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Evening star., 1923-05-31

A bnrrage of fifteen hits gave the
Silver Spring team a victory of IL
to 6 over the Bethesda players. Bal
ley and BeaSley connected for triples.
Evening star., 1923-05-31

Epiphany MidEets crashed out
eleven hits against the Premier play
ers. winning, IL to Z. Shields. Midget
hurler, was nicked for seven safeties.
Evening star., 1923-05-31

Soldiers from Fort Humphreys took
the measure of Yankee Athletic Club
81 to I.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
AFTERNOON GAME.

ann, Cutshaw (2) ,McManus. Errors-WcMsnus.
Robertson. Two-base hits-Tobin. Robertson
Williams. Three-base hits-Tobin, Jacob.
son, Cutshaw. Stolen base-Cutshaw. Sacri-
foes-Collins, Haney. Double plays-Gerber to
McManus to Schliebner, 8; MoManus, Gerber
to sehliebner; Left on bases.st. Louis, 9;
off Dauss. Q. Struck out-By vsngilder. 1;
by Dauss, 8. Hit by pttcher-By Vansilder
(Heilmann). Umpires-Nessrs. Evans Holmes
and Nallin. Time of game-l hour and 40
minutes.
Evening star., 1923-05-31

Mercury came to front when it gave
Prince Georges Athletic Association
a trimming. IL to 8. Newton of the
winners handled eight chances with
out an error.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28
Latin Diplomats
: Leave for Monroe
!. 8 Centennial.
BY JEAN ELIOT.

IVY ASHINGTON now bids fair
:" to be deserted. The few
ny remaining diplomats have
begun to turn their. faces west
ward, and, quite a number of the
Latin-American ENJOYS assigned
to the United States left yesterday
with the official diplomatic party
attending the Monroe centennial
celebration in Los Angeles.
The minister of Panama, Ricardo
]. Alfaro, accompanied by his
elder son, 2. r. Alfaro. with the
minister of the Dominican repub-
lie, Licdo Emilio de Joubert, left
on the special train last evening.
Augusta Errazuriz, of the Chilean
embassy, will represent his govern
ment at the exposition, as will
Juan Barberis. second secretary of
the legation of Ecuador, who is
taking the place of the minister,
Rafael Elizalde. Senior Elizalde
planned to go in person, butmwas
unable to leave in time DR.. San
tiago de Bedoya will represent the
Peruvian government in Los An
geles, and a number of attaches
and secretary of the various South
American legations made up the
interesting party.
Mrs. Rose Gouveneur Hoes, a
direct descendant of President Mon.
roe, left earlier in the week for the
centennial and will be one of the
chief guests of honor. She will
unveil a tablet in memory of the
famous President.
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JEAN =ELIOTS NEWS OF WASHINGTON SOCIETY /

and included Commissioner and Mrs.
Cuno Rudolph, Commissioner Bell,
Gen. and Mrs. Mason Patrick, Major
and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs.
Lester Wilson, Major and Mrs.
Shields, Mr.. and Mrs. James Sherier,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Wilson, Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Walker, Mr.. and Mrs.
John H. Wilkins, Mr.. julius Gar.
finkle, Mrs. Holcomb, Horace Peas.
lee, Mr.. and Mrs. George Ray, Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua Evans, jr., Capt.
Raw Wood and Mr.. and Mrs. Will.
lam Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson, jr.,
will leave town today by motor for
Bar Harbor. In August they will go
to White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Erik Shou Henfus, formerly
Miss Elizabeth Koones. daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Charles e. Koones, has
arrived from Seattle, where she and
Mr.. Henius have been residing since
their marriage last September. She
will spend some time with her par
ents and will be joined later by Mr..
Henius. They will go to Copen-
hagen, where they will reside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28
Miss Louise Theron
We'd in Cathedral
Tonight.

Miss Louise Thoron, daughter of
Mrs. Henry Leonard. will be mar
ried at s o'clock this evening to
Even Cameron MacVeagh, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles MacVeagh.
The ceremony will take place in the
Bethlehem Chapel of the Washing
ton Cathedral, and will be per-
The bride will be given in mar.
riage by her brother, Benjamin W.
Theron, and will be attended by
her sister, Miss Ellen Thoron as
maid of honor. Sewell T. Tying of
New York will be best man for
Mr. MacVeagh and the ushers will
be Rogers MacVeagh, Lincoln Mac
Veagh, Francis w. MacVeagh
Charlton MacVeagh, brothers of the
bridegroom, from New York: John
p. Marquand, c. G. Paulding
Thomas Coward and James Nc
Lane.
The wedding will be followed by
supper for the wedding party and
members Of the two families, at
Grasslands Country Club.
Mr.. MacVeagh was graduated
from Harvard law school in 1917
and Miss Thoron made her debut
here several years ago, and has
been popular member Of Wash,
ington'g younger set.
Among the out Of town guests
here for the ceremony were Mr.
and Mrs. John Garrett Of Baltimore
and Ralph Ellis.
+ Mr.. MacVeagh and his BRIDE will
make their home in Washington
when they return from an extended
wedding trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28
Senator Spencer To
Go To Missouri.

Senator and Mrs. Selden P. Spen.
Ger have been entertaining their
son. James Brookes Spencer Of st.
Louis, and w. F. Cutler Of New
York, who will leave here today
for the seashore. Senator Spencer
will go to Missouri next week and
Mrs. Spencer will pass the summer
in the mountains of New ,Hamp.
shire.
Former Congressman and Mrs
Richard Wayne Parker sailed yes
terday on the LaDland for Europe.
Gen. and Mrs. John A. Johnston
will entertain at dinner Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Harold Walker, who has
been in South America for some
time, returned to Washington
Tuesday.
She will leave tomorrow for
New York. Her sister. Mrs. Ed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28

Nine. Hans
Reisser,
wife of the
second
secretary
of the
German
embassy,
who with
her husband
will soon
sail for
Europe. DIR.
Reisser has
peep ap-
pointed first
secretary Of
the German
legation in
Riga, Latvia.
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Diplomats Hosts On
willard Roof Gnrden.

The Minister Of Guatemala and
Nine. de Sanchez Latour enter.
tanned at dinner last evening on the
Willard roof in honor Of the Second
Secretary Of the German Embassy
and Nine. Reisser. The other guests
included the minister of Costa Rica,
j. Rafael Oreamuno; the Charge
d'Affaires Of Austria and Nine.
Prochnik the Secretary of the Bra.
bilian Embassy de Sousa Seas
Oracle, Senator and Mrs. John w.
Harreld, Miss Meta Evans, Mrs,
Lillian Hendricks, and Slobodan
Godjevac, of the Serbian legation.
Others entertaining parties at the
roof were the Minister of Colombia
and Nine. Olaya, the Counselor of
the German Embassy and Nine. Won
Lewinski, the consul Of Latvia.
Arthur B. Lule, and DR.. Paul Les.
sinoff, Of the Bulgarian legation.
Gen. James G.. Harbord, formerly
deputy chief ~ staff Of the army.
sailed yesterday for France as a
representative of the War Depart
ment to attend tho dedication of
Belleau Wood by the Belleau Wood
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28
Miss Angel Bride of
Richmond Man Today.

Miss Alice Cresth Angel, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Edward An.
gell, will be married this evening
to Hugh Seach, OF Richmond, Va.
The ceremony will be performed at
the First Presbyterian Church of
Richmon, and Mr.. Seach and his
bride will leave Immediately after.
ward for White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Angel, grandmother of the
bride, gave a reception last even
ing at her home in Richmond for
the members of the wedding party
and the out Of town guests. The
reception followed the wedding re-
hearsal. ~
The brides only attendant was
her younger sister, Miss Peggy An.
gell, who left with her parents
earlier in the week for Richmond.
Major and Mrs. James A. Lyon
will entertain a company of sixty
young people at dinner this even.
ing in compliment to Miss Betty
Byrne, daughter of Mrs. Stanton
H. Peelle. Miss Byrne will make
her debut on Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. e. Sinclair an
nounce the marriage of their daugh
ter, Mabel Irene. to John J. Egan
Jr., of Trenton, ". j. The wedding
took place yesterday at 3 O'Clock
at the home of the brides parents
in Woodley Place. Mr.. and Mrs
Egan will make their home in Tren
ton, N. j.
The marriage of Miss Marjorie
Naomi Sheetz, recently Of Columbus
Ohio, and Georges Minch Weber, OF
the Institute of Economics Of this
city, took place on Tuesday, June
26 in the rectory Of the First Con.
gregational Church., the rector, Re
Franklin L. Winter, officiating
Only members of the immediate
families were present and Mr.. and
Mrs. Weber left Immediately for
Miami.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Wedding Last Night.

The marriage of Miss Elaine
Ruth Hedgcock, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. George G. Hedgcock, to
Horace Lorraine Stevenson took
place last evening in the TakoIna
Park Presbyterian Church. The
father of the bridegroom, DR.. Hugh
Stevenson, rector of Bethany Bap-
list Church, officiated, assisted by
the Rev T. c.. Clark, pastor of the
Takoma Park church.
The church was adorned with
palms, ferns and early summer
flowers in great abundance, artis-
tically arranged.
The bride looked charming In a
gown of white satin, yelled with
white chiffon, headed heavily with
satin hung from the shoulders
which were lightly covered with
| tiny sleeves cut in one with the
gown. The skirt was plain, the
neck cut square. She wore a tulle
veil caught with orange blossoms
| and carried lilies Of the valley and
white roses.
Miss Lucille Stockberg was maid
of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss
Amelia, williams, Miss Margaret
Knoll. Miss Ruth Esthelman, Miss
Lorena Randall, Miss Dorothy
Smith and Miss Olive Prescott.
il 1t was lovely rainbow wedding
EThe maid of honor wore pink
eeorgette, while the bridesmaids
gowns were two Of pink, two OF
yellow and two of green. All were
cut on simple lines and elaborate
j ly beaded. The attendants carried
sweetpeas and white roses.
The brides little sister, Miss
Margaret H. Hedgcock was flower
girl. She was dainty in little pink
crepe de chine frock, and carried 9
basket Of flowers.
Gordon Tibbetts was best man
The ushers were Lloyd G. Trui
linger, Edward Duties, Theodore
L. Medford, Edward Beale, II. K
: Marstellar and Wilson B. Nairn.
A reception followed the cere
mony at the brides home, which
was ornamented with pink ant
white roses and palms and ferns
The brides mother, who assisted
in receiving the guests. wore
black satin yelled with beaded net
The young bride Travelled in q
dark blue three-piece suit, made
with a box coat. Her hat was
dark blue satin toQue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson will sal
: July to spend two months in Eu
rope. Upon their return they viii
reside in Washington.
Mrs. E. W. Isem, of Chicago, has
Joined her husband at Wardmar
Park Hotel where he has been re
siding for some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28

where they will sail WedntHday
six weeks abroad. The Secretary
is going to attend to some immigra'
ton matters. On their return, Mrs.
Davis will go Immediately to their
summer home at Mooseheart, ILL.,,
to remain until fall.
Mrs. Davis mother, Mrs. NJ.
Rodenbaugh. came to Washington
Sunday and is With Secretary and
Mrs. Davis at theE apartment at
Wardman Park Hotel. She will
leave Monday for Mooseheart, TAX
ing the two small daughters Of Sec
rotary and Mrs. Davis with her.
The italian ambassador, Prince
Caetani, left Washington last eve
ming for New York and will sail
Saturday for Italy on the Conte
Verde. The counselor of the EN-
bassy. Signor Rosso; Signor Jung
and Barone di Giuro went to New
York with him. Tomorrow a lunch
con will be given aboard the Conte
Verde for the ambassador, which
will be attended by 800 guests. On
the ambassador return in the au.
tumn he will be accompanied by his
sister. Baroness Grenier, widow OF
a Belgian diplomat, who will be
hostess for her brother at the en-
bassy. she has been living in Italy
the last few years and was, before
her marriage, Dona Giovannella
tCaetani.
s.
The former Secretary Of the Brit
jsh Embassy and Mrs. r. Leslie
Craigie will leave tomorrow for
Newport, where they will make a
series Of visits before sailing July Z
on the Homeric for England, where
Mr.. Cragie has been promoted in the
foreign office.
Maj Gen. H. K. Bethel, military
attache Of the British embassy, has
returned from stay at the Am.
bassador Hotel, in Atlantic City.
+ s.
The Charge d'Affaires of the
Netherlands Legation and Nine.
HIbrecht have returned from New
York. Nine. Hubrecht and the
the children will leave the first Of
July for Oyster Bay. Prof. Charles
Garwin will come tomorrow to visit
M. and Nine. Hubrecht.
The Charge d'Affaires of Lithu.
ania and Nine. Carneckis enter
tanned at luncheon in compliment
to Arthur B. Lule. the Latvian con-
sui in New York, who is in
charge Of the Latvian legation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28
Maryland Girl Bride
OF James Arnnen1.

The marriage of Miss e. Lillian
Morris, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Huston Morris, of La Plata, Md, TO
James N. Amnem took place last
evening at the home Of the bride s
parents, the Rev. DR.. Wellington
Curan officiating. A reception, at
which there were about 100 guests,
followed the ceremony.
The bride wore a gown Of white
satin and chiffon embroidered in
floral design, and carried Bride
roses and lilies of the valley. The
maid of honor was Miss Adelaide
Morris, and the best man, Paul e.
waring. Mr.. and Mrs. Amnem left
Washington for Miami. where they
will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Richards Of
Lincoln. H., will be at the Lee
House all this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. watmough,
of New York, are at Wardnan
Park Hotel for an extended visit in
Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28
| memorial Association. Mrs. Hair.
bord is accompanying the general.
Miss Ellen Bruce Lee
Bride At Elkins Today.

Miss Ellen Bruce Lee, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee, Of
Washington and Elkins Point. w
Va, was married this morning to
Stoddard Pintard Johnston, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Johnston
of New York. The ceremony took
place in the Davis Memorial Church
at Elkins, and the Rev. DR.. F. H.
Barron officiated A wedding
breakfast followed the ceremony
and was given at "Gracelands" the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore her moth
er's wedding gown of cream satin
trimmed with an oyerskirt of SUI
perb rose point lace. The stunning
lace on her tulle veil belonged to
her grandmother, and was an en-
gagement gift from Mrs. Elkins.
The church was decorated with
rhodedendrons, the State flower,
and big arches of pink roses. The
aisles had tall vases Of gladioli and
delphiniums marking the honor
seats.
Mrs. George Almy Percy, cousin
of the bride, was matron of honor,
and wore a frock of blue organdy
trimmed with ribbons of darker
shade, with which she wore a large
horsehair hat. Miss Margaret John
ston. sister of the bridegroom, was
maid of honor and wore a frock OF
peach colored organdy and a large
horsehair hat to match. Both Mrs,
Percy's and Miss Johnston's frocks
were made on old fashioned lines with
10, IAr. RNr11 -ly faf@ d.
keeping with the brides gown. They
carried large bouquets of snap
dragons and delphiniurns.
The bridesmaids We're Mrs. Cur.
tbs Ripley Smith. Mrs Chauncey
of Charlottesville. and Miss Mary
cousin of the bride.
Robert A. Chambers of New
York was best man for Mr.. John
ston and the ushers were Theodore
Look, Buckner Scholl, Thayer
Shedd of New York. James de Graf
fenreide Graves Of Washington
Henry Davis Lee. brother of the
bride, and Harris Johnston Of st
Louis. the bridegroom's cousin.
Among the out-of-town guests
who went to Elkins for the cere'
monv were Mr.. and Mrs. William
c. Wiederseim Of Philadelphia. Mrs
Alexander Oliphant Of Trenton
Gen. and Mrs. George Downev Of
Washington. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Campbell Graef of Washington and
Harris Johnston Of st. Louis.
|. Capt. and Mrs. George P. Nc
Neill have taken an apartment al
the Hamilton Hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur r. Mus
grave have gone to Nantucket tt
spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beale r. Howard
and Miss Kathryn Gwynn are al
the Aspinwall Hotel, in Lenox
Mass, for the summer.
DR.. and Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley
are visiting DIR. and Mrs. Robert
Metz at Pembroke, near Lenox
Mass. They went there from thu
Harvard commencement.
Clinton e. MacEachran, consu
| at Antwerp, who has been on tenn
porary detail at the State Depart
nent, will return to Antwerp in 9
| few weeks. He is accompanied By
Mrs. MacEachran.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28
Secretary DENLY Due
Back Saturday..

Secretary of the Navy, Edwin
: DENLY, who accompanied his family
when they left Tuesday for their
Detroit home, will return here Sat.
turday morning. -
Secretary of Labor and Mrs.
James J. Davis, accompanied by
their small son, Jimmie, will leave
Washington Monday for New York,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28

Mrs. E. W. Isem, of Chicago, has
Joined her husband at Wardman
Park Hotel where he has been re-
siding for some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28
Blossoms Guests at
Informal Supper Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Tompkins
entertained at an al-fresco dinner,
followed by dancing. last evening in
compliment to Major and Mrs Bes.
son, who will leave Washington July
l for Fort Leavenworth, where
Major Besson will be stationed. The
guests were seated at one long table,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-28

ward r. Funkenstadt. of Cleveland
is with her.
few days as the guest of Mrs.
Eldridge Jordan. She will return
shortly to Ryton Farms, near
Berryville, Va. where she has been
for several weeks.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
T0pcOats

Conservative Chesterhelds,
of fine all-wooi oxford gray
unfinished worsteds. Sizes
81 to a..
Very special at S14S0.
Extra fine quality gabardine
rain or shine coats, S24S0 to
$3.50.
PaIais RoyaI-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Sports Skirts, S.

OF all-weel velour and tweeds,
Attractive co1or8 Wide FULL
pieated models. 6 to 16 years. AZ
$500. T
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Handkerchiefs
! Prices

Because of the inclement
weather last Monday we re-
peat this opportunity for those
people who could not take ad-
vantage of the savings.
Madeivu Embroidered Hand.
kerchiets, pure linen, edged ,Di,h
real armenian Laces.
Pure Linen Handkerchiefs,
edged syish flet and Venice lace.
French and Spanish Embroider.
ed Handkerchiefs.
Buy Easter Handkerchiefs
here and now at one-half the
price you intend to pay.
Palais Royal-sIAin Floor.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Coats and capes, $40 and $1z.oS
Lovely Hats, $f.eS to $s.oS

OF all description, in tailored or
dressy models of Milan, Chip, Leg
horn, Peanut straw and novelty
braid, All colors to match the new
coat, At e1.86 to SS.0S.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Mesh Veilings

Ofnimes>a little scrip of yelling
t0iI add that .desired touch Of
charm.
Some with French dot, others
with custer effects. At SEC,
75c, SOC and Ay00. yard.
Drape Wells, In obIong, square
and domino effects, in black,
brown, taupe, navy, tan and
gray. At 7Sc to S1.9s each.
Palais RoyaI--Main Floor.
Evening star., 1923-03-16

For chilly mornings and
evenings at attractive prices.
Fine imported Englis h
tweeds and her ringbone
weaves. one-fourth silk lined.
Usual $40 grades. Sizes "a
to a.. Special at $4,000.
Every coat shower-proofed.
A deposit will hold any Suit or
Topcoat for later delivery
Evening star., 1923-03-16
japanese kimonos, $zo8

Just like the grown ups OF
oriental crepe, hand embroidered in
buds and flowers. Sizes to IA years.
At 4z.8S.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Hundreds of Chic
Hats
At $500 to $1,000

An unusually attractive
collection Of the delightful
new styles for practical
wear, tailored and novelty
sports styles. Hats for ma
irons and Dress and Evening
Hats. Many are faithful re-
productions of Paris models,
others are inspired by lead
ing American designers.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
NeuU Models

The latest and best for
young men. New sports
models and Norfolks; also
smart ? and 3 button form
fitting styles. Plenty of semi
conservative and conserva-
tive styles.
Golfers, read and wonderl
Golf Suits, with regular
trousers and golf knickers,
of the famous Dunmurry
English tweeds also in this
great sale at S34.75.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Girls Easter Dresses
SlO.00 to $3.50

OF Ail-silk orr Crepe de Chine,
Lovely youthful models with touches
Of Paisley ribbon and novelty ef-
fects. New cofors. Sizes>6 to 16.
At S1o.e6 to S27.BO,
Palais RoyaI-Third Floer,
Evening star., 1923-03-16
For Boys
A Special Easter Sale
Clothes of High Quality That Fit Yell, Look Well
and Year Yell

Boys $40 Grade giants
Norfolk Suits, sos
An exceptional economy
special, comprising durable
woolen cheyiots, tweeds and
cassimeres. Coats alpaca or
twill lined. Both knickers
lined Sizes to &7Os
i
noyS $3.50 to SIS Grade
2-Pants Norfolk Salts, S0.0S
Smart all-wooI tweed and
herringbone and diamond
weaves. Coats mohair lined.
Both knickers lined. Also
belt to match. Sizes to
IS. An exceptional Coos
VdlU6
Little Boys' Blue Serge Suits
Strictly all-wool, double
warp serge, in both MILDLY and
button-on styles Sizes 3 to s.
Special at
A.05 and $3.50
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Fabrics From, the Best Mills

Top liners in the field of quality national and
world famous makers of virgin wool fabrics
Student and Prep School Suits in the smart
Norfolks.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Tailoring Points

Hand finished in every es-
sential details as to collars.
Note the snug fit, hand but
tonholes, best quality Bel
gian or Irish linen canvas
and other points that COM
pare with custom work or
high priced national brands
costing about double our
prices.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
New Gage
Tailored Hats
Special at $3.50

Gage Hats at this price are
unusually low and affords
every woman the opportunity
of securing one Of the high
grade hats at the price of
popular brand hat. Here for
your approval are eight
smart styles to choose from
in ali the new Spring colors.
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Misses and Children's Hats
S1.0S, $2.08 to $500

pI.SO, pLS0 10 SO.UU
Our selection for the Young Miss now attractive of
teng wide of styles and are ideal
tor school and dress Hats that have style finish and
made to give longer service ~ ~
Paais
Evening star., 1923-03-16
Flowers, Fruits,
Fancy Wreaths
and Feathers
Moderately Priced From
39c, 49c, 7Sc, 98c to
S5.S8 and Up

A wonderful selection
awaits the home milliner
who wishes to design her
own Easter Chapeau. Every
new style, fruit and flower
now in favor; also all the
new quills, pompons and
peacock feathers now being
used on the most exclusive
hats are here awaiting your
selection.
Finest Quality and Newest
Style Hat Frames, all at one
price, at only 49c.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-18
FATAL BALLOON RACES

The last government balloon race-this con-
Quoted by the navy-resulted in fatalities as usual
costing the lives of two euenants and destroying
balloons. The balloons be spared but how about
the men?
There may be some sound scientific reason for
continuing such "experiments but the average citizen
finds them hard to understand except as dangerous
drather pontess sporting events. The big gas
bags drift at the will of the wind There is little
power of control, by sacrificing ballast gas to raise
or lower the bags, but those possibilities
hausted Helpless balloonsts often blown out of
their courses into unnhabted regions, sometimes far
out to dropped into inland lake river
Always there is danger in landing.
Is anything really learned about air currents
temperature, etc.. by such methods which cannot be
learned just well, and more safely, with aircraft
driven by their power and subject to the pilots
will? Or do the army and navy just keep up the game
started before the airplane invented because it is
an established institution?
While President Harding is up around there, why
not and see whether the flag planted by Commo
dore Peary at the North Pole is still flying?
Americans are less hostile to wealth. they find
that every fellow has chance to get his piece
1t must make those willing twelve hour steel
workers awful mad to be told that day they
won't be allowe dto work eight hours.