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Evening star., 1924-10-21
THOs. J. OWEN & SON, AUCTIONEERS.
First Commercial Zone.
6l2 M Street Northwest.
Three-story Brick Residance
Containing II Rooms and Bath
With Two Garages in Rear
Opening on 25-Foot Alley.
At Auction.

BY authority vested In us We will sell al
public auction In front OF the premises on
THURSDAY. THE TwENTY.THlRD DAY
OF OCTOBER, 1924. at FoUR-THIRTY Pm.
lot sjf in square 449.
Terms Of sale - Sold subject to Z hrst deed
trust OF 81, 10000, further particulars oi
which will be announced at tln1e Of sale. ths
purchase price above said trusts to he paid
In cash 4 depesit Of ROO 90 required Oon.
veysncink, recording and revenue stamps a
purchasers cost Terms to be complied with
Witain thirty days or deposit forfeited.
THOS. J. OWEN 4 SOY.
6cls-StAxSu A4sunn0nM
Evening star., 1924-10-21
ADAM A. wEsCHLER, Auct:oneer.
Stock of Radio Sets, Radio
Parts Loud Speakers, Bat
teries, Cabinets, Etc.
BY Public Auction
At Weschler's,
go Pa. Ave. NV.
Thursday, Oct q, 1924,
r~--n~~:~~ IN p M

Cared Neutrodyne Federal Photograph Set,
Cfyst sets, Ampliners. Magnavex, Metro and
other Loud speakers, Homechafgers. Willard
and Wetherbee Storage Batteries, Mahogany
Radio and Battery Cabinets, and large a..
scftmeut of rariometeps, vafioccuplers. Con-
densefs, Detectors. Transformers and mtscel.
itheous parts aud Accessories, Radio Hand
books. diagrams, etc.
Tefms-Cash. .
oc26,2 90 ADAM A. WESCHLER, Auct.
Evening star., 1924-10-21

THOMAS j. OWEN SON, AUCrIoNEERs.
TRUSTEEs SALE OF Two-sToRY BRICK
RESIDENCE. NO. 17o4 FLORIDA AVE
NUE. NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of a certain deed Of trust. duly
recorded in Liber No. 4l40, at folio 1877, one
Of the land records of the District Of Columbia.
and at the request of the party secured there
by, we. the undersigned trustees. will sell at
public auction. in front Of the premises. on
WEDNESDAY. THE TWENTY SECOND DAY
OF OCTOBER, 1924. AT FOUR-THIRTY
and premises, situate in the city Of Washing
gushed as lot numbered four "a 10 Jesse D..
Gibbs subdivision OF square numbered one
hundred and forty nine (l4gl. as per plat re-
corded in Liber No. 10. folio 81, of the rec
ords OF the office Of the surveyor Of the Dis
trct OF Columbia, together with the improve
ments thereon.
Terms Of sale: one-third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. the balance in two
years from day Of sale. with interest at the
semi annually, secured on the property sold.
of $500 required At time Of sale. All con-
cost of purchaser. Terms to be complied
with within thirty days from day Of sale,
otherwise the trustees will resell the proper
ty at risk and cest of defaulting purchaser.
HERBERT A. GILL,
THEO. N. GILL. Jf..
oc11-d&ds. .exsu Trustees.
Evening star., 1924-10-21
ARNOLD AND COMPANY.
1916 EYE ST. MAIN 2434
QUALITY SUPREME.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
AT SI09T5
IN BEAUTIFUL
Af~I~ rp -. 49,,

4 now home in this section at the above
price is certainly opening the doors Of
opportunity to you 1t is a bright eY-
ample of home planning. The house is
different and will be revelation to the
home buyer. There seven rooms -four
sleeping roomsl. spacious inclosed porches,
every modern convenience: hot water heat
electric lights: deep lot to paved alley
You can pay lots more and not get nearly
As much. See il at once.
Evening star., 1924-10-21
Tomorrow
10 AM.
INCLUDING

Studebaker. Overland ~" Dodge and Ford
Sedans: Cadallac .'Chummy" Roadster: Chev-
roet. Dodge. Buick. Ford and other touring
cars: Deliveries, Trucks, Etc.
Oc2O,2l
Evening star., 1924-10-21

THOs. ]. OWEN & son. AUCTloNERs.
Evening star., 1924-10-21

oc16-dHds. .exSu TfueteeS,.
TH0s. ]. OWEN L son, AUCTTONEERs
Evening star., 1924-10-21
WANTED TO BUY-HOUSES.

FROM OWNER. SMALL. SIX ROOM HOUSE.
In the city; will pay all cash for bargain:
possession desired. Address Box 342-S, star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16
LETTER FROM LESLIE PRES
COLT TO RUTH BURKE

My Dear Ruth: / have very little
time or inclination for writing let.
ters. but ! feel that you should know
what Is happening here.
This morning mother called mo
into her room and told mo the doc.
tor had informed her last evening
that dad was dying. Altho I had
suspected that this was tho case for
some days. would not allow myself
TO affirm II, and tho announcement
came with the henrt.broaking shock
that I imagine tho knowledge that
death is creeping steadily up 90 rob
US Of one we love, always brings TO
everyone.
Poor. poor motheri For the first
time in all my life I saw her this
morning perfectly bewildered, utter.
ly at a loss. She did not seem 10 be
able 20 think. Like n rudderlcss
boat nt tsa, she seemed tossed about
here and there with no hope OF res.
cue. One moment she would spenk
Of something perfectly irrelevant,
and the next she seemed 10 realize
tho stark truth. in all its terrifying
reality.
"Icslie," she said, 81 cannot seem
20 think Of myself without your
father. You and Alice. my dear,
have been much 10 me. and do not
think either OF you havo missed any.
thing that mother should give
you. But. Leslie, some women arc
moro wives than mothers. and ]
have been one or those whose whole
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16
CYNTHIA ANSWERS
Movie Struck Girls
BY CYNTHIA GREY

lust about every often 1t seems necessary TO answer
the moyie-struck girl In the past month / have
ceved some 20 letters from beautiful young girls whose
only ambition in life is 10 get into the movies"
One young miss of II asks how old must be 10 become
screen actress To her would say that age has very lit
Tie 10 do with H. aho babes in TO be very popu
lar present Motion picture actresses are OF all ages,
But beauty youth alone minor requisites. Talent
opportunity and features that well the most
necessary elements in the of movie actress OPP
pornity has often carried girl much farther than talent
Some very ordinary young women have made good only
because they have been given wide publicity
So the prospect is extremely discouragng for girl who
limits her ambition 10 this one line
Dear girls far better than succumb 10 the almost iney
liable disappointment it would good plan TO hunt up
another career
Why not cultivate something little original? Sew
era million girls in the United States at present dream
ing of how charming they would look upon the silver
IL only they could get the chance But really the chance
so rare that girl of good judgment would better revise
her ambition 20 accord with the possibilities of life
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16

ming down my checks and dropping
unchecked. My sobs would not be
silenced; but mother stood there. her
hands Imply at her sides. fearless.
Her face as IL carved marble. in her
eyes all tho terror OF what she was
seeing in the days to come when she
would DO alone.
She frightened me. / do not know
what would have happened II John
had not come 10 the door and said
dad wanted TO see us.
rs II the last, John?" asked my
mother.
II think So" answered my hus.
band sorrowfully.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16

woman. and after whlrlinR her into
tho great current OF passion and
lovo and mnrriage-after letting her
hold in her arms cioso--oiose-th
ono being who has always had the
magic power 10 unlock her heart
suddenly snatch her man from her
and throw her bodily into tho awful
morass OF loneliness and despair?
What will in any way mako up for
those years OF compnnionship CO.
mentcd with tho Joys and sorrows Of
ycarB7
leslie, Leslie. I can't let him 20
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The Tamgle

thought, whole love, whole life must
go out when the man that was her
husband goes"
But mother" said, don't you
know that Alice and / will Gtill DO
hero with your Isn't that n little
comfort TO your You cannot bo
wholly dosolate while VIC arc alive.
YES" she answered YEARLY. but
you have your own lives to live.
Mine is over. ! know shall bo left
stranded and alone, n battered,
beaten wreck upon lifo's shores.
leslie. what will become OF me?
What shall do? How can l bear
III
why should life seize upon n
-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16

and leave met Pray God 10 take me
with him. Only my body will he
left behind, anyway. All my
thoughts, all my spirit, all my Joy
OF living no will tako with him"
Ruth, / was absolutely overcome
by my mothers grief. There was
nothing l could say TO comfort her.
There was no comfort 20 be given
70 such devastating. desperate desc.
lation. could only put my arms
about her and let her feel my phys.
ical nearness and sympathy. My eyes
were wet with tears that were run.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16
Amateurs Should Not
Go on Mushroom Hunts

Dear Miss Grey Can poisonous
mushrooms - tested BY boiling
them with a silver spoon1
JACK.
No. There 4 no simple test for
mushrooms. To properly select tho
safe species OF Wild mushrooms
from the poison ones requires hpo-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16
For Halloween Fun

Halloween Caps at 10c
each; S1.O0 dozen.
Place and Tally Cards.
25e, sec, soc dozen.
Halloween Novelties, sc,
Toe, 15c and 25c.
Nut Cups, SOC to $50
dozen.
Decorated Borders, Toe.
Decorated Crepe Paper,
25c.
Ie Bon Marche
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16
Two Women, S Men
Face Booze Counts

Prohibition law violations were
charged against two women and
five men in an information filed In
federal district court here wedncs-
day by Assistant District Attorney
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16

He held his hand to his lips as
does almost everyone in the presence
of death. felt my own hand press.
ing against my mouth as tho /. too.
were trying TO stop the breath OF life
that was coming cold with terror.
Copyright. 1894. n. E. A. Service. Ine.)
TOMORROW: The letter con-
tinued.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16

Halloween Party Invita-
tations, 25e, 35e and
soc dozen.
Seals and Cut-Outs, Zoe.
Napkins, SC dozen; 2 doz.
for 15c.
Table Covers, Soc.
Halloween Festoons and
Streamers, Zoe, 15c.
Bonbon Snappers ut 75c
and S1.00 dozen.
Main Floor-T
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y w HOiT. lIEI WIE'
Emma Porter, Jane Doe shcarer.
Frank shcnrer. John Dclolc, Paul J.
Alexander. George sherman and Jim
Malonas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16

Lemon juice viii remove black
berry stains from tho lips or fingers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16

The set consists of
| clothes brush, l
bath brush, / toilet
brush, / bottle brush,
/ refrigerator or radi-
ator brush and / veg
etable brush.
Union Street IL
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Order of
The Bath

Dear Miss Grey How aid tho
name OF tho Order Of tho bath
oriKinats7 CURIOUS.
The name was evidently derived
from tho iniuatory ceremony Of
bathing. which used 10 ho pnetieod
at tho installation Of a knight. ~
an emblem Of tho purity hsnceforth
required OF him BY the laws OF chlv
airy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16
Birthplace Of
Renowned Actress

I Dear Miss Grey Was MAudo
Adams born in LondonT MARY.
Maudo Adams wRs born IN Salt
Lake City. Utah, in 1879.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-16
Educational Center
Wants Children's Books

Dear Miss Grey: We arc opening
a ehildrcn'H reading room IN con-
junction with our other work. and
arc greatly in need OF chlldrcn's
books.
Our work r. done by volunteers,
m ws nro supported wholly by the
Community Fund. Perhaps Eomo Of
your readers have somo books they
would be glad 70 donate to tho
cause. Thanking you. am
Sincerely yours.
ROSE c. ALEXANDER
Resident Director,
s0s 18th Ave. s.
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I Cynthia Grey win receive
callers on Monday. Wednesday
ans Friday. from 1 Go ; p. m.
and Tuesday and Thursday.
from II 20 ~ a. m. az her Of
fies IN Tho Star building. 1909
Seventh ave.
elai knowledge. which can only -
obtained by careful study Of text.
books on the subject
Seattle Settled
In 1881
Dear Miss Grey Please Inform
mo whsn Seattle was 5sttlcd1
A READER
Seattle was fira, settled IN 1851.
IL was incorporated IN 1855 and 70
incorporated In 1889
Pup Wants
Home
Dear Miss Grey have a little
black and brown and white female
puppy / would Ike 20 md a good
homo for. She would be a good
for some child. an she
Is very playful
Thanking you. arm
MRS, v. /. CLANCY,
Route {. Box i17,A.
Seattle, Wash.
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The Dead Sea contains nearly
IS per cent salt and Is fishless
Evening star., 1924-06-04
1000 DIXIE VETERANS
OPEN BATH REUNION
Sons of Confederate Veterans and
Southern Colfede1ated Memorial
Association Also Meet.
ADDRESS BY GOV, PEAY
Gen. John P. Hickman Turns Ses-
sions Over to Gen. Haldeman.

Ey the Assocated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 4.-Solders
of the "old SOUTH" warriors in the
cause of the COnfederacy, formally
opened their thirty-fourt annual re-
sunion here today with upward of
$4,000 of the wearers of the gray on
Sin ties.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans
And the southern Confederated Mem
ssrial Association, which held pre-
lminary sessions jointly with the
veterans yesterday in memory of
JktferSon Davis and last night in
ehch;Lngc of greetings, also actively
began their annual meeting today.
a welcome to Tennessee and to
Memphis by Gov Austin Peay and
Mayor Rowlett Paine, the annual ad-
dress of the commander in chief, Gen.
". b. Haldcman of Kentucky, ad-
dresses by Mrs. A. Med. Wilson,
president general of the Confederated
Southern Memorial Association; Mrs.
Frank ID. Harold, president general
of the United Daughters OF the Con-
federacS; Col. W. Mcdonald Lee, com
mander of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans; Gen. J. Colon Lynss of
Marietta, Ga, and Miss Mildred
: rutherford, historian general of the
memorial Association, with the read
ing oil IL poem written by Mrs. Vir-
S1nla Fraser Boyle of Memphis. and
Inc presentation of reports with songs
by the Confederate choir and the
playing of southern airs made up
the program for the initial session
OF the veterans.
Exchange of Greetings.
The first formal session of the sons
organization and the Memorial Asso-
citation was devoted largely to ex-
change of greetings and the presen-
tation of reports of the officers and
standing committees.
The auditorium, with a seating ca
pacity of 10000, was practically filled
for the evening meeting for the allied
associations, held under the auspices
oS the Sons Of Veterans.
j. l.. Highsaw. Commander y. b.
Forrest Camp, Memphis, calling the
session to order, in a welcoming ad-
dress in behalf of each state repre-
sented. paid fitting tribute to the out
standing heroes of the war of each
particular state.
j. L. Hiehsaw. jr., young son of
Commander HighSaw, welcomed the
visitors ir behalf of the Children OF
the Coufederacy.
The personal staff of Col W. Nc
Donald Lee, commander-in in chief, was
presented officially, and among the
speakers of the evening were Com
mander Lee, Mayor Rowlett Paine,
j. L. Buard. commander Tennessee
division of the sons; Lucius l.. Moss,
commander Army of Tennessee; Hen
derson HaIlman of Atlanta and others.
The general sessions of the United
Confederate Veterans opened this
morning, with the calling of the con-
yention to order by Gen. John p.
Hickman, commander Tennessee di-
vision, who, after an address of well
c2me by Gov. Austin Peay, turned the
-convention over to Commander Hal
deman.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
An Oriental Rug

The gift of happi-
ness an enjoy
m e n t of beauty
which will grow,
with the years to
c O m e. O n e S
choice is very
wild e here, for
t h re are rugs
from all the bet
ter known tribes
of Oriental rug
weavers-present-
iliS d " V Z 81 y
t h a t makes our
collection unique.
Oriental Sea t t er
Rugs Sarouks,
B e | o o chistans,
Moussouls, Kas-
hans, Hamadans,
$28.75 to $225.
Rug Section, Sixth floor.
Evening star., 1924-06-04

Fashions present re-
quirement "a smart
uncorseted appear
ance, slim, straight
unbroken lines.
The step-in is of elas-
tic with supporting
panels of broche. The
separate brassiere,
which is easily de-
tached and washed,
coming over the gir-
die top and fastening
to ones stockings,
giving the effect of a
graceful one : piece
garment.
Corset SectiSn, Third floor.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
XXth Century Water Coolers
he Nursery Refrigerator

with ice container, porcelain water jar, with
faucet. Exceptionally fine for home or office
use. The ice although entirely surrounded by
water never comes in contact with it. j. a.
8 or 5 gallon size; mahogany finish $50 :
5 or gallon size, white finish, $22
l or gallon size, mahogany finish, $15.75
or gallon size, white finish, $16.75
Heuswsns ssctoa. Fifth nsm.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
Handkerchiefs
With Lace

" ttsL ANAtC
the vogue for lace extends
even to ones 'kerchief, and
no wonder, when you may
choose dainty white linen
squares edged with real Val
enciennes, $3.50 to $3.50.
Real Duchess Lace Hand
kerchiefs, SIS to SIS, one of
which we sketch.
Belgian Lace Handkerchiefs,
ST..
Venice Lace Handkerchiefs,
ST to So.
Handkerchief Section. First floor.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
Madame Irene Introduces
DistinguishabIy Different
Gird1e Brassiere, $3.50

A newer combination Of step-in girdle and de-
tachab1e brassiere, that is a perfect solution to
Evening star., 1924-06-04
Means to Goodness This Sun
This Auto Vacuum
Ice Cream Freezer

is a certain means to a COO,
delicious dessert, without even
the effort of turning a crank
you merely put in the mixture,
take it with you on your trip
or allow it IS minutes to freeze,
wherever it is, and you have
your ice cream ready to serve; !;
there are . sizes; l to 4 quarts !;
S., S., S., $40.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
For the Picture
You May Choose
Decorative PIacques

call forth immediate admirati
bizarre coforings and subjects
choice. $3.50 to SIS.
Mirror and Picture Section, Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1924-06-04

Applique laces, hand-embroidery and drawn
work, pearl buttons, fril1s of Valencennes lace
add smart touches; as for colors, one may choose
from the loveliest of Summers hues, and prints.
err are typical of the styles
Evening star., 1924-06-04
Exquisite Luster Tea Sets
% pieces, $3.50

"a gift that will bring much pleasure in its using
One may choose from varied patterns and most love
ly colorings.
ChinaS
Evening star., 1924-06-04
Cool Summer Frocks for Larger Women,

Here the woman who wears the larger sizes may
select from most becoming frocks for summer
; daytime wear. Prints and Normandy voiles, de-
signed especially to give becoming, slenderizing
lines.
Special Size Section floor
Evening star., 1924-06-04
Belgian Underthings
Beautifully Made by Hand

No where in the world find sewing of greater
fneness and precision than abroad. And the work
nanship of this newest lingerie just received from Bel
gum. is delicately perfect you could imagine
These are Matched Sets
Gown and Envelope Chemise to Match
Gown Vest and Step-in Drawers to Match
Fashioned of real Belgian opaline CLOTH beautifully
brodered, applique in color trimmed with real et
and Valenciennes laces-charmng in every detail.
Gowns, $40 to $20
Envelope Chen1ise, $3.50 to $40
Vest-C -Cheraise, Sc to $12.
Stepin Drawers, Sc to $12
aandma Section floor
Evening star., 1924-06-04

Two styles are sketched-b1ack voe and black
and white dotted voile combine in the smart
frock at left, SIS; brown and white Normandy
voile fashion the becoming model at the right
$3.50.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
Cut Glass

Exclusive Diamond POinsettia Pattern
Variety goes to great ends in offering you selection
here in this exquisite pattern. the diamond ponsettia
which makes choosing delight. OF the very man,
pieces, mention but few:
Sugar and Cream Sets, SIS to SO
Compotes, SIS
Celery Trays, SIS and SO
Sandwich Trays, $12
Cracker and Cheese Plates, SIP
Footed Nappies, $3.e5 to $115o
Orange Bowls, $11.50
Finger Bowls, dozen, SIS
Punch Cups, dozen $3.50
Water Sets $3.50 and $18
Flower Vases SITS to $20.50
Punch Bowls SIS and $o25O
Section
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17
Work Daily for "The DaiIyE"
Millionaires Escape Taxation

The country propaganda in behalf Of the Mellon
millions dollars
large portion filed with greetings
Chambers OF Commerce ana
tuners associations indorng the Mellon proposals.
tisr to while all
perhaps exceptions the moave been very indus
the
has been made check to the vicious
United States
hundred Of mllo Of dollars n unpaid
Estate the reach Of the
billion dollars of this gigantic
60
issued to
wealth
bookkeeping and clever accounting and legal
the national wealth
In view of the growing burden Of taxation it is important to the
the
honae criminal X dodgers.
increased 2l7
of employed paid dollars
millions
lection fell perc
might asks swift
there all
big millionaire
sentsn handed the
loaf Of bread and
who rob the country Of millions of dollars annually
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17
Mellon Reduces the Taxes of Mellon

since l entered public life, for re-
duction in the taxes of men Of great
wealth while at the same time he
urges a Inappropriate reduction in
the taxes of men of modest means.
His proposition is one-sided. 1t in
jures his own benefit and the bene-
fit Of those in his own class. l
do not speak of him with envy or
with ill feeling, but it i'll becomes
a man to conduct a furious propa-
ganda when it means 100000 year
in his own pocket and $45,0O0,O00
additional revenues to be pocketed
by others of large fortune"
Ashurst (Arizona), Jones New
Mexico), Simmons North Carolina)
and the other Democratic senator's
who attack the Mellon tax plan so
bitterly as being the biggest gift for
the biggest capitalists, the richest
bankers and wealthiest manufacture
ers, are of course, no advocates of
the common people. They hate the
workers and poor farmers just as
much, if not more so, than do Cool
idge, Mellon, Ford or Rockefeller.
The solution of the mystery is that
these three senators are representa-