Evening Star Newspaper, November 22, 1927, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR. WASITINGTON, D. €. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 29 1927 " JOHN BROWN AIDE | DIES AT AGE 0F 8 J. E. Rastall, Last Survivor of Free Staters, Recently Wrote Memoirs. John Edward Rastall, last surviv ng member of John Brown's Kansas Free Staters and a picturesque vet eran of the troubled davs preceding | and during the Civil War, died here | Sunday at the age of 88 | Funeral services were held this aft ernoon in Gawler's Chapel. with the Grand Army of the liepublic in| charge. Interment was in Arlington | Cemetery. Mr. Rastall died at his home, 226 street northe: two davs after 1 turning from a visit to his birthplace | in Cheltenham, England. Wrote Mem Graphic memoirs of his the Free Staters and of hi tion with noted personage: War days were left by Mr. Rastall e had written them only recently for the Milwaukee Sentinel, of which pa- per he once had been a staff writer. Stirring reminiscences of many of | under this pre his ralding parties in Kansas, John B are_recounted in autobio: Circumstances | vented from taking part in| raid at Harpers| alled 1 in his memoirs numero ents of the Civil War, in which he served as a Union soldier Jie enlisted soon after the start of | that confhiet. He describes personal interviews with leading Union Army generals v Instructs Cadets, | Tn 1923 he showed Company A of | tha McKinley High School Cadets how | the battle gf Gettysburg, in which he | participated. was fought. He had long been a member of the Grand Army of | the Republic. | The memoirs recall spent on the staff of the Milwaukee Sentinel and of his editing the Burlingame Chronicle, a small Western news:| paper. | Coming to this city, he served as a | compositor in the Government Print- inz Office for about 15 years until his retirement for age. | Rastall Walter Hes . John Ed and Ernest S. and a daughter Manchester, V HOWARD TRIP PLANNED. Students to Attend Annual Foot Ball Game at Lincoln. Students of Howard University are today preparing for their trip to Phila- delphia for the annual Howard-Lincoln foot ball game. Arrangements were made yesterday for a special train to convey the students to the game. A foot ball “pep” meeting is planned for tomorrow night in Rankin Chapel, to be followed by a street parade It was announced at the university that the Thanksgiving recess will be- gin tomorrow morning at $:30 o'clock , and end at § o'clock on the morning of November 5. Roy W. Tibbs and Camille Nicher- son will entertain the studen.s at a “musical hour” to be held at the uni- versity tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. survived by three Rastall of this astall of Michigan of Rockford. 11l., E. L. Wyman of — | Barber & Ross, Inc. 11th & G Sts. Community Plate Knives, Forks, Spoons Carvers, pair, $1.50 Carving Sets, $4.00 Table Knives, Only $2.00 Set of 6 Table Knives, 6 Forks, $4.00 Set of 6 Poultry Shears $1.50 Up Cutlery Dept.—1st Floor ‘Wear-Ever Dou- St v OIS Lisk’s Enameled-covered Tur- key Roasting up Pans. 4 sizes $l -00 Wear-Ever Oyster Fryers with wire basket $ l -00 Kitchen Set—Bread Box, Flour Can, Tea and Coffee Canister. Assorted colors ... $1.25 Universal Foot:‘ Chopper, wit three cutters ... $l -50 Jniversal Bread Maker, fam- ily size. Will make from 2 to 6 loaves $3-75 White Cross Electric Waffle Iron; nickel plat- ed; guaranteed.. 56.75 Electric Tulrno‘;er Toaster; nickel plated; complete with cord $3-00 Electric Pz’c([-;lntor: 6-cup size Manning ow= man make.. .. $6-50 Armstrong Electric Cook Stove; you can 5885 fry, stew and toast | worth of meat. ns | M several | MAN, CARRYING POWDER, IS BLOWN TO DEATH Fellow Employes See Worker's Body Hurtle Through Air After Explosion. Speclil Dispatch to The Star. ISTOWN, idental discha which he was of the Penn and Co.. where he was employ sed the death of Corey Crouse, 4 wo other worke s . heard the explosion and sa ' v flying through the ai vember ying to th wrries are located near Berkeley Springs. TWO MEN ARE HELD ON LARCENY CHARGE | Both Accused of Taking Meat From Store—Boy Aids in Capture. were held under each this morning in Judge Hitt's lice Court for the action of the in connection with a chs 4 larceny and houschre s alleged that the tw Kidwell's Mar alf street s ening and carried 1201 Fou st Sunda way in the street saw market, thought it v laymates plaving a i shell the noise frighte s one of the pl by ont d or wit their hooty tied in a b vard. One «f the boys said he sed enter a ear sta. dir alf block away. He took the num 1se plate and the me 4 Day for Thanksgiving vn;gue among the nations of Earth, this country will on Thursday rededscate to that Power which guides the des- tiny of Man. thanks for the precious things the year has brought. That such gratitude should be made a national observance was a noble concefption. Let us not forget the inspiration which was sts inceftion. May health and haf- fpiness and prosperity continue always to be ours, and may we always keep in our hearts that feeling which cries out, “We thank Thee, Lord.” for the THANKSGIVING DINNER I A Few Quarry of blasting ubout S50 Several hoys plaving the ligh'= in the ke on them and ed the rob- the ac . 7 {D. C. HEADS REJECT | BRIDGE PROPOSAL Offer to Replace Old Chain Struc- ture by Use of Private Capi- tal Not Acceptable. | 2 == | The District Commissioners today rejected an offer of ephen T ater, consulting eng r, a new and modern bri the old Chain Bridge, capital. De La er made his proposition to the Commissioners in September, pointing out that he represented fAnancial nterests that would erect the bridge, reinforce the cgncrete and charge toll until the cost of the struc. ture had heen covered. together with A reasonable return on the invest ment, whein the bi e would he turn »d over to the Dis 't for free The Commissione ested that De La Mater place hi; h:-fnrp' A prop 1ld require the Commission ined to take it up structions from Congress, letter sent to De La Mater. “If your principals desire to have such a prop he w o S Po- | osition considered. it is suggested yon take it up with the proper congres- sional committee. “The District Commissioners have | under consideration a plan for mak- ing such repairs to the existing structure as will permit it to he re- opened to traffic and are of the opinion that this plan if put into/ effect will meet the neads of this| locality for the immediate future.” Mills Reduce Wages. November ). — Si mills, five in Le nd one in Auzusta. announced yes dav a 10 per cent waze r ive next Monday Poor b the reason given by the turers r- - ir h 1 n n ROANING tables, heaped high with good things to eat, has charac- terized the Thanksgiving dinner through generations. Then it is that cooks come into their own and small boys cry, “enough.” ., And when you shop for the materials for the Thanksgiving din- 7 ner—what a time deciding what to get, and where to get it. Every Piggly Wiggly store is organized for your convenience. All manner of good things, every one of nationally known quality, at prices typical of Piggly Wiggly economy, are attractively and conveniently waiting your se- lection at Piggly Wiggly's more than fifty Washington stores. Suggestions TURKEYS—Fancy fresh-killed young Turkeys. The pick of local markets. SALT WATER OYSTERS FRESH CHICKENS.... LONG ISLAND DUCKS. FRESH CAPONS. GUINEA KEETS. RABBITS .. GENUINE S| FANCY CRANBER! CAULIFLOWER, fancy . ICEBERG LETTUCE CRISP CELERY IDAHO BAKING POTATOE! DELICIOUS APPLES TOKAY GRAPES. FANCY FLORIDA SWEET FLORIDA ORANGES CALIFORNIA WALNUT: PE Pyrex Transparent Ovenware Round Casseroles. ... Oval Casseroles Pudding Dishes Utility Dishes .... Round Cake Dishes Square Cake Dishes Bread Pans Pie Plates . Custard Cups. Biscuit Pai Teapots iE RIES. .Pint, 35c; quart, 65¢ ..Ib,, 38c .Ib,, 35¢ .1b., 58¢ .each, $1.15 .each. 50¢ .1b., 65¢ siowisiDe A0 .each, 30c .head, 10¢ .stalk, 10c 4 1bs., 25¢ 3 Ibs., 23¢ .2 Ibs., 25¢ ......each, 10c e, 40c, 50c, 60c sies el IDSISSI c R SHELL ALMONDS. iED BRAZIL NUTS. A Few More Suggestions DROMEDARY DAT! . ...pkg. 20¢ MARVIN DATES ... .pkg., 15¢ BLACK PALM DATES........pkg. IMPOR 'ABLE RAISINS pkg.. 3: SUNMAID RAISINS .. .. .2 pkgs (URRANTS . .. .1-1b. pk; WOOD'S MINCE MEAT..2b. can. 5 R. & R. PLUMB PUDDING 1-1b_can, HEINZ PLUM PUDDING .can, 3 HEINZ FIG PUDDING can, MOTT'S CIDER ... ... quart, JOHNSON'S MINT NIB! CAMPFIRE MARSHMA 12 oz. can, IMPORTED CITRON. . s e ORANGE OR LEMON PEEL .Ib., PIGGLY WIGGLY A new method of household buying now used in 824 cities and towns, An easy way to save money. | Speiat Dispateh to The 1t her home MARYLAND PILGRIMS TO CELEBRATE TONIGHT| 204th Ark and Dove to Be Marked by Dinner. Anniversary of Sailing of speeial Dispateh to ¥ 3 IALTIMORE. Novel < of the yiand | iation will ¢ ed | and ninety fourth anniversary of the | tiling of the Ark and the Dove from the Isle ot Wight with exercises and a dinner here tonizht Ships bearin Leonard Calvert and 200 pilarims hored at St Clem- St Marys County 1634 1t is now known Island association was founded in 1S47 and the members make a pil- arimage to St. Clements Island and other historie points in St Marys County every 25 Plans are now he Inid for services in 1931 | to mark the three hundredth anni- versary of the landing. Named Dep~'y Forest Warden Special Dispatch to The Star Md.. November 22 | of near this place] a_ deputy State | for the | to | 20 been appointed fores: warden His duties most part will be confined pro- | tection of Prince Georges County | forest lands from fire, though he may be called upon for similar work in other counties. Fruit Trees Bloom. ISTOWN. November Mrs S n Miller. who lives near his city. today displayed a cluster| t apple blossoms taken from a tree Not only did the tree 1 spell in a cold month for | its hardy second hlooming. hut the north side of it is in bloom Mrs so has a cherry rree in ful! pick a The First Piggly Wiggly 0 prepare for the first — Thanksgqromg the hardy Pilgrin mere- ly stepped mto the forest and “helped himself.” Today the housezwife enters the turnshles of Pigyly Waggly and helps herself to th world’s best food products . . . at the world’s best prices, There's a true case of Pilarim’s Progress for you. | <pecial Dispatch to The Star | VIRGINIA TEACHERS MEET.| Convention Opens in Richmond to| Last Through Friday. RICHMOND, November 22.— | late trains of terday and this| morning brought hundreds of public “chool teachers. a o principals, s, trustees and others to Richmond to attend the annual convention of the The meet inzs hezan this morning in several lifferent place. ; The sessions are (o last through Fri 1y, supervis 0. E. S. TO INITIATE. Seat Pleasant Chapter to Conduct | Session in Masonic Hall. Soeeia. Dispatch w e Star EAT PL ANT, Md., 2. 03 nt Chapte reder ¢ stern Star, will con tuet init at its semimonthly meeting tonight in Masonic Hall at s velock. New ruge for the hall have heen re ently hought by the chapter. Re nears e in progress for the play | to be given by the chapter early in Yecember, Novembher No L. A. McCauley Dies Suddenly. special Dispateh to Thbe Star. WINCHESTER, v 2. —Luther A. McCauley »f Nineveh, Warren County. <uddenly while spending the week end it the home of his son-in-law. Silas \V. Grim, near Stephens ity. He was walking about the premise 1e was seized with a heart a gl l daughters | iving almost instantly. His w ‘hree sons and three <urvive. RICHMOND ATHLETIC PARK WILL BE SOLD Scene of Recent Grandstand Col- lapse to Be Offered at Auc- tion Lecember 12. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va. November 22.— Auction sale of the property known | nd Park, where all foot ball games hav and was Mayo Island Park The 1s Mavo innounced | and a deed of trust given for the de- | terred payments, and there has been default in these and so the public will be given a chance to buy the property. The island, half way be tween Richmond and South Rich- mond, is crossed by two raflroads ind by the street car line The prop erty is (o be offered at auction De cember 12. The present operators of the park have been sued by three persons who were injured when the stands col lapsed there several weeks ago. in- more than one hundred per- nd putting a large number in spitals, some of whom are not yet discharged as cured It is expected that there will be scores of other suits as a result of the accident. | An Old-Fashioned 'Turkey Dinner a six-course di st foods—prep For Reservations }§ Col. 5012 Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24th Noon Until 7:30 P.M. of the choies ed by our ex- 5128 | | Closed Thanksgiving, of course, but ready until the last minute Wednes- day to turn you out smartly groomed for the holiday. Open till 6 P.M. Thanksgiving—Thursday LOTS OF THE SMARTEST WILL BE SAKS SUITS AND SAKS OVERCOATS:; NOT HIGH PRICED EITHER! SMARTNESS, at find that $35 Sui 130 Saks, i sn’t limited by a price-tag. You will and Overcoats, if they bear the Saks label, stand shoulder-to-shoulder in smartness with really ex- pensive clothing. tailori that offer! And that they have finer fabries and finer @ (as well as finer style) than any other $35 clothes YOU can’t do better — for Thanksgiving or any other day. Lots of Blue and Oxford Overcoats. S ingle and double breasted Suits. A model and a size for every man—EVERY ! NOR SHOULD A MAN FORGET: The Smart SAKS HAT ; exceptional at ............. o Handmade SILK NECKWEAR; new designs Walking or Driving GLOVES; FUR- W hite English Broadcloth SHIRTS. Men’s Black, Tan and Patent OXFORDS Newly Arrived Silk SCARFS; special.... CHARGE ACCOUNT SERVICE Saks~ PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AT SEVENTH NED. .....56.00 ..81.00 83.45 $1.75 .$4.85-86.50-8 $2.95 OPEN WEDNESDAY TILL 6 P.M. Mrs. Fannie Ridings Dies. special Dispatch to The Star, WINCHESTER, _Va.,, _ November Mrs. Fannie Frye Ridings, 79, . with her husband, W. H. Rid ings, recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, died Sunday at 1er home near Stephens Cit Sur- viving are her husband, one son, four laughters and two brothers. | “CLEAN HOUSE” For Thanksgiving With a | “General Electric” VACUUM CLEANER Including 6 Attachments “GUARANTEED ONE YEAR” | We'll be glad to demonstrate this wonderful cleaner in your own home. Phone us or drop In and leave your address. A demonstration will convince you of its merits, < MUDDIMAN § 709 13th St. N.W. Main 140—6436 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AT SEVENTH Charge purchases made now are not payable till January Extraordinary! MEN’S Georgeous SILK Mufflers - —$§yriking Value! —Actual $4 Quality $2.95 Gift-Boxed Free 1 XACTLY what you will want to wear Thanksgiving Day! Ex- actly what you will want to give a number of your friends for Christ- mas! ICH, square-cut ALL- SILK Scarfs and Mufflers in the most at- tractive shades and pat- terns. Lots of the fa- vored plaid effects. "THE value is one which, in our opin- ion, will not be matched at the price this season. $