Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1936, Page 46

C—6 INSURANCEPROBE AS DEATH NOTIE Fatal Poisoning of 2 Others Suspected in Smoak Case. Ex the Assoclated Press. WILMINGTON, N. C., December 17. —Solicitor John J. Burney said yes- terday that insurance had become the paramount factor in his investigation of the deaths of three women, and what he termed an attempt on a fourth, in the family of Edgar Leroy Bmoak. Smoak, 39-year-old boilermaker, and Mrs. Genette Harker, 32, whom he described as his housekeeper since his second wife died in 1935, were ar- rested Sunday night charged specifi- cally with the poison death of Annie ‘Thelma Smoak, his 15-year-old daugh- ter. At the same time the solicitor said both of Smoak's wives had died, one 1in 1922 and one in 1935, in convulsions similar to those which marked the last hours of the child. ‘Woman's Mother IIl Yesterday Burney said that Mrs. Bertha Stuart, mother of Mrs. Harker, had been taken to a hospital here last September 10 suffering from the same type of poisoning which proved fatal to Annie Thelma. Mrs. Stuart, Bur- ney said, told him she was stricken after she took capsules given her by Smoak when she complained of indi- gestion. Burney sald investigation revealed | Bmoak, acting without the knowledge of Mrs. Stuart or any member of her family, took out a $500 insurance pol- | icy on her in November, 1935, naming himself beneficiary and claiming to be her cousin. | Burney said Smoak also was bene- | ficiary on two policies totaling $1,000 | on Annie Thelma: $500 on his first| wife and $800 on his second wife. Purchase Charged. | Burney said hospital records showed Mrs. Stuart suffered from the same poison which Dr. Haywood Taylor, toxicologist at Duke Hospital in Dur- ham, said killed Anine Thelma, and some of which Smoak was known to have purchased at a local drug store | November 18, before Annie Thelma became ill. Burney said he also had evidence | that Anie Thelma was given capsules | before she died, just as Mrs. Stuart | described in her own case. | A bottle of the same poison w: found in Smoak’s locker in the Atlan tic Coast Line Railroad shops after his arrest. | Smoak’s two small sons and Mrs. Harker's three children were placed | in the care of welfare authorities after | the arrests of their parents. | | POST OFFICE EXTENDS | HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS | Alexandria Branch Will Be Open Each Night Until De- cember 24. By a Staff Correspondent ot The Star. | ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 17.— To facilitate heavy Christmas mail- ings, the Alexandria Post Office will remain open each night from 6 to 8 pm. until December 24, and will be opened extra hours this Saturday and Sunday, Postmaster J. Owen Lynch | announced today. . | The office will be open until 6 p.m. SBaturday and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sun- | day. Windows are usually closed at | 1 pm. Saturdsy and all day Sun- day. | Records show that mails this year | at the Alexandria Post Office are | heavier than usual, the postmaster | said. e gt o Aard-Vark's Tongue Important. The sard-vark of South Africa | feasts on ants by whipping in and out a long, sticky tongue. ‘ GeorgeWashington Parade Debated by Alexandria Groups May Be Revived Feb. 22 as Part of Greater ‘Alexandria W eek. By & Staff Correspondent ot The Star, ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 17.— ‘The George Washington Birthday As- sociation will consider plans for the staging of a parade here February 22 as a feature of the Greater Alex- andria week, at its annual meeting tomorrow night at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters. Sponsors of the Greater Alexandria or HEALTH ADULTS, 40c CHILDREN, 25¢ Includes Towel and Locker INSTRUCTION 6 Lessons, $5.00 Individual Instruction LILLIAN CANNON English Channel Swimmer AMBASSADOR SWIMMING POOL TRADE MARK Sterling _ Silver Knives, Forks, Teaspoons, Ta- blespoons, Serving Spoons, Carving Sets, Sugars and Creamers, etc. Chinese Rugs, Silk Rugs, Paintings, Needle- point Screen, Serves Clock, Jewelry, China, REGISTERED Glassware, Ornaments, Maple Bed Room Furniture, Antiquc Chests and Trunks, Books, Radios, Gilt Cabinet, Mahogany Dining Room Furniture, Walnut Bed Room Furni- ture, Rugs, Bookcases, Beds, Springs, Mattresses, etc. at Public Auction At SLOAN'S, 715 13th St. SATURDAY December 19, 1936 at 10 AM. By order of the Security Storage Co. To Get the B;st 1( Cough Medicine, ; Mix It at Home Saves Good Money, No Cooking. § This famous rovi“e is used by mil- o lions of housewives, because there is no other way to obtain such a dependable, | effective remedy for coughs that start from colds. It's so easy to mix—a child could do i From any druggist, get 214 ounces of Pinex, a concentrated compound of | Norway Pine, famous for its effect on throat and bronchial membranes. | " Then make a syrup by stirring two cups of granulated sugar and one cup | of water a few moments, until dis- | solved. It's no trouble at all, and takes | but a moment. No cooking needed. Put the Pinex into a pint bottle and add your syrup. This gives you a full pint of cough remedy, far superior to anything you could buy ready-made, and you get four times as much for your money. It never spoils, and is very pleasant — children love it. ou’ll be amazed by the way it takee hold of severe coughs, giving you double- quick relief. It loosens the phlegm, soothes the inflamed membranes, and helps clear the air passages. Money refunded if it doesn’t please you in every way. From Dublin since 1759 before Christmas ELEBRATE CHRISTMAS EVE with a Guinness C and your Christmas Day will more surely be merry. Guinness brings hearty good cheer on the night before and a sunny disposition on the morning after. Dinner time is Guinness time, too, partic- ularly on Christmas Day. Guinness adds relish to turkey, roasts—all sorts of holiday foods, Guinness is a wholly natural brew, made from barley malt, hops, yeast and water— nothing else. Brewed in Dublin since 1759, it has become the most popular brew in the world. There are few more welcome Christmas pres- ents than Guinness. Almost any other gift will wear out or become old fashioned, but a taste - | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON week are anxious to have the asso- ciation undertake the Washington birthday parade on a scale similar to the last February 22 parade in Alex- andria, attended by former President Hoover in 1932, In event the Birthday Assoclation votes to stage the parade, President Roosevelt will be asked to review it. Until the depression year of 1934, the ‘Washington birthday parades in Alex- andria were a bi-annual custom, with Presidents of the United States usually in attendance. New officers of the association also will be elected at tomorrow night's meeting. Present officers are William THE Albert Smoot, president; Harry PF. Kennedy, vice president; Martin Greene, secretary; J. Willlam May, treasurer, and Charles W. King, chief of staff, e Dr. James to Speak. COLLEGE PARK, Md., December 17 (Special) —Dr. L. H. James, recently elected head of the Bacteriology De- partment at the University of Mary- land here, will speak at the fifth an- nual dinner of Sigma Alpha Omicron, local bacteriological society, on the campus tonight. D. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1936. DRIVE LAUNCHED T0 SAVE CHURCH Members of St. Stephen and Incar- nation Parish Will Seek to Raise $45,000. Faced with possible loss of the ::;c:oothmuhout the diocese to ralse According to Lynch Luquer, genenal chairman of the Emergency Fund Committee, the parish has been forced as a last resort to campaign for funds to meet essential expenses and balance the budget. Right Rev. James E. Freeman, Bishop of Washington, has given his approval to the drive and will serve as honorary chairman, An advisory committee of Washing- ton churchmen will include Canon Anson Phelps Stokes, chairman; Right Rev. Philip M. Rhinelander, Rev. Oli- ver Hart, Rev, Ze Barney Phillips, Rev. church property, members of the parish of the Church of St. Stephen and the Incarnation, Sixteenth and Newton streets, are organizing a cam- ¥. Bland Tucker, Rev. George F. Dud- ley, Alanson B. Houghton, Richard Hynson, A. C. Houghton, W. E. Rich- ardson, Charles P. Wilson and Lu- quer, Fungus Plants Partners. Certain fungus growth consist of two separate plants living together in partnership. Rich Casket Donated. One of the richest gifts of its kind in modern times has been bestowed on Canterbury Cathedral by Mrs. Robin- son-Harrison of Cumberland, England. 1t is & casket consisting of the biggest | piece of platinum ever worked, adorned with the first figures ever cast in this precious metal, and with rare dia- monds studding its side. v If Your Watch Is Worth Repalring CASTELBERG'S 1004 F St. N.W, Store Open Every Night Gl 9 NO MONEY DOWN! EASY TERMS Boudoir chair with loose cush- ion. Neatly cov- ered. construction, Handsomely tai- ortable con- struction, revers- ible cushion. I $14.95 nut - fir “hole sh desk y convenient, Solid walnut cof- fee table with black glass top. Walnut-veneered top. End table. | $4.95 Cocktail table with : black glass top. 8-PC. MODERN BEDROOM OUTFIT *GY) This choice group will completely refurnish your bed- room in the height of fashion. Inc chest of draw- ers, bed, choice of dresser or vanity. A coil spring comfortable mattress and 2 pillows and vanity benc complete the up. All pieces durably built and fin- shed in walnut veneers. No Money Down!—The Hub! des 2-PIECE LONDON CLUB SUITE A charming suite of comfort and beauty at a sur- prisingly low price. Guaranteed spring construction. Broad, flat arms for-perfect rest. Tailored in your choice of rust or green tapestry. It's really most un- usual at only $45. Come in tomorrow and examine this fine value. . 8-PIECE MODERN STUDIO OUTFIT Here's a whole roomful of well-made and beautifully styled modern furniture. Comprises Studio Couch that opens to a full size or twin beds, 2 Studio End Tables, Coffee Table, Occasional Chair, Bridge Lamp and Shade and 2 End Table Lamps with shades. for Guinness lasts a lifetime. GUINNESS IS GOOD FOR YOU 750; 108 pages, 52 illustrations. Wi 4 of i rite Ams .n. it Ot on & Co.. Ltd., Dept. 97K, 501 Fifth Ave. presentative: A. Guinness, Copyright, 1996, by A. Son & Co., Lad. "HE ! y Buy Now—Pay Next Year! UL, 7(]1 51y Velocipede, Heavy Rubber Tires Roll Top Desk ] and Chair Set