Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1927, Page 4

FAISON IS GRILLED NIAG TRAL CANIETT O B 1 Richmond Apartment. | \ U7 & H R k"\ M l!h{‘“m ) “ | m i w' ‘ ~ 1 e, Ve, December 17.— | - N ”! I |4I N\ !1 lmll‘\lu\‘””! m '“ H ‘lwm m .l...llulw !»Jm; ’H Im Hh“‘vlu 1" "M ”‘“m\"‘“‘” L w”“:"“‘ John Wesley Faison, on trial for| ol i l " murder in connection with the death | il i i il l- \ \j ‘\ Mw “‘ qfi\d\u‘\””“‘ sy ot (8 1‘““‘% N / ‘ j \w\ mnj}fimarh & Mothrop —~The Christmas Store e Cross-Questioning - Follows 1 i i ! ‘ i " il Testimony of Shooting in . s, l[, ]‘ i , o hrsinas Siors ; \ of Mrs. Elsie Holt Snipes, voung | divorcee, faced crossexamination to- @ay before he could retire from the | Witness chair, where for five hours he | had testified of his weiations w the voung womar d of, the events | leading up to the tragedy, which he said was suicide, The direct testimony was clima late yesterday when L. O. Wend: burg. chief defense counsel. return after a short recess, asked Juige K Mathews to dec a mistrial. alleg ing Hn' V\hlgf athews had not heer ence fell over the courtroom when Judge Mathews replied that h: de had heen one of neutrality. | hat the court had endeavored 1 | fair and impartial trial He | he had not undertaker | mine the witness, as| he defente. and denied the | Court Opens Hour Earlier. Court opened an hour earlier than usual today, being called to order a | Faison was outwardly ealm through. | out direct examination 11§ tail of his mesting with woman, his ass i their trips, or “ho ous towns of the § night of November 16, w killed. He said that he was in M E&nipes’ apartment on the night of (hu tragedy, after several guests had de- parted. and that he told her he could no longer continue their “impossible relations,” and that he would spend at least two nights a week with his wife and five small children. Tells of Hearing Shot. He was seated on a lounge, he said, when she went into an adjoining room to telephone. It was then he heard the shot and rushed into the room to find Mrs. Snipes seated in a chair with her head thrown back and a bullet hole through her forehead. Faison testified,, He aiso related his telephone con- versation with his wife and how he | carried the young woman to a hospital where she died shortly afterward. GIRL, 16, IS SLAIN; VIRGINIAN SOUGHT Resentment Over Another’s Atten- tion Believed Cause of Blue- field, W. Va., Shooting. By the Associated Press. . BLUEFIELD, W. Va.. December 17. —Believed to have shot to death a 16-year-old girl, because he resented her having attended a dance with another man, Leo Smith, 25 vears old of Bandyv, Va., was being sought yes- terday by county officers. The girl, May Dunford, was killed last night while visiting at the home of a sister, Mrs. Earnest Earls, ir Tazewell County. Va. Other occupants of the house said they heard a shot ring out from the second floor and that a moment later Smith came down the stairs and said he had shot the girl, but did not be- lieve he had ** hurt her much.” The man was believed to have stolen into the house in search of Miss Dun- ford. She died soon after the shoot- ing and Smith disappeared. —_— HANKOW DEPORTS 15 RED OFFICIALS; 19 RUSSIANS SHOT (Continued from First Page) procedure would have on the Com- munist _situation. Among those reported killed in the anti-Red drive in Canton were M. Kirisheff and his wife. The lafter was secretary to Michael Borodin, Russian adviser to the former Nation- alist government. Martial law iz in effect in the Chinese section of <hangha| United States Marines and an:ll Japanese troops are pat tricts in which demonstrations are | likely. The closest vigilance is being maintained. 14 BOBBED-HAIRED GIRLS SHflT Short Tresses Taken as Sign in Can- | ton of Communistic Leanings. <‘ CANTON, December 17 (P).—At | Jeast 14 bobbed-haired girls and women have been shot down by anti- Red troops. Bobbed hair is consid- ered to be the sign of a female Com- 0 A LIMA, to the pited | s resigned and plans to re- | Salvador in a short time to at- tend to private business requiring his | personal attention. He says he has | enjoved his stay in Washington lnd‘ that his official relations with the President of Salvador have been of the friendliest character. COMMUNITY IDEA 108t BELEBRATEI] Tenth Anniversary of Centers Will Be Observed at School Tonight. The origin and development of com- munity centers in the Distriet willl be reiated by Edgar C. Snyder. United | States marshal, as one of principal | features of the tenth anniversary | celebration of Community Center De- | partment at Central High School to- night. A community dinner at §:15 o nwk, will open the extensive and *. Graham, munity Center Coun and District Commissioner Dougherty will act as toast response to a roll call by Baker, director of communi brief responses will be made by the following: Alton B. Carty, president of Columbia_Heights Cil F. Colladay of the Brown Center, Dr. Willard S. of East Washington Center; Wi B. Fry of Macfarland Center; George Russell of Park View Center, Miss Mary Lazenby of Reservoir Center: Allan Davis of Southeast Center and Mrs. M. H. Darton of Thomson Center, Brief Talks Planned. Roy L. Neuhauser will conduct a series of brief talks by prominent citi- zens on “‘Contributions to ( “ommunity Service as Rendered by Our School Buildings.” Speakers include: Charles F. Carusi, on trusteeship of “school buildings: Mrs. Edouard Albion, on music; Gideon A. Lyon, on drama: F. V. Thomson, on athletics; Dr. Paul Bartsch, on Scouts; Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, on parent-teacher associations; James G. Yaden, on citizens’ associa- tions, and Dr. Frank W. Ballou, on the school system. | Representative Kelly of Pennsyl- | vania will deliver one of the principal addresses on “America’'s Use of Her Schoolrooms.” Grade School Orches- tra, directed by Mrs. Laura F. Ward. will render selections for the dinner program. “Open house” will he held following the dinner until 11 o'clock. A program including motion pictures, music, mod- ern and old time dancing, social games | and a basket ball game has been ar- ranged. The public is invited to both the dinner and entertainment. Mrs. Cecil Norton Broy, first direc- tor of District community centers, who is now living in the Bahama Islands, has sent a message of congradulations | to the Community Center Department Dr. John Van S . former presi- dent of the Board of Education, now residing in Boston, and Leroy E. Bow- man, secretary of the National Com- munity Center Association of New York, are also among those who have sent their congratulations, Organizations Represented. Among those who will hF pre: are; Commissioner and M erty, Representative Zi land, Representative R ware and Mr Raine; and Mrs. G \\|'I|.|n| Bruce kmz Judge I gan, Asst. § mer and Hine, Dn E. B. Hesse, ) Fred Du . Miss L Rose Leading organizations which will be munist in_ China. A ruthless campaign against the} Communists is continuing. The troops shot down the girls and women in the streets without compuction. It was stated here that it has been | definitely established that the Com- munist plot at_Canton was nlkflnlzetfl‘ by the Soviet Consul General Polival- | isky. He was announced to be under arrest. MOSCOW SNUBS SHANGHAL Has No Diplomatic Connection With | Nationalists, Says Tchitcherin. MOSCOW. December 17 (#).—The Soviet consul general at Shanghai has been mstrucled to inform the Nanking | ness Men's '\Mnclnllon Geor‘u Ave- represented include: Chamber of Com- merce, Board of Trade, Rotary Cluh Kiwanis Club, Zonta Club, Women D : tions, tion. Twenti e Club, Thir- teen 3 i hool Men's {Club, Writers lumbian | Women of G. W X Women's Christian Assoc . Petworth Wom- en’s Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts. Washington College of Music, Special Child Study Club, Keene Parent- | Teacher Association, Columbia Heights "mzen! Association, Mid-City Citi- zens' Association, Petworth Citizens | Association, Columbia Heights . Busi- Suggested by Woodward & Lothrop— Sterling Sandwich Trays, $1250 An unusually special price A tasteful gift for today’s glory and tomorrow’s memory is one of these nine-inch Sterling Silver Sandwich Trays. Its graceful, simple lines are in complete ac- cord with the modern vogue. Sterling Silver Bonbon Dishes; a variety of designs. $5.50 up er Bread - and - Butter Sterling Silver Vel-nblu Duhu, two pieces, pl fin- 40 Surhn Silver Cold Meat Platters; 14-inch size. $35 SILVERWARE S8CTION, FIRST FLOOR. 'u m.uhm i H T w\‘ F!l'! M W \ wil 7 b 4 L Glassware An assortment of pieces that will accommodate the most exacting shopping list. The sparkling beauty of crystal glass forms a rich contrast to the 2old encrusted border of Rambler Rose design which adorns these pieces. You may choose a water goblet, a high sherbet glass or a ginger ale glass at $1 each. Other pieces In Green, Rose or Crystal Gold Encrusted Flower Bowls; Rambler Rose design $2.50 Cheese-and-Cracker Dishes; encrusted border Sugar-and-Cream Sets; crusted design ...... GLASSWARE SecTION, Firtu FLOOR. Brandon Tea Sets The imperishable gift of Sterling silver This early Colonial pattern is a splendid gift for discriminatin hostesses. In its sturdy lines o chaste simplicity are embodied all the characteristics of the period from which it is borrowed. Six Pieces, $225 Brandon Coffee Sets; four Sterling silver pieces. variety of designs. ..’ Water Pitchers; Sterling silver; of Colonial inspiration. ..$50 to $85 Sterling Silver Well-and-Tree Platters; 14-inch size $40 SILVERWARE SECTION, FirsT FLOOR. H . '..,‘inm !\M Hand Colored Etchings A'wide variety of European town subjects The quaint colorfulness of small continental towns has been cap- tured in these hand-colored Etch- ings. If you wish a gift that will express a studied air of charm, you should really see this showing. $10 to $35 HAND BLOCKED PRINTS of bird subjects in a riot of contrast- ing colors, are decidedly new. It will be a camphmcm to your good taste to give them as Christmas remembrances. Priced at $20 and $25 PICTURE SECTION, SIXTH FLOOR. \ 1flflfl¢u““ilhlw b wfmw Jl,] 1 \ r‘jiii Exquisite Silk Comforts Wool-filled, of a proper weight for Winter use Beautiful Silk Comforts in ex- quisite tints of rose, maize, sap- phire, apple green, American Beauty and gold, filled with light- weight wool. You can scarcely appreciate how hgppy any hostess will be if she receives one of these comforts on Christmas morning. $20 Each RAYON BEDSPREADS with very attractive brocaded figures are priced surprisingly low for such fine quality spreads. Size 81x108 inches, $5.95. BLANKET SECTION, SBcoND FLOOR. 1 dww Smokers Are gifts that most men are really anxious to receive The one shown at the right has a copper-lined humidor to com- plete the appointments. Its dec- orations are very new $10.50. Other Smokers Not Shown SMOKADORS ~— the sensible smoker “that you can’t tip over.” Several different _finishes from which to choose. $10.50 each. PEDESTAL SMOKERS; of solid mahogany, attractively turned and finished, $4.50. SMOKERS equipped with drawers are offered in several different styles at $5 to $7 FURNITURE SECTION, SIxTH FLOOR. m WWW ‘H il “The Christmas Store” Brocaded Satin Comforts Filled to just the right weight with soft lambs’ wool A gift in good taste is a fine Brocaded Satin Comfort. This style is covered with brocaded fig- ures that are unusually interest- ing and attractive. You'll really be surprised when you see them to find out that they are very rea- sonably priced. Each SATEEN COVERED QUILTS. You may choose from such suitable and acceptable colors as rose, gold or blue. Down filled, $22.50. BLANKET SECTION, SECOND FLOOR. Urn Sets A gift that will grow - dearer with every use This artistically designed and effi- cient set includes an urn of six- cup capacity, a tray and a match- ing sugar and creamer. The shape will complement 'most any scheme of table appointment. Specially priced at— $19.95 2 Set Universal Colored Handle Waffle Irons with a double heating $13.50 handle and cord Universal Electric colored handle .. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE ;\/w T ment never recognized them. Tass, | i the Soviet news agency, learns. | The consul general was told to tell | the Nanking leaders that they ought | all Soviet consulates on | hi erritpry function by virtue of | the treaty between China and the! Soviet signed at Peking i JAPANESE PRESS ALARMED. | /But War Ofice Does Not Expect Russin to Fight, | | LONDON, December 17 (#).—An | Exchange graph dispateh n | Tokio says t ¥ anes & fears that M 5 = rst the killing of the Soviet consul at Canton may be accompanied by puni- | tive action. | The war office. however, does not | think that Moscow will take military action. Refugees in Hongkong. l HONGKONG, December 17 (®).— ‘ Thousands of Chinese refugees of all | classes are pouring into Hongkong on | every steamer from Canton. The ships are crowded to capacity. Police have already arrvested 300 suspects. Of these 25 have heen identified as Communists. They are to be fleporxed] NEW YORK, December 17 (#) — to Canton. 4 in 50 Smoke n Women's Parley. Correspondence of the As-octated Press. NEW YORK—Four out of fifty women smoked at a week’s luncheon meeting of the National Council of Women, it was estimated at the close of the annual sessions. Lo A % SEDAN IN LIQUOR NET. Couple Arrested at Richmond Give | Washington, D. C., as Home. Special Dispatch to The Star. |\1uhxhulnn the city vesterday. They quarts of alleged liquor in the I sedan they were driving. Officers took | them to the Second Police Station charged with transporting liquor. The officers are keeping a close watch on all the highways, and there are few cars that escape close scrutiny. Officers in other parts of the State are furnishing much valuable information to the Richmond officers. Neither Miss Savage's name nor that of Elliott are listed in the Wash ington city directory. Norway Minister Arrives. Alvard H. Bachke, the new Minister from Norway to the United States. reached New York, en route to Wash ington, vesterday on the Norwegian Line Scavangarfjord. Mr. Bachke has been in the diplomatic corps 28 years and this is the fourteenth coun- try in which he has represented his .o\omment His last post was at Helsingtors, Finland, - b Decorated China Tea Sets From “the other side” In avery smart shape Complete services™ for six are these new sets with a luster band that are decorated with a colorful floral motif. The tea pot, the sugar bowl and the cream jug are delightfully “different” in their styling. The price, too, is attrac- tive for it is one of the most popular allowances on the Christ- mas budget. $5a Set. INDIA BRASS—A new arrival is this, very specially priced for ad- vantageous holiday buying. Card trays, ash trays, desk sets, candle- sticks and vases are included in the shipment. A CHINA SecrioN, Firre FLOOR. Johnson's Electric Waxer A new gift thought that will be greatly appreciated A woman appreciates any gift that lightens the burden of house- work. By the same token, she will be pleased to receive one of these new and “easy to operate” Electric Floor Waxers. The price is special, too, far lower than or- dinarily. $24.50 Complcte Hoover Electric Vacuum Clean- ; $59. ment size ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE Firre FLOOR. )