Evening Star Newspaper, August 14, 1927, Page 14

=14 MOTOR TITLE LAW URGED BY SUTER f._126 Cars Stolen Here Since t August 1, 83 Recovered, ‘¥ He Says, Backing Plan. Pointing to the large number of automobiles reported stolen in the JDistrict recently, Jesse C. Suter, presi- #dent of the Washington £ Motor Club, declared last night that % adoption here of a motor vehicle title ¥ Jaw, which his organization advocates, will go far toward reducing thefts by | for thieves to mar-| making it difficu “et the swlen car “Washington.” mid Mr. Suter, “econsidered by the lceal motor club a a dumping ground for stolen cars for fall of this section of the countr i While the Police Department is doin % everything in its power to thwart the i stolen car menace, the District is ! handicapped_on account of statute ; protection. % demonstrated in the motor vehicle title acts States have been 3 adopted that this method of titling | : motor vehicles has largely eliminated ; the theft of motor vehicles by render ing difficult their theft, H Purchasers Are Warned. i "“Our club has expressed itself in § favor of similar legislation for the ¢ District of Columbi: rongressional action to meantime, it rists to use discretion in hase of second-hand cars. There sufficient legitimate dealers in the ; District and surrounding counties from whom second-hand cars may be ¢ purchased § Three hundred and eleven antomo- biles were stolen last month, and of at number 279 were recovered, ac- { cording to police records. Since Au- # gust 1, the records show, 126 have i been taken and 83 recovered. The | thefts during the fiscal vear ended i June 30 were 3,485, and of that num- ; ber 3, were recovered. Since the : close the fiscal year others have been recovered, but the exact number s not known with respect to the orlg- nal number reported stolen. Detective Joseph Connors, head of the police squad charged with the in- vestigation of automobile thefts, be- { lieves much of the stealing could be ! prevented by a little more care on H the part of automobile owners, i Few Go to Much Trouble. “Be sure and take the key from the } transmission and lock the doors of i closed cars,” he counseled, “and much i trouble, inconvenience and expense ! will be avoided.” i Thieves and joy riders seldom go to ! the trouble of breaking doors on cars { they want to drive off, Connors said, although there are rare instances of i persons having crawled beneath the ¢ frame and removed the floor boards in { order to enter the cars. 1 Only the other day, Detective Con- jnors said, a sedan left with the key iin the transmission and the doors un- ilocked, was stolen and driven to Zanesville, Ohlo, Fortunately for the Powner, it was recovered and tha man “in charge of the car at the tire was s arrested. i “By the owner’s carelessness,” sald ;the automobile squad chief, “he kas i been deprived of the use of his car for 7several days and put to much incon- ¢venience and expense in regaining - ;Posession of it.” Detective Connors thinks the throw- ‘ing of safeguards about the issuance of license tags, similar to those em- iployed in issuing permits to drive, jwould be of much assistance to the police and the owners of automo- iblles. No checkup is made to veri- ity statements contained on applica- jtions for license tags, he explained, | {adding that it is possible for an ap- iplicant to get tags for stolen cars ;without the slightest difficulty. —— ;FARM BLAZE COSTS $5,000 gxuno and Calf Among Loss of ¢ C. E. Fritts Near Front Royal. FRONT ROYAL, Va. August 13.— :Fire of unknown origin u:‘:ight de- istroyed the big born, silo and corn serib on the farm of Charles E. Fritts, ‘one mile east of town. One horse and fone calf burned, with a small quanti- fty of farming implements. ;. Front Royal men formed a bucket ibrigade and saved four stocks of ;Wheat and one of new hay. The loss 7is estimated at $5,000, with only $2,400 {nsurance. Mr. and Mrs. Fritis were 7in Baltimore at the time of fire, only | Walter Johnson, Tris Speak- It has been convincingly | where | disposition after | | FORT WASHINGTO | the Citizens’ Miliary Training Camp and will work |had a_big is end. | when Walter Johnson., Tris Speaker is advising all | and Lou Gehrig the | jsof the students died down sufficiently Firemen on Run Of 22 Miles Save Four Buildings Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., August 13.— Rockville firemen made a run of 22 miles and saved the dwelling, barn and other buildings on the farm of Richard C. Waesche near Poolesville today. A stream had been dammed by farmers, and the water supply was sufficient by the time the firemen reached the farm to check the flames which had spread from one wheat stack to another, destroying 200 bushels and damaging as much more. i BASEBALL STARS | VI ARNY CAVP er and Lou Gehrig Speak | at Fort Washington. —_— | Special Dispatch to The Star. | Md.. August | —Six hundred student officers at leagua thrill_here today 3abe Ruth’s rival for home run honors, paid a visit to the camp. Twelve autographed base balls, each bearing the signatures of the diamond stars, were knocked out into the platoons gathered on the parade grounds by the trio of base ball play- ers, where the students in the art of war scrambled for the horsshidecov- ered spheres. All three of the ball players made brief addresses to the young soldiers, praising their work upholding the need for physical fitness both in civil and military life. Make Brief Speeches. “You are fine young men,” Walter Johnson said, “and this training will fit you mentally and physically for a higher and better type of useful cit zenship. Abput 15 vears ago I was a pitcher. But these younger fellows, like Lou Gehrig here, have about done away with me. But I'll still pitch and win a few more ball games.” Smiling broadly in response to the deafening greeting he received, Speaker told the student officers tiat from what he had heard since arriv- ing at camp he knew the boys wo%ld find plenty of work and that he knew they would accomplish their mission. Gehrig. smiling new star upon the base ball horizon, had to wait a full minute before the applause and shouts to let him speak—and he then admit- ted that he was no speaker. A few minutes later he demonstrated that he was a slugger, when he drove a ball clear mcross the parade ground and into adjacent territory. Ball Games Held. The afternoon was a holiday in camp, given over largely to base ball games between the companies. To- morrow religious services are compul- sory for members of all faiths and be- ginning Monday a rigid schedule of training will get under way, leading toward rifle, pistol and machine gun practice on the range a short time later Additional recreational features. similar to the visit of the base bail stars, are planned by Capt. Arthur H Rogers, athletic and recreation officer, while three sight-seeing trips, includ- ing one to Washington, are on the program for the near future. S Went Beyond 12-Mile Limit. From the Boston Transcript. “Must you go out again tonight?” | said the beach. “Yes, T must,” said the tide. And when it came in some hours later, it as full BRENT AN _APARTMENT X From L W. Groomes, 1416 F St slevhone Main 1oz Sizes—Low Rental BumsteadsWormSyrup “To children an angel of mercy.” Where firections are followed, IT NEVER FAILS. Despite scarcity and enormous cost of SANTONIN, it contains full 8tood sixty years' fest. Sold everywhere or by mail, 50c a bottle. ‘& son being at home. ATTITES A shirt sale that always goes over big with the public . . . because they get quality shirts at big savings. ASSORTED STRIPES PLAIN WHITES. SIZES 14 TO 17. So-called irregulars, but you would never know it. A $2.00 QUALITY Now con Sale for...... MOSTLY COLLAR-ATTACHED SYLTES. Est. C. A, Voorhees, M, D., Philadelphia tomorrow famous Maryland SHIRTS AND SILK TIES Pretty stripes and plaids Special 3 for. . cesccareean THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €. AUGUST 14, 1927—PART 1. LITTLE PATIENTS IN SUMMER HEALTH COURSE CHILDREN IN HEALTH CAMP SHOW GAINS | Seven Gain Weight Satisfactorily as Half-Way Mark of Sum- mer Passes. Decided gafns in health are reported | for the 49 young boys and girls who | have just completed the first half of | thefr Summer health course at the Day and Night Camp on the wooded | hilitop_back of the Tuberculosis Hos- pital, Fourteenth and Upshur streets, conducted by the Washington Tuber- | culosis Assoclation. One boy gained % pounds in the seven weeks, while x others gained up to their normal weight, it is stated. The camp i« under the direction of fargaret Hilleary, who is as- Lester L. Hilleary, Mrs. Grubb and Miss Mary lkcor. he children at the camp are en- couraged to avoid exciting games, are | &lven carefully selected and well bal- anced meals and daily sun baths. prrmiement <ot St Making It Clear. From Tit-Bits. London. A councllor in a Swedish town lost his temper in a meeting and remarked | that half of his colleagues were fools. An_apology was demanded. He | promised to make reparation. and :_—_—.———————-—'—l——-—— 1,600 CHILDREN GIVEN “HEALTH TESTS” HERE Youngsters at Six Playgrounds Classified’ .and Underweight and Honor Rolls Kept. Sixteen hagndred children—1,200 white and 4@ colored—have been given “health ‘tests” this Summer at six Washing.'on playgrounds, under the direction of staff of the ChiMi Health Educe:tion Department and the | Washington Tuberculosis Association | in co-operation with the municipal playground dopartment, it is announc- ed. Miss Mairgaret Craig has been in charge, Car showing the record | of each child e sent home to parents | and honor molls and ‘underweight charts are postted on the ‘playgrounds for the interes: of the children. | The playgrolnds at which the ex- aminations are being made are the Hoover, Virginiia Avenue, Georgetown, Willow Tree and Rosedale and Howard. TYPHOID SOURCE SOUGHT. Special Dispatch to The Star. ANNAPOL($, Md. August 13.— | City and Steite health officers have investizated the water supply, swim- | ming places, ice cream and other | possible sourpes of a typhoid epi- | demic here. | Precautions also are being taken at the United {States Naval Academy. | Interesting work, part of (h Association with funds raised from the sale of Christmas seals. They Bought Piano in Exchange . Extra Special! Almost New—Late Style—Mahogany BABY GRAND row morning at the ridiculously low price of $387. 1f you want to see a real bnr Per gain, drop in early before it is sold. Here is a charming little Baby Grand of the very latest case style with a sweet SAMPLE BARGAINS STEINWAY grand piano, plain Colonial mahogany case, from the home of one of Washington's society folk; a very lit $9 50 tle used . STECK DUO-ART Electric Re- producing Grand, practically new, recently traded in on $1295 a Chickering Ampico. A rare bargain CHICKERING Upright Electric AMPICO, plain style fancy figured mehogany case. CM.' s985 when new $1,800 JORDAN PIANO CO. G Street, Corner 13th Wash,, D. C. Gentlemen: offered in this sale. Name .... Street ........ ily voutine for the children at the health camp conducted by the Tuberculosis | half of the town councilors are not an Amp Without obligation, please furnish me with a complete list of pianos, with descriptions and prices, Twenty-one cg ses have been report- | ed since Janvary, with one recent | death. The water and swimming places have twen declared devold of germs. Free inoculation is being given at the hyspitals and by pliysi- | clans. | caused bills with the following cor- | rection to be posted on boardings in | the town: “I said that half of the town coun- | cilors are fools. I now declare that fools.” TABLETS FOR BROTHERS. Thomas and Col. James Johnson t; Be Honored at Frederick. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICK, Md., August 13- Sergt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, wil erect bronze tablets at the graves of Thomas Johnson, first elected Gov. ernor of Maryland, and his brother Col. James Johnson, another Revo lutionary leader, in Mount Olivet Cem etery, where they are buried side by side, it was announced by Edward § Deleplaine, president. Appropriate services will be held when the markers are unvelled, thy date to be set later. — —_— “A Place for Meeting as Well as Eating® ———— e Y Rssrlyy A CAFETERIA 1315 New York Avenue Thra 1330 H Street OPEN TODAY 4:30 #0 ¢ Special SUNDAY DINNER Mens Roast meats, fresh vege- tables, cold cuts, crisp salads, delicious pastries and cooling beverages. Yowll enjoy your Sunday dinner beve. NO TIPS NO DELAYS FRANK P. FENWICK ) A ———— ico . . . We took their ..AND NOW ... SALE STARTS TOMORROW 109 PIANOS FROM THE FINEST HOMES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES From the finest homes in Wash- ington—from luxurious apartments, beautiful estates in Chevy Chase and nearby exclusive suburbs—come these splendid pianos—most of which have been exchanged for the glorious AMPICO. You may buy these famous makesd of instruments, lovingly used and cared for, at great price reductions. PLAYER PIANOS Terms as Low as 10 DOWN Balance in Easy Small Payments SPECIAL BARGAIN $ 1 8 beautiful ~mahogany player piano at than one-half of its original price when new. Plays all standard music rolls. $10 DOWN DELIVERS! Here is a chance of a lifetime to secure .a Many instruments from our regular stock, including floor samples, slightly shop worn baby grands and players are in- cluded in this great sale, have been greatly reduced in price. Ask to see your favorite make. SAMPLE BARGAINS ELECTRIC REPRODUCING BABY GRAND, just like new in every respect, thoroughly guaranteed, p! artist recorded rolls. Ask to hear this. $785 CHICKERING Grand piano, par- lor size, has been thoroughly rebuilt in our factory shop, interior as good as new. An opportunity to se- cure the world’s finest $595 piano Small apartment size Baby Grand, floor sample, like brand new in every respect, sells in Washington wamlorpimet . 9487 S S o S o o