales—ever! Still about 500 pairs remain for prompt “Go-Getters” tomorrow. Broken sizes of $4.50, $6.50, $8.50 and some higher- priced lines. combinations. White—colors—blacks— A Sale you'll remember as long as you live—if you're lucky enough to buy a pair or two tomorrow. Tth St. and 9th St. Stores $1.95 All Sales Final AT our 7th St., 9th St., “Arcade” and Pennsylvania Ave. stores tomorrow Winding up this wonderful Clear- away of many $6.50 to $10 womens shoes—whites, blacks, colors, * "Deau- ville” sandals. * Styles needed now and for early Fall wear—marvelously re- duced to— $3.85 Continuing a Week Longer Men's $6, $8 and some $10 Oxfords, $4.85 LOSING out all short lines and dis- continued numbers from Summer stocks. Tans, blacks, whites, two-tone sports shoes. Too good a bargain event for any smart man to miss! At our “Man’s Shop" and other men’s depu. Saturday Store Hours 7th St. & “Man’s Shop”—open till 2 9th St. & Pa. Ave. stores—open till 6 store—open till 10 P.M. F & G St. stores—closed all day “Arcade” 7th & K 414 9th 3212 14th 238 Pa. Ave. S.E. “Man’s Shop” ’—14th at G