Evening Star Newspaper, August 16, 1927, Page 3

e e e o AR T etk B T R PR BRI BOOKS WANTED All Kinds—Any Quantity BRING THEM IN Oc Phone Franklin 51155116 BIG BOOK SHOP—Q."? G HEAT YOUR HOME WITH OIL CleanFeonomical Safe OIL_HEATING SEC MEE. AND M We Want Houses and Apartments to Rent List vour vacant proper- ties with us; we advertise and remit rents same day collected. Stone & Fairfax 804 17th St. N.W. OVER FORTY YEARS OF REAL SERVICE PHILLIPS TERRACE APARTMENTS 1601 Argonne Place Just North of Columhia Rd. at 16th St, Overlooking Beautiful Rock Creek Park Wae have left a few of thess con- veniently arranged apartments. rang- ing in size as follows Oneroom. kitchen and hath. with Murphy bed. £17.50 ane B romen: iichen gining aleoxe Murphs . 85250, $60.00, $62.5 natl; Kitchen, Murphy bed. - Murohy bed and’ Borelr. - overlon ock Creek Park ond 10%h Sireet. 803, 8105 m:m-ml reception hall and bath, Two rooms. recept ine aleove and hath, 50. $72.50. $80.00 ooms, reception hall and bath, with Targe poreh. $150.00. Convenient to All Car and Bus Lines Inspect them Today Before Decidi 24-Hour Telephone and Elevator Service Besldent Manager and Rent Agent on Premives. WILLIAM S. PHILLIPS & Co, o 1516 K St. N.W. Adams 8710. Main 4600. E—— 4 Beauty and Convenience at /ild Rose Shores” OU’LL appreciate this combination—of woodland and salt water—so near town that You can motor up to busi- ness every day if you wish. Here you can enjoy with the family the pleasures and pastimes of an exclu- sive colony of congenial people, throughout the summer and as far into the autumn as your inclinations suggest. “Wild Rose Shores” is an old Colonial estate—ideally located on South River, just off the Bay—where bathing, boating, fishing and ducking are to be en- joyed at their best. Home sites of an acre or more—where you can build: or acquire one of the Bungalows or Cot- tages already con- structed. Restricted sensibly; protected rigidly. For information consuls Waggaman & Brawner (Incorporated) Exclusive Agents 1700 Eye St. Frank. 7485 T NC aotend oot e Belt - por %) has been declared on' the preferred of ‘the Washington Railway & Company, sle December 1. 1 and three fourths per the common sto the natinry & B Eompany emper 1. 2 1siness on Angust 18, 1 Books for the transfer of the preferred and common steck of tne Washington Rall- ¥ Wil he closed, from o n August 18, Ausugt TH] p of one and Preferred Stock, and the first “quarterly dividend of one and three- per cent (18,7 on of 1027 Preferred Stork tomae Electric Power Company declared payable September 1. 1997. {0 pre- ferred stockholders of record on August 18, Books for the fransfer of tha said pre- red stock of tha company will e GLE FOR ted by ans one .,nw than BOWERSOX, 1117 E it e Pcaches Ripe AT QUAINT ACRES —only 5 milés from District; drive through Silver Sprine: tur rikht at Sigo.” ] PEACHES. Falls Church Orchards. Take I.ee Highway to Falls Church, turn right at traffic signal light, 2Y; miles, 19* A MILLION-DOLLAR ——printing_plant equipped to handle every Kind of pri 1ob; The 1210.1212 D ST. N.W. Phone M. 630 ROOFING—by Koons Slag Roofln ‘Tinning Repatrs. Root Painting. rongh, sincers work al: v aseured. We'll gladly estimate Call us up! KOONS Zammes msAl-Pm\T BYRON" SADAMS PRINTING IN A HURRY lul nixl | skidded in the soft c {of the road, hitting a jed around in | ribs i mick to drive off the road. National Capital Press ‘ 110 10 st 8w, E |car Turns Over Near Wood- bridge, Va., When Truck Crowds It Off Road. ! urned vesterday afternoon ne bridge, Va., Maj. Gen. Eli A | inspector general of the Army, Mrs, Helmick were resting comfort Walter Reed Hospital this expect to resume their v to Atlanta as soon as they have recovered from minor cuts and bruises. Mrs. ariving 1 truck which suddenly veered into the center of the The car left the concrete and ¢ by the side ain pipe and turning over. When Gen. Helmick, | bleeding from a cut about the m: reached his wife, she was uncons but rallied in a few minutes a dazed condition, un-| to realize what had hap- able at f pened. Taken to Hopsital. Surgeons at Fort Humphreys render- ed first aid and the injured couple were then taken to Walter Reed. G Helmick, besides a cut lip, bruised right wrist and one of slightly injured. Mrs, Helm a bad cut on the forehead, pre- sumably from bheing jammed against the steering wheel and bruised about the body. and Ars. Helmick were on way to Atlanta to visit friends leave of absence | granted the general. As they neared Woodbridge, near Occoquan, three heavy trucks approached them. Jus as they had passed two of the truck: the general said, the third truck swerved to the right, giving them room to pass, and then suddenly veer- ed into their path. forcing M General Is Philosophical. Gen. Helmick took a philosophical view of their accident this mornin expressing thankfulness tha rs, Helmick had sustained no wor injuri The Helmicks live at Garfield street. Gen. Helmick was appointed inspector general in 1921 and during the World War was stationed at Brest, France, in command of the service of supplies. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and was made an officer of the Legion of Honor. He is 64 years old and receiv ed his commission at West: Point in 1888. He campaigned in the Philip- pines and in Cuba. Since coming to Washington he has taken a promi- nent part in ci WASHINGTON PRIEST IS WELCOMED HOME Leo McCormick Celebrates First High Mass Here. Given Reception. Rev. Rev. Leo Joseph McCormick, a na- tive of Washington, recently ordained to the priesthood in Rome, celebrated last Sunday his first solemn high mass in the Chugch of the Holy Comforter, Fourteenth and East Capitol streets, where he had served as an altar boy. Rev. Clarence E. Wheeler, pastor of the church, was the archpriest of the mass and preached the sermon in which he complimented the new priest and his family and dwelt upon the honors and responsibilities of the priesthood. Rev. Bernard Prosise of Baltimore ‘was the deacon of the mass, and Rev. John Nelligan of Belleville, N. J., acted as subdeacon. There were also pres- ent in the sanctuary Mgr. William Matthews and Rev. Michael Hyle, Rev. Thomas Mitchell, Rev. John Rev. John Brehm, Rev. J. and Rev. E. J. Ni Father McCormick is the son of Mrs Monica McCormick and the late Denis McCormick and a cousin of the late Rev. Denis J. McCormick, former pas- tor of St. Joseph’s Church, Baltimore. He studied for the priesthood at St. Charles College and St. Mary's Semi- nary in Baltimore and at the North American College at Rome. He has been assigned to St. Dominic’s Church, Baltimore. Friends of the young priest gathered at Holy Comforter Hall in the eve: ning and extended their felicitations. —_— MAY PENALIZE STATIONS. Radio Commission to Decide Today on Withholding Licenses. Members of the Federal Radio Com- mission were to decide at a meeting today whether to withhold licenses from 25 broadcasting stations which have not remained on their assigned wave channels during the period from August 1 to the present. The names of the 25 offenders were withheld, but it was made known that none of them vi or near Washington, f the commission takes action withholding licenses for 60 days from August 15 from the offending sta- tions, it will be the first punitive ac- tion taken by the air control body under the radio law. The law gives the commission the right to refuse to issue licenses to stations which do not remain on their assigned ether channels. . Women Liberals are to have a club of their own in London, where food may be obtained at reasonable rates, and bedrooms rented. The subscrip- tion provisionally arranged is 30 shil- lings a_year. E . —is an exclusive water-front de- velopment with 60- foot roadways and an abundance of forest trees. Why Not Drive Down—Today Take new Defense Highway (the new road to Annapoli at Bladensburg, follow South- aven signs to entrance road, i V2 miles from Memo- rial Cross at Bladensburg. Hedges & Middleton Realtors Inc. WITH WIFE N [}RASH\ Tnjured when their automobile over- | __THOMAS W. LOCKWO0O T W LOCKWOOD . CALLED BY DEATH Widely Known Retired Busi- ness Man Dies in Troy, N. Y., Hospital. Thomas W. 1 kpown retired husine inent in church and \nnw here. died of hage in the Samaritan Hospital at his old home, ye: e had been in ill health supposed to be con- the end came, He od jr. widely when old. ‘kwood came to this eity retiving from the hardware New York 35 vears ago 2 Massachusetts valescing avenue. He was a deacon in the Church of the Covenant, Presbyterian. and had for many vears been a member of the hoard of ma Revolution, took an active interest, alw; ing its various ceremonie: was a member of the Chevy Chase and Racquet Clubs. He is survived M sarah M. Lockwood, Homer Winthrop Lockw nac Lake, N. Y., and Chester W d of Washington; a inthrop Carter Lockwood ington: a_ brother, Hanford wood of Pasadena, Calif., and Miss Charlotte R. Lockwood of Lajula his widow, funeral will be held privately tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at Ear]l Mem: 1 Chapel, Troy. Burial will b2 in Oakwood Cemetery there. Mr. Lockwood was a member of a family prominent in Troy for several generations. Mr. Lockwood was born there the son of Thomas W. and Mary Thomas Lockwood. He was educated at the Troy Academy and started his busi- ness career in the industry in which his father was already engaged—the Troy Gas Light Co., predecessor of the Troy Gas Co. Mr. Lockwood be- came treasurer of the company. During his stay in Troy AMr. Lock- wood was a member of the old Second Street Preth)lr‘lmu Church. He was prominent in the affairs of the Troy Citizens’ Corps, the Troy Club and the Laureate Boat Club. . Dawes—Asks Police To Withdraw Guard From His Home By the Associated Press, CHICAGO, August 16.—Vice President Charles Gi. Dawes doesn't need his home guarded. When Mr. Dawes returned to Evanston last night and found two policemen as sentinels around his home, he asked, “Why?” When in- formed that the guard had been placed as a precaution against any Sacco-Vanzetti disturbance, he re- quested the police be withdrawn, as “there isn't any need for them.” Collateral Loan You can borrow from us on Listed Securities under our Savings Loan Plan. This service available to all Washingtonians. Departmental Bank “Your Bank” Under U. 8. Government Supervision 1714 PA. AVE. N.W. Pays 47 on Savings Accounts Puts An End To Bunion Pains No Need to Suffer Another Day There is one simple yet inexpen- sive way to reduce inflammation of swollen toe joints and help get them down to normal and that is to apply Moone’s Emerald Oil night and morn- ing. Ask Peoples Drug Store, Inc. any first class druggist for an nal two-ounce hottle of Moone's Em- erald Oil (full strength) and refuse to accept anything in its place. It is such a highly concentrated prep- aration that two ounces lasts a long time and furthermore if one bottle Emerald Ol does not give you com- lete satisfaction you can have your money refunded Special note: People who want ta reduce swollen or v veins should get a bottle of Moone's Emer- ald Ol at once. Applied night and morning as directed they will quieckly notice an_improvement which will continue until the veins and bunches are reduced o normal.—Advertise- 1412 Eye St. N.W, Fr. 9503 | 1 | Home During Services—As- | ser INSPECTOR EVANS FUNERAL IS HELD Hundreds Stand Outside sociates Pay Last Tribute. | With hundreds silently ouped outside of friends the home, funeral es for Charles A. Iivans, ins tor and assistant superintendent of | police, are being held in the modest little flower-tilled home at 1212 Ge ranium street this afternoon | The scores who were not able to gain admission stood at reverent attention | on the sidewalk while Rev. Hugh K. Fulton of the Northminster Church intoned the funeral sermon in a room walled with floral tributes from ad- mirers of the late inspector in all walks of life, ° Only a few close personal friends in addition to Mrs. Evans and members present ns rest- n the parlor where the re Policemen Form Guard. Outside two compunies of men, the guard of honor, u o command of Inspector William Harrison, awaited the end neral services and the start of the “ortege to Glenwood Cemetery, where the burial will take place. | The motor cycle detail of six, under command of Sergt. Fsli s stationed at Thirteenth and Ge nium street, to lead the cortege over the route, to Glenwood Cemet The pallbearers, attired in r tion Summer uniform and white gloves, took their places at the home at 1:45 o'clock —Inspector Wil- m S. Shelby, Capt. R. Bean, Lieut. J. A. Suilivan, Sergt. W. C. Bal derson, Detective Nergt Patrick O'Brien and Private John Boland, one from each rank of the department. Private Boland, representing the rank and file of the department, is the vet- eran in service of the force, Two al automobiles for close friends and associates were given Dlaces of honor in the cortege imme- diately after those bearing the family. The first will carry Maj. Edwin B. | He: Harry L. sford, former t of police; Inspe tt and Detective Sergt. Helan, intimate friend of the late in- spector. The second car will convey Inspector L. J. Stoll, Inspector Wil liam Brown and Inspector Albert J. Headley. Floral Tributes Fill Home, Floral tributes filled the home last night_and this morning. A large mass of rich red roses came with this simple card from the | White House: “With sympathy of th President.” White House police- men sent another beautiful large flor- al piece, the inspectors at police headquarters sent a large spray, de- tectives, privates in various precincts, in fact. all the Police Department expressed its honor to Inspector Evans' memory and sympathy to the bereaved with numerous floral pieces. The Washington base ball club sent a tribute. Business houses too nu- merous to mention sent remem- brances. Flags on all precinct station houses remained at half-staff today in si- lent tribute to the memory of the spector. i police- the H. It it’s quicker pick-up extra power you're al there’s LIGHTN I Straight Gas and Ethyl also on tap . . . For cient lubrication LIGHTNING MOTOR Here. too, is nght accessory requirement. of the fu-| rpin e near Blue Ridge Te ing this «d down their machines. curve that motorists have i T n Virginia. Tt sted some my: MYSTERY OF MAGNETIC PULL ON AUTOS SOLVED; AN OPTICAL ILLUSION (Continued not far from this disproved the * | n_First Page) | srav caused ond with his p went over the m | has written me Williams, | it. ay. other tha e of secor Lodestone Theory Disproved. | . Nelson, w ity of Vi him to go into sec- | owerful car when he | nount V. P I| s8th issue of to he- | ny hill | to grasp any i gravity to explain nd gear whose offico s at the Eresidens ttesville, place, stock says he has received many inquiries about the “in- fluence,” but that an investigation has “lodestone theory.” “I_went up there and searc ENTERPRISE SERIAL Building Association 7th St. & La. Ave. N.W. now open for subscription Money Loaned to Members on Easy Monthly Payments James F. Connelly, James F. 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Ave. Main Office Franklin 391 MOTOR FUEL--MOTOR OIL--ACCESSORIES Statfons Near TNING the so-called ‘magnetic fleld’ w but I couldn't find f it won't disturb a sensitive I don't see how it could af- an’ automobile magneto or the colls of an engine. Furthermore, I dug around in the rocks along the highway, looking for evidences of magnetite, or magnetic ore, but there was none to be seen. I agree with Mr Shirley that gravity is the only influence at work on that hill.” | The Star's correspondent tested his |car on the stretch of road in question, id_he is inclined to adhere to the sravity theory, also. Right in the midst of the supposed “attraction” he stopped his car and listened to his motor for signs of misfiring or other { phenomena that might be attributable to magnetic disturbances, but the en- ne purred along as r lar as usual | There was no doubt about the effect to which autemobiles subjected there, however. And it is true that the road does not appear | nearly so steep as it is further L |or just ahead. Gives State Publicity. Government geologis tion h: are whose atten- 6 large rooms Concrete front porch 2 wide rear porches Ideal kitchen Oonly 9,450 Open and Lighted Until 10 P.M. 3 scout the idea that magneiism has anything to do with the behavior of motors at Afton. They point out that while there may be some maxne ore in this section, it could not pos- sibly exert any influence over auto- mobiles. All officials interviewed prefaced their answers with a laugh. In fact, they have come to regard it all as a huge joke—this strange ‘“‘magnetic myste of Virginia's picturesque Blue RH[RP “The ‘magnetic influence’ Is doing one thing that Virginia may be thank- ful for,” one official remarked, with a smile ‘It is attracting a lot of people here to see what it is all about, and that doesn’t hurt our State any.” . Continue Furniture Inquiry. Federal Trade Commiss ers during the next two weeks will hearings involving alleged mis- of products of 26 furniture manufacturing and jobbing firms. The i s will be held at Chi Detroit August 24 beginning August on examin last spring, rago August 1%, and Grand Rapids, Over 1,000 Cafritz Lifetime Homes Built and Sold You Save $1,500 in These Big 20x32- 3 Large Covered Porches Tiled Bath, Built-in Tub and Shower 5th and Emerson Sts. N.W. Just OFf Kansas Avenue, Near Beautiful Sherman Circle Ft. Homes Natural trim Hardwood floors Artistic decoration Ample closet space Easy Terms &k CAFRITZ %, Owner: and Builders of Communities Reductions. GAINS. All Fashion Park and Mode 3-piece Spring Suits. i Were $35 to $65.... $27-75 ion Park Tropiclsl .1 w.n $45 to $65 7 ' All Mode Tropical Worsteds, Flannel and Shan- $17.15 tungs. Were $25 to $40.... LA Mode Glenkirk Tuweeds, inens, Mohairs, etc. T Were $16.50 to $22.50. 1075 Shirts Mode Shirts, madras, percale, collar attached and sepa- $1.19 3 for $3.50 et rate collars to match. Were $2, $2.50. Imported madras, etc.; collar attached and separate collars to match. 1.89 3 for $5.50 Were $3, $3.50, $4.... Imported English broadcloth, white and plain shades, neck- band and collar af $1.89 tached. Were $2.50. 3 for $5.35 Best grade English broad- cloth, cocoon cloth. White only. Neckband and §3.15 collar attached 3 for $9.00 Finest Silk Shirts, radium, etc. Were $8.75 to $12. $535 for $15.00 Sweaters Lot of Fine Sweaters, slip-on and button models. $4 59 Were $6.50, $8 and $10. Men’s Caps Henry Heath (of London) and Mode Caps. 5c Were $2, $2.50 and $3.50. Union Suits Carter’s Lisle Athletic Union Suits; no sleeves; knee 9c length. 3 for $2.00 Were $1.65 Mode Mads Uni @ ode Madras Union 79(: 3 for $2.25 Rockinchair Madras Union Suits; regulars, slims, §1.29 stouts ~ 3 for $3.50 Rockinchair Silky Mull Union Suits; regulars, slims 51.69 and stouts 3 for $5.00 Rockinchair Silk - mixed Union Suits. Were $3.50 and $5.... $2:39 3 for $7.00 74 Coven TS Rare Picking We’ve gone the limit with the Clearance Small Lots—but BIG BAR- Imported Linen Knickers. Were $4 to $6 Wool, Flannel and Best Linen Knickers. Were $8, $10 and $15. $5.75 White and Striped Flannel Vo $10, $12, $13.50. $7.75 Topcoats—Fashion Park, MEod.l. ll!‘i)dnrd Austin s (English). A Were $30 to $60.... 21 All alterations on Clothing at cost. Pajamas h:'d::iaky of plain - Were $2 l 3 for $4.00 Imported Broadcloth, Soisette, etc. Were $3.50 to $4.50... 3 for $8 .75 Some $3.95 Silk and Linen, etc. made by Welch, Mar- getson of London. Were $6 to $8.. Street Hose Fancy Lisle Hose. Were $1 and $1.50 69c 2 for $2.00 $1.39 2 far $1.00 Fancy Lisle Hose. Were $2 ard $2.50. Neckwear Cut Silk Scar! Were $1. e 49c for $1.25 79c 3 for $2.25 Finest Cut Silk and Knit Scarfs. $1.39 for $1.00 Were $2.50, $3, $3.50, S; Cut Silk Scarfs. Were $1.50, $2.. $2.29 _ $495 Summer Rcbes Terry Cloth, English Crepe, etc. 3.59 Were $5 and $7.50 Imported Flannel, ete. Were $9, $10 and $12. 55‘95 Silk, Silk and Flannel and Pongee. Were $15, $18, $20. $10-% Fine Silk Robes. Were $25, $30, $35. 516-95 Golf Hose Splendid patterns, in new and effective colorings. $1.50 and $2 grades. $3, $3.50 and $5 $6.50, $7.50 and $10 grades. . Soft Hats Lot of Mode Soft Hat: Were $5, $6, $7 and $8. The Mode—F at Eleventh